Allely, Terry E. - Feb 5, 1946 - Dec 11, 2015 Terry passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Terry Edward Allely, son of Millard Faye and Ferrell Ruth (Waterworth) Allely, was born on February 5, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He passed away on December 11, 2015 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa. He was 69 years old.

Terry spent his early life in Farragut where he attended the Farragut Community Schools. He graduated from Farragut High School with the class of 1964.

On November 4, 1964, Terry was united in marriage to Kathy Morelock in Shenandoah at St. Mary's Catholic Church. They resided in Shenandoah.

Terry started his working years with Brannens Grocery in Shenandoah, then Ready Mix in Shenandoah, Carbon Plant in Red Oak, State Line Oil in Braddyville, Texas Refinery Corporation, as a grease and oil salesman, Orkin Pest Control, and in 1971 owned Allely Pest Control. When Terry was not working he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Preceding Terry in death were his parents, Millard and Ferrell; step-father, Orin Mann; step-brother, Jerry Mann; father-in-law, Glenn Morelock; mother-in-law, Gerry Morelock; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Danielson.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Allely of Shenandoah; three children, Kelly McFarland and husband Wayne of Omaha, Nebraska, Rodney Allely and wife Teresa of Shenandoah, and Jason Allely and wife Sarah of Ft. Collins, Colorado; three grandchildren, Abby McFarland, Nick and Breanna Allely; great-granddaughter, Addison Allely; sister, Monica Tiemeyer and husband Roland of Shenandoah; brother, Ronnie Allely and wife Judy of Louisiana, Missouri; step-brother and sisters, Jim Mann and wife Colleen of Burlington Junction, Iowa, Jane Halbach of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Judy Jeska of Eldora, Iowa and Joan "Dee" Zander of Shenandoah; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Baker, Denise Elaine - Denise Elaine Baker, daughter of Edward and Dorothy Loraine (Anderson) Baker, was born on June 4, 1957 in San Diego, California. She passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Her early life was spent growing up in San Diego before moving to Michigan for a short time and then moving back to San Diego. Denise also lived in Portland, Oregon for a period of time before settling in Essex, Iowa.
After receiving her GED, she studied computer literacy programs. Through the years, she worked at ROHR making airplane parts and also worked in medical billing. After moving to Iowa, she worked at the Depot Deli in Shenandoah.
Denise was a loving companion to David Kreischer for over 25 years, dating back to 1990. They lived in San Diego before moving to Essex in 2005.
Denise was a big animal lover, she also enjoyed listening to music, going to the beach with her family, picnics at the farm house and cooking for her loved ones.
Preceding Denise in death was her father, Edward Baker; brother, Cliff Baker; and sister-in-law, Charla Anderson-Baker. She is survived by her son, Max David Baker; granddaughter, Leila Baker; mother, Dorothy Hill; loving companion, David Kreischer, all of Essex; and sister, Karen Baker of San Diego; two nephews, Rich and Cliff Schulenberg; other relatives and many friends.

Kirsch Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Bennett, Kristin Ann Johnson -Kristin Ann (Johnson) Bennett, daughter of William Herschel and Donna Jean (Coston) Johnson, was born on January 17, 1957 at Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa. She passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 58 years old.

Kris, as she was known, spent her early life in Shenandoah where she attended the Shenandoah Community Schools (Class of 1975).

On December 11, 1977, Kris was united in marriage to James Edward Bennett, Jr., in Shenandoah. Following their marriage they resided for a short time in Loveland, CO, Las Vegas, NV and New Mexico. To this union two children, Dena Jean and James L. were born.

Kris worked in the restaurant business from the time she was about 17 to the time her illness forced an early retirement. Some of the local establishments she worked at were the Shamrock Café, the Heritage House (co-owner) and lastly, at the Depot Deli as head cook and manager.

Kris had a great passion for cooking and also very much enjoyed sewing. She liked listening to country music and grew to love Irish bag pipes and the group Celtic Women.

Preceding Kris in death were her grandparents, Charles L. and Sarah Etta (Johnson) Coston and William Orval and Maude Estelle (Smith) Johnson; her parents; and ex-husband, James Edward Bennett, Jr.

Survivors include her two children, Dena Jean (Bennett) Gideon and James L. Bennett; son-in-law, Roy Gideon; three grandchildren, Ian (Bennett) Gideon, Zane Gideon and Azariea Anna Mae Gideon; sister, Janice D. Johnson; two brothers, Bill Johnson and Dean L. Johnson and wife Barbara (Snow), all of Shenandoah. Also surviving are her seven nieces and nephews; 24 great nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; many friends and best friend, Charlene Blank of Shenandoah.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Berringer, Donald - Funeral services for Donald Berringer, 77, of Yorktown, Iowa are pending at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda.

Donald passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, NE. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com.

Booher, Debby - Debby Booher, age 53, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Graveside Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, November 27, 2015 at Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Clarinda, Iowa. The family requests you meet at the funeral home and proceed to the cemetery together. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Deborah Lynn (Savala) Booher was born August 31, 1962, in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of Richard Savala and Phyllis (Wallace) Savala. She was raised in the Watson and Rockport, Missouri areas where she attended school. She entered into rest on November 24, 2015, in Omaha, Nebraska after a short hospital stay.

Debby spent a lot of summers in Clarinda with her Grandparents and Aunt Jo. This is where she met the love of her life, Glade Booher, Jr. The couple were united in marriage on October 3, 1980 in Clarinda. To this loving union two children were born, Grant William (Billy) and Beth Renee.

Debby had a passion for writing poetry and even won a writing contest. She loved to go to yard sales and she collected teddy bears. Debby most enjoyed the time she spent with her husband, kids and three grandchildren, Corey, Julian and Emileigh. There were the light of her life!

Left to cherish Debby’s memory is her loving husband of 35 years, Glade Booher, Jr., of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Billy Booher of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Beth Perdew of Jefferson, Iowa; two grandsons, Corey and Julian; a granddaughter, Emileigh, all of Jefferson, Iowa; father and step-mother, Richard Savala and wife Benny of Red Oak, Iowa; three brothers, Keith Savala and Brian Savala, both of Maryville, Missouri; Jeff Savala of Bedford, Iowa; a sister, Stacy Halbur of Danbury, Iowa; along with many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding Debby in death is her mother, Phyllis Wallace; a sister, Jody Rascon; maternal grandparents, Danny and Bonnie Wallace; aunt, Joetta Hensen; nephew, Steven Savala; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Glade and Dixie Booher.

Boyer, Irene Ruth Virginia Youngberg - Irene Ruth Virginia Boyer was born September 6, 1915 in Essex, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (Wigert) Youngberg. She passed away early Monday morning, November 16, 2015 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 100 years, 2 months and 10 days.
Irene grew up near Essex, Iowa and attended Franklin Grove Country School. On August 29, 1939 she was united in marriage to Bernard Clayton Boyer in California. This union was blessed with two children, Duaine and Connie. The couple remained in California for six years when they returned to Shenandoah in 1945.
Irene was a homemaker raising her two children. She also worked as a housekeeper for the Rapp Family in Shenandoah. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah and loved to cook. She was best known for her roast beef, cole slaw salad and coffee cake. Following her husband’s death, Irene, Mary Weston and Helena Banks would go out on a regular basis; they would be at the beauty shop every Thursday at 1:00 pm. Irene also enjoyed sitting on her enclosed front porch and watch people as they passed by. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing hide the thimble on the front porch with Julie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, Duaine Boyer; four brothers, Howard, Willis, Robert and Wayne Youngberg; brother-in-law, Lynn Carlson; and a son-in-law, Ron Rector.
Survivors include her daughter, Connie Buesing and her husband Donald of Clarinda, Iowa; two granddaughters, Jody Rector of Jefferson City, Missouri, Julie Atkin and her husband John of Jefferson City, Missouri; great grandchildren, Roxanne, Ryan, Aschley, Alleni and Taylor; great-great grandchildren, Hailie, Clayton, Landon, Cheyenne and Paisley; sister-in-law, Marilyn Carlson of San Bernardino, California; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Veterans Chapel at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will take place on Friday morning, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Veterans Chapel at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements

Brink Glen Nelson - Glen Nelson Brink, son of Royal and Elsie (Nelson) Brink, was born on September 2, 1922 in Page County, Iowa. Glen passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He was 93 years old.

Glen graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1940. He joined the U.S. Army in April of 1945, served 14 months in Japan, and was honorable discharged in December of 1946. He received the rank of Company Commander, Second Lieutenant. He also served in the Iowa National Guard for 20 years and Headquarters Company in Council Bluffs, Iowa for 10 years.

On November 12, 1948, Glen was united in marriage to Doris Jean Pierce in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Glen was a proud farmer. He was a member of Farm Bureau, 4H leader, County Board Member of FFA, Church Board at Farragut United Methodist Church, Soybean Board Member, Tarkio Valley Antique Tractor Association, Shenandoah American Legion Post 88 Color Guard, Past Legion Commander, Farragut Coop Board Member. He was the last surviving charter member of Shenandoah FFA Chapter. Glen main hobby was his collection of antique "Oliver" tractors.

Glen was preceded in death by his wife Doris Jean, parents Royal and Elsie Brink, sisters Mildred Brink, Shirley Hunter, and Merna Martin, brothers Willard, Elton, Dale, Boyd, Lee and Wendel "Gene" Brink, mother-in-law Vernice Pierce, sister-in-law Ruth Ann Pierce and brother-in-law Bob Pierce.

Glen is survived by his son Paul Brink and wife Cathy of Shenandoah, Iowa, daughter Patricia Fuller and husband Doug of Fort Ann, New York, granddaughter Olivia Fuller of Troy, New York, brother Russell Brink and wife Vernice of Farragut, Iowa, brother-in-law Leslie Pierce of Oregon, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Farragut United Methodist Church or Shenandoah American Legion Post 88 Color Guard.

Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with military rites provided by Shenandoah American Legion Post 88 Color Guard.

Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Brockman, Kenneth - Kenneth Brockman, age 67, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence in rural Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 at the funeral home with family greeting friends 10-11. A private family burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery at a later date.

Kenneth Lee Brockman was born July 15, 1948 in Clarinda, Iowa the son of Raymond Brockman and Della (Wagoner) Brockman. He grew up on the family farm near Clarinda and attended Lee Grove country school. He then attended and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1966. Following high school he attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda. Ken was also a member of the Army National Guard.

Ken and Marta were united in marriage February 4, 1978 in Red Oak, Iowa. They began their family with two children, Marcy and Nick and were blessed with their daughter, Katie in 1981. He had a special love for his daughter Katie and accepted Marcy and Nick as his own children.

Growing up on the farm instilled a love of farming for Ken. He farmed in Harlan Township with his family following high school. He was also involved in farming for the Meyer family from 1980-1998 where he farmed the land, and managed a hog operation and a cow/calf herd. In 1983 in addition to farming, Ken became a Correctional Officer at the Clarinda Correctional Facility and worked there for twenty seven years retiring in 2010. In his retirement years, one of his biggest passions was helping his nephews, Matt and John farm the family farm. He also loved trucking and was known to offer a helping hand to drive trucks for others whenever it was needed.

Ken was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda. He was a supporter of the Clarinda A’s and he and Marta opened their home and hosted A’s baseball players for twenty years. Ken enjoyed having coffee and visiting with friends and family daily. His friends and family were very important to him. In his retirement, he enjoyed doing “crop surveys” twice a day. He enjoyed watching westerns and listening to the “oldies”. He had a genuine love for his dogs who used to ride around with him in his pickup. He acquired the title of "candy man" when he worked at CCF as he always had an ample stash of peppermints in his possession. His granddaughter Emerson also always knew papa would have candy for her when she came to see him. He was also affectionately known by family and friends as "Bones, Kenny B, or just Kenny".

Ken was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009. Because there was no metastasis, surgery for this was a cure. Two years later he developed another cancerous tumor in his lung and he underwent successful radiation for this. His biggest challenge health wise came with his diagnosis of COPD following his lung cancer. He also had CHF and pulmonary hypertension. All three of those conditions necessitated him to be on 24 hour oxygen. The limitations of his condition significantly compromised his lifestyle, but he never complained. This was consistent with his gentle spirit and willingness to accept whatever life had in store for him.

Preceding Ken in death were his parents, Raymond and Della Brockman; parents-in-law, George and Wanda Moore; infant daughter, Ashley Anne Brockman; brother, Keith Brockman; brother- in-law, Chuck Aron; and nephew, James Aron.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marta Brockman of Clarinda; children, Marcy Howard and husband Shawn of Clarinda, Nick Thummel and wife Kim of Clarinda, and Katie Dornbusch and husband Josh of New Market, Iowa; grandchildren, Storm, Crew, Sage Howard, Lydia, Garrison, Gentry and Jillian Thummel, Emerson and Ellah Dornbusch; sister, Nancy Aron of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Linda Brockman of Clarinda; brothers-in-law, Joe Moore and wife Colleen and Chris Moore and wife Cindy of Clarinda; sister-in-law, Anne Thomson and husband Paul of Clarinda; nieces; nephews; and many friends.

Brown, Lindsay Wilham - Lindsay Brown, age 25, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, January 29, 2016 at Grape Community Hospital, Hamburg, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Greg Young officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Lindsay Grace Wilham Brown was born on July 8, 1990. She left us much too soon on January 29, 2016, at the age of 25, at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, IA.

Lindsay had a deep love for her family and friends. She was devoted to her three younger brothers Logan, Ash and Ethan, her mom Cara Baumli, and her dad Glen Wilham. She had an amazing group of friends who gave her the gift of laughter and joy. She enjoyed Disney movies, good food, and Daryl Dixon. She loved celebrating holidays, especially Halloween. Lindsay was a lifelong animal lover, and had a deep connection to her furbabies Max and Piper. Throughout her life, she demonstrated what it truly meant to love others unconditionally.

Although she was young, Lindsay was blessed to have found the love of a good man when she met Henry Brown. Their wedding day was the happiest day of Lindsay's life, and Henry was the definition of a devoted husband. The strength of their love was a joy to everyone around them.

Lindsay was welcomed into heaven by her grandma Grace, her grandpa Harold, her cousin Traci, her uncle Ronnie, and her grandparents-in-law. She will be greatly missed by everyone who loved her.

