James Lampman
January 4, 1936-November 1, 2008

November 5, 2008

IOWA FALLS-James Lampman, 72, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 4, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden, with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

James Joseph Lampman, was born on January 4, 1936 at Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Leona (Hall) Lampman and Harold Holmer Lampman. He attended the Albert Lea, Minnesota, Community Schools. James came to Iowa Falls to help his sister on her farm. James was married to Andrea Heffelmeir and to this marriage five children where born. He worked for the Tanker Massey farm, the Ackley Foods Canning factory, and at Prestress Concrete in Iowa Falls.

James enjoyed fishing, playing pool, sports, gambling and going to Bon Jovi concerts. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his five children, Dawn Tripp (Frank Brothers) of Iowa Falls, Kim Polzin of Iowa Falls, Angie (Harvey) Reed of Waterloo, Lori (John) Hale of Alden and James Dean Lampman of Iowa Falls; 29 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; his brothers, Ervin, Tom and Norm; sisters, Betty and Patricia; and his significant other, Lori Smith of Iowa Falls.

James was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Geraldine and Ruthy.
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Shannon McRoberts
Saturday, November 1, 2008

November 5, 2008

HAMPTON-Shannon McRoberts, 38, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Lola Beach
Sunday, November 2, 2008

November 5, 2008

NEW PROVIDENCE-Lola Beach, 104, formerly of New Providence, died on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at the Green County Medical Center-Long-Term Care Unit in Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 6, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. She will be buried in the New Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard on Wednesday from 5-8:00 p.m.
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Julius “Juice” Winter
January 27, 1953-November 4, 2008

November 8, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Julius “Juice” Winter, 55, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, following an automobile accident in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, November 8, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden, with inurnment at the Buckeye Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Julius Louie Winter, was born to Fred and Erma (Henkle) Winter on January 27, 1953, at Hampton. He was their only child. Julius attended the Buckeye School and later attended the Alden Community School. He was a member of the Buckeye church until joining the Alden United Church of Christ.

Julius was married to Jo Baier in 1970, in Iowa Falls and to this union two children were born, Mike and Malena. They lived on Julius’ parents’ homestead north of Buckeye. They later divorced. He later was wed in Alden to Susan Toomsen in 1978. To this union one child was born, Kelly. They too later divorced.

For the better part of his life he was a truck driver. He had worked for G&K Wholesale, Ennis Corporation and Weavers prior to starting his own trucking company.

In Julius’ life, he enjoyed bowling, camping, racing and going to his grandchildren’s school and sporting events.

He will be joining his mother; father; and many aunts and uncles in heaven.

He will be missed by his children and grandchildren, Mike, Michelle, Danny, Drew, D.J. and Derek Winter; Malena, Joedy, Damon, Scott and Joebie Dennis; and Kelly and Jaelyn Barrick; his significant other, Dawn Montgomery; very dear friend, Dan VanLangen; and a host of friends and cousins.
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Nelle Silvey
March 15, 1914-November 4, 2008

November 8, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Nelle Silvey, 94, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 7, at the United Methodist Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Nelle Nance, was born on March 15, 1914 at Buchanan, Tennessee, to parents Rubin Fisher and Sarah Nance. She lived most of her early life in nearby Paris, Tennessee, with her Uncle, Owen Jackson and Aunt, Ruth Jackson following the death of her parents. She graduated from the EW Grove High School in Paris. Nelle received her teaching certificate attending Union University and Memphis State College in Memphis. She taught school in Buchanan, and then worked at Camp Tyson near Paris. There she met Emory Silvey and they were married on January 22, 1944, at the First Baptist Church in Paris. He preceded her in death.

Following Emory’s discharge from service in 1946, they moved to Iowa and began farming at a Hubble farm west of Alden. In 1953 they bought farm land and farmed northwest of Alden until 1980, when the couple moved to Iowa Falls. Following Emory’s death in 1998, Nelle sold their home on Ellis Avenue and moved to the Rock Run Apartments. In 2003, following hip surgery, she became a resident at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. She was a very determined individual and a true joy to her caregivers. She will be missed.

Nelle was baptized in Paris at the First Baptist Church and later transferring membership to the Alden United Methodist Church. There she taught Sunday School, served on the church board, and was a member of the United Methodist Women.

Nelle also worked 13 years in the Alden Community Schools at the Popejoy attendance center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Sue Belle Nance and Edith Pickard, both of Paris, Tennessee.

