Radke, Agnes G. Babcock

Rainey, Kenneth Eugene "Bud"

Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Rainey was born June 3, 1963 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Leroy and Barbara Jane (Hill) Rainey. He passed away suddenly on Monday evening, December 16, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 50 years, 6 months and 13 days.
Bud grew up in the Northboro area and attended school in Shenandoah. On January 27, 1984 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Pat Soriano in Northboro, Iowa. This union was blessed with three children, Christopher, Stephanie and Courtney.
Bud worked numerous jobs including being a mechanic and a welder out of his shop in Coin. He could fix anything and it would usually work better than when it was brand new. He liked working on motors and building race cars. He also enjoyed the outdoors, but most of all he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandfather, Pete Hill.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa of Northboro, Iowa; his children, Christopher Rainey and his wife Megan of Shenandoah, Iowa, Stephanie Richardson and her husband James of College Springs, Iowa, Courtney Rainey of Northboro, Iowa; five grandchildren, Coleton, Brooke and Britney Richardson, MacKenzie and Madison Sheeder; a sister, Dianna Myers and her husband Keith of Shenandoah, Iowa; two brothers, Larry Rainey of Florida, Audie Rainey of Stanton, Iowa; his mother-in-law, Joann Massengale of Nebraska City, Nebraska; along with many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2013, at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah, IA. Private burial at a later date.
Visitation with the family were held one hour prior to the funeral at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Online remembrances or condolences can be left at www.kirschfuneral.com.
Kirsch Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangemetns

Reed, Helen Louise Eitzen

Helen Louise Reed was born Nov. 19, 1926 near Coin, the daughter of Harry and Lizzie (Meyers) Eitzen. She passed away on Friday morning, Feb. 8 at her home in Shenandoah at the age 86 years, 2 months and 20 days.
She grew up in the Coin area and graduated from Coin High School. On Feb. 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to Howard Reed in Red Oak, Iowa. This union was blessed with 5 children; Mike, Becky, Bobbi, Ted and Jeff.
Helen was a hard worker and a homemaker for her family. She drove a school bus and worked for Eaton Corporation for many years. During her retirement years she enjoyed delivering flowers for Shenandoah Floral. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Trinity Lutheran Church in Shenandoah and the Quilt COOP Clucker Quilt Group. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed gardening, flowers and sewing. Her true love was her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard; her daughter Becky; her son Ted; and two brothers, Ivan Eitzen and Ermal Eitzen.
Survivors include her children, Michael Reed and his wife Donna of Brooklyn, New York, Bobbi Osborn and her husband Randy of Pleasant Hill, Jeff Reed and his wife Molly of Omaha, Neb.; eleven grandchildren, Drew Reed and his wife Becky of Phoenix, AZ, Morgan Knauff and her husband Patric of Lincoln, Neb., Zach Osborn and his wife Kate of Columbia, MO, Brian Osborn and his wife Mackenzie of Altoona, Reggie Osborn and his wife Melissa of Howell, Michigan, Lindsey Castle and her husband Trevor of Pella, Joel Reed and his wife Jill of Omaha, Neb., Kelsey Bauer and her husband Timm of Omaha, Neb., Tim Reed of Lakewood, CO, Luke Reed of Camp Pendleton, Calif., David Reed of Colorado Springs, CO; eleven great grandchildren, Odin and Grey Osborn, Delaney, Alyson and Evan Osborn, Ava, Alex and Gabe Osborn, Jamison and Vance Castle and Neva Bauer; a sister, Kathryn Nelson of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters-in-law, Helen Eitzen of Essex and Jean Eitzen of Clarinda; along with many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shenandoah with Rev. Justin Whitmore officiating. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery at Coin. There was open visitation held on Sunday evening from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. A memorial fund has been established in Helen's name. Online remembrances or condolences can be left at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah was in charge of arrangements

Renander, Delores Eleanor Goecker

Delores Eleanor (Goecker) Renander was born December 16, 1921 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Benjamin J. and Eleanor (Sunderman) Goecker. Delores entered into the arms of her Lord, at the age of 91, on February 5, 2013, while a resident at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda.
Delores grew up on a farm north of Clarinda. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Parochial School, and graduated from Clarinda High School with the Class of 1939. On June 7, 1942 she was united in marriage to Warren Renander. The couple resided for over forty years on a farm east of Essex, where they raised their family.
She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. After her marriage, she became an active member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church. She served as a Sunday school teacher and was involved in women’s organizations, choirs and the quilting group. As her children grew, she served as a 4-H leader for many years and later became an Honorary and Alumni member. Delores enjoyed her long term membership in the Bethesda 4-T Neighborhood Birthday Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; her husband of 52 years Warren; and daughters-in-law: Rozanne Renander and Barbara Renander.
Those left to cherish her memory include; sons: Warren Jr. (Brenda) Renander of Webster, Texas; Dennis (Carol) Renander of East Galesburg, Illinois; daughter Jeanette (Bill) Rhyan of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters: Marilyn Kirchner of Clarinda, Iowa and Ardith Spies of Dallas, Texas; sisters-in-law: Jean Renander and Delores D. Renander of Clarinda; grandchildren: Cindy (John) Falskow of Tacoma, WA, Chad (AJ) Renander of Phoenix, AZ, Lisa (Kendal) Henry of Orange, TX, Jim Renander of Sedalia, MO, Deana Renander of Jacksonville, FL and Jennifer (Marat) Leiras of Dubai, UAE; great-grandchildren: Karl, Dana, Erin, Victoria, Brandi, Rachel, Audrey, Max; great-great-granddaughter, Aliyah. Delores is also remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Delores will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2013 at Bethesda Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service in the Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation with the family present is scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Renander passed away Tuesday, February 5 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Richards, Helen Lucile Rosenbohm

Helen Lucile (Rosenbohm) Richards was born on March 6, 1919 on the family farm in Atchison County, Missouri, the daughter of Charley and Rosa (Cooper) Rosenbohm. Helen entered into eternal peace on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Helen's early years were spent in rural Atchison County, Missouri. She graduated from Westboro High School with the Class of 1936. She later took a correspondence class in bookkeeping.

On December 28, 1938 she was united in marriage to Morris Glen Richards in Harlan, Iowa. The couple resided in Northboro, Iowa, Wichita, Kansas and San Diego, California before returning to Northboro. Helen was a dedicated wife and mother. She served her community as the "Avon Lady" for over 25 years. She also helped her husband by running errands and doing bookkeeping for their business.

Helen was active in her community where she belonged to a bridge club, pinochle club, birthday club, was a member of the Blanchard Eastern Star, the Northboro UMW, and the Northboro Betterment Committee. Some of her hobbies included reading, camping, hosting holiday dinners, crocheting, gardening, canning, and attending bible study. She also enjoyed spending winters in Texas and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Donald G. Richards; parents; and brother, Wayne Rosenbohm.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Lucile Shepard and husband Tom of Bellevue, NE and Louise Stokes and husband Mike of Omaha, NE; sister, Dorothy Bayless of Shenandoah, IA; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; other family and friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Riley, Helen Elizabeth Green

Helen Elizabeth Riley, daughter of Joseph and Lezetta Green, was born January 6, 1918 in New Hampton, Missouri. Helen passed away on January 31, 2013 in Nebraska City, Nebraska at the age of 95 years and 25 days.

Helen attended a county school outside of New Hampton called Pleasant Ridge School. She went though the eighth grade like most children in that era. Helen was united in marriage to William Everett Riley on August 15, 1939 in Eagleville, Missouri and resided in Bethany, Missouri.

