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MABBITT, Ronald
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA: Ronald D. Mabbitt, 63, died March 14, 2010. He was born October 31, 1946 to Glenn L. Mabbitt, Sr. and Dolly Jane Heywood Mabbitt. He retired from MidAmerican Energy Company as a primary meterman technician after over 30 years of service, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include a daughter, Corri Alt of Malvern; a son, Craig Mabbitt (Michelle) of Council Bluffs; his mother; his brothers, Jerry Mabbitt (Peg) of Council Bluffs, and Glenn Mabbitt, Sr. (Dianna) of Conway, AR; 8 grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Dottie Mass. He was preceded in death by his father. Inurnment with military honors was at Garner Township Cemetery under the direction of Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home.

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MACAL, Myrtle
DECORAH, IOWA: Myrtle Lavina Severtsgaard Macal, 94, died March 2, 2008 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. She was born March 26, 1913 near Decorah to James and Lydia Brandt Severtsgaard. She was a former cook at the Aase Haugen, Novotny and Eastern Star nursing homes, and enjoyed baking, quilting, babysitting and playing cards. She was a member of Hauge Lutheran Church and the Freeport Circle. Survivors include three sons, Melvin (Nancy) Macal of McGregor, and Leo (Ardis) Macal and Edwin (Shirley) Macal, all of Decorah; a daughter, Jeanette Williams of Iowa City; two brothers, Ernest (Donna) Severtsgaard of Vinton, and James (Janice) Severtsgaard of Hampton, IL; 8 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Macal; her parents; three brothers, Clarence, Leonard, and Walter Severtsgaard; and a sister, Jeanette Severtsgaard. Services were held at the Decorah Lutheran Church. Interment was at Hauge Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Schluter–Balik Funeral Home.

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MANNETTER, Agon
CHARLES CITY, IOWA: Agon Carl "Dutch" Mannetter, 88, died December 9, 2010. He was born May 18, 1922 in Hardin County to Carl and Mary Beckemeier Mannetter. He and his wife were farmers in the Colwell area. He was a member of Colwell United Church of Christ for over 60 years, and enjoyed doing repair work. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Wilson Mannetter; three daughters, Nancy (Bill) Ritzman of Charles City, Judy (Tracy Kuramoto) Mannetter of Chicago, and Becky (Rick Larsen) Mannetter of Cedar Rapids; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by six sisters, Helene Mannetter, Helga Schnormeier, Regina Wise, Edith Owens, Ruth Meyer, and Laura Henry; four brothers, Erich, Oswald, Seigfred, and Edmund Mannetter; and his parents. Interment was at Sunnyside Memory Gardens under the direction of Hauser Funeral Home.

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MARTZAHN, Violet
GREENE, IOWA: Violet Rose Wolf Martzahn, 89, died February 27, 2008 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. She was born October 31, 1918 in Waverly, IA to Herman and Minnie Quilling Wolf. She was a former telephone operator, and she and her husband were farmers. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. She sewed, cooked, gardened and canned, and enjoyed embroidery and watching Lawrence Welk and Daniel O'Donnell on television. Survivors include her children, Ardith (Darrell) Buss of Allison, and Delores (Delos) Adelmund and Harlan Martzahn (companion Sandra Greenlee), all of Greene; two brothers, Paul (Bernice) Wolf of Greene, and Willard (Lorene) Wolf of Nashua; 7 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Ray Martzahn; an infant son, Darrell Eugene; her parents; a brother, Raymond Wolf; and a daughter-in-law, Lynette Timbell Martzahn. Services were held at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Reid's Funeral Chapel.

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MASCHMANN, Hertha
VICTOR, IOWA: Hertha Maschmann, 84, died July 12, 1987 at the Marengo Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Marian Sheafer of Spokane, WA; a son, Louis of Victor; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers; and a grandson. Services were held at James Lutheran Church. Interment was at the Victor Cemetery.

