James Aswegan
Thursday, October 2, 2008

October 4, 2008

PARKERSBURG—James Aswegan, 69, of Parkersburg, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, October 6, at the Christian Reformed Church, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and will continue for one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.
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Lola Mae (Christiansen) Pandil
Thursday, October 2, 2008

October 4, 2008

HAMPTON—Lola Mae (Christiansen) Pandil, 86, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 6, at 10:30 a.m., at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter, with Pastor David Bernhardt officiating. Burial will be in the Coulter Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Phyllis C. Gonda
May 27, 1925-October 2, 2008

October 8, 2008

WEST DES MOINES—Phyllis C. Gonda, 83, passed from this life on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 7, at the West Des Moines Christian Church, with interment in the Resthaven Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the West Des Moines Christian Church or to Mercy Hospice in Johnston. The McLaren’s Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Phyllis was born on May 27, 1925 in Des Moines, the daughter of William and Josephine Giles. She graduated from East High School. Following her marriage to Dr. William “Bill” Gonda in 1969, the couple made their home in Michigan, Hubbard, Tennessee and Cedar Rapids before returning to Des Moines. She was a medical assistant for Dr. Henry Braunschweig, a medical assistant and clinic supervisor at the College of Osteopathy and served as office manager for her husband’s practice.

Phyllis was affiliated with the West Des Moines Christian Church and the Red Hat Society. She loved to fish, loved music and enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Claudia (Darrell) Mestdagh of Urbandale; two step-daughters, Ann (Kendall) Lindaman and Carmen Ites, both of Iowa Falls; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Cocks of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Pat (Al) Chamberlin of Cedar Rapids.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband; six brothers; and three sisters.
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Larry Eden Miller
Saturday, October 4, 2008

October 8, 2008

ALLISON-Larry Eden Miller, 69, of Allison, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 8, at the United Church of Christ in Allison, with the Rev. Tom Laufer and the Rev. Ralph Wedeking 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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Harold “Joe” Saylor
Saturday, October 4, 2008

October 11, 2008

GRAND BAY, Alabama—Harold “Joe” Saylor, 77, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, formerly of Eldora, died on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Grand Bay Convalescent Home in Grand Bay, Alabama.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, October 10, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora. Burial followed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Eldora, with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Harriet A. Campbell
May 12, 1920-October 6, 2008

October 8, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Harriet A. Campbell, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, October 10, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Carol Myer officiating. Burial will follow in the Berlin Cemetery, Owasa. A time of visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Harriet A. Conkin, was born on May 12, 1920, on the family farm near Owasa, in Hardin County, the daughter of Jennie (Harlin) and Frank Conkin. She attended the Owasa Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1939. On February 14, 1940, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Edward Campbell at the Methodist Church, Owasa. To this union two children were born, Judy and Frank.

The couple farmed north of Iowa Falls for 19 years and moved into Iowa Falls in 1959. She worked as a meat cutter for Farmland Foods for many years. After they closed, she worked for the Iowa Falls Community Schools lunch program for five years and then became a hostess for the Hardee’s Restaurant in Iowa Falls. She retired when the restaurant closed. Harriet loved playing cards and doing activities with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Harriet is survived by her son, Frank (Jeanne) Campbell of Plymouth, Massachusetts; a son-in-law, Dallas Jass of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren, Kevin (Lizzet) Johnson of Reno, Nevada, Becky (Doug) Hunt of Iowa Falls, Kent Johnson of Fresno, California, Kim (Rick) Miles of Radcliffe, Jennifer (T.J.) Whalen of Burlington, Vermont and Mark Campbell of Overland Park, Kansas; two step-grandchildren, D.J. (Kerrin) Jass of Alden and Kayleen (Jeff) Gronewold of Ackley; nine great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis McGill of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jennie Conkin; her husband, Kenneth Campbell; her daughter, Judy Jass; a granddaughter, Susan Elizabeth Johnson; and two sisters, Marjorie Lauterbach and Geneva Grulich.
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Norma Juanita Bunn
April 14, 1912-October 6, 2008

October 11, 2008

WARSAW, Missouri—Norma Juanita Bunn, 96, of Warsaw, Missouri and formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, October 6, 2008, at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, October 9, at the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the local arrangements.