When Helen and William moved to Shenandoah she worked for Earl May Seed Company, where she worked for 30 years. Helen enjoyed gardening, cooking and needlework.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband William, a grandson, parents Joseph and Lezetta, a sister, five brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Janet Allen of Tucson, Arizona and Carolyne Bridgford of Hamburg, Iowa, four granddaughters, eight great-grandchildren, nephews and great-nieces

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Robbins, Phyllis J. Marsh

Phyllis J. Robbins peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Saunders County Medical Center in Wahoo, Nebraska at the age of 83.
Phyllis was born July 31, 1930 outside of Elmo Missouri to Paul and Edith Marsh. She attended Omaha South High School. On September 13, 1950, Phyllis married Roy W. Robbins. Roy and Phyllis had four children Kathleen, Stephen Arthur, Marsha and Roy.
Phyllis is survived by her children: Kathleen Decker and husband Richard of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Roy Robbins and wife Marlene of Wahoo, Nebraska and son-in-law Fred Windhorst of Urbandale, Iowa; grandchildren Jennifer Dailey and husband Doug of Mitchell, South Dakota, Brad Schmidt of Yankton, South Dakota, Lindsay Windhorst of Urbandale, Iowa, Temple Netten and husband Chad of Waukee, Iowa, BJ Windhorst and wife Missy of Waukee, Iowa, Christopher Robbins and wife Jayne of Lincoln, Nebraska, Bryan Robbins of Wahoo, Nebraska and Casey Robbins and wife Stacy of Fremont, Nebraska; great-grandchildren Tyler, Max, Tate, Traiten, Skylar, Zander, Creighton, Aiden, Finley, Aniston, Drake and Thomas; brothers: Dale Marsh and wife Joan of Burlington Junction, Missouri, Kenneth Marsh and wife Stella of York, Nebraska and Laverne Marsh of Elmo, Missouri.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband Roy W. Robbins, son Stephen Arthur Robbins and daughter Marsha Lynn Windhorst.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Blanchard Cemetery in Blanchard, Iowa. Visitation with the family greeting friends will be held Friday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 at Walker- Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Roberts, David Lee

David Lee Roberts, the son of Jessie D. and Patricia Jo (Snow) Roberts, was born July 2, 1956, in Shenandoah, Iowa. David passed away December 31, 2012, at the age of 56. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Deanna Lynn Roberts; his children, Christopher Dean Jackson and Crystal Gray of Shenandoah, Iowa, Rachel Elizabeth Loftus of Orlando, Florida, Megan Lee Moore and husband, Earamos, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Jon Dawson Roberts and wife, Chasidy, of Hamburg, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; siblings Jessie D. Roberts and wife Shirley and Tony Roberts and wife Pam, all of Shenandoah, Mike Dean Roberts and wife Lori, of Essex, Iowa, and Donna Fae Roberts. Besides his parents, David was preceded in death by grandparents, Virgil & Arvella Roberts and a grandson Justice Allen Williams.

Memorial Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Old Armory in Shenandoah, Iowa. A private family inurnment will be held on May 5th, 2013, at the Linden Cemetery in Rock Port, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to the David Roberts Memorial Fund

Rosenbohm, Gertrude M.

Gertrude M. Rosenbohm, age 98, of Rock Port, MO. Passed away Sunday, January 27, at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port. A funeral for Gertrude Rosenbohm will be held Thursday, January 31, at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church near Johnson, NE. A luncheon will be directly after church services, followed by burail at the Hunter Cemetery near Rock Port

Hall Family Funeral Services, Auburn, Ne

Ross, Paul Irvin

Funeral services for Paul Ross, age 81, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Tim Maxa officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 14 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Southwest Iowa Humane Society. 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.

Paul Irvin Ross was born January 7, 1932 at Quitman, Missouri, to Oppie Ross and Lois F. (Nicolas) Ross. He grew up in the Braddyville, Iowa area attending country schools and graduating from Braddyville High School. He furthered his education at Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Missouri where he obtained his Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Accounting.

Paul returned to Braddyville High School for several years in the mid 1950s to teach and coach basketball. He was active in the National Guard during this time.

Paul met Barbara Beedle and the couple was married November 30, 1957 in Clarinda, Iowa.

Paul was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service for nearly thirty years. Paul and Barbara lived in several cities during this time. He retired in 1987 and they moved to St. Petersburg, Florida moving to Clarinda in the spring of 1995.

Paul was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Siam, Iowa. He enjoyed being on the farm and would return to Iowa to help his brother's plant their crops. Paul enjoyed his coffee groups and visiting with friends.

In addition to donating 57 acres to establish the Pheasants Forever Ross Brothers Wildlife Area, Paul and his brothers donated 76 acres to Page County for the establishment of Ross Park, a popular local fishing facility. Paul was an active supporter of Clarinda A's baseball, Iowa Western Community College, Northwest Missouri State University, several local fire departments and the Southwest Iowa Humane Society.

Preceding Paul in death were his parents; sister in infancy, Beualah and brothers, William (Bill) Ross and Byron (Bob) Ross.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Ross of Clarinda, Iowa; nephews, Gary Ross, Lanny Ross, Kelly Ross, Scott Ross and Mitchell Ross; their families;and many friends

Roten, Robert James

Robert James Roten was born February 4, 1957 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Robert and Bettie Jean (Maxwell) Roten. He passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 56 years, 4 months and 4 days.

Robert grew up and received his high school education. Following school, he worked several jobs, mainly in construction until his health forced him to quit. He enjoyed woodworking and being outside hunting and fishing. He liked to attend Cowboy Church but the true love of Bobby’s life was spending time with his family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his three step children, Michael, Richard and Edward Murray all of Shreveport, Louisiana; his siblings, Betty Plucker of Coin, Iowa, Sandra Apaio and her husband Tony of Omaha, Nebraska, Richard Osborn and his wife Alice of Clarinda, Iowa, Bill Osborn and his wife Christi of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oma Roten of Stanton, Iowa, Carol Haffner and her husband Bob of Yorktown, Iowa, Ivan Johnson of Colorado; along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends

Clarinda Cemetery.

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Routh, Bernard Roe

Bernard R. Routh, 81, of Whiting, Iowa entered into rest Friday, July 12, 2013, at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa.
Bernard Roe was born December 20, 1931 in Clearfield, Iowa, the son of Addis and Gladys "Sue" (Bailey) Routh. He graduated from Clearfield High School.
Bernard was united in marriage to Marilyn Stewart on August 16, 1964 in Clearfield, IA.
Bernard was employed many years at Burgess Memorial Hospital as a payroll clerk, maintenance manager, and served with the Burgess ambulance. He was also a bookkeeper for Moss Nursing Home, and a manager at IGA grocery store all in Onawa. He then became office manager at ANSCO Seed at Whiting, IA for 20 years until he retired at the age of 78.
He loved playing the electric organ at several churches.
Survivors include his wife of almost 49 years, Marilyn (Stewart) Routh of Whiting, IA; two sons, David Edward Routh of Sioux City, IA, and John Anthony "Tony" of Onawa, IA; two brothers, Bill (Anna) Routh of Coffee Creek, MT and Ronnie (Bonnie) Routh of Creston, IA; one sister, Gwen (Spencer) Sandeman of Creston, IA; and a sister-in-law, Martha Routh of Cresco, IA.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, J. B. (Dorothy) Routh, Richard Routh, and Mick Routh; and an infant sister, Betty

