David Eash

February 12, 2002

David T. Eash, died on Friday, February 1, 2002, at the Sombrillo Nursing Facility, Los Alamos, New Mexico. He had lived in Los Alamos since 1959, working as a metallurgist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory until retirement.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, February 5, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Los Alamos, New Mexico.

David was born on April, 14, 1931 in Newark, NewJersey, the son of Ralph D. and Ruth (Bellamy) Eash. He married LeAnn Evans on June 11, 1955 at Ames, Iowa.

He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, square dancing, camping, photography, rock hunting and geology, gardening and canning produce, archery and travel. He was a member of the Los Alamos Sportsman's Club. In his later years, he frequently attended concerts at Gordons' CDs, enjoyed coffee at Allied and chili at Viola's. He and a group of friends from the lab built their own homes together. He enjoyed visiting his daughter, Jill and husband, Steve Marple in Kentucky and videotaping activities at the state fish hatchery, where his son-in-law is assistant manager.

He was instrumental in the start-up of his daughter, Susan and her husband, Daniel Humphrey's gourmet syrup company in Alaska and maintained an active roll in the company until the hardest days of his battle with cancer.

Survivors include his wife, LeAnn Eash of Los Alamos; daughters, Jill and husband, Steve Marple of Lexington, Kentucky and Jill and husband, Daniel Humphrey and their children, Evan and Jennie all of Haines, Arkansas; sister, Doris and husband, Ben Harrison of Sammanish, Washington; brother, Douglas Eash and wife, Marge of Holland, Michigan and their children, Debbie and Richard; and many other relatives and friends.
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Marie Nora Abrams

February 12, 2002

Marie Nora Abrams, 86, of Northwood, died on Thursday, February 7, 2002, at her home.

A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly, with the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Interment was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel of Northwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Marie was born on January 21, 1916 in Brooks, Minnesota, the daughter of Frederic and Margaret (Neid) Berberich. She grew up in northern Minnesota and worked as a caretaker in family's homes in both Minneapolis and Mason City. Marie married Donald Abrams on May 10, 1938, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. They moved to rural Northwood in 1940, where Donald farmed and Marie was a homemaker. In 1960, she began over 20 years of employment at Fleetguard in Lake Mills. Marie later babysat for families and cared for the elderly in their homes until her retirement last August.

She was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly and a member of the St. Mary's Guild. Marie enjoyed quilting, sewing, traveling, cooking and entertaining.

Left to cherish her memory is one son, Kenneth Abrams of Northwood; two daughters, Judy Davis and her husband, Steve of Apple Valley, Minnesota and Jane Schroeder and her husband, Jim of Dubuque; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Berberich and his wife, Del of Brooks, Minnesota; two sisters, Phyllis Grinsteiner and her husband, Gene of Bismarck, North Dakota and Dorothy Lessard of Hillsboro, North Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald in December 1998; one son, Robert Abrams who died in October 1998; a grandson, Jeffery Abrams; two granddaughters, Katherine Abrams who died in infancy and Deborah Abrams; one daughter-in-law, Betty Abrams who died in 1998; one sister; and several brothers.
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George M. Oakland

February 12, 2002

George Milton Oakland, 74, of rural St. Ansgar, died on Friday, February 8, 2002, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, with Rev. Kathy Larson officiating. Burial was in the Deer Creek Cemetery.

George was born on May 29, 1927 in Twin Lakes, Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Inga (Thompson) and Jacob Oakland. He was baptized on June 26, 1927 at the Lunder Lutheran Church of Glenville, Minnesota and confirmed on September 13, 1942 at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church of Gordonsville, Minnesota.

George grew up as the seventh of 10 children, Lawrence (Doaks), Eleanor, Ingebor, Norman, Walter (Wally), Kenneth, Elaine (Sis), Idella (Babe) and Robert (Bobby). They lived on farms in the Gordonsville area. He received his 8th grade diploma on June 27, 1941 from School District #59 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. In his early years he worked for several farmers in the area, worked at a creamery in Myrtle, Minnesota and also worked on a turkey farm near Otranto, Iowa. George married Marvyl Louise Hulshizer on August 7, 1949 at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter. He resided in the same farm north of Carpenter all of his married life. George and Marvyl raised two children, Judy and Gary.

