Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 8 at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Music was provided by organist, Tammy Johnson who accompanied soloist, Russ Schubert and a congregational hymn. Ushers were Dennis Zuehl and Robert Bravick.

  Casket bearers were Brian Perkins, Dave Djuren, Mike Gerdes, Greg Gerdes, Anthony Sillman and Nathan Eden. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

  Ruth Mae Sillman, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Gayken) Holck, was born May 16, 1917 in Britt. She received her education in the Britt area and graduated from the Britt High School in 1935. On August 25, 1936 she was united in marriage to Edward Sillman at Bardwell, Kentucky. The couple established their home on a farm northwest of Britt. They were blessed with five daughters and three sons, Dale, Darlene, David, Karen, Keith, Marlys, Donna and Pamela.

  Funeral services were held Friday, October 11 at the United Methodist Church, Britt. The Rev. Donald Campbell, officiated. Music was provided by organist, Tammy Johnson who accompanied soloist, Darcy Eisenman. Ushers were Harry Smith and Fred Swisher.

  Casket bearers were Jeff Stevenson, Mark Stevenson, Kent Stevenson, Bob Korneisel, Jim Diemer and Bob Grandgenett. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. Graveside military rites were provided by the Britt Ceremonial Unit. The Ewing Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

  Jim Stevenson, the son of Harold and Esther Olson Stevenson, was born April 20, 1922 in Britt. He received his education in the Britt school system and graduated from the Britt High School. Following high school Jim served his country in the Army Air Force during WW II. He was discharged in 1946 and returned to Britt.

  Memorial services were held on Sunday, October 13 at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Services were also held Monday, October 14 at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with the Rev. Larry Vallery officiating. Honorary bearers were her grandchildren. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.

  Sandra Kay Troe, the daughter of Mahlon Burgess and Mildred P. (Dickens) Yaggy, was born July 10, 1942 in New Hampton. She was baptized in the United Methodist Church in New Hampton. Sandy started kindergarten in Farmersberg and finished her schooling at Britt.

  In 1959, she was married to David Rasmuson and they had three daughters. Sandy worked at Rite Drug in Iowa Falls for ten years. She enjoyed horseback riding, reading, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

  Funeral services were held Monday, October 21 at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Kay Hooper officiating. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied congregational hymns. Ushers were Marvin and Maynard Schoneman.

  Honorary bearers were the Garner Rotarians and their spouses. Casket bearers were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment was in the Concord Township Cemetery, Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arranements.

  Leorene Anona Stille, the daughter of William F. and Cora (Youngs) Lipka, was born September 28, 1904 at Webster, South Dakota. During her youth her family moved to several towns in South Dakota and Minnesota. She graduated from the Central High School in Minneapolis and continued her education at McPhale College of Music in Minneapolis.

  Funeral services were held, Monday, October 21 at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church. The Rev. David Daley officiated. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. The Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home of Kanawha was in charge of the arrangements. Music was provided by organist, Marilyn DeKruyff who accompanied soloist, Angie Pringnitz and congregational hymns. Ushers were Paul Delger and John Eekhoff.

  Virgil Stille, son of J. J. and Clara (Gast) Stille, was born on November 20, 1920, on the family farm in Liberty Township west of Klemme where he lived his entire life. He attended school in Liberty Township and graduated from the Klemme High School in 1939.

  Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 26, 2002, at the Free Methodist Church in Rushville with the Rev. Rosalee Ross and the Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2002, at the Elba Methodist Cemetery in Columbus, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Laval Suiter officiating.

  Born on October 6, 1935 in Dodge County, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frieda (Braker) Dieckhoff. She married Lyle H. Schoenwetter on November 25, 1955 in Columbus, Wisconsin.

  Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 26 at the United Methodist Church, Corwith. The Rev. Dan Fernandez officiated. Music was provided by Sharon Gourley who accompanied soloist, Jonathan Chambers and several congregational hymns. Special readings were given by Laura Meyers, Sue Mullins and Gerry Gaskill.

