Owen Dale Van Buskirk

February 11, 2010

Owen Dale Van Buskirk, age 87, of Osage, died on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral service will be held at a later date.

Owen was born on February 22, 1922 in Belmond, the son of Lloyd and Anna (Brass) Van Buskirk. He graduated from the Goodell High School. Owen married Lillian Chapman on August 21, 1945 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, with Pastor Alvin Rogness officiating. He farmed in Minnesota from 1947 to 1994, after which Owen and Lillian retired to Osage.

Owen was a member of the EUB Church in Sargeant, Minnesota. He was also a member of the NFO. He enjoyed mechanics, traveling, visiting and reading.

Owen is survived by his wife, Lillian Van Buskirk of Osage; his children, Lois (Virgil) Frieden of Bemidji, Minnesota, Harry Van Buskirk of Sargeant, Minnesota, Harold Van Buskirk of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Wayne Van Buskirk of Byron, Minnesota, Roy Van Buskirk of Spring Valley, Minnesota, Linda (Wayne) Jorgenson of Sargeant, Minnesota, Gary (Laura) Van Buskirk of Rose Creek, Minnesota, Lloyd Van Buskirk of Brownsdale, Minnesota and Paul Van Buskirk of Swea City; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Earline Finn, Carol Lauen, Faye Mewes, Ina Brinkman and Harriet Baker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John Van Buskirk; brothers, Earl Van Buskirk, Gerald Van Buskirk and Russell Van Buskirk; sisters, Audrey Menninga and Loree Yager.
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Corey R. Carpenter

February 18, 2010

Corey R. Carpenter, 31, of Belmond and Clarion, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010, in Clarion.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 16. No other public service was held.

Corey Ray Carpenter, the son of Allen and Tammy (Faulkner) Carpenter, was born on January 31, 1971 in Belmond. He grew up in the Belmond area where he attended school. While in high school, he served in the Army National Guard. He achieved his GED. He worked several area jobs but was currently a full time stay-at-home dad.

Corey liked spending time with his kids and nieces, nephews, brothers and sister. He collected Coke bottles. He enjoyed drawing, writing poetry and listening to music. He was a great fan of Metallica and a proud member of the Metallica Klan.

Corey is survived by two children, Tiffani and Connor; his girlfriend, Tina and her children, T.J., Samantha and Shawn; one sister, Michelle and her fiancée, Jon Haider of Fort Dodge; three brothers, Daniel and wife, Shayna of Belmond, Dustan and Kalob; his grandmother, Marion Carpenter of Belmond; and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Opal Faulkner and Merrel Carpenter.
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Marjorie F. Boettcher

February 25, 2010

Marjorie Forrester Boettcher, 92, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2010, at her home at Lakewood Meridian, Lakewood, Colorado.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 27, at the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado.

Marge was born on November 14, 1917 in Fort Collins, Colorado, one of six children of Rev. Robert H. Forrester and Nadine Hosford Forrester. Most of her childhood was spent in various towns in Iowa. After graduating from high school she attended Morningside College in Sioux City for two years before transferring to Iowa State University in Ames, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics. She taught Home-Ec at several Iowa high schools and while teaching in Grinnell met fellow teacher, Arthur August Boettcher.

They were married on January 25, 1946, after Art returned from the Army and they moved to Montana where they raised their family, living in Big Timber and Conrad. Marge returned to teaching in 1961, teaching junior high Home-Ec and English at Conrad Junior High.

The family moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1964 and Marge took a job teaching Home-Ec at the Sheridan Junior High, where she taught until her retirement. Art died in 1982 and Marge remained in their home until 2004, when she moved to the Lakewood Meredian.

She is survived by her three children, Barbara (Richard) Mussman of Clarion, Susan (James) Burke of Denver, Colorado and Robert (Tammy Rae) Boettcher of Blair, Nebraska; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law; 2 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art; four brothers, Robert Forrester, William Forrester, James Forrester and John Forrester; and one sister, Barbara Forrester Harris.
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Clinton O. Hill

February 18, 2010

Clinton Orin Hill, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at the Rotary Ann Nursing Home in Eagle Grove, at the age of 67 years.

Memorial services were held on Monday, February 15, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove, with Pastor Chris Lang officiating. Visitation was held at the Foust Funeral Home. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove.

