Adamson, Anthony Lee "Tony" - Anthony Lee “Tony” Adamson was born December 27, 1943 in London, England, the son of Donald L. and Joyce (White) Adamson. He passed away on Saturday evening, May 16, 2015 at the Hansen House in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 19 days.
Tony grew up all over the world. He graduated from Ludlow, MA High School in 1961. Following high school he attended Arizona State University where he was a member of the ROTC and he played football. From 1967 until his retirement in 1988, he served in the United States Air Force where he retired as a Major working in logistics. On December 19, 1987, he was united in marriage to Beverly Wenrich in Anchorage, AK. Tony and Beverly moved to Shenandoah in 1997.
Tony was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, horses and any other animal and woodworking. His true love was his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jill Adamson.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Adamson of Shenandoah, Iowa; his children, Chris Adamson and his wife Beth of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Jeff Adamson and his wife Shelly of Mattawan, Michigan, Dawn Hadden and her husband Brian of Essex, Iowa; six grandchildren, Colton Adamson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kayla Adamson of Kansas City, Missouri, Tyler Adamson of Mattawan, Michigan, Chase Hadden and Tucker Hadden of Essex, Iowa, Paiton Adamson of Mattawan, Michigan; along with many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa with Rev. Humberto Gonzalez officiating. There will be a private family burial. Visitation with the family will take place on Tuesday evening, May 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. Per the family’s request, no memorials please. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements

Akin, Paul A. - Paul A. Akin, infant son of Mr and Mrs William Akin, jr., died Monday evening at 8 o'clock in this city, age 6 months and 12 days. The funeral was held Wednesday at 3 p.m., at the house, conducted by Rev L.R. Thomas, whose remarks were based on the tenth verse of the eighteenth chapter of Matthew. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1898

Armstrong, Kenneth - Kenneth Lee "Ken" Armstrong, son of Earl Kenneth and Betty Lee (Thompson) Armstrong, was born on November 15, 1950 at Iowa City, Iowa. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening May 28, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa, at the age of 64.

Because there was no kindergarten in Exline, Iowa, where his early childhood was spent, Ken started school in the First Grade. During that school year, the family moved to Shenandoah, where Ken was placed in the Kindergarten class. He received his education in the Shenandoah Community Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1969.

At the early age of 12, Ken began working at Mount Arbor Nursery. Following high school, Ken worked for Imperial Chemical Company and also a construction company. In May of 1970, during Vietnam, Ken was drafted into the Army. He served through November of 1971, attaining the rank of SP4. During his service he received the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal w/one Bronze Service Star and the Army Commendation Medal. He served in the Army Reserves until being honorably discharged in 1976.

On December 16, 1972, Ken was united in marriage to Michelle (Shell) Perkins at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. Following their marriage they made their home in Essex where they raised their three children, Jason, Nikki and Jamie.

In 1973, Ken started working at the Eaton Corp. in Shenandoah. He worked there for 39 ½ years before retiring in 2012. In retirement, Ken was able to focus more on the things he enjoyed, messing with his computers, dog racing, going fishing, playing catch, hitting softballs, pickup basketball games and even just doing yard work with his grandchildren. He loved his family very much.

Anyone that knew Ken, quickly noticed his terrific sense of humor. He was one of a kind. Growing up, he spent a lot of time around horses and would break them for neighbors to ride. There were more race tracks around the area back then and he would "jockey" for many people. He always enjoyed the races.

Preceding Ken in death were his parents; brother, John Armstrong; brother-in-law, Bill Perkins; and granddaughter, Claire McKinney.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shell Armstrong of Essex; three children, Jason Armstrong and wife Mary Anne of Clarinda, IA, Nikki Garner of Shenandoah and Jamie Vanatta of Essex; sister, Betty Jo Phillips and husband Terry of Shenandoah; two brothers, Bert Armstrong of Shenandoah and Troy Armstrong of Leon, IA; eleven grandchildren, Ryan and Chris McKinney, Alexandra, Jacob, Samantha and Tabitha Armstrong, Breanna Delp and husband Marcus, Brydget Bird, Lyzzy Garner, Qwintyn and Paityn Vanatta; brother-in-laws, Pat, Bob and Don Perkins; along with numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

Ken was a wonderful loving husband, daddy, grandpa, uncle, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

Ken's wishes were to be cremated. The family will have a private celebration of his life at later date.

Beery, William H. "Bill," - Feb 18, 1931 - Jun 11, 2015 - William H. "Bill" Beery, 84, of Omaha, NE and formerly of Southwest Iowa, passed away on Thursday evening, June 11, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. A memorial is being established. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Survivors include his loving wife, Maribel (Smith) Beery of the home; their two children, Michael and Julia; other relatives and friends.

William H. "Bill" Beery, 84, of Omaha, NE and formerly of Southwest Iowa, passed away on Thursday evening, June 11, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. A memorial is being established. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Survivors include his loving wife, Maribel (Smith) Beery of the home; their three children, Michael Beery of Omaha, Patricia Harvat and husband James of Millard, NE, and Julia Hobbs and husband John of Beaver Lake, NE; other relatives and friends.

Blume, Margaret Joan Segriff - Margaret Joan Blume passed away in her home on Friday, April 24, 2015.
She was born on July 16, 1931 near Guss, IA to Walter Segriff and Florence Mae (Burly) Maxwell. She attended country school, Villisca High School and took classes at Iowa Western.
She was married to Victor E. Blume on August 7, 1948 at the Guss Methodist Church and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in 1948. They lived on the family century farm until Vic’s passing and Joan moved to Clarinda in 2011.
In her early years she taught Sunday School and Bible School and was on the 4-H Extension Council and an honorary alumni member. Most recently she was a volunteer for Clarinda Regional Health Center Hospital Auxiliary.
Joan traveled with her husband to the USS Navy Terror Reunions visiting 43 states and making new friends. She remained active up until the time of her death playing cards with friends, going to McDonalds for coffee with friends. She had special close friends at the condo where she lived. She loved being around family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Gary (Lois) Blume of Clarinda, Vicki Sunderman of Villisca, Rodney Blume of Clarinda; daughter-in-law Stacey Blume of Clarinda; sisters-in-law Reba Maxwell of Villisca and Nadine Blume of Clarinda; grandchildren Brandy (Nate) Hobson, Ryan Sunderman, Jodie (Matt) Marti, Kellie (Eric) Thompson, Brad and Regan Blume, Carlen and Victoria Blume; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband Vic; son Curtis; twin sister Jean Schaffer (Cecil); brothers Gerald and Jay (Susie Grace) Maxwell; son-in-law Gene Sunderman; grandson Dusty Sunderman; great grandson Grayson Hobson; and many brothers and sisters in laws.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Clarinda, with Rev. Daryl Tompkins officiating. Interment will be at Clarinda Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church or Page County 4-H Program

Butler, Kate - Shambaugh and Vicinity - Mrs Kate Butler, who for a number of years was a resident of this locality and will be remembered by a number of the older residents, died Jan 15th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Lula Morrison, at Osborn, Mo., and the remains were taken to Harper, Kansas for interment, where her husband was buried. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1919

Butterworth, Jean H. - Jean H. Butterworth, age 99, of Shenandoah, Iowa formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa. She was born June 10, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jean is survived by a daughter Barbara Phelps of Essex, Iowa, son Ron Butterworth of Austin, Texas, three granddaughters and five great-grandsons.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. The family request if you plan to attend the graveside service to please dress casually.

Memorials may be directed to the family

Cahill, Richard L. - Richard Cahill, age 75, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, May 15, 2015 under hospice care in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Phil Jorgensen officiating. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, May 22, 2015 at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to CARTI.

Richard L Cahill the son of Emer Louis Cahill and Florence M. Douglas Cahill was born in Clarinda, Iowa on May 29, 1939 and passed away on May 15, 2015 at the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage in Clarinda, Iowa, August 27, 1961 to Katherine Crawford.

Richard worked 28 years at Hy-Vee Food Stores, 18 years at Bankers Life and Casualty Company and 17 years at KFFB radio station in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. He and his wife Katherine moved to Fairfield Bay from Cincinnati, Ohio. Richard was a member of the United Methodist Church of Fairfield Bay and he was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and masons and past president of Fairfield Bay Shrine Club.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Emer and Florence Cahill; 7 siblings, Patricia Cahill, Eva Foster, Martha Williams, Ralph Cahill, Maxine Peterson, Don Cahill and Katherine Rope. He is survived by his wife Katherine Crawford Cahill of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; two sons, Chris Cahill of Lees’ Summit, Missouri and Allan Cahill of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; daughter, Karen Russell (Robert C. Russell II) of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Katelyn Cahill and Michael Cahill of Lees’ Summit, Missouri, Mandy and Jessie Wambold of New Castle, Colorado and Robert C. Russell III of Des Moines, Iowa. He is also survived by one sister, Betty Maier of Bountiful, Utah; two sisters in law Mary Cahill of Omaha, Nebraska and Jane Crawford of Adel, Iowa; brother in law, Mike Crawford of New Market, Iowa besides other relatives and many friends.

