Crawford County IAGenWeb Coordinators were given several thousand obituaries that were saved by a Mrs. Lucinda Wigg in Schleswig and her mother over about a 50 year period. One of the Crawford IAGenWeb volunteers, Joyce Heide, a relative of Mrs. Wigg, literally saved them from the trash bin after Mrs. Wigg died. Joyce spent more than a year going through them and grouping them alphabetically in large bundles and then graciously offered them to Crawford County.
Bob Kuehl shared those individuals with a Shelby County connection. Those were added to the below and their scanned obituary is linked.

BURTON WAYNE FERRY 1917 - 1986    (Obit)

KATHERINE ROSALIA FERRY 1913 - 2004 (Obit)

Katherine Rosalia Ferry was born May 10, 1913, the daughter of Anton and Wilhelmina Behrendt Schleimer. She died Sunday, February 15, 2004 at the Eventide Nursing Home in Denison. Iowa at the age of ninety.

Katherine was born on a farm near Panama. Iowa. She received her education in a rural school near her home in Shelby County. After completing her education, she helped on the family farm.

On June. I9, 1935, Katherine was united in marriage to Wayne Ferry at the Catholic Rectory in Defiance, Iowa. The couple farmed near Kirkman and various farms in Shelby County. Katherine helped with the fanning chores, picking corn, milking, gathering eggs and gardening.

Katherine enjoyed cooking, crocheting and other crafts. She loved babysitting for her grandchildren and going to the Spencer Fair. In her leisure time, Katherine enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch and pinochle and dancing to polka and waltz music.

Katherine was preceded in death by her parents: her husband; one grandson, Brian Crane; one great-granddaughter, Amber Vorrath; four brothers, John Schleimer and his wife, Nora; Tony Schleimer and his wife, Eleanor, Joe Schleimer and his wife, Opal; Frank Schleimer and his wife, Josephine; and two sisters, Mary Thraen and her husband, Andrew; and Cecilia Fitzgerald and her husband, lei Survivors include two sons, Loaen Ferry and his wife, Jeanette of Manilla; Galen Ferry and his wife. Janice of Schleswig; one daughter. Maria Crane and her husband, Larry of Denison; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Bette Anderson and her husband, Cleo of Harlan; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2004 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Fr. Robert Gralapp officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Vail Cemetery in Vail, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Mary Vorrad' as she sang "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound". Those serving as pallbearers were her grandsons: Michael Crane, Jason Ferry, Scott Crane, Steve Ferry. Darin Ferry and Todd Ferry. The family invited everyone to Crank's Restaurant for fellowship and lunch. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

EDNA K. GLAWESISKI 1901 - 1989 (Obit)

Edna K. Glawinski, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Berndt, was born on Aug. 25, 1901, on a farm five miles north of Earling. She died on April 6, 1989, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 87 years.

Edna assisted in the family home after her education, and on Dec. 13, 1922, Edna and Leo Glawinski of Earling were united in marriage at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. To this union two daughters were born. Together they farmed near Dow City until moving to a farm near Beloit, where they lived for 27 years. In 19631 they retired and moved into the Deloit community, In 1982, they mow. ed to Denison where she resided until her death.

Edna was baptized in St. Josephs Catholic Church in Earling and was raised in the Catholic faith. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

Preceding Edna in death were her parents: her husband, Leo on Oct. 10, 1934, and two brothers, Chris and Peter Berndt. Survivors include her daughters: Margaret and her husband, Clarence Lane of Cedar Rapids and Nellie and her husband, Forest Condon; five grand-children and two great-grandsons as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.. Monday, April 10, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Fr. Michael T. Larkin officiated. Interment was in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Mrs. Jean Cornelius was organist for the church choir.

Serving as pallbearers were Emmet Fitzpatrick, Vincent Hederman, Vincent Lengeling, Ben Siemer and Jack Mathies.

Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.