Royer, James Duane

James Duane Royer was born June 26, 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Jay Duane and Rhonda Kay (Johnson) Royer. He passed away on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri surrounded by his family and friends, at the age of 34 years, 9 months and 27 days.
Jim grew up in Essex and graduated from Essex High School in 1996. He later attended Wyoming Tech for auto mechanics and later Iowa Western Community College where he studied computer science and pre-engineering. He worked several jobs as a welder and machine operator, the most recent at American Hydraulics in Red Oak. He was a member of the Essex Fire and Rescue and the Essex Presbyterian Church. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, mushroom hunting and building large campfires. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing and recently took an interest in gardening. Jim’s true love was spending time with his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by three uncles, Dave Franks, Randy Johnson and John Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Royer of Essex, Iowa; step children, Tyler Burns, Aaron Burns and Regan Marie Burns all of Essex, Iowa; two step grandchildren, Hayden Sauvain and Evan Rice; his furry, four legged girls, Mollie, Katie and Faith; his parents, Jay and Rhonda Royer of Blue Eye, Missouri; his sister, Edi Royer and Jesse Bond of Essex, Iowa; his mother-in-law, Judy “Shorty” Powers of Shenandoah, Iowa; his father-in-law, John Powers and his wife Kathy of Red Oak, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Trisa Powers and Steve Alexander of Shenandoah, Iowa, Rhonda Smith and her husband Kent of Cherokee, Iowa; gomma’s and coppa’s Lynn and Mary Lou Johnson and Bill and Cleo Royer all of Essex, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Peg Franks of Essex, Iowa, Jan Cloepfil and her husband Jim of Shenandoah, Iowa, Ken Royer and his wife Joni of Essex, Iowa, Howie Johnson and his wife Christy of Essex, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa; Essex Cemetery

Sahlie, Laurel Ilene Leighton -

Laurel Ilene Leighton Sahlie, 90 of Grand Island, formerly of Arcadia, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013
at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Memorial services were 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January12, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Arcadia, Nebraska with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Hale officiating. Burial was at the Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation hours were Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island with the family receiving friends one hour prior to service time at the United Methodist Church in Arcadia, on Saturday. Memorials are suggested to Arcadia United Methodist Church, Arcadia Fire and Rescue and the Arcadia Public School. Apfel Funeral Home of Grand Island was caring for the family.
Mrs. Sahlie was born May 8,1922 in Taylor County, Iowa, the daughter of Roy Ellis and Grace Evangeline (Sherbeck) Leighton. She received her education at Silver Lake Public Country High School in Bedford, Iowa graduating with the class of 1939. She did house work for several years before attending nurses training at Shenandoah, Iowa for two years.
She worked as a nurse at Loup City for two years before returning home to care for her mother. She later worked at Sterling, Colorado for a brief time, then Ballard Hospital in Broken Bow until she was united in marriage to Bill Sahlie on December 22, 1951 at Ord, Nebraska. Four children were bora to this union: James Dewey, Debra Denise, Rebecca Jane and Teresa Ilene. The couple made their home in Arcadia
where they resided their entire married life. Mr. Sahlie was a beekeeper and they made their living raising bees and producing honey for Sue Bee. They traveled with the bees for many years from Arcadia to Texas. The couple raised a large garden where she enjoyed canning and freezing the produce to enjoy throughout the year and tending all of her flowers and fruit trees.                   
Mr. Sahlie preceded her in death on December 10, 2001. In September of 2002 she moved to Grand Island and made her home at Riverside Lodge.
The couple joined the Methodist Church in Arcadia shortly after their marriage. She was active in the Women's Church circles, especially the bake sales, when asked to support the church bake sale she was glad to be able to help and enjoyed doing so. She was a member of an Extension Club for many years, member of Arcadia Gardening Club and Thursday Morning Women's Coffee Group.
Laurel enjoyed being a homemaker, was a fabulous cook and loved to bake. She made a crocheted blanket for each of her grandchildren which was a wonderful keepsake for them.
She enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren, for they were the light of her life.

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Rose Sahlie of Woodville, Texas; three daughters and son-in-laws, Deb and Leonard Cernik of Lincoln, Nebraska, Beckie and Steve Stec of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Teresa and Fred Nelson of Oxford, Michigan; eight grandchildren, 14 step grandchildren, and two great granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 50 years, Bill Sahlie, brothers Paul and Ellsworth Leighton and sister, Ruth Hamilton.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www. apfelfuneralhome.com.

Shelby, Myrl E.

Myrl E. Shelby passed away on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center following an extended illness.

Myrl E. Shelby was born on May 20, 1933 in Albany, Missouri, the son of Thomas L. and Thelma Mae (Barnes) Shelby. Myrl passed away on September 30, 2013 at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha following a brief illness.

Myrl's early years were spent along side his twin sister Vyrl. Following the death of their mother, when the children were small, Vyrl and Myrl were loving raised by their paternal grandmother. They resided in Albany where they graduated from high school. Following graduation Myrl enlisted in the United States Army.

During his working years Myrl was a registered nurse for some 30 years, with 9 of those years working with psychiatric patients. He later went to work for McCormick and Son's Funeral Home in California until his retirement. In 2002 he returned to Southwest Iowa to be closer to his beloved sister Vyrl. He also began his career with Wal-Mart where he has been employed part-time as the store's greeter for the last 11 years.

Some of his passions included dancing, listening to old records, gardening, bird watching and having coffee with friends. He especially enjoyed ironing, even to the point of ironing his shoe strings. Myrl was a loving and compassionate gentleman and will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and beloved sister Vyrl.

Myrl is survived by a host of loving co-workers, (whom he considered his family) many friends and several other relatives

Hackett Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Simmons, Olga Lee Good

Celebration of Life Services for Olge Simmons age 73, of Clarinda who passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska will be held Thursday, October 17, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 PM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda. Interment will be held in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Olga’s name.

Olga Lee Simmons, 73, Clarinda,Iowa entered into peace Monday Oct.14th,2013 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE following a long illness.

Olga Lee Simmons was born November 23rd, 1939, at Clarinda, Iowa to Merrill Max Good and Olga Maxine (Scholey) Good. She lived in Clarinda all her life, Her parents divorced and her mother drowned when she was ten. She was raised by her grandparents Wade and Eva Scholey on 10th street in Clarinda. She has a special friend Deanna Cade Warneke that also grew up on 10th street. Olga graduated from the Clarinda High School in 1957.

Olga loved horses, horse sales and horse shows.She married Roland Simmons July of 76. They had a daughter Audra Leigh Simmons. She found her next passion at the House of Flowers in the 80's. She loved being a florist and loved the people she worked for throughout the years. Olga's last place of employment was the Clarinda Flower Shop. She had worked as a florist for 35 yrs. Olga also had a love for her cats, many many cats from the time she was a young girl until her death.

Olga Lee loved to go to the casino and to Red Lobster with her daughter. She loved working outside in her backyard. Olga was a key member to the First Christian Church, she loved decorating it at Christmas.

