MARILYN SUE EHLER
August 2, 1931 - April 22, 2013

Marilyn passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 to join her parents, Elbridge M and Miriam V. (Trowbridge) Cook, and Brother James T. Cook in their heavenly home.

Her three sons, Jeffrey A. (Ruth), Jay B. (Denise) and Ted S. spent quality time with her on Sunday before leaving for their respective homes in Omaha, Denver and Overland Park, KS. She was at peace with her family, herself and her Lord Jesus Christ when she passed early Monday morning. Her husband DeWayne was at her side.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.) A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at Holy Trinity Lutheran church in Ankeny with a fellowship lunch to follow. An interment service will be held at 2:00 pm at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.

Marilyn leaves five grandchildren, Curtis (Jenna) Ehler, Karen K. (Jeremy) Kuhns, Lily K. Ehler, Mitchel J. Ehler and Haley J. Ehler, one great-grand son Asher D. Kuhns and 15 nieces and nephews. She was extremely close to her surviving brother, Keith L. Cook and his two daughters, Melanie and Amy.
Born and raised in Clarion, Iowa, she attended Clarion schools and then received a BS in Applied Art/Home Economics from Iowa State College. Following several moves after their marriage they settled in Ankeny. In 1976 they moved to a home they designed and built themselves, just east of Ankeny. In 1992 they built a cabin in Northern Minnesota on Big Turtle Lake and spent most of their summers there making many new friends and enjoying many good times with their family.

Marilyn excelled as a homemaker and pursued her many interests in cooking, sewing, gardening and crafts of all kinds. She loved to serve her family, particularly as it grew. DeWayne's work enabled them to do a lot of traveling together both domestically and overseas, generating a raft of picture albums.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial gift to Opportunity Village, P.O. Box 622, Clear Lake, IA 50428. Marilyn's brother Jim resided there for some 17 years.

Online condolences may be made at www.memorialservicesofiowa.com

Memorial Services of Iowa is handling arrangements.

GARY L. BORCHERDING
September 6, 1962 - April 30, 2013

Gary L. Borcherding, age 50, of Latimer passed away Tuesday April 30, 2013 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services for Gary Borcherding will be held at 1:30 P.M. Saturday May 4, 2013 at the St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Pastor Marvin Lorenz will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church cemetery following the service. 

Visitation for Gary L. Borcherding will be held from 12:00 Noon until service-time on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made to the St Paul’s Lutheran School in Latimer and/or Iowa Hospice of Waterloo in the name of Gary L. Borcherding. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East Street in Latimer is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Lynn the son of Rudolph and Sylvia Nelson Borcherding was born September 6, 1962 at the Lutheran Hospital in Hampton. He grew up on the family farm north of Latimer. Gary attended St Paul’s Lutheran School and CAL. He worked at Eaton in Belmond before moving to St. Louis, MO in 1985. Gary first worked for ACME and then Décor Interior and Jewelry. Gary returned to Latimer in 2006. He worked as a cook at the Belmond Health Care Center. Gary was forced to stop working due to poor health.
Gary had recently been under the excellent care of the Iowa Hospice of Waterloo.

Gary is survived by his mother, Sylvia, brothers, Dr. Alan of St. Louis, MO, Glen and Susie of Mason City, two aunts, Mary Lois Nelson of Ames, Genevieve Borcherding of Latimer, three uncles, Harold (Gus) Nelson and wife, Janis of Clinton, CT, Wilbert Borcherding and wife, Margot of Latimer, Wayne Borcherding and wife, Lois of Latimer and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rudy in 1994, grandparents, Gust and Blanche Nelson and Herman and Martha Borcherding, and two uncles, Donald and Ervin.  

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VIRGINIA BELLE KNOSBY
March 29, 1925 - May 6, 2013 

Virginia Knosby, 88, of Webster City, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, with Rev. Stephen Meyer, celebrant. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and at the church on Thursday morning. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday followed by a scripture service at 7:15 p.m.

Virginia Belle Lesher, daughter of Daniel and Ellen Holmes Lesher, was born March 29, 1925 at Clarion. She received her education in the Clarion School District and attended Iowa Teachers College at Cedar Falls. On June 16, 1951, she married Louis Martin Knosby at St. John's Catholic Church at Clarion. The couple farmed near Williams until 1970 when they moved to a farm northwest of Webster City. They continued to farm until March of 2011, then moved to Webster City. Virginia had taught in rural schools near Clarion before their marriage. Louis died November 4, 2011. She continued to reside in Webster City.

Mrs. Knosby is survived by her sons, daughters and their spouses, Martin Knosby of Fort Dodge; Ellen and Allen McBroom and Louis (Mike) Knosby, all of Webster City; Leota and John Thompson of St. Charles, MO; Diane and Jim Smith of Waverly; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Knosby; brothers, Gene, Charles (Pete) and Dannie Lesher and sister, Leota Lesher.