Burrichter, V. Loreen Lindburg Benedict - V. Loreen (Lindburg) Benedict-Burrichter was born on December 7, 1918 in Essex, Iowa to Reuben and Veda (Wenstrand) Lindburg. She passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa. She was 97 years old.

Loreen grew up and graduated from Essex High School. She attended college at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska and got her Teachers degree and Music degree. She also attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska to further her education.

Loreen taught two years at Maple Grove and Franklin Grove Country Schools. She taught in Shenandoah in 1941. Also taught one year in Wayne, Nebraska and one year in Junior and Senior High vocal and band programs.

Loreen married Forrest Ray Benedict on December 21, 1941 and had two children Joe and Jean. Forrest passed away on September 7, 1973. Loreen married Don Burrichter on October 30, 1976 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. Don passed away on February 25, 1983. They enjoyed traveling and love of music.

Loreen enjoyed traveling and her love of music. She loved her friends, family and her church. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, PEO, Book Club, Exercise groups, church groups, Bridge Clubs, American Legion Auxiliary. She played for many wedding and funerals throughout her years. She was a Lady of grace, dignity and charm even till the end.

Loreen was preceded in death by her two husbands Forrest Benedict and Don Burrichter, son Joe Benedict, parents Reuben and Veda Lindburg, son-in-law Richard Rope, her sister Dorothy Lang and husband Chuck, her In-Laws Ray and Iva Benedict, other relatives and friends.

Loreen is survived by her daughter Jean Rope of Clarinda, Iowa, granddaughter Dr. Mollie McCabe and husband Ryan and their son Declan Joseph McCabe from Mandeville, Louisiana, niece Susan Miller and husband Larry of Hudsonville, Michigan, nephew Steve Lang and wife Susan of Seattle, Washington, Burrichter children (step-children) Ed Burrichter and wife Colleen of Lawrence, Kansas, Connie Feyerherm and husband Steve of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mary Severson and husband Brian of Palo Cedro, California and Carol Peters and husband Steve of Salado, Texas and many friends and relatives.

Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Shenandoah.

Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Cagley, Merrill - Merrill Cagley, age 99, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Merrill Lee Cagley was born February 14, 1916 near Clarinda, the second child of Lee Cagley and Frances (Finley) Cagley. He attended rural schools and Clarinda Schools graduating from Clarinda High School in 1934. He attended Clarinda Junior College for one year and farmed for three years before working a variety of odd jobs that included serving as a part time employee with the Telephone Company and working in the boiler room at the Clarinda Mental Health Institute. He worked for Lockheed Corporation (American aircraft designer) of California for three years during World War II. Merrill assisted with the final assembly of the controls for bombers manufactured at the plant and designed a part for the assembly. He also worked at the Glenn Martin Aircraft Company in Omaha. He was drafted and served in the United States Army 1945-1947. During this time he witnessed several rocket launchings.

Merrill returned to the Clarinda area doing custom farming and in 1954 returned to the farm that had been operated by his grandparents, parents and uncle. He was united in marriage in 1947 to Maxine Hazelton Wilson who preceded him in death in 1995. In 1996 he married Evangeline Scott Hitchcock who also preceded him in death in 1999.

Merrill was very active in the community; he was a member of the Clarinda Saddle Club, served on the board of directors for Fremont/Page Soybean Association, active at the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. He and Maxine enjoyed square dancing. Merrill faithfully attended the First United Methodist Church.

Preceding Merrill in death were his parents; wives; step son, Donavan Wilson; sisters, Ruth Munson, Marjorie Miller, Jackie Akers and Dorothy Kennedy.

Left to cherish his memory are step daughters, Eleanor Wilson Sharp of Colorado, Marjorie Ann Hitchcock of De Pere, Wisconsin, Sue Kimble of Brookfield, Missouri; several step grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and one very special great niece, Glenna Leeson and husband Rick of Clarinda, Iowa.

Carey, Julie Elizabeth - Julie Carey, age 66, of Camdenton, Missouri, entered into peace Friday, January 22, 2016 after a short battle with Pancreatic cancer at the home of close friends Ernie and Linda Owen, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Nodaway Community Center, Nodaway, Iowa with Caleb Kelly officiating. A luncheon and fellowship will follow the service at the Community Center. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Chapter 11 of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) 1627 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50702. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Julie Elizabeth was born July 6, 1949, to Don and Zola Buboltz of Lewis, Iowa. Julie graduated from Atlantic High School in 1967, and attended Iowa State University majoring in food nutrition/dietetics. While at Iowa State, Julie met and married John Michael Carey in August of 1969. One of her greatest achievements was her contribution to the Iowa Family Support program in Northeast Iowa for the Bravo Company 1-133 Infantry Battalion.

Julie passed away Friday afternoon on January 22nd, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family and close friends at the home of Ernie and Linda Owen, as well as the combined aid of nursing staff from Heartland Hospice of Red Oak.

She is survived by her husband, Mike of Camdenton, MO; Sister, Betty Hopkins and husband, Kenneth (Hoppy) of Brentwood, California; Sister, Kathy Lett and husband, Mike of Marne, Iowa; Brother, Jeff Buboltz and wife Eve of Lewis, Iowa; Sister-In-Law Judy Ring and husband Ron of Neola, Iowa. Children: Shannon Bladt and husband Keith of Nodaway, Iowa; Mark Carey and wife Melissa of Wiota, Iowa; Sean Carey and special friend, Donna Wenthe, of Fayette, Iowa and John Carey and wife Samantha of Austin, TX. 11 grandchildren: Acacia, Jordan, Kelsey, Reily, Rayne, Kolton, Dawson, Madison, Isaiah, Samantha and Michael. 4 great grandchildren: Gage, Cayden, Alaina and Olivia. And many nieces and nephews.

Julie is preceded in death by her parents Don and Zola Buboltz and her brother, Larry Buboltz.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Iowa Chapter 11 of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) 1627 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50702

Copeland, Aletha Emma Munson - Aletha Copeland, age 88, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Blanchard, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at United Presbyterian Church, College Springs, Iowa with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Blanchard Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to College Springs Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Aletha Emma Copeland was born November 9, 1927 in Fremont Township, Page County, Iowa, the daughter of H. Dewey Munson and Wilma R. (Apple) Munson. She grew up on the Monson farm located north of the Fremont Mission Church in Fremont Township. She was baptized on December 5, 1927 at Nyman Lutheran Church. Aletha graduated from Essex High School in 1945. She attended Maryville College for two years and then taught school in Coin, Iowa.

In 1949, she married William Edgar Copeland at her parent’s home. Edgar and Aletha were blessed with two children, Barbara and Jim. She was a homemaker and loved baking and sewing.

Aletha is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edgar Copeland of 62 years in 2011; sister, Louise Small and husband Leo; brother, Walter Munson; sister-in-law, Alice and husband Edgar Wheeler.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Barbara Untiedt and husband Bill of San Antonio, Texas; son, Jim Copeland and wife Bobbie of Clarinda, Iowa; five grandchildren, Matthew Untiedt and wife Chasisty and Megan Mungia and husband Matt, Jeff Williams and wife Karen, Wendy Donahue and Jason Baker, Travis Kirchner and fiancé Amy Slaymaker; nineteen great grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends.

Covey, Norman James - Norman James Covey, 82, of Shenandoah, Iowa formally of Fairbury, Nebraska, was born March 19, 1933 in Hebron, Nebraska and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1952. He passed away comfortably at home with his family by his side on January 2, 2016.

He served during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1956 as a Seaman 2nd class, Radarman on the USS Rendova.

Norman married Norma Hurst on January 22, 1955 in Yuma, Arizona. Norm and Norma enjoyed 60 years of marriage and had two boys from this union.

Norman had a long and enjoyable career with Browns Shoe Fit of Shenandoah for 41 years. Norman's main enjoyment, shared by his wife, was living in the country with some acreage to move around and grow. Huron, South Dakota was their first experience of country life, building a new home on 5 1/2 acres. When they located to Shenandoah, Iowa, they again looked for a home in the country. They found and lived in their piece of heaven for 38 years.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence L. and Exzene L. (Young) Covey.

He is survived by his wife Norma of Shenandoah, Iowa, two sons, Nat Covey of Fairbury, Nebraska, Nick Covey and wife Deborah of Beatrice, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Nicole Covey and fiancée Sean Powell of Beatrice, Nebraska and Niles Covey and fiancee Kellie Murnan of Lincoln, Nebraska; one great-granddaughter, Alexandria Covey of Beatrice, Nebraska; one brother-in-law, Robert Hurst of Fairbury, Nebraska; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Fairbury Cemetery Association Tree Fund.

Private family burial will be held at the Fairbury, Nebraska Cemetery.

Coy, Urban David "Bud" - Urban David Coy, son of Arthur David and Eva Grace (Moore) Coy, was born on November 15, 1924 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on December 3, 2015 at The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Bud was 91 years old.

His early life was spent growing up in the community of Farragut, Iowa. He went to grade school in Farragut and graduated from Farragut High School. On June 2, 1945 he married Mary Marcene Morgan in Kansas. They resided in Farragut, Iowa.

Bud was a farmer from 1942 until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the Farragut Congregational Church since 1937, past Master of the Masonic Lodge and a volunteer fireman at Farragut Fire and Rescue for 50 plus years. He enjoyed driving around town and southwest Iowa looking at farm ground, the animals and scenery. He also enjoyed the opportunities to facetime with his great-granddaughter Natalie. Bud had the best view from his porch for watching the cars come and go from town.

Preceding Bud in death was his wife Mary Marcene Coy (2013) and his parents Arthur David and Eva Grace Coy.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son Larry Coy and wife Barbara; grandchildren Nicholas Coy and Carmen Nelson; great-granddaughter Natalie Nelson all of Riverside, California; special friends John Burkhiser and Shirley and Lonnie Koch of Farragut; other relatives and many friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Farragut Fire and Rescue.

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

Davis, Wanda Jean Betts - Wanda Jean Betts Davis, 63 of Loveland, Colorado passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 5 at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. Her sudden and unexpected passing due to a recently diagnosed cancer leaves family and friends with broken hearts. Her family is grateful she was able to spend most of the time at home.
Wanda was born Aug. 21, 1952 in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Formerly Wanda Jean Betts, she married Danny Davis of Clarinda on March 9, 1974. She is survived by her husband Danny of 41 years, her children Emily (& Todd) McMurtrey and Kyle Davis both of Loveland, Colorado; her brother Gary Betts of Weslaco, Texas and sister Janet (Reff) of Tucson, Arizona; and grandson Matthew. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents Wayne & Helen Gail Betts.
After marriage Wanda moved to Loveland working for Eastman Kodak as a chemist. She decided to leave after 10 years to raise her children. She was a very busy wife and mother and supportive of her kid’s activities. Wanda worked part-time for a local Hallmark store and also matting and framing for a local artist. Wanda most recently worked in Nutritional Services for the Loveland School District, which is a job she truly enjoyed.
Wanda had many artistic talents making a wide variety of creations that she shared with family and friends. She enjoyed growing flowers, irises being her favorite. She loved cooking, reading, camping and working around the home. Her most prized possessions were her home and family.
Memorial Services were held on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave Loveland, Colorado 80538 with a reception following services at the Viegut Reception Center at 1616 N. Lincoln Ave Loveland, Colorado 80538. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

Davison, Betty Bernece Wise - Betty Bernece Davison was born March 3, 1928 in Page County, Iowa, the daughter of James Oliver and Jennie (Martin) Wise. She passed away on Monday evening, February 1, 2016 at the Lenox Care Center in Lenox, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 29 days.
Betty grew up in Page County and graduated from Clarinda High School. On December 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to Bennie Charles Davison. The couple enjoyed 61 years of marriage before Bennie passed away in 2008. Betty worked as a bookkeeper for the telephone office after high school. She was an Avon representative for 51 years, retiring in 2008 . She enjoyed traveling, especially to Branson, Mo with Dan and Lois to watch the Country Music shows. She was an avid KC Royals fan, never missing a game on TV. Her true love was her family, especially all of her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending local sporting events of theirs.
She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Jennie Wise; her husband; Bennie, a sister, Darlene Webb and her husband Merrill. D
Survivors include her children, Dan Davison and his wife Lois of Clarinda, Iowa, Renee Olhausen and her husband Tom of Sioux City, Iowa; six grandchildren, Andy Davison and his wife Justine of Clarinda, Iowa, Karla Davison of Clarinda, Iowa, Nikkele Peterson of Phoenix Arizona, Adam Peterson of La Jolla, California, Phillip Peterson of Onawa, Iowa, Ryan Peterson of Sioux City; two great grandsons, JayVeon and Owen; brothers-in-law, Wayne Davison and his wife Robbie of Clarinda, Iowa, Leo and Annabel Davison of Braddyville, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Pastor Greg Young officiating. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will take place on Sunday afternoon, February 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. A memorial fund is being established in her name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

Dinville, Joseph "Joe" C. - Joseph "Joe " C. Dinville, age 94 of Shenandoah, Iowa, was born on May 24, 1921, in Mills County, Iowa the son of James Francis Dinville and Agatha Mary Slater. Joe entered into rest on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Joe lived with his parents on a farm near the town of Imogene, Iowa until the age of 14 when the family moved to a farm near Randolph, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Randolph High School in 1939. In June of 1942, Joe entered the U.S. Army where he served during World War II in France and Germany, receiving the Bronze Star, being discharged in February 1946. He attended the Pratt Institute in Tulsa and New York. After the war he returned to the farm.

On April 7, 1948 he united in marriage to Janice "Eileen" Thomas at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. After their marriage they continued to live on the farm. In 1961 they moved to Minneapolis, MN. Where Joe worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier until his retirement in 1983 when they moved back to Shenandoah.

Joe was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, American Legion Post #88, Knights of Columbus, and Veteran of Foreign Wars. Joe enjoyed fishing, baseball, bowling and golf, he exceled at all of them,

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Eileen, an infant daughter Kathy Jo; his brothers and sister, Julius, George, Tony and Leo Dinville, Rose Stoneking, and a sister-in-law Nadine Kelsey.