Preceding Olga in death was her husband, Roland Simmons, Mother, Olga Maxine Scholey, Father, Merrill Max Good and Step Mother,Sara Good. Left to Cherish her memory are her daughter and son in law, Audra and Ken Meyers of Clarinda; Grandson and great granddaughter's, Donavon and Emerie Simmons Prairie Grove, Ark, and Josey Wheelbarger of College Springs; Granddaughter, Husband and great grandbabies, Dani, Trevor, Charlie and Jonathan Mertes Coin, IA; Grandson, Brandon Meyers of Clarinda; Shelby Meyers of Clarinda; Sister and Husband, Sandi and Larry Watkins of Alliance, NE; Brother, Max E. Good of Carthage, MO; and many cousins

Skinner, Delmar Ivan

Delmar Ivan Skinner was born August 29, 1927 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Ivan Edward and Grace Emma (Manifold) Skinner. He passed away on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2013 at the Tabor Manor Care Center in Tabor, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 17 days.
Delmar grew up in the Shenandoah area and attended country school through the eighth grade and later graduated from high school. Following high school, he served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he farmed his entire working life, farming in the Stanton area until he retired, and then he moved to Shenandoah. He enjoyed reading, collecting cast iron toys and decorative plates and traveling with his parents. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Shenandoah.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents and a sister, Josephine Lillie.
Survivors include many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa; Rose Hill / Shenandoah Cemetery

Sliger, Vera "Irene" Greever

Funeral services for Irene Sliger, age 91, of Clarinda, who entered into peace Tuesday, April 9 at Griswold Care Center, Griswold, were held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family was held 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda. Memorials may be given in Irene's name. 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.
Vera Irene Sliger was born on a farm near Tarkio, MO on June 5, 1921 to Bud (Lindsay Bozang) Greever and Nina D. (Robinson) Greever and she died Tuesday, April 9 at the Griswold Care Center, Griswold. She attended and graduated from Blanchard High School and was a competitive half court basketball player. Irene was united in marriage Aug. 19, 1941, at Auburn, Neb. to Robert D. Sliger. They were blessed with four children, Clarence (Corky), Sherrill, Rita and Rhonda.
Irene was a housewife on the farm until World War II began. During the war, she and her young son moved in with family in Omaha so she could work at Glenn L. Martin Bomber Plant riveting for B-26 Marauder medium bombers, B-29 Super Fortresses including the Enola Gay. She was one of 5300 women helping out with the war effort as a rivetor. After the war, she returned to Southwest Iowa to raise her family. In 1963, Bob's job took them to Denver and in 1964 to Salt Lake City, Utah and they lived there for eighteen years. They lived in Kansas City until Bob's retirement and then moved to Clarinda.
Irene had a long and varied working career. As a teen, she did housekeeping and cooking for an elderly lady. She detasseled corn, dressed turkeys at the Teachout Farm, and was an aide at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital from 1956-1963. While living in Denver and Salt Lake City, she worked at a sewing factory. During retirement, she spent many summers RVing with friends and family across the country. Gardening was her passion. She loved being outside and working the garden, getting so much enjoyment and satisfaction out of the harvest. Springtime was a favorite time of year because she could return to the outdoors and her garden. Irene enjoyed quilting and giving her many quilts to family.
Preceding Irene in death were her parents; husband; daughter, Rhonda Davis and one grandchild, Lucas Scheid.
Survivors include her son, Clarence (Corky) Sliger and wife, Lyn of Grant; daughter, Sherrill Helderop and husband Otto of Billings, Montana; daughter, Rita Sliger of Clarinda; son-in-law, James (Jim) Davis of Murray, Utah; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild and multiple nephews and nieces and many friends.

Smith, Dorothy Ruby Kuper

Dorothy Ruby (Kuper) Smith was born on May 3, 1922 in Woden, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Hattie (Freecks) Kuper. Dorothy passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Shenandoah Medical Center. 

Dorothy attended school through the 8th grade.  She was united in marriage to Joel Cooper in 1945.  Their marriage was blessed with the birth of a son, Gary.  In June of 1986 she was united in marriage to Jack Smith. The couple was blessed with almost 25 years of marriage, before Jack's passing in 2011. 

Dorothy was a dedicated wife, mother and daughter.  She spent most of her time raising her son and helping her parents.  She later worked as a receptionist at the Shenandoah Medical Center.  She was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, the Meta-Grada Club and the Hospital Auxiliary.  Dorothy enjoyed reading the Bible and attending various activities while living in Elm Heights. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack Smith; and son Gary Cooper.  Those left to cherish her memory include her three grandchildren Corey Cooper, Sara DaCosta and Joey Cooper; 1 great-grandchild Davion DaCosta; special friend Rita Akers; other relatives and dear friends

Smith, Jason Joshua

Visitation for Jason Smith, age 40, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, June 28, 2013 at his residence in Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to his family. 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.

Jason Joshua Smith was born December 30, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska and entered into rest June 28, 2013.

Jason was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Clarinda in 2000, where he spent most of his work life in factories. His passions included pool, video games and football . Jason was in a league in Council Bluffs at the Mainstreet Tavern where he became one of the few to be recognized as a master in his sport. He also played semi-pro football for the Midwest Outlaws from 1998-2005.

Jason is survived by JaSi Bartles and children, Caedron Bartles, Taelor Hodge and Kahner Hodge of Clarinda, Iowa

Smith, Marjorie Faye Livengood

Marjorie Faye Smith, 78, Elmo, Missouri died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at her home in Elmo.

Marjorie was born February 07, 1935, in College Springs, Iowa to Eurode O. and Marjorie Elizabeth (Dow) Livengood.

A graduate of Elmo High School, Class of 1954. She was self-employed as a wall paper hanger. Marjorie also had worked as a Library Aide for Nodaway-Holt School and as a cook for the Nodaway County Sheriff's Department.

She married Zealand "Zeke" Pryor Smith on December 4, 1955 in Elmo.

Marjorie was a member of the Elmo Christian Church, the Elmo Betterment Club and a former member of the Nodaway County Rescue (Elmo).

Preceding Marjorie in death were her parents, husband Zeke (2006), daughter Anita Jo Hutchison (2008), two brothers Lynn "Curley" and Dale Livengood.

Survivors include: daughters Melinda (Jim) Thompson, Elmo, Connie (Tim) Randall, Skidmore, Missouri, son-in-law Steve Hutchison, Marla (Ted) Finney, Quitman, Missouri, Tina Ripley, Elmo, son Zealand Robert "Bobby" (Donna) Smith, Elmo, two sisters Marie Twaddle, Maryville, Missouri and Connie (Gary) Marriott, Clarinda, Iowa, 21 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation 5-7 PM, Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral Services will be 10 AM, Tuesday, May 21, at the Elmo Christian Church. Burial will be in the Elmo Cemetery

Smith, Ora "Lavon" Boone

Funeral services for Lavon Smith, age 77, of Hollister, Missouri, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Point Lookout Nursing and Rehab Center, Hollister, Missouri, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 22 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may… be directed to the donor’s choice. 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.


Ora Lavon Smith was born February 3, 1936, in Shenandoah, Iowa to Oren Boone and Dorothy (Warren) Boone. She grew up in Shenandoah attending Shenandoah schools. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Smith on July 19, 1952 at Ashland, Nebraska. They lived in Clarinda and then in Colorado until their return to Clarinda in 1963. They were blessed with 50 years of marriage. Kenny preceded Lavon in death June 26, 2003. Lavon moved to Hollister, Missouri in 2004.

Lavon was a long time employee of Hy-Vee Food Store, Clarinda, Iowa. She worked in various departments with her most recent position as meat packager in the meat department.

