001Norma Jean Kay (Anderson) Milleur, 68 years old as of Oct 6, 2012. She was residing at Manor of Malvern. Norma Jean died Thanksgiving m orning, Nov 22.
She was born October 6, 2012 at Clarinda, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents Cole & Norma (Funderburk) Anderson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Beattie and Michael Anderson.
She is survived by her ex-husband Jim Pugh, Omaha, NE; daughter Destiny Lynn Pugh, Austin, TX; son, Robert Pugh and wife Robin and their two children, Lindenville, VT; and sister, Terrell (Anderson) McClarnon and husband Don of Clarinda, IA; sister Pat (Beattie) Spencer and husband Earl of Kansas City, KS; one brother, Wayne Beattie and wife Arlene Syracuse, MO; and one great aunt, Fern Funderburk of Clarinda, IA; and nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Memorials are suggested to a cancer fund of donor’s choice.
No services are planned.
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002Earl Lawrence Baker, the oldest child of Stephen Lawrence and Victoria (Cooper) Baker was born in Leon, Iowa on April 20, 1924. He entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Earl was a 1942 graduate of Decatur High School. Upon graduation he immediately enlisted in the United States Army, serving in World War II from 1942-1945. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Lewis, Washington and served his country in France, England, Belgium, Germany, Japan and the Philippines; one of only 30,000 soldiers to serve in both Europe and Japan.
Upon his return to the United States he made his home in Leon for a short time before settling in Shenandoah where he worked as a parts manager for Miller Tractor and later for Madsen International; a career that spanned more then 25 years. It was during this time that he was honored with the International Harvester "Best Parts Man in Southwest Iowa" award. Prior to is retirement in 1990 he was employed at Eaton Corporation for 16 years.
Soon after arriving in Shenandoah he met the love of his life, Alma Darlene Rine. The couple was united in marriage on August 19, 1947 Earl and Darlene were marriage for over 58 years when Darlene passed away in 2005. The couple was blessed with three children; Linda, Connie and Dennis.
Besides spending time with his family he enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, reading westerns, doing word search puzzles, square dancing and attending church. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah, the American Legion and also served on the Amory Board. He served as Quartermaster for the VFW for many years, and he and Darlene were past Vice-Presidents of the Sidney Dude and Dolls Square Dance Club for 3 years.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, wife Darlene, two sisters Bernice Curtright and Pauline McCullough, and other family members. Those left to honor his memory include his daughters Linda Phillips and Connie Gibson and husband George; son and caregiver Dennis Baker; two grandchildren Joni Kalkas and husband Kip and Scott Baker and wife Kate; two great-grandchildren Cyndee Nichole Kalkas and Kallee Jo Kalkas; brother Vyrle Baker and wife Margaret; two sisters Fern Salas and husband Pete and LaVerne Willis and husband Jack; sister-in-law Helen Glaze and husband Dane; his favorite cat Blackie; other relative and a host of friends. Earl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved the Lord and was a devout Christian man. He had a very outgoing personality and never knew a stranger. He was an exceptionally good joke teller and had an awesome sense of humor. He will be truly missed by all who loved him and he will forever have a special place in our hearts |
003Mary Lucille Laughlin, daughter of Jens and Kathryn (Andersen) Sorensen, was born on June 17, 1921 in Audubon, Iowa. She entered into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa surrounded by her family.
Her early life was spent growing up in the Atlantic, Iowa area. Lucille graduated from Atlantic High School and then attended the Mercy School of Nursing in Council Bluffs. After receiving her training, she worked at the hospital in Red Oak.
On January 26, 1944, Lucille was united in marriage to William Louis Laughlin in Atlantic. The couple made their home near Imogene, Iowa where Mr. Laughlin farmed. The couple had five children, Michael, Thomas, Elizabeth, Richard and Steven.
Following Mr. Laughlin's death on October 2, 1978, Lucille renewed her nursing license and worked at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah for many years.
Lucille was very active in her church, whether in Imogene at St. Patrick Catholic Church or in Shenandoah at St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a member of the women's guild, served as a Minister of Eucharist and as a lector. She also served on the Parish Council. Lucille loved gardening, playing cards, doing jigsaw puzzles, traveling and being with her family.
Preceding Lucille in death were her parents; husband, William Laughlin; son, Thomas Laughlin; sister, Lorene Sorensen and brother, Ronald Sorensen, brother-in-laws, Ralph Laughlin and Vern Lightfoot. She is survived by her children, Michael Laughlin and wife Linda of Imogene, Elizabeth Engelmeyer and husband Terry of Shenandoah, Rick Laughlin and wife Mary Jane of Sidney and Steven Laughlin and wife Peggy of Imogene; daughter-in-law Jean Laughlin of Rice Lake, WI; grandchildren, Michelle Killilea and husband Joe of Macon, GA, Kelly Willis and husband Jeff of Shelby, NE, Sarah Zinser and husband Roy of Yorktown, VA, Steve Engelmeyer of Omaha, NE, Jennifer Penglis of Kansas City, MO, Jason Garnatz of Ankeny, Iowa, Charlottte (David) Naylor of Layton, UT., Andy Garnatz and Matthew Engelmeyer, both of Kansas City, Mark Engelmeyer of West Des Moines, Kaymie Laughlin of Shenandoah, Marissa Schuster and husband Matthew of Omaha, NE, Nicholas, Ryan and Alex Laughlin of Imogene; great grandchildren, Gregory, Tim and Nathan Smith, Jacob, Emily, Claire and Aaron Willis, Bradley Engelmeyer, Logan Penglis, John Garnatz, Alexis Garnatz and Brayden Schuster; sister-in-law, Mary Lightfoot of Shenandoah, IA.;many other relatives and friends
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Betty Jane Lambright 92, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Saxton Woods Care Center in St. Joseph, MO.
Betty was born in Barnard, MO, on September 8, 1920, to Paul and Beulah (Thompson) Campbell, they preceded her in death. She was also preceded by husband, Bill on September 17, 2001, and her sister, Beulah Pauline Campbell.
Betty and Bill moved to Maryville in 1972 from Savannah, MO. She had worked as a bookkeeper/clerk for the REA and later at Newton Bridges in Savannah. Her memberships included the First Christian Church in Savannah, and later the First Christian Church in Maryville. She was also a member of DAR.
She was united in marriage to William Ray Lambright and to this union 2 sons were born. Edwin (Ed) R. Lambright, and Roger S. (Linda) Lambright, all of St. Joseph, MO; 4 grandchildren, Geoff (Jennifer) Lambright, Columbus, OH, Heather Lambright, and Aaron Lee, Kansas City, MO, Derrick (DJ) Lambright, St. Joseph, MO, and Anthony (Tony) Lambright, St. Joseph, MO; 5 great grandchildren, and other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will be in the Savannah Missouri Cemetery at 11:45 AM, Tuesday
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Virginia L. Zimmerman 69, of Maryville, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.
Virginia was born on October 12, 1943, in Quitman, MO, to Walter Gene and Lena (McElroy) Hecker.
Virginia was a 1961 graduate of the West Nodaway High School in Burlington Junction, MO. She attended the former Quitman Missouri United Methodist Church where, in 1961, she married Garry Nuckolls. On July 5, 1985, Virginia married Bernard, Zimmerman in Las Vegas, NV. In 2000, Virginia retired from Energizer Battery in Maryville.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Zimmerman on December 25, 2009; and by 2 brothers Bruce Hecker, and Michael Hecker.