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MATT, Dr. Joseph
BETTENDORF, IOWA: Dr. Joseph Matt, 87, died August 13, 2007. He was born January 10, 1920 in Minneapolis to Rabbi C. David and Lena Matt. He was a research chemist. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn State, and held a Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. He worked for over 20 years at Nalco Chemical, and had also worked for Merck, Sharpe and Dohme, Armour and Company, Alkydol Laboratories, and Velsicol Chemical. He held patents for several inventions. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, Phi Lambda Upsion, Sigma Xi, B'nai Brith, and the Chicago Chemists' Club, where he served as editor of the newsletter. He and his wife were longtime members of the Jackson Park Camera Club. He enjoyed politics, classical music, and playing Scrabble. He was a former resident of Downers Grove, IL. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jipson Matt; two daughters, Susan Matt and Elizabeth Turner; two sisters, Beulah Bleiberg of Springfield, VA, and Zeldah Wean of Lockport, NY; and 2 grandsons. Interment was at the Naperville Cemetery.

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MAYROSE, Isidore
REMSEN, IOWA: Isidore J. Mayrose, 93, died February 29, 1996 at the Floyd Valley Hospital in LeMars. He was born April 20, 1902 in Remsen to Joseph and Catherine Mormann Mayrose. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Dreckman Mayrose; three daughters, Mary Alice (Marvin) Penning of Nebraska City, NE, Florence (John) Rosenberg of Piedmont, CA, and Arlene (John) Cassidy of Golden Valley, MN; two sons, Vernon (Sandra) Mayrose of West Lafayette, IN, and Richard (Roselyn) Mayrose of Aurora, CO; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Mayrose, Josephine Thill, Catherine Bornhorst, and Anna Costello; six brothers, Joseph, Albert, Edward, Frank, Bernard, and Adolph Mayrose; and a grandson. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Remsen by Fisch Funeral Home.

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MAYS, Olive
CLINTON, IOWA: Olive Mae Mays, 85, died February 17, 2009. She was born December 5, 1923 to Frank and Irma Cowell Liby. She was a schoolteacher, and had also worked at W.T. Grant and the Clinton Drive In. She attended the Clinton Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School and was active with the ladies' group. She is survived by a daughter, Rita (Paul) Reed of Clinton; two sons, George (Mary) Mays III of Belvidere, IL, and Ralph (Brenda) Mays of Clinton; two sisters, Evelyn Curiel and Dixie Jay, both of Newton, KS; two brothers, Ray Liby of Yakima, WA, and Von Liby of Clay Center, KS; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Mays, Jr.; her parents; five brothers; and a granddaughter. Services were held at the Clinton Church of Christ. Interment was at Clinton Lawn Cemetery with arrangements by Lemke Funeral Home South.

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McCARTHY, Sister Anita Frances
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Sr. Anita Frances McCarthy, BVM, 78, died May 12, 2007. She was born March 30, 1929 to John and Ann Harrington McCarthy. She made her first profession of religious vows with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1951. She made her final profession in 1956. She was an elementary music and classroom teacher in Dubuque, Sioux City, Hempstead, NY, Seattle, WA, and Butte, MT, and was a parish music minister in Butte and Stockton, CA. She was a volunteer in Portland, OR. She is survived by two brothers, Msgr. John McCarthy of St. Louis, MO, and Rev. James McCarthy of Butte, MT; and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with whom she lived for 58 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Marian Hall Chapel. Burial was at Mount Carmel Cemetery with arrangements by Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home.

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McCORD, Lillian
IOWA FALLS, IOWA: Lillian Alice McCord, 86, died January 3, 2009. She was born April 17, 1922 to Vernon and Neva Templeman Donlea. She was a school teacher, and volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the Calkins Nature Center, the Hospital Auxiliary, and the Iowa Falls Public Schools. She was a member of several bridge clubs. She is survived by her husband, Robert McCord; and two daughters, Cynthia McCord of Columbia, MO, and Patricia Brader of Cape Canaveral, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Verna; and a brother, George. Services were held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Arrangements were handled by Surls Funeral Home.

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MEIGHAN, Thomas
CHARLES CITY, IOWA: Thomas Duane Meighan, 76, died August 8, 2010 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. He was born March 5, 1934 in Chickasaw County to Thomas and Eunice Barrett Meighan. He was a longtime employee at the foundry of Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and enjoyed NASCAR, camping, and board games. Survivors include three children, Diane (Rob Osterkamp) Kapping of Sioux Falls, SD, and Jamie (Chaun) Meighan and Teri (Stacy) Osterkamp, all of Charles City; three sisters, Dorothy Meineke of Charles City, Connie Kinsel of Evansdale, and Bev Nikolas of Osage; a brother, Robert (Joannie) Meighan of Phoenix, AZ; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Ann Logan Meighan; his parents; a sister, Betty Barrett; a brother, Roger Meighan; and a grandson, Jason Kapping. Services were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery at Charles City under the direction of Hauser Funeral Home.