Lavon enjoyed sewing, especially crocheting Afghans. She loved to go antiquing and has many “treasurers”. Lavon also enjoyed flowers, being outdoors and helping with remodeling projects. She was very family oriented and loved being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Lavon in death were her parents; husband, Kenneth Smith; brother, Wayne Boone; sisters, Margie Saunders, Billie Vogler, Phyllis Sheets and Darlene Leahy; grandson, Michael Shane Smith.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Curtiss Smith and wife Billie of Enid, Oklahoma, John Smith of Phoenix, Arizona, Tiffany Smith of Colorado, Vicki Anderson and husband Rick of Eagle Grove, Iowa, Sonja Smith of Eagle Grove, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; special friend, companion and caregiver, Willard Skinner of Omaha, Arkansas; sisters, Connie Lord of Sidney, Iowa and Sonnie Osborne and husband Herald of Omaha, Arkansas; brothers-in-law, Jack Smith and wife Alberta and Ron Smith and wife Sandra of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends

Spencer, Hollis Aleene Nowels

Hollis Aleene Nowels Spencer passed on Tuesday morning at the Garden View Care Center.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Hollis Aleene (Nowels) Spencer was born on November 15, 1921 in College Springs, Iowa, the daughter of Wayne and Edna (Woodard) Nowels. Hollis entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Hollis attended school in College Springs. She was united in marriage to David Spencer on February 1, 1941 in Maryville, MO. The couple resided in Hepburn, Iowa following their marriage. She was a loving wife and mother. Hollis enjoyed gardening and camping. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David; son Darrell J. Spencer; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son Kenneth Spencer and wife Janet; daughter Donna Spencer; 2 grandsons; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends

Spencer, Hollis Aleene Nowels

Hollis Nowels Spencer passed on Tuesday morning at the Garden View Care Center.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Hollis Aleene (Nowels) Spencer was born on November 15, 1921 in College Springs, Iowa, the daughter of Wayne and Edna (Woodard) Nowels. Hollis entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Hollis attended school in College Springs. She was united in marriage to David Spencer on February 1, 1941 in Maryville, MO. The couple resided in Hepburn, Iowa following their marriage. She was a loving wife and mother. Hollis enjoyed gardening and camping. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David; son Darrell J. Spencer; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son Kenneth Spencer and wife Janet; daughter Donna Spencer; 2 grandsons; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Stinnett, Georgene Beth Teachout

Georgene Beth Teachout Stinnett was born December 31, 1926 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of George and Gladys (Kendall) Teachout. She passed away on Saturday evening, May 11, 2013 at the Center Point Medical Center in Independence, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 11 days. A graduate of Shenandoah High School, she attended night classes at George Washington University while employed as a civilian stenographer for the US Army Signal Corps in the Pentagon during World War II. Later she worked as a stenographer for Congressman John W. Gwynne from Iowa’s third district. On June 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to Wilburn (Bill) Stinnett from Athens, Alabama and, after his discharge from the Navy, managed the office for his plumbing and heating business for ten years then enjoyed a 31 year career with IBM Corporation in Omaha, Chicago and Kansas City, retiring in 1987. For thirteen years Georgene served on the boards of trustees of the Methodist churches to which she belonged in Shenandoah, Omaha and Kansas City. During her three years in the nation’s capital she was a member of Foundry Methodist Church where Dr. Fredrick Brown was pastor as well as chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
Georgene loved to travel, found pleasure in flower gardening, photography, music and writing. She was the editor of her weekly high school newspaper published on the full back page of the local newspaper. Organizations to which she belonged include Walnut Ever Ready 4H Club, Epworth League, Executive Secretaries, Inc., IBM Club, Executive Women International, Shepherds Center of Raytown, New Single Adult Fellowship, Golden Key Club and American Legion Auxiliary Unit #88. Georgene was president of each of these organizations except Shepherds Center. Interestingly, both she and her maternal grandmother were presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary in Shenandoah – Estella M. Kendall in the late 1930’s and Georgene in the 1950’s.
Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Gladys Teachout; daughter, Linda Jean Stinnett; two brothers, Robert and Don Teachout; a sister, Ardyth J. Mercer; and a dear friend, Howard L. Scott.
Survivors include her sons, David Stinnett and his wife Sheri of Sedan, Kansas, Kenneth Stinnett of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Rebecca Soppe and her husband Allyn of Boys Town, Nebraska, Sara Maxon and her husband Chris of Omaha, Nebraska, Jarrod Stinnett of Omaha, Nebraska; five great grandchildren, Jessica, Elliot and Charlie Soppe of Boys Town, Nebraska and Oscar and Grant Maxon of Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Della Staples of Shenandoah, Iowa and Karen Van Trump and her husband Arnold of Aiken, South Carolina; sister-in-law, Barbara Teachout of Shenandoah, Iowa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends

Stogdill, Gloria Faye Cox

Gloria Faye Cox Stogdill passed away on Thursday morning, following a brave battle with cancer.

Gloria Faye Stogdill, daughter of Lloyd Leroy Cox and Pauline Faye (Blackerby) Lohman Cox, was born on October 25, 1950 in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. She passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at her home in Shenandoah following a bout with cancer at age 62.

Her early life was spent in the Fort Calhoun area before the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she graduated from North High School with the Class of 1967. Gloria was blessed with two daughters, Nancy Jo and Michele Renee. In 1979 she married Douglas Scheel and became a step-mother to Mark and Wayne Scheel.

Gloria began working at Qwest in Omaha in 1971. She would later go back to school, receiving her Business Degree from Metropolitan Community College in 1982. She retired from Qwest in 2001 as an IT Technician. She enjoyed her retirement for several years until becoming the "Hallmark lady" at Wal-Mart from 2009 to 2012. On January 21, 2006, Gloria married her soul partner, Dale Stogdill, and became step-mother to Dawn, Amber, Dale Jr. and Clinton Stogdill. Following their marriage they lived in Shenandoah.

In her spare time she enjoyed reading, decorating, shopping trips with Delaney, Ashley, Michele and Nancy. Gloria very much enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter and great granddaughter. She was also very involved with the Omaha Amputee Golf Association and liked to volunteer her time to help at all the events.

Preceding her in death were her father, Lloyd Cox; mother-in-law; and grandparents, Thomas and Cordie May Cox. Survivors include her husband, Dale E. Stogdill of Shenandoah; two daughters, Nancy Williams of Omaha, NE and Michele Wasserburger of Shenandoah; six stepchildren, Dale, Jr. Stogdill of Shenandoah, Clinton Stogdill, Amber L. Mutchler-Stogdill and Dawn M. Stogdill, all three of Florida, and Mark Scheel and Wayne Scheel, both of Arizona; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Stokes, Iva J. Peterman

IVA J. STOKES, age 73 of Sidney, IA formerly of Council Bluffs, IA, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at her home unexpectedly.  Iva was born October 29, 1939 near Gravity, IA to Harry Elmer Peterman and Opal Waive (Harland) Peterman. 

Iva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Danny Stokes; infant daughter, Roberta Stokes; 2 sisters, Velma Stokes and Sylvia Spangler; brother, Alfred Peterman; sister-in-law, Hilda Peterman; 3 brothers-in-law, Gene Stokes, James Spangler and Gilbert Blake; and a nephew, Alan Peterman.  She is survived by 3 sons, David Stokes, Kenneth Stokes, and Billy Stokes and wife Barbara all of Council Bluffs, IA; 5 grandchildren including Pamela Stokes of Des Moines, IA and Alisha Stokes of Omaha, NE; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Lois Blake of Gravity, IA; brother, Harle Peterman of Colorado Springs, CO; sister-in-law, Charlotte Peterman of Sidney, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends

Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Friday, July 19, 2013 at the Crawford-Marshall Funeral Chapel in Sidney, Ia with Pastor Craig Eberly of the Sidney Victory Life Church officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Ia and memrials will go to the family. The Crawford-Marshall Funeral Chapel in Sidney, Ia is in charge of arrangements.