A visitation will be held at Family Funeral Service in Heber Springs, Arkansas on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. Funeral services will be at the United Methodist Church in Fairfield Bay on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. and a visitation will take place at the church prior to the service from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Stang officiating.

The family request that memorials be made to CARTI who provides treatment and services to Arkansas Cancer patients throughout the state. CARTI accepts donations at 9600 Baptist Health Drive, Suite 330, Little Rock, Arkansas 22050 or donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1399 Fairfield Bay, Arkansas 72088

Carlson, Delmar "Dean" - Delmar “Dean” Carlson, age 73, of rural New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery.

Delmar Dean Carlson better known as Dean D Carlson (Deacon) was born July 27th 1941 in Red Oak, Iowa. He passed away May 3, 2015 at the age of 73 years and 9 months. He was the son of Stanley and Edna (Harms) Carlson. Dean lived a short time in Red Oak before moving to a farm in Page County, Iowa. He attended country school in his youth and then attended high school in Clarinda, Iowa and New Market, Iowa, graduating from New Market High School. Dean was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a long time member of St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa.

At the age of 18, he went on an adventure to travel the coast of California. He then moved back to New Market, Iowa after 10 years in California where he lived the remainder of his life. During his life he worked various jobs in California, which his quote was, “he was a jack of all trades” when he drove a semi, meat packing assembler, and machine shop mechanic. When he was in California, he became fluent in the Spanish language. When returning to Iowa, he became the manager of John Deere, worked for several construction companies, before becoming self employed owning his own empire of Carlson Farms and Construction where he bulldozed, moved buildings and farmed the rest of his life.

Dean D Carlson married Deana Kay Walker on August 2, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada and to this union came four children. Dean D Carlson’s true love was his family. When after a long day at work he would give every spare moment to his family and friends. He loved going to auctions, fish, hunt, gamble, Texas, travel and loved the outdoors with his farms. He loved to ride motorcycles, four-wheelers, drive boats and ski. Dean made family vacations a necessity once a year. His favorite vacation spot was Texas in the winter months but come spring his heart always brought him back to his children and farming in Iowa. Many people knew him as Dean the talker but every conversation always had a hidden bit of pass down knowledge and of course humor in it. He may have appeared rough around the edges and strong but he was the kindest hearted man and a fighter all the way,

Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Edna Carlson and his grandparents.

Dean is survived by his wife, Deana Kay Carlson, two step children, Vicki Cunningham and Christie Larson; four children, Tanya Jones and husband Jacob, Amanda Carlson, Shona Carlson and significant other, Alex Woodruff, and Cody Dean Nevada Carlson; grandchildren, Kristopher Davies, Mandalyn Goodson, Katherine Cunningham, Oleeha Cunningham, Frankie Cunningham, , Jessie Cunningham, Kimberly Cunningham, Emma Cunningham, Samuel Larson, Austin Larson, and Zachary Harms, Mekiah Carlson, Brennon Woodruff, Jace Woodruff, and Maddilyn Foster; and five great grandchildren; sister, Karen Beaver; brothers, Dennis Carlson and Rolland Carlson and wife Debra; brother-in-law, Jerry Walker; sister-in-law, Rosalee Murray and husband Carl; nieces; nephews; cousins and many friends.

Dean was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
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Clayton, Helen Irene Novinger - Helen Clayton, age 84, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, June 19, 2015 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Calvary Chapel, Clarinda with Pastor Greg Young officiating. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Helen Irene Novinger Clayton was born on a farm near Bedford, Iowa on November 7, 1930, to Wilber and Neva (O’Dell) Novinger. She passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, after a five year battle with Hairy Cell Leukemia. Helen attended Timberlake Rural School through the 8th grade and graduated from Bedford High School. In the year of 1953, she graduated as a Registered Nurse from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. Helen was united in marriage to Orie Lee Clayton on August 22, 1953 at United Methodist Church in Bedford, Iowa. She worked part time as an obstetrics nurse at Clarinda Municipal Hospital until 1985 when Orie retired.
Helen and Orie experienced God’s grace through 61 years of a loving commitment to each other. She was an incredible mother to her four daughters and loved her four sons-in-law. Helen was actively involved with her 16 grandchildren from the day they were born and throughout their lives. She had the ability to make each grandchild feel special and loved unconditionally. In the last 4 years, she was blessed with five great-grandchildren whom she adored.
Helen’s love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was demonstrated through her ministry of hospitality and service. She enjoyed serving Christ by cooking meals for others and opening her home to friends, family, and strangers. Helen delighted in serving first at the United Methodist Church, and later as a founding member of Calvary Chapel.
It gave Helen great joy to study her Bible, create flower arrangements, and listen to music. Her joy for living was expressed in many ways. It was a priority to camp and travel with her young family, a tradition she carried on with her grandchildren. This gave her the opportunity to experience the wonder of God’s creation and provided unforgettable family memories.
For her family there are no words to describe this woman who demonstrated God’s love, grace, and mercy. Above and beyond all else we thank the Lord Jesus Christ for the privilege of having Helen as a wife, our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. To Him be the glory forever.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and older brother John. Survivors include: husband Orie of Clarinda, Iowa; sister Louise and husband Richard Merkle of Oakland, IA; sister-in-law Phyllis Novinger of Shenandoah; daughter Sally Fixler and husband Steve of Kansas City, MO; daughter Julie Samuel and husband Larry of Belton, MO; daughter Molly Reed and husband Jeff of Omaha, NE; daughter Mary Troll and husband Todd of Grimes, IA. Grandchildren Scott, Mark, Annie, and Eric Fixler; Kevin and Jana Samuel; Joel and wife Jill Reed and son Clayton; Kelsey and husband Timm Bauer and daughters Neva, Phoebe, and son Reed; Luke, Tim, and David Reed; Nathan and wife Alyssa and son William; Stephen, Aaron, Ian, and Sydney Troll; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

Collins, Carolyn Ann - Aug 23, 1936 - May 8, 2015 Carolyn Ann Collins, 78, of Shenandoah passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. A memorial is being established.

Survivors include her husband, Norman L. Collins and daughters, Cindy Collins and Chris Adcock, along with many other relatives and friends

Carolyn Ann (Gass) Collins, daughter of Lester Henry and Irene Georgia (Maple) Gass, was born at the family home in Christian County, Missouri on August 23, 1936. She passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha at the age of 78 following a lengthy illness.

Her early life was spent growing up on various farms throughout her childhood in Missouri and Southwest Iowa. She attended a one-room school house through the 5th grade. Her education continued at the Randolph Schools before graduating from Farragut High School with the Class of 1954.

On April 24, 1959, Carolyn was united in marriage to Norman Lee Collins at the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah. Following their marriage they resided in Ralston, Nebraska for a short time before moving to Shenandoah, then they moved to Topeka, Kansas until Shenandoah once again called them home, this time to stay. To this union two daughters, Cindy and Chris were born.
Before she was married, Carolyn worked at Rexall Drug in Shenandoah. She also worked at Johnson Brothers Mill in Shenandoah, was head cook at the Shenandoah Community Schools for several years and last worked for Holmes' Apartments for over 25 years.

In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed cooking, traveling, camping, reading, boating and most of all, spending time with her family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Janet Lund; two brothers-in-law, Jack Dickerson and Jim Lund. Survivors include her loving husband, Norman L. Collins; two daughters, Cindy Collins and special friend Donnie Davis of Shenandoah and Chris Adcock and husband Dean of Belmond, IA; four grandchildren, Bradley Nuckolls and his wife Kaleigh of Underwood, IA, Molly Nuckolls of Underwood, IA, Steven Adcock of Ames, IA and Emily Adcock of Belmond, IA; three great granddaughters, Emma, Sophia and Grace; five sisters, Joyce Josephson and husband Bud of Edgerton, WI, Phyllis Laughlin and husband Pat of Corning, IA, Elaine Dickerson of Shenandoah, Nancy Harris and husband Ray of Shenandoah and Marilyn Junge and husband Larry of Pharr, TX; brother, Benny Gass and wife Nancy of Red Oak, IA; sister-in-law, Jean Seffron and husband Kenneth of Carter Lake, IA; many nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and many friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Daugherty, Edna Pressly - Edna Pressly Holmes Daugherty, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the Gassville Nursing Home, Gassville, AR. Edna was born on March 1, 1918, in Barnard, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Vernell C. & Lulu (Curnutt) Holmes. She is preceded in death by her parents, step brother Paul Holmes, brother Hershel Holmes, and loving husband, Glenn.