Clint the son of Orville and Cleo (Damon) Hill, was born on October 6, 1942 in Clarion, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove and attended the Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Clint served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965, stationed in California, Japan and Rhode Island.

Clint married Sandra Kay Fevold on April 26, 1963. On February 12, 1964, Clint's parents, Orville and Cleo Hill, Sandra and their unborn child died from injuries sustained in a car accident. Clint married Joyce Stockdale of Eagle Grove, on July 24, 1965 at Newport, Rhode Island. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove for 45 years.

Clint was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He also served as an Eagle Scout and V.F.W. Commander.

Clint worked for Corn LP-Gold Eagle Grove Coop, Chicago NW Railroad, for Wright County Maintenance and as a custodian for the Clarion-Goldfield Schools. He also was a self-employed painter and did some construction.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristine Lee Hill on December 26, 1965; fathers-in-law, Leo Fevold and Thomas Stockdale; brothers-in-law, Danny Stockdale and Orin Lerdal; and sister-in-law, Karen Lerdal.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hill of Eagle Grove; three children, Michael Alan Stockdale and wife, Michele of Navarre, Florida, Curtis Dean Hill of Eagle Grove and Teresa (Tracy) Anne Pauls of Fort Dodge; 5 grandchildren; 2 twin great-granddaughters; brothers-in-law, Eugene Stockdale and wife, Linda of Fort Dodge, Robert Stockdale and wife, Mary Ann of Duncombe, James Stockdale and wife, Jan of Cummings, Jerold Stockdale and wife, Robin of North Dakota, Kenneth Stockdale and wife, Pam of Mason City, David Stockdale of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Timothy Stockdale and wife, Linda of Lewisville, Texas, Mark Stockdale and wife, Kris of Eagle Grove, Leonard Fevold and wife, Lori of Oxford and Tom Fevold and wife, Lynn of Goldfield; sisters-in-law, Betty Rasmussen and husband, Tony of Springfield, Oregon, Connie McConnell of Ankeny, Diane Terwilliger and husband, Doug of Ottoson, Luann Brickei and husband, Tom of Ankeny, Doris Madson of Eagle Grove, Marcia Sadler and husband, Tim of Eagle Grove and Julie Kludt and husband, Mark of Watertown, South Dakota; mothers-in-law, Lucille Stockdale-Morgan of Eagle Grove and Katinka Fevold of Goldfield; and several nieces and nephews.
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Thomas R. Terry

February 18, 2010

Thomas Ruell Terry, 83, of Colfax, formerly of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 13, at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion, with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Thomas Ruell Terry, was born on March 15, 1926 in Rader, Missouri, the son of James M. and Hester E. (Ikerd) Terry. He grew up in the Rader area until he joined the Navy during World War II and served as a Sea Bee stationed in the Aleutian Islands, building airfields for planes going to Russia. Tom married Lila L. Keeling on May 30, 1946 and the couple made their home in Clarion. He worked as a bricklayer, a butcher at the Clarion Locker and then for 32 years with the D.O.T. He was well known for building and remodeling homes around Clarion.

After retiring, Tom moved north of Colfax, Iowa, near his daughter, Kathy.

Tom is survived by his son, Johnny (Judith) Terry of West Des Moines; his daughter, Kathy Mathews of Colfax; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bertha Terry of Conway, Missouri and Irene Keeling of Clarion.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lila in 2006; three sisters; and four brothers.
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Edith Nikkel

February 18, 2010

Edith Nikkel, 89, of Kanawha, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 17, at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha, with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will be in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha, when snow conditions permit.
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Edith Van Dokkumburg

February 25, 2010

Edith Van Dokkumburg, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010, at the Kanawha Community Home, at the age of 89.

Edith was born on April 23, 1920 in Oosterend, The Netherlands. She was the second of six children born to Sytze and Jessie (Nauta) Van Dokkumburg. She, along with her parents and sibling, Ida, came to the United States when she was about two years of age. Edith attended schools in the Sioux County area. After graduating, she taught elementary at Sully Christian, Pella Christian, Pella Lincoln and the Kanawha Public School.

On June 11, 1943, she married the love of her life, John Nikkel. They were blessed to have four children, Doug (Helen) Nikkei of Clarion, Kris (Brent) Smith of Goldfield, Julie (Paul) Marshall of Cedar Rapids and Jim (Beckie) Nikkel of Santa Rosa, California.

Edith was a devoted wife and mother, and her family was always her top priority. She played active roles in her church and community. Edith enjoyed music, was organist in church services, loved to write and was the founder and editor of the CRC Happenings for many years. She found fulfillment in gardening, flowers, homemaking and nurturing children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her four children and their spouses; twenty grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; along with countless nieces and nephews.

Her surviving siblings are, Ida Bush of Highland, Indiana, Wilma Mulder of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Webb (Ruth Mary) Van Dokkumburg of Hendersonville, North Carolina and Stan (Mary) Van Dokkumburg of Jenison, Michigan.

Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, John in 1997; her parents; sister, Jess Kooistra; and three brothers-in-law, Henry Bush, Lou Mulder and Dick Kooistra.

Edith was a true prayer warrior for her entire family and that will be greatly missed! Her energy, her sense of humor, her acceptance of all people, her devotion to family and love for her Lord, is the legacy she leaves.
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Margaret H. Morris

February 25, 2010

Margaret H. Morris, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010, in Harlingen, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion, at a later date in the spring time.

Margaret was born on February 25, 1925 in Wright County, Iowa, to Roscoe and Hazel J. Campbell. She graduated form the Clarion High School with the class of 1943.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Robert J. Morris; her children, Barbara (Bob) Krauel, Jane (Rick) Manser, Tim (Katie) and Lori (Rich) Busch; fifteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
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Marvin G. Bachman

February 25, 2010

Marvin G. Bachman, age 47, of Klemme, died on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient, Mason City, surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 18, at the Klemme United Methodist Church. The Reverend Paddy Druhl officiated. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Marvin's name may wish to direct them to the family or the donor's choice.

Marvin Gene Bachman, the son of Eugene and Janice (Swanson) Bachman, was born on July 14, 1962, at Belmond. He attended and graduated from the Klemme High School with the class of 1980 and later went on to attend the North Iowa Technical College in Sheldon, where he studied automotive related subjects. As a young man Marv was active in various extracurricular activities, including baseball, basketball and was an excellent football player.

Marv was a farmer throughout his entire life, with Bachman family farms. He loved the farming profession and working the land. As the years went by he continued this loved profession and expanded his ambitions into the trucking industry. Marvin was united in marriage to Carrie Sorenson on July 13, 2002. Following their marriage the couple expanded the trucking operations and started Riverview Farms and Trucking which they have owned and operated since they were married.

Marvin was a single father for many years prior to marrying Carrie and relished this role and the challenges and rewards that it brought in caring for the needs of his children.

Marvin's memory will live on in the lives and hearts of his surviving wife and partner, Carrie Bachman of Klemme; daughter, Dani (Nick) Neubauer of Hampton; his sons, Chris Bachman and fiancée, Tera of Klemme, Chandler (Chelsvig) Bachman and Jameson (Chelsvig) Bachman, both of Belmond; two grandchildren; his parents, Eugene and Janice Bachman of Clear Lake; his mother-in-law, Barb Gremmer of Meservey and father-in-law, Keith Sorenson of Britt; and cousins, extended family and friends, and his beloved companions, Sadie and Sparky.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his uncle, Albert Swanson.
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Edith Sayers

March 11, 2010

Edith Sayers, passed away at the Boulder Manor Care Center in Boulder, Colorado, on Saturday, February 13, 2010.

She was born on October 4, 1912 in Wright County, Iowa. Her parents were John and Nellie Tesdahl. Edith had five sisters and one brother. They were Alma Christensen, Dena Hanson, Gladys Sharp, June Hansen, Ruth Skogoboe and Newman Tesdahl. All preceded her in death.

Edith grew up on a farm and enjoyed helping her father plant and harvest. During her secondary school years she worked as a nanny in Clarion. Upon high school graduation in 1931 she moved to Humboldt.

At a church social she met Donald Sayers of Dakota City. They eloped and married in Kansas City, Missouri on July 3, 1936. Following their marriage they farmed the Garfield and Reasoner farms in Humboldt County. Edith's husband passed away in 1943 at the age of 33, after a long and difficult bout with Hodgkin's disease.

Edith worked 24 years as a medical assistant and office manager for family practice physicians Ivan and Nelle Schultz of Humboldt. At age 55, she moved to Boulder, Colorado, where she worked for 10 years as a medical assistant to allergy specialists, Dr. Mark Menzel and Dr. Lloyd Gellman.

