Frederick was born in Franklin County near Meservey, the son of Ellis and Lizzie Markham. He married Jean Rae Wharton on February 14, 1948.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Maurine Peters.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 16, at the Dugger-Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, with Pastor Lowell Halvorson officiating. Interment was in the Belmond Cemetery.

Barbara was born on November 18, 1951, the daughter of Armond and Ella (Banken) Wahl. She completed her schooling in Grafton. In 1977 she married Gary Harms of Belmond and they lived in Mason City, California and Florida.

Preceding her in death was her father.

Music was provided by Carol Severson, organist and Jeannette's nieces and nephews, vocalists. Eulogists were Cyndy McNulty, Doug Anderson, Tyler McNeal and Michele Stephens. Honorary casket bearers were educators, Trees Forever members, Historical Society members, and Wright County Republicans. Casket bearers were Stuart Roberts, Steve Kaduce, Larry Turner, Louis VanDrie, Jr., David Nelson and Dean Pals.

Jeannette Hall, was born in Ashton, Iowa on January 25, 1923, the daughter of Gerrit and Sophia Margaretha Gerharda (Feberwee) VanDrie. She was baptized in the Reformed Church. She was educated in the rural schools in Ashton and Ocheyedan, Iowa. While attending high school at Ocheyedan she received Normal Teacher Training. She attended summer school at the State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. Her first teaching position was in a one room country school in Holman Township in Osceola County.

The summer after teaching in Osceola County she and two of her cousins went to California to work as "Rosie the Riveters" in an aircraft plant during World War II.

After returning to Iowa, Jeannette taught a few years at the Emmet Consolidated Schools and later in the Paulina Schools. She continued working on her two year degree in the summer at Cedar Falls. She moved to Belmond in 1952 to teach junior high science and language arts. She continued working on her bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, which she completed in 1963. She continued as the junior high science teacher through the spring of 1974. She taught at the Catholic School in Spencer for one year, retiring after that, completing 35 years of teaching.

Jeannette's love of trees fueled her involvement in Belmond Trees Forever. She researched landowner information to assist in the plans for acquisition of the abandoned railway northeast of Belmond for a proposed multi-use recreational project.

Jeannette enjoyed the exploration of local and regional fauna. She is responsible for relocating a species of bullfrogs, not native to Belmond, which now thrive in the Belmond gravel pit.

She participated in various civic organizations, secretary and historian for the Belmond Area Arts Council, member of the Eimbrink American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as Senior Vice President, member of the Wright County Republican Women, member of the Wright County Republican Central Committee, where she served as Treasurer, member of the Wright County Genealogical Searchers and member of the women's fellowship at the United Church of Christ in Belmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both Dutch immigrants; brother, Rudy; and husband, George Hall.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 16, at the First Lutheran Church in Clarion, with Pastor Gary Boen officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Anna Margaret Schutt, was born south of Clarion on July 31, 1926, to Henry and Mabel (Heiden) Schutt. She attended rural school in Williams and the Williams High School for the first two years. In 1944, Anna graduated from the Clarion High School, first in her class. She attended Wartburg College in Waverly and Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls. She later received her Masters Degree from Drake University.

She taught country school in Hardin and Hamilton counties for several years and first grade at Hilltop in Webster City for three years. Anna taught first grade and learning disabilities in Clarion for many years. Anna will be remembered for her love of children, her teaching and the special ability she had to teach children how to read. After Anna retired from teaching in 1989, she occasionally did private tutoring.

Anna married Henry Huisinga of Kamrar on June 30, 1954. They had one son.

Anna enjoyed her grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kelly and Sam. Her hobby was baking for them and for the farmer's market in several towns.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Schutt of Blairsburg and William Schutt of Alden.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 18, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond, with pastor Garry Schneider officiating. Burial was in the Meservey Cemetery.

Paul Robert, was born in Belmond, the fourth son and last child of nine children, of Henry George and Priscilla (Pals) Bier. He graduated from the Belmond High School and Faith Baptist Bible College. He was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond, where he taught Sunday School and was the church Treasurer for over 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Warren, Glenn, Lloyd Sr. and infant Lester; and sisters, Laura, Ethel, Iva and Wanda.