Edna grew up in the NW Missouri, SW Iowa area and graduated "with honors" from Filmore H.S., Filmore, MO in 1935. She went to college at N.W. Missouri State University, in Maryville, MO and received a teachers certificate. She started her teaching career in rural one room schools around Elmo, MO, where she met and married Glenn A. Daugherty, on February 14, 1942. During WW2, while Glenn was serving in the South Pacific, she taught in the "Tile Factory" one room school near McClean, IL. After the war, Edna and Glenn purchased a farm S.W. of Clarinda, IA, where they lived for 29 years. During this time, Edna went back to college at N.W. Missouri University and received her Bachelors of Education degree. She then taught grade school in Clearmont, MO, Braddyville, IA. (both for the Braddyville school system and the South Page school system). She ended her teaching career at Garfield grade school in the Clarinda school system. Edna was an active Cub Scout leader for both of her sons. Edna was a member of the Christian Science Church, and the Eastern Star, both of Clarinda. Edna loved sewing, working in her flower garden, her church, and was devoted to her family.

In 1983, Edna and Glenn moved to Mountain Home, AR, where they enjoyed boating, dancing, entertaining, traveling, and of course her garden. She was a member of the Christian Science Church, and the Cedars and Seeders Garden Club in Mountain Home.

She is survived by a sister, Belvadene Jolliff of Black Mountain, NC; two sons, Allan and wife Judy (Thurman) of Mountain Home, AR and Charles and wife Beth (Hart) of San Miguel, CA; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Dustin Daugherty of Marietta, GA, Shannon and husband Ted Mahoney of Orleans, MA, and Casey Daugherty of Scottsdale, AZ; great grandchildren, Rylee, Clover, and Miles Daugherty, Seamus and Dylan Mahoney, Riley and Hunter Gajdos, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Erickson, Donald D. - Donald D. Erickson, 92, of Essex, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.

Donald has been cremated. The family will have a memorial service at a later date

Donald Dale Erickson, the only child of Axel Knut and Nannie Elvera (Levine) Erickson, was born August 22, 1922 on a farm six miles east of Essex, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 in a Rescue Unit en route from the Stanton Care Center to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 92 years, 9 months an 8 days.

Donald lived with his parents on a farm six miles east of Essex until the age of 9 when he and his parents moved to a farm five miles southeast of Essex. Donald lived on this farm and farmed with his Dad until March 1, 1952 when Donald married Lois Harriett Elvera Anderson at the Mission Covenant Church in Stanton, Iowa. Donald and Lois lived for a few months in Shenandoah, Iowa. After Donald's parents moved to Essex in the fall of 1952, Donald and Lois moved to the farm five miles southeast of Essex where he and Lois lived together until Donald's failing health made it necessary for him to move to the Stanton Care Center in Stanton, Iowa on April 12, 2012.

From grades 1st through 8th, Donald attended three country schools in Page County, Iowa; Goldenrod School, Hillsdale School and High Prairie School. Donald continued his education at Essex High School and graduated with the class of 1940.

Ever since Donald began driving a tractor at the age of seven, he was actively engaged in farming until failing health at the age of 86 made it impossible for him to continue.

From early childhood until December 1, 1991, Donald was highly involved in the Fremont Covenant Church east of Essex. After the merger of the Fremont Covenant and Essex Covenant Churches, Donald participated in the work of the Faith Covenant Church in Essex. Some of Donald's activities in the churches included: Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, youth group counselor, deacon, trustee, and choir member. In his earlier years, Donald sang solos and sang in a quartet. After his marriage, Donald often sang duets with his wife Lois. For a few years, Donald sang with the Southwest Iowa Male Chorus. Donald was a Tarkio Township trustee for many years. For a number of years, Donald was a member of the Nyman Cemetery Board.

Since Donald had no brothers or sisters, as a child Donald became very attached to his pet dogs. This love of dogs continued throughout his life. Donald always loved to farm, whether it was raising crops or raising livestock. He was happy when he was tending to his crops and livestock. Donald was very fortunate to have three wonderful grandchildren whom he adored greatly. Donald loved to sing and listen to Gospel music. Donald also had a passion for reading and studying the Bible. Donald's number one priority in life was to trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Norma and Paul Carlson, Hazel and Roy Sandin and Harlan Anderson.

Donald was survived by his wife of 63 years, Lois of Stanton Care Center in Stanton, Iowa, his three sons; Ronald Erickson of Essex, Iowa, Les Erickson of Bellevue, Nebraska and Alan Erickson of Essex, Iowa, three grandchildren; Lauren Erickson, Taylor Erickson and Travis Erickson all of Bellevue, Nebraska, sister-in-law Rosemary Anderson of Red Oak, Iowa and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Lois Harriett Elvera Erickson, the youngest child of Carl Gustav George Anderson and Harriett Otelia (Mainquist) Anderson, was born March 1, 1942 on a farm three miles north of Stanton, Iowa. She passed away peacefully at the Stanton Care Center in Stanton, Iowa on June 18, 2015 at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 17 days.

In her early years, Lois lived with her parents and siblings on the family farm three miles north of Stanton, Iowa. Beginning with her junior year in high school, Lois lived in Red Oak, Iowa during the school year so that she could attend Red Oak High School and then Red Oak Junior College.

From grades 1st through 8th, Lois attended Buss Country School in the township of Frankfort in Montgomery County, Iowa. For grades 9th and 10th, Lois attended Stanton High School. For grades 11th and 12th, Lois attended Red Oak High School and graduated with the class of 1941. Lois attended one year at the Red Oak Junior College. Lois attended one year at Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls, Iowa graduating in 1943.

On March 1, 1952, Lois married Donald Dale Erickson at the Mission Covenant Church in Stanton, Iowa. For a few months Lois and Donald lived in Shenandoah, Iowa. They then moved to a farm five miles southeast of Essex, Iowa. Failing health made it necessary for Lois to move to the Stanton Care Center in Stanton, Iowa on April 11, 2013.

Lois began her teaching career in the country schools of Montgomery County, Iowa. Lois taught at Washington number nine for one year (1943-1943) and taught at Frankfort number seven for two years (1943-1945). For five years, Lois taught fourth grade at the Lincoln School in Red Oak, Iowa (1946-1951). After her marriage in 1952, Lois became a farm wife, homemaker and stay-at-home Mom.

For a number of years, Lois belonged to the Friendly Neighbor Club. In later years, Lois was a member of the High Prairie Club. From childhood until her marriage in 1952, Lois was actively involved in the Mission Covenant Church in Stanton, Iowa. From 1952-1991, Lois was active in the Fremont Covenant Church east of Essex. After the merger of the Fremont Covenant and Essex Covenant Churches in 1991, Lois was active in the Faith Covenant Church in Essex, Iowa. Lois's church involvement included; Sunday School teacher, youth counselor, Women Ministries, deaconess, singing in the choir and singing duets with husband Donald. Lois enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing garden produce, raising chickens for meat and raising chickens for egg production. Lois loved music and often sang while doing housework. One of her favorite selections was a Swedish rendition of "He the Pearly Gates Will Open." Lois enjoyed being with her immediate family and enjoyed attending family gatherings with her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Lois dearly loved her three wonderful grandchildren. Lois read her Bible often and at an early age began to trust Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband Donald, sisters and brothers-in-law Norma and Paul Carlson and Hazel and Roy Sandin, and brother Homer Anderson (infant) and Harlan Anderson.

Lois is survived by her three sons; Ronald Erickson of Essex, Iowa, Les Erickson of Bellevue, Nebraska and Alan Erickson of Essex, Iowa, three grandchildren; Lauren Erickson, Taylor Erickson and Travis Erickson all of Bellevue, Nebraska, sister Rosemary Anderson of Red Oak, Iowa and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Erickson, Donald S. - Aug 22, 1922 - May 30, 2015 - Donald D. Erickson, 92, of Essex, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.

Donald has been cremated. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Farwell, Patricia Ann Chapman - Patricia Ann (Chapman) Farwell, daughter of Edd and Oralea (Baggs) Chapman, was born on June 12, 1939 at home in Northboro, Iowa. On May 26, 2015 Patricia passed away at the age of 75 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.

She graduated from Northboro High School on May 17, 1957 as Senior Class President. Patricia was active in sports playing basketball, track, and volleyball throughout her school career. She was a member of the Northboro Glee Club. She attended the Northboro Methodist Church and Sunday school. She was part of a large and happy family that loved being together.

Patricia married Rex Farwell and to this union, five children were born - Randy, Shawn, Terri, Darren and Sonia. Patricia was an extremely hard worker and dedicated to making a better life for her children. She was employed with Bell Telephone Company from 1958-1963. Patricia worked for Pamida Discount Stores from 1972-1988 and CDS Global in Red Oak from 1991-2009 before retiring.