Norma was born on April 14, 1912 at Norwood, Missouri, a daughter of Earldon and Oka (King) Riser. On October 9, 1928 in Waterloo, she was united in marriage to Fred M. Miller Jr. On September 10, 1939 in Lancaster, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Axen F. Bunn, who preceded her in death on March 19, 1995. While living in Iowa Falls, she was a member of the Evangelical Free Church. She moved to Steamboat Rock in 1979. In 1997, she moved to Warsaw, Missouri, where she was a member of the Warsaw Christian Church. She was an egg candler at the farmer’s exchange and was a seamstress at Boyt.

She enjoyed attending church, gardening, growing flowers and playing Bingo.

She is survived by one daughter, Charlaine Miller Daleske and husband, Gordon of Warsaw; one son, Darrell Miller and wife, Shirley of Dalles, Oregon; five grandchildren, Jeff Daleske, Steve Daleske, Renee Schwermer, Traci Bilyeu and Pamela White; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Junior Edward Miller; four sisters, Vinita Kerby, Pauline Shane, Mary Swaggart and Jeannette Reed; two brothers, Basil Riser and Buster Riser; and one granddaughter, Joni Robeson.
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Jeanette Marie Klemme
September 22, 1922-October 7, 2008

October 18, 2008

HUBBARD— Jeanette Marie Klemme, 86, of Hubbard, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the Hubbard Care Center, due to complications of a stroke.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 11, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with the Rev. John Attaway officiating. Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.

Jeanette Marie Klemme, was born on September 22, 1922 in Des Moines, to Martin and Bertha (Stull) Musland. She was raised by her grandmother, Musland in Garden City, where she attended grade school and graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1941. It was there she met her husband of 30 years, Forrest.

Jeanette and Forrest were married on June 14, 1941. They had one son, Ronald, born in 1941. Forrest and his father, Freddie built the farmstead in 1939. Jeanette and Forrest moved there in 1946. Forrest and Jeanette loved the farm life, livestock, grain farming and their large garden and yard. Jeanette enjoyed canning and was a good cook, always having many meals ready for Freddie, Forrest and Ron.

Jeanette and Forrest were on their first winter vacation in Arizona when Forrest passed away of a heart attack at the age of 50, in February of 1972. It was at this time that Jeanette started working outside the home for the first time. She worked as a dietitian at the Valley View Nursing Home, Land-O-Lakes Turkey Plant and later had a cleaning service with her women friends.

Jeanette was a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ in Hubbard.

She will be missed by her son, Ronald and wife, Leann Klemme of Hubbard; grandchildren, Kimberly and Dan Lewis and their children, Katelyn and Kendra of Jacksonville, Florida and Kevin and Diane Klemme and their children, Tyler and Joshua of Bondurant.
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Morris Parks
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

October 11, 2008

HAMPTON—Morris Parks, 83, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 10, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with Pastor Jan Ekstedt officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Melvin Oskvig
September 29, 1919-October 8, 2008

October 11, 2008

WILLIAMS—Melvin Oskvig, 89, of Williams, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 11, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Williams Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be provided by the Williams American Legion Post No. 633. The Surls Funeral Home in Williams is in charge of the arrangements.

Melvin Oskvig, was born on September 29, 1919 on a farm near Williams, the son of Ordin and Isabelle (Welland) Oskvig. He attended country school. Melvin served in the U.S. Army from 1942-46. On February 23, 1947, he was united in marriage to Vera Shillington at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls. He had farmed all of his life.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls and the Williams American Legion Post No. 633. He was the No. 1 Hamilton County draftee, serving in World War II in Washington, D.C. and Germany.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Vera; four sons, Roger and wife, Melissa of Pittsford, New York, Ordean and wife, Tammy of Stilwell, Kansas, Allen and friend of Williams and Michael and friend of Leawood, Kansas; a daughter, Arlene Blue and husband, Dale of Webster City; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ora Hamre of Iowa Falls; a brother, Clarence Oskvig of Alden; a brother-in-law, Richard Shillington of Alden; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beatryce Duden, Bernice Ratzke and Alvina Porter; and brothers, Elmer, Ernest, Virgil and a brother in infancy.
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Robert Ellis Dean
September 9, 1913-October 8, 2008

October 15, 2008

ACKLEY—Robert Ellis Dean, a resident of the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

A Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday, October 13, at the Ackley United Methodist Church. The Sietsema Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the AGWSR Community Schools, where they will be used for the school band music program.