She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church; Catholic Daughters; Webster City Women's Club; R.S.V.P.; Red Hat Society; the Birthday Club, The Marathon Card Club, Aunt Jane's and a past 4-H Leader.

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ARLENE MABEL MONTANDON
December 15, 1923 - May 5, 2013
 
Arlene Montandon, 89, of Clarion passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Iowa Specialty Hospital of Clarion. 

Funeral services for Arlene Montandon will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the United Methodist Church, 100 Northrup Street in Dows with Pastor Brian Cushman officiating.  

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to the service. 

Arlene Mabel Montandon was born on December 15, 1923, to William and Amelia (Hipp) Schroeder on the family farm near Williams.  Arlene grew up on a farm outside of Dows and graduated from Williams High School in 1941.  In 1942, she married Harold L. Montandon in Buffalo, New York and they shared 61 years together before he passed away on May 28, 2003. Arlene and Harold farmed for many years and she loved helping him work on the farm. She loved baking and cooking. She also enjoyed painting homes and buildings with her sister, Velma. For over 17 years Arlene and Harold spent winters in Las Vegas and Texas.  

Arlene is survived by her children, Monty (Julie) Montandon of Estherville, Larry (Verona) Montandon of Dows and Glory (Bob) Chapman of Clarion; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wilbur Schroeder of Dows, Melvin (Josie) Schroeder of Fort Dodge, Harold (Lannie) Schroeder of Colorado and sister, Erma Cullinan of Clarion.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; grandson, Troy; sister, Velma VanGerpen and brother, Walter Schroeder. 

Arlene will be missed by all her family and friends. Please celebrate Arlene’s life-not mourn her death.

PETE RANGE
May 17, 1935 - April 29, 2013

Pete Range, 78, of Bella Vista, Arkansas and formerly of Clarion, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at the hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

A memorial service for Pete will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m., at Holmes Lutheran Church with Pastor Rich Taylor officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the church.

John Peter “Pete” Range was born May 17, 1935 in Mora, Minnesota to John “Hank” Henry and Lucille Gertrude (Fessenden) Range. He was one of 12 children.

Pete was raised in Mora, Minnesota until his family moved to Princeton, Missouri in the 1950s. He attended high school in Princeton and later moved to rural Kamrar with his family in 1954. Pete was united in marriage to Barbara Martin on December 11, 1955 in Rowan. To this union, 6 children were born.

Pete worked as a hired man for 2 area farmers before beginning to work at the Clarion Co-Op, where he worked for 32 years. He and Barb managed the Iron Horse Motel in Clarion from 1990 until 1998, when the couple moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas. Pete worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart until his health challenges forced him into retirement.

Pete and Barb were members of First Lutheran Church in Clarion. Pete enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, restoring antique pedal tractors and a 1946 Whizzer motorbike and woodworking. He made countless wooden miniature Christmas trees, complete with lights and decorations, that he gave to family and friends as gifts.

Pete is survived by his wife Barbara of Bella Vista, Arkansas; children Patricia Hendrix and family of Bella Vista, Melissa Stille and family of Loma Linda, California, Doug Range and family of Glorietta, New Mexico, Arnold Range and family of Holmes, Mike Range and family of Bella Vista, and Scott Range and family of Bloomfield, New Mexico; 14 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren; siblings Marion Hill and family of St. Ignace, Michigan, Janet Stacy and family of Moline, Illinois, Esther Long and family of Webster City, Duane Range and family of Webster City, Jeannette Muessigmann and family of Stanhope, sister-in-law Phyllis Range and family of Ames, Eugene Range of Kamrar, and Nancy Davis and family of Clarion; along with numerous other family members and friends.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Kathy and Gary in infancy, Jean Davis, and Luverne Range.

FRANCIS DONALD STUMPF
November 12, 1929 - May 6, 2013

Francis Stumpf, 83, of Clarion passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home in Clarion. 

A memorial graveside service for Francis Stumpf will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Clarion with Father Nils Hernandez officiating.  

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East, in Clarion with a scriptural wake service beginning at 7:00 PM.

Francis Donald Stumpf was born November 12, 1929 to Frank and Augusta (Peterson) Stumpf.  He grew up on the family farm near Fonda, and following his formal education, he helped his parents with the farming.

Francis served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and following his discharge, he moved to Clarion where he worked on a construction crew, building grain elevators.  

Francis was united in marriage to Alice Reyna at St. John’s Catholic Church on July 5, 1957.  To this union, two children were born.  

Francis and Alice made their home in Clarion, and Francis continued to work construction until he began working for the City of Clarion, a position he held for 30 years.  Following his retirement from the city, Francis worked at the Wright County Landfill, operating the scale up until the time of his death.
Francis also served as a member of the Clarion City Council for 15 years, and was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.  He was a member of the American Legion and VFW branches, and marched in the Festival in the Park parade with the color guard many times.