Pat was an avid reader. Her interests included volleyball, playing cards, visiting the casino, and watching TV sports. Her greatest joy was following the activities of her children and grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Oralea (Baggs) Chapman; brother, Glen Dale (Bud) Chapman; sister, Evelyn Morelock and three month old sister, Janice Chapman. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Randy (Elaine) Farwell of Coin, Iowa, son, Shawn (Lori) Farwell of Omaha, Nebraska, daughter, Terri Hanger (Randy Askey) of Red Oak, Iowa, son, Darren (Cindy) of Tea, South Dakota and daughter, Sonia Leece of Shenandoah; ten grandchildren and three great grandsons, Cheryl Wilkins (Randy) and their sons Carson, Connor and Camden of Eminence, Missouri, Shayanne Farwell of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ross Farwell of Coin, Iowa, Stephanie Farwell of Brookings, South Dakota, Airman first class, Ryan Farwell stationed in Lackenheath, England, currently deployed to Qatar, Shalan Farwell of Omaha, Nebraska, Kayla Farwell of Coin, Iowa, Colton Leece of Shenandoah, Iowa, Tiel Farwell of Omaha, Nebraska and Cade Leece of Shenandoah, Iowa; two brothers, Donald Wayne (Don) Chapman (Beverly) of Roseville, California and James (Jim) Chapman (Loretta) of Arvada, Colorado; four sisters, Elaine Ohnmacht (Bob) of Essex, Iowa, Jean Foxworthy of Omaha, Nebraska; Dianna Hall (Dean) of Westboro, Missouri and Donna Yost of Henderson, Nevada; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorials in lieu of flowers, may be directed to the Shenandoah or Red Oak Public Libraries in Pat's name.

Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa.

Fry, Sophia Emma Baetge McMichael - Mrs Charles Fry passed away Monday morning, June 13th, at the Kennelworth Hospital, following an operation which it was hoped would result in saving her life. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, a short prayer service at the residence on N. 13th Street being followed by public services at the Church of Christ, conducted by the pastor, Rev J.A. Burns.

Sophia Emma Baetge was born in Hamburg, Germany, Nov 27, 1880. At the age of four she came with her parents to America, locating in Page County. At the age of about sixteen she united with the Church of Christ in Clarinda, being a faithful and efficient teacher in the Bible School during the eleven years she has lived in Clarinda. April 7th, 1901, she was united in marriage to Edward J. McMichael, who died March 28th, 1909, leaving a daughter, Edith, who survives her mother.

She was united in marriage Mch 6th, 1916 to Charles Fry, who survives her. She also leaves four sisters, two brothers, and her father and mother. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1921

Grider, Sammy Lee - Sammy Lee Grider was born May 3, 1944 at Denison, TX to John D. and Beatrice (Sprague) Grider. He was raised in Colbert, OK. Sam volunteered to join the U.S. Navy in 1963 at the age of 17. After completing his basic training in San Diego he was sent to Long Beach where he joined the crew of the USS Henderson. He traveled the world aboard the ship serving as machinist and damage investigator if the ship took a hit. After serving in the Navy he joined his father in Houston. On a blind date he met Jamie Henson and they were married July 10, 1965 in Houston. The new family lived in Houston where Sam worked in facilities management until his retirement in 2004. That same year he was diagnosed with cancer. In 2009 the cancer returned. Since his daughter, Melissa, had just married Ryan Potts he and Jamie made the decision to move to Iowa to be closer to family.
Sam was a very blest man. He loved God and God’s word and never hesitated to share his faith with anyone.
Sam died Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home near Bedford, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Karene Stevens and brother Donnie Joe Grider.
He is survived by his wife, Jamie Grider of Bedford; son Kelly Grider of Bedford; daughter Melissa Ann Potts and husband Ryan of Braddyville, IA and their children Micah Grider, Colton and Chay Potts of Nevada, IA; sister Freida Sims and husband Johnnie of Onalaska, TX; brother Earl Wayne Grider and wife Gina of Kema, TX; sister Betty Jean Moss and husband Winston of Denison, TX; brother-in-law William H. Stevens and wife Linda of Houston, TX; sister-in-law Gayle Suttles; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends Rosie and U.Z. Small, James Tally and Helen Moss, and Otis Tally, all of Colbert, OK, and Michael and Shelly Merino of Montana, Richard and Patsy Freeman of Houston, TX, and Michael and Patricia Bryan of Louisiana.
Funeral services for Sam Grider, 71 of Bedford, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at Harvest Fellowship Church in Shambaugh with interment at Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville. Military honors will be provided.
Visitation with the family is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda.
Memorials are suggested to the Jewish National Fund to Plant Trees in Israel.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is providing arrangements.

Hall, Mary E. Burk - The remains of Mrs Samuel Hall, one of our former residents, and sister of Mrs George G. Rogers, was brought to Clarinda for burial Wednesday evening of last week, from Kansas City, where Mrs Hall has been living.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, from the Rogers residence, 700 N. 16th Street, conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev J.M. Williams. The husband was present at the services, as was the daughter, Mrs Lola Chiles, and one sister, Mrs Alice Fleming, all from Kansas City. A brother, T.W. Burk, from Mound City, Mo., was also present.

The pallbearers were former friends of the family, William Ward, Jake S. Chiles, Dr J.T. Brown, C.C. Bullock, Al M. Abbott and Lewis Abbott. The interment was made beside the grave of the two children in Clarinda cemetery.

Mary E. Burk was born in Ohio, April 24th, 1845, and passed away at her home in Kansas City, June 12th, 1922, at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 19 days. She was the daughter of Levi and Eliza Burk. In early life she moved with her parents to Indiana, where she was married to Samuel E. Hall, on Jan 19th, 1864. Of their four children two are living, a son Sherman W. Hall of Oakland, California, and the daughter Mrs Lola Chiles of Kansas City. She also leaves two brothers, T.W. Burk of Mound City and N? W. Burk of Kansas City, also two sisters, Mrs G.O. Rogers of Clarinda and Mrs Alice Fleming of Kansas City.

Mrs Hall was for many years a resident of Clarinda, coming here from Indiana with her husband and family in 1872 and lived here until about twenty years ago, when they moved to Kansas City. THE CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 22, 1922

Hamilton, Stephen -

THE SENTINEL-POST, Shenandoah, Iowa, Monday, Oct 16, 1916
Stephen Hamilton
Essex Old Soldier, 82, was Grandfather of Chas. Hamilton who was with Co E on Border.
Essex, Oct 16 -- Stephen Hamilton, 82 years old, died at his home here Friday night at 11 o'clock. The funeral was conducted yesterday at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church.
The deceased was an old soldier and was an uncle of Charles A. Hamilton of Shenandoah and grandfather of Charles Hamilton who was a member of Company E of Shenandoah at Brownsville, Texas, but who returned home several weeks ago.
The deceased leaves a son and daughter who are grown and with whom he made his home. Mr and Mrs Hamilton of Shenandoah attended the funeral.

THE SENTINEL-POST, Shenandoah, Iowa, Wednesday, Oct 18, 1916
Essex Items - Friday night ocurred [sic] the death of Steven Hamilton, aged 86 years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church and interment was made in Essex cemetery.

Harris, Billie Marie Shelton - Billie Marie Harris, daughter of William R. and Elgerta (Davis) Shelton, was born on June 1, 1925 at St. Joseph, Missouri. She entered into rest Saturday night, June 13, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha at the age of 90 years and 12 days.

Her early years were spent growing up in the Northboro, Iowa community where she attended school through her junior year. Billie attended Blanchard High School her senior year, graduating with the Class of 1942.

On November 19, 1942, Billie was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wilbur (Zeb) Harris, at Rock Port, Missouri. Following their marriage they lived at Blanchard for a short time before moving to Shenandoah. To this union, five children, Jerry, Donna, Linda, Larry and Sandy were born.

As the kids got older, Billie entered the work force, taking a job at Henry Field Seed and Nursery. She worked there for a number of years. Billie was a longtime member of the Norwich Methodist Church and was a member of the Church Circle. First and foremost to Billie was her family, she loved to spend time visiting and catching up with all her children and numerous grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes.

Preceding her in death, were her parents; beloved husband, Wilbur (Zeb) Harris; and son, Larry Harris. Survivors include her son, Jerry Harris and wife Sally of Golconda, IL; three daughters, Donna Young of Kearney, NE, Linda White and husband Richard of Kearney, NE, and Sandy Harris and special friend Rick Cunningham of Grimes, IA; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; nephew, Bob Shelton and wife Jean of Springfield, OH; other relatives and many friends.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Hunter, Fern Lucille Miller - Funeral services for Fern Lucille Hunter, 62, wife of Rev Alfred Hunter of Clarinda, were held Wednesday at Walker Funeral Home with interment at Oak Grove cemetery east of Clarinda.

Mrs Hunter died Sunday at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital after being ill from cancer of several months.

She was born Nov 25, 1914 in Omaha, the daughter of Charles and Etta Fruits Miller. On Feb 17, 1932, she married Alfred Hunter at Maryville, Mo.