Robert, the son of Ernest and Ethelyn (White) Dean, was born on September 9, 1913 in Ellis Township, Hardin County. Bob attended high school in Iowa Falls and Corydon. He graduated from the Ames High School in 1932. Bob earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Simpson College in 1936, majoring in piano and organ. Bob later attended graduate school in New York City at Columbia University and earned a master’s degree from Drake University.

After teaching music in several Iowa communities, Bob married Marjorie E. Duffus on June 5, 1941. Bob served stateside in the Army during World War II. Following his discharge he farmed and taught school in Story County.

Bob accepted a position as band director and moved to Ackley in August 1947. In 1952 Bob quit full-time teaching. He began selling insurance and built that business while continuing to teach part-time at Popejoy, Hansell and Owasa. Upon consolidation of the Ackley and Geneva school systems, Bob taught junior high band and vocal music at Geneva. He retired in 1974 after 36 years of teaching. He continued to sell insurance until forced to retire due to deteriorating eyesight.

Bob was a faithful, lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. He held leadership roles on many committees and boards, serving his Lord in whatever capacity asked of him. As organist at the Ackley United Methodist Church for 46 years, he used his musical talents to glorify God.

Bob was a member of the Ackley Rotary Club for 54 years and received the Paul Harris Fellow award. Bob enjoyed playing bridge, reading and gardening. In 2001 Bob became blind due to macular degeneration. By living life to the fullest and refusing to yield to bitterness, Bob inspired one and all with his positive attitude and his refusal to let blindness rob him of an independent, active life.

Survivors include daughter, Marilyn Mitchem of Bettendorf; son, Duane Dean of Cedar Falls; son-in-law, Donald Mitchem of Bettendorf; daughter-in-law, Debbie Dean of Cedar Falls; granddaughter, Melissa Mitchem of Bozeman, Montana; grandson, Mitchell Dean of Cedar Falls; plus nephews, nieces and cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie; sister, Vivian Sparboe; brother, Lauren Dean; brother-in-law, Irving Sparboe; and sister-in-law, Margaret Dean.
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Jean “Beanie” Eide
June 8, 1939-October 10, 2008

October 18, 2008

BELMOND—Jean “Beanie” Eide, 69, of Belmond, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008, at her home near Belmond.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, with Chaplain Harriett Norem and Pastor Troy Pflipsen officiating. Burial was in the Jackson Township Berlin Cemetery near Owasa. The Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond was in charge of the arrangements.

Jean, the daughter of Jim and Bessie Legget Nehring, was born on June 8, 1939 in Eldora. Jean grew up in the Owasa area where she attended schools. Jean graduated from the Owasa High School in 1957.

Jean was united in marriage to Carroll Eide on November 29, 1958. The couple made their home in several Iowa communities before settling in Belmond in 1970. Jean was a valued employee at North Iowa Woods and the Cattleman’s Restaurant in Belmond. She was an active member of the Belmond Hospital Auxiliary.

Beanie’s family was her life. Following her grandkids’ activities was what her life revolved around. She is remembered as a wonderful cook who could feed her visitors a full meal in a moment’s notice.

Jean is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Carroll; mother, Bessie of Owasa; children, Kim Mitchell and husband, Jerry of Johnston, Cherie Peters and husband, Tim of Des Moines, Kelly of Johnston and Amy Carfrae and husband, Ben of Urbandale; eight grandchildren, Nick, Cody, Sara, Chad, Austin, Jak, Alexis and Max; two sisters, Verla Nehring of Ankeny and Jill Trager and husband, Denny of Eldora; and numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father; a brother; and a sister.
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Dallas George Heeren
Friday, October 10, 2008

October 15, 2008

DUMONT—Dallas George Heeren, 89, of Dumont, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14, at the New Hope Parish United Methodist Church in Dumont, with Pastor Larry Pauley officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
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Gladys V. VanLengen
Friday, October 10, 2008

