Raymond Lewis Rapp

January 8, 2003

Raymond Lewis Rapp, 92, of Forest City, died on Friday, January 3, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 6, at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church in Saratoga, Iowa. The Rev. Tim Sir officiated. Burial was in the Saratoga Cemetery with military honors.

Raymond Lewis Rapp, was born on December 23, 1910, the son of John and Selma Anderson Rapp in Britt, Iowa. He received his education in rural schools of Hancock County. He married Josephine Booth and to this union three children were born. Jimmy died at birth, Paul Ray lives in Richmond, Missouri and Janine lives in North Hollywood, California. They divorced in 1948.

On March 8, 1949, Raymond married Dorothy Robinson at Rochester, Minnesota and to this union three children were born, Timothy and his fiancée, Lynn Sonneman of Seattle, Washington, Ted and his wife, Sarah of Ankeny and Polly Miller and her husband, Frank of Forest City.

Raymond volunteered for service in the United States Army in the spring of 1943. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart. His lifetime was filled with a number of work experiences, including truck driver, backhoe service, corn shelling and dealing in scrap metals.

Raymond enjoyed gardening, most often at the acreage known as "The Other Place." He also became an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball games.

Rapp was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jimmy; four brothers; and six sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy of Forest City; three sons, Paul, Tim and Ted; two daughters, Janine and Polly; one sister, Mildred Hernon of Forest City; two half-sisters, Shirley Netlund and Alice Rayhons, both of Garner; one half-brother, John Rapp of Caney, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
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Patricia Onken

January 15, 2003

Patricia Onken, age 59, of Topock, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, January 17, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Lay Pastor Gary Gilbert will officiate. Interment will be in the Orchard Cemetery in Orchard. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 16, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

Patricia was born on August 14, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Salvatore and Lillian (Haggerty) Leon. She was a supervisor at the Flamingo Hilton in Laughlin, Nevada. Patricia was united in marriage to Eno Onken on February 14, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Patricia's survivors include her husband, Eno Onken of Topick, Arizona; two daughters, Denise Garcia of Yucca Valley, California and Debbie Tull of Carson City, Nevada; one son, Jerry Marshall of Hesperia, California; three sisters, Anna Guard, Phyllis Schaupp and Bertha Adragna; three brothers, Tony Adragna, John Rehm and Danny Rehm; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Myrtle E. Davis

January 15, 2003

Myrtle E. Davis, age 82, of Mason City and formerly of Orchard, died suddenly at her home on Friday, January 10, 2003.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 14, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiated. Interment was in the Grafton Cemetery.

Myrtle was born on March 11, 1920, on the family farm near Grafton, the daughter of Alvin and Esther (Walk) Kruger. She was educated in rural schools. Myrtle was united in marriage to James Davis on March 26, 1945, at the Methodist Church in Plymouth. They farmed in the Grafton, Nora Springs and Carpenter areas. They retired and moved to Orchard. They moved to Mason City in September of 2002.

Myrtle was a member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church and her church circle in Osage. She taught Sunday School, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, candy making, crocheting and sewing.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Richard Kruger; and two brothers, Harvey Kruger and Walter Kruger.

Her survivors include a husband, James Davis of Mason City; one son, Phillip Davis of Grafton and his son, John Davis and wife, Heather of Las Vegas, Nevada and their daughter, Jaden; one daughter, Karen Gourley and husband, Steve of Mason City and their children, Chad Gourley of Ames and Dawn Bonner of Mason City and her children, Kristina and Selena; four brothers, Rev. Harold Kruger and wife, Jacqueline of Geneseo, New York, Edward Kruger and wife, Maxine of Grafton, Rev. Robert Kruger of Rock Island, Illinois and Allen Kruger and Shirley of Morrisville, Missouri; five sisters, Gladys Grant of Osage, Dora Runyon and husband, David of Council Bluffs, Ruth Erdmann and husband, Philip of Osage, Clarice Wilde and husband, Robert of Osage and Deanna Sande and husband, Gary of St. Paul, Minnesota; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Kruger and Rose Marie Kruger, both of Northwood; and several nieces and nephews.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Margaret Rice