Mrs Hunter was member of the first graduating class of licensed pratical nurses at Iowa Western Community College. Most recently, she had been employed at Bethesda Care Center.

Besides her husband of the home, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs Alex (Linda) Hammer of Malborough, Mass., who flew in with her daughter and husband for the services. Mrs Hammer and daughter are reamining for a short time with Rev Hunter.

Sisters surviving are Mrs Harry (Ada) Endsley of McPherson, Ks., Mrs Theo (Marie) Wiegenstein, St Louis, Mo., Mrs Ruth Ellis of Denver, Co and Mrs Clyde (Loretta) McKinley of Scotts Bluff, Neb.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers.

Twenty of Rev Hunter's fellow ministers from the midwest were among the many from distant cities and states who attended the funeral.

Rev Wesley Wilson, Rev Earl Milton and Mrs Ward Campbell asisted in the service. Mrs Grace Johnson was soloist and Mrs Mary Tackett organist.

Bearers for the interment were Paul Tackett, Randal Davis, Steve Ades, Dwight Crosbly, L.L. Carper and Johnie Johnson. THE CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 12, 1977

Hunter, William "Bill" Ross - William “Bill” Hunter, age 84, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, May 15, 2015 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Phil Jorgensen officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 21 at the funeral home prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will military rites by American Legion Post 98 will be in the Clarinda Cemetery 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Memorials may be directed to the Southwest Iowa Humane Society, Westridgte Care & Rehab Activities, American Legion Post 98, the Clarinda Fire & Rescue, First Christian Church or to Care Initiatives Hospice of Greenfield, Iowa.
William (Bill) Ross Hunter was born January 5, 1931, in Clarinda, Iowa the son of Alvin Ross Hunter and Mildred Irene (Kent) Hunter. He grew up attending school in Clarinda. In his younger years, he worked at numerous jobs, including tying hay bales for one cent per bale. Before entering the Army, Bill worked for Harold Brown Construction doing excavation work.

In January, 1949, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and was assigned to the 13th AAA Gun Battalion, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Bill attended the Medical Field Service School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with his major course as Surgical Tech, and he served in Korea. Bill was awarded the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Service Stars and the UN Service Medal. He faithfully served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1952. Bill married Elizabeth Sanderson of Clarinda, and the couple had two daughters, Kim Rae and Deborah Kay. After Bill was honorably discharged from the Army, he went to work for the railroad. He and his family lived in a box car and shared many adventures together. Bill was the original ‘Box Car Willie’ and had the ‘Box Car Children’. Bill later went to work for Page & Hill Home Construction in Clarinda until they closed. He then worked on his own building homes and other construction. Bill started as a maintenance Employee at the Clarinda Treatment Complex (CTC), formerly known as Clarinda MHI, in 1979. He was an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at the CTC and served on the CTC Fire Department, retiring in 1993.

On January 3, 1981, Bill was united in marriage to Virginia Fry Glassgow in Clearmont, Missouri. Bill and Gin enjoyed camping and loved their winters spent at Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they made many new friends from all across the country. While in Gulf Shores, Bill especially enjoyed fishing. Bill also enjoyed woodworking projects and teasing and joking with everyone, especially his grandchildren and waitresses!

Left to cherish Bill’s memory is his loving wife of thirty-four years, Virginia Hunter of Clarinda, Iowa; two daughters, Kim Horner and husband Jeff of Whitesburg, Tennessee; and Deborah Netzer and husband Albert, Jr., of Belle Center, Ohio; four step-children, Kendra Hayes and husband Dan of Clarinda, Iowa; Karen Reeser of Midlothian, Virginia; Kelly Glassgow and wife Rhonda of New Market, Iowa; and Kasey Glassgow and wife Jennifer of New Market, Iowa; four sisters, Anita Morgan and Ruth (Gray) Christensen, both of Clarinda, Iowa; Darlene Brawner and husband Roy of Stewartsville, Missouri; and Dorothy Britt and husband Marvin of Clarinda, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Nancy Hunter of Dothin, Alabama; a brother-in-law, Robert Younggren of Clarinda, Iowa; twelve grandchildren, Jennifer Netzer; Kari Hoovler and husband William; Christopher Netzer; Casey Horner; Lindsay Hayes-Ortiz; Kara Burson; Jessalyn Glassgow; Kyle Glassgow and wife Elise; Kalyn Helms; Darek Muhlbauer; Jayden Glassgow; and Delayne Glassgow; two great-grandchildren, Christopher Ryan Netzer, Jr., and Olivia Grace Hayes; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bill will also be greatly missed by his dog Sophie.

Preceding Bill in death are his parents, Ross and Mildred Hunter; two infant children; a brother, Jim Hunter; six brothers-in-law, Carroll Sanderson, Bill Gray, Don Morgan, Marvin Borden, Gilbert Lacey and Merle Christensen; three sisters-in-law, Betty Sipes, Marcia Younggren and Peggy (Borden) Lacey.

Kennett, Shirley May Brogan - Shirley Kennett, age 81, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, May 4, 2015 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Scott Marcum officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Shirley May Kennett was born December 4, 1933 in Sheridan, Missouri to Emmor Brogan and Claudia (Lemon) Brogan. She grew up in the Sheridan area attending Sheridan schools and graduating from Sheridan High School in 1951. Shirley and Edward Kennett were united in marriage on March 26, 1957 in Bentonville, Arkansas. They were blessed with three children Kim, Kyle and Mary Ann.

Shirley was a long time employee of the New Market School as a cook. Shirley loved to cook and bake and clean. She also enjoyed her flower gardening. She and Ed also like to camp, attend the Branson music shows, eat out and attend the “Old Thresher’s Reunion” at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Family was most important to Shirley and she especially loved her grandchildren and great grandsons.

Preceding Shirley in death were her parents; and husband, Ed Kennett (8/21/2010).

Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother are her children, Kimberly Scott and husband Steve of Hopkins, Missouri, Kyle Kennett and wife Jewel of New Market, Iowa, and Mary Ann Kennett of New Market, Iowa; grandchildren, Mandy Hensley, Zach Smith, Jessica Kennett; great grandchildren, Carter and Cash Randolph, Sophie Hensley, and Kasyn Smith; sister, Mary Schuster of Blockton, Iowa; other relatives and many friends

King, Ronnie Lee - Ronnie passed away on Saturday morning, May 23, 2015 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah. Services are pending at this time

Ronnie Lee King was born February 2, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Verlow Pershing and Clarissa Ximena (Smith) King. He passed away on Saturday morning, May 23, 2015 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 21 days.
Ronnie grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. Following high school he served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On April 11, 1970 he was united in marriage to Karol S. Vanderloo and this union was blessed with two daughters, Rondi and Alisa. On October 31, 1997 he was married to Patricia S. Kimsey, who preceded him in death.
Ronnie worked as a mechanic and as a truck driver for USA Trucking for many years. He loved to travel and drive around the country. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, a HAM radio operator and an Air Force MARS operator. His true love was his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Verlow P. King; his wife, Patricia King and a sister, Joyce Marie King.
Survivors include his daughters, Rondi Kaminski and her husband Kevin of Clarinda, Iowa, Alisa Jordan and her husband David of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; his mother, Clarissa King of Council Bluffs, IA; grandchildren, Shelby Jordan, Luke Jordan, Savannah Sieburg, Autumn Sieburg and Hunter Sieburg; sisters, Sharron Nipper and her husband Chuck of Clinton, Arkansas, Janice Eharens and her husband Gary of Underwood, Iowa; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah with Pastor Leslie Write officiating. Visitation with the family present will take place on Monday morning, June 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at St. Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri. A memorial fund is being established in Ronnie’s name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuenral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements.

McKay, Paul Ray - Paul McKay, age 94, of Ames, Iowa formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Clarinda Cemetery with Pastor Richard Iske officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery.

Paul Ray McKay was born February 9, 1921 in Clarinda, Iowa to Theodore Thomas McKay and Delia Bernice (Johnson) McKay. Paul grew up in Clarinda attending Clarinda schools. He entered the Army Air Corp June 10, 1942 and served his country during World War II. Following his discharge December 8, 1945, he returned to Clarinda. Paul and Maxine Todd were united in marriage May 28, 1946. They had two children, Larry and Janet.

Paul worked with his father painting houses in the Clarinda area and continued in this profession until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Sergy Post 98. Paul loved music, and he and Maxine enjoyed dancing on weekends around southwest Iowa. He also enjoyed a good card game which always gave him an opportunity to visit. Paul took many trips to Minnesota to fish and he especially enjoyed shooting pool. Paul never knew a stranger and had time for everyone. His family was most important to him and he loved spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. Paul moved to
Ames in 2000 to be near his daughter and family. He was blessed by an angel, Shirley Snell, who was a family friend and caregiver for him in the last years of his life.

