Eberly, Merl James - Merl James Eberly was born May 13, 1935 to Merl A. and Ada M. (Barchus) Eberly west of Clarinda. He entered into rest at his home Saturday, June 11, 2011, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Celebration of Life services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church with burial in the Clarinda Cemetery.
On October 6, 1954 he and Patricia Lee Heil were united in marriage. To that union six children were born – Julie Kae, Ricky Jay, Jill Anne, Joy Sue, Ryan James and Rodney Jacob. There are 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His family has been the center of his life through the years with all the children being involved with his interest in sports, as well as hunting, fishing and love of the land. His reading of American history left him with a deep respect for our country’s heritage & military that carried over to the younger generations as well. Holidays and family gatherings were always a special time with the growing numbers adding to the fun.
Merl was a graduate of Clarinda High School and Clarinda Junior College where he obtained a teaching degree. It was during those years his love of athletics was developed under some very caring coaches, namely Al Gray, John Tedore and John Altfillisch. A four-sport athlete in high school, he played basketball in junior college and minor league baseball for the Chicago White Sox.
During the early years of their marriage Merl worked at Kearney Corp., Wert’s Locker and Robert’s Dairy before beginning an almost 30 year career at the Clarinda Herald Journal where he started in the back shop, wrote sports, was an advertising salesman and stockholder. His column “Sport Shorts by ME” was always a favorite of his and his readers. He also was a volunteer baseball coach at IWCC. Following the sale of the paper the Eberly’s were owners of The Shoe Box and later the Celebrity Inn. Merl had been retired since the sale of the motel in 1999. Opportunities to leave Clarinda came in both the publishing and baseball fields, but this was his home and he was proud of it for the friendliness, work ethic and community spirit. He felt it was also the right place to raise their family.
His association with the Clarinda A’s baseball program began in 1954 when he was a player, then manager from 1961-1997, serving as the General Manager at the time of his death. When the team changed from the town team to the collegiate concept in the early 70’s, he told board president Dr. C.E. Nichols he would manage for two years, but his love of the game and working with young people kept him there quite a bit longer. For a couple of years in the early 60’s he played the town football team and in those days till 1981 coached the Lancers, a town basketball team.
There have been awards through the years to Halls of Fame, Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement among others from Clarinda Chamber of Commerce, IWCC, National Baseball Congress, Midwest Professional Scouts and Cardinal Booster Club, capped by the naming of the baseball diamond in 2010 as Eberly Field. All these he accepted with humility on behalf of his family, his co-workers at the Herald Journal, the community and A’s alumnus who have all supported his work with youth and activities in Clarinda and that included not only his own children, but the many from across the country who have played for him, parents of the players, the local people who opened their doors to the “boys of summer” and the many managers, coaches, scouts and umpires who crossed his path through the years.
A member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, he was a daily Bible reader whose “angel experience” before a third surgery in the fall of 2008, along with great support from those around him, sustained him into the fifth year of his bout with cancer. The 3 F’s – faith, family and friends – were very important to him. He always felt blessed during his life with the opportunities and associations that had been part of it.
Surviving him are his wife of over 56 years, Pat; children: Julie (Mrs. John Brummett), Waukee, IA, Rick (Angie) Eberly, Highland, KS, Jill (Mrs. Scott) Sunderman Clarinda, Iowa, Joy (Mrs. Dave) Cox, Shellsburg, IA, Ryan Eberly, Clarinda, IA and Rod Eberly, Highland, KS; grandchildren: BJ (Missy) Windhorst, West Des Moines, IA, Temple (Mrs. Chad) Netten, Waukee, Iowa, John Brummett III and fiancé Terri Kragel, San Antonio, TX, Blake Brummett, Kansas City, KS, Cooper Eberly, Highland, KS, Jara (Mrs. Kyle) Johnson, Pella, IA, Jacob (Allyson) Sunderman, St. Augustine, FL, Jared Sunderman, Kansas City, KS and girlfriend Caitlin Phillips, Maryville, MO, Carmen Cox and Marcus Josephson, Red Oak, IA, Meghan Cox, Maryville, MO, Bryce Eberly, Clarinda; great-grandchildren: Creighton, Aydn, Finley and Aniston Netten, Drake Windhorst and Chloe Josephson; sister Sandy (Mrs. Harris) Thompson, Bellevue, NE; brother John (Paula) Eberly, Colleyville, TX; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents Merl (Ruth) Eberly, Ada (Mrs. Stanley) Zdan; sisters Martha, Marie and Joanne and his in-laws Al and Verla Heil.

Celebration of Life Services for Merl will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda, Iowa with burial in the Clarinda Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Merl Eberly Memorial Fund.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Funeral services for Eddie Eighmy, age 63, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Veteran's Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Summerset Township Cemetery, Fontanelle, Iowa with military rites by Head-Endres American Legion Post 265 and Carlson American Legion Post 247.

Eddie Earl Eighmy, 63, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Sabetha, Kansas, formerly of Denison, Iowa, formerly of ... well you get the picture, entered into rest on Thursday, November 10, 2011 with his family by his side at the Veteran's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska due to complications associated with pulmonary fibrosis.

Eddie was born March 17, 1948, to Ivan and Dorothy (Reed) Eighmy in Lenox, Iowa. Eddie attended Fontanelle High School and completed his education in the service. He joined the Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a boiler man on the U.S.S. Fox where he traveled the world and made life long friends.

Eddie married Cynthia Johnson on December 26, 1970 in Reno, Nevada which was appropriate since he always felt Cyndi had taken a gamble on him. They spent the first few years of their marriage starting a family in Griswold, Iowa and eventually ended up living in various locations through out the grain belt. During that time, Eddie became a pro at making refrigerator stew, turning baking sheets into snow sleds, and packing a home into a Ryder truck in 48 hours.