Francis enjoyed gardening, bowling, hunting and trapping, playing cards, watching horse races and playing the lottery.  He once won $50,000.  

Most of all, he loved his family, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Francis is survived by his children, Teresa (Scott) Nelsen and Dick (Mary) Stumpf, all of Clarion; grandchildren TJ (Jen) Stumpf and their son Jaxon, of Clarion, Allie Eyanson of Waterloo, Jen (Joe) Sheehan and their son JJ of Clarion, and Jason Stumpf of Clarion; sister Katherine Ralston of Boise, Idaho, and brothers Kenny Stumpf of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Paul (Shirley) Stumpf of Fonda.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice in 2010, sister Bernardine Lange, brothers Bobby and Johnny Stumpf, and sister-in-law Nina Stumpf.  

DONAlD E. ASCHE
July 25, 1931 - April 26, 2013

Don passed away at Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove at the age of 81 years. Survivors include children: Michael Asche (Sue) of Durango, Barbara Greenwood (Ken) of Eagle Grove, Cindy Campbell of Eagle Grove and Don Asche (Jan) of Eagle Grove; grandchildren Michael Greenwood (Christy), Matthew Asche, Eric Asche, Kristin Asche, Jacob Asche (Mallory), and Adam Asche; a great-granddaughter, Lily Greenwood; four sisters and five brothers.

Fellowship and Refreshments were Tuesday, April 30 at 3:30 PM at V.F.W. , 119 W. Broadway
Eagle Grove, IA 50533

DELORES BAUMAN
September 30, 1929 - April 23, 2013

DeLores Vadonna (Skilbred) Bauman, the daughter of Raymond and Julia (Nielsen) Skilbred, was born September 30, 1929, Blairsburg, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Blairsburg High School in 1948.

On January 19, 1955, DeLores was united in marriage with Roger Bauman, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parsonage in Eagle Grove. The couple made their home and farmed west of Woolstock for over 50 years and after retiring in 1988, they moved to Eagle Grove.

DeLores was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, gardening and flowers.

DeLores passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Rotary Ann Nursing Home in Eagle Grove, at the age of 83 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law, Nicholas (Marcella) Bauman and Donald Bauman.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Bauman of Eagle Grove; a sister, Barbara Alfseike and husband Andy of Jewell; sisters-in-law, Marian Berg and husband, Gene of Eagle Grove and Doris Bauman of Clarion; nephews, Douglas Alfseike, Denny Bauman, Leo Bauman, Gene Bauman and Leonard Bouman and a niece, Deb Jorgensen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove, with Father Nils Hernandez officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Eagle Grove.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Posted on 16 May 2013

GLADYS IOLA SHAHAN
November 13, 1917 - March 28, 2013

Gladys I. Shahan, age 95, of Belmond, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013 in Oklahoma.

Memorial visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. An informal memorial service for Gladys I. Shahan will be held at 2:00 P.M. and casual dress is requested. Pastor Janet Rieckhoff-Ferris will officiate. A reception will follow at the VFW Hall downtown Belmond.

Gladys Iola Shahan was born to her parents, Charles and Kathlyn Mikesh, on a farm near Goodell, Iowa, on November 13, 1917. She attended country school in the Goodell area. At an early age due to the Depression Era she and her sister, Grace, went to work as farm helpers for room and board. Gladys lived in the Goodell, Belmond, and Rowan area all of her life except for a brief time while married to Edward Krivachek. During their marriage they lived in Oakland (CA) and San Francisco (CA) and later at Humboldt (IA) and Lake Cornelia (IA). They had two sons, Charles and Ronald. After returning to live in Iowa the couple was divorced in 1948 and Gladys lived on the Mikesh family farm in Hickory Grove. During the WWII Gladys worked at a rope factory to support the war. She also became an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and prior to her passing was the oldest member of the Belmond Chapter.  

The Shahan family farm was located next to the Mikesh family farm at Hickory Grove. In 1949, Gladys was married to Edwin R. Shahan. They began their marriage living on the hill in Belmond in a small house and had two children, Kathlyn and Edwin, Jr. Later they purchased a house from a farmer near Ft. Dodge and moved it into town on the hill where they resided until 1959. They moved to an acreage south of Rowan that had the Iowa River running through it with the Old Mill Dam, the old stage-coach road along the river and several flowing wells. People loved to drive through there and enjoyed the fishing, the water and the beautiful view.  