He was a faithful member of the Deer Creek Lutheran Church of Carpenter for over 50 years. He served many years on the church council and cemetery board. George was an active member of the Carpenter Community Club and was currently on the Board of Directors of the Northwood Retirement Home, Northwood. George has been a farmer all his life, milked cows for many years, raised crops, cattle, pigs and sheep. He enjoyed being a seed corn dealer for many years, which led to many lifelong, special friendships.

His lifelong interests were continuously checking his crops, going to auction sales, attending reunions and community dances, pitching horseshoes, camping and fishing.

George loved and enjoyed his four grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Sadie and Jenna. He would always have a grandchild sitting on his lap, giving them rides in his tractors and combines. They loved all the stories he would tell them. He attended their baseball, softball, soccer, football and basketball games, also dance and music concerts.

George enjoyed John Deere tractors all his life. He recently purchased a 630 John Deere which was to be delivered on the day he died. He told Marvyl he really wanted to have a Johnny Popper.

George passed way very unexpectantly from heart failure at the North Iowa Mercy Hospital, Mason City, in the morning of February 8, 2002.

George was preceded in death by his mother, Inga; his father, Jacob; and his brothers, Walter, Lawrence and Kenneth Oakland.

He is survived by Marvyl, his wife of 52 1/2 years; daughter, Judy Shirley of Hudson, Iowa; son, Gary Oakland and daughter-in-law, Julie of St. Ansgar; four grandchildren, Jacob and Sadie Oakland of St. Ansgar, Joshua and Jenna Shirley of Hudson, Iowa; mother-in-law, Gladys Hulshizer of Northwood; four sisters, Eleanor Buchanan of Gordonsville, Ingebor Broitzman of Northwood, Elaine Hill and husband, Jim of Northwood and Idella Hinds of Albert Lea; two brothers, Norman Oakland of Albert Lea and Robert Oakland and wife, Donna of Albert Lea; two sisters-in-law, Delores Oakland of Albert Lea and Carol Oakland of Gordonsville; brother-in-law, Marvin Hulshizer and wife, Sandy of Georgetown, Texas; aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews and cousins and so many special friends and neighbors.
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Charles L. Johnson

February 19, 2002

Charles L. Johnson, 68, of Phoenix, Arizona, died on Monday, February 11, 2002, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, with burial and military honors at the Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary.

Charles was the son of Clarence and Minnie Johnson of Northwood. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and worked as a truck driver until his retirement.

He is survived by three daughters, Monica and Bob Rice, Pam Pruden and Terri Martinez; one brother, John and Ann Johnson; one sister, Mary and Ray Zmolek; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
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Ola Mae Arendts

February 19, 2002

Ola Mae Arendts, 81, of Northwood, died on Wednesday, February 13, 2002, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett, with Rev. Selmer G. Hernes officiating. Burial was in the Kensett Cemetery. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Ola Mae was born in Faxton, Oklahoma, on March 13, 1920 to Monroe "Monk" Boyett and Samantha Henry Boyett. She spent her childhood in both Arkansas and Kensett, graduating from the Kensett High School in 1939. She graduated from Hamilton Business College and was employed by AAA and Farm Bureau before marrying Stanton Arendts, her high school sweetheart on May 30, 1942 in Reno, Nevada. After World War II, the couple settled in Kensett where "Ole" worked for many years as bookkeeper at the Jefferson Highway Garage, the family owned Ford dealership.

Over the years, Ola became known for her fun loving, sparkling personality as well as her community involvement as a Boy Scout den mother and election board official. She was a faithful member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, where she served as a Bible School Teacher and was involved in circle and ladies aid.

In the 60's, Ola Mae was a Kensett Garden Club member. In the most recent past she greatly enjoyed going to swimnastics at the YMCA in Albert Lea, even though she was afraid of the water and couldn't swim. She was an avid traveler, making trips to the Philippines, Norway and all 50 states including Alaska several times. Her favorite trips were those to visit her children, Stanton Arendts of Irvine, California, Andra Zamacona of Fremont, California, Jackie Aase of Port Townsend, Washington and Terry Gaskill, Marshalltown, Iowa.