Eddie enjoyed stock car racing, building model airplanes and sleeping through his favorite TV shows. He liked to make others laugh and used humor to deflect stressful situations; a trait he handed down to each of his children.

Preceding Eddie in death were his father, Ivan and mother, Dorothy.

Left to tell entertaining and slightly embarrassing stories about him are his loving wife Cyndi Eighmy of Alco (Clarinda, Iowa); son, Rodney Eighmy of Villisca; daughters, Crystal Eighmy of Fargo, North Dakota and April Eighmy of Clarinda; grandchildren, Sebastian Eighmy of Clarinda and Wonk a doo and best friend Cha Cho of the kennel in the bedroom.

Eddie had a lot of friends, a lot of stories and a lot of hats he wore. He had worked a variety of jobs including welder, security guard, maintenance man at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Center, most recently a forklift operator and a full time vacation as his job. We will all remember him for different reasons and for the many roles he played in our lives. He was a son, brother, serviceman, husband, fireman, race car driver, father, grandfather, friend….however you remember Eddie you have to admit, he at least accomplished his goal of "living long enough to have made a lasting impression on us all.

Graveside services for Larry Eighmy, age 89, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Bedford Nursing and Rehab Center, Bedford, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Larry V. Eighmy, the son of Elmer Carlton and Bessie Orilla (Hicks) Eighmy, was born December 14, 1921 at New Market, Iowa. He grew up in New Market attending the New Market School graduating from New Market High School in 1940.

In October of 1942, he answered his country’s call to serve in the Air Force going to Fresno, California for his basic training then back to Lincoln, Nebraska for schooling after which he was sent to Niagara Falls for specialist training. Upon completion of basic training, he was sent to Fort Myers, Florida serving as crew chief on fighter planes in the 438th fighter squadron used in training pilots. Larry received his discharge as staff sergeant in 1946. In 1947, he started farming which kept him busy through the spring of 2006.

On February 20, 1943, he was united in marriage to Clara Lorraine Wells in Lincoln, Nebraska. To this union were born three sons. Larry was very proud of his family. He spent many happy hours with his boys fishing, hunting, playing croquet, etc. leaving many happy memories.

As a child he attended the Methodist Sunday School. At the age of eighteen he accepted Christ as his savior. In later years he appreciated the good sermons on the radio.

Larry will be remembered for his love of flowers and the hours he spent mowing the lawn wanting everything to be neat. He also enjoyed his Saint Bernard dogs that he had over the years.

Preceding Larry in death were his father and mother; two brothers, R.L. (Lefty) Eighmy and Wendall Eighmy and wife Lucille; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carl and Grace Wells; sister-in-law, Hazel White and husband Claire.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lorraine Eighmy of New Market, Iowa; sons, David Eighmy and wife Margaret of New Market, Iowa, Michael Eighmy and wife Jean of New Market, Iowa and Ron Eighmy and wife Tonya of New Market, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Tim Eighmy and wife Makenzie of Clarinda, Iowa, Terry Eighmy and wife Laura of Maryville, Missouri, Jake Davis of Clarinda, Iowa, Maggie Smith and husband Brian of Blair, Nebraska, Wendy Halloran of Des Moines, Iowa, Brian Moore and wife Liz of Villisca, Iowa, Lindsay Dow and husband Kenny of Clarinda, Iowa; eleven great grandchildren, Taten, Mataya, Trevan, Colton, Caden, Mylee, Tyler, Rylee, Drake, Addison and Olivia; nieces; nephews and many friends

Funeral services for Mahree Eilers, age 90, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., service time at the church. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Irene Mahree Eilers was born August 11, 1921 at Clearmont, Missouri, to Clayton A. Brownfield and Ethel E. (Carver) Brownfield. She grew up in the Braddyville area. Her family moved to Clarinda when she was in high school. She graduated from Clarinda High School in 1939. On November 8, 1944, she was united in marriage to Maurice Eilers in Clarinda. They were blessed with two sons, James and Mark.

Maurice and Mahree farmed five miles west of Clarinda. Mahree enjoyed the farm life and the lifestyle it provided. She enjoyed being outdoors working in her garden. Mahree was always one to stay busy and active and was a perfectionist, liking things to be in order. She had a very caring heart and liked taking care of her many cats. Taking care of her family was very important to her.

Mahree was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Clarinda Garden Club and the Clarinda Hospital Auxiliary.

Preceding Mahree in death were her parents; husband, Maurice Eilers (06/23/2006); sister, Nadine Brownfield.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Leon Eilers and Mark Allen Eilers of Clarinda, Iowa; other extended family and many friends.