Strom, Margery Ann Driftmier

Margery Ann Driftmier Strom passed away peacefully at her home early Wednesday morning, August 28, 2013.

Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Church.

Margery Ann (Driftmier) Strom was born on February 2, 1921 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Martin Henry and Leanna Ruby (Field) Driftmier. Margery entered into eternal peace at her home on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Although she was born in Clarinda, at the age of 2, the family moved to California, where they resided for 2 years. The family then moved to Shenandoah where Margery attended school and graduated from Shenandoah High School. She continued her education at Iowa State University and then transferred to Northwest Missouri State University, where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education.

She taught school in Pella, Iowa for a year before moving to California to help her sister care for a new baby. While in California she worked for Lockheed in North Hollywood and later moved to San Francisco where she taught at a private school. In 1947 she returned to Shenandoah. On June 30, 1951 she was united in marriage to Oliver Strom at her parents home in Shenandoah.

Her mother started Kitchen Klatter in 1925, and Margery became very active in this syndicated radio program for some 30 years. One of her main contributions was the publication of the Kitchen Klatter Cookbook, which is a stable in many kitchens throughout the Midwest. She was a dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder and was active in the Presbyterian Women's Group. Other organizations she belonged to included PEO, Daughters of the American Revolution, Kappa Delta Study Club and the Shenandoah and Nodaway Valley Historical Museums. She had a great love for her family, enjoyed reading, music and traveling. Margery wanted to remind us "learning is a life long process."

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Oliver Strom; son Martin Strom; siblings Howard Driftmier, Lucile Verness, Frederick Driftmier, and Donald Driftmier. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Johnson; brother Stephen Wayne Driftmier; grandchildren Gabriella and Elijah Strom; caregivers Darla, Dixie, Paula and Donna; other relatives and dear friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Sunderman, Phyllis Ardean Baker

Memorial services for Phyllis Sunderman, age 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Russ Clark officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be given in her name.

Phyllis Ardean Baker Sunderman was born December 11, 1929, in Taylor County, Iowa, and passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. She was the second of two children born to Warren S. and Pearl (Robbins) Baker. Phyllis grew up in the Clarinda area and was a 1948 graduate of Clarinda High School.

On August 6, 1949, Phyllis was united in marriage to Russell Kenneth Sunderman. This union was blessed with 3 children, Kathy K, Jennie V and Jay D. Russell and Phyllis raised their family on farms in the Siam and New Market area until retiring in 1990. Farming was something Russell and Phyllis enjoyed their entire life. During retirement Russell and Phyllis enjoyed spending the winter months in Yuma, Arizona, with friends from all over the United States and Canada.

Phyllis has been a member of the Siam Church of Christ since 1951, playing the piano for many of those years. Phyllis helped on the farm by running numerous errands and raising a huge garden to feed her family. She was always present when one of her kids was involved in an athletic event. She also enjoyed sewing clothes, playing cards, doing counted cross stitch and reading.

Preceding Phyllis in death were her husband, Russell; her parents, Warren S. and Pearl Baker; her parents-in-law, Harlie J. and Beulah Sunderman.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Kathy and husband Mike Freeman of Villisca, Iowa, Jennie and husband Randy Horton of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Jay and wife Mary Ellen of New Market, Ia.; grandchildren, Angela (Freeman) and husband Shaun Wubben of Moravia, Iowa, Lee Freeman of Creston, Iowa, Michelle (Horton) and husband Darrell Neelans of Waterloo, Iowa, Dr. Matthew Horton and wife Michelle of Chicago, Illinois, and Fletcher Sunderman of St. Joseph, Missouri; great grandkids, Tyler and Dylan Neelans, Ivy Wubben, Taylor and Payton Horton; brother, William Baker and wife Shirley of Clarinda, Iowa; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews

Swanson, Cindy Renee

Cindy Renee Swanson was born August 31, 1962 in Shenandoah, Iowa the daughter of Paul A. and Beverly J. (Hamm) Swanson. She passed away on Wednesday evening, June 5, 2013 at her home near Clarinda, Iowa following a lengthy illness at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 5 days.
Cindy grew up in Clarinda, Iowa and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1981. She worked for GTE in Clarinda as an operator, later for Bunn Manufacturing in Creston, Iowa and until her health made her quit she worked for Hy-Vee in Harlan, Iowa. Cindy was very artistic and loved to draw and paint. She collected rocks and arrowheads and enjoyed gardening. Her true love was her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her brother, Donnie Swanson.
Survivors include her children, RoseMary Cordell and her fiancé Don McCown of Watson, Missouri, Cody Cordell and Ali Ringnell of Gravity, Iowa; grandchildren, Rozlyn McCown, Rogan McCown and Corbyn Cordell; her parents, Paul and Beverly Swanson of Clarinda, Iowa; a brother, Ed Swanson of Clarinda, Iowa; a sister, Janene Willcoxon and her husband Jade of Harlan, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Debbie Swanson of Clarinda, Iowa along with many other relatives and friends

Clarinda Cemetery.

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Sweney, Lucille Annan

Lucille Sweney, daughter of Dale and Clara Annan was born on December 23, 1917 on the family farm in Harlan township, Page county, of Clarinda, Iowa. She passed away Friday morning December 27, 2013 at her home in Shenandoah at the age of 96.

Lucille grew up on the farm, graduated from Clarinda High School and Clarinda junior college.

On February 26,1941, Lucille was united in marriage with Merle Sweney at Rock Port, Missouri to this union two daughters, Beverly and Patricia were born. Merle and Lucille moved to the family farm in 1942. Lucille was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the KK neighborhood woman's club.

Preceding her in death were her husband Merle; her parents; and Lucille's brother, Don Annan and his wife Ruth; and son-in-law, Rickey Steckelberg.

Lucille is survived by her daughter, Beverly Dykeman and husband Marvin of Overland Park KS; daughter, Patricia Steckelberg of Shenandoah Iowa; grand daughter, Deborah Noel and husband William of Overland Park, KS; grandson, Brian Steckelberg and great granddaughter Olivia Steckelberg of Shenandoah.

Special thanks to her special caregivers Shirley Thrasher and Carol O'Neil

Hackett Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Swig, Kathryn E. Bay

Kathryn E. Swig, of Omaha, NE, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July
21st, 2013.
She was born to the late Dorothy (Salfrank) Bay and Ivan Bay. Kathryn, also known as
“Swig” or “Swiggy”, grew up in both Rockport, MO and Shenandoah, IA. After moving to
Omaha just over 45 years ago, Kathryn worked at Mutual of Omaha as an
administrative assistant for most of her career. After retirement 9 years ago, she
received the most enjoyment from tending to her beautiful garden and sizable lawn,
which she mowed twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays without fail. Kathryn was also
an extraordinary sister, as she drove to Iowa in order to care for June Bay, now
deceased, countless times over the years.
Kathryn had numerous friends and these friends often found themselves stopping by
her home weekly to enjoy her incredible sense of humor, her thoughtfulness, her
humility, and her friendship.
Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Thorsen (Erik) of Long Beach, CA; her
brother John Bay (Patty) of Decorah, IA; her sister-in-law Renee Bay of Decorah, IA,
her nephews Brian Bay and Erik Bay; and dear friends (among many), Rick Soll and
Lisa Tracey of Omaha.
In lieu of flowers, her family is requesting donations to Emmanuel Lutheran Church of
Shenandoah, IA, in Kathryn Swig's name.
A memorial service is being held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, July 27th at the Emmanuel
Lutheran Church at 406 E. Pioneer Ave, Shenandoah, IA, 51601. Please wear red,
white, and blue, as Kathryn was deeply patriotic.