HARRY HAMRE 1891 - 1976 (Obit)

Harry Hamre, son of Ola and Anna Rae Hamre, was born Dec. 5, 1891 at Olen, Norway. He came to the U.S. to the Irwin Community in 1912. He farmed northwest of Irwin with his brother Sigvold from 1915 to 1936. He then returned to Norway. In 1938 he returned to Irwin and made his home with his sister Mrs. Anna Olson. Since July 1, 1975 he has made his home with his niece Mrs. Paul Edmundson on the Olson farm.

Mr. Hamre died suddenly Friday morning April 16, 1976 at the age of 84 years 74 months and 11 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers.

He is survived by four brothers Ole, Einard and John all of Norway and Chris of Fairmont, Minnesota and also one sister, Mrs. Anna Olson, Irwin; his niece Joan, Mrs. Paul Edmundson, by his great nephews, Richard, Jerry and Karl and great niece Carol; as well as other relatives and friends. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Irwin. Interment was in Danway Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Clarence Olson, Henry Olson, Harold Olson, Lester Larson, Howard Gaer and Merrill Axland. Ohde Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BENNIE HANSON 1889 - 1978 (Obit)

Bennie Hanson the son of Andrew Cornelius Hanson and Ingeborg Rasmussen Norbie, was born on a farm in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa, an Dec. 11, 1889. He died December 26, 1978 at the Salem Lutheran Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 89 years and 15 days.

Bennie was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, where he had been a life long member.

He attended Danway School in Polk Township and grew to adulthood on his parent's farm.

On Dec. 13, 1911, he was united in marriage to Mina E. Hegtin at her parent's home in Irwin. To this union three children were born.

After their marriage, Mr., and Mrs. Hanson farmed in Polk Township until 1956 when they moved to Harlan. This was their home until December of 1975 when they became residents of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. After Mrs. Hanson's death in March of 1976, Bennie continued to live at the nursing home.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Bennie was preceded in death by a daughter, Mildred Pedersen; an infant daughter, Ilo Mildred; two brothers-Raymond and Andrew; an infant sister, Rachel; a half-brother, Rasmus Norbie; and a half-sister, Carrie Johnson.

He is survived by a son, Gilbert Hanson and his wife, Darlene of rural Kirkman; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Isabelle (Mrs. Martin Axland) of Elk Horn; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 1978, with Pastor Emil C. Martinson and Pastor Raymon Pedersen, grandson of Mr. Hanson. officiating.

Interment was in the Danway Cemetery, Irwin, with Howard Wiig, Homer Hanson, Orlando Hanson, Norman Wiig, Merrill Axland, and Clifford Axland serving as casket bearers.

MINA E. HANSON 1887 - 1976 (Obit)

Mina Evelina Hanson, the daughter of George and Melinda Knudson Heglin, was born on a farm in Polk Township in Shelby County, Iowa on Feb. 25, 1887.

She was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, and had been a life time member of this church and the A.L.C.W.

She attended country school and grew to adulthood on her parent's farm.

She worked for a while in the Telephone Office in Irwin.

On Dec. 13, 1911, she was united in marriage to Bennie Hanson at her parent's home in Irwin. To this union, three children were born.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hanson farmed in Polk Township until 1956 when they moved into Harlan. This was their home until December of 1975. At this time, they became residents of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

Mrs. Hanson died on March 16, 1976, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, having attained the age of 89 years and 21 days.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ila; a daughter, Mildred Pedersen; two brothers, Garfield and Columbus Heglin; a sister, Julia Reynolds; and two infant sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Bennie of Elk Horn, a son, Gilbert-Hanson and his wife, Darlene, of Kirkman, 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18, with Pastor Emil C. Martinson officiating.

Interment was in the Danway Cemetery with Norman Wiig, Howard Wiig, Homer Hanson, Merrill Axland, Mayer Knudson, and Clifford Axland serving as pallbearers.

HAROLD O. JENSEN 1905 - 1990 (Obit)

Harold O. Jensen was born July 8, 1905, the son of Nels and Martha Jensen, in Defiance, Ia. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Ia., Aug. 20, 1990 at the age of 85 years.