Her survivors include her three daughters, Traci (Steve) Wilson, Kristi (Bruce) White, and Codi D. Nuckolls, all of Maryville, MO; one grandson Jase C. Wilson, Kansas City, MO; parents, Walter G. and Lena Hecker, Denver, CO; two sisters, Gloria Mahr, Littleton, CO, and Linda (Lonnie) Iringan, Centennial, CO; four step-grandchildren, Reid Zimmerman, Jacobi Zimmerman, Trevor Zimmerman, and Logan Zimmerman; three nieces, Angela Marques, Kendra Iringan, Christine Iringan and five nephews, Chance Mahr, Damien Iringan, Ian Iringan, Steven Hecker and Jeremiah Hecker. Virginia enjoyed time with family and friends, shooting pool and playing trivia games. Never one to shy away from a challenge,
Virginia always stood up for who and what she believed in.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 AM Monday, December 3, 2012, at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville. No formal visitation is planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial can be directed to the SouthPaws Veterinary Clinic, 2211 S. Main, Maryville, MO 64468, to help with stray dogs and cats brought to the clinic. This was a cause very close to Virginia's heart.
Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO
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Velda Mary (Cochran) Barnett was born April 24, 1919 to Galen George and Susan Hazel (Allen) Cochran in St. Marys, Kansas, one of 6 children. She graduated from Hume, MO High School in 1937 and worked in various jobs in the Kansas City, MO area.
She married Alva Clifton Barnett on August 21, 1943 in Stockton, CA before Mr. Barnett went to serve in the Army Air Corps in World War 2. They moved to Hopkins, MO in 1948 to own and operate Barnett’s Hy-Klas Grocery until they closed the business in 1978. Their daughter, Maryann (Barnett) Daniels was born December, 1947, and son Terry Allen Barnett was born in March, 1949. In 1956, they built a new home on 20 acres south of Hopkins which they called the Palomino Twenty. Their third child, Kevin Lane Barnett was born in December, 1958.
Velda enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She was a great cook and a wonderful hostess and always loved welcoming family and friends into her home. She was active in the Wray Memorial Methodist Church of Hopkins and the Hilltop Club, and later the Maryville Methodist Church and PEO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva, in 2009. She is survived by her 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home in Maryville, MO, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Burial following in the Memorial Gardens, Maryville, MO |
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Eldon Lee Bears 79, of Maryville, MO, was born on April 15, 1933, at Clearmont, Missouri, and passed away on November 25, 2012, at his home in Maryville, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Bears and Clara Hamilton Bears Roberts, his step-father, Cary Roberts; an infant son, Martin Lee, a granddaughter, Paige Gard; a sister, Marvis Bears Slagle; and a brother, William (Bill) Bears.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home, children, Chris Bears, Omaha, NE, Michael Bears, Skidmore, MO, Jean Bears Reed, Maryville, MO, Betty Bears Gard, Maitland, MO, Ed Bears, Savannah, MO, David Bears, Maryville, MO, John Bears, Maryville, MO, Sue Bears Peve, Hopkins, MO; 23 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by sisters, Bettie Bears Skelton, Siloam Springs, Arkansas; and Alyce Roberts Green of Plattsmouth, NE, and brothers, Robert (Bob) Bears, Liberty, MO, Darwin Bears, Macon, MO, Leon Roberts, Newnan, GA, and Bruce Roberts, Skidmore, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bears attended Rising Sun country school in Holt County and graduated from Maitand High School, Maitland, Missouri, in 1951.
He served in the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed raising, breaking and riding horses and was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church.
Eldon’s body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. The inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.
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008Blanche Margaret Berlin, the daughter of Charles and Amanda (Peterson) Peterson, was born July 31, 1913 near Coburg, Iowa She passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 99 years, 3 months and 24 days.
Blanche was raised in the Coburg area and in 1931, graduated from Coburg Consolidated High School. Following graduation, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to work as an accountant. On November 3, 1945, Blanche was united in marriage to Melvin G. Berlin at the Fremont Lutheran Church in Nyman. Blanche and Mel farmed east of Essex, south of Stanton, and southwest of Red Oak. In 1961, they purchased the farm Blanche was born on, located 3 miles east of Coburg. Blanche earned her CNA and worked for Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak for 15 years For many years, she also served as a 4-H leader. Mel and Blanche moved into Red Oak in l992. Blanche was a member of the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman and member of the Farm Bureau Women's group. She enjoyed tending to her large garden, canning and freezing her produce to be enjoyed by the family throughout the year, along with growing flowers. She loved her family dearly and supported them in their activities.
Blanche was preceded in death by her parents; husband Melvin Berlin on May 5, 2008; sister, Dora Isaacson; and brothers: Carl and Paul Peterson.
Blanche is survived by 5 children: Donna Lewis and husband Jim of Red Oak, IA; Sharon Scherbring and husband Jim of Marana, AZ; Randall Berlin and wife Harriet of Columbus, NE; Patricia Kaess and husband Todd of Azle, TX; and Douglas Berlin and wife Sheryl of Atlantic, IA; 10 grandchildren: Robert Bishop and wife Randee; Randall Bishop and wife Tracee; Lindsay Ogle and husband Brent; Heidi Elliott and husband Chris; Kelsey Berlin; Nathan Kaess; Philip Kaess and wife Nichol; Adam Berlin; Katie Traver and husband Joel; and Megan Berlin; 3 great-grandchildren: Jonathon Bishop; Alexander and Emma Ogle; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
May God bless her memory and give to those who mourn.
Funeral Service will be held
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Fremont Lutheran Church, Nyman
Burial in Mt Hope Cemetery, Nyman
Rev. Jerry Lamb, Officiating
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Pearl Leroy "Sonny" Dredge, 66 of Maryville, Missouri died on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at his home in Maryville.
Sonny was born May 7, 1946 in Maryville, the son of the late Paul Leroy and Mary Louise (Gilbert) Dredge.
Sonny was a graduate of Maryville High School. He had also retired from LMP in Maryville.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was one sister, Carolyn Hussey.
Surviving are his sons, Roger Dredge, Parnell, Missouri, Jame and Edward Dredge, both of Saint Joseph, Missouri; two brothers, Dave (Ann) Dredge and Don (Sharon) Dredge, both of Maryville; eight grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Mr. Dredge's body has been cremated. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Price Funeral Home, Maryville is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com |
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Albert William (Bill) Martin, 90 of Maryville, Missouri died on Monday, November 26, 2012, at Parkdale Manor Care Center in Maryville, Missouri.
Bill was born November 16, 1922, he was the son of the late Albert Russell and Ida Elizabeth (Miller) Martin. He married Joyce Agler on June 14, 1945, in Troy, Kansas.
Bill farmed in the Maryville area for many years. Bill also served his country as a member of the US Army Air Corp as a Staff Sergeant and tail gunner in the 390th Bomber Group. Bill enlisted in September of 1942 and was a POW from October of 1943 until April of 1945 after being shot down during a mission. Bill was honorably discharged in September of 1945.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Joyce, parents, a brother Harold Martin, two sisters Miriam DiMarco, Stella Martin and an infant son John Shepperd Martin.
Surviving are sons, Bob (Corrine) Martin and Tom (Twyla) Martin, both of Maryville; daughters, Carole (Rod) Couts, Maryville, Jacqueline "Jackie" (Keith) Messamaker, Harrisonville, Missouri; and one sister, Carrie Margaret Lyle, Ravenwood, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, where funeral services will be held, Thursday, November 29, at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO |
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Joseph Arthur Seipel, 94 of Osceola, Nebraska, formerly of Barnard, Missouri passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 in Osceola.
