Vera C. Olson, 1925-2002

June 25, 2002

Former Garner resident Vera C. Olson, of Mason City, died on Saturday, June 15, 2002, at the home of her daughter, Jo. She was 77.

A memorial service and celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, June 18, at the Trinity Lutheran Church Chapel, Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. The Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of the service.

Vera Olson, was born on September 2, 1925, to Harrison and Ivajane Hedgecock of Mason City. She lived in Mason City until going to Washington to marry her husband, Palmer in 1943. She attended the Mason City High School, class of 1943.
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Manley Orvick, 1919-2002

June 25, 2002

Manley "Bud" Orvick, 83, of Britt, died on Monday, June 17, 2002, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 20, at the First Lutheran Church of Britt. Dr. John Meyer, pastor officiated. Music was provided by organist, Donna Tech who accompanied soloist, Haley Crane and congregational hymns. Ushers were Don Dallman and Paul Smith.

Casket bearers were Carroll Burras, Ray Burras, Brian Curry, Robert Curry, Elson Heggen and Lowell Heggen. Burial was in the Norway Township Cemetery, Kanawha. The Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Manley Orvick, was born on April 5, 1919 at Goldfield, Iowa. He was the son of Severt and Tena (Williams) Orvick.
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Frederick W. Robeoltman, 1914-2002

June 25, 2002

Frederick "Fred" W. Robeoltman, of Rockwell, died on Thursday, June 20, 2002, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. He was 87.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 24, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockwell, with Pastor Jackie Swanson officiating. Interment was in the Rockwell Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 23, at the Fullerton Funeral Home in Rockwell. Visitation continued on Monday one hour prior to the services at the church.

Fred was born on August 18, 1914, the son of Hermann and Anna (Eilers) Robeoltman. He was born and raised on the family farm between Rockwell and Swaledale.
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Elmer K. Livingston, 1931-2002

June 25, 2002

Funeral services for Elmer Kenneth Livingston, formerly of Corwith, were held on Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at the Corwith United Methodist Church, with Rev. Bob Dodge officiating.

Internment followed the church services at the Corwith Cemetery. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Elmer Wilson American Legion Post #229.

Elmer Kenneth Livingston, was born on March 4, 1931 near Corwith, Iowa, to Arthur "Bud" and Ena Adams Livingston.
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Jane A. Geddes, 1941-2002

July 9, 2002

Former Garner resident, Jane A. Geddes, of Estacada, Oregon, died of natural causes on Sunday, June 30, 2002, at the Mount Hood Medical Center, Oregon. She was 60.

Jane Geddes, was born on September 3, 1941, the daughter of Harold E. and Rose A. (Malek) Geddes.

A memorial service for Jane Geddes will be held at a later date.
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