Ola Mae loved playing cards, dancing to big band music and attending the barbershop programs in Mason City and band concerts in the park. She was a fabulous cook who loved to collect and try new recipes, inventing her own many times to the delight of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her loving husband, Stan in 1984.

As well as her four children, she is survived by nine grandchildren, Brad and Diane Gaskill, Lauren and Joe Aase, Brian and Amanda Zamacona and Nancy Collopy, Bret and Marni Arendts; two great-grandchildren, Julianne and Kelly Collopy; and sister-in-law, Della Blanche Holmen.

Memorials may be sent to the Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett, Iowa or to the Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
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Mae E. Hackett

February 26, 2002

Mae E. Hackett, 76, of Urbandale, Iowa, died on Sunday, February 17, 2002, at the Hospice Kavanagh House, Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Urbandale, with burial in the Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.

Mae Elizabeth was born to Josephine Olivia Morris and John Clarence Loftaas on September 18, 1925 in Freeborn County, Minesota. She was baptized on October 25, 1925 at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church where she also was later confirmed. She attended the Albert Lea High School where she graduated in 1944. After graduation she worked in Washington, D.C. for the war department. She returned to her family home in late 1945 where she met Lloyd Feley who she married in June 1946. They had a daughter, Valorie and another daughter, Michelle who died at birth. Lloyd Feley died in 1956 leaving Mae and Valorie. Mae later met and married Robert Hackett. Bob and Mae enjoyed dancing and traveling together and working on houses. Robert Hackett died in 1985.

Mae became involved in volunteer work and volunteered at the Polk County Victim Services and Polk County Democratic Party along with her church.

Mae entered the Mercy Medical Center on February 24, 2001 where she was hospitalized until February 16, 2002 when she was moved to the Hospice Kavanagh House where she died.

She was preceded in death by her mother in 1962 and her father in 1983; brother, Keith in 1980 and another brother, James in 1995.

Survivors include her daughter, Valorie and her husband, David Brown of Urbandale along with her grandson, Mark of Des Moines and granddaughter, Amy Luke and her husband, David of Des Moines along with with her great-grandson, Robert Harrison Luke and her sister, Marlene Olson of Joplin, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
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Joe James

February 26, 2002

Funeral services for Joe James, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, were held on Tuesday, February 19, in the St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Internment was in the Grandview Cemetery, with military rites by the Olaf B. Damm Post 1216 VFW and Post 91 American Legion of Austin.

Joe James was a brother-in-law of Warren Lloyd and Wilma Perkins, Northwood.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Perkins attended the funeral. Sheryl Jahnel of Cedar Rapids stayed at the Warren Perkins home on Monday night coming to attend the funeral of Joe James.
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Loren H. "Bud" Wilkins

February 26, 2002

Loren H. "Bud" Wilkins, 78, of Kensett, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with Pastor Sarah Odom of the Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Bud was born on November 5, 1923 in rural Nora Springs, the son of Sidney and Engel (Rieman) Wilkins. After attending Nora Springs Schools, he spent his entire life farming. On June 14, 1955, he married Margaret Hungerford at the family farm in Kensett. To this union was born a son, Michael.

Bud considered it a pleasure to continue farming along side his son until his death. During Bud's earlier years of farming, he raised cattle and hogs. His recent hobbies included fishing with the family during the summer months. His special love was spending time with his family and friends.

Bud is survived by his wife, Margaret of Kensett; and his son, Michael and his wife, Angie of Northwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister.
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Terry Lee Simon, Sr.

February 26, 2002

Terry Lee Simon, Sr., 50, of Northwood, died on Saturday, February 23, 2002, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service was held on Monday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. In accordance with Terry's wishes his body was cremated.

Terry was born on August 2, 1951 at Minneapolis, Minnesota, a son of LaVern J. and Susan (Riley) Simon.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Simon of Northwood; his mother, Susan Murrow of Farmington, Minnesota; children, Sabrina Anderson of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Tabatha Hansen of Staples, Minnesota, Terry Simon Jr. of Isanti, Minnesota, Starlet Fromm of Parker, Colorado, Crystal Heinonen of Alexandria, Minnesota, Terri Lynn of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Travis Simon of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, Kelly Joe Simon of Red Wing, Minnesota, Amy Leser of Browerville, Minnesota and TC Ryan Lee Simon of Northwood; 11 grandchildren; five sisters; and four brothers.
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Selmer "Sam" Thorson

February 26, 2002

Selmer "Sam" Thorson, 91, of Scarville, Iowa, died on Saturday, February 23, 2002, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville. Rev. Randy Baldwin officiated.