January 15, 2003

Margaret Rice, age 93, of Osage, died on Friday, January 10, 2003, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 13, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Margaret was born on April 24, 1909 in Pekin, Illinois. At six years of age she was adopted by Mrs. Ferd "Lena" Hartwig of Osage. Margaret was baptized and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church south of Osage. In 1930, she married Smith Rice and they spent most of their life in Osage. She was one of the original employees of the Faith Lutheran Home where she worked for a few years.

After retiring she was an active volunteer in church and hospital work. Margaret was a member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. She also loved to fish.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Smith in 1966; her step-brother, Walter Hartwig; and nephews, John Rice, Dr. Dean Rice and Robert "Bob" Hartwig.

Her survivors include three nieces, Joanne Decker and husband, Lester of Osage, Gloria Rice of Osage and Marilyn Rice Horner and husband, Bill of Ohio.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Taylor John Koenigs

January 15, 2003

Taylor John Koenigs, age 9, of Meyer, died on Sunday, January 12, 2003, in McIntire, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 15, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, Iowa. Reverend Mark Reasoner officiated. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meyer.

Taylor John Koenigs, was born on January 12, 1994 in Austin, Minnesota, to Mark and Sindee (Hockens) Koenigs. He attended the St. Ansgar Elementary School in the 3rd grade. Taylor enjoyed school and his teachers. He enjoyed playing with his dog, Ruby and riding his go-kart. He liked to go fishing with his Dad and brought happiness to everyone who he knew. Taylor enjoyed playing with his cousins and loved spending time with all of his family. Taylor will be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and other relatives.

Preceding Taylor in death were his brother, Casey; and three cousins.

His survivors include his parents; one sister, Angela Koenigs of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; maternal grandparents, Florence and Al Holmen of Austin, Minnesota; paternal grandparents, Deo and Joan Koenigs of St. Ansgar; and paternal great-grandmother, Marie Koenigs of Stacyville.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Margaret J. Olsen

January 15, 2003

Margaret J. Olsen, age 76, of Osage, died on Sunday, January 12, 2003, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 15, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiated. Interment was in the Rock Creek Cemetery, rural Osage.

Margaret J. Olsen, was born on March 19, 1926, on the family farm west of Carpenter, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Parker) Johnson. She graduated from the Orchard High School in 1943 and then attended Hamilton Business School in Mason City. She worked as a secretary for Seig Auto. Margaret was united in marriage to Lowell Olsen on October 12, 1946, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage. They farmed for six years and then purchased Olsen Implement in Osage, where they lived their entire married life.

She was a member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, where she was an active member in the Eve Circle, the Church Choir and she had been an officer in the women's group. Margaret enjoyed her family, grandchildren and great-grandchild and attending all of their activities including sports, music and other extra-curricular activities.

Those preceding her in death include her parents; one son, Jon Olsen; one sister and husband, Florence and Alvy Borcherding; two brothers, Kenneth Johnson and Dale Johnson; sister-in-law and husband, Beatrice and Clyndon Gast; sister-in-law, Daisy Olsen; and brother-in-law, LaVern Schallock.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Lowell Olsen of Osage; two daughters, Marcia Taeger and husband, Keith of West Burlington and their children, Vincent Taeger and wife, Kelli, Gretchen Harkness and husband, Chris and their son, Samuel, Nicole Taeger, Diane Kleckner and husband, Larry of Audubon and their children, Linsey Petersen and husband, Perry, Allison Ullestad and husband, Erik, Laura Kleckner, three sons, Jim Olsen and wife, Beth of Osage and their children, Jacob Olsen, Sarah Olsen, Meg Olsen and Alex Olsen, Jeff Olsen and wife, Jayne of Osage and their children, Josalyn Olsen, Jessica Olsen and Jaydon Olsen, Jay Olsen and his wife, Sheila of Osage and their children, Amber Olsen, Autumn Olsen, Trever Olsen and Ashley Olsen; four brothers, Charlie Johnson and wife, Betty of Osage, Ivan Johnson and wife, Kathy of Osage, Harley Johnson and wife, Clarissa of Osage and Keith Johnson and wife, Jackie of Fort Dodge; four sisters, Eleanor Schallock of Osage, Mildred Sponheim and husband, Norman of Osage, Carol McLaughlin and husband, Al of Belmond and Sharon Boyce and husband, Jim of Roseville, Minnesota; two sister-in-laws, Marge Johnson and Francis Johnson, both of Osage; and one brother-in-law, LaVerne Olsen of Osage.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Helen L. Schmidt