Nelle is survived by one daughter, Pamela (Gerald) Driscoll of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; grandson, Michael and wife, Samika of Aurora, Colorado; two sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Eleanor B. Rollins
Wednesday, November 5, 2008

November 8, 2008

WEST DES MOINES—Eleanor B. Rollins, 91, a resident of the Fountain West Health Center in West Des Moines, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

At Eleanor’s request, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 8, at the Resthaven Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being made by the McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the West Des Moines Public Library Friends Foundation, West Des Moines. Funds are to be used to benefit the children of West Des Moines.

Eleanor was a graduate of the Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls and Drake University in Des Moines. She taught in Eldora and was a longtime elementary teacher in the West Des Moines Public School System. For many years she and her late husband, Richard owned and operated the Coast-to-Coast Hardware Store in Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, James Richard; brothers, Evart Peterson and Lloyd Peterson; and sisters, Norma Stephan and Lenona Kinseth.

She is survived by her daughter, Claire Obrecht of Schaumburg, Illinois; her grandson, Daryn Obrecht of Houston, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Sondra Lucas
July 5, 1940-November 6, 2008

November 8, 2008

ALDEN—Sondra Lucas, 68, of Alden, died on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 8, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the Northlawn Memory Gardens. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Sondra Lee Lucas, was born on July 5, 1940 in Hampton, the daughter of Oral Keefe and Audeen Goodell. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and Ellsworth Community College with an Art Degree. She had worked at Herters and Farmland Foods in Iowa Falls. Sondra was a member of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden.

She is survived by her three daughters, Sherry Simons of Iowa Falls, Alaine Slagle of Iowa Falls and Laurie Lucas of Iowa Falls; a son, Greg Keefe of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Charlene Bartling of Waterloo and Sheryl Tipton of Alden.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Barbara Wagoner.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Mardelle King
December 29, 1923-November 6, 2008

November 8, 2008

ELDORA—Mardelle King, 84, of Eldora, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 8, at the Eldora City Cemetery, with the Rev. David Abram of Urbandale, Mardelle’s cousin, officiating. There will be no public visitation. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Mardelle was born on December 29, 1923 in Des Moines, daughter of Harry and Hazel (Gibson) Garrett and moved to Eldora as a teenager, graduating from the Eldora High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to Raleigh King Jr. in 1942. After Raleigh returned from World War II, Mardelle assisted him in the family business, King Oil Co., and was active in activities in the Eldora United Methodist Church.

Mardelle is survived by her sister, Betty Ridout of Omaha; daughters, Susan (Ed) Bear of Steamboat Rock and Peggy Farrell of Eldora; grandchildren, Lyn (Rick) Davidson of Bloomfield and Tami (Paul) Williams of Steamboat Rock; and great-grandchildren, Nick Davidson, Cody Davidson, Ashlea Brouwer, Austin Brouwer and Colton Brouwer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh; infant daughter, Celia; and four siblings.
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Merlin G. Braun
Thursday, November 6, 2008

November 8, 2008

LATIMER—Merlin G. Braun, 81, of Latimer, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 11, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with the Rev. Tom Cofer officiating. Burial will take place in the Marion Center Cemetery, rural Latimer. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Kathryn Nassen
Thursday, November 6, 2008

November 12, 2008

HUBBARD-Kathryn Nassen, 93, died on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the Valley View Village in Des Moines.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Ruth Knock
Friday, November 7, 2008

November 8, 2008

PARKERSBURG—Ruth Knock, 61, of Parkersburg, died on Friday, November 7, 2008, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, from natural causes.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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Eugene F. Graham
Friday, November 7, 2008

November 12, 2008

PARKERSBURG-Eugene F. Graham, 76, of Parkersburg, died on Friday, November 7, 2008, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Private family services were held on Sunday, November, 9, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with private family burial on Monday in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Della J. Harris
December 11, 1932-November 8, 2008

November 12, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Della J. Harris, 75, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at her home.

As per her request, no formal funeral services will be held. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with honoring Della’s wishes.

Della Jane Harris, was born on December 11, 1932 at Moravia, the daughter of Carl Wesley and Vera Viola (Meyer) Funkhouser. She graduated from the Iowa Falls Community Schools with the class of 1950. On September 20, 1980, she was united in marriage to Emory E. Harris in Iowa Falls. She was a housewife and homemaker. She was a member of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden.

Della Harris is survived by her daughters, Vikkii (Ron) Ites of Iowa Falls, Stephanie Hill of Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Margo (Dave) Hicok of Nora Springs; a step-daughter, Susan (Kevin) Rogers of Stanton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two loving and faithful companions, Teddy and Tyler; and three sisters, Helen Pepperling of Moline, Illinois, Kathryn Rieks of Thorton, Colorado and Alice (Eugene) Wilkie of Hubbard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Vera Funkhouser; her husband, Emory; and one sister, Dorothy Madden.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

William "Bill" Honeck
February 2, 1939-November 8, 2008

November 22, 2008

SUN CITY, Arizona-Bill Honeck, son of Arthur and Lila, was born on February 2, 1939, in Alden and died on November 8, 2008, at the age of 69 years.