Survivors include nieces and nephews; Julius Dinville children, Duane, Jerry, Martin, and Marvin Dinville; George Dinville children, Stephen Dinville, Vivian Howell, Thomas, Julia, Lisa, Diane and Andrew Dinville; Rose Stoneking daughter, Donna Stoneking, Leo Dinville children, Rodger, Pamela, Michael Dinville, Karen Lee, James, Joseph, and Teresa Dinville and Kristi Weber; Nadine Kelsey son, Kent Kelsey; along with many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews, relatives and friend.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church or Shenandoah American Legion Post 88.

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

Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Eitzen, Ruth Violet Herzberg - Ruth Eitzen, age 87, of Villisca, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Jerome Wagoner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 6 at the church prior to the service. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6 in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa Memorials may be directed to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church or to the Villisca Fire & Rescue. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Ruth Violet Eitzen was born May 12, 1928 on the family farm rural Clarinda, Iowa to Harry Herzberg and Nellie (Wehmiller) Herzberg. She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, Iowa. Ruth attended Jackson Township and Immanuel Lutheran Schools. On September 19, 1948, she was united in marriage to Walter Eitzen at Immanuel Lutheran Church rural Clarinda. Both were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and after their marriage they joined the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church at Villisca. Ruth was the church organist for many years. Ruth and Walter both were active in community affairs.

Ruth and Walter farmed and raised livestock on their farm south of Villisca. They both enjoyed collecting antiques and attending auctions. They enjoyed trips out west to buy cattle for the feedlot. Ruth had large vegetable and flower gardens and was known for her cooking and baking. She cooked many meals for hired hands and always had cookies on hand to go with a cup of coffee. Her specialty was her angel food cake. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting and doing crafts. Ruth and Walter were also past members of the Circle 8 Square Dance Club.

Preceding Ruth in death were her parents; sister, Marion Herzberg (at age of 2); husband of sixty three years, Walter Eitzen (June 6, 2012); sisters-in-law, Louise Herzberg, Jean Herzberg, Leona Robberts, Marjorie Moore, Tony Eitzen; brothers-in-law, Lyle Sunderman, Wilbur Eitzen, Harold Eitzen, Loyd Eitzen and Raymond Eitzen.

Left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Vernon Herzberg of Clarinda, Iowa, Victor Herzberg of Villisca, Darrel Herzberg and wife Mavis of Villisca, Oliver Herzberg and wife Mary Jo of Villisca, Willard Herzberg and wife Kay of Clarinda, Gerald Herzberg and wife Judy of Clarinda; sister, Ardith Sunderman of Clarinda; sister-in-law, Marie Eitzen of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews and friends.

Fletcher, Richard "Dick" Paul - Richard "Dick" Paul Fletcher was born in Clarinda, Iowa on April 19, 1929. He died peacefully on November 7, 2015 in Wickenburg, Arizona at age 86.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Grace Fletcher; 4 daughters – Jolene Fletcher (Douglas King) of Penticton, B.C., Julie Fletcher-Tighe (Michael Tighe) of Soquel, CA, Sara Gremel (David Gremel) of Brighton, CO, and Karen Fletcher (Ron Martin) of Melrose, FL; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and his sister Donna Hughes (Don Hughes) of Brighton, CO. He was predeceased by his son Richard Fletcher, Jr. and sister Doris Diehl.
Dick joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1948 at age of 19 and served as a Sergeant in the Korean War. He was proud to be among the "Chosin Few," a survivor of the battle of the Chosin Reservoir, a brutal battle in subzero temperatures that upheld the highest standards of Marine Corps tradition.
After leaving the Marine Corps he received a degree in Forestry from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Co in 1959. He began his career working as a forester with the US Forest Service for several years, and then worked with the Arkansas State Forestry Commission, serving as District Forester, both in Harrison and Malvern, Arkansas.
Forestry was far more than an educational degree and a job for Dick Fletcher. The forest and the mountains were his love and his passion. His family recalls camping trips and hikes through the mountains, both on trail and off, so he could bring them the experience he so loved. In addition to forestry, he was passionate about his love for family, and cherished the time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He retired in 1991, and after retirement, he and his wife moved to Colorado for a few years. Then they traveled the country in their RV, eventually returning to Harrison, Arkansas for 15 years before moving to Wickenburg, AZ in 2014.

Services will be held in Brighton, Colorado, at a later date.

Ford, Audria Lynn - Audria Lynn Ford was born February 19, 1969 in Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey, the daughter of Dennis Leo Driscoll and Renee Kathleen Driscoll. She passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston, Iowa at the age of 46 years, 11 months and 1 day.
Audria completed her GED and later worked as a CNA and a pre-school aid. She enjoyed poetry, playing her guitar and singing. Her true love was her family, especially her six children.
Survivors include her children, Melissa JoAnn Burrs, Katherine Irene Goodale, Andrew Glenn Bedwell, Henry Christian Briggs, Elijah Fern Briggs, Nathaniel Wyatt Briggs; her step children, Logan Scott Lawson and Jesse David Lawson; grandchildren, Julia, Jacob and Joseph Burrs and William Goodale; her fiancé, Wayne Lawson; her parents, Dennis and Renee Driscoll; her sisters, Glory Walters, Wendy Warren and Nona McDonough; along with many other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Eickemeyer Chapel in Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Quitman Cemetery at Quitman, Missouri. There will be a time of visitation and fellowship with the family following the committal service in the community room at Eickemeyer Chapel in Clarinda. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Audria Ford Memorial Fund, c/o Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, 422 E. Washington Street, Clarinda, Iowa 51632. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

Frey, Norma Jean Query - Norma Joan Query Frey was born on September 3, 1923, an only child, to Margaret and Frank Query in rural Villisca, Iowa. She attended Villisca schools and graduated from Villisca High School in 1941. She graduated from a business school in Omaha and worked in Omaha until she was united in marriage on January 23, 1943 to Francis L Frey. She and Lt. Frey lived in several locations during WWII while Lt. Frey was in the Army Air Corps.
The couple farmed on the Frey farm for 45 years. She owned her own greenhouse in Villisca for several years. She was a member and first woman Elder of the Villisca Presbyterian Church, a 4-H leader, she and Francis were Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron of Eastern Star as well as Master Gardner’s through the Iowa State Extension. They were also members of the Circle Eight Square Dance Club. After Francis passed away in 2001, she moved to Clarinda, Iowa.
She served as Elder of the Clarinda Westminster Presbyterian Church, a 50 year member of P.E.O., Clarinda Garden Club, the Clarinda History Museum and AARP. She loved to be among people and was always positive in her attitude about life and enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Norma J Frey passed away at her home in Clarinda, Iowa on December 2, 2015 at the age of 92.
Norma is survived by her daughter Mary (William) Ching of St. Charles, MO; her son Robert (Wilma) Frey of Leon, Iowa; 4 grandchildren, Tom Ching, Carrie Ching Simpson, Joe Frey and Andy Frey; and 9 great grandchildren, Ryan Ching, Justin Ching, Nicholas Simpson, Nathan Simpson, Danny Frey, Brian Frey, Steffan Frey, Nick Frey and Mikayla Frey.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda. Burial will be in the Villisca Cemetery at Villisca, Iowa. Visitation with the family will take place on Friday evening, December 4, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the P.E.O. Scholarship Fund or Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda.

Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

Garey, Arvid Doyle - Arvid Doyle Garey was born January 19, 1940,
to Gail Clark Garey (Bill) and Doris Lucille Weil.
He passed away January 15, 2016, at his home in Villisca, Iowa, four days short of his 76th birthday.

He loved the mountains and traveling as well as music and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his mother Doris, father Bill, stepfather Ed Schroeder, brothers Urias Frank and Darwin Gail, niece Deborah Garey, and former wife Mary Garey.

He is survived by sons Arvid Garey and wife Sue of Clarinda, James McKinley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ariadne Johnson of Springdale, Arkansas, and Angelique Sesker Adreon of Villisca; several grandchildren and one great granddaughter as well as best friend Sam Perry and special friend and care giver Ellen Hendrickson.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in his name to the Montgomery County Animal Rescue.

Wolfe Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Garule, Michael Scott - Feb 10, 1955 - Dec 13, 2015

Michael Garule, 60 of Shenandoah, IA
Service: No Services
Name: Michael Garule
Pronunciation: ja-rule
Age: 60
From: Shenandoah, Iowa

Funeral Home: Kirsch Funeral Chapel -Shenandoah, IA
Cemetery:
Notes: Michael passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his home in Shenandoah. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com.

Gibson, Ramona Elizabeth Yearous - Ramona Elizabeth Gibson was born January 28, 1933 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the daughter of Lynn and Hazel (Miller) Yearous. She passed away on Wednesday evening, January 6, 2016 at her home in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 9 days.
Ramona grew up in the New Market area and graduated from New Market High School in 1951. Following high school she attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda graduating in 1953. On September 26, 1953 she was united in marriage to Harold Gibson at the New Market Church of Christ. This union was blessed with six children, Mike, Cheryl, Dennis, Douglas, Jim and Joy.
Ramona raised her children and in the early 1970’s Ramona returned to Iowa Western and obtained her LPN degree. She later worked at the State Hospital in Clarinda for 28 years. After retiring from there she worked part time at Westridge Quality Care in Clarinda. Ramona and Harold were both Boy Scout leaders in New Market. She was also active in various church groups including the Loyal Sisters. She also enjoyed knitting, gardening and most of all any kind of sports, especially youth sports. Ramona’s true love was her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; two sisters, Mary Ann and infant Jill; two grandchildren, Michael Gibson, Jr and Katie Gibson; and a niece, Julie Ann.
Survivors include her children, Mike Gibson and his wife Evelyn of Clarinda, Iowa, Cheryl Gibson of Clarinda, Iowa, Dennis Gibson and his wife Jamie of Villisca, Iowa, Douglas Gibson and his wife Kris of West Des Moines, Iowa, Jim Gibson and his wife Luana of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Joy Hawkins and her husband Dan of Clarinda, Iowa; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; a brother, Jack Yearous and his wife Jean of Flower Mound, Texas; along with many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Russ Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Dallas Center Cemetery near New Market at a later date. Visitation with the family present will take place on Sunday afternoon, January 10, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the New Market Church of Christ or Ascera Care Hospice of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Online remembrances of condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Hammer, Ricky Lee - Ricky Lee Hammer was born March 21, 1958 in Columbus, Nebraska, the son of Robert Lee and Betty Joan (Funderburk) Hammer. He passed away on Monday afternoon, November 23, 2015 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 57 years, 8 months and 2 days.
Rick grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1976. Following high school he served his country in the United States Navy from 1976 until 1980. Following his service in the Navy, he worked as a fire apparatus engineer in California before returning to Clarinda. Rick had a love of cars, motorcycles, especially Harley-Davidson’s, and was always willing to help someone in need. He was also an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hammer and his grandfather, Jude Funderburk.
Survivors include his kids, Bluz, Baby Girl and Brodie; his mother, Sis Hammer of Missouri Valley, Iowa; two sisters, Denise Hammer of Omaha, Nebraska and Traci Connelly of Kearney, Missouri; a brother, Greg Hammer of LaVista, Nebraska; his grandmother, Fern Funderburk of Clarinda, Iowa; two nephews, Jared Hammer and Lucas Connelly; a niece, Lauren Connelly; along with many other relatives and friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Clarinda Humane Society in Ricky’s name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

Hayhurst, James - James passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah.

He is survived by his daughter Patti Rolf and husband Terry of Northboro and son Paul Hayhurst and wife Corinne of Michigan.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Inurnment will be held at a later date in Corydon, Iowa Cemetery.

Henneman, Violette Reye - Violette Reye Henneman was born April 5, 1927 in Minden, Nebraska, the daughter of Algy H. and Tina (Borgaard) Jensen. She passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Westridge Quality Care & Rehab in Clarinda, Iowa at the age 88 years, 8 months and 7 days.
Violette grew up on a farm outside of Minden, Nebraska and graduated from Minden High School. On March 1, 1945 she was united in marriage to Lee Marvin Henneman in Stutgart, Kansas. This union was blessed with four children, Allan, Dennis, Cheryle and Brian. Following their marriage the couple moved to Clarinda where they made their permanent home.
Violette was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she was active with LWML. She enjoyed raising flowers and plants, caring for her yard and was an excellent cook. She always had a well-kept house and loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lee; two sons, Allan and Dennis; a grandson, Chad Martin; brothers, Edmond, Robert and Donald Jensen; a sister, Marcia Marion.
Survivors include her children, Cheryle Martin and her husband Rodney of Johnston, Iowa, Brian Henneman and his wife Debra of Shell Knob, Missouri and Edinburg, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Henneman of Sidney, Iowa; grandchildren, Randy Martin and his wife Carol of Eagle, Nebraska, Lisa Overgaard and her husband Kevin of Des Moines, Iowa, Lori Barnett and her husband Billy of Hitchcock, Texas, Scott Henneman and his wife Shannon of Blanchard, Iowa, Kimberly Payne and her husband Kiley of Sidney, Iowa, Kris Henneman of Randolph, Iowa; great grandchildren, Joshua Martin and his wife Brittany, Zachary Martin, Joseph Burt, Sarah Burt, Bailynn Martin, Brandon Martin, Ashley Henneman, Dacey Henneman, Makensey Henneman, Kaden Payne, Kolt Payne; twin great-great grandchildren, Jared and Riley Bean; a sister, Marit Mosbarger and her husband Dennis of Ventura, California; a brother, Larry Jensen and his wife Marilyn of Holdridge, Nebrska; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda with Rev. Daryl Tompkins officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery of rural Clarinda. Visitation with the family present will be held on Wednesday evening, December 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the St. John KMA broadcast fund or St. John LWML. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Holmes, Helen L. - Helen passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church of Essex or People for PAWS.

Burial of cremains will be held at Essex Cemetery in Essex.

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Helen Louise Holmes, daughter of Orville and Elizabeth (Hensleigh) Christensen, was born on September 15, 1928 in Northboro, Iowa. She passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Helen was born and raised in Northboro. She was baptized at the Methodist Church and graduated from Northboro High School in 1947. She attended Parsons College in Fairfield, receiving her teaching certification. She taught country school at Kramer and Woodlawn (near Bethesda), Valley Township (Sunny Slope School near Villisca).

Helen moved to California in August of 1951, and was united in marriage to (Darrell) Gene Holmes from Shenandoah on September 30, 1951 in San Diego, California. They resided in Monterrey, then Coronado, California while Gene was in the Navy. Moving back to Iowa in November of 1954 where she was a homemaker and helped Gene in all aspects of farming. Helen was a Sunday School teacher at St. John's Lutheran for many years, a member of the LCW and also a member of the neighborhood Windy Summit Birthday Club.