Elder, Bobby Gene - Bobby Gene Elder was born March 22, 1929 at Gilman City, Missouri to Herbert and Della M. (Nicholas) Elder. He passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Bedford, Iowa at the age of 82.
Bobby graduated from Cameron High School and attended two years at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Bobby was married to Vesta Perrigo March 6, 1970. He spent his working years at Fleming Foods of Topeka. He was their sales rep for non-food products. After 30 years Bobby retired from Fleming Foods in 1991.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Della.
He is survived by his wife, Vesta, of Clarinda, Iowa; son Mark Elder and his wife Stephanie of Cape Fair, Missouri; grandson Chad Elder and his wife Carman of Rogersville, Missouri and their children Blake and Tyler; granddaughter Krista Elder of Kansas City, Missouri and her children Skyler and Abby; step-daughter Sherry McEvers of Clarinda, Iowa; and step-grandson Troy McEvers of Kansas City, Missouri.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2011 at Clarinda Cemetery with Pastor Mitch Grossoehme, First Baptist Church, officiating. Military honors provided by Sergy Post #98 American Legion, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to a fund established in Bob's name. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Erickson, Gladys Marie Hultquist - Memorial services for Gladys M. Erickson, 94, of Stanton, Iowa, will be held at a later date.
Gladys Marie Erickson, the daughter of Otto Daniel and Rosa E. (Lawson) Hultquist, was born March 5, 1917 in Page County, Iowa. She died on Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society of Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 94 years and 2 days.
Gladys was raised in Page County and attended county school at the Kramer School. She worked as a housekeeper and in retail sales at Woolworths store in Red Oak. She was united in marriage to Wesley a. Erickson on February 14, 1944 at Stanton, Iowa. They made their home on a farm southeast of Stanton. Gladys then worked at Spurgeons Store, as a cook for 20 years at Three Crowns Café in Stanton and then the next 209 years with Stanton Care Center as a cook. She was an excellent pie baker. Gladys enjoyed sewing and working with the ladies in WELCA, along with being a 4-H leader. She was a member of Mamrelund Lutheran Church and many neighborhood clubs.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Arthur Hultquist and sister: Clara Burke.
Gladys is survived by her husband, Wesley A. Erickson of Stanton, Iowa; daughter, Bonnie Hanson and husband Robert of Maplewood, MN; granddaughter, Lia Sacco and husband Giuseppe of Boca Raton, FL; two great-grandchildren: Antonio and Matteo; other relatives and friends.
Memorials to the Stanton Historical Society for the Kramer School house.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Erickson, Patricia Jean Delehant - Patricia Jean (Delehant) Erickson was born on April 15, 1942 in Imogene, Iowa, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Ryan) Delehant. Pat entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2011 at her home in Clinton, Iowa at the age of 69 years.

Pat’s early years were spent in Imogene, where she attended school. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy with the Class of 1960. She attended Barnes Beauty School in Council Bluffs where she received her cosmetology license.

Pat began her hairdressing career by working at Beauty By Betty. She later fulfilled her dream of owning and operating her own salon, The Styling Station in Shenandoah. She later went to work with Ina Rhea Whitehill at Brodersen’s Beauty Shop. Most recently she was working at Family Afhair in Clinton.

While living in Shenandoah Pat was a member of the Saddle Club in Council Bluffs and the Nishna Valley Saddle Club in Shenandoah. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing with the grandchildren, playing tennis, shopping, train trips, eating out and overnight stays. Most recently she was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Clinton. She was devoted to her faith and enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Rosemary Mauer; brother-in-laws Dareld Mauer and Willis Hurst. Those left to honor her memory include her daughter Rhoni Hartsock of Clinton; grandchildren Veka, Jess and Jake Hartsock of Clinton; brothers Michael Delehant and wife Trish of Imogene and Don Delehant and wife Polly of Smithville, MO; sisters Rita Hurst of Shenandoah and Joan Bruce and husband Larry of Red Oak; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of beloved friends

Eshelman, Luella F. "Lu" Helberg - Luella F. “Lu” Eshelman, age 87, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society. Luella Frances “Lu” Eshelman was born April 27, 1924 near Villisca, Iowa the daughter of George and Lela (Fisher) Helberg. She attended country school and later worked for Berry Seed Company in Clarinda and then the Lisle Manufacturing Company. Luella was united in marriage to Robert Eshelman on November 21, 1953 in Maryville, Missouri. They moved to Red Oak in 1957. Lu was a homemaker and worked at the Murphy Calendar Company for ten years. She enjoyed her time after that, taking care of all of her grandkids. Lu also enjoyed, crocheting, camping, traveling, and spending time with family.
Lu was a long time member of the VFW Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband: Robert Eshelman of Red Oak, Iowa; children: Gloria Mainquist and husband Marlin of Villisca, Iowa; Merlin Eshelman and wife Michelle of Omaha, Nebraska; and Shari Woods of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren: Stephanie Mainquist of Red Oak, Iowa; Christopher Mainquist of Lincoln, Nebraska; Philip Eshelman of Shenandoah, Iowa; Megan Eshelman, John Eshleman, and Danielle Eshelman all of Omaha, Nebraska ; Justin Archer and wife Nicole of Corning, Iowa; Kyle Archer of Red Oak, Iowa; and Ember Erickson and special friend Danny Adams of Red Oak, Iowa; brother: Russell Helberg and wife Bernice of Nyssar, Oregon; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Pilecki officiating. Burial will be in the North Page Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Iowa Hospice.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Services for Geneva Evans age 79, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor James “Buck” Buckhahn officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, May 10 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery, Northboro, Iowa.

Geneva Ann Evans was born August 7, 1931 at Rockport, Missouri to William Flower Strange and Bessie Lavonia (Huff) Strange. She grew up in Rockport and later moved to Shenandoah, Iowa where she worked at the Henry Field Nursery. On April 11, 1969, she was united in marriage to Theron Evans and they lived in the Northboro/Coin area.

Geneva enjoyed her fifteen years of working as a cook at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1992. She took care of Theron until he passed away in 1996; Geneva then moved to Braddyville. She later moved to Clarinda where she resided at the time of her death.

Geneva loved to fish, having the patience to “wait em out”; the bigger the fish, the better. The family enjoyed camping and later on she and Theron traveled extensively around the Midwest and especially enjoyed Branson. Cooking and crocheting were two of her favorite pastimes. Her family was everything to Geneva and she enjoyed her time with them. She especially enjoyed cooking their favorite foods. Geneva had a special relationship with her sisters and later her nieces.