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MEISTER, Lavona
CORALVILLE, IOWA: Lavona M. Meister died December 6, 2002. She was born March 11, 1914 to Lester and Edith Hines. She was a former employee of the University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, the outdoors, wildlife, and collecting stuffed bears. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dick Reeve of Iowa City; a sister, Eileen Schadey of Clinton; a grandson; and 2 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest E. Meister; a son, Merrill D. Meister; her parents; five sisters; and five brothers. Interment was at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids with arrangements by Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation.

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MERCER, Helen
MOUNT AYR, IOWA: Helen Iona Dugan Mercer died February 7, 2007 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. She was born September 13, 1914 in Mount Ayr to Earl and Anna Snethen Dugan. She was a rural school teacher in Liberty Township, and was a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Mount Ayr, where she was involved with the Women's Society. She was a member of the Modern Mothers Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Ringgold County Hospital Auxiliary, and the Gray Ladies. She was a former Sunday School teacher, Campfire Girls leader, and officer with the Band Mothers. She volunteered at Clearview Nursing Home. She enjoyed making afghans and quilts, and wintering in Texas. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane Sickels (Alvin) of Branson, MO, and Janice Fink of Glendale, AZ; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C. Mercer; her parents; an infant brother, LeRoy; and an infant grandson, Jay Allen Fink. Arrangements were handled by Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home.

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MEWES, Margaret
BURLINGTON, IOWA: Margaret Ann "Mickey" Mewes, 60, died February 15, 2004. She was born September 30, 1943 in Nauvoo, IL to Sherman and Bonnie Jessie Sellers Hutson. She worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, and was a former toll collector on MacArthur Bridge. She was a Catholic. She is survived by a daughter, Tracy Parks of Burlington; her mother, Bonnie Jessie Berry of Avon, IL; and a brother, Jerry Hutson of Little Swan Lake, IL. She was formerly married to Patrick William Mewes. She was preceded in death by a son; her father; her stepfather, Frank Berry; and a brother. Burial was at Long Creek Cemetery with arrangements by Lunning Funeral Chapel.

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MILFORD, Clara
GUTTENBERG, IOWA: Clara M. Rodenberg Milford, 96, died December 9, 2004 at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. She was born August 1, 1908 in Guttenberg to John Rodenberg and Doris Lindemann. She was a longtime employee of the Guttenberg grocery store, and attended Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. She was a resident of the Great Living Center. She is survived by eighteen nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art Hagen; her parents; five siblings, Henry, Albert, Elmer, and Arthur Rodenberg, and Louise Brandt; a niece, Neva Crawford; and two nephews, Harold and John (Jack) Rodenberg. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment was at the Guttenberg City Cemetery under the direction of Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home.

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MOLLOY, Viola
EMMETSBURG, IOWA: Viola Margaret Molloy, 93, died June 13, 2006 at the Emmetsburg Care Center. She was born March 11, 1913 in Emmetsburg to Patrick and Amelia Smith Molloy. She graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in Des Moines. She was a World War II veteran of the Army Nurse Corps, serving in England and France. After the war, she worked at veterans' hospitals in Des Moines, Denver, CO, Lincoln, NE, and Ohio. She attended Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a member of the Mercy Alumni Association, the Mercy Hospital Guild, the Rosary and Altar Society, and the Bishop Drumm Guild. She was also a hospice member. Survivors include eleven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; ten siblings, Raymond Molloy, Edmund Molloy, Clarence Molloy, Charles Molloy, Loretta Molloy, Sr. Marie Molloy, BVM, Virginia Molloy, Irene McGuire, Vera Fink, and Gertrude Burns; a niece, Kathleen McGuire; and a nephew, John Burns. Services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Joyce Funeral Home.