He was baptized at the Church of Christ in Des Moines. He worked various jobs and retired from Wilson Foods after 30 years of service. In 1958, he was united in marriage to Sherry Johnson and had five children, Angel, Lisa, Heidi, John and Bambi. On November 17, 1969, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Swanson in Des Moines and from that union they had three children, Dawn, Matthew and Mark.

Bill was a deacon at the First Christian Church of Sun City and a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge and the Iowa Club.

After retirement in 2001, Bill and Carol moved to Arizona. Bill was an avid golfer and bowler. He also provided assistance to many in the Sun City community. Bill was best known for his great smile, sense of humor and friendliness.

Proceeding him in death were his parents; his son, John; and his father-in-law, William Swanson.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann of Sun City, Arizona; his brothers, Harold Honeck and Eileen of Grimes and Roger Honeck of Las Vegas, Nevada; his mother-in-law, Anne Swanson of Audubon; his seven children, Angel Honeck of Anita, Lisa Britton and Monty of Abilene, Texas, Heidi Smith and Jared of Griswold, Bambi Oelmann and friend, Jeff of Iowa Falls, Dawn Aneweer of Cedar Falls, Matthew Honeck of Sun City, Arizona and Mark Honeck and Steffanie of Boise, Idaho; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Rod E. Sizemore
Sunday, November 9, 2008

November 12, 2008

ELDORA-Rod E. Sizemore, of Eldora, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 13, at 5 p.m., at 714 11th Ave., Eldora. His children are handling the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Francis “Bud” Smith
Sunday, November 9, 2008

December 13, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma-Francis “Bud” Smith, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008, in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 13, at the Grace Community Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, with the Rev. Don. Demeter officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City.

Survivors include his sister, Vivian Page, formerly of the area. The Howard-Harris Funeral Services of Oklahoma City was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Francis “Bud” Smith
February 17, 1928-November 9, 2008

December 27, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma-Francis “Bud” Smith, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008, in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 13, at the Grace Community Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, with the Rev. Don. Demeter officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City. The Howard-Harris Funeral Services of Oklahoma City was in charge of the arrangements.

On Sunday, November 9, 2008, Bud peacefully joined his parents, John and Ada Smith, with the Lord.

Bud was born on February 17, 1928 in Minnesota. He grew up in Iowa with his five brothers and sisters. He had many fond memories and loving stories of his family and childhood friends in his loving Christian home. In 1948, he took Geraldean West as his wife. From this union, they had four sons and one daughter. Besides the Lord and family, Bud was creative and loved sports. Bud was founder of The Big Red Shop, Inc., Wink Eye Huggers and Wacky Clackers.

Bud was a gentleman who cared for all of God’s children, witnessing to all he met. He enjoyed his later years with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim “Maynard”; and his sister, Ruby.

He is survived by Geraldean Smith and their children, Steve and Karen, Brad and Mary, David and Diane and Shirley Jo, all of Oklahoma City, and Mike of Ardmore, Okla.; one sister, Vivian Page of Fremont, California; brothers, Lawrence “Babe” and Marge of Fremont, California and Eugene “Pete” of Waterloo; and dozens of loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Marceline White
June 26, 1913-November 10, 2008

November 12, 2008

ALLISON-Marceline White, 95, of Allison, died on Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Allison Care Center.

Private family services are being held. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Marceline M. White, was born on June 26, 1913 in Oelwein, the daughter of George and Nell (Ryan) Jardee. She graduated from the Sacred Heart High School in Oelwein. On October 3, 1936, Marceline was united in marriage to Robert White in Oelwein. She had been a homemaker.

