Obituaries First Quarter 2008 - Alphabetically

Alwill, Freda M. died January 19, 2008

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Arrangements and Services for
Freda M. Alwill - Age 96
Who died on Saturday, January 19, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 1:30 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Hamlin Cemetery
Hamlin, Iowa

Survivors include her daughters: Nadine and husband Jack Hough of Spirit Lake, Iowa and Ramona Klaasmeyer of Omaha, NE, and two grandchildren

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Alwill, Freda M. died January 19, 2008

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Arrangements and Services For
Freda M. Alwill - Age 96
Who Died On - Saturday, January 19, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan

Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 -1:30 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church -
Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Hamlin Cemetery
Hamlin, Iowa

Survivors include her daughters:
Nadine and husband Jack Hough of Spirit Lake, Iowa and
Ramona Klaasmeyer of Omaha, NE, and two grandchildren
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Freda Alwill
Alwill, 96, Audubon, died Jan. 19, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
01/22/2008

AUDUBON -- Freda Alwill, 96, Audubon, died Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin with burial in the Hamlin Cemetery in Hamlin. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 2-6 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Alwill is survived by daughters Nadine (Jack) Hough of Spirit Lake and Ramona Klaasmeyer of Omaha.

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Andersen, Joyce Ann (Hansen) 4/18/1932 - 3/8/08

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Andersen, Joyce Ann
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 3/10/2008 - 3/11/2008

ANDERSEN-Joyce Ann, passed away on 3/8/08 after an extended illness. She was born on 4/18/1932 in Harlan, IA. She retired as secretary of food service at UNL in Lincoln. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, IA. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her parents, John C. and Marie Hansen. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Dewey R. Andersen, PhD; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. John and Kathy Andersen and their children, Benjamin, Kyle, Blake, and Dr. Mark and Dawn Andersen and their children, Tyler, Kayla, Alyssa, Joshua, all of Omaha; daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. William and Joni Carveth, Frenso, CA, and their children, Kristin and Stephen, and David and Susan Pleiss and their children, Stephanie, Hanna, and Matthew, Omaha; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Marlow Clemons, Harlan, IA; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Funeral Service Wed., 10:30 AM at Lutheran Church of the Master, 2617 South 114th Street. Visitation Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM with the family at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. Private Entombment at the Westlawn-Hillcrest Mausoleum. Memorials suggested to the family for National Parkinson's Foundation or Alegent Hospice.

WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com

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Andersen, Marie Christine (Jorgensen) May 27, 1906 - March 12, 2008

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Marie C. Andersen
(May 27, 1906 - March 12, 2008)

Marie C. Andersen, 101, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Anita.
Marie Christine Jorgensen was born on May 27, 1906, the daughter of Jacob and Lizzie (Jensen) Jorgensen in Elk Horn, Iowa.

On March 3, 1927, she was united in marriage to Peter Andersen at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Together they farmed the “home place” in Elk Horn until moving to her parents’ farm near Elk Horn. They farmed there until moving to Anita in 1936.

Marie and Peter were charter members of Holy Cross Lutheran with Peter assisting in the actual construction of the church. In earlier years, Marie was very active and even played the piano there for a number of years. Marie was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Anita, Iowa, and attended the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Adair.

She enjoyed gardening, sewing and crocheting. Marie was always a very busy person doing general house work and canning the items grown in her garden.

Marie is survived by her son, Everett Andersen of Stuart, Iowa; her daughter, Marilyn Green and her husband, Herbert of Independence, Missouri; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Lizzie Jorgensen; and her brother, John Jorgensen.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2008, at the Hockenberry Funeral Home in Anita with The Reverend Ted Weishaupt of Holy Cross Lutheran Church officiating.

Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Hockenberry Funeral Home in Anita, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arkfeld, Josephine (Funk) died Feb. 22, 2008

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Josephine Arkfeld
Arkfeld, 76, Oceanside, Ca., died Feb. 22, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
03/07/2008

OCEANSIDE, Ca. -- Josephine (Funk) Arkfeld, 76, died Feb. 22, 2008 in Oceanside, Ca. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Oceanside with burial in Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside. Arkfeld is survived by her husband, George, of Oceanside; sons Steve Arkfeld of Oceanside; Dr. Dan Arkfeld of LaCanada Flintridge, Ca. and Bill (Bobbi) Arkfeld of Atascadero, Ca.; sister Cecelia Wagner of Woodbine; brothers Herbert Funk of Earling, Alfred Funk of Buffalo, NY, Joseph Funk of Citrus Heights, Ca. and Frank Funk of Portsmouth.

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Barry, Eugene died March 29, 2008

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Services for 83-year-old Eugene L. Barry of Harlan will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, April 1st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Eugene Barry died Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his wife Donna; 1 daughter, Judy Baughman (Gale) of Omaha; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Monday, March 31st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Arrangements and Services For
Eugene L. Barry - Age 83
Who died on Friday March 28, 2008

Visitation
Monday, March 31, 2008 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Eugene is survived by his wife Donna Barry of Harlan; his daughter Judy (Gale) Baughman of Omaha, NE; grandchildren: Douglas (Tammie) Baughman of Kirkman, IA and Melinda (Eric) Gebauer of Rib Lake, WI; great-grandchildren: Katie Baughman of Kirkman and Cole and Wyatt Gebauer, both of Rib Lake, WI

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Bauer, Maude Marie died March 18, 2008

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Shoe matriarch Maude Bauer dies
©The Harlan Tribune
03/21/2008

HARLAN -- One of Harlan's oldest businesspersons, Maude Marie Bauer, 100, died Tuesday, March 18 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Maude was a long-time owner/operator of Bauer's Shoe Store in Harlan. Services will be held Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, March 21 from 2-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Bauer gained notoriety for her many years of service selling shoes in Harlan. In an article which first appeared in the Harlan Newspapers in 2001, Bauer remembered a time when shoes used to be bartered for potatoes or chickens, or when shoes used to be as cheap as some magazines now bought in the grocery store. It was 1931, during the Great Depression, when she began working at Bauer's after marrying store owner Albert Bauer. She sold shoes and helped keep the books for decades, with the store celebrating its 80th year in business two years ago. She and her only son, Keith, have operated the store together since Albert's death in the late 1950s. Maude often said working in the store is what kept her going, keeping her mind sharp. She rarely missed work due to injury or illness, and never really gave a thought to retirement.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services for

Maude M. Bauer - 100

Who died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Visitation
Friday, March 21, 2008 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Keith & Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, March 21, 2008 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Eastern Star Service
Friday, March 21, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Maude is survived by her son Keith of Harlan, Iowa; Nieces; and Nephews.
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KNOD Radio:
Services for 100-year-old Maude Marie Bauer of Harlan will be held 11 am, Saturday, March 22nd, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Maude Bauer died Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 1 son, Keith Bauer of Harlan. Visitation will be held 2 to 9 pm, Friday, March 21st, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 and an Eastern Star Service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Benedict, Samuel Jacob - stillborn, January 22, 2008

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Benedict, Samuel Jacob
The Daily Nonpareil
1/24/2008

Samuel Jacob Benedict, son of Douglas and Kelly (Reilly) Benedict of Shelby, Iowa, was stillborn, January 22, 2008, at Mercy Hospital.

In addition to his parents he is survived by five sisters, Nichole Smallwood of Moorhead, Iowa, Sapphire Taylor and husband, Andrew, Ashley, Hannah and Sheyenne Benedict; four brothers, Zachery, Cory, Noah and Colten Benedict, all of Shelby; grandmother, Marita Reilly of Council Bluffs; grandparents, Kirk and Pat Benedict of Seattle, Wash., and great grandfather, Jeril Benedict of Hamilton, N.Y.

Funeral service, Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. The family will direct memorials.

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

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Bintz, Earl Walter died Feb. 28, 2008

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Arrangements and Services for
Earl "Bud" Bintz - Age 88
Who died on Thursday,February 28, 2008

Public Visitation
Friday, February 29, 2008 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, February 29, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, March 1, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa

Interment
Minden Cemetery
Minden, Iowa

Earl is survived by his wife Phyllis Bintz of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his son Gale Bintz and his wife Diana of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and his daughters Becky and her husband Wayne Jacobsen of Avoca, Iowa, and Mary and her husband David Lefeber of Minden, Iowa and his sister Eudine Church of Yankton, South Dakota.
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KNOD Radio:
Services for 88-year-old Earl "Bud" Walter Bintz of Council Bluffs will be held 2 pm, Saturday, March 1st, at the Minden United Church of Christ. Burial will be at the Minden Cemetery. Bud Bintz died Thursday, February 28th, at the Woodlands Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include his wife Phyllis; 1 son, Gale Bintz (Diana) of Council Bluffs; 2 daughters, Becky Jacobsen (Wayne) of Avoca and Mary Lefeber (David) of Minden; 1 sister, Eudine Church of Yankton, SD; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be held noon to 9 pm, Friday, February 29th, with family visitation from 6 to 7:30 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Earl Bintz
©The Harlan Tribune
03/05/2008

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Earl "Bud" Walter Bintz, 88, Council Bluffs, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at Woodlands Rehabilitation Center. Services were held Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at Minden United Church of Christ with burial in the Minden Cemetery. Bintz is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Council Bluffs; son Gale (Diana) Bintz of Council Bluffs; daughters Becky (Wayne) Jacobsen of Avoca and Mary (David) Lefeber of Minden; sister Eudine Church of Yankton, S.D.; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca was in charge of arrangements.

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Brown, Ruby M. (Eble) died January 21, 2008

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Arrangements and Services For
Ruby M. Brown - Age 98
Who Died On - Monday, January 21, 2008

Memorial Service
Friday, January 25, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Shelby Methodist Church - Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her sisters: Grace Beck and Margaret Sterling, both of Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Owings of Ames, Iowa, and Jessie Brees of Florence, Arizona, and her brother Charles Eble of Iowa City, Iowa.

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Bruck, Cornelius W. "Neil" died Saturday, January 5th, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 89-year-old Cornelius W. "Neil" Bruck of Bernard, IA, will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 8th, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fillmore. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Neil Bruck died Saturday, January 5th, 2008 at the Heritage Manor in Dubuque. Visitation will be held 2 to 8 pm, Monday, January 7th, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade. A wake service will be held at 4 pm, and a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7 pm. Friends may also call after 9 am, Tuesday, January 8th, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade where they are in charge of the arrangements.

http://www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

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Re: Bruck, Cornelius W. "Neil" died Saturday, January 5th, 2008

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Woodward Communications, Inc.
http://www.thonline.com/obits/
Monday, January 7, 2008
Cornelius W. Bruck

Cornelius W. Bruck
BERNARD, Iowa -- Cornelius W. "Neil" Bruck, 89, of Bernard, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Heritage Manor, Dubuque.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fillmore, with the Rev. Douglas Loecke, the Rev. Neil Manternach, the Rev. Donald Bruck and the Rev. Xavier Deitiker officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Fillmore, where military rites will be accorded by the Cascade American Legion Post 528. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Reiff Funeral Home, Cascade, where there will be a wake service at 4 p.m., and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m. Friends also may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

He was born on June 20, 1918, in Earling, son of William and Clara (Windeshausen) Bruck. He received his education in the Portsmouth area schools.

Neil was a World War II Navy veteran, having served on the USS Simpson.

He married Amelia Regan on Jan. 22, 1946, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, La Motte. The couple farmed in the rural La Motte and Bernard area.

Neil was an avid baseball player. In 2001, he was inducted into the Dubuque County Baseball Hall of Fame. He also coached Babe Ruth and Little League. Neil was a 4-H leader for the Fillmore Progressors.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Fillmore, a 51-year member of the Cascade American Legion Post 528, a member of the Cascade Knights of Columbus Council 930 and the Bernard Commercial Club.

Surviving are his wife, Amelia Bruck, of Bernard; seven children, Susan Bruck-Powell, of Dubuque, Tim (Betty) Bruck, of Cascade, Tom (Bonnie) Bruck, of Zwingle, David (Mary) Bruck, of Dennison, Ken (Marilyn) Bruck and Dennis (Kathy) Bruck, both of Dubuque, and Ruth (Joe) Sieverding, of Bellevue; 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; four siblings, Mark (Helen) Bruck, of Portsmouth, William "Bill" (Millie) Bruck, of La Motte, Helen Langenfeld, of Spencer, and Clara (Dick) Carroll, of Harlan; and a sister-in-law, Ursula Bruck, of Portsmouth.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Paul Bruck, on Feb. 2, 1976; a son-in-law, Arthur Powell; a great-grandson, Matthew Karl Bruck; brothers and sisters, Joe (Orvie) Bruck, Nick (Alma) Bruck, Rita (Roscoe) Koenig and Mike Bruck; and a brother-in-law, Dewey Langenfeld.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials for Neil be given to the Bernard Fire and Rescue.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com.

The family of Neil would like to extend a special thanks to John and Andrew O'Connell, Dr. Tom Sinsky and to the staff at Sunset Park Place and Heritage Manor for all the kindness and care given to Neil and the family.

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Bruck, Marcus died Monday, January 7th, 2008

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Services for 84-year-old Marcus Bruck of Portsmouth are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Marcus Bruck died Monday, January 7th, 2008 at the Rose Vista Home in Woodbine. Survivors include his wife Helen and his children.

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

note:
this is the 3rd brother in a row to pass away
Nick was Dec 28, 2007
Neil was Jan 5, 2008

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Re: Bruck, Marcus died Monday, January 7th, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 84-year-old Marcus John Bruck of Woodbine will be held 10:30 am, Friday, January 11th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Marcus Bruck died Monday, January 7th, 2008 at the Rose Vista Home in Woodbine. Survivors include his wife, Helen; 4 sons, Bill Bruck (Darlene) of Portsmouth, Bruce Bruck (Karen) of Portsmouth, Craig Bruck (Tina) of Persia and Kevin Bruck (Jodi) of Charter Oak; 2 daughters, Janice Lasher of Harlan and Mary Gessert (Darwin) of Harlan; 1 foster child Theresa Schroeder (Bob) of Carroll; 1 brother, Bill Bruck (Millie) of LaMotte, IA; 2 sisters, Helen Langenfeld of Spencer and Clara Carroll (Richard) of Harlan; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 8 am to 3 pm, Thursday, January 10th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 4 to 9 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with a wake service at 7 pm at the church. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Marcus J. Bruck - 84
Who Died On Monday, January 7, 2008

Visitation
Thursday, January 10, 2008 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Visitation with Family
Thursday, January 10, 2008 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, January 11, 2008 - 10:30 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Helen Bruck of Portsmouth, IA; his children: Bill (Darlene) Bruck of Portsmouth, Jan Lasher of Harlan, IA, Mary (Darwin) Gessert of Harlan, Bruce (Karen) Bruck of Portsmouth, Craig (Tina) Bruck of Persia, IA, and Kevin (Jodi) Bruck of Charter Oak, IA; Foster Child Theresa (Bob) Schroeder of Carroll, IA; 14 Grandchildren; 7 Great-Grandchildren; brother Bill (Millie) Bruck of LaMotte, IA; sisters Helen Langenfeld of Spencer, IA, and Clara (Richard) Carroll of Harlan

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Carey, Mary E. died Feb. 3, 2008

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Mary Carey
Carey, 94, Omaha, died Feb. 3, 2008.
©The Harlan Tribune
03/07/2008

OMAHA -- Mary E. Carey, 94, Omaha, died Feb. 3, 2008 in Omaha. There will be a rosary at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama on Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a memorial mass at 10 a.m., with interment in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama. Carey is survived by her sister-in-law, Alice Carey, of Harlan; nieces and nephews.

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Christensen, Brent Layne - February 22, 1959 - January 4, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 48-year-old Brent "Pinky" Christensen of Kimballton will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, January 10th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be a the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Brent Christensen died Friday, January 4th, 2008 as the result of an accident south of Kimballton. Survivors include his companion, Janice Goettsch of Kimballton; 2 sisters, Carol Behrend of Manilla and Donna Rathman of Springdale, AR. Visitation will be held after 2 pm, Wednesday, January 9th, at the Ohde funeral Home in Kimballton.

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Brent Christensen, age 48
(February 22, 1959 - January 4, 2008)

Visitation
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 After 2:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, January 10, 2008, 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa
Pastor Tony D. Ede, Officiating

Music
“How Great Thou Art”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
Congregation
“Amazing Grace”
Jay Petersen, Vocalist
Marcia Nelson, Organist
“Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”
Recording

Casket Bearers
Larry Petersen Bruce Thysen
Curt Petersen Joe Stroeher
Royce Kitelinger Wayne Hansen
Glen Hoegh Mark Smith

Interment
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

Brent Layne, son of Edward Howard and Betty Kathryn (Biederman) Christensen was born February 22, 1959 at Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton where he was a lifetime member. Brent attended Elk Horn Kimballton Schools where he earned the nickname “Pinky” and graduated in 1977.

After high school Brent spent his life farming in the Kimballton area. He was a very loving, loyal and dedicated companion, son, and friend. Brent was always willing to lend a hand and share his great sense of humor.

On January 4, 2008, Brent died in an accident just south of Kimballton. He was 48 years 10 months and 13 days of age.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Brent is survived by his companion Janice of their home in Kimballton; two sisters Carolyn and husband Wayne Behrend of Manilla and Donna and husband Duane Rathman of Springdale, AK; four nieces: Debra Reed; Wendy and husband Scott Kalbaugh; Tracy and husband Chris Anzalone and Britt and husband Mike Graham; six great-nieces and nephews: Trey and Kyler Kalbaugh; Michael, Aliesha and Nolan Reed; and Brandi Graham; other relatives and many, many friends.