Helen enjoyed sewing, gardening and canning pickles and beets, tole painting, knitting, candlewicking. Porcelain dolls, cooking, baking - especially cinnamon rolls and butterhorn rolls. But her most favorite hobby of all was her grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, great-grandson Noah Ross Holmes, brother Wesley, sister Marjorie Scharp and sister-in-law Beth (McQueen) Christensen.

Helen is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gene, daughter Marla Rae Schmidt and husband David of Lone Rock, Iowa and their son Benjamin of Ames, Iowa, son Darwin Gene Holmes and wife Belinda of Essex, Iowa and their children Laura Brogan and husband Chad of Baytown, Texas, Tyler Holmes and wife Johanna of Katy, Texas and Cliff Holmes and wife Ashle of Essex and their children Brody and Harper. Also her beloved dog, Ranger.

Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church of Essex or People for PAWS.

Burial of cremains will be held at Essex Cemetery in Essex.

Hookham, Jane - Jul 26, 1924 - Dec 6, 2015 Jane Hookham, age 91, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Jeff Cummings officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa

Hughes, Charles Oscar - Charles Oscar Hughes was born January 11, 1942 in Carthage, Texas to Oscar Lammie Hughes and Susan Elizabeth Ingram. He passed away on Sunday morning, January 31, 2016 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center at the age of 74 years and 20 days.
When Charles was only 6 years old his father passed away and he was taken under the wing of lifelong friend Billy Langford, who also bought him his first horse and gave him his first job of rolling newspapers and always referred to him as “Robuster”. Charles joined the Air Force in 1960 right out of high school. He was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska when he met the love of his life, Norma Ruth Steeve in December 1962. They were married on August 24, 1963. After his discharge from the Air Force in April 1964 they moved from Omaha to Clarinda. To this union came 5 children, Terry, Denise, Brad, Shawn and Rosanne. Charles and Norma moved to Lone Elm, Missouri in 1974 and returned to Clarinda in 1979. Charles’ passions included raising and showing horses, fishing at local ponds and in Missouri for Spoonbill, driving bus for the Clarinda Academy and the Clarinda A’s. Charles also loved to fly small planes and at one time had his pilot’s license. When he was able, he loved to attend the air show and flight breakfast on Father’s Day weekend and went deer hunting with his family and friends. During his life Charles worked farming, running a dairy farm and from 1984 to 2010 owning and operating Snake Creek Welding. More than anything else Charles loved meeting people and talking for hours about an assortment of topics. He knew no strangers and had many friends.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father in law Arthur and Berniece Steeve of Clarinda, brothers Raymond and Gilbert Alexander, sister Laverne Alexander, niece Brenda Chaney all of Texas, uncle Robert and aunt Edna Barr of Clarinda and uncle Hillard Niebrugge of Lone Elm, Missouri .
Charles is survived by his wife Norma, children Terry and wife April, daughter Denise and husband Wes (McClish), son Brad and wife Wanda, son Shawn and wife Kendra, and Dr. Rosanne and husband Zachary (Cavin) all of Clarinda. Brother in law Ralph Steeve and wife Joyce also of Clarinda and Aunt Emily Niebrugge of Lone Elm, Missouri. Charles also is survived by 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, his little sputter butts and 1 great niece and her children.
Charles and Norma always had a full house and open hearts and Charles “Chuck” was papa to step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and some foster grandchildren over the years. Charles and Norma have also been “honorary parents” to Dave Sump, Beth Carlson, Kory Wagoner, Joe Otte, Joe Sunderman, Lon Lefeber and Mark Wagoner. Other people who were special to Chuck include Mike Derendinger, Everett and Ann Kiester and anyone in the Clarinda A’s organization. No one was ever made to not feel like part of the family.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Clarinda. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation with the family present took place on Thursday evening, February 4, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Eickemeyer Chapel in Clarinda. In lieu of flowers, memorials were suggested to the COPD Foundation or the Clarinda A’s Baseball Club. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements.

Hughes, Joseph "Joe" Edward - Joseph "Joe" Edward Hughes, son of Leo and Lucille (Regan) Hughes, was born September 24, 1932 in rural Imogene, Iowa. He passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa. He was 83 years old.

Joe spent his entire early life on the family farmstead with the exception of his time served with U.S. Army from 1953 until is honorable discharge in 1955. He attended Honey Creek Country School in rural Imogene and graduated from Saint Patrick's High School in Imogene, Iowa.

Joe was united in marriage to Jackie Reed on April 7, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. They resided on the family farm in rural Imogene, Iowa.

Joe farmed his entire life, also working a year for Eaton's Corporation from 1982 to 1983. Joe also worked at and retired from the United State Postal Service, delivering mail to his rural customers. He was a member of the Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Imogene, Iowa, Knights of Columbus and served on Farragut Community School Board for more then 10 years. Joe enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren sporting events and their various other activities.

Joe was preceded in death by his daughter Kolleen Hughes McGargill, parents Leo and Lucille (Regan) Hughes, brother Johnny Hughes, sister Mary Hughes Ditmars, sister Irene Hughes Maca, brother Billy Hughes, and brother Jude Hughes.

Joe is survived by his wife Jackie (Reed) Hughes of Imogene, Iowa, children Kim Hughes and wife Becky of Imogene, Iowa, Kelly Hughes of Imogene, Iowa, Kevin Hughes and wife Stacy of Council Bluff, Iowa, Karla Hughes of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Karoline Carnes and husband Scott of Farragut, Iowa, Kenny Hughes and wife Teresa of Randolph, Iowa, Kay Durfey and husband Doug of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Karrie Hughes of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Kirk Hughes and wife Emily of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Kris Hughes Rush of Council Bluffs, Iowa, 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, numerous other relative and friends.

Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Imogene, Iowa with military rites provided by Shenandoah American Legion Post 88.

Memorials may be direct to Doctors without Borders, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Patrick's Catholic Church Masses, Sons & Daughters of Imogene or AseraCare Hospice.

Hackett

Hunt, Betty - Services for Betty Hunt of Clarinda and formerly of Shenandoah are pending at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda.

Betty passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Jennie Edmondson Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com.

Hunter, Ruth McDonald - Ruth Hunter, age 94, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, December 11, 2015 at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Hillside Missionary Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Brian Bontrager officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday, December, 19, 2015 at Hillside Missionary Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

A Life Well Lived. Words that best summarize Ruth’s 94 years on earth. A woman who’s life clearly reflected her faith in God. A woman characterized by a loving and generous spirit.
Ruth was born in Page County, Iowa on July 20, 1921 to Will McDonald and Nelle Wubker. She grew up on a farm and attended College Springs High School. After graduating from Clarinda Community College, she married Professor Lewis Wells on her birthday in 1941. Her ensuing career as a bookkeeper spanned many years in several area firms, including the Clarinda Herald Journal.
After Professor Wells, death, Ruth met and married Alfred Hunter, a retired minister and widower, on November 3, 1978. Several new roles accompanied this marriage, including those of mother and grandmother to Reverend Hunter’s family. Ruth proceeded to enrich their lives in these capacities for nearly 40 years.
In their “retirement years” Ruth and Reverend Hunter continued the Lord’s work—taking assignments in churches that were temporarily without a Paster as well as visiting the sick and those without family nearby, at the Clarinda Hospital and Goldenrod Manor.
After Reverend Hunter’s death Ruth continued to give generously of her time at: Goldenrod Manor, The Meals on Wheels Program, The Clarinda Community Center, her church and as a volunteer bookkeeper for several organizations.
Her unfailing optimism and can-do attitude have been a continual source of inspiration to her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Linda Hammer, grandchildren Alicia Staples and Alexander Hammer IV, great grandchildren Jacob and Alexandra Staples, and her sister- in-law Jean McDonald along with nieces and nephews from the McDonald and Hunter sides of her family, and many dear and close friends

Jobe, Cleva C. Whitehead - Cleva Jobe , age 88, of New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, Nov. 13 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda with Russ Clark officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m. Monday Nov. 16 at the funeral home. Burial was in the Memory Cemetery, New Market. . Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda.

Cleva C (Whitehead) Jobe was born Dec. 11, 1926 to Gertrude (Cunning) Whitehead and Loury Whitehead in rural New Market, Iowa, referred to as the "Old Bundy Place". She entered into rest November 13, 2015 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda.
On March 26, 1945, Cleva was united in marriage Floyd Jobe and to this union two children were born, James and Jacky. Cleva was a graduate of New Market High School then went on to teach in country schools from 1946 to 1961. She then went to work for the Clarinda Company and retired 31 years later in 1992.
Cleva was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ of Siam. She was a member of the Eastern Star Highland Chapter of Siam. Cleva had a love for horses and never passed up a chance to race against her son, Jim, on many occasions. An avid pitch player and when the Jobes got together it was war. Her greatest joy was dancing. If she heard music, she danced, it didn’t matter where. She loved country music and was a die hard Johnny Cash fan. A passion she definitely passed on to her family. A wonderful cook; beef and noodles, fried chicken, gravy and pies were her specialties.
Family was her heart and soul. She loved unconditionally. There was a special bond between mother and daughter. You might say they were joined at the hip. If you saw on the other wasn’t too far behind. They would go shopping for eight hours come home and call each other at the same time. Laughter played a big part in the Jobe household; it was essential.
Cleva was a kind and wonderful person. A hard worker and dedicated to any task that was handed to her. She will forever be loved and missed by many.
Preceding Cleva in death were her parents; husband, Floyd Jobe (04/13/2009); son, Jim Jobe; grandson, Chad Rucker; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Marie Whitehead, Milo and Helen Whitehead; sister and brother-in-law, Cleta and Weldon Jones; nephew, Wes Ferguson and great nieces, Kim Stamps.
Left to love and cherish her memory are her daughter, Jacky Rucker of New Market, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Birdice Jobe of New Market, Iowa; grandchildren, Laurie (Bruce Fountain, Shaun Rucker and fiancé Jennifer Woodard, Carrie (Gene) Geer, Scott (Alisha) Jobe, Emilee (Geoff) Smith; great grandchildren, Tayler and Trenton Geer, Nicholas and Benjamin Fountain, Grant and Presley Jobe, Ivy and Eliza Smith; great great granddaughter, Charlie Mae Plum; sister-in-law, Evelyne (Jobe) Villines; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ron and Mary Jobe; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Johnson, Georgine Marie - Georgine Marie Johnson age 78 of Essex, Iowa was born on February 3, 1937, in Mulberry, Kansas and passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2016 in Midland, Texas.

Georgine, the daughter of John and Lena (Falletti) Ciet, was raised in rural Mulberry, Kansas. She attended country school, later attending Arma High School where she graduated in 1954. After graduation she attended Pittsburg State University graduating in 1958 with a BS Degree in Education. After graduation she taught school at Hickman Mills School District in Kansas City, Missouri, where she taught Home Economics from 1958-1964. She was united in marriage to Phillip Johnson in Kansas City, Missouri on August 5, 1961. After their marriage Georgine continued to teach until 1964 when she became a full time wife and mother, raising their two girls. In 1970 she and Phil moved to Clarinda, Iowa. In 1975, Georgine was one of the first office employees at Hoover NSK Ball Bearing Corp. working until her retirement as Purchasing Agent Supervisor in 1999. Georgine and Phil moved to rural Essex in 2000. They celebrated 54 years of marriage this past August.

Georgine was active in Essex Community Study and Service Club, Lied/Essex Public Library Board, St. John's Lutheran Church, Essex, IA and St, John's Lutheran Church of Clarinda, IA, where she was a choir member, taught Sunday School and participating in Bible Study Groups while living in Clarinda.

Her special interest and hobbies included playing golf, she was an avid bridge player, loved to read, sew and quilt. She enjoyed traveling and was able to visit her country of ancestry, Italy and France with her mother and sister. Through NSK she was able to travel to Japan. She and Phil also traveled and visited many of our states.

Georgine was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lena Ciet. Survivors include her husband Phillip of Essex; two daughters, Jonna Clifford and husband Stephen of Mission KS, and their children, Sarah, Colton and Jillian Clifford of Mission, KS; Anne Resty and husband Michael of Columbus, GA, and their children Michael Resty of Ft. Hood, TX, Nathan Resty of Ft. Collins, CO, stepson Nick Resty of Birmingham, AL, and Tyler Resty of New York City, NY; a sister Connie Hughes and husband Dick of Glendora, CA; brother-in-law Dick Johnson of Flint, MI; nieces, nephews and cousins.

"She touched countless lives through her volunteering, making quilts, contributing to the food banks, reading to elementary children and tutoring children."

Memorials may be directed to the Essex Library or Shenandoah Food Bank.

Burial of cremains will be held at the Essex Cemetery in Essex.

Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Johnson, Haylee - Haylee passed away on Wednesday evening, December 2, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.

Jones, Jerry - Jerry Jones, age 76, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, December 11, 2015 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2015 at Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa with Pastor John Heth officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Braddyville Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa

Jerry Jones, age 76, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, December 11, 2015 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2015 at Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa with Pastor John Heth officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Braddyville Cemetery. Memorials may be given in his 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, Iowa.

Jerry Paul Jones was born November 28, 1939 in Shambaugh, Iowa at his grandmother Tribbie’s home; the son of Darold Lavern Jones and Ida Mae (Snyder) Jones. He attended Pleasant Ridge Country School and later attended Clarinda Schools and graduated from Clearmont High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Kay McClarnon on August 9, 1959 in Hopkins, Missouri. They were blessed with three children, Kathy, Mary, and Paul.

Jerry enlisted in the United States Army in 1962, serving for three years at Gardner, Kansas Missile Silo. Following his discharge, the family lived in Independence, Missouri later moving to Napoleon, Missouri. He attended the Wentworth Military Academy and graduated with an Associate Degree in 1970. The family continued to live in Napoleon where Jerry served as Mayor. Jerry was manager of Sheltered Workshop, in 1977 at Higginsville, Missouri; in 1988 in Liberty, Missouri and Smithville, Missouri. Prior to his retirement, he drove a truck for the Sheltered Workshop. In 2007, Jerry and Kay moved to Clarinda.