Preceding Paul in death were his parents; beloved wife Maxine in 1987 and sister, Barbara Brown in 2014.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Larry Mohler and wife Brenda of Machesney Park, Illinois and Janet McMahon of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Mark, John, Aaron, Danielle and Sean; great grandchildren, Jake, Kailey and Ryan; other relatives and many friends

Miller, David Dean - David Dean Miller was born June 26, 1953 in Clarinda, IA to Donald Dean and Phyllis Charlene (Orme) Miller. He graduated Clarinda High School. Dave worked at UBC Lumber in Clarinda and with his dad at Miller Construction. Dave also worked a bridge crew traveling during the week building bridges. In the 1990’s he became a Youth Counselor at Clarinda Academy and has worked there more than 20 years.
Dave and Janette Holste were married January 18, 1980 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda. They have two daughters, Bobbie and Jodi, and one son, Justin.
Dave was an outdoorsman and enjoyed pheasant hunting, bow hunting for deer, fishing when he could find the time, and messing around with his John Deere tractors. Throughout the years he always enjoyed the carpentry work. Most of all he enjoyed giving his grandkids a hard time.
Dave passed away at Clarinda Regional Health Center Wednesday evening, May 13, 2015 following a brief illness. He was 61 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Phyllis.
He is survived by his wife, Janette Miller of Braddyville; daughter Bobbie Ostrus and her husband Mike and their children Mikayla, Logan, Leighton, Ty, and Carter ; daughter Jodi Still and husband Tyler of Bedford, IA and twin daughters Violet and Harper; and son Justin Miller of Braddyville; siblings Ernie Miller and his wife Jackie of Spearville, KS, Linda Rose and husband Dave of New Market, IA, and Roger Miller and wife Lisa of Hepburn, IA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, with interment at Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, IA. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to the family.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, is providing arrangements.

Cason Chase Morton, Clarinda, was stillborn June 2, at SSM St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Mo.

He is survived by his parents Michael Scott and Rachel Ann Morton and brother Aidan Morton; grandparents Chris and Reggie Slauter and Dennis and Teresa Parker, all of Clarinda; great-grandparents Annabelle Morton, Maryville, Mo., and Lester and Marjorie Roush, Pickering. Mo.; great-great-grandmother Joyce Slauter, Shenandoah; aunt, Amanda Morton, Kansas City, Mo.; uncles John Morton, Maryville, Mo., and Josh Munns, Clarinda, and great-aunt, Gina Slauter, New Market.

Family services will be held at a later date.

Neely, Violet Belle Boswell - Violet Belle was born June 29, 1919 at Rocky Comfort, MO to Felix "Pete" Monroe Boswell and Nellie Frances (Metcalf) Boswell. She was married to Oral Neely October 17, 1969. While living in Clarinda she worked at Lisle's Corporation.
Violet moved to Webster City, IA in 1999 to be near her son, Duane. She passed away June 8, 2015 at the age of 95 at Crestview Manor, Webster City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oral Neely, parents, son Gerald Abbott, and daughter-in-law Carol Abbott.
Violet is survived by her two children: Duane Abbott and his wife Phyllis of Story City, IA, and Cleo Abbott of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren James, Julie, Kelly, Doug, Chris and Craig; and great grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Loretta Neely, Moiesa, MT.
Private family services were held Monday, June 15, 2015 at Clarinda Cemetery with Walker-Merrick Funeral Home providing arrangements.

Nelson, Alma Mae Johnson - Alma Nelson, age 86, of Villisca, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, May 1, 2015 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday May 5, 2015 at First United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa with Pastor Gordon Scott officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda,, Iowa. Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday in the Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bethesda, Iowa.

Alma Mae Nelson was born October 5, 1928 at Morton Mills, Iowa to George Johnson and Lelah (Benware) Johnson. She grew up in the Morton Mills area attending Washington township #3 school. Alma and Wendell Nelson were united in marriage on July 29, 1950 in Clarinda, Iowa at the home of Earl and Genny Schenck. They were blessed with two children, Julie and Randy. Wendell and Alma were also blessed to have celebrated sixty three years of marriage.

Alma was an energetic person, working various jobs through the years including the Candy Kitchen, Eveready Battery Plant, Honeyman Drug Store, several restaurants, and the Weiners Grocery Store for twenty two years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Villisca and the American Legion Auxiliary. Alma was a fun loving person, enjoying time at the casino and in her younger years, she and Wendell attended many horse races at Aksarben. They both bowled and played cards. Her family was most important to her and she loved spending time with all the grandchildren. alma and Wendell would take train trips to visit her daughter. She was a people person and proud of her work ethic.

Preceding Alma in death were her parents; husband, Wendell Nelson; brothers, Lawrence, Thomas, Verl in infancy and Paul; brothers-in-law, Earl Schenck, Orvis Wagaman and Mervin Nelson; niece, Barbara Miller and nephew, Jeffrey Nelson and great nephew, Kirk Nelson.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Julie Bangston and husband Bill of Wyanet, Illinois and Randy Nelson and wife Jona of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, Kristin Pereira and husband Cesar of Wheaton, Illinois, Eric Bangston of Wyanet, Illinois, Shane Ward and wife Kara of Kansas City, Missouri, Renae Sunquist and husband Steve of Emerson, Iowa, Melissa Dolph of Villisca, Iowa; great grandchildren, Kaylie and Taylor Pereira, Hannah, Hayden, Clayton, Dylan, Sutton, Maddi and Payton; sisters-in-law, Genny Schenck of Villisca, Iowa, Carolyn Wagaman of Omaha, Nebraska, Nadine Nelson of Red Oak, Iowa; nieces; nephews along with other relatives and many friends.

Orme, Charles Edward - Charles Edward Orme was born September 26, 1935 at Clarinda, IA, the son of William Dell and Hettie J (Van Alstine) Orme. He passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in Lincoln, NE at the age of 79.
Charles grew up on the family farm 3 miles north of Hawleyville. He attended school at the Orme school house until 8th grade and then finished his education in the Clarinda school district. He helped his dad on the farm. On February 4, 1964 he married Shirley Woods in Clarinda. Charles worked several jobs and last worked as a school bus driver in Clarinda. He loved to fish and take drives in the country. On his retirement he and Shirley made their home in Hepburn until later years they moved to Clar Haven in Clarinda..
He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters: Amy Buchannan, Mae Parson, Velma Lofgren, Arlene (Sis) Fulton, and Phyllis Miller; brothers Marvin Orme and Delford (Bus) Orme and 2 young brothers.
Survivors include his wife Shirley of Clarinda; brother-in-law Hal Fulton of Villisca, and sister-in-law Norma Orme of Northboro; many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Union Grove Cemetery, Northboro with Rev. Andy Rubenking officiating. There is open visitation Thursday afternoon at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the family. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda provided arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Ott, George - An old soldier named Ott died at the residence of P.G. Congden, in east Clarinda, last Tuesday, and was buried by the G.A.R. order in their lot in the Clarinda cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev Dake, of the U.B. Church, conducting the services. The old man enlisted in the Union army in '61, and served till the close of the war. He was about 91 years, and was a native of Ohio. For 3 years he has been blind, and almost deaf for a year. He came here from California last spring, where his wife died about a year ago. Four children survive him, two sons and two daughters, only one of whom, a son, was able to be in attendance at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1894

Pemberton, Clyde Johnston - Clyde Pemberton, age 97, of Clarinda, entered into peace Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda. No services were held. 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.
Clyde Johnston Pemberton was born April 9, 1918 in Lone Jack, Mo., to Louis Pemberton and Bessie (Bynum) Pemberton. He grew up on a farm in the Lone Jack area with two brothers and six sisters. Clyde was a graduate of Lone Jack High School. A Civil Service job brought him to Clarinda in 1938 where he met Gerry Raynor at the roller skating rink. They were united in marriage Sept. 30, 1939 in Maryville, Mo. They were blessed with one son, Randy.
On July 18, 1944, Clyde was inducted into the United States Army and bravely fought in World War II in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Czechoslovakia earning the Bronze Star in the Battle of the Bulge. He earned a Purple Heart for injuries when captured in a scouting mission. March 31, 1946, Clyde was discharged and returned home to Clarinda.
Clyde served as a volunteer on the Clarinda Fire Department and was a member of the National Guard.
The family moved to Wichita, Kan., in January 1952 where Clyde worked a Civil Service job. In 1958 they moved to San Diego where he was transferred to work on the missile program. He retired after 40 years with the Department of Defense. Gerry passed away Aug. 15, 2008. Clyde and Randy returned to Clarinda in 2013 and Clyde resided at Westridge Care & Rehab.
Preceding Clyde in death were his parents; wife, Gerry Pemberton; one brother and three sisters.
Survivors include his son, Randy Pemberton and wife Debbie of 28 years; granddaughter, Terri L. Pemberton; great-granddaughter, Haylee M. Little; brother, Billy Pemberton; sisters, Ramona Kennedy, Nancy Rogers and Mary Hale; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Polsley, May Hannah Honan - May Hannah Polsley, 101, of Blanchard, Iowa passed away Thursday morning, May 21, 2015, at Westridge Quality Care and Rehabilitation in Clarinda, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Blanchard United Methodist Church.