Edith was active in her churches from childhood into her 90's. She participated in Bible study groups and did church-related volunteer work.

Edith traveled with her son, Don, to many regions in the US and the world. One of her favorite journeys was to visit the birthplace of her grandparents in Norway.

Edith is survived by her son, Don Sayers of Niwot, Colorado; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren of the Phoenix area.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a future date.
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Jewell M. Cunningham

February 18, 2010

Jewell M. Cunningham, of San Antonio, Texas, formally of Goldfield, went to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 14, 2010.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, at 11:00 a.m., with family graveside services at a later date.

Jewell was born on February 23, 1920 in Long Beach, California. She was raised there by her parents, James and Anna (Dombrasky) Taylor. Jewell married Daryl Cunningham on April 6, 1947. To this union two children were born. The family lived in Long Beach, California, until they moved to the Cunningham family farm in April 1956. Jewell worked for the Clarion Memorial Hospital for 25 years, first as a nurse's aide and then as the purchasing agent.

Jewell was active in her church and community. She was a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, Trustee, Emma Henry Circle, Legion Auxiliary, Sew Sew Club, Boy Scout Leader and a girls' 4-H Leader. She loved traveling with her husband and friends to various countries and states. Jewell loved painting pictures, ceramics and wood and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are her children, Daryl (Sue) Cunningham of San Antonio, Texas and Diane (Dean) Nelson of Goldfield; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Daryl; 2 sisters, Gladys and Cloye; 1 brother, Orville; and great-grandson, Jonathon.
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Lorraine E. Young

February 25, 2010

Lorraine E. Young, 85, of Clarion, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Memorial services were held on Friday, February 19, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion, with Rev. Don Morrison officiating. The Ewing Funeral Home of Clarion is assisting the family in carrying out Lorraine's wishes. Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, Clarion or to the Wright Medical Foundation, Clarion.

Lorraine Elizabeth Young, daughter of Miles and Lilace (Richards) Bushnell, was born on June 17, 1924 in Manchester, Iowa. Lorraine graduated form the Manchester High School. Lorraine was married to William "Bill" E. Young of Manchester, Iowa on September 5, 1946. To this union were born three children, Deana Lorraine, William "Bill" Richard and Burdette "Bud" Austin.

Returning to college in 1970, Lorraine graduated magna cum laude from Iowa State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught school in Dows, Goldfield and Clarion, and was a substitute teacher for many years following her fulltime teaching career. Lorraine worked at the Sumners Insurance Agency in Clarion until retiring in 2009.

Lorraine cared deeply for her family, her friends, her church and for the community of Clarion. She served on fundraising committees for the new Clarion Aquatic Center and the elementary playground. She served on the Enhancement Committee and helped with fundraising for the Clarion Public Library remodel. Music was in Lorraine's bones. She played the piano for many contest groups, Five for One and the First United Methodist Church Praise Team.

Lorraine is survived by two sons, William Richard and wife, Nancy Jensen Young of Ankeny and Burdette Austin and wife, Bonnie Darbyshire Young of Clarion; son-in-law, Mitchell Stock of Modesto, California; seven grandsons; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Bushnell and wife, Gloria of Manchester; one sister-in-law, Jean Young of Manchester; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; parents, Miles and Lilace Bushnell; and her daughter, Deana Stock.
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Marilyn Joan (Tammen) Morgan

February 25, 2010

Marilyn Joan (Tammen) Morgan, of Clarion, rested from her earthly journey on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, after a brave and inspirational fight against cancer.

In celebration of Marilyn's life, a prayer/memorial service was held at the Ewing Funeral Home on Sunday, February 21, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating. Marilyn will be taken to her home church for funeral and burial services at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Craig, when snow conditions allow for burial.

Marilyn was born to John and Nora (Osterthun) Tammen on the family farm, outside of Chatsworth, Iowa. She attended school in Chatsworth and Craig and graduated from the LeMars High School in 1954. Marilyn continued her education at Wartburg College in General Business. She was employed with New York Life Insurance in Sioux City. Marilyn was untied in marriage to Lyle M. Morgan of Sioux City, on May 11, 1958 in the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Craig, Iowa. The couple resided in Sioux City where she was a wife, homemaker and mother to their two daughters, Kollene and Loralie.

