Obituaries Fourth Quarter 2007
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Andersen, Ronald Lynn November 4, 1940 - November 27, 2007

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Services for 67-year-old Ronald L. Andersen of Elk Horn will be held 1:30 pm, Thursday, November 29th, at the Salem Lutheran Home Chapel in Elk Horn. Burial will be at the Bethany Cemetery near Kimballton. Ronald Andersen died early Tuesday, November 27th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his brother Eddie Andersen (Arlene) of Minnesota and his aunt, Betty Ingerslev of Elk Horn. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ronald Lynn Andersen, age 67
(November 4, 1940 - November 27, 2007)

Ronnie died Tuesday morning at Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan.

Funeral Service
Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:30 PM
Salem Lutheran Home Chapel
Elk Horn, Iowa

Interment
Bethany Cemetery
Northeast of Kimballton, Iowa

Friends may visit with the family at Salem Lutheran Home after the committal service where a light lunch will be served.

Ronald Lynn, son of Victor Ingverd and Freda Viola (Ingerslev) Andersen, was born November 4, 1940, on a farm in Sharon Township, Audubon County, Iowa. He was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church.

Shortly after his birth, Ronnie suffered a serious illness that left him unable to care for himself. He lived at home on the farm with his parents and later moved with them to Kimballton. He was given loving care by his parents and experienced a life of enjoyment filled with family, neighbors and friends. At the age of 31 years he moved into Salem Lutheran Home where he was given the same loving care he had experienced at home.

Ronnie’s health deteriorated rapidly after he entered Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, on Sunday, November 25, 2007. He died there early Tuesday, November 27, 2007, surrounded by the love of his brother and sister-in-law. Ronnie was 67 years and 23 days of age.

Preceding him in death are his parents.

Ronnie is survived by his brother Eddie L. Andersen and his wife Arlene of Rochester, Minnesota; niece Rochelle and her husband Regan Cox and their daughters Cassandra and Delaney of Burnsville, Minnesota; aunt Betty Ingerslev of Elk Horn and many friends at Salem Lutheran Home.

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Andersen, Herman John d. December 21, 2006

death notice - Herman John Andersen d. December 21, 2006

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Andersen, Herman John
The Daily Nonpareil
12/24/2006

Herman John Andersen
Herman John Andersen, age 86, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Herman was born in Hancock, Iowa and graduated from Hancock School. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Chruch, Avoca. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Sweet on May 7, 1997. He is survived by daughter, Pam (Bret) Richie, of Vallejo, Calif., son, Steve (Gari) Andersen, of Omaha, Neb.; daughters, Deb (Steve) Oliver, of Dysart, Iowa, and Kim (Dale) Krohn, of Avoca; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 26, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca. Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, Pastor Dennis Reich officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca.

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Andersen, Herman John June 14, 1920 - December 21, 2006

MarthannKohlFuhs (View posts)

Posted: 13 Oct 2007 12:07AM GMT

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Herman J. Andersen - Age 86

Herman John Andersen, the son of Peter and Caroline Leopold Andersen, was born on June 14, 1920 in Hancock, Iowa. He attended school in Hancock and after graduation he attended Tabor Business College for two years in Tabor, Iowa.

Herman was united in marriage to Bernice Sweet on May 2, 1947 in Avoca, Iowa. To this union four children were born: Pam, Steve, Deb and Kim. After their marriage, Herman held various jobs throughout the years in the Avoca community which included work as a clerk at the Avoca Courthouse, Milk Deliverer in the Minden and Neola areas, employment with Schueman Trucking in Avoca and the Oakland Beef Plant, and as a custodian and bus driver with the AvoHa School System.

Herman and Bernice moved in 1993 and made their home in Harlan where Herman was employed by Hy-Vee, retiring in 1995. Bernice died on May 7, 1997 and Herman continued to live in Harlan, moving to the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in October 2002. Herman enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, bowling, painting signs and photography. Herman had a special place in his heart for his family and had a precious "gift of gab". Herman died on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center having attained the age of eighty-six years, six months and seven days. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Bernice.

Survivors include his children: Pam and her husband Bret Riche of Vallejo, California; Steve Andersen and his wife Gari of Omaha, Nebraska; Deb and her husband Steve Oliver of Dysart, Iowa and Kim and her husband Dale Krohn of Avoca, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; other relatives and many friends

Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa with Pastor Denny Reich officiating the service and Ben Oliver, Keenan Andersen, Darren Krohn, Brian Krohn, Nick Andersen and Austin Oliver serving as casket bearers. Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery , Avoca, Iowa

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Anderson, Jerry died Dec. 8, 2007

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Jerry Anderson
Anderson, 67, Avoca, died Dec. 8, 2007
The Harlan Tribune
12/13/2007

AVOCA -- Jerry Anderson, 67, Avoca, died Saturday, Dec. 8 at Creighton Medical Center. Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. Visitation was Monday, Dec. 10 from 4-9 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Anderson is survived by his wife, Sharon (Chamberlain) Anderson of Avoca; sons Kevin (Margy) Anderson of Kansas City, Mo. and Keith (Anita) Anderson of Avoca; daughters Kellie (Jeff) Jaacks of Moville, Kerri (Brent) Funk of Norwalk and Kandi Anderson of West Des Moines; sisters Nancy (Darrell) Sliger of Rockford and Judy (Ray) Harris of Mason City; brothers Roger (Deb) Anderson of Mason City and Alan (Sharon) Anderson of Mason City; half-brother Jarry Anderson Jr. of Cumberland, Wi.; and 11 grandchildren.

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Anderson, Jerry died December 8, 2007

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Anderson, Jerry
The Daily Nonpareil
12/10/2007.

Jerry Anderson, age 67, died on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Anderson, of Avoca, Iowa; his children, Kevin Anderson and his wife, Margy of Kansas City, Mo., Keith Anderson and his wife, Anita, of Avoca; Kelli Jaacks and her husband, Jeff, of Moville, Iowa; Kerri and her husband, Brent Funk, of Norwalk, Iowa; Kandi Anderson, of West Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Nancy and her husband, Darrell Sliger, of Rockford, Iowa; Judy and her husband, Ray Harris, of Mason City, Iowa; brothers, Roger Anderson and his wife, Deb and Alan Anderson and his wife, Sharon, all of Mason City, Iowa; and one half-brother Harry Anderson Jr., of Cumberland, Iowa.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa with burial at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135
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KNOD Radio:
Services for 67-year-old Jerry Anderson of Avoca will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, December 11th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery. Jerry Anderson died Saturday, December 8th, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his wife Sharon; 2 sons, Kevin Anderson (Margy) of Kansas City, MO and Keith Anderson (Anita) of Avoca; 3 daughters, Kelli Jaacks (Jeff) of Moville, Kerry Funk (Brent) of Norwalk and Kandi Anderson of West Des Moines; 2 sisters, Nancy Sliger (Darrell) of Rockford and Judy Harris (Ray) of Mason City; 2 brothers, Roger Anderson and Alan Anderson (Sharon) of Mason City; 1 half-brother, Harry Anderson, Jr. of Cumberland, WI; 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 pm, Monday, December 10th, with a Parish Vigil Service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Arrangements and Services for
Jerry Andersen- Age 67
Who Died On -Saturday, December 8, 2007

Visitation
Monday, December 10, 2007 - 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Vigil Service
Monday, December 10, 2007 - 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

A Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa

If you have any questions please call
Avoca Chapel
1304 N. Sawmill Drive
Avoca, Iowa
1-800-447-2588

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Anderson, Marcus B. died Nov. 22, 2007

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Marcus Anderson
©The Harlan Tribune
11/28/2007

DES MOINES -- Marcus B. Anderson, 91, Des Moines, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 at Wesley Acres. Services were held Monday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. at Wesley Acres Community Room with private burial at the Masonic Cemetery. Anderson is survived by his wife, Doris Anne, of Des Moines, formerly of Harlan; sister Ardis Strain and two nieces Cheryl Strain and Gayle (Bob) Jones, all of Duncan, Ok.; and two nieces-in-law.

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Barrett, Darrell died November 2, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 56-year-old Darrell John Barrett of Shelby will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 6th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Darrell Barrett died Friday, November 2nd, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife, Becky: 2 sons, Travis Barrett (Emily) of Harlan and Todd Barrett of Bouton, parents, John and Helen Barrett of Shelby; 1 sister, Phyllis Barkhaus (Don) of Altoona; 1 brother, Tim Barrett (Luann) of Harlan; mother-in-law, Pauline Nielsen of Avoca; brother-in-law, Ray Nielsen (Pam) of Avoca; 1 sister-in-law, Roxanne Nelson (Wade) of Harlan and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9 am to 9 pm, Monday, November 5th, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm and a prayer service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

Arrangements and Services For
Darrell J. Barrett - Age 56
Who Died On Friday, November 2, 2007

Visitation
Monday, November 5, 2007 9:00AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Monday, November 5, 2007 6:00PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca of Shelby, IA; his children: Travis (Emily) Barrett of Harlan, IA; Teresa (Chad) Hancock of Council Bluffs, IA; Todd Barrett of Bouton, IA; three grandchildren; Parents: John (Helen) Barrett of Shelby, IA; sister, Phyllis (Don) Barkhaus of Altoona, IA; Brother, Tim (Luann) Barrett of Harlan, IA; Mother-in-Law, Pauline Nielsen of Avoca, IA; Brother-in-law Ray (Pam) Nielsen of Avoca, IA; Sister-in-Law Roxanne (Wade) Nelson of Harlan, IA.

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Re: Barrett, Darrell died November 2, 2007

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Darrell Barrett
Darrell Barrett, 56, Shelby, died Nov. 2, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
11/07/2007

SHELBY -- Darrell John Barrett, 56, Shelby, died Friday, Nov. 2 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. A prayer service was held Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation was Monday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Barrett is survived by his wife, Becky, of Shelby; sons Travis (Emily) Barrett of Harlan and Todd Barrett of Bouton; daughter Teresa (Chad) Hancock of Council Bluffs; parents John (Helen) Barrett of Shelby; sister Phyllis (Don) Barkhaus of Altoona; brother Tim (Luann) Barrett of Harlan; mother-in-law Pauline Nielsen of Avoca; brother-in-law Ray (Pam) Nielsen of Avoca; sister-in-law Roxanne (Wade) Nelson of Harlan; and three grandchildren.

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Beck, Allen Duane March 16, 1928 - December 30, 2007

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Beck, Allen Duane
The Daily Nonpareil
12/31/2007

Allen Duane Beck, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away, Sunday, December 30, 2007, after a battle with lung cancer surrounded by family.

Allen was born March 16, 1928, in Minden, Iowa to the late Joseph F. and Emma M. (Kay) Beck. He graduated from Shelby, Iowa High School in 1945. Allen served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and married Ruth Jean Taylor in 1953. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier in 1985 after many years of service. Allen was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth J. Beck in 1986; sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Donald Pearce.

Allen is survived by his daughter, Marcy Worden and husband Jeff of Council Bluffs; son, Mark Allen Beck and wife Amanda of Elgin, South Carolina; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Kathryn Sealock and husband Gerald of Council Bluffs, Marilyn Arrick and husband Arnold of Carter Lake; brothers, William J. Beck and wife Patsy of Lutz, Fla., Paul D. Beck and wife Winona of Ocala, Fla.; numerous nieces, nephews and close friend, Joan Batten of Council Bluffs.

Visitation with the family, Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. at Cutler- O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary with Pastor David Erickson officiating. Interment with military rites, Cedar Lawn Cemetery. A lunch will follow at First Christian Church. Memorials to the American Cancer Society preferred.

Cutler-O ’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779 Fax: 712-322-7729

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Behrens, Orvis died Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 91-year-old Orvis Behrens of Elk Horn, formerly of Harlan, will be held 1 pm, Friday, December 21st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Orvis Behrens died Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include 3 sons, Richard Behrens (Maude) of Kingman, AZ, Lyle Behrens (Connie) of Harlan, and David Behrens (Hattie) of Harlan; 2 daughters, Betty Jacob of Bellevue, NE and Peggy Fewell (William) of Lake View; 1 sister, Elvira Newswanger (Harold) of Oregon; 2 brothers, Cal Behrens of Oregon and John Behrens, Jr. of Washington; 12 grandchildren; 15 great -grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 20th, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Bianchi, Father Paul November 28, 1936 - November 26, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
A Mass of Christian Burial for Reverend Paul Bianchi will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, December 12th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Survivors include his sister, Suzanne Mahoney (Ron) of Council Bluffs. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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www.pauleyjones.com
Arrangements and Services For
Father Paul Bianchi - Age 70
Who died on Monday, November 26, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Knights of Columbus Rosary
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:30 AM
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

Father Bianchi is survived by his sister, Suzanne and her husband Ron Mahoney of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Memorials may be made to the Bishop's Endowment Fund of the Diocese of Des Moines
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Bianchi, Father Paul
The Daily Nonpareil
12/10/2007

Father Paul Bianchi, 70, died November 26, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nev., where he had been serving as rector of the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer, since his retirement from priestly ministry in the Diocese of Des Moines, in 2004.

Born November 28, 1936, he had been a member of the Benedictine Order for many years, both at Conception Abbey, Conception, Mo., and later at St. Pius X Abbey, Pevely, Mo. He joined the Diocese of Des Moines, in 1991, and served at St. Pius X, Urbandale, St. Mary, Panama, St. Boniface, Westphalia, St. Peter, Defiance and SS. Peter and Paul, Atlantic. For many years he was the assistant to the bishop of the diocese and served as vicar for priests and diocesan archivist. Father Paul's final assignment before retirement was pastor of St. Mary's, Portsmouth, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Louis; sisters, Mary Louise Lyons and Beverly Jean Hartman.

He is survived by his sister, Suzanne (Ron) Mahoney, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

A memorial service was held at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer, in Las Vegas, on December 4th. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 11, 2007 from 6-9 p.m., with a Knights of Columbus Rosary, Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 7 p.m., at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, Wednesday, December 12th, at 10:30 a.m., with burial following at the cemetery of St. Boniface Church, Westphalia.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Bishop's Endowment Fund of the Diocese of Des Moines. Pauley Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan, is in charge of arrangements.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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Bladt, Elwin died November 14, 2007

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Services for 81-year-old Elwin "Bud" Bladt of rural Avoca are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Elwin Bladt died Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Betty, 1 son, Wayne Bladt (Mary Beth) of Avoca; 1 daughter, Dawn Hobbs (Phil) of LaVista, NE.
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Arrangements and Services For
Elwin "Bud" Bladt - Age 81
Who Died On - Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Visitation
Friday, November 16, 2007 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, November 16, 2007 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Military Rites
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Betty of Avoca, IA; two children: Wayne (Mary Beth) Bladt of Avoca, IA and Dawn (Phil) Hobbs of LaVista, NE; Three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two brothers: Donald Bladt of Shelby, IA and Willis (Norma) Bladt of Avoca, IA.

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Blum, Edgar J. died October 31, 2007

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KJAN Radio:

EDGAR JOSEPH BLUM, 97, of Earling, died Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 2007 at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3rd, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, where friends may call from 5-9pm Friday (11/2), & a Rosary will be held at 7-p.m.. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Edgar J. Blum - 97
Who Died On - Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Visitation
Friday, November 2, 2007 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, November 2, 2007 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

Rosary Service
Friday, November 2, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, November 3, 2007 - 10:30 AM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors: his wife Helen Blum of Earling, IA; his children: Marilyn (Jack) Munchrath of Omaha, NE, Linda (Bill) Freund-Ebbinga of Griswold, IA, Kenneth (Connie) Blum of Shawnee, KS, Keith (Tatyana) Blum of Shawnee, KS, and Dr. Cindy Schneider of Mobile, AL; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; brother Reno (Ethel) Blum of Ralston, NE, sister Delores Kaufman of Harlan, IA; two sisters-in-law: Loretta Blum of Omaha, NE, and Joan Blum of Placervile, CA; and brother-in-law Joe Wilwerding of Omaha, NE

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antigue City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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Bramman, Arlene Kohlscheen - January 21, 1920 - December 3, 2007

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Bramman, Arlene Kohlscheen
January 21, 1920 - December 3, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
12/5/2007

Arlene Kohlscheen Bramman, age 87, passed away December 3, 2007.

Arlene was born January 21, 1920 in rural Hancock, Iowa to Ferdinand and Margaret (Maggie) Kohlscheen. She graduated from Avoca High School in 1937. Arlene spent most of her life in the Avoca, Council Bluffs area. On September 8, 1944 she married Harry Bramman. He preceded her in death in 1983. Harry was a WW II veteran in the US Navy. They lived in Oakland, Calif., for 6 years before moving to Council Bluffs, where Harry worked in insurance and carpenter work. Arlene worked at Jennie Edmundson and Mercy Hospitals and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, member of Elizabeth Circle, Thursday Fellowship, Fish and Game Club and Saint John's Lutheran Church. Arlene also served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Potpourri Club.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Harry; brothers, Wilbert and Lawrence Kohlscheen; and sister, Lavira Jones Wilwerding.

Survivors include daughters, Janice Sedivy and husband, Jim of Valley, Neb., Kaye Jackson and friend, Larry Johansen of Omaha; son, Jay Bramman and wife, Karen of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Matthew Wilson, Ryan and Sarah Bramman, Jordan and Matthew McCarthy; great grandchildren, Tera and Nicole Wilson, Kala Bramman, A.J. Wiblishouser, Whitney Fortenbury Wiblishouser, Rachel and Dillon Meyer; sister-in-law, Yvonne Kohlscheen of Avoca, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday 6:00-8:00 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Saint John's Lutheran Church. Luncheon to follow. Cortege to Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa will leave at 1:30 p.m.

Memorials to Saint John's Church, American Red Cross, American Heart Association.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Bruck, Nicholas Anthony died December 28, 2007

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KJAN Radio:
NICHOLAS "Nick" ANTHONY BRUCK, 91, of Portsmouth, died Friday, Dec. 28th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Jan. 2nd, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements, where friends may call Tues. (1/1), from 11am-4pm. Visitation has also been scheduled at St.Mary's from 5-9pm Tuesday, along w/a Vigil service at 7-p.m.
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Bruck, Nicholas Anthony
The Daily Nonpareil
12/30/2007

Nicholas Anthony Bruck, age 91, of Portsmouth, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa.

Nicholas was born in Earling, Iowa and moved to Portsmouth as a young boy, where he attended St. Mary's Catholic School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII for 10 years. He was a farmer 45 years. Nicholas was a member of St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth.

Nicholas is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alma, in 2001; daughter, Joyce Larsen; and his parents, William and Clara (Wideshausen) Bruck.

Survivors include his sons, Nick (Linda) Bruck, of Bettendorf, Iowa, Ronald Bruck and friend Terri Frasier, of Lincoln, Neb., Robert (Linda) Bruck, of Black Earth, Wisc., Richard (Laurie) Bruck, of Albion, Neb., Randy (Julie) Bruck, of Portsmouth, Iowa; daughters, Joan (Steve) Ingram, of Gretna, Neb., Jolene (Todd) Roecker, of Atlantic, Iowa, Janet (Rick) Guse, of Omaha, Neb.; son-in-law, Jim Larsen, of Newton, Iowa; brothers, Neil (Amelia) Bruck, of Dubuque, Iowa, Bill (Millie) Bruck, of LaMotte, Iowa, Mark (Helen) Bruck, of Portsmouth, Iowa; sisters, Helen Langenfeld, of Spencer, Iowa, Clara (Richard) Carroll, of Harlan, Iowa; 26 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren.