Harold grew up in Defiance and attended the Defiance School. After his education, he helped on various farms in the area until his marriage to Anna Mumm Feb. 11. 1920 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. This union was blessed with a son and a daughter. They made their home in Denison where Harold was a custodian for the Denison school system, In 1965, he and his family moved to Hanley Falls. Minn., where they lived for 10 years. While there, Harold worked as a custodian in Hanley Falls retiring in 1915 and returning to Denison to make their home. Harold enjoyed occupying his time by carving miniature horses and wagons as a hobby, giving them to family and friends.

He was baptized on March 12, 1917 in Defiance and later real-Armed his faith through confirmation, Oct. 24, 1925 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. He was$ a member of Zion Lutheran Church at the time of his death.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Oliver and one half brother, Nels Jensen.

Survivors are his wife, Anna; his children: Betty Berkey of San Bernardino, Calif., and Gordon Jensen and his wife, Joyce
of Lincoln. Neb.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and one sister, Linda Petersen of Denison.

Funeral services wept, held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Pastor Kurt Kaiser officiated at the services with interment in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Mrs. Karen Kahl was organist and Henry Henningsen soloist, Solo selections were "Rock of Ages," "I'm But a Stranger Here" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."

Pallbearers were Michael Jensen, Jeffrey Jensen, Greg Wistler, Harald Fredericks, Dennis Huebner and Henry Henningsen.

Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Walter A. Huebner and Sons' Funeral Service of Denison.

OLIVER JENSEN 1910 - 1981 (Obit)

Funeral services for Oliver Jensen were held July 2, 1981 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minn., with officiant, Rev, Magnus Petersen.

Oliver Jensen was born Jan. 15, 1910, at Defiance, Iowa, on of Martha Hansen and Nels Jensen. He was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and confirmed by Rev. Frebse at Denison.

On Sept. 24, 1931, he was united in marriage to Leona Larsen at Harlan. They farmed at Panama, Walnut and Harlan and later moved to Alexandria, Minn., where they owned and operated the Sun Valley Resort until retirement.

He died June 29, at his home of a heart attack.

Surviving are his wife, Leona; three daughters, LaVaille (Mrs. Virgil Ander-son) of Wallingford, Janice (Mrs. Wm Brede) of Alexandria, Minn., Kathleen (Mrs. Dennis Hornstern) of Minneapolis, Minn.; one son, Lonnie Jensen of Phoenixville, Pa.; 20 grandchildren; two brothers, Harold of Denison, and Nels of Hubbard; one sister, Lynda Schoening of Denison.

He was preceded in death by one son, Dean, his parents and step mother, Interment was in Kinkead Cemetery at Alexandria.

SUSAN KOHLES 1910 - 2002 (Obit)

Susan Kohles was born on a farm at Earling, Iowa, January 14,1910, the daughter of William Frederick and Margaret Reilander Graeve. She was raised on the farm and received her education in the rural schools.

On January 19, 1932, Susan was united in marriage with Henry Kohles at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. Henry and Susan farmed in the Defiance and Buck Grove, Iowa areas until retiring and moving to Denison. Henry died September 2, 1985 and Susan continued to reside in their home at Denison.

In addition to caring for her beloved pet cats, Susan enjoyed reading and playing cards, having belonged to many neighborhood card clubs through the years. She was a member of St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

In August of 1994 Susan moved to the Manilla Manor, Manilla, Iowa and it was there her death occurred Saturday evening, February 23, 2002. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 92 years, I month and 9 days.

Including her parents and husband, Susan was preceded in death by two brothers, Matthew and Chris Graeve and one sister. Theresa Tilhnann.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include special friends, Russ and Kris Lchan and family of Denison, one sister-in-law, Elva Graeve of Earring, Iowa, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

FRANK J. MILLER 1901 - 1987 (Obit)

Frank Joe Miller, the son of Peter and Anna (Goeres) Miller was born on Nov, 14, 1901, on a farm south of Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized, received his first communion, and was confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, He attended school. in Defiance, and grew to adulthood on his parent's farm.