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MONAGHAN, Mary Joan
WINTERSET, IOWA: Mary Joan Monaghan, 81, died November 12, 2004. She was born October 3, 1923 to John F. and Mary Jane McKinley Monaghan. She was a retired office manager for MidAmerican Energy Company, and was a member of the Studious Moderns, the Thursday Guild, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Golden Girls. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, and was a member of the St. Joseph Altar Society. She is survived by two nieces, Mary Marguerite Monaghan of San Ramon, CA, and K. Ann Monaghan McAlexander of Fishers, IN; and a sister-in-law, Katherine Monaghan of Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William J. Monaghan and John F. Monaghan, Jr. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Patrick's Cemetery under the direction of Collins Oak Park Chapel.

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MONTIS, Herbert W., Jr.
WAUKEE, IOWA: Herbert W. "Herb" Montis, Jr., 70, died December 11, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Des Moines, IA to Herbert Montis, Sr. and Helen Montis. He attended Drake University. He was an accountant, and worked for Hubbell Realty for 25 years. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard, and attended Grace United Methodist Church. He enjoyed bowling, and was a fan of the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Cubs, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Alice Montis; four sons, Bruce (Sheila) Montis of Waukee, Paul Montis and Eric Montis, both of Des Moines; and Mark (Kim) Montis of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Theresa (Denny) Lydon of Des Moines, and Helen Marie (Wayne) Taylor of Peoria, AZ; 9 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents; and a brother, Robert Montis. Services were held at Grace United Methodist Church. Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery with arrangements by Westover Funeral Home.

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MOORE, Mabel
SIGOURNEY, IOWA: Mabel Frances Moore, 93, died December 14, 2009. She was born December 7, 1916 to Bertie Clarence and Mary Marie Woods Gee. She was employed as a cook and custodian for West Chester Public School for over 20 years. She attended West Chester United Methodist Church, and was active with the Women's Society. She was a cook for the Senior Citizens at West Chester, and delivered Meals on Wheels. She was a past member of the Guild Board at Halcyon House, and enjoyed camping and making lap blankets for Halcyon House residents. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Kessel and husband EuGene of Ollie; a son, Howard Moore, Jr. of Fairfield; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard William Moore; an infant daughter, Mary Marie; her parents; five sisters; a brother; and a great-grandson, Tim Widmer. Interment was at West Chester Cemetery under the direction of Jones-Eden Funeral Home.

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MOOSE, Ida
FRANKVILLE, IOWA: Ida May Birdsell Moose died November 12, 1931. She was born December 1, 1861 in Winneshiek County, IA to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Birdsell. She was survived by her husband, Henry Moose; and a son, Gerald. Services were held at the Frankville Community Church. Burial was at the Frankville Cemetery.

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MORRIS, Thomas W., Jr.
DES MOINES, IOWA: Thomas W. "Bill" Morris, Jr., 91, died February 27, 2010. He was born March 16, 1918 to Thomas W. Morris, Sr. and Kate Brooks Morris. He retired from Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, and was a World War II veteran. He enjoyed traveling, ham radio, and old gas engines. He was a charter member of Hawkeye Antique Acres. Survivors include a son, Tom (Sharon) Morris; a daughter, Karen Bellis; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Eunice Goebel Morris; and two brothers, Rolland and Marvin Morris. Services were held at All Saints Catholic Church. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery with arrangements by Brooks Funeral Care.

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MOSBO, Esther
DECORAH, IOWA: Esther Marie Thorson Mosbo, 90, died October 18, 2005 at St. Luke Nursing Home in Spencer, IA. She was born May 22, 1915 to Rev. Thomas B. and Hertha Fylpaa Thorson. She held a teaching degree from Waldorf College, and was a former elementary school teacher. She and her husband also farmed. She was a lifelong Lutheran, and a former resident of Rembrandt, IA. She was active with church and community activities, and enjoyed music. She sang with a number of different choirs, including the Pleasant View and Waldorf College choirs and Buena Vista County Women's Chorus, was a soloist, and was a also a junior choir director. Following retirement, she often attended musical programs and recitals at Luther College. Survivors include her children, Paul (Vivian) of Cortland, NY, and Rolf E. (Valerie), Erik E. (Mariellen), and Eloise (Richard) Obman, all of Rembrandt;a brother, Johan Thorson of Lakewood, CO; a sister, Hertha Hilstad of Circle, MT; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Johannes Mosbo; her parents; and a brother, Dr. Thomas Thorson. Services were held at Decorah Lutheran Church. Interment was at Little Sioux Valley Cemetery in Rembrandt, IA under the direction of Sliefert Funeral Home. Arrangements in Decorah were handled by Fjelstul Funeral Home.