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Re: Christensen, Brent Layne - February 22, 1959 - January 4, 2008

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Elk Horn man dies from injuries sustained in accident
©The Harlan Tribune
01/10/2008

ELK HORN -- A 48-year-old Elk Horn man died Friday, Jan. 4 from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 173 just south of Kimballton. Brent Layne Christensen was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Audubon County Sheriff's Office. The accident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. about 1/4-mile south of Kimballton on the highway. Reports said a 2004 International truck driven by Ronald Lee Doonan, 63, Harlan, and a 1994 John Deere tractor and grain wagon driven by Christensen were both northbound on Highway 173. The Doonan vehicle attempted to pass the Christensen vehicle as it was making a left turn onto 270th St. and the two vehicles collided. Both vehicles entered the west ditch. Christensen was ejected and pinned underneath the Doonan vehicle. Doonan was uninjured in the accident. Damage to the Doonan vehicle, owned by Gerry Greve of Elk Horn, was estimated at $6,000 while the Christensen vehicle sustained an estimated $46,000 damage. The Audubon County Sheriff's Department was assisted at the scene by Elk Horn Fire and Rescue, Kimballton Fire Department, the Iowa State Patrol and Iowa Department of Transportation. The accident remains under investigation. Funeral services for Christensen are pending.

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Christensen, Gerda died January 10, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Graveside services for 91-year-old Gerda Christensen of Harlan will be held 2 pm, Monday, January 14th, at the Harlan Cemetery. Gerda Christensen died Thursday, January 10th, 2008 at Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include 2 sisters, Lillian Paulsen of Harlan and Glenda Hanson (Franklin) of Omaha, NE. Visitation will be held noon to 8 pm, Sunday, January 13th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Christensen, Jim R. died January 1, 2008

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Graveside Services for 65-year-old James Robert Christensen of Loveland, CO will be held 2 pm, Sunday, January 6th, at the Harlan Cemetery. James Christensen died Tuesday, January 1st, at his home in Loveland. Survivors include his wife Carol; 2 sons, Chris Christensen (Beth) of Pierson and Craig Christensen (Mary) of Highlands Ranch, CO; 1 daughter, Beth Christensen of Orlando, FL; 2 sisters, Joanne Mathiasen (Norman) of Harlan and Barbara Hansen of Harlan; 2 sisters-in-law, Fran Christensen of Council Bluffs and Carol J. Christensen of Harlan and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 12:30 to 1:30 pm, Sunday, January 6th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Christensen, Jim R.
The Daily Nonpareil
1/3/2008.

Jim R. Christensen, age 65, of Loveland, Colo., died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at his home.

Jim is survived by his wife Carol of Loveland, Colo.; his children, Chris and his wife Beth of Pierson, Iowa and Craig and his wife Mary of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Beth of Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Matthew and Heather Christensen of Sioux City, Iowa and Margaret and Elinor Christensen of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; his sisters, Joanne and her husband Norman Mathiasen and Barbara Hansen all of Harlan; sisters-in-law, Fran Christensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Carol J. Christensen of Harlan.

Family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. all at Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland, Colo. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa followed by a lunch at Mickels Restaurant in Harlan.

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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Coenen, Rose Marie died on March 17, 2008

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Arrangements and Services for
Rose Marie Coenen - 70
Who died on Monday, March 17, 2008

Visitation
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

AND

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Vigil Service
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 7:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 11:00 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors inlude her husband Clarence Coenen of Harlan, IA; her children: Kelvin (Christina) Coenen of Modesto, CA; Leann Coenen of Loveland, CO; Curtis (Beverly) Coenen of Modesto, CA; Greg (Donna) Coenen of Omaha, NE; her brothers and sisters: Larry (Kathy) Hull of Harlan, IA; Lois Eriksen of Palm Bay, FL; Delbert Hull of Kirkman, IA; Mary (Bill) Murtaugh of Harlan, IA; Lita Van Cleave of Colorado Springs, CO; and her brother-in-law: Bruce Hardy of Manning, IA

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Cushing, Clarence Charles March 14, 1914 - March 4, 2008

Surnames:

Clarence Cushing
Cushing, 93, Shelby, died March 4, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
03/07/2008

SHELBY -- Clarence C. "Short" Cushing, 93, Shelby, died Tuesday, March 4 in Harlan. Services will be held Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at United Lutheran Church in Shelby with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, March 7 from 2-8 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby. Cushing is survived by son Barry (Carol) Cushing of Merdian, Idaho; daughter Judy (George) Huckins of Kansas City, Mo.; sister-in-law Dorothy (Lewis) Muzzy of Spring Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
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Clarence "Short" Charles Cushing
March 14, 1914 - March 4, 2008

Clarence Charles “Short” Cushing, the son of Charlie Andrew and Lizzy (Boeck) Cushing, was born on March 14, 1914, on the family farm located three miles northwest of Shelby, Iowa. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1932, and moved into Shelby in 1935. Short did various jobs, including working as a school bus driver. On September 16, 1939, Short married Darlene Virginia Eckel in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple built a home in Shelby and enjoyed living in the same house until very recently. From 1947 to 1966, Short worked as a tractor shop mechanic for Kiesel Implement. He purchased that shop and renamed it The Cushing Garage; he ran the shop until his retirement in 1976. Short then occupied his time by keeping a large garden; he was known for his production of quality raspberries and black walnuts.

Short was a member of the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, and a 50-year member of the Shelby Volunteer Fire Department. He had served as the Fire Chief from 1943-1968. Short loved to travel and visit his children and grandchildren. He spent time solving crossword puzzles, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and playing card games, especially the old German game, Schafkoph. He also enjoyed the outdoors and liked to hunt, fish, and trap.

Clarence C. “Short” Cushing died on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 93 years, 11 months, and 19 days.

Short was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene, on February 6, 2008; one brother, Wilbert Cushing; and one sister, Ellen Robacker. He is survived by one son, Barry (Carol) Cushing of Meridian, Idaho; one daughter, Judy (George) Huckins of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Dorothy (Lewis) Muzzy of Spring Valley, California; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Nancy Armstrong served as the organist, and Lee McKnabb was the vocalist. Casket bearers were Eric Carter, Scott Huckins, Clayton Cushing, Christi Carter, Troy Huckins, and Andrew Cushing. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the United Lutheran Church or the Shelby Fire Department. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Mar 7, 2008
Service Date: Saturday, Mar 8, 2008

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Cushing, Darlene Virginia (Eckel) March 17, 1919 - February 6, 2008

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Services for 88-year-old Darlene V. Cushing of Shelby will be held 1 pm, Saturday, February 9th, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Darlene Cushing died Wednesday, February 6th 2008 in Harlan. Survivors include her husband, Clarence "Short" Cushing; 1 son, Barry Cushing (Carol) of Meridian, ID; 1 daughter, Judy Huckins (George) of Kansas City, MO; 1 sister, Dorothy Muzzy (Lewis) of San Diego, CA; 6 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held 2 to 8 pm, Friday, February 8th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby.
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Darlene Virginia (Eckel) Cushing
March 17, 1919 - February 6, 2008

Darlene Virginia Cushing, the daughter of Clyde A. and Stella M. (Wilson) Eckel, was born on March 17, 1919, on the family farm located three miles west of Shelby, Iowa. She started school in Tennant, Iowa, and then attended Shelby schools. Darlene was a good student and graduated from high school in 1936. On September 16, 1939, Darlene married Clarence “Short” Charles Cushing in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple made their home in Shelby, where they have enjoyed the privilege of living in the same house since 1942. For four years, Darlene worked at the Haskel Meat Locker in Shelby. Darlene was an active member of the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, where she had served as a Sunday school teacher and had held various offices within the Church Ladies group. She was a good cook who was known for her delicious jams, jellies, and cucumber “stickles”. She was a frugal and hardworking homemaker who sold high quality black walnut meats and raspberries. Darlene was dedicated to living by the Golden Rule.

Darlene V. Cushing died on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 88 years, 10 months, and 20 days.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and two infant sisters. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clarence "Short" Cushing of Shelby, Iowa; one son, Barry (Carol) Cushing of Meridian, Idaho; one daughter, Judy (George) Huckins of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Dorothy (Lewis) Muzzy of Spring Valley, California; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Nancy Armstrong served as the organist, and Lee McKnabb was the vocalist. Casket bearers were Christi Carter, Scott Huckins, Troy Huckins, Karen Hibbs, Andrew Cushing, and Clayton Cushing. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the United Lutheran Church. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Feb 8, 2008
Service Date: Saturday, Feb 9, 2008

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Deatherage, Donald E. "Doc" died Feb. 18, 2008

Surnames:

Donald Deatherage
Deatherage, 77, Hancock, died Feb. 18, 2008.
©The Harlan Tribune
02/22/2008

HANCOCK -- Funeral services for Donald E. "Doc" Deatherage, 77, Hancock, will be held at a later date. Deatherage died Sunday, Feb. 18 at his home in Hancock. He is survived by his sister, Mary Lou Emken, of Avoca. Call Pauley Jones Funeral Home at 343-2453 for more information.
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Arrangements and Services for
Donald "Doc" Deatherage - Age 77
of Hancock, Iowa
Will be held at a later date at the Avoca Chapel

Doc is survived by his sister, Mary Lou Emken, of Avoca, Iowa

Please call the Avoca Chapel
1-800-447-2588
for more information

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Faaborg, Lyle Eugene November 11, 1924 - March 6, 2008

Surnames:

Lyle Eugene Faaborg
(November 11, 1924 - March 6, 2008)

Lyle E. Faaborg, 83, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the Cass County Hospital in Atlantic.

Lyle Eugene Faaborg was born November 11, 1924, in Audubon County, Iowa, the son of Semon S. and Sarah (Petersen) Faaborg.

He was baptized in the Kimballton Lutheran Church in Kimballton, Iowa. Lyle attended rural schools in the Kimballton-Elk Horn area. Lyle served his country in the United States Army during WWII.

On April 7, 1945, Lyle married Opal L. Jorgensen in Killeen, Texas.

He started farming in 1948 in the Elkhorn, Kimballton, Exira, and Atlantic areas, and retired from the farm in 1992.

Lyle enjoyed the farm and going to livestock auctions. He took great pride in his yard and for many years, Lyle spent almost every day at the nursing home visiting Opal.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Opal of Anita, Iowa; two sons, Dennis Faaborg of Nashville, Tennessee, Richard and his wife, Debbie of Buckley, Washington; four grandchildren, Chad and Clay Faaborg, both of Washington State, Nicole Faaborg of Denver, Colorado, and Brooke Faaborg of Nashville, Tennessee; two brothers, Jerry Faaborg and his wife, Lee of Joplin, Missouri and Darwin Faaborg and his wife, Barbara of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Frankie Bladt of Elk Horn, Iowa, as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Semon and Sarah Faaborg; a sister, Virginia Nelson; a sister-in-law, LaVonne Bladt and brothers-in-law, Emery Nelson, Chris Bladt and Arnold Bladt.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Monday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon.

A private, family graveside memorial service will be held in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, Iowa at a later time.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is handling the arrangements.

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Fancher, Beverly died February 11, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 71-year-old Beverly Fancher of Exira will be held 1 pm, Thursday, February 14th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery at 3:30. Beverly Fancher died Monday, February 11th, 2008 at the Exira Care Center. Survivors include her children, Juli Colebank (friend - Rich Stacy) of Manning, Jeri Nelson (Jeff) of Omaha, Michael Nelsen of Grand Island, NE, Renae Schalter (Don) of Exira, Lisa Alexander (John) of Audubon, Karla Nelsen of Phoenix, AZ, Chad Nelsen of Anita; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Gary Larsen (Rose Ann) of Harlan, Jim Larsen of Clearwater, FL and Dennie Larsen (Mary Ann) of Phoenix, AZ. Visitation will be held at 6 pm, Wednesday, February 13th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

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Fancher, Beverly LaVonne (Larsen) died Feb. 11, 2008

Surnames:

Beverly Fancher
Fancher, 71, Exira, died Feb. 11, 2008.
©The Harlan Tribune
02/19/2008

EXIRA -- Beverly LaVonne Fancher, 71, Exira, died Feb. 11 at the Exira Care Center. Services were held Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at Kessler Funeral Home in Exira with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Fancher is survived by children Julie Colebank and friend Rich Stacy of Manning, Jeri (Jeff) Nelsen of Omaha, Michael Nelson of Grand Island, Ranae (Don) Schlater of Exira, Lisa (John) Alexander of Audubon, Karla Nelsen of Phoenix, Az. and Chad Nelsen of Anita; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers Gary (Rose Ann) Larsen of Harlan, Jim Larsen of Clearwater, Fla. and Dennie (Mary Ann) Larsen of Phoenix.

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Gaskill, Robert L. died March 7, 2008

Surnames:

Robert Gaskill
©The Harlan Tribune
03/17/2008

IOWA CITY -- Robert L. "Bob" Gaskill, 75, Iowa City, died at his home Friday, March 7, 2008. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery with military honors. Gaskill was born in Audubon County and attended school in Irwin. He is survived by his wife, Kay, of Iowa City; daughters Kimberly of Burnsville, Mn., Tammie of Metairie, La. and Amy of Iowa City; granddaughters Kaydee "Dee" and Shelby Vraspier and their father, Greg, of Iowa City; and extended family Opal Gaskill, June and Walt Murray, Richard McMahon of Irwin, and Jim and Verlee McMahon of Waterloo.

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Greiner, Leonard Peter March 26, 1918 - Feb. 7, 2008

Surnames:

Leonard Greiner
Greiner, 89, Harlan, died Feb. 7, 2008.
©The Harlan Tribune
02/15/2008

HARLAN -- Leonard P. Greiner, 89, Harlan, died Thursday, Feb. 7 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Harlan Cemetery. Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, was in charge of arrangements. Greiner is survived by his wife, Marie, of Harlan; children Ken Greiner of Harlan, Beccy Holle of Harlan, Mary (Phil) Schneider of Lenexa, Kan. and Jennifer (Scott) Ashe of Overland Park, Kan.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
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REMEMBRANCE

Leonard Greiner, 89
March 26, 1918 - Feb. 7, 2008

HARLAN - Leonard Peter Greiner was born on March 26, 1918, one of six children to John and Mary (Stiver) Greiner on the family farm near Panama,IA. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools for elementary and high school in Panama, graduating with the Class of 1936, the same year he was a member of the state championship basketball team. After graduation, Leonard farmed with his father on the family farm where he was born and raised. In 1946, Leonard entered the United States Army and served in occupied Japan. One year later, he was honorably discharged and returned home, moving to Harlan and working at Greiner's Bar and Café for several years with his brother Larry.

On November 14, 1949, Leonard was united in marriage to Marie Elizabeth Gunsolley in Red Oak, IA. Five children were born to this union: Ken, David, Beccy, Mary, and Jennifer. In 1959, he began employment at Nishna Botna Valley REC as a materials clerk. Leonard and Marie cleaned at the Harlan National Bank for twenty years together. In April of 1983, Leonard retired after twenty-four years of service to Nishna Botna Valley REC. The couple lived in Harlan throughout their entire married life. Leonard was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church for many years. He loved puttering in his garage and working in his yard and had one of the most beautiful lawns in the neighborhood to show for it. But what he loved the most was his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Leonard became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community in July of 2004 and it was there that he died on Thursday, February 7, 2008, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, ten months, and twelve days.

Leonard was preceded in death by one son David Greiner, his parents, an infant brother, Donald, his brothers Lawrence, Gerald, and Bob, and his sister Margaret Schiltz. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Marie Greiner of Harlan; his children: Ken Greiner of Harlan, Beccy Holle of Harlan, Mary and her husband Phil Schneider of Lenexa, KS, and Jennifer and her husband Scott Ashe of Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Graveside services were held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the Harlan Cemetery with Pastor Al Hazelton officiating.

PAULEY JONES
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
(712) 755-3135 (800) 831-6805
www.pauleyjones.com
Baldwin at 9th, Harlan IA
Also in Avoca & Walnut

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Haberberger, Ernest Joseph September 30, 1920 - March 31, 2008

MarthannKohlFuhs

Posted: 3 Apr 2008 7:18PM GMT

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Services for 87-year-old Ernest J. Haberberger of Denison, formerly of Woodbine will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, April 3rd, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. Ernest Haberberger died Monday, March 31st, 2008 at the Denison Care Center. Survivors include 2 sons, Gene Haberberger (Marlys) of Schleswig and Lee Haberberger (Patricia) of Dow City; 2 sisters, Viola Hastert of Woodbine and Geraldine Coleman of Council Bluffs. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 pm with a scripture service at 7 pm, Wednesday, April 2nd, at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine.

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Ernest Haberberger
Visitation:
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
7:00 PM until 7:30 PM
Scripture Service
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Thursday, April 3, 2008
10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

Ernest Joseph Haberberger was born September 30, 1920, to George and Anna (Gross) Haberberger in Earling, Iowa. He was raised in Earling and attended school there. He worked for the CC Camp in the 1940s. In 1950 Ernest married Lou Ann Hopp. The couple was blessed with two boys. Ernest worked for several area farmers. He then worked for 25 years at Peterson manufacturing in Denison.

Ernest enjoyed visiting with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed his garden and canning its produce.