Preceding Geneva in death were her parents; husband, Theron Evans; son, Robert Herr; daughter, Barbara Archer; brothers, Frank, Oscar, Allan, Floyd and Harold Strange; sisters, Margaret Compton, Mary Weaver, Bessie Miller and Eva Smith.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Rebecca Rine and husband David of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Jackie Herr of Shenandoah, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends

Farley, Woodrow Wilson - Woodrow Wilson Farley, the oldest son of Charles C. and Dona (Makings) Farley, was born October 2, 1914 near Fairfax, Missouri. He had five brothers and grew up on a farm five miles southwest of Fairfax in an area known as “Angel Hollow”. He attended Angel Country School and graduated from Corning High School, Corning, Missouri in 1933.
Woody, as he is known to many, began earning a living as a hired hand to various farmers in the community. In 1942, he was drafted in the United States Army and served his country in Germany during World War II. Woody served on the front line as a litter Bearer; picking up casualties and carrying them to aid stations. In January of 1946, he was discharged as a T-5 Corporal in New Jersey. He returned to Fairfax, and was employed with International Harvester in Tarkio as a mechanic. In the summer of 1946, he met the love of his life; Ruby G. Grubb, and nine months later they were married. They farmed around the Fairfax and Tarkio communities and began raising their family. He then rented a farm outside of College Springs, Iowa, and this is where their last child was born. In 1961, they purchased Woody’s family farm outside of Elmo, Missouri where he continued to live and farm his entire lifetime. Woody also enjoyed writing poetry. In the 1970’s, Rob and Steve Bragg put his poem “Let Me remember Forever” to music, the song was registered and has copyrights in Washington D.C.
Woody passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 at his home in Elmo, at the age of 97. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Marvin Farley, three brothers, Kenneth, Lloyd and Harold Farley. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; son, Glenn Farley and wife, Sally, all of Elmo; daughters, Danee Neely and husband, Ron, Holly Springs, North Carolina, Gail Pennebaker and husband, Tom, also of Elmo; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; brothers, Deril Farley and wife, Pearl, Omaha, Nebraska, Donald Farley and wife, Frances, Atlanta, Georgia; sister-in-law, Wilma Farley, St. Joseph, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Elmo United Methodist Church with Reverend Connie Eighmy, and Reverend Cory Whorton officiating. Interment will be held at the Blanchard Cemetery. Military Rites are under the auspices of Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to the SSM Hospice, Maryville, Missouri or Elmo United Methodist Church. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.minterfuneralchapels.com under Obituaries. Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri

Farmer, Debra Dee Pratt - Debra Dee Farmer was born March 28, 1962 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Delbert Dean and Dorothy May (McCall) Pratt. She passed away late Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 49 years, 8 months and 22 days.

Deb grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1981. Deb worked for Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda for several years. She later worked for Runza until her health forced her to quit this past year. On January 20, 1986, Deb was united in marriage to Gary Farmer in Clarinda, Iowa and the union was blessed with two children, Chelsea and Lucas.

Deb enjoyed crocheting and watching NASCAR racing at all levels. She was an avid collector of Indian memorabilia and she loved her cats. But her true love was her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Delbert Pratt; her step father, Wilbur “Tobe” Durfey; and her husband, Gary Farmer; in-laws, Mack & Jean Farmer; grandparents, Walt and Artie McCall, Dwight and Ruth Pratt; uncles, Jack McCall, Don Humphrey and Kenneth Davison; and an aunt, Nancy Kirsch.

Survivors include her children, Chelsea Farmer of Shenandoah, Iowa, Lucas Farmer and his wife Ashley of Emerson, Iowa; step son, Patrick Farmer and his wife Jessica of Granger, Iowa; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; her mother, Dorothy Durfey of Clarinda, Iowa; three sisters, Deanna Harris and her husband Lanny of Clarinda, Iowa, Denise Pierce and her husband Chuck of Jefferson City, Missouri, Jackie Moore of Savannah, Missouri; a brother, Mike Durfey and his wife Jennie of Clarinda, Iowa; step sisters, Janice Barr, Denise Neville and Mary Collier all of Clarinda, Iowa; step brother, Randy Durfey of Clarinda, Iowa; brother-in-law, Joe Farmer and his wife Sherrell of College Springs, Iowa; special friends, Dave Woodyard, Tristan and Lacy Marsh and their children, Rio, Alexis and Matthius, all of Clarinda, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends

Farrell, William Walter - William Walter Farrell was born January 30, 1936 in Long Branch, New Jersey, the son of Robert Emmett and Mary Lillian (Sheehan) Farrell. He passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 12 days.

Bill grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey and graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic High School in 1954. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He was one of the original eight members of the S.A.C. Elite Guard at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. On June 23, 1956, he was united in marriage to Shirley Nelson of Farragut, Iowa at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shenandoah. This union was blessed with eight children.

Following his discharge from the Air Force, Bill and Shirley made their home back east in New Jersey. In May of 1962, they moved to Shenandoah. Bill worked for Lowell Lynn Heating and Air until 1973 when he started Farrell’s Heating and Air. Bill was a volunteer firefighter in Shenandoah for 25 years. In 1984, he sold his business and became a full time driver for the Shenandoah Fire Department. He was a very active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; very involved in the local Boy Scouts where he received the Silver Beaver and St. George Award. Bill also served as Scoutmaster for more than 20 years. He was a third degree Knights of Columbus as well as an active member of the Lion’s and Optimist Clubs in Shenandoah where he was honored as Lion of the Year and Citizen of the Year. He was also an proud blood donor for the American Red Cross where he has donated more than 16 gallons in his lifetime. Bill enjoyed meeting people, camping and performing magic tricks for all the people he met. The true love of his life was his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, William; his daughter, Katrina; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Shirley Farrell of Shenandoah, Iowa; his children, Joseph Farrell and his wife Nancy of Denver, Colorado, Theresa Stevens and her husband Jerry of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Brian Farrell and his wife Kari of Jacksonville, Illinois, Gregory Farrell of San Diego, California, Stephen Farrell and his wife Carrie of Swansboro, North Carolina; Robert Farrell and his wife Amy of Shenandoah, Iowa; son-in-law, Charlie Mattice and his wife Tammy of Shenandoah, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren, Tara, Amy, Chris, Tim, Connor, Megan, Michael, Joshua, Jacob, Lance, Brock, Kylee, Courtney; a brother, Frank Farrell and his wife Helen of Manchester, New Jersey; along with many other relatives and friends

Fastenau, Bernard R. - Bernard R. Fastenau, 68, Chillicothe, Mo., passed away on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. A family visitation was held one hour prior to the service.