Marceline is survived by her son, Bob and wife, Ann of Iowa Falls; grandson, Rob White and his wife, Kristin; and great-grandchildren, Allison and Alex of Mason City; granddaughter, Barbara Blake and husband, Joe and great-grandchildren, Leah and Brady of Indianola; grandson, David White of Urbandale; and grandson, Michael White and wife, Anne and great-grandchild, Sidney Jane of Chelsea, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; a sister, Georgine; and two grandchildren, Nancy and Matthew.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Ardice Cammack
Monday, November 10, 2008

November 12, 2008

RADCLIFFE-Ardice Cammack, 88, of Radcliffe, died on Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc. in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Lisa Lynn Busma
Monday, November 10, 2008

November 15, 2008

ALLISON-Lisa Lynn Busma, 40, of Allison, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 14, at the Bristow Church of Christ in Bristow, with Pastor Delbert Beard officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Vivian B. Kulow
January 9, 1913-November 13, 2008

November 19, 2008

HUBBARD-Vivian B. Kulow, 95, of Hubbard, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 17, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial followed in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Vivian Burnesse Rodgers, was born on January 9, 1913 at Buckeye, the daughter of Ralph Clark Rodgers and Louise (Nolte) Rodgers. She was confirmed in 1927 at the Peace Evangelical Church. She attended the Buckeye Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1931. She then went on to attain her Registered Nursing Degree from the Broadlawns Hospital Nursing School, Des Moines, in 1934.

On February 24, 1937, Vivian was united in marriage to Martin Herman Otto Kulow. The couple made their home on a farm north of Hubbard from 1942 to 1975, when they moved into Hubbard, until 1998 when they moved to Iowa Falls. Vivian was employed as a registered nurse with Drs. Shurtz and Nyquist in Eldora. She was first a member of the Peace Evangelical Church, Buckeye; then St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hubbard; then St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Buckeye; and finally Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Vivian enjoyed her bridge and 500 clubs.

Vivian B. Kulow is survived by her sons, Kenneth Martin (Mary Lou) Kulow of Loda, Illinois, Norman Keith (Pam) Kulow of Hubbard and David Eugene Kulow of Westminster, Maryland; her daughters, Kathi (Rod) Parrish of Coal Valley, Illinois and Cynthia Kulow (partner Dawn Hutt) of Westminster, Maryland; 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Louise Rodgers; her husband, Martin Kulow; two brothers, Hillis Rodgers and Brighton Rodgers; and one half-brother, Kenneth Rodgers.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Mary Jo Lopez Moolick
April 4, 1950-November 15, 2008

November 19, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Mary Jo Lopez Moolick, 58, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 19, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls.

Mary Jo Lopez, was born in Sante Fe, New Mexico on April 4, 1950, the daughter of Ted M. Lopez and Josephine (Bustamente) Lopez. She was reared in Sante Fe and attended both grade and high school in Sante Fe. She lived in Sante Fe until 1969, when she moved to California to attend the Orange County Community College. There she met her husband, Terry Weismann and subsequently moved to Iowa. The couple later divorced.

Mary Jo is survived by her children, Chris Weismann of Iowa Falls, Tim Weismann of Iowa Falls, Albert Moolick of Berkley, California and Amanda Miller of Waterloo; brothers, Ted A. Lopez of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Michael A. (Maria) Lopez of Chama, New Mexico; sisters, Cordelia Reynolds of Callas, Texas, Lita L. (Walter) Chavez of Placitas, New Mexico, Mary Jean (Albert) McCoin of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Marie Marguerite Lopez of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Anne (Rob) Gonzalez of Tijeras, New Mexico; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Josephine Lopez; and an infant son, Warren Weismann.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Nancy Wessels
November 5, 1923-November 17, 2008

November 19, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Nancy Wessels, 85, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, November 17, 2008, in Carrollton, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 21, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the St. Mark’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service. A memorial fund has been established in Nancy’s name for the Nursing Program at the Ellsworth Community College.

Nancy Mary Wessels, was born on November 5, 1923 in Charles City, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Campbell) Keefe. She graduated from the Charles City High School and attended Mt. Mercy in Cedar Rapids, the University of Iowa in Iowa City and graduated from the St. Joe’s School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids. She was united in marriage to DuWayne J. Wessels on September 10, 1948 in Charles City. She worked as an R.N. at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital for 40 years. In December of 2005 she retired as an R.N. from the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Throughout her life she and her husband were very active in the Elks Club, both at the local and state level. She was involved in many Bridge Club activities, including teaching bridge locally for a number of years. She was a member of the St. Mark’s Catholic Church and the Highland Country Club.

Nancy privately gave her time to many families in Iowa Falls, in their time of need so their loved ones could spend their final days in their homes.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Mary Janet Anderson and husband, Pete of Carrollton, Texas; a son, DuWayne J. Wessels Jr. and wife, Linda of Waterloo; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Dr. Patrick Keefe and wife, Rosemary of Dewitt and Judge Joseph Keefe and wife, Lola of Decorah.

She was preceded in death by her husband, DuWayne; and a bother, Tommy.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Bill Wagner
Monday, November 17, 2008

November 22, 2008

JOHNSTON-Bill Wagner, 81, passed away at home on Monday evening, November 17, 2008. After years of multiple health issues and a final valiant fight against cancer, he is now pain-free.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 22, at the New Hope United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Neil Cross officiating. Private burial will be in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Johnston. The Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel, Des Moines, is in charge of the arrangements.