On April 9. 1929, he was united in marriage to Isabel NeVeihs at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Eight children were born to this union.

After they were married, Mr and Mrs. Miller farmed near Buck Grove for nine years. They then moved to a farm near Defiance. After Frank retired from farming in 1967, they continued to live on the farm until April of 1985, when they moved into Defiance. Frank became a resident of the Little Flower Haven in Earling in March of 1966. He died at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan on May 30, 1987, having attained the age of 85 years, six months, and 16 days. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by one brother, Jim.

He is survivied by his wife, Isabel of Defiance, six sons, Don of Defiance, Vernon of Irwin. Eugene of Ralston, Neb., Marvin of Harlan, Duane of Denison, and Larry of Defiance; two daughters, Norma (Mrs. Tony) Bueltel of Omaha, and Mary (Mrs. Joe) Gross of Donahue, 27 grand-children, 14 great grandchildren three brothers, Peter of Lohrville. Lawrence of Long Beach, Calif., and Joe of Defiance; two sisters, Elizabeth McCord of Denison and Kate (Walt) Muller of Harlan; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 2 at 10 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, with Rev, Garry Culver as the celebrant. Interment was in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Defiance, with Mike Miller, Keith Miller, Matthew Miller. Scott Miller, Joe Miller. Randy Bueltel, and Andy Miller serving as pallbearers.

Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements.

LILLIE MAE NORDBY HEGGEN 1898 - 1989 (Obit)

Lillie Mae Nordby Heggen, daughter of Lewis and Sinnie Johnson Larson was born January 27, 1898 in Irwin, Iowa. On December 3, 1919 she was united in marriage to Reinhard Nordby and to this union eight children were born. They farmed in the Irwin area until Reinhard's death in 1951. Lillie moved to Harlan in 1955. She married Theodore Heggin in 1956 and they resided in Omaha until his death in 1968. Lillie then moved back to Irwin. She was baptized and a confirmed member of the St Paul's Lutheran Church. She departed this life February 7, 1989 at the age of 91 years and 10 days at her daughter's home near Hamilton, MO, where she had resided for the past three years.

Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two brothers: Roy and Thomas Larson; three sisters: Sadie Monson, Helen Knudson and Tina Klinkefus, son Marvin, daughter Igleedtis Hodne, son-in-law Merrill, step daughter Helen Dyles and three grandchildren. Survivors include three sons: Vernon of Manilla, Milo of Kirnballton and Robert of Papillion, Neb.; three daughters; Garnet Axiand of Irwin, Norma Mitten of Hamilton, MO and Kay Madsen of Lincoln, Neb. She is also survived by a sister, Ina Anderson of Harlan, nineteen grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; step daughter Gloria Andersen of Omaha, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, February 10, 1989 at the St, Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin with Rev. Douglas Mathison officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery with Don Cain, Kirk Madsen, Gary Nordby, Lynn Gaskill, Ronald Nordby and Tom Fusselman serving as cakset bearers.

Arrangements were by the Burmeister Funeral

LAURA PETERSEN 1890 - 1981 (Obit)

Laura Grace, daughter of George W. and Elizabeth Hixon Ickes, was born Dec. 30, 1890, at Shelby, Iowa, the youngest of 11 children. She died May 7. 1981, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, having attained the age of 90 years.

She received her education in the Shelby area schools and lived at home until her marriage to Chris Petersen on Aug. 6, 1913, at Council Bluffs. They made their home in Shelby, Persia and Manilla where Chris was employed as manager in a

VIRGIL RANK 1909 - 1995 (Obit)

Virgil William Rank was born December 24, 1909, the son of George W and Pearl V. Jenkins Rank. He died at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa on Monday, May 22, 1995 at the age of eighty-five years.

Virgil was born on a farm near Defiance, Iowa and received his education in rural schools near Defiance and Dunlap. After receiving his education he helped on the family farm. He was baptized in Christ and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa in the spring of 1955.