October 15, 2008

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Gladys V. VanLengen, 90, of Steamboat Rock, died from natural causes on Friday, October 10, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock, with Pastor Bruce Baillie officiating. Burial followed in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Steamboat Rock. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Leo Frank Neubauer
July 18, 1911-October 11, 2008

October 15, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Leo Neubauer, 97, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Reverend Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial followed in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Leo Frank Neubauer, was born on July 18, 1911, on his parents’ farm in Hardin County, Iowa, between Radcliffe and Hubbard. He attended the North Star Country School outside of Bradford through eighth grade. On June 5, 1937, Leo was united in marriage to Helen Theresa Hilbrand at Fort Dodge. To this union two children were born, Dennis and Sharon. Leo drove the Standard Oil Truck in Bradford, worked for Rath Packing in Waterloo and started farming north of Iowa Falls in Franklin County in 1943. Leo and Helen moved into Iowa Falls in 1963.

Leo was a member of the Grant Center Lutheran Church and the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.

Leo is survived by his wife of 71 years, Helen Neubauer of Iowa Falls; his two children, Dennis (Rosalie) Neubauer of Iowa Falls and Mrs. Sharon Mulford of Iowa Falls; seven grandchildren, Scott (Donna) Neubauer of Ames, Philip (Denise) Neubauer of Burrton, Kansas, Amy (Mike) Emerson of Iowa Falls, Dan (Nikki) Neubauer of Ankeny, Laura (Bruce) Thies of Iowa Falls, Chad (Sinda) Mulford of Iowa Falls and Joel (fiancée, Elizabeth) Mulford of Ankeny; fifteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Elnora Paul of Bancroft, Louise Heller of Iowa Falls, Thelma Andersen of Iowa Falls and Ruth (Robert) Pekarek of Iowa Falls; and one brother, Paul (Fern) Neubauer of Mesa, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Johanna Neubauer; one son-in-law, Dick Mulford; five sisters, Hazel Aldinger, Clara Fraser, Ethel Liester, Hannah Anderson and Martha Hatch; and two brothers, Lawrence Neubauer and Harold Neubauer.
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Betty Lois Mulford
April 30, 1921-October 11, 2008

October 15, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Betty Lois Mulford, age 87, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 15, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. There will be no services. Betty’s wishes were to be cremated following visitation.

Betty Lois Mulford, was born on April 30, 1921 at Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Hazel (Bryant) Thies. She received her education at Iowa Falls and attended the Iowa Falls High School. She married Thomas (Rich) Mulford on January 4, 1938 at Iowa Falls. Betty was a Avon Lady. She retired in July 2007 after 40 years with Avon.

Betty was a charter member of the Women of The Moose and was also a member of Royal Neighbors and Rebekahs.

Survivors include two sons, Robert (Bob) Mulford and Ronald (Ron) Mulford, both of Iowa Falls; daughter-in-law, Sharon Mulford of Iowa Falls; grandchildren, Chad (Sinda) Mulford, Jeff (Stacy) Mulford, all of Iowa Falls and Joel (Elizabeth) Mulford of Ankeny; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas (Rich) Mulford; and son, Richard (Dick) Mulford.
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Verald Clark Burman
Saturday, October 11, 2008

October 15, 2008

HAMPTON—Verald Clark Burman, 84, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at his home in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, October 15, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Edward Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Bernie Lindeman
Saturday, October 11, 2008

October 15, 2008

APLINGTON—Bernie Lindeman, age 95, of Aplington, died on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14, at the Aplington Baptist Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both of Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Erma “Jean” Farley
January 9, 1933-October 12, 2008

October 15, 2008

ELDORA—Erma “Jean” Farley, 75, of Eldora, formerly of Des Moines, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m., at the Iles Funeral Homes-Grandview Park Chapel in Des Moines. Burial services will follow at the Berwick Cemetery in Des Moines.

Erma Jean Cowen, was born in Junction City, Kansas, on January 9, 1933. She was raised in the little town of Zeandale, Kansas, which is just eight miles outside of Manhattan. Jean was married to Joe W. Farley on March 20, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas and the couple moved to Des Moines. Jean was a homemaker in Des Moines until 2002 when she moved to the Eldora area after the loss of her husband. Jean loved music and reading.