Visitation Tuesday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, and Tuesday 5 until 9 p.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth, with vigil service at 7 p.m. Services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials to John Ohlinger American Legion Post #547 of Portsmouth.
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Arrangements and Services For
Nicholas "Nick" Bruck - 91
Who Died On - Friday, December 28, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Vigil Service
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Military Rites
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

He is survived by his children: Nick (Linda) Bruck of Bettendorf, IA; Ronald Bruck (friend Terri Frasier) of Lincoln, NE; Robert (Linda) Bruck of Black Earth, WI; Richard (Laurie) Bruck of Albion, NE; Joan (Steve) Ingram of Gretna, NE; Jolene (Todd) Roecker of Atlantic, IA; Janet (Rick) Guse of Omaha, NE; Randy (Julie) Bruck of Portsmouth, IA; Brothers & Sisters: Neil (Amelia) Bruck of Dubuque, IA; Mark (Helen) Bruck of Portsmouth, IA; Bill (Millie) Bruck of LaMotte, IA Helen Langenfeld of Spencer, IA; Clara (Richard) Carroll of Harlan, IA; and Son-In-Law Jim Larsen of Newton, IA
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Omaha World-Herald
12/31/2007

BRUCK-Nicholas "Nick" Anthony, 91, Portsmouth, IA, 12/28/07. US Navy WWII. Preceded in death by daughter, Joyce Larsen. Survived by 5 sons and spouses, Nick (Linda) Bruck, Bettendorf, IA, Ronald Bruck, Lincoln, Robert (Linda) Bruck, Black Earth, WI, Richard (Laurie) Bruck, Albion, NE, Randy (Julie) Bruck, Portsmouth, IA; 3 daughters and spouses, Joan (Steve) Ingram, Gretna, Jolene (Todd) Roecker, Atlantic, IA, Janet (Rick) Guse, Omaha; 3 brothers and spouses, Neil (Amelia) Bruck, Dubuque, IA, Mark (Helen) Bruck, Portsmouth, IA, Bill (Millie) Bruck, LaMotte, IA; 2 sisters and spouse, Helen Langenfeld, Spencer, IA, Clara (Richard) Carroll, Harlan, IA; son-in-law, Jim Larsen, Newton, IA; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren.
Visitation Tues. 11 AM to 4 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA, from 5-9 PM with 7 PM Vigil Service all at St. Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, IA. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 10:30 AM at St. Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, IA. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

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Cardoza, Anna Marie (Greiner) July 8, 1922 - November 27, 2007

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Cardoza, Anna Marie (Greiner)
July 8, 1922 - November 27, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
11/28/2007

Anna Marie Cardoza, 85, of Council Bluffs passed away November 27, 2007, at Bethany Lutheran Home.

She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on July 8, 1922, to Nick and Mary (Bower) Greiner.

She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Ross and Mildred Weihs, both of Council Bluffs; and brother, Lawrence Greiner and his wife, Belva of Silver City, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday also at Maher-Livingston Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday November 30th at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be in the family plot at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa at a later Date.

Memorials are suggested to Asera Care Hospice.

Maher-Livingston Funeral Services
121 S. 7th St.
Council Bluffs, IA
328-1144

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Caslow, Lottie died December 15, 2007

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Services for 92-year-old Lottie Caslow of Atlantic will be held 11 am, Thursday, December 20th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Atlantic Cemetery. Lottie Caslow died Saturday, December 15th, 2007 at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Survivors include Steve Caslow (Theresa) of Atlantic; 1 grandchild and 3 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 7 to 8:30 pm, Wednesday, December 19th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Christensen, Lillian (Smrkovsky) October 21, 1915 - December 7, 2007

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Services for 92-year-old Lillian Christensen of Johnston, formerly of Harlan, will be held 1 pm, Wednesday, December 12th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Lillian Christensen died Friday, December 7th, 2007 in Johnston. Survivors include 2 daughters, Arlene Christensen of Altoona and Mary Jean Sowell (Kevin) of Kansas City, MO; 1 sister, Rose Totten of Olney, IL; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held noon to 1 pm, Wednesday, December 12th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.
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October 21, 1915 - December 7, 2007

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Christensen, Ruth V. died Oct. 22, 2007

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Ruth Christensen
Christensen, 88, Avoca, died Oct. 22, 2007.
©The Harlan Tribune
10/23/2007

AVOCA -- Ruth Christensen, 88, Avoca, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca. Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Arrangements and Services For
Ruth V. Christensen - Age 88
Who Died On - Monday, October 22, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Hancock, Iowa

Survivors include her sister Dorothy Hildebrand of Hancock, Iowa and sister-in-law Eleanor Brown of Avoca, Iowa; nieces and nephews

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Conrad, Lenora M. died December 31, 2007

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KNOD radio website:
Services for 81-year-old Lenora M. Conrad of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Friday, January 4th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Lenora Conrad died Monday, December 31st, 2007 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include 4 daughters, Sharon Oman (Arlyn) of Kirkman, Sandra Green (Leo) of Omaha, Pamela Larsen (Jordan) of Kimballton and Lisa Conrad of Omaha; 3 sons, Dale Conrad (Linda) of Walnut, Charles Conrad (Jonelle) of Harlan and Dennis Conrad of Harlan; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 7 to 9 pm, Thursday, January 3rd with family visitation from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Lenora M. Conrad - 81
Who Died On - Monday, December 31, 2007

Visitation
Thursday, January 3, 2008 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, January 3, 2008 -7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, January 4, 2008 - 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Sharon (Arlyn) Oman of Kirkman, IA; Dale (Linda) Conrad of Walnut, IA; Charles (Jonelle) Conrad of Harlan; Sandra (Leo) Green of Omaha, NE; Dennis Conrad of Harlan; Pamela (Jordan) Larsen of Kimballton, IA; Lisa Conrad of Omaha, NE; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren

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Crozier, Brian Phillip died November 15, 2007

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Crozier, Brian Phillip
The Daily Nonpareil
11/18/2007

Brian Phillip Crozier, age 34, died on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Brian is survived by his wife, Valerie Halder, of Neola, Iowa; son, Brandon Crozier, of Neola, Iowa; parents, Greg and Raymona Crozier, of Persia, Iowa; sisters, Jaime Redinbaugh and husband Gary, of Portsmouth, Iowa; Brenda Heller and husband Colby, of Persia, Iowa; Jennifer Crozier, of Persia, Iowa; Beth Crozier, of Persia, Iowa; brothers, Jeremy Crozier and wife Jen, of Persia, Iowa; Bradley Crozier and wife Becky, of Portsmouth, Iowa; Jared Crozier of Persia, Iowa; grandparents, Ralph and Virginia Crozier, of Adair, Iowa; neice, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.

Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola. Burial in Neola Township Cemetery.

Logan Memorial Chapel
215 N. 4th St.
Logan, IA 51546

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Esbeck, Robert N. died December 15, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 78-year-old Robert N. Esbeck of Elk Horn will be held 1:30 pm, Wednesday, December 19th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. Robert Esbeck died Saturday, December 15th, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Patrcia; children, Dale Esbeck of Audubon, Rodney Esbeck, Patty Hogue, Randy and Debbie Petersen, all of Atlantic, Tim and Missy Petersen of Red Oak, Lori and David Gearheart of Atlantic; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Dorothy Nelson of Elk Horn. Visitation will be held at 6:30, Tuesday, December 18th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

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Farley, Nellie M. (Siemsen) died December 10, 2007

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Services for 99-year-old Nellie M. Farley of Audubon will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, December 15th, at the First United Methodist Church in Audubon. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Guthrie County. Nellie Farley died Monday, December 10th, 2007 at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Survivors include her six children, Gerald Farley (Janice) of Mt. Prospect, IL, Virginia Burrow (Jim) of Jamesport, MO, Caroline Young (Eugene) of Marion, Cloid Farley (Faye) of Elk Horn, Charlotte Millhollin (Dick) of Apache Junction, AZ and Jerry Farley (Barbara) of Neola; 18 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Charles Siemsen (Dorlee) of Audubon, Grace Betts, Coon Rapids, Dorothy Betts (Bryan) of Audubon, and Doris Plemmons (Roy) of Torrington, WY. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to service time, Saturday, December 15th, at the First United Methodist Church in Audubon. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of the arrangements.

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Frank, Pauline Helen died December 15, 2007

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Services for 79-year-old Pauline Helen Frank of Cumberland and Atlantic will be held 10 am Wednesday, December 19th, at St. John's United Church of Christ south of Lyman. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Pauline Frank died Saturday, December 15th, 2007 at Manor Care Center in Davenport. Survivors include her husband Louis; 2 sons, Gene Frank of Bettendorf and Gerald Frank of Sioux Falls, SD; 1 daughter, Kathy Lohr of Columbus, Ohio. Visitation will be held 6 to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, December 18th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Freund, Helen Dorothy (Zimmer) January 26, 1920 - November 28, 2007

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Helen D. Freund
(January 26, 1920 - November 28, 2007)

Helen Dorothy Freund, 87, of Lewis, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa.
Helen Dorothy Freund was born January 26, 1920, on a farm near Earling, Iowa, the daughter of John Peter and Ida E. (Schimerowski) Zimmer. She was raised and lived near Earling until she moved to Cass County following her marriage to Tony Freund, February 4, 1941, at St. Joseph’s Church at Buck Grove, Iowa.

She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic where she had served on the Altar and Rosary Society.

Helen was an active farm wife and homemaker. She was well-known for her homemade bread (big loaves!), cinnamon rolls, pies and more! She effortlessly cooked meals for her family and whoever else happened to stop by at mealtime.

She was always available to her grandchildren – whether it was for “overnight stays,” quick snacks/meals, “taxi service” and more.

An avid reader, she kept up on religion, current events and could hold her own on “politics.” Helen also taught her kids and grandkids about birds and their calls.

For Helen (and her late husband, Tony), it was all about family. While the “boys” stayed close to home, the “girls” moved out of state and she’d always say, “None of my girls live close to home anymore.” And her “family” extended well beyond her own. We all remember that her door was always open.

Surviving Helen are her daughters, Joan Redler and her husband, Leroy, of Aurora, Colorado; Jean Gerschermann of Placerville, California; Sherry Stodolski and her husband, Neil, of Spearfish, South Dakota; Carole Lowe and her husband, George, of Aurora, Colorado; and Julia Freund of Denver, Colorado; her sons, Tony G. Freund, Jr. and his wife, Rhea, and Michael (Mike) Freund and his wife, Debbie, all of Lewis, Iowa; her daughters-in-law, Marilyn Freund of Atlantic, Iowa and Linda Freund-Ebbinga of Griswold, Iowa; 33 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a sister, Delphine Molony of Harlan, Iowa; two brothers, Arthur Zimmer of Casey, Iowa and John (Bud) Zimmer of Dunlap, Iowa; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceding Helen in death are her parents, John and Ida Zimmer; her husband, Tony; a daughter, Mary Lea Freund; two sons, Charles (Chuck) Freund and Jack Freund; a grandson, Mark Redler; a sister, Marie Freund; and a son-in-law, Heinz Gerschermann.

The Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2007, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic with Father Dan Siepker officiating.

A rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, followed by visitation with the family at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Committal service and interment will be in the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery.

A memorial is being established. Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

Hockenberry Family Care
1804 East 7th Street
Atlantic, Iowa 50022
Toll-Free: 1-866-747-0731
Phone: 712-243-4111
Fax: 712-243-5037

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Gaskill, Jack E. died November 19, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Jack E. Gaskill - 86
Who Died On - Monday, November 19, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, November 20, 2007- 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 10:30 A.M.
Irwin Church Of Christ - Irwin

Interment
Oak Hill cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

Survivors Include his wife Opal Gaskill Of Irwin, IA; Children Lynn Gaskill and his wife Myrna of Irwin, IA; Judy Fenster of Kansas City, MO; Kathy and her husband Jerry Luetje of Ankeny, IA; 8 grandchildren and 15 Great - Grandchildren Brother Bob Gaskill and his wife Kay of Iowa City, IA

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Gau, Wayne - death notice

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Gau, Wayne
Omaha World-Herald
10/17/2007 - 10/19/2007

GAU-Wayne, age 68, of Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Cornelius and Leona; sister, Janet Gau. Survived by brothers, Jerome and Leonard, of Omaha, and Dennis and wife Angie, of Oklahoma; sisters, Monica Clark, of Omaha, and Jacqueline Berdine and husband, Earl of Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. FUNERAL sat 11am, at the Mortuary. Interment St. John Cemetery. VISITATION starts Fri 4pm, with family receiving friends from 6:30-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hospice House. KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 "F" St. 402-731-1234

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Gaver, Donna Yvonne (Gibson) October 15, 1928 - November 15, 2007

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Gaver, Donna Yvonne
The Daily Nonpareil
11/18/2007

Donna Yvonne Gaver, 79, Council Bluffs, passed away November 15, 2007, at Mercy Hospital.

She was born October 15, 1928, in Irwin, Iowa, to the late Lawrence L. and Lillian M. (Southall) Gibson. She was formerly employed at Service Life Insurance, Omaha, as a policy typist; former office manager for Zales and former employee at Methodist Hospital. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Ronald E. Gaver (Denise M.) Macedonia, Iowa; daughters, Denise L Gaver, Dianne Vallinch, Ronda Richey, all of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, J.R. Gaver, Michael Gaver, Jason Richey, Amanda Gaver, Amy Richey, Kara Vallinch, Ronald Gaver, Tiffany Richey, Kylie Vallinch, great grandchildren, Jordan and Chase Gaver, Mason and Brookelynn Saul, brothers, Max Gibson, Omaha, Neb., Lawrence L. Gibson (Elaine), Utah; sisters, Joan Sperry (Walt), Lyla Masur (Wayne), all of Florida, Betty M Igoe, Kansas; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Baptist Church, Pastor Phil Tilson, officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the church fellowship hall. Funeral cortege will depart from the church at 1:15 p.m. for Walnut, Iowa Cemetery for burial at 2:30 p.m.

Memorials to the Church.

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Gearhart, Myrtle Irene died December 22, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 94-year-old Myrtle Irene Gearhart of Harlan will be held at 11 am, Monday, December 31st, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Myrtle Gearhart died Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include 3 daughters, Marilyn Tague of Pismo Beach, CA, Marlene Klngenborg (Lee) of Cedar Falls and Cheryl Svendsen (Keith) of Loveland, CO; 1 son, Larry Gearhart (Barbara Walters) of Hot Springs Village, AR; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held noon to 6 pm, Sunday, December 30th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Myrtle I. Gearhart - 94
Who Died On - Saturday, December 22, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, December 30, 2007 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 11:00 AM
United Methodist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her daughters: Marilyn Tague of Pismo Beach, CA, Marlene (Lee) Klingenborg of Cedar Falls, IA, and Cheryl (Keith) Svendsen of Loveland, CO; her son Larry Gearhart (Barbara Walters) of Hot Springs Village, AR; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren

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Goos, Delmar Henry died November 1, 2007

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Delmar Goos
©The Harlan Tribune
11/12/2007

MACEDONIA -- Word has been received of the death of Delmar Henry Goos, 81, Macedonia, who died November 1, 2007 at his home. Services were held Monday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor with burial in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Treynor. Goos is survived by children Susan Goos of Macedonia, Rozan (Sam) Weigel of Harlan, Warren (Glenda) Goos of Carson and Wayne (Cindy) Goos of Ankeny; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters Louella Kessler of Council Bluffs, Darlene (Marvin) Kerber of Quincy, Ill. and Eileen (Ronald) Graalfs of Council Bluffs; brothers Gerald (Shirlene) Goos of Treynor and Donald Dean Goos of Omaha; and sister-in-law Jacqueline Goos of Council Bluffs.

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Gross, Phyllis died December 9, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Phyllis Gross - Age 83
Who Died On - Sunday, December 9, 2007

Visitation
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 10:30 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

survivors include her daughters: Cheryl (Steve) Drawe of St. Louis, MO; Rose (Lee) Bockelman of Omaha, NE; brother John (Eileen) Stuhr of Minden, IA; sister-in-law Josephine Leslie of Walnut, IA; six grandchildren

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Re: Gross, Phyllis died December 9, 2007

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Gross, Phyllis Charlotte
Omaha World-Herald
12/11/2007

GROSS-Phyllis Charlotte, age 83, Omaha, 12/9/07. Survived by daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Drawe, St. Louis, MO, Rose (Lee) Bockelman, Omaha, NE; brother, John (Eileen) Stuhr, Minden, IA; sister-in-law, Josephine Leslie, Walnut, IA; 6 grandchildren, Lance (Ellen) Bockelman, of Omaha, Scott, Grant and AUdra Bockelman, Lauren and Morgan Drawe, St. Louis, MO.

Family greeting friends Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Wednesday December 12, 2007 from 6-8pm. Open to public Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Wednesday December 12, 2007 from 6-9pm. Rosary Pauley Jones Funerl Home Avoca Wednesday December 12, 2007 from 6:30pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL St. Mary's CAtholic Church, Avoca, IA on Thursday December 13, 2007 at 10:30am. Interment Graceland Park

Cemetery, Avoca, IA.

PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Avoca, IA 712-343-2453

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Gubbels, Marie Ann died December 11, 2007

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Services for 94-year-old Marie Ann Gubbels of Earling will be held 10 am, Saturday, December 15th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Burial will be at the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Marie Gubbels died Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at the Little Flower Haven in Earling. Survivors include 4 sisters, Rita Wageman of Omaha, NE, Lorraine Korth of Randolph, NE, Genevieve Korth (Donald) of Randolph, NE and Theresa Brinks (John) of Anita; 2 sisters-in-law, Marge Gubbels of Harlan and Lorena Gubbels of Harlan; 1 brother-in-law, Norbert Krienert of Osmond, NE. Visitation will be held 1 to 9 pm, Friday, December 14, with a Rosary service at 7 pm, Friday, December 14th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Arrangements and Services For
Marie A. Gubbels - 94
Who Died On - Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Visitation
Friday, December 14, 2007 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Friday, December 14, 2007 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 10:00 AM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors include her sisters: Rita Wageman of Omaha, NE, Lorraine Korth of Randolph, NE, Genevieve (Donald) Korth of Randolph, NE, and Theresa (John) Brinks of Anita, IA; sisters-in-law: Marge Gubbels and Lorena Gubbels both of Harlan, IA; and brother-in-law Norbert Krienert of Osmond, NE

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HANSEN, GERALD ERNEST June 21, 1944 - October 23, 2007

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HANSEN, GERALD ERNEST
Denison Bulletin/Review
11/15/2007

Gerald Ernest Hansen was born June 21, 1944, in Harlan, Iowa. He was the son of Walter and Alverta Troll Hansen. He died Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Veterans Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of sixty-three.

Jerry received his education in Hamlin and Audubon, Iowa. He went to work at U.S. Cold Storage in Omaha, Nebraska. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. After his discharge, he continued working in the meat packing industry for more than thirty years. He met the love of his life, Jan Williams, and was united in marriage on August 3, 1968, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. They were blessed with the birth of two children, Jim and Julie. The family moved to Denison and made their home.

He loved the outdoors and took care of thirty extra yards besides his own. Jerry lived life to the fullest and enjoyed everyday. He brightened any room he walked into. He was always smiling, joking, and having fun. Jerry had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed camping and fishing while his children were young and later, with his grandchildren. He and Jan enjoyed every single day together. They loved to be on the dance floor, and he enjoyed driving around town on his moped with one of his grandchildren and an ice cream bar in his hand. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother-in-law, Don Williams. He is survived by his wife, Jan of Denison; his son, Jim and his wife, Sheila of Glenwood, Iowa; his daughter, Julie Schroeder and her husband, Jeremy of Denison; six grandchildren, Brooke, Alexis, and Jacob Schroeder; and Bailey, Chloe and Sophia Hansen; his mother, Alverta Hansen of Audubon; one brother, Richard of Omaha; his twin sister, Geraldene Bolan and her husband, Mike of Glenwood; five brothers-in-law, Dally Williams and his special friend, Michelle Raisch of Denison; Phil Williams and his wife, Mary of Missouri; Neil Williams of Council Bluffs; Kenny Williams and his wife, Kay of California; Ray Williams and his wife, Myra of Charter Oak; five sisters-in-law, Colleen Nicholas of California; Donna Rasmussen and her husband, Franklin of Harlan; Rose Ann Schnack and her husband, Ernie of Harlan; Betty Sebern and her husband, Ward of Manilla; and Coleen Schrum and her husband, Skip of Alta; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2007 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Fr. Paul Kelly served as Celebrant of the Mass and grave side rites held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Organist Jean Cornelius provided accompaniment for the St. Rose of Lima Choir as they sang "On Eagle's Wings," "How Great Thou Art," and "Here I Am, Lord." LaGene Webb served as Lector and Mike and Geraldine Bolan served as Eucharistic Ministers. Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers were Brooke, Alexis, and Jacob Schroeder; and Sophia, Bailey, and Chloe Hansen. Those serving as pallbearers were Lynn Heimerman, Phillip Williams, Tim Williams, Gary Sebern, Steven Randeris, Shannon Bolan, Mark Kloewer, and Mike Schrum. Military Honors were provided by the American Legion Post 8 of Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them for fellowship and lunch served by the Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.

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Harman, Patricia Ann (Finerty) died December 16, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 49-year-old Patricia Ann Harman of Council Bluffs will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, December 19th, at the Queen of Apostles Catholic Church at 3304 4th Ave in Council Bluffs. Burial will be at 2 pm at the Neola Township Cemetery. Patricia Harman died Sunday, December 16th, 2007 at the Hospice House in Omaha. Survivors include her husband George; her parents, John and JoAnn Finerty of Persia; 2 sons, Matt and Nathan of Council Bluffs; 1 daughter, Rachel of Council Bluffs; 2 sisters, Kathy Gau (Ron) of Persia and Karen Waltz (Paul) of Johnston. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 pm with a prayer service at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, December 18th, at the Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home in Council Bluffs.

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Re: Harman, Patricia Ann (Finerty) June 14, 1958 - December 16, 2007

Surnames:

Harman, Patricia Ann
The Daily Nonpareil
12/17/2007 - 12/18/2007

Patricia Ann Harman, age 49, of Council Bluffs, passed away December 16, 2007, at the Hospice House in Omaha after a courageous battle with cancer.

Patricia was born June 14, 1958, in Harlan, Iowa, to John D. and JoAnn M. (Ingwersen) Finerty. She graduated from Tri-Center Community High School, Neola in 1976 and from Creighton University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Patricia married George Harman on June 18, 1977, and to this union three children were born. She and her family made their home in Council Bluffs for thirty years. Patricia was a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs for six years and Methodist Hospital in Omaha from 1987-2006. She was a member of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church.

Patricia was preceded in death by her infant sister, Connie Ann Finerty.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, George Harman; daughter, Rachel Harman; sons, Matt Harman and wife, Julie, Nathan Harman; grandson, Trace Harman, all of Council Bluffs; parents, John and JoAnn Finerty; sisters, Kathy Gau and husband, Ron, all of Persia, Iowa, Karen Waltz and husband, Paul of Johnston, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Wood-ring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, 3304 4th Ave., Rev. Dan Kirby, pastor will officiate. A luncheon will immediately follow the service.

Interment Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. in the Neola Township Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Hospice House, 7415 Cedar St., Omaha, Ne. 68124.

Cutler-O ’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779 Fax: 712-322-7729
www.cutleroneill.com
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Patricia Harman
Harman, 49, Council Bluffs, died Dec. 16, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/18/2007

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Patricia Ann Harman, 49, Council Bluffs, died December 16 at the Hospice House in Omaha. Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church with burial at 2 p.m. in the Neola Township Cemetery. Visitation with family will be Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Harman is survived by her husband, George; daughter Rachel Harman; sons Matt (Julie) Harman, Nathan Harman, grandson, Trace Harman, all of Council Bluffs; parents John and JoAnn Finerty of Persia; sisters Kathy (Ron) Gau of Persia and Karen (Paul) Waltz of Johnston; nieces and nephews. Harman was born in Harlan and graduated from Tri-Center Community High School.

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Heese, Albert Charles died November 3, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 78-year-old Albert Charles Heese of Earling will be held 11 am, Wednesday, November 7th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Albert Heese died Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. Survivors include 4 sons, Tom Heese (Carol Kaufman) of Denver, CO, Patrick Heese (Cyndi) of Lindale, TX, John Heese of Harlan and Jim Heese of Earling; 4 daughters, Kathleen Larsen (Denny) of Missouri Valley, Ann Heese of Las Vegas, NV, Maureen Ryan of Fremon, NE and Peggy Calavan of Las Vegas, NV; 1 brother, Don Heese (Margaret) of Tampa, FL; 1 sister, Karen Fortenberry (Herman) of Nashville, TN; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 6 to 9 pm, Tuesday, November 6th, with a wake service at 8 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135
Arrangements and Services For
Albert C. Heese - 78
Who Died On - Saturday, November 3, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Tom (Carol) Heese of Denver, CO, Kathleen (Denny) Larsen of Mo. Valley, IA, Ann Heese of Las Vegas, NV, Maureen Ryan of Fremont, NE, Patrick (Cyndi) Heese of Lindale, TX, John Heese of Harlan, IA, Peggy (Larry) Calavan of Las Vegas, NV, and Jim Heese of Earling, IA; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Don (Margaret) Heese of Tampa, FL and sister Karen (Herman) Fortenberry of Nashville, TN

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Heese, Albert Charles May 9, 1929 - November 3, 2007

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Heese, Albert Charles "Bert"
Omaha World-Herald
11/6/2007

HEESE-Albert Charles "Bert", was born on May 9, 1929 in Omaha, NE to Albert and Mary (Walker) Heese. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, IA. After his graduation from St. Joseph High School, he attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska graduating from college in 1951. It was while he was attending Creighton that he met and married Margaret Connelly of Omaha. After his graduation from Creighton, he served in the United States Army and when discharged, he and Margaret made their home back in Earling and raised their ten children there. Their children are Mike, Tom, Kathleen, Ann, Tim, Maureen, Patrick, John, Peggy and Jim. Bert began employment at the lumberyard with his father and purchased the business in 1967 when his father died. In 1963, Bert formed C & H Fertilizer with Bernard Cox. Bert purchased Mr. Cox's half of the business in 1976 and continued working there until his retirement. Bert became a resident of the Little Flower Nursing Home in Earling on March 22, 2007, and it was there that he died on Saturday, November 3, 2007 having attained the age of seventy-eight years. In addition to his parents, his sons Tim and Mike preceded Bert in death. He is survived by his children: Tom Heese and his wife Carol Kaufman of Denver, Colorado, Kathleen and her husband Dennis Larson of Missouri Valley, Iowa Ann Heese of Las Vegas, Nevada, Maureen Ryan of Herman, Nebraska, Patrick Heese and his wife Cyndi of Lindale, Texas, John Heese of Earling, Iowa, seventeen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; his brother Don Heese and his wife Margaret of Tampa, Florida; his sister Karen and her husband Herman Fortenberry of Nashville, Tennessee; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. Services at Pauley Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa are Tuesday, November 06, 2007 from 6-9 visitation, with the rosary at 8 and Funeral Mass Wednesday November 07, 2007 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling.

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Helmts, Joanne Frances (Benning) died October 26, 2007

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KNOD radio:
Services for 67-year-old Joanne Frances Helmts of Avoca will be held 11 am, Thursday, November 1st, at the United Church of Avoca. Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery at 3 pm. Joanne Helmts died Friday, October 26th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Norman; 3 sons, Richard Griffen (Michelle) of Carson, Leon Griffen of Shelby and Donald Griffen of Shelby; 1 step-son, Kevin Helmts of Hazel Green, AL; 1 step-daughter, Christina Berry (Richard) of Hazel Green, AL; 1 brother, Norman Benning (Delores) of Hampton. Visitation will be held 7 to 9 pm, Tuesday, October 30th, with a prayer service at 8:30 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Helmts, Joanne Frances
The Daily Nonpareil
10/30/2007

Joanne Frances Helmts, age 67, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away October 26, 2007, at Myrtue Medical Center, in Harlan, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband, Norman Helmts; sons, Richard (Michelle) Griffen, of Carson, Iowa, Leon Griffen, Donald Griffen, both of Shelby, Iowa, Fred Griffen (Anne), of Avoca, Iowa, Rodney (Angie) Griffen, of Mounds View, Minn.; step-daughter, Christina (Richard) Berry; step-son, Kevin Helmts, all of Hazel Green, Ala.; brother, Norman (Delores) Benning, of Hampton, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; 2 great grand children.

Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., with a prayer service at 8:30 p.m., at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca. Services, Thursday, 11 a.m., at United Church of Avoca. Private burial at Atlantic Cemetery, in Atlantic, Iowa.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antigue City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135
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Arrangements and Services For
Joanne F. Helmts - Age 67
Who Died On - Friday, October 26, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, October 30, 2007at 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Memorial Service
Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 11:00 AM
United Church of Avoca - Avoca, Iowa

Private Inurnment
Atlantic Cemetery - Atlantic, Iowa

survivors include her husband Norman Helmts of Avoca, IA; four sons: Richard (Michelle) Griffen of Carson, IA; Leon Griffen of Shelby, IA Donald Griffen of Shelby, IA; Rodney (Angie) Griffen of Mounds View, MN; Fred (Anne) Griffen of Avoca, IA; Step-daughter Christina (Richard) Berry of Hazel Green, AL: Step-son Kevin Helmts of Hazel Green, AL; brother Norman (Delores) Benning of Hampton, IA

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Hill, Dan died December 6, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
A Celebration of Life for 66-year-old Dan Hill of Waukee, a former Harlan Community Schools teacher and coach, will be held 5:30 pm, Monday, December 10th, at the New Life Church at 6036 NE 12th Ave. in Pleasant Hill. Dan Hill died Thursday, December 6th, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Survivors include his wife Sharon; his mother Alice Sapp of Urbandale; 1 son, Duane of Dubuque; 1 daughter, Dana Lamansky (Aaron) of Clive; 4 grandchildren; 1 sister, Karen Stageland (Bob) of West Des Moines; 1 sister-in-law, Roxanne Matre (Jim) of Polk City. The Hamilton Funeral Home and Crematory of Des Moines is in charge of the arrangements.

www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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Re: Hill, Dan died December 6, 2007

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Dan Hill
Hill, 66, Waukee, died Dec. 6, 2007
The Harlan Tribune
12/13/2007

WAUKEE -- Dan Hill, 66, Waukee, a former Harlan Community Schools teacher and coach, died Thursday, Dec. 6 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Services were held Monday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at New Life Church in Pleasant Hill. Hill was a longtime coach and teacher. After retirement from Harlan Community, he and his wife, Sharon, moved to Adel and then to Waukee. Hill is survived by his mother, Alice Sapp, of Urbandale; wife Sharon of Waukee; son Duane of Dubuque; daughter Dana (Aaron) Lamansky of Clive; four grandchildren -- Morghan, Taelor, Jackson and Brady; sister Karen (Bob) Stangeland of West Des Moines; sister-in-law Roxanne (Jim) Matre of Polk City; nieces and nephews. See today's sports pages for a full story.
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Services for former HCHS teacher/coach Dan Hill will be held Mon., Dec. 10 at 5:30 pm at the New Life Church, 6036 NE 12th Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA. Hill, 66, died Dec. 6 at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines. Hamilton Funeral Home, Des Moines, is in charge of the arrangements. Dan and his wife (Sharon, a teacher at LOMA) had moved from Adel, where Dan was a teacher/coach prior to coming to Harlan. Hill may best remembered as the head wrestling coach at HCHS where he also held a variety of other teaching and coaching duties. He was also an avid wood working enthusiast.
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Services held for former HCHS coach, Dan Hill
©The Harlan Tribune
12/14/2007

DAN HILL
WAUKEE -- Former Harlan Community teacher and coach, Danny Ray Hill, 66, passed away last Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center (Des Moines), following a long battle with heart disease.

A celebration of life service for Hill was held on Monday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m., at the New Life Church, 6036 NE 12th Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA.

Dan and his wife, Sharon (a former teacher at Logan-Magnolia) moved to Harlan in 1970 from Adel, where Dan was also a teacher/coach. Hill may best be remembered as the head wrestling coach at HCHS, where he also held a variety of other teaching and coaching duties. He was also an avid wood working enthusiast.

Hill also officiated wrestling for 33 years, ranging from high school to Division I and Division II college, to the USA Olympic Trials in 1972, 1976 and 1980.

Hill was inducted into the Iowa High School Athletic Association Wrestling Coach's Hall of Fame in 1999, and just this past summer he was inducted into the A-D-M Athletic Hall of Fame. Hill coached wrestling at A-D-M from 1967 to 1970 and guided the Tigers to the 1970 Class A state championship.

Hill was the head wrestling coach at HCHS starting in 1970-71 through the 1985-86 season. During his years in Harlan, he was also involved in coaching volleyball, baseball and softball.

After retiring from teaching, Dan and Sharon moved to Waukee to be closer to family.

Hill, a 1959 graduate of Story City, received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northwest Missouri State University. He coached and taught for more than 30 years at Corning, A-D-M and Harlan Community.

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Holtz, Kevin Lee died October 9, 2007

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KJAN Radio:

KEVIN LEE HOLTZ, 50, of Walnut, died Tuesday, Oct. 9th, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13th, at St.Patrick's Catholic Church in Walnut. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements, where friends may call 9am-9pm Friday (10/12), the family will be present from 5-to 8-p.m. & a Vigil service will be held at 6-p.m.

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Arrangements and Services For
Kevin Holtz - Age 50
Who Died On Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Visitation
Friday, October 12, 2007 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Family Greeting Friends
Friday, October 12, 2007 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Vigil Service
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 6:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Ellen Holtz of Walnut, IA his children: Kerrie (friend Curtis Tate) of Omaha, NE; Kelsi Holtz of Omaha, NE, Erran and Elijia, both of Walnut, IA; Brother Loren Holtz of Kansas City, MO; sister Sharon (Jerry) Hoffmann of Panama, Iowa; Father-in-law Dick Russmann of Avoca, IA; Mother-in-law Geraldine Russmann of Bellevue, NE

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Horst, Melvin died October 8, 2007

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KJAN Radio:
MELVIN HORST, 87, formerly of the Avoca/Hancock areas, died Monday, Oct. 8th, at the Oakland Manor in Oakland. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Arrangements and Services For
Melvin Horst - Age 87
Who Died On - Monday, October 8, 2007

No Special Visitation

Funeral Services
Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 1:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Hancock, Iowa

Survivors include his daughter Donna Davis of Hancock, Iowa; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; his sister Lorna Slayter of Oregon.

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Jacobsen, Richard Lynn February 12, 1933 - December 26, 2007

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Richard Lynn Jacobsen
February 12, 1933 - December 26, 2007

Richard Lynn Jacobsen, the son of Nels and Lillian (Hoover) Jacobsen, was born on February 12, 1933, in Harlan, Iowa. He was raised in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School in 1951. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force from February, 1952, until August, 1955. He moved from Harlan in 1961, and in 1972, settled in Phoenix, Arizona, where he resided for many years. He was employed as a civil servant for the Veteran’s Administration in the Supply department. Most recently, Richard lived with his brother, Robert, before entering the University Park Nursing and Rehab Center Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.
Richard enjoyed attending high school reunions. He also liked to watch horse racing, and at one time, he had even owned a race horse.

Richard L. Jacobsen died on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at the University Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 74 years, 10 months, and 14 days.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jean Alice Petersen. He is survived by one brother, Robert (Arlene) Jacobsen of West Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Dolores Wiley of Norfolk, Nebraska; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Gundar Lamberts of the First Baptist Church in Harlan officiating. Lee Nelson served as the soloist. Casket bearers were family and friends. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Visitation Date: Saturday, Dec 29, 2007
Service Date: Saturday, Dec 29, 2007

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Jacobsen, Richard Lynn February 12, 1933 - December 26, 2007

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Services for 74-year-old Richard L. Jacobsen of Des Moines, formerly of Harlan, will be held 11 am, Saturday, December 29th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Richard Jacobsen died Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 in Des Moines. Survivors include 1 brother, Robert Jacobsen (Arlene) of West Des Moines and 1 sister, Dolores Wiley of Norfolk, NE. Visitation will be held 10 to 11 am, Saturday, December 29th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Richard Lynn Jacobsen
February 12, 1933 - December 26, 2007

Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Visitation Date: Saturday, Dec 29, 2007
Service Date: Saturday, Dec 29, 2007

burmeisterjohannsen.com

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Jepsen, LaVonne M. (Soe) February 21, 1920 - November 20, 2007

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Jepsen, LaVonne M.
The Daily Nonpareil
11/24/2007

LaVonne M. Jepsen, age 87, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 20, 2007, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

LaVonne was born February 21, 1920, in Elk Horn, Iowa, to the late Nels and Rose (Christensen) Soe. She graduated from Harlan, Iowa, High School in 1937. LaVonne married Carl B. Jepsen in 1941, and to this union two sons were born. They moved to Council Bluffs in 1958. LaVonne was a homemaker and a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Jepsen in 2003; son, Gary Jepsen in 2005; sister, Darlene Andersen; brother, LaRue Soe.

LaVonne is survived by her son, Duane Jepsen of Council Bluffs; granddaughters, Angela Rickers, Amy Hallock and husband, John, Kelly Roberts and husband, Jeff; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Barbara Fryzek and husband, Robert Fryzek, M.D. of Glenwood.

Visitation with the family, Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Monday 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Edward A. Ward officiating. A lunch will follow the service at the church hall. Interment in the Elk Horn, Iowa Cemetery.

Memorials to Our Savior's Lutheran Church Food Bank, 600 Bluff Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Johnk, Florence Arline died Dec. 8, 2007

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Florence Johnk
Johnk, 79, Walnut, died Dec. 8, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/13/2007

WALNUT -- Florence Arline Johnk, 79, Walnut, died Saturday, Dec. 8 at Cass County Memorial Hospital. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery at Walnut. Johnk is survived by her son, Linn Johnk, of Omaha; and sister Vera (Milton) Mueller of Walnut. Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Johnk, Florence Arline died December 8, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 79-year-old Florence Arline Johnk of Walnut will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, December 12th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. Burial will be at the Layton Township Cemetery near Walnut. Florence Johnk died Saturday, December 8th, 2007 at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Avoca. Survivors include 1 son, Linn Johnk of Omaha and 1 sister, Vera Mueller (Milton) of Walnut. There will be no visitation. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Florence A. Johnk - 79
Who Died On - Saturday, December 8, 2007

No Public Visitation

Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church - Walnut, Iowa

Inurnment
Layton Township Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include her son Linn Johnk of Omaha, NE and her sister Vera (Milton) Mueller of Walnut

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Jones, George died Nov. 26, 2007

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George Jones
Jones, Linden, died Nov. 26, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/03/2007

LINDEN -- George Bradley Jones, Linden, formerly of Shelby, died November 26. Services will be held Friday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Shelby United Methodist Church. Visitation with family begins Friday at 10 a.m. at the church. Jones is survived by his wife, Marcella; son Garold (Gretchen) of Johnston; stepdaughters Marsha Hursey of Shelby and Bette (Derald) Graybill of Shelby; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.

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Jorgensen, Janet D. (Anderson) died Dec. 5, 2007 - Westroads Mall shooting, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE

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Jorgensen, Janet D.
Omaha World-Herald
12/6/2007 - 12/9/2007

JORGENSEN-Janet D., age 68 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by sister, Colleen Wilson. Survived by husband, Ronald E. Jorgensen; children and spouses: Roni and Rollie Husk of Fort Calhoun, NE and children Joshua, Ryan, Andi and fiancé Eric, and Erin Sue Barnes; Donna and Randy Schaefer of Omaha and children Jacob, Bradley and Jordan Nicole; Ron Jr. and Kelli Jorgensen of Fort Calhoun and children Mitchell and Cassidy; mother, Helen Eggers of Omaha; sisters: Judy Ribick and husband Charles, Mary Bratty and husband Bob; brother, Jim Anderson; brother-in-law, Don Wilson, all of Omaha; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Vigil Service Sunday, 7:30 p.m., St. James Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10:00 a.m., St. James Catholic Church. Interment, Hillcrest. Memorials to "Janet D. Jorgensen Memorial Scholarship Fund" c/o St. James Catholic Church, or to UNMC Cancer Research. Visitation Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel and after 6:30 p.m. at the church.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

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Re: Jorgensen, Janet D. (Anderson) died Dec. 5, 2007 - Westroads Mall shooting, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE

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Mall shooting victim native of Defiance
©The Harlan Tribune
12/11/2007

OMAHA -- One of the victims in the deadly Westroads Mall shooting Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 had ties to the Shelby County area. Janet Jorgensen, 68, Omaha, was a saleswoman at the Von Maur store at Westroads, where she sold gift items. Jorgensen is a native of Defiance. The Omaha World-Herald reports that she and her husband, Ron, were set to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next year. She was the mother of three children and was a grandmother to eight. Family members called her a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, dedicated to family. Jorgensen had worked at the Von Maur store since its opening nearly 12 years ago. According to reports, Jorgensen would sometimes deliver gift items from the store to customers' homes. She was said to be a cake baker and seamstress. Jorgensen was the daughter of LaVerne and Helen Loehr Anderson. Services were held Monday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery. A vigil service was held Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Jorgensen is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Jorgensen; children and spouses Roni and Rollie Husk of Fort Calhoun, Neb. and children Joshua, Ryan, Andi and fiance Eric, and Erin Sue Barnes; Donna and Randy Schaefer of Omaha and children Jacob, Bradley and Jordan Nicole; Ron Jr. and Kelli Jorgensen of Fort Calhoun and children Mitchell and Cassidy; her mother, Helen Eggers, of Omaha; sisters Judy Ribick and husband, Charles, Mary Bratty and husband Bob, brother Jim Anderson and brother-in-law Don Wilson, all of Omaha; nieces and nephews.

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Kauffman, Lavone Antje (Reuwsaat) August 16, 1926 - November 12, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 81-year-old Lavone Kauffman of Irwin will be held 2:30 pm Friday, November 16th, at the Redline Church of Christ. Burial will be at the Redline Cemetery. Lavone Kauffman died Monday, November 12th, at the Elm Crest Nursing Home in Harlan. Survivors include 1 daughter, Karen Conder of Lubbock, TX; 2 sisters, LaVerne Clark of Harlan and Delores Kauffman of Marne. Visitation will begin at 5 pm, Thursday, November 15th, with family visitation from 5 to 7 pm, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning.
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Lavone Kauffman, Age 81
(August 16, 1926 - November 12, 2007)

Lavone, of Irwin, died at Elm Crest Nursing Home in Harlan on Monday night.

Visitation
Thursday, November 15, 2007, after 5:00 p.m.
Family present 5-7 p.m.
Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, November 16, 2007
2:30 p.m.
Red Line Church of Christ
near Kirkman, Iowa

Interment
Red Line Cemetery
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Obituaries
Lavone Kauffman, Age 81
(August 16, 1926 - November 12, 2007)

Lavone, of Irwin, died at Elm Crest Nursing Home in Harlan on Monday night.

Visitation
Thursday, November 15, 2007, after 5:00 p.m.
Family present 5-7 p.m.
Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, November 16, 2007 2:30 PM
Redline Church of Christ
Kirkman, Iowa

Officiating
Roy North

Music
“Amazing Grace”
“Open the Eyes of My Heart”
“Open My Heart”
Recorded Music

Casketbearers
Phil Daringer Bill Kauffman Tom Gaer
Bill Lambert Larry Clark
Donald Dahlof Don Robinson

Honorary Casketbearer
Howard Dahlof

Interment
Redline Cemetery, Kirkman, Iowa

THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR
KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED, AND
INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR REFRESHMENTS AND FELLOWSHIP
AT CHURCH FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE.

Lavone Antje, daughter of Ahrend and Anna (Janssen) Reuwsaat, was born August 16, 1926, on the family farm near Manilla, Iowa. She spent her childhood years in the Denison area, and graduated from Denison High School in 1945. Lavone worked at a dime store in Cedar Rapids following graduation.

Lavone was united in marriage with Glen Kauffman on April 17, 1953, in Denison, Iowa. One daughter was born to this union. For the next twenty eight years, they lived in Audubon County where Lavone was an active farm wife and helped with the livestock and crops.

After the death of her husband in 1981, Lavone worked at the 59er restaurant in Harlan for a couple years. She then moved to Lubbock, Texas for five years and worked as a home care assistant for her son-in-law’s grandmother. In 1990 Lavone retired and moved to Irwin.

Lavone was a member of the Redline Church of Christ near Irwin, and the American Legion Auxillary in Irwin. She loved to be outside. Lavone had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening both flowers and vegetables. She was a bird watcher and also enjoyed many types of crafts and cross stitch.

Lavone was dealing with both diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease when she became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan in September of 2002. She died there on November 12, 2007, at the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 27 days.

Lavone was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Glen.

She is survived by one daughter, Karen Conder and her husband David of Lubbock, Texas; twin sister Laverne Clark of Harlan, Iowa; sister Delores Kauffman of Marne Iowa; other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to Redline Church of Christ, Harlan Church of Christ, or the Alzheimer’s Unit at Elm Crest in Lavone’s memory.

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Knauss, Wendell E. died October 5, 2007

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Arrangements and Services for
Wendell E. Knauss - 80
Who Died - Friday, October 5, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, October 7, 2007 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM

Celebration of Life Service
Sunday, October 7, 2007 - 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home-Harlan

Funeral Service
Monday, October 8, 2007 - 10:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Bethel-Knauss Cemetery -
Logan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Marilyn A. Knauss of Harlan; children: Richard (Marilyn J.) Knauss of Council Bluffs, IA, Reta (Don) Lantis of Dakota Dunes, SD, Ron (Lucy) Knauss of Portsmouth, IA, Rhonda (Gary) Nordby of Logan, IA, Regena (Greg) Weihs of Harlan, and Jodie Bridges of Ringsted, IA; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and his brother Garry (Connie) Knauss of Logan.

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Miller, Dale Richard Sr. died November 13, 2007

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Graveside Services for 74-year-old Dale Richard Miller, Sr. of Canon City, CO will be held 1 pm, Tuesday, November 20th, at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Dale Miller died Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 at St. Thomas More Progressive Care Center in Canon City, CO. Survivors include 1 son, Rick Miller (Tamara) of Huntington Beach, CA and 3 grandchildren. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Dale Richard Miller Sr.- 74
Of Canon City , Colorado
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Graveside Service
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 -1:00 P.M.
St. Mary's Cemetery -Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include his son Rick Miller of California

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Kramer, Marcus Aloysius February 11, 1931 - November 2, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Marcus A. Kramer - Age 76
Who died on Friday, November 2, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, November 4, 2007 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Wake Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary Service
Sunday, November 4, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 5, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Mary Ann Kramer of Earling, IA, his children: Jolene (Jim) Davis of Harlan, IA, Joan (Danny) Travis of Harlan, Dave (Lois) Kramer of Earling, Judy (Mike) Evers of Earling, and Doug (Stef) Kramer of Earling; 12 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Ralph (Eula) Kramer of Portsmouth, IA, Mildred (Nick) Heese of Earling, Helen (Bernard) Leinen of Harlan, Alma (Rich) Leinen of Portsmouth, Stella Lefeber of Portsmouth, Jeanette Kramer of Harlan, Marie (Don) Pemberton of Kansas, and Irene Lefeber of Portsmouth.
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MARCUS ALOYSIUS KRAMER, 76, of Earling, died Friday, Nov. 2nd, at the Myrtue Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Nov. 5th, at 11:00-a.m. in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling.
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Marcus A. Kramer

Marcus Aloysius Kramer was born on February 11, 1931, to Carl and Marie (Feldman) Kramer, in Earling, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. He received his schooling at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling and graduated with the Class of 1949.

After graduation, Mark worked for area farmers as a hired man. On March 16, 1953, he was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from active duty on December 29, 1954, and remained in the Army Reserves.

Mark was united in marriage to Mary Ann Fuhs on February 15, 1955, six weeks after his return from service. Six children were born to this union: Dennis, Jolene, Joan, Dave, Judy and Doug.

The family lived and farmed in the Portsmouth, Irwin and Manilla areas, before settling back on the Kramer family farm in Earling in 1966. He and Bernie Leinen, along with their sons, operated a siding business over the years.

He could always be found coaching his kids in baseball; either from the dugout or from the stands. In time, it was his grandchildren that he would be found playing catch with. He would also put together puzzles or do anything to spend time with them. The television always seemed to stop on a sports channel or a good western.
Mark was a Fourth Degree past Grand Knight with the Earling Council No. 1741 of the Knights of Columbus. He served on the St. Joseph's school board, Earling city council, Earling Development Corporation, St. Joseph's parish board, and as a past Commander of the American Legion Post No. 615 of Earling.

Mark died on November 2, 2007, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, Having attained the age of seventy-six years, eight months and twenty-two days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Dennis and his brother Norman.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Mary Ann Kramer of Earling, Iowa, his children: Jolene and husband Jim Davis of Harlan, Iowa, Joan and her husband Danny Travis of Harlan, Dave Kramer and his wife Lois of Earling, Judy and her husband Mike Evers of Earling, and Doug Kramer and his wife Stef of Earling; twelve grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Ralph Kramer and his wife Eula of Portsmouth, Iowa, Mildred and her husband Nick Heese of Earling, Helen and her husband Bernard Leinen of Harlan, Alma and her husband Rich Leinen of Portsmouth, Stella Lefeber of Portsmouth, Jeanette Kramer of Harlan, Marie and her husband Don Pemberton of Kansas, and Irene Lefeber of Portsmouth, nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends.

In Loving Memory of
MARCUS A. KRAMER
Born - February 11, 1931 - Earling, Iowa
Died - November 2, 2007 - Harlan, Iowa

WAKE SERVICE AND KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROSARY
Sunday, November 4, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, November 5, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

CELEBRANT COCELEBRANT
Rev. Tom Coenen Rev. Bob Hoefler

ACCOMPANIST VOCALISTS
Betty Gaul Ruth and Dave Hoffmann

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Ralph Kramer Don Pemberton Bernard Leinen
Richard Leinen Nick Heese

CASKET BEARERS
Jim Davis Danny Travis Mike Evers
Dean Lefeber Randy Leinen Tom Lefeber
Ron Heese Danny Pemberton

MILITARY RITES
Earling American Legion Post No. 615
VFW Post No. 941
St. Joseph's Cemetery - Earling, Iowa
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Marcus Kramer
©The Harlan Tribune
11/07/2007

EARLING -- Marcus Aloysius Kramer, 76, Earling, died Friday, Nov. 2 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.
Services were held Monday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Kramer is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Fuhs) Kramer of Earling; daughters Jolene (Jim) Davis of Harlan, Joan (Danny) Travis of Harlan and Judy (Mike) Evers of Earling; sons Dave (Lois) Kramer of Earling and Doug (Stef) Kramer of Earling; brother Ralph (Eula) Kramer of Portsmouth; sisters Mildred (Nick) Heese of Earling, Helen (Bernard) Leinen of Harlan, Alma (Rich) Leinen of Portsmouth, Stella Lefeber of Portsmouth, Jeanette Kramer of Harlan, Marie (Don) Pembertson of Spring Hill, Kan. and Irene Lefeber of Portsmouth; and 12 grandchildren.

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Krummel, Hilda Henrietta died October 31, 2007

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Krummel, Hilda Henrietta
The Daily Nonpareil
11/2/2007

Hilda Henrietta Krummel, 95, of Avoca, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.

Survivors include son, Delbert (Delores) Krummel, of Hancock, Iowa; daughters, Bonnie Kardell, of Avoca, Myrna (Melvin) Nelsen, of Shelby, Iowa and Shirley Fritz, of Council Bluffs; daughter-in-law, JoAnn (Mrs. Willis) Krummel, of Avoca; 18 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren.

Visitation Friday, November 2, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, Pastor Dennis Rich. Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135
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KNOD Radio:
Services for 95-year-old Hilda Henrietta Krummel of Avoca will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, November 3rd, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Hilda Krummel died Wednesday,October 31st, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca. Survivors include 3 daughters, Bonnie Kardell of Avoca, Myrna Nelsen (Melvin) of Shelby and Shirley Fritz of Council Bluffs; 1 daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Krummel (Mrs. Willis) of Avoca; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Friday, November 2nd, with family visitation from 7 to 9 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Hilda H. Krummel - Age 95
Who Died On - Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Visitation
Friday, November 2, 2007 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, November 2, 2007 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Delbert (Delores) Krummel of Hancock, IA; JoAnn (Mrs. Willis) Krummel of Avoca, IA; Bonnie Kardell of Avoca, IA; Myrna (Melvin) Nelsen of Shelby, IA and Shirley Fritz of Council Bluffs, IA; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren & 4 great-great-grandchildren.

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Kuster, Lillian (Chalupa) died Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

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Services for 78-year-old Lillian "Lilly" Kuster of Portsmouth will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, November 17th, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Persia. Burial will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Persia. Lilly Kuster died Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include her husband, Robert; 4 daughters, Cindy Thygesen of Omaha, Linda Daringer (Doug) of Harlan, Sheila Carroll of Harlan, and Terri Daringer (Craig) of Persia; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Friday, November 16th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Arrangements and Services For
Lillian "Lilly" Kuster - 78
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Visitation
Friday, November 16, 2007 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, November 16, 2007 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 10:30 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church - Persia, Iowa

Interment
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

Survivors include: her husband Bob Kuster of Persia, IA; her daughters: Cindy Thygesen of Omaha, NE, Linda (Doug) Daringer of Harlan, IA, Sheila Carroll of Harlan, and Terri (Craig) Daringer of Persia; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren
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The Daily Nonpareil
11/15/2007

Lillian "Lilly" Kuster, age 78, died November 13, 2007.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Kuster, of Persia, Iowa; her daughters, Cindy Thygesen, of Omaha, Neb., Linda (Doug) Daringer, of Harlan, Iowa, Sheila Carroll, of Harlan, and Terri (Craig) Daringer, of Persia.

Visitation, Friday, November 16th, 5-9 p.m., with family greeting friends during that time, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan. Funeral will be, Saturday, November 17th, at 10:30 a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Persia. Burial in the Valley View Cemetery, in Persia.
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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Larsen, Darald Dean died October 5, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 69-year-old Darald Dean Larsen of Walnut will be held 10 am, Monday, October 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Darald Larsen died Friday, October 5th, at his home in Walnut. Survivors include his wife Betty; 1 son, Eric Larsen (Rohnda) of Atlantic; 4 daughters, Lori Sievers of Walnut, Karol Beckendorf (Mark) of Grimes, Rachel Becerra (Lenny) of Walnut and LeAnne Blotzer (Tony) of Walnut; 3 brothers, Virgil Larsen (Mary Ann) of Pleasant Hill, Gary Larsen (Janet) of Johnston, and Leon Larsen (Kila) of Yorktown; 1 sister, Joy Strumme of Springfield, NE; and 15 grandchildren. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.
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www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Darald D. Larsen - Age 69
Who Died On - Friday, October 5, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, October 7, 2007 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa
Family Greeting Friends
Sunday, October 7, 2007 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Memorial Services
Monday, October 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Military Rites
Layton Township - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Betty of Walnut, IA; children: Eric (Rhonda) Larsen of Atlantic, IA; Lori Sievers of Walnut, IA Karol (Mark) Beckendorf of Grimes, IA; Rachel (Lenny) Becerra of Walnut, IA and LeAnne (Tony) Blotzer of Walnut, IA; sister, Joy Stumme of Springfield, NE; brothers:Virgil (Mary Ann) Larsen of Pleasant Hill, IA; Gary (Janet) Larsen of Johnston, IA; Leon (Kila) Larsen of Yorktown, IA.
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Darald Larsen
©The Harlan Tribune
10/10/2007

WALNUT -- Darald Dean Larsen, 69, Walnut, died Friday, Oct. 5 at his home. Services were held Monday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery. Larsen is survived by his wife, Betty (Saunders) Larsen of Walnut; daughters Lori (Larsen) Sievers of Walnut, Karol (Mark) Beckendorf of Grimes, Rachel (Lenny) Becerra of Walnut and LeAnne (Tony) Blotzer of Walnut; brothers Virgil (Mary Ann) Larsen of Pleasant Hill, Gary (Janet) Larsen of Johnston and Leon (Kila) Larsen of Yorktown; sister Joy Stumme of Walnut; mother Eva (Petersen) Larsen of Walnut; and 15 grandchildren.

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McGee, Owen May 11, 1918 - November 5, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Private services will be held at a later date for 89-year-old Owen McGee of Harlan. Owen McGee died Monday, November 5th, 2007 in Earling. Survivors include 5 daughters, Rebecca Olsen (Ron) of Littleton, CO, Linda Obrect (Bill) of Harlan, Nancy Schwisow (Elroy) of Fairbury, NE, Debra McGee of Littleton, CO, and Melba McGee Bartone (Dr. Joe) of Upland, CA; 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Owen McGee
May 11, 1918 - November 5, 2007

There will be no visitation.
Private services will be held at a later date.

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McGuire, Harry died November 29, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 76-year-old Harry McGuire of Harlan are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Harry McGuire died Thursday, November 29th, 2007. Survivors include his wife Elaine McGuire of Harlan, daughters, Kim Schneider (Kenneth) of Portsmouth and Janet Lehman of Omaha; his son, Dan McGuire (Ann) of Omaha; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchildren.

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Re: McGuire, Harry died November 29, 2007

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Harry McGuire
McGuire, 76, Harlan, died Nov. 29, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/03/2007

HARLAN -- Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan for 76-year-old Harry McGuire of Harlan. McGuire died Thursday, Nov. 29. He is survived by his wife, Elaine McGuire, of Harlan; daughters Kim (Kenneth) Schneider of Portsmouth and Janet Lehman of Omaha; son Dan (Ann) McGuire of Omaha; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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McKenzie, Maxine I. (Finn) August 9, 1924 - October 4, 2007

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McKenzie, Maxine I.
The Daily Nonpareil
10/7/2007 - 10/8/2007

Maxine I. McKenzie, age 83, of Omaha, Neb., passed away October 4, 2007, at Creighton University Medical Center, in Omaha.

Maxine was born August 9, 1924, in Defiance, Iowa, to the late Michael and Anna (Loehr) Finn. She graduated from Omaha Central High School, in 1942, and married Frankiln E. McKenzie, Sr., on November 27, 1945. To this union three children were born. The McKenzie family moved to Council Bluffs in 1956, and Maxine worked for AT&T as an administrative assistant, for 27 years, retiring in 1979. She moved to Omaha in 2004. Maxine was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, it's Altar and Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her husband, of 48 years, Frank McKenzie, Sr., in 1994; two sisters, Donna Leaf and Mary Ann Cunningham.

Maxine is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hannan and husband Richard, of Council Bluffs; sons, Frank McKenzie, Jr. and wife Linda, of Underwood, Minn., Jeffrey McKenzie and special friend Tracy Heintzleman, of Omaha; grandchildren, Kari Hannan Scott, James Hannan, Brian, Amy, and Christopher McKenzie; great grandchildren, Andrew McKenzie and Braylon Parks; sisters, Kitty Harden, Jane Urban, Elaine Tate and husband Lee, all of Omaha; brother, Mike Finn and wife Mary Lou, of Waterloo, Neb.; many nieces and nephews.

A Rosary Service, conducted by the Holy Family Rosary Society, will be held, Monday, 4 p.m., and Rosary Recitation, Monday, 6:30 p.m., followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 p.m., conducted by Fr. Dan Kirby, all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, in Omaha, with a lunch following at the parish hall.

Memorials to St. Albert Schools preferred.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Meisel, Ronald John December 7, 1940 - November 3, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 66-year-old Ron Meisel of Irwin will be held 11 am, Wednesday, November 7th, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla. Ron Meisel died Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Survivors include his wife, Pat; 1 son, Boyd Meisel of Council Bluffs; 1 daughter, Laura MacDonald of Omaha; 1 foster-son, Dwight Brittain of Hernando, MS; 6 grandchildren; 1 sister, Kathryn Stuckmyer of Des Moines and 1 brother, Richard Meisel of Marshalltown. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of the arrangements.
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(December 7, 1940 - November 3, 2007)

Visitation after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla
Funeral Service Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 11:00 AM Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla Pastor Walter Bernard, Officiating

Music Bonnie Lorenzen, Organist “Happy Trails to You” Recessional

Honorary Bearers Ron’s Grandchildren Kody, Mercedz, Mackinley, Casondra, Alexandra & Addison

Ronald John, son of John Nicholas and Viola (Behrend) Meisel, was born December 7, 1940, at Charles City, Iowa. The family lived on his grandparents’ farm west of Manilla. He began school in Astor and then attended Manilla where he graduated from high school in 1959. On September 24, 1960, Ron was united in marriage with Patricia Irene Ohrt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. He worked high line construction with his father and farmed from 1963 to 1978 in the Manilla area. The family moved to Missouri for four years to farm and raise livestock. They returned to Minden, Iowa, and Ron worked on construction of the interstate. In 1987, they moved to their present home southwest of Irwin. Ron has done conservation construction work, such as building terraces, for many farmers in the area. Ron was past-president of the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors organization and past volunteer for the Kirkman Fire Department. He will be remembered as a very direct man who “told it like it was”. Ron loved to fish and play cards in his spare time. Since last summer, Ron had been fighting lung cancer. He died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the age of 66 years, 10 months and 27 days. Preceding him in death are his parents. Ron is survived by his wife Pat Meisel of Irwin; son Boyd Meisel and wife Buffy of Council Bluffs; daughter Laura and husband John Mac Donald of Omaha, NE; foster son Dwight Brittain and his wife Jeanie of Hernando, MS; six grandchildren: Kody Kellar, Mercedz & Mackinley Meisel; Casondra & Alexandra Mac Donald; and Addison Brittain; sister Kathryn Stuckmyer and Robert Hurlbutt of Des Moines; brother Richard Meisel and Kathleen Giarratano of Marshalltown; mother in law Irene Ohrt of Harlan; nephew Tony Stuckmyer; other relatives and friends.

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Ohde Funeral Home
www.ohdefuneralhome.com

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Miller, Margaret Helen (McMurphy) - September 10, 1923 - December 31, 2007

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Margaret H. (McMurphy) Miller
(September 10, 1923 - December 31, 2007)

Margaret H. McMurphy Miller, 84, of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly of Adair, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007, at the Heritage House in Atlantic.
Margaret Helen McMurphy Miller was born September 10, 1923, on a farm south of Adair, Iowa, the daughter of Charlie and Minnie (Heckman) McMurphy. She grew up in Adair, attended country school, then graduated from the Adair High School.

Following graduation Margaret moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and worked for “Look” magazine. Later on, she moved to Atlantic, Iowa, and worked for Atlantic Wholesale for 25 years. She then was employed by the State of Iowa, Department of Transportation and retired after being there 20 years.

On September 2, 1966, Margaret married Harley G. Miller in Blair, Nebraska.

She was a member of the Nishna Hills Golf Course, a past member of BPOE Does and the Adair First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed golfing, crocheting, and playing card games, especially Cribbage, Yahtzee and Pitch. She loved to go out to eat. And in earlier years, she liked to go bowling with Harley. She loved all her nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed by them.

Margaret is survived by her sisters-in-law, Myrtle Diers of Fontanelle, IA and Mary Ann McMurphy of Atlantic, IA; nieces and nephews, Beverly Nelson and her husband “Jiggs”, of Atlantic, IA, Marcia Westphal and her husband Ron, of Nashville, TN, Mike McMurphy of Omaha, NE, Rick McMurphy and his wife, Jerri of Avoca, IA, Mark McMurphy and his wife, Rona of Grimes, IA, Rodney McMurphy and his wife, Terri of Harlan, IA, Rodger McMurphy and his wife, Anna of Walnut, IA, Janet Skellenger and her husband Chuck, Alvin Walgenbach and his wife, Sheryl of Council Bluffs, IA, Mary Scott and her husband Dan of Lincoln, NE; and many other friends and family.

Preceding Margaret in death were her husband, Harley; her parents, Charlie and Minnie McMurphy; three brothers, Bernard and his wife Marjorie, Ralph and Charlie; and one sister, Irene Foster.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, with Reverend Dennis Meyer officiating. Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in the Sunnyhill Cemetery in Adair, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m. Thursday with a luncheon following in the Senior Center in Adair, Iowa.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Molgaard, Dorothy Mae (Wheatley) November 13, 1916 - December 11, 2007

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Services for 91-year-old Dorothy Molgaard of Atlantic will be held 11 am, Monday, December 17th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Marne Cemetery. Dorothy Molgaard died Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at the Allen House. Survivors include one daughter, Marlene McCoy (Robert) of Bedford; 1 son, Merlyn Molgaard (Vonnie) of Loveland, CO; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 10 am Monday, December 17th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
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Birthplace: Atlantic, Iowa
Resided: Atlantic, Iowa
Special Services: Services will be Monday, December 17, at 11:00 AM in the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA Visitation will be at 10:00AM prior to the service.
Funeral: 12/17/2007, 11:00:00 AM
Burial: Brighton Cemetery at Marne, IA
Obituary:

DOROTHY MAE MOLGAARD

Dorothy Mae Molgaard, 91, of Atlantic, Iowa, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at her home in the Allen House for Assisted Living.

She was born November 13, 1916 to Joseph and Ruby Peterson Wheatley in a rural Atlantic, Iowa farmhouse, where Dorothy spent her early childhood years. She was educated at the country school close by. She met her husband to be in 1933, as he worked for Dorothy’s father on the family farm. On September 6, 1935, they were united in marriage. To this union were born two children: Marlene and Merlyn.

Dorothy loved her family, polka music, her kittens, (there was never an untamed one near), and the Danish traditions. Her home was open to all, but not to leave without a cup of coffee and a Danish delight. She loved to cook the favorites for her grandchildren, gearing especially toward pancakes, Johnny Cake, bran muffins, and aeblskivers. She had a sweet tooth, which even demanded she could-maybe-eat dessert before the main course????? She had a gentle, caring nature, and could often “outfox the best” by simply sitting back and saying nothing. In her later years, she enjoyed socializing and being with her “family” at the Allen House. While there, Dorothy loved to play and WIN at Bingo and play and WIN at cards. Dorothy’s faith and love for God was also an important element in her life. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church.

Surviving are her children; daughter and son in law, Marlene and Bob McCoy, Bedford; a son and daughter in law, Merlyn and Vonnie Molgaard, Loveland, Colorado; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and sister in law, Lester and Elleen Wheatley, Elk Horn, Iowa, and a sister and brother in law, M.J. (Sam) and Wayne King, Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents and a brother, Boyd, preceded her in death. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., for visitation, with services following at 11:00, Monday, December 17 at the Roland Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Marne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Allen House or to the Iowa Hospice.

Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa is caring for Dorothy’s family and the Arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Roland Funeral Service
204 E. 5th St. | Atlantic, IA 50022

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Molgaard, Dorothy Mae (Wheatley) November 13, 1916 - December 11, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 91-year-old Dorothy Molgaard of Atlantic will be held 11 am, Monday, December 17th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Marne Cemetery. Dorothy Molgaard died Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at the Allen House. Survivors include one daughter, Marlene McCoy (Robert) of Bedford; 1 son, Merlyn Molgaard (Vonnie) of Loveland, CO; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 10 am Monday, December 17th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
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Roland Funeral Home:

Dorothy Molgaard

Birthplace: Atlantic, Iowa
Resided: Atlantic, Iowa
Special Services: Services will be Monday, December 17, at 11:00 AM in the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA Visitation will be at 10:00AM prior to the service.
Funeral: 12/17/2007, 11:00:00 AM
Burial: Brighton Cemetery at Marne, IA
Obituary:

DOROTHY MAE MOLGAARD

Dorothy Mae Molgaard, 91, of Atlantic, Iowa, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at her home in the Allen House for Assisted Living.

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Morgal, James C. December 22, 1930 - October 12, 2007

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Morgal, James C.
The Daily Nonpareil
10/13/2007 & 10/14/2007

James C. Morgal, age 76, passed away October 12, 2007.

He was born December 22, 1930, in Council Bluffs, to William and Bessie Morgal. James was a millwright for General Motors Company, for 35 years, and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include daughter, Karen Smoot, of Harlan, Iowa; son, Tony, of Danville, Ill.; step son, James Morris Jr.; nieces, Angel Rasmussen and husband James, and their children, Jocelyn, Aundrea, Matthew, Amy Church and husband Jeremy, and their children, Chloe, Dallas, Brody, Isabelle; sister, Eleanor Mazzei, all Council Bluffs.

Visitation, Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services, Monday, 1 p.m., also at the funeral home. Rev. Bob Thompson, officiant. Interment, Garner Township Cemetery.

Memorials to Feed The Children.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Mumm, Lotus K. (Petersen) April 10, 1917 - October 20, 2007

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Mumm, Lotus K. (Petersen)
April 10, 1917 - October 20, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
10/22/2007

Lotus K. Mumm, age 90, passed away on Saturday (Oct. 20, 2007) at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Lotus was born April 10, 1917, on a farm near Harlan, Iowa, to the late Alta and Peter Petersen. She attended the nearby country school through eighth grade. She then attended Harlan High School and graduated in 1934. She taught four years in the rural schools of Shelby County. On September 9, 1939, she was united in marriage to Vernon Mumm of Staplehurst, Neb., at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple's first home was in Austin, Minn. They then moved to Seward, Neb., for a short time before moving to Council Bluffs in 1943, which has been her home ever since. Lotus worked as a substitute teacher for the Council Bluffs Schools for 25 years. She also served as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, where she was a charter member at the time of her death. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association and served in the Church Ladies Circle. Next to her family, teaching was her great love. As a little girl she always dreamed of following in her mother's footsteps in becoming a teacher. This dream was doubly fulfilled when three of her children also chose to be educators.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon in 1993; and by her brother, Robert Petersen in 2007.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Karen (Patrick) Pavao, of Lihue, Hawaii, Nancy Mumm, of Council Bluffs; 3 sons, Douglas (Karen) Mumm, of Lake Charles, La., Dave (Jody) Mumm, of Springfield, Mo., and Donald, of Lincoln, Neb.; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. with prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Chapel. Burial in Ridgewood Cemetery.

Memorials to Shepherd of the Valley Church or The American Cancer Society.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Niklasen, Bert Cameron (October 28, 1917 - October 10, 2007)

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KJAN Radio:
BERT NIKLASEN, 89, of Kimballton, died Wednesday, Oct. 10th, 2007 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 11:00-a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13th, at the Bethany Lutheran Church near Kimballton. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements, where friends may call Friday (10/12), after 4-p.m., & the family will be present from 6-8pm.
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www.ohdefuneralhome.com

Bert C. Niklasen
(October 28, 1917 - October 10, 2007)

Visitation
Friday, October 12, 2007, After 4 pm
Family present 6 - 8 pm
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, October 13, 2007, 11:00 am
Bethany Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa

Officiating
Pastor Tony E. Ede

Music
“Nearer My God To Thee”
“Amazing Grace” “Abide With Me”
Congregation
Donna Elmquist, Organist

Interment
Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

Casket Bearers
Craig Schuning Scott Woods
Mark Anthony Trent Schuning
Dean Niklasen David Niklasen
Derek Niklasen Dain Niklasen

Honorary Casket Bearers
Janelle Musfeldt Toni Larson
Heather De Jong Paige Doyle
Bobbi Jo Kraszewski Kristi Niklasen

Bert Cameron, son of Peter and Minnie (Christensen) Niklasen, was born October 28, 1917, at home in Audubon County, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm near Anita. Bert was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith early in life. He attended country school and graduated from Adair High School in 1935.

On March 18, 1937, Bert was united in marriage with Helen Turner at the Lutheran Parsonage in Adair. They farmed near Anita for one year before moving to the present family farm near Kimballton where Bert and Helen raised their four children. Bert was a farmer all his life.

Bert was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and was the bell ringer for over 50 years. He read several newspapers and enjoyed spending time with his family. After the death of his wife in 1999, Bert remained on the farm.

Bert suffered a fall on Monday, October 1, 2007 just after he had finished combining his beans for the year. He never fully recovered from the fall and died on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 12 days.

Preceding him in death are his parents; wife; brother-in-law Lars Larsen and niece Anne Madsen.

Bert is survived by his four children: Doris and husband John Schuning of Harlan; Myrna and husband Fred Anthony of Pella; Jean and husband Richard Woods of Trenton, MO and Dale Niklasen and wife Betty of Kimballton; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister Emma Larsen of Audubon; brother-in-law Neil Turner and wife Norma of Atlantic; three sisters-in-law: Sarah and husband Frank Forsyth of California; Rachael Mueller of California and Mary Lopez of Arizona; other relatives and many friends.

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Nielsen, Janice E. died December 23, 2007

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Services for 69-year-old Janice E. Nielsen of Moorhead will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, December 27th, at Moorhead Christian Church. Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery in Moorhead. Janice Nielsen died Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 at the Burgess Health Center in Onawa. Survivors include her husband, Ivan of Moorhead; 1 daughter, Shelly Sturgill (John) of Onawa; 2 sons, Mark Nielsen (Barb) of Sioux City and Terry Nielsen (Trisda) of Harlan; a number of grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Bonnie Baker and Joann Prescott and 1 brother, Jim Whitehouse. Visitation will be held 4 to 8 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm, Wednesday, December 26th, at the Rush Family Care Service in Onawa.

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Ohlinger, Pauline Christine (Huebner) died December 31, 2007

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KNOD radio website:
Services for 85-year-old Pauline Christine Ohlinger of Harlan will be held 11 am, Thursday, January 3rd, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Pauline Ohlinger died Monday, December 31st, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 3 sons, Darrell Ohlinger (Linda) of Sparks, NV, Kenneth Ohlinger of Harlan and Larry Ohlinger (Linda) of Harlan; 2 daughters, Janice McCoy of Osceola and Diane Freml (Gerry) of Harlan; 2 sisters, Helen Leinen of Des Moines and Marian Pedersen of Superior, NE; 1 brother, Harold Huebner of Portsmouth; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 11 am to 8 pm, Wednesday, January 2nd with family visitation from 5 to 8 pm and a prayer service at 7 pm, Wednesday, January 2nd, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Pauline C. Ohlinger - 85
Who Died On - Monday, December 31, 2007

Visitation
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, January 3, 2008 - 11:00 AM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Darrell (Linda) Ohlinger of Sparks, NV; Kenneth Ohlinger of Harlan; Janice McCoy of Osceola, IA; Larry (Linda) Ohlinger of Harlan; and Diane (Gerry) Freml of Harlan; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Helen Leinen of Des Moines, IA and Marian Pedersen of Superior, NE; one brother Harold Huebner of Portsmouth

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Ohlinger, Pauline C.
Omaha World-Herald
1/2/2008

OHLINGER-Pauline C., age 85, of Harlan, IA, died on Monday, December 31, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, IA. Survived by her children, Darrell and wife Linda, of Sparks, NV, Kenneth of Harlan, Janice Mccoy of Osceola, IA, Larry and his wife, Linda and Diane and her husband, Gerry Freml, all of Harlan; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Leinen of Des Moines, IA and Marian Pedersen of Superior, NE; one brother, Harold Huebner of Portsmouth.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM, all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial at St. Mary's cemetery in Portsmouth, IA. PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135
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Ohlinger, Pauline C.
The Daily Nonpareil
1/2/2008

Pauline C. Ohlinger, age 85, of Harlan, Iowa, died on Monday, December 31, 2007, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa.

Pauline is survived by her children, Darrell and his wife Linda of Sparks, Nev., Kenneth of Harlan, Iowa, Janice McCoy of Osceola, Iowa, Larry and his wife Linda, and Diane and her husband Gerry Freml, all of Harlan; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her sisters, Helen Leinen of Des Moines, Iowa and Marian Pedersen of Superior, Neb.; and one brother, Harold Huebner of Portsmouth.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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O'Neill, Viola died October 31, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 91-year-old Viola O'Neill of Harlan will be held 1 pm, Monday, November 5th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Viola O'Neill died Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 at Westridge Apartments in Harlan. Survivors include nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

Arrangements and Services For
Viola O'Neill - Age 91
Who Died On -Wednesday, October 31, 2007

No Public Visitation

Memorial Service
Monday, November 5, 2007
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Inurnment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

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Paden, Karen Jean (Resh) Kallstrom died October 29, 2007

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KNOD Radio:

Services for 64-year-old Karen Jean Resh of Audubon will be held 10:30 am, Friday, November 2nd, at the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon. Karen Resh died Monday, October 29th, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include her husband, Larry Paden, formerly of Harlan; 1 son, Mike Kallstrom of Omaha; 3 sisters, Kathy King (Delbert) of Clarinda, Janine Harvey (Richard) of Prescott, and Peggy Dehart of Red Oak; 1 brother, Bob Resh (Audrey) of Hastings and 3 grandchildren. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Karen J. Resh - Age 64
Who Died On - Monday, October 29, 2007

Memorial Service
November 2, 2007 - 10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church - Audubon, Iowa

Survivors include her husband Larry Paden of Audubon, IA; her son Mike Kallstrom of Omaha,NE; three grandchildren:
Jennifer, Kalob, and Ben; her sisters: Kathy (Delbert) King of Clarinda, IA, Janine (Richard) Harvey of Prescott, IA, Peggy Dehart of Red Oak, IA; and her brother Bob (Audrey) Resh of Hastings, IA.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antigue City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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Rasmussen, Luella F. (Stinn) death notice

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Rasmussen, Luella F.
Omaha World-Herald
10/8/2007 - 10/11/2007

RASMUSSEN-Luella F. 78 years, LaVista, NE. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by daughter, Linda Smith, of Omaha; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Marsha Rasmussen, Jr., Timothy Rasmussen, all of Omaha, Gary Rasmussen, of LaVista, NE; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard Stinn and wife, Connie, Francis Stinn and wife, Mary Ann; sisters, Catherine Gubbles, Helen Langenfeld and husband, Mark, Bernadine Stoltenberg, Regina Koesters; numerous nieces and nephews. Vigil Service Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., West Center Chapel. SERVICES Thursday, 9:30 a.m., West Center Chapel to St. Gerald Catholic Church, 96th & "Q" at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

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Parker, Roger Gray Sr. November 19, 1928 - November 30, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 79-year-old Roger Parker of Elk Horn will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, December 4th, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Monroe Methodist Cemetery near Elk Horn. Roger Parker died Friday, November 30th, at his home southwest of Elk Horn. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn; 3 children, Roxanne Petersen of Kimballton; Roger Parker, Jr, of Elk Horn and Doug Parker of Elk Horn; 11 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Bernita Doonan of Harlan and Phyllis Marshall of Council Bluffs and 1 brother, Lloyd Wray Parker of Estes Park, CO. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 pm, Monday, December 3rd, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.
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Parker, Roger Gray Sr.
The Daily Nonpareil
12/3/2007

Roger Gray Parker Sr., 79, died at his home southwest of Elk Horn surrounded by his loving family late Friday, November 30, 2007, after a year long battle with cancer.

He was a son of Lloyd S. and Alma (Gray) Parker, was born November 19, 1928, at Oakland, Iowa. He moved with his family to a farm southwest of Elk Horn when he was six years old. Roger graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1947 and entered the United States Army in 1951. He served as a clerk/typist in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge in 1953, he returned to Iowa and worked as a carpenter.

On February 8, 1958, Roger was united in marriage with Jo Ann Ferrarello at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. They lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he worked as a carpenter with Thornton Construction in Omaha. In 1961 Roger and Jo Ann moved back to the family farm southwest of Elk Horn, Iowa. Three children were born to this union. In addition to his farming, Roger continued to do carpentry work. He retired in 1992 and he and Jo Ann remained on the farm.

Roger was a lifetime member of Monroe Methodist Church where he was active in all aspects of his church. He was a member of American Legion Post 322 in Elk Horn. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their sporting activities and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Playing guitar and singing with his grandchildren was another of his favorite past-times. Roger will be remembered by all who knew him as having a dry sense of humor.

Preceding Roger in death are his parents; sister Lorna Kinney; and brother-in-law Dale Doonan.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Parker, of Elk Horn; three children, Roxanne and husband, Tony Petersen of Kimballton, Roger Parker Jr. and wife, Lisa of Elk Horn, and Doug Parker and wife, Pamela of Elk Horn; nine grandchildren, Mindy and husband, Andy Cathcar, Christopher Petersen and wife, Jessica, Nickolas Petersen, Michael Parker, Ryan Parker, Dylan Parker, Sydney Parker, Mallory Parker, and Nolan Parker; two sisters, Bernita Doonan of Harlan and Phyllis and her husband, George Marshall of Council Bluffs; brother, Lloyd Wray Parker and wife, Pat of Estes Park, Colorado; brother-in-law, Lester Kinney of Council Bluffs and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Harlan, Iowa. Interment with Military Honors by American Legion Post 322, at the Monroe Methodist Cemetery, 241 Umbrella Road, Southwest of Elk Horn, Iowa.

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Rasmussen, Ida Marie November 13, 1911 - December 12, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 96-year-old Ida Marie Rasmussen of Atlantic will be held 11 am, Saturday, December 15th, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Brayton at 2 pm. Ida Rasmussen died Wednesday, December 12th, at the Exira Care Center. Survivors include 2 daughters, Harriet Hayes (Claude) of Corning and Judith Tewell (Gary) of San Luis Obispo, CA; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 10:30, Saturday, December 15th, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic. The Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.
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Roland Funeral Home:

Ida Rasmussen
Birthplace: Atlantic, IA
Resided: Exira, IA
Special Services: The family will meet with friends for a visitation at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 15th, preceding an 11:00 A.M. funeral service to be held at in Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Pastor Dennis Meyer will officiate. A luncheon will be in the fellowship hall before the committal service which is planned for 2:00 P.M. at Oak Hill Cemetery Brayton, IA.
Funeral: 12/15/2007, 11:00:00 AM
Burial: Oakhill Cemetery
Obituary:

IDA MARIE (STADSVOLD) RASMUSSEN

Ida Marie Rasmussen, 96, long time resident of Atlantic, Iowa passed away at Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.

Ida, the daughter of Jens and Kristine (Vad) Stadsvold was born November 13, 1911 in Atlantic, IA. Ida was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Oak Hill Danish Lutheran Church west of Brayton, IA. She attended school in rural Brayton. On May 28, 1938 she was united in marriage to H. Reiner Rasmussen. They lived in the rural Brayton area before moving to Atlantic in 1939.

Ida was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she was employed for many years. She was active in the Do-Day, the Over 60 group and the rummage sales at the church. She was well known for her rye bread and prune strip pastry.

Survivors include her daughters, Harriet Hayes and husband Claude of Corning, IA and Judith Tewell and husband Gary of San Luis Obispo, CA; five grandchildren, Tim Hayes and wife Kristin of Decorah, IA, Heidi Hayes and Rick Desgrossiers of Folsom, CA, Daniel Hayes and wife Sophia of Nicosia, Cypress, Amy Tewell of Saint Louis, MO, Jason Tewell of San Luis, Obispo, CA; great grandchildren Lydia, Gus, and Arlo Hayes, all of Decorah, IA and Constantinos, Markos, and Natalie Hayes all of Nicosia, Cypress; her sister-in-law Elna Stadsvold of Los Cruses, NM; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband Reiner on December 19, 1987; her parents; her brothers: Holger Stadsvold, Haakon Stadsvold and his wife Louise, Harold Stadsvold and his wife Esther and Thowald “Pete” Stadsvold and his wife Margaret. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church or the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn.

Roland Funeral Home of Atlantic is caring for Ida’s family and the arrangements.

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Rasmussen, Wayne H. died December 15, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 93-year-old Wayne H. Rasmussen of Exira will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, December 20th, at the Brayton Lutheran Church in Brayton. Burial will be at the Exira Cemetery. Wayne Rasmussen died Saturday, December 15th, 2007 at his home in Exira. Survivors include his children, Shirley Konz (Larry) of Exira, Terry Rasmussen (Jeannie) of Plymouth, NE; his step-daughter, Kristi Schutt (Reinold) of Ithaca, NE; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Anna Hinkle of Exira. Visitation will be held at 6 pm, Wednesday, December 19th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

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Rihner, John died Oct. 21, 2007

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John Rihner
Rihner, 61, Lake Elsinore, Ca., died Oct. 21, 2007.
©The Harlan Tribune
10/12/2007

LAKE ELSINORE, Ca. -- John Steve Rihner, 61, Lake Elsinore, Ca., died October 21 in California. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Shelby United Lutheran Church with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Military rites were tendered by American Legion #240. Rihner is survived by his wife, Joella; daughters Deborah (Kelly) Raber, Tammy (Todd) Murakami, Toni (Jim) Williamson, Wendy (Jon) Palazzo and Angie (Mitch) Labuda; brothers Rich (Sheila) Rihner and Jeff Rihner; sisters Kay Lewis, Jude Czatkowski, Sue Schnepel, Becci (Bob) Miller and Pat Morris; and 17 grandchildren.

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Rose, LeRoy James April 23, 1933 - November 26, 2007

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LeRoy Rose
Rose, 74, Deloit, died Nov. 26, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/03/2007

DELOIT -- LeRoy James Rose, 74, Deloit, died November 26 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held at the Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison on Friday, Nov. 30 from 4-7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Dunlap Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 26, 2008. Rose is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Rose, of Deloit; sons Richard (Marti) of Dunlap and Monte of Boyer; daughter Juanita and her special friend Don Truitt of Kiron; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and sisters Betty Schlensig of Wickenburg, Az. and Janice (Fonley) Allen of Dunlap.
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Pfannebecker Funeral Home:
LeRoy James "Jim" Rose
Born: 4/23/1933
Died: 11/26/2007

Services:
A Graveside Memorial Service for Jim will be held on Memorial Day, 2008, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, Iowa.

Visitation:
4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2007 at Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa.

Memorials: Donor Choice

Cemetery: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, Iowa

Detail Obituary:

LeRoy James Rose was born at North Grove in Crawford County, Iowa, on April 23, 1933, the son of LeRoy E. and Catherine (Kline) Rose. When Jim was 4 years old the family moved to a farm in the Gallands Grove area where he was raised and attended a country school, receiving his elementary education. As a teen, he drove to town to the Dunlap High School to attend classes. On May 26, 1952, LeRoy James was united in marriage with Norma Jean Mathys. Their union was blessed with three children; Juanita, Richard and Monte. Jim raised his family in the Deloit area, where he was mayor of the town of Deloit for two terms. Jim was employed by the Denison area packing plants and at Western Auto. Later he became self-employed as a carpenter. He built many commercial buildings and homes in the Crawford County are, including his own home in Deloit. Jim was the proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In his free time he enjoyed welding and inventing things and tinkering in his shop. He treasured the time he could spend with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim died Monday evening, November 26, 2007, in hospice care at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 74 years, 7 months and 3 days. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bob Schlensig. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean; one daughter, Juanita and special friend, Don Truitt of Kiron, two sons, Richard and his wife, Marti of Dunlap and Monte of Boyer; four grandchildren, Jessica (Jon) Carroll of Honolulu, HI, Christina (Paul) Allen of Omaha, NE, Daniel Rose of Dunlap and Dustin Rose of Boyer; three great grandchildren, Aislinn, Ailidh and Jon Patrick Carroll of Honolulu; two sisters, Betty Schlensig of Wickenburg, AZ and Janice (Fonley) Allen of Dunlap and many other relatives and friends. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements where a visitation was held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2007. A graveside memorial service will be held Memorial Day, May 26, 2008, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap.

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Rose, Jim died November 26, 2007

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Jim Rose
©The Harlan Tribune
05/20/2008

DELOIT -- Graveside services will be held Monday, May 26 for Jim Rose, husband of Jean Rose, Deloit, who died November 26, 2007. Services will be at 1 p.m. at the Dunlap Cemetery with lunch to follow at St. Patrick's Parish Center. Rose was longtime resident of both Crawford and Shelby Counties. Other survivors include children Richard of Dunlap, Monte of Deloit and Nita Rose of Kiron.

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Ross, Lynne R. died Oct. 3, 2007

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Lynne Ross, 58
Ross, 58, Ames, died Oct. 3, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
10/19/2007

AMES -- Word has been received of the death of Lynne R. Ross, 58, Ames, who died Oct. 3, 2007 at Israel Family Hospice House. Memorial services were held Oct. 6 at Stevens Memorial Chapel in Ames. Ross was born in Harlan. She is survived by her husband, Robert O. Ross, of Ames; daughters Dayna R. (John) Sprecher of Ogden and Erin B. (Eric) Ross-Johnson of Johnston; son Ryan R. Ross of Ames; granddaughter Sheridan Johnson of Johnston; and sister Joan (Richard) Waller of Lincoln, Neb.

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Rudolph, Freda J. died December 14, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 81-year-old Freda J. Rudolph of Elk Horn, formerly of Audubon, will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, December 18th at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. Burial will be at the Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery. Freda Rudolph died Friday, December 14th, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 4 sisters, her sister-in-law, Lorena Rudolph of Audubon. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements.

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Ruth, Lucille died December 13, 2007

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Lucille Ruth
Ruth, 84, Harlan, died Dec. 13, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/18/2007

HARLAN -- Lucille Ruth, 84, Harlan, died December 13, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Graveside service and burial will be held Friday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Harlan Cemetery. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Lila (Roy) Jorgensen of Audubon and Janice (James) Prochaska of Dakota City, Neb.; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

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Sampson, Edna Christine died Dec. 4, 2007

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Edna Sampson
Sampson, 92, Avoca, died Dec. 4, 2007
The Harlan Tribune
12/10/2007

AVOCA -- Edna Christine Sampson, 92, Avoca, died Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Salem Lutheran Home. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. A prayer service was held Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Visitation was Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Sampson is survived by sons David (Carol) Sampson of Hancock, John (Kan) Sampson of Walnut, Arnie (Carol) Sampson of Avoca, James Sampson of Walnut, Wayne (Darlene) Sampson of Neola, Walter (Barb) Sampson of Walnut and Joseph (Margaret) Sampson of Elliott; daughters Mary Willie of Folsom, La., Susan Libby of Walnut and Martha (Randy) Hargens of Walnut; sisters Bertha Neuman of Denison and Anna Lackmann of Denison; 29 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

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Schaaf, Noyon died December 16, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 89-year-old Noyon Schaaf of Harlan, formerly of Avoca, are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Noyon Schaaf died Sunday, December 16th, 2007 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Mervin; brother Dog Schaaf (Judy) of Washington and a son-in-law, John Gilliland of Harlan.
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Noyon Schaaf
Schaaf, 89, Harlan, died Dec. 16, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/18/2007

HARLAN -- Noyon Schaaf, 89, Harlan, formerly of Avoca, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at Elm Crest in Harlan. Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Survivors include her husband, Melvin, of Harlan; brother Doug (Judy) Schaaf of Washington state; and son-in-law, John Gilliland, of Harlan.

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Schaben, Rita (Fuhs) death notice

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Rita (Fuhs) Schaben (dau of John J. & Kunigunda (Foxhoven) Fuhs; wife of Ed Schaben) has passed away - arrangements & services info when available.

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Schaben, Rita Threasa (Fuhs) January 25, 1933 - December 11, 2007

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funeral card:

In Loving Memory Of
Rita T. Schaben
Born January 25, 1933 Portsmouth, Iowa
Entered Into Rest
December 11, 2007 Harlan, Iowa
Age 74 Years 10 Months 16 Days

Wake Service
Wednesday December 12, 2007 7:00 p.m.
St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, Iowa

Presider
Deacon Pat Davit
Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday December 13, 2007 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, Iowa

Celebrants
Rev. Mike Peters ~ Rev. Robert Hoefler ~ Rev. Howard Fitzgerald

Music
Keyboards: Irene Buckley Cantor: Maryalyce Dotzler

Vocal Selections
"Be Not Afraid" ~ "Amazing Grace" ~ "Ave Maria"
"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" ~ "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

Honorary Pallbearers
Brooke Schaben Taylor Schaben
Morgan Schaben Logan Schaben

Pallbearers
Ron Kenkel Dave Kramer Rich Fuhs
Myron Schaben Bill Schaben Rick Schaben

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery Defiance, Iowa
Family and friends are invited for lunch and fellowship at
the church hall immediately following the Committal Service.
Memorials are suggested to masses or the wishes of the family.

Rita T. Schaben, age 74 of Harlan, Iowa passed away
December 11, 2007 at her home. Rita was born January 25,
1933 in Portsmouth, Iowa to the late John J. and Kunigunda
(Foxhoven) Fuhs. She graduated in 1953 from St. Mary's High
School in Portsmouth, Iowa and married Edwin Schaben January 8,
1953. To this union five children were born. The Schaben's made
their home in Panama, Iowa for 40 years before moving to Harlan
in 1996. Rita was a homemaker and a member of St. Michael's
Catholic Church. She worked in parish groups and functions, was
president and vice-president of her sewing circle, avid quilter, loved
embroidering and caring and being with her grandchildren.

Rita was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law,
Bernadine and Mark Kenkel, brother and sister-in-law, Bill and
Dolores Fuhs and brother-in-laws, Marvin Schaben and Mark Kramer.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Edwin H. Schaben of Harlan,
daughters, Debra Groth of Harlan, Connie Schaben of Omaha, Ne.,
sons, Tom Schaben, Larry Schaben and wife Kathy all of Omaha,
Gary Schaben and wife Jackie of Portsmouth, Iowa, granddaughters,
Brooke, Taylor, Logan, and Morgan Schaben all of Portsmouth, Iowa,
sisters, Mildred Goeser and husband Don of Council Bluffs,
Mary Ann Kramer of Earling, Iowa, Pat Smith and husband Jerry of
San Jose, Calif, brothers, Robert Fuhs and wife Marge of Sacramento,
Calif, Joe Fuhs of Omaha, nieces and nephews.

Visitation begins, Wednesday, 11:00 am. at St. Michael's Catholic
Church in Harlan with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. Deacon Pat
Davit will officiate. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 11:00 am.
at the church with Rev. Robert Hoefler, pastor officiating Interment
Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance, Iowa with a lunch
following at St. Michael's Parish Center. Memorials to the wishes
of the family or masses.

CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING FUNERAL HOME
Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Schechinger, Don died November 8, 2007

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KNOD Radio:

Services for 46-year-old Donald "Don" G. Schechinger of Harlan will be held 11 am, Monday, November 12th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Donald Schechinger died Thursday, November 8th, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Schechinger; wife, Debra Schechinger; 4 children, Molly, Justin, Elizabeth and Annabel Schechinger all of Harlan; 6 sisters, Connie Carter (Ron) of Harlan, Sharon Bieker (Jim) of Harlan, Donna Grabill (Galen) of Harlan, Jo Ann Schnack (Galen) of Westphalia, Janice Assman (Chuck) of Earling, and Lora Zimmerman (Rick) of Golden, CO; 8 brothers, John Schechinger (Cindy) of Harlan, Ray Schechinger (Ann) of Harlan, Tom Schechinger (Kay) of Harlan, Dan Schechinger (Joan) of Harlan, Ron Schechinger (Konnie) of Harlan, Glen Schechinger of Oakland, Dean Schechinger (Rita) of Oakland and Kevin Schechinger (Tera) of Oakland. Visitation will be held noon to 4 pm, Sunday, November 11th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 5 to 9 pm, Sunday, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. A wake service will be held at 7 pm, Sunday, at the church. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Don Schechinger - 46
Who Died On - Thursday, November 8, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, November 11, 2007
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
Sunday, November 11, 2007
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, November 11, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 12, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Interment

Survivors include his wife of nineteen years, Debra Schechinger of Harlan; his children: Molly, Justin, Elizabeth, and Anabel Schechinger all of Harlan; his mother, Margaret Schechinger of Westphalia; his siblings: Connie and her husband Ron Carter, John Schechinger and his wife Cindy, Ray Schechinger and his wife Ann, Tom Schechinger and his wife Kay, Sharon and her husband Jim Bieker, Dan Schechinger and his wife Joan, Donna and her husband Galen Grabill, Ron Schechinger and his wife Konnie all of Harlan, Iowa, JoAnn and her husband Galen Schnack of Westphalia, Iowa, Glen Schechinger of Oakland, Iowa, Dean Schechinger and his wife Rita of Oakland, Lora and her husband Rick Zimmerman of Golden, Colorado, and Kevin and his wife Tera Schechinger of Oakland

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Schwarte, Michael Robert 10-28-1947 - 10-25-2007

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Schwarte, Michael Robert
Omaha World-Herald
10/27/2007 - 10/28/2007

SCHWARTE-Michael Robert age 59 of Omaha, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007. Mike worked 25 years as Superintendent of Ronco Construction Company. He is preceded in death by father, Joseph Schwarte; wife, Ruth Schwarte. Mike is survived by, mother, Evelyn Schwarte; sons, Rob (Susan) Schwarte; Richard (Alecia) Schwarte; daughters, Rhonda (Scott) Mines, Jolyn (Brad) Barreuther; brother, Tom (Carolyn) Schwarte; sisters, Lynn (Ben) Hunter, Sue Wisehart, Jane Dworak, Luanne (Mike) Rosso; friend of 25 years, Steve (Brenda) Johnson; 10 grandchildren; many nieces; nephews; friends; other relatives.