Jerry was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church and an active member of the Lion’s Club holding numerous offices. He loved to garden and can his produce. Jerry had a great sense of humor and was the king of corny jokes. He enjoyed playing cards, being outdoors and fishing. His family was very important to him and he loved being with them.

Preceding Jerry in death were his parents, Darold and Ida Mae Jones and granddaughter, Kaili Jones.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Kay Jones of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Kathy Keen of Independence, Missouri; daughter, Mary Jones of Round Rock,
Texas; son, Paul Jones of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister, Karan Pool of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends

Karg, Robert Junior - Robert Junior Karg was born April 28, 1923 in Holden, Missouri, the son of Robert J. and Blanche Belle (Chappell) Karg. He passed away on Thursday morning, November 26, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Villisca, Iowa at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 29 days.
Bob grew up with nine siblings and attended school through the 10th grade. He later served his country in the United States Navy during WW II. On July 17, 1944 he was united in marriage to Virginia Nadine Davis in Troy, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children, Janet, Rob and Randy.
Bob and Nadine lived in California for several years before returning to Clarinda. Bob worked for Hoover-NSK Corporation in Clarinda until his retirement. He was a proud member of the American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda. He had quite a green thumb and could raise any kind of flower. Bob also raised birds for many years. He loved to tinker and fix just about anything, stargaze and just sit on his porch and watch people pass by. His true love was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step father, Clyde Watson; brothers, Clifford, Homer, Alvin and Harvey Karg; and sisters, Juanita Weaver, Thelma Weaver and Lola Belle Hughes.
Survivors include his wife, Nadine Karg of Clarinda, Iowa; children, Janet Woodyard and her husband Walter of Clarinda, Iowa, Rob Karg of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Randy Karg and his wife Christine of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Debbie Swanson and her fiancé Greg Lee of New Prauge, Minnesota, Rick Woodyard and his wife Stacey of Liberty, Missouri; great grandchildren, Morgan Swanson, Nick Swanson, Erik Woodyard, Emily Woodyard; brother, Henry Karg of New Market, Iowa; sister, Edith DeBord of Creston, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Omega Howard of Sacramento, California, Nola Casto, McMinnville, California; brother-in-law, Chuck Davis of Graeagle, California; along with many other relatives and friends.
Private family services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Burial with military honors will take place at Memory Cemetery at New Market, Iowa. There will be open visitation held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the Southwest Iowa Humane Society. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

A longtime northwest Missouri educator has passed away at age 90.

Bobby Kelley of Pickering died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. Born on a farm near Siam, Kelley graduated from Elmo High School and served in the Army during World War II. After returning home, Kelley earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northwest Missouri State College in 1952.

Later, Kelley earned a graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado and became the principal at Stanberry High School. In 1962, Kelley became the superintendent of the Graham School District, where he led the reorganization of Graham, Maitland and Skidmore into the Nodaway-Holt R-VIII District. Kelley also served as superintendent in the Maysville R-I District until 1975, when he became the superintendent of the North Nodaway R-VI Schools until his retirement in 1986.

Kelley was also a long-time member and former president of the Pickering Lions Club and a member of the Bearcat Booster Club. He survived by his wife Shirley of 63 years, their three children and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Price Funeral Home in Maryville with interment at the Braddyville Cemetery.

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Bobby R. Kelley, rural Pickering, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 6, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. He was 90.

Born on May 12, 1925 on a farm near Siam, Iowa, he was the youngest child of Guy and Mayme Kelley. His family moved to Nodaway County when he was two years old. He attended North Prairie Elementary School near Elmo. Following graduation from Elmo High School, he joined the Army in 1944, serving in the Philippines and Japan in World War II. Kelley returned home and, after a brief stint as a surveyor, took advantage of the GI Bill to enroll at Northwest Missouri State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1952.

While at Northwest, Bobby met a fellow education student, Shirley Alden. They married at Chillicothe on April 12, 1952. Following graduation, Mr. Kelley began a 34 year career in education in northwest Missouri. His first teaching assignment was as a math and industrial arts teacher at Gallatin High School. With a desire to move into administration, Kelley returned to school during his summers, earning a graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley.

After completing graduate school, Mr. Kelley first served as principal at Stanberry High School in 1954, and two years later returned to Gallatin as high school principal. In 1962 he returned to Nodaway County as superintendent of the Graham School District, where two years later he guided the reorganization to consolidate the Graham, Maitland, and Skidmore schools, becoming the first superintendent of the Nodaway-Holt R-VII District. In 1971 he became the superintendent at Maysville R-I. From 1975 until his retirement in 1986, he was superintendent of the North Nodaway R-VI Schools, where his leadership restored the district to solid educational and fiscal footing.

Upon retirement from education, he returned to his roots, purchasing farmland near Hopkins, which he continued until recent years. Even if no longer able to be on the tractor, Mr. Kelley could still be found many days watching over the crops with his son and grandson.

Mr. Kelley was a long time member and past president of the Pickering Lions Club. He was also a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association. An avid NWMSU football and basketball fan, he was a long-time member of the Bearcat Booster Club, attending many home and away athletic contests.

Married for 63 years, Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Janet (Dell) Epperson, Columbia, Missouri; Roger Kelley, Liberty, Missouri, and Keith (Michele) Kelley, grandchildren, Sam and Paige, all of Conception Junction, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dale and Lee, and one sister, Eileen Stevenson.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Pickering United Methodist Church, 301 S. Coleman St., Pickering, MO 64476, or the Bobby and Shirley Kelley Scholarship in care of the Northwest Missouri State University Foundation, 800 University Drive, Maryville MO 64468.

Visitation will be 1-2:00PM, Wednesday December 9, 2015, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Interment follows at Braddyville, Iowa, Cemetery

Kent, Orville T. - Services are pending for Orville T. Kent, 80, of Clarinda at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda.

Orville passed away on Wednesday evening, December 9, 2015 at Westridge Quality Care & Rehab in Clarinda.

Online remembrances or condolences can be shared atwww.memoriesonline.com

Orville Thomas Kent was born September 21, 1935 in Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Vernon Perry and Mabel Bell (Cornet) Kent. He passed away on Wednesday evening, December 9, 2015 at Westridge Quality Care & Rehab in Clarinda at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 18 days.
Orville grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School. Following high school, Orville served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, from September 1955 until July of 1978. During his service he was stationed all over the world including Germany, Italy, Turkey and Korea. He also served at various bases stateside including Schilling AFB in Salina, Kansas, Lowry AFB in Denver, Colorado, Homestead AFB in Homestead, Florida where he guarded Air Force 1 for President Nixon, Offutt AFB in Bellevue, Nebraska and retiring from Cannon AFB in Clovis, New Mexico. On August 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Thelma Louise Palmer at Henderson, Iowa. This union was blessed with five children, Earl Palmer, Randall Vernon, Linda Louise, Christine Lorraine and Juanita Laverne.
After retiring from the USAF in 1978, Orville started working for the Osceola Police Department for one year. In September 1979, he started a 21 year career with the Clarinda Police Department retiring in 2000 as Sgt. Orville enjoyed collecting and building model train sets. He was also a talented woodworker. In the later years, he enjoyed traveling and taking tours around the country. His true love was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Margaret Morrison, brother-in-law, Orville Morrison; and a grandson, Michael Ericksen.
Orville is survived by his wife Thelma Kent of Clarinda, Iowa; his children, Earl Kent of Bennett, Colorado, Randall Kent and his wife Lynnette of Grand Island, Nebraska, Linda Ericksen of Des Moines, Iowa, Christine DeLong and her husband Ron of Phillipsburg, Kansas, Juanita Pugh and her husband David of Phillipsburg, Kansas; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a nephew, Dennis Morrison of Loveland, Colorado; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev. David Pugh officiating. Rev. John Heth will provide music. Burial with military honors will be in the Clarinda Cemetery at Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will take place on Tuesday evening, December 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Orville’s name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Kesterson, Emil "Bud" P. - Emil "Bud" Paul Kesterson, was born on April 26, 1922 at Tabor, Iowa. He was the seventh child of Ida Grace (Rainey) and Arlo Lyle Kesterson. Bud passed away on January 10, 2016 at the age of 93 at Fair Oaks Care Center in Shenandoah.

He attended the Tabor schools and graduated from Tabor High School in 1939. Following graduation he worked on farms before moving to Shenandoah in April of 1941.

On July 6, 1944 he was united in marriage to Betty Jane Herron at Topeka, Kansas. To this union one son, Randall Kent, was born November 2, 1948.

Bud had a life long love of music. He worked a short time at KMA. He later worked as a singer on KFNF for three years. He also worked on KGBX in Springfield, Missouri and KRUN in Lexington, Nebraska. For over twenty-five years he worked as a singer and rhythm guitar playing in various bands on weekends. Cooper's, Happy Jake's for four years with Faracy's Melody Makers, Steve Smith Band, Bill Pitts Band and thirteen years with the "Buck" Perrin Band. For the last two years he had his band "Country Buddies." In the late sixties and early seventies he gave guitar lessons in Shenandoah, Red Oak and Corning.

Through the years he had worked at Eddie's Grocery, Brannen's Grocer; Townsend Wholesale Grocery as a salesman and Triple K Manufacturing. He later did painting and carpentry along with lawn maintenance. For the last 20 years he worked full time at lawn maintenance until his retirement in his mid 70's.

Bud would like to recognize his best friend Mike Irvin especially for years of transportation assistance and company at nearly daily "guys only" morning coffee meetings. Also David March of Pittsburgh, PA for 40 years of hospitality and caring.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Betty (April 2015), his parents, sister Margie Brown and husband Roy of Hamburg, and brothers Edwin, Gerald (Jim), Russell (Pete) and infant brother Andrew.

Bud is survived by his son Randall Kesterson of Pittsburgh, PA, his elder sister Fern Ludington of Altoona, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the non-profit Hospice with Heart, 300 W. Broadway, Suite 114, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503. Memorials are in appreciation for care provided by the Hospice with Heart, the Glenwood staff, from the entire Kesterson family during Betty's final days.

Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

LaRock, Vernon Perle - Vernon passed late Monday evening, December 21, 2015 at his daughter's home in Shenandoah. Per his request, there will be no visitation or services held.

Kirsch Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Laumann, Kathryn Mae - Kathryn Mae Laumann the daughter of Harold Duane Miller and Mary Leota Couvalt, was born on January 30, 1935 in rural Guthrie County, Iowa and entered into rest at Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the age of 80.

When Kathy was 4 her family moved to Menlo, Iowa, until the age of 7 when they moved to Des Moines, Iowa. At the age of 10 she moved to Portland, Oregon, moving to Clarinda, Iowa a year later, where she would be raised by her aunt and uncle, Eileen and Hugh Wells. Kathy grew up in Clarinda, Iowa, graduating from high school. After high school she was united in marriage to Donald Laumann at Huntington Beach, California, on February 18, 1952. After their marriage, they moved to Hawaii where Don was stationed with the Marine Corp. After 13 months in Hawaii they moved to El Toro Marine Base in southern California, until Don was discharge in August of 1953. After Don's discharge they moved to rural Farragut where she would live the remainder of her life.

Kathy was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church rural Westboro, Missouri; being involved in the Couples Club where her and Don were charter members. She was also active in the church choir, Lutheran Church Women, serving in many offices. Kathy was a member of the Fairview Club and Red Hat Ladies. She enjoyed doing handy work and crafts. Her favorite pastime however was following her children and grandchildren in their activities throughout the years. Kathy worked for many years as a cook at Grape Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa and the Sidney Care Center in Sidney, Iowa.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, her aunt and uncle Hugh and Eileen Wells, and two sisters, Barbara Sanders and Neva Harrison.

Survivors include her husband Donald William Laumann; their children, Teresa Jo Cullin and husband Bill of Shenandoah, Iowa, David Laumann and wife Jolene of Farragut, Iowa and Mark Laumann and wife Linda of Farragut, Iowa; grandchildren (and great-grandchildren), Chad Cullin and wife Amanda (Alias, Aiden & Lauren) of Maryville, Missouri, Scott Laumann and wife Carrie (Danica, Makenna & Kandra) of Farragut, Iowa, Nikki Rengstorf and husband Nick (Ellie & Josie) of Red Oak, Iowa, Luke Laumann and wife Alisha (Grant & Lexi) of Farragut, Iowa, Amy Laumann and special friend Seth (Xander & Paxtyn) of Glenwood, Iowa, Curtis Cullin of Omaha, Nebraska, Erik Laumann and wife Kim (Cameron, Evan & Quinten) of Sidney, Iowa, Travis Laumann and special friend Heather (Jaxon, Owen & Ethan) of Shenandoah, Iowa, Kyle Cullin and wife Kati Cullin (Brody, Brynlee & Brecker) of Shenandoah, Iowa, Katie Abold and husband John of Silver Creek, Nebraska, Heather Laumann of Sioux City, Iowa and Jessie Laumann and special friend Stacy of Farragut, Iowa, half sister Elaine Miller of Des Moines, Iowa and along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church of rural Westboro, Missouri.

Burial will be held at the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Westboro, Misso

Long, Charlie - Services services for Charlie Long, 69, of Clarinda will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 26, 2015, at the St. John Lutheran Church of Clarinda. Visitation will also be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in Memory Cemetery of New Market will follow the service. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda, Iowa.

Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House, Porter's Lake Lutheran Center, Boy Scout Troop #215 in Shenandoah or Clarinda EMS.

Mr. Long passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com.

Mattes, Norma - Norma passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 14, 2016 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.

Kirsch Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

McDonald, Eileen - 1923 - 2015 Eileen passed away on Monday evening, December 14, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.

Eileen Lucy McDonald was born February 8, 1923 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard J. and Lucy (Linden) Norton. She passed away on Monday evening, December 14, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 92 years, 10 months and 6 days.
Eileen grew up in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1940. On June 30, 1942 she was united in marriage to Harold McDonald in Rock Port, Missouri. The couple farmed around Shenandoah their entire life. Eileen also worked part time in the fall for Dekalb Seed Corn Company. Eileen was a private, but very loving person who enjoyed watching football and baseball games on TV.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; four brothers and seven sisters. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Rose Hill Cemetery at Shenandoah. There is no scheduled visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Shenandoah Rescue. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements.