Taylor, Harley Ray

Harley Ray Taylor, 78 of Shenandoah, IA died Friday, August 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  Harley was born December 1, 1934 in Thurman, IA to Russell and Marie (Racobs) Taylor.  He was a graduate of the Thurman High School.

Following graduation, Harley enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country until his retirement in 1973 after serving 20 years and attaining the rank of Construction Electrician Chief.  His Navy career took him many places all over the world including a tour in Vietnam.  After his retirement from the service, he sold insurance for Farm Bureau and worked at the Nebraska Medical Center electrical shop.

He was a member of various clubs throughout his life including the American Legion, VFW, AmVets and Fraternal Order of the Eagles.  He loved volunteering for charities and was always the first one to lend a hand whenever help was needed.  He also loved the Sidney Rodeo and spent many years volunteering and working there.  He was a member of the Green Hollow Hunting Club and spent much if his spare time at the goose camp.  He enjoyed the hunting competitions, good food and treasured the loyal friendships he made there. 

Harley was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Wanda Rainey; and 2 brothers, Robert and Larry Taylor.  He is survived by his life partner, Carol Herold of Shenandoah, IA; children, Debra King of Council Bluffs, IA, Renee Taylor of Bellevue NE, Steve Taylor and wife Cindy of Bellevue, Jay Herold of Shenandoah, Tina Comstock and husband Mike of Glenwood, IA, Sandy Schluter and husband Doug of Maryville, MO and Mark Herold and wife Marsha of Shenandoah; 2 sisters, Jo Harold of Belle Vista, AR and Marilyn Chambers and husband Larry of Thurman, IA; 17 grandchildren, Shon Goodman and wife Shannon, Sarah Starmer and husband Ron, Jason Wake and wife Chanda, Jennifer Wake, Mike Taylor, Brandi Hansen, Tony and  Matthew Comstock, Lukas , Lexie and  Lynde Herold, David Schluter and wife Sara, Allisa Schluter, Derrick Schluter, AJ Herold and Blake Herold; 15 great grandchildren, Brenden, Chris, Devan, Kade and Xander Goodman, Jordan and Peyton Wake, Lane and Reece Starmer, Chance Carver, Taryn, Jarod and Olivia Schluter, and Ace and Hennessey Schluter; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Marshall

Teachout, Mildred "Marguerite" Mackoy

Marguerite Mackoy Teachout entered into eternal peace on Thursday afternoon at the Elm Heights Care Center, following an extended illness.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to ISU Foundation for 4-H Programs or to the United Methodist Church. In honor of Marguerite and to support reading literacy donate a book to a city or school library or read to a child for grandchild.

Mildred Marguerite Mackoy Teachout was born April 20, 1922, at Cedar Crest farm in the Locust Grove Township of Fremont County, the second of four daughters born to Joseph Beryl and Gladys Hall Mackoy. She developed a life-long love for the farm and all the life that springs from it. Childhood activities included 4-H and cattle showing at the Ak-sar-ben grounds and St. Joseph Livestock Show. Marguerite also belonged to the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1939 and earned a Teaching Certificate from Tarkio College, leading to teaching jobs at Prospect Hill in Walnut Township and Alma Mater in Locust Grove Township.
On May 3, 1942, Marguerite married Harold Wendell Teachout, whom she met at Tarkio College. The young couple moved to San Angelo, Texas, and spent three years at Randolph Field before returning to the family farm in the Summit neighborhood south of Shenandoah in 1945. To this union two children were born: Sherry Janelle and Harold "Mack" Mackoy. Marguerite guided her children through 4-H and Cub Scouts, leading youth in both programs with the same enthusiasm. True to her passion for education, she graduated from Peru State College in 1971 and returned to teaching in the Farragut community schools. As a teacher, Marguerite enjoyed challenging her students and made learning a priority. She took ordinary items and transformed them into teaching tools. She explored history in an authentic way. She inspired her students to find their own voices and express themselves creatively.
Marguerite and Wendell moved to Shenandoah in 1978, both still engaged in the family farm operation with Marguerite teaching school. Upon retirement, they enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and attending activities of their grandchildren in Shenandoah and Guthrie Center. Marguerite proudly celebrated 50-year memberships in the Order of the Eastern Star and Summit United Methodist Church, Ladies of B.P.E.O and was a current member of Shenandoah Methodist Church
The role that she enjoyed the most was that of mother, grandmother and great grandmother, whether hosting or attending annual holiday gatherings, graduations, weddings and birthdays. She also enjoyed planning vacations with her family. Her collection of cookbooks and endless search for recipes delighted family and friends. In retirement she belonged to many bridge groups.
Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Josephine Beryl Mackoy Evans and Virginia Mackoy Trautman, brother in-law Clarence Snyder and husband Wendell Teachout. She is survived by her sister Elaine Mackoy Snyder; adult children Sherry Teachout Glenn of Urbandale, Mack Teachout (Carolyn Gilbert) of Farragut; grandchildren Jeremy (Jennifer) Glenn of Chicago and Erin (Greg) Feldmann of Iowa City and Brandon Teachout and friend Miranda Huseth of Washington D.C.; and great grandchildren Allison, Lydia and Annabelle Glenn and Jacob, Nathan, and Lauren Feldmann.
The family is very appreciative for the acts of kindness of all who were touched by the life of Marguerite. The family would especially like to recognize the women and men of Elm Heights Care Center and the Hospice Organizations for all of their care and support

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Thompson, Max Eldon

Funeral services for Max Thompson, age 85, of Mt. Hope, Ark. formerly of New Market/Clarinda, who entered into peace Friday, Aug. 2 at Hospice of the Ozarks, Mt. Hope, Ark., were held 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda with Pastor Brian Bontrager officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5 at the funeral home. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda. Memorials may be given in Max’s name or to the St. Jude’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee or a charity of choice. 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.
Max Eldon Thompson of Mountain Home, Ark. entered into rest at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Ark. on Aug. 2 at the age of 85. Max was born Nov. 1, 1927 in Taylor County, to Harve and Ethel Kelso Thompson. He went to elementary school at the North Star School near his home and graduated from New Market High School. Max was discharged from Army Air Corps on July 9, 1947, serving as Weather Observer.
On Dec. 16, 1948, he married Wyleen Fletcher at Bedford. Max and Wyleen lived in Des Moines for 25 years where he worked as a Certified Automobile technician for the Lincoln Mercury Division. In this career he excelled. In 1969, he was named one of the top five automotive technicians in the United States. The following year, he achieved the top mechanic award in the nation. Max and Wyleen moved to Arkansas May 1973.
From childhood Max loved to tinker. When he married Wyleen, he took with him a cigar box filled with watch parts. Over the years he schooled himself in the inner workings of antique clocks. It was not a hobby; it was an obsession. In his retirement, he found time to fully indulge this passion. He eventually collected and restored 600 antique clocks, repaired countless others, and gained recognition as an expert in this field. The name Max Thompson meant expertise, precision, and beauty in restoration. Over the years a number of clocks were brought to him as their last hope. Max was a member of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Inc. and a member of the Ozark Chapter #57. Again and again, Max fixed clocks no one else could fix. "If it ran once, it will run again", Max was persuaded.
He cared for clocks inside and out. When he finally saw, in recent years, the need to sell off his treasured collection, the auctioneers remarked it was the cleanest collection they had ever seen. Like one of his finely-tuned clocks, Max lived a life of care and high standards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harve and Mary Ethel (Kelso) Thompson; brother, Darrell; sister, Rosalie Thompson Gray; sister, Virginia Thompson Hullinger and niece Jolene Hardee.
Max is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Wyleen of Mountain Home, Arkansas; sister, Doris Thompson Hardee and her husband Emory of Bedford, Iowa as well as dear friends Marlene and Jim Sawyer of Hardy, Arkansas. Though Max and Wyleen had no children of their own, they have a host of nieces and nephews who have always regarded them most dearly