VISITATION Sunday October 28, 2007 1-5:00pm with Prayer Service at 4:00PM Braman Mortuary.

FUNERAL SERVICE Monday 10:30AM Braman Mortuary. Interment, Westlawn Hillcrest Cemetery with Military honors provided by VFW Post 2503.

Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence
BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171
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In Loving Memory
Michael R. Schwarte
10-28-1947 - 10-25-2007

SCHWARTE, Michael Robert age 59 of Omaha, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007
Mike worked 25 years as Superintendent of Ronco Construction Company.

He is preceded in death by,
Father, Joseph Schwarte
Wife, Ruth Schwarte

Mike is survived by
Mother, Evelyn Schwarte

Sons, Rob (Susan) Schwarte
Richard (Alecia) Schwarte

Daughters, Rhonda (Scott) Mines
Jolyn (Brad) Barreuther

Brother, Tom (Carolyn) Schwarte

Sisters, Lynn (Ben) Hunter
Sue Wisehart
Jane Dworak

Luanne (Mike) Rosso

Friend of 25 years, Steve (Brenda) Johnson
10 Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other relatives

Visitation Sunday October 29, 2007 1-5:00PM with prayer service at 4:00PM Braman Mortuary
Funeral Service Monday 10:30AM Braman Mortuary
Interment, Westlawn Hillcrest Cemetery with Military honors provided by VFW Post 2503

Braman Mortuary
1702 N. 72 St.
Omaha, NE. 68114
402-391-2171

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Semrad, Margaret (Bohaty) July 11, 1910 - December 11, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 97-year-old Margaret Semrad of David City, NE, formerly of Harlan, will be held 2 pm, Friday, December 14th, at the First Baptist Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Margaret Semrad died Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 in David City, NE. Survivors include 1 son, Robert Semrad (Jeanne) of Brookings, SD; 2 brothers, Joe Bohaty (Dorothy) of David City, NE and Frank Bohaty of Bruno, NE; 2 sisters, Rose Montgue of David City, Ne and Mildred Vandenburg (Gale) of Harlan; 2 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 3 to 9 pm, Thursday, December 13th, with a prayer service at 7:30 pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home:

Margaret (Bohaty) Semrad
July 11, 1910 - December 11, 2007

Margaret Semrad, the daughter of Joseph and Maggie (Benes) Bohaty, was born on July 11, 1910, in rural David City, Nebraska. She grew up near David City and attended Goldenrod District #57 school. Margaret graduated from David City High School in 1929, and attended one year of college at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska.
Margaret and Joseph Albert Semrad eloped on June 19, 1935, in Auburn, Nebraska; they stepped forward at a cousin’s wedding and were married. For a few years, Margaret taught school at Goldenrod and several other places. After World War II, she and Joseph moved to Harlan, Iowa. Margaret stayed home to raise the couple’s son; during that time, she also babysat for friends.

Joseph died on March 23, 1981, in Omaha, Nebraska. Margaret remained in Harlan until 1999, when she returned to David City.

Margaret was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Harlan, where she taught Sunday School. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, and playing cards.

Margaret Semrad died on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at David Place in David City, Nebraska, at the age of 97 years and 5 months.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by one son, Robert (Jeanne) Semrad of Brookings, South Dakota; two brothers, Joe (Dorothy) Bohaty of David City, Nebraska, and Frank Bohaty of Bruno, Nebraska; two sisters, Rose Montgue of David City, Nebraska, and Mildred (Gale) Vandenberg of Harlan, Iowa; two grandchildren, Rexford (Marion) Semrad of Brandon, Mississippi, and Charlotte (Trayce) Meyer of Bushnell, South Dakota; eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 14, 2007, at First Baptist Church, Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Gundar Lamberts and Pastor Jeanne Semrad officiating. Helen Warren and Trayce Meyer were the musicians. Casket bearers were Michael Vandenberg, Allen Vandenberg, Jason Stinn, James Kloewer, Gale Kloewer, Andrew Kloewer, and Joe Vandenberg. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: David City, NE, formerly of Harlan, IA

Visitation Date: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007

Service Date: Friday, Dec 14, 2007

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Shafer, Donna M. (Branstetter) died Dec. 10, 2007

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Donna Shafer
Shafer, 67, Carter Lake, died Dec. 10, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/14/2007

CARTER LAKE -- Donna M. Shafer, 67, Carter Lake, died Dec. 10 at her home. Services will be Friday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Shafer was born in Panama. She is survived by her husband, John; children Jeff (Rachelle) Shafer of Novi, Mi., Kelli (Arnold) Haynes of Treynor, Mark (Jonette) Shafer of Shawnee, Kan. and Lisa (Robert) Zigrang of Dayton; eight grandchildren; sisters Dorothy (Russ) Lefeber of Harlan, Marietta (Jerry) Jacobs of Chisago City, Mn. and Betty McKee of Davenport; and brothers Cecil (Charlene) Branstetter of Logan, Dan (Karen) Branstetter of San Antonio, Fla. and Richard (Laura) Branstetter of Avoca.

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Shafer, Madonna Marie (Branstetter) March 19, 1940 - Dec. 10, 2007

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Shafer, Donna M.
Logan Herald-Observer
12/19/2007

Donna M. Shafer, age 67, passed away Dec. 10, 2007 at her home in Carter Lake.
Madonna Marie "May" Branstetter was born March 19, 1940 in Panama, Iowa to the late Melvin and Loretta (Schmitz) Branstetter. She graduated from Woodbine High School in 1958 and was united in marriage to John Thomas Shafer in 1959. Together, they raised their family in Weston and Underwood, Iowa. After retirement, they enjoyed wintering on the Gulf in Texas. Donna was an avid gardener and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. A religious person, she was immensely strong in spirit and eternally kind in heart.

Donna is mourned by her husband, John, four children: Jeff Shafer (Rachelle) of Novi, Mich., Kelli Haynes (Arnold) of Treynor, Iowa, Mark Shafer (Jonette) of Shawnee, Kan. and Lisa Zigrang (Robert) of Dayton, Iowa. Eight grandchildren will remember her hugs and kisses: Matt, Danielle, Nick, Andrew, Lauren, Jared, Anthony and Jonathan. Sisters, Dorothy Lefeber (Russ) of Harlan. Marietta Jacobs (Jerry) of Chisago City, Minn., Betty McKee of Davenport, Iowa, brothers, Cecil Branstetter (Charlene) of Logan, Dan Branstetter (Karen) of San Antonio, Fla., Richard Branstetter (Laura) of Avoca, Iowa, many nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family was from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church with Rev. Dan Kirby, pastor officiating.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Simpson, Samuel F. died December 1, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Samuel F. Simpson - Age 82
Who Died On - Saturday, December 1, 2007

Family Greeting Friends
Thursday, December 6, 2007 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church -
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

survivors include his son Richard (Lisa) Simpson of Oelwein, Iowa; two grandchildren, sister-in-law Mary Simpson of Salem, OR; and a special friend Deliva Hardman of Oelwein, IA.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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Smith, Gene died December 26, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Mass of Christian Burial for 83-year-old Gene Smith of Avoca, formerly of Portsmouth, will be held 10:30 am, Monday, December 31st, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at a later date. Gene Smith died Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 in Avoca. Survivors include his wife Marian; 5 sons, Denny, Jack, Chris, Tim and Jay Smith; 6 daughters, Jennifer King, Nanette Benscoter, Gail Hashemitoroghi, Geri Marshall, Jeannie Smith, and Mary Lou Gift; 1 sister, Monica Kleffman. A wake service will be held at 6 pm, Sunday, December 30th, with visitation from 4 to 6 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. The Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home in Council Bluffs is in charge of the arrangements.

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Sorensen, Merlin J. January 28, 1924 - October 3, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 83-year-old Merlin James Sorensen of Council Bluffs, formerly of Harlan, will be held 11 am, Saturday, October 6th, at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Burial will be at the Atlantic Cemetery. Merlin Sorensen died Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 in Council Bluffs. Survivors include 2 sons, Roger Sorensen of Harlan and Rich Sorensen of Council Bluffs. The Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sorensen, Merlin J.
The Daily Nonpareil
10/5/2007

Merlin J. Sorensen, 83 years, Council Bluffs, passed away October 3, 2007, at Risen Son Christian Village.

He was born January 28, 1924, in Elk Horn, Iowa, to the late Jens and Nina (Lansman) Sorensen. A graduate of Elk Horn High School, he formerly farmed in the Walnut, Iowa, area. He formerly resided in Harlan. In Council Bluffs he was the owner of the former Sorensen Service Station. He was a member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ethel M. (Welton) Sorensen of Council Bluffs; sons, Roger and wife, Bev of Harlan, Iowa, Richard and wife, Linda of Council Bluffs; seven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; brothers, Don and wife, Marilyn of Council Bluffs, Verdon and wife, Lee of Shenandoah, Iowa, Ethan of Marshall, Texas; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Friday (tonight) 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, Pastors David Erickson and Dale Erickson will co-officiate. A luncheon will follow the service at First Christian Church Heritage Campus. The funeral cortege will depart from the church at 1:00 p.m. for burial at the Atlantic, Iowa Cemetery.

Memorials will be directed by the family.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Sornson, Eleanor B. (Madsen) November 10, 1905 - November 22, 2007

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Services for 102-year-old Eleanor B. Sornson of Elk Horn will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 27th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Eleanor Sornson died Thursday, November 22nd, 2007 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include her sons, Dr. Rodney Sornson (Zola) of San Diego, CA, Galen Sornson (Eileen) of Elk Horn and Dr. Elmer Sornson (Vivienne) of Salem, OR; 1 daughter, Mary Rose Sornson of Ft. Myers, FL; 1 sister, Elsie Weddum of Elk Horn and 1 brother, Alvin Madson (Arlene) of Grimes; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 1 to 8 pm, Monday, November 26th, with the family present from 6 to 8 pm, at the Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.
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Eleanor Sornson
(November 10, 1905 - November 22, 2007)

Eleanor Sornson, 102, a lifelong Elk Horn, Iowa, area resident passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.
Eleanor was born November 10, 1905, on the family farm in Shelby County, Iowa, the daughter of M.J. and Inger Maria Peitersen Madsen.

She was a 1925 graduate of the Elk Horn High School and for the next four years Eleanor taught country school.

On June 5, 1929, Eleanor married Elmer T. Sornson in the parsonage of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. They lived on the family farm until 1974, when they moved to Elk Horn. After Elmer passed away in October of 1994, Eleanor continued to live a long and blessed life in her own home until July of 2006.

Eleanor belonged to the Elk Horn Lutheran Church and she found great joy and comfort in her time spent in church activities.

Her hobbies were music and china painting. She was an accomplished singer with a beautiful voice and also a skilled china painter, who loved to give away her finished pieces. Foremost and above all of her other activities, the greatest love of Eleanor’s life was her family. She took great interest in each and every one and her pride and love for them was obvious to all who knew her.

Eleanor is survived by three sons, Dr. Rodney Sornson and his wife, Zola of San Diego, California, Galen Sornson and his wife, Eileen of Elk Horn, Iowa, Dr. Elmer T. Sornson, Jr. and his wife, Vivienne of Salem, Oregon; and her daughter, Mary Rose Sornson of Cape Coral, Florida.

Also surviving are her grandchildren, Rodney Sornson and his wife, Lynn, Mark Sornson and his wife, Caroline, all of San Diego, California; Shawn Sornson and his wife, Pamela, Brian Sornson and his wife, Heidi, Heather Moate and her husband, Kevin, and Christian Sornson and his wife Crystal, all of Salem, Oregon; Bradley Sornson and his wife Jeana of Elk Horn, Iowa, Gayleen Rutherford and her husband, Kent of Eagle Grove, Iowa, Cory Sornson and his wife, Jennifer of Atlantic, Iowa, Nathan Sornson and his wife, Libby of Grimes, Iowa.

Great-grandchildren include Madeline Sornson, Troy and Tristan Sornson, Brenden and Rylan, Cole and Alora Sornson, Cody and Hunter Moate, Emma, Kate and Jane Sornson, Samantha, Gage and Clay Sornson, Alexis, Corey and Austin Rutherford, Karen and Rachel Sornson.

Also surviving are her sister, Elsie Weddum of Elk Horn, Iowa, and her brother, Alvin Madsen and his wife, Arlene of Grimes, Iowa, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Eleanor in death were her parents, Mads Jorgen and Inger Maria Peitersen Madsen, her husband, Elmer T. Sornson; a baby brother, Edmund Madsen, a brother, Edmund T. Madsen and his wife Evelyn, a brother, George Madsen; two sisters, Lydia and her husband, Alvin Mortensen, Edna and her husbands, Adolph Lange and Emery Fredericksen, a brother-in-law, Hans Weddum, a foster sister, Eda and her husband, Thorvald Hansen, and a foster brother, Nels P. Olsen and his wife, Claudine.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa, with the Reverend Keith Menter officiating.

Public viewing is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, with the family present to greet their friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Committal services and interment will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, Iowa.

The family has requested that memorials go to the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, the Salem Lutheran Homes or Hospice at Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan, Iowa.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Homes website:
www.hockenberryfamilycare.com

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Stangl, John died Nov. 19, 2007

Surnames:

John Stangl
Stangl, 79, Marshalltown, died Nov. 19, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/03/2007

MARSHALLTOWN -- John Stangl, 79, Marshalltown, died Monday, Nov. 19 at his home. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Center Street Baptist Church with burial in the Center School Cemetery in Marshalltown. Military rites were provided by VFW Harry C. Harter Post #839. Stangl was a former Harlan resident. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sister Mary Lou Finken of Knoxville; nieces and nephews.

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Stangl, John Jan. 14, 1928 - Nov. 19, 2007

Surnames:

John Stangl, 79
The Times-Republican
135 West Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Posted: 11/22/2007

John Stangl, 79, of Marshalltown, died suddenly on Nov. 19, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Center Street Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Center School Cemetery near Marshalltown, with full military honors by VFW Harry C. Harter Post #839. Friends may call at Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. For condolences, visit mitchellfh.com Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for John and his family.

Born on Jan. 14, 1928, in Carroll, Iowa, he was the son of Edward and Eva (Moylan) Stangl. He served our country honorably in the United States Navy Seabees from December 1945 until 1947. On June 1, 1949, he was united in marriage to Mary Jensen in Harlan, Iowa. They made their home in Harlan, Oregon and returned to Harlan before calling Marshalltown their home since 1956. He was employed in car body repair, Lander-Landon for five years, Marshall Lumber for nine years and retired from Fisher Controls in 1985.

John enjoyed raising mules, his family, his neighborhood family, custom cars, was a charter member of the Iowa Coon Hunters Club (north of LeGrand) and attended Center Street Baptist Church.

Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 58 years, Mary; his sister, Mary Lou Finken of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and his neighborhood family.

In death he has rejoined his parents and sister, Marjorie Nelson.

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Stidham, Alva May died November 2, 2007

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Services for 90-year-old Alva May Stidham of Duluth, GA, will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, November 8th, at the Shelby Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Alva Stidham died Friday, November 2nd, 2007 at the Peachtree Christian Hospice. Survivors include 2 daughters, Wanda Saxton (Grover) of Yazoo City, MS and La Naya Kresl (James) of Cumming, GA; 1 son, George Stidham (Sally) of Mountain Home, AR. 1 son-on-law, Dennis Kiesel of Holister, MO; 1 sister, Martha Briggs of Omaha; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9 am to 9 pm, Wednesday, November 7th, with family visitation from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

Arrangements and Services For
Alva M. Stidham - Age 90
Who Died On - Friday, November 2, 2007

Visitation
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Shelby Presbyterian Church - Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her daughters: Wanda (Grover) Saxton of Yazoo City, MS and LaNaya (James) Kresl of Cumming, GA; one son George (Sally) Stidham of Mountain Home, AR; sister, Martha Briggs of Omaha, NE; Son-in-Law Dennis Kiesel of Hollister, MO; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.

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Stolz, Bonita Imogene "Bonnie" (Pauley) died October 20, 2007

Surnames:

KJAN Radio:
BONNIE STOLZ, 77, of Audubon, died Saturday, Oct. 20th, 2007 at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral Services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24th. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Audubon, with the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon in charge of arrangements, where there is an open visitation, & family visitation is at 6:30-p.m. (no day given), along with a Scripture Service at 7:30-p.m.
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Services for 77-year-old Bonnie Stolz of Audubon will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Audubon. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Audubon. Bonnie Stolz died Saturday, October 20th, 2007 at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Survivors include her children, Janet Christoffersen (Neal) and Pam Hansen (Mike) all of Audubon, Charles Stolz of Genoa, CO, David Stolz (Kathleen) of Grand Island, NE; several grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Neil Pauley (Marian of Neola, Lloyd Pauley (Nancy) of Portsmouth, Janette Pauley of Chicago, IL and Diane Miller (Ronald) of Buffalo, MO; her sisters-in-law, Carla Pauley of Persia and Bar Schleimer of Portsmouth. Visitation will be held 6:30 pm, Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 with a scripture service at 7:30 pm at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.
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Atlantic News Telegraph
Published: Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Bonnie Stolz, 77, of Audubon, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at the Friendship Home in Audubon.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. Interment will be at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Audubon.

Family visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Survivors include her children, Janet and Neal Christoffersen, Pam and Mike Hansen, all of Audubon, Charles J. Stolz of Genoa, Colo., David and Kathleen Stolz of Grand Island, Neb.; her brothers and sisters, Neil and Marian Pauley of Neola, Lloyd and Nancy Pauley of Portsmouth; Janetta Pauley of Chicago, Ill; Diane and Ronald Miller of Buffalo, Mo.; her sisters-in-law, Carla Pauley of Persia, and Barb Scheimer of Portsmouth.

The Kessler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Stolz, Bonita Imogene "Bonnie" (Pauley) July 23, 1930 - October 20, 2007

Surnames:

The Audubon Advocate
P.O. Box 247
Audubon, IA 50025

Bonnie I. Stolz

Mass of the Christian Burial for Bonnie I. Stolz, 77, was celebrated by Father Wayne Gubbels on Oct. 24, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Audubon. Interment was in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Audubon. Casket bearers were Eric Christoffersen, Brice Lippert, Lucas Wheeler, Scott Olsen, Terry Huffman, and Brandon LaFoy. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon was in charge of the arrangements.

Bonnie Imogene Stolz, the daughter of Theodore and Rose Pitch Pauley, was born July 23, 1930, at her parents' home in rural Shelby County near Portsmouth, IA, and died October 20, 2007, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, IA.

Bonnie was baptized and confirmed at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth. She attended rural schools, then graduated from Our Lady of Fatima Parochial High School with the Class of 1946. She attended college in Fort Atchison, KS, then was employed as an administration assistant in Kansas City, MO for a short time. She returned to Shelby County, IA and was employed at a bank in Harlan.

On Oct. 8, 1955, she was united in marriage to Charles F. Stolz at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Bonnie and Chuck bought the Shelby Furniture and Hardware Store in Shelby, IA. They sold the business in 1969 and purchased Lang's Home Furnishings in Audubon. They operated Stolz Home Furnishings until they retired and sold the store in 2000. Chuck died March 20, 2001. Bonnie enjoyed her home, then moved to the Friendship Home in Audubon in January of 2007.

Bonnie was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Catholic Women in Audubon. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and was a member of several bridge clubs. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Bonnie enjoyed being part of the business community in Audubon. She enjoyed gardening and solving the Jumbles in the daily paper.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, were her infant son Dean Francis Stolz; her parents; and her brothers and sister: Grace Ciolli, Kevin Pauley, Melvin Pauley and Terry Pauley.

Survivors include her children: Janet and Neal Christoffersen; Pam and Mike Hansen, all of Audubon, IA; Charles J. Stolz of Genoa, CO; David and Kathleen Stolz of Grand Island, NE; her grandchildren: Ann Christoffersen of Des Moines, IA; Alicea Christoffersen of Omaha, NE; Eric Christoffersen of Ames, IA; Melissa and Brice Lippert of Waterloo, IA; Samatha Hansen and fiance Lucas Wheeler of Cambridge, IA; Justis Stolz, Quinlan Stolz, Dietrick Stolz, all of Grand Island, NE; her brothers and sisters: Neil and Marian Pauley of Neola, IA; Lloyd and Nancy Pauley of Portsmouth, IA; Janetta Pauley of Chicago, IL; and Diane and Ronald Miller of Buffalo, MO; her sisters-in-law Carla Pauley of Persia, IA; and Barb Schleimer of Portsmouth; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Sutherburg, Bonnie died Nov. 26, 2007

Surnames:

Bonnie Sutherburg
Sutherburg, 72, Loveland, Co., died Nov. 26, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/03/2007

LOVELAND, Co. -- Bonnie B. Sutherburg, 72, Loveland, Co., formerly of Harlan and Kirkman, died November 26. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Home. Sutherburg is survived by her husband, Edwin Jerry Mitzelfelt, of Loveland; sons Gari (Gisele) Jensen of Denver, Jim Jensen of Lakewood and Jeremy (Carie) Sutherburg of Seymour, In.; sister Barbara Koenig of Grover Beach, Ca.; and five grandchildren.

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Thogersen, Howard Kenneth July 21, 1915 - October 12, 2007

Surnames:

KJAN Radio:
HOWARD "KENNIE" THOGERSEN, 92, of Harlan, died Friday, Oct. 12th, in Harlan. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Oct. 15th at 1:00pm in the Burmeister-Johannsen F.H. in Harlan.
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burmeisterjohannsen.com

Howard "Kennie" Kenneth Thogersen
July 21, 1915 - October 12, 2007

Howard Kenneth Thogersen, the son of Paul and Sena (Sorensen) Thogersen, was born on July 21, 1915, in rural Harlan, Iowa. He attended Harlan schools. After completing the ninth grade, he worked on a Missouri horse farm. He was later employed as a heavy equipment operator, building pipelines around the country; one of these lines was the Alaskan pipeline. On November 14, 1942, Howard married Lorene Nagel in Bernie, Missouri. The couple retired in Lansing, Illinois, in the early 1980’s, and returned to Harlan in June, 2006. At this time, they became residents of the Elm Crest Retirement Community.
Howard enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of the Local #150 Operating Engineers Union.

Howard K. “Kennie” Thogersen died on Friday, October 12, 2007, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 92 years, 2 months, and 21 days.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Ruth Alice Ten Eyck. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorene Thogersen of Harlan, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 15, 2007, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Heather Ploen of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, Iowa, officiating. Casket bearers were Dennis Svoboda, Dane Svoboda, Ethan Ten Eyck, and Jon Burmeister. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Harlan, IA

Visitation Date: Sunday, Oct 14, 2007

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Thurston, Jean A. Henning died October 2, 2007

Surnames:

www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Jean A. (Henning) Thurston - 93
Who Died On - Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Visitation
Thursday, October 4, 2007 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, October 5, 2007 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, October 5, 2007 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Eastern Star Service
Friday, October 5, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her daughters: Jan Mandel of Harlan, IA, Nancy (Howard) Wilwerding of Boca Raton, FL, and Alice (John) Evans of Oakley, CA; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and her special cousin Tommy Rains and his wife Johanna of Des Moines, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

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Trieweiler, Benedict died Dec. 7, 2007

Surnames:

Benedict Trieweiler
Trieweiler, 70, Cheyenne, Wy., died Dec. 7, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/18/2007

CHEYENNE, Wy. -- Benedict "Dick" Trieweiler, 70, died December 7 in Cheyenne, Wy. Services were held Thursday, Dec. 13 in Cheyenne at Holy Trinity Church. Trieweiler is survived by his wife, Diane (Graeve) Trieweiler; daughter Mary Adams of Cheyenne; sons Patrick (Sandy) Trieweiler of Ogden, Utah and Kelly Trieweiler of Lafayette, Co.; brothers James (Maragret) Trieweiler of Denison and Phil (Donna) Trieweiler of Earling; sister Betty (Mike) Wilcox of Blair, Neb.; and seven grandchildren.

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Vacek, Patricia (Langenfeld) death notice

Surnames:

Vacek, Patricia (Langenfeld)
Omaha World-Herald
12/1/2007 & 12/2/2007

VACEK-Patricia (Langenfeld), age 59yrs, of Fargo, ND. Survived by husband, Alan, Fargo, ND; children, Mike (Kelly), Little Falls, MN, Craig (Kim), Lincoln, NE, Tim (Kari), New Richmond, WI, Beth, Fargo, ND; 7 grandchildren, MiKel, Joelle, Hunter, Joe, Abby, Kate, Maggie; father, O.J. "Bud" Langenfeld; sister, Mary Jo (Dr. Steve) Franco; 2 brothers, John (Nancy) Langenfeld and Dr. Michael (Colleen) Langenfeld, all of Omaha; nieces and nephews.

Memorials to St. Gianna's Maternity Home. VISITATION begins Sun 5pm, with ROSARY to follow at 7pm, West Center Chapel. Graveside Services Mon 11am, Calvary Cemetery Mauseleum.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

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VILS, CORINNE CATHERINE (GOESER) April 29, 1919 - Dec. 1, 2007

Surnames:

VILS, CORINNE CATHERINE (GOESER)
Denison Bulletin/Review
12/17/2007

Corinne Catherine Goeser Vils, 88, of Mazomanie, Wis., peacefully passed on to her eternal life on Dec. 1, 2007.

She was born April 29, 1919, in Westphalia, Iowa, the daughter of Quirin and Magdalena Schneider Goeser, the fifth child of 10 children.

Corinne was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Iowa on May 1, 1919, and thus the beginning of her continued faith in God. "God has given me a good memory. It is truly a gift; but most of all the gift of faith? to be a product of a Catholic school, which has shaped my life in many ways." Corinne?May 9, 2006

On May 20, 1941, she married Karl Vils at St. Rose of Lima in Denison, Iowa, and moved to Blue Mounds, Wis., where Karl was a cheesemaker. Later they farmed in the Blue Mounds, Mount Horeb area. The family moved to Mazomanie in 1957. Corinne was always proud to be a homemaker and loved taking care of her family and household. She was well known for her country decorating, especially the collection of decorative chickens, which abound on her walls.

Corinne is the mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend of many. Corinne and Karl were parents of 10 children. She is survived by seven children, Irma (Claude) Radermacher of Edgerton, Joan (Joe) Bickelhaupt of Oshkosh, Bill (Vonnie) of Sauk City, Jenny (Mike) Fehrenbach of Sauk City, Monica (Jessie) Brawner of Conroe, Texas, Mark (Yvonne) of Mazomanie and Tom (Amy) of Mazomanie.

Also surviving are her grandchildren, Keith Vils, Julie (Kurt) Hinkley and Jennifer (Mark) Hawley, Teresa and Tracie Radermacher, Craig and Justin (Neisha) Vils, Anton (Jennifer) and Jacob Fehrenbach, Jessica (Matt) Watts and Travis Vils, Kelly (Shelly) Vils, Cory Max-Vils, Kesha Aeschlimann, Shannon, Emily and Georgia Vils, Jessie Brawner II and Lucas, Grace and Sam Vils; her great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Zach Hawley, Karli and Kori Hinkley, Kylie and Nolan Vils, Kathryn Roberts, Samantha, Kris and Sydney Vils and Roxy and Rosy Max-Vils; and her step-grandchildren, Owen, Jennifer, Jill and Joe. She is further survived by her sisters, Dorothy, Della and Irma, all of Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Karl, preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 1996. Also preceding her were her sons, Herbert, David and Robert Vils; grandsons, Jamie Morgan and Michael Vils; and a great-granddaughter, Jaclyn Hawley.

Corinne was a vibrant soul, and she was a friend to many. Her constant faith kept the family together. She was a faithful and longtime member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Mazomanie.

Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Mazomanie with a Mass at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jason Hesseling officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call starting at 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, is serving the family.

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Weddum, Elsie M. died December 4, 2007

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Services for 92-year-old Elsie M. Weddum of Elk Horn will be held 10:30 am, Friday, December 7th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Elsie M. Weddum died Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Survivors include her daughter, Diane White (Tim) of Omaha; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Alvin Madsen (Arlene) of Grimes; her sisters-in-law, Mildred Weddum of Atlantic and Leila Weddum of Bullhead City, AZ. Visitation will be held 6 pm, Thursday, December 6th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

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Weddum, Elsie M. (Madsen) died Dec. 4, 2007

Surnames:

Elsie Weddum
Weddum, 92, Elk Horn, died Dec. 4, 2007
The Harlan Tribune
12/10/2007

ELK HORN -- Elsie M. Weddum, 92, Elk Horn, died December 4 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Elk Horn Lutheran Church with burial in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Weddum is survived by daughter Diane (Tim) White of Omaha; three grandchildren and two great-grandchiildren; brother Alvin (Arlene) Madsen of Grimes; and sisters-in-law Mildred Weddum of Atlantic and Leila Weddum of Bullhead City, Az.

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Willett, Maynard Frank died Dec. 6, 2007

Surnames:

Maynard Willett
Willett, 83, Avoca, died Dec. 6, 2007
The Harlan Tribune
12/13/2007

AVOCA -- Maynard Frank Willett, 83, Avoca, died Thursday, Dec. 6 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services were held Monday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. Willett is survived by his wife, Bonnie Willett, of Avoca; brother Rudy Willett Jr. of Milaca, Mn.; and sister-in-law Eleanore Willett of Avoca.

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Wilson, Carolyn M. (Patten) Nov. 9, 1933 - Nov. 30, 2007

Surnames:

Carolyn M. Wilson, 74
MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS
12/07/2007

Carolyn M. Wilson, 74, Council Bluffs, died Nov. 30, 2007 at St. Joseph Villa, Omaha. Carolyn was born Nov. 9, 1933 in Portsmouth, to the late Joseph and Alma (Plambeck) Patten. She graduated from Persia High School in 1952 and moved to Council Bluffs, where she resided for most of her life. Carolyn married Leland B. Wilson, Oct. 16, 1955, and to this union two children were born. She was a real estate agent for Key Realty for 15 years retiring in 1988. Carolyn was a member of New Horizon Presbyterian Church and the Iowa Realtors Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland B. Wilson in 2000, and her son, Leland S. Wilson in 1989. Survivors include: her daughter, Kim A. Wilson, LaVista, Neb.; grandchildren, Austyn Ray, LaVista, Neb.; Brandon Lee Houser, Omaha; sisters, Joyce Galiher and her husband, Everett, Buffalo, Minn.; Cheryl Dickman and her husband, Harold, Missouri Valley; brothers, Dale Patten and his wife, Jane, Waterloo, Neb.; Larry Patten and wife, Judy, Harlan; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Dec. 4 at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Council Bluffs. Interment was in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Wilson, Carolyn M. (Patten) November 9, 1933 - November 30, 2007

Surnames:

Wilson, Carolyn M.
The Daily Nonpareil
12/2/2007

Carolyn M. Wilson, age 74, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 30, 2007 at St. Joseph Villa in Omaha, Neb.

Carolyn was born November 9, 1933 in Portsmouth, Iowa to the late Joseph and Alma (Plambeck) Patten. She graduated from Persia, Iowa High School in 1952 and moved to Council Bluffs where she resided for most of her life. Carolyn married Leland B. Wilson on October 16, 1955 and to this union two children were born. She was a real estate agent for Key Realty for 15 years retiring in 1988. Carolyn was a member of New Horizon Presbyterian Church and the Iowa Realtors Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland B. Wilson in 2000 and her son, Leland S. Wilson in 1989.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Kim A. Wilson of LaVista, Ne., grandchildren, Austyn Ray of LaVista, Brandon Lee Houser of Omaha, sisters, Joyce Galiher and husband Everett of Buffalo, Minn., Cheryl Dickman and husband Harold of Missouri Valley, brothers, Dale Patten and wife Jane of Waterloo, Neb., Larry Patten and wife Judy of Harlan, many nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a lunch following at the American Legion Club.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779
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Omaha World-Herald
12/2/2007 & 12/3/2007

WILSON-Carolyn M., age 74, Council Bluffs. Preceded by husband, Leland B. Wilson; and son, Leland S. Wilson. Survived by daughter, Kim A. Wilson; grandchildren, Austyn Ray, both of LaVista, Brandon Lee Houser, Omaha; sisters, Joyce Galiher (Everett), Buffalo, MN, Cheryl Dickman (Harold), Missouri Valley; brothers, Dale Patten (Jane), Waterloo, NE, Larry Patten (Judy), Harlan, IA; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service Tues. 11 AM Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Visitation with the Family Mon. 6-8 PM at the Mortuary. Memorials to the Alzheimers Association preferred.

CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779

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Zimmerman, Elvira died Dec. 17, 2007

Surnames:

Elvira Zimmerman
©The Harlan Tribune
12/21/2007

DENISON -- Elvira Zimmerman, 94, Denison, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at her home. Services were held Thursday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison with burial in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery. Zimmerman is survived by sons James (Ferdonna) Zimmerman of Manilla, Julius (Sharon) Zimmerman of Allentown, N.J., Gerald (Sue) Zimmerman of Panora, Larry (Anna) Zimmerman of Sioux City and Delbert (Detta) Zimmerman of Charleston, S.C.; daughters JoAnn (James) Martens of Manning, Thelma (LaVern) Kenkel of Denison and Anita (Leonard) Hansen of Exira; 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

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Zimmerman, Elvira Phelomenia (Wilwerding) October 8, 1913 - December 17, 2007

Surnames:

ZIMMERMAN, ELVIRA PHELOMENIA (WILWERDING)
Denison Bulletin/Review
12/28/2007

Elvira Phelomenia Zimmerman was born October 8, 1913, the daughter of John and Martha Appel Wilwerding. She died Monday, December 17, 2007 at her home in Denison, Iowa at the age of ninety-four years, two months and nine days.

Elvira was born on a farm east of Earling, Iowa where she lived with her parents. She attended St. Joseph Grade School and the Earling High School. On February 18, 1936, Elvira was united in marriage to Edward J. Zimmerman at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. The couple made their home on the Zimmerman farm south of Buck Grove. At home on the farm, Elvira enjoyed the hard work of gardening both flowers and vegetables. They were members of St. Joseph Church in Buck Grove. Elvira was very active in the church, especially with the Altar Society.

In 1974, they retired from farming and moved to Denison. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, their Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters of America and the Legion of Mary. Elvira began her career as a caretaker and housekeeper for the priests of St. Rose in Denison and continued in that position until her retirement in 1999. During her tenure at St. Rose of Lima she enjoyed caring for the altar linens at the church. She enjoyed entertaining her family, especially her grandchildren. In her leisure time she enjoyed bus trips, playing cards and Bingo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward in 1979; six sisters, Jean Kobold and her husband, Bill; Viola Foreman and her husband, Joe; Sister Misana; Tillie Bauman and her husband, Oscar; Lena Zimmerman and her husband, Rudy; and Sister Adelvina, and three brothers, Carl Wilwerding and his wife, Irene; Henry Wilwerding and his wife, Lavira; and Pete Wilwerding and his wife, Clara. Survivors include five sons, James Zimmerman and his wife, Ferdonna of Manilla; Julius Zimmerman and his wife, Sharon of Allentown, New Jersey; Gerald Zimmerman and his wife, Sue of Panora; Delbert Zimmerman and his wife, Detta of Charleston, South Carolina; Larry Zimmerman and his wife, Anna of Sioux City; three daughters, JoAnn Martens and her husband, James of Manning; Thelma Kenkel and her husband, LaVern of Denison; and Anita Hansen and her husband, Leonard of Exira; twenty-two grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, December 20, 2007 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Celebrants of the mass were Fr. Paul Kelly and Fr. Edward Murray with interment at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery. Jean Cornelius provided the service music for soloist, Craig Kenkel and the St. Rose of Lima Choir. Eucharistic ministers were: Marilyn Pollack and Joan Gray; Lectors: Christina Kellogg and Larie Martens; Gift Bearers: Rachael Zimmerman and Megan Kirkpatrick; Servers: Hannah Brus and Mackenzie Freese. A Legion of Mary Rosary was held at 4 P.M. Wednesday, with a Vigil Service at 6 P.M. Those serving as honorary pallbearers were: Laura Zimmerman, Christina Kellogg, Mary Zimmerman, Sherri Hansen, Jenny Logan, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Brenda Croghan, Nancy Reynolds, Sheila Plunkett and Vickie Hanson. Pallbearers were: Matthew Zimmerman, Steven Zimmerman, Doug Zimmerman, Randall Martens, Richard Martens, Mark Kenkel, Aaron Zimmerman, Keith Zimmerman, Jack Zimmerman, Ryan Martens, Craig Kenkel and Mike Kenkel. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Parish Center, served by the Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

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Zimmerman, Gerald Joseph died Dec. 8, 2007

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Gerald Zimmerman
Zimmerman, 53, Aurora, Co., died Dec. 8, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
12/14/2007

AURORA, Co. -- Gerald Joseph Zimmerman, 53, Aurora, Co., died December 8. Services will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia on December 18 with visitation from noon-1 p.m., rosary service at 1 p.m. with mass following at 1:30 p.m. Zimmerman is survived by his wife, Cindy; son Joshua; brothers Joe, James and Elmer; mother-in-law Irene; sisters-in-law Shelley (Tom) and Tammy; nieces and nephews.

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Zimmerman, Mary Jean died December 13, 2007

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Services for 80-year-old Mary Jean Zimmerman of Harlan will be held 11 am, Saturday, December 15th, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will be at the St. Boniface Cemetery. Mary Jean Zimmerman died Thursday, December 13th, 2007 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include 2 sons, Curt Zimmerman of Harlan and Gene Zimmerman, of Harlan; 4 daughters, Julie Kious (Jeff) of Omaha, Mary Kay Zimmerman-Miller of Nunn, CO, Jane Esbeck (Lee) of Elk Horn and Nancy Seuferer (Giles) of Milo; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held 3:30 to 9 pm, Friday, December 14th, with a rosary service at 7:30 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Mary Jean Zimmerman - 80
Who Died On - Thursday, December 13, 2007

Visitation
Friday, December 14, 2007 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Friday, December 14, 2007 7:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday,December 15, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Curt Zimmerman of Harlan, IA, Julie (Jeff) Kious of Omaha, NE, Mary Kay Zimmerman-Miller of Nunn, CO, Gene Zimmerman of Harlan, IA, Jane (Lee) Esbeck of Elk Horn, IA, and Nancy (Giles) Seuferer of Milo, IA; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild

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