January 22, 2003

Helen L. Schmidt, age 67, of Moline, Illinois, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at the Illini Hospital, Silvis, Illinois.

Memorial visitation was held on Saturday, January 18, at the Schroder Mortuary, Silvis, Illinois. There were no services and the body will be cremated.

Helen L. Schmidt, was born on July 27, 1935 in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of John and Ruby Dunbar McChurch.. She married Robert Schmidt in 1967 in Rock Island. Her hobbies included decorative painting and she was a member of the Shades of Mississippi Painting Club.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents.

Her survivors include her husband, Robert; step-daughters, Pamela (Tony Apisa) Schmidt of Milan and Rebecca (Bill) Dockery of Atoka, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jennifer and Allison; sister, Orba Brees of Escondido, California; and brothers, John McChurch Sr. and Keith McChurch, both of Las Vegas.

The Schroder Mortuary of Silvis, Illinois, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Becky Marie (Gruhn) Dockstader

January 22, 2003

Becky Marie (Gruhn) Dockstader, 73, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at her home in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 20, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar. The Reverend Byron Northwick officiated. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Becky "Beck" was born on January 15, 1930, to Fred and Gertrude (Becker) Gruhn in Manning, Iowa. She graduated from the Spirit Lake High School in 1947 and received her nursing degree from the Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing in Des Moines. She went to work in Fort Dodge for a time. Doc and Becky met on a blind date and it was a year before he could catch up with her. They married on April 18, 1953, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Following Doc's graduation in 1955, they moved to New Orleans, then returned to St. Ansgar in August of 1957.

Becky served on the school board and was an AEA member as well. She was many a pets' friend and remembered their names more often than their owners. She will be greatly missed and held close in the hearts of her family as we celebrate her life as a love that will never die.

Becky was preceded in death by her husband, W. Edson (Doc) Dockstader; one brother, Donald Gruhn; and one granddaughter, Molly Schroeder.

She is survived by six daughters, Chris and her husband, Larry Wadman of Annandale, Minnesota, Julie and her husband, Melvin Schroeder of St. Ansgar, Mary and her husband, Al Sommerfeld of Derby, Kansas, Holly and her husband, Rick Schwarck of St. Ansgar, Kelly and her husband, Sean Shanahan of Hull, Massachusetts and Wendie Dockstader of Iowa City, Iowa; two sons, Peter Dockstader and John and his wife, Lisa Dockstader, both of St. Ansgar; 15 grandchildren who were blessed with her kindness and gentleness; two sisters, Dorthy and her husband, Darial Detterman of Milford, Iowa and Marge Linquist of Lakewood, Colorado.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar had charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Luella R. (Newton) Hoisington

January 22, 2003

Luella R. (Newton) Hoisington, age 86, of Osage, died on Saturday, January 18, 2003, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Osage.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 22, at the First Baptist Church in Osage. The Rev. Roger Davis officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Luella was born on February 22, 1916 in Osage, the daughter of Roy and Arlie (Taylor) Fish. Luella was educated in the Osage Schools and graduated from the Osage High School. She was united in marriage to Howard Newton on January 1, 1939, in her parents' home near Osage. They farmed southeast of Osage. Howard died in 1989. Luella was united in marriage to Vernon Hoisington on May 31, 1992, at First Baptist Church in Osage. Vernon died in 1996.