A memorial service was held at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo., on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date

Fletcher, Donnie Dean - Donnie Dean Fletcher was born on October 8, 1946 in Massena, Iowa, the son of Howard Taft and Pearl Mildred (Maas) Fletcher. Donnie entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Donnie’s early years were spent in Massena where he attended school. Donnie graduated from Cumberland-Massena High School with the Class of 1964. He continued his education at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Donnie enlisted in the United States Navy in December of 1965. He served his country with pride until he received an honorable discharge in October of 1969.

On April 3, 1971 he was united in marriage to Carol Ann DeVore in Cumberland, Iowa. The couple was blessed with the birth of three children Jamie, Jana, and Matthew. During their marriage they lived in Omaha, NE, Hastings, NE, Grand Island, NE, and Carson, IA before settling down in Shenandoah. Carol and Donnie shared 39 years of marriage.

Donnie worked for CB & Q Railroad, E.C. Henningsen Steel and Construction, The Omaha World Herald, Household Finance, Council Bluffs Savings Bank, Security Trust and Savings Bank, and was most recently working part-time for Southwest Iowa Transit.

Donnie was an active member of the Eagles, the American Legion, coached youth wrestling for a number of years, was Mayor of Carson, and was instrumental in starting the Carson Rodeo. Donnie was known to many of his friends as “Whitey”. Some of his passions included baseball, softball, football, and wrestling officiating, hunting, fishing, playing cards and pool. Above all the times spent with his family were of utmost importance to him. He enjoyed watching his kids participate in athletic events and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jack Fletcher and Junior Fletcher; brother-in-law Dale Erickson; a grandchild in infancy; his father and mother-in-law Roy and Phyllis DeVore; and sister-in-law Yvonne Fletcher.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Carol of Shenandoah; daughters Jamie Hahn and husband Timothy of Lincoln, NE and Jana Rayburn and husband Landon of Zebulon, NC; son Matthew Fletcher and wife Jennifer of Council Bluffs, IA; grandchildren Derek and Kyler Hahn; Ali, Ryan and Owen Fletcher; siblings Annette Porter and husband Ivan, Shirley Fletcher and husband Kenneth, Leola Glass and husband William T. , Nancy Erickson, Danny Fletcher and wife Shelia, Richard Fletcher and wife Linda, Robert Fletcher and wife Penny, and Sharon Warrior; sister-in-law Kay Nish and husband William; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends

Burial in Victoria Twp Cemetery, Massena, Ia. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Flynn, Wallace George - Wallace George Flynn, son of William Charles, Jr. and Lillie Inez (Maltsberger) Flynn was born on a farm north of Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the age of 89 years. He was one of twelve children.

Wallace lived his entire life in the Shenandoah area and attended country school. He left country school after completing the 8th grade.

On October 11, 1940, he was united in marriage to Doris Wooten at Rockport, Missouri. Following their marriage, they made their home in Shenandoah and to this union one daughter Joyce Elaine and one son Ivan Robert were born.

Wallace worked various jobs, working for his Dad on the sanitation route and later for Ivan Scharp Sanitation. He also worked for Stevens Brothers oiling roads and driving livestock trucks, picked and shucked corn for a farmer in Randolph and farmed north of Coin. He was also employed by Wards Tire Department, Squires Creamery, drove a tank truck for Skelly Oil and was hired by DeKalb where he worked for 29 years until his retirement. Wallace enjoyed working for DeKalb as an Area Foreman and doing maintenance. Even after his retirement, he would drive by a seed corn field and check the progress of the corn.

Earlier in life when working at DeKalb, he received his Pilots License and enjoyed flying in his spare time. Also, Wallace loved bluegrass music and enjoyed playing his harmonica. He and his twin brother, Willis, entertained at Care Centers and Music Festivals along with a group that called themselves the Nishna Valley Strummers.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife Doris in 1995; sisters Alice Scharp, Mable Meads, Lois Stake, Bessie Reed, Marie Athen and Hazel Blakesley; and brothers Russell, Willard, Willis and Cecil.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Joyce Vowell of Marshall, MN; son Ivan Flynn and wife Sherry of Boone, IA; two granddaughters Balinda Roldan of Marshall, MN and Amanda Rootenberg and husband Dean of Toronto Ontario, Canada; one great-granddaughter Gabrielle Davis of Marshall, MN; a sister Audrey Flynn of Omaha, NE; special friend Connie Mascher of Farragut, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Fominyen, Fon Takara - Fon Takara Fominyen was born Jan 17, 1979 in Clarinda, Iowa the son of Martin & Margaret Fominyen. He passed away March 11, 2011 from a kayak accident outside of Shenandoah, Iowa.
Fon was a 1997 graduate of Clarinda High School and he briefly attended Iowa Western Community College. He often attended worship services at his local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He worked very studiously at Eaton Corp for a decade.
Fon had a passion for muscle cars and everyone knows how much he loved his new Chevy Camaro. He had many interests that reflected his desire to live life to the fullest including target shooting, video games, anything electronics related and his newfound interests in motorcycles and kayaking.
Fon loved to the fullest and this is reflected by the pride in his heart for his son and daughter, Jordan and Jenna.
Fon was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Fominyen, and all four grandparents the Fominyens and Peforks.
Fon is survived by his children Jordan and Jennieve McLaughlin of Tabor, IA; his father Martin Fominyen of Clarinda, IA; his brother Everett Fominyen of Omaha, NE; his sisters Alma Ncho, New Jersey; Ninah Fominyen, Lega Fominyen and Muyang Boni Fominyen all of Iowa City, IA; specials friends Susan Carlson and Alison McLaughlin; nephews, nieces, cousins and friends
Funeral services for Fon Fominyen, 32 of Shenandoah and formerly of Clarinda, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family present will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, with a Time of Remembrance at 6 p.m. to share memories of Fon . Interment will be at Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to a fund established in Fon's name