Gladys was a very capable woman. She milked cows, did all kinds of farm chores, tended to numerous gardens, canned vegetables, fruit, meat and poultry. She made head cheese when cattle were butchered. She made an annual event of chopping cabbage, salting and prepping it for sauerkraut. Gladys loved her farm animals oftentimes naming them and making it nearly impossible to sell or butcher. She also loved her pets: parakeets, canaries, cats, and dogs. Gladys was also a seamstress. She sewed all of the shirts and dresses for her family until clothing became affordable by all. She frequently sewed curtains, pillowcases, towels and potholders. Whatever was needed she sewed or made.
  Gladys was very proud of her work as a charge nurse at the Dows Golden Acres nursing home. She worked there for ten years and especially enjoyed helping the residents living there. Gladys loved her garden. She loved growing seedlings and preparing for the garden event of spring all through the winter season. She expressed many times while working the soil with her bare hands in her garden that this was where she felt closest to God. In addition to gardening, she loved growing raspberries and strawberries. She regularly prepared delicious jams and jellies from just about any berry or fruit. Gladys was the mainstay of family events nearly every Sunday and holiday on the farm in Rowan. Our Uncle Dickie Pannhoff blessed the family with music from his one man band. Gladys always had a roast, chicken or turkey supplemented by casserole dishes from those attending. Both sides of the family and even neighbors would join together in this way on Sundays.

Gladys and Edwin were married for nearly 45 years until his passing in 1995. They had sold the farm in Rowan, lived for a short time on Lake Cornelia, and then bought a house on the hill where Gladys resided until recently.  

At the age of 80, came a beautiful blessing when Gladys and Pete Pals, Jr. who also lived at Hickory Grove were united in marriage. They enjoyed eight wonderful years together until Pete passed away in 2008. Gladys adored her family making sure every brother and sister, child, grandchild, niece and nephew knew they were remembered on their birthday or holiday. Gladys cherished the times she had around her kitchen table with family and friends at tea time. Tea time occurred mid-morning, mid-afternoon and mid-evening. In the later years, it was mostly mid-afternoon. Most frequently the conversation was about the weather, gardening or something new happening in our town, state, or nation. Laughter frequently ang from the chatter and at times became heated depending on the topic. The tea was very tasty, but the time with friends and family was what she liked best.

Gladys lived her faith in God. During the 1950’s she taught Sunday school to pre-school children at the Congregational Church in Belmond (previously located west of the new hospital). She was a member of the Methodist Church in Rowan and later in Goodell. Gladys was called home by the Lord on March 28, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Tahlequah, OK, with loved ones by her side. She was 95 years old. She passed very peacefully and naturally. 

Gladys was preceded in death by many family members: her parents, two sisters, Grace Zaspel and Colina Haan; one brother, George Mikesh; and a son, Charles Krivachek.  

Those left to cherish her memory include: one brother, Charles Mikesh and his wife, Wanda; one sister-in-law, Emily Mikesh; and two sisters, Ruby Dwyer and Constance Roley; daughter, Dr. Kathlyn M. Shahan (Tahlequah, OK); sons, Ronald L. Shahan and wife, Linda (Indianola, IA) and Edwin R. Shahan, Jr. and wife, Nancee (St. Louis); eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; as well as, many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.




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MYRTLE GUNDERSON
July 20, 1922 - January 2, 2013

Myrtle Gunderson, age 90, formerly of Rowan passed away Tuesday January 2, 2013 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Memorial services for Myrtle Gunderson were held Monday, May 13, 2013 at the United Church of Rowan. Pastor Nancy Hoffmeister officiated. Burial took place in the Graceland cemetery near Rowan. A luncheon for family and friends was served in the church basement following the graveside service. Visitation for Myrtle Gunderson was held Monday at the church.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond is in charge of arrangements. LaVerna Myrtle Gunderson was born July 20, 1922 in Freeborn County, Minn., the daughter of George and Marie Jacobsen Dockwell. As a young girl she moved with her family to a farm in Franklin County in 1926. She attended Franklin County School.

Myrtle was united in marriage to Merle Gunderson on November 1, 1947, in Minnesota. Merle and Myrtle farmed near Rowan and later years moved into the town of Rowan. They were members of the Congregational Church in Rowan, where Myrtle worked as secretary.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Gunderson, her parents George and Marie Dockwell, four siblings, Raymond Dockwell, Thelma Thompson, Hazel Lester, and Kelly Jensen.

Surviving Myrtle are one sister, Gladys Andershok of Fort Collins, Colo., two brothers, Lyle and Joan Dockwell of Latimer, and George and Dona Dockwell of Belmond.

The family wishes to thank all the care givers at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond and all those who lent support and prayers.

MERRILL HANSON
June 10, 1939 - May 10, 2013

Merrill Hanson, age 73, of Dows passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at his home near Dows. 

Funeral services for Merrill Hanson will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday May 14, 2013 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Burial will take place in the Otis Grove Cemetery near Dows. Military honors for Merrill Hanson will be provided by the Offutt Honor Guard 55th Force Support Squadron, Omaha. NE.