Mr Seipel was born March 20, 1918 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Herman C and Anna Marie (Brandt) Seipel. He married Edna Mae Gray on October 24, 1941 in Maryville.
Joe served in the US Army during WW II and was discharged in 1946. He returned to Nodaway County and farmed near Barnard.
He was a member of St Columba Parish and the Tri-C American Legion Post #464, Conception Junction, Missouri, and the Graham Missouri Lions Club.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Edna (July 10, 1991); his parents; sister: Marie Skousen and brothers: John and Herman.
Survivors include his son: Joe (Sharlene) Seipel, Columbus,Nebraska, granchildren: Steven (Theresa) Seipel, Columbus, Nebraska; Rhonda (Mike) Cronican, Memphis, Nebraska; Kimberly (Chris) Kaspar, Norfolk, Nebraska and Jason (Rayma) Seipel, Lincoln, Nebraska; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister: Helen Owens, Maryville and brothers: Paul, Maryville and Richard Seipel, Rea, Missouri.
Visitation will be 6-7pm, Friday, November 30th, with a 7pm Rosary, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Mass of Christian Burial is 9:30 am Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.
The Tri-C American Legion Post 464 will conduct Military services at graveside, assisted by the Missouri Funeral Honors Team |
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Ruth Marian Evans, 91 of Maryville, Missouri died on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Maryville, Missouri.
Ruth was born October 7, 1921 in Ravenwood, Missouri, the daughter of the late Floyd Sanford and Nellie O. Swearingen Evans.
She was a graduate of Clearmont High School class of 1939 and had worked at Maryville Florists.
Preceding her in death were two sisters, Meredeth Sherlock and Neva Nicholas; and two brothers Theron and Warren Evans.
Ruth is survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.
Ms. Evans body will be cremated. Graveside memorial services will be held at the Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, at 10 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2012, under the direction of the Price Funeral Home, Maryville |
| 013Funeral services for Charles Larson, age 93, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, November 30, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Bethesda, Iowa with Pastor Jerry Lamb officiating.. Burial will be in the Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bethesda, Iowa. A memorial will be established. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa |
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Memorial services for Donna Hill, age 72, of Sharpsburg who died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church. There will be no visitation prior to services. There will be a private family interment of ashes. Memorials may be given in her name. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Donna Lee (Larson) Hill was born January 31, 1940, in New Market, Iowa the daughter of Herbie Larson and Lillie (Johnson) Larson. She grew up attending New Market schools. She then moved to Clarinda where she worked at a clothing store. On June 11, 1967, she was united in marriage to Forland Francis Hill. Four children were born to bless their lives, Jeffery Allen, Gregory Lee, Kevin James and Kerri Jo.
Donna was a member of the Ladies Aid in Blockton. She also worked at the Blockton Café. Later in life, Donna obtained her Certified Medication Aide Certificate and was a CMA at Taylor Ridge Estates for many years until a stroke forced her into retirement in 1996. She was always very involved in the Sharpsburg community where she enjoyed helping others. Donna possessed a "never give up" attitude, and was able to still accomplish many things even after her strokes. She truly loved her grandchildren, especially after Forland's death in 2011, when they became the 'real joy in her life'.
Left to cherish the memory of a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and friend are her three sons, Jeff Hill of Sharpsburg; Greg Hill and wife Deanna of Creston; Kevin Hill and wife Jennifer of Grapevine, Texas; one daughter, Kerri Howard and husband Troy of Creston; six cherished grandsons, Logan, Devon, Marshall, Jackson, Liam and Torin; four brothers, Verlin Larson and wife Shirley of Clarinda; Merrill Larson and wife Harryette of New Market; Lyndall Larson and wife Joyce of Clarinda; and Darwin Larson and wife Sharon of Fargo, North Dakota; along with many other family members and friends.
Preceding Donna in death are her parents, Herbie and Lillie Larson; her loving husband of 44 years, Forland Hill; a sister, Ruby Wilson; three brothers, Gary, Brad and Dallas Larson; and a son, Bryan Scott |
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Funeral services for Larry Schrader, age 72, of Lenox, who died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his home will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3 to 8 with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8. Interment will be held at North Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to Hospice of SW Iowa, the Presbyterian Church or Lenox Fire Department. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Larry Dale Schrader was born September 15, 1940, in Adams County, Iowa southwest of Cromwell the son of George Schrader and Alma (Bissell) Schrader. He grew up five miles west of Lenox on the farm. On November 18, 1956, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Tully at her parent's home. To this loving union six sons, Kirk, Brent, Shane, Todd Troy and Shad and one daughter, Tina were born to bless their lives. The family moved into Lenox in 1965. Larry worked several jobs over the years. He worked at Sheridan Produce as well as road construction. He enjoyed working on the farm and tending his cattle along with the other jobs he had. In November of 1974 Larry went to work for the Lenox School as custodian, a position he held for 28 years, retiring in 2002.
Larry was a member of the Lenox United Presbyterian Church and he was a die-hard supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved sports, whether he was attending activities of his kids, grandkids or coaching little league. He was a huge supporter of Lenox athletics, especially baseball. After his retirement, he and Bonnie enjoyed traveling on several bus tours. Larry's passion was his family and being involved in his kids activities. On November 18th he and Bonnie celebrated their 56th Wedding Anniversary. And over the Thanksgiving holiday, they were able to share the anniversary and Thanksgiving with their entire family by their side. Larry had a love for country music, especially Reba and Dolly, and on their 50th Wedding Anniversary, they took the entire family to Branson.
Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend are his loving wife Bonnie Schrader of Lenox; his six sons, Kirk Schrader and wife Susan of Johnston, Iowa; Brent Schrader and wife Laura of Stanton, Iowa; Shane Schrader and wife Renee of Bedford, Iowa; Todd Schrader and wife Sandy of Bolivar, Missouri; Troy Schrader of Arkansas; and Shad Schrader and wife Lori of West Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter, Tina Ecklin and husband Jerry of Diagonal, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Larry in death are his parents, George and Alma Schrader; a brother, Don Schrader; and two grandchildren, Clinton and Dallas Schrader
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Funeral services for Opal Bashore, age 104, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor James "Buck" Buckhahn officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28 at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in the Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Clarinda Community Center Food Bank. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Opal Ann (McDonald) Bashore was born January 10, 1908 to Frank McDonald and Delia (Carpenter) McDonald in Frontier County, Nebraska. At the age of 3, she moved with her family in a covered wagon to Northeast Colorado where the family homesteaded. She received her education in country schools.
As a young woman, Opal accompanied her Grandmother Carpenter to Iowa to visit relatives. She found work and stayed the remainder of her life in eastern Page County, Iowa. She was married November 16, 1932 to Clem Bryan Bashore at Rock Port, Missouri and they resided on the family farm southeast of Clarinda. After her husband died, she moved off the farm to Clarinda, Iowa. In 2009, she entered Goldenrod Manor after suffering a dehabiliting stroke and passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Opal worked on the farm along side her husband. She raised chickens and milked cows for grocery money. In her retirement years, she did upholstering and clothing alterations. She also took care of elderly people, was an excellent cook and seamstress and was known to be able to fix just about anything.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Clem Bashore in 1980, son, Donald Bashore in 1937, three sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include her daughters, Delores Jean Cook (Jim) of Denver, Colorado and Lavonne Mohler (Robert) of Shenandoah, Iowa; granddaughters, Robin Casey of Farragut, Iowa and Rhonda Marriott of Clarinda, Iowa; great grandsons, Nathan Casey (Elizabeth), Ryan Casey, Matthew Marriott, Tanner Marriott; nieces; nephews and friends |
017Edna Dean (McCoy) O’Dell, the daughter of Chesten Hiram and Mary Elizabeth (Neal) McCoy, was born October 31, 1912, in Stockton, Missouri. Edna attended school in Stockton, Jerico Spring, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri and Tarkio, Missouri, graduating from Tarkio in 1931.