Luella was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir and served on various church boards. She enjoyed playing the piano, embroidering and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Howard Newton and Vernon Hoisington; one brother, Donald Fish; one grandson, John Bruggeman; and son-in-law, Albert Bruggeman, Jr.

Her survivors include two daughters, Karen Koethke and husband, Allen of St. Ansgar and their children, James Bruggeman and his children, Amanda and Samantha, Robin (Doug) Bless and their children, Jonathon, Jacob and Jesse; Noreen Fink and her husband, Robert of Osage and their children, Steve (Lori) Fink and their children, Alyssa, Caleb and Kylee, David (Shirley) Fink and their children, Matthew, Aaron, Andrew; step-daughter, Carol Decklever and husband, Dale of Osage; two step-sons, Lee Hoisington of Orchard and Howard Hoisington and his wife, Myrna of Orchard; one brother, Dean Fish of Aloha, Oregon; and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Jerry Dohler

January 29, 2003

Jerry Dohler, 91, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, January 20, 2003, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Memorial services were held on Friday, January 24, at the United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar. The Reverend Jay Amundson officiated. Private inurnment was in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Jerry Dohler, was born at Primghar, Iowa, on May 20, 1911 to William and Oriel Loveless Dohler. After graduating from the Omaha Technical High School, he went to Rapid City, South Dakota. It was there that he married Grace Shaffer on February 18, 1935. They lived on a ranch, raising cattle and wheat until 1951, when they moved to the St. Ansgar area where Jerry was engaged in welding and metal fabrication.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother; sister; and son-in-law.

His survivors include four children, Dora (Dick) Biederman of Osage, Royal (Barbara) Dohler of St. Ansgar, Una Bleess (John Gerdes) of Blue Earth, Minnesota and Sandra (Marvin) Hulshizer of Georgetown, Texas; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Malinda Augusta Bartz

January 29, 2003

Malinda Augusta Bartz, 87, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 25, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, Iowa. Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiated. Burial was in the Grafton Cemetery.

Malinda Augusta Bartz, was born on December 1, 1915 in Grafton, to John and Emma (Glauwitz) Bork. She was baptized in 1916 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton and also was confirmed on March 29, 1931. Malinda married Harvey Bartz on June 27, 1932, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Harvey on September 5, 1991; daughter, Karen in 1944; step-granddaughter, Marie in 2002; six brothers, Edwin, John, Clarence, Arthur, Walter and Roy; and six sisters, Laura Krueger, Myrtle Rappath, Esther Anderson, Verna Schlotterback, Wilma Graffin and Ruth Dalluge.

Malinda's survivors include one son, Richard and wife, Jean of Eau Galle, Wisconsin; four daughters, Bonnie Deal and husband, Virl of Grafton, Betty Jordan and husband, Edwin of Grafton, Sharon Anderson and husband, Allen of Northwood and Judy Hickman and husband, Russell of Glendale, Arizona; 15 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Hartwig of Grafton, Elsie Kline of Grafton and Genevieve Furness of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

David Kevin Dammen

February 5, 2003

David Kevin Dammen, 48, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 31, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Reverend Dennis Hanson and Reverend Roy Ott officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

David Dammen, was born on August 15, 1954 in Osage, the son of Karl and Connie (Berg) Dammen. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1972 and attended Iowa State University for one year. He then returned home to farm with his family, which is what he loved to do. David was united in marriage to Susan Bartz on September 7, 1974 in Grafton.

For Dave the simple things in life were what brought him pleasure. He loved fishing, especially trips to Northern Minnesota and Canada. He loved spending time with his family, friends and especially visiting his daughters. You could always find David driving the back roads checking the crops.

He was preceded in death by his father, Karl G. Dammen; and sister, Betty Dammen.

David's survivors include three daughters, Nicole Dammen and special friend, Joshua Clausen of Mason City, Helga Dammen and Stephanie Dammen, both of Osage; mother, Connie Dammen of Osage; wife, Susan Dammen of Osage; sister, Mary Graeff and husband, Ron of Ottumwa and their three children, Anna, Arun and Anu; two brothers, Darwin Dammen and his wife, Carol of Lander, Wyoming and their two sons, Mike Dammen and wife, Lisa and their two children, Hannah and Isabelle of Des Moines, Tony Dammen and fiancée, Cherie of Lander, Wyoming; Dennis Dammen and wife, Julaine of Prior Lake, Minnesota and their two children, Krista Anderson and husband, Todd of Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Aaron Dammen of Plymouth, Minnesota.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Therese Halbach

February 5, 2003

Therese Halbach, age 42, of Stacyville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 1, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Reverend Mark Reasoner officiated. Burial was in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.

Therese Halbach, was born on July 16, 1960 in Osage, Iowa, to Lester and Ann (Runde) Durben. She graduated from the St. Ansgar High School and then completed the Floriculture Program at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She worked at a flower shop in Grinnell, Iowa, for three years. She married Ed Halbach on September 11, 1982 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, Iowa. Ed and Therese started Ed's Floral, a retail and wholesale plant business in 1981. In 1986, they opened another full service retail Flower Shop in LeRoy, Minnesota.

Therese was a long-time board member of the St. Ansgar Dollars for Scholars. She was respected in the community for countless volunteer hours at the nursing home, fund raisers and civic events. She was active in the Visitation Church Christian Mothers and kept the church beautiful with flowers. Her floral-design talents touched many people's lives as did her smile, kindness and compassion. Her personality was an expression of her sincerity. Therese enjoyed gardening, reading, entertaining and visiting with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by her many close friends and family.

Preceding Therese in death were her paternal grandparents, Arthur and Louise Durben; maternal grandparents, Theodore and Pauline Runde; and father-in-law, Jerome Halbach.

She is survived by her husband, Ed of Stacyville, Iowa; her parents, Ann and Lester Durben of Meyer, Iowa; three sisters, Sheila Durben of Meyer, Brenda Jensen and her husband, Del and their two children, Ami and Alex of Plymouth, Minnesota and Marlene Weis and her husband, Rob and their three children, Brittany, Willie and Ben of Meyer. She was also admired and loved by her mother-in-law, Monica Halbach of Stacyville; three sisters-in-law, Jeanne Traaseth and her husband, Pete and daughter, Leah of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Angie Kruger and daughter, Stacey of St. Ansgar and Paula Halbach of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two brothers-in-law, Joe Halbach and his wife, Deb and their two daughters, Danielle and Jackie of Coon Rapids, Minnesota and Mark Halbach and his wife, Teresa of Glenville, Minnesota.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

William “Bill” Kuhn

February 19, 2003

William “Bill” Kuhn, formerly of Elma and presently of Las Vegas, Nevada, died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, January 31, 2003, of a heart attack.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 5, at the Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church, with a Mass celebrated by Father Richard Kuhn of Peosta, Iowa and Father Robert Peckaweitz. Burial followed in the Palm Valley Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Nevada.

William was born on January 24, 1932 in Osage, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Millie Meirick Kuhn. He was raised in Elma and graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School in 1951. He served in the US Air Force. Upon discharge from service in 1956, he married Catherine Melchionne. He was employed by the DeLuca Coors Beer Distributorship for 20 years, serving as that company’s general manager for many years. He then built the Magic Wand Truck Stop also in Las Vegas, which he owned and operated until his recent retirement.

William’s survivors include his wife, Catherine; sons, Cliff, Mark and Paul; daughters, Lisa DeLong, Nadine Sekavec and Lynda Murphy, all of Las Vegas; a brother, Joe of Port Aransas, Texas; sisters, Mary Ann Goings and Carol Eckerman, both of Evansdale, Iowa, Helen Hites of Tacoma, Washington and Dolores Allen of Littleton, Colorado; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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