Visitation for Merrill Hanson will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday May 13, 2013 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows is in charge of the arrangements.

​Merrill Kenneth Hanson was born 10 June 1939 the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Ingebritson) Hanson who lived and farmed near Dows. He attended country school near the farmstead and went on to attend and graduate from Dows High School. As a child and young man, Merrill was active in all aspects of farming, including milking cows and threshing oats. He enjoyed FFA and 4-H and excelled in livestock judging earning numerous awards. Merrill was a strong athlete at the Dows school and was especially fond of memories of his days on the football team.

After high school he attended Iowa State University in Ames and was an active member of the AGR fraternity. In 1960, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was chosen to attend Officer Training School and achieved the rank of Captain. During his military career, Merrill was in Strategic Air Command and served as a navigator on the B 52 bombers. He completed four separate tours in the Vietnam War.  

On his 25th birthday in Rome, New York he met and fell in love with Geraldine McPeck. Their wedding day was 20 March 1965. They were blessed with a son in 1970 and a daughter in 1976. Shortly before he retired from the Air Force, Merrill purchased farm land in Franklin County near Dows. Upon his retirement in 1980, he fulfilled his dream of returning to Dows with his family to farm.

While raising his family, Merrill was active in the 4-H program as a leader of his son’s club, the Oakland Junior Stockmen. He was a long time member of the First Lutheran Church. Merrill was committed to improving his farm, conscientious about soil conservation, and loved spending time planting and caring for trees on his land. A recent highlight for Merrill was a train trip with his wife Gerry to visit their children and grandchildren in Washington state. He enjoyed the varied landscapes and scenic views along the way.  

In addition to farming, Merrill worked for Webster City Products and was honored by his co-workers with a surprise retirement party for his 25 plus years of employment. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Geraldine, two children, Douglas and his wife, Audra, their children Brandon, Danielle, and Dylan of Bremerton, WA, Susan and her husband Brian Fulmer, their children Alice and Raymond of Edmonds, WA, two brothers, Norman and his wife, Carol of Dows, Neilan and his wife Trish of Dows, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.  

He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth, mother Evelyn, and sister Linda.  


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VELVA I. ROOT
April 4, 1924 - May 10, 2013

Velva Ione (Studley) Root, the daughter of Harry and Lena (Strain) Studley, was born April 4, 1924, at Eagle Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Dows Community High School in 1941 and attended junior college.

On November 25, 1942, Velva was united in marriage to Alvin Root at Princeton, Missouri. She was a homemaker until 1979 when she worked for Merediths for 10 years.

Velva lived in Kamrar for 8 years, rural Galt for 28 years and Dows for 53 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary in Dows.

Velva passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion at the age of 89 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin in 1970 and a son-in-law, David Benton.

Survivors include her six daughters: Denise (Richard) Hocraffer of Clarion, Rhonda Benton of Rowan, Donita (Duane) Odland of Wasilla, AK, Collette (Merlyn) Wiarda of Dows, Renee (Tony) Holmes of Dows and Luana Nair of Spencer; 11 grandchildren: Tanja Sanders, Todd Hocraffer, Casey (Cory) Howell, Nesha Benton, Brant (Sarah) Odland, Megan (Jay) Nystrom, Jocelyn (Josh) Bell, Shaylyn Wiarda, Logan Holmes, Tori Nair and J.J. Nair; 10 great - grandchildren: Hillari Sanders, Denton Sanders, Phoebe Sanders, Adelynn Howell, Ember Howell, Zander Schwienebart, Emma Odland, Sadie Odland, Madalyn Nystrom and Mackenzie Nystrom; and many relatives and friends.

In honoring Velva's wishes, there will be a private interment. Her family invites everyone to join them for a celebration of her life at the Dows Community Center from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Velva truly loved her family – they were first and foremost in her life - she rarely missed a child's, grandchild's, or great-grandchild's activity or program. She always enjoyed attending the Wright County and Iowa State Fair every year. Velva also liked reading, camping, fishing, boating, playing cards, family vacations, hunting asparagus, music and dancing. She never forgot a birthday – baking a cake for everyone.

LEROY CAROLUS

Albert Leroy Carolus, 90, died May 18, 2013 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond  with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Dugger Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to  service at the church on Saturday. A parish rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

BRIAN ECKHOFF
February 21, 1974 - May 15, 2013

Brian J. Eckhoff, 39, Belmond, died May 15, 2013 at his home from complications of heart disease and diabetes. Mass of Christian Burial was held May 18 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Burial was in the church cemetery.  

Brian, the son of Jim and Connie (Payer) Eckhoff, was born on February 21, 1974 in Minneapolis. He moved with his family to Belmond in January 1975 and graduated from Belmond/Klemme High School in 1992. He attended Iowa Central Community College and North Iowa Area Community College, graduating in 1994 with an AA degree.