Trippler, Richard Dean

Richard Dean Trippler, the child of Knowles Clough and Ines (Matzke) Trippler was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on January 11, 1945.  Richard entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

He spent his early years growing up in Canova, South Dakota.  He graduated from Canova Public Schools in 1963. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1966-1970 as a air traffic controller. He controlled air traffic in and out of Vietnam.  In 1973, he graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota. On April 6, 1973 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Janis Oakes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The couple was blessed with the birth of two children Richard and Anne. In 1990 they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa from St. Joseph, Missouri.  

He enjoyed pheasant, quail and duck hunting, golf, live theater and opera. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 88 of Shenandoah.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Knowles and Ines Trippler. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Elizabeth J. Trippler of Shenandoah, son Richard J. Trippler of Columbia, Missouri, daughter, Anne E. Griffin and husband Ryan of Columbia, Missouri, grandsons William Trippler and Marcus James Griffin of Columbia, Missouri

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Tritsch, Phyllis Joyce

Phyllis Joyce Tritsch, 88, of Marianna, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Chipola Nursing Pavilion.
A native of Page County, Iowa, Mrs. Tritsch was a former resident of Pensacola having resided at the Baywinds Apartment Complex. She had resided in Jackson County for the past several months.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Tritsch; two daughters, Judy Suzanne Tritsch Smith and Patti Ann Tritsch Switzer.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathie Marie Tritsch Christensen, of Greenwood; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Memorization will by cremation with interment at a later date in College Springs, Iowa with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Tunnell, Charles H.

Charles H. Tunnell, the son of Charles H. and Mildred (Snell) Tunnell was born February 16, 1943, in Shenandoah, Iowa. He attended Irish Grove country school.

On July 28, 1966, Charles was united in marriage to Joyce Harris in Atchison County, Missouri. They became the parents of one son, Michael.

Charles was formerly employed by Eaton Corporation, Shenandoah, and Leggett and Platt, Carthage, Missouri, before retiring. Charles had recently moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, to live closer to his family. Charles passed away April 13, 2013, at Saxton Health Care Inn, St. Joseph, at the age of 70.

Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by three brothers, Don, Keith and Eddie Tunnell and four sisters, Karen Welch, Norma Eyman, JoAnn Merriett and Rosalee Almanza. Survivors include son, Mike Tunnell, Tarkio, Missouri; five grandchildren, Deaven and Hunter Tunnell, Tarkio,and McKindsey, Kaiden and Chloe Tunnell, Neosho, Missouri; Joyce Tunnell, Rock Port, Missouri; brother, Bud Tunnell, Moline, Illinois, sister, Betty Coons, Moline; and numerous nieces and nephews.


Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Turner, Clarice Eloise Olson

Clarice Eloise (Olson) Turner was born to Carl and Nellie (Wedell) Olson on January 23, 1916 at Essex, Iowa. In 1919, the family moved to York, Nebraska where Eloise attended country school and high school until 1932 when the family relocated to Strahan, Iowa. She graduated from the Strahan High School in 1933. Eloise worked for a local cattle feeder and his wife, who didn't drive; taking them on cattle buying trips; traveling as far as Texas.

In 1935, she married Ned H. Turner. To this union three sons were born, Gary, Robert, and Dennis.

Eloise and Ned farmed in the Malvern and Henderson, Iowa areas until they retired in 1974 and moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. They later moved to Essex, Iowa and remained there for 21 years before moving to Ralston, Nebraska to be closer to family.

Eloise belonged to several clubs and was very active in community and church activities in each community of Malvern, Henderson, and Essex.

Eloise and Ned loved horseback riding, and belonged to a local saddle club, traveling to local parks and to the Colorado Rockies for riding adventures. They also were members of a square dance club, which demonstrated the art of square dancing on a hay wagon going down the street in a parade at Estes Park, Colorado.

Eloise was the oldest of four sisters who all remained in the same vicinity, and enjoyed a close association throughout their lives.

Eloise passed away April 13, 2013 at the Huntington Park Care Center in Papillion at the age of 97 years, 2 months, and 20 days. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ned in 1999; son Robert in 2011; and sisters, Lorraine Grindle, Carol Olson, and Phyllis Lundgren.

Eloise is survived by her sons, Gary Turner and wife Jean of Fairhope, AL, and Dennis Turner and wife Jane of Atlantic, IA; daughter-in-law Mako Turner of Bellevue, NE; six grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister-in-law Harriet Turner of Red Oak, IA; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Memorials are directed to the family.

Inurnment at the Essex, IA Cemetery

Twaddle, Hubert Benjamin

Hubert Benjamin Twaddle passed away at the Parkdale Manor, Maryville, Missouri.

There will not be any viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Hubert Benjamin Twaddle, Jr. ("Hubie") passed away on November 27, 2013 at Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, in Maryville. He was sixty years old. He was the son of Hubert Twaddle and Beulah Mae (Adkins) Twaddle of Elmo, Missouri. Both are now deceased, his mother having passed away due to complications with his birth.

Hubie spent his early childhood with his grandparents, Harold and Ida Harvey of Elmo. He later resided in various facilities and nursing homes in northwest Missouri before moving to Parkdale, where he made many friends with the residents and staff and looked forward to Friday morning bingo, and Sunday morning church services.

Hubie was a gentle and loving person. Anyone who spent much time with him knew that Hubie was aware of more than his handicap would allow him to communicate. Still, he was positive, loved to laugh, and had a sly sense of humor which he had a knack for using at just the right moment. TV provided an escape for Hubie and he identified particularly with Super Heroes, the Three Stooges, and any of the "Good Guys." Hubie was one of those good guys. He will never be forgotten by those who knew him.

Hubie is survived by his half-brother, Randy Twaddle, Houston, Texas; a step-brother, Ron Bailey, Mountain Grove, Missouri; and cousins Russel Potter, Prescott, Arizona, and John and James Potter of Avondale, Arizona.

Graveside services were held on Friday, November 29, at Lamar Cemetery, Elmo. Pastor Connie Eighny presided. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa was entrusted with the arrangements

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Upp, Nancy Joseph

Lewis, Jeanne Elizabeth

Nancy Josephine Upp and Jeanne Elizabeth Lewis will be laid to rest Saturday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Jeanne was born October 31, 1923 to William and Mary Margaret Lewis.

After practicing as Registered Nurses for several years, Nancy and Jeanne enrolled in the Barnes Hospital School of Anesthesia in St. Louis, MO., graduating in 1955. They operated their own anesthesia practice in the St Louis area for several years before moving to a ranch near Benson, AZ.
Nancy operated her own tax preparation business in Tucson for several years.

Jeanne passed in 2004 of complications of a stroke. She is survived by one nephew

Hackett Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa