Taylor, Eldon "Dean" - Eldon “Dean” Taylor was born on November 22, 1941 in Tabor, IA; the son of Eldon Avery and Ruth Jane (Rine) Taylor. Dean entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
When Dean was still an infant the family moved from Tabor to Shenandoah. In 1954 the family moved to Omaha where he attended school and graduated from North High School.

On May 20, 1959 Dean enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country with pride in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on January 14, 1974. Following his discharge from the service, he moved to Abilene, Texas from 1981 to 1990, then to Council Bluffs, Iowa and finally returned back home to Shenandoah in 1995.

On June 17, 1995 Dean was united in marriage to Mary “Joan” Hastie. The couple attended the First Christian Church where they were very active members. Some of Dean’s interests included flying remote control planes, watching football, decorating his lawn, traveling and camping. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post #88 in Shenandoah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Benjamin Shipers, stepdaughter Sherry Burchett, stepson Larry Dean Howard and in-laws Ellis and Mary Jane Hastie.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Joan of Shenandoah; children Herbert Leonard Taylor and wife Lisa of Shenandoah, Patricia Taylor and husband Mike of Oxmard, CA, Deanne Louise Taylor of Omaha, NE, Terry Lee Taylor of Council Bluffs, IA and Christopher Lawrence Taylor of Council Bluffs, IA; stepsons Ellis Dean Howard and wife Cindy of Essex, IA and Christopher Dean Howard and wife Brenda of Gothenberg, NE; 8 grandchildren; and a sister Marjorie Peterson and husband Duane of Sioux City, NE.

Funeral services were held onTuesday, November 25, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Shenandoah. Words of comfort were given by Rev. Karen Bash. Ushers were Joe Denhart and Don Peterson. Attending the memory register were Julie Denhart and Mary Putnam. Organist was Pat Larson. Songs of comfort were as follows: Tom Beavers sang "The Old Rugged Cross", Dr. Douglas Weddle sang "The Lord's Prayer" and the First Christian Choir sang "Sweet River of Mercy". Casket bearers were Ernie Aust, Tom Henderson, Doug McGinnis, Dale Jones, Marvin Tillman, Chris Collins, Ray Harris and Jim Nye. Military honors were accorded by the United States Marine Corps and the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials are being directed to the family.

Taylor, Helen Adena Klang - Helen Adena (Klang) Taylor, daughter of Carl A. (Charlie) and Tekla (Sandahl) Klang, was born on May 30, 1910, in Fremont Township, Page County, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007, at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair, Nebraska at the age of 97.

Her early childhood was spent the Page and Montgomery county areas before moving to Wisconsin. She returned to Iowa after a few years and married in 1928. On December 18, 1928, Helen was united in marriage to Jerry Frank Taylor in Shenandoah, Iowa. Following their marriage they made their home in Shenandoah. Helen worked for several places outside of the home and held positions with Linquist’s Grocery and Mount Arbor Nursery (from which she retired), she was however first and foremost a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Shenandoah Church of the Nazarene and a one-time member of the War Mothers, as well as the Mission Covenant Church and Ladies’ Aid Society. Helen was an avid reader, largely self educated, and instilled in her children a love of knowledge. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting and travel.

Preceding Helen in death were her parents; husband, Jerry; grandson, Jerry Kalei Taylor; and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three sons, Keith Taylor and his wife Bonnie of St. Louis, MO, Robert Taylor and his wife Renate of Simi Valley, CA, and Dennis Taylor of Shenandoah, IA; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held on Friday, October 26, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Rev. S. T. Taylor gave the words of comfort. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Teachout, Kenneth - age 77, of rural Shenandoah, Iowa

Teachout, Robert Wayne - Robert Wayne Teachout, the son of George and Gladys (Kendall) Teachout, was born July 28, 1929, in Shenandoah, Iowa, and passed away December 12, 2003, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.
Growing up in the Shenandoah area, Bob was raised in the United Methodist Church. He served as a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean conflict with duty in Berlin and Germany. Bob farmed with his dad and brother, Don, until 1963. On January 5, 1963, he was married to Carol Friesen and moved to Kansas City were they made their home. They raised three children, Warren, David and Valerie. Bob was associated with Farmland Industries until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of the Hillside Christian Church where he served as a deacon.
Preceding Bob in death were his parents and a brother, Don Teachout.
Survivors include his former wife, Carol Cook, of Kansas City; sons, Warren Teachout of Kansas City and David Goetz and wife, Amy, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; daughter, Valerie Chastain and husband, Clay, of Athens, Tennessee. Also surviving are sisters, Georgene Stinnett of Kansas City, Ardyth Mercer of Prairie Village, Kansas, Della Staples and husband, Billy, of Shenandoah, and Karen VanTrump and husband, Arnold, of Aiken, South Carolina; sister-in-law, Barbara Teachout of Shenandoah; grandchildren, Eric and Connor Gunion, Molly and Madison Goetz; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Reception with the family will follow at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Rose Hill Cem, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Terry, Carol Squires - Carol Terry, age 52 of Shenandoah, Iowa passed away at Sidney, Iowa, on July 8, 2009.

Carol Terry was born to Mahlon (Jr.) and Marie Squires on December 19, 1956. She had a twin brother, Gerald, who precedes her in death. Carol was born in Clarinda, Iowa.

She was a resident of Clarinda until moving with her parents to Shenandoah where she continued to reside until the time of her death. Carol wed David Terry on April 28, 1974. Carol and David had two children, Justin Terry and Joshua Terry. Carol was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed greatly to all who knew and loved her.

Carol is survived by her son Justin and his wife Laura Terry of Omaha, Nebraska and her second son Joshua Terry of Kansas City, Missouri. Carol leaves behind six of her siblings, a brother Benny and his wife Beverly Wardlow, of Red Oak, Iowa; a sister Verna Hoover of Havelock, Iowa; a brother Melvin Wardlow of Havelock, Iowa; two brothers William Squires and Chester and his wife Sherry Squires of Shenandoah, Iowa; a sister Cheryl and her husband Kim Terry of Shenandoah, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Mahlon Jr.; a sister Fanny Strange, her twin brother Gerald Squires and a second sister Alice Kalkas.

Those of us who knew Carol best will always cherish the silent testimony that she gave to us all regarding her journey from this life to her eternal life. She leaves us to admire the strength and courage she carried within herself to walk the rough road that was her life.

Carol hung on to the promises of God. These were her lifeline. They would get her home, she knew this to be true, and it was. We rest in the promise that she is now and forever where she chose to be, with God and family. We will miss you always Carol, but rejoice with you that you are where you are meant to be.

Memorial services for Carol Terry, age 52, of Shenandoah and formerly from Clarinda, were held 2 p.m. July 11, 2009 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with inurnment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. A memorial fund is being established.

The Tradition of Walker-Merrick Funeral Home provided the arrangements.

Terry, Kenneth Dean Sr - Kenneth Dean Terry , Sr. the son of Donald and Wilma Hockman Terry, was born on August 20, 1936 at Braddyville, Iowa and passed away on February 14, 2007 at Midlands Hospital at Papillion, Nebraska.
Kenneth lived in Braddyville until the age of two, then moved with his family to Jamison, Missouri where he attended grade school, later attending high school at Oregon, Missouri. Kenneth spent most of his life in Southwest Iowa and the Mesa, Arizona areas. He had been employed by Lisles Corporation in Clarinda and was a self employed roofer.
Kenneth played the banjo, guitar and harmonica. He loved to sing and play his music and had played with several bands. He collected radios and pocket watches. He enjoyed getting on the computer and talking to his children and other relatives.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father Donald Terry in 1977. Survivors include his children, Michael Scott of Mesa, AZ, Steve Scott of Mesa, AZ, Kenneth Dean Terry, Jr. of Laramie, WY, Julie Muetzel of Des Moines, IA, Donald Terry of Queen Creek, AZ, Robert Terry of Winterset, IA, Lori Akers of Mesa, AZ, John Terry of Marion, IA; his mother Wilma Terry of Shenandoah, IA; his brothers and sisters, Donna Haddenham of Laramie, WY, Darrell L. Terry of Buffalo, TX, Keith E. Terry of Essex, IA, Shirley Ann Kragel of Alcester, SD, Lyle Terry of Red Oak, IA, Diana Jones of Essex, IA, Jim Terry of Shenandoah, IA, David Terry of Farragut, IA, Kim Terry of Shenandoah, IA; fourteen grandchildren; Kenneth’s special friend and companion Janice Illingworth of Shenandoah, Iowa.

Thomas, Charlotte Lorena Brown - Funeral services for Charlotte Thomas, age 70, of Corning, who died Monday, January 12, 2009, at her home will be held Friday, January 16, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Corning. Visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 7:30 with the family greeting friends from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning. Interment will be held in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Hospice or the United Methodist Church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning.

Charlotte Lorena (Brown) Walter Thomas was born on the family farm south of Corning, Iowa on August 13, 1938 the daughter of LeRoy and Edith (Seybold) Brown. Charlotte was united in marriage to Vernon Walter on June 15, 1956 and to this union four children were born, David, Judy, Karl and Bonnie.

After Vernon’s death Charlotte married Leslie Thomas on December 27, 1991. Together they made their home at the Thomas farm near Alden, Iowa. She returned to Corning after Leslie’s death in 2004.

Charlotte was a loving mother and homemaker. She worked with Vern in their rock, lime and fertilizer business, held various part-time jobs in her community, and worked with Leslie in farming. Her children and extended family members enjoyed her uniquely decorated special occasion cakes, a hobby that later developed into a home business. She was a creative talented lady and could do anything with her hands. Charlotte had a love of quilting, carefully making countless, perfect hand stitches resulting in may beautiful works of art. In her later years, she enjoyed crocheting afghans and prayer shawls for her grandchildren and the ill. She was a member of the United Methodist Churches of Corning and Pope Joy.

Left to cherish Charlotte’s memory are her children, David Walter of Lenox, Iowa; Judy Jones and husband Clifford of East Wenatchee, Washington; Karl Walter and wife Belinda of Clarinda, Iowa; Bonnie Boswell and husband Fred of Corning, Iowa; three sisters, Joyce Bergman, Dorothy Haley and Arlene Sanford; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-children; five step-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Charlotte in death were her parents Leroy and Edith Brown; and husbands, Vernon Walter and Leslie Thomas.


Althoug Charlotte will be greatly missed,
her love and inspiration will live on through her family.

May God grant peace to those who mourn Charlotte’s passing.

Thomas, Janice - Janice Thomas, age 51, passed away Friday, January 14, 2005, at her home in rural Coin, Iowa. A celebration of Janice’s life will be held 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at the Assembly of God Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday at the Selby Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Thomas, John Franklin - John Franklin Thomas was born August 25, 1920 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Joy D. and Ruth (Travis) Thomas. He passed away early on Friday morning, November 27, 2009 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 2 days.

John grew up near Farragut and graduated from Farragut High School in 1939. He later attended Business School in Grand Island, Nebraska. John served in the United States Navy for four years as a Machinist Mate 1st class on the island of New Caledonia. After returning from the service John married, farmed and was part of the Farragut community.

On February 4, 1946, John was united in Marriage to Margaret Ethel Smith in Macedonia, Iowa. This union was blessed with two children, Ed and Beth. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Farm Bureau, member of the American Legion and was a past member of the Elk’s Lodge.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Margaret Smith Thomas.

Survivors include his children, Ed Thomas and Sheri Barna of Queen Creek, Arizona, Beth Haigh and her husband Gene of Urbandale, Iowa; five grandchildren, Jason Haigh and his wife Lori of Clive, Iowa, Brad Haigh and his wife Natalie of Chicago, Illinois, Curtis Cook of Atlantic, Iowa, Carissa LeMark and her husband George of Omaha, Nebraska, Clint Thomas of Palm Springs, California; along with many other caring relatives and friends.

Thomas, Margaret Ethel Smith - Margaret Ethel Thomas, age 86, the daughter of Russell A. and Marie (Sorensen) Smith was born November 30, 1919, near Macedonia, Iowa, and passed away January 5, 2006, in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Growing up at Macedonia, Margaret attended country school and graduated from Macedonia High School. She furthered her education at Iowa State Teachers College, where she received her teaching certificate. She then taught primary grades in Zion, Sidney and Council Bluffs, Iowa. After graduating from University of Omaha she taught school in Farragut for 20 years retiring in 1962.
On February 3, 1946, at the Macedonia Methodist Church, she was united in marriage to John F. Thomas, and to this union Ed and Beth were born.
Margaret so enjoyed being with her grandchildren and family. She liked to weave and was known to be an excellent cook, often preparing wild game and her famous pies and rolls. Her family and friends remember her being a very caring and kind person. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Farragut, Eastern Star, PEO, Wildwood Weavers, Shenandoah Hospital Auxiliary and Iowa State Education Association.
Preceding Margaret in death were her parents; brother, Jack Smith; and sister, Virginia Neill. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John; son, Ed Thomas of Lewis, Iowa; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Gene Haigh of Urbandale, Iowa; and brother, Don Smith of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Also surviving are grandchildren and their spouses, Jason and Lori Haigh of West Des Moines, Iowa, Brad and Natalie Haigh of Denver, Colorado, Curtis Cook of Atlantic, Iowa, Carrisa and George Lemark of Omaha, Nebraska, Clint Thomas of National City, California; and sister-in-law, Opal June Viner of Council Bluffs, Iowa; plus other relatives and many dear friends.

Memorials may be directed to Farragut United Methodist Church or to the Shenandoah Public Library for the children's collection.

Farragut Cemetery

Thomason, Roy Edward - Roy Edward Thomason was born August 18, 1925 in Blanchard, Missouri, the son of Roy Emery and Vera Myrtle (Holmes) Thomason. He passed away on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2009 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 27 days.

Roy attended school in the Shenandoah School District. On September 19, 1949 he was married to Alice Skinner in Red Oak, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple moved to Denver, Colorado. Roy worked for the E.R. Squib Company for 9 years and then drove a truck for various companies before retiring and moving back to Shenandoah in 1989. Roy enjoyed reading and working in his yard and garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Alice; a son, Roy David; a brother, John Thomason; three sisters, Mary Osborne, Lucille Spurllock and Eulah Thomason; along with several other relatives.

Survivors include his children, Sue Regnerus and her husband Jack of Shenandoah, Iowa, Robert Thomason of Selby, South Dakota, Diana Looper and her husband Chad of Shenandoah, Iowa; grandchildren, Stephen Miles and his wife Sue of Omaha, Nebraska, Scott Regnerus and Tammy Adams of Omaha, Nebraska, Robert Cowan of Spearfish, South Dakota, Elizabeth Sisco and her husband Wayne of Greenbrier, Tennessee, Marie Peterson and her husband Jason of Aurora, Colorado, Kristi Kruggel of Spearfish, South Dakota, Jessica Cowan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; several great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; a brother, Bill Thomason of San Diego, California; two sisters, Ann Green and her husband Walt of Donna, Texas and Lydia Dukeshire of Shenandoah, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.

Thornton, Clayton Western - Clayton Western Thornton, the son of Charles and Sarah (Westbrook) Thornton, was born February 16, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away July 10, 2002, in Essex, Iowa.
When Clayton was very young and after the death of his mother, he and his two sisters were placed in an orphanage in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He then was raised by Vernon and Jenny Edmondson and lived in Council Bluffs. As a young man, Clayton moved to Allendale, Missouri, were he met and married Reba DeHart. To this union, one son, Billy, was born. He later was married to Elsie Thornton who preceded him in death and then to Florence Thornton whom he was married to for 33 years.
Most of Clayton’s working years was spent in general construction as a mason and carpenter. Retiring in 1978, he and Florence then operated the LeMasters Tavern in Sidney, Iowa. After selling the tavern, they moved to Nebraska City, where they lived until Florence died in 2000. Clayton then moved to New Hampton, Missouri, to be closer to his son and wife. He then moved to Essex, Iowa, where he lived until his death.
Preceding Clayton in death were his parents; two wives, Elsie Thornton and Florence Thornton; and two sisters, Jewell Storms and Velva DeHart.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Lucy Thornton of New Hampton, Missouri; friends, Nelson and Cora Murphy of Essex, Iowa plus other relatives and friends.

Memorials toFirst Presbyterian Church or Veterans Memorial Chapel in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, IA

Essex Cemetery

Tiemeyer, Arnold R. - Arnold R. Tiemeyer, the son of August and Mary (Boshammer) Tiemeyer, was born October 6, 1910, in Amherst, Nebraska, and passed away December 15, 2003, in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Growing up in the Amherst, Hebron, and Deshler areas, Arnold received his education in the Deshler school system. On March 24, 1940, Arnold was united in marriage to Lillian Krueger, celebrating their 63rd anniversary this year. To this union, Roland and Marjorie were born.
Arnold spent his entire working years farming. He belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as secretary and belonging to the men’s club. He served on the building committee, which worked on building the new Trinity Lutheran Church building. He was known for his carpenter skills, constructing many of the buildings on their farm. Arnold enjoyed playing softball with the church members, playing cards, pool and watching baseball. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and working for the church. To Skylar, one of his great-grandsons, he was known as the “M & M Man”, as he could often times find M & Ms in his pocket for a treat.
Preceding Arnold in death were his parents; brothers, Arthur, Walter, and Lawrence Tiemeyer; sisters, Edna Achterburg and Ruth Mussmann.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; son, Roland Tiemeyer, and wife, Monica; daughter, Marjorie Freeze, and husband, David all of Shenandoah. Also surviving are grandchildren, Ronda Williams, and husband, Earl, of Ft. Mill, South Carolina, Kevin Tiemeyer and wife, Martha, of Shenandoah, Trent Tiemeyer and wife, Donna, of Shenandoah, Kim Ratliff and husband, Todd of Albia, Iowa, and Keri Workman and husband, Kyle of Ceresco, Nebraska; and 11 great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Hilda Hawkins of Beatrice, Nebraska Dorothy Opfer of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Helen Tiemeyer of Shenandoah, plus other relatives and friends.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Tillman, Bradley Gerald - Bradley Gerald Tillman, 45, of Farragut, Iowa, passed away July 29, 2007, at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska Born September 6, 1961 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Carl Roy and Glenna Louise (Mahaffey) Tillman Sr., Bradley spent his toddler years growing up in Nebraska City where he started kindergarten. Bradley then moved to Sidney, Iowa where he spent his adolescent life and attended school.
Bradley was with the Nebraska National Guard from 1980 until his honorable discharge in 1984. On July 2, 1984, Bradley was united in marriage to Karilea Kay Martin in Rockport, Missouri. The couple resided in the Farragut, Iowa area.
In 1987 Bradley was the manager of Page Theater Home Video. During the 1990’s he ran the first Shenandoah taxi service out of his home. From the mid to late 1990’s Bradley was a 911 dispatcher for the Shenandoah Police Department and then the Fremont County Sheriffs Department. He then worked part time at the Eagle’s Lodge. In the past couple years, Bradley had been doing odd jobs.
Bradley was baptized in the Sidney Baptist Church when he was a young boy. He loved to work with his hands, whether it be on cars, computers or electronics. He also collected keys. Bradley loved spending time with his grandchildren and was always willing to help. He did not know a stranger. Family was very important to Brad. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone. He was loved by many, and he will be missed by all.
Bradley is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Gladys Tillman and Kenneth and Merna Stibik; uncle, Fredrick Tillman; aunt and uncle, Kenneth and Virginia Holland; uncle, Marvin Kelsey; aunt, Marilee Mallory and uncle, Jim Cornett. He is survived by his wife, Karilea Tillman of Farragut; daughter, Lisa Tillman of Villisca; son, Matthew Tillman of Farragut; parents, Carl and Glenna Tillman Sr. of Shenandoah; brother, Rodney and wife Krista of Shenandoah; sister, Carlene (Tillman) Higgins of Washington, IA; brother, John and wife Deb of Lenox, IA; brother, Michael of Shenandoah; sister, Bonnie and husband Mark Dunn of Edwardsburg, MI; step brothers, Craig and wife Rosemary Tillman and Carl Tillman Jr. of Glenwood; step sister, Teresa (Tillman) Davis and husband Dan of Columbus, OH; step sister, Debbie (Tillman) Woods of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.
A memorial services was held Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home. Words of comfort were given by Pastor Gary Fuller. Krista Nielson attended the memory register. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com

Tillman, Virginia M. Hutt - Virginia M. Tillman, the daughter of Clinton L. and Dora A. (Morelock) Hutt, was born July 30, 1918, near Blanchard, Missouri, and passed away January 24, 2004, in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Until the age of seven, Virginia lived on a farm with her family near Blanchard. They then moved to Shenandoah where she received her education in the Shenandoah school system. On December 7, 1935, in Rock Port, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Orville Tillman, and to this union, Marlin and Dennis were born.
They lived on a farm east of Shenandoah until 1974 when they moved to town. During her working years, Virginia was a homemaker, assisted Orville on the farm, and later worked at Henry Fields, Ladies Apparel, and Killions Decorating.
Virginia was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, enjoyed studying about antiques, oil, and water painting, sketching, writing and reading, and working crossword puzzles. She was known to be a great cook and when family or friends would visit her, she would see to it that they were fed. But most of all, Virginia loved her family and enjoyed being with them when ever possible.
Preceding Virginia in death were her parents and her husband in 1990.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Marlin and Mary Jo Tillman and Dennis and Rosamond Tillman of Shenandoah; grandchildren, Dawn Millikan and husband, Mike, of Omaha, Nebraska, Douglas Tillman and wife, Teri, of Omaha, John Tillman of Las Vegas, Nevada and Todd Carr of McKinney, Texas; and one great grandchild, Michaela Millikan of Omaha. Also surviving is a brother, J.C. Hutt and wife, Polly, of Cleveland, Texas; sister-in-law, Marjorie Quist: nephews, Doug Quist of Shenandoah and Randy Quist of Red Oak, Iowa; plus other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Rose Hill cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Tinley, Louise Archie - Louise Archie Tinley was born on December 20, 1929 in LaSalle, Illinois to Willard D. and Estelle Esden Archie. Her grandparents, David and Jeanette Archie were born in Scotland. Her grandfather, David, was a sculptor and apprenticed with the McKay family monument company in Des Moines, Iowa from boyhood. He is memorialized at Missouri’s Elephant Rock State Park.

Estelle’s father owned Esden Hardware in Sidney. Willard Archie purchased the Shenandoah Evening Sentinel in 1936 from C.N. Marvin.

Louise graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1947, after living along with her parents in Salt Lake City, Utah throughout World War II where her father, Willard, was Lt. Col. of the 9th Service Command.

Louise received her B.A. in teaching from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa in 1951 and was a member of Pi Phi Sorority. On August 11, 1951 she was married to John Tinley in Shenandoah, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons, John born on August 10, 1952 and Philip born on May 22, 1958. Louise was a 60 year member of Chapter DN PEO, First Presbyterian Church and the Shenandoah Home and Garden Club; and was founder of Child Study Club.

Louise was active in her husband’s 1960 congressional campaign. She was an early civil rights supporter and remained a liberal Democrat supporting numerous candidates, voter registration, get-out the vote drives and was a delegate to the 1984 San Francisco convention for Gary Hart. She opened her home at 403 Elm Street for local caucuses from 1970-1984. In business affairs she was a director of Mid-America Publishing and owner of Sentinel Publishing Company and Essex Independent from 1973-1986. Upon her husband’s death in 1982, she wrote a column “Elm Street Reflections”. Her column was credited for the city-wide spruce-up for the Everly reunion. She was an activist for the low-income and the elderly and helped start West Page Improvement Center. Louise was a mentor of controversial issues like allowing food stamps; establishment of Legal Services; W.I.C. programs; swim and after-school mentoring programs; Dutch Elm tree disease prevention and city-wide vote to allow the building of Forest Park Manor.

John and Louise were thrilled in 1970 when his secret campaign, along with Bob Fishbaugh, succeeded to lure Eaton Corporation to choose Shenandoah for a new transmission plant. John’s seat on the Iowa Development Commission and chairmanship of Shenandoah Industries proved to benefit this success. Louise was unable to attend Eaton's 30th anniversary ceremony to which she’d been invited.

She was enthusiastic about travel and in retirement she owned homes in Scottsdale, Arizona and Laguna Woods, California. Upon the sale of the newspaper to Roy Park in 1986, she donated items to the Shenandoah Historical Society, Fremont County Museum in Sidney and the Nodaway County Historical Society in Corning.

John was a founder of the local Duck’s Unlimited Chapter and was memorialized with a wildlife kiosk near Riverton, Iowa.

Preceding Louise in death were her husband, John; her parents; and brother, David. Survivors include two sons, John Tinley and wife Pam of Lander, WY, and Philip Tinley of Laguna Woods, CA; two grandchildren, Emily Cooper and husband Matt of Jackson, WY, and Melissa Potter and husband Jordan of Driggs, ID; sister-in-law, Mary Cozad of LaQuinta, CA; brother-in-law, Thomas Tinley and wife Katie of Chicago, IL; niece, Jeanette Archie Grohe and husband Matt, Esden and Lena all of Des Moines, IA; brother-in law, William Tinley of Council Bluffs, IA; cousins, Robert Esden of Thurman, William Penn and wife Patricia, and Jeff Penn all of Sidney; and John Thornell of Kansas City, MO.

Celebration of Life Services were held from the First Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah, IA on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Words of Comfort were given by Rev. Rick Sleyster. The Soloist was Jeff Penn and Becky Hoenshel was the Organist. Casket Bearers were Art McGinnis, Bill Hillman, Joe Nebel, Richard Fishbaugh, Chuck Offenberger, John Greenleaf, and Bill Greenleaf. Honored Friends were Evelyn Birkby, Carol Hankins, Marcia Goodrich Volker, Julia Falk, Clara Jane Matthews, Maribelle Read, Gary Gee, John Fishbaugh, Jim Androy, Howard Johnson, Bob Wolford, Edward May Jr., John Kidd, Dave Aldridge, Loreen Burrichter, Jim and Molly Winegardner, and Junior and Elaine Snyder. Caring for flowers were Emmy Bengston, Dorothy Cambier, Virginia Gingery, and Sharon Paulus. In charge of the Memory Registry for the Visitation were Phyllis Goldberg and Barbara Sjulin. In charge of the Memory Registry for the Service were Lorren Markel and Doris McNeilly. Ushers were Bill Billings and Bob Longman. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. A memorial scholarship fund will be established at Shenandoah High School in Louise’s name.

Tinnell, Perry Jr - Perry passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife Vivian; three daughters; Carol (Gary) Shields of Des Moines, Beverly Bourque of Prescott, AZ and Patti Tinnell (Beau Hickory) also of Prescott, AZ; and a bonus daughter Clara Banks; a grandson John Bourque; three great-granddaughters; and sister Irma Black of Colorado Springs, CO.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Irene Ecker and Isabelle Lundquist.

Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lacona is in charge of the arrangments.
Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Tompkins, Kennard - Kennard Tompkins, age 75 of Shenandoah and formerly of the Clarinda and College Springs area passed away on Friday afternoon, February 16, 2007 at his home in Shenandoah. Funeral services are pending at Selby-Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah.

Tompkins, Kevin Keith - Kevin Keith Tompkins, son of Kennard and Gretchen (Kleckner) Tompkins, was born on January 29, 1954 (on his mother's and sister's birthday) at Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha at the age of 54 following a bout with cancer.
Growing up in Clarinda, Iowa, Kevin attended the Clarinda Schools and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Kevin continued to be an avid hunter and sportsman throughout his life.
On November 8, 1973, Kevin was united in marriage to Kathryn Loghry in Clarinda. To this union two children were born, Jeremy and Tiffany. For the past 27 years, Kevin worked in the Water Department for the City of Shenandoah. Prior to working for the city, he worked at Ponderosa Sales in Shenandoah and Select Motors. He was a member of the Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 and Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah.
Survivors include his wife of over 34 years, Kathy; daughter, Tiffany Hanson and her husband Kevin; son, Jeremy Tompkins and his wife Tara and grandson, Hunter Tompkins, all of Shenandoah. Also surviving are his mother, Gretchen Tompkins of Shenandoah; sisters, Carolyn Atterberry, Cathy Brink and her husband Paul, all of Shenandoah; uncle, Alan Kleckner of Independence, MO; mother and father-in-law, Leland and Evelyn Loghry of Coin, IA; several brothers and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services were held on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah. Burial followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Words of comfort were given by Pastor John Swenson. Organist was Steve Richardson. Larry Loghry sang "The Dance". Ushers were Bob Iske and Ken Swank. Attending the register book were Jana Cox and Sally Iske. Casket bearers were Jeremy Thompkins, Jason Atterberry, Joel Nespory, Matt Nespory, Jacob Woolsey, Josh Woolsey, Nick Loghry and B. J. Cox. Honorary casket bearers were Jordan Atterberry, Erin Atterberry, Dave Shum, Bryan R. Cox, Kevin Hanson, the City of Shenandoah Water Department employees and all of Kevin's good friends. A memorial is being established in Kevin's name. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral was in charge of the arrangements

Tornholm, Carl Leonard - Carl Leonard Tornholm, 87, the son of Emil and Anna (Sunberg) Tornholm was born June 1, 1920 southeast of Red Oak in Red Oak Township of Montgomery County, Iowa. He died on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society of Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 15 days.
Leonard was nine years old when his father died. He attended country school at Fairview #7 in Red Oak Township through eighth grade. He then attended Red Oak High School, graduating on May 31, 1937, the day before his 17th birthday. During high school Leonard worked on Saturdays at the A & P grocery store. After graduating he did farm work, and later worked in Chicago until Uncle Sam called him to serve his country during World War II. Leonard entered the U.S. Army on July 7, 1943 at Camp Grant, Ill., and was assigned to the 107th General Hospital as a Medical Technician. He spent 11 months in the European Theater of Operations lovingly caring for the wounded. After his return to the U.S. from overseas duty, and as the war ended, he was assigned to the Hospital Train Unit caring for the wounded, as they returned home from their destinations. Leonard received his honorable discharge on February 16, 1946. After the war he did farm work for a short time and then worked at Thompson-Bergren Hardware and the Union Carbide Battery Co.
Leonard was united in marriage to Elsie Carlson on May 12, 1947 at Red Oak, Iowa. To this union five children were born: Caroline Adams, Loren Tornholm, Teresa Hamilton, Karen Ficek and Marla Anderson. Leonard and Elsie started farming in October of 1949 after a layoff at the Union Carbide Battery Co. The first lived southwest of Red Oak for seven years, then Southeast of Red for seven years, and then made their home the next 27 years in Taylor County, Iowa. Leonard and Elise retired in 1991 and returned to Red Oak where they lived until his death. He was a member of the First Covenant Church in Red Oak, where he was confirmed. Leonard was always active in his churches, taught Sunday School and held offices in each church he attended.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Theodore, Norman, and Clark; three sisters: Louise Rydberg, Esther Tornholm and an infant sister, Norma.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 61 years: Elsie Tornholm of Red Oak, IA; son: Loren Tornholm and wife Joyce of New Market, Iowa; four daughters: Caroline Adams of St. Joseph, MO; Teresa Hamilton of Des Moines, Iowa; Karen Ficek and husband Ervin of Red Oak, Iowa; Marla Anderson and husband Edward of Clarksville, Ark.; son: Ron Tornholm and wife Sue of Indianapolis, Ind.; 15 grandchildren: Chris Adams and wife Diane, Ryan Adams and wife Becky, Jennifer Matheny and husband Lonnie, Jacob Tornholm and wife Erin, Jason Hamilton and wife Laura, Keely Sloan and husband Steve, Rachel Hamilton, Kyle Ficek and wife Jennifer, Tracy Clute and husband Nate, Joel Ficek and wife Neilea, Ethan Ficek, Kristi Anderson, Taylor Anderson, Hannah Anderson, Kelly Anderson; 13 great-grandchildren: Leann Hamilton, Kasey Brown, Sierra and Calyn Matheny, Noah and Brennen Sloan, Armande and Armareya Whitfield, Todd and Wesley and Abigail Ficek, Ivy and Sydney Adams; sister: Mrs. Jane Brown of Henderson, Nev.; brothers-in-law: Joseph Carlson and wife Pauline of Minneapolis, Minn.; Rev. David Carlson and wife Marian of Red Oak, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Ruth Lundstedt and husband Gerald of Farmington, Minn.; Jane Tornholm of Hendersonville, N.C.; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Covenant Church in Red Oak, Iowa. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak. The Rev. Alan Dean, Officiated.
Visitation with the family present was at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorials to: First Covenant Church or Alzheimer’s Association. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Towne, DeLoy, son of W. Howard and Doris Mildred (Shaffer) Towne was born in Red Oak, Iowa on June 10, 1954. DeLoy entered eternal rest on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa at the age of fifty-five years and twenty-four days.

DeLoy was a graduate of Red Oak High School with the class of 1972. Throughout high school, DeLoy worked at an oil station in Red Oak. After graduation, DeLoy worked as a mechanic, truck driver, water well rigger for oil wells in Oklahoma and also worked for various farmers, residing in Shenandoah, Iowa, Winfield, Kansas and some time in Oklahoma. Later, he was employed by Richard Hogan and Raymond Moore Implement in Corning when he moved to the Corning area 11 years ago.

DeLoy was united in marriage to Gail Marie Humphrey on March 9, 2002 at Brooks United Methodist Church. DeLoy's hobbies included fishing, restoring antique tractors and attending antique tractor shows and golf. He volunteered at the Adams County Fair and the Antique Expo. DeLoy was a member of the K & O Antique Tractor Association in Kansas and Oklahoma.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Gail Towne of Corning, Iowa; mother, Doris Towne of Corning, Iowa; mother-in-law, Neva Humphrey of Clarinda, Iowa; brother, Chester (wife JoAnn) Towne of Cumberland, Iowa; sister, Wanda (husband Lonnie) Hughes Jr. of Stuart, Iowa; nieces: Julie, Tammy and Billie Jo; nephew, Doug and many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

DeLoy was preceded in death by his father, W. Howard Towne in 1986; father-in-law, Don Humphrey in 2006; maternal and paternal grandparents; baby sister at birth; several aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Memorial services are set for Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Pearson-Coen-Beaty Family Funeral Service in Corning at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Jerry Wagoner officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, prior to the service.

There will be a luncheon at the United Methodist Church in Corning following the service. Burial of cremains will be at the Clarinda Cemetery from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.. Memorials may be directed to Adams County Rescue and/or Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Townsend, Evelyn Pauline Stowell - Evelyn Townsend, 91, of Creston died Saturday September 19, 2009 at the Creston Nursing and Rehab Center. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Creston with Pastor Robert Sauser officiating. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery.

Open visitation was held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the Powers Funeral Home at the junction of highways 25 and 34, in Creston, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Creston Nursing and Rehab Center. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Evelyn Pauline Townsend daughter of Lucy Belle (Thompson) and Charles Albert Stowell, was born September 9, 1918 on a farm near Nodaway, Iowa. Evelyn was the ninth of eleven children. Growing up around Bedford, Iowa, Evelyn could often be seen with her sisters and brothers as they walked to and from school. Coming from a large family there were many chores to do plus helping to take care of younger siblings.

Most important to Evelyn was her family members and her deep Christian faith where she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford, Iowa.

Evelyn attended Bedford High School, and later worked various jobs. Orie Townsend was introduced to Evelyn by her sister, Marjorie, a courtship began and the rest is history. On January 26, 1935 Evelyn and Orie Townsend were married at the KFNF radio station, in Shenandoah, Iowa. Their first home, being established on a farm near Bedford, in Taylor County, Iowa. Great blessings came to Evelyn and Orie when three sons and a daughter completed their family.

One of Evelyn's favorite hobbies was sewing. She could create an outfit simply by looking at a store window display and then whipping up her own version at home. Everyone who knew her knew that she loved fashion, clothing, jewelry and shoes. She loved to embroider and quilt making gifts for family that are still cherished today. She was, after all, a very thrifty lady!