Norman was born on October 15, 1944 in Belmond, the son of Paul Andrew and Esther Pauline (Dorenkamp) Bohning. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Alexander High School in 1962. He attended Mason City Junior College prior to entering the U.S. Army. Norman served in Vietnam as a warrant officer and helicopter pilot, and was awarded the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters. In 1979 he received a Bachelors Degree in Religion from Texas Wesleyan University. A long standing member of the First United Methodist Church of Bedford, Texas, Norman touched many lives.

Norman was preceded in death by his father, Paul Bohning, on January 15, 1985; and his sister, Rhoda "Madison" Kohler, on January 21, 2004.

Irene was born on June 22, 1908 in Walnut Grove. She married Ray Pulver on May 25, 1935. They lived in Northwood and then Belmond, where they bought a bakery and operated it for many years. They moved to Mankato in the mid 1960s.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother; and four sisters.

Marjorie was born on February 17, 1933 in Kanawha, the daughter of James E. and Marie (Freerksen) Shelton. She graduated from the Kanawha High School.

She married Leo Clark in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1951. They made their home in Seattle. In 1990 she returned to Iowa and in 2002 moved to Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Lee and David; and sisters, Dorothy, Lois and Carole.

Rose and her husband, Martin moved to Belmond in 1936, where they raised their three children. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. G. Sandman; her husband in 1962; brothers, Ted and Pete Meyer; and son-in-law, Alonzo Brandmeyer.

Ed was born on July 19, 1937 in Hoytville, Ohio. He worked in the office and as a dispatcher for several trucking companies in the Oregon area. He loved playing, coaching and umpiring softball throughout his life.

LaVonne, was born in Ovid, Colorado on November 14, 1910, the daughter of Lee and Ethel (Fowler) McNames. The family returned to Iowa shortly after her birth. Lavonne subsequently lived in Geneva and Hampton, where her father was the Franklin County Sheriff for some years.

LaVonne graduated from the Hampton High School in 1928 and from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1930. She taught elementary school in Downer's Grove, Illinois and substituted in the Sheffield Public Schools for many years.

In 1936, LaVonne married Hayes "Pat" Patterson of Kansas. They owned the John Deere dealership in Geneva until retirement in the 1970s. At that time they purchased a second home in Sun City, Arizona where LaVonne spent winters through 2002.

LaVonne, a tireless volunteer and an avid bridge player, was active in a number of organizations in Sun City and a member of the Hampton Country Club. Pat and LaVonne traveled extensively in Europe and Asia. LaVonne was a talented pianist and amateur organist. For the last eighteen months she was a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband; and grandson, Shawn LaRue of Belmond.

Lucille was born on April 10, 1915 in Barnum, Minnesota to T. R. and Beulah Messamer. She graduated from the Osceola (Iowa) High School and earned a two-year teaching degree at McPherson College in Kansas. Then she taught school near Adel, Iowa.

She married Lovell Diddy on August 17, 1937. In 1954 she returned to teaching and taught fifth grade and later high school social studies and was the school Librarian at Meservey. She completed her BA at Drake in 1956.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lawrence, Maurice and Theodore, Jr.; sisters, Fay Mitchell, Hazel Price and Lois Robinson; and three infant siblings.

Music was provided by organist, Madelyn Priebe and soloist, Bev Thorson. Ushers were Arlyn Waddingham and John Schwichtenberg. Honorary casket bearers were Jennifer Olthoff, Jayme Dougherty, Katie Weiland and Krystal Jackson. Casket bearers were Travis Olthoff, Jared Jackson, K. C. Weiland, Brandon Weiland, Josh Jackson and Eric Dougherty.

Karen Weiland, was born on May 27, 1955 at Britt, the daughter of Vernon and Elaine (Carlson) Weiland. At a young age she was diagnosed as severely handicapped. At age 12 Karen began attending Happy Arc in Garner, a structured school for the disabled. She continued there until age 21 when she started at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake. In October 1980 Karen became a full time resident of the Village.