On September 10, 1942, Edna was united in marriage to Duff O’Dell in Arlington, Virginia. They made their home in Tarkio their entire married life. Edna was employed as a seamstress at The Pantorium, as a Bookkeeper for St. Joseph Light & Power, for 13 years and for Tarkio College, for 16 years, all of Tarkio, before retiring in 1974. After retiring, Edna assisted Bob McCoy with bookkeeping for The Walnut Inn. Duff passed away February 14, 1979. Edna passed away February 14, 2012, at the Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 99.
Edna was a member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the PEO Chapter FF, Tarkio, honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa, Tarkio Community Garden Club, Mule Barn Guild, Tarkio Community Betterment, Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary, Charter member of the Walnut Hill Art League and Tarkio College Campus Women, all of Tarkio. Edna was a member of the Shenandoah Art II Association, Shenandoah, Iowa.
Edna was a painter and has worked quietly behind the scenes, she has given generously of her time to various projects and her contributions to her community were outstanding. She painted the murals in The Walnut Inn Towne Room and the Farmers State Bank Community Room. She designed the Tarkio Centennial Coin and logo, illustrated the Tarkio Trivia, including sketches of 42 citizens, designed the cover of the Atchison County Cemetery Book and designed the Centennial logos for the Tarkio Bicentennial Celebration and for Fairfax’s Centennial Celebration.
Besides her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Duff O’Dell; brother and sister-in-law, Meryle and Virginia McCoy and brother-in-law, Dusty Rhoades. Survivors include one sister, Elsie Fae Rhoades, Tarkio; nieces and nephews, Bob McCoy, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Debbie (McCoy) Allen and husband, Todd, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Danny McCoy and Tracy Jones, Tarkio, Jim Rhoades and wife, Marty, Janesville, Wisconsin, Mary Beth Bredensteiner and husband, Eddie, Westboro, Missouri, Jane McIntire and husband, Paul, Buffalo, New York; great nieces and nephews, Aaron McCoy, Lincoln, Nebraska, Recee McCoy, Kansas City, Missouri, Shelley Murphy and husband, Mike, Janesville, Susan Bird and husband, Dale, Kansas City, Jake Rhoades and wife, Heather, Janesville, Dallas Prather and husband, Jayson, Shane Bredensteiner and wife, Kymm, Blu Dow and husband, Tommy, all of Tarkio; great-great nieces and nephews, Ringo, Molly, Elizabeth, Marcus, Connor, Griffin, Lucy, Keely, River and Dillon.
Services: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 20, 2012, United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
The family will receive friends 5:00-6:00 P.M., Sunday, February 19, 2012, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Memorials: Home Cemetery or United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio |
018Ruth Ann (Zuck) Omohundro, daughter of Russell and Opal (Clark) Zuck was born April 24, 1932, at the Grape Community Hospital, Hamburg, Iowa. She attended elementary school at Shiloh Country School, north of Rock Port and graduated from Rock Port High School in 1950. Ruth Ann graduated from William Woods College, Fulton, Missouri, in 1952.
On November 3, 1956, Ruth Ann was united in marriage to Jess H. Omohundro. They became the parents of one daughter, Linda Ann. Ruth Ann was employed by The Bank of Atchison County, Rock Port, and the Owens-Illinois Glass Company, Omaha, Nebraska. She was a member of the Rock Port United Methodist Church and the Chapter D U, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Rock Port. Ruth Ann enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and playing bridge. Ruth Ann passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 79.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include husband, Jess, of the home, Rock Port; daughter, Linda Hodnefield and husband, Kevin, Maryland Heights, Missouri; two grandsons, Jonathan Hodnefield, Chicago, Illinois and Scott Hodnefield, Maryland Heights.
Services: 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 10, 2012, United Methodist Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
There is no scheduled family visitation.
Memorials: Chapter D U, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Rock Port.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port |
019Nellie Emma (Griggs) Piper, the daughter of Glenn and Laura Griggs, was born February 20, 1929 in Shenandoah, Iowa. Nellie graduated from Shenandoah High School.
Nellie was united in marriage to Russell Aubrey Archer and they became the parents of three children. Russell preceded her in death. Nellie was united in marriage to Harley Boyer and they became the parents of one son. Harley preceded her in death. Nellie was united in marriage to Robert Lee Piper. Robert preceded her in death.
Nellie was a homemaker and loved animals. She devoted much time to working on her home and was very active in the Rock Port Garden Club. She enjoyed riding the OATS bus with the other ladies in the community.
Besides her parents and husbands, Nellie was preceded in death by one sister, Sonja Ahrens. Survivors include four children, Russell Aubrey Archer, Marvin Leroy Archer, Linda Susan Statton, and Gary Lee Piper; two sisters, Betty Young and her husband, Kirby, Marie Wise and her husband, Gary; three brothers, Dee Griggs, and his wife, Dana, Edward Griggs, and his wife, Becky, and Eldon Griggs, and his wife, Mary; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service and Interment: 11:30 am, Wednesday, March 14, 2012,
Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.
Memorials: Nellie Piper Memorial Fund
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
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020Harold Stanley Poppa, the son of Henry and Mary (Kahle) Poppa was born June 19, 1928, in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, graduating in 1946.
On June 26, 1949, Harold was united in marriage to Nancy E. Long at the Lutheran Church in Rock Port. They made their home in Rock Port for a short time. Harold entered the United States Navy as a Seabee, serving his country overseas during the Korean War. After the war, they made their home in the Greater Kansas City area to the present time. Harold passed away April 9, 2012, at the Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Missouri, at the age of 83.
Harold was employed by Certain-Teed Fiberglass, Fairfax, Kansas, and the Clorox Company, Kansas City, retiring from both. He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Kansas City.
Besides his parents, Harold was preceded in death by two brothers, Grant and Burdette Poppa. Survivors include wife, Nancy, of the home; daughter, Kathy Surprenant (Joseph) of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Andrea Cowper (Bill) of Michigan, Natalie Whitham (Anthony) and Kathryn and Phillip Surprenant, Kansas City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
The family will receive friends 1:00-1:50 P.M., Saturday, April 14, 2012, prior to the service, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Memorials: American Cancer Society or The National Kidney Foundation.
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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port |
021Evelyn D. Ratliff the daughter of William Thomas and Margaret Jane (Foley) Tuck was born September 26, 1928 in Rock Port, Missouri. Evelyn grew up in a small house with numerous siblings with lots of love in her family. At the age of 16, she left her home and was employed babysitting for Lucy Thompson in Rock Port. She later worked in the Royal Café, The Walnut Inn and at the Tumble Inn, all in Tarkio.
On December 16, 1955, Evelyn was united in marriage to Gerald Dean Ratliff, Sr. in Raton, New Mexico and they became the parents of five children; Shirley Mae, Clara Margaret, Barbara Jean, Beverly Ann and Gerald Dean, Jr. Following Jerry’s retirement from the United States Army, they made their home in Tarkio. Jerry passed away in 2001. Evelyn passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, at the age of 84 years.