Jean is survived by her two sons, Jim Farley and Dean Farley, both of Des Moines; one daughter, Jolene Teske of Eldora; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Virgil Cowen of Zeandale, Kansas; and one sister, Loretta Read of Chandler, Arizona.

Memorial contributions will be given to the North Iowa Hospice in memory of Jean Farley.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Maxine Garver
May 9, 1941-October 14, 2008

October 18, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Maxine Garver, 67, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 17, at the United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Manly Cemetery at Manly. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Maxine Carol Garver, was born on May 9, 1941 in Mason City, the daughter of Willard and Grace (Kalous) Garver. She graduated from the Grafton High School in 1959. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.

Maxine is survived by her aunt, Lyla Kalous; and cousins, Eldon Kalous and his wife, Darla and family, Chad and Travis, Marlin Kalous and his wife, Barb and family, Shane and Chase, Carroll Kalous and his wife, Becky and family Sara and Adam, Charles Tantow and his wife, Evelyn and Max Tantow.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an uncle, Edward Kalous; and twin cousins, Erin and Heather Kalous.
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Harold Putnam
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

October 18, 2008 

ELDORA—Harold Putnam, 92, of Eldora, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab.

Memorial services were held on Friday, October 17, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Laura Poley
August 18, 1916-October 16, 2008

October 22, 2008

ACKLEY—Laura Poley, 92, of Ackley, died on Thursday, Octust 16, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 19, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley. Private burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements. A memorial fund has been established and may be directed to the Presbyterian Village, Ackley, the Hospice of North Iowa, Hampton or the St. John’s UCC, Ackley.

Laura Kathryn Poley, was born on August 18, 1916 in rural Ackley, the daughter of Dena (Snittjer) and Heilko Muller. She attended rural country schools. On April 10, 1945, she was united in marriage to Alfred Poley at Ackley. Laura was a homemaker and a member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ.

Laura is survived by her son, Wesley and wife, Bonnie of Cedar Falls; sisters-in-law, Margaret Haglund of Downers Grove, Illinois and Doris Trammel of Vista, California; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Mildred and Ed Potgeter of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred; brothers, Eilard H. Muller and Simon Muller; and a sister, Dorothy Muller Poley.
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Loren J. Dykstra
Thursday, October 16, 2008

October 22, 2008 

WELLSBURG—Loren J. Dykstra, 76, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on Thursday, October 16, 2008, in Kalamazoo.

Graveside services will be held at noon on Saturday, October 25, at the First Christian Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Wellsburg, with Pastor Tom Vos officiating. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home of Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sylvia E. Straatsma
Thursday, October 16, 2008

November 29, 2008

St. PETERSBURG, Florida-Sylvia E. Straatsma, a former longtime resident of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Memorial services will be held in the spring at the Congregational Church in Iowa Falls.
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Ruby Puttkamer
February 5, 1930-October 17, 2008

October 22, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Ruby Puttkamer, 78, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, October 17, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 20, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Jean Puttkamer, was born on February 5, 1930 in Hubbard, the daughter of Carl and Alma (Rieks) Bunte. She graduated from the Radcliffe High School. On July 24, 1948, she was united in marriage to Floyd Puttkamer at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden. She was a homemaker and had worked at the Iowa Falls State Bank, Custom Graphics and Iowa Falls Chiropractic. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden.

She is survived by her husband, Floyd; a daughter, Barbara Kalous and husband, Marlin of Alden; a son, Dale Puttkamer and wife, Ellen of Altus, Oklahoma; a daughter, LeAnn Olson and husband, Mike of Iowa Falls; three grandsons, Shane Kalous and wife, Annie of Iowa Falls, Chase Kalous and wife, Brenda of Mount Pleasant and Cody Puttkamer of Ardmore, Oklahoma; three granddaughters, Rachael Puttkamer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Carmen Mach and husband, Danny of Yukon, Oklahoma and Lexie Olson and fiancée, Dean Schlader of West Des Moines; and two great-grandchildren, Dalton Puttkamer of Altus, Oklahoma and Kale Kalous of Mount Pleasant.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Arlene Bunte and Elaine Weaver; and a brother, Wallace Bunte.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Dale Richard Nance
February 21, 1924-October 17, 2008