McNees, George Franklin - George McNees, age 82, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Russ Clark officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Siam Church of Christ, Gravity Legion Post 578 or New Market Civic Club. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

George Franklin McNees was born April 1, 1933, at Dow City, Iowa, the second of five children to George Eldon and Ethel Mae Keim McNees. He moved with his parents to Taylor County in 1934 or 1935. He attended various grade schools and graduated from Gravity High School in 1951. He held short-term jobs with farmers and drove a stock truck until being drafted into the Army in 1953. He took basic and engineering training at Ft. Leonardwood, MO, then stayed state-side being transferred to Camp Atterbury, IN, where he received military police training and was then transferred to Ft. Harrison, IN, as an MP. After honorable discharge in 1955, he returned home to hold short-term jobs until entering the Postal Service in October, 1956, at the Council Bluffs, Iowa mail terminal.
He married Martha Ann Leonard on November 15, 1956, in Taylor County. Martha’s great uncle, Leslie Cobb, officiated the ceremony, as he had her parents. Kevin George was born in 1960 and Julie Ann was born in 1964. They lived in Council Bluffs until 1965, when the mail terminal was to be closed. He was transferred to the Clarinda Post Office as a clerk. In 1967, they bought an 85-acre farm in East River township, about 4 miles east of Clarinda. In 1975, when Highway 2 was rebuilt, they built a new home since their old house was in the new highway right-of-way. They raised Angus cattle, mainly Hampshire-based hogs, and chickens. He retired from the Post Office in 1989. He was a member of the Siam Church of Christ and 60 year member of Gravity Legion Post 0578.
His favorite past times were telling his granddaughters, and anyone who would listen, about the years of his youth; helping anyone, whether they were moving or they needed their garden tilled; and enjoying coffee and friends at McDonalds. He especially enjoyed being a cat skinner with Merrill Shepard and all the years he worked at the Clarinda sale barn.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Kevin (Debbie), Clarinda; daughter, Julie (Robert) Robinson, Bedford; granddaughters, Kara McNees; Emily (Ben) Prouty, Braddyville; Tracy (Justin) Head, Bedford; brother Russell “Skip” (Julia), Atlantic, Iowa; Sandra Ujlaky, Mesa, AZ; Barbara (Bob) Chepak, Hypoluxo, Florida, many nephews, nieces, and friends. He was preceded in death by older infant sister, Lois Marie, and granddaughter, Nancy Robinson.

Moore, Alta Mae - Apr 20, 1927 - Dec 14, 2015 - Alta Mae Moore, 88, of Shenandoah and formerly of Essex, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah.

Survivors include her two sons, Gerald Lynn Moore and Thomas Harrison (Butch) Moore, III, both of Essex.

According to Alta's wishes, she was to be cremated with no services or viewing

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home

Moore, Margaret Ellen - Margaret Moore, age 76, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Jack Baumgardner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa.


Margaret Ellen Moore was born December 17, 1938 in Clarinda, Iowa to Raymond L. Moore and Twila S. (Bearce) Moore. The family moved to Bedford when Margaret was 10 years old. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1957. She continued her education at C.E. School of Commerce in Omaha, Nebraska. Following her graduation she worked as a secretary at EMC Insurance Company in Omaha retiring in 2001.

Margaret returned to Clarinda in 2001 following her retirement. She was a lifetime member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of rural Clarinda. Margaret enjoyed country music….going to LeMars and Cowboy Church; as well as traveling, crafts, embroidering, and counted cross stitch. She made many Christmas ornaments that she gave to family and friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, twin sister, Marie Hensley and husband Lynn of Bedford, Iowa, Robert Moore of Griswold, Iowa and Richard Moore of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces, Sherri Sparkes and husband David of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Julie Brummer and husband Todd of Glenwood, Iowa, Carolyn Morris and husband Mark of Bedford, Iowa, Connie Smith and husband Shane of Sidney, Iowa, Mindi Moore of Corning, Iowa and Randi Moore of Clarinda, Iowa and many friends.

Nelsen, Shirley - Shirley Ruth Nelsen was born August 31, 1922 in Shelby County, Iowa, the daughter of Chris and Edna (Willadson) Nelson. She passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda at the age of 93 years, 3 months and 9 days.

Shirley grew up in Shelby County, Iowa and attended school through the eighth grade. On August 3, 1941, she was married to Gerald “Shorty” Nelsen in Maryville, Missouri. This union was blessed with three daughters, Connie, Sheryl and Jackie.

Shirley was homemaker raising her three daughters as well as a farm wife assisting Shorty on the farm. She was a talented seamstress who sewed all her girls’ clothes for many years. She was a talented lady who baked and decorated wedding cakes; crocheted and loved to work in her garden. She was often seen at craft shows displaying and selling her many works. For many years she also sold AVON. Her true love was her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Connie Jorgensen and her husband James of Clarinda, Iowa, Sheryl Myrtue and her husband Jerry of Maryville, Missouri, Jackie Marquart and her husband Dale of Marysville, California; 42 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com. The Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Nelson, Kyle - Kyle Nelson, age 46, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the First Baptist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Leland LaRose officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa.

Kyle Dean Nelson was born October 28, 1969 in Clarinda, Iowa to John Arthur Nelson and Marcene Marie (Harms) Nelson. He grew up in the Coin/College Springs area. Kyle attended South Page Community School and graduated in 1988. He was united in marriage on May 10, 1997 in College Springs, Iowa to Tonia Hall.

Kyle started his career as a heavy equipment operator while still in high school. He enjoyed operating a bulldozer and worked for several area construction contractors. In addition, he also drove a truck and helped an area farmer until his illness in 2006.

As a child, Kyle was baptized and later confirmed at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda. Kyle was later rebaptized at the First Baptist Church in Clarinda. Kyle was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarinda and enjoyed the bible study/coffee group at the Garrison House. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and being with his dog “Ace”. Kyle had a good sense of humor and was always willing to give someone a hard time. He enjoyed rooting for his favorite teams, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. His family was most important to him and he enjoyed spending time with them.

Preceding Kyle in death were his grandparents, John D. Nelson and Verga L. (Cunningham) Nelson, William T. Harms and Marjorie C. (Brush) (Harms) Henning.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tonia Nelson of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Brandon Hall of Shenandoah, Iowa; daughter, Ashley Nelson of Clarinda, Iowa; parents, John A. and Marcene Nelson of Coin, Iowa; brothers, Kirk M. Nelson and wife Elizabeth of Clarinda, Iowa and Kory J. Nelson and wife Beth of Burlington Junction, Missouri; sister, Karla R. (Nelson) Gray and husband Josh of Essex, Iowa; step grandfather, Russell E. Henning of Sidney, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Alexandra, Calleen, Nicholas Nelson, Dylan and Jaylan Gray, Haylee Clark and Kaiden Nelson; great niece, Olivia Nelson; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Newman, Carol Marie - Jul 25, 1921 - Dec 11, 2015 - Carol Marie Newman, 94, Shenandoah, Iowa passed away December 11, 2015 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah or the Shenandoah American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Carol Marie Newman, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Swanson) Bates, was born on July 25, 1921 in Tenville, Iowa. She passed away on December 11, 2015 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa. She was 94 years old.

Carol grew up in the Tenville-Villisca, Iowa area on a farm and then moved to Shenandoah with her family where she graduated from Shenandoah High School and attended Western Normal College in Shenandoah, Iowa. After graduating she taught in a one-room country school near Norwich, Iowa.

Carol and Thomas H. Newman were married on June 26, 1942 at Tarkio, Missouri. They first settled on a farm near Villisca and then moved to a farm near Shenandoah, Iowa to raise their family. Carol had a large garden from which she froze and canned many vegetables. She especially loved her rose bed and flowers. She also raised chickens and sold eggs.

Carol worked for Henry Fields Seed and Nursery Company for a few years after she and her family moved in to Shenandoah from the farm.

Carol was an active member of many organizations throughout her life. While on the farm east of Shenandoah, she was active in the Country Guild, an organization for farm-women. She was an active member of the Shenandoah United Methodist Church, a life member of the United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School. Carol was a 4-H leader during her children's 4-H years. As an American Legion Auxiliary life member she held many offices - local, district, state, and regional and enjoyed attending meetings and conventions. Perhaps stemming from her father's service in the WWI American Expeditionary Force in France, and husband Thomas' US Navy service WWII, she chaired many "Poppies" programs and other programs. She volunteered at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile and the County Election Polls.

Carol and Thomas enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. with Neihart Tours. Her true love was her family, relishing dinners, seasonal gatherings, especially when her children and grandchildren visited.

Carol loved to join her many friends as often as possible in senior center events, celebrations and exercise classes. She enjoyed participating in pitch, bingo, dominos and tile rummy games.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Roy C. Bates and Mary Swanson Bates; her husband of 71 years, Thomas H. Newman; sisters, Lois Bates and Marilyn Bates; twin baby brothers; and son, Thomas Leroy Newman.

She is survived by her children, Paula Duncan and husband William of Sandy, Utah, Marilyn Offenbacker and husband Donald of Shenandoah, Iowa, Larry Newman and wife Nancy of Bozeman, Montana; daughter-in-law, Janet Newman, wife of the late Thomas L. Newman of Omaha, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, Carol Cox and husband Mike of Farragut, Iowa, Tim Ardrey of Sandy, Utah, Sandra Peavey and her husband Brian of Searsboro, Iowa, Anthony Offenbacker of Clarinda, Iowa, Terri Sederburg of Shenandoah, Iowa, Brian Newman and wife Susanne of Clive, Iowa, Brent Newman and his wife Michaela of Omaha, Nebraska, Chris Newman and wife Kristine of Tucson, Arizona and Kevin Newman and wife Andrea of Providence, Rhode Island; 20 great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Lacey, Thomas, Tylor, Colton, Dalton, Hannah, Jacob, Andrew, Eric, Tristan, Ethan, Kathryn, Collin, Dallas, Sierra, Gage, Devin, Bella, and Brianna; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah or the Shenandoah American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88.

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

Ohnmacht, Robert Edward - Robert Edward Ohnmacht, son of Eddie and Nell (Prue) Ohnmacht, was born on June 7, 1934 at Nebraska City, Nebraska. He entered into rest on Monday, January 25, 2016 at his home in Essex, Iowa surrounded by his family. He was 81 years, 7 months and 9 days old.

His very early life was spent in the Nebraska City, Nebraska area where he was born. At the age of 5 years old, the family moved to a farm near Essex, Iowa. He attended country school through the eighth grade before attending Essex High School, graduating with the Class of 1953.

Following graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Army. He served with the 2nd Armored Unit in Germany as a truck driver, tank driver and tank commander from 1953 through 1955.

On May 20, 1956, Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elaine Chapman, at the Northboro United Methodist Church. Following their marriage they moved to the farm east of Essex, where they raised their three children: Michael Dean, Douglas Edward and Karla. Bob and Elaine moved from the farm and into Essex in 1996.

A farmer through and through, Bob loved every aspect of farm life. He was blessed to be a farmer and caretaker of the land and livestock for over 59 years. He and his sons fed cattle for a number of years and he was most proud to pass the family farm on to the future Ohnmacht generations.

Very community minded, Bob was active in a number of organizations which included the American Legion, Shenandoah Elks Club and Essex School Board. He served eight years on the Essex City Council and also served stints on the Essex Booster Club, Essex Presbyterian Church Council and Essex Community Club. In addition, he held county offices with the Page County Extension Service, Page County Conservation Board and Board of Review. Bob also served on the board of Pioneer Mutual Insurance Insurance for 25 years and 10 years as President.

Having participated in all the sports offered during his high school career, Bob was always a big sports fan. He particularly enjoyed watching his kids and grandchildren play. He was a proud supporter and faithful follower of Essex Athletics. He also liked enjoyed playing bridge and golfing. Bob was “a people person” and enjoyed being around his friends and family. He will be remembered for his contagious smile and laughter he brought to the people around him.

Preceding Bob in death were his parents; and sister, Patsy Sorensen. He is survived by his loving wife of over 59 years, Elaine Ohnmacht of Essex; three children, Mike Ohnmacht and Doug Ohnmacht and wife Mary, all of Essex, and Karla Bramhall and husband Marc of Papillion, NE; six grandchildren, Rachel, Colin and Craig Bramhall and Jacob, Amber and Daniel Ohnmacht; cousin, Dennis Ohnmacht and wife Leanna of Blanchard, IA; other relatives and many friends.

Memorials are being directed to the Essex Presbyterian Church or to the Essex Booster Club.

Kirsch Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Orme, Rozella Kay Shadduck - Rozella Kay Orme was born May 24th, 1946 in Shenandoah, Iowa and past away on Saturday, January 30th, 2016. She was the oldest of 3 children of Max and Thelma Shadduck.

She has been a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school for many years. She attended the Shenandoah school system and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1964.

On June 14th, 1964 Rozella married Ronald Orme in Shenandoah, Iowa and briefly relocated to Omaha, Nebraska where Ronald was a journeyman Electrician and Rozella worked as a receptionist.

In the fall of 1965, Ronald and Rozella returned to Shenandoah to start their own electrical business. Rozella and Ronald had two children Todd and Teresa. When the kids got older, Rozella returned to school to pursue her life long desire to become a nurse. In 1984, she graduated from Iowa Western Community Collage as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Rozella worked at several local medical facilities in Shenandoah before joining the Clarinda Mental Health Institute where she worked for 18 years prior to retiring on April 1st, 2011.

Rozella enjoyed spending time with her kids friends, grandchildren, friends of her grandchildren, and working in her flower gardens both in Shenandoah and Mesa, Arizona. Rozella was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver.

Rozella is preceded in death by her parents and sister Shirley May Brinks. Survivors include husband Ronald, Son Todd and wife Kristine, grandchildren Lindsey, Trevor, and Tyler of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Daughter Teresa Orme and grandchild Trenton Turney of Shenandoah. Sister Sherlynn Shadduck-Barton and husband Mike of Nebraska City, Nebraska. Sister-in-law Nancy and husband Paul Ackley of Bedford, Iowa and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to donor choice.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Oslin, Randy Clint - Randy Clint Oslin was born November 8, 1953 in Fairfax, Missouri, the son of Claude Raymond, Sr. and Agnes Josephine (Tiemeyer) Oslin. He passed away on Wednesday morning, January 27, 2016 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 62 years, 2 months and 19 days.