Besides her parents and husband, Jerry, Evelyn is preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley; one granddaughter, Angela Campos; one great-granddaughter, Karli Paige Gebhards; two sisters, Nina Tuck and Mandy Conn. Survivors include three daughters, Margie Ropp and Barbara Swinford, both of Tarkio; Bev (Kevin) McGinness, Burlington Junction, Missouri; son, Dean(Shannon) Ratliff, Stockton, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; brother, Floyd (Macel) Tuck, Shenandoah, Iowa; sisters, Susie Hallam, Shenandoah, and Mary Margaret Hickman, California.
Funeral Service:
10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Open visitation will begin 9:00 A.M., Monday, November 26, 2012, Davis Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends that evening from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Memorials: Assembly of God Church, Tarkio.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio |
022Agnes Lucille Kathaleen Rosenbohm, the daughter of Eilert and Josephine (Schierkolk) Cooper, was born October 20, 1913, in Langdon, Missouri. She attended Langdon country school through the eighth grade.
On October 20, 1937, Agnes was united in marriage to Herbert Eilert Rosenbohm. To this union, four children were born; Gene, Allen H., Syrena and Marvin. They made their home in the Rock Port, Missouri, area.
Agnes was a member of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Langdon, and the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. Herbert passed away in 1972. Agnes passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 98.
Besides her parents and husband, Herbert, Agnes was preceded in death by
grandson, Allen H. Rosenbohm, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Ellen Rosenbohm; son-in-law, Larry Schlup; brothers, Irvin Emmet and Richard Lynn Cooper; and sister, Melvina H. Cooper Richards.
Survivors include children, Gene E. Rosenbohm and wife, Mary, Noel, Missouri, Allen H. Rosenbohm, Sr. and wife, Carolyn, Rock Port, Syrena Rosenbohm Schlup Coolidge, Hastings, Iowa, and Marvin Rosenbohm, Rock Port, Missouri; grandchildren, Jerry (Mary) Rosenbohm, Sherri Buckner, Kellie (Chad) Pankau, Sara (Roger) Burger, Gary (Helen) Rosenbohm, Amy (Brian) Gerow, Cody (Crystal) Rosenbohm, Cathleen (Dennis) Roach, Tamara (Ronnie) Stoner, Theresa Rosenbohm, Jeffrey (Lynn) Schlup, Pamela Jacobs, Matthew Schlup, Julia Lidgett, Marlena (Charles) Haynes, Jennifer (Daniel Nicolis) Hamilton, Carolyn (Tom) Gilliland and Marvin, II (Jolene) Rosenbohm; great-grandchildren, Johnathan and Jaycen Rosenbohm, Kristina and Alicia Hanke, Dylan and Jacob Gerow, Hayden and Haley Pankau, Ryann Rosenbohm, Jason Scott, Amanda (Jake Goodin) Roach, Clinton (Jamie) Stoner, Cory Stoner, LacyJo (Kevin) Kobbe, Brooke and Blake Rosenbohm, Jonathan (Christy) Rosenbohm, Tabitha Rosenbohm, Lindsey Marie, Amy Cleveland, Heidi (Dustin) Chambers Mattox, Tyler Chambers, Katelan Jacobs, Amy, Dominic J., Cory and Amberh Schlup, Thomas, Shelby and Mercedes Gilliland, Levi and Chelsea Haynes, Lindsay, Torrey and Nathaniel Hamilton, Slade and Garret Rosenbohm and Elizabeth; great-great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jaden and Jerald Goodin, London Schlup, Madison and Bailey Mattox, Skylar and Alexi Stoner, Zoey Rosenbohm, Kimberlyn Kobbe, Tyler Cleveland and Parker.
Services: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 18, 2012, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 18, 2012, prior to the service, at First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Memorials: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port |
023Linda Ellen Rothrock, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Walter) Thompson, was born February 28, 1958, in Fairfax, Missouri. Linda attended Moulton Country School before graduating from Tarkio High School.
On December 1, 1979, Linda was united in marriage to George Rothrock. George passed away February 14, 1990. On May 10, 1992, Linda was united in marriage to Lewis Berglund. Lewis survives in Kansas City, Missouri. Linda worked as a CNA. Linda was a former Cub Scout and Webelos leader and enjoyed drawing, taking drives, reading her Bible and visiting with her friends and family. She was an avid elephant collector. Linda passed away April 5, 2012, at Faith Ridge Life Center, Malvern, Iowa, at the age of 54.
Besides her parents, Linda was preceded in death by brothers, John, Duane, William and Charles Thompson. Additional survivors include brother, Walter Thompson, Versailles, Missouri; uncle, Tom Walter, Kansas City, Missouri; aunts, Ella O’Banion and Lydia Piveral; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service and Interment: 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 23, 2012, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
There is no visitation.
Memorials: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio |
024William Wayne Stepp was born on a farm near Fairfax, Mo., April 25, 1916 to Burney and Laura Stepp, and went home to be with Jesus on May 10, 2012 at the age of 96 in Plano, Texas. He lived and worked on the family farm in Fairfax until he left for college in 1933, earning an agricultural degree from Iowa State University. As part of the “greatest generation,” he served in the United States Army as a first lieutenant in the Medical Army Corps during World War II in the European theater, landing on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day plus five.
Wayne married Margaret Copeland Elias on December 4th, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo. and they were married for 54 years until her passing in 2000. He earned a degree in business management on the GI Bill and worked many years as a regional sales manager for feed companies. Wayne at age fifty-one earned a double masters degree in both secondary education and public health from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, followed by working sixteen years as Director of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the City of Independence, Mo. During this period he served on many boards involving public health and civil defense at the local, state, and federal level.
In retirement he pursued many interests and continued to remain active in community volunteer work, gardening, genealogical research, and writing several books.
Later in retirement Wayne relocated to North Texas to be near his daughter’s family. He was a member of LifePoint Church in Plano, Texas. He is predeceased by his wife, Margaret Copeland Elias Stepp. Survivors include son Arthur Wayne Stepp and wife Cindy of Independence, Missouri; daughter Sheryl Feiser and husband George of Plano Texas; grandchildren Aaron and wife Melissa Feiser, Matthew and wife Carolina Feiser, both of Plano, Texas, and David Feiser of La Mirada, CA;, and great-grandchildren Leyla and Andrew Feiser, of Plano, Texas. He was also greatly loved by many friends from LifePoint Church.
Graveside Service and Interment: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, May 13, 2012, English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.
There is no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to: Salvation Army or LifePoint Church Missions earmarked to the South African orphanage (LifePoint Church, 4501 Hedgcoxe Rd., Plano, Texas 75024).
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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port |
025Evelyn L. Volker, the daughter of Gustave and Edna (Peterson) Larson, was born February 26, 1921, in Garland, Utah. She attended Garland Elementary School, before graduating from Bear River High School, Tremonton, Utah, in 1939. Evelyn also attended Business College in Ogden, Utah.
On February 1, 1947, Evelyn was united in marriage to Martin K. Volker, in Salt Lake City, Utah. To this union, four sons were born, Alan, Stephen, Robert and Curtis. They made their home on the Volker family farm in Tarkio for their entire married life. While in Utah, Evelyn was employed by the Hillfield Air Base in Ogden and Bushnell Hospital, where she specialized in amputee’s recuperation and fitting with prosthetic devices. In Tarkio, Evelyn worked as Martin’s secretary in the Shield of Shelter Insurance Business for thirty years and helped with the family farming business. Evelyn passed away April 2, 2012, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, at the age of 91.