Burial will be held at the Blanchard Cemetery in Blanchard, Iowa

Hannah May (Honan) Polsley was born August 25, 1913 in Nodaway County, Missouri. She was the oldest daughter of Chester Brewer Honan and Beulah (Huff) Honan. As a young girl, she attended rural North Prairie school, and later, Blanchard High School. While in high school, she took a housekeeping job with the Doyle family in Westboro, Missouri. There, she continued to pursue her education, and graduated with the Westboro High School class of 1931.

On March 4, 1934, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Gayland Dewhurst Polsley, in St. Joseph, Missouri. To the union were born three sons, Kenneth, James and Larry.

May was a lifelong member of the Blanchard United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir, and helping with many church activities. Her pies and chicken casseroles were mainstays of church dinners for many years. She practiced her Christian principles throughout her life -- always ready to come to the aid of friends or family in need of help, a home cooked meal, or a shoulder to lean on.

May loved music, and as a girl she enjoyed singing with friends at school and church functions. In later years, she enjoyed listening to her children and grandchildren play the piano, and often led family singalongs on Sunday afternoons. She was an avid gardener who loved flowers, and spent many hours tending her flowers and vegetable gardens, and sharing flowers and produce with family and neighbors.

May appreciated the friendships she made in recent years at Westridge Care Center, where she entered into rest on May 21, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gayland; brothers Homer, Lee, and Byron Honan; sister Alene Ebert and brother-in-law James Campbell.

She is survived by her brother Robert (Marty) Honan of Richvale, California; sister Marjorie Campbell of Sun City, Arizona; sons Kenneth (Jean) Polsley of Blanchard, Iowa, James (Carolyn) Polsley of Branson, Missouri, and Larry Polsley of Blanchard, Iowa; grandchildren Kenneth (Sue) Polsley, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida, Kathy (Allen) Hanes of Essex, Iowa, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Bruner of Des Moines, Iowa, Caroline (William) Smith of Blanchard, Iowa, Alicia (Nathan) Crawford of New Market, Iowa, Bradley Polsley of Branson, Missouri and Andy (Bonnie) Richards of Hopkins, Missouri, fourteen great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.

May was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt and a true friend to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Blanchard United Methodist Church.

Burial will be held at the Blanchard Cemetery in Blanchard, Iowa.

Savage, Paula Sophia Malinda Hartstack - Paula Savage, age 98, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, June 20,, 2015 at Douglas County Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Douglas County Health Center. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Paula Sophia Malinda Hartstack Savage was born January 30, 1917 to William John Hartstack and Esther Marie Jaebker Hartstack. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, north of Clarinda by her grandfather, Reverend C.H. Jaebker. Paula went to public school for the first couple of years and then started at Immanuel Parochial School. She attended Immanuel through 8th grade and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1935. Later, she worked at Eveready Union Carbide Plant in Red Oak, Iowa for 16 years.

She met Bert Savage in Red Oak, Iowa and they married in 1954. Bert worked as a lineman for the Iowa Power & Light Company in Red Oak. They moved to Council Bluffs in 1965. Upon retirement, both had a full life of traveling to many countries and taking grandchildren on trips to California and Canada. They joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs in 1965 and had been members since that time.

Paula is preceded in death by her parents, William and Esther Hartstack; husband, Bert Savage; brother, Erwin Hartstack; sister, Valera Hartstack Cary; sister, Phyllis Hartstack Taylor; son-in-;law, Jerry Johnson; grandson, Jeff Paige.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Jay) Schwartzbeck, Omaha, Nebraska and Mary Ellen Johnson of Exira, Iowa; sister-in-law, Beulah Mary Ellen (Tom) Collins, Yuma, Arizona; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives in the Clarinda area; many friends from the coffee shops; trips; and voyages; and appreciation to the nurses and staff at Douglas County Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska.

Scharp, Marjorie Lee Christensen - Marjorie Lee (Christensen) Scharp, daughter of Orville and Elizabeth (Hensleigh) Christensen, was born on April 9, 1933 at Northboro, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 82.

Her early life was spent growing up in the Northboro Community, where she attended the Northboro Community Schools, graduating from Northboro High School with the Class of 1951.

On December 2, 1951, Marjorie was united in marriage to the love of her life, William Scharp, at Northboro. To this union two sons, Jerry and Dennis were born. Following their marriage they made their home in Shenandoah, where they have resided for the past 63 years.

Marge worked for a time at Earl May's in Shenandoah, but most of her working career was spent working in the family business along with Bill and Jerry at Shenandoah Sanitation. She was the office manager for 20 years before retiring.

She was a member of the Nishna Valley Saddle Club for many years and taught Sunday School at the Congregational Church for many years. Horses were a big part of her life. She was a member of the Northboro Rough Riders trick riding team and passed that love of horses on to her boys. She thoroughly enjoyed getting the boys and their horses ready for the many shows they attended. She loved her buddy, "Boots", her Boston Terrier.

Preceding Marge in death were her parents; brother, Wesley Christensen and sister-in-law, Beth Christensen; and mother and father-in-law, Alice and Ivan Scharp. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, William Scharp of Shenandoah; two sons, Jerry Scharp and wife Vicki of Shenandoah, and Dennis Scharp and Amy of Omaha, NE; sister, Helen Holmes and husband Gene of Essex; sister-in-law, Delores Carlson and husband Carroll of Shenandoah; three grandchildren, Christi Slater and husband Ryan, Kati Cullin and husband Kyle and T. J. Scharp, all of Shenandoah; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.


Memorials will be established at a later date.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa

Schrader, Roger Dale - Roger Dale Schrader, 69 of Fremont, NE, died April 22, 2015, at Fremont Health Medical Center.
He was born in Villisca, Iowa to Cecil and Marjorie Schrader on Oct. 30th 1945. He attended country schools in Southwest Iowa. He later attended high school in New Market, IA before graduating from Shenandoah, IA 1964. After high school, Roger attended Iowa Western Community College for two years. Roger spent 4 years in the United States Air Force in radio communications while stationed in the Philippines, Thailand, and finally San Antonio, TX. Roger spent most of his life in retail management and traveled a six state area in sales for several companies. He retired from full time employment in 2009, but he couldn’t stop working altogether. He loved being on the road meeting new people, and his last job working at Sid Dillon transporting cars for dealer trades reflected that.
On January 10, 1981, Roger was united in marriage to Sharon Hein Andersen and soon after adopted her two daughters, Naomi and Michele. He was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church and Fremont Eagles Club Aerie 200.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years Sharon, two daughters Naomi Gutz, and Michele Wessels (Scott); 7 precious grandchildren: Victoria Reed Bohn (Ethan), Dominic Reed, Zoe Gutz, Calvin Wessels, Christian Rise, Bailey Rise, and Cameron Wessels; plus 1 great grand-daughter, Elaina Rise.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials have been established to the family.
Dugan Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.duganchapel.com to leave an online condolence.
There will be a celebration of life service for Roger at the Eagles Club on 649 N. Main St. in Fremont at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 25. Immediately following, please join the family in remembering Roger’s love of fellowship with gathering from 1:30 - 3:30 with family present. Blessed be his memory

Sheridan, Betty R. Scott - Betty R. Scott Christianson Sheridan was born March 14, 1925 in Thurman, Iowa, the daughter of James LeRoy and Rosa Elizabeth (Ensminger) Scott. She passed away late Monday evening, May 18, 2015 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 4 days.
Betty grew up in Thurman, Iowa and attended Thurman Schools through 7th grade. She then moved to Hamburg where she finished school and graduated from Hamburg High School in 1943. Following high school she moved to Shenandoah and started to work. She was married to Glen Christianson on February 5, 1944 and this union was blessed with three sons, Jim, David and Dan. Glen passed away on October 27, 1989. On October 28, 1990, Betty was married to Merle Sheridan, who also preceded her in death.
Betty worked as a clerk and manager of the J.C. Penney Catalogue Department. She was a very active member of the Shenandoah First Christian Church where she held numerous offices and positions in the church, including deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher and CWF Leader. She also enjoyed spending winters in Texas, sewing, crafts and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Glen Christianson and Merle Sheridan; brothers, Lawrence, Lloyd, Clarence, Dellie and Russell Scott; sisters, Katherine Kerr, Eva Hale and Pauline Scott; daughter-in-law, Judy Christianson; great grandchild, Jade Christianson; and her step daughter, Barbara Brannen.
Survivors include her children, Jim Christianson and his wife Pat of Hesston, Kansas, David Christianson and his wife Mary of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Dan Christianson and his wife Debbie of Shenandoah, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Minnie Yost of Springfield, Missouri; step son, Ken Sheridan and his wife Marlene of Essex, Iowa; step son-in-law, Jerry Brannen of Shenandoah, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah with Rev. Nancy Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Shenandoah. There will be open viewing on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and visitation with the family present on Friday afternoon, May 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. Memorials are suggested to the Rheumatoid Arthritis/Lupus Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements

Staley, Dale W. - Dale passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his home in Columbia, Tennessee.