Ford, Melody Aurora - Died Aug 26, 2011 - Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery at Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep or to The MISS Foundation Melody is the daughter of David & Mandy Ford of Clarinda, Iowa

Gardner, Everett L. - Everett L. Gardner was born on September 11, 1919 in Riverton, Iowa the son of Bert Edward and Eva Leona (Lundy) Gardner. Everett entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the blessed age of 91 years.

Everett’s early years were spent in Riverton where he attended school. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country with pride from 1942 until 1945 when he was honorably discharged. On August 21, 1943 he was united in marriage to H. Faye Allen in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple made their home in Riverton. Faye passed away in 1971. He later found happiness with Ollie Asbury Monroe and the couple was married on July 2, 1972 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple then moved to Shenandoah. Ollie passed away in 1999.

Everett worked for Dekalb Seed and also farmed until his retirement. He was a hard worker who enjoyed visiting with his clients and cherished the many friendships that he made throughout the years. He was a member of a camping club and the Good Sam Club. Some of his passions included fishing and camping, he loved the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his brother Clarence Gardner; sister Barbara Gardner; parents Bert and Leona Gardner; and wives Faye and Ollie Gardner.

He is survived by his daughter Susan Kling; sisters Carrol, Opal and Thelma; step-son Norman; step-daughter Marilyn; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends

Geer, Ethel May Yearous - Graveside services for Ethel May Geer, age 98, of Sunnyvale, California, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa who entered into peace Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Sunnyvale, California, were held Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa, with Reverend Harland Crane, Jr. officiating. Visitation with the family were held 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 22 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial was in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.
In 1909 The Enlarged Homestead Act provided the spark for Raymond and Lena Yearous to take their two small children (Leslie 3yrs) and Margaret (6 wks) to Miller, South Dakota in pursuit of the American Dream. Due to devastating droughts and prairie fires, they were forced to return to southwestern Iowa to survive. Instead of a family of four, they were now a family of six. Gilbert had been born in Sept., 1910 and Ethel had been born August 16, 1912, only six weeks prior to the move. They moved almost annually the six years they lived in Page County. In 1918, they moved to a farm one and one-half miles northeast of New Market in Taylor County and lived there until 1939. During the years north of New Market, they attended a one-room country school where each attended one through eight. As Ethel was the youngest, they were able to send her to New Market High School from which she graduated in 1929. After graduation, she began teaching in a one-room rural school. She taught there until December 24, 1935 when she married Gurdon B. Geer (Shorty) in New Virgina, Iowa. She was married by Rev Clarence Moore, the husband of her cousin. The cousin and daughter of the Moore’s were the witnesses. After marriage, it was no longer permissible to teach so she became a devoted wife and mother. Her first child was born in 1938 and the second was born in 1941---both were girls. After the war started, Shorty sought work in the factories along the Mississippi River. He settled in East Moline, Illinois and Ethel bundled her girls and went by train to join him. It was always lonely for her there but by her mother's prompting she became active in the Methodist Church. She missed her close family and friends. Fortunately, several of Shorty’s family had also moved to the area so the family base just grew larger. When the war ended, they returned to southwest Iowa. They purchased and operated the Norwich store. In 1948, they sold the store and bought a farm two miles west of Bedford. While there, in addition to working. as an equal partner on the dairy farm.; she raised a huge garden, canned a year supply of fruits and vegetables, raised chickens and butchered and sold them to the local grocer, sewed clothes for her daughters and made sure her daughters knew how to swim (she had never learned and had a strong sense of fear when near the water). Her pastimes included needlework, playing hymns on the piano, playing board games, playing cards and dominos. She always enjoyed entertaining and at least once a week had guests for dinner.
Bedford suffered the droughts that had plagued South Dakota so it was decided to move back to East Moline. She was torn as her oldest daughter had recently married and had a new baby. She so desperately did not want to leave them or her family but she did make the move in 1955. She learned to camp, fish and ride in a boat. In 1959, she and Shorty were blessed with a son. Happy Days were here again only to be stifled when they discovered he had severe asthmatic attacks. After a particular harrowing attack, they relocated to Mesa, Arizona where they lived for ten years. When Shorty’s health began declining, they moved back to Clarinda, Iowa. Shorty lived in a nursing home prior to his death and she visited and cared for him every day that he was there. She resided in Clarinda until 1998 when she moved to California. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gurdon (11/15/1979); brothers and sister, her daughter (Joyce Ellen Crane of Paris, Arkansas).
She is survived by two children: Marilyn of San, Jose, Ca. and Randall (Terrie) of Lincoln, Ne.; six grandchildren: Harland Crane Jr. (Dana), Thomas Crane (Tracy) of Paris, Arkansas, Raymond Crane (Nancy) of Platte City, Mo., Carol Leeper (Dale) of Trenton Mo., Jennifer Key of Scott, Arkansas, Lacey Lang of Lincoln, Ne; ten great grandchildren: Sara Fox (Paul), Hooter and Steven Crane, Troy Crane, Tommy Crane--all of Paris, Arkansas, Samantha Key and Jordon Key of Scott, Arkansas, Courtney and Elizabeth of Trenton, Mo.;Adam J Couglin of Lincoln, Ne., one great, great grandson, Wyatt Fox of Paris, Arkansas; many loving nieces and nephews

Giese, Russell "Rusty" - Russell “Rusty” Charles Giese was born January 31, 1954 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Bernard Robert Giese and Ardyce Joann Giese. Rusty entered into rest on September 20, 2011 at his home.