Randy resided at Rock Port, Missouri and then moved to Braddyville, Iowa, College Springs, Iowa and later Clarinda, Iowa. He resided at Gardenview Care Center the past two years where he received a great amount of loving care. He attended the special needs school in Yorktown, Iowa for a short time during which he resided at home with his parents. He was a resident of Nishna Productions, Inc. Lowell House of Shenandoah for 12 years and 8 months. There he benefited greatly from their services, loving care and respect offered to persons of physical and mental challenges. He was also a member of the Clearmont, Missouri Christian Church.

Randy, known as “The Cookie Monster”, loved watching television, listening to the radio and swinging on the front porch swing. He loved going for rides and stopping for chocolate malts and seeing family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother, Claude, Jr. (Ray) Oslin and his wife Peggy of Shenandoah, Iowa; his sister, Cheri Smith and her husband Roger of Red Oak, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Michelle and Rich Griffen of Carson, Iowa, Daniel and Laura Oslin of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Chad Smith of Downey, California and Jodie Smith of Red Oak, Iowa; aunts, Joyce Rasnic of Mound City, Missouri, Vera Hunter of Fairbanks, Alaska, Annabelle Oslin of Chillicothe, Missouri, Alice Faye and uncle Bob Wilson of Miami, Florida, Joan Bell of Rockport, Massachusetts; Great and Great-Great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley and Pastor Alvin Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery at Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will take place on Saturday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Nishna Productions in Shenandoah. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Nishna Valley Funeral Home of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements.

Kirsch Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Payne, John Franklin - John Franklin Payne was born in Parnell, MO on August 14, 1927 to Colburn and Fern Payne. At age 3 the family moved to Taylor County Iowa where he attended school at New Market and graduated high school from Bedford in 1945.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine of 65 years, daughter Marcia and husband Arlo Bockerman of Palmer, Nebraska; son David and wife, Debbie Rion of Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Amanda, married to Austin Houp, and their son Eli Robert of Ash Grove, Mo. Bryan Payne married to Allison, and their son Othneil Joshua of Peoria, Az., and Adam Milner of Topeka, KS. Sister Wilma Wills and husband Bill of Omaha, NE along with many nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death in 1985 and 1993.

John earned an Economics Degree from Drake University and after starting a family returned to school for a law degree from Creighton University. Served in the US Navy for a year with an Honorable Discharge during WWII. He was an attorney in Iowa and Nebraska from 1966 until his retirement in 1989 from the government as an estate tax attorney where he performed farm and ranch appraisals. Baseball was a life-long passion; whether following the Clarinda A’s with season tickets, or cheering on the Royals or Cardinals, he was always ready to get in the game when called up. An avid outdoorsmen, always hunting, fishing and camping at every opportunity. A parent and leader in numerous Boy Scout troops in Omaha and North Platte, NE, John further developed his passion for camping that he and Elaine continued their entire lives, having visited all 50 states. A family man that dedicated his life, to his wife and children, always finding time and energy for family pursuits. The joy in the birth and lives of his two great-grandsons brought much contentment and happiness to ‘Gg pa’; (Great Grandpa John). Always active while serving in many offices and capacities in the churches he attended, from Bethany in Omaha, to Our Redeemer in North Platte and as a current member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Villisca, IA until his death on November 15, 2015.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, with Rev. Jerome Wagoner and Rev. Steven Wainwright conducting services. Interment will be at Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to family choice. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel 712-542-4200 www.MemoriesOnline.com

Pearson, Maxine Bashor - Mabel Maxine Bashor, the daughter of Walter Ernest and Mabel Marie (Campbell) Blakslee, was born May 1, 1922 on a farm in Alexandria, South Dakota. Maxine entered eternal rest on January 24, 2016 at the age of ninety-three years, eight months, and twenty-three days.

Maxine attended school in New Market, Iowa, and graduated in 1940. She then taught in rural country schools, including Bushville, which was south of Corning. Maxine was united in marriage to Donald Otis Bashor on May 12, 1944, at the Methodist Parsonage in Clarinda, Iowa. Three children were born to bless this union: Donna, Terry, and Jim.

In 1959, Don and Maxine purchased a farm in Mercer Township. Maxine worked at Hy-Vee and retired after working many years at Okey-Vernon First National Bank. She was a supportive farm wife and devoted mother. Maxine was a long time member of the Corning United Methodist Church and a seventy-five year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a former member of the B.P.W.

Maxine’s family meant everything to her. She was very supportive of her children and grandchildren, never missing an event in which they were involved. She would call and sing “Happy Birthday” to each beloved family member. She was, by her very nature, someone who was always thinking of “the other person”. She lived by the golden rule “treat others as you want to be treated”.

Left to cherish Maxine’s memory is her daughter: Donna Haley, Corning, IA; son: Terry (Mary) Bashor, Corning, IA; daughter-in-law: Kim Bashor, Las Cruces, NM; eight grandchildren: DeAnna James; David (Kristi) Haley; Matt (Kim) Bashor; Michelle (Colt) Thompson; Kyle Bashor: Nichole Bashor; Layne Bashor; Drew Bashor; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister-in-law: Helen (Ben) Herzberg, Creston, IA; two brothers-in-law: Charles Bashor, Clarinda, IA., and Harry Lucas, Moberly, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends, including those at Vintage Park in Lenox, IA, where Maxine lived for most of the past three years.

Preceding Maxine in death were her husband Donald in 1999; Her son; Jim Bashor in December 2015; son-in-law: Dennis Haley in 2014; parents; one brother; two sisters.

Pearson Funeral Home, Corning, Iowa

Regan, Richard D. Jr - Richard Duane Regan, Jr was born September 27, 1984 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Richard Duane and Crystal Kay (Owen) Regan, Sr. He passed away on Saturday morning, December 12, 2015 at North Kansas City Hospital at the age of 31 years, 2 months and 15 days.
Richard lived in Omaha until 1989 when he moved to Belton, Missouri. He graduated from Belton High School in 2003. Following high school he served his country in the U.S. Army. On August 13, 2011 he was united in marriage to Donna Margaret Beers in Liberty, Missouri. The couple made their home in Gladstone since their marriage.
Richard was a proud veteran and enjoyed serving and helping homeless vets. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, he was super excited for the Royals victory in the World Series this year. He loved studying history and listening to music from the 70’s and 80’s. His true love was his family, which was evident by caring for his mother on a daily basis.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Regan, Sr.; his uncle, Steven Owen; and his step grandmother, Joy Owen.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Regan of Gladstone, Missouri; his step daughter, Dessa Bailey of Independence, Missouri; his mother, Crystal Regan of Gladstone, Missouri; sisters, Amanda Owen of Wisconsin, Jennifer Regan of Wisconsin, Milissa Kraft and her husband Michael of Belton, Missouri; a brother, Joshua Wajda; grandparents, John and Helen Regan of Braddyville, Iowa, George W. Owen of Omaha, Nebraska; along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with Chaplain John Regan officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Braddyville Cemetery at Braddyville, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will take place on Thursday evening, December 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Charitable contributions are welcome and will be donated to a Veteran’s organization in Richard’s name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.memoriesonline.com.

Rolf, Donald Gerhard - Donald Gerhard Rolf, son of Arthur Gerhard and Mary Elizabeth (Walter) Rolf, was born August 2, 1924 near Northboro in Washington Township, Page County, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Born near Northboro in Washington Township, Page County, Iowa. Lived in Fremont County for 4 years before moving to the Clarinda area. Donnie attended schools in Clarinda until his sophomore year. He then moved to his present rural homestead in Morton Township, southeast of Shenandoah, where he graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1942. Due to his brothers, Walter and Raymond serving in the military, Donnie stayed home to farm with his Dad (Mom believes it was called deferred service - not all sons could serve at the same time).

On June 18, 1950, Donald was united in marriage to Faye Augusta Headley at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Northboro, Iowa. Donnie and Faye were married in a double ceremony with Donnie's brother, Walter, and his wife Jeanne (Howland) Rolf. They have lived in the same farm home for 65 years, and Faye still resides there. Donnie was a self-employed farmer who raised corn, soybeans, oats, clover, hay, and seed corn as well as livestock consisting of cattle, hogs, sheep, chickens, horses and polled Hereford bulls. He also grew sweet corn, potatoes, and other vegetables in their large garden.

Donnie was a life-long, active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (his ancestors helped found the church). He was a 4-H member, leader and alumni and was recognized in the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. He also was a member of the Iowa Farm Bureau. He enjoyed gathering with his graduating class members of 1942 for lunch on the third Thursday of each month. Donnie and Faye also enjoyed monthly "Neighborhood Supper Card Parties" where they would join 4-5 other neighboring farm couples to have a potluck supper and play "Pitch" well into the evening. Donnie also enjoyed picnics whether it be for the annual St. Paul's church picnic at Waubonsie State Park or a family picnic at McComb's Park in Shenandoah.

Donnie enjoyed woodworking and repairing farm equipment. He also enjoyed "inventing" tools or products to make farm life easier - he even submitted some of these ideas to farm publications such as Successful Farming and Wallaces Farmer and had one of these inventions published in one edition of Successful Farming. He loved to read all kinds of farm publications and newspapers. Of special note, Donald's family was selected as the WOWT Farm Family of the Week and appeared on WOWT Channel 6 midday news program in Omaha hosted by Farm Director, Arnold Peterson, on February 9, 1979. Unfortunately, the interview was cut short due to a plane crash at Offutt Air Force Base. He also enjoyed attending and supporting his children's and grandchildren's many sports, school and 4-H activities for over 45 years.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Arthur G. and Mary E. Rolf, brother and sister-in-law Raymond Rolf and wife Betty Mae, sister-in-law Jeanne Rolf and brother-in-law Harold Scott.

Donnie is survived by his wife Faye A. Rolf of rural Shenandoah, three children: son Lonnie Eugene Rolf and wife Debra of Sycamore, Illinois, son Terence Gerheart Rolf and wife Patti of rural Northboro, Iowa and daughter Suzanne Marie Boon and husband Mark of Parker, Colorado, five grandchildren Bethany (Rolf) Escamilla and husband Noe of Sycamore, Illinois, Sarah Rolf of Sycamore, Illinois, Allison Rolf and friend Harold Coverdell of Wi11mar, Minnesota, Jennifer Baker and husband Jason of Des Moines, Iowa. and Andrew Rolf of rural Northboro, Iowa, four great-grandchildren Elijah and Aaron Escamilla of Sycamore, Illinois and Vivian and Nora Baker of Des Moines, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Burial will be held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery.

Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Rope, Richard -

Richard Rope, age 60, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, January 7,, 2016 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Celebration of Life services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Inurnment will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Richard Edgar Rope was born February 10, 1955, to Herbert Rope and Virginia (Wainwright) Rope. Richard grew up in Clarinda attending Clarinda schools and graduating from Clarinda High School in 1973. He continued his education at Iowa Western College in Clarinda graduating with an Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology in 1975. He was one of the first employees of NSK Corporation where he worked in the maintenance department/engineering department for thirty six years until his illness caused him to retire. Richard was united in marriage December 24, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Jean Benedict Morrison.

Richard was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in February 2008 and he had many hospital stays, chemo treatments, radiation treatments, two stem cell transplants and other surgeries.

Richard loved to hunt and participate in sports when younger with his buddies. He also enjoyed building and racing his street stock cars at Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa and other tracks. Richard loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved his buddies and loved to work and help Mollie with her school projects. He was a loving, caring and devoted dad and husband.

Preceding Richard in death were his parents, Herbert and Virginia Rope; brother-in-law, Joe Benedict.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jean Rope of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Mollie McCabe and her husband Ryan of Mandeville, Louisiana; grandson, Declan Joseph McCabe of Mandeville, Louisiana; sister, Gretchen McIntosh of Westminster, Colorado; mother-in-law, Loreen Burrichter of Shenandoah, Iowa; nephew and nieces, Mark, Becky and Heather other relatives and many, many friends.

Sell, Jim - Jim Sell, the son of Russell N. and Vivian L. (Davis) Sell was born June 1, 1940 at Nebraska City, Nebraska. He passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his home in Verona, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 29 days.
Jim was raised near Percival, Iowa, until the age of five, when the family moved to Coin, Iowa. Five years later, the family moved to a farm near Bethesda, Iowa. Jim married and he and his wife were blessed with three children. Jim worked for an implement dealer, before moving to Malvern to work on a dairy farm. He later became a farmhand for a farmer near Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In the early 1980’s, Jim moved to Republic, Missouri. Jim made Red Oak his home in the late 1980’s and opened the, This & That Store, which he owned and operated for 20 years. While in Red Oak, Jim also helped many people with moving services, including Rubey Auction. In 2010, he moved to the Verona, Missouri area where he was a driver for the Amish people.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim is survived by his three children: Rick Sell of Salmon, WA; Pam Loring and husband David of Montrose, VA; and Sheri Sell of Cameron, MO; three brothers: Steven Sell and wife Paula of Eureka Springs, AR; Michael Sell and wife Karen of Bella Vista, AR; and Patrick Sell and wife Dorene of Story City, IA; other relatives and friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. East Liberty Cemetery, Northwest of Malvern, Iowa. Rev. Fred Pilecki, Officiating
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Stevens, Gail "Johnny" - Gail (Johnny) Stevens, age 94, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Clearmont, Missouri entered into peace Friday, February 5, 2016 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Briley officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in the Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa. Memorials may be given in his name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Tackett, David Sanford - David Sanford Tackett, son of Jerry William and Laura Jane (Baker) Tackett, was born on April 5, 1927 on a farm north of Hamburg, Iowa. He passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Fair Oaks Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 88.
His early life was spent growing up in the Knox and Sidney, Iowa area. He attended country school and then Sidney High School. He left school after the 10th grade to help support his family. On February 8, 1946 David was called to serve his country during World War II, enlisting in the Army, where he was stationed in Japan. He was honorably discharged on August 8, 1947 having attained the rank of Corporal.
On June 5, 1949, David was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arlene Mae Sugden at the Randolph Methodist Church. Following their marriage they farmed in Fremont Count for a short time before moving to the farm near Shenandoah in 1951, where they raised their four children: Nancy, David, Kathy and Lori.
Dave was dedicated to and enjoyed farming his entire life. He had a gift of working with animals. Over the years, he enjoyed working part-time for local veterinarian, Dr. Roy McGraw. He worked at the Rubey Livestock Auction in Red Oak every Friday for many years. He was a Past President of the Shenandoah Lion’s Club, served as a Page County4 -H leader and for many years served as the Page County Fair Sheep Superintendent. For over 49 years he served as an usher at the Methodist Church. As part of the Quester’s Sunday School Class, he provided a donkey and some sheep for the Methodist Living Nativity for 23 years.
As a beekeeper, Dave appreciated the many friends and customers who in turn enjoyed his golden product. He gave educational presentations about keeping bees and collecting honey to schools and interested organizations. He took baby lambs into pre-schools and elementary schools for the children to see and pet. He had a sincere interest in nature including the seasons, wildlife and birds. His greatest pleasures were pie of any kind and enjoying visits with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding Dave in death were his parents; wife, Arlene; two sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by his four children, Nancy Blake and husband Benjamin of Martinez, CA, David Tackett and wife Denise of Shenandoah, Kathy Tackett Morris of Omaha, NE, and Lori Tackett and husband Kevin Foy of Shenandoah; ten grandchildren, Nathan Tackett and wife Tekyn, Kyle Tackett and wife Katie, Jordan Tackett and wife Lindsey, Seth Tackett and wife Krissy, Ben Morris and wife Ann, Katie Roberts and husband Trent, Elizabeth Lafler and husband Tyler, Taylor Manes, Colby Manes wife Amber and Jade Pacheco and husband Kyle; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Humberto Gonzalez and Pastor Darin Powell officiating. Burial was in the Utterback Cemetery of rural Riverton, Iowa. Visitation with the family was held on Tuesday evening, January 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Memorials were suggested to the Salvation Army. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Nishna Valley Funeral Home of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas, Vernard "Shorty" - Vernard “Shorty” Thomas, age 87, of Coin, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Good Samaritan Care Center, Villisca, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Floyd Hall and Rev. Arlan Hoskins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery, rural Northboro, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Vernard William "Shorty" Thomas of Coin, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Villisca on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at the age of 87. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Ritchie Funeral Home. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery near Northboro. Reception following burial at the Coin Community Center.