Ernest died on Monday, March 31, 2008, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa attaining the age of 87 years, six months, and one day.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; five sisters; two siblings in infancy; and one grandson, Shawn Haberberger. He is survived by his two sons, Gene Haberberger and his wife Marlys of Schleswig, Iowa, Lee Haberberger and his wife Patricia of Dow City, Iowa; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Hastert of Woodbine, Iowa, Geraldine Coleman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and many other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Thursday, April 3, 2008
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Woodbine, Iowa

Celebrant
Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ

Musician
Mrs. Merril McElwain
Max Poe

Honorary Pall Bearers
Gene Haberberger, Lee Haberberger
Duane Haberberger, Louise Haberberger

Pall Bearers
Erica Danes, Amber Haberberger
Steven Haberberger, Jeffery Haberberger
Tricia Haberberger, Tina Freeman
Tami Russmann, Dakota Collins

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa

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Hanson, Roger Frederick died January 9, 2008

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Graveside Services for 62-year-old Roger Frederick Hanson of Harlan will be held 10 am, Friday, January 11th, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Roger Hanson died Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include 3 nieces, Timbra Thies of Denison, Trisha German of Colfax and Rhonda Shanon of Mingo, 1 aunt, Lela Hanson of Harlan. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Thursday, January 10th, with family visitation from 6 to 8 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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https://www.pauleyjones.com/Obituaries.htm

Arrangements and Services For
Roger F. Hanson - 62
Who Died On - Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Visitation
Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, January 10, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Graveside Service
Friday, January 11, 2008 - 10:00 AM

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery-Irwin, Iowa

Survivors include his nieces: Trisha German of Colfax, IA, Rhonda Shanon of Mingo, IA, and Timbra Thies of Denison, IA; and his aunt Lela Hanson of Harlan, IA

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Haskins, Charles Richard died Feb. 17, 2008

Surnames:

Charles Haskins
©The Harlan Tribune
03/17/2008

PHOENIX, Az. -- Charles Richard Haskins, 71, Phoenix, Az., died Feb. 17, 2008. Haskins was born in Harlan. He is survived by his children Angela, Mitchell and Joel of the California bay area; brother Jon (Boots) Haskins of Panorama City, Ca.; sister Gerry (Lewis) Haskins-Grent of Lake Montezuma, Az.; two grandchildren and two nephews. A military memorial service will be held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church March 28 at 1 p.m.

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Havick, Jeannette Katherine (Sorensen) died March 28, 2008

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Services for 90-year-old Jeannette Katherine Havick of Harlan will be held 11 am, Monday, March 31st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Jeannette Havick died Friday, March 28th, 2008 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include her husband Dallas; 1 daughter, Janis Dinesen (Melvin) of Harlan; 1 son, David Havick (Kim) of Altoona; 1 sister, Arleen Larson of Palm Beach, FL; 1 sister-in-law, Inez Sorensen of Harlan; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 1 to 9 pm, Sunday, March 30th, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Jeannette K. Havick - Age 90
Who died on Friday March 28, 2008

Visitation
Sunday, March 30, 2008 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, March 30, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, March 31, 2008 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

Jeannette is survived by her husband Dallas Havick of Harlan; her daughter Janis (Melvin) Dinesen of Harlan; her son David (Kim) Havick of Altoona, IA; sister Vivian Keating of Hudson, FL; and sister-in-law Inez Sorensen of Harlan.

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Hoefler, James B. died Feb. 24, 2008

Surnames:

James Hoefler
©The Harlan Tribune
02/29/2008

ORANGE CITY -- James B. Hoefler, 58, Orange City, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville with burial in the parish cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of Orange City; parents Arnold and Clara Hoefler of Granville; and brother the Rev. Robert Hoefler of Harlan.

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Jacobsen, Wanda O. died March 20, 2008

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Arrangements and Services For
Wanda O. Jacobsen - Age 98
Who Died On - March 20, 2008

Visitation
Monday, March 24, 2008 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Peace United Church of Christ
Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Services
Monday, March 24, 2008 1:30 PM
Peace United Church of Christ
Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include her children:
Judy (James) Wurster of Lenox, IA; Sally (Ron) Engels of LeGrange, IL; daughter-in-Law Linda Jacobsen of Tipton, IA; and her sister, Maxine Scheel of Avoca, IA.
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Wanda Jacobsen
©The Harlan Tribune
03/25/2008

TIPTON -- Wanda Olga Jacobsen, 98, Tipton, died Thursday, March 20 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Services were held Monday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery. Jacobsen is survived by daughters Judy (James) Wurster of Lenox and Sally (Ron) Engels of LeGrange, Ill.; sister Maxine Scheel of Avoca; and daughter-in-law Linda Jacobsen of Tipton. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca was in charge of arrangements.

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Johnson, Gladys M. died January 4, 2008

Surnames:

Arrangements and Services For
Gladys M. Johnson - 94
Who Died On - Friday, January 4, 2008

Visitation
Sunday, January 6, 2008 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, January 6, 2008 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, January 7, 2008 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

She is survived by her son: Harold (Juliene) Johnson of Harlan; her granddaughter Michele (Kevin) Pierson and great granddaughter Morgan Pierson

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Jones, Walter Raymond died January 2, 2008

Surnames:

Arrangements and Services For
Walter Raymond Jones - 95
Who Died On - Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Visitation
Sunday, January 6, 2008 - 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa
Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, January 6, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, January 7, 2008 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Monroe Township Cemetery - Rural Walnut, Iowa

He is survived by his son, Gerald (Marilyn) Jones of Flippin, AR; son-in-law, Robert Lafrentz of Walnut, IA; his brothers: Dale (Eileen) Jones of Emerson, IA; Harold (Elsie) Jones of Michigan and his sister, Betty Streeter of Old Hickory, TN

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Kalal, Francis James died Jan. 27, 2008

Surnames:

Francis Kalal
Kalal, 72, Yuma, Az., died Jan. 27, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
02/08/2008

YUMA, Az. -- Francis James "Jim" Kalal, 72, formerly of Harlan, died Sunday, Jan. 27 in Yuma, Az. Services were held January 31 at the Marina Corp Air Station chapel in Yuma. There will be an interment ceremony at the Harlan Cemetery on July 26, 2008. Kalal is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter Karen (Randy) Bosse of Cary, N.C.; sons Joseph (Sally) of Elkhorn, Neb., Daniel (Jill) of Puerto Rico and John (Margaret) of Leawood, Kan.; sister Grace (Don) Moore of Rochester, Mn.; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Kaltoft, Leland Lillebeck - October 2, 1921 - January 2, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 86-year-old Leland Kaltoft of Kimballton will be held 2 pm, Saturday, January 5th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Leland Kaltoft died Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008. Survivors include 3 children, Gwendolyn Kaltoft of Woodland, CA; Anitra Buller of Kimballton and Bernard Kaltoft of Kimballton; 3 granddaughters; 2 sisters, Kaja Juel of Kimballton and Oda Christensen of Kimballton. Visitation will be held after 4 pm, Friday, January 4th, with a Masonic Service at 6:30 pm, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.
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Leland Kaltoft, Age 86
(October 2, 1921 - January 2, 2008)

Visitation Friday, January 4, After 4 PM
Family present from 4 - 7 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

Funeral Service and Military Honors
Saturday, January 5, 2008 2:00 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kimballton, Iowa
Pastor Tony D. Ede, Officiating
Harry Albertsen AMVETS Post #51
Music
“In The Garden” “Abide With Me”
“The Old Rugged Cross"
Congregation
Muriel Petersen, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Howard L. Kaltoft Steven Christensen
Jerome Christensen Karl Christensen
Paul Steen Gary Hopp

Interment
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

Leland Lillebeck, son of Kristian and Anine Jensen Kaltoft, was born October 2, 1921, at Kimballton, IA. He was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton where he was a lifelong member. Danish was his first language. He attended school in Kimballton until the 10th grade and graduated from Audubon High School. Leland learned bricklaying and masonry skills from his father at a very early age and all types of construction were a part of his entire life. He and his brother LaVerne were in the construction business together for a number of years, employing many young people in the community.

Leland attended Grandview College in Des Moines, IA. During WW II Leland served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1943. He graduated from St. Louis School of Mortuary Science, St. Louis, MO, in 1946; prior to and following school he worked several years with John E. Jensen in the funeral business in Kimballton.

On September 7, 1946, Leland was united in marriage with Helen Josephine Mills in the First Baptist Church in Kirksville, MO. They made their home in Kimballton and raised their three children there. In 1962 Helen Jo and Leland began the Kaltoft Funeral Home and Kaltoft Ambulance Service. They were both very dedicated to these services until the funeral home was sold in 1993. Later that same year Helen Jo died. Leland never stopped working and was always there to help a friend or neighbor. Leland enjoyed nature and especially appreciated raptors and large birds.

Leland was a past member of the Kimballton Independent School District school board, member of the Kimballton Fire Department for many years, charter and current member of the Harry Albertsen AMVETS Post #51 and lifetime member of over 50 years in the Veritas Masonic Lodge #392. He recently received the distinguished honor of 60 years of membership in the Iowa Funeral Director’s Association. Leland was instrumental in the design and construction of the 1968 addition to his church, as well as, the 1988 redesign of the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Late in 2006 when Leland was no longer able to remain in his home he became a resident of Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, IA where he died peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the age of 86 years.

Preceding Leland in death are his parents; his wife of 47 years Helen Jo; sister Vita Christensen; brother LaVerne Kaltoft; sister-in-law Emma Lou Shain; two brothers-in-law Alfred Christensen and Ralph Shain; niece Linda Shain; and his mother- and father-in-law Horace and Helen Mills.

He is survived by his three children: Gwendolyn Kaltoft of Woodland, CA; Anitra and husband Steven Buller of Kimballton and Bernard Kaltoft of Kimballton; three granddaughters: Mercedes and husband Jason Ray of Stuttgart, AR; Chrysalis and husband Daniel Grodhaus of Normal, IL and Kodiane and husband Joshua Jernberg of Fort Worth, TX; two sisters Kaja and husband Howard Juel and Oda Christensen both of Kimballton; two brothers-in-law Paul G. Christensen of Elk Horn and Horace Mills Jr. of St Louis, MO; sister-in-law Martha Kaltoft of Kimballton and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Kaufmann, Sr. Mary Rose, RSM

Surnames:

Kaufmann, Sr. Mary Rose, RSM
Omaha World-Herald
3/22/2008 & 3/24/2008

KAUFMANN-Sr. Mary Rose RSM, age 97. Survived by sister, Dorothy McKeighon, of Illinois; nieces and nephews.

SERVICES Tues 10am, at Mercy Villa Chapel. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. WAKE SERVICE Mon 4pm, at Mercy Villa. Memorials to Sisters of Mercy Health and Retirement Fund.

JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664

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Kay, Mark (Kwapiszeski) death notice

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 53-year-old Mark Kay (Kwapiszeski) of Houston, TX, formerly Portsmouth, will be held 9 am, Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at St. Jude's Church in Beaumont, TX. A wake service will be held 6 to 9 pm, Friday, April 4th, at the Houston Chapel at 501 E. 18th St. in Houston, TX. Mark Kay was the son of Fred and Marcella Kwapiszeski of Portsmouth.

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Kirlin, Bernadette (Croghan) died Saturday, February 16th, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 85-year-old Bernadette Kirlin of West Des Moines, will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, February 23rd, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Burial will be at the Magnolia Cemetery. Bernadette Kirlin died Saturday, February 16th, 2008 at her home. Survivors include 4 sons, Timothy Kirlin of Woodridge, IL, Joseph Kirlin of West Des Moines; Frank Kirlin (friend - Debra Perkins) of Pembrook Pines, FL and Kevin Kirlin (wife - Elizabeth Nelson) of West Des Moines; 1 daughter, Rosemary Kirlin of West Des Moines; 2 brothers, Jerome Croghan of Manning and Tom Croghan (Jean) of Omaha, NE; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. 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
Bernadette Kirlin - Age 85
Who died on Saturday
February 16, 2008

Visitation
Friday, February 22, 2008
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Visitation with the Family
Friday, February 22, 2008
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Rosary Service
Friday, February 22, 2008
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, February 23, 2008
10:30 AM
St. Mary of the Assumption
Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Bridget's Catholic Cemetery, Magnolia, Iowa

Bernadette is survived by her children: Timothy (Sharon) Kirlin of Phoenix, AZ, Joseph Kirlin of West Des Moines, IA, Frank Kirlin and his wife Debra Perkins of Pembroke Pines, FL, Kevin Kirlin and his wife Elizabeth Nelson of West Des Moines, and Rosemary Kirlin also of West Des Moines; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers: Jerome (Catherine) Croghan of Manning, IA, and Tom (Jeanne) Croghan of Omaha, NE; sisters-in-law: Kathleen Croghan of Falls Church, VA, Margaret Croghan, and Adelaide Croghan of Panama, IA; and brothers-in-law: David Griffith and Jim Kohles of Harlan.
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Bernadette Kirlin
Kirlin, 85, West Des Moines, died Feb. 16, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
02/22/2008

WEST DES MOINES -- Bernadette Kirlin, 85, West Des Moines, died Saturday, Feb. 16 at her home. Services will be Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Panama with burial in St. Bridget's Catholic Cemetery in Magnolia. A rosary will be held Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation is Friday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home with family greeting friends from 2-4 p.m. and then again from 6-8 p.m. Kirlin is survived by sons Timothy (Sharon) Kirlin of Phoenix, Az., Joseph Kirlin of West Des Moines, Frank (Debra Perkins) Kirlin of Pembroke Pines, Fla. and Kevin (Elizabeth Nelson) Kirlin of West Des Moines; daughter Rosemary Kirlin of West Des Moines; brothers Jerone (Catherine) Croghan of Manning and Tom (Jeanne) Croghan of Omaha; sisters-in-law Kathleen Croghan of Falls Church, Va., Margaret Croghan of Manning and Adelaide Croghan of Panama; brothers-in-law David Griffith of Missouri Valley and Jim Kohles of Harlan; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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Death notice - Bernadette Kirlin, 85
©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS
02/22/2008

Bernadette Kirlin, 85, West Des Moines, died Feb. 16, 2008 at her residence. Bernadette was born Mar. 8, 1922 in Woodbine. Survivors include: her children: Timothy and his wife, Sharon, Kirlin, Phoenix, Ariz.; Joseph Kirlin, West Des Moines; Frank Kirlin and his wife, Debra Perkins Pembroke Pines, Fla.; Kevin Kirlin and his wife, Elizabeth Nelson, West Des Moines; and Rosemary Kirlin, also of West Des Moines; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers: Jerome and his wife, Catherine, Croghan, Manning; and Tom and his wife, Jeanne, Croghan, Omaha; sisters-in-law: Kathleen Croghan, Falls Church, Va.; Margaret Croghan, and Adelaide Croghan, Panama; and brothers-in-law: David Griffith and Jim Kohles, Harlan. Visitation will be held today (Friday, Feb. 22), from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Visitation with the Family will be at 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 23, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary of the Assumption, Panama, Rev. Fr. John Dorton, celebrant.

Interment will be in St. Bridget's Catholic Cemetery, Magnolia.

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Klein, Delbert Alvin died March 18, 2008

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Services for 73-year-old Delbert Alvin Klein of Westphalia will be held 10:30 am, Monday, March 24th, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will be at the St. Boniface Cemetery. Delbert Klein died Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his mother, Lucine Klein of Harlan; his wife Leona Klein of Westphalia; 3 sons, Dale Klein (Kristie) of Omaha, Danny Klein (Lisa) of Hartford, SD and Daryl Klein (Julie) of Omaha; 2 daughters, Pam Cairney (John) of Earling and Bev Schulte of Harlan; 4 sisters, Margaret Kock of Avoca, Alice Kloewer (Leo) of Harlan, Rita Hatcher (Gail) of Omaha and Kathy Feldman of Omaha; 3 brothers, Kenneth Klein (Mary) of Omaha, Sylvan Klein (Bonnie) of Harlan and Gary Klein (Mary) of Memphis, TN; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held noon to 9 pm, Sunday, March 23rd, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Arrangements and Services for
Delbert A. Klein - 73
Who died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Visitation
Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Knights of Columbus Rosary
Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, March 24, 2008 - 10:30 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Inurnment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Leona Klein of Westphalia, IA; their children: Dale (Kristie) Klein of Omaha, NE; Pam (John) Cairney of Earling, IA; Danny (Lisa) Klein of Hartford, SD; Daryl (Julie) Klein of Omaha; Bev Schulte of Harlan, IA; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his mother Lucine Klein of Harlan; his siblings: Margaret Mary Kock of Avoca, IA; Alice (Leo) Kloewer of Harlan; Kenneth (Mary) Klein of Omaha; Sylvan (Bonnie) Klein of Harlan; Rita (Gail) Hatcher of Omaha; Gary (Mary) Klein of Memphis, TN; and Kathy Feldman of Omaha
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Delbert Klein
©The Harlan Tribune
03/25/2008

WESTPHALIA -- Delbert Alvin Klein, 73, Westphalia, died Tuesday, March 18 at Creighton University Medical Center. Services were held Monday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia with burial in the St. Boniface Cemetery. Klein is survived by his mother, Lucine Klein, of Harlan; wife Leona Klein of Westphalia; sons Dale (Kristie) Klein of Omaha, Danny (Lisa) Klein of Hartford, S.D. and Daryl (Julie) Klein of Omaha; daughters Pam (John) Cairney of Earling and Bev Schulte of Harlan; sisters Margaret Mary Kock of Avoca, Alice (Leo) Kloewer of Harlan, Rita (Gail) Hatcher of Omaha and Kathy Feldman of Omaha; brothers Kenneth (Mary) Klein of Omaha, Sylvan (Bonnie) Klein of Harlan and Gary (Mary) Klein of Memphis, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements.

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Klocke, LaVertus F. "Verdy" Sept. 29, 1926 - Feb. 1, 2008

Surnames:

http://www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com/obituaries.html
Obituary announcement
Dateline: Cascade, IA

LaVertus F. “Verdy” Klocke, 81 of 1101 4th Ave SE, Cascade, Iowa, died at 8:00 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2008 at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Verdy may call from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m.

Services for Verdy will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, with full Military Honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528. Taps will be played by a nephew, Bob Grote.

Verdy was born September 29, 1926 in Randolph, Nebraska, son of John J. and Catherine (Weis) Klocke. He received his education in the former St. Francis School in Randolph, NE. On June 2, 1947 he was united in marriage to Rita Kramer in Defiance, IA. Verdy farmed in Randolph, NE until 1956 when the moved to Cascade where Verdy farmed until his retirement.

Verdy was a World War II Marine Veteran. He was a member of the Cascade American Legion Post #528 and a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade. Verdy was a recipient of the Dubuque County Conservation Award.

Verdy loved his wife, Rita, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed working on the farm, playing cards with everybody while munching on his peanuts, going to McDermott’s, and Marilyn’s for coffee. Verdy never lost his wit and sense of humor…even in his last days.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Klocke of Cascade, IA, five children, Linda Klocke of Chicago, IL, Kathy (Bernie) McDermott of Worthington, IA, Darlene Walsh of Bellevue, IA, Tom (Donna) Klocke, and Vic (Lori) Klocke both of Cascade, IA; nine grandchildren, Trista Kluesner, Travis McDermott, Jennifer Steines, Tim Walsh, Melissa Sweeney, Stephanie Klocke, Jake Klocke, Mandy Bohlken and Paige Klocke; nine great grandchildren, Aiden, Halle and Julia McDermott, Taylor, Trevor and Ty Kluesner, Keegan and Aubree Steines, and Brennan Bohlken; two brothers, Alex and Elmer Klocke both of Cascade, IA; and a sister, Marjorie VanSlyke of Randolph, NE.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy John Klocke on August 13, 1968; one grandson, Jason McDermott and one sister, Adeline Kramer.

Memorials for Verdy may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family of Verdy would like to thank the staff of Luther Manor, especially Marsha, Lynn and Alex and the staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Dawn and Sheila.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
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Telegraph Herald - Dubuque, IA
Sunday, February 3, 2008
LaVertus F. Klocke

LaVertus F. Klocke
CASCADE, Iowa -- LaVertus F. "Verdy" Klocke, 81, of 1101 4th Ave SE, Cascade, died at 8 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Services for Verdy will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, with the Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, with full military honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post No. 528. Taps will be played by a nephew, Bob Grote.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, where a wake service will be held at 4 p.m.

Verdy was born Sept. 29, 1926 in Randolph, Neb., son of John J. and Catherine (Weis) Klocke. He received his education in the former St. Francis School in Randolph, Neb.

On June 2, 1947, he was united in marriage to Rita Kramer in Defiance. Verdy farmed in Randolph, Neb., until 1956 when they moved to Cascade where Verdy farmed until his retirement.

Verdy was a World War II Marine veteran. He was a member of the Cascade American Legion Post No. 528 and a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade.

Verdy was a recipient of the Dubuque County Conservation Award.

Verdy loved his wife, Rita, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed working on the farm, playing cards with everybody while munching on his peanuts and going to McDermott's and Marilyn's for coffee. Verdy never lost his wit and sense of humor, even in his last days.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Klocke, of Cascade; five children: Linda Klocke, of Chicago, Kathy (Bernie) McDermott, of Worthington, Darlene Walsh, of Bellevue, Tom (Donna) Klocke and Vic (Lori) Klocke, both of Cascade; nine grandchildren, Trista Kluesner, Travis McDermott, Jennifer Steines, Tim Walsh, Melissa Sweeney, Stephanie Klocke, Jake Klocke, Mandy Bohlken and Paige Klocke; nine great grandchildren, Aiden, Halle and Julia McDermott, Taylor, Trevor and Ty Kluesner, Keegan and Aubree Steines and Brennan Bohlken; two brothers, Alex and Elmer Klocke both of Cascade; and a sister, Marjorie VanSlyke of Randolph, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy John Klocke, on Aug. 13, 1968; one grandson, Jason McDermott and one sister, Adeline Kramer.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

funeralhomeinc.com.Memorials for Verdy may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family of Verdy would like to thank the staff of Luther Manor, especially Marsha, Lynn and Alex and the staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Dawn and Sheila.
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Verdy also preceded in death by brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Dale Friesen; Frank Kramer; Raymond Kramer; Lawrence Kramer; Cecelia Kramer; Leo Schaben; Jerry Kramer; Thomas Grote; James Kramer; Dolores (Kramer) Fuhs and her husband William Fuhs; Anthony Kramer; Norbert "Nub" Kramer;
and Patricia Kramer.

He is also survived by brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Irene (Kramer) Friesen; Lillian (Kramer) Schaben; Alma {Mrs. Jerry Kramer} and her husband, Paul Bissen; Theresa (Kramer) Grote; Leona (Kramer) Bissen and her husband Joe; Marlene Kramer {Mrs. Norbert Kramer}; and Mary (Kramer) Heese and her husband Francis. Several neices and nephews.

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Klocke, LaVertus Francis "Verdy" Sept. 28, 1926 - Feb. 1, 2008

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Verdy Klocke, husband of Rita (Kramer) Klocke, passed away Feb. 1, 2008.

Preceded in death by his parents and a son, Timothy.

He is survived by his wife, Rita and children:
Linda Klocke;
Kathy (Klocke)and husband Bernard McDermott;
Darlene (Klocke)and husband Kenneth Walsh;
Thomas and Donna Klocke;
Victor and Lori Klocke

Also preceded in death by:
brother-in-law, Dale Friesen;
brother-in-law, Frank Kramer and his wife Adeline;
brother-in-law, Raymond Kramer;
brother-in-law, Lawrence Kramer;
sister-in-law, Cecelia Kramer;
brother-in-law, Leo Schaben;
brother-in-law, Jerry Kramer;
brother-in-law, Thomas Grote;
brother-in-law, James Kramer;
sister-in-law, Dolores (Kramer) Fuhs and her husband William Fuhs;
brother-in-law, Anthony Kramer;
brother-in-law, Norbert "Nub" Kramer;
sister-in-law, Patricia Kramer.

Also survived by:
sister-in-law, Irene (Kramer) Friesen;
sister-in-law, Lillian (Kramer) Schaben;
sister-in-law, Alma {Mrs. Jerry Kramer} and her husband, Paul Bissen;
sister-in-law, Theresa (Kramer) Grote;
sister-in-law, Leona (Kramer) Bissen and her husband Joe;
sister-in-law, Marlene Kramer {Mrs. Norbert Kramer};
sister-in-law, Mary (Kramer) Heese and her husband Francis.

Verdy's Wake is 2-9 on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008

His Funeral is at 10:30 on Tuesday Feb. 5, 2008

In charge of arrangements:
Reiff Funeral Home
205 Hayes St. SW
Cascade, IA.

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Kohl, Rosemarie Martha (Miner) 31 March 1929 - 2 March 2008

Surnames:

Rosemarie Kohl
Visitation:
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM
Rosary 7:30 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:30 PM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

Obituary information will be posted as soon as it is available.

http://www.funeralplan2.com/foutsfuneralhome/link2?id=124524

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Re: Kohl, Rosemarie Martha (Miner) 31 March 1929 - 2 March 2008

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Rosemarie Martha (Miner) Kohl was born March 31, 1929, to Arthur and Martha (Goergen) Miner in Schleswig, Iowa. When she was five years old the family moved to Ogden, Iowa. She graduated from Ogden High School in 1946. She also graduated from the Betty Mae Harris School of Dance in Boone, Iowa. Rosemarie became an accomplished dancer in ballet, tap, and toe on toe tap often using a baton. She then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls. She received her two year teaching certificate. Later she graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a degree in elementary and special education. Rosemarie married William D. Kohl on August 7, 1954. They were blessed with seven children. The family lived in Walnut, Harlan and rural Logan. Rosemarie taught school in Anita, Denison, Walnut, Modale Portsmouth Catholic, and Harlan schools, retiring in 1994 and moving to Woodbine.

Rosemarie received her First Communion and was confirmed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ogden. She was currently a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a lifetime member of Iowa State Education Association, the National Education Association, Harrison County Retired School Personnel and the Red Hat Society. She also served on the church council. Rosemarie enjoyed being with her family and friends and playing cards.

Rosemarie died on March 2, 2008, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 78 years, 11 months, and two days.

Rosemarie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Kohl in 1988; son, William in 1986; sister, Maxine Barnes; and two brothers, Walter "Jack" and James Miner. She is survived by six children, Marthann (Dan) Fuhs of Defiance, Iowa, David (Tami) Kohl of Minden, Iowa, Donald Kohl and Michael Kohl both of Woodbine, Iowa, Karen (Steve) Sutley of Yorktown, Virginia, Alisa (Edward) Hodges of Pipe Creek, Texas; 12 grandchildren; Shelly (Eric) Schmidt of Harlan, Iowa, Shannon Sorey of Harlan, Iowa, Sheila (Ron) Rogers of Omaha, Nebraska, Josh (Rhonda) Kohl of Minden, Iowa, Justin Kohl of Minden, Iowa, Jason (Carrie) Kohl of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Jennifer Kohl of Omaha, Nebraska, Jonathan Kohl of Woodbine, Iowa, Anna Kohl of Woodbine, Iowa, William "Bill" Sutley of Yorktown, Virginia, Robert "Bob" Sutley of Yorktown, Virginia and Benjamin Hodges of Pipe Creek, Texas; five step-grandchildren; Danielle Fuhs of Earling, Iowa, Mark Fox of Mesquite, Texas, Jennifer Schumann of Milton, Florida, Robert Punday of Kissimmee, Florida and Matthew Punday of Kissimmee, Florida; seven great grandchildren, Cody, Amanda and Chloe Schmidt of Harlan, Iowa, Faith Sorey of Harlan, Iowa, Ronnie Rogers of Jefferson City, Tennessee, Audrie Kohl of Missouri Valley, Iowa and Jackson Murphy of Omaha, Nebraska; sister, Linda (Roy) Crane of Royal, Arkansas; and many other relatives and friends.

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Langenfeld, Mel died March 6, 2008

Surnames:

Langenfeld, Mel
Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 3/9/2008 - 3/10/2008

LANGENFELD-Mel, age 82, of Imperial, passed away Thursday evening, March 6, 2008, at the Chase County Community Hospital. Survivors include, wife Kate; daughters, Connie Pribbeno and husband Jeff, all of Imperial, NE, Ruth Eechaute and husband Dean of Warrenton, MO; sons, Bill Lagenfeld, Mike Langenfeld and wife Susie all of Cool, CA, Gary Langenfeld, Scottsdale, AZ, John Langenfeld and wife Cindy of Wiggins, CO; 16 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; brothers, Joe Langenfeld and wife Ann of Onawa, IA, Bob Langenfeld of Texas; sisters, Marie Graeve of Earling, IA, Delores Jacoby and husband Joe of Waterloo, IA, June Assmann of Dunlap, IA.

Visitation Monday, March 10, 2 - 6 p.m. (MT) with Rosary at 7 p.m. (MT) Funeral Mass Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m. (MT) all at Patrick Catholic Church with Father Bernard Lorenz officiating. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. A memorial has been established to the St. Patrick's Parish Hall Building Fund.

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Langenfeld, Vincent W. - death notice

Surnames:

son of Casper & Anna (Petsche) Langenfeld

Langenfeld, Vincent W.
Omaha World-Herald
2/14/2008 - 2/17/2008

LANGENFELD-Vincent W. age 81. Loving husband and father. Preceded in death by wife, Myra; brothers, Felix Langenfeld, Louis Nagl; sister, Florence Westendorf. Survived by children and spouses, Steven Langenfeld, Karen and Dick DeMaranville, Ted and Nancy Langenfeld, Lori and Randy Goldsmith; grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Jane Langenfeld, Joseph and Jill Langenfeld; great-grandson, Alex Langenfeld; sisters and brother-in-law, Sr. Mary Lourdes (Lorene) Langenfeld, RGS, Helen and Bud Meyers; brothers and sister-in-law, Omer and Grace Langenfeld, Albert Nagl; nieces; nephews; friends.
SERVICES Monday 10am St. James Catholic Church, Entombment Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION with family Sunday 1-3pm at the 72nd St. Chapel then Visitation to start at 6:15pm Sunday at St. James Church with Wake Service to start at 7pm at the Church. Memorials to St. James Seton School and Nebraska Coalition for Ethical Research.

JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664

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Langer, Robert Eugene died Feb. 19, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 76-year-old Robert Eugene Langer of Oakland will be held 1:30 pm, Friday, February 22nd, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock. Robert Langer died Tuesday, February 19th, at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Ann Langer of Hancock; 3 daughters, An Clemon of Vancouver WA, Shelly Smith (Reid) of Exira and Lisa Christiansen (Andy) of Council Bluffs; 1 son, Terry Langer (Debbie) of Minatare, NE; 1 brother, Don Langer of Avoca; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 2 to 9 pm, Thursday, February 21st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 7 pm.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services for
Robert E. Langer Age 76
Who died on Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Visitation
Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Friday, February 22, 2008 1:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery
Hancock, Iowa

Robert is survived by his wife Glenda Ann (Oehlertz) Langer of Hancock, Iowa; his daughters Ann Clemon of Vancouver, Washington, Shelly and her husband Reid Smith of Exira, and Lisa and her husband Andy Christiansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his son Terry Langer and his wife Debbie of Minatare, Nebraska; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and his brother Don Langer of Avoca.
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Robert Langer
Langer, 76, Oakland, died Feb. 19, 2008.
©The Harlan Tribune
02/22/2008

OAKLAND -- Robert Eugene Langer, 76, Oakland, died Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Oakland Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held Friday, Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Hancock. Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Langer is survived by his wife, Glenda Ann (Oehlertz) Langer of Hancock; daughters Ann Clemon of Vancouver, Wa., Shelly (Reid) Smith of Exira and Lisa (Andy) Christiansen of Council Bluffs; son Terry (Debbie) Langer of Minatare, Neb.; brother Don Langer of Avoca; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Leuschen, Thomas Urban, Sr. died January 14, 2008

Surnames:

Thomas Leuschen Sr.
©The Harlan Tribune
01/21/2008

FLOWER MOUND, Texas -- Thomas Urban Leuschen, Sr., 67, Flower Mound, Texas, died January 14, 2008 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. at J.E. Foust and Son Funeral Home in Grapevine, Texas with burial at a later date in Harlan. Leuschen is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons Cal (Diane), Chris (Marti), Carl (Marci) and Tom (Jenny), and his grandchildren Joe, Katie Beth, Will and Jacob. He also is survived by his mother, Anna Mae Leuschen, of Harlan, and by his brother and sister-in-law, Nick (Barb) Leuschen of Norfolk, Neb.

J. E. Foust & Son Funeral Home
523 S. Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Phone: 817-481-2525

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Loehr, Zeno Nicholas (Lefty) died March 29, 2008

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Services for 97-year-old Zeno "Lefty" Nicholas Loehr of Earling, formerly of Defiance, will be held 10 am, Tuesday, April 1st, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be at the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Zeno Loehr died Saturday, March 29th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 1 sister, Helen Eggers of Omaha. Visitation will be held 4:30 to 9 pm, Monday, March 31st, with a wake service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Arrangements and Services For
Zeno “Lefty” N. Loehr - 97
Who Died On Saturday, March 29, 2008

Visitation
Monday, March 31, 2008 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, March 31, 2008 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 10:00 AM
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery
Defiance, Iowa

He is survived by his sister Helen Eggers of Omaha, NE; nieces and nephews

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Lorenzen, Dalmer died February 2, 2008

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Services for 95-year-old Delmer Lorenzen of Harlan will be held 11 am, Wednesday, February 6th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Delmer Lorenzen died Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 1 daughter, Shari Skoglund (Jerry) of Waukee; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9 to 11 am, Wednesday, February 6th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
https://www.pauleyjones.com/

Arrangements and Services For
Dalmer Lorenzen - Age 95
Who died on Saturday February 2, 2008

Visitation
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Dalmer is survived by his daughter Shari (Jerry) Skoglund of Waukee, Iowa; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

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Malcolm, Joshua died January 17, 2008

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Services for 30-year-old Joshua Malcolm of Shelby will be held 1 pm, Monday, January 21st, at the Shelby School Gymnasium. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Joshua Malcolm died Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his mother Vanessa Malcolm of Shelby, father, Stan Malcolm of Shelby; 2 sisters, Brenda Wheelock (Tim) of Anita and Natashia Gubbels (Mike) of Norfolk, NE; 1 brother, Joel Malcolm of Shelby. Visitation will be held 2 to 9 pm, Sunday, January 20th, with the family present from 6 to 8 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services for

Joshua Malcolm

Who Died On - Thursday January 17, 2008

Visitation
Sunday, January 20, 2008 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, January 20, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Monday, January 21, 2008 1:00 PM
Shelby School Gymnasium
Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include
his parents: Stan and Vanessa Malcolm of Shelby, Iowa;
his sisters: Brenda (Tim) Wheelock of Anita, Iowa and
Natashia (Mike) Gubbels of Norfolk, Nebraska, and
his brother Joel Malcolm of Shelby, Iowa.

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Martin, Della I. (Cross) Fouts September 10, 1913 - February 14, 2008

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MARTIN, DELLA I. (CROSS)
Denison Bulletin/Review
2/28/2008

Della I. Martin was born September 10, 1913, the daughter of William and Lulu Smith Cross. She died at the Eventide Nursing Home in Denison, Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the age of ninety-four.

Della was born on a farm near Defiance, Iowa and completing her education in the Dow City Community High School with the class of 1932. Della worked in the area until she was united in marriage to Glen Fouts. The couple were blessed with the birth of one daughter. August 19, 1952, Della was united in marriage to Robert Martin. The couple spent many years in different parts of the country as Robert was serving his country in the Armed Forces. After Robert's retirement, the couple continued traveling, camping and fishing, frequently taking their grandsons, Dale and Byron with them. In later years, they enjoyed the warmer weather of Texas. Della's ill health hastened their return to their home in Dow City where they have remained. Continued decline in Della's health resulted in her moving to Eventide until her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, William Jr. , Lawrence and Leslie; three sisters, Lillian Christensen, Gertie Mathys and Audrey Gehl and one son-in-law, Richard "Dutch" Malone. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Dow City; her daughter, Shirley Malone of Dow City; two grandsons, Dale Malone and Byron Malone and his wife, Lori all of Dow City; two great-grandsons, Brett and Kurt Malone of Dow City; one sister, Elsie Kelvig of Waterloo, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Cross of Dow City and Jean Cross of Dunlap; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, February 18, 2008 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Officiating the service and burial at the Dow City Cemetery was Ace Ettleman. Service music played was "Amazing Grace" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee". Those serving as pallbearers were Brett Malone, Byron Malone, Dale Malone, Kurt Malone, Bill Gehl and Ron Cross. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Dow City Community Building by the Bethlehem Ladies Aid. The Hue

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Mathiasen, Alma M. died Wednesday March 5, 2008

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Alma Mathiasen
Mathiasen, 88, Harlan, died March 5, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
03/07/2008

HARLAN -- Alma Mathiasen, 88, Harlan, died Wednesday, March 5 at Elm Crest Retirement Community. Services will be Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Mathiasen is survived by her husband, George, of Harlan; son Darrel (Sharon) Mathiasen of Harlan; and daughter Janis (Roger) Luoma of Eden Prairie, Mn.

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McKee, Fred J died February 10, 2008

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Services for 90-year-old Fred "Mac" J. McKee of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, February 16th, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Fred McKee died Sunday, February 10th, 2008 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Survivors include 1 son, William Flodine (Mary Ann) of Sparks, NV and 1 grandchild. Visitation will be held 8 am to 9 pm, Friday, February 15th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Fred J. McKee - Age 90
Who died on Saturday February 9, 2008

Visitation
Friday, February 15, 2008 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:30 AM
United Congregational Church of Christ
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Fred is survived by his son William (Mary Ann) Flodine of Sparks, Nevada, and one granddaughter.

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McLaughlin, Lee died Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

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Services for 66-year-old Lee McLaughlin of Defiance will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, January 12th, at the Irwin United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Lee McLaughlin died Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his mother Emma McLaughlin of Shelby; his wife, Marie; 3 sons, Scott McLaughlin (Shawn) of Defiance, Mark McLaughlin (Christy) of Ankeny and Jay McLaughlin of Manning; 1 sister, Carolyn Schmitz (Gary) of Omaha; and 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Friday, January 11th, with family visitation from 5 to 8 and a masonic service at 7 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Arrangements and Services For
Lee McLaughlin - 66
Who died on - Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Visitation
Friday, January 11, 2008 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, January 11, 2008 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Masonic Service
Friday, January 11, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Followed by Prayer Service

Funeral Service
Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 1:30 PM
Irwin United Methodist Church - Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Lee is survived by his wife Marie McLaughlin of Defiance, his sons: Scott (Shawn) McLaughlin of Defiance; Mark (Christy) McLaughlin of Ankeny; Jay McLaughlin of Manning; six grandchildren; his mother Emma McLaughlin of Shelby; and one sister Carolyn (Gary) Schmitz of Omaha.
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Defiance man dies when semi rolls into ditch
©The Harlan Tribune
01/11/2008

KIRKMAN -- A 66-year-old Defiance man died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident approximately three miles northwest of Kirkman Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 9. Lee McLaughlin was pronounced dead at Myrtue Medical Center following the accident, Shelby County Sheriff reports said. According to reports, the accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Oak Road near its intersection with 1900th St. McLaughlin was driving a 1996 Freightliner pulling a 1970 Butler trailer, reports said. The vehicle was pulling out of a farm drive headed eastbound on 1900th St., but due to the soft shoulder, the semi traveled into the south ditch and rolled onto its top. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department was called to the accident scene, and Irwin Rescue transported McLaughlin to the hospital where he later died from injuries sustained in the accident. Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Lee is survived by his wife, Marie, of Defiance; children Scott (Shawn) McLaughlin of Defiance, Mark (Christy) McLaughlin of Ankeny and Jay McLaughlin of Manning; six grandchildren; his mother, Emma McLaughlin, of Shelby; and sister Carolyn (Gary) Schmitz of Omaha. For more information about services, contact Pauley Jones Funeral Home at 712-755-3135.

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McMartin, Grant E. died March 8, 2008

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Grant McMartin
©The Harlan Tribune
03/21/2008

GREEN VALLEY, AZ. -- Grant E. McMartin, 76, Green Valley, Az., a former Harlan resident, died March 8. McMartin was a long-time Harlan attorney who served as Harlan City Attorney for many years. He was a partner in White and McMartin, and later McMartin and Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Jean R. Cox, of Green Valley; nephews Gregory McMartin and Scot McMartin; and nieces Sherry Auer and Merry Jo Brunson.

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Michalski, Severin N. December 31, 1926 - March 6, 2008

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Michalski, Severin N. "Vern"
The Daily Nonpareil
3/7/2008

Severin N. "Vern" Michalski, age 81, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away March 6, 2008, at his home.

Vern was born December 31, 1926, in Portsmouth, Iowa to the late Peter and Cecelia (Horn) Michalski. He served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Vern was a freight handler for P.I.E. Trucking for 33 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Vern was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Myrtle D. (Palmer) Michalski in 1992; daughter, Cydell; 3 sisters; 3 brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Gladys (Patten) Michalski of Honey Creek; daughters, Dola Mehsling, Dene' Schwartz both of Council Bluffs, Karna Sevirbul and husband Fred of Gilbert, Ariz; sons, Craig Michalski and wife Jeri of Ashalnd, Neb., Vaughn Michalski and wife Sandy of Blair, Neb., Drew Michalski and wife Lin of Omaha, Severin Michalski and wife Julie of Crescent, Iowa, Blake Michalski and wife Diane of Omaha, Brett Michalski and wife Lori of Stafford, Va; 44 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Thomas Bridges and wife Ruby of Council Bluffs, John Bridges and wife Linda of Pine Hill, N.J., Jim Bridges and wife Dennise of Council Bluffs, Mark Bridges and wife Pam of Omaha, Debra Driver and husband Roger of Underwood, Iowa, Sue McGee and husband Will of Paris, Ark.

Wake Service, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Rev. Chuck Kottas officiating. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites tendered by VFW Post #737. A lunch will follow at St. Peter's Social Hall. Memorials to St. Peter's Church or MOHMS Place.

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Mortensen, Robert A. died Friday, March 7, 2008

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Arrangements and Services For
Robert A. Mortensen - 86
Who Died On Friday, March 7, 2008

Visitation
No Public Visitation

Memorial Service
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:00 AM
Congregational United Church of Christ
Harlan, Iowa

Inurnment
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Lois Mortensen of Harlan, IA; his children Patricia (Douglas) Hildebrand of Marshalltown, IA and Robert C. (Lana) Mortensen of Ames, IA; his siblings: Hugh (Wilma) Mortensen of Harlan; Rose (Keith) Kay of Council Bluffs

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Mundt, Mary Dorothy (Kaufman) March 23, 1917 - March 16, 2008

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Mary D Mundt, Age 90
(Died March 16, 2008)

Visitation
Monday, March 17, 2008
After 5:00 PM
Rosary 7:00 PM

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa
Celebrant
Reverend Andrew Hoffmann

Mass Servers
Ericka & Jacob Tank

Lector
Laurie Stein
Eucharistic Minister
Margaret Frees

Gift Bearers
Mary’s Family

Music
“Here I Am, Lord” “Prayer of St Francis”
“On Eagle’s Wings”
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”
Sacred Heart Choir and Congregation
Maureen Halbur, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Jason Mickels Jeff Mickels
Alex Mundt Drew Welch
Scott Wiebelhaus Scott Honken

Honorary Casket Bearers
Lisa Sullivan Ladine Knapp
Amy Honken Carey Grass Patty Wiebelhaus
Amanda Welch Grace Mundt

Interment
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Manning, Iowa

Mary Dorothy, daughter of Henry and Cecelia (Mueller) Kaufman, was born March 23, 1917, near Westphalia, Iowa. She lived with her family on a farm near Earling and attended St. Joseph’s School in Earling. After completing her education she ‘worked out’ in the homes of other families in the area.

On November 5, 1945, Mary was united in marriage with Leroy H. Mundt at St. Joseph’s Church in Earling. They moved to California for a short time before returning to Iowa. They first lived in Aspinwall and then settled in Manning. Mary and Leroy were the parents of eight children. Mary was a homemaker and full-time mother to their children.

Mary always raised a large garden and did a lot of canning, as well as, baking, quilting and sewing. In her spare time she enjoyed Bingo and playing cards. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Manning and was active in the ladies organization. After the death of her husband Leroy on May 9, 1983, Mary remained in their home in Manning. When her health began to fail in late 2005, she became a resident of Manning Plaza Nursing Home. She died there after several weeks of illness on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at the age of 90 years, 11 months and 22 days.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; son Barry, in infancy; 4 brothers: Joe Kaufman; Frank Kaufman; Louis Kaufman and Henry Kaufman; 2 sisters Helen Reinig and Jenny Weller.

Mary is survived by 7 children: Linda and husband Lowell Stolfus of New Hampton; Janice and husband Kenneth Mickels of Omaha, NE; Betty Fink and Dan Stewart of Omaha, NE; Beverly and husband Richard Kros of Rochester, MN; Vickie and husband Tom Welch of Omaha, NE; Terry Mundt of Manning and Dean Mundt and wife Kim of Lakeville, MN; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Peg and husband Mert Schwarte of Harlan and Therese Fromm of Defiance; brother Mike Kaufman and Marlene Church of Omaha, NE; 3 sisters-in-law Vivian Kaufman of Woodbine; Virginia Mundt of Manilla and Esther Jorgensen of New Hampton; brother-in-law Gordon Weller of Westside; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Nielsen, Helen B. (Tryon) Hulsebus died on Friday, February 22, 2008

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Arrangements and Services for
Helen B. Nielsen - Age 95
Who died on Friday, February 22, 2008

Funeral Service
Saturday, March 1, 2008 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Iowa

Helen is survived by her son Jim Hulsebus of Belle Air Bluffs, Florida; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her brother Raymond Tryon, Jr. of Perry, Iowa.

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Nielsen, Helen B. died February 22, 2008

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Arrangements and Services for
Helen B. Nielsen - Age 95
Who died on Friday, February 22, 2008

Funeral Service
Saturday, March 1, 2008 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Iowa

Helen is survived by her son James Hulsebus and his wife Nancy of Madeira Beach, Florida; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

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Nissen, Irene A. (Petersen) March 22, 1923 - Feb. 17, 2008

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Irene A. Nissen (1923-2008)
Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier
Wednesday, February 20, 2008

CEDAR FALLS — Irene A. Nissen, 84, of Cedar Falls, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home from complications of leukemia.

She was born March 22, 1923, in Elk Horn, daughter of George and Esther Louise Dahl Petersen. She married Raymond A. Nissen on Feb. 21, 1945, in Elk Horn. He died March 20, 1995.

Mrs. Nissen earned a bachelor’s degree in education and later a master’s degree in library science from the University of Northern Iowa. She taught elementary school in several locations prior to moving to Cedar Falls in 1966. She was a third-grade teacher at Humbert and Lincoln Elementary Schools in Cedar Falls, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School for many years.

Survivors include: three sons, Luther Lynn (Avise) of Mount Ranier, Md., Bruce Allen (Karen) of Hollywood, Fla., and Marlin Ray of Cedar Falls; and four grandsons, Samuel, Leif, Jared and Martin.

Preceded in death by: her parents; two brothers, Gordon and Phil Petersen; and a sister, Norma Molgaard.

Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nazareth Lutheran Church, with luncheon to follow. Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, Waterloo, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: may be directed to Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday School program.

Condolences can be left at www.kearnsfuneralservice.com.

Irene’s other memberships include the Cedar Valley Danes and Black Hawk Retired School Personnel. She was an avid reader and enjoyed studying the Bible.

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Irene Nissen
Service:
Saturday, February 23, 2008
11:00 AM
Nazareth Lutheran Church
7401 University Avenue
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Irene A. Nissen, age 84, of Cedar Falls, IA, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Lutheran Home in Cedar Falls of complications of leukemia.

She was born March 22, 1923 in Elk Horn, Iowa, the daughter of George and Esther Louise (Dahl) Petersen. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and later a Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Irene was united in marriage with Raymond A. Nissen on February 21, 1945 in Elk Horn. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1995.

Irene taught elementary school in several locations prior to moving to Cedar Falls in 1966. She was a third grade teacher at Humbert and Lincoln Elementary Schools in Cedar Falls until retiring in 1988. She was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School for many years. Her other memberships include the Cedar Valley Danes and Black Hawk Retired School Personnel. She was an avid reader and enjoyed studying the Bible.

Survivors include three sons, Luther Lynn (Avise) Nissen of Mt. Ranier, MD, Bruce Allen (Karen) Nissen of Hollywood, FL and Marlin Ray Nissen of Cedar Falls, IA and four grandsons, Samuel, Leif, Jared and Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Gordon and Phil Petersen and a sister, Norma Molgaard.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls with luncheon to follow. The Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball in Waterloo is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday School Program.
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Oppold, Genevieve died March 1, 2008

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Services for 93-year-old Genevieve Oppold of Omaha, formerly Panama, will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 5th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery's in Panama. Survivors include 3 daughters, Pat Leuschen of Omaha, NE, Beth Muenchrath (Roger Erpelding) of Des Moines, and Alice West (Earl) of Ashland, NE; 2 sons, Tim Oppold (friend- Debbie Garrett) of Panama and Frank Oppold (Joanne); 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 6 to 9 pm, Monday, March 3rd with the family present from 6 to 8 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation will also be held from 8 am to 9 pm, Tuesday, March 4th, with a wake service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Oppold, Genevieve
Omaha World-Herald
3/3/2008 & 3/4/2008

OPPOLD-Genevieve, age 93, formerly of Panama, IA, died on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Immanuel Fontenelle Home in Omaha, NE. Survived by daughters, Pat Leuschen, of Omaha, Beth Muenchrath and her husband, Roger Erpelding of Des Moines, IA, and Alice and her husband Earl West of Ashland, NE; sons, Tim Oppold of Panama, IA and his friend Debbie Garrett of Dunlap, IA, and Frank Oppold and his wife, Joanne also of Dunlap; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
VISITATION Monday, March 3rd 6-9pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, IA with family greeting friends from 6-8pm; Visitation will also be held Tuesday, March 4 from 8am-9pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with a Wake Service at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at 10:30am at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, IA with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135
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Genevieve Oppold
©The Harlan Tribune
03/05/2008

OMAHA -- Genevieve Oppold, 93, Omaha, a former Panama resident, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Immanuel Fontanelle Home. Services will be Wednesday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Panama with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery at Panama. A wake service will be held Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Public visitation will be Tuesday from 8-9 a.m. at the funeral home. Family greeted friends Monday, March 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Oppold is survived by daughters Pat Leuschen of Omaha, Beth (Roger Erpelding) Muenchrath of Des Moines and Alice (Earl) West of Ashland, Neb.; sons Tim Oppold and friend Debbie Garrett of Panama, and Frank (Joanne) Oppold of Dunlap; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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Arrangements and Services for
Genevieve Oppold - Age 93
Who died on Saturday March 1, 2008

Public Visitation
Monday, March 3, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, March 3, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Public Visitation
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - 7:00 PM

A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:30 AM
St. Mary of the Assumption - Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Panama, Iowa

Genevieve is survived by her daughters: Pat Leuschen of Omaha, Nebraska, Beth (Roger Erpelding) Muenchrath of Des Moines, Iowa, and Alice (Earl) West of Ashland, Nebraska; her sons: Tim Oppold and his friend Debbie Garrett of Panama, Iowa and Frank (Joanne) Oppold of Dunlap, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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Ouren, Jeannine died Monday, February 4th, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 76-year-old Marlo Jeannine Ouren of Clarion will be held 1:30 , Friday, February 8th, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery Saturday, February 9th, at 1 pm. Jeannine Ouren died Monday, February 4th, 2008 at Wright Medical Center in Clarion. Survivors include her daughters, Diane Sorensen (Dan) of Clarion, Janet Leinen of Gilbert, AZ; step children, Randy Ouren of Harlan, Cathy Wilke (Tom), Gail LeBlank; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandson; 1 brother, Richard Phipps (Marilyn). The Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of the arrangements.

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Petersen, George Frederick February 4, 1940 - March 7, 2008

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PETERSEN, GEORGE FREDERICK
Denison Bulletin/Review
3/13/2008

George Frederick Petersen was born February 4, 1940 the son of Everett H. and Linda Amelia (Hartwig) Petersen. He died Friday, March 7, 2008 at the age of 68 at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, IA.

George was a truck driver for Farmland Foods.

George was preceded in death by his mother Linda Amelia (Hartwig) Petersen and father Everett H. Petersen. Survivors include his wife Karma Petersen of Harlan, IA., sons Brett Petersen of Iowa City, IA., Darrin (Joy) Petersen of Harlan, IA., daughter Lisa (Ray) Christensen of Highlands Ranch, CO., sisters Aldine (Larry) Lippold of Avoca, IA., Ardis (Elliott) Svendsen of Harlan, IA., Vicki (Paul) Welble of Marion, IA.; four grandchildren.

Visitation was held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at the Immanuel Lutheran on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Heather Ploen officiating. Interment Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, IA. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan in charge of arrangements

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Petersen, Louree Ann died March 6, 2008

Surnames:

Louree Petersen
©The Harlan Tribune
03/13/2008

HARLAN -- Louree Ann Petersen, 65, Harlan, died Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Creighton University Medical Center. Services will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, March 10 from 3-9 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Petersen is survived by daughters Lisa (Jamie) Hess of Spencer and Lila (Aaron) Howe of Omaha; and two grandchildren.
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Arrangements and Services for

Louree A. Petersen - Age 65

Who died on Thursday March 6, 2008

Public Visitation
Monday, March 10, 2008 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, March 10, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Louree is survived by her daughters: Lisa and her husband Jamie Hess of Spencer, Iowa and Lila and her husband Aaron Howe of Omaha, Nebraska; and two grandchildren: Megan and Hayle Hess of Spencer

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Picken, Naomi Lorena (Jones) September 12, 1922 - January 21, 2008

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Services for 85-year-old Naomi Picken of Elk Horn will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, January 24th, at the 1st Baptist Church in Elk Horn with burial in the Oakfield Cemetery in Brayton. Naomi Picken died Monday, January 21st, 2008 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include Florence Christensen of Bellevue, NE. Friends may call after 9:30 am, Thursday, January 24th, at the First Baptist Church in Elk Horn. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Naomi Picken, Age 85
(September 12, 1922 - January 21, 2008)

Visitation
Thursday, January 24, 2008, After 9:30 AM
First Baptist Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, January 24, 2008, 10:30 AM
First Baptist Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Officiating
Pastor Roger Reitz

Music
“What a Friend We Have In Jesus”
“Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art”
Don and Jo Gibson, Vocalists
Marlene Hoover, Organist

Casket bearers
Members of First Baptist Church

Interment
Oakfield Cemetery
Near Brayton, Iowa

Naomi Lorena, daughter of George Thomas and Ruby Jane (Chamberlen) Jones, was born August 12, 1922, in Audubon County, Iowa. She grew up in Brayton and graduated from Exira High School in 1941.

On March 21, 1943, Naomi was united in marriage with Joel Picken at Brayton. Naomi and Joel made their home in Washington, D.C. where Naomi was an EKG technician at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Naomi returned to Iowa in 2000 and became a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. In 2004 she became a resident of Salem Lutheran Homes where she died on January 21, 2008 at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 9 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Leone Dant, Thelma Johnson and Mabelle Jones; and brothers Marion Jones and Robert E. Jones.

Naomi is survived by a niece Florence Christensen of Bellevue, NE; great nephew William Christensen and wife Evelyn; great-nieces: Linda Knight and husband Steve Kraus; Helen and husband Paul Espeland; Loraine Glade; and Ruth and husband Dan Petersen; other relatives and friends.

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Pitsch, Edward J. died Monday, January 14th, 2008

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Services for 83-year-old Edward J. Pitsch of Portsmouth will be held 10 am, Friday, January 18th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Edward Pitsch died Monday, January 14th, 2008 at his home. Survivors include 1 sister, Theresa Wilwerding of Omaha, NE and 1 brother, Raymond Pitsch of Portsmouth, many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Thursday, January 17th, with a wake service at 7 pm, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. 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

Edward J. Pitsch - 83

Who Died On - Monday, January 14, 2008

Visitation
Thursday, January 17, 2008 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, January 17, 2008 7:00 PM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, January 18, 2008 10:00 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include his sister Theresa Wilwerding of Omaha, NE, his brother Raymond Pitsch of Portsmouth, IA; four nieces and nephews, eleven great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great-niece

Ed Pitsch and Dan Fuhs (my husband) are 2nd cousins 1 time removed.

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Plambeck, Robert Charles died January 28, 2008

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Mass of Christian Burial for 54-year-old Robert Charles Plambeck of Portsmouth will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, February 2nd, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Robert Plambeck died Monday, January 28th, 2008 at his home. Survivors include 4 brothers, William Plambeck (Barb) of Persia, John Plambeck (Ruth) of Persia, Jerry Plambeck (Carol) of Persia and Jim "Sam" Plambeck (Tracey) of Persia; 4 sisters, Mary Herkenrath (John) of Omaha, NE, Janet Mortensen (Robert) of Oakland, Patty West (Robert) of Granger and Lori Reinig (Dan) of Mulino, OR. Visitation will be held 4 to 8 pm, Friday, February 1st, with a wake service at 6:30 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Arrangements and Services For

Robert Plambeck - Age 54

Who died on Monday

January 28, 2008

Public Visitation
Friday, February 1, 2008 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, February 1, 2008 - 6:30 PM

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, February 2, 2008 10:30 AM
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Inurnment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include his brothers and sisters: William (Barb) Plambeck of Persia, Iowa, John (Ruth) Plambeck of Persia, Mary (John) Herkenrath of Omaha, Nebraska, Janet (Robert) Mortensen of Oakland, Iowa, Jerry (Carol) Plambeck of Persia, Patty (Robert) West of Granger, Iowa, James "Sam" (Tracey) Plambeck of Persia, and Lori and Dan Reinig of Mulino, Oregon.

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Quintero, Jane (Rihner) died Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

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55-year-old Jane Rihner of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Harlan, died Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 at her home in Anchorage. Jane Rihner is survived by her husband Enrique Quintero; 3 children, Andrea Markham (Sam) of New York City, NY, Mara Quintero, studying in Spain and Luis Quintero of Portland, OR; 2 sisters, Donna Mack (Robert) of Pueblo, CO and Jolene Rihner of Minden, NV; 1 brother, Rod Rihner (Diane) of Harlan; 1 brother-in-law, Lynnwood Headlee of Ft. Myers, FL.

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Reznicek, Marie C. Miller - September 5, 1924-January 13, 2008

Surnames:

Reznicek, Marie C. Miller
The Daily Nonpareil
1/15/2008

Marie C. Miller Reznicek, age 83, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away January 13, 2008.

She was born September 5, 1924 in Templeton, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Arlen Miller and Joe Reznicek; grandson, Paul (PJ) Miller.

Survived by children and spouses, Paul and Lana Miller, of Ashland, Neb., Bill and Dolly Miller of Springdale, Ark., Rich and Teri Miller of Ashland, Neb., Tom and Beth Miller of Council Bluffs, Jim and Vicky Miller of Omaha, Neb., Ron Miller of Gillett, Wyo.; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Renze of Harlan, Iowa and Lorene Wirchen of Urbandale, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation with family will be Tuesday, January 15, 2008 after 2 p.m. with a Wake service at 7 p.m. at the John A. Gentleman, Pacific St., Chapel in Omaha. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Omaha. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Omaha.

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Rihner, Nina Catherine (Nielsen) March 18, 1915 - January 13, 2008

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Services for 92-year-old Nina C. Rihner of Shelby will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, January 17th, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Nina Rihner died Sunday, in Council Bluffs. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 1 to 9 pm, Wednesday, January 16th, with the family present from 6 to 8 pm and a prayer service at 7 pm, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby is in charge of the arrangements.

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Nina Catherine Rihner
March 18, 1915 - January 13, 2008

Nina Catherine Rihner, the daughter of Mads Christian and Anna Marie (Johansen) Nielsen, was born on March 18, 1915, near Hancock, Iowa. One of seven children, she attended Shelby schools through the tenth grade. On March 25, 1933, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Nina married Raymond Samuel Rihner. The couple made their home in Shelby, Iowa, where she worked alongside her husband in various businesses in Shelby and New Market, Iowa. Later, Nina worked for George Eble in the YBR Store in Shelby for over 19 years. She retired in 1988.
Nina was a member of the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. She enjoyed taking part in Senior Center functions and visiting with people.

Nina C. Rihner died on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 92 years, 9 months, and 26 days.

Nina was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond, on March 21, 1975; two sisters, Scena Lucke and Marie Pedersen; and four brothers, Soren, Johnny, Louie, and Charlie. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 17, 2008, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Nancy Armstrong served as the organist, and Lee McKnabb was the soloist. Casket bearers were Ron Kroll, Marc Morris, Gale Rihner, Roger Heilig, Richard Nielsen, and Richard Brockmann. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Shelby, IA

Visitation Date: Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008

Service Date: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008

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Robinson, Betty Lou (Hobbie) Cogdill August 2, 1924 - January 4, 2008

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Services for 83-year-old Betty L. Robinson of Beatrice, NE, formerly of Shelby, will be held 10 am, Wednesday, January 9th, at the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Betty Robinson died Friday, January 4th, 2008 in Beatrice, NE. Survivors include 2 daughters, Darlene Boerger (Walley) of Beatrice, NE and Irene Bertsch (Dan) of Indianola; 1 brother, Ralph Hobbie (Joann) of Nebraska City; 2 sisters, Dorthea Boardman (James) and Delores Wade (William) all of Nebraska City, NE; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9 am to 9 pm, Tuesday, January 8th, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby.
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Betty Lou (Hobbie) Robinson
August 2, 1924 - January 4, 2008

Betty Lou Robinson, the daughter of Karl and Louise (Giitterger) Hobbie, was born on August 2, 1924, on her parents’ farm in rural Nebraska City, Nebraska. She attended District #12 school in rural Nebraska City and graduated with the Nebraska City High School Class of 1942. After attending Normal Training at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska, Betty taught country school in District #12 for several years. In 1944, Betty married Elmer Cogdill. She completed her four-year degree at Peru State College in 1962. In 1963, Betty began teaching first grade in Shelby, Iowa; she continued in this position for 27 years.
In July, 1976, Betty married William Dean Robinson in Harlan, Iowa. After her retirement, in 1990, she and Dean moved to Harlan. Dean died in August, 2000, and Betty became a resident of the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice, Nebraska, in 2002.

Betty was an active member of the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, Iowa. She was also a member of both the Iowa and National Education Associations, and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Betty was also an enthusiastic Shelby resident, and enjoyed spending time crocheting, sewing, reading, and doing crafts. She loved to travel, and had visited Europe, Japan, and much of the United States; California was one of her favorite locations.

Betty L. Robinson died on Friday, January 4, 2008, at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice, Nebraska, having reached the age of 83 years, 5 months, and 2 days.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two daughters, Darlene (Walley) Boerger of Beatrice, Nebraska, and Irene (Dan) Bertsch of Indianola, Iowa; one brother, Ralph (Joann) Hobbie of Nebraska City, Nebraska; two sisters, Dorthea (James) Boardman and Delores (William) Wade, both of Nebraska City, Nebraska; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Orris L. Drake officiating. Shirley Pattee served as the organist, and Reva Jean Drake was the soloist. Honorary casket bearers were Karl Hobbie, Kent Hobbie, Bob Boardman, Gene Hobbie, Larry Boardman, and Danny Boardman. Active bearers were Mike Wahl, Keith Svare, Christopher Riley, Joshua Boerger, Chris Ross, Gary Hobbie, and Karl Boerger. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Beatrice, NE, formerly of Shelby, IA

Visitation Date: Tuesday, Jan 8, 2008

Service Date: Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008

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Rosenbeck, Erma B. died February 10, 2008

Surnames:

Rosenbeck, Erma B.
The Daily Nonpareil
2/12/2008

Erma B. Rosenbeck, age 98, of Harlan, Iowa, died Sunday, February 10, 2008, at Elm Crest Retirement Community, in Harlan.

She is survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12th, from 4-9 p.m., at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan. Funeral will be Wednesday, February 13th, 1:30 p.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Persia, Iowa, with burial in the Shelby Cemetery, in Shelby, Iowa. 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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Services for 98-year-old Erma B. Rosenbeck of Harlan will be held 1:30 pm, Wednesday, February 13th, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Persia. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Erma Rosenbeck died Sunday, February 10th, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 pm, Tuesday, February 12th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Erma B. Rosenbeck - Age 98
Who died on Sunday, February 10, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, February 11, 2008 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:30 PM
St. John's Lutheran Church - Persia, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Erma is survived by her nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Rosenberg, Jay Edward died March 28, 2008

Surnames:

Rosenberg, Jay Edward
Omaha World-Herald
3/31/2008 - 4/1/2008

ROSENBERG-Jay Edward, age 40, of Persia, IA, died Friday, March 28, 2008 at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, IA, after losing his battle with multiple sclerosis. Jay is preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Elizabeth Zavorka, David Rosenberg, and Louise Buhl. He is survived by his wife Tina Rosenberg; their sons Jaydan and Jay Edward Jr. all of Persia; his father Paul Rosenberg and his wife Sandy of Omaha; his mother Anna Marie and her husband Jerry Pursell; his sister Cathy Pursell all of Council Bluffs, IA; and his brother Spencer Rosenberg of Omaha.
A visitation/Rosary will be held Friday, April 4 at 6:00 PM with A Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 5 am, all at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Jay Rosenberg - Age 40
Who died on Friday March 28, 2008

Visitation and Rosary Service
Friday, April 4, 2008 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 5, 2008 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Jay is survived by his wife Tina Rosenberg, sons Jaydan and Jay Edward Jr., all of Persia, Iowa; his father Paul (Sandy) Rosenberg of Omaha, NE; his mother Anna Marie (Jerry) Pursell of Council Bluffs, sister Cathy Pursell of Council Bluffs, and brother Spencer Rosenberg of Omaha.

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Runyan, Merrill Grace November 26, 1931 - February 19, 2008

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Services for 76-year-old Merrill Grace Runyan of Woodbine will be held 2 pm, Saturday, February 23rd at Community of Christ Church in Woodbine. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. Merrill Runyan died Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 in Council Bluffs. Survivors include 1 brother, Vernon Runyan of Cherokee; 3 sisters, Mary Ann Matteson of Harlan, Eva Lou Meyers (Larry) of Burlington and Evelyn Hunsader of Minneapolis,, MN; 1 sister-in-law, Joann Runyan of Omaha. Visitation will begin at 2 pm, Friday, February 22nd, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine.
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Fouts Funeral Home:
Merrill Runyan
Visitation:
Friday, February 22, 2008
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Saturday, February 23, 2008
2:00 PM
Community of Christ
605 Weare St
Woodbine, IA 51579

Merrill Grace Runyan, 76, of Council Bluffs, Iowa died on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born November 26, 1931, to Jay Liston and Grace (Mills) Runyan in Woodbine, Iowa. Merrill graduated from Woodbine High School in 1950 and then attended Wayne State Teachers College in Wayne, Nebraska. She taught country school at Lincoln Center, Woodbine for one year. She then moved to Saginaw, Michigan where she taught for one year. She then moved to Boone, Iowa, and with a friend, she established a pre-school. In 1955 Merrill was injured in a motor vehicle accident resulting in her being a paraplegic. After a long recovery, she was able to return to college to complete her degree. She graduated, Cum Laude, from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in December 1973. Merrill taught in several elementary schools in Council Bluffs and also at the Vocational Development Center of the Rose Kennedy School. It was at this school in 1983 she received the Employee of the Year Award.

Merrill never saw her life as having limitations. With her many and varied interests and quick wit, she was a joy to be with. Although she had no children of her own, she always thrilled to the accomplishments of her nieces and nephews.

Merrill was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jay Runyan; and niece Vicky Jo Runyan. She is survived by one brother, Vernon Runyan of Cherokee, Iowa; three sisters, Mary Ann Matteson of Harlan, Iowa, Eva Lou and her husband Larry Meyers of Burlington, Iowa, Evelyn Hunsader of Prior Lake, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Joann Runyan of Omaha, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
2:00 pm Saturday, February 23, 2008
Community of Christ
Woodbine, Iowa

Clergy
Elder John Edwards
Kanesville Community of Christ

Musicians
Mrs. Merril McElwain
Sarah Hill

Pall Bearers
Jed Hunsader, Todd Matteson
Cindy Runyan, Gary Ellison
Roy Runyan, Teresa Matteson

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa

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Russman, Gary died January 13, 2008

Surnames:

Russmann, Gary
The Daily Nonpareil
1/14/2008

Gary Russmann, age 65, of Avoca, Iowa, died at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Jane; his daughter, Ann and her husband Jamie Eyberg, of Coon Rapids, Iowa; and two grandchildren.

Services are pending, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca.
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Services for 65-year-old Gary Lee Russmann of rural Avoca will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, January 17th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery. Gary Russmann died Sunday, January 13th, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Jane; 1 daughter, Ann Eyberg (Jamie) of Coon Rapids; 5 sisters, Marjorie Kobs of Walnut, Carol Young (Clayton) of Hancock, Shirley Thies of Avoca, Norma Herrell of Orange, CA and Bonnie Willett of Avoca; 1 brother, Richard Russmann of Avoca and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Wednesday, January 16th, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Arrangements and Services For
Gary Russmann - 65 Of Avoca
Who Died on - Sunday, January 13, 2008

Visitation
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Thursday, January 17, 2008 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Jane Russmann of Avoca, IA; daughter Ann (Jamie) Eyberg of Coon Rapids, IA; two grandchildren; brother and sisters: Marjorie Kobs of Walnut, IA, Carol (Clayton) Young of Hancock, IA, Shirley Thies of Avoca, Richard Russmann of Avoca, Norma Herrell or Orange, CA, and Bonnie Willett of Avoca.

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Ryan, William P. April 6, 1930 - January 7, 2008

Surnames:

William P. Ryan
(April 6, 1930 - January 7, 2008)

William P. Ryan, 77, of Elk Horn, Iowa, (formerly of Adams, Massachusetts) passed away Monday, January 7, 2008, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2008, in the chapel at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.

Bill is survived by his significant other, Patty Richardson of Elk Horn, IA; daughter, Holly A Ryan-Moore and her husband, William Moore of St. Paul, MN; sons, William Peter Ryan of Boston, MA, Timothy J. Ryan and Christopher R. Ryan both of North Adams, MA; and daughter, Mary Dell Ryan of Northville, Michigan.

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

http://www.hockenberryfamilycare.com/index.cfm

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Sahl, Leslie died February 12, 2008

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Services for 95-year-old Leslie Sahl of Denison will be held 1 pm, Friday, February 15th, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Leslie Sahl died Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Survivors include 3 daughters, Luana Doughty (Marian) of Des Moines, Connie Schweiso (Roger) of Harlan, and Linda Joslin (Lowell) of Indianola; 2 sons, Kenneth (Kathleen) of Hartford, WI and Wayne of Denison; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Lillian Haase of Denison. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time on Friday, February 15th, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements.
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Denison Bulletin/Review
2/13/2008

Leslie Sahl, 95 of Denison, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2008) at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at Zion Lutheran Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Luana Doughty of Des Moines, Connie Schwieso of Harlan, and Linda Joslin of Indianola; two sons, Kenneth of Hartford, Wisconsin, and Wayne of Denison; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lillian Haase of Denison.

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Schomer, Joseph died March 9, 2008

Surnames:

Joseph Schomer
©The Harlan Tribune
03/13/2008

HARLAN -- Joseph Schomer, 92, Harlan, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center. Services will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. A wake service was held Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation was Monday from 4:30-9 p.m. at the funeral home, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Schomer is survived by his sons, Joe Schomer, Jr., of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Stephan (Tammy) Schomer of Iowa City; daughters Mary (Myron) Goodman of Salisbury, NC, Rose (Kenneth) Nielsen of LaCanada, Ca., Pat (Mike) Laas of Bettendorf and Kathleen Kohorst of Harlan; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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Arrangements and Services for
Joseph Schomer - 92
Who died on Sunday March 9, 2008

Visitation
Monday, March 10, 2008 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, March 10, 2008 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, March 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Joe Schomer, Jr. of Daytona Beach, FL; Mary (Myron) Goodman of Salisbury, NC; Rose (Kenneth) Nielsen of LaCanada, CA; Pat (Mike) Laas of Bettendorf, IA; Kathleen Kohorst of Harlan; Stephan (Tammy) Schomer of Iowa City, IA

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Schroder, Bernice died Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

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Services for 88-year-old Bernice Schroder of rural Minden will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, February 9th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Bernice Schroder died Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 at her home. Survivors include her son, Bernard Schroder (Maureen) of Hancock; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; step grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Family visitation will be held 6 to 7:30 pm, Friday, February 8th, at the Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland.

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Schwarte, Michael R. died March 31, 2008

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Arrangements and Services For
Michael R. Schwarte - Age 67
Who died on Monday March 31, 2008

Wake Service
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:30 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery
Defiance, Iowa

Michael is survived by his brothers and sisters: Irene (Edwin) Reischl of Manning, Albert (Gay) Schwarte of Defiance, Harold Schwarte of Carroll, Sister Madonna Schwarte of Omaha, Sister Darlene Schwarte of Davenport, Thelma (Gordon) Nelson of Harlan, Karen (Clarence) Brinker of Westphalia, Richard (Myrna) Schwarte of Irwin, and Joseph (Vernita) Schwarte of Defiance; two sisters-in-law: Marilyn Schwarte of Manilla and Glenda (Lew) Hall of Defiance

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Sievers, Vernon R. died on February 12, 2008

Surnames:

Vernon Sievers
Sievers, 92, New Braunfels, Texas, died Feb. 12, 2008.
©The Harlan Tribune
02/19/2008

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas -- Vernon Rudolph Sievers, 92, New Braunfels, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Trisun Care Center Windcrest. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery. Sievers is survived by his wife, Irene (Pedersen) Sievers of New Braunfels; son Dick (Shirley) Sievers of New Braunfels; brother Francis (Betty) Sievers of Mesa, Az.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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Arrangements and Services For
Vernon R. Sievers - Age 92
Who died on February 12, 2008

Visitation
Saturday, February 16, 2008 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Saturday, February 16, 2008 1:30 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Iowa

Vernon is survived by his wife Irene (Pedersen) Sievers of New Braunfels, Texas, his son Dick Sievers and his wife Shirley, also of New Braunfels, Texas; and his brother Francis Sievers and his wife Betty of Mesa, Arizona.

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Sorenson, Alyce Mae (Doonan) Lund died Feb. 16, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 82-year-old Alyce Mae Sorensen of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, February 19th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Alyce Mae Sorensen died Saturday, February 16th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 1 daughter, Nola Lund of rural Harlan; 1 son, Dar Lund of rural Harlan; 3 granddaughters and 2 great-granddaughters; 1 nephew, Tom Lund of rural Harlan. Visitation will be held 8 am to 9 pm, Monday, February 18th. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Arrangements and Services for
Alyce Mae Sorensen - Age 82
Who died on Saturday,February 16, 2008

Visitation
Sunday, February 17, 2008 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM AND
Monday, February 18, 2008 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, February 18, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Monday, February 18, 2008 - 7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Alyce Mae is survived by her daughter Nola Lund of Harlan, Iowa; her son Dar Lund also of Harlan; granddaughters: Tina (Kirk) Dekker of Sheldon, Iowa, Shelli Lund of Eagle Grove, Iowa, and Amy Lund of Washington, Iowa; great-granddaughters: Kourtney and Peyton Dekker of Sheldon, Iowa, and her nephew Tom Lund of Harlan.
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Sorenson, 82, Harlan, died Feb. 16, 2008.
©The Harlan Tribune
02/19/2008

HARLAN -- Alyce Mae Sorenson, 82, Harlan, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. A prayer service was held Monday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation continued Monday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Sorenson is survived by daughter Nola Lund of Harlan; son Dar Lund of Harlan; granddaughters Tina (Kirk) Dekker of Sheldon, Shelli Lund of Eagle Grove and Amy Lund of Washington; great-grandchildren Kourtney and Peyton Dekker, both of Sheldon; and nephew Tom Lund of Harlan.

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Stinn, Connie Katherine (Schaben) - November 8, 1931 - January 14, 2008

Surnames:

Connie Stinn

Visitation:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
7:00 PM until 7:30 PM
Prayer Service
St. Patrick's Parish Center
Highway 30 & Court Streets
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Thursday, January 17, 2008
10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Highway 30
Dunlap, IA 51529

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE MAKE MEMORIALS TO THE DUNLAP FIRE & RESCUE OR ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH BUILDING FUND

Connie Katherine (Schaben) Stinn was born November 8, 1931, to Jacob and Blanche (Von Tersch) Schaben in Earling, Iowa. She was raised in Earling, Iowa and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Earling in 1949. Connie married Leonard Stinn on November 6, 1950, in Earling. The couple lived in Earling until 1960. In 1963 the couple started operating Dunlap Plumping and Heating. They sold the business in 1990 to their son, Greg, but continued to help.

Connie was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Altar Society in Dunlap. She was also a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Katherine #226 in Earling. Connie enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. She also enjoyed playing cards and she belonged to a bridge club. She loved cooking and entertaining guests.

Connie died on Monday, January 14, 2008, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa attaining the age of 76 years, two months, and six days.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Velma; sister Patricia Blum; and two brothers-in-law, Ed Blum and Walter Schiltz. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Stinn of Dunlap, Iowa; five children, Glen (Deb) Stinn of Bellevue, Nebraska, Patty (Roland) Weis, Greg (Monica) Stinn all of Dunlap, Iowa, Ron (Gina) Stinn of Omaha, Nebraska, Mary (Charley) Olson of Elkhorn, Nebraska; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine Schiltz of Dunlap, Iowa, Jeane (Jerry Evanoff of Moline, Illinois; one brother, Jim (Ruth) Schaben of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Thursday, January 17, 2008
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church ~ Dunlap, Iowa

Celebrant
Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ

Musicians
Marilyn Grote
Ann Gredys

Selections
“Ave Maria”
“On Eagle’s Wings”

Honorary Pall Bearers
Liz Buckley, Chad Hopkins
Cari Stinn, Bailey Stinn
Kelsey Stinn, Lauren Olson
Aubrey Olson, Collin Olson

Pall Bearers
Kevin Stinn, David Weis
Matthew Weis, Kyle Stinn
Ryan Stinn, Stephen Stinn

Final Resting Place
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Iowa

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Sanny, Gretchen (Stevenson) - April 28, 1912 - January 12, 2008

Surnames:

Gretchen Sanny
(April 28, 1912 - January 12, 2008)

Gretchen Stevenson Sanny, 95, of Atlantic, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Allen House in Atlantic, Iowa.
Gretchen was born April 28, 1912, on the family farm in Clark Township, Shelby County, Iowa to John Garfield and Ruth (Herbert) Stevenson.

Gretchen remembered moving from the Shelby County farm to the farm south of Buck Creek Church at the age of 4.

As a child she began studying piano at an early age with the late Marie Cavanaugh, playing in her yearly recitals and giving lessons to country girls in the summer. As an accomplished pianist she would perform for family social gatherings and Buck Creek Methodist Church services. Gretchen was an early member of the first 4-H Pymosa Club and President of the Cass County Girls 4-H clubs in 1928. She represented Cass County in the Health category at the Iowa State Fair and at the State 4-H Girls Convention at Ames, Iowa.

She played the cornet and sang in the Girl’s Glee Club while attending Atlantic High School graduating in 1930. She then became a sales lady at the late S. J. Marhsall’s store in Atlantic. She took Normal Training Education to prepare for being a school teacher. She taught country school at Pymosa #4 two years and Pymosa #5 one year.

On November 25, 1933, Gretchen married Clarence Donald Sanny at the Stevenson home on Buck Creek Road north of Atlantic. They became a farm family living near Marne, Atlantic, and Griswold. They retired and moved to Atlantic in 1980.

Gretchen was a lifelong member of United Methodist Church. She was a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. She was a member of the Sarah circle for many years. Gretchen and Clarence’s faith was the foundation of their life together for 70 years.

Surviving Gretchen are two sons, Lynn R. Sanny (Mary) of Indian Head Park, Illinois, Bruce D. Sanny (Sharon) of Hemet, California, one daughter Beverly L Harden of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren; one dear sister, Ruth Alyce Mayberry of Northridge, California.

Gretchen is preceded in death by her husband Clarence, a daughter Delores Carolyn , her parents, John and Ruth Stevenson, her mother and father in law, George and Sophie Sanny, her dear sister Marjorie Westphalen, brother in laws Johnnie Westphalen and Irwin Mayberry and nephew Don Westphalen.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic.

Public visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2008, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

A private, family committal service will be held in the Atlantic Cemetery, prior to the service.

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Stofferson, Rubie died January 7, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 97-year-old Rubie Stofferson of Harlan will be held at a later date. Rubie Stofferson died Monday, January 7th, 2008 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include her husband, Reno of Harlan; 1 son Robert Stoffersen (Tori) of Kearney, NE; 1 daughter, Marcia Burger (Darrell) of Cassville, MO; 1 son-in-law, Dan Kleinpaste (Pat) of Harlan; 1 sister, Helen Mense of St. Peters, MO and 1 brother, Ralph Jones of Audubon; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great- grandchildren. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Rubie Stofferson -97
Who Died on Monday, January 7,2008

Memorial Services will be held at a later date

She is survived by her husband Reno of Harlan; her children: Marcia and her husband Darrell Burger of Cassville, Missouri and Robert and his wife Tori of Kearney, Nebraska; one son-in-law Dan Kleinpaste and his wife Pat of Harlan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one sister Helen Mense of St. Peters, Missouri; one brother Ralph Jones of Audubon, Iowa

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Stowe, Betty Lou died Jan. 24, 2008

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Betty Lou Stowe
Stowe, 87, Harlan, died Jan. 24, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
01/29/2008

HARLAN -- Betty Lou Stowe, 87, Harlan, died Thursday, Jan. 24 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Per her wishes, no services will be held. Her cremains will be inurned at a later date. Stowe is survived by sons Gary (Susan) of Phoenix, Donald (Janice) of Harlan and Timothy and his fiance Linda Almos of Avoca; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; sister Shirley Schoeppner of Carroll; sisters-in-law Alice Stowe of Bethany, Mo. and Bonnie Veskerna of Leawood, Kan.

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Tarrant, Winifred D. (Agnew) Elliott March 26, 1927 February 10, 2008

Surnames:

Tarrant, Winifred D.
The Daily Nonpareil
2/12/2008

Winifred D. Tarrant, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away February 10, 2008, at the Hospice House in Omaha.

Winnie was born March 26, 1927, in Council Bluffs to the late Frederick L. and Marie G. (Cairnes) Agnew. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1945. Winnie worked for the Council Bluffs Police Dept. as a meter maid for 7 years and the R.L. Polk Co. for 15 years selling city directories. She attended First Christian Church. Winnie was a lifetime member of the DAV Auxiliary, Unit #5 and Unit #2 in Omaha, life member of the VFW Post #737 Auxiliary and was on the Administrative Committee at the VA Hospital in Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Tarrant in 2004; one sister and three brothers.

Winnie is survived by her sons, John Elliott and wife Esther of Lake Elsinore, Calif., Robert Elliott and wife Elaine of Henderson, Nevada; 3 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; stepson, Leon C. Tarrant of Galena, Kansas; half sisters, Dora Pierson of Salley, South Carolina, twins, Margaret Kruse and husband Richard of Council Bluffs, Mary Prezell and husband Harlan "Buck" of Omaha, Daisy Thomas of Lebanon, Missouri, Sally Ellis and husband Rocky of Kirkman, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary with Pastor Lowell Burkum officiating. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. A lunch will follow at Dodge Memorial Christian Church. Memorials are suggested to S.O.L.A.S.

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

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Thomssen, Merle Lester June 9, 1919 - January 25, 2008

Surnames:

Merle Lester Thomssen
(June 9, 1919 - January 25, 2008)

Visitation
Sunday, January 27, 2008 After 3:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Manilla, Iowa

Funeral Services
Monday, January 28, 2008, 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Manilla, Iowa

Officiating
Reverend Paul Frank

Music
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Amazing Grace”
Congregation
Susan Lamb, Accompanist

Casketbearers
Jeff Muhlbauer Gary Keesling
Eddy Dahleen LeRoy Lingle
James Christensen Brent Thomssen
Eli Maynard
Harold Jurgensen Gerald Jurgensen

Interment
Manning Cemetery,
Manning, Iowa

Merle Lester, son of Claus and Emma (Kai) Thomssen, was born June 9, 1919, on a farm in Shelby County. The family lived on the Carlyle farm place. Merle was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning and attended country school through the eighth grade.

Merle worked for various farmers as a young man. From 1937 to 1948 he farmed a half section of land near Manilla, and then farmed his mother’s eighty acres for the next fifty years. Merle did mechanical work on tractors and machinery on the farm and raised ducks, geese, goats and cattle.

Merle helped paint buildings, especially country school houses. He played drums in a band for many years at dances. Those who knew Merle knew he was a great cook and baker. He often had friends and neighbors stopping in for coffee and frequently for meals. He especially liked to bake bread and use his home-made bread to make sweet dressing for his duck dinners. Merle also canned and repaired sewing machines. On Saturdays, Merle could be found enjoying himself at the sale barn. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla.

Merle became a resident of the Manilla Manor on June 24, 1998, when his health began to fail. While a resident there, Merle enjoyed drawing, especially school buses, and visiting other residents. Everyone enjoyed his sense of humor. Merle passed away at the Manor on January 25, 2008, at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 16 days.

Preceding Merle in death are his parents; his brother Henry Thomssen, sister Verna Jurgensen and nephew Larry Thomssen.

He is survived by his sister Estella and her husband Lester Schrum of Manilla; nieces: Darlyne and husband Eddy Dahleen, Rose Ann Thomssen, Judy and husband LeRoy Lingle, Jean and husband James Christensen, Debbie and husband Gary Keesling, Alice Malone and Hazel Beam; nephews Harold and wife Marjorie Jurgensen and Gerald and wife Pam Jurgensen; other relatives and many friends.

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Thomssen, Merle Lester June 9, 1919 - January 25, 2008

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Walter, Paul Frederick January 25, 1927 - February 9, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 81-year-old Paul Walter of rural Atlantic, will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 13th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Brighton Township Cemetery northeast of Marne. Paul Walter died Saturday, February 9th, 2008 at his home north of Atlantic. Survivors include his wife, Connie; children, Marlene Walter of Exira, Connie Burg (Charles) of Atlantic, Linda Marxen of Lewis, Cindy Paulsen (Howard) of Brayton, Sandy Walter of Atlantic, Mark Walter (Sheri) of Atlantic and Tracy Flathers (Alyn) of Treynor, 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
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Roland Funeral Home:

Paul Walter
January 25, 1927 - February 09, 2008

Paul Frederick Walter, 81, died at his home in rural Atlantic, Iowa on Saturday evening, February 9, 2008.
Paul was born the son of Fred C. and Pauline M. (Harmsen) Walter on January 25, 1927 in Brighton Township. He attended Brighton Country School No. 6. On February 22, 1950 he married Dorothy Pieken in Atlantic. Unto this union were born seven children. He later married Connie Faye Jensen in Atlantic, Iowa on March 27, 2000. He was a lifelong area farmer until retiring in 1992, due to health problems.