Rusty moved to Shenandoah when he was two years old. He graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1972. He continued his education at Southwestern Community College where he received a certification in 1973. He later took classes at Iowa Western Community College with his daughter Hali.

Rusty worked at Nishna Valley Lumber. Rusty then joined the family business, Gambles and worked there for 32 years until the store closed. He was currently employed at Dollar General in Shenandoah. He enjoyed working with the public and always had a smile on his face.

Rusty enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing, playing his new guitar and spending time with his friends at Kaps. Rusty was a terrific handy man and was always willing to help out a friend in need. Although Rusty loved his motorcycle, if you asked anyone, he would say, his most prized possession would be his daughter Hali. The two of them had a special bond, that not even death can separate.

Rusty was preceded in death by his grandparents Russell Roy Giese, Juanita Marie Giese, Charles Henry Durschmidt and Anna Johanna Durschmidt.

Rusty is survived by his parents Bernard Robert Giese and Ardyce Joann Giese, daughter Hali Marie Giese and boyfriend Travis Robert Mayer, sister Karen Lee Casteel and niece Carrie Ann Fuller and husband Brian.

Rusty was a devoted father and friend and he will be missed

Golden, Donna Re Ward - Donna Re (Ward) Golden was born on December 10, 1936 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of William Samuel and Hazel Marie (Kier) Ward. Donna entered into eternal peace on Tuesday morning, June 21, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna’s early years were spent in Shenandoah where she attended school. On February 19, 1955 she was united in marriage to Allen Golden at the Broadway United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs. The couple made their first home in Council Bluffs and later returned to Shenandoah to raise their family.

Donna worked for Lake’s Nursery, Hansen’s Jewelry, and later for Allen at State Farm Insurance as his secretary. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of PTA and the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah.

Donna loved drawing, hand sewing, being a good friend, and trying her best to help others solve their problems. She just loved her children and grandchildren so much. Everyone who knew Donna loved her. She used to pierce the ears of girls from all over Southwest Iowa. She loved the outdoors and embraced life. She especially loved to dress up for Halloween, and was even on the Dr. San Guinary Creature Feature Show out of Omaha. She never let the grass grow under her feet. A legacy that she wanted to pass on to the next generation.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Those left to honor her memory include her husband Allen Golden; children Steven Golden and Bambi Wilson; grandchildren Jordan Golden, Tessa Golden, Seth Golden, Olivia Behm, and Aubrey Muffley-Graham; great-grandchildren Hunter and Gage Graham; other relatives and many friends

Gourley, Eleanor Verne Francis - Eleanor Verne Gourley was born January 7, 1918 in Los Angeles, California to Charles and Adeline Francis. She passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Villisca, Iowa .

Verne married Thomas Charles Gourley in San Francisco on May 6, 1943. After Tom’s discharge from the Navy, they moved to the family farm north of Villisca, where Verne lived until suffering a stroke in 1996.

Verne was a homemaker and enjoyed the outdoors and life on the farm. She especially liked the spring of the year when plants and trees came to life and she could begin gardening. Knitting, crocheting and creating craft items occupied her time in the winter months. She was an excellent cook and baker, and used these skills later in life as a cook at the Stanton Care Center.

Verne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and her brother. She is survived by her children: Carolyn Miller and her husband, Mick, of Clarinda, Iowa, Patricia Ewing of Ames, Iowa , Alan Gourley of Villisca, Iowa and Jo Ellen Eros of Tarkio, Missouri; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service for Verne will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of Verne may be sent to Iowa Hospice, 1514 E. 7th Street, Atlantic, Iowa 50022.

Wolfe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Graham, Agnes Evalena Rhamy - Agnes Evalena Graham, the daughter of George and Ruby (Goodwin) Rhamy was born September 17, 1927 in Corning, Iowa. She died Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 83 years and 9 months.

Agnes was raised in the Corning and Carbon area where she attended school with Johnny Carson. She was a graduate of Corning High School. Agnes was united in marriage to Marvin Francis Graham on July 28, 1948 in Clarinda, Iowa. They had lived in Villisca and Clarinda. In the late 1990's, Agnes made her home in Red Oak. She was a cook in many restaurants over the years. Agnes loved to play bingo and poker. She mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin on February 5, 1971; five children: Vicky Cozad, Marvin Duane Graham, Floyd Graham, Terry Graham and David Graham; two brothers: Darrell Rhamy and Jim Briggs; and four sisters: Wanda Dozier, Bertha Squires, Thelma Rhamy and Bonnie Telschow.

Agnes is survived by five children: Merlyn Hale, Becky Whited, Jerry Graham, Dale Graham and wife Cherie all of Red Oak, IA and Evalena Gregory and husband Stan of Ft. Madison, IA; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Ray Rhamy of California; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends

Gray, Elsie Lorraine Davidson - Elsie Lorraine Gray was born January 7, 1910 near Shambaugh, Iowa, the daughter of Merrill E. and Gold (Hamm) Davison. She passed away on Monday afternoon, June 6, 2011 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 101 years, 4 months and 30 days.