Bill was born in Southern Illinois to William N. and Stella (Richardson) Wagner. After losing both of his parents at a young age, he made his home with Ray and Cleone Lake of Iowa Falls, where he graduated in 1945.

Following graduation he joined the Army Air Corps and served two years. In 1952, Bill began working for the N.W. Telephone Co. and retired in 1989. A longtime resident of Johnston, Bill served on the City Council from 1976 to 1983. He also served on the City of Johnston Board of Adjustments for an additional 12 years. Bill was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church, where he ushered and served. Bill also belonged to the Johnston Legion Post 728.

He is survived by his wife, “Jane”; his children, Brad, Scott (Angie) and Mary (Jon) Freeman; five grandchildren, Dustin, Dylan, Skylar, Cheyenne and Cassidy; and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Edna Drone of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; and twin brother, Franky

Memorials may be made to the New Hope United Methodist Church, Des Moines.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Bruce R. Zack
Monday, November 17, 2008

November 26, 2008

ALLISON-Bruce R. Zack, 87, of Allison, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008, at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Graveside services were held on Monday, November 24, at the Allison Cemetery, with the Rev. Tom Laufer officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Barbara Jaques
March 20, 1919-November 18, 2008

November 26, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Barbara Jaques, 89, of Ottumwa, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehab Center, Ottumwa.

A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 22, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with inurnment at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan, Ottumwa, Iowa or to the Iowa Hospice, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Jean Usher, was born on March 20, 1919 at Des Moines. She attended school in Adel and Des Moines, graduating from the Roosevelt High School. She attended the Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, receiving her teaching certificate. She was married to W. Kenneth Jaques in 1941. Two children were born to this union, Catherine and Thomas. Her husband, Kenneth preceded her in death in 1997.

They farmed together in the Lee Center Community north of Iowa Falls, before moving to Iowa Falls where she resided until moving to Sylvan Woods, Ottumwa, in 2000. After college Barb taught in a country school and was later employed at Boyt’s Luggage office, the Iowa Falls Dr.’s Clinic and Ellsworth Community College.

She loved gardening and especially her hostas. She possessed a creative mind creating many beautiful quilts and treasures for her family and friends. She enjoyed many special times with her grandchildren. Barb was a member of the St. Mark Parish in Iowa Falls and St. Mary of the Visitation in Ottumwa. She was also a member of the Iowa Falls/Alden Garden Club, Mothers Club, and Retired Teachers Association.

Barbara is survived by her children, Tom (Judy) Jaques of Alden and Cathy (Brent) Altfillisch of Ottumwa; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey (Julie) Altfillisch of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Mark (Heidi) Altfillisch of Ottumwa, Ann (Mike) Espeset of Ames, Emily (Ryan) Melcher of Des Moines, Daniel (Iris) Jaques of Panama City, Florida, Matthew Jaques of Panama City, Florida, Rebecca Jaques of Chillicothe and Joanna (Chad) Kuiper of St. Michael, Minnesota; and 18 great-grandchildren.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Henry “Jack” Miller
Tuesday, November 18, 2008

November 22, 2008

DUMONT-Henry “Jack” Miller, 74, of Dumont, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at the Covenant Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 21, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Leora Kuhlman
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

November 22, 2008

HUBBARD-Leora Kuhlman, 91, formerly of Hubbard, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at the Villa Del Sol in Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Leora will be buried in the Hubbard Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard on Sunday from 2-4:00 p.m.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Kenneth Ervin Tangeman
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

November 22, 2008

HAMPTON-Kenneth Ervin Tangeman, 56, of Waconia, Minnesota, formerly of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at his home in Waconia.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 22, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with Pastor Steve Anderson and Pastor Dave Koenigsberg officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Chaska, Minnesota, at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Earl A. Hansen
Thursday, November 20, 2008

November 26, 2008

HAMPTON-Earl A. Hansen, 79, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 25, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. David Bernhardt officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Louise Smith
May 23, 1929-November 21, 2008

November 26, 2008 

IOWA FALLS-Mary Louise Smith, 79, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

A Rosary was held on Monday, November 24, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. A Memorial Mass for Mary will be held at a later date. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mary Louise Smith, was born on May 23, 1929 at Riceville, the daughter of Clara Elizabeth (Roethler) and Otto August Dettmer. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School, Charles City, with the class of 1947. On August 30, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert Lyle Smith at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. To this union one daughter was born, Renee.