Evelyn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Maryville Branch, the Mule Barn Guild, Tarkio Chamber of Commerce and the Book Club. She enjoyed painting, especially oil canvas.
Besides her parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by husband, Martin K. Volker and sister, Dorothy Smith. Survivors include sons, Alan Volker and wife, Debbie and Stephen Volker and wife, Marvetta, all of Tarkio, Robert Volker and wife, Cindy, Sedalia, Missouri, and Curtis Volker and wife, Marcia, Shenandoah, Iowa; four grandsons, Brad Volker and wife, Cassie and Justin, Garrett and Matthew Volker; one step granddaughter, Mikaila Lair and husband, Brogan; one step grandson, Zane Holmes; two great granddaughters, Avery J. Volker and Kinley E. Lair; one brother, Gordon Larson, Tremonton, Utah; one sister, Betty Wilson, Portland, Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside Service and Interment: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, April 5, 2012, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Open visitation will begin 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, where the family will receive friends 7:00-8:00 P.M., that evening.
Memorials: Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care or Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio |
026James W. Wallace, the son of William Andrew, Sr. and Nellie Diana (Hodge) Wallace, was born July 28, 1970, in Fairfax, Missouri. He attended Fairfax High School, graduating in 1988.
On February 14, 1998, James was united in marriage to Melissa Jean Morris, at the First Baptist Church in Tarkio. They made their home in Westboro, Missouri, then Queen Creek, Arizona, before returning to Fairfax in 2001. James passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012, at Community Hospital – Fairfax, at the age of 42.
James was employed by TMC Trucking for five years and by Waller Trucking until 2010. He was currently employed by MFA Oil Company, Fairfax.
James is preceded in death by brother, William Andrew Wallace, Jr.; sister, Betty Mae Wallace; grandparents, Glen and Ruth Wallace, Betty Mae Kirk, Nellie Slemp and Frank Hodge; and niece, Shana Wallace. Survivors include wife, Melissa, of the home, Fairfax; children, Amanda, Megan, Dasen, Angel and Austin Wallace; one grandchild, Na’Kyah Duke; parents, Andy and Diana Wallace, Fairfax; sister, Martha Johnson, Tarkio; brother, Jeff Wallace and wife, Kim, Fairfax; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 13, 2012, First Baptist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax.
The family will receive friends 6:00-7:00 P.M., Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Memorials: James Wallace Memorial Fund.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio |
027Billy Jack Wilson, the son of Jack and Margaret Wilson, was born on September 20, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended school in Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1984. He also attended college at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri.
On August 18, 2002, Billy was united in marriage to Pam Knoedler in Carter Lake, Nebraska. To this union, one child, Gavin Michael Wilson, was born in 2005. They made their home in Westboro, Missouri, Omaha, Nebraska, Aurora, Nebraska, and Rock Port, Missouri, before settling in Huntley, Nebraska, where they lived to the present time.
Billy was baptized at the Rock Port Baptist Church on July 24, 1983. He followed in his father’s footsteps, who was an assistant scoutmaster, by becoming a Boy Scout and was a member of the Mic-o-Say Tribe. Billy passed away March 17, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 45.
Besides his father, Billy was preceded in death by grandparents, Ida and Joe Harris; brother, Jack Steven Wilson; aunt, Eilene Lewis; and father-in-law, Rodney Knoedler. Survivors include his wife, Pam Wilson; son, Gavin, both of Huntley, Nebraska; mother, Margaret Wilson, Rock Port; mother-in-law, Barbara Knoedler, Huntley; sister-in-law, Barbara Prichard, Morristown, Tennessee; aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Rock Port Baptist Church.
A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 A.M., Friday, March 23, 2012, prior to the service, at the Rock Port Baptist Church.
Memorials: Billy Jack Wilson Memorial Fund.
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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port |
028Guy L. Woods, Sr., the son of John and Etta Woods, was born December 16, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas, where he also attended school.
On March 18, 1957, Guy was united in marriage to Carole Farrington in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They later divorced. In January 2002, Guy was united in marriage to Jan Powlas in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
On January 29, 1954, Guy entered the United States Marine Corp and served his country during the Korean War as a heavy equipment operator. After receiving his honorable discharge on January 28, 1956, Guy returned to Kansas City, and was employed by Kent Products, Hawthorn Melody and Shedd Spread, also as a heavy equipment operator. He later drove a cab in Kansas City, Missouri, for a few years. Guy was a member of the Teamsters Union. Guy passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri at the age of 76.
Besides his parents, Guy was preceded in death by grandson, Guy Woods, III; four brothers, Norman, Herbert, Jack and Wilbur Woods; and one sister, Doris Burns. Survivors include wife, Jan, Olathe, Kansas; children, Bonnie Koller and husband, John, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Linda Manker, and Joe Stanford, Tarkio, Missouri, Guy L. Woods, Jr. and Renee Hankins, Catherine Collins and husband, Richard, all of Colorado Springs, Colorado and John Woods, Black Forest, Colorado; fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 17, 2012, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Open visitation will begin 9:00 am Wednesday May 16, 2012 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, where the family will receive friends that evening from 7:00-8:00 P.M.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association.
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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio |
029Ronald Keith Tunnell, the son of Keith Layton and Rose Mary (Driskell) Tunnell, was born June 29, 1964, in Fairfax, Missouri. Ron attended grade school in Tarkio, Missouri and graduated from high school in 1982. After graduation, Ron entered the United States Navy and graduated from basic training in October 1982.
Ron was united in marriage to Debra Hoyte and they became the parents of two sons, Cody and Casey. They were later divorced. Ron was later married to Christy McCoy and they became the parents of one son, Jacobi. They were later divorced. Ron was employed by Excel Beef, of Dodge City, Kansas, D&L Trailer, Red Oak, Iowa, and Golden Valley, Hamburg, Iowa. He most recently was employed as a mechanic at Graybill Tire, Rock Port, Missouri, and for American Recycling, Tarkio, Missouri. Since 2003, Ron battled numerous health issues, but through it all he remained very strong and his only concern was for his family and youngest son Jacobi. Ron passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at his home in Mound City, Missouri at the age of 48.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Keith Tunnell; brother, Rich Tunnell; grandparents, Virgil and Lorene Driskell, and Hughes and Mildred Tunnell. Survivors include his sons, Cody Tunnell, Shenandoah, Iowa, Casey Tunnell, Nebraska City, Nebraska and Jacobi Tunnell, Mound City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Richard and Olivia Tunnell, Shenandoah; mother and step-father, Rose Mary and Brian Owen, Mound City; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Nikki Tunnell, Denton, Texas; sister, Shelly Murphy, Country Club Village, Missouri; nieces, Brooke, Synthia, Sara and Maddie; nephew, Levi; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial Service:
1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Inurnment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
The family will receive friends from 12:00- 12:50 P.M., on December 4, 2012, prior to the service at Davis Funeral Home.
Memorials: The Ron Tunnell Memorial Fund. All donations will go to Ron’s 12-year-old son, Jacobi.
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James Lee Collins was born in Hamburg, Iowa on December 8, 1947, and graduated from Hamburg High School.
On August 31, 1968 he married Beulah A. Holmes, and they became parents of three children. Jim lived in Georgia for over twenty years where he worked at DSM Chemical. He retired in 2003 and moved to Watson, Missouri.