Karen was the big sister in the family and focused on keeping peace and harmony in the relationships that surrounded her. She was unable to speak clearly, but her ability to communicate was excellent. "Jo-Jo", as her father called her, enjoyed going for rides with her father, activities with her mother, going for ice cream, looking at magazines, listening to music, and family gatherings. She was very comfortable living at Opportunity Village with her adopted second family and enjoyed the activities there.

Her life touched countless people. She had a warm smile, wonderful personality and loved to hug.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Music was provided by organist, Dona Cleveland and soloist, Marilyn Janssen. Casket bearers were Larry Eckhoff, Robert Eckhoff, Shane Eckhoff, Jamie Eckhoff, Scott Sjoberg and Dennis Lyons.

Dora and her twin brother, Donald, were born on March 2, 1912 in Belmond, the children of William and Dora Preston Buchanan. They lived in Belmond where the 13 Buchanan children attended school.

On November 29, 1930, Dora married Marvin L. Sjoberg in Clarion. They made their home in Belmond until 1942 when they relocated to Coon Rapids. They returned to Belmond in 1949.

Dora was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was a great mom and grandma and was always willing to lend a helping hand with caring for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members. Dora enjoyed baking, sewing and crafts. Each of her grandchildren had a sock monkey that she made for them. She also loved fishing and visiting the resort in Minnesota. Dora was able to live in her own home until 1999 when she became a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Steven Eckhoff; sisters, Edna Warnke, Emma Mayer and Ruth Elwell; brothers, Earl, Charles, Bernard, Ted, Chester, Donald, Raymond, Russell and Merlin.

Melvin Carl, was born on August 1, 1915 in Wright County, to Frank and Bertha (Horstman) Kreitlow. He was the oldest of four boys. At a young age he stopped attending school to provide for his brothers after his father's death. Melvin farmed for many years.

He married Sarah McGrath and they raised three children. Later he drove a truck, delivering John Deere equipment. After he retired from trucking he helped Ormal and Vaughn Pals during planting and harvest seasons for a number of years.

Melvin attended the First Reformed Church in Meservey. He liked reading and gardening, especially caring for his lawn. He enjoyed collecting John Deere toy tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Frankie Lee; twin granddaughters; three brothers; and Bernita's son, Curtis Pals.

Donald was born on July 12, 1925 in Belmond, the son of Frank and Kathryn Smith Haupt. He grew up on the farm and worked at several farms. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Wava Holmgaard at Coulter in 1948.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edd, Alvin and Bernard; sister, Mildred Buseman; half-brother, Leo Smith; and several sisters and brothers-in-law.

Ernest was born on May 4, 1907 in rural Belmond, the son of George and Barbro Charlson Johnson. He attended country schools through the 8th grade and was confirmed at St. Olaf. He farmed for many years. He served in the U.S. Army.

He married Sarah Adele Fetrow in 1950.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Alma, Mildred and Gladys; and brothers, Leonard, Arnold, Kermit and Harris.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 4, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Dugger-Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 5, at the Immanuel Reformed Church, with Rev. Rob Ford officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Shirley Kuhlers will accompany a men's quartet. Pall-bearers will be, David Kuhlers, Dennis Kuhlers, Darwin Kuhlers, Dana Kuhlers, Diane Denadel and Dawn Goenner.

Jennie, the daughter of George D. and Carrie (Albers) Pals, was born in Franklin County on April 12, 1904. She was baptized in the Reformed Church. She attended rural school through the eighth grade and then worked on the family farm.

On February 12, 1942, she married Edd H. Peil in the Immanuel Reformed Church Parsonage. She and her husband continued to farm. Jennie later raised many chickens and became known as the "egg lady" in Belmond and the surrounding area.

She was a natural caregiver. Her niece, Beverly Kuhlers, was raised in her home. She cared for her parents, her brother-in-law and her husband. She lived nearly all of her 99 years on the same farm where she was born. She spent the last two months in Latimer at her niece's home.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; adopted brother, Raymond and his wife, Gertrude; a brother in childhood; three infant brothers; and Beverly's husband, Harry.