They made their home in Iowa Falls where Mary was employed as a secretary at the Iowa Falls Junior High School and Iowa Electric for many years. She was a member of the Iowa Falls/Alden Garden Club and the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 188, Iowa Falls.

Mary Louise Smith is survived by her daughter, Renee (Tom) Stonebrook of Eldora; one grandson, Michael (Shelley) Johnson of Fairfax; one great-granddaughter, Sophia Renae Johnson of Fairfax; and two great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Smith; and her parents.
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Dorothy R. Luttrell
Friday, November 21, 2008

November 26, 2008

APLINGTON-Dorothy R. Luttrell, 97, of Aplington, died on Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

There will be no public visitation. Dorothy’s body has been cremated. Graveside services will be held next spring in Waterloo Cemetery for both Dorothy and her beloved husband of 77 years, Floyd, who died on August 5, 2008. A public notice will be given when services are scheduled at a later date.
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Allen Brandt Sword Jr.
Friday, November 21, 2008

November 26, 2008

WATERLOO-Allen Brandt Sword Jr., 37, of Waterloo, and formerly from Aplington, died on Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 25, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Eric Dietrich
Saturday, November 22, 2008

November 26, 2008

APLINGTON-Eric Dietrich, 55, of rural Aplington, died on Saturday, November 22, 2008, north of Aplington from injuries sustained in a farm accident.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 25, at the Bethel Reformed Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in rural Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jerry W. Lukensmeyer
Saturday, November 22, 2008

November 26, 2008 

HAMPTON-Jerry W. Lukensmeyer, 83, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 26, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. Craig Saword and Jeff Kramer will officiate the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Herbert O. Monson
February 9, 1927-November 23, 2008

November 26, 2008 

IOWA FALLS-Herbert O. Monson, 81, of Iowa Falls, and formerly of Ames and Story City, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Hubbard Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 29, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church. A time of visitation and fellowship will follow the services at the church. Mr. Monson donated his body to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery, Story City. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel assisted the family with the donation process and is assisting the family with the services.

Herbert Oran Monson, was born on February 9, 1927 at Story City, the son of Mary A. (Shaw) and Lewis H. Monson. He graduated from the Story City Community Schools with the class of 1945. On May 29, 1954, Herbert was united in marriage to Clara J. Luebbers at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Geneva.

The couple had lived in Ames, Bella Vista, Arkansas and Iowa Falls. Herbert was employed by the Jack Barrow Construction Company, Ames, retiring in 1989 and also the Walmart Carpenter Shop. He was a member of St. Mark Parish, Iowa Falls and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Herbert is survived by his wife, Clara Monson of Iowa Falls; and his sister, Genevieve Monson of Story City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mary Monson; and his sister, Marion Solyst.
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Lowell “Hap” Grice
Sunday, November 23, 2008

November 26, 2008 

GENEVA-Lowell “Hap” Grice, 86, of Geneva, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 26, at the Geneva United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sylvia Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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William “Bill” Hemm
Sunday, November 23, 2008

November 26, 2008 

SHEFFIELD-William “Bill” Hemm, 86, of Chapin, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. The Retz-Grarup Funeral Home of Sheffield is in charge of the arrangements.
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Minnie O. (Hartwig) Gulick
Monday, November 24, 2008

November 29, 2008

ALLISON-Minnie O. (Hartwig) Gulick, 85, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008, at the Allison Care Center in Allison.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 28, at the Allison United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Tom Laufer and the Rev. Ralph Wedeking officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Howard I. Shipton
Tuesday, November 25, 2008

November 29, 2008  

ALLISON-Howard I. Shipton, 94, of Allison, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 29, at the Allison United Church of Christ in Allison, with the Rev. Tom Laufer officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jennie Fern Hinshaw
Tuesday, November 25, 2008

December 3, 2008

ELDORA-Jennie Fern Hinshaw, 99, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the Stratford Nursing and Rehab Center in Stratford.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 1, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Esther K. Day
Wednesday, November 26, 2008

November 29, 2008

HAMPTON-Esther K. Day, 93, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, December 1, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 4-6:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. David Sorenson will officiate at the service.
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Elaine Mae Reysack
Wednesday, November 26, 2008

November 29, 2008  

DUMONT-Elaine Mae Reysack, 93, of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, November 30, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with Chaplain Mary Beth Siemann officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., on Saturday, at the funeral home.
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David Rowen
Wednesday, November 26, 2008

November 29, 2008  

HANSELL-David Rowen, 56, of Hansell, formerly of Eldora, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at home in Hansell.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 29, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with burial in the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell. Fr. Bernard Grady will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Otto P. “Benny” Bonin
May 14, 1921-November 26, 2008

December 3, 2008

DOWS-Otto P. “Benny” Bonin, 87, of Dows, went to heaven on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 1, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with Pastor Robert Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Colo cemetery in Colo. Graveside military rites were conducted by the American Legion Colo Post No. 139. The Dugger Funeral Home of Dows was in charge of the arrangements.