Dale has been cremated and the family will have a memorial service at a later date. Burial of the cremated remains will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with military rites.

Dale William Staley, the son of Ival and Esther (Giles) Staley, was born July 30, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away May 28, 2015 at his home in Columbia, Tennessee.

Dale was born and grew up in Shenandoah, Iowa. On April 8, 1969 he entered the U.S. Navy, he served over three years and honorably discharged from the Navy on April 4, 1973. He then enlisted into the Navy Reserves until December of 1974. During this time he received his Diploma of Graduation from the Adult High School Division on September 3, 1974. He was also a member of the Iowa National Guard from 1977 until 1981.

Dale worked for Union Carbide / Eveready / Energizer Battery Company in Red Oak, Iowa and Fremont, Ohio and Frito Lay in Columbia, Tennessee. Dale was retired when he passed away.

Dale enjoyed auctions, bargain shopping, hunting, fishing, collectibles and travelling. He was really good at karaoke and singing Elvis songs.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother Esther Rochester, father Ival Staley, grandmother Bertha Morcomb and step-grandfather Jim Morcomb.

Dale is survived by his sons Jason Staley and wife Lynette of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Kevin Staley of Red Oak, Iowa, grandson Ethen Staley of Red Oak, Iowa, sisters Shirley Jeffries of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Norma Jean Williams and husband Ron of Tabor, Iowa, Roxanne Rochester of Glenwood, Iowa, and Irene Whittier and husband Reggie of Lewiston, Maine, brother Darrell Staley and wife Janie of Des Moines, Iowa, other relatives and friends.

Burial of cremains will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa with military rites provided by American Legion Post #88 of Shenandoah, Iowa.

Smith, Brandon Jeffrey - Brandon Jeffrey Smith, son of Jeffrey Todd Esaias and Amy Elizabeth (Smith) Edgar, was born on January 18, 1994 at Clarinda, Iowa. He was unexpectedly taken from this earthly world to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 13, 2015 following an automobile accident near Grenora, North Dakota at the age of 21 years, 4 months, 26 days.

His early life was spent growing up in Mound City, Missouri before moving to Washington, Kansas and in 2006, to Greenleaf, Kansas. Brandon attended Washington County High School, graduating with the Class of 2012.

In August of 2014 Brandon began working with Triple S Enterprises in the oil pipeline industry. He was currently employed with Triple S and working in North Dakota. Brandon loved people and he cherished spending time with his family and friends whenever possible. He was known for being a caring, do-anything-for-you, type person who was always thinking of others.

Preceding Brandon in death was his maternal grandfather, Ronald Lee. Survivors include his mother, Amy Edgar of Greenleaf, KS; father, Jeff Esaias of Clarinda, IA, sister, Morgan Smith of Fort Collins, CO; brother, Kyle Edgar of Greenleaf, KS; and sister and brother, Kayla and Dustin Esaias, both of Omaha, NE. Also surviving are his grandparents, Bonnie Franks of Fairfax, MO and Marlin and Velma Smith of Red Oak, IA; aunt, Tracy Smith of Shenandoah, IA; uncle, Levi Smith of Essex, IA; three cousins, Amanda Mather and husband Mike of Northboro and their daughter, Genevieve, Elizabeth Welke and husband Brian of Washington, DC, and Allison Smith of Essex, IA; two precious nieces, Annabelle and Isabelle Martin, daughters of Morgan Smith and Johnnie Martin; other relatives and many friends.

Memorials are being directed to the Brandon Smith Memorial Fund. Burial will in the Essex Cemetery.

Tarrant, Ruth - Ruth Tarrant, age 94, of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Bickford Cottage, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Burial will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville, Kansas.

Tarrant, Ruth
Jan 1, 1921 – June 14, 2015
Age 94 of Clarinda IA. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
Proceeded in death by her husband, Dr. A.B. Tarrant

Survived by children: Bette Tarrant of Omaha, NE, Nancy Tarrant-Schauerte (Jim) Coconut Creek, FL, Mark Tarrant, Jackson, WY, Tod Tarrant (Lisa), Miami Beach FL. Grandchildren: Erin Froistad (Barry) Lincoln, NE, Tyler Tarrant, Jackson, WY, Angela Schauerte, Coconut Creek, FL. Great grandchildren: Logan and Sidney Froistad.

Ruth died peacefully surrounded by her family at Bickford Senior Living in Omaha. Ruth was devoted to her family, her church, and her community. She was an avid sports fan. She loved adventure and travel. Ruth took her family camping throughout the American West and, in later years, traveled internationally with childhood friends. Ruth was a RN and practiced before and after her children were raised. She loved deeply and well and was so loved in return.

The Tarrant family wants to thank the Bickford Senior Living in Omaha, NE and the Ehler House in Clarinda, IA for their loving care of Ruth. The family is also grateful to Anna and John Woolson who gave Ruth much love and support. Ruth will be laid to rest in the Mullinville Cemetery, Mullinville, KS.

Tritsch, Myron Lee - Myron Tritsch, age 91, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda, Iowa. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one-half hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the Clarinda Foundation or Clarinda Public Library. 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.

Myron Lee Tritsch was born Easter Sunday April 20, 1924, near Percival, Iowa the son of Carl Phillip Tritsch and Mary Frances (Gray) Tritsch. He grew up attending Ricketts School located in section 12 of Benton Township, Fremont County Iowa with 41 other children in a single room. While in the seventh grade the family moved to a farm near Farragut where Myron graduated from high school in the Class of 1942. After graduation, Myron joined the United States Navy. He was stationed in San Diego and was a store keeper during the rationing of World War II. Upon his discharge, Myron returned to Iowa where he farmed. On June 19 of 1948, Myron was united in marriage to Doris Jean Christensen. Born to bless this union were three sons, Mike, Steve and David.

Myron enjoyed farming and the life style it provided his family. He enjoyed working with his livestock maintaining a genealogical record of his herd by naming the males of each species after the person he bought them from. Myron often played scat on rainy afternoons in the back room of the Amity Café for many years. He loved to garden, raising potatoes, tomatoes and garlic. Myron developed a unique set of culinary skills believing the primary ingredients for fried chicken were a heavy iron skillet and lard. His career included construction work belonging to the St Joseph, Missouri local carpenters union. Conversations with Myron would often include his reflections on buildings he had worked on in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa throughout the years. Myron’s wife Doris passed away on October 18, 2002.
Survivors include his two sons, Steven and wife Melissa of Kansas City, MO; David and wife Debbie of Council Bluffs, IA; grandchildren Darron and his wife Misha of Little Elm, TX; Jennifer and husband Lucas Wagler of Lenexa, KS; Amanda of Tampa, FL; Nicholas Woolery and wife Paige of Baytown, TX; Andrew Woolery and wife Melissa of Kansas City, MO; Megan Woolery of Olathe, KS; Shonna and husband Vince DeJoy of Omaha, NE; Bradley and wife Alissa Schramm of Iowa City, IA; great grandchildren Carter Hohn, Presely and Holden Wagler of Lenexa, KS; Alexander, Maximillion and Quinton DeJoy of Omaha, NE; Eli and Kaili Tritsch of Little Elm, TX; Cal and Camden Woolery of Baytown, TX; Audi Mae Woolery of Kansas City, MO; and Cael and Carly Schramm of Iowa City, IA.: cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Myron was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Tritsch; in-laws Newell and Charlotte Christensen; son John Michael Tritsch; brothers Jack, Charles, and Delbert; and nieces Judy Smith and Patti Switzer

Weaver, Emma Congdon - Mrs N. Weaver Will Be Buried at Lebanon, Kan. - Sister of H. Congdon Passes Away in Colorado After 6-Month Illness - The death of Mrs Noah Weaver of Wray, Colo, has been made known here, word being received by her brother, Henry Congdon. She died at the home of her son-in-law, Armour Muller, early Sunday morning. The funeral will be at Lebanon, Kansas, Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs Weaver has been ill for about six months and doctors have not given her encouragement for several weeks. Mr Congdon went to Colorado to see her recently, meeting a brother, Noah Congdon, for a pleasant visit with the sister before she went. The brothers will neither be able to attend the funeral.

The Weaver family lived in Clarinda about 35 years ago, the home being on east Garfield street. They moved to Colorado where they farmed until Mr Weaver's death. Mrs Weaver was formerly Emma Congdon. She was 78 years of age at the time of her death. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1934