During his school years he loved sports, including track, football, cross country and baseball, but his favorite sport was wrestling.  He received 6th place at the state wrestling tournament in 1991. Brian also attained the rank of Eagle Scout.  His project was making a directory and signs for the Belmond Community Apartments where his mom worked. Those are still in place and used today.

In August 1991 he earned a scholarship from Eaton Corp. and went to Brazil for three months as a foreign exchange student. He stayed with the dos Santos family.

As an adult Brian worked as a salesman, low-voltage electrician, and cabinet finisher until 3 ½ years ago when his health prevented him from working. He became a stay-at-home-dad to his son Ben.

Brian married Jen Mathiason in January 2005, and they had a son. Family was very important to Brian.  He loved all his family very much and would do anything he could for them. He was extremely proud of seven-year-old Ben.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jerry and Bernice Payer; aunt Julie Boelman; and infant cousin T.J. Payer.   

Brian is survived by his son of Belmond; his parents of Meservey; his wife of Mason City; sister Kimberly Grzywacz (John) of Huxley; paternal grandparents Rich and Bonnie Eckhoff of Belmond; uncles Dave Boelman, Jon (Dawn) Eckhoff, Steve (Lynda) Payer and Rick (Laura) Payer; nieces Danielle Wilkinson and Emily Grzywacz; nephews Jeremiah Wilkinson, Jonah Grzywacz and Jeremy Grzywacz; cousins Andrew (Kjersti) Beavers, Lindsay (Scott) Rollefson, Jonathon (Katterine) Payer, Brandon (Val) Boelman, Grant Eckhoff and Emily Eckhoff; parents-in-law Glen and Patti Mathiason of Walnut Grove, MN; brother-in-law Paul (Angela) of Sioux Falls; and his foreign exchange brothers Dr. Markus Lang of Germany and Dr. Sergio Ricardo Santos of Brazil.  

Posted on 26 May 2013

MARNA RUTH HERMAN

Mrs. Marna Ruth Herman, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at her residence in Brownsville surrounded by her loving family.

Marna Ruth will be transferred to her hometown of Klemme, Iowa, where funeral services will be held next week-end.

Memorial services for Marna Ruth will be held in Brownsville at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111 .

ALBERT LEROY CAROLUS

BELMOND — Albert Leroy Carolus, 90, of Belmond, died Saturday May 18, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Leroy Carolus will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. The Rev. Nils Hernandez will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation for Leroy Carolus will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday May 24, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour piror to services at the church on Saturday.
A parish rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Leroy Carolus’ name to the donor’s choice.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641- 444-3248

RACHEL ANN BOELMAN
February 25, 1951 - May 22, 2013

Rachel Ann Boelman, age 62, of Belmond, Iowa, died  Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond, Belmond, surrounded by her loving family.

Services will be held at 4 p.m., today, Saturday, May 25, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond. Pastor Jim Gochenouer will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Rachel’s name may wish to consider the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Wright County, the family or the donor’s choice.

Rachel Ann Kalkwarf, the daughter of Robert and Ilene (Tegland) Kalkwarf, was born February 25, 1951, at Belmond. She attended and graduated from Belmond Community Schools in the Class of 1969 and then went on to further her education at Iowa State University in the Clothing and Textiles sector.

Rachel was united in marriage to Verlyn Boelman on June 27, 1970, St. John Lutheran Church, Belmond. Their union was blessed with two sons, Lane and Reed, both of which were the “Apple of Rachel’s Eyes.”
Following their marriage, the couple made their home and raised their children in Belmond, before moving to Marble Falls, Texas, in 1981, where they lived until returning to Belmond in 1989. During their years in Texas, Rachel was employed with the Highlander Newspaper.

Rachel was employed as a graphic designer with the Humboldt Newspaper in Humboldt, Iowa, for the past 23 years until her health forced her to retire from this occupation which she loved.

The main focus in Rachel’s life was her husband and two son’s. She absolutely relished her role as a nurturing and devoted life partner to Verlyn and mom to her boys. Both Lane and Reed reflect fondly back on their years growing up and the fact that they could always count on Rachel looking over their shoulder and cheering for them in all that they were involved in. Whether, it was and athletic event or any other extra-curricular activity, Rachel and Verlyn rarely missed being their to support them in their successes and lift them up in their failures. She truly was their life cheerleader. In more recent years Rachel loved playing the role of “Grandma Rachel.”  She couldn’t wait to spoil them when the family got together and they new just how to grab ahold of her heart strings.

Rachel enjoyed golf and for many years she and Verlyn were active members of the Belmond Country Club, where she played in ladies tournaments and couples events with Verlyn. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends. Rachel enjoyed music and was the organist at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond for many years. She was one who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and never cared too much about materialistic things in life, however, she truly appreciated the comforts of her most recent vehicle, “Rachel’s Rav.”

Those left to cherish her memory include, her husband of nearly 43 years, Verlyn Boelman, 311 Sixth Avenue N.W., Belmond, IA 50421; sons, Lane Boelman, Austin, Texas, and Reed (Anna) Boelman, and their two sons, Thomas “Peanut” and Joseph “Joe V” all of Redwing, Minn.; mother, Ilene Kalkwarf, Belmond; brother, Earl (Julie) Kalkwarf, Belmond, also a niece, Jessica (Travis) Roma, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Andy Kalkwarf, Wichita, Kan.; also numerous other nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her dad, Robert Kalkwarf.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474

Posted on 30 May 2013

EVELYN I LEHMAN
August 4, 1932 - May 21, 2013

Evelyn I. Lehman was born August 4, 1932 to Clarence and Tena (Johnson) Gangestad in rural Wright County, Iowa. In her youth, Evelyn enjoyed growing up on the farm and playing sports. After attending country school and Clarion High School, she received degrees from Waldorf College and Concordia College. She was an elementary school teacher for over 10 years in Minnesota and Iowa.

Evelyn and Philip S. Lehman were married June 13, 1964 at Holmes Lutheran Church in Holmes, Iowa. On their farm outside of Alleman, Iowa, she did whatever was needed during both prosperous and challenging years. She especially enjoyed caring for her gardens.

Evelyn loved music and traveled extensively. She volunteered countless hours for Bethlehem Lutheran Church and church synod organizations, school groups, farm organizations, and numerous charities. She was an avid follower of sports and politics. In 1993, she hosted First Lady Hillary Clinton at a rural health care forum at her home.

Evelyn passed away May 21, 2013 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames at 80 years of age.
She is survived by her husband, Philip Lehman of Huxley; three sons, Matthew (Sarah) Lehman of Pleasantville, Luther (Jody) Lehman of Johnston and Aaron (Nicole) Lehman of Polk City; five grandchildren, Emily, Mattie, Owen, Jordan and Benjamin; her brother, Charles (Joan) Gangestad of Clarion; two sisters, Thelma (Darwin) Bang of Rochester, Minnesota and Marilyn (Darrell) Bang of Joice; and one sister-in-law, Ella Gangestad of Eagle Grove.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John Gangestad; and an infant brother, Norman Gangestad.

CAROL ANN MAMMMEN
September 22, 1939 - May 11, 2013

Carol Ann (Helvick) Mammen age 73 of Goldfield, Iowa, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Cremation has already taken place.

Services will be Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Methodist Church in Goldfield, with Pastor Christina Perkins officiating. Graveside service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to one of Carol”s two favorite charities. St. Judes Children Hospital or Boys Town of Omaha. She was born to Merton and Kathryn (Smith) Helvick on Sept. 22, 1939 in Humboldt Iowa.

Carol had many adventures throughout her life working as a Dietician, a Butcher, a Baker, a Grocer and her most favorite as a homemaker raising her 4 children Timothy, James, Teresa and Kelley. She married Richard Mammen on Sept. 21, 1957 in Estherville Iowa. During their marriage they enjoyed living in several different States which included Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.

She is survived by her son James of Colorado; daughter and son- CAROL ANN (HELVICK) MAMMEN in-law Kelley and Jerry Weber of Beatrice, Nebr.; son-in-law Scott Weber of Lincoln Nebr.; sister Pam Arola (Howard) of Dassel Minn.; brother Paul (Sue) Helvick of Davis Calif.; step-mother Lorraine Helvick of Galesburg, Ill.; stepbrothers Mark (Georgia) of St. Paul, Minn., Gary (Cathy) of Galesburg, Ill., and Alan (Cindy) of Alexandria, Ill. Sisters-in-law Tammy Helvick of Ankeny, and Rodna Helvick of Kansas City, Nancy (Paul) Kroenke of Graettinger IA, Dorothy Helmick of Estherville, brother-in-law Bill Mammen of Wallingford IA. Grandchildren Shauntae (Ahren) Ambrose of Beatrice NE, Jacob Mammen (Kara Andersen) of Lincoln NE, Carrie, Jonathan and Jonas Weber of Beatrice NE, Travis Weber, Kaysha (Travis) Brady all of Lincoln NE, Josh Weber of Colorado Springs, Sam Mammen of Colorado, Jasmine Withers of Spencer Iowa. 8 Great Grandchildren. Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

She is also survived by special friends and adopted family, Courtney Askvig and Harlee, Cheryl and Rick Nelsen, Judy Reeder and Dave Govern, Harold Yawn, Justin Askvig and family, Jerrit Askvig and family, Tim and Miros Hart, Amy Lund and family and Lyle and Marie Christensen.