Vernard was born on July 16, 1928, along with his twin sister, Alma, to Edward W. and Twyla F. (Thompson) Thomas at Pony Creek near Glenwood, Iowa. He was the third of ten children. Vernard completed the 8th grade at the Gowen #1 country school at Pony Creek. Then he attended Glenwood High School and left during the 10th grade to work at various jobs over the years: as a bread maker for the Rainbow Bread Company of St. Joseph, MO; as a farm hand near Silver City, IA; at several car dealerships in Glenwood, IA; as a rail setter for Union Pacific Railroad out of Omaha, NE; at Walnut Log (now Midwest Walnut) in Council Bluffs where he met and formed a lifelong friendship with Robert Pike; as a new home builder for 4 years along with Fred & Jack Courtier; as a school bus driver for 3 years and as an elementary school janitor for 11 years in the South Page Community School District at Coin; and also for many decades he was a carpenter and a professional roofer known extensively in Coin and throughout the surrounding area.

In April 1955, Shorty was united in marriage on Easter Sunday to Shirley (Burroughs) Thomas of Council Bluffs at the Glenwood Church of the Nazarene. They lived in Glenwood from 1955-1962 and then moved to Coin where they have lived ever since. God blessed their union with 9 children: Timothy, Crystal, Eddie, Ruby, Andy, Darlene, Jesse Ray, Louise, and Paul.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, and his children Crystal Cox of York, NE, Eddie (Ami) Thomas of Marengo, IA, Ruby Thomas of Coin, Andy (Laura) Thomas of Ideshiem, Germany, Darlene Thomas of Coin, Louise (DJ) Curtis of Malvern, and Paul (Alicia) Thomas of York, NE. Also surviving are a sister Mattie (Fred) Courtier, sisters-in-law Mary (Larry) Davis, Dee Burroughs, Carolyn Burroughs, Leona Clark, and Jeanne Williams, a brother-in-law Vince (Junell) Burroughs, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was a very hard worker who also enjoyed cracking and selling walnuts, growing and picking raspberries, feeding birds and squirrels, and daily walks to get the mail. Shorty was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene which he attended in Glenwood, Clarinda, and Shenandoah. Jesus was his Savior and he especially loved starting conversations about heaven and eternity.

Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Jesse & Ethel Burroughs, sons Timothy, and Jesse Ray, brothers Elden, Marlin, and John, and sisters & their spouses, Betty (Paul) Herren, Ellen (Forrest) Appleby, his twin Alma (Harold) Justus, Alice (Perry) Irvine, and Lorraine (Ray) Neighbors, sisters-in-law and their spouses Patty (Alvin) Baker, Geraldine (Edison) Major, Rose (Winfred) Harms, brothers-in-law Erwin "Bud" Clark, Jesse Burroughs, Marion Burroughs, Bob Clark, and Charles Williams

Tiemeyer, Monica Kay Allely - Monica Kay Tiemeyer, daughter of Millard Fay and Ferrell Ruth (Waterworth) Allely, was born on July 30, 1942 in Red Oak, Iowa. She passed away suddenly on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 73.
Her early life was spent growing up in the rural Farragut, Iowa area. Monica attended the Farragut Community Schools, graduating from Farragut High School with the Class of 1961.
On June 17, 1961, Monica married the love of her life, Roland Arnold Tiemeyer in Shenandoah. Following their marriage they made their home in Shenandoah, where they raised their three children; Ronda, Kevin and Trent.
Through the years, Monica worked at Kitchen Klatter, KMA Radio, Henry Fields Seed & Nursery, the Shenandoah Police Department and Fred Short Ford-Lincoln-Mercury before going to work for the City of Shenandoah Municipal Airport in 1981. She retired in 2009 from the airport, completing 30 years of service with City of Shenandoah. Taking care of her family and friends brought much enjoyment to Monica. She loved to bake and share with family and friends. No one ever went hungry in her house.
Preceding Monica in death were her parents, Millard Allely, Ferrell Allely-Mann and step-father, Orin C. Mann; two brothers, Terry Allely and Jerry Mann; son-in-law, Earl Williams; brothers-in-law, Dennis Halbach and Loren Jeske and a sister-in-law, Sharon Allely.
Survivors include her loving husband of over 54 years, Roland Tiemeyer; three children, Ronda K. Watson and husband Rob of Fort Mill, SC, Kevin M. Tiemeyer and wife Martha and Trent A. Tiemeyer and wife Donna, all of Shenandoah; seven grandchildren, Jessica Blevins of Farragut, Ashley Stark and husband Zach of Fort Mill, SC, Ashley Tiemeyer, Erik Williams of Fort Mill, SC, Travis Williams and wife Courtney of Pensacola, FL, Chad Tiemeyer and Alyssa Tiemeyer, both of Shenandoah; five siblings, Judy Jeske of Eldora, IA, Jane Halbach of Stevens Point, WI, Ronald Allely and wife Judy of Lousiana, MO, Jim Mann and wife Colleen of Burlington, IA and Joan Zanders husband Dee of Shenandoah; sisters-in-law, Donna Mann of Burlington, Iowa and Kathy Allely of Shenandoah, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah with Rev. Steve Hetzel and Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating. Burial will be in the Farragut Cemetery at a later date. Visitation with the family present took place on Monday evening, January 18, 2016 at Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Memorials were suggested to the Shenandoah EMS or Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Nishna Valley Funeral Home of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements.

Warf, Sherry Ann Arnold - Sherry Warf, age 66, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Red Oak Healthcare Community, Red Oak, Iowa. Private family memorial services will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, December 13 at the family home in Red Oak, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Sherry Ann Warf was born March 20, 1949 in Ottawa, Kansas to Francis Arnold and Thelma (Moore) Arnold. She grew up in Coolidge, Arizona graduating from Coolidge High School.

Sherry has had several jobs over the years including waitress, CNA, and truck driver for Swift and Company. She was a loving care giver to her mother and father. Her family was very important to her and she loved being with her three granddaughters.

Preceding Sherry in death were her mother and husband, Wayne Warf.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Tamara Welch of Clarinda, Iowa and Floyd Henry and wife Kayla of Red Oak, Iowa; granddaughters, Tylar Welch, Dallas Henry and Kayline Henry; father, Francis Arnold of Avondale, Arizona; sisters, Connie Manzano and Judy Hawthorne and many friends

Whipp, Joseph Glenn - Joseph Glenn Whipp, age 73, of Bland, Missouri passed away Dec. 15 at the St. Clare Hospital in Fenton.
Joe was born Oct. 26, 1942, in Clarinda, a son to the late Charles and Myrene (Castillo) Whipp.
He was a graduate of College Springs High School. Following High School, Joe went to work for Delta Airlines for a short time before joining the United States Army and serving in Vietnam. After his discharge, he went back to work for Delta. He worked as a Baggage Handler for 33½ years before retiring. While working for the airline, Joe had lived in many different cities including, Chicago, St. Louis, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He will be missed by those that knew and loved him.
Joe had been a resident of the Bland area for over 8 years, moving from Iowa to be closer to his family in St. Louis. He enjoyed photography, bicycling, riding motorcycles, and going to the lake. His favorite movie was "An Affair to Remember" and he loved the music from "The Big Chill". His greatest joy was time spent with his family and especially his grandchildren.
Joe is survived by: three daughters, Mary O’Toole of Fenton, Missouri, Tammy Elkins of Fenton, Missouri and Angela Fuss of Kirkwood, Missouri; grandchildren, Alexandria Fuss, Stephen Elkins, Christopher Elkins, Haley Fuss, Abigail Elkins, William Fuss, Triston O’Toole, and Damian O’Toole; one great-grandson, Legend Wilson; one nephew, Mike Whipp; two nieces, Kathy Behrends and Becky Morrison as well as many other extended family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by: one brother, Charles Whipp and his wife Peggy, and two nephews, Dan Whipp and Luke Morrison.
Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis with full Military Honors.
The family of Joe asks that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sassmann’s Chapel, Bland, Missouri. (859-3712) www.sassmannschapel.com

Whitehead, John Gordon - John Gordon Whitehead was born September 22, 1933 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Leslie and Alice (Carlson) Whitehead. He passed away on Monday morning, January 4, 2016 at George C. Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 13 days.
John grew up in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1951. He later attended Maryville State College in Maryville and worked as a teacher for a short time. He later joined the National Guard and made a 33 year career with them. On April 13, 1979 he was united in marriage to Verona Josephine Spohn in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following his retirement he drove a school bus and enjoyed his hobbies of hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Alice Whitehead and his aunt Maude Bird.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Whitehead of Shenandoah, Iowa; his children, Curtis Whitehead and his wife Bessie of Shenandoah, Iowa, Carla Shaw and Frank Eastwood of Norway, Robert Cardwell and his wife Polly of Denver, Colorado, Daniel Cardwell of Chicago, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Jonathan, Jennifer, Scott, Julie, Kade, John, Jonathan, Danielle and Charles; six great grandchildren, Jada, Jace, Jevan, Patience, Payton and Julianna; a sister, Martha Larsen and her husband Dan of Ft. Collins, Colorado; along with many other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life Services for John Gordon Whitehead, age 82 of Shenandoah, Iowa will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah with Rev. Steve Hetzel officiating and military honors accorded by American Legion Post #88 of Shenandoah. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah at a later date. There is no viewing or visitation scheduled. A memorial fund is being established in his name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements.

Wilcoxson, Rodney Kent - Rodney Kent Wilcoxson, son of Barbara (Benedict) and Armon Johnson and Ervin and Debbie Wilcoxson, was born on June 15, 1965 in Shenandoah, Iowa and entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2016 in Greenfield, Iowa.

Rodney grew up in Imogene, Iowa. He attended Farragut and Shenandoah, schools graduating from Shenandoah High School in 1985. Rodney while in high school set records in track and at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. Rod attended college at Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, where he became a certified mechanic and welder. Rod worked as a mechanic and welder and did auto body restoration until his health had him take medical retirement.

Rodney was married to Bess Kessler, to this union was born Colleen Nicole. Bess also had two sons Blade and Dan Martick, that Rodney took in until he and Bess divorces. Rodney was later married to Shelly Shane and had a daughter Shelbi Noelle. Rodney also acquired stepsons Matthew and Steven Shane that he claimed as his own. Rodney and Shelly were also divorced.

Rodney loved the Lord first and foremost, and he loved his family. His children and grandchildren were his inspiration. Rod like to hunt and fish. He had quite a shot glass collection and also collected salt and pepper shakers.

Rodney was a tissue donor, wanting to give others the way others had given to him.

Rodney moved to Greenfield, Iowa in August 2015 to be closer to his daughters and grandchildren.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Armon Johnson and Ervin and Debbie Wilcoxson; sisters Rose Wilcoxson Murphy, Pauletta Johnson Doppelhammer, and Erma Johnson Guill; brother-in-law Myrl Murphy; nephews, Brian Kinney, Jeff McEnaney and Seth Padilla.

Survivors include daughters; Colleen (Wilcoxson) Denton and husband Cole and Shelbi Wilcoxson of Greenfield, Iowa; sons Matthew Shane and Steven Shane of Shenandoah; honorary daughter-in-law Nicole Hinds of Hamburg; grandchildren Savanna and Hunter Ray of Greenfield, Iowa, Hadlee Schoonover and Kerdryck Binau of Shenandoah, Iowa, Cayden, Landon and Athena Hinds of Hamburg, Iowa. He is also survived by a sisters; Sue (David) Kinney and Kay (Leon) McEnaney of Shenandoah, Iowa, Ronda (Jim) Shane of Mayetta, Kansas, Mary (Steve) McAllister of Greenwood, Florida, Tina (Curtis) Nail of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Amanda Corzette of Ottumwa, Iowa; brothers, Eddie (Patricia) Johnson of Corning, Iowa, Emmit Johnson and Fred (Diane) Strunk of Shenandoah, Iowa, Ervin (Michelle) Murphy of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother-in-laws, Roger Doppelhammer of Ely, Minnesota and Dale Guill of Springfield, Missouri, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Burial will be held at the Monroe Cemetery in Imogene, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Williams, Kathleen - Kathleen Williams, age 68, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, formerly of Coin, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Baptist Health Hospital, Madisonville, Kentucky following a brief illness. Graveside services are pending at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa.