Obituaries Third Quarter 2009
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Andersen, Elmer May 19, 1907 - September 3, 2009

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Funeral Services for 102 year old Elmer Andersen of Avoca, formerly of Irwin, Kirkman, and Elk Horn, will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, at 10:30am in the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. Elmer Andersen passed away on Thursday, September 3rd, in Avoca. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements were friends may call from 2-8pm, family will greet friends from 6-8pm. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn. Survivors include three daughters: Shirley Thompson of San Antonio, TX, Joan Smith of Boone, Janice (David) Fielding of Lake Elsinore, CA, son Emmert (Diane) Andersen of Harlan, 1 brother in law Maynard (RoseMarie) Jensen of Elk Horn, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

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ELMER ANDERSEN, 102, of Avoca (formerly of the Irwin, Kirkman & Elk Horn areas), died Thur., Sept. 3rd, in Avoca. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Sept. 9th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call from 2-8pm Tues., Sept. 8th at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 6-8pm & a Prayer service will be held at 7:30-p.m.

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Elmer Andersen
May 19, 1907 - September 3, 2009

Elmer Andersen passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the age of 102 years, 3 months, and 15 days, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa. Elmer was born on May 19, 1907, in Audubon County, Iowa, to Kristen Petersen Andersen and Johanna Marie (Hansen) Andersen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bethany Lutheran Church located east and north of Kimballton, Iowa.

Elmer worked for several people in his teen years, including Chris and Helena Christensen near Elk Horn, Iowa, where he met Mildred Jensen and later married April 2, 1935. Their first home was in Elk Horn, they then started farming east of Elk Horn where a son and two daughters were born. They moved to a farm near Fiscus, Iowa, in 1941, then bought their own farm in Shelby County in 1947, seven miles south of Irwin, Iowa, where another daughter was born. In 1990, Elmer and Mildred built a home in Elk Horn, where they lived until 2005, when they retired to the Harlan Retirement Home. He lived briefly in the Peace Haven Retirement Home in Walnut, Iowa, before going to the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.

Elmer and Mildred enjoyed their home, family, neighbors and many friends, celebrating 70 years of marriage. Elmer enjoyed their trips to Denmark to visit cousins, family and friends recalling a childhood visit by ship in 1913. He raised and showed ponies and participated in parades in the surrounding area, enjoying many friends in the horse business.

Besides farming, he raised purebred hogs. There were always cows to milk and fresh milk on the Andersen Farm. He was a member and served as president of the Kirkman Consolidated School Board. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, and the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, in Elk Horn.

Elmer is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred, in 2005; and his two brothers, Hans and wife Sylvia, and Chris and wife Mabel. He is also preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Evelyn and husband Ralph Hansen, and Glenda and husband Clifford Andersen; one son-in-law, Harold Smith; two grandsons, Scott Andersen and Robert Thompson; and two nephews Robert Andersen and Donald Andersen.

He is survived by his four children, Shirley Thompson of San Antonio, Texas, Emmert and wife Diane Andersen of Harlan, Iowa, Joan Smith of Boone, Iowa, and Janice and husband David Fielding of Lake Elsinore, California; and one brother-in-law, Maynard and wife RoseMarie Jensen of Elk Horn, Iowa. Elmer has eight grandchildren, Bill, Cheryl, Steve, Dan, Kent, Mark, Chris, and Katie; 15 great-grandchildren; five nephews and one niece; and cousins.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa, with Pastor Keith A. Menter officiating. Laura Olsen and Matt Andersen served as musicians. Casket bearers were Mark Andersen, Kent Andersen, Dan Smith, Steve Smith, Bill Thompson, and Nick Smith. Burial was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Avoca, IA, formerly of Irwin, Kirkman, & Elk Horn, IA

Visitation date: Tuesday, Sep 8, 2009
Visitation time: 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan,IA

Visitation comments:
The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service date: Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location:
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
4313 Main Street
Elk Horn,IA

Service comments:
Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Andersen, Evelyn Ruth (Meier) July 1, 1918 - July 1, 2009

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Funeral Services for 91 year old Evelyn R. Andersen of Harlan will be held on Friday July 3 at 11 am in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Friends may call on Thursday from 2-9 pm and family will greet friends from 5-7 pm. Survivors include: her son Allan (Myrna) Andersen of Harlan, grandchildren Brenda (Chad) Olsen of Guthrie Center and Brian (Kimberly) Andersen of Des Moines, as well as 4 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Evelyn Ruth (Meier) Andersen
July 1, 1918 - July 1, 2009

Evelyn Ruth Andersen, the daughter of Frank William and Irene Augusta (Ewoldt) Meier, was born on July 1, 1918, in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan on November 14, 1920, and confirmed on April 10, 1938. Evelyn attended country schools and graduated from Harlan High School in 1935. On April 15, 1939, she married Arnold George Andersen in Harlan. The couple farmed in the Harlan area until 1973, when they moved into town.

Evelyn was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, and had actively attended until just recently. Through the years, she enjoyed working part-time at Coast to Coast and True Value Hardware stores in Harlan. She was a member of the Zenobia Rebekah Lodge #286, as well as the Myrtue Medical Center Auxiliary. Evelyn loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she took pride in being a gracious hostess, keeping a clean house and fixing good hot meals for family and friends. She also liked to spend time making quilts.

Evelyn R. Andersen died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at her home in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 91 years.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold Andersen, on December 9, 1991; two sisters, Helen Meier and Frances Meier; and one brother, Merlin M. Meier. She is survived by one son, Allan (Myrna) Andersen of Harlan, Iowa; two grandchildren, Brenda (Chad) Olsen of Guthrie Center, Iowa, and Brian (Kimberly) Andersen of Des Moines, Iowa; four great-grandchildren, Erik Olsen, Ethan Olsen, Abagail Andersen, and Allison Andersen; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Chellew officiating. Jennifer Perkins was the organist, and Diane Kastens served as the soloist. Casket bearers were Brian Andersen, Chad Olsen, Allen Ickes, Arthur Andersen, Robert Andersen, and Rick Andersen. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Visitation date: Thursday, Jul 2, 2009

Visitation time: 2:00-9:00 p.m.

Visitation location: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue Harlan, IA

Visitation comments: The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service date: Friday, Jul 3, 2009
Service time: 11:00 a.m.

Service location: Immanuel Lutheran Church
1700 - 19th Street Harlan, IA

Service comments: Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery

ARN, JERRY RAY July 22, 1940 - August 24, 2009

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ARN, JERRY RAY
Denison Bulletin/Review
9/10/2009

Jerry Ray Arn was born July 22, 1940, the son of Raymond and Leona Fries Arn. He died Monday, August 24, 2009, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of sixty-nine.

Jerry was born in Atlantic, Iowa, and baptized in Christ at the Congregational Church in Atlantic. He was confirmed in May 1967 at St. John Lutheran Church north of Adair, Iowa. He received his education in Atlantic and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1958. Following graduation, he began employment with the State Highway Commission as a rodman on a survey crew in Atlantic. In 1963, he graduated from Iowa State University and worked as an Engineering Aide 5 in the Marengo Construction Office. From 1965-1968, he worked in the Materials Department, first in Council Bluffs and later in Atlantic. He was promoted to Assistant Engineer in Red Oak in 1969 before being named to Resident Construction Engineer in Denison in April 1978. From 1982-1996, he acted in the capacity of both Resident Construction and Resident Maintenance Engineer. After thirty-eight years of dedicated service, he retired in January 2001.

On June 3, 1967, Jerry was united in marriage to Shirley Schwenneker at St. John Lutheran Church in Adair. The couple was blessed with the birth of six children.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them on vacation, and taking them for rides in his Model A. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping. Other favorite activities included playing cards, making homemade wine, raising and caring for exotic pheasants and quail, and restoring Model A cars. He enjoyed socializing over coffee with friends at Cronk's Restaurant. Jerry was active in church where he served as elder, usher, and member of the men's club. He served on the school board and was a member of the Optimist Club.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers-in-law, Clark, Gail and Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; three sons: Larry; Jeff; Jason and his special friend, Jean; three daughters: Lori and her husband, Mike; Kristi and her husband, Tim; Staci and her husband, Jim; six grandchildren; two sisters: Barb; Sharon and her husband, John; his mother-in-law, Gladys; two sisters-in-law: Sharon and her husband, Joe; and Peg; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and graveside rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Organist Karen Kahl provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "Just As I Am, Without One Plea," "Amazing Grace" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Soloist Eldon Hardekopf sang "You Are My All In All." Serving as pallbearers were Travis Schwenneker, David Yokimishyn, Steve Yokimishyn, Brad Schwenneker, Tim Schwenneker and Matt Cline. The family invited everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Arrick, Dolores (Reid) February 1, 1928 - August 17, 2009

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Arrick, Dolores (Reid)
The Daily Nonpareil
8/20/2009

Dolores Reid Arrick, age 81, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 17, 2009 at Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood, Iowa.

She was born February 1, 1928 in Shelby County, Iowa to the late Virgil and Tina (Olson) Reid. She graduated from Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln High School in 1946. That same year she married, Donald D. Arrick in Council Bluffs. Dolores was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Arrick in 2001; sister, Leoma Holmes and brother, Virgil L. Reid.

She is survived by her son, Don Arrick and wife, Denise and their children, Cullen, Zachary, Chelsea and Haley of Rogers; daughters, Connie Ray and husband, George and their daughter, Nicole of Hillsboro, Texas, Colleen Evans and husband, Mark and their sons, Mark, III, Matthew and Steven of Farmington, Mo.; 1 great grandson; sisters, Shirley Rehfeldt and Barbara Haizlip and husband, Beauford all of Council Bluffs.

Visitation with the family, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Saturday, 9 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Chuck Kottas officiating. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will direct memorial offerings.

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

Barber, Mary Ada (Cooper) January 6, 1924 - July 8, 2009

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Barber, Mary Ada
The Daily Nonpareil
7/9/2009 - 7/11/2009

Mary Ada Barber, age 85, passed away, July 8, 2009 at Risen Son.

She was born in Orson, Iowa on January 6, 1924 to John and Mary (Niles) Cooper. Mary graduated from Mondamin High School in 1941. She also attended Business College for a year, and on June 8, 1947, Mary was married to Robert C. Barber, and in 1952 they moved to Council Bluffs.

Mary worked as a Secretary and Office Supervisor for 26 years at the Juvenile Courts for Pottawattamie County, retiring in 1986. A member of Broadway United Methodist Church, former past president of Business and Professional Women, longtime volunteer for the Mercy Guild and Red Cross.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert "Bob" in 1998; daughters, Glenda Barber in 1998, and Mary Ruth Barber in 2005; brothers, Harold and Everett Cooper.

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon K. Barber of Omaha; sons, Ron and wife, Tina of Council Bluffs, Tom and wife, Connie of Bellevue, Neb., John of Council Bluffs; 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters, Donna Messenger and husband, Dale of Ames, Iowa, Beverly Cooper of Hastings, Neb., and Myrna Cooper and husband, LeRoy of Harlan, Iowa.

Visitation with family Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Monday 10:30 a.m. at Broadway Methodist Church. Pastor Marvin Arnpriester, officiant. Luncheon to follow immediately in church hall. Cortege for Magnolia Iowa Cemetery will leave church at 1 p.m. for a 2 p.m. Interment. Family has suggested memorials to Broadway Methodist Church and Risen Son.

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

Bauer, Josephine Mae (Madden) January 11, 1937 - September 24, 2009

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Bauer, Josephine Mae
The Daily Nonpareil
9/26/2009

Josephine Mae Bauer, age 72, Avoca, Iowa passed away September 24, 2009 in Harlan.

Born in Carson, Iowa on January 11, 1937 to Frank and Gayle (Culver) Madden. Josephine married Earl Bauer, Sr. on February 2, 1953. Together for 56 years, Josephine and Earl loved each other and looked out for each other. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Josephine worked throughout her life in various nursing homes and Mercy Hospital. For the past 21 years they have lived in Avoca, moving there from Council Bluffs. She will be sadly missed.

Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and sisters, and grandson, Christopher Bauer.

Survivors include husband, Earl Bauer, Sr. of Avoca; sons, Earl Bauer, Jr. and wife, Dianne of Council Bluffs, Joey and wife, Pinkie of Crescent, Iowa; daughters, Rose Ingersoll and husband, Dave of Avoca, JoElla Brandt and husband, Tim of Omaha, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; brother, Marvin "Dutch" Madden and wife, Marian of Council Bluffs; sisters, Doris Vernon and husband, Bill of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Luella Hansen and husband, Don of Walnut, Iowa; special nephew, Gary Madden and wife, Grace of Avoca; nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services Monday 1 p.m. all at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Rev. E. A. Hering, officiant. Interment Graceland Cemetery, Avoca Iowa. Luncheon will follow at Main Street Cafe (Earl and Dianne's place). Family to direct memorials.

Bauman, Kenneth LeRoy died July 15, 2009

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Funeral Services for 80 year old Kenneth "Kenny" LeRoy Bauman of Evergreen, CO, formerly of Grand Island, NE, will be held at 10:30am on Friday July 17th at the Abundant Life Church in Harlan. Kenny passed away on July 15th, 2009 at the Community Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Oakland. Survivors include his wife Patty of Harlan, his children Becky Lyall of Longmont, CO, Lisa Harper of Pocahontas, Janet Patrick of Springfield, MO, Gary (Cheryl) Bauman of Yankton, SD, Mary Hanshaw of Marne, Pastor David (Brandi) Bauman, 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

BLADT, FRANKIE died September 22, 2009

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FRANKIE BLADT, 91, of Elk Horn died Tuesday, September 22 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Services will be Thursday, September 24 at 2:00 pm in the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Kessler Funeral Home has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Burial in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for 91 year old Frankie Bladt of Elk Horn will be held Thursday, September 24th at 2pm at Elk Horn Lutheran Church with burial in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Frankie Bladt passed away on September 20th at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn. She is survived by her daughter Vicky (Daniel) Wolken of Hereford, AZ, her son-in-law John Christensen of Harlan, nine grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of the arrangements.

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Frankie A. Bladt (1918-2009)
AUDUBON COUNTY ADVOCATE JOURNAL
October 2, 2009

Funeral services for Frankie A. Bladt, 91, were conducted by Pastor Keith Menter on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa. Interment was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Casket bearers were grandsons: Scott Christensen, Jerry Christensen, Grant Christensen, Mike Christensen, John Magnussen and Kent Magnussen. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon was in charge of the arrangements.

Frankie Annabelle Bladt, the daughter of Thorvald and Stella Justesen Jorgensen, was born Feb. 26, 1918, at her parents' home in Oakfield Township, Audubon County, Iowa and died Sept. 20, 2009, at the Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, Iowa at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 24 days.

Frankie was baptized in the Baptist Church. She attended rural school Sharon No. 7. Frankie then helped at home and worked for other people.

On Oct. 10, 1936, she was united in marriage to Arnold R. Bladt in Rockport, Miss. Three daughters Carol, Myrna, and Vicky and one son Dean Bladt, were born to this union. They lived in Audubon for a short time, then farmed in the Elk Horn-Kimballton, area for ten years. In 1955 they moved to Kimballton. Frankie was a homemaker and helped raise her family. In 1966, they moved to Elk Horn, and Frankie worked at the Elk Horn Brand Egg Produce for several years until she retired. During retirement Frankie helped care for Arnold who suffered from ill health. Arnold died Feb. 13, 1987. Frankie enjoyed her home, then moved to the Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn in March of 2000.

Frankie was a baptized, confirmed, and has been a member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church since 1945.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, were her children: Carol Magnussen, Dean Bladt, and Myrna Christensen; her grandchildren: Janell Jo Magnussen and Joseph Wolken; her parents; her sisters: Lavonne and husband Chris Bladt and Opal and husband Lyle Faaborg.
Survivors include her daughter Vicky and husband Daniel Wolken of Hereford, Ariz.; her son-in-law John Christensen of Harlan; her grandchildren: Scott Christensen, Jerry Christensen, Grant Christensen, Michael Christensen, John Magnussen, Kent Magnussen, Karla Kommes, Linda Bybee, and Jamie Turner, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Blum, Albert J. February 2, 1926 - July 8, 2009

Blum, Albert "Al" J.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Green Bay, WI
Fri Jul 10, 2009
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Albert "Al" J. Blum, 83, Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009.

Al was born on February 2, 1926, to the late Peter and Dora (Book) Blum at West Phalia, Iowa.

Al served in the United States Army. On February 7, 1950, he married Mildred Kloewer at St. Boniface Catholic Church in West Phalia, Iowa. Al and Mickie farmed in the Cecil area. He always took pride in a straight corn row. After retiring he enjoyed driving for and visiting with the Amish. He was a member of the Bonduel Legion Post # 217, a member of the White Clay Lake Sportsman Club and he loved to play pool. He played baseball up until he was 50 and then very much enjoyed coaching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the game of baseball. He loved to attend the activities that all the children participated in. Al was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil and for many years helped with the maintenance of the church.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred "Mickie" Blum, Cecil; his children, Gary (Diane) Blum, Cecil; Cindy (Leonard) Herm, Green Bay; Martha (David) Whorrall, New Holstein; Edward (Gale) Blum, Bonduel; Mary (John) DeBauch, Cecil; Karen (Jerry) Patenaude, Green Bay; Diane (Randy) Lohff, Shawano; Ronald (Deborah) Blum, Green Bay; 23 grandchildren, Scott (Angela) Blum; Chris, Deana and Derek Blum; Andrea Herm, Joe Herm; Kim (Todd) Singleton; Erin (John) Vercher; Jamie (Kris) Walta; Pam (Mikel) Lauber; Matthew (Rachel) Blum; Joseph Blum; Andy, Adam, Ashley and Aaron DeBauch; Greg Patenaude (fiance, Kari); Rebecca Patenaude (fiance, Taylor); Melissa Patenaude; Kevin, Kathy and Dan Lohff; Tyler Elliott; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler Blum; Lexi and Chris Seals; Noah, Eliza and Abigail Walta; Natali Lauber; a brother, Herbert (Marie) Blum, Harlan, Iowa; sisters, Antilia Wingert, Harlan, Iowa; Bernice Rauterkus, Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Esther; brothers-in-law, Alfred Wingert and Leonard Rauterkus.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil with Father Len Evers and Deacon Tom Craig officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Bonduel Legion Post # 217 will conduct military rites at the church following the service. Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.

The family would like to thank Dr. Qualheim, Shawano Medical Center and Theda Care Hospice for their wonderful care of our husband and father.

BLUM, EMIL JOSEPH died July 22, 2009

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EMIL JOSEPH BLUM, 71, of Omaha, NE, died Wed., July 22nd, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:00-a.m. Saturday, July 25th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. A Wake service will be held 7-p.m. Friday (7/24) at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where visitation is from 5-7pm Friday.

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Arrangements and Services for
Emil J. Blum - Age 71
Who was found on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Visitation
Friday, July 24, 2009
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, July 24, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, July 25, 2009
10:00 AM
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Panama, Iowa

Emil is survived by his siblings: Chris (Patricia) Blum, Jr. of Portsmouth, IA; Charles Blum of Panama, IA; Sr. Joyce Blum of Spencer, IA; Alice (Jerry) Zimmerman of Minden, IA; Jean (Leroy) Heese of Defiance, IA; Judy (Fred) Clark of Omaha, NE; his brothers-in-law Louis Wingert of Panama and Dennis Smith of Plattsmouth, NE

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Mass of Christian Burial for 71 year old Emil Joseph Blum of Omaha will be held at 10am on Saturday, July 25th, at St. Mary's Church in Panama. Emil Joseph Blum passed away on July 22nd at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday July 24th from 5-9pm and the wake service begins at 7 at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Survivors include his brothers: Charles Blum of Panama, Chris (Patricia) Blum of Panama, his sisters" Joyce Blum of Emetsberg, Alice (Gerry) Zimmerman of Minden, Jean (LeRoy) Heese of Defiance, and Judy (Fred) Clark of Omaha, NE, 2 brothers-in-law, and many other relatives and friends. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

BLUM, MARIE died August 2, 2009

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MARIE BLUM, 90, of Harlan (formerly of Westphalia), died Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Re: BLUM, MARIE died August 2, 2009

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MARIE ANN BLUM, 90, of Harlan (formerly of Westphalia), died Sunday, August 2nd, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 10:00-a.m. Wed., August 5th, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Friends may call at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan from 2-9pm Tues. (8/4), where the family will be present from 6-8pm, & a Wake service will be held at 6:30-p.m.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 90 year old Marie Ann Blum of Harlan will be held on Wednesday August 5, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Marie Blum died at Myrtue Medical Center on August 2nd, 2009. Survivors include her husband Herbert Blum of Harlan, children Les (Janet) Blum of Harlan, Keith (Kathy) Blum of Waterloo, Kathy (Tom) Mayer of Appleton, WI, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones funeral home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-9pm and family will greet friends from 6-8pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Marie A. Blum - 90
Who died on Sunday, August 2, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Wake Service
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
6:30 PM

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
10:00 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

She is survived by her husband Herb Blum of Harlan, IA; their children: Les (Janet) Blum of Harlan; Keith (Kathy) Blum of Waterloo, IA; Kathy (Tom) Mayer of Appletown, WI; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren

Borman, Jack Edward Jake" died Sept. 30, 2009

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Jack Borman
Borman, 65, Minden, died Sept. 30, 2009
The Harlan Tribune
10/14/2009

MINDEN -- Jack Edward "Jake" Borman, 65, Minden, died September 30 at his home. Services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with private inurnment at the Cedar Dale Cemetery in Papillion, Neb. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 12 from 5-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Borman is survived by brothers Robert "Bob" (Margaret) Borman of LaVista, Neb., Donald (Barb) Borman of Smith Center, Kan., Dean Borman of Fremont, Neb. and Richard (Cindy) Borman of Papillion; sister Jayne Borman of Avoca; nephew Jim Borman of Avoca; and special friends Susie (Duane) Schley Family of Sidney.

BORNHOLDT, JACK B. died July 2, 2009

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JACK BORNHOLDT, 82, of Avoca, died Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at Avoca Nursing & Rehab. Private Graveside services are planned. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Jack B. Bornholdt - Age 82
Who died on Thursday, July 2, 2009

No Public Visitation

Private Military Rites
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca Iowa

He is survived by his daughters: Beth Bornholdt of Avoca, IA; Vanessa (Roger) Heilig of Shelby, IA; and Shelley (Joel) Ross of Acworth, GA; two grandsons: Benjamin and Conrad Heilig of Shelby, IA and his sister-in-law Elizabeth Bornholdt of Portland, OR

For more information, please call
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BRUCK, ANDREW NICHOLAS died July 27, 2009

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Mass of Christian burial for 88 year old Andrew Nicholas Bruck will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 30 at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Andrew Bruck died on July 27th at the Myrtue Medical Center. He is survived by his daughter Joann (Eldon) McCuen of Audubon, and 4 sons: Ken (Linda) Bruck of Harlan, John (Janie) Bruck of Earling, Tom (Rose) Bruck of Avoca, and Kevin Bruck. Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements were friends may attend a wake service at 7:00pm on Wednesday, July 29th, with visitation times to be announced at a later time.

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ANDREW NICHOLAS BRUCK, 88, of Harlan, died Monday, July 27th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 11:00-a.m. Thursday, July 30th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation times have yet to be announced.

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Arrangements and Services for
Andrew N. Bruck - Age 88
Who died on Monday, July 27, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Wake Service
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, July 30, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Earling, Iowa

Andrew is survived by his daughter Joann (Eldon) McCuen of Audubon, IA; sons: Ken (Linda) Bruck of Harlan, IA, John (Janie) Bruck of Earling, IA, Tom (Rose) Bruck of Avoca, IA, and Kevin Bruck of Earling; and nineteen grandchildren.

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Carmichael, Jack Wendell July 7, 1922 - August 9, 2009

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JACK W. CARMICHAEL, 87, of Newton (formerly of rural Harlan), died Sunday, Aug. 9th, in Newton. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, August 13th, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in rural Harlan. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call from 3-8pm Wed. (8/12) @ the funeral home, where the family will be present from 5-7pm.

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Funeral Services for 87 year old Jack W. Carmichael of Newton, formerly of rural Harlan will be held on Thursday, August 13th at 10:30 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Rural Harlan with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery in rural Harlan. Jack Carmichael died on Sunday, August 9th in Newton. Survivors include 2 daughters Claudia James (Rusty) of Des Moines, and Kathleen Crist of Raymore, Mo, 1 son Jeff Carmichael (Connie) of Newton, 1 sister, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements, friends may call from 3 to 8 on Wednesday and the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 pm at the Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Jack Wendell Carmichael
July 7, 1922 - August 9, 2009

Jack Wendell Carmichael, son of Neil and Mary Lenore (Tobias) Carmichael, was born on July 7, 1922 in rural Harlan, Iowa. He attended country school in Monroe Township. After graduating from Harlan High School, Jack worked as a welder in the shipyards in CA. Jack joined the Navy and came home to tell his parents good bye before leaving for active duty. It was at this time in the kitchen of his parents home where he met Helen Glen Algren, the Cuppy’s Grove school teacher who was boarding with his family. Helen later became his wife. He then left for active service for three years and 21 days, and was stationed in the North Atlantic, Western Pacific and South Pacific Oceans during World War II. On October 10, 1944 in Miami, Florida, Jack and Helen were married. Following Jack’s discharge, the couple returned to his childhood home southeast of Harlan, where they farmed for a number of years. Later, he worked construction for G.A. Findley in Harlan. In the early 1970s, Jack began working for the Soil Conservation Service as a State Technician.

Jack was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, and the Helmer Reyelt A.L. Post #150, where he had served as Commander for four years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and his hobbies included china painting, gardening, and baking. Community service was also important to Jack as he often would take fresh produce to the nursing home, served as a Big Brother, and was there to help those in need. Jack and Helen often took baked goods to the organization of Concerned.

Jack W. Carmichael died on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at the Skiff Medical Center in Newton, Iowa, having reached the age of 87 years, 1 month, and 2 days.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Helen G. Carmichael, on March 27, 2009. He is survived by two daughters, Claudia (Rusty) James of Des Moines, Iowa, and Kathleen (John) Crist of Raymore, Missouri; one son, Jeff (Connie) Carmichael of Newton, Iowa; one sister, Kathryn Thoreen of Lexington, Nebraska; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Peggy Doonan served as organist and Ron and Carol Moon were the vocalists. Casket bearers were Ken Shetler, Sylvan Klein, Dale Larsen, Dave Murphy, Dick McLaughlin, and Virgil Koppold. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left on line at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Newton, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA

Visitation Date: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009
Visitation time: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan, IA

Service Date: Thursday, Aug 13, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1010 Umbrella Road
Harlan, IA

Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Christensen, David A. died August 8, 2009

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DAVID A. CHRISTENSEN, 71, of Harlan, died Sat., Aug. 8th, at home. Funeral services will be held 2:00-p.m. Wed., Aug. 12th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where friends may call from 8am-9pm Tuesday (8/11), the family will be present from 6-8pm., and a Masonic service will be held at 7-p.m.

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Funeral Services for 71 year old David A. Christensen of Harlan will be held on Wednesday, August 12th at 2 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan. David Christensen died on Saturday, August 8th at his home in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Nancy Christensen of Harlan, his daughters Linda Monahan (Mike) of Harlan and Kim Gracey (Chad) of Fremont and his brother Robert D. Christensen of Harlan and 3 grand children. Visitation will be held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Tuesday, August 11th from 8 am to 9 pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm and a Masonic Service at 7 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
David A. Christensen - Age 71
Who Died On Saturday, August 8, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Masonic Service
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Nancy Christensen of Harlan, IA; two daughters: Linda (Mike) Monahan of Harlan, IA and Kim (Chad) Gracey of Fremont, NE; three grandchildren: Brittany Monahan, Trevor Gracey and Tyler Gracey; and his brother Robert (Joanne) Christensen of Harlan, IA

Christensen, Lamont Leo April 15, 1930 - September 8, 2009

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Lamont Christensen, Age 79
(Died September 8, 2009)

Visitation
Friday, September 11, 2009 After 5:00 PM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:00 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Officiating
Rev. Keith Andrew Menter

Music
“How Great Thou Art”
“Lord of All Hopefulness” “Amazing Grace”
“The Lord’s Prayer” Pastor Menter, Vocalist
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Nancy Watson, Organist

Casket Bearers
Jeffrey Martin Lucas Christensen
Keaton Christensen Landon Christensen
Lance Wilden Harold Plagman

Honorary Casket Bearers
Nichole Christensen Jessica Marten
Brooke Christensen Hailee Christensen
Larissa Wilden

Interment with Military Honors
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
American Legion Post 322
Elk Horn, Iowa

Lamont Leo, son of Gaylor and Olivia (Molgaard) Christensen, was born April 15, 1930 at home on the farm east of Kimballton. Lamont attended country school through the eighth grade and completed his schooling in Audubon, graduating with the Class of 1949. He attended college in Ames before serving in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. Lamont received his basic training at Indiantown Gap, PA, and served his tour of duty as a member of the 5th Infantry Division with NATO at Trieste, Italy.

Lamont was united in marriage with Lois Jean Jensen on October 25, 1953 at Bethany Lutheran Church near Kimballton. Four children were born to this union. They lived and farmed 1 ½ miles northeast of Kimballton, while also working as a tender to mason Carl Bonneson. Lamont and Lois retired from farming in 1963 and Lamont then sold mutual funds until September of 1964 when he became the vice president-manager of the Shelby County State Bank office at Elk Horn. Lamont retired in April of 1992.

Lamont enjoyed his family, gardening, dancing and volunteering. He was past president and secretary of the Better Elk Horn Club, past president for the Lutheran Church during its centennial year, past secretary on the church board, served as a Sunday School teacher, one of the founding directors serving as treasurer of the Wallace Foundation for Rural Research and Development located in Southwest Iowa, and with his wife reigned as King and Queen of Tivoli Fest in 1995. He was a member of the American Legion. Lamont loved the Elk Horn/Kimballton area and he worked tirelessly as a fundraiser for community, serving as a coordinator on the windmill restoration, among many other projects.
Lamont died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 79 years, 4 months, and 24 days.

Preceding Lamont in death are his parents; brother Burdette Christensen; brothers in law: Lee Jensen, Wayne Hollingsworth and Merle Jensen; sister in law Amy Christensen.

He is survived by his wife Lois Christensen of Elk Horn, IA; daughters June and husband Ray Wilden of Clinton, IA and Julie Martin of Guilford, MO; sons Brent Christensen and wife Joni of Corning, IA and Larance Christensen and wife Jena of Cresco, IA; ten grandchildren; two sisters: Beulah Jensen of Omaha, NE and Doris Hollingsworth of Omaha, NE; three brothers: Ivan Christensen of Elk Horn, IA, Lyle Christensen and wife Marlene of Audubon, IA and Dale Christensen and wife Shirley of Marne, IA; four sisters in law: Shirley and husband Garry Works of Chandler, AZ, Joan Jensen of Oskalosa, IA, Linda and husband Lyle Andersen of Marne, IA; Betty and husband Darwin Larsen of Harlan, IA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements Entrusted to Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

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Funeral Services for 79 year old Lamont Christiansen of Elk Horn will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 11 am at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Cemetery. Lamont Christiansen died on Tuesday morning, at Creighton Hospital in Omaha. Survivors include his wife Lois of Elk Horn; daughters June Wildan of Clinton; Julie Martin of Missouri; sons Brent of Corning; Larance of Cresco; 2 sisters, 3 brothers and 10 grandchildren. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may call after 5 pm on Friday at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church.

CLARK, HELEN SERENA (Patten) died Sept. 11, 2009

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HELEN SERENA CLARK, 83, of Harlan, died Fri., Sept. 11th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Sept. 14th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Friends may call from 1-8pm Sunday (9/13) at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where a Wake service will be held at 6:30-p.m. Sunday.

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Arrangements and Services for
Helen S. Clark - Age 83
Who died on Friday, September 11, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, September 13, 2009 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, September 13, 2009 6:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, September 14, 2009 10:30 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Earling, Iowa

Helen is survived her children: Sandy Clark of Omaha, NE, Diane (Mark) Meiners of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dwight Clark of Omaha, and Doug Clark of Omaha; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Copeland, Billy Arnold August 28, 1933 - September 25, 2009

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9/27/2009

Billy Arnold Copeland, age 76, of Council Bluffs, passed away September 25, 2009 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Billy was born August 28, 1933 in Council Bluffs to Robert and Pauline (Seitz) Copeland. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

On November 19, 1953 Billy married Celine (Kohles). Together they were married almost 56 years. Billy worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for 45 years as a switchman. He loved to bowl, fish and golf. Most of all he loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; and brother-in-law, Maurice Smith.

He is survived by wife, Celine; son, Stephen and wife Carol, of Omaha, Neb.; son, Bill and wife Robin, of Council Bluffs; daughters, Patty Day, of Carter Lake, and Paula Shea and husband Tom, of Larkspur, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Robert Copeland and wife Kathy, of Overland Park, Kan.; sister, Marilyn Smith, of Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Visitation with the family Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday 10:00 a.m., both at funeral home. Reverend Daniel M. Arnold and Deacon John Digilio, officiants. Interment Memorial Park Cemetry with military rites by American Legion Post 2. Luncheon will follow at Queen of the Apostles Social Hall. Family will direct memorials.

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Council Bluffs, IA
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Feltz, JoAnn A. (Flessner) August 18, 1932 - September 26, 2009

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JoAnn A. Feltz
August 18, 1932 – September 26, 2009

Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 P.M. at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, Iowa. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 P.M. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery. Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank and Pastor Ruth Ann Shriver will officiate the service.

JoAnn A. Feltz, 77, of Allison, Iowa, passed away September 26, 2009, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa. She was born on August 18,1932, in Wellsburg, Iowa, to George and Anna (Buenting) Flessner. JoAnn graduated from Rudd High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Duane Feltz on July 21, 1951, in Astoria, Oregon. JoAnn worked for a telephone company in Seattle, the Iowa State University Switch Board, she worked as a teachers aide and library assistant in Marion, as the chamber secretary in Forest City and as a journalist for the Harlan Tribune, where she later retired from. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, a previous president of the United Church Women’s Group and was also on the church council in Harlan. JoAnn enjoyed camping, family outings at the State 4-H camp grounds, going to Texas for twelve seasons and attending national county agents meetings with Duane. She loved teaching Sunday School, Bible School and Confirmation. JoAnn was the area representative for the AFS (Foreign Exchange Student Program), while hosting two students and three teachers and chaperoning numerous trips to New York. She was the author of a five county tourism paper and a cookbook. JoAnn received many different state awards while working at the newspaper, along with the Governor’s Volunteer Award for Community Betterment. She is survived by her husband Duane Feltz of Allison, son Dennis (Sharon Cook) Feltz of Cedar Falls, son Douglas Feltz of Allison, grandsons Jason Feltz, Ben Cook-Feltz and Andrew Cook-Feltz, sisters Fannie Mae Rover and Eilene Ender and brother Arnold Flessner. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents and brothers George and Henry Flessner.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave/Bob Hope Rd, Miami, Florida, 33136-1494.

Family correspondences may be sent to Duane Feltz, PO Box 576, Allison, Iowa, 50602.

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Feltz, 77, Allison, died Sept. 26, 2009.
The Harlan Tribune
09/30/2009

ALLISON -- JoAnn A. Feltz, 77, Allison, died September 26 at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Feltz was a former Harlan resident, and worked for the Harlan Newspapers. She is survived by her husband, Duane, of Allison; sons Dennis (Sharon Cook) Feltz of Cedar Falls and Douglas Feltz of Allison; grandsons Jason Feltz, Ben Cook-Feltz and Andrew Cook-Feltz; sisters Fannie Mae Rover and Eilene Ender; and brother Arnold Flessner.

FISCUS, LYLE D. died August 12, 2009

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LYLE FISCUS, 56, of Harlan, died Wed., August 12th. Funeral services will be held 1:00-p.m. Sat., August 15th, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call from 8am-9pm Friday (8/14) at the funeral home, where a Prayer service will be held at 7-p.m. Friday.

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Funeral service for 56 year old Lyle Fiscus of Harlan will be held on Saturday, August 15th, at 1pm in the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Lyle Fiscus died on Wednesday at the Myrtue Medical Center. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Brenda Fiscus; children Gabe Fiscus (Megan) of Perry; Jody Johnson (husband Darren) of Clarion; Sara Fiscus of Omaha; Amy Fiscus of Las Vegas, NV; 3 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Wade Fiscus (Darlene) of Longmont, Co; Janet Fry (Dennis) of War Rose, MN; Melva Fiscus of Council Bluffs; and Dale Fiscus (Cynthia) of La Porte, Co. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held on Friday from 8am-9pm and prayer service will be held at 7pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Lyle D. Fiscus - Age 56
Who died on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Visitation
Friday, August 14, 2009 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Friday, August 14, 2009 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:00 PM
United Methodist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Lyle is survived by his wife Brenda Fiscus of Harlan, IA; children: Gabe (Megan) Fiscus of Perry, IA, Jody (Darren) Johnson of Clarion, IA, Sara Fiscus of Omaha, NE, and Amy Fiscus of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren; mother Katheryn Fiscus of Harlan; brothers and sisters: Wade (Darlene) Fiscus of Longmont, CO, Janet (Dennis) Fry of War Rose, MN, Melva Fiscus of Council Bluffs, IA, and Dale (Cynthia) Fiscus of La Porte, CO.

Fredericksen, Luella March 29, 1922 - September 1, 2009

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CLARA LUELLA FREDERICKSEN, 87, of Elk Horn, died Tues., Sept. 1st, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services will be held 11:00-a.m. Friday, Sept. 4th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-8pm Thurs. (9/3), with the family present from 6-8pm.

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Funeral Services for 87 year old Clara Luella Fredericksen of Elk Horn will be held at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church on Friday September 4th at 11 am with burial at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn. Luella Fredericksen passed away on Tuesday at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Suvivors include son Tim (Cindy) Fredericksen of Elk Horn, Beth Heitman (Kenny) of Mineola, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 3-8 pm on Thursday September 3, family will be present from 6-8 pm.

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Luella Fredericksen
(March 29, 1922 - September 1, 2009)

Luella Fredericksen, 87, of Elk Horn, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 1, 2009, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2009, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation with the family present will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Luella is survived by her daughter, Beth Heitman and her husband, Kenny of Mineola, Iowa; and her son, Tim Fredericksen and his wife, Cindy of Elk Horn, Iowa.

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

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Luella Fredericksen
(March 29, 1922 - September 1, 2009)

Luella Fredericksen, 87, of Elk Horn, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Clara Luella Fredericksen was born March 29, 1922, in Elk Horn, Iowa, the daughter of Henry Andraes and Clara Jorgene (James) Aagaard. She attended school in Elk Horn and graduated in 1938 from Elk Horn High School at the age of 16. After graduation, Luella worked with her dad at the Elk Horn Mercantile for 15 years.

On June 7, 1946, she married Martin LaVern Fredericksen at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. They moved from Kimballton to Elk Horn in 1949 and lived there for the remainder of her life. While living in Elk Horn she worked at Elk Horn Brand Eggs, Salem Lutheran Home and for the Town of Elk Horn.

She was a life member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, where she was the Children’s Choir director, sang in the choir and taught Sunday and Bible School. Luella was also active in the Women’s Circle at church.

One of her passions was singing, especially Danish Songs. She was also a talented pianist and enjoyed playing the pump organ at Bedstemores House during Yule Fest. She performed for many occasions including weddings, funerals, anniversaries and Tivoli Fest, and was accompanied by Arlene Leistad. Luella enjoyed baking and cooking, and spending time with neighbors while talking over a cup of coffee. She loved to clean her home and working with her flowers. She took pleasure in the time she and LaVern would spend driving through the rural countryside, often stopping at Prairie Rose State Park to see if the fish were biting. While in the nursing home she often reminisced about the old times and hoped to return home some day.

Luella is survived by her daughter, Beth Heitman and her husband, Kenny of Mineola, Iowa; her son, Tim Fredericksen and his wife, Cindy of Elk Horn, Iowa; her five grandchildren, Holly Greiner and her husband, Don of Silver City, Iowa, Heidi Parks of Glenwood, Iowa, Trina Heitman Stille and her husband, Eric of Glenwood, Iowa, and Christopher and Nick Fredericksen, both of Elk Horn, Iowa; her six great-grandchildren, Austin, Amanda, Rebecca and Ryan Greiner, Brandon Parks, and Lauryn Elizabeth Stille; her brother-in-law, Chester Larsen of Littleton, Colorado; her cousins, Maxine Nelson, Emmert James and Paul Aagaard; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Clara Aagaard; her husband, LaVern Fredericksen; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Aage and Betty Aagaard, George and Miriam Aagaard; and her sisters, Edna Aagaard and Elizabeth Larsen.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation with the family present will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com .

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2009, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, with The Reverend Keith Menter and The Reverend W. Clayton Nielsen officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Those providing services at Luella’s funeral are Reverend Keith Menter, clergy and soloist; Reverend W. Clayton Nielsen, clergy and reader; Nancy Watson, pianist; Janell Hansen, organist; Arlene Leistad, honorary organist; Lynette Wall and Matt Andersen, duet; pallbearers include Austin Clayton, Eric Stille, Nick Fredericksen, Christopher Fredericksen, Charles Larsen and Brandon Parks; honorary pallbearers include Mark Hervey, Jonelle Block, Merlyn Molgaard, Mary Edelman, Dick and Elinor Olsen and John and Betty Newton.

French, Howard November 30, 1917 - September 2, 2009

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HOWARD FRENCH, 91, of the Manning and Irwin areas, died Wed., Sept. 2nd, at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Sept. 5th, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home, after 5pm Friday.

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Funeral Services for 91 year old Howard French of rural Manning near Irwin will be held on Saturday September 5th at 10:30 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Burial will be at Manning Cemetery in Manning. Howard French died on early Wednesday at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home. Survivors include, three children, Carl French of Manilla, Kari Grahm of Omaha, and Ruth Muckey of Omaha, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call after 5pm on Friday.

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Howard French, Age 91
(November 30, 1917 - September 2, 2009)

Howard died early Wednesday at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home.

Visitation
Friday, September 4, 2009 after 5:00 PM Ohde Funeral Home Manning, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, September 5, 2009 10:30 AM

Zion Lutheran Church Manning, Iowa
Rev. Paul Frank, Officiating
Congregational Hymns
“How Great Thou Art” “Amazing Grace”
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Carolyn Kerkhoff, Organist

Interment
Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa

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Howard Odel French, Age 91
(November 30, 1917 - September 2, 2009)

Visitation
Friday, September 4, 2009 after 5:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Manning, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, September 5, 2009 10:30 AM
Zion Lutheran Church
Manning, Iowa
Rev. Paul Frank, Officiating

Congregational Hymns
“How Great Thou Art” “Amazing Grace”
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Carolyn Kerkhoff, Organist

Interment
Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa

Howard Odel, son of Ed and Ethel M. (Alwill) French, was born November 30, 1917, on a farm southwest of Manning in Shelby County, Iowa. Howard grew up on that same farm and attended Jefferson #7 rural school. While in country school he met his first and only girl friend Arlene R. Polzin. They were united in marriage on February 8, 1940 at the home of Arlene’s parents in Audubon County. Four children were born to this union

Howard and Arlene made their home on a farm in Polk Township in Shelby County before settling on a farm in Jefferson Township. In the late 1980s they retired from farming but stayed living on the home place south of Manning, near Irwin. Howard’s son Carl started farming with him in 1974. Howard enjoyed all aspects of farming, especially working with cattle, and considered it his hobby as well as his livelihood. Howard and Arlene enjoyed fishing at Leach Lake in Minnesota and playing cards with family and friends. Howard was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln Township and continued his interest in the church even after it was moved into Manning and he had transferred his membership to Zion Lutheran Church in Manning.

Arlene became a resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home in 1995 after suffering a stroke and her health began to fail and she died on May 1, 2003. Howard continued to live on the farm until he was no longer able to live alone and drive. He moved to the Manning Plaza in September of 2006. Howard enjoyed the activities, the food and visiting with friends while he was able. Howard’s health began to seriously deteriorate in August of 2009 and he died at the Manning Plaza early Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at the age of 91 years, 9 months and 3 days.

Preceding Howard in death are his parents, wife, stillborn daughter and sister Florence Larsen.

He is survived by his three children: Karie Marie Graham of Omaha, NE; Ruth Ann and husband Michael Muckey of Omaha and Carl French and wife Carol of Irwin; grandchildren: Todd Graham and wife Kim; Tim Graham; Renee and husband Ron Howard; Jennifer and husband Dan Behrens; David Muckey and wife Christy; Eric French and wife Jennifer; and Kyle French; great-grandchildren: Tyler Graham, Travis Graham, Ronnie Howard, Doris Ann Howard, Lia Muckey and Olivia Muckey, Grant Behrens, Claire Behrens, Andrew French, Samantha French, Laura French; other relatives and friends.

Goshorn, Bernadeen M. died July 16, 2009

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Funeral Services for 93 year old Bernadeen M. Goshorn of Council Bluffs will be held at 1:30pm on Monday, July 20th, at the Presbyterian Church in Shelby. Bernadeen passed away on Thursday, July 16th, at the Rose Vista Assisted Living in Woodbine. Survivors include her son Ron (Sherida) Goshorn of Ames, Darlene Schuster of Shelby, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation with family will be held from 2pm until 4pm Sunday at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley.

Greve, Doris Jane died August 4, 2009

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Graveside Services for 88 year old Doris Jane Greve of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Shelby will be held on Wednesday, August 12th at 10am in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman. Doris Greve passed away on August 4th. She is survived by her cousins Harold Greve and Edna Greve Dewey as well as her step-brother Thomas E. Bailey of Goodyear, AZ. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation.

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DORIS JANE GREVE, 88, of Silver Spring, MD (formerly of Shelby), died Tues., August 4th, at the Laurel Regional Hospital in Silver Spring. Graveside services will be held 10:00-a.m. Wed., August 12th, in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Kirkman. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. There is no public visitation.

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08/11/2009

SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Doris Jane Greve, 88, Silver Spring, Md., died August 4, 2009 at Laurel Regional Hospital. A graveside service will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. There is no public visitation. Greve is survived by cousins Harold Greve and Edna Greve Dewey, and stepbrother Thomas E. Bailey of Goodyear, Az. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

Gross, Cecelia Marie (Klein) July 12, 1909 - August 7, 2009

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CECILIA M. GROSS, 100, of Earling (formerly of Harlan), died Friday, Aug. 7th. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Tues., Aug. 11th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Friends may call from 10am-9pm Monday (8/10) at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, where a Rosary will be held 7-p.m. Monday.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 100 year old Cecelia Gross of Earling, formerly of Harlan will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at 10:30 am at St. Michael's Church in Harlan with Burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Cecelia Gross passed away on Friday, August 7th in Earling. Survivors include2 sons Gerald Gross (Martha Ann) of Irwin, Ronald Gross (Rita) of Defiance, 2 daughters in law, 1 son in law, 1 brother, 1 sister in law, 24 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The Burmeister Johannsen funeral home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call today from 10 am to 9 pm, with a rosary at 7 pm at the Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home.

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Cecelia Marie (Klein) Gross
July 12, 1909 - August 7, 2009

Cecelia Marie Gross, the daughter of John and Mary (Fromm) Klein, was born on July 12, 1909, in rural Defiance, Iowa. She attended public country school north of Harlan, Iowa, and then attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia, Iowa. During this time, Cecelia helped care for her three younger brothers and worked on the farm after school. She met Michael Jacob Gross at a dance at the Defiance Hall, and the couple married on January 20, 1931, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. They farmed southeast of Defiance until 1951, when they moved to their newly constructed farmhouse and buildings located three miles north of Harlan. In 1971, Cecelia and Mike retired to Harlan. Mike died on July 18, 1987, in Harlan. Cecelia had recently become a resident of the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa.
Cecelia was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as quilting, knitting, crocheting, and playing cards.

Cecelia M. Gross died on Friday, August 7, 2009, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa, at the age of 100 years and 26 days.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Michael Gross; four brothers, Fred Klein, Joe Klein, Tony Klein, and Vitas Klein (in infancy); four sisters, Josephine Book, Susan Petsche, Lenora Arkfeld, and Catherine Petsche; one daughter, Janice Langenfeld; three sons, Larry Gross, Michael Gross, and Jack Gross; and one son-in-law, Ray Stessman. She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Martha Ann) Gross of Irwin, Iowa, and Ronald (Rita) Gross of Defiance, Iowa; two daughters-in-law, Linda Gross and Karen Gross, both of Harlan, Iowa; one son-in-law, Owen Langenfeld of Earling, Iowa; one brother, John (Isabel) Klein of Harlan, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Klein of Blair, Nebraska; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Fr. Robert Hoefler, Fr. Daniel Petsche, Fr. Ken Gross, and Msgr. Gerald Stessman were the celebrants. Kate Kohorst and John Rosman served as musicians. Honorary casket bearers were Cecelia’s loving grandchildren. Active casket bearers were Curt Gross, Scott Gross, Brian Gross, Dean Gross, Gene Langenfeld, and Lance Gross. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Earling, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA

Visitation date: Monday, Aug 10, 2009
Visitation time: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan,IA

Visitation comments: A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service date: Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location:
St. Michael's Catholic Church
2001 College Place
Harlan, IA

Service comments: Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

Hahn, Mary Patricia "Patti" died September 22, 2009

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MARY "PATTI" PATRICIA HAHN, 45, of Council Bluffs (formerly of Earling) died Tuesday, September 22 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Mass of christian burial will be on Saturday, September 26 at 10:30 am in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Visitation will be Friday from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm at the funeral home with a wake service at 7:00 pm. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has arrqangements.

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Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Patricia "Patty" Hahn of Council Bluffs will be held Saturday September 26th at 10:30 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in the St. Josephs Cemetery in Earling. She died on September 22nd at the Creighton University Medical Center. Survivors include Mother Rosemary and Father Leo Hahn or Earling; Brother Mike Hahn; Nephews Joe and Jim Hahn; and many other relatives and friends. There will be a Wake Service at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Friday at 7 pm, with visitation from 8-9 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Mary "Patti" Patricia Hahn - Age 45
Who died on Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Visitation
Friday, September 25, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, September 25, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Earling, Iowa

Patti is survived by her parents: Leo and Rosemary Hahn of Earling, Iowa; brother Mike Hahn of Earling; and nephews Joe and Jim Hahn also of Earling.

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The Daily Nonpareil
9/24/2009

Mary "Patti" Hahn, age 45, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.

She is survived by her parents, Leo and Rosemary Hahn; her brother, Mike Hahn; and her nephews Joe and Jim Hahn all of Earling, Iowa.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

Hansen , Margery Vivian (Pedersen) December 17, 1921 - September 7, 2009

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Margery (Mrs. Dallas) Hansen
(Died September 7, 2009)

Visitation
Thursday, September 10, 2009
After 5:00 PM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, September 11, 2009, 10:30 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Officiating
Rev. Keith Andrew Menter
Pastor Kelley Pedersen
(Marge’s Nephew)

Music
“Because He Lives” “One Day at a Time”
Wendy Hammrich, Vocalist
“Amazing Grace” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Congregation
“The Lord’s Prayer” Pastor Menter, Vocalist
Janell Hansen, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Marge’s Grandchildren

Honorary Casket Bearers
Egon Simonsen Dan Petersen Henry Walter

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

Margery Vivian, daughter of Peder K. and Olga (Leistad) Pedersen, was born December 17, 1921, near Poplar, Iowa, in Audubon County. She graduated from Elk Horn High School. Marge was employed around the Audubon and Kimballton areas doing housekeeping and café work. She spent six months in Chicago working in a children’s home as a cook before returning to Elk Horn where she purchased a small café in 1942. “Marge’s Café” was a popular local gathering place until its closure after Marge’s marriage.

Marge was united in marriage with Dallas H. Hansen on November 18, 1945, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. They were the parents of four children and were the third generation to farm the Hansen family farm. In 1983 they moved to Elk Horn when they built a new home there and Margery was involved in many community activities and was employed part time at the library. The couple loved to dance and play cards together and enjoyed traveling after retirement, including a trip to Denmark and Norway and winter trips to Arizona, Texas and California. Marge was an active member of Elk Horn Lutheran Church. She loved living in Elk Horn where she could attend her grandchildren’s activities. She was an avid gardener of flowers and did quite a bit of sewing, baking and cooking. Marge also participated in the corn husking contest for several years. She took pride in preserving Danish traditions, such as dancing around the Christmas tree.

Margery entered Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn in August of 2007. On Monday, September 7, 2009, she died there at the age of 87 years and 8 months.

Margery is preceded in death by her parents; two infant sisters and one infant brother; sister Joyce Stranskov; brother Leroy Pedersen, and brother-in-law Paul Nielsen.

She is survived by her husband Dallas Hansen of Elk Horn; children: Beverly Steen and husband Dave of Elk Horn; Barbara Shelstrom and husband Marc of Lancaster, WI; Donna Muller and husband Dennis of Defiance; and Rick Hansen and wife Paulette of Kimballton; 10 grandchildren: Guthrie Steen (Allison); Lindsey Strong (Jeff); Alicia Murphy (Ryan); Marshall Shelstrom (Sarah); Tobin Muller (Casie); Jacob Muller (Megan); Tyler Muller; Thomas Hansen (Meghan); Daniel Hansen (fiancée Megan Fischer); Matthew Hansen; 8 great-grandchildren: Melea Steen; Regan & Reid Murphy; Hailey Shelstrom; Dawson & Hannah Muller; Morgan & Austin Muller; sisters Helen Nielsen of Elk Horn and Gudrun Jacobsen (Warren) of Elk Horn; brother-in-law Halvor Stranskov; sisters-in-law Clara Pedersen, Mildred Andersen, and Reta Larsen (Allan), all of Elk Horn; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

Hansen, Shirley Ann (Scott) died August 23, 2009

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Funeral Services for 86 year old Shirley Hansen of Harlan are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Shirley Hansen died on Sunday August 23rd at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include sons Redgie Hansen (Janelle); Stephan Hansen; Monte Hansen (Marcia) and her brother Norman Scott. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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SHIRLEY ANN HANSEN, 86, of Harlan, died Sun., Aug. 23rd, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 11:00-a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27th, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, where friends may call from 9:30-10:30-a.m. that same day. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Service for
Shirley Hansen - Age 86
Who died on Sunday, August 23, 2009

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, August 27, 2009
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Jacksonville, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, August 27, 2009
11:00 AM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Jacksonville, Iowa

Inurnment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

Shirley is survived by her sons: Redgie (Janelle) Hansen of Scottsdale, AZ, Stephen Hansen of Kirkman, IA, and Monte (Marcia) Hansen of Kirkman, IA; two grandchildren; and her brother Norman Scott of Manilla, IA.

Hargens, Donna Faye (Wiese) April 26, 1928 - September 11, 2009

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Donna Hargens
(April 26, 1928 - September 11, 2009)

Donna Hargens, age 81, died Friday, September 11, 2009, at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning.

Funeral Service
11 AM, Monday, September 14, 2009
United Methodist Church
Manning, Iowa
Donna's family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

Officiating
Reverend Angie Loomis

Music
JoAnn Karsten, Organist
Carolyn Miller, Vocalist

Honorary Casket Bearers
Donna’s Great-grandchildren
Kyle Hartz Kole Hartz Jered Iglehart
Justyce Iglehart Dino Tryson Armetta
Dakota Ann Rud Melissa Dudley
Christine Meeks Kaitlin Meeks
Brogan Holmes-Trotter

Interment
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa

Donna Faye, daughter of Louie and Elsa (Boyens) Wiese, was born April 26, 1928, on a farm in Shelby County near Botna, Iowa. She attended the Botna school until the age of seven, at which time she started attending the Aspinwall school. When Donna was ten years old, the family moved to the Dairy View Farm and she attended Manilla Community School, graduating in 1947. After graduation, Donna moved to Manning and began working, for her brother-in-law Eddie Johnson at the JM McDonald department store, as the cashier and bookkeeper.

On October 4, 1948, Donna was united in marriage with Wayne “Nit” Hargens at Manning. Through their union came a family of 5 children: Terry, Pam, Tom, Lonny and Dawn. The family made their home in Manning where Donna worked as a Nurse Aide in the hospital and in a home health care setting. Donna retired in 1990. She also tended bar at Grimm’s and Saunders Steak House. In July of 2007, Donna became a resident of the Manilla Manor Nursing Home.

On Friday, September 11, 2009, Donna died at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. She was 81 years old.

Donna was a member of the Manning United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a frequent blood donor and enjoyed playing cards and bingo and telling jokes. Even through her blindness, Donna enjoyed making mints, earning a blue ribbon and a cash prize at the 2009 Crawford County Fair.

Donna is survived by her five children: Terry Hargens and wife Tammy of London, Kentucky; Pam Centarri and husband Mike of Omaha, Nebraska; Tom Hargens and wife Francine of Indianapolis, Indiana; Lonny Hargens and wife Mary of Omaha, Nebraska; and Dawn Ritchison-Dickey of Longmont, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Milford Wiese and Dewey Weise; a sister Marcella Weise Johnson; and her estranged husband Wayne.

Hicks, Doris A. (Watts) died July 24, 2009

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7/26/2009

Doris A. Hicks, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away on Friday at Woodlands Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Charles and Dorothy (Campbell) Watts. She worked at Con Agra Foods until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

She is survived by 4 sons, Charles Hicks, of Oakland, Iowa, Jay Hicks, of Harlan, Iowa, John Hicks, of Omaha, Neb., Jeffery and Andrea Hicks, of Harlan, Iowa; 3 daughters, Sheryl Martinez, of Hamburg, Iowa, Donna Fink, of Omaha, Neb., and Janet Hicks, of Ehrenberg, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Ivan and Anita Hicks, of Council Bluffs; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation with family on Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Cremation to follow visitation. Burial of cremated remains on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Keg Creek Cemetery. Everyone meet at the cemetery. Memorials to the family.

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

Holdren, Glenna Aileen (Schaffer) May 17, 1924 - July 23, 2009

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GLENNA A. HOLDREN, 85, of Harlan, died Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 10:00-a.m. Sat., July 25th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, where friends may call from 2-8pm Friday (7/24) & the family will be present from 5-7pm.

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Glenna Aileen (Schaffer) Holdren
May 17, 1924 - July 23, 2009

SURVIVORS: 3 Daughters - Donna (Vernon) Else of Harlan, IA Linda (Randy) Mahlberg of Sloan, IA Nancy Walters of Manning, IA 1 Daughter-in-law - Kay Fudge of Corning, IA 1 Sister - Marjorie (Robert) Rockwell of Wellton, AZ 1 Brother - Donald Schaffer of Corning, IA 3 Sisters-in-law - Lucille Schaffer of Casper, WY Ruth Schaffer of Carbon, IA Larene Schaffer of Urbandale, IA 8 Grandchildren 2 Step-grandchildren 14 Great-grandchildren Many Nieces & Nephews Other Relatives & Friends

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Jul 24, 2009
Service Date: Saturday, Jul 25, 2009

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Funeral Services for 85 year old Glenna A. Holdren of Harlan will be held on Saturday, July 25th, at 10am at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Glenna A. Holdren passed away on Thursday, July 23rd. Friends may call on Friday from 2-8pm and family will greet friends from 5-7pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Survivors include daughters Donna (Vernon) Else of Harlan, Linda (Randy) Mahlberg of Sloan, Nancy Walters of Manning, 1 daughter-in-law, 1 sister, 1 brother, 3 sisters-in-law, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Glenna Aileen (Schaffer) Holdren
May 17, 1924 - July 23, 2009

Glenna Aileen Schaffer was born May 17, 1924, in Carbon, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Edward Schaffer and Esther Maria O’Riley Schaffer. Glenna attended school in Carbon and Villisca, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Cecil Charles Fudge in Maryville, Missouri, on July 7, 1942. To this union four children were born: Donna (Vernon) Else of Harlan, Iowa, the late Larry (Kay) Fudge of Corning, Iowa, Linda (Randy) Mahlberg of Sloan, Iowa, and Nancy Walters of Manning, Iowa. They lived in the Brooks and Corning area where Glenna worked as a waitress until 1966. They moved to Harlan, where she worked at the We Wash It Laundry, as well as the Baptist Memorial Home as a nurses’ aid. After retirement, she babysat several children who were very special to her. On September 14, 1974, Glenna married Harold Clair Holdren at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, of which she was a member.

Glenna A. Holdren passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan following a lengthy illness. She had reached the age of 85 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

Glenna is survived by her three daughters; one daughter-in-law; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie (Robert) Rockwell of Wellton, Arizona; one brother, Donald Schaffer of Corning, Iowa; three sisters-in-law, Lucille Schaffer of Casper, Wyoming, Ruth Schaffer of Carbon, Iowa, and Larene Schaffer of Urbandale, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Glenna is preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil Fudge and Harold Holdren; her parents, Carl and Esther Schaffer; her stepfather, Homer Houck; four brothers, Edward, Clifford, Cecil, and Clark; one sister, Valentine (Clyde) McHenry; one son Larry Fudge; and one grandson, Tom Else.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Pastor Rasmussen also served as the soloist. Casket bearers were Brian Ernst, David Archibald, Chad Mahlberg, Bob Mahlberg, Phil Kinser, and Tony Hardisty. Burial was in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Jul 24, 2009
Service Date: Saturday, Jul 25, 2009

HUEBNER, AGNES "PEGGY" (BLUM) May 2, 1925 - July 23, 2009

Surnames:

HUEBNER, AGNES "PEGGY" (BLUM)
Denison Bulletin/Review
8/13/2009

Agnes "Peggy" Huebner was born May 2, 1925, the daughter of John and Mary Bier Blum. She died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at the Manilla Manor in Manilla, Iowa, at the age of eighty-four.

Peggy was born in Westphalia, Iowa, and grew up on a farm near Defiance, Iowa. She graduated from Manning High School. On January 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Roland Carl Huebner in Fort Rucker, Alabama. After several moves, the couple made their home in Manilla and were blessed to raise two children.

She was a loving wife and mother who cared for her family with devotion. She enjoyed baking bread and buns, and canning. Other activities she enjoyed included walking, golfing, dancing, playing Bingo and traveling. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, M & M Country Club, the Rural Carriers Auxiliary, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents: son Rodney; several children in infancy; six brothers: Al, Martin, Leonard, Leo, Lawrence and Cletus; and four sisters: Bertha, Josephine, Cecelia and Marie. Survivors include her husband, Roland; one daughter, Constance; three sisters: Genevieve; Jean and her husband, Bud; and Dorothy.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla, Iowa. Fr. Robert Gralapp officiated the service with inurnment at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Manilla. Irene Feilmeier provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "Just As I Am, Without One Plea" and "How Great Thou Art" and for the Sacred Heart Choir singing "On Eagle's Wings" and "Here I Am, Lord." The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Sacred Heart Rosary and Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Jacobsen, Janice Mabel (Dwinell) February 27, 1932 - September 28, 2009

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Funeral Services for 77 year old JaNEESE Jacobsen of rural Atlantic will be held Friday, October 2, at 10:30am at the Brayton Lutheran Church in Brayton. Burial will be at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn at 12:45pm. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call after 6:30pm on Thursday, October 1. Janice Jacobsen passed away on Monday, September 28 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include son Brian Jacobsen of rural Atlantic, brothers Ronald Dwinell of Greenfield and Harold Dwinell of Adel, and many other relatives and friends.

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Janice M. Jacobsen, Age 77
(February 27, 1932 - September 28, 2009)

Visitation
Thursday, October 1, 2009
After 6:30 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

Funeral Service
Friday, October 2, 2009
10:30 a.m.
Brayton Lutheran Church
Brayton, Iowa
Rev. Steven Frock, Officiating

Congregational Hymns
“Onward Christian Soldiers”
“Beautiful Savior”
“How Great Thou Art”
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Sue Hoegh, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Dick Switzer
Alan Daughenbaugh
Max Jones
Lee Clayton
Luke Daughenbaugh
Cole Daughenbaugh

Interment
Friday, October 2, 2009, 12:45 p.m.
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

Janice Mabel, daughter of Edward and Ruth (Burchfield) Dwinell, was born February 27, 1932, at Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa. She graduated from Greenfield High School and continued her education in business. Before her marriage, Janice worked for a time at the courthouse in Greenfield.

On July 5, 1957, Janice was united in marriage with Donald L. Jacobsen and the couple lived on and farmed his home farm in rural Atlantic. One son, Brian, was born to this union. Janice was the model of dedicated, hard-working farm wife and homemaker. She loved the farm life and everything it entailed. Janice also enjoyed gardening, flowers and sewing, especially making quilts. She was a friend to everyone and was there for anyone who needed a helping hand, and as a result was loved by all who knew her. Janice also worked at Grahams Department Store in Atlantic, the Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, and DeLongs in Atlantic through the years. She was a member of the Brayton Lutheran Church and involved in the women’s circle, worship assistant and Keenager’s Group.

Following her husband’s death in 1993, Janice continued to live on the farm and took great pleasure in helping her son Brian with farm work. She resided at the Salem Lutheran Homes for about a month while recovering from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. On Monday, September 28, 2009, Janice died there suddenly at the age of 77 years, seven months and one day.

Preceding Janice in death are her parents; husband Donald Jacobsen; sister-in-law Darlene Clayton; and nephew Mark Dwinell.

She is survived by her son Brian Jacobsen of rural Atlantic; brothers Ronald Dwinell of Greenfield and Harold Dwinell of Adel; sister-in-law Norma Rasmussen of Elk Horn; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jensen, Edna Marianna (Lange) November 14, 1914 - September 9, 2009

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EDNA JENSEN, 94, of Elk Horn, died Wed., Sept. 9th, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Sept. 14th, at the Bethany Lutheran Church near Kimballton. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home, after 5-p.m Sunday (9/13).

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Funeral Services for 94 year old Edna Jensen of Elk Horn will be held on Monday, September 14th at the Bethany Lutheran Church near Kimballton with burial in the Bethany Cemetery near Kimballton. Edna Jensen died on Wednesday at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include her daughter Verlene Larsen; son Don Jensen; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 5 siblings. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call after 5 pm on Sunday.

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Edna Jensen, age 94
(November 14, 1914 - September 9, 2009)

Visitation
Sunday, September 13, 2009 After 5:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, September 14, 2009, 10:30 AM
Bethany Lutheran Church
Near Kimballton, Iowa

Officiating
Pastor Melodee Carstens
Marne Methodist Church

Music
“How Great Thou Art”
“One Day At A Time” “In The Garden”
Donna Elmquist, Organist
“The Spirit Song”
Verlene Larsen, Accompanist

Bearers
Edna’s Great-grandchildren

Interment
Bethany Cemetery
Near Kimballton, Iowa

Edna Marianna, daughter of Laurits Peter and Dagmar Andrea (Mortensen) Lange, was born November 14, 1914 in Sharon Township, Audubon County, Iowa. She was the first born of the first set of three sets of twins. She attended country school in Sharon Township near her home and helped at home with the large Lange family. At the age of 13 Edna, along with her twin sister, helped in homes of other families.

On April 24, 1937, Edna was united in marriage with Anders Edvard “Ed” Jensen at the Lutheran Parsonage in Exira. They lived in Iowa Falls a couple years before moving back to Kimballton and were the parents of two children. Edna and Ed started farming on their own in 1945. Edna helped her husband with the milk cows and other livestock and also raised chickens. They retired from farming in 1974 and moved into Kimballton.

Edna was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Kimballton Senior Citizens and a life time member of You and Me Neighborhood Club. In her spare time she enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and was well known for her cinnamon rolls and homemade bread. Throughout her life Edna worked hard, but was always happy, especially when socializing with family and neighbors.

Edna and Ed entered Salem Lutheran Home in November 1998 when they were no longer able to live alone. Edna’s health began to seriously deteriorate in mid August 2009 and she died at Salem Lutheran Home on September 9, 2009, at the age of 94 years, 9 months and 26 days.

Preceding her in death are her parents, husband Ed and five siblings: Selma Walters; Emmert Lange; Franklin Lange; twin sister Elsie Bro and Myrtle Julesgaard.

Edna is survived by her children Don Jensen and wife Janet of Elk Horn and Verlene and husband Dale Larsen of Marne; 7 grandchildren: Amy and David Hoffmann and children Hillary, Travis and Ellie; Jerod and Jennifer Jensen and children Alexis and Skyler; Corey and Co quette Jensen and children Maizie and Cora; Jennifer and Jeff Cook and children Sean and Sara; Mindy and Aaron Poldberg and children Angel and Noah; Brandy Rudy and son Wyatt; and Kate and Josh Krause and son Tevin; five siblings: Irma Madsen; Mildred Weddum; Darlene Hansen; Dorothy Hansen and Kenneth Lange; and Ed’s sister Babe Krogh; other relatives and friends.

Johnson, J. Clifford Sep 22, 1910 - Aug 16, 2009

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Johnson, J. Clifford
The Daily Nonpareil
8/18/2009 - 8/20/2009

J. Clifford Johnson, age 98, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died August 16, 2009.

He was born on September 22, 1910. He retired in 1976, after 42 years of service as County Extension Director for Iowa State University.

He was preceded in death by wife, Genevieve Marie Johnson.

Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Emmett Talty, of Council Bluffs, Janice and Fritz Tiarks, of Harlan, Iowa; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Gayla Johnson, of Council Bluffs; 15 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Ken Moore, of California; brother-in-law, Charles Mitchell, of Florida; nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Chapel. Funeral services Friday, 11 a.m., at the funeral chapel. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery in Council Bluffs. Memorials to Iowa Western Foundation or Iowa 4-H Foundation.

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

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Funeral Services for 99 year old J. Clifford Johnson of Council Bluffs will be held on Friday, August 21st, at 11am in the Cutler O'Neill Chapel in Council Bluffs. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Council Bluffs. Survivors include daughters Joyce (Emmett) Talty of Council Bluffs, Janice (Fritz) Tiarks of Harlan, son Jim (Gayla) Johnson of Council Bluffs, 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to Iowa Western Foundation or Iowa 4-H Foundation. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8pm at Cutler O'Neill Chapel.

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Omaha World-Herald
August 18 to August 20, 2009

Sep 22, 1910 - Aug 16, 2009
Council Bluffs, IA. Retired in 1976 after 42 years of service as County Extension Director for Iowa State U. Preceded in death by wife, Genevieve Marie Johnson. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Emmett Talty Council Bluffs, IA, Janice and Fritz Tiarks, Harlan, IA; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Gayla Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Ken Moore, CA; brother-in-law, Charles Mitchel, FL; nieces and nephews.

SERVICES Friday, 11am, Cutler O'Neill Chapel. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery in Council Bluffs. Memorials to Iowa Western Foundation or Iowa 4-H Foundation. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6pm-8pm at Cutler-O'Neill Chapel.

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

Jolin, Kelly A. died Sept. 25, 2009

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Kelly A. Jolin
Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Friday, October 2, 2009 12:00 am

SIOUX CITY -- Kelly A. Jolin, 47, of Shelby, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, went home to her heavenly father on Sept. 25, 2009, in Shelby.

Memorial services will be 6 p.m. today at Shelby Lutheran Church. Additional memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Westlawn Presbyterian Church in Sioux City. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service in Sergeant Bluff.

Kelly's hobbies included swimming, camping, dancing, eating out at McDonalds, any soda pop, cheese cake and her favorite, ice cream.

Those that remain to cherish her memories are her parents, Jim and Diana (Rickwa) Jolin; her brothers, Mike Jolin, Ted Jolin and Vanessa, and Tony Jolin and Deborah, all of Sioux City; her aunts and uncles, Nancy Bricker of Sioux City, Jack Jolin of Sergeant Bluff, Carol Jolin of Sergeant Bluff, Duane and Dona Rae Pojar of Waubay, S.D., Gary and Peg Gilbert of Winter Haven, Fla., Louis and Nancy Rickwa of South Sioux City, Mark and Kellie Rickwa of Lawson,

Mo., Steven and Betty Rickwa of Richmond, Mo., Ted and Pat Rickwa of Coldwell, Idaho, David and Doris Jolin of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kelly was preceded in death by her grandparents, Helen Jolin Small, Donner Rickwa, Louis Rickwa, David Jolin, Don Small; her uncles Warren Rickwa and Patrick Rickwa; her aunt Juanita Jolin; and a stepfather, John Leckband.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA. 51537.

Jones, Lola D. died September 12, 2009

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LOLA D. JONES, 72, of Harlan, died Sat., Sept 12th at the ElmCrest Retirement Community. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Funeral Services for 72 year old Lola D. Jones of Harlan are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Jones Died at the Elm crest Retirement Community on Saturday September 12th.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lola D. Jones - Age 72
Who died on Saturday, September 12, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

Lola is survived by her sister Bonnie Donaldson; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kluver, Marian died Aug. 21, 2009

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Marian Kluver
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2009

CHARTER OAK, Iowa -- Marian Kluver, 97, of Charter Oak died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at her residence.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Burial will be in Morgan Cemetery, Schleswig, Iowa. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak.

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Memorial Services for 97 year old Marian Kluver of Charter Oak will be held at 11am on Friday at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak with burial at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. She passed away Friday at her home in Charter Oak. Survivors include daughters Edna Jones of Des Moines, Mary Christensen of Omaha, son Richard (Christine) Kluver of Harlan, eight grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, four sisters, and many other relatives and friends. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak is in charge of arrangements where friends may call 5-8pm, Thursday.

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KLUVER, MARIAN (DOAKES)
Denison Bulletin/Review
9/18/2009

Marian was born September 25, 1911 in Carmel, Indiana to Bessie L. (Nichols) and William "Bill" M. Doakes. Her parents had lived in New Point, IN, but moved to Carmel before Marian was born. After Bill died the family moved from Carmel to live with Bessie's parents in Mitchell, SD. Then they moved back to Iowa where Marian attended country school near Schleswig, Iowa. Marian was married to August "Augie" C. Kluver November 17, 1932 at Elk Point, SD. He owned the bowling alley in Charter Oak, where they lived the rest of their lives. Augie died in 1975. There were four children: Mary J. and Richard A. )born to Augie and Marian) and Edna "pooty" (born to Augie and his first wife Martha Baak, who had died) and Wilma (daughter of Martha Baak by her first husband, Peter Munster, who had died).

Marian was a homemaker most of her years, but she was also a secretary at the John Deere Implement store, and then in the Charter Oak school system, and Secretary to the Board of Education for 21 years, retiring in 1977. She was a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church and its organizations. She was a local hospital volunteer, and was active in several Charter Oak community activities.

Family played a very important role in Marian's life. Whether adults or children, everyone enjoyed going to her house to spend time, either for a week in the summer or just for a Sunday dinner. Her kindness, generosity, and love were unconditional, and because she believed that even though someone could not help growing old physically, that person did not have to become old metally made "Mee Mee" even more special.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Bernice M. Quandt and husband Elmer of Charter Oak, sister Gladys M. Smart and husband Eugene of Cold Water, OH, brother Raymond H. Reincke and his wife Selma of Cave Creek, AZ, daughter Wilma (and Wilma's husband Robert Huber), and sons-in-law Donald J. Jones of Charter Oak and Mary's husband David I. Christensen of Omaha and grandson Dennis Huber.

Marian is survived by her children Edna Jones and Edna's longtime friend Willia,k Guffey of West Des Moines, IA, and son D. Keith Jones and his wife Jeanne K. of Cedar Falls, IA. And by Mary J. Christensen of Omaha, NE. and her children Lisa A. Christensen Cook and her husband Andrew J. of Omaha, and her children Matthew D., Christopher T. and Kira A., Lori J. Christensen Fillbach of Omaha and her children Carli J., Alee J., and Alyssa N.; and Craig D. Christensen of Omaha and his daughter Paige R. and by Richard "Dick" A. Kluver and his wife Christine of Harlan, IA and Dick's children by his first wife Barbara McCall; Kevin Kluver and his wife Michelle of Crystal Lake, IL and their children Ryan and Alex; and Chad Kluver and wife Valerie of Portsmouth, IA, and their children Katelyn, David and Matthew, Dick's wife Christine also has two children: Daniel Grabill of Harlan, IA, and Sarah and her husband Jason Strom, and their son Logan of Ankeny, IA. And by these great grandchildren; R. Dennis Huber's children Michael and wife Heather and their children Brianna, Reagan and Connor; and Susan Stastny and her daughters Amanda and her child Emma and Madison, all of Omaha. Patti J. (Huber) Weiss and husband Dennis D. of Omaha, and their children Molly Boyes and her children Katelyn and Kimberly; Zachary and wife Sabrina and child Cooper of Omaha; Dustin and his wife Tracy and their children Audrey and Ezekiel of Omaha; Ann and her husband Matthew Coumbe of Maple Grove, MN.

Marian is also survived by her sisters Frances L. Wiegle of Charter Oak, and Ester F. Meseck of Denison, IA. Dorothy Fredricks of Denison, IA, and LeAnna J. Crowder and her husband Ed of Monument, CO; and many nieces and nephews.

Marian died August 21, 2009 in Charter Oak. She was buried next to her husband Augie in Morgan Township Cemetery at Schleswig, Iowa, following services at St. John's Lutheran Church, Charter Oak.

Langenfeld, Josephine (Domino) died Aug. 23, 2009 (Mrs. Linus)

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Josephine Langenfeld
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2009

DOW CITY, Iowa -- Josephine Langenfeld, 86, of Peoria, Ill., formerly of Dow City, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at Manor Court Nursing Home in Peoria.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 86 year old Josephine Langenfeld of Peoria, IL, formerly of Dow City will be held at 10am on Friday at the St. Boniface Church in Westphalia, with burial at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia. She passed away on Sunday at Manor Court Nursing Home in Peoria, IL. Survivors include sons Jim (Dee) Langenfeld of Dow City, Gene (Lanette) of Columbus, NE, daughters Barbara (Norm) Fletcher of San Diego, CA, Deb (Jim) Rochford of Peoria, IL, Joan (Dan) Houston of Des Moines, Lisa (John) Grober of New Zealand, 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday.

League, William Cleveland, Jr. January 8, 1921 - August 7, 2009

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WILLIAM C. LEAGUE, JR., 88, of Avoca (formerly of Walnut), died Friday, August 7th, in Avoca. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., August 12th, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Walnut, where visitation is from 3-8pm Tues. (8/11) & the family will greet friends from 5-7pm. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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William "Bill" Cleveland League, Jr.
January 8, 1921 - August 7, 2009

William “Bill” Cleveland League, Jr., the son of William Cleveland and Maude Pearl (Reddington) League, Sr., was born on January 8, 1921, in Walnut, Iowa. After graduating from Walnut High School in 1938, Bill worked in the family dray business. In 1943, he joined the United States Army and was shipped to England in 1944. On August 21, 1945, Bill married Marian Pattie Taylor at St. Anne’s Church in Bowden Hill, England. After Bill’s discharge from the service in April 1946, he and Marian moved to Walnut, where they lived until entering the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa, in May 2007. Marian died on March 17, 2009, in Avoca.

Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, Iowa, where he served as a trustee and elder, and sang in the choir. He was a member of the AMVETS Post 45 in Walnut, and a past member of the Walnut Fire Department. Bill had the honor of serving on the Walnut City Council for eight years. When he was younger, he liked to spend time hunting and fishing.

William C. League, Jr., died on Thursday, August 7, 2009, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa, having reached the age of 88 years, 6 months, and 30 days.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marian League; one sister and brother-in-law, Clara May and Gordon Tooley; and one brother, Jerry League. He is survived by one son, Ted League and his wife, Kathy, of New Braunfels, Texas; one sister, Adele Pedersen of Walnut, Iowa; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, Iowa, with Rev. David Krueger officiating. Diane Book served as the organist and Elizabeth Book was the soloist. Casket bearers were Kevin Marsh, Sean Gill, Justen Tooley, Darren Tooley, Dean Thompsen, and Jordan Hoffman. Burial was in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa, with military rites performed by the A.L. Post #422 of Walnut. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Avoca, IA, formerly of Walnut, IA

Visitation Date: Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009
Visitation time: 3:00-8:00 p.m.
The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the church.

Visitation location:
First Presbyterian Church
406 Antique City Drive
Walnut,IA

Service Date: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location:
First Presbyterian Church
406 Antique City Drive
Walnut,IA

Burial will be in the Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, IA. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

LINN, GRACE died Aug. 17, 2009

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GRACE LINN, 88, of Iowa Falls (formerly of the Avoca & Shelby areas), died Mon., Aug. 17th. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Aug. 20th, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby. Friends may call from 5-9 pm Wed. (8/19) at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, where the family will be present from 6-8 pm.

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Funeral Services for 88 year old Grace Linn of Iowa Falls, IA and formerly of Avoca, will be held on Thursday, August 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby with burial in the Shelby Cemetery located in Shelby. Grace Linn passed away on Monday, August 17th. Visitation services will be held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca on Wednesday, August 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Survivors include Daughter Patricia (Larry) Phips, of Iowa Falls; Son Dennis (Gina) Linn of Pella; Daughter Jill Lindstrom of Steamboat Springs, CO; Daughter Phyllis (Michael) Baldwin of Loveland, CO; Daughter Lara Dosen of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services for
Grace Linn - Age 88
Who died on Monday, August 17, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:30 AM
United Lutheran Church
Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Patricia (Larry) Phipps of Iowa Falls, IA, Dennis (Gina) Linn of Pella, IA, Jill Lindstrom of Steamboat Springs, CO, Phyllis Baldwin of Loveland, CO, and Lora Dosen of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

For more information, please call the Avoca Chapel at (800) 447-2588

Madsen, Roger Edmund April 5, 1928 - September 11, 2009

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Madsen, Roger Edmund
The Daily Nonpareil
9/13/2009 - 9/14/2009

Roger Edmund Madsen, age 81, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 11, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb., after a brief battle with cancer.

Roger was born April 5, 1928 in Elk Horn, Iowa to Thorvald and Ruth Madsen. Roger was married on September 4, 1954 to Shirley Sorensen. Roger worked as a structural designer for Packaging Corporation of America for 43 years. He was a life long fan of sports at all levels. Upon retirement, Roger and Shirley spent most of their summers at their cabins on Long Lake near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota where they welcomed many family and friends. Roger was a member of Cobia Lodge AF and AM and a longtime member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Thorvald and Ruth; his brothers, Arndt, Ralph, Richard and sisters, Ethel O'Donald, Alice McKeague, Betty Madsen and nephew Tom D. Larson.

Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley; his son, Kristopher and his wife, Kristi and his son, Kirk; his grandchildren, Kaitlin, Natalie and Kye; niece, Karla Moraine and husband Dick. Karla resided with the Madsen family as a young girl. Roger is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Clark and husband, Russell of Council Bluffs and Irene Lewis of Pocatello, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Mary Madsen and Arlene Madsen of Council Bluffs, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, September 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 15, 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 600 Bluff Street in Council Bluffs. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 600 Bluff Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503.

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

MARDESEN, LEON died Aug. 16, 2009

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LEON MARDESEN, 77, of Littleton, CO (formerly of Elk Horn), died Sun., Aug. 16th. Funeral services will be held 10:00-a.m. Friday, Aug. 21st, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Littleton, CO.

Mauer, Robert P. Jan 26, 1920 - Jul 13, 2009

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Robert P. Mauer
Omaha World-Herald
7/16/2009

Mauer, Robert P.
Jan 26, 1920 - Jul 13, 2009

Council Bluffs, IA. Born in Minden, IA. Robert formerly owned Triangle Steel Erectors, served in US Army 1942-1945. Lifetime member Minden American Legion, VFW, Council Bluffs, IA. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Margaretha (Duerr) Mauer; wife Yvonne "Peachy" (Carroll) Mauer; great grandsons, Alex Stogdill and Sebastian Ward; sisters, Ruth Schulp, Viola Armstrong, Ethel Mauer; brothers, Elmer and Kenneth "Pooty" Mauer. Survived by daughters, Nancy Ward of Lincoln, NE, Sheila Mauer, Darcy Mahan (Earl), Omaha, Peggy Stogdill (Mike), Connie Graybill (Lonnie) of Council Bluffs; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Raymond Mauer (Betty), Council Bluffs; sister, Mildred Ring, Minden, IA; many nieces and nephews.

VISITATION Friday 6-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday 10:30am all at Funeral Home. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 2. Memorials to Minden Iowa Fire & Rescue & Minden Iowa American Legion.

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Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779

MAY, LUCILLE M. died Sat., Sept. 19, 2009

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LUCILLE M. MAY, 82, of Elk Horn, died Sat., Sept. 19, 2009 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services will be held on Mon. Sept. 21, at 2-p.m. at the Exira Lutheran Church. Friends may call Sunday evening at 6:00 at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

McCutchan, Ruth Alberta (Knaus) June 20, 1907 - September 13, 2009

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Funeral Services for 102 year old Ruth A. McCutchan of Garnett, KS will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Garnett, KS with burial to follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Westphalia, KS. Ruth McCutchan passed away on Sunday. Family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home. Ruth McCuthan is survived by her son Howard McCutchan of Harlan; Daughter Mary Ellen of KS; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

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Ruth A. McCutchan
Funeral information
Home: Garnett, KS
Birthdate: June 20, 1907
Place of Birth: Quinter, KS
Date of Death: September 13, 2009 Age: 102

Service information: Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:00 PM Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, KS

Visitation: Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:00 TO 2:00 P.M. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, KS

Interment: Bethel Cemetery, Westphalia, KS

Biography
Ruth Alberta McCutchan, age 102, of Garnett, Kansas, died on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at the Golden Heights Living Center in Garnett, Kansas.

Ruth was born on June 20, 1907, at Quinter, Kansas, the daughter of William Jacob Knaus and Mary Ann (Sprenkel) Knaus. She was the youngest of eight children.

She attended schools at Quinter, Kansas, graduating from high school with the class of 1927. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing with the class of 1930 and became a registered nurse from the State of Missouri in 1931.

Having completed three years of private duty nursing in Kansas City, Missouri, she spent eight years nursing at Fitzsimmons (Army) Hospital in Denver, Colorado. It was while working at this hospital that she met and married Captain Howard Elbert McCutchan on January 11, 1942. He passed away on April 5, 1991. To this union were born two children, Dr. Howard Henry McCutchan and Mary Ellen (McCutchan) Billingsly.

Ruth was baptized in the Old German Baptist Brethren Church at Westphalia, Kansas, on June 19, 1994, one day before her 87th birthday. She remained faithful to her Lord.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Benjamin Earl and an infant; five sisters, Esther Knaus, Evelyn Knaus, Edna Metzger, Rebecca Richardson, Anna Glick, and a foster brother, Eugene Knaus.

Ruth is survived by her children, Howard and Mary Ellen; one granddaughter, Suzanne, and two grandsons, Michael Billingsly and Marcus McCutchan. She has one great granddaughter, Abigail Leanne and one great grandson, Dillon, and their mother, Jessica. Robert L. Knaus and Francis Knaus were Ruth's foster brother and wife. She has several other nieces, cousins and friends that will miss her greatly.

She loved to travel with her husband and children. After her husband's departure, she continued her travels. She visited eight foreign countries and many of the states during her lifetime. She spent many winter months in Florida. African Violets were her favorite flowers; she loved birds, dogs, and visiting with relatives and friends in her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, Kansas, with burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery, Westphalia, Kansas. Family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home.

You may send your condolences to the family on our website at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

McMurphy, Michael Eugene August 13, 1955 - September 20, 2009

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MICHAEL EUGENE McMURPHY, 54, of Kansas City, MO (formerly of Atlantic) died Sunday, September 20 at Truman Medical Center. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 am in the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 22 from 3:00 - 9:00 pm with family present from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

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Funeral Services for 54 year old Michael Eugene McMurphy of Kansas City, Mo will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 11 am at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Private Burial will be held at a later date. Michael McMurphy passed away on September 20th at the Truman Medical Center. Survivors include his mother Mary Schmitt of Atlantic; daughters Melissa McMurphy of Omaha; Mickie Blank (Josiah) of Kansas City; Mindy Rote (Steve) of Liberty, Mo; Megan McMurphy (fiancé Ryan Thomas) of St. Joseph, Mo; 4 brothers Rick (Jerri) of Avoca; Mark (Rona) of Grimes; Rodney (Terri) of Harlan; Rodger (Rosana) of Walnut and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd from 3 to 9 pm with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

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Arrangements and Services For
Michael E. McMurphy - Age 54
Who died on Sunday, September 20, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Private Burial

Michael is survived by his daughters: Melissa McMurphy of Omaha, NE, Mickie (Josiah) Blank of Kansas City, MO, Mindy (Steve) Rote of Liberty, MO, and Megan McMurphy (fiance Ryan Thomas) of St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren; his mother Mary Ann McMurphy of Atlantic, IA; and brothers: Rick (Jerri) McMurphy of Avoca, IA, Mark (Rona) McMurphy of Grimes, IA, Rodney (Terri) McMurphy of Harlan, IA, and Rodger (Rosana) McMurphy of Walnut, IA.

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Omaha World-Herald
September 21, 2009 - September 22, 2009

McMurphy, Michael Eugene
Aug 13, 1955 - Sep 20, 2009

Kansas City, MO, formerly Avoca, IA. Born in Atlantic, IA; passed away at the Truman Medical Center. Survived by mother Mary Ann McMurphy, Atlantic; daughters, Melissa McMurphy, Omaha, NE, Mickie (Josiah) Blank, Kansas City, MO, MIndy (Steve) Rote, Liberty, MO, Megan McMurphy and fiance Ryan Thomas, St. Joseph, MO; brothers, Rick (Jerri) McMurphy, Avo-ca, Mark (Rona) McMurphy, Grimes, IA, Rod (Terri) McMurphy, Harlan, IA, Rodger (Rosana) McMurphy, Walnut, IA; and 5 grandchildren.

VISITATION Tuesday, September 22, 3-9pm at the funeral home, with family greeting friends 6-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICE Wednesday, September 23, 11am at funeral home. Private Burial.

PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
1304 N. Sawmill Dr.
Avoca, IA
(712) 343-2453

Miller, Deborah Kay (Stendrup) died July 3, 2009

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DEBORAH KAY MILLER, 56, of Prescott, died Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be held 10:00-a.m. Wed., July 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where visitation is from Noon-9pm Tuesday (7/7), & the family will be present from 5-9pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Deborah K. Miller - Age 56
Who died on Friday, July 3, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Funeral Service
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
10:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Deborah is survived by her husband Mike Miller of Prescott, IA; daughters: Jill (Rob) Mackey of Moville, IA, Amy (Craig) Crilly of Harlan, IA, and Laura Miller of Des Moines, IA; brother Jerry (Debbie) Stendrup of Harlan, grandchildren: Jordan Mackey, Jazmine, Jonah, and Jack Crilly; brother-in-law David (Donita) Miller of Harlan.

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Funeral Services for 56 year old Deborah Kay Miller of Prescott will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at 10:00am at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Deborah Miller died on July 3rd at the Immanuel Medical Center. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where friends may call on Tuesday, July 7th from noon until 9:00pm with family greeting friends from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Miller, Mark Wade died August 6, 2009

Elk Horn man dies in motorcycle crash; 1 injured
Des Moines REGISTER STAFF • August 7, 2009

An Elk Horn man was killed Thursday after he lost control of his motorcycle on an off ramp in Adair County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

Mark Wade Miller, 47, crashed around 5:37 p.m. on an Interstate-80 off ramp near mile marker 93, according to state patrol.

Miller's passenger, Connie Jae Emgarten, 40, of Adair, was injured in the crash. She was taken to Mercy Medical Center and was in fair condition Friday morning.

Emgarten and Miller were not wearing helmets, according to the state patrol.

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MARK WADE MILLER, 47, of Elk Horn, died Thursday, August 6th, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, following a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Tues., Aug. 11th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 4-9pm Mon. (8/10), at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton, where a Masonic service takes place at 7-p.m. Monday. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Funeral services for 47 year old Mark Wade Miller of Elk Horn will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at 10:30 am at the Elk Horn Lutheran church in Elk Horn with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Mark Miller died at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines as the result of a motorcycle accident. Survivors include his wife Darla Miller of Elk Horn, daughter Massina Miller of Fontanelle, mother Shirley Eshelman of Massena, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, one step daughter Monica Hansen, 3 step sons, Jordan, Connor and Brady Hansen and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 pm at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Kimballton with a Masonic Service at 7 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Mark Wade Miller - Age 47
Who Died On Thursday, August 6, 2009

Visitation
Monday, August 10, 2009
4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa

Masonic Service
Monday, August 10, 2009
7: 00 P.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
10:30 A.M.
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Interment
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Darla Miller of Elk Horn, IA; his daughter Messina Jean Miller of Fontanelle, IA his mother, Shirley Eshelman of Massena, IA; his step children: Monica Hansen, Jordan Hansen, Connor Hansen and Brady Hansen all of Elk Horn, IA;His sisters and brothers: Judy Miller (Mark Gordon) of Ames, IA, Dale (Greg) Dunlap of Cambridge, IA; Mike (Melinda) Miller of Grand Junction, CO and Todd (Stefani) Eshelman of Roland, IA; his step brothers and sisters: Jerry (Vicki) Eshelman, Cindy (John) Schildberg, Debbie Maning, Steven (Cindy) Eshelman and Craig (Phyllis) Eshelman

Nash, Henry W. died July 28, 2009

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HENRY W. NASH, 88, of Avoca, died Tues., July 28th, at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., August 1st, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Walnut. Visitation is from 11am-9pm Friday (7/31) at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, where the family will be present from 7-9pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Henry W. Nash - Age 88
Who Died On Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Visitation
Friday, July 31, 2009
11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, July 31, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, August 1, 2009 10:30 AM
Calvary Baptist Church
Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Iowa

He is survived by his children: Pastor Henry (Shirley) Nash, Jr. Of Bowen, IL; Linda (Gary) Harris of Walnut, IA; Gloria (Michael) Soll of Harlan, IA; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; and his brother Ed (Garnetta) Nash of CO

Nelsen, Richard Simon February 24, 1911 - August 16, 2009

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RICHARD NELSON, 98, of Elk Horn, died Sunday, Aug. 16th, at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services will be held 2:30-p.m. Wed., August 19th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, where friends may call after 1:30-p.m. Wednesday. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements.

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Richard Nelsen, Age 98
(Died August 16, 2009)

Visitation
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:30 PM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church

Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 2:30 PM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa
Pastor Keith Menter, Officiating

Music
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Pastor Menter
“What A Friend We Have in Jesus”
“Rock of Ages”
Congregation
Laura Olsen, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Robert Kite Karen Kite
Shirley Andersen Wayne Andersen
Karl Christensen Steve Christensen

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

Richard Simon, son of Peter and Anna (Andersen) Nelsen, was born February 24, 1911, on the family farm located between Elk Horn and Kimballton in Shelby County, Iowa. Richard attended rural school near his home. He was baptized, confirmed and a lifetime member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church

On December 21, 1941, Richard was united in marriage with Leona Laurina Andersen at Ebeneezer Church, west of Audubon, Iowa. They were the parents of one daughter and lived and farmed on the Nelsen family farm until Richard’s retirement in 1985. They moved into Elk Horn in 1986. Richard loved to work with wood and over the years many people were able to enjoy the wooden doll highchairs, cradles, toy barns and beautiful quilt racks that he crafted.

Richard’s wife died February 26, 2006 and he moved into the Salem Lutheran Home. Richard died there on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the age of 98 years, 5 months and 23 days.

Preceding him in death are his parents; wife; daughter Anna Mae and husband Robert Atkinson; two sisters Alma and husband Albert Kite and Mathilda and husband Le Roy Christensen and niece Jerolyn Kite.

Richard is survived by his three grandsons: Rob Atkinson and wife Cris of North Liberty; Tim Atkinson of Parnell and Rodney Atkinson of Portland, OR; six great-grandchildren: Austin, Shelby, Ethan, Cody, Brittney and Lucas; nephew Robert Kite and wife Karen of Kimballton; niece Shirley and husband Wayne Andersen of Solon; other relatives and friends.

Noon, Elsea died July 5, 2009

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ELSEA NOON, 92, of Elk Horn (& formerly of the Walnut area) , died Sunday, July 5th, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, July 9th, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Friends may call from 8am-9pm Wed., July 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where the family will be present from 7-9pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Elsea E. Noon - Age 92
Who died on Sunday, July 5, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Funeral Service
Thursday, July 9, 2009
10:30 AM
United Methodist Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Elsea is survived by her daughter Jo Ann (Paul) Blair of Harlan, IA, son Jon (Cathy) Noon of Walnut, IA; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Martha Sievers of St. Louise, MO; and sister-in-law Irene Christensen of Harlan.

NOWATZKE, MATHILDA AMELIA (WINGERT) died July 17, 2009

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MATHILDA "Tillie" AMELIA NOWATZKE, 96, of Harlan, died Friday, July 17th, 2009 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 2:00-p.m. Monday, July 20th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Mathilda "Tillie" A. Nowatzke - Age 96
Who died on Friday, July 17, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, July 19, 2009
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, July 19, 2009
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Sunday, July 19, 2009
7:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, July 20, 2009
2:00 PM
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Panama, Iowa

She is survived by her sons: Robert (Nancy) Nowatzke of Prairie Village, KS; David Nowatzke and his significant other Kathy Barco of Kearney, MO; Duane (Susan) Nowatzke of Earling, IA; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law Sr. Amelia Nowatzke of Atchison, KS; Ann Kwapiszeski and Antilia Wingert both of Harlan, IA

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Nowatzke, Mathilda Amelia "Tillie"
Logan Herald-Observer
Woodbine Twiner
7/29/2009

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mathilda "Tillie" Amelia Nowatzke was held on July 20, 2009 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. The Rev. Paul Strittmatter officiated the 2 p.m. service. Interment was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama with Craig Nowatzke acting as honorary casket bearer and Mark Wingert, Dennis Nowatzke, Alf Wingert, Mike Nowatzke, Stan Fish and Jason Nowatzke serving as casket bearers.

Mathilda "Tillie" Amelia Nowatzke, daughter of Peter and Mary (Kenkel) Wingert, was born on Sept. 15, 1912, in Earling. She was baptized at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling and received her First Communion and Confirmation at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. She attended St. Mary's High School in Panama.

On June 13, 1938, Tillie was united in marriage to Jacob Joseph Nowatzke at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Three sons were born to this union: Robert, David and Duane. After their wedding, Tillie and Jake made their home on a farm northeast of Panama before moving to the farm they purchased in 1942 east of Panama. Tillie helped Jake with the farm duties including working with the chickens, geese, and ducks and milking the cows. She also enjoyed tending to the baby farm animals. Tillie and Jake continued to live on the farm until September 1982 when they retired from farming and moved into Panama.

Tillie enjoyed quilting, crocheting, embroidering and sewing, working in her garden with her flowers, spending time in the kitchen baking and cooking for her friends and family and traveling to new places. Tillie loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandma and great-grandma and had a firm hand when it was needed. Tillie was the rock of her family.

Tillie was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama where she participated in the Church Sodality, Rosary Society and the sewing circle.

Tillie became a resident of Rose Vista Home in Woodbine in February 2004 before moving to Elm Crest Retirement Community in June 2008. It was there she died on July 17 having attained the age of 96 years, 10 months and two days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jake; her great grandchild James Lee Nowatzke; her brothers Alfred and Joseph; and her sister Olivia.

She is survived by her sons Robert Nowatzke and his wife, Nancy, of Prairie Village, Kan.; David Nowatzke and his significant other, Kathy Barco, of Kearney, Mo.; and Duane Nowatzke and his wife, Susan, of Earling; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law Sr. Amelia Nowatzke of Atchison, Kan.; Ann Kwapiszeski and Antilia Wingert both of Harlan; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

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1304 Ninth St.
Harlan, IA 51531
800-831-6805

Obrecht, Delores Catherine (Schmitz) died August 4, 2009

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Funeral Services for 86 year old Delores "Dee" Catherine Obrecht will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 10am at St. Michael's Church in Harlan. Dee Obrecht passed away on August 4th at Myrtue Medical Center. She is survived by her children Jerry (Birgitta) Obrecht of Marshall, VA, Judy (Don) Schomers of Earling, Joni (Dean) Schwery of Earling, David (Jerie) Obrecht of Harlan, Dan (Maxine) Obrecht, two sisters, 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and mnay other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held on Friday from noon-9pm. Family will greet friends from 5-8pm and there will be a prayer service at 7pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Delores C. Obrecht - Age 86
Who died on Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Visitation
Friday, August 7, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, August 7, 2009
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Friday, August 7, 2009
7:00 PM

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Delores is survived by her children: Jerry (Birgitta) Obrecht of Marshall, VA, Judy (Don) Schomers and Joni (Dean) Schwery all of Earling, IA, Dave (Jerie) Obrecht of Harlan, IA, and Dan (Maxine) Obrecht of Littleton, CO; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her sisters Veralda "Dell" Schwery of Harlan and Theresa (Gerald) Goetz of Irwin, IA.

Oldham, Jack G. died July 29, 2009

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Oldham, Jack G.
The Daily Nonpareil
8/2/2009

Jack G. Oldham, 40, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away July 29, 2009.

Jack was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Boyd, Maranda Oldham and Sharon Oldham, of Council Bluffs; fiance Sherry Owens of Council Bluffs; mother, Alice Terry, of Manning, Iowa; sisters, Anita Terry, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Glennis and Rick McCotter, Atlantic, Iowa, Gail Terry, of Sioux City, Iowa, Martha and Chris Buck, of Manning, Iowa; brother, Michael and Carolyn Oldham, of Shelby, Iowa; 1 grandson; 9 nieces; 6 nephews; 8 great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Maher-Livingston Funeral Home when at the conclusion will be a procession to Memorial Park Cemetery for a 1 p.m. graveside service.

Raymond, Daniel Eugene May 5, 1947 - July 3, 2009

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The Daily Nonpareil
8/2/2009

Daniel Eugene Raymond, 62, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died July 3, 2009, at his home.

He was born May 5, 1947, in Council Bluffs, to John Louis and Thelma Mae Larrison Raymond. He grew up and attended schools in Council Bluffs and Portsmouth, Iowa. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served in the United States Air Force following the Vietnam War where he learned to be an aerospace technician. He was very respected for his work.

He married Maribeth Elizabeth Duschanek in Council Bluffs on October 28, 1967, they were later divorced. He married Gail D. Likes December 8, 2006, in Idaho Falls. He lived in California, Florida, Iowa, England, and in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He enjoyed reading, aerospace, fishing, marksmanship, archery, and bird hunting. He was a pilot and loved to ride motorcycles, and was a very avid chess player. He loved spending time with his family.

He was an honorable man who loved his family deeply, and will be remembered as an extremely intelligent, rascally, compassionate, gracious, and giving man who was very loved by his family.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley Cole Raymond; his father, John Louis Raymond; four brothers, Sammy, Johnny, Jerry and Russell Raymond; and two sisters, Anna Marie Raymond and Shelly Raymond Knight.

He is survived his by wife of Gail; daughters, Julie Raymond, and Amy Raymond-Cole, all of Idaho Falls; step-daughter, Pamela P. Seyfert; step-son, Samuel David Bates; his mother, Thelma Mae Bostrum, of Portland, Ore.; step-mother, Bonnie Wyscarver, of Council Bluffs; brothers, Joseph, Randy, and Anthony Raymond, and David, Lewis, Randy, Ricky, and Martin Matthews; sisters, Rose Raymond-Deal, Rose Elaine, Renee, and Rondee Matthews; and 11 grandchildren, Anna Marie Cole, Benjamin Ray Cole, Christie Lyn Cole, Daniel Louis Cole, Elijah Michael Cole, Forest Henry Cole, Jeremiah Lewis Raymond, Dylan Zachary Cole Raymond, Lee Decker Cole Raymond, Jeffrey Chad Hoppeman, Autumn Seyfert, and Michael Staples.

Memorial Services were held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Christ the King Catholic Church, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. August 7, 2009, at the St. Mary's Parish in Portsmouth, Iowa. Inurnment will immediately follow at the St. Mary's parish cemetery in Portsmouth. Military Rites will be performed by the American Legion Post #471 of Portsmouth.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Daniel's name to the Ronald McDonald House charities online at www.rmhc.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

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Family Owned
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2100 First St.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
Phone: 208-524-1000

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Daniel E. Raymond
(May 5, 1947 - July 3, 2009)

Daniel Eugene Raymond, 62, of Idaho Falls, and formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died July 3, 2009 at his home.
He was born May 5, 1947, in Council Bluffs, to John Louis and Thelma Mae Larrison Raymond. He grew up and attended schools in Council Bluffs and Portsmouth, Iowa.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served in the United States Air Force following the Vietnam War where he learned to be an aerospace technician. He was very respected for his work.

He married Maribeth Elizabeth Duschanek in Council Bluffs on October 28, 1967. they were later divorced. He married Gail D. Likes December 8, 2006 in Idaho Falls. He lived in California, Florida, Iowa, England, and in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He enjoyed reading, aerospace, fishing, marksmanship, archery, and bird hunting. He was a pilot and loved to ride motorcycles, and was a very avid chess player. He loved spending time with his family.

He was an honorable man who loved his family deeply, and will be remembered as an extremely intelligent, rascally, compassionate, gracious, and giving man who was very loved by his family.

He is survived his by wife of Gail, daughters, Julie Raymond, and Amy Raymond-Cole all of Idaho Falls; a step-daughter Pamela P. Seyfert; step-son Samuel David Bates; his mother, Thelma Mae Bostrum of Portland, OR; step-mother, Bonnie Wyscarver of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brothers, Joseph, Randy, and Anthony Raymond, and David, Lewis, Randy, Ricky, and Martin Matthews; sisters, Rose Raymond-Deal, Rose Elaine, Renee, and Rondee Matthews; and by 11 grandchildren, Anna Marie Cole, Benjamin Ray Cole, Christie Lyn Cole, Daniel Louis Cole, Elijah Michael Cole, Forest Henry Cole, Jeremiah Lewis Raymond, Dylan Zachary Cole Raymond, Lee Decker Cole Raymond, Jeffrey Chad Hoppeman, Autumn Seyfert, and Michael Staples.

He was preceded in death by his son Bradley Cole Raymond; his father John Louis Raymond; four brothers, Sammy, Johnny, Jerry and Russell Raymond and two sisters, Anna Marie Raymond and Shelly Raymond Knight.

Memorial Services were held on . Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Christ the King Catholic Church, in Idaho Falls, ID.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. August 7, 2009, at the St. Mary's Parish in Portsmouth, IA. Inurnment will immediately follow at the St. Mary’s parish cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa. Military Rites will be performed by the American Legion Post 471 of Portsmouth, IA.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Daniel’s name to the Ronald McDonald House charities online at www.rmhc.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Paulsen, Evelyn Pearl died September 5, 2009

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EVELYN PEARL PAULSEN, 100, of Harlan, died Sat., Sept. 5th, at the Elmcrest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 11:00-a.m. Thurs., Sept 10th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where friends may call from 4-9pm Wed. (9/9) & the family will be present from 6-8pm.

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Funeral Services for 100 year old Evelyn Pearl Paulsen of Harlan will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 11 am in the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Evelyn Paulsen died on September 5th at Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include daughter Virginia Hughes (Raymond) of Beverly Hills, Fl; Barbara Budd (Harry) of Ames; and one son Tom Paulsen (Ruth) of Harlan, 6 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Evelyn P. Paulsen - Age 100
Who died on Saturday, September 5, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, September 10, 2009
11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Evelyn is survived by her daughters: Virginia (Raymond) Hughes of Beverly Hills, FL and Barbara (Harry) Budd of Ames, IA; son Tom (Ruth) Paulsen of Harlan, IA; six grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Plagman, Ernest John died September 16, 2009

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ERNEST JOHN PLAGMAN, 80, of Irwin, died Wed., Sept. 16th, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral services will be held 2:00-p.m. Mon., Sept. 21st, at the 1st Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9pm Sun. (9/20).

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Funeral Services for 80 year old Ernest John Plagman of Irwin will be held on Monday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Harlan with burial in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Ernest Plagman passed away on Wednesday, September 16th at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Visitation will be held from 12-9pm with family greeting friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Ernest is survived by his wife Marjorie Elva (Wherrett) Plagman of Irwin, Sons Larry (Sarah) Plagman of Carson and Patrick (Robin) Plagman of Gretna, NE; Daughters Arleata (Dean) Bartelson of Irwin, Nancy Ann Plagman of St. Paul, MN, Nancy Jean (Keith) Nelson of Brandon, SD, Penny Bartholomew of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

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Arrangements and Services For
Ernest J. Plagman, Age 80
Who died on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, September 20, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, September 20, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, September 21, 2009
2:00 PM
First Baptist Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Irwin, IA; his children: Larry (Sarah) Plagman of Carson, IA; Arleatta (Dean) Bartelson of Irwin, IA; Patrick (Robin) Plagman of Gretna, NE; Nancy Ann Plagman of St. Paul, MN; Nancy Jean (Keith) Nelson of Brandon, SD; Penny Bartholomew of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson

Ross, Dorothy M. (Greiner) November 7, 1930 - September 2, 2009

Surnames:

Ross, Dorothy M.
The Daily Nonpareil
9/3/2009

Dorothy M. Ross, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away September 2, 2009 at her home.

She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on November 7, 1930 to the late Nicholas and Mary (Bower) Greiner. Dorothy worked for many years as a waitress at Club 64, Ewalds Café and in the bakery at Abraham Lincoln. She also worked at Dollar General and retired in 2007 as the assistant manager at the Maple Park Apartments.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Sr.; son, Nicholas Ross; brothers, Alfred, Alvin, John and Henry Greiner; sisters, Anna Cordoza and Helen Plambeck.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Connie Seely and Michael, Sandra Burns and John, Amy Wright and Kelly; son, Leon Ross Jr. and Debra; grandchildren, Michael Myers and Tina, Michele Kosoil and Sebastian, Troy, Jennifer and Ashley Ross, Kristi Mitchell and Kelcey Wright, and Kristian; great grandchildren, Tyler, Quentin and Logan Myers; Jackson and Lily Mitchell; sister, Mildred Weihs; brother, Lawrence Greiner and Belva; nieces and nephews and four legged friend, Fergie.

Visitation with the family is Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service is Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment is in the Garner Township Cemetery. Memorials are to the donor's choice.

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

Slaven, Frances R. Egan died Aug. 2009

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Slaven, Frances R. Egan
Omaha World-Herald
August 14 to August 18, 2009

Omaha. Preceded in death by first husband, John J. Egan; sons, Jim Egan and Steve Egan. Survived by husband, Jim Slaven; son, Bill Egan; daughters, Cathy (Phil) Bedore, Sharon Egan, Therese (Mike) Babcock; daughter-in-law, Mary Egan; stepdaughters, Chris (Dan) Montez, Pat Slaven; stepson, Dave Slaven; sister-in-law, Betty Wagner; 11 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Masses or Roncalli Stadium Fund.

VISITATION begins Monday, 5pm West Center Chapel with Wake Service to follow at 7pm. SERVICES Tuesday, 10:30am from West Center Chapel to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 11am. Interment, Calvary.

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

Snider, Viola (Zwiebel) May 9, 1907 - Sep 30, 2009

Surnames:

Viola Snider
Omaha World-Herald
October 4 to October 6, 2009

Snider, Viola
May 9, 1907 - Sep 30, 2009

Harlan, IA, formerly of Springfield NE. Preceded in death by husband, Abram "Abie"; infant son, Buford; daughter, Jackie Burruss; brother, Clarence Zwiebel. Survived by daughters, Shirley Ziebarth, Canistota, SD and Elaine McGuire, Harlan IA; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Clara Fulmer, Lincoln, NE.

VISITATION Tuesday October 6, 2009 from 1-8pm with family receiving friends 6-8pm all at the Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, NE.

SERVICES Wednesday October 7, 2009 at 10:30am at the Springfield United Methodist Church, Springfield, NE.

Interment Springfield Cemetery, Springfield NE. Memorials to Springfield United Methodist Church, Springfield, NE or Donor's Choice.

KAHLER DOLCE
441 N. WASHINGTON ST
Papillion, NE 339-3232

Sorensen, Ruth E. (Rhodes) died July 21, 2009

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Sorensen, Ruth E.
The Daily Nonpareil
7/24/2009 - 7/26/2009

Ruth E. Sorensen, age 87, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, formerly of Harlan, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at New London Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter F. and Selma (Wilson) Rhodes; husband, Jack "JW" Sorensen; and brother, Victor Rhodes.

She is survived by her children, Rosalie Outka, of Mt. Pleasant, Patricia (Dennis) Bailey, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jack (Judith) Sorensen, of Bulverde, Texas, and Robert (Joy) Sorensen, of Sealy, Texas; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with family greeting friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home with burial at the Harlan Cemetery.

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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Arrangements and Services for
Ruth Sorensen - Age 87
of Lowell, IA - formerly of Harlan
Who died on Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, July 26, 2009
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, July 26, 2009
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, July 27, 2009
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Ruth is survived by her daughters: Rosalie Outka of Mount Pleasant, Iowa and Patricia (Dennis) Bailey of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sons Jack (Judith) Sorensen of Bulverde, Texas and Robert (Joy) Sorensen of Sealy, Texas; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren

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Arrangements are pending for 87 year old Ruth Sorenson of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Harlan, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack "JW" Sorenson and is survived by her children: Pat, Robert, Rosalie, and Jack.

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RUTH SORENSEN, 87, of Mt. Pleasant (formerly of Harlan/the Crest Haven area), has died. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Sorensen, Ruth E.
The Daily Nonpareil
7/24/2009

Ruth E. Sorensen, age 87, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, formerly of Harlan, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at New London Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter F. and Selma (Wilson) Rhodes; husband, Jack "JW" Sorensen; and brother, Victor Rhodes.

She is survived by her children, Rosalie Outka, of Mt. Pleasant, Patricia (Dennis) Bailey, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jack (Judith) Sorensen, of Bulverde, Texas, and Robert (Joy) Sorensen, of Sealy, Texas; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with family greeting friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home with burial at the Harlan Cemetery.

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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RUTH ELLEN (Mrs. J.W.) SORENSEN, 87, of Lowell (formerly of Harlan), died Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 at the New London Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, July 27th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where visitation is from 1-9pm Sunday (7/26), & the family will be present from 1-3pm.

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Arrangements and Services
Ruth Sorensen - Age 87
of Lowell, IA - formerly of Harlan
Who died on Tuesday, July 21st

Visitation
Sunday, July 26, 2009
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, July 26, 2009
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, July 27, 2009
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Ruth is survived by her daughters: Rosalie Outka of Mount Pleasant, Iowa and Patricia (Dennis) Bailey of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sons Jack (Judith) Sorensen of Bulverde, Texas and Robert (Joy) Sorensen of Sealy, Texas; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren

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Funeral Services for 87 year old Ruth Ellen Sorensen of Lowell formerly of Harlan will be held on Monday, July 27th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home at 10:30am. Ruth Ellen Sorensen passed away on July 21st at the New London Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1-9pm with Family greeting friends from 1-3pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Survivors include daughters Rosalie Outka of Mount Pleasant, Patricia (Dennis) Bailey of Council Bluffs, sons Jack (Judith) Sorensen of Bulverde, TX, and Robert (Joy) of Sealy, TX. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

Steckelberg, Rickey died September 26, 2009

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Funeral Services for 65 year old Rickey Steckelberg of Shenandoah, are pending at the Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Survivors include his wife Patricia of Shenandoah; son Brian; mother Alice of Harlan; and sister Rosemary Klein (Alan) of Kirkman and other family members. The Hackett - Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.

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Rickey Steckelberg

Visitation:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
6:30 PM until 8:00 PM
2:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home
208 W. Clarinda Ave.
P. O. Box 395
Shenandoah, IA 51601

Service:
Thursday, October 1, 2009
10:30 AM
Presbyterian Church
200 W Clarinda Ave
Shenandoah, IA 51601

Special Services:
Burial will complete military honors will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Rickey passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009.

Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife Pat, son Brian, other family and friends.

Stehr, Albert F. Oct. 24, 1905 - Sept. 19, 2009

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Albert F. Stehr
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Monday, September 21, 2009

DENISON, Iowa -- Albert F. Stehr, 103, of Denison died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at the Denison Care Center in Denison.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison. Burial will be in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison.

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Albert F. Stehr
Born: 10/24/1905
Died: 9/19/2009

Services:
10:30 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2009. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa.

Visitation:
4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa.

Memorials: Donor Choice

Cemetery: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Iowa

Survivors include one son, Don Stehr and wife, Sandy of Denison, three grandchildren, Jeff Stehr of Harlan, Iowa, Jill and husband, Jerry Grell of Danbury, Iowa and Judi and husband, Larry Castle of Mapleton, Iowa, four great grandchildren, Randy Grell and wife Renae, Tiffany Castle, Tara Castle and Kateland Stehr all of Sioux City, Iowa, one step great grandson, Josh Castle of Mapleton, Iowa, one great great grandson, Landon Grell of Sioux City, Iowa, sister-in-law, Dorothy Stehr of Odebolt, Iowa, brother-in-law, Warren Bock of Le Mars, Iowa, other relatives and friends.

Detail Obituary:
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Re: Stehr, Albert F. Oct. 24, 1905 - Sept. 19, 2009

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Funeral Services for 103 year old Albert F. Stehr of Denison will be held on Friday at 10:30 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison with burial at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Albert Stehr passed away on Saturday at the Denison Care Center in Denison.

Survivors include one son Don (Sandy) of Denison; 3 grandchildren; 1 step grandson; 1 great great grandson and other relatives and friends. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday.

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Albert F. Stehr
Born: 10/24/1905
Died: 9/19/2009

Services:
10:30 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2009. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa.

Visitation:
4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa.

Memorials: Donor Choice

Cemetery: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Iowa

Detail Obituary:
Albert F. Stehr was born in Stockholm Township, rural Kiron, Iowa, October 24, 1905, the son of William F. and Elsie Katherine Koch Stehr. He was received into God’s Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism and confirmed in Christian Faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stockholm Township. He was raised on the farm and received his education in the rural schools. On March 24, 1935, Albert was united in marriage with Genevieve Johnson at the RLDS Church in Deloit, Iowa. Their union was blessed with one son, Don. They made their home in Boyer for a time before moving to the farm near Deloit and farming for Earl Riggleman. In 1980 they retired and moved into Deloit where, for many years, Albert and Genevieve were caretakers of the Deloit Community Building. In October of 1992 they moved to Denison. Genevieve died October 11, 1992 and Albert continued to make his home in their apartment until age 99 when he moved to the Denison Care Center. In his spare time Albert enjoyed playing bingo, playing cards, especially Euchre, at the Senior Center, fishing in younger days and socializing with friends over coffee at Hy-Vee. He was happiest when spending time with his son, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandson and extended family members. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison. Albert died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Denison Care Center in Denison. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 103 years, 10 months and 25 days. Including his parents and his wife, Albert was also preceded in death by one great grandson, Brian Stehr, four brothers, Marvin, Alfred, August and John Stehr and one sister, Mabel Wagner. Those remaining to cherish his memory include one son, Don Stehr and wife, Sandy of Denison, three grandchildren, Jeff Stehr of Harlan, Iowa, Jill and husband, Jerry Grell of Danbury, Iowa and Judi and husband, Larry Castle of Mapleton, Iowa, four great grandchildren, Randy Grell and wife Renae, Tiffany Castle, Tara Castle and Kateland Stehr all of Sioux City, Iowa, one step great grandson, Josh Castle of Mapleton, Iowa, one great great grandson, Landon Grell of Sioux City, Iowa, sister-in-law, Dorothy Stehr of Lake View, Iowa, brother-in-law, Warren Bock of Le Mars, Iowa, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2009, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison with the Rev. David Loeschen officiating. Music for the service included the congregational hymns of “Amazing Grace”, “In The Cross of Christ I Glory” and “Abide With Me” with Mary Ellen Hafner serving as organist. Pallbearers included Dan McColloch, Larry Carstensen, Jerry Grell, Randy Grell, Larry Castle and Charles Thompson. Sgt. LeRoy Weber served as honorary pallbearer. Interment was Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Following the interment the family invited everyone to return to the church and join them for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the Women’s Guild. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker, Denison, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Thogersen, Lorene Elizabeth (Nagel) February 25, 1924 - September 4, 2009

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Funeral Services for 85 year old Lorene E. Thogersen of Harlan will be held on Tuesday, September 8, at 10:30am at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Lorene E. Thogersen passed away on Friday, September 4th. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, September 7th from 1-8pm. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

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LORENE E. THOGERSEN, 85, of Harlan, died Friday, Sept. 4th. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Tues., Sept. 8th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-8pm Mon. (9/7).

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Lorene Elizabeth (Nagel) Thogersen
February 25, 1924 - September 4, 2009

Lorene Elizabeth Thogersen, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Cambell) Nagel, was born on February 25, 1924, in Dexter, Missouri. She attended Dexter schools through the eighth grade. As a child and young adult, Lorene picked cotton so she could have money for school, have her hair permed, and purchase one new dress. She left home at an early age and went to work. On November 14, 1942, Lorene married Howard Kenneth Thogersen in Bernie, Missouri. The couple traveled, following Kennie’s work building pipelines. The couple retired in Lansing, Illinois, in the early 1980s. In June, 2006, they moved to Harlan, Iowa, and became residents of the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Kennie died on October 12, 2007, in Harlan.
Lorene enjoyed traveling with Kennie. She liked to crochet, collect antique dishes, bake, and make jello salads. Lorene was a quiet person who was known to often wear pearls.

Lorene E. Thogersen died on Friday, September 4, 2009, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 10 days.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kennie; two sisters, Ruby Millstead and Florence Chapman; three brothers, Corbet Nagel, Norman Nagel, and Ernest Nagel. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Al Hazelton officiating. Casket bearers were Deb Svoboda, Jon Burmeister, Terrie Ten Eyck, Seth Johannsen, Dennis Svoboda, and DeAnn Ten Eyck. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Harlan, IA

Visitation date: Monday, Sep 7, 2009
Visitation time: 1:00-8:00 p.m.
Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan, IA

Service date: Tuesday, Sep 8, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan,IA

Service comments: Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA.

Turk, Edward E. "Buzz" February 7, 1937 - September 8, 2009

Surnames:

Turk, Edward E. "Buzz"
The Daily Nonpareil
9/10/2009 - 9/11/2009

Edward E. "Buzz" Turk, age 72, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away September 8, 2009 at his home.

Buzz was born February 7, 1937 in Council Bluffs to the late Virgil and Irene (Kubelck) Turk. He was a machinist and carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly E. Hitchcock; son, Shannon W. Turk; sisters, LaDonna Parish, Beverly Turk; brothers, Gordon, Wayne and Larry Turk; and brother-in-law, Francis Wise.

Buzz is survived by his daughters, Terri (Dan) Anderson of Underwood, Dawn (Greg) Jones, Candy (Tim) Freeman all of Council Bluffs; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Virgilene Koenig of Papillion, Neb., Connie Wise of Avoca, Iowa, Karen (Dave) Larson of McClelland, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Roseanne Turk of Loveland, Colo., Patricia Turk of Council Bluffs; brother-in-law, Don Parish of Underwood; special friend, Patty Schmaedecke and her son, Tyler Lambertson of Underwood; aunt, Bernice Woltmann of Avoca, Iowa.

Memorial Gathering, Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Burial of cremated remains will be in the Shelby, Iowa Cemetery at a later date. The family will direct memorials. No viewing.

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

Vallinch, Genevieve C. (Baxter) March 19, 1919 - July 8, 2009

Surnames:

Vallinch, Genevieve C.
The Daily Nonpareil
7/10/2009

Genevieve C. Vallinch, age 90, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away July 8, 2009, at Bethany Lutheran Home.

She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa, on March 19, 1919, to the late Henry and Jenny (Whaley) Baxter. Genevieve was a sales clerk at the Peoples Store and was a resident of Council Bluffs for the past 65 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Vallinch; two brothers, Russell Baxter and Louis Baxter.

Genevieve is survived by her daughter, Anita Graybill; son, Rodney Kruger and his wife, Shari; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Vigil Service will be Friday, 6 p.m., followed by visitation with the family until 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, 10 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, Rev. Dan Kirby officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Bethany Lutheran Home.

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

Von Tersch, Allen died July 3, 2009

Surnames:

Allen Von Tersch
Von Tersch, 66, Denver, Co., died July 3, 2009.
The Harlan Tribune
07/22/2009

DENVER, Co. -- Word has been received of the death of Allen Von Tersch, 66, Denver, Co., who died Friday, July 3. Allen was born and raised in Harlan, graduating with the class of 1961 from Harlan High School. He moved to Denver shortly thereafter where he made his home. He is survived by his sister, Ethel Miles, of Harlan; sister-in-law Georgene Von Tersch of Lakewood, Co.; nieces and nephews. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Wahling, Mada Colene (Barnard) January 22, 1917 - September 16, 2009

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MADA C. WAHLING, 92, of Shelby, died Wed., Sept. 16th, in Avoca. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Sept. 19th, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-9pm Friday (9/18), where the family will be present from 5-8pm.

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Funeral Services for 92 year old Mada C. Wahling of Shelby will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby with burial at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby. Mada Wahling passed away on Wednesday, September 16 in Avoca. Friends may call on Friday September 18 from 1:00-9:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby. Mada Wahling is survived by her 4 sons; Jon Wahling of Columbus, OH; Eugene (Lynda) Wahling of Shelby; Dennis (Norma) Wahling of Shelby; David Whaling of Shelby; 1 step-grandson; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren;1 great-great-grandchild; nieces & nephews; and other relatives & friends. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby is in charge of those arrangements.

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Mada Colene (Barnard) Wahling
January 22, 1917 - September 16, 2009

Mada Colene Wahling, the daughter of J. Luther and May (Polsley) Barnard, was born on January 22, 1917, in rural Omega, Oklahoma. She attended schools in Omega, and then attended Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma, for one year. On February 16, 1936, Mada married Edgar John Wahling at her parents’ home in Loyal, Oklahoma. The couple farmed the Wahling home place east of Shelby, Iowa, and made this their home for 39 years. In 1975, they moved to a farm west of Shelby to retire and travel. Edgar died on August 3, 1989, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mada became a resident of the Avoca (Iowa) Assisted Living, Nursing and Rehab Center on November 1, 2003. Mada was a member of the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, where she taught Sunday School classes and was active with the church women. She was a member of the Shelby Community Club, served as Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, and was on many school committees. Mada treasured her life as a homemaker and farm wife. She enjoyed oil painting and writing, and loved holidays, especially Christmas.

Mada C. Wahling died on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa, at the age of 92 years, 7 months, and 25 days.

Mada was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edger J. Wahling, one sister, Arlene Banther; two brothers, George Barnard and Leon Barnard; one daughter-in-law, Lorna Wahling; and one grandson, Brandon Wahling. She is survived by four sons, Jon Wahling of Columbus, Ohio, and Eugene (Lynda) Wahling, Dennis (Norma) Wahling, and David Wahling, all of Shelby, Iowa; one step-grandson; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandsons; one great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Casket bearers were Jan Flemming, Brian Flemming, Matt Sternberg, Richard Goshorn, Joel Wahling, and Richard Amrstrong. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Avoca, IA, formerly of Shelby, IA

Visitation date:
Friday, Sep 18, 2009
Visitation time:
1:00-9:00 p.m.
Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
418 East Street Shelby, IA

Visitation comments:
The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Shelby.

Service date: Saturday, Sep 19, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location: United Lutheran Church, 601 Summit, Shelby, IA

Service comments:
Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

Walker, Cecil M. (Cade) July 31, 1915 - September 1, 2009

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Cecil M. Walker
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009

DENISON, Iowa -- Cecil M. Walker, 94, of West Des Moines, formerly of Denison, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Fountain West Health Care Center in West Des Moines.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Denison. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday in Carson Cemetery, Carson, Iowa. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison.

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Funeral Service for 94 year old Cecil M. Walker of West Des Moines, formerly of Denison will be held on Saturday, September 5th at 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church in Denison with burial in at 3 pm at the Carson Cemetery in Carson. Cecil Walker passed away on Tuesday at the Fountain West Health Care Center in West Des Moines. Survivors include her son Richard (Emily) of Norfolk, Virginia; daughter Mary Ahrenholtz (Galen) of Clive, Iowa; 4 grand children; 7 great grand children; other relatives and friends. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 4 to 7 pm on Friday.

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Cecil M. Walker
Born: 7/31/1915
Died: 9/1/2009

Services: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, September 5, 2009 First United Methodist Church, Denison, Iowa.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2009 Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa

Memorials: American Heart Association or American Cancer Society

Cemetery: Carson Cemetery, Carson, Iowa

Detail Obituary:

Cecil M. Walker was born in Talmage, Nebraska, July 31, 1915, the daughter of Clifford and Elizabeth Mehaffey Cade. When she was two months old the family moved to Griswold, Iowa. At Age 4, Cecil moved to Harlan, Iowa, and made her home with a great aunt where she was raised and received her education, graduating from Harlan High School with the class of 1933. Following high school, Cecil was employed in Harlan as an operator for the Iowa State Telephone Company from 1933 until 1936. On October 12, 1936, Cecil was united in marriage with Wyllis R. Walker in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their union was blessed with two children, Richard and Mary. They made their home with Wyllis’ parents until moving to Denison in the fall of 1937. In addition to being a busy homemaker, Cecil was an Avon Representative for over forty years. Wyllis died November 22, 1979 and Cecil continued to make her home in Denison where she was an active member of the community. While residing in Harlan she had been baptized and was a member of the United Methodist Church and their Edith League and, after moving to Denison, she became a member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Other memberships she enjoyed include the Rebekah Lodge when it was in existence in Denison, American Cancer Society, Red Hat Society and she had been a member since 1940 of both the Crawford County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. She was happiest when she was socializing with family and friends and in her spare time enjoyed antiques, collecting old music boxes and the refinishing of five player pianos. In 2000, Cecil moved to the Fountain West Health Care Center in West Des Moines, Iowa, and it was there her death occurred Tuesday, September 1, 2009. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 94 years and 1 month. Those preceding Cecil in death include her parents, Clifford Cade and Elizabeth Cade Jensen, husband, Wyllis Walker, sister, Thelma Heflin, one great grandson, Christian Walker and life long friend, Alice Hillhouse. Those remaining to cherish her memory include her son, Richard Walker and wife, Emily of Norfolk, Virginia, her daughter, Mary and husband, Galen Ahrenholtz of Clive, Iowa, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Watts, Neoma M. died July 26, 2009

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Neoma Watts
The Harlan Tribune
08/07/2009

LECLAIRE -- Neoma M. Watts, 67, LeClaire, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at her son's home in rural Clinton County. A graveside service was held Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire. Watts is survived by her children John (Nancy) Watts of Harlan, Alan (Carla) Watts of rural Grand Mound and Donald (Krista) Watts of Moline; five grandchildren; one step-grandson; three great-grandchildren; sisters Norma (John) Amacher of Blanchardville, Wi. and Carol (Jack) Heller of New Glarus, Wi.; and her special friend, Ron Voss of LeClaire.

Wohlhutter, Dolores Annette (Stolz) June 19, 1928 - July 3, 2009

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DOLORES A. WOHLHUTTER, 81, of Harlan, died Friday, July 3rd, 2009. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, July 7th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, where friends may call from 10am-9pm Monday (7/6), & the family will be present from 5-7pm.

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Dolores Annette Wohlhutter
June 19, 1928 - July 3, 2009

Dolores Annette Wohlhutter, the daughter of Frank Joseph and Violet Merle (Ames) Stolz, was born on June 19, 1928, in Kirkman, Iowa. Along with her family, she moved to Harlan, Iowa, in 1939. She attended and graduated from Harlan Schools. After graduation, Dolores was employed as a telephone operator at Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company for a year. On June 7, 1951, Dolores married Bernard Lee Wohlhutter in Harlan. The couple lived in Charleston, South Carolina, while Bernard served in the Navy. In early 1954, they moved back to rural Kirkman, where they farmed until 1967; they then moved to Harlan.

Dolores loved to garden and had a yard filled with flowers and a vegetable patch. She enjoyed knitting and doing embroidery work, as well as listening to music, especially country, gospel, and blue grass.

Dolores A. Wohlhutter died on Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 81 years and 14 days.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bernard Wohlhutter, on December 16, 1982; and one brother, Charles Stolz. She is survived by two sons, Mike (Pat) Wohlhutter of Harlan, Iowa, and Jim Wohlhutter of Harlan, Iowa; one daughter, Mary Beth Wohlhutter of Glenwood, Iowa; one sister, Mary Clare Bowman of Harlan, Iowa; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, with Deacon Pat Davitt of St. Michael’s Catholic Church officiating. Casket bearers were Gabe Henery, Sabin Henery, Melanie Henery , Soren Henery, Jenna McDaniel, Rylie Wohlhutter, Kelsey McDaniel, Angela Wohlhutter, Michael Wohlhutter II, and Danielle Wohlhutter. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Harlan, IA

Visitation date: Monday, Jul 6, 2009
Visitation time: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visitation location: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA

Visitation comments:
The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service date: Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA

Service comments:
Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, with lunch following at Mickel's Restaurant.

Wright, Larry William died July 8, 2009

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Graveside Services for 71 year old Larry William Wright of Clarinda will be held at 1pm on Tuesday July 14th at the Harlan Cemetery. Larry William Wright passed away on July 8th in Texas. Survivors include his wife Meredith Wright of Crowley, TX, 1 daughter, 1 son, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Larry W. Wright - Age 71
Who died on Wednesday, July 8, 2009

No Public Visitation

Graveside Service
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
1:00 PM
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Larry is survived by his wife Meredith Wright of Crowley, TX; daughter Kim Crill; son Troy (Lori) Wright; grandchildren: Lauren Crill, Blake Crill, Gracie Wright, and Hattie Wright; great-grandson Landon Baker - all of Texas; mother-in-law Ruth Julius of Burleson, TX, and brother-in-law Dr. Clark (Ann) Julius, MD of Knoxville, TN.

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Andersen, Elmer May 19, 1907 - September 3, 2009