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget. Carol had so many close friends that were like family to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Merton Helvick and Kathryn Helvick, parents-in-law Amos and Margaret Mammen, husband Richard, son Timothy, daughter Teresa, granddaughters Brienna and Grace, sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Joseph Jensen, infant sister Wanda, brothers Earl and Don Helvick, brothers-in-law Robert and Kenneth Mammen.

ESTHER R BLANKENSHIP
December 5, 1920 - December 17, 2012

Esther R. Blankenship, age 92, of Dows passed away Monday December 17, 2012 at her home in Dows.

Memorial services for Esther R. Blamkenship will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday May 31, 2013 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Graceland cemetery in Webster City, Iowa. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows.

Esther Ruth, the daughter of Weert and Minnie Brockschmidt Bohlen, was born  in Kamrar, Iowa. She grew up in the Kamrar area where she attended school. Esther graduated from Webster City High School. Throughout her life, Esther would work as sales clerk, waitress and bank teller. Esther was married to first, Charles Evilsizer, then later, Lloyd Blankenship. Esther was blessed with five children, Ronald, Douglas, Patricia, Gregory and Pam.

Esther was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Dows. She was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan, and was not to be bothered whenever the Cubs were playing. She loved to play cards.

Esther is survived by her children, Ronald E. (Carole) of Denison, IA, Douglas C. (Becky) of Kansas City, MO, Pamela K. Staley (Jerry) of Webster City, twelve grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Patricia, infant son, Gregory, five sisters and three brothers.


DUGGER FUNERAL HOME
100 NORTH LEE STREET
DOWS, IOWA 50071
(515) 852-4134
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JACK AUER NEWTON
July 24, 1938 - May 19, 2013

Jack Auer Newton, 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Jack and his family. Phone 641-844-1234 .

Jack Newton was born on July 24, 1938, in Eagle Grove, Iowa, to Lester A and Genevieve (Lenning) Newton. On October 12, 1957, Jack was united in marriage to Merry Clagett in Iowa City. They resided in the Dakota City area before calling Marshalltown home in 1965. Jack started his career with a CPA firm in Dakota City, worked as Deputy County Recorder for Humboldt County, General Manager for the Bryngelson Corporation, and Field Auditor for Job Services of Iowa where he retired from in 1995. Jack’s memberships and interests were plenty as he was a member of the Masonic Lodges receiving the K.Y.C.H. award that was given for being elected to all the bodies of the Masonic Lodge.  He was also a member of  Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, NRA, Sheriff’s Reserve, and the Iowa Jaycees. He was also very dedicated to the Republican Party. In his free time, Jack was an avid hunter and belonged to a group of hunters known as the Iowa River Bottom Deer Hunters Association.  He also enjoyed playing golf, fishing, traveling and he loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Merry Jean; children: Jacqueline (Doug) Wilkening of Marshalltown; Heidi (Jimmie) Simmons of Hortonville, Wisconsin; Grayson (Trina) Newton of Nampa, Idaho; Jon (Marlynn) Fitzgerald-Newton of Victoria British Columbia Canada; and Merry Warnell of Ottumwa; fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Brothers: Lester (Sharon) Newton of Oelwein, and Mark (Kristi) Newton of Dakota City. Sister, Rosemary White of Rolfe. Sister in law, Mary K Newton of Indianapolis, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Jack is preceded in death by both of his parents, and his brother Roger Newton.

IRWIN KINSLEY
June 11, 1928 - May 21, 2013
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013    

Irwin R. Kinsley, 84, passed away in the loving arms of his family on May 21, 2013 after a year-long illness. Services were held May 24 at Savage Funeral Chapel in Standish, MI with burial at Woodmere Cemetery, Standish.

Irwin was born on June 11, 1928 in Detroit to the late Charles Kinsley and Faustine (Clinton) Kinsley. He worked for Eaton Corporation in both Michigan and Belmond as a product planning supervisor until his retirement. While in Belmond he was active at the UCCC church. 

He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Irwin was preceded in death by his daughter Melodie Ann Kinsley, and his brother Donald Kinsley.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years Donnabell (Masters) Kinsley and their children Jenny (Dr. Ron) Schwab, Charles Kinsley, Edward (Julie) Kinsley, Jane (Ronald) Schor and Bryan Kinsley; grandchildren Jeffrey Schwab, Dr. Jon (Clara) Schwab, Abby (Dan) Zarimba, Mia Kinsley, Jessica (Mark) Roelfsema, Amy (Jared) Davis and Angie (Jon) Clinger; great-grandchildren Andrew, Alexander, Hailey and Carter Schwab, Madison, Aubrey and Kyra Davis, Alexandria Roelfsema and Kinsley Clinger. 

Those wishing to express their sympathy through a memorial might consider hospice.

Posted on 5 June 2013 by Jay Lehmann