Elsie grew up on a farm near Shambaugh, Iowa and attended the Butler Country School. She later graduated from Clarinda High School. Elsie went to college in Ames, Iowa where she met her future husband, Harold Gray. The couple was united in marriage on October 24, 1933 and lived on a farm near Clearmont, Missouri.

On the farm Elsie raised chickens and planted huge gardens. After retirement, Elsie and Harold lived in Burlington Junction, Missouri for several years before moving to Shenandoah in 1990. She loved to crochet house slippers and afghans that she would give to her family and friends. She and Harold also loved to travel. They also enjoyed many bus trips with the Neiharts.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; and four brothers, Richard Davison, Wendell Davison, Lain Davison and Elman Davison. Elsie is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends

Gray, Eric Pace - Graveside services for Eric Pace Gray, age 36, of Corning, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, September 2, 2011 at Corning, Iowa, were held 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at North Grove Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Deborah Rivers officiating. Friends and family will meet at 2:00 p.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa to proceed to the cemetery. Burial will be in the North Grove Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be given in Eric's name. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com
Eric Neil Gray was born February 27, 1975, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Gregory Alan Pace and Elizabeth (Smith) Pace. Eric and his twin brother Alan were the first twins born in the Alamosa hospital. Eric grew up in Clarinda and attended Clarinda Community Schools and obtained his GED in Denison, Iowa.
Eric was self employed and worked in many capacities including painting and bartending and he also had worked at the Hy-Vee grocery in Corning. He was a very caring person and loved to help people. Eric especially liked to help people afflicted with brain injuries and the mentally challenged. He had a big heart and had many friends. Eric was a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews and he loved to be with family. A favorite pastime was playing golf.
Eric was preceded in death by his father, Gary Gray; grandparents, Arthur and Mary Gray; uncles, Russell Gray, Kyle Gray, Jack Stickler; Aunt, Gail Gray Thurman.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Beth Gray of Villisca, Iowa; father, Gregory Pace and wife Vicki of Monte Vista, Colorado; twin brother, Alan Gray of Council Bluffs, Iowa; half brothers, Matt Pace of Monte Vista, Colorado and Josh Pace of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sister, Kerri Pace of Villisca, Iowa; sister, Jennifer Montagne and husband Kirk of Omaha, Nebraska; niece, Jessica McCuen and husband Junior of Villisca, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and many friends.
Eric will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but his kindness and love will remain in their hearts forever.
May God grant comfort to those who mourn his passing

Green, Mable Dorothy Dahlgren - Mable Dorothy Dahlgren Green was born on August 13, 1916 in McCombe, Missouri, the daughter of Victor and Lucy Dahlgren. Mable entered into the arms of her Lord on October 2, 2011 in Shenandoah, Iowa.

During Mable’s younger years the family traveled the Midwest and settled in Hamburg, Iowa. In 1936 Mable moved to California with friends where she resided for 2 years. Mable then returned to Hamburg and married Roy Green on March 6, 1940. Roy and Mable farmed and worked in the communities of Hamburg, Sioux City, and Shenandoah until 1950 when they purchased a farm north of Shenandoah.

During her working years Mable was employed by Dekalb Seed and Corn and Henry Fields Nursery. After retiring Roy and Mable enjoyed traveling. The couple were long-time members of the Shenandoah Assembly of God Church. Mable was blessed to reside on her beloved farm until 2 weeks prior to her passing. What a remarkable accomplishment!

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roy; daughter-in-law Joan Green; 8 siblings Russell Dahlgren, Paul Dahlgren, Ruth Moody, Faye Campbell, Okla Dahlgren, Ethel Morlock Brazile and a pair of twins who died at birth.

Those left to honor her memory include her children Ronald G. Green and wife Kathy, Lyle D. Green and Curtis W. Green all of Shenandoah and Atoya K. Oliver and husband Steven of Sac City, IA; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends

Greever, Betty Mae Howes - Betty Mae (Howes) Greever, daughter of Aaron Edward Howes and Vera Dean (Howes) Stevens, was born in Brush, Colorado on December 7, 1927, and passed away at home on May 21, 2011, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family. Betty was raised and educated in Shenandoah.
On May 16, 1944, Betty was united in marriage to Dwight Greever. To this union were born three daughters. Betty and Dwight spent 62 years together in Shenandoah. They enjoyed spending time with their family; summers at Tablerock Lake and winters in Mesa, Arizona.
During her young adult years Betty greeted everyone who called or came into the office at Tidy House. When Eaton Corporation came to Shenandoah in 1971, she was the first receptionist and switchboard operator and remained in that position until her retirement in 1989. She greeted many people and made lasting friendships in that position. She came out of retirement to work part-time at Pella as their receptionist when it was being organized in Shenandoah.
Betty was a member and Elder of the Community of Christ Church. She loved serving God by reaching out to people, teaching pre-baptismal and Sunday School classes, and ministering to others needs. She was a gracious woman who always had a smile and something good to say to everyone.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight; her parents; and 1 brother, Richard Brown.
Survivors include her children, Bev Hill of Lawrence, Kansas, Donna Munsinger and husband Merril of Coin, Iowa and Tammie Stettler and husband Kevin of Shenandoah, Iowa; six grandchildren, Melissa Wilson, Monte Munsinger and wife Shawn, Kim Ruiz and husband Julio, Tiffiney Beffort and husband Cris, Adam Stettler, and Zachary Stettler; six great-grandchildren, Brandon Wilson, Erica Munsinger, Britney Wilson, Mariah Munsinger, Alexa Munsinger, and Drake Beffort; sister Mary Ludlow; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends