2015 Obituaries
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Dorothy K. Adams; Monsignor Leonard M. Ziegmann; Jo Ellen (Ferguson) Hall; Duane R. Buehler; Marjorie M. Kollbaum; Donna Blake; William Henrich, Sr.; Delores, (Schultz) Neville; Robert "Butch" Hemphill; Marlin R. Gunderson; Cindy K. Gunderson; Madeline (Bengford) McTasney; Glenda (Woodard) Paulson; Jean C. (Stock) Prescott; Nancy A. (Brabec) Imhoff; John E. Oxendale; B. Eileen (Sommers) Follett; Leonard E. "Shorty" Wunschel; Ralph "Bud" Cowlham"; John A. Bengford; Toni R. Neville; LaMorn (Gehring) Kropf; Virginia (Worswick) Anderson; Kenneth C. Sorensen; Vickie Carlson; Roger N. Neville; Arda Lee (Flogstad) Neddermeyer; Miriam (Siebrecht) Boerner; Dennis E. Gustafson; Dorothy M. (McCorkindale) Kern; Nancy Marlene (Wallace) Murdoch; Emma Elizabeth Gosch; Donna M. Neumann; Louise M. Rabe; Jonathan L. Siebrecht; Gerald "Jerry" Huldeen; Darrell G. Miller; Albert W. Christian; Lynette K. Clark; Eleanor (Tostlebe) Peterson; Marjorie (Gobersen) Thayer; Linda L. (Osterholt) Hurley; Ethel (Peterson) Sundell; Leo Cooper; Phrona J. (Bruns) Johnson; Richard (Dick) Hoelscher; Mary Elizabeth (Gunderson) Corrin; Dennis E. Bengford.
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Died December 27, 2015, age 103
Dorothy K. Adams died peacefully on December 27, 2015, in Healthcare at Stonegates Retirement Community, Greenville, Delaware, where she was a resident for thirty years. She was 103. Mrs. Adams was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. She attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Her husband, William P. Adams II died in 1996.
She is survived by her three daughters, Cynthia, Margot, and Elizabeth; nine grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private. Mrs. Adams will be buried in the Odebolt Cemetery next to her husband, William P. Adams II.
March 30, 1933 - Dec. 29, 2015
Monsignor Leonard M. Ziegmann of Omaha, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Dec. 29, 2015.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Martins Parish in Odebolt, Iowa. A rosary will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2015 at the church.
Monsignor Leonard M. Ziegmann was born to Joseph and Mary Ziegmann on March 30, 1933. He graduated from Loras College and Mount Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. He received a master's degree in education from Creighton University and also attended graduate school at the University of St. Paul, studying theology in Ottawa, Canada.
He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Sioux City on May 16, 1959. He served many parishes within the Sioux City Diocese. He also served as chaplain at Mercy Hospital. He enjoyed working as chaplain at the North Central Correction Center in Rockwell City, Iowa, as well as at Harvest Acres (a teen rehab facility). He loved teaching at many schools during his years of service. He served as chancellor of Sioux City Diocese from October 1971 to July 1981. Monsignor Ziegmann wrote a column, Daily Reflections, for The Globe newspaper for more than 20 years. He also revised the book, "Life in Christ." Monsignor Ziegmann served as chaplain for Trinity Heights in Sioux City from 2000 to 2007. After serving as a priest for more than 40 years, Monsignor Ziegmann retired to Texas to help take care of his brother, Edward. Following Edward's death, Monsignor Ziegmann moved to Omaha to be near family.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and four brothers.
May 7, 1948 - December 20, 2015
Jo Ellen Hall age 67, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jo Ellen was born May 7, 1948 in Ames, Iowa to Charles and Olive (Nelson) Ferguson. Jo Ellen graduated from Odebolt Arthur High School and went to the University of Northern Iowa and received her degree in Education. She married Norman Hall June 7, 1970 in Odebolt, Iowa, Norm passed away September 19, 2002. She enjoyed traveling, music, collectibles, loved animals. Jo Ellen loved all the students she taught.
Survivors include her mother: Olive Ferguson of Lake View, Iowa, children: Erika Sieff and husband Benjamin of Omaha, Nebraska, Tiffany Cidlik and husband Randy of Omaha, Nebraska, companion: Jim McDermott of Missouri Valley, Iowa, two grandchildren: Georgia Cidlik, Lyle Cidlik, sister in law: Linda Tullis of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, sister: Pat Cottrill and husband Dave of Ames, Iowa, brother: Charlie Ferguson of Dallas, Texas.
Jo Ellen was preceded in death by father: Charles, husband Norman.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church in Missouri Valley. Final Resting Place, Ferguson Cemetery, Lake View, Iowa
June 27, 1941 - November 21, 2015
SERVICES - 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, United Methodist Church in Odebolt, Pastor Ken Miller.
VISITATION - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015, United Methodist Church
BURIAL - Odebolt Cemetery
Duane Robert Buehler, age 74 of rural Odebolt Iowa went to his eternal home on November 21, 2015 at Horn Memorial Hospital. Duane was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church.
Duane was born June 27, 1941 in Sac City, Iowa. His parents were Robert W. Buehler and Marjorie Marie Rabe Buehler. Duane grew up on a farm north of Odebolt, the Stephen place, and later moved to the Ralph Rabe farm, which was honored as a Century Farm in 2013. Duane attended grade school at Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt Arthur in 1959. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Farm Operations in 1963. ISU held a very special place in his heart. While there, he was active in the marching band. There he joined ROTC and later the Iowa Air National Guard. Following graduation he was employed as a Youth Director for ISU in Plymouth County, which he enjoyed very much and kept in contact with many of those youth.
On November 10, 1963, Duane married the love of his life Donna Mae Stiles at the Odebolt Methodist Church. To this union 3 children were born, Karen Marie, Jeffrey Dean and Brian Duane. In 1967 Duane and Donna moved to their present farm, one mile from where he grew up. In 1968 Duane was called to Active Duty with the 185th Air National Guard and spent a year in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1969. Duane farmed with his Dad and brother Roger and now son Brian and nephew Barry. Duane believed in farming practices to save the land. Buehler Farms received the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader award in 2013.
Duane also believed in community service. He served as high school Sunday school teacher, on the Methodist trustee and finance committees and presently was chairman of the Methodist administrative board. Currently, he was a director for the United Bank of Iowa and Sac County Mutual Telephone Co. board of directors, served on the Memorial Walk Way, and was a trustee for Richland Township. Earlier years, he served on Farm Bureau state committees and beef and pork organizations.
Duane was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He always had time for neighbors and friends. His grandchildren were very important to him and gave him much joy. Duane and Donna also enjoyed exploring area bike trails on Sunday afternoons.
Left to cherish Duane’s memory are his wife Donna of 52 years; children Karen Pippett (Brad) of Urbandale, Iowa, Jeff Buehler of Ida Grove, Iowa; and Brian (Jenny) of Odebolt, Iowa; and grandchildren Tera and Kendra Pippett of Urbandale, Iowa, Sydney Buehler of Ida Grove, Iowa, Noah Buehler of Crested Butte, Colorado, and Kesed and Karis Buehler of Odebolt, Iowa. He also is survived by sister Jeanine (Bill) Davidson of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Roger (Ellen) Buehler of Odebolt, Iowa Aunt Mae Rabe Christian and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Those going before Duane were his parents, Robert and Marge Buehler, parents-in-law Ted and Leona Stiles, and brother-in law Merle Hokanson.
May 4, 1922 - November 10, 2015
Marjorie M. Kollbaum, age 93, of Odebolt, Iowa, formerally of Kiron, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Odebolt Specialty Care formerally Odebolt Nursing & Rehab, of Odebolt, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Bethel Lutheran Church, of Kiron, Iowa. The Reverend Trish Underburg will officiate. Committal Services will follow at the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, of rural Kiron, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, and will resume on November 14, 2015 one hour prior to the Funeral Service at the Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Marjorie was born on May 4, 1922 in Kiron, Iowa, to Edwin G. and Edna L. (Hultander) Johnson. She was baptized into her faith on August 6, 1922, and confirmed in 1935 at the rural Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron, Iowa. She attended school in Kiron and graduated with the class of 1939.
On August 26, 1939, she was united into marriage to Fred H. Kollbaum, at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Storm Lake, Iowa. Marjorie and Fred made their home in Kiron, Iowa, and were blessed with two children, Karen and Dennis.
Marjorie loved being a homemaker. She was an accomplished cook who loved to bake. She delighted in sharing her creations with her family and friends over a warm cup of coffee.
Marjorie was a loyal lifelong member of the Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron. Even when she lost her eyesight and moved to Odebolt, Iowa, with the help of a good friend, she could continue to attend services in Kiron. When she was unable to make it to Kiron, she would walk to the Methodist or Presbyterian Church in Odebolt right near her home.
She enjoyed her years being a member of the Kiron Coffee Club with many of her life long friends. For years she was the representative for the annual Christmas Seals Drive in the Kiron area. Marjorie volunteered for 17 years as the Bethel Church Financial Secretary. When her husband opened Fred’s Plumbing and Heating, she worked answering the phone and keeping the books for his business. Her hobbies were cooking, embroidery, needlepoint and traveling. Even after she lost her eyesight, she kept very active walking, cooking and keeping her own home for over 20 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Karen (James) Wareham of Odebolt and Dennis (Patsy) Kollbaum of Boone, Iowa; six grandchildren: Tracy (Jerry) Church of Euless, TX, Debbie (Peter) Messtorff of Benbrook, TX, Curt (Vonnie) Wareham of Odebolt, IA, Lisa (Todd) Lundgren of Emmetsburg, IA, Jennifer (Pedro) Martinez of Plymouth, MN, Pete (Elli) Kollbaum of Bloomington, IN; 14 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; one brother, George Norman (Alice) Johnson of Iowa Falls, IA; niece, Linda (Don) Lee of Crete, NE; nephew, Tom Johnson of Denver, CO; and extended family and friends. She will be missed by us all, but we celebrate her life.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Edna Johnson; one brother, Warren Johnson in infancy; and husband, Fred Kollbaum.
If you wish, memorials may be given to the Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron, Iowa.
January 22, 1929 - November 8, 2015
Donna Marie Nelson Blake was born on January 29, 1929. She was raised on a farm between Alta and Aurelia by her parents, Adel and Herman Nelson. She had a happy childhood and grew up with three older stepsisters and a step brother and with two younger half-brothers. Her sisters were Mildred Nelson Gustafson, Lois Nelson Crapser and Ruby Nelson Laursen. Her brothers were Merle Nelson, John Nelson and Jim Nelson. Donna passed away on November 8, 2015 at the Hawkeye Care Center in Spirit Lake.
Donna graduated from Aurelia High School in 1946, where she was active in music and plays. During high school, Donna met her future husband, Rolan Blake who had returned from active duty with the Army Air Corps during World War 2. Donna worked for a year for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Cherokee and then Donna and Rolan were married on June 22, 1947 at Trinity Lutheran church in Alta, IA. They farmed in Cherokee county for eleven years. She learned as a young wife about a woman's role on the farm, including feeding men working the fields, raising chickens, and growing a garden. Rolan and Donna had two children, Patricia Mary and Alan Max. Each year was highlighted by many family get-togethers with both sides of their family, including Christmas, Thanksgiving and birthday celebrations.
Donna and Rolan embarked on a new career path in 1958, when they moved to Akron, Iowa, were Rolan went to work for the Farm Bureau Insurance Company. Their years in Akron were highlighted by their membership in a Lutheran young couples group called "YoMaCo's." They considered these years' very happy times and formed many lifetime friendships.
The insurance career led to a move to the Arthur-Odebolt area. They eventually purchased a real estate and insurance business from Dwight Meyer, which was a career move that they enjoyed until their retirement in 1991. They loved living in Odebolt where they filled their home with antiques and many happy memories. Their children, Patricia and Alan graduated from Odebolt high school and later brought their families to their Odebolt home for many fun times where they often enjoyed Donna's wonderful treats, including homemade rye bread, Swedish tea rings and the "perfect" chocolate chip cookies. Rolan and Donna were active members of Faith Lutheran church in Odebolt.
Donna and Rolan purchased a cabin in 1988 on the East Shore of Big Spirit Lake where they loved fishing and playing with their children and grandchildren and those beautiful sunsets while sitting on their porch.
Rolan passed away in 1999 and Donna moved to Spirit Lake in 2004 and enjoyed getting to know many people in the Spirit Lake Community. She was a member of Grace Lutheran church in Spirit Lake. Donna had a lifelong interest in antiques and she was a member of Questers for over 30 years. Donna loved music and enjoyed reading and mostly enjoyed her time with family and friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, and great grandson Walter James Blake. She is survived by daughter Patricia (Doug) Koenck of Yorba Linda, CA and son, Alan (Sue) Blake, of Spirit Lake. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Jason Koenck, James (Rachel) Blake, Jenny (Jon) Schibsted and Andrew (Shria) Blake, as well as 7 greatgrandchildren, Ashley Koenck, Lily Koenck, Leah Blake, Owen Blake, Triston Radant, Alexis Radant and Hazel Blake. Also surviving are sister-in-law Eleanor Anderson of Aurelia, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Annette and Don Blake of Cherokee, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M. at Afton Township Cemetery in Cherokee. Visitation will begin at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday until the time of the service at the church.
October 13, 1918 - November 1, 2015
William Henrich, age 97, of Odebolt, IA, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Twilight Acres in Wall Lake, IA.
William Charles Henrich Sr. was born on October 13, 1918, to parents John and Katherine (Konradi) Henrich in Odebolt, IA. He received his schooling from Odebolt High School and was a member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church.
On June 30, 1942, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt, William and Grace Gardner were united in marriage. They were blessed with four children: Renea, William Jr., Ted, and Jack. Bill worked hard as a farmer to provided for his family. He was an outdoorsy man and enjoyed fishing and trapping. He and Grace traveled throughout the country to visit children including California, Minnesota, Colorado, Hawaii and Switzerland. When younger, Grace and Bill were excellent dancers and were seen weekly at Lakewood, Cobblestone and polka dancing at Schleswig. They were a very handsome couple while “cutting the rug”. Bill loved to play cards, especially Euchre. He will be dearly missed by his children and grandchildren, extended family and all those who knew and loved him.
William will be greatly missed by his daughter Renea Bradley of Wayzata, MN; sons William Jr. of Ankeny, IA; Ted (Kathy) Henrich of Wall Lake, IA; and Jack (Marj) Henrich of Odebolt, IA; grandchildren: Dr. Jennifer Smith of Chapel Hill, NC, Veronica Stewart (Randy) of Wilmington, OH, Matthew Henrich of Nevada, IA, Justin Henrich of Iowa City, IA, Jay Henrich (Marcy) of West Point, IA, Jacob Henrich of Denver, CO, and Jonathan Henrich of Odebolt, IA; great-grandchildren: Emelia Grace Stewart and Logan James Henrich; sister Darlene Bird of Odebolt, IA; sister-in-law Phyllis Gardner of Odebolt, IA; brother-in-law Robert (Mary Ann) Gardner of Nevada, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
William was preceded in death by his parents; wife Grace on December 21, 2013; brothers Howard, Virgil, Nick and John; sisters Katherine, Gertrude, and Leona; son-in-law Dr. Wayne Bradley and daughter-in-law Beverly Henrich.
December 23, 1927 - October 20, 2015
Delores Maxine Neville, age 87, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the Stratford Care Center in Stratford, IA.
Delores was born on December 23, 1927, in Lake View, IA, the daughter of Richard and Clara Schultz. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt.
Delores graduated from Lake View High School. On April 4, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert J. Neville in Jackson, MN. They made their home in Odebolt, where Robert started Neville Construction in 1956. Delores worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Martin Mauer, Neville Construction and Steve Neville Trucking. She was a devoted wife and mother to their two children, Steve and Toni. Delores was a big animal person who loved her dogs and cats, especially her mini dachshunds.
Survivors include her son, Steve Neville of Odebolt; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Nancy and Jim Nuetzman of Wall Lake and Yvonne Streed of Lake Ozark, MO; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Clara Schultz; husband Robert on April 2, 2009; and daughter Toni Neville.
September 18, 1950 - October 11, 2015
Robert “Butch” Hemphill, age 65, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, IA. Butch was born September 18, 1950, in Sac City, IA, to Robert and Alice (Hanson) Hemphill. He was baptized and confirmed at the Odebolt United Methodist Church where he remained a life-time member.
Butch graduated from Odebolt High School with the class of 1968 and continued his studies at Morningside College and Iowa State.
On April 6, 1974, Butch and Judy Frey were united in marriage at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. They celebrated 41 years of marriage and were blessed with a son, Jared. Butch worked the past 37 years at Farmers Coop in Odebolt where he was Director of Quality Management Systems. His friendly nature and willingness to help others carried throughout his life. He served on the Odebolt volunteer fire department, City Council for 14 years and Mayor for the last 2 years. He enjoyed golf, watching the Chicago Bears, bowling, and cherished time in Okoboji with his family and friends. He took great pride in the appearance of his lawn and was a caring and gentle man, who loved feeding the birds and squirrels. He loved to cook and grill. His greatest joy was making “Papa Pancakes” for his precious grandson. He dearly loved his family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to mourn his passing include his wife Judy; son Jared and wife Jill of Waukee; grandson Brayden; mother Alice Hemphill of Odebolt; sisters: Joan Davis of Hampton, VA, and Ann Hemphill of Carroll; extended family members and many friends.
Butch was preceded in death by his father Robert Hemphill; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Florence Frey.
January 3, 1937 - October 11, 2015
Marlin R. Gunderson, age 78, of Kiron, Iowa passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Twilight Acres of Wall Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Ken Miller will officiate. Private family graveside services will be held in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Marlin R. Gunderson was born on January 3, 1937 in Jackson, Minnesota to Cyril and Julia (Ukasick) Gunderson.
Marlin grew up on the family farm near Kiron, Iowa. He attended school and graduated from Odebolt, High School.
After school Marlin went into farming with his father Cyril and made his home on the family farm. Marlin was called up to enlist and serve in the United States Army Reserve.
On February 25, 1963 in Elk Point, South Dakota Marlin was united into marriage to Shirley Ann Chedester. The couple made their home on the family farm near Kiron and were blessed with three children: Tim, Sandy, and Todd.
Marlin loved the land and turning the soil to produce a crop and in his young years enjoyed raising Cattle. Marlin enjoyed long nature walks with his wife Shirley, especially at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove, Iowa.
In his younger years Marlin delighted in water skiing and boating as well as the 500 club he played cards in. Marlin like trap shooting, snowmobiling, and treasured spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Tim (Mary) Gunderson of Kiron, Iowa; Sandy (Mark) Juhl of Panora, Iowa; Todd (Karen) Gunderson of Kiron, Iowa; grandchildren: Jessica and Amanda Gunderson and Ashly and Mason Gunderson; brother, Don Gunderson of Dike, Iowa; sisters, Suzanne (Ken) Roeder of DeSmet, South Dakota and Julianne Chedester of Sioux City, Iowa; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Marlin was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril and Julia Gunderson; wife Shirley Gunderson; sister, Cindy Gunderson; and brother, James Gunderson.
June 9, 1955 - October 8, 2015
Cindy K. Gunderson, age 60, formerly of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Twilight Acres of Wall Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Pastor Mark Peterson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Cindy Kay Gunderson was born on June 9, 1955 in Spirt Lake, Iowa, to Cyril and Julia (Ukasick) Gunderson. Cindy grew up on the family farm outside of Kiron, Iowa, where she attended special educations programs in Sac City, Wall Lake, Lake View and Ida Grove.
Cindy joined the New Hope family in Carroll, Iowa as a resident on May 29, 1979. She joined the United Methodist Church of Carroll, Iowa and took part in United Methodist Women.
Cindy was active in the programs that New Hope provided. She was a member of the Praising Hands Sign Choir and had the privilege of preforming for the Governor. She also participated in the Equestrian program through New Hope and had the joy of working with Horses. In 1995 Cindy went in to community living with three other roommates.
Cindy loved the water, which earned her a spot on the Special Olympic Swim Team. Cindy also enjoyed the Carroll Garden club, bowling league, and shopping, but she truly treasured most of all spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Donald Gunderson of Dike, Iowa; Marlin Gunderson of Kiron, Iowa; sisters, Julianne Chedester of Sioux City, Iowa; Suzanne (Ken) Roeder of DeSmet, South Dakota; special friends: Bonnie Voght, Louanne Tigges, Lucille Whitehead; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Julia Gunderson; brother, James Gunderson; brother-in-law, Bob Chedester; sisters-in-law: Mary Jo Gunderson, Shirley Gunderson, and Margie Gunderson.
McTASNEY, MADELINE C. (BENGFORD)
March 2, 1922 - July 30, 2015
Madeline C. McTasney, age 93, of California formerly of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015, in California.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Father Ronald J. Bengford will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa; Visitation will be held a half hour before Mass from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015 at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Madeline was born in Odebolt, Iowa, the oldest of thirteen children of Bernard and Irma (Dinges) Bengford. She had a beautiful smile, was kinds, caring and a good listener. After high school graduation she married John M. “Jack” McTasney, and they were blessed with a son. Later they parted ways.
Madeline and her son, John B., moved back to Odebolt where Madeline helped her widowed mother raise her younger siblings. She also worked as a telephone switchboard operator for many years. In 1955 she enrolled at Briar Cliff College where she earned a teaching certificate, and taught elementary school students in St. Louis, MO and Sioux City, IA. While teaching in Sioux City she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Educations.
Madeline also enjoyed traveling and working on community projects with her friends. Visits to her grandchildren included a trip to Iceland where her son was stationed as a military pilot. She also traveled to Israel with a church group. Community activities included the American Legion Auxiliary, the Tuesday Morning Club, the Odebolt Memorial Walk and being named a Briar Cliff College Alumnus of the Year. Periodically her brothers and sisters would have a family reunion in Odebolt involving hundreds of cousins coming from all over the United States and sharing fond memories.
After retiring from teaching she helped care for her mother in Odebolt until Irma passed away. In 2010 she moved to California to be near her son and his family. At the age of 93, she passed away peacefully under hospice care with her family beside her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Madeline is survived by her son and his wife, Jo Ann, four grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren, her two sisters: Mary Jean and Margie, and her brother, Norman Bengford.
November 18, 1940 - September 3, 2015
Glenda (Woodard) Paulson, 74, of Kiron, Iowa, was promoted to her place in heaven on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at her residence.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Rev. Chad Lierman officiated. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Glenda was born November 18, 1940 near Dunlap, Iowa to Dow and Floy (Smithers) Woodard. The family moved to a farm near Woodbine when she was 2. Glenda was baptized at First Christian Church. She graduated from Woodbine High School with the class of 1958.
Glenda was united in marriage to Russ Paulson June 9, 1963 in Woodbine, Iowa. After marriage they settled into farm life east of Kiron and welcomed daughters Connie and Patti.
Glenda was a lifelong educator, receiving her BA in Elementary Education from University of Northern Iowa and her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Morningside College, which was one of her proudest achievements.
In addition to several years as an elementary and substitute teacher, Glenda also taught GED classes and tutored special needs high school children. She served as the Program Director at New Hope Village and as the Living Skills Coordinator at WESCO, teaching life skills to clients to help them move into a more independent life. More recently, she had spent time as a volunteer at T.A.P.
Glenda enjoyed being a member of the United Methodist Church. She took an active role in many areas; teaching Sunday School, serving as President of the UMW, and holding the offices of District UMW Communications Coordinator and COSROW Representative. Glenda was a certified lay speaker and was the Lay Pastor at the Arthur United Methodist Church for several years.
In her free time, Glenda was active in sorority & retired teachers groups. She and Russ belonged to a neighborhood card club and enjoyed eating out with friends. She loved to read and sew and was a creative cook. Glenda most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Glenda is survived by her husband Russ; children, Connie Castro of Grandview MO and Patti Paulson of Omaha NE; grandchildren, Kylee Paulson of Omaha, NE, Alex Castro and Nick Castro of Grandview, MO; sisters, Lois Schomaker of Linn Grove, IA, Lola (Bob) Williams of Denver, CO; and sisters in law Phyllis Woodard of Denver, CO and Jeanne Woodard of Des Moines, IA as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Dow and Floy Woodard; brothers, Merlyn Woodard and Vernon Woodard; and brother in law Henry Schomaker.
Glenda’s final wishes included this note: “I have always loved to read and would like a memorial to go the Denison Public Library Children’s Department because I spent much of my life working with children and I did a lot of my work with GED in the library. Memorial money could also go to the church to undesignated giving for United Methodist Women.”
July 18, 1936 - August 11, 2015
Rockwell City – Jean C. Prescott 79, formerly of Twin Lakes, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Sunny Knoll Care Centre. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rockwell City, with Rev. B.J. Ukena and Rev. James Davis officiating. Private family burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Opportunity Living, Twin Lakes Christian Center, or St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Jean is survived by her husband Elmer; children, Kelly (Max) Fischbach of Osage Beach, MO, Kent (Diane) Prescott of Waverly, and Jay (Tami) Prescott of Urbandale; grandchildren, Lindsey (Drew) Butler, Jayna and Natalie Fischbach; Jordan (Lindsey), Keri, Mason, Cole and Emmalia Prescott; and Drew, Quinn, and Elyse Prescott; great-grandson Lucas Butler; and brother Bill (Janette) Stock of Orlando, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Margaret (Broderson) Stock; brother David Stock; her in-laws, Dale and Ethel Prescott; and brother-in-law Doyle Prescott.
Jean Carolyn (Stock) Prescott was born July 18, 1936 at Denison, Iowa. She graduated from Odebolt High School, with the Class of 1954 and received a BS degree in nursing from the University of Iowa in 1958. On January 1, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elmer Prescott at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, Iowa. The couple lived in Iowa City for two years and West Branch for four years. Jean worked part time at the University Hospital and as an office nurse. During this time, their three children were born. In 1963, the Prescott family relocated to Rockwell City, where Jean was a stay-at-home mom for ten years. In 1973, she was employed by Iowa Central Community College, working in the health education field for twelve years. She was employed four years by Powhatan Travel Service as a travel agent. For several years, she was the volunteer coordinator of Opportunity Living.
Jean was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, and being an LYO sponsor for nine years. She held various offices in WELCA at the local and synod level. She and Elmer were active in Via de Cristo and Ultreya. Jean volunteered for the American Red Cross, Reach to Recovery, Stewart Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Community Hospice. She was a past member of AAUW and belonged to two reading groups. She was the first woman to serve on the Rockwell City City Council. Leisure activities included reading, cooking, bridge, golf, bicycling, and travel.
Following retirement, Jean and Elmer joined S.O.W.E.R.'s, a Christian RV volunteer ministry. Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, enjoying many happy times with her family.
IMHOFF, NANCY ANN (Brabec)
September 27, 1942 - August 29, 2015
Nancy Ann Imhoff, age 72, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Bethany Life Communities of Story City, Iowa.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Father Richard D. Ball will officiate. Committal Services will follow at the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Nancy Ann Imhoff was born on September 27, 1942 in Atlantic, Iowa to Joseph and Olga (Krenk) Brabec. Nancy’s family made their home in the Varina, Iowa area. She attended school and graduated with the class of 1960. After high school Nancy went on to further her education with two years of college.
Nancy was united into marriage to Francis “Boyd” Imhoff Jr. on February 8, 1964 at St. Columbkill’s Catholic Church of Varina, Iowa. The couple made their home in Pocahontas, and were blessed with three sons: Wayne, Joel, and Mark. The family moved to Odebolt, Iowa in 1970.
Nancy was a faithful member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. In the past she served as the secretary of the Odebolt Fair Board, worked as a dietician and cook at several nursing homes in the area; and recently served as the City Clerk of Arthur, Iowa.
Nancy loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed baking and decorating wedding cakes and birthday cakes, reading, delivering meals on wheels, and lending a helping hand.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Wayne (Stephanie) Imhoff of Ames, Iowa, Joel (Heather) Imhoff of Ames, Iowa, Mark (Donna) Imhoff of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Anna Imhoff, David Imhoff, Colin Imhoff, and Sarah Imhoff; brothers, Kenneth (Jan) Brabec of Fonda, Iowa, Dennis (Marcella) Brabec of Laurens, Iowa, Allan Brabec of Albert City, Iowa, and extended family and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Imhoff; parents, Joseph and Olga Brabec; parents-in-law, Francis and Irene Imhoff.
OXENDALE, JOHN EDWINNovember 18, 1932 - August 23, 2015
John E. Oxendale, age 82, of Arthur, Iowa passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Military rites will be conducted at the church by the Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion of Odebolt, Iowa. Private family committal services will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m., followed by a masonic service, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
John Edwin Oxendale was born on November 18, 1932 at Midway to Joseph “Jim” and Margaret “Peg” (Fries) Oxendale. John grew up on the family farm outside of Arthur where he attended Arthur school. After graduation in 1951, he continued to farm and work with his father and brother in Oxendale Trucking.
John was inducted into the U.S. Army in April of 1954, where he proudly served as a Private First Class during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from the Army in April of 1956.
Returning home to the family farm, he picked up where he left off trucking and farming. John was united into marriage to Ila Frank on September 16, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska.
The couple made their family home on a farm near Arthur, Iowa. John and Ila were blessed with four children: Terry, Lori, Linda, and David.
Like most farmers, John didn't have a lot of hobbies but he did spend time on the softball field either pitching or coaching. He would ride his motorcycle to watch his children play sports. On weekends you might see John and Ila riding their Gold Wing motorcycles for a leisurely drive to destination anywhere. Also, you could often find him on Saturday morning at the sale barn having breakfast and coffee with friends.
Throughout his life, John continued to enjoy farming and trucking. He retired from trucking in 2014 but he never officially retired from farming as it always remained in his heart.
After a courageous battle with cancer, John passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of nearly 55 years Ila Oxendale of Arthur, Iowa; children, Terry (Ruth) Oxendale of Arthur, Iowa, Lori (Jim) Bouza of Wagner, South Dakota, Linda (Marc) Barry of Glasgow, Scotland, David (Melissa) Oxendale of Arthur, Iowa; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Hemer of Arthur, Iowa; brother, James “Jim” (Pat) Oxendale of Ida Grove, Iowa; sisters- in- law, Lois Oxendale of Ida Grove, Iowa, Velma Auen of Albert City, Iowa, Norma Frank of Des Moines, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Jim” and Margaret “Peg” Oxendale; brother, Roland Oxendale; infant twin daughters; grandson and granddaughter in infancy; parents-in-law, Henry and Margaret Frank; brothers-in-law, Roy Hemer, Arthur Auen, and Ernest Frank.
With us, he leaves his wisdom, love for family, a great respect for the land, nature, and animals along with an incredible sense of humor. “Please cut the pie in six pieces, because I don't think I can eat eight”- John
October 23, 1924 - July 26, 2015
B. Eileen Follett, 90 of Sioux City, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at a Sioux City Hospital. A Funeral Mass was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Daniel J. Rupp as Celebrant. Entombment followed at the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Online Condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Memorials may be offered to Blessed Sacrament Homebound Outreach, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Carmelite Nuns of Sioux City.
Eileen was born on October 23, 1924 in Odebolt, Iowa to Harry and Nellie (Kennedy) Sommers. She received her high school education while in Odebolt. Eileen worked at the Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio as a Teletype Operator from 1942 until 1944. She furthered her education at Morningside College in 1945. Eileen married Judson C. Follett in 1946 at the St. Jean’s Catholic Church in Sioux City. She worked for a title abstractor in the 1950’s, at the Topper Café in the 1960’s, and for many years into and thru the 1970’s for Eddie “Skeets” Washinowski at the Downtown Ballroom and the Sioux City Auditorium. Eileen finished her careers by working concessions at the auditorium and the Tyson Center until her retirement in 2005. Eileen was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts in Sioux City and enjoyed her flowers and crossword puzzles.
Eileen is survived by her son Gary Follett and his significant other Marcy Otypka of St. Paul, MN; daughter Terri Bradley and her husband Patrick of Warrensburg, MO; grandchildren Ryan Bradley and his fiancé Lauren Wons of Madison, WI, and Melanie Bradley and her fiancé Ryan Murdock of Kansas City, MO; and sister Marilyn Forsling of Story City, IA.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Judson C. Follett in 2002, son Judson M. Follett, sisters Marjorie Heiken and Jean Gehlen, and brothers James Sommers and Tom Sommers.
November 17, 1925 - August 6, 2015
Leonard E. “Shorty” Wunschel, age 89, of Arthur, Iowa passed away on Thursday, August 06, 2015, at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Graveside services will follow at the Odebolt Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion both of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Leonard was born on November 17, 1925, to Arthur and Louise Wunschel. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents in law Fred and Emma Schramm, sister Leona Cook and husband Henry, sister Virginia Carlson and husband Guy, sister in law Darlene Wunschel, sister in law Pearl Stephan and husband Don, and brother in law LeRoy Salmon.
He is survived by his wife Lois (Schramm) Wunschel, daughters Linda Dirks and husband Stanley, Laura Sykes and husband Dennis, grandchildren Gayle Strom and husband Greg, Gary Sykes and wife Jenni, Ryan Dirks, and Kyle Dirks, four great grandchildren William and Shelby Sykes, and Griffin and Gabrie Strom, brothers Marvin and wife Florence, Clifford, Everett and wife Judy, and sister in law Dorothy Salmon.
Leonard proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. He retired as terminal manager for Walnut Grove in Denison and enjoyed working in car sales most of his retired life.
December 11, 1940 - July 26, 2015
Ralph “Bud” Cowlham, age 74, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Pastor David Lyons will officiate. Committal services will be held at the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 28 2015 at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa.
Ralph J. Cowlham was born on December 11, 1940 in his grandparent’s home in Odebolt, Iowa to Ralph W. and Anna (Bruns) Cowlham.
Ralph grew up in Odebolt, where he attended country school and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1958.
Ralph was united into marriage to Margaret E. Kelly on June 30, 1962 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Wall Lake, Iowa. The couple made their home on a farm in the Odebolt area and were blessed with four children: Kelli, Brad, Jill, and Jason.
Ralph and Margaret moved to town in 1993. After moving to town Ralph did some construction, carpentry work, and trucking; although he still had a passion for farming and would help whenever the opportunity arose.
Ralph was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. For many years he served as an usher and church elder.
Ralph enjoyed attending all of his children and grandchildren’s sporting events, having Sunday morning family coffee, farming and being outdoors. He treasured the time he got to spend with his sons and grandson’s “In the Shop” restoring tractors and going to tractor pulls with them.
Ralph will be remembered as a loving, caring, supportive family man who was always willing to lend an ear or hand to help. This tribe will greatly miss their chief.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Margaret “Peg” Cowlham of Odebolt, Iowa; children, Kelli (Kirk) Duff of Odebolt, Iowa; Brad Cowlham of Odebolt, Iowa; Jill (Dennis) Grote of Odebolt, Iowa; Jason (Joan) Cowlham of Odebolt, Iowa; grandchildren: Cory (Alicia) Duff, Seth Duff, Rachelle Duff, Abbie (Zak) Renze, Rebecca ( Fiancé Nick Billings) Grote, Michael Grote, Adam Grote, William Grote, Kristine Cowlham, Kara Cowlham, Katlyn Cowlham and Jacob Cowlham; mother, Anna Cowlham of Odebolt, Iowa; sister, Audry (Larry) Geyer of Grundy Center, Iowa; cousins, Don Cowlham of Odebolt, Iowa; Deloris Coulter of Arizona; and many extended family and friends.
Ralph was preceded in death by his father, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, Bill (Barb) Kelly, Dan Kelly and Bill Heinriches; nephew, Jeff Heinrichs.
Died June 24, 2015, age 88
John A. Bengford, 88, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away June 24, 2015. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Cecelia A. (Basso) Bengford.
Born in Odebolt, IA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Irma (Dinges) Bengford. Mr. Bengford retired at age 82 after working at the Navy Exchange Laundry for 19 years, Brown & Sharpe for 18 years and as a monitor for Laidlaw Bus for 22 years.
He was a WWII and Korean War Navy Veteran. During WWII he served in Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the North China Sea on the USS Lunga Point CVE 94 and in Korea had served on the USS Tarawa. He was then stationed at Quonset Point, where he met his wife. He was a communicant of St Francis de Sales Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Friends of the Altar. He had also been a member and past Grand Knight of the K of C, Council 2011.
Profiled in the Standard Times as the first grandfather/grandson Umpire Team, Mr. Bengford, along with his grandson Jeff, umpired for Wickford Little League. He was liked by everyone.
Besides his wife he is survived by his beloved children: Paula Laurenzo, Rev. Fr. Ronald Bengford, Pastor of St. Matthew Church, Cranston, and Renee Street; his adoring grandchildren: Jeffrey and Justin Street and Annemarie Laurenzo; and great grandchildren: Mason, Owen and William Heald. He also leaves siblings: Madeline, Mary-Jean, Margie and Norm. He was the father of the late Marcella Bengford, grandfather of the late Jonathan Street and Paul Laurenzo and brother of the late: Norbert, Alice, Willie, Ken, Tom, Bernie, Ted and Loretta.
A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, July 1 at 11:00AM at St. Francis de Sales Church, School St., North Kingstown. Burial with military honors was in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church.
Toni Renee Neville, Age 50, of Centerville, MN passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by friends and family on July 19, 2015. Toni was the daughter of Bob and Delores Neville and graduated with the Odebolt-Arthur class of 1983.
Preceded in death by father, Robert. Survived by John McCall, her partner and longtime love, her mother, Delores; and brother, Steve. Toni will be greatly missed by her many friends and co-workers and also by Dawson, her golden retriever. We were in awe of her strength and bravery during her illness.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 24 at 11:00AM at BRADSHAW, 4600 Greenhaven Dr, White Bear. Visitation on Thursday, July 23 from 4:00PM – 8:00PM at BRADSHAW, as well as one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. - See more at: http://www.bradshawfuneral.com/obituary/Toni-Neville/Centerville-MN/1530026
September 25, 1919 - July 8, 2015
LaMorn Anna Kropf was born September 25, 1919, the daughter of Edward and Frieda (Christensen) Gehring. She passed away July 8, 2015 at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa at the age of ninety-five.
Funeral Services were held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, Iowa. Burial was held at the Wall Lake Cemetery.
LaMorn was baptized at home on May 19, 1920 and confirmed on February 19, 1939 at St. John’s in Deloit, Iowa. She was educated through graduation from Odebolt High School in 1937. She then went on to further her education at Normal College in Denison. She taught at rural schools until her marriage to Edward I. Kropf on January 12, 1945. She then became a homemaker, and she and Edward moved to Boyer where he was a trucker. They later moved north of Westside until 1959 and finally to Wall Lake, Iowa in 1988.
LaMorn was a classy lady and always enjoyed socializing. She also enjoyed traveling, shopping, and attending her grandkids’ sporting events and babysitting for them. She was an active bowler and a member of the women’s league for bowling. She enjoyed agriculture programs such as Market to Market and watched them on a weekly basis. She was a hard worker, always milking cows and tending to the chickens and all kinds of livestock. She also enjoyed going out West to cattle sales in South Dakota and Nebraska. LaMorn was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
LaMorn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edward in 1994; one granddaughter Allison Kropf; one great-grandson Carter Fiore; son-in-law Allan Brotherson; one sister Lorraine Dersien and her husband Hans; one brother Edward Gehring and his wife Shirley; one brother-in-law Leonard Dreessen. Survivors include: one son Jim Kropf and his wife Brenda of Wall Lake, Iowa; one daughter Pat Brotherson and her husband Charles McDonough of Breda, Iowa; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Darlene Dreessen of Wall Lake; many other relatives and friends.
June 27, 1928 - June 27, 2015
Virginia (Ginny) Worswick Anderson, daughter of Charles and Angeline Worswick, passed away on her 87th birthday at her residence in San Ramon, CA.
Ginny was born in Odebolt, Iowa in where she lived until entering Iowa State College (now Iowa State University). It was there that she met her future husband, Paul, whom she married in 1950. Ginny and Paul were married for 60 years before Paul's death in 2011. In 1975 the family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where they lived for four years when they moved to Tempe, AZ. They finally fulfilled their dream a few years later when they settled in San Diego where they lived for the next 25 years. Ginny and Paul moved back to the Bay Area in 2010 to be closer to their sons.
Besides being a homemaker and mother to four boys, Ginny was an active member of the Chi Omega Sorority in Ames, Iowa where she was the Corporation Treasurer & Building Chairman. She founded the Cyclone Copy Center, the first commercial quick print business in the university town of Ames until it was sold upon moving to California. It was there that she took a keen interest in real estate and started working as a property manager starting actively buying and selling property. Later when Paul started his own private consulting company Ginny became Treasurer and Secretary of the Corporation and eventually took the role of Chief Executive Officer. In her spare time she enjoyed her collections of owls, coins and stamps, following the stock market and spending time in Truckee.
Ginny is survived by her four sons and their spouses Bill & Anne, Mark & Holly, Jim & Yuriko, Tom & Tracy; three grandchildren Tomel, David and Steven; and two great-grandchildren Holiday and Elijah. The family will be holding a private service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
April 23, 1926 - July 8, 2015
Kenneth C. Sorensen, age 89, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Unity Point Health, St. Luke’s Hospital of Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. Pastor Bill Crawford will officiate. Inurnment will be held at the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa with military rites conducted by the Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Kenneth C. Sorensen was born on April 23, 1926, in Early, Iowa to Herman and Pearl (Miller) Sorensen.
Making his home on the farm with his parents and six brothers, Kenny attended rural country school in Early, Iowa.
Kenny enlisted for selective service at the age of 16 in 1942 and in 1943 at the age of 17, Kenny started active duty with the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the USS California Battle Ship during WWII. Kenny traveled the world on the USS California during the war. The ship came back to port on the East coast in the New Jersey area where Kenny met the love of his life, Jackie Spence.
Kenny and Jackie were united into marriage on July 20, 1946 in Gloucester City, New Jersey. Kenny had to return to sea and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1947.
After being discharged from the U.S. Navy, Kenny and Jackie moved to Odebolt, Iowa, where they made their home in town. Kenny and Jackie were blessed with a child, a son they named Scott.
Kenny was a gifted carpenter, but started working outside of the home in 1961 for IBP in Denison, Iowa. Kenny left IBP in the winter of 1968 and became employed with the Iowa Department of Transportation. After 23 years of service he retired in 1991.
Kenny was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church of Odebolt, Iowa. He was an active member of Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion, a past city council member; member of the volunteer fire department for many years; enjoyed tinkering around the house, gardening and yard work. Kenny enjoyed watching some sports. He will be remembered as a people person who would talk to anyone and was willing to lend a hand to others. This kindhearted, outgoing family man will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Kenny is survived by his son, Scott and his wife Jackie (Bengford) Sorensen of Sioux City, Iowa; grandson, Chase Sorensen of O’Neill, Nebraska; granddaughter, Samantha Sorensen of Sioux City, Iowa; brothers, Donald (Diane) Sorensen of Providence, Rode Island; Herman Sorensen, Jr. of Odebolt, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jackie Sorensen; parents, Herman and Pearl (Miller) Sorensen; brothers: Herbert, LeRoy, Murl, and Pat.
CARLSON, VICKIE ELAINE
October 29, 1951 - July 3, 2015
Vickie Elaine Carlson, age 63, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Rev. Morris Hurd will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Vickie Elaine Carlson, age 63, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Rev. Morris Hurd will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Vickie Elaine Burrow was born on October 29, 1951, and was adopted by Don and Dorothy Burrow of Early, Iowa. Her father passed away in 1953 and her mother passed away in 1956. Vickie and her cousin Carolyn (Kelly) were raised by their Grandmother, Emma Burrow. Russell and Margaret Teague helped out as Emma couldn’t drive. They lived on the farm near Early, Iowa.
Vickie was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church of Early, Iowa. Vickie attended school and graduated from Early High School in 1969.
On May 5, 1973, Vickie married Ronald Carlson of Ida Grove, Iowa. They made their home on an acreage east of Arthur. To this union three children were born: Dustin, Nickolas and Kristin.
Vickie loved animals. She was surrounded by many dogs and cats, but she especially loved her little flock of chickens. Every stray animal became a pet and was well cared for.
Vickie passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, after a courageous two year battle with cancer.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Ron Carlson of Odebolt, Iowa; children, Dustin Carlson of Odebolt, Iowa; Nick Carlson and special friend Katie of Early, Iowa; Kristin Carlson of Odebolt, Iowa; grandchildren, Jaden, Dale, Hunter and Trinity; cousin/sister, Carolyn “Kelly” Williams of Omaha, Nebraska; aunt, Margaret Teague of Auburn, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Arlene Wonder, Shirley Havener, LuAnn Smith, and Marilyn (Dan) Dose, all of Ida Grove, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives.
Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Dorothy Burrow; grandmother, Emma Burrow; parents-in-law, Guy and Virginia Carlson; uncle, Russell Teague; brothers-in-law James Wonder and Roger Williams; and nephew, Kevin Smith.
NEVILLE, ROGER N.
November 16, 1931 - June 25, 2015
November 16, 1931 - June 25, 2015
Roger N. Neville, age 83, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Thursday June 25, 2015 at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2015, at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Rev. Vic Johnson will officiate. Committal Services will be held at the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa with military rites conducted by the Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a time of remembrance service held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Roger N. Neville was born on November 16, 1931, at home in Wheeler Township Sac County, Iowa. He was the son of Charlie and Ruth (Rydberg) Neville.
He attended Odebolt High School and in 1951 he joined the Army Reserves in Sac City. Roger served in the U.S. Army at Fort Carson, Colorado and was stationed overseas after the cease fire in Inchon, South Korea. He served with the 547th Engineer Company APO 358 making floating bridges. Roger also worked as a truck mechanic earning the rank of staff sergeant.
Roger returned home to farm with his dad and brother Frank. Roger enjoyed doing custom work, combining and windrowing hay for many of his neighbors.
On August 11, 1962, Roger was united into marriage to Ruth Elaine Peterson. The couple were blessed with four children: Gregory, Connie, David, and Amy. The couple farmed south of Odebolt, Iowa until his retirement in 1996. Roger continued to keep busy with tinkering on motors and tractors.
Roger and Ruth enjoyed traveling out west, many times riding their motorcycle. For two winters they worked at a snowmobile lodge in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Roger loved to help people when they needed it. He was happy when he had a tractor engine of some kind to work on. In 1997 he was honored as Iowan of the Day at the Iowa State Fair.
Roger was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa; serving many years as a head usher and on the property committee.
He was a 59 year member of the Odebolt American Legion Roose Post 313, always ready to serve in the color guard or recruit new members.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Roger is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Neville of Odebolt, Iowa; children, Greg Neville (Mary) of Odebolt, Iowa; Connie Leinbaugh of Odebolt, Iowa; Dave Neville and Fiancée Dawn Groth of Denison, Iowa; Amy Dreith (Brian) of Rolfe, Iowa; grandchildren: Nathan (Sami) Neville, Garrett Neville, Kenzie Neville, Tyler (Emily) Leinbaugh, Dalton Leinbaugh, Austin Neville, Jen Neville, Cati Neville, Collin Dreith, Danica Dreith; great grandchildren, Jaxin and Bennett Neville; step grandchildren: Tyler (Theresa) Groth and Nathan Groth; step great grandchild, Tienica Groth; brother, Frank Neville (Diane) of Odebolt, Iowa; sisters, Charlotte Bengford of Odebolt, Iowa; Beverly Kolbe of Sac City, Iowa; and numerous extended family and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ruth Neville; brother, Wendell Neville; and sister, Lorraine Susie.
NEDDERMEYER, ARDA LEE (FLOGSTAD, ZOCH)
October 3, 1930 - May 25, 2015
Arda Lee (Zoch) Neddermeyer was born October 3, 1930, the daughter of Henrik and Neva Flogstad. She died Monday, May 25, 2015 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of eighty-four.
Funeral Services were held 10 A.M., Friday May 29, 2015, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Odebolt Cemetery in Odebolt, Iowa. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Arda Lee was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa where she received her education, graduating from a local high school in 1949. She continued her education at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. After she and Wilbur Zoch were married in 1950, she settled in as a homemaker to her family that included 5 children. Later, she was employed at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Odebolt where she remained in their food service division for 28 years. In 1998, Arda Lee was united in marriage to Phillip Neddermeyer.
She was a hard working woman who cared for her family with devotion. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt, their Ladies Aid and a member of the PTA. In her leisure time, she enjoyed sewing and became a respected seamstress. Cooking and baking were a delight for her and was regarded in Odebolt as the "Cookie Lady." She won an award for one of her famous cookie recipes that was the focus of an article written about her in the Odebolt Chronicle. She enjoyed gardening, both flowers and vegetables, canning, crafts and socializing with family and friends in a game of cards. She enjoyed watching golf and baseball on TV but Mollie Bee was also a favorite pastime listening to polka music and other ball room dancing. Her character was summed up by one of her children saying, she was a hard working lady that kept a roof over his head.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phil; one brother, Ronald. Survivors include: three sons, Lesley and his wife, Kris; Steven and his wife, Gayle; Tommy and his wife, Dawn; two daughters, Deborah and her husband, Lolane; Deniece and her husband, Lynn; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Claudia and her husband, Carrol and one sister-in-law, Norma.
BOERNER, MIRIAM (SIEBRECHT)
December 10, 1920 - June 3, 2015
December 10, 1920 - June 3, 2015
Miriam Faye Boerner, age 94, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Ken Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Miriam Faye Boerner was born on December 10, 1920 on the family farm in Odebolt, Iowa, to Carl and Ethel (Nichols) Siebrecht.
Miriam grew up on the family farm in Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School.
While working on the Boerner family farm as a house keeper, Miriam met Wayne Clay Boerner. The couple were united into marriage on May 29, 1940 on the family farm in Odebolt. Miriam and Wayne were blessed with a son, Laurel Boerner.
Miriam worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa from 1950-1970, when she was blessed with grandchildren, Todd and Brooke whom she stayed home to look after.
Miriam was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Miriam belonged to the Wheeler Improvement Club, various card clubs, and The Order of Rebekah’s.
Miriam enjoyed; baking, fishing, needlework, and most of all spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Miriam is survived by her son, Laurel Boerner and wife Sandra of Forest Lake, MN; grandson Todd Boerner and wife Michelle of Overland Park, KS; granddaughter, Brooke and husband James Noren of Eagan, MN; grandchildren, Logan Boerner, Ethan Boerner, Seth Noren, Clea Noren, and Claudia Noren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Carl Siebrecht; husband, Wayne Boerner; two brothers, Maurice and Gayle; and sister, Marjorie.
GUSTAFSON, DENNIS E.
December 18, 1935 - April 19, 2015
Dennis E. Gustafson was born in the farm house built by his great-grandfather in Wheeler Township, Sac County, northeast of Kiron, Iowa, December 18, 1935, the son of Ernest Emil and Mabel Elizabeth Clauson Gustafson. The family resided in Wheeler Township until moving to the present Gustafson farm in Stockholm Township in 1943.
He received his elementary education in the Kiron Public School, Wheeler Township #5 and Stockholm Township #4 rural schools before graduation from the Kiron High School with the class of 1954. While in high school he lettered in both basketball and baseball all four years and was active in school plays for three years. From 1958 until 1964 he served in the National Guard.
On September 2, 1961, Dennis was united in marriage with Irma J. Geissinger at Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Their union was blessed with five children: Alan, John, Bruce, Anita and Brian. They made their home on the Gustafson family farm in Stockholm Township. In addition to his farming career, Dennis owned Quality Seeds for a few years, spoke to Farmer Groups all over the United States and led many travel groups throughout the country. One of his favorite quotes was he had visited all 50 states.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Kiron, Iowa, where he served as a Deacon and taught Sunday School, taking the boys of his class on many trips throughout the country. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was a devoted Chicago Cub fan, loved to fish and was a jokester pulling pranks on family and friends.
After suffering a severe stroke, Dennis entered the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa, in December of 2002 where he had since resided.
Dennis died Sunday morning, April 19, 2015, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 79 years, 4 months and 1 day.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Mabel Gustafson.
Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife, Irma J. Gustafson of Odebolt, Iowa; five children: Alan Gustafson and wife Debra of Kiron, Iowa, John Gustafson and wife Leslie of Kiron, Iowa, Bruce Gustafson of Thousand Oaks, California, Anita and husband Kevin Larson of Denison, Iowa, and Brian Gustafson and wife Kristin of Adel, Iowa; 12 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Hannah, Lydia, Raelyn, Abbie, Kimberly, Aaron, Cierra, Aaric, Clayton, Brady, and Amanda; one great grandson, Kysen; one brother, Glenn Gustafson of Thousand Oaks, California; two sisters: Nancy and husband Dale Swan of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Nelda Ann Gustafson of Minnetonka, Minnesota; one aunt, Lila Gustafson of Ruthven, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2015, at the First Baptist Church, Kiron, Iowa, with Pastor Bruce Kaihoi officiating. Music for the service was provided by Gayle Johnson singing “In the Garden” and the congregation singing “Victory In Jesus” with Mrs. John W. Larson serving as pianist. A special instrumental selection of “Day By Day” was provided by grandsons Jeffrey Gustafson playing trumpet and Aaron Larson playing guitar. A private family inurnment was held at the Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2015. Following the memorial service all were invited to remain at the church and join the family for fellowship and a meal catered by Hy-Vee with desserts and serving assistance provided by the First Baptist Social Committee. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com, Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.
KERN, DOROTHY M. (McCORKINDALE)
July 15, 1926 - April 26, 2015
Dorothy M. Kern, 88, died at her home in Lake Barrington, IL on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30 at St. Augustin Catholic Church Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Battle Creek, IA on July 15, 1926 to the late J. Don and Vera (McCracken) McCorkindale. She grew up in Odebolt and moved to Des Moines in 1956. She was a graduate of Cottey College and the University of Iowa with a degree in education. She taught history at Franklin Junior High School and, following retirement, continued to substitute teach for the Des Moines Public School System. Dorothy moved to Lake Barrington in 2013 to be near her family.
Dorothy was a member of St. Augustin Catholic Church and the Delta Gamma Sorority as well as serving as an active leader in P.E.O. She enjoyed playing Bridge, reading Agatha Christie novels and watching public television programming.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2012; daughter, Catherine Peterson; and sister, Jean Vaughan. Survivors include her son, John and his wife, Barbara of Barrington, IL; three granddaughters, Katherine, Margaret and Elizabeth Kern; and two nieces, Jan MacKlin and Vera Vaughan.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Augustin Church or the Forest Avenue Branch of the Des Moines Public Library.
MURDOCH, NANCY MARLENE (WALLACE)
December 18, 1935 - April 19, 2015
Dennis E. Gustafson was born in the farm house built by his great-grandfather in Wheeler Township, Sac County, northeast of Kiron, Iowa, December 18, 1935, the son of Ernest Emil and Mabel Elizabeth Clauson Gustafson. The family resided in Wheeler Township until moving to the present Gustafson farm in Stockholm Township in 1943.
He received his elementary education in the Kiron Public School, Wheeler Township #5 and Stockholm Township #4 rural schools before graduation from the Kiron High School with the class of 1954. While in high school he lettered in both basketball and baseball all four years and was active in school plays for three years. From 1958 until 1964 he served in the National Guard.
On September 2, 1961, Dennis was united in marriage with Irma J. Geissinger at Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Their union was blessed with five children: Alan, John, Bruce, Anita and Brian. They made their home on the Gustafson family farm in Stockholm Township. In addition to his farming career, Dennis owned Quality Seeds for a few years, spoke to Farmer Groups all over the United States and led many travel groups throughout the country. One of his favorite quotes was he had visited all 50 states.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Kiron, Iowa, where he served as a Deacon and taught Sunday School, taking the boys of his class on many trips throughout the country. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was a devoted Chicago Cub fan, loved to fish and was a jokester pulling pranks on family and friends.
After suffering a severe stroke, Dennis entered the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa, in December of 2002 where he had since resided.
Dennis died Sunday morning, April 19, 2015, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 79 years, 4 months and 1 day.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Mabel Gustafson.
Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife, Irma J. Gustafson of Odebolt, Iowa; five children: Alan Gustafson and wife Debra of Kiron, Iowa, John Gustafson and wife Leslie of Kiron, Iowa, Bruce Gustafson of Thousand Oaks, California, Anita and husband Kevin Larson of Denison, Iowa, and Brian Gustafson and wife Kristin of Adel, Iowa; 12 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Hannah, Lydia, Raelyn, Abbie, Kimberly, Aaron, Cierra, Aaric, Clayton, Brady, and Amanda; one great grandson, Kysen; one brother, Glenn Gustafson of Thousand Oaks, California; two sisters: Nancy and husband Dale Swan of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Nelda Ann Gustafson of Minnetonka, Minnesota; one aunt, Lila Gustafson of Ruthven, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2015, at the First Baptist Church, Kiron, Iowa, with Pastor Bruce Kaihoi officiating. Music for the service was provided by Gayle Johnson singing “In the Garden” and the congregation singing “Victory In Jesus” with Mrs. John W. Larson serving as pianist. A special instrumental selection of “Day By Day” was provided by grandsons Jeffrey Gustafson playing trumpet and Aaron Larson playing guitar. A private family inurnment was held at the Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2015. Following the memorial service all were invited to remain at the church and join the family for fellowship and a meal catered by Hy-Vee with desserts and serving assistance provided by the First Baptist Social Committee. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com, Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.
July 15, 1926 - April 26, 2015
Dorothy M. Kern, 88, died at her home in Lake Barrington, IL on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30 at St. Augustin Catholic Church Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Battle Creek, IA on July 15, 1926 to the late J. Don and Vera (McCracken) McCorkindale. She grew up in Odebolt and moved to Des Moines in 1956. She was a graduate of Cottey College and the University of Iowa with a degree in education. She taught history at Franklin Junior High School and, following retirement, continued to substitute teach for the Des Moines Public School System. Dorothy moved to Lake Barrington in 2013 to be near her family.
Dorothy was a member of St. Augustin Catholic Church and the Delta Gamma Sorority as well as serving as an active leader in P.E.O. She enjoyed playing Bridge, reading Agatha Christie novels and watching public television programming.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2012; daughter, Catherine Peterson; and sister, Jean Vaughan. Survivors include her son, John and his wife, Barbara of Barrington, IL; three granddaughters, Katherine, Margaret and Elizabeth Kern; and two nieces, Jan MacKlin and Vera Vaughan.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Augustin Church or the Forest Avenue Branch of the Des Moines Public Library.
MURDOCH, NANCY MARLENE (WALLACE)
September 22, 1954 - April 19, 2015
Funeral services for Marlene Murdoch, 60-year-old Kaycee woman who passed away early Sunday morning at her home in Kaycee, will be held at 10 a.m. April 25 at the Harold Jarrard Park Building in Kaycee with the Rev. Danny Davis officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Harness Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Kaycee Cemetery with a graveside service to immediately follow the funeral.
Donations in Marlene’s memory may be made to the Meike Bunkhouse in care of the Harness Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo. Online condolences may be left at www.harnessfuneralhome.com
Nancy Marlene Murdoch was born on Sept. 22, 1954, in Enid, Oklahoma, to William and Gloria Wallace. She moved as a child to Odebolt, Iowa, where she grew up and went to school. She graduated from Odebolt High School with the class of 1972. After high school, she was an EMT with the Odebolt Ambulance and also took training and worked as a CNA for the Storm Lake Nursing Home. She was married in 1972 in Elk Point, South Dakota, to Raymond P. Wimmer, and they made their home in Odebolt and were blessed with a son born in 1975.
Following a divorce in 1979, Marlene moved with her son to Kaycee where she worked as a school bus driver and for Mike and Christy Walker on the Y Bar U Ranch. She worked for a while at Charlie’s Corner and also at the locker plant in Kaycee for Dean and Evelyn Brown, and in 1987 she took a job as a caregiver and cook for the Gordon Ranch. She was married on Dec. 9, 1994, in Buffalo to Dan Murdoch and they made their home in Kaycee. Marlene continued living in Kaycee until the time of her death.
Marlene loved to cook. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time in the mountains camping and hunting. She was very active in making holiday baskets for the seniors and home-bound people in Kaycee. She was also an accomplished seamstress. Marlene was a very caring person who loved people and was an advocate for the sick.
She is survived by her husband, Dan of Kaycee; one son, Bill Wimmer and his fiancé Brit Tinsley of Kaycee; one brother, Mike Wallace and his wife Diane of Odebolt, Iowa; Ann Leonard and her husband Steve of Carol, Iowa, and Toni Werner and her husband Dennis of South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Gosch, Emma Elizabeth
April 12, 1909 - January 26, 2015
Emma Elizabeth Gosch, age 105, of Wall Lake, IA, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake. Emma was born on April 12, 1909, in Odebolt, IA, to Juergen C. and Elizabeth (Gonnerman) Gosch. She was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Odebolt, and confirmed her faith in 1923 at the Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, where she remained a lifelong member. Emma attended Country School thru the 8th grade and attended the Lutheran School in 9th grade.
Emma worked at the grocery store, did housework, worked at Zenith and in 1941, she started working for Wincharger in Sioux City. In 1975, she retired and returned to live in Wall Lake. After retirement, Emma devoted much of her time to her family and traveling.
Emma was a very social and friendly person. She was strong willed and had strong spiritual beliefs. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, family gatherings, and traveling. Some of her favorite songs were: “I Am But A Stranger Here” and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”. Emma will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her sister Louise Anderson of Vancouver, WA; sister-in-law Irene Gosch of Hawarden, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Alvena Gosh and Marie and husband Bill Wincell; brother Ferdinand Gosch; Louis Gosch and wife Elizabeth; Claus Gosch and wife Thema; Chris Gosch; Martin Gosch and wife Marcia; Paul Gosch and wife Ann; and brother-in-law Sam Anderson.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, IA with Reverend Roger Carlisle officiating. Inurnment was at the Wall Lake Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
April 12, 1909 - January 26, 2015
Emma Elizabeth Gosch, age 105, of Wall Lake, IA, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake. Emma was born on April 12, 1909, in Odebolt, IA, to Juergen C. and Elizabeth (Gonnerman) Gosch. She was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Odebolt, and confirmed her faith in 1923 at the Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, where she remained a lifelong member. Emma attended Country School thru the 8th grade and attended the Lutheran School in 9th grade.
Emma worked at the grocery store, did housework, worked at Zenith and in 1941, she started working for Wincharger in Sioux City. In 1975, she retired and returned to live in Wall Lake. After retirement, Emma devoted much of her time to her family and traveling.
Emma was a very social and friendly person. She was strong willed and had strong spiritual beliefs. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, family gatherings, and traveling. Some of her favorite songs were: “I Am But A Stranger Here” and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”. Emma will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her sister Louise Anderson of Vancouver, WA; sister-in-law Irene Gosch of Hawarden, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Alvena Gosh and Marie and husband Bill Wincell; brother Ferdinand Gosch; Louis Gosch and wife Elizabeth; Claus Gosch and wife Thema; Chris Gosch; Martin Gosch and wife Marcia; Paul Gosch and wife Ann; and brother-in-law Sam Anderson.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, IA with Reverend Roger Carlisle officiating. Inurnment was at the Wall Lake Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
NEUMANN, DONNA M. SCHULTE
January 5, 1934 - March 31, 2015
Donna M. Neumann 81, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Shady Oaks Care Center, Lake City. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Church of Christ, Rockwell City, with Rev. Dwaine Simonsen officiating. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery, Kiron. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City.
Donna Mae Schulte Neumann was born January 5, 1934 at Lake City, Iowa. She attended rural school near Sac City. On January 17, 1951 she was united in marriage to Merlin Henry Albert Neumann at Faith Lutheran Church in Wall Lake. The couple lived in many communities in the area, where Donna worked as an aide at various nursing homes including Colonial Manor Nursing home in Odebolt. Merlin passed away in 1992. Donna established her home in Rockwell City. She was a member of the Church of Christ, and a past member of Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family, reading, sewing, bird watching, movies, soap operas, and dogs of any kind. She also enjoyed visiting with her Shady Oaks roommate Katie.
Donna is survived by her children, Richard (Deb) Neumann of Sac City, Edward (Wanettia) Neumann of Little Falls, MN, Sharon (Gary) Babcock of Odebolt, Kathy Hammen (friend Jim) of Rockwell City, and Susan (Tracy) Lane of Atlantic; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers, Louie Schulte of Cheyenne, WY, and Phillip Schulte of Perry; and sister Rae Bucklew of Perry. She was preceded in death by her husband Merlin Henry Albert Neumann; son Bruce Neumann; grandsons, Gary Neumann, and Michael Babcock; her parents, Harold and Leona (Shoemaker) Schulte; parents-in-law, Albert and Elsie Neumann; brother-in-law, Melvin Neumann; and sister-in-law, Patricia Schulte, and Martha Neumann.
Donna Mae Schulte Neumann was born January 5, 1934 at Lake City, Iowa. She attended rural school near Sac City. On January 17, 1951 she was united in marriage to Merlin Henry Albert Neumann at Faith Lutheran Church in Wall Lake. The couple lived in many communities in the area, where Donna worked as an aide at various nursing homes including Colonial Manor Nursing home in Odebolt. Merlin passed away in 1992. Donna established her home in Rockwell City. She was a member of the Church of Christ, and a past member of Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family, reading, sewing, bird watching, movies, soap operas, and dogs of any kind. She also enjoyed visiting with her Shady Oaks roommate Katie.
Donna is survived by her children, Richard (Deb) Neumann of Sac City, Edward (Wanettia) Neumann of Little Falls, MN, Sharon (Gary) Babcock of Odebolt, Kathy Hammen (friend Jim) of Rockwell City, and Susan (Tracy) Lane of Atlantic; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers, Louie Schulte of Cheyenne, WY, and Phillip Schulte of Perry; and sister Rae Bucklew of Perry. She was preceded in death by her husband Merlin Henry Albert Neumann; son Bruce Neumann; grandsons, Gary Neumann, and Michael Babcock; her parents, Harold and Leona (Shoemaker) Schulte; parents-in-law, Albert and Elsie Neumann; brother-in-law, Melvin Neumann; and sister-in-law, Patricia Schulte, and Martha Neumann.
RABE, LOUISE McFARLAND
November 13, 1916 - April 8, 2015
November 13, 1916 - April 8, 2015
Louise McFarland Rabe, 98 years old, born on November 13, 1916, died on April 8, 2015. She lived her whole life in Odebolt, Iowa except a couple years during WWII where she lived in Oregon with her husband, Eugene McGonigle, her high school sweetheart. She married after graduation and had two children, Patricia McGonigle Oldnettle in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and deceased son Ronald McGonigle and wife Mary in South Carolina.
She then married Clyde Wardip a furniture store owner who later left her a widow. She then married Cliff Rabe a farmer.
She spent the last years at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her friends were like family to her. She was a great cook and house keeper. She especially enjoyed baking; her pies were amazing. She was a good driver never having an accident. She played cards and enjoyed Bingo.
Her daughter Patricia traveled yearly to visit and play Bingo with her. The family wants to thank the nursing home staff and Hospice for taking such good care of her. She will be missed by her many grand and great-grand children, her niece and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Friday morning at 10:30 a.m.. at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Odebolt Cemetery.
February 4, 1980 - March 23, 2015
Jonathan Lester Siebrecht, age 35, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Lake’s Regional Health Care of Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Ken Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Cook Center Cemetery of rural Schaller, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Jonathan Lester Siebrecht was born on a Monday morning, February 4, 1980 in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Lester and Linda (Bofenkamp) Siebrecht. He became a big brother to Vicki in 1981, and later a brother-in-law when she married Chad Smith, and an uncle to their children, Blake and Colton.
Jon was a member of the Odebolt United Methodist Church. Jon married Sarah Thompson in 2004. One of Jon’s proudest moments is when the couple was blessed with a daughter, Allison Lynn Siebrecht. The couple later parted ways.
There are so many memories of Jon. Some of you have known him since birth. Many of you met him later through school days at Odebolt- Arthur School or Iowa State University. He may have been your neighbor or possibly a co-worker through the various jobs he had, his latest being Pioneer Hi-Bred in Orange City.
Jon first started having symptoms of pneumonia in November of 2012. Later that month, he was diagnosed with Epithelioid Angio Sarcoma. Jon lived his life to the fullest and loved those around him. He would do anything he could for you when asked or he saw something he could help with. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and going on various adventures with family and friends, taking boat rides at his family’s lake home in Okoboji, farming, relaxing at the Lakes with family, and especially spending time with his daughter Allison.
Jon enjoyed playing cards, and playing games with his daughter Allison. He was very competitive and never one to just let you win. Allison was always super thrilled when she could beat her dad at a game they were playing. Others of us, when playing cards, learned not to sit across from Jon with a window behind us, as he always seemed to win; he just smiled when we would realize the reflection from the window helped him win.
Jon will be remembered as a quiet, honest man. He was a great father, brother, son, uncle, and friend.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving daughter, Allison Siebrecht of Newell, Iowa; parents, Lester and Linda Siebrecht of Odebolt, Iowa; sister, Vicki and her husband Chad Smith of Wayne, Nebraska; nephews Blake and Colton Smith of Wayne, Nebraska, and many family and friends.
April 23, 1935 - March 20, 2015
Gerald “Jerry” Huldeen, 79, of Sioux City, Iowa died Friday, March 20, 2015 at Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s in Sioux City from complications with diabetes.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 621 Jennings Street, Sioux City. Pastor Kenny Hsu will officiate. Private family burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Akron, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com.
Memorials can be made in Jerry’s name to St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Sioux City, Iowa.
Jerry was born April 23, 1935 in Ida Grove, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Florence (Brynteson) Huldeen. He grew up in Odebolt, Iowa and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1952. He received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Morningside College in 1956, and his Masters Degree in Music Literature from the University of South Dakota in 1963. He was a band director at Panora, Sioux Valley Community Schools, Manning, and Sioux City, Iowa.
Jerry and Mabel were united in marriage on August 5, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. They had three children: Kirk, Kala, and Jay.
He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sioux City. He was also a member of the Iowa Bandmasters Association, National Band Association, Sioux City Symphony during college, and the Sioux City Municipal Band, Sooland Amateur Radio Association, American Radio Relay League, and Mended Hearts Association. He played trumpet in area dance bands for 35 years. He loved teaching, playing in brass groups, camping, traveling, fishing, ham radio, and bad puns. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mabel of Sioux City; his children, Kirk, Kala and Michael, and Jay; his granddaughter, Iandra; a brother in law, Dewey Dull; a cousin, Arlene Hutchinson and family; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step mother, Gladys; a brother, John; a sister in law, Lucy; and a sister, Carolyn Dull.
August 27, 1913 - March 8, 2015
Dorothy A. Dreessen, age 101, of Wall Lake, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Stewart Memorial Community Hospital of Wall Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Wall Lake, Iowa. Carl Lee, CRE will officiate. Burial will be in Wall Lake Cemetery of Wall Lake, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Wall Lake, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Dorothy was born on August 27, 1913, in Fairfax, Iowa, to Joseph Pachta, III and Mary (Barta) Pachta. She moved with her family to a farm near Boyer, Iowa as a young child. She attended Stockholm No. 6 School in Crawford County. At the age of 12 she began working for a family taking care of the children and the household. She met the love of her life while working in the grocery store in Boyer, Iowa.
On November 8, 1936 she was united in marriage to Alfred W. Dreessen in Boyer. They farmed in the Boyer and Wall Lake area until they retired and moved to Wall Lake in 1970.
Dorothy enjoyed crafts of all kinds and spent many years decorating cakes for all occasions. She also loved to sew, and spent countless hours knitting and crocheting. Dorothy also enjoyed dancing, bowling and playing cards and was a member of many card clubs through the years. Shortly after her 100th birthday she became a resident of Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake where she enjoyed being around many friends and playing bingo. She was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Wall Lake and served as a Deacon and also served on the committee that built the new church.
She is survived by two sons, William and his wife, Susan of Odebolt, Iowa and Robert and his wife, Norene of Sioux City, Iowa; grandchildren Debra Wagner, Tamara (Francis) Riedell, Brenda (Bill) Behling, Deidre (Larry) Hurlburt, Michelle (Bob) Goodvin and David (Karen) Dreessen; 14 great-grandchildren; 6 great great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosemary Kohorst of Carroll, Iowa; three sister-in-laws Darlene Dreessen of Wall Lake, Dorothy Hollander of Phoenix, Arizona and Donna Miller and brother-in-law Dr. Ralph Alter, both of Coffeeville, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, her parents, parents-in-law, her brother, William Pachta, her sister, Lillian Aldag and one great-granddaughter.
The family would like to thank the entire Twilight Acres Nursing Home community for the caring love and support given to Dorothy while she was a resident of the facility and a special thank you to Stewart Memorial Hospital and Hospice for the care and compassion they provided to her during her illness.
MILLER, DARRELL G.
1920 - March 8, 2015
Darrell G. Miller died peacefully in Norwood. MA on Sunday, March 8th, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Margaret (Foor) Miller; loving father of Rodger F. Miller and his wife, Patricia, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Kevin L. Miller and his wife, Marcia, of Dedham; and, Karen L. Taylor and her husband, Michael, of Walpole. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Aileen Damerow and her husband Morgan, of Lacey, Washington; Ian Miller of Salt Lake City, Utah; Adam Miller and his wife Shey, of Weatherford, Texas; Alyson Taylor of Walpole; and Gregory Miller and his wife, Carolyn, of Milton. He was also the great grandfather of Haley Damerow. Darrell was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancie Ann Miller.
Born in Odebolt, Iowa in 1920, Darrell was the son of the late Clifford G. Miller and Mae (Ahrenholtz) Miller of Early, Iowa. As a teen, he worked at Kalin’s General Store. He was a graduate of Iowa State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He owned his own company, and then in 1961, joined Hatch Associates. He continued his work as a sales representative for small defense manufacturers when he joined the Sturgeon Company in 1963, located in Wellesley, for thirty-five years until his retirement. He served in World war II as a Captain and pilot in the Marine Corps, Air Group. While stationed in the Pacific, he piloted off a “Jeep” Carrier and flew a Corsair, providing ground support along the coast of Japan.
Darrell was a resident of Norwood,a former resident of Westwood, and a long time former resident of Dedham for over fifty years. He was a devoted member of the Mason’s and was recently acknowledged as a 60 year member. He was also a member of the Dedham Retired Mens Club. Darrell was an avid gardener and a long time volunteer at Dedham’s Endicott Greenhouse. An intense curiosity and passion about his family’s history led Darrell to compiling a detailed family genealogy that chronicled his ancestors on both sides as far back as the early parts of the 16th century.
Visiting hours will be held at Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham, on Friday, March 13, from 4-7PM. Funeral and Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dedham Community greenhouse, PO Box 4011, Dedham, MA 02026, or to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (for research purposes), 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018.
CHRISTIAN, ALBERT WAYNE
January 5, 1928 - February 14, 2015
Albert Wayne Christian died on February 14, 2015, at the age of 87 years. Mr. Christian was born January 5, 1928, the third son of Albert Lawrence Christian and Harriet Mabel (Libby) Christian. He was born at their home in Carnarvon, Iowa. He married his teenage sweetheart, Marvel Deanne Rodgers, of Auburn, Iowa, on July 15, 1945, and together they made a successful 54 ½ year marriage until her death in 1999. They had one son, Steven Wayne Christian. Wayne honorably served in the U.S. Army, stationed in the Philippines at the end of W.W.II.
Wayne grew up emulating his father and worked with him in his construction business. He readily absorbed the work skills and the politics of the trade, but most of all, he became known as an expert operator of heavy equipment such as draglines, Caterpillars, and front-end loaders. He worked his early years for his father, A. L. Christian; Cook Construction of Ames, Iowa; and for himself as a partner of Estenson and Christian. Over his working years, Wayne used his skills extracting millions of tons of gravel for the building of roads, dams, airports, and public sewer systems. Wayne later worked for Sac County as its maintenance superintendent, for Jensen Construction, Noble Manufacturing, and AE Dairy. Wayne suffered with rheumatoid arthritis and heart problems. Those two health factors, plus the lack of available labor during the Vietnam War years, combined to force his early retirement from the construction business. He had a love of reading, particularly history, which he would often do in the very, early, morning hours before climbing on some machine for the day. Retirement allowed him to garden extensively and read voraciously. He developed a love-hate relationship of investing in the stock market. This particular tug-of-war continued to the end of his life.
Wayne was a 50 year Mason raised in Laurel Lodge #517, Lake View, IA. He helped build the former Masonic Temple in Lake View, which is now the American Legion Post 0133 Eilert Auen Post. He was also a past member of Wheeler Lodge #398, Odebolt, IA, and Occidental Lodge #178, Sac City, IA; and a past member of the Scottish Rite Temple, Sioux City, Iowa. Losing his wife, the mother of his only child, struck an almost insurmountable blow to his love of life and infectious sense of humor. Masonic philosophy was a very strong foundation for him throughout his life's highs and lows. When a dinner was planned to honor widows whose Masonic husbands had died in the last year, he was persuaded to attend. The evening turned into an accidental opportunity for him to meet his future, second wife, Evelyn Janice (Turin) Moore. Wayne and Janice were married on August 29, 2000. They enjoyed life on her Odebolt, Iowa farm; their joint efforts earning them the 2007 Sac County Izaak Walton League Windbreak award. However, Iowa winters prompted them to permanently move to South Central Texas in the fall of 2010.
Wayne passed away peacefully at the Peterson Regional Medical Center, Kerrville, TX, with his wife and son by his side. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Janice, of Ingram, TX; son, Steve and his wife, Marilyn, of Nixa, MO; granddaughter, Kelly Christian and her partner, Paul Brown, of Sebastian, FL; brother, Dale Christian (Andrea), of Henderson, NC; brothers-in-law, Scot Rodgers (Ann) of Melvindale, MI, and Alvin Lewis, of Fresno, CA; sisters-in-law, Nedra Hoxie of Early, IA, and Karon Zimmerman (Earl) of Sac City, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marvel; his parents; and brothers, Kenneth and Donald.
Inurnment will be at Ferguson Cemetery, Lake View, IA, on June 13, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., reception following at the American Legion Hall. Instead of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove is in charge of arrangements. www.foustfh.com
Wayne grew up emulating his father and worked with him in his construction business. He readily absorbed the work skills and the politics of the trade, but most of all, he became known as an expert operator of heavy equipment such as draglines, Caterpillars, and front-end loaders. He worked his early years for his father, A. L. Christian; Cook Construction of Ames, Iowa; and for himself as a partner of Estenson and Christian. Over his working years, Wayne used his skills extracting millions of tons of gravel for the building of roads, dams, airports, and public sewer systems. Wayne later worked for Sac County as its maintenance superintendent, for Jensen Construction, Noble Manufacturing, and AE Dairy. Wayne suffered with rheumatoid arthritis and heart problems. Those two health factors, plus the lack of available labor during the Vietnam War years, combined to force his early retirement from the construction business. He had a love of reading, particularly history, which he would often do in the very, early, morning hours before climbing on some machine for the day. Retirement allowed him to garden extensively and read voraciously. He developed a love-hate relationship of investing in the stock market. This particular tug-of-war continued to the end of his life.
Wayne was a 50 year Mason raised in Laurel Lodge #517, Lake View, IA. He helped build the former Masonic Temple in Lake View, which is now the American Legion Post 0133 Eilert Auen Post. He was also a past member of Wheeler Lodge #398, Odebolt, IA, and Occidental Lodge #178, Sac City, IA; and a past member of the Scottish Rite Temple, Sioux City, Iowa. Losing his wife, the mother of his only child, struck an almost insurmountable blow to his love of life and infectious sense of humor. Masonic philosophy was a very strong foundation for him throughout his life's highs and lows. When a dinner was planned to honor widows whose Masonic husbands had died in the last year, he was persuaded to attend. The evening turned into an accidental opportunity for him to meet his future, second wife, Evelyn Janice (Turin) Moore. Wayne and Janice were married on August 29, 2000. They enjoyed life on her Odebolt, Iowa farm; their joint efforts earning them the 2007 Sac County Izaak Walton League Windbreak award. However, Iowa winters prompted them to permanently move to South Central Texas in the fall of 2010.
Wayne passed away peacefully at the Peterson Regional Medical Center, Kerrville, TX, with his wife and son by his side. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Janice, of Ingram, TX; son, Steve and his wife, Marilyn, of Nixa, MO; granddaughter, Kelly Christian and her partner, Paul Brown, of Sebastian, FL; brother, Dale Christian (Andrea), of Henderson, NC; brothers-in-law, Scot Rodgers (Ann) of Melvindale, MI, and Alvin Lewis, of Fresno, CA; sisters-in-law, Nedra Hoxie of Early, IA, and Karon Zimmerman (Earl) of Sac City, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marvel; his parents; and brothers, Kenneth and Donald.
Inurnment will be at Ferguson Cemetery, Lake View, IA, on June 13, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., reception following at the American Legion Hall. Instead of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove is in charge of arrangements. www.foustfh.com
CLARK, LYNETTE KAY
Aug. 7, 1950 – Feb. 7, 2015
Aug. 7, 1950 – Feb. 7, 2015
BOSTON, MASS. –Lynnette Kay Clark, 64, of Boston, Mass., left her earthly home Feb. 7, 2015, due to cancer. Her interment will be near her parents in Heritage Memorial Park in Prescott Valley, Ariz.
She was born to William Edward (Bob) and Dorothy Clark Aug. 7, 1950. Her childhood was spent on a farm north of Arthur. She graduated as class salutatorian from Odebolt-Arthur Community School in 1968.
She received a B. S. degree in sociology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She resided in San Francisco, Calif., for over 25 years.
She was employed in the business world, including Babcock & Wilcox, Bechtel Investment Group, Deloitte & Touche, Public Policy of California and AAA of California. After relocating to the East Coast, she settled in Boston, Mass. Her most recent job was Macy’s Department Store.
Lynnette’s many talents included event organization and gourmet cooking. She had a fondness for her cat companions. Her vibrant personality, fun-loving spirit and helpful nature will be remembered by friends and acquaintances.
Lynnette is survived by her sister, Carol (Donavon) Zoftka, and a nephew, Jason Zoftka, in Arizona. Several cousins in Iowa and Arizona mourn her passing.
The family thanks VNA Hospice Care for the compassion and commitment during her final weeks at Benjamin Health Care Center in Boston, Mass. A warm remembrance of Lynnette may be given online by visiting their website at www.vnahospicecare.org or to a charity of your choice.
PETERSON, ELEANOR (TOSTLEBE)
May 17, 1922 - February 10, 2015
Eleanor Ruth Peterson, age 92, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2015, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt with Pastor Trish Underberg officiating and interment in Odebolt Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Eleanor was born on May 17, 1922, the daughter of Oscar Theodore and Vina (Younker) Tostlebe in Cedar Falls, IA. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School and Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She went on to get her M.A. at the University of Arizona in Tuscan.
On May 29, 1944, Eleanor and Dennis H. Peterson were united in marriage. This union was blessed with a daughter, Jean Marie, and son, Mike.
In high school Eleanor was involved in music, receiving many honors for playing the bass clarinet, piano and string bass. She was Drum Major for the Cedar Falls High School Marching Band.
Eleanor was dedicated to education and her students. Although her degrees were in business education, she taught and substituted all grades and subjects. She taught in El Paso, TX, Marcus, Quimby and Odebolt, Iowa. She cherished the year she was a lay teacher at St. Martin's Catholic School in Odebolt. She regularly kept in touch with many of her former students and colleagues.
Eleanor was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was known for her sense of humor, energy and loyalty. Her interests were many including visiting with friends, gardening, reading, playing bridge and euchre, and following high school wrestling and Nascar. She was active in her community serving on the Odebolt Museum Board, Odebolt Library Board, Odebolt Centennial Committee in 1977 and a member of P.E.O., Tuesday Club and Band Boosters. The town honored her by asking her to be Grand Marshall in the 2008 Odebolt Creek Days Parade. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt.
Eleanor was always ready for adventure and improvement. In her 60's she took flying lessons and soloed which pleased her pilot husband. Eleanor was the proud owner of a Heritage Farm in Butler Co. Iowa which has been in her family since 1854. Restoration of the 100 year old barn was a recent project completed in 2009.
Survivors include her daughter Jean Marie “Noonie” Jones of Mallard, IA; son Mike Peterson of Fremont, CA; grandchildren Nate Jones and wife Judy of Sun Prairie, WI; and Alex Jones and friend KariAnn Marshall of Des Moines, IA; great-grandchildren: Matthea , Grady, and Tatum Jones; brother Ted Tostlebe and wife Marilyn Hanson of Story City, IA.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dennis; and sister Dorothy Jean Ray.
January 18, 1918 - February 10, 2015
Marjorie Mary Godbersen Thayer, age 97, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, IA.
Services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, Odebolt, IA, Pastor Bill Crawford and Pastor Trish Underberg officiating, with interment in Odebolt Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2015, at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, in Odebolt.
Marjorie was born on January 18, 1918, on the family farm north of Odebolt to Edward and Mary (Gonnerman) Godbersen. She was baptized October 6, 1918 and confirmed her faith at the Presbyterian Church in Odebolt where she remained a lifelong member. Marge attended Richland #6 Country School and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1935.
On May 29, 1940, Marge was united in marriage to Bernie Edward Thayer at the Odebolt Presbyterian Church. They were blessed with two sons Richard and Roger. She reveled in her new job as a farmers wife and mother, caring for her children and helping Bernie in any way she could. Marge enjoyed coin collecting, working with her flowers, quilting, sewing and keeping scrapbooks for her grandchildren. She was a member of the Birthday Club, WRC, and was on the first committee that established the Avenue of Flags in the Odebolt Cemetery. In her later years, Marge enjoyed going to senior meals and sometimes playing their nickel game. She was often seen at Community events in the area.
Marge was a faithful church worker, serving as church treasurer for over 20 years, and as a Deacon and Guild member. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved so dearly.
Those left to treasure her memory include her sons: Richard Edward Thayer and wife Joan of Odebolt and Roger Dean Thayer and wife Virginia of Lake View; grandchildren: Kristie (Steve) Spotts of Sac City, Kathy (Corie) Erickson of Humboldt, Patti Thayer and friend Denton Schoenbaum of Sac City, Michael (Jennifer) Thayer of Odebolt, Laurie (William) Schenkelberg of Carroll, and Amanda (Richard) Kearns of Fairway, KS; great-grandchildren: Stephanie Spotts and friend Alex Wendell and Ryan Spotts and friend Blair Bennett, Lauren Erickson, Zachary and Hanna Jastorff, Aleisha, Bretten and Denae Thayer, Courtney and William Schenkelberg, Zaira, Giles and Warwick Kearns; and step-great-grandchildren: Chanin Johnson and Nathan Jastorff. Other survivors include her sisters: Mary Ann Siebrecht of Storm Lake and Mildred (Dean) Hartzell of Omaha, NE; many nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bernie; brothers: William and Harold Godbersen; sisters: Tillie Ziegmann, Eleanor Peterson, Edna Peterson, and Helen Mentzer; and great-grandchildren: Zane and Marissa Jastorff.
August 16, 1952 - February 4, 2015
Linda L. Hurley, age 62, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at her residence of Odebolt, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Pastor Bill Crawford will officiate. Burial will be in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Linda Lou (Osterholt) Hurley was born on August 16, 1952 to Albert and Irene (Stoelk) Osterholt in Carroll, Iowa.
She grew up in the Carroll and Vail, Iowa area, where she attended and graduated from Ar-We-Va in 1970. After school Linda worked as a secretary in Omaha, Nebraska and then as a Book Auditor for Gamble’s in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Linda met Ken Hurley and the couple were united into marriage on July 20, 1974, in the Presbyterian Church in Vail, Iowa. They were blessed with two children, Matthew and Mindy.
Linda and Ken made their home in Odebolt, Iowa. Linda worked outside of the home while raising her children. She worked at the nursing home in Odebolt, First Federal Bank, And Pop in Time Popcorn in Lake View. Linda and Ken moved to an acreage by Odebolt where she raised ostriches and then horses.
The couple then moved back to town where Linda was a very active member of her church family. She served as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, Iowa. Linda was responsible to head up funeral luncheons and help out where ever she was needed.
Linda enjoyed, watching Days of Our Lives every afternoon, spending time with her grandchildren, snuggling up to her loving beagle Molly, baking, cooking, going to the casino, and a good game of cards.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Ken Hurley of Odebolt, Iowa; children, Matthew Hurley of Odebolt, Iowa; Mindy (Calvin) Brockman of Odebolt, Iowa; grandchildren, Shailey Hurley and Jaida Brockman; sister, Annmarie Mason of Carroll, Iowa; and many family and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Ivan Osterholt
September 12, 1917 - February 2, 2015
Ethel P. Sundell, age 97, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015, at the Cascades of the Sierra in Sparks, Nevada
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Burial will be in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. There will be visitation one hour prior to Funeral Service from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Ethel P. Sundell passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, February 2, 2015 in her apartment in Sparks, Nevada. Ethel was the second youngest, and last surviving child of ten children of Oscar and Ida Peterson, a farm family in Buena Vista County, near Alta, Iowa. Ethel graduated from Alta High School and enrolled in the teacher certificate program at Buena Vista College at the age of 17. She earned a teaching certificate from Buena Vista College and began teaching elementary school in Rolf, Iowa.
Ethel married August E. Sundell in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1943 before he went to serve in the Army Air Cops in the South Pacific during WWII. Following the conclusion of WWII, Ethel and August began farming south of Odebolt. Ethel had two sons while living on the farm; James, retired teacher and education consultant of Salem, Oregon, and Charles, Air Force Veteran and Southwest Airlines Captain of Reno, Nevada.
Ethel and the family moved to the South Los Angeles area in 1955 where she taught elementary school and studied toward a Bachelors Degree until 1959 when the family returned to Odebolt. Ethel earned her Bachelors Degree from Buena Vista College in 1964. Her husband, August, passed away in 1968, Ethel continued to serve as a First Grade teacher for the Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools until she retired in 1983. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and traveling to visit her sons and many wonderful places in the US. Ethel moved to the Reno / Sparks, Nevada area to be close to her son and grandchildren. Ethel was a teacher, inspiration and motivator for her sons and her students. Everywhere Ethel went she forged lifetime friendships and enormous respect with those she met.
Ethel is survived by;
Son James and his wife Kathleen Sundell of Salem, Oregon; granddaughter Jamie Scarbrough and her husband Jeff Danz of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; great-granddaughters Ingry Thurow of Portland, Oregon; Hannah and Alice Scarbrough of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; granddaughter Melissa Sundell and her husband Joseph Hall; great-grandsons Oliver and Simon Hall of Auburn, Maine and grandson Jeffrey Sundell of Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Son Charles and his wife Janet Sundell of Reno, Nevada; grandson Eric Sundell, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah and granddaughter Ingrid Sundell of Reno, Nevada.
February 8, 1928 - February 1, 2015
Leo M. Cooper, age 86, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Sunday, February 01, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2015 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Burial will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa with Military Rites by Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa.
Leo Merlin Cooper was born in Moorehead, Iowa, on February 8, 1928 to Roy B. and Mary Jane (Bartholomew) Cooper.
Leo grew up on a farm south of Ute, Iowa. He attended Hartigan Country School. After school Leo worked on the farm before enlisting in to the Army in 1953. Leo served overseas in Korea. When he returned home from the service he went back to working on the farm.
Leo went to work at the Soldier, Iowa meat locker. He then began working at Kalin’s grocery store in the meat department, where he worked for many years, as it continued to change names and owners. Leo met the love of his life Janice Schwaller and the two were united into marriage on May 25, 1959 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Leo and Janice where blessed with three children; Betty Jean, Gary Leo, and Mary Lynn.
Leo worked for the local meat locker in Odebolt, and joined the United States Post Office in 1973 as a clerk and then later as an OIC. He retired from the Post Office in 1992, but continued with the locker until 2007.
In 1996 Leo & Janice became parents again to their granddaughter Shayna. Their daughter and Shayna’s mother Mary, lost her courageous fight with cancer. They have raised her into the wonderful women she is today.
You might remember Leo as your local postman, auctioneer, meat man and much more. He was a kind hearted, hardworking, honest family man.
Leo enjoyed many things in life. He liked going to auctions and auctioneering, collecting antiques, coins, gardening, taking care of his lawn, loved a good walk, and took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Janice Cooper of Odebolt, Iowa; daughter, Betty Zobel of Ida Grove, Iowa; Son, Gary Cooper of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Jared (Angela) Phillips-Zobel of Rapid City, South Dakota; Christie (Joshua) Van Houten of Ida Grove, Iowa; Joseph Cooper of Houston, Texas, Kristen Cooper of Austin, Texas, Shayna Cooper (Cameron White) of Monticello, Iowa; great grandchildren, Sophia, Wyatt, Trentin, and Eleanor; Sisters, Edith Johnson of Hawesville, Kentucky; Norma (Dick) Larsen of Omaha, Nebraska, Donna (Norris) Olsen of Silver Springs, Nevada, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Cooper; Granddaughter, Chyann Cooper; sister, Leona Johnson; brothers, Wade Cooper; Glen Cooper and infant brother Garrold Cooper.
November 25, 1917 - January 31, 2015
Phrona Jane Johnson, age 97 of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Burial will be in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from (noon) 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Phrona Jane (Bruns, Woodke) Johnson was born on November 25, 1917 in the rural country, Northeast of Galva, Iowa to John A. and Margaret Law (Patton) Bruns. She was baptized at her home into the Methodist faith. She joined the Galva Methodist Church in 1931 and joined Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt on October 11, 1942.
Phrona attended country school in Buena Vista County, north of Schaller through the eighth grade. She attended four years of high school in Galva, Iowa, graduating in 1935.
In October of 1936, Phrona married George Willard Woodke and to this union a son, Willard Gene was born. Her husband died at the University Hospital of Iowa City on February 11, 1939. She married Earl F. Johnson on December 8, 1940. The couple were blessed with two children, Margaret Ann and Bloyce.
Earl adopted Willard Gene. They farmed in Sac and Ida counties, buying their present farm in 1953, and retiring in 1981. They purchased a home in Odebolt in 1987. Earl passed away on July 9, 2003.
Phrona was active in several community events in Arthur and Odebolt. She was a 4-H leader in Ida and Sac counties and on county committees. She taught Sunday school and was the superintendent for several years at Faith Lutheran where she was active in the church women, having held various offices. Phrona enjoyed helping Earl with the farming, especially operating the corn picker every fall. They enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing, playing cards, senior dances and spending time with family and friends. She was a volunteer at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center and the Auxiliary and enjoyed calling Bingo on each Tuesday for several years.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Margaret Ann (Mervin) Buller of Odebolt, Iowa; Bloyce (Gayle) of West Des Moines, Iowa; daughter –in-law, Barbara Johnson of Medford, Wisconsin; former daughter-in-law, Nanci Boten of West Des Moines, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Dawn, Bradley, Wendy, Natalee, Troy, Trent, and Todd; two step-grandchildren, Steve and Sandi; fourteen great - grandchildren and two step great - grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and one step great - great grandchild; sister, Orlean Skibsted of Storm Lake, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Phrona was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, George Woodke and Earl Johnson; son, Willard Gene; two grandsons, Gene and Daryl Johnson; brother, Bloyce Bruns, killed in World War II, and Brothers-in-law, Wilbur Pender and Thorton Skibsted.
July 4, 1932 - January 26, 2015
Richard “Dick” Joseph Hoelscher was born on July 4, 1932 in Roselle, Iowa to Joseph and Margaret (Renze) Hoelscher.
Dick grew up in Carroll, Iowa, where he worked for the Council Oak Grocery Store and attended school. Dick graduated from Carroll High School in 1950, he continued to work at the grocery store until he was drafted into the Army in 1953.
Dick served two years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in June of 1955. Dick met the love of his life Donna Schwabe. The couple was united into marriage on June 7, 1958, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breda, Iowa. They were blessed with three children, Tony, Tom, and Beth.
The family made their home in Odebolt, Iowa. In 1963, Dick went in to business with his brother Jim buying the local Super Valu Grocery Store in Odebolt. When his brother Jim retired, Dick bought his half and continued to run the store until he sold it and retired in 1998.
Dick enjoyed, antiquing, golfing, woodworking, playing pool and poker, watching T.V., dining out, and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Dick leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Donna Hoelscher of Odebolt, Iowa; children, Tony Hoelscher of Odebolt, Iowa; Tom (Carolyn) Hoelscher of Odebolt, Iowa; Beth (Jason) Wulf of Odebolt, Iowa; grandchildren, Heidi (Kevin) Petty of Clayton, North Carolina; Dallas (Courtney) Hoelscher of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Dayton Hoelscher of Ames, Iowa; Jake, Josie, Jed Wulf of Odebolt, Iowa; great grandchildren, Lilli & Bentley Petty; sisters, Leola Dillehay of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Bernice Rogers of Denison, Iowa; nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ruth Hoelscher, brother, Paul James Hoelscher, and two brother-in-laws.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Father Richard D. Ball and Father Allan Reicks will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the Rosary Service at 5:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa.
May 28, 1939 - January 18, 2015
Dennis Edmund Bengford was born in Carroll, IA, on May 28, 1939, to his loving parents, Joseph and Helen (Dinges) Bengford. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. Martins Catholic Church in Odebolt, IA, where he remained a lifetime member. Dennis attended grade school at St. Martins Catholic School in Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School with the class of 1958.
On June 27, 1964, Dennis was united in marriage to Malinda Hilda Reik at the St. Martins Catholic Church in Odebolt. This union was blessed with six children: Jackie, Tami, Michele, Brad, Dee Dee, and Jeff.
Dennis worked hard to provide for his family. He owned Skelly Service Station and Tank Wagon, worked at the Odebolt Elevator as well as CPS. No matter what he was doing, he always made time for his family and cherished his grandchildren. He was always talking to his brothers and sisters on the phone. Dennis had a love for camping and grilling outside for family gatherings and was a big Denver Broncos fan. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife Malinda; sons: Brad (Jennie) Bengford of Odebolt; Jeff (Kari) of Tea, SD; daughters: Jackie (Scott) Sorensen of Sioux City, IA; Tami (Tom Hansen) Bengford of Odebolt, IA; Dee Dee (Terry) Jackson of Sioux City, IA; brothers: Leonard (JoAnn) Bengford; Paul (Darlene) Bengford; Frank (Sandy) Bengford; sisters: Mary Van Scoy; Dorothy (Jim) Barkley; sister-in-law Darlene Bengford; grandchildren: Chase and Samantha Sorensen; Shane, Shawn, and Tabitha Bengford; Colin, Owen, and Wyatt Bengford; Brittany, Shelly, Mallory, and Cody Jackson; Max, Abby, and Ruby Bengford; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Michele Marie; brothers: Don Bengford and Gerald (Ruth) Bengford; sister Juanita (Don) Ahrenholtz; brother-in-law Jim Van Scoy; parents-in-law Russell and Jennie Reik.
SERVICES Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 10:30 am, St. Martin's Catholic Church, Odebolt, IA
VISITATION Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, 7:30 pm Rosary and Vigil Service, St. Martin's Catholic Church. INTERMENT St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt, IA
CORRIN, MARY ELIZABETH (GUNDERSON)
September 16, 1922 - January 11, 2015
On April 25, 1944, Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Christian Corrin in Sioux City, IA. They made their home in Early, IA. This union was blessed with four children: Ronald, Raymond, Rickey and Sandra.
Mary loved being a homemaker and caring for her growing family. She enjoyed sewing and providing a beautiful home filled with her embroidered and crocheted items. She was very talented and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She also worked at Bil Mar in Storm Lake, retiring in 1987.
Survivors include her son Rickey Dean Corrin and wife Donna of Alta, IA; daughter Sandra Kay Bolles and husband Gary of Ida Grove, IA; daughter-in-law Linda Corrin of Early, IA; grandchildren: Tammy (Jeff) Benna of Wentzville, MO, Scott (Samantha) Corrin of Early, IA, Teresa Corrin of Sioux City, IA, Kimberly (A. J.) Stevensen of Holstein, IA, and Jennifer Corrin of LeMars, IA; step grandchildren: Frank, Kelly and Chris Hutchinson; and ten great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Anton and Grace Gunderson; husband Eugene; sons Ronald and Raymond Corrin; daughter-in-law Judy Corrin; five brothers and three sisters.
SERVICES Funeral Service January 14, 2015, 10:30 AM, United Methodist Church. Early, IA
VISITATION January 13, 2015. 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City. INTERMENT Following the service. Union Cemetery, Early, IA