He pursued his interests and hobbies which included his membership in the Cass County Pool League and his bowling league of 40 years. Paul was proud of his family of six daughters and a son; he liked to share a good joke; and enjoyed his grandchildren very much. He will be remembered for the love he shared with his dog “Teddy Bear” who always rode in the pickup with him.

He is survived by his wife Connie; his children, Marlene Walter of Exira, IA, Connie Burg and her husband Charles of Atlantic, IA, Linda Marxen of Lewis, IA, Cindy Paulsen and her husband Howard of Brayton, IA, Sandy Walter of Atlantic, IA, his son Mark Walter and wife Sheri of Atlantic, IA, and Tracy Flathers and her husband Alyn of Treynor, IA; 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; his brother Henry Walter and his wife Mardell of Elk Horn, IA; and sisters Annabelle Lange and husband Gail of Atlantic, IA, Carolyn Johnson and her husband Jack of Atlantic, IA, Emogene Barringer and her husband Jack of Ames, IA; his sister-in-law Mardelle Maley of Atlantic, IA; his Aunt Leona Petersen of Avoca, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; his Aunt Emma Campen; his brother Donald Walter and a niece Janelle Walter.

Funeral Information
Services will take place at 10:30 Wednesday, February 13 at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Pastor Leon Hodges of Atlantic will officiate. The committal service will be in the Brighton Township Cemetery northeast of Marne, Iowa.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Paul’s family and the arrangements. Friends are invited to leave their condolences at the Roland web site www.rolandfuneralservice.com

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Watrous, Sara Jane (Nielsen) died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008

Surnames:

Sara Jane Watrous
Watrous, 44, Grimes, died Jan. 23, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
01/29/2008

GRIMES -- Sara Jane Watrous, 44, Grimes, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at her home. Services were held Monday, Jan. 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope with burial on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church Cemetery in Elk Horn. Watrous was born in Harlan and grew up in Jacksonville. She is survived by her mother, Beulah, of Elk Horn; brothers and sisters Pauline Johnson of BC, Canada, Rachel (Ron) Randall of Bellevue, Neb., Mark (Sue) Nielsen of Sioux City, Anna (Bob) Crane of Cleveland, Ohio, James (Naomi) Nielsen of Woodhull, Ill. and Ruth (Bruce) Kindred of Omaha; and 13 nieces and nephews.

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Weis, Mary Ann (Pauley) July 22, 1920 - February 1, 2008

Surnames:

Mary Ann Weis
Visitation:
Sunday, February 3, 2008
10:00 AM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends 2 - 4 & 6 - 8
Rosary at 3:00
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, IA 51579

Visitation:
Sunday, February 3, 2008
7:00 PM until 7:30 PM
Scripture Service
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Monday, February 4, 2008
10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO THE WOODBINE FIRE & RESCUE SQUADS

Mary Ann (Pauley) Weis was born July 22, 1920, to Hobert and Anna (Mickels) Pauley near Panama, Iowa. She attended country school as well as school in Panama. Mary Ann married S. H. (Bud) Weis on June 12, 1943, at Santa Maria, California while Bud was serving in the U. S. Army. After Bud’s honorable discharge, the couple lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, St. Paul, Minnesota, and for 15 years on a farm near Westphalia, Iowa. In 1962 they moved to a farm seven miles east of Woodbine. Bud died on their 43rd wedding anniversary, June 12, 1986. Mary Ann moved into Woodbine on July 1, 1986.

Mary Ann was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. She was known to everyone as a happy person with a genuine feeling for her family and people around her. Mary Ann and Bud enjoyed 10 winters in Mission, Texas and one year in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary Ann loved to travel. She and her husband visited all 50 states, and Mary Ann also visited Europe. After Bud’s death in 1986, Mary Ann spent an additional six winters in Texas.

Mary Ann died on Friday, February 1, 2008, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 87 years, six months, and 10 days.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bud; twin sisters, Martina and Martha Pauley; brothers, Leo, Zeno, Fred, Albert, Walter and Ralph Pauley; son-in-law, Doug Ridgeway; and great grandson, Ryan Stroeher. She is survived by her nine children, Robert (Mary) Weis of Woodbine, IA, Rosalie Ridgeway & Jack Spaulding of Ralston, NE, Ronald Weis and Loretta Miner of Council Bluffs, IA, Rodney (Jane) Weis of College Station, TX, Roland (Patty) Weis of Dunlap, IA, Roger (Donita) Weis of Chadron, NE, Ronda (Gene) Probasco of Woodbine, IA, Roxanne (Mike) Cumings of Ankeny, IA, Rory (Penny) Weis of Woodbine, IA; 24 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; sister, Marcella Schmitz of Harlan, IA; brother, Andrew (Grace) Pauley of Panama, IA; sister-in-law, Veronica Pauley of Woodbine, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Monday, February 4, 2008
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Woodbine, Iowa

Celebrant
Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ

Musicians
Gloria Schmitz, Sharon Buss, Traci Lacy,
Drew Cumings, Lindsey Weis

Honorary Pall Bearers
Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren

Pall Bearers
Robert Weis, Ronald Weis
Rodney Weis, Roland Weis
Roger Weis, Rory Weis

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa

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West, Caryl J. (Heilesen) died February 3, 2008

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 71-year-old Caryl J. West of Harlan will be held 11 am, Wednesday, February 6th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Caryl West died Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 2 daughters, Jennifer Dyer (Peter) of Hoffman Estates, IL and Janice Powers (Bob) of Poquoson, VA; 1 son, James West (Deb) of Omaha, NE; 1 brother, Frank Heilesen of Santa Rosa, CA; 1 sister, Evelyn Plumb of Leawood, KS.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
https://www.pauleyjones.com/

Arrangements and Services For
Caryl West - Age 71
Who died on Sunday, February 3, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Caryl is survived by her children: Jennifer (Peter) Dyer of Hoffman Estates, IL, Janice (Bob) Powers of Poquoson, VA, James (Deb) West of Omaha, NE; six grandchildren; brother Frank Heilesen of Santa Rosa, CA; and sister Evelyn Plumb of Leawood, KS.

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Whannell, Donald H. February 28, 1919 - February 8, 2008

Surnames:

Whannell, Donald H.
The Daily Nonpareil
2/9/2008

Donald H. Whannell, age 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away February 8, 2008, at Risen Son Nursing Home.

Don was born February 28, 1919, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to the late Hugh and Agnes (Chalmers) Whannell. He served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was Glenn Miller's personal driver in Europe.

Don married Yvonne Reid in Harlan, Iowa on November 23, 1948, and to this union seven children were born. The Whannell family lived in Minden, Iowa, before moving to Council Bluffs in 1977. Don worked for H.K. Scholz Electrical Contractors for 25 years retiring in 2002. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #104.

Don was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Yvonne Whannell; daughters, Patty Fernside and husband Ben, Pauline Jennings and friend, Gary Thomas, all of Council Bluffs, Mary Lee Ohlinger and husband, Richard of Portsmouth, Iowa, sons, Don Whannell and wife, Diane of Underwood, Iowa, Paul Whannell and wife Rita of Glenwood, Iowa, Tim Whannell and friend, Kris Rodenburg of Underwood, Iowa, Tom Whannell and wife, Kathy of Council Bluffs; 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sister, Bette Grant of Omaha, Neb; brother, Paul Whannell of Boone, Iowa; many nieces and nephews.

Wake service, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola, Iowa with Rev. Paul Monahan officiating. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Neola with military rites tendered by the Neola, Iowa American Legion Post #330. A lunch will follow at the parish hall.

The family will direct memorials.

Cutler-O ’Neill
Meyer-Woodring
Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779
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Whannell, Donald H.
Omaha World-Herald
2/9/2008 & 2/10/2008

WHANNELL-Donald H. age 88, Co. Bluffs. Served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was Glenn Miller's personal driver in Europe. Retired from H.K. Scholz Electrical Contractors in 2002. Survived wife of 59 years, Yvonne Whannell; daughters, Patty Fernside (Ben), Pauline Jennings (friend Gary Thomas) all Co. Bluffs, Mary Lee Ohlinger (Richard), Portsmouth, Ia., sons, Don Whannell (Diane), Underwood, Ia., Paul Whannell (Rita), Glenwood, Ia., Tim Whannell (friend Kris Rodenburg),Underwood, Ia., Tom Whannell (Kathy) of Co. Bluffs; 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sister, Bette Grant, Omaha; brother, Paul Whannell, Boone, IA; many nieces and nephews.

Wake service, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola, Ia. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Neola with military rites tendered by the Neola, Ia. American Legion Post #330. . The family will direct memorials.

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

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Wirtz, Lucille Princella (Smith) October 29, 1920 - January 13, 2008

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Services for 87 year old Lucille P. Wirtz of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am Friday, January 18th at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama. Lucille Wirtz passed away Sunday, January 13th in Harlan. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 pm with a wake service at 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 17th, at Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan .
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Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home:

Lucille Princella (Smith) Wirtz
October 29, 1920 - January 13, 2008

Lucille Princella Wirtz, the daughter of Frank M. and Lena S. (Stoltz) Smith, was born on October 29, 1920, in Panama, Iowa. She was baptized on December 12, 1920, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. Lucille attended St. Mary’s School in Panama through the eighth grade; she then worked cleaning houses for others. On July 30, 1942, Lucille married Frank Alphonse Wirtz at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. During their married life, Lucille often followed Al as he drove truck for Western Engineering. After Al’s retirement in 1982, the couple moved to Harlan, Iowa. Following Al’s death, on July 25, 1995, Lucille became a resident of the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Lucille was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. She loved to listen to country music and enjoyed cooking.

Lucille P. Wirtz died on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 87 years, 2 months, and 15 days.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Al Wirtz; and two brothers, Jack Smith and Ural Smith. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, January 18, 2008, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Father Robert Hoefler celebrating. Kate Kohorst served as the pianist, and Maryalyce Dotzler was the vocalist. Casket bearers were Marlin Smith, Gaylen Smith, Roland Smith, Norman Smith, Randal Smith, and Daniel Smith. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008
Service Date: Friday, Jan 18, 2008

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Wooster, Vivian Eloise (Eddy) - September 28, 1922 - January 16, 2008

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Services for 85-year-old Vivian Wooster of Manning will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, January 19th, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Vivian Wooster died Wedneday, January 16th, at the Manning Regional Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Richard of Manning; 2 sisters, Lorraine Kvamme of Omaha, NE and Dorothy Seifert of Omaha, NE. Visitation will begin at 5 pm, Friday, January 18th, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning.

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Ohde Funeral Home:

Vivian E. Wooster, Age 85
(September 28, 1922 - January 16, 2008)

Visitation
Friday, January 18, 2008 After 5:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Manning, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, January 19, 2008 10:30 AM
Ohde Funeral Home
Manning, Iowa

Officiating
Reverend Robert Molby
Second Baptist Church
Lincoln, Nebraska

Music
“How Great Thou Art”
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Phil Stracke, Vocalist
Sara Stracke, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Jon Wooster David Wooster
Paul Wooster
Phil Stracke Michael Gamblin Daniel Annin

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Iowa

Vivian Eloise, daughter of Evert Andrew and Gladys Elizabeth (Titzel) Eddy was born September 28, 1922 at Omaha, NE. She grew up in the Omaha area and attended North High School, graduating in 1939. After graduating Vivian worked for the U.S. Government on river dam projects. She later worked for the Federal Envelope Company in Omaha.

On February 7, 1960, Vivian was united in marriage with Richard Dale Wooster at Omaha. The couple resided on Richard’s family farm in Shelby County near Manning. Vivian helped on the farm and enjoyed taking care of her horses, traveling, gardening, and boating.

Vivian stayed busy by always being active in her community. She was a member of Merrill’s Grove Baptist Church, Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Club, Iowa Barn Association, Shelby County Historical Museum, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, Daughters of Founders and Patriots Association, and the Vesta Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

On January 10, 2008, Vivian was admitted to Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. She died there on January 16, 2008, at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 19 days.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, brothers-in-law Iner Kvamme and Clyde Thomson; and great-nephews Tim Annin and James Thomson.

She is survived by her husband Richard of rural Manning; sisters Lorraine Kvamme of Omaha and Dorothy and husband Kenneth Sciford of Omaha; nieces and nephews: Linda Kvamme, Nancy and Richard Annin, Jonathan, Daniel, Caleb, Jared, and Lucas Annin, Kenneth Sciford Jr. and wife Kathy, Dean Sciford, Jeffery Sciford and wife Cindy, and Sue Reed and husband Darrell; sister-in-law Betty Thomson of Manilla; brother-in-law Charles Wooster and wife Joanne of Manilla; other relatives and friends.

Ohde Funeral Home website:
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/ohdefuneralhome

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Obituaries First Quarter 2008 - Alphabetically

Alwill, Freda M. died January 19, 2008

Alwill, Freda M. died January 19, 2008

Alwill, Freda M. died January 19, 2008

Andersen, Joyce Ann (Hansen) 4/18/1932 - 3/8/08

Andersen, Joyce Ann (Hansen) 4/18/1932 - 3/8/08

Andersen, Marie Christine (Jorgensen) May 27, 1906 - March 12, 2008

Andersen, Marie Christine (Jorgensen) May 27, 1906 - March 12, 2008

Arkfeld, Josephine (Funk) died Feb. 22, 2008

Arkfeld, Josephine (Funk) died Feb. 22, 2008

Barry, Eugene died March 29, 2008

Barry, Eugene died March 29, 2008

Bauer, Maude Marie died March 18, 2008

Bauer, Maude Marie died March 18, 2008

Benedict, Samuel Jacob - stillborn, January 22, 2008

Benedict, Samuel Jacob - stillborn, January 22, 2008

Bintz, Earl Walter died Feb. 28, 2008

Bintz, Earl Walter died Feb. 28, 2008

Brown, Ruby M. (Eble) died January 21, 2008

Brown, Ruby M. (Eble) died January 21, 2008

Bruck, Cornelius W. "Neil" died Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Bruck, Cornelius W. "Neil" died Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Re: Bruck, Cornelius W. "Neil" died Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Bruck, Marcus died Monday, January 7th, 2008

Bruck, Marcus died Monday, January 7th, 2008

Re: Bruck, Marcus died Monday, January 7th, 2008

Carey, Mary E. died Feb. 3, 2008

Carey, Mary E. died Feb. 3, 2008

Christensen, Brent Layne - February 22, 1959 - January 4, 2008

Christensen, Brent Layne - February 22, 1959 - January 4, 2008

Re: Christensen, Brent Layne - February 22, 1959 - January 4, 2008

Christensen, Gerda died January 10, 2008

Christensen, Gerda died January 10, 2008

Christensen, Jim R. died January 1, 2008

Christensen, Jim R. died January 1, 2008

Coenen, Rose Marie died on March 17, 2008

Coenen, Rose Marie died on March 17, 2008

Cushing, Clarence Charles March 14, 1914 - March 4, 2008

Cushing, Clarence Charles March 14, 1914 - March 4, 2008

Cushing, Darlene Virginia (Eckel) March 17, 1919 - February 6, 2008

Cushing, Darlene Virginia (Eckel) March 17, 1919 - February 6, 2008

Deatherage, Donald E. "Doc" died Feb. 18, 2008

Deatherage, Donald E. "Doc" died Feb. 18, 2008

Faaborg, Lyle Eugene November 11, 1924 - March 6, 2008

Faaborg, Lyle Eugene November 11, 1924 - March 6, 2008

Fancher, Beverly died February 11, 2008

Fancher, Beverly died February 11, 2008

Fancher, Beverly LaVonne (Larsen) died Feb. 11, 2008

Gaskill, Robert L. died March 7, 2008

Gaskill, Robert L. died March 7, 2008

Greiner, Leonard Peter March 26, 1918 - Feb. 7, 2008

Greiner, Leonard Peter March 26, 1918 - Feb. 7, 2008

Haberberger, Ernest Joseph September 30, 1920 - March 31, 2008

Haberberger, Ernest Joseph September 30, 1920 - March 31, 2008

Hanson, Roger Frederick died January 9, 2008

Hanson, Roger Frederick died January 9, 2008

Haskins, Charles Richard died Feb. 17, 2008

Haskins, Charles Richard died Feb. 17, 2008

Havick, Jeannette Katherine (Sorensen) died March 28, 2008

Havick, Jeannette Katherine (Sorensen) died March 28, 2008

Hoefler, James B. died Feb. 24, 2008

Hoefler, James B. died Feb. 24, 2008

Jacobsen, Wanda O. died March 20, 2008

Jacobsen, Wanda O. died March 20, 2008

Johnson, Gladys M. died January 4, 2008

Johnson, Gladys M. died January 4, 2008

Jones, Walter Raymond died January 2, 2008

Jones, Walter Raymond died January 2, 2008

Kalal, Francis James died Jan. 27, 2008

Kalal, Francis James died Jan. 27, 2008

Kaltoft, Leland Lillebeck - October 2, 1921 - January 2, 2008

Kaltoft, Leland Lillebeck - October 2, 1921 - January 2, 2008

Kaufmann, Sr. Mary Rose, RSM

Kaufmann, Sr. Mary Rose, RSM

Kay, Mark (Kwapiszeski) death notice

Kay, Mark (Kwapiszeski) death notice

Kirlin, Bernadette (Croghan) died Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Kirlin, Bernadette (Croghan) died Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Klein, Delbert Alvin died March 18, 2008

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