Jim passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Fairfax Community Hospital at the age of 64.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna L. (Brookshire) Collins.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah, of their Watson home; his father, Floyd Lee Collins, of Farragut, Iowa; son, Quentin Eric Collins, of Riverton, Iowa; daughters, Erin L. and her husband Wayne Hammett of Harlem, Georgia, and Melissa D. Glass of Rome, Georgia; brother, Joseph Collins, of Farragut, Iowa; grandchildren; great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Baptist Church in Hamburg, Iowa. Family visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, at the church. Interment will be at High Creek Cemetery in Watson |
031Calvin George Johnson was born June 18, 1944 in Villisca, Iowa; the son of Loyal “Albert” Johnson and Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Johnson. Calvin passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa surrounded by his family.
He graduated from Corning High School in 1964 and then enlisted to serve in the United States Army and National Guard. Calvin worked for the Page County Secondary Roads for over 34 years -- retiring in 2000.
Calvin married Nancy Delehant on April 10, 1998 in Clarinda, Iowa. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and playing slots on the computer.
Calvin is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Johnson; wife Judith; and two sons Corey and Craig Johnson; brothers-in-law Dale Gray and Donavon Stamm.
Calvin is survived by his wife Nancy of Clarinda, Iowa, son Kevin and wife Denise Johnson of Shambaugh; inherited children: Jeff Van Scoy and wife Laurie of Red Oak, Iowa, Dennis Van Scoy Jr. of Emerson, Iowa, Laura Gilbert and husband Steve of Omaha, Nebraska, Lisa Green of Red oak, Iowa, and Jennifer Miller of Clarinda, Iowa; two grandsons Jordan Johnson and Caleb Johnson; 18 inherited grandchildren; eight inherited great grandchildren; sisters: Inez Gray and Doris Stamm of Clarinda; brothers: Earl and wife Della Johnson of Stanton, Iowa and Gail and wife Laura Johnson of Gravity, Iowa; along with many other family and friends.
Funeral services for Calvin Johnson, 68 of Clarinda, will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with burial following the service at the Polsley Cemetery in rural Yorktown. Visitation with family greeting friends is schedule for Sunday, December 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Calvin Johnson Memorial Fund.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda is in charge of arrangements |
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Funeral services for Sandra Sleep, age 69, of Gravity who died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Creighton Medical Center will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given in her name. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford
Sandra Lee (Thoren) Sleep was born September 7, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Gilbert Thoren and Betty Owens. She grew up attending school in Des Moines. In 1961 she was married and four children were born, Michael, Tina, Teresa, and Monnie.
In 1977 she moved her family to the area and began working as a CMA at local health care facilities. On August 16, 1982 she was wed to John Sleep in Clinton, Missouri. Sandra and John were blessed to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this past August and Sandra felt so gracious to receive the many cards and notes honoring their special occasion. Through the years she and John enjoyed spending time together with their family as well as in the outdoors.
Sandra was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making all sorts of goodies for family functions. Sandra loved to fish with John, and just enjoyed the beauty of "Mother Nature." Sandra also loved to crochet items for her children and grandchildren. An evening of BINGO, for Sandra, was as equally hard to pass up as shopping or a trip through a thrift store.
Sandra was a strong, loving, compassionate person. Her family was always her top priority but her care for others was evidenced by her work as a CMA, at care facilities, most recently Terrace View in Clarinda up until a few weeks ago when her health would not allow it. Her caring thoughts and words for her family and others were always backed by her actions.
Left to cherish the memory of a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend are her husband John Sleep; children Michael Smith Jr. and special friend Mindy of Clarinda; Tina Dornbusch of Bedford; Teresa O'Dell and husband Brent of New Market and Monnie Smith of New Market; grandchildren Thomas, Bryon, Chrissy, Jessica, Bryan, Bryanna, Christopher, Holly, Isaac, Blake, and Trey; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Jaelin, Brayden, Kasen, Anna Mae, Axel, Brayden, Jordan and Mackenzie; along with many other family members and friends.
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Funeral services for Michael Durfey, age 39, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, December 3, 2012 at his home, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 6,2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mike Durfey Memorial Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Michael Dean Durfey was born February 16, 1973, in Clarinda, Iowa, to Wilbur Durfey and Dorothy (McCall) Durfey. He was a lifelong resident of Clarinda, attending Clarinda schools and graduating from Clarinda High School in 1991. Mike was united in marriage September 4, 2004, to Jennifer Powers in Clarinda. This union was blest with three children, Darian, Marshall and Quinn.
Mike worked for Hy-vee during his high school years and following graduation he worked for Lisle Corporation where he was currently employed in assembly.
Mike's children were his passion; he was very involved in their lives and especially enjoyed coaching their sports activities. He also liked to watch sports, supporting the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, with a strong dedication to the Florida State Seminoles.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Durfey and sister, Debbie Farmer.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jen Durfey of Clarinda, Iowa; children, Darian, Marshall and Quinn of Clarinda; mother, Dorothy Durfey of Clarinda; brother, Randy Durfey and wife Lisa of Clarinda; sisters, Deanna Harris and husband, Lanny of Clarinda, Denise Pierce and husband Chuck of Jefferson City, Missouri, Janice Barr of Clarinda, Denny Neville of Wilcox, Missouri, Mary Collier of Clarinda; other relatives and many friends |
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uneral services for Robert "Bob" Watts, age 82, of Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, December 3, 2012 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 7 , 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa with Reverend Gordon Scott officiating. An open visitation will be held at Ritchie Funeral Home, 8-7 Thursday, December 6. Burial will be in the Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to United Methodist Church or to the Villisca Swimming Pool. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Robert Clark Watts was born September 28, 1930 in Taylor County, Iowa to Verne C. Watts and Alice (Starks) Watts. He grew up on the farm in the Villisca area and graduated from Villisca High School. Bob continued his education at Iowa State University at Ames receiving his Bachelor's degree. He was the president of his college Fraternity, Delta Sigma: Phi. On September 8, 1953, Bob was united in marriage to Joan Fast at the United Methodist Church in Villisca. They were blessed with two children, Bob, Jr. and Julie.
Bob was a life long farmer and farming was his passion. He took pride in his farm and enjoyed his cow/calf operation. Bob's family was very important to him and he enjoyed being with his wife of fifty nine years and his children and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed joking. Bob loved to golf and golfing with his friends in the Wobblies and could be found practicing in his free time. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Villisca.
Preceding Bob in death were his parents; brother, Russell Watts; sister, Virginia Mathew; great grandson, Tristen Noll; and sister-in-law, Imogene Watts.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joan Watts of Villisca; son, Bob Watts of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Julie Bramble and husband John of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Misty Watts, Tonya Noll, B.J. Watts, Brooke Campbell; great grandchildren, Traden Noll, Bronc Noll, Breeanna Ritter; goddaughter, Emily Soll; brothers, Howard Watts of Branson, Missouri;; Virgil Watts and wife Katie of Rock Port, Missouri; nieces; nephews and many friends |
| 035Carl R. "Andy" Anderson, 89, of Shenandoah and longtime general manager of KMA Radio, passed away Monday morning, December 3, 2012 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah. Memorial services, following cremation, will take place at a later date. Survivors include his children, Barbara, Janis and Dan. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah |
036Arthur Vincent McGinnis, II was born November 11, 1953 in Red Oak, Iowa to Arthur and Violette (Anderson) McGinnis. What a joyful event for Art and Vi to have a son after three daughters! His three sisters were so excited to have a brother! He passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Westridge Care & Rehab in Clarinda, Iowa following a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59.