On January 25, 1936, Virgil was united in marriage to Edith Grace Major in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple settled in the
Soldier area, where they farmed and were blessed with the birth of three children. Subsequently the couple farmed in the Battle Creek and Denison areas.

In 1985, Virgil retired from farming, but continued to live on the farm until April 1988, when he entered the Eventide Lutheran Home.

Virgil was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sehleswig. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather who devoted his life to his family, and was loved deeply by his grandchildren. He enjoyed farming and was especially fond of his cattle, that he loved to feed. He also enjoyed driving his car and visiting with people.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edith in 1971; one son, Donald in infancy, one daughter, Shirley Rossow in 1983; one granddaughter, Wendy Rossow and one brother, Fred Rank. Survivors include one son, John Rank and his wife, Arlene of Charter Oak; one son-in-law, Norman Rossow and his wife, Susan of Merrill, Iowa; four grandchildren, Cindy Meyer of Lincoln, Nebraska; Kristi Christensen and her husband, Lynn of Adel, Iowa; Brian Rank and his wife,. Sylvia of Denison and Diana Murnan and her husband, Dan of Omaha, Nebraska; eight great grandchildren, Ryan Simpson; Bradley Marcy and Kara Christensen; Joe, Jessica and Julian Rank and Ean Murnan; one brother, Searl Rank of Dunlap: one sister, Lorean. Tacey of Sandoval, Illinois; one sister in-law, Vera Evans of Dunlap and one brother-in-law, Lawrance. Major and his wife, Carlyss of Dunlap.

Funeral services were held at 10 A.M, Thursday, May 25, 1995 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa with Pastor Kurt Kaiser officiating the service and grave side rites held at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa, Marlene Hight provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Henry Henningsen singing 'Nearer, My God, To Thee.' and 'How Great Thou Art' and congregational hymn 'Know that My Redeemer Lives'. Honorary Pallbearers were: Bradley Christensen, Marcy Christensen, Kara Christensen, Ryan Simpson, Jessica Rank, Julian Rank, Ean Murnan and Joe Rank. Pallbearers were: Lynn Christensen, Kris Christensen, Daniel Murnan, Diana Murnan, Brian Rank, Sylvia Rank and Cynthia Meyer, The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them for lunch at the Dunlap City Hall, served by Staley's Food Service. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

EILEEN SCHULTZ 1907 - 1997 (Obit)

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday morning. September 22, 1997, for Eileen Schultz of Crescent at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Celebrants at the 10 a.m. Mass were Rev. Howard Fitzgerald, Rev. Paul Monahan and Rev. John Holbrook. S.J. Fran Klein served as organist.

Burial was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Fouts Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Shirley and Eileen Schultz Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Creighton School of Medicine in Omaha, NE.

Eileen, daughter of Edward G and Ellen (Houlihan) Houston, was born January 11. 1907 near Dunlap. She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Dunlap. Eileen then attended Iowa State Teachers College In Cedar Falls. After graduation, she was the high school principal in Schleswig.

September 20, 1930, Eileen married Shirley Schultz in Dunlap, The couple lived in Omaha. NE., for a short time, then moved to Battle Creek where they farmed and raised their family. They then moved to the Dunlap-Woodbine area where they continued to farm. In the early 1960's, Eileen went back to college to get her master's in counseling. She was guidance counselor in Woodbine and later at Mondamin. Shirley died in 1978. Eileen then moved to Omaha, NE. For the last 13 years, Eileen has lived with her daughter, Patricia and her husband, Kris near Crescent where she died Friday, September 19, 1997 at the age of 90.

Preceding her in death were his parents; her husband, Shirley; two sons. Tom and Jack: four brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include two sons. Dr. Richard Schultz and his wife Beth of Omaha, NE., and Dr. James Schultz and his wife Julie of San Diego. Calif.; one. daughter, Patricia and her husband Dr. Krishna Etrusingh of Crescent: daughter-In-law. Mary Schultz of Omaha. NE., 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters. Lucille Houston of Canyon Beach, OR., and Regina Aschenbrenner of Iowa City: four sisters-in-law. Muriel Houston. Marie Houston both of Dunlap. LaVonne Houston of Mesa. AZ., and Verna Houston of St. Louis. MO., and several other relatives and friends.

OSCAR WETZEL 1907 - 1977 (Obit)

Funeral services for Oscar Wetzel were held Monday, Jan. 17, 1977, at 2 p.m. at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla. Clergyman was Rev, Donald Jones, of the United Methodist lurch also of Manilla. Soloist was Mrs, Kay Rutherford sang "In the Garden", "The Old Rugged Cross'', "Tell me the Old Old Story", accompanied on organ by Mrs. Trade Saunders.

Oscar, son of Oswald and Anna Eigler Wetzel, was born Oct. 20, 1907 in Shelby County, Iowa. He attended the country schools near his borne and was united in marriage with Frances Baker in on Jan. 26, 1973. He passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon, January 13, 1977 while working at Denison. He attained the age of 69 years, 2 months and 22 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Frances. one daughter, Terri. one brother. Walter N. Wetzel of Tribune, Kansas; and two sisters, Mrs, Mable Wendt. Tribune. Kansas and Mrs. Anna Hem minger of Harlan as well as by other relatives and friends.

Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin.

Casketbearers were Lloyd Catwell, Rich Gollobit, Greg Cadwell, Robert Sleister, Raymond Sleister and Eugene Sleister.

HOWARD WIIG 1919 - 1993 (Obit)

Howard Wiig was born Aug. 15, 1919 in Irwin, Ia. the son of Christian Ran-dolph Wiig and Louise Knudson Wiig. As a young man he was in the Army. Later his occupation vra a farmer. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin.

At the time of his death he had attained the age of 73 years, nine months and nine days. He passed away on Monday, May 24, 1993 at Manilla Manor in Manilla.

Survivors include one daughter, Barb (Mrs. Mark) Kanne of Harlan; three sans, Richard Wiig and his wife, Renae of Irwin, Robert Wiig and his wife, Denise of Irwin, Roger Wiig and his wife, Michele of Spencer one brother, Norman Wiig and his wife, Margaret of Harlan; one sister, Lola Jensen of Harlan; one brother-in-law, Robert Holland of Belvidere, Ill.; eight grandchildren. Also special friend, Mary Boeck of Shelby, Ia.

Preceding him in death was one son, Ronald Mark Wiig and one sister, Ruby Holland.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin on May 27, 1993 with Reverend Douglas L. Mathis"n officiating. Interment was in Danway Cemetery in Shelby. County.

Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES EVERETT WINSOR  1900 - 1978 (Obit)

Charles Everett Winsor, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Winsor, was born March 24, 1900 at Olney, Ill, He attended the rural schools in Illinois and as a young boy came to Irwin Community. He later was a herdsman for Escher and Ryan who specialized in slack Angus Cattle. He was united in marriage with Dagmar Jensen on March 25, 1924. After living one year in Missouri they moved to a farm near Irwin and for the past 34 years have lived on the present home place.

Charles had been ill for the past four weeks and at that time entered St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. About one week ago he was Laken to the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, where he passed away on Sunday, July 9, 1978 at the age of 78 years, months and 15 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by three brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Dagmar, and the following children Thelma, Mrs. Lester Hargens of Avoca; Mrs. Lois Andersen of Dunlap; Kenneth Winsor of Charter Oak; Melba, Mrs. Ray Kona of Dow City and Donna, Mrs. Vic Schwiesow of Manning. Also by 26 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and by one brother, Byron Winsor of Tuscola, IL.

Funeral serviges were held Wednesday, July 12, 1978, at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church, Irwin. Officiating was the Rev. Leon Wallace.

Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Irwin.

Organist was Mrs. Ruthann Barry, vocalist was Milton Barry,

Pallbearers were Rick Hargens, Randy Hargens, Chuck Andersen, Dennis Andersen, Mark Winsor and Lonny Kollin. Ohde Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.