Selmer "Sam" Thorson, was born on the farm near Scarville, on January 11, 1911, the son of Ed and Mina (Hage) Thorson. He was baptized in his parents home and confirmed at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, Iowa. He attended school at Logan #6 near Scarville. Sam lived on the same farm he was born on, and died on, for all but three years of his life. On May 1, 1934, he married Nettie Bergland at the Scarville Parsonage. To this union four children were born, Arden, Sharon, Roger and Nancy.

Sam and Nettie were honored as the oldest married couple in Scarville at the 2001 centennial celebration. Sam loved his family, his grandchildren and going to auctions.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nettie of Scarville; Arden and his wife, Delores Thorson of Northwood and their children, Allen Thorson of Northwood, Beth and her husband, Don Flannery of Des Moines and their children, Patricia, Jessica and Michael; Sharon and her husband, Leroy Brackey of Lake Mills and their children, Natalie and her husband, Michael Fell of Waseca, Minnesota and their son, Evan, Lois and her husband, Michael Jamtgaard of Lake Mills and their children, Joseph and Samantha and Wayne Brackey of Joice, Iowa; Roger Thorson and Lynn Kleveland of Lake Mills; Nancy and her husband, Richard Helland of Emmons, Minnesota and their children, Matthew Helland of Blackwood, New Jersey, Scott Helland of Scarville and Amy Helland of Emmons.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Alfred; and infant sister, Cora; sisters, Edna Kvannen and Mabel Olson; a brother, Knute Thorson; and one infant granddaughter.
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Irene Ostmo

March 5, 2002

Irene Ostmo, 91, of Mason City, died on Monday, February 25, 2002, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City on Friday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, on Thursday, from 4-7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Friday at the church. It was Irene's wish that memorials be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church or KCMR.

Irene was born at Sharon, North Dakota on July 16, 1910, daughter of Iver K. and Lisa (Pederson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Hoff Lutheran Church, rural Sharon. She was married to Oscar Ostmo at the Parsonage of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa by Rev. O.L. Wigdahl on November 11, 1931. Irene and Oscar continued to farm in North Dakota until 1934 and then bought a farm near Joice, Iowa, where they farmed until 1963. After retirement they lived in Joice for a few years then moved to Lake Mills. Her husband, Oscar passed away in 1985. In 1989 Irene moved to Mason City where she lived until now.

Irene and Oscar had a licensed foster home for many years taking care of several children including Pam Shannon of Mason City. They were very active members of the Bristol and Sion Lutheran Churches near Joice for many years, where she participated in circles and ladies aid. She was better known in the last few years for her hand quilting and crochet work. She enjoyed this as a pastime and provided afghans, lap robes, and baby blankets for many people.

Irene is survived by her children, Gene and his wife, Charlene of Mason City, JoAnn and her husband, Gisle Bartleson of Forest City and James and his wife, Norma of Joice; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Esther Lerfald of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Vivian (Leslie) Bugbee of Mason City and Dorothy Topel of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two brothers, Imer Johnson and Julian Johnson, both of Sharon, North Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Oscar; two sisters, Alma and Nina; and one sister in infancy.
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Irene P. Sexton

March 5, 2002

Irene P. Sexton, of Mason City, died on Monday, February 25, 2002, at the Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes, Mason City.

Irene was born on June 11, 1921, one of 10 children to John Peter and Inger Marie "Rasmusson" Nelson at Kensett, Iowa. She attended school and then received her GED diploma at age 60 on May 21, 1982. She lived in Northwood until moving to Mason City in June of 1958. On December 8, 1958, she married Carl "Dutch" Sexton in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

She enjoyed her animals, which included her donkey, her horses that she rode in parades, and her dogs especially her last one named Molly. Dutch and her could be seen riding motorcycles and snowmobiles around the area and sometimes taking longer trips to La Crosse, Wisconsin. She also crocheted afghans for the family. Her greatest love of life where her son and wife and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended church at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and was a former member of the Trail Riders of Forest City. Irene was a great visitor and enjoyed the company of many family and fiends.