Art went to elementary school and middle school in Red Oak until the family moved to Shenandoah in 1968. He graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1971 and from Minneapolis Medical Technology School in 1973.
He was employed at Shenandoah Medical Clinic for several years. Then he worked with his father at Genuine Parts Co, eventually becoming the owner. Most recently he was employed as the manager of O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Red Oak, Iowa.
There was no greater love than the Love he felt for his two children, Katharine and Connor. He was so proud of them!
Art was lovingly known as "Uncle Doc" by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. This nickname was given to him by niece Lisa Villwok and nephew Aaron Herzberg when they saw him in a white lab jacket during his medical technology days.
Baseball and football were just two of his favorite sports. He played on these Shenandoah teams during his high school years. He also enjoyed skiing, golfing and traveling, especially vacations to Ixtapa, Mexico. Art loved Shenandoah and volunteered throughout the years at various community events. One claim to fame was his 2nd place win at the 1993 Chili Bowl. Art recently had taken up biking on the Wabash Trace and assisted in fundraisers supporting the Trace.
His love of music was shown through his guitar skills. He played and sang with friends as well as with various groups and events throughout his lifetime.
Preceding Art in death were his father and mother, Arthur and Violette. Survivors include Jeri Naven of Shenandoah; two children, Katharine McGinnis of London, England and Connor McGinnis of Indianola, IA; three sisters, Mary (Johnson) and her husband Ed of Bennington NE; Maureen (Herzberg) and her husband Lowell of Eden Prairie, MN; Joani McGinnis of Shenandoah; aunt, Marcella Ryan of Shenandoah; three nieces, Lisa Villwok, her husband John and their son Ryker of Blair NE; Jennifer DeGroff, her husband Ryan, their children Lane, Bailey, Allie of Fremont NE; Sarah Shaw, her husband Kenny and their son Liam of McGehee AR; nephews: Aaron Herzberg, his wife Stacey and their children Gracey, AJ, Georgey, Macgyver of Plymouth MN; Joseph Herzberg, his wife Cara and their children Ruby, Ollie, Finn of Kebemer, Senegal West Africa; many cousins; other relatives and many friends. Hackett Funeral Home |
037Clara Jane Matthews was born August 22, 1920 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Erwin J. Gottsch and Jennie Ellen Dunnegan Gottsch. Dr. Gottsch had returned in June 1919 after serving in the First World War. He began his practice of general surgery at the new Hand Hospital where Clara Jane was born a year later. Three years later in 1923 she had a brother John Erwin and three years more a brother Joseph Christian.
Clara Jane felt she had a wonderful home to grow up in with highly-educatedparents who were good teachers as well as good disciplinarians. Clara Jane went through the Shenandoah school system, graduating in 1938. She spent a summer at the University of Iowa as a music student. She won first in a national vocal solo contest in April of 1938 where the judge was Nobal Cain, a well-respected choral director. She attended the University of Iowa in 1938 and 1939 where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. On June 12, 1940 she married David Sanborn Lake. They had an interesting life in enlarging and modernizing Lake's Shenandoah Nurseries. This was Shenandoah's first nursery, founded in 1870. Business and pleasure accounted formany trips about the country and the world. David died in 1972 of heart failure. Clara Jane kept the nursery going with the help of wonderful, loyal employees.
On January 25, 1974 Clara Jane and Dale Edward Matthews were married. Dale continued his accounting practice and Clara Jane the nursery until selling it in 1976. Since then she had remained active with personal business. She and Dale had an office beside the accounting practice he founded and then sold. Their union was a happy one that brought much joy to both. Neither had any idea it would last so many years. Dale and Clara Jane enjoyed traveling all over the world. They especially enjoyed the ancient world and climbing over archaeological sites.
Dale kept his life-long membership in the United Congregational Church and Clara Jane kept hers in the United Methodist Church. They shared a deeply religious belief and love of their church. Each had served in many capacities at their church.
Clara Jane was deeply committed to the welfare of her beloved Shenandoah. Her civic contributions had significant impact on the schools, library, hospital, and Country Club, to name a few. She was most proud of the scholarship program that she founded. The scholarship program will provide educational opportunities for Shenandoah graduates in perpetuity.
If Clara Jane was asked if she had a hobby, she would have said "travel." She had a genuine love for Shenandoah, Iowa, but say the word "go" and she was ready! Her first trip to Europe was in 1935 with her grandmother and mother-going on a ship as far east as Egypt and what was then Palestine. In 1938 she and her grandmother toured the British Isles. After World War II she continued more travel. She made it around the world three times and visited all the continents except Antarctica. Everything was interesting, most beautiful, and the people fascinating to her.
Yes, Clara Jane had a fine life. She passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at her home in Shenandoah. She was said to be the very last survivor of her family, but she had nieces, nephews, and greats whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and her first husband, David Lake. She is survived by her husband Dale Matthews; her sister-in-law Janet Gottsch, Kansas City, MO; her cousin Jennie Ellen Romohr, Gresham, NE; her nephews John D. Gottsch, Baltimore, MD; Daniel J. Gottsch, Ft Myers, FL; David J. Gottsch, Tampa, FL; James C. Gottsch, Kansas City, MO; John J. Gottsch, Spokane, WA; her nieces Jane Gottsch Sainsbury, Havelock, New Zealand; Brooks Gottsch Workman, Clearwater, FL, and sixteen great nephews and nieces |
038Helen Kathryn Anderson, the daughter of Carl E. and Helen K. (Herron) Hoaglund was born May 10, 1927 in Stanton, Iowa. She passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Valhaven Care Center, Valley, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 25 days.
Kathryn was raised in the Stanton and Wallin area. She was baptized and confirmed at the Tabor Lutheran Church and graduated from Stanton High School in l945, where she participated in sports. Kathryn was united in marriage to Arnold E. Anderson on April 23, 1947 in Troy, Kansas. Kathryn and Arnold made their home in the Wallin, Sciola and Morton Mills area, where they farmed for many years. Kathryn enjoyed raising and selling chickens along with their eggs. She was an avid gardener and canned each seasons produce. Kathryn was a past 4-H leader and helped at polling centers during elections. She was a member of the Strand Lutheran Church. Kathryn and Arnold loved to take car trips to visit family. She loved her grandchildren dearly, spending as much time as possible with them and attended their many activities and events. In 2004, they retired from farming and moved into Red Oak. In May of 2010, Kathryn became a resident of Stanton Care Center and in July of 2011, she moved to Valhaven Care Center in Valley, Nebraska.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold on April 8, 2011; infant son, Dennis; daughter, Sharon Lewis; and brother, Curtis Hoaglund.
Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Patricia Powell and husband Terry of Valley, NE; son, Kevin Anderson and wife Trish of Ames, IA; grandchildren: Mike Powell and wife Melissa; David Means and wife Ronda; Brian Means and special friend Polly Sproles; Katrina Sebeniecher and husband Jeff; Ashley Williams and husband Chris; Alyssa Mogler and husband Logan; and Alexa Anderson; six great-grandchildren: Kyndra Means, Heather Means, Emily Sebeniecher, Kaleb Sebeniecher, Mollie Powell, and Ella Kathryn Powell; sisters: Charleen Kimbrell of Independence, MO; and Beatrice Brown of Austin, TX; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service will be held
Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak
Burial in the Essex Cemetery, Essex, IA
Rev. Jerry Lamb, Officiating
Visitation with the family one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home
Memorials to the Strand Lutheran Church
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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