Otto Paul Henry Bonin, was born on May 14, 1921 on a farm near Buckeye, to Max and Edith (Mitchell) Bonin. He attended school in the Iowa Falls area. On November 2, 1940, Otto and Ida Johnson were married in Burt. To this union nine children were born, Linda, Judy, Pat, Pauline, MaDonna, David, LouAnn, Daniel and Shirley.

Otto enlisted at age 22 on September 18, 1943, in the Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a laborer who retired in 1986 and moved from Colo to Dows. In 1996 his wife, Ida passed away.

Otto enjoyed fishing, dancing, woodworking, playing cards (especially Pepper), and watching old westerns and war movies on video.

He married Beverly Barz on July 25, 1998 in Dows. They resided in the Dows area.

Otto is survived by his wife, Beverly; five children, Judy Kreitlow of Kirbyville, Missouri, Patricia (Donald) Lane of Dows, David (Joy) Bonin of Belmond, LouAnn (Leroy) Sharp of Cushing, Oklahoma and Shirley (Charles) Pack of Des Moines; two sisters, Louise Roberts of Iowa Falls and Ethel Shane of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews blessed Otto’s life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Herman, Max and Hugo; one sister, Viola Whipple; wife, Ida; one son, Daniel; and three daughters, Linda, MaDonna and Pauline.
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Irma Jacobson
March 15, 1920-November 28, 2008

December 3, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Irma Jacobson, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 2, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial followed in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Irma Ruth Blome, was born on March 15, 1920 at Somers, the daughter of Hedwig Lydia (Kasischke) and Adolph Fred Blome. She graduated from the Farnhamville High School with the class of 1937. On March 12, 1942, Irma was united in marriage to Oswald John Jacobson at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge. To this union two children were born, Lee Ann and Mary Jane. She had been employed as an assistant postmaster with the Farnhamville Post Office before her marriage.

Irma was a homemaker, mother, wife and 4-H Leader. Irma was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, where she taught Sunday School, vacation Bible School and sang in the church choir for a number of years. Irma and Ossie delivered Meals-On-Wheels for many years.

Irma Jacobson is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane Jacobson of Iowa Falls; her son-in-law, Darrell Harless of Charles City; two grandchildren, Kristin Harless-Hall and husband, Jason of Des Moines and Matthew Harless of Des Moines; two great-grandchildren, Ashton and Owen Hall of Des Moines; one sister, Ruth E. Blome of Iowa Falls; and three sisters-in-law, Marie Crook of Mechanicsville, JoAnn Emmerson of Riverside, California and Cecyle Blome of New Braunfels, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ossie Jacobson; her parents, Adolph and Hattie Blome; a daughter, Lee Ann Harless; two sisters, Rhoda Barhite and Vera McGilvrey; and one brother, Arlind Blome.
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Mary Silke
July 3, 1915-November 28, 2008

December 3, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Mary Silke, 93, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, November 28, 2008, at the Ashbrook Assisted Living.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 2, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Ialeen Silke, was born on July 3, 1915 in Alden, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Keller) Cary. She graduated from the Alden High School. On March 15, 1943, Mary was united in marriage to Harry Silke in Alden.

She was a member for more than 50 years of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ and the Church Circle, the American Legion Auxiliary and helped with the Alden Blood Drive at the Legion. She was also a member of the Alden Woman's Club while it was in operation. She had been a past grand marshal of the Alden Egg Days in 1998 and helped with the Alden Food Pantry. She had a scholarship for two Alden Township graduates since 1997.

Mary is survived by her two nephews, Lyle V. Cary Jr. and wife, Mary Beth of Decorah and William E. Cary and wife, Von of Cedar Rapids; and two nieces, Cindy Cary of Madison, Wisconsin and Mary E. Cary of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry; three brothers, Paul Cary, Lyle Cary Sr. and Dale Cary; and a sister, Bernadine Cary Sampson.
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Elmer Sansenbach
Friday, November 28, 2008

December 3, 2008

PARKERSBURG-Elmer Sansenbach, 93, of Parkersburg, died on Friday, November 28, 2008, at the Maple Manor Village, Aplington, of natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 1, at the Parkersburg United Methodist Church, with burial at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Margaret M. Gebo
October 2, 1920-November 29, 2008

December 3, 2008

MARSHALLTOWN-Margaret M. Gebo, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Southridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Marshalltown.