October 22, 2008

ELDORA—Dale Richard Nance, 84, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Friday, October 17, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 20, at the First Baptist Church in Eldora, with Pastor John Scheel officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Dale was born on February 21, 1924 near New Providence, son of Luther and Eva (Kimmer) Nance. He graduated from the New Providence High School in 1941. Dale served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He flew more than 50 bombing missions over Germany as a ball turret gunner. He was awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster and the Air Medal. On March 19, 1948, he was united in marriage to Dorothea May Banghart in Marshalltown. The couple lived in New Providence until 1956, at which time they moved to Steamboat Rock for a year before moving to Alden in 1957. They farmed in the Alden area until retiring and moving to Eldora in 1987. Dale was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eldora and was a former 4-H Leader.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothea; a son, Dennis and wife, Susan Nance of Trenton, Michigan; two daughters, Debra and husband, Robert Lofgren of Ecuador and Deanna and husband, Scott Hanekamp of Aurora, New York; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline and husband, Abner White of New Providence and Irene and husband, Charles Harvey of Eldora; and a brother, Raymond and wife, Nancy Nance of Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Eva Nance.
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Charlotte Lee
Saturday, October 18, 2008

October 22, 2008

RADCLIFFE—Charlotte Lee, 88, of the Garden City area, died on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the Rolling Green Care Canter in Nevada.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 21, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Melinda “Linda” Sue Eller
Saturday, October 18, 2008

October 29, 2008

ELDORA—Melinda “Linda” Sue Eller, wife of James “Jim” E. Eller, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008.

A celebration of life get-together will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 1:00 p.m., in Eldora, at the United Methodist Church Chapel.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Alice M. Schamber
September 27, 1944-October 19, 2008

October 25, 2008

MASON CITY—Alice M. Schamber, 64, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 24, at the Messiah Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Interment was in the Grant Township Cemetery, rural Hampton. The Major Erickson Funeral Home of Mason City was in charge of the arrangements.

Alice was born on September 27, 1944 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Reuben and Hilda (Lehmann) England. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School, Ellsworth Community College, Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and received her Master’s Degree in Greeley, Colorado. Alice taught school in Oelwein and later overseas in Japan where she met her husband, Lloyd. They were married on June 23, 1974 in Iowa Falls. Alice has taught in the Business Department at North Iowa Area Community College for the past 36 years. She loved teaching. Alice was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church.

Alice is survived by her husband, Lloyd Schamber of Mason City; daughters, Ruth Christensen of Grafton and Sarah (Mark) Kroemer of Mason City; sister, Lois (Larry) Neely of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents.
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Shirley Carlson
Monday, October 20, 2008

October 22, 2008

ACKLEY—Shirley Carlson, 78, of Ackley, died on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 23, at the St. Peter’s UCC, rural Geneva, with inurnment in the St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour before the services at the church on Thursday. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ranae Berdahl
January 11, 1950-October 24, 2008

October 29, 2008 

BUCKEYE—Ranae Berdahl, 58, of Buckeye, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 29, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden. A time of visitation will be held following the services at the church. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Ranae Marie Dishman, was born on January 11, 1950 at Belmond, the daughter of Beverly Colleen (Muhlenbruch) and Robert Monroe Dishman. She graduated from the Hampton Community Schools with the class of 1968. On August 2, 1970, she was united in marriage to Roger Berdahl. To this union a daughter was born, Robyn. The couple later divorced.

Ranae Berdahl is survived by her mother, Beverly Dishman of Hampton; her daughter, Robyn Berdahl of Ackley; her companion, Marty Wood of Buckeye; her sister, Ranele Kolthoff of Alden; and her brother, Rod (Linda) Dishman of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Dishman; and her brother, Randy Dishman.
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Martin H. Rieks
November 5, 1914-October 24, 2008

October 29, 2008

ELDORA—Martin H. Rieks, 93, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Stratford Care Center in Stratford.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, October 30, at the Northlawn Memory Gardens in Iowa Falls, with Pastor David Splett of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. Memorials may be directed to Dorothy’s Senior Center in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Martin was born on November 5, 1914 in Hubbard, the son of Herman and Hannah (Muecke) Rieks. He was married to Marian Doty in Northwood and after her death in 1984, Martin was united in marriage to Lucille Zacharia. Martin lived in the New Providence and Eldora areas the majority of his adult life and worked for the Lawn Hill Coop of New Providence, Harrison Furniture Store of Union, and the Creps Furniture Store and Funeral Home of Eldora. He was a World War II veteran, serving from 1942 to 1946 with the U.S. Army, and a member of the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion.