Tending to her big "victory" garden and the many yummy homemade meals she could create were oh so good! Many delicious meals, pies, cakes, cookies and those cinnamon rolls, she would take to special social events. Evelyn was always willing to help whenever needed. Most of all we can not forget the love of flowers that she so enjoyed, making her flower garden overflow with beauty.

Evelyn was a very hard worker, helping her husband Orie with their farming chores, and raising their three sons Jerry, Bill and Dennis. After going through a great loss, of their infant daughter Shirley at birth, keeping their three sons busy was a job within itself. But she did the job beautifully, and making sure that every Sunday they attended Sunday school and church.

In the years that followed, she worked as a telephone operator in Bedford, manning the switchboard for a short time. Then she often helped to clean homes for other families and eventually worked at a dress shop, and handled Avon in her spare time.

Evelyn and Orie retired from farm life, and moved to Clarinda, Iowa in 1959. Orie went to work for Berry's Hatchery in Clarinda. Evelyn went to work for Woolworths five and dime store for five years until they closed and she went to work for Pamida. On February 25, 1975 at the age of 63 and due to poor health, Orie passed away.

A couple of years later Evelyn sold the family home and moved to Regency apartments in Creston, Iowa. She became a member of the First Baptist Church in Creston and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. During her retirement years Evelyn paired up with her dear friend Ellen Grace Brown. Ellen Grace played piano and Evelyn would sing. They made regular trips to many nursing homes putting on wonderful programs for the elderly. This was one of her greatest enjoyments.

Evelyn had a large circle of friends at Regency. She helped with volunteer work. She also joined the Peppermint Angel singing group, not to mention being a candy striper at the Greater Regional Medical Center. There never was a stranger that she did not know. She was always willing to help the best she could. August 2007 Evelyn moved from Regency to Creston Nursing and Rehab Center.

Survivors: Jerry and wife Anne Townsend of Mount Ayr, Iowa, and Bill and wife Retha Kay Townsend of Springfield, Mo.; a brother Dean and wife Millie Stowell of St. Augustine, Fla.; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sixteen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceding Evelyn in death are her parents, husband Orie, infant daughter Shirley, son Dennis, five brothers: Raymond, Ralph, Donald, Rushford and Kenneth Stowell, four sisters: Veva Heuer Turpin, Nina Mick, Marjorie Hofmeister and Marie Ryan Preston, granddaughter Tammy Townsend, great-grandson Joshua Eytcheson.

Townsend, Justin Lewis - Justin Lewis Townsend, 29, Maryville, Mo., passed away June 18, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St Joseph, Mo.

He was born February 8, 1980 in Maryville, the son of Don L. Townsend and Karen Sue Bailey. A graduate of Bedford Community High School in Bedford, Iowa, Justin was a team member in assembly at Kawasaki in Maryville.

A generous fellow, Justin wanted to help anyone that needed help, unselfishly putting their needs ahead of his own. With that in mind, he became an organ donor.

Justin was preceded in death by his twin sister: April Nicole Townsend and his grandfathers: Carmie Bailey and Darwin Townsend.

He is survived by his father: Don L. Townsend, Clearmont, Missouri; his mother: Karen (Rod) Sickels, Bedford, Iowa; step-brother: Joshua Sickles and step-sister: Adrianna Sickles, both of Clarinda, Iowa; sister: Stephanie Shatava, nephew: Gage Shatava and niece: Samantha Shatava, all of Glenwood, Iowa; maternal grandmother: Helen Bailey, Maryville; paternal grandmother: Rosalyn Townsend-Kinder, Clearmont; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no visitation as Justin's body has been cremated.

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa. Lunch will be served at the Braddyville Christian Church after the burial.
Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Trullinger, Dorris Elizabeth Jordan - Dorris Elizabeth (Jordan) Trullinger, age 103 of Corning, Iowa and formerly of Farragut, Iowa was born October 12, 1904 near Sidney, Iowa, the daughter of Loran and Sarah (Egloff) Jordan. She passed away on Sunday morning, November 25, 2007 at the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa.

Dorris was raised on the family farm west of Sidney, Iowa. After her graduation from Sidney High School, she received her Normal Training and taught country school at Hazel Dell for three years. On June 30, 1926, she was united in marriage to Isaac Trullinger in Clarinda, Iowa. The couple made their home in Farragut, Iowa and were blessed with three children; Leonard, Faye and Jerry.

Dorris worked for the Farragut Post Office for 33 years, most of that time as Post Master. She retired in 1968. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ and spent many years teaching Sunday School and was active and held offices in all the women’s groups for 75 years until her health failed. Dorris loved to travel and was a very avid reader. She loved to knit, crochet, quilt and do embroidery. She made her home with her daughter Faye and her husband Jim Bredensteiner for the past 13 years.

The devotion that Dorris gave to her family, church and community service has inspired all of her family. They are all grateful for the values she has passed down to the future generations.

Dorris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1956; three brothers; five sisters; two sons and three grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law; two daughters-in-law; seven grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends.

Turnbull, Thomas Edgar - Thomas Edgar Turnbull was born January 5, 1931 at rural Blanchard, Iowa to Glen and Ruth Hensleigh Turnbull. He lived his entire life in the area and graduated from Blanchard High School in 1949. He passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, on Friday, November 6, 2009 surrounded by family at the age of 78.

Tom married Wilma Vogel on June 20, 1952 at the Methodist Church in Clarinda, Iowa. He was a member of the US Marines from1951 to 1953 serving as a teletype operator with training in San Diego, CA. They were later based in Miami, FL, with maneuvers in North Carolina and Puerto Rico, during the Korean War.

He returned to the Blanchard, IA area to farm his father’s land east of Blanchard. Later they moved to their current farm north of Blanchard where he raised cattle along with crops. Tom also did custom feed grinding for local farmers. He was a member of the Blanchard United Methodist Church and of the American Legion post in Blanchard.

Tom had many special interests and hobbies. He was a master in woodworking, mechanics and hand crafted furniture for family members. He collected brass animals primarily from flea markets. It was his policy to never pay more than $3.00 for an animal. He also enjoyed antique farm equipment and tools and hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; other family members; three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma; two sons Bob of Blanchard, IA, and Glenn (Sherry) of Coin, IA; three daughters, Deb Turnbull of Coin, IA, Pat Baldwin (Larry) of Hopkins, MO, and Janice (Russ) Hughes of Creston, IA, seven special grandchildren, and three extra special great grandchildren.

A celebration of life memorial service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Words of comfort were given by Rev. Allan Bash. Songs of comfort played at the service were "Forever and Ever, Amen", "Rock of Ages" and "Yellow Rose of Texas". Attending the memory register was Mary Anne Irvin. Honorary bearers were all of Tom's friends and neighbors. Memorials in Tom's name are being directed to the Blanchard United Methodist Church. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah was in charge of the arrangements.

Turner, Doris Virginia Hakes - Doris Virginia was born January 5, 1932 at Clarinda, Iowa to Harold Henry and Margaret Angelene (Greene) Hakes. She passed away September 13, 2008 at Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 76.
Virginia attended Hawleyville School then graduated from Clarinda High School in 1950. She was married to Wilbur “Tobe” Durfey May 29, 1954. They had four children: Janice, Denise, Randy and Mary. Virginia was a waitress for many years and cared for the elderly. She loved to sing and play the piano, enjoyed writing prose and poetry. Virginia was dedicated to and active in her church.
December 15, 1975 she was married to Edward D. Turner.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands, Tobe Durfey in 2007 and Ed Turner in 2004; sister-in-law Austa Hakes; sons-in-law Larry Barr and Duane Walter Dockweiler, Jr.
She is survived by children: Janice Barr of Clarinda; Denise Neville of Clarinda; Randy Durfey and wife Lisa of Clarinda; and Mary Collier, Clarinda; brother, Marvin “Bud” Hakes of Hawleyville, Iowa; aunt, Doris Young of Anaheim, California; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eddie Fidler officiating. Interment will be at Hawleyville Cemetery, Hawleyville, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to a fund in Virginia’s name. Visitation and a lunch will be held following the services at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements. www.EFC.cc

Tyler, Marian Laura Benton - Marian Laura Tyler, the daughter of Edwin and Laura (Rainey) Benton, was born November 10, 1917, at Malvern, Iowa, and passed away December 14, 2002, at the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.
Growing up and attending school in Malvern, Marian graduated from high school in 1935. In 1936, Marian attended Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa and attended and graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught school at Tabor Elementary in Tabor, Iowa and substituted in the Shenandoah schools. Marian was united in marriage to Robert Tyler on January 18, 1941, in Malvern and to this union, Linda and Richard were born. They lived in Creston, Iowa and Atlantic for a short time but moved back to Malvern until Robert returned from the U. S. Navy. In 1946, they moved to Shenandoah where they have lived ever since.
Marian was a member of the United Methodist Church. Eastern Star, P.E.O., Garden Club, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Lady Shriner and was a former member of the Nishna Valley Saddle Club. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and square dancing, sewing, traveling but especially following her grandchildren’s activities.
Preceding Marian in death were her parents and brother, Robert Benton.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Tyler of Shenandoah; daughter, Linda Tyler of Shenandoah; son, Richard Tyler of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren , Justin Tyler of Denver and Tiffany Schuetz and husband, Paul, of Savannah, Missouri; great grandchildren, Corey, Laura, and Gabriel plus other relatives and many friends.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Tyner, Marion Eugene "Gene" - Marion Eugene “Gene” Tyner, age 81, the son Alvin W. and Iva C. (Trewett) Tyner, was born August 25, 1923, in rural Farmer’s City area near Randolph, Iowa, and passed away February 28, 2005, in Kimberling City, Missouri. Growing up in Fremont County Gene attended White Lily rural school and Randolph Community High School, where he graduated in 1940. He farmed with his father until entering the U.S. Army in 1948, serving with the occupational forces in Germany until December of 1949. Upon returning home Gene joined the Army reserves, where he served for 34 years retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1983.
On February 22, 1951, Gene was united in marriage to Caryle “Rusty” Marie Rowe and to this union, Carol Ann, Randall, Ronald, Edwin and Terri was born. He worked at Holmes Implement in Shenandoah as a mechanic until 1952 when he began his long career with Beatice Foods Meadow Gold Dairy Division in Shenandoah as a route salesman. Gene was well known to all in Southwest Iowa during his years with Meadow Gold. He is remembered for always having a smile and a friendly hello for his customers and school students he met along his daily route. After 30 years of service, Gene retired in 1982. He then worked for several years for McLaren Construction.
On August 24, 1985, Gene was united in marriage to Betty Welchans, moving to Farragut, Iowa, for four years before they relocated to Kimberling City. Gene was a member of the Kimberling City United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #88 of Shenandoah.
Being an avid sports enthusiast, Gene enjoyed participating in baseball and softball town teams from the age of 14 to 50. He also loved to bowl, starting on his father’s family team as a youth with his brothers and continuing through life., The highlight of his bowling career was winning the 1959 National BPAA Tournament in Chicago, Illinois, while bowling for Shenandoah American Legion Team. He enjoyed square dancing, ballroom dancing, cross word puzzles and watching his two favorite sport teams: the St. Louis Cardinals and the Southwest Missouri State Lady Bear’s basketball team on TV. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was pleased when Betty would join him fishing.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Rusty in 1983; daughter, Carol Ann, at birth; brothers, Gerald and Maurice Tyner; and step grandson, Chad Hackett.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of Kimberling City; sons, Randall Tyner of Chicago, Ronald Tyner and wife, Cindy, of Westminister, Colorado, Edwin Tyner and wife, Jayme, of Piedmont, Oklahoma; and daughter, Terri of Riverton, Iowa. Also surviving are his stepchildren, Robert Welchans of Dallas, Texas and Joy Hackett and husband, Dennis, of Kimberling City; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin and Mildred Tyner of Shenandoah, Donald and Betty Tyner of Creston, IA and Melvin and Marilyn Tyner of Seal Beach, CA.; grandchildren, Alisha, Alexandria and Kyle Tyner and Clinton and Amanda Griffith; several step grandchildren; one great grandson; plus other relatives and many friends.

Rose Hill cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.