Private family inurnment will be held in Las Vegas. The Pursel-Davis Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with caring for Margaret and her family.

Margaret was born on October 2, 1920 in Alden, the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Bahr) Warschkow. She was raised in Alden and Iowa Falls. In 1959, she moved to Las Vegas where she was a hostess at McDonald’s. In 1961, she was united in marriage to Arthur H. Gebo in Las Vegas.

Left to mourn her loss is her brother, Paul (Jennie) Warschkow of Ankeny; and her sisters, Emma Fessler of Marshalltown and Dorothy (G.L.) Hastings of Marshalltown.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ernest; her sister, Marie Fisher; and two husbands.
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Ruth Homan
June 16, 1921-November 29, 2008

December 3, 2008

ACKLEY-Ruth Homan, 87, of Ackley, died on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 3, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth Marlyn Homan, was born on June 16, 1921 in Ackley, the daughter of Herman and Jenny (Riebkes) Heitland. She graduated from the Ackley High School. On October 12, 1938, Ruth was united in marriage to Woodrow Homan at the United Methodist Church in Ackley.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Bridge Clubs, United Methodist Women, Ackley Country Club, and enjoyed activities at the Presbyterian Village.

Ruth is survived by her son, Gary and wife, Sharon of Bella Vista, Arkansas; three daughters, Sharryl DeBerg and husband, Trenton of Ackley, Connie Thomas and husband, Doug of Geneva and Kela Walton and husband, Steve of Ackley; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Johns and Esther Hirth, both of Ackley; and a brother, Wallace Heitland of Ackley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Woodrow; grandson, Shawn DeBerg; sisters, Gladys Diemer, Della Greenfield, Lucile Faint and Dorothy Roelfs; and brothers, Harvey Heitland and Raymond Heitland.
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Doris M. Cuvelier
Saturday, November 29, 2008

December 3, 2008

APLINGTON-Doris M. Cuvelier, 86, of Aplington, died on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 2, at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary B. McCoy
Saturday, November 29, 2008

December 3, 2008

HAMPTON-Mary B. McCoy, 76, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 2, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Fr. Bernard Grady officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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James "Jim" Merklin
July 25, 1918-November 30, 2008

December 3, 2008

IOWA FALLS-James "Jim" Merklin, 90, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 4, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T.J. Norman officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the North Iowa Hospice, Hampton, Iowa.

James Pershing Merklin, was born on July 25, 1918 at Sheldon, the son of Helena (White) and Edward Merklin. He attended the Worthington, Minnesota, Community Schools. During the hard times of the Depression, Jim was lovingly raised by Agnes and Lyle Mitchell of Spirit Lake. On March 28, 1942, he was united in marriage to Margret (Susie) Anderienne Hanson at Worthington, Minnesota. After her death he was united in marriage to Gladys Sanders on August 15, 1987 at Iowa Falls.

Jim was a blacksmith who owned and operated the Merklin Blacksmith and Welding Shop in Iowa Falls for many years before retiring in 1982. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, where he had served as an elder and trustee for many years. He was also a member of the Iowa Blacksmith and Welders Association.

Jim Merklin is survived by his wife, Gladys Merklin of Iowa Falls; his two sons, Thomas Merklin of Iowa Falls and Daniel (Darlene) Merklin of Iowa Falls; two grandchildren, Todd (Tammy) Merklin of Iowa Falls and Shanlee (Bob) Speeter of Minnetonka, Minnesota; five great-grandchildren, Ainslee Merklin of Iowa Falls, Tayla Sunde of Mapleton, Minnesota, Tegan Sunde of Mapleton, Meicyn Zierke of Minnetonka and Kysten Zierke of Minnetonka; his special sister, Joyce (Roger) Overocker of Spirit Lake; one brother, Joseph Merklin of St. Peter, Minnesota; one sister, Betty (Joe) Hermaling of Fulda, Minnesota; three step-children, Arthur (Karolyn) Sanders of Hartford, Wisconsin, Shirley (Gene) Harms of Baraboo, Wisconsin and Peggy (Ike) Rooks of Eldora; seven step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helena and Edward Merklin; his first wife, Susie Merklin; a granddaughter, Paige Sunde; one sister, Margaret Merklin; and one brother, Edward Merklin Jr.
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Lester Jansonius
Sunday, November 30, 2008

December 3, 2008

ACKLEY-Lester Jansonius, 94, of Ackley, died on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 4, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with family receiving friends from 4-6:00 p.m.
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