Martin was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora and enjoyed gardening and dancing.

He is survived by sisters, Dorothy Puttkamer of Iowa Falls and Juliet (Henry) Grabemann of Chicago; and by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Marian and Lucille; brothers, Ewald and Harold; and by a sister, Florence Kennedy.
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John P. Starr
Friday, October 24, 2008

October 29, 2008

ELDORA—John P. Starr, 87, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora, while under the care of Iowa Hospice.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 29, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora, with Pastor Corey Larson officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. John’s family will be present to greet friends at the church one hour prior to the services. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Velma Jean Nelson
January 16, 1928-October 25, 2008

October 29, 2008  

WINDOM, Minnesota—Velma Jean Nelson, 80, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Windom Area Hospital.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 2:30 p.m., at the Alden Cemetery in Alden, with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 30, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the LaCanne Family Funeral Home in Windom, Minnesota.

Velma Jean Nelson, was born on January 16, 1928 in Westphalia, Kansas, to Clarence E. and Cecille (Brown) Mardick. When she was 4 years old, her family moved to Iowa Falls. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1945.

On November 29, 1947, Velma was united in marriage to William F. Nelson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Donald, James and Rick. They lived in Iowa Falls, Alden and Spirit Lake all of their married life. They were later divorced. In 1990, Velma moved to Windom, Minnesota to be near her sons, Rick Nelson and family and James Nelson. In January 2008, she became a resident at the Sogge Memorial Good Samaritan Society of Windom.

Velma was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. in Spirit Lake and the Women of the Moose in Iowa Falls. She liked going to Jackpot Junction, playing Bingo, and going to coffee with her friends in Windom. She also enjoyed doing cross stitch and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her three sons, Donald Nelson and wife, Donna of Carson City, Nevada, James Nelson of Windom and Rick Nelson and wife, Barb of Windom; two granddaughters, Renee and Tiffany; one brother, Melvin Mardick and wife, Jean of Longmont, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

Velma is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Keith and Gerald Mardick; and two sisters, Joanne Nelson and Shirla Behrens.
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Phyllis Madole
September 17, 1927-October 25, 2008

October 29, 2008 

IOWA FALLS—Phyllis Madole, 81, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Cedar Crest Health Center, Janesville, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 30, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Carol Myer officiating. Burial will be 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 Homes, Iowa Falls.

Phyllis Ann Wellen, was born on September 17, 1927 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Hazel (Pettibone) and LaGora “Jack” Wellen. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1945. She attended Airline School and became a stewardess. On October 23, 1948, Phyllis was united in marriage to Kenneth Verlyn Madole at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union three children were born, Jim, Cynthia and Tim. She lived in Iowa Falls for many years before going into the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls, and then the Cedar Crest Health Center in Janesville, Wisconsin, to be close to her son.

Phyllis Madole is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Madole of Charles City; her son, Tim Madole of Janesville, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Melissa Madole of Janesville, Miranda Madole of Madison, Wisconsin and Miriah Madole of Janesville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Verlyn Madole; her parents, Jack and Hazel Wellen; one son, Jim Madole; and two brothers, Jack and Dick Wellen.
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Gertrude Mary Mahler
Sunday, October 26, 2008

October 29, 2008

DUMONT—Gertrude Mary Mahler, 83, of Dumont, formerly of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008, at the Madrid Home for the Aging in Madrid.

Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 30, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Other services will take place on Saturday, November 1, in Columbiana, Ohio, with visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., at the Warrick-Kummer Funeral Home in Columbiana and graveside services at 2:00 p.m., at the Columbiana Cemetery, with Pastor Len Derico officiating at the service.
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Oscar Leo Sporaa
October 26, 1912-October 27, 2008

November 1, 2008

DOWS—Oscar Leo Sporaa, 96, of Dows, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 30, at the Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion, with Pastor Martha Bennett officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Oscar, the son of Henry and Olga (Braun) Sporaa, was born on October 26, 1912 in Alexander. He grew up in the Alexander area where he attended country school. Oscar served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage with Grace Rubendall on July 2, 1943, in Manchester, Tennessee. Oscar and Grace made their home in Dows for 59 years.

Oscar was a self-employed gravel hauler and worked for Toft Sand and Gravel and also owned the DX Station in Dows.

Oscar enjoyed working with his hands, he constructed their home by himself using ammo boxes and converted a bus into a camper. He also built a car for Jerry to race in Rowan and enjoyed being part of the pit crew. He loved spending time with his grandchildren go-cart racing and fishing.

Oscar is survived by his children, Jerry of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, David (Marie) of Iowa Falls, Linda (Lonnie) Christensen of Popejoy and Brenda Ammerman of Dows; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lena Gordon of Cambridge, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Grace; infant son, Terry; and two brothers.
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Minna Higar
December 8, 1923-October 28, 2008

November 1, 2008

ROCKWELL CITY—Minna Higar, 84, of Rockwell City, and formerly of Alden, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the Marian Home in Fort Dodge.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, November 3, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora, with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until service time at the church on Monday. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Minna Blanche Higar, was born on December 8, 1923 in Marshalltown, the daughter of Tony and Mollie (Preissinger) Marino. She graduated from the Marshalltown High School. On January 31, 1942, Minna was united in marriage to Virgil Robert Higar in Los Angeles, California. She was a waitress at a restaurant in Whitten that she owned and operated and also had been an office secretary with Dr. Griffel in Alden. Minna loved her grandchildren and enjoyed bingo and card games.

Minna is survived by her two daughters, Janis Higar of Des Moines and Lori Falkowski and her husband, John of Worthington, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Virgil; a son, Robert; two brothers; and four sisters.
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Vernon Deviney
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

November 1, 2008

HUBBARD—Vernon Deviney, 89, a former Hubbard resident, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m., at the St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Zearing. Vernon will be buried in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Marvin R. Teske
August 11, 1938-October 29, 2008

November 1, 2008

ELDORA—Marvin Raye Teske, 70, of Eldora, went home to heaven on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 3, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial will follow in the Rough Woods Cemetery, rural Eldora. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 3-7:00 p.m., at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.

Marvin was born on August 11, 1938 in Eldora. He was the son of Raye and Irene (Steinfeldt) Teske. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Marvin graduated from the Owasa High School in 1956. He was united in marriage with Nancy Wehrman on October 8, 1960, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was an active member in the church as a Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, usher, Elder and a member of the fellowship club. He also loved singing in the church choir. He was a former member of the Farm Bureau and Farm Service Board.

Marvin loved to farm with his dad and brothers. He was proud to farm both his family farm and the Wehrman Century Farm. And, he continued to enjoy farming with his children and grandchildren. Marvin loved to bowl, golf, play cards, watch baseball and winter with friends in Texas. He played softball for many years, and finally retired after achieving the dream of playing on the church team with both his sons. His main focus in his life was his family and church.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Nancy of Eldora; and their two sons, Tim and Rhonda Teske of Eldora and their children, Jamie, Sarah, Shannon and Haley; and Steve and Cari Teske of New Providence and their children, Trenton, Tanner and Treye; two daughters, Brenda and Brian Young of Eldora and their children, Brittany, Brooke Ibeling (Brent), Brady and Bradley; and Pam and Marty Schwarck of Eldora; two brothers, Leon and Dorothy Teske and Dale and Shirley Teske, all of Eldora; as well as many nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raye and Irene (Steinfeldt) Teske.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Joe Ray Hunt
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

November 1, 2008

HAMPTON—Joe Ray Hunt, 73, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 3, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with Pastor Dick Parker officiating. Inurnment will be in the Hampton Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
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Anna Mae Arends
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

November 1, 2008

ACKLEY—Anna Mae Arends, 75, of Ackley, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village Care Center in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 31, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008