Irene is survived by her son, Arlyn and his wife, Veronica James of Mason City; her daughter, Nancy and her husband, Galen Waage of Rockfalls; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Martha Von Hagen of Estherville and Ruby Koeder of Pequot Lake, Minnesota; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Dutch of 26 years on December 9, 1984; her parents; three sisters, Rosella Johnson, Viola Stromley and Olga Schutz; and four brothers, Harry, Emil, Sophus and Raymond Nelson.
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Janet S. Timmerman

March 5, 2002

Janet S. Timmerman, 77, of Mason City, died on Thursday, February 28, 2002, at the Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City.

A memorial service was held on Monday, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, with Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Following cremation, interment was in the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Janet S. Timmerman, was born on July 7, 1924 in Heartland Township, Worth County, a daughter of Sever and Gyda "Josephine" (Iverson) Hengesteg. She attended country school in the Silver Lake area and was a graduate of the Northwood High School, Northwood. She later attended Hamilton Business College, Mason City. For many years Janet worked in the office at Romey-Fishbeck Realty, Mason City.

Her life was centered on her family. She enjoyed gardening, all animals, nature and especially her cat, "Perfect". Janet was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Janet is survived by her loving daughter, Kristie Lovik and her husband, Jerry of Plymouth; granddaughter, Ciara Lovik of Plymouth; three sisters-in-law, Hazel Hengesteg of Northwood, Colleen Hengesteg of Northwood and Eileen Hengesteg of Lake Mills; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey; five brothers, Ernest, Ernie, Harvey, Lyle and Eldor; and one sister, Ardella.
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Deloris M. Appel

March 5, 2002

Deloris M. Appel, 75, of Northwood, died on Thursday, February 28, 2002, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Karl Hermanson officiating. Burial was in the Lake Mills Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Mills. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Deloris was born on March 5, 1926, to Arthur and Bertha (Hansen) Hillman in Worth County, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Shell Rock Church, Northwood. Deloris attended school in Hartland Township and the Northwood High School. On May 17, 1944, she married Russell E. Appel. They resided in the Lake Mills and Northwood areas most of their lives.

Deloris was an active member of her Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and entertaining. Her positive attitude was a blessing to all.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell; three brothers, Arlington, Harris and Dale; two sisters, Ruby Hillman and Ruth Stevens; and one grandson, Michael Appel, Jr.

Deloris was blessed with four children, JoAnn Solomonson and her husband, Orlan of Blaine, Minnesota, Michael Appel and fiancée, Deborah Lackerman of San Diego, California, Candace Daugard and fiancée, Monte Ryan of Peoria, Arizona and Russ and Allison Appel of Jewell, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; five sisters, Inez Henrichs of California, Bernice Stevens of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Dorothy Estes of Northwood, Mavis Roppe of Northwood and Junice Skogen of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
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Genevieve West

March 5, 2002

Genevieve West, 94, of Northwood, died on Thursday, February 28, 2002, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Bolan United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. The family of Genevieve West has requested that memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist Church in Bolan or to the Northwood Senior Citizen Center in her memory.

Genevieve West, was born on April 21, 1907, in Blue Springs, Nebraska, the daughter of Elmer and Jessie (Bickell) West. She attended and received her education in the Barnston, Nebraska School System, graduating from the Barnston High School. Genevieve lived and worked in Des Moines for 40 years as a seamstress, until moving to Northwood in 1984.

She enjoyed fishing, knitting, needlepoint, and reading. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Circle in Bolan.

Left to cherish her memory are two nephews, Larry West and his wife, Joan of Forest City and Terry West and his wife, Jean of Clear Lake; two nieces, Aleta Lee and special friend, Vern Tinsley of Redondo Beach, California and Marlys West of Des Moines; several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; her extended family in Des Moines; and all her Bolan friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Claude West; a sister-in-law, LaVern West; a sister, Cuma Thomas; and a special friend, Laura Lock.
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