  Burial was in the Corwith Cemetery. The Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Scaaf Funeral Home of Corwith was in charge of the arrangements. Casketbearers were Jim Mullins, Thurman Gaskill, Richard Oberhelman, Norman Chambers, Dale Sorensen and Phil Hunget.

  Audrey Ann Leerar Meyers, the daughter of Jake and Vestus (Whitehurst) Leerar, was born on November 23, 1936, at Stilson, Iowa. She attended rural public schools in the Stilson area until the 5th grade, and then attended the Corwith Public School in Corwith, Iowa. She was valedictorian of the Corwith class of 1954. Audrey was employed for a short while at Lyons Cleaners in Mason City.

  Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith, with Pastor Ron Feuerhak officiating.

  Burial will be in the Amsterdam Cemetery, Kanawha. Friends may call from 4 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Corwith. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

  Funeral services were held Thursday, October 31, at the Ankeny First United Methodist Church, Ankeny. Graveside services were held Friday, November 1, at the Concord Township Cemetery, Garner.

  Mildred "Millie" V. Foster, daughter of Charles and Martha (Tipp) Ollenburg, was born May 12, 1914 in Garner. She was educated in the Garner schools.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2002 at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Kay Hooper officiating. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied vocalists, Bernie and Tyler Urich and a congregational hymn. Ushers were Marvin and Maynard Schoneman.

  Casket bearers were Greg Loveless, Mike Krutsinger, Doug Krutsinger, Jeff Krutsinger, Jim Krutsinger, Joel Krutsinger, Ralph Larsen, Dave Krutsinger and John Krutsinger. Interment was in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Duncan. Military rites were conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. The Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

  Roy Arnold Rensink, the son of William and Jennie (Rensink) Rensink, was born December 23, 1917 at Sheldon, Iowa. He attended elementary school in Fertile and graduated from the Forest City High School in 1938. He was in the U.S. Army from 1941 until 1946 serving his country in Africa and Europe.

  On May 29, 1950 he married Wilhemina Formanek at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They were the parents of three daughters, Julie, Susan and Mary. On June 28, 1965 his wife, Mina, died.

  Funeral services were held Saturday, November 2 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Garner. The Rev. Robert Bronson officiated. Music was provided by organist, LeAnne Buns who accompanied soloist, Lance Arnold and congregational hymns.

  Casket bearers were Brian Hamrick, Gary Blakesley, Bob Gray, Ardy Flaten, Kenny Weiland, Trent Junker, Bob Larson and Verle Everett. Honorary bearers were Mr. Peebles' grandchildren. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme, with full military honors conducted by the Garner and Klemme Military Honor Guards. The Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home of Klemme was in charge of the arrangements.

  Robert Lee Peebles was born December 20, 1931, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was the son of Robert Hoyle Pebbles and his wife, Maude. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy.

  Robert married Bernice Harringa-Hamrick on December 21, 1957, at the U.S. Naval Chapel in San Diego, California. The couple lived in various locations while he continued his military service.

  Funeral services for Earl Chambers were held Saturday, November 5, at the United Methodist Church in Corwith with the Rev. Dan Fernandez officiating. Music was provided by organist, Sharon Gourley who accompanied soloist, Jonathan Chambers and a hymn sung by Mr. Chambers' great-grandchildren.

  Casket bearers were Jim Mullins, Peter Holt, Howard Mullins, Dan Wagner, Bill Mullins, Don Mullins, Tom Mullins and Dave Wagner. The "Coffee College" of Corwith were honorary bearers. Interment was in the Corwith Cemetery. The Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Corwith was in charge of the arrangements. Masonic services, conducted by Prudence Lodge 205 A.F. & A.M. of Algona, were held Friday, November 1.

  Earl Robert Chambers was born October 10, 1906, at the home place near Corwith. He was the son of Harrison Oscar and Alice (Rector) Chambers. He graduated from the Corwith High School in 1924. He graduated from Iowa State College, Ames, in animal husbandry.

  On June 18, 1930, Earl was married to Lillian F. Wagner at Knoxville. The couple lived with Earl's parents for a time and then moved to a farm on the next corner east.