The family moved to Clarion in 1970, where she made a warm and loving home while working side by side with Lyle as an abstractor at the Wright County Land and Title Company.

Marilyn was dedicated to an active life with membership at the First Lutheran Church in Clarion, enjoying celebrations with family and friends, supporting their children's activities, bowling and 4-H participation.

Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Lyle; daughters, Kollene Steiner of New Providence and Loralie (Jack) Ashton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pat Tammen of Farmer City, Illinois; sisters, Janice (Bill) Renken of Brunsville, Iowa and Ardis Rozell of Clarion; brother, Rodney (Rhonda) Tammen of LeMars; and nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces and many cousins and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nora Tammen; brother, Virgil Tammen; son-in-law, Lyle Steiner; baby grandson, Ryan Steiner; and nephews, Kevin and Keith Renken.
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Francis "Frannie" Claude

March 4, 2010

Francis "Frannie" Claude, 70, of Clarion, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Careage of Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 1, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion, with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Jule Francis "Frannie" Claude, was born on July 29, 1939, to Jule Archie and Fern Fannie (Loux) Claude, on the Loux family farm in Wall Lake Township near Woolstock. Frannie moved into Woolstock on his second birthday and attended school in the Woolstock, Wall Lake #9 and Clarion Schools where he graduated in 1958. Following high school, Frannie worked for Shupe Hardware, the Iowa Department of Transportation and Hagie's in Clarion, prior to becoming self-employed as an electrician in 1972. Frannie was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Anderson on June 16, 1962 and to this union, one daughter, Cathy Jo Claude, was born.

Frannie enjoyed going to wrestling meets, vegetable gardening (there wasn't room for flowers in his garden), reading and spending time with family and friends. He was a hard worker who enjoyed the challenge of repairing or rebuilding anything that wasn't working properly, be it as small as a flashlight, or as large as a grain dryer.

Frannie is survived by his wife, Beverly of Clarion; one daughter, Cathy of Cassville, Missouri; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Gary (Edwina) Claude of Clear Lake; one niece and three nephews.

Frannie is preceded in death by his father, Jule Archie Claude on January 31, 1995; and his mother, Fern Claude on January 18, 2010.
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George Mathew Rink

March 4, 2010

George Mathew Rink, age 64, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010, in Georgia.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 5, at the Church of Christ, Clarion, with the Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.

He was survived by his wife, Mabel Rink of Flowery Branch, Georgia; daughter, Lisa M. Lane and husband, David of Mason City; sons, Mathew J. Rink and wife, Kristie of Loganville, George A. "Tony" Carlson and wife, Tracey of Pekin, Illinois, Douglas M. Rink and wife, Nissa and David A. Rink and wife, Jenny, all of Des Moines, Timothy Lucas Rink and Jerry Wayne Rink, both of Flowery Branch; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathew and Bertha Rink; and sisters, Mary Margaret Weir and Georgia Rink.
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Paul E. Maxheimer

March 11, 2010

Paul E. Maxheimer, 82, of Clarion, died on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Masonic rites were held on Wednesday, March 3, at the Clarion Church of Christ. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 4, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion. Graveside military services were conducted by the Clarion American Legion and VFW. Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 3, at the church.

Paul was born on June 21, 1927, on the family farm in Lincoln Township, the son of Elmer E. and Isel L. Maxheimer. He graduated from the Clarion High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy as Fireman 1st Class aboard the U.S.S. Topeka during World War II in Japan, China, Philippines and Guam. He returned home to continue farming, which was his joy.

Paul married Betty Sullivan to which he was blessed with three children, Paula (Mike) Golob of Norwalk, Connecticut, Ron (Kim) Maxheimer of Belmond and Debbie Owen of Des Moines. On September 4, 1984 Paul married Naomi Cordiner and welcomed her children, Linda (Greg) DeNio and Rob (Yondo) Cordiner as his own. Also surviving are his 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Lee J. Maxheimer of Clarion; one sister, Alice June Sams of Whitten, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, being a part of his church family, helping whomever and whenever needed, restoring tractors and woodworking. Paul was a Past Master of the Bower Masonic Lodge #464, of Eagle Grove. He was a member of the El Kahir Shrine Temple of Cedar Rapids and the Wright County Shrine Club.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Randall E. Matson and Robert D. Maxheimer; and one sister, Irma Jean Maxheimer.
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