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MOUDRY, Jackie
CALMAR, IOWA: Jackie Moudry, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Moudry, died February 5, 1939. He was born April 18, 1938. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Ronald; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moudry of Calmar, and Mrs. Frank Jarosh of Fort Atkinson. Services were held at St. Aloysius Church. Burial was at the church cemetery.

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MYERS, Gemma
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Gemma C. Myers, 88, died February 18, 2007. She was born July 12, 1918 to Charles and Angela Dovi Pieri. She attended Mercy School of Nursing, and retired from Medical Associates. She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing bridge and euchre, showing dogs, and raising racehorses. She is survived by two daughters, Antonia Brimeyer of Edina, MN, and Ann (John) Lang of East Dubuque; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Anthony Giunta and Robert Myers; a daughter, Carla Callan; a sister, Maria Dant; and her parents. Inurnment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home.

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NEVINS, Alice
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA: Alice Nevins, 72, died February 27, 2000 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1927 to Hiram and Ruth Dickey Emmons. She held a degree in English literature from the University of Missouri. She was a longtime teacher at various Marshalltown area schools, and had also been a secretary at her son's insurance agency. Survivors include a daughter, Dara (Vong) Paiseth of Des Moines; a son, Stuart Nevins of Marshalltown; a sister, Betty Emmons of Marshalltown; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Nevins; her parents; and two brothers, James Emmons and John Emmons. Burial of cremains was at Beree Cemetery in Monroe County, MO.

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NOLAND, Carroll
ADEL, IOWA: Carroll Fred Noland, 89, died September 28, 2004. He was born September 3, 1915 to Fred and Nora Cook Noland. He was a retired self-employed contractor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a noncombatant soldier. He was a member of the Bear Creek Friends Church in Earlham, and First Friends Church in Des Moines. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Smith Noland; three sons, Joseph Noland and Donald Noland, both of Des Moines, and James Noland of Gilbert; a sister, Wanda Parker of Rockford, IL; a brother, Gail Noland of Carlisle; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Noland. Arrangements were handled by Kuhn Funeral Home.

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NUIS, Winnie
GRUNDY CENTER, IOWA: Winnie Nuis, 101, died July 26, 2006. She was born February 20, 1905 in Holland, IA to Anno and Meindertje Smit Roemeling. She formerly worked at the E.A. Lingelbach store. She and her husband enjoyed summering in Lake City, MN. She was a former member of the Christian Reformed Church of Holland, and later attended Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. She was a member of the Presbyterian Women's Association and the Lois Circle. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Nuis of Tucson, AZ; two stepsons, Alan and Craig MacLoughlin; a granddaughter; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harm Nuis; two brothers, Siebo and Henry Roemeling; a sister, Helen Roemeling; and her parents. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery by Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home.

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OBBINK, Nellie
HAWARDEN, IOWA: Nellie Obbink, 89, died January 2, 1996 at the Hass Hillcrest Care Center in Hawarden. She was born January 17, 1906 in Hull to Evert and Jeanette Zorgdrager Brunsting. She and her husband farmed near Hawarden. She was a member and former pianist of the Christian Reformed Church. She was a volunteer at the Hass Hillcrest Care Center, and had crocheted various items for the Hawarden Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by six sons, Richard (Wilma) of Hawarden, Melvin (Darlene) of Sioux City, John (Donna) of Sioux Center, Harvey (Mary) of Orange City, Edwin (Betty) of Edgerton, and Earl (Janice) of Littleton, CO; two daughters, Geneva (Vern) Van Zanten of Luverne, MN, and Irene (Mitch) Van Berkel of Edgerton, MN: a brother, Edward Brunsting of Cedar Rapids; 34 grandchildren; and 66 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Obbink; a son, Ernest J. Obbink; a sister, Jeanette; four brothers, John, Albert, Fred and Harry; and a grandson, Harold Van Berkel. Services were held at the Christian Reformed Church. Interment was at Grace Hill Cemetery under the direction of Porter-Dow Funeral Home.

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O'BRION, Elsie
FORT DODGE, IOWA: Elsie F. Hepperle O'Brion, 100, died December 7, 2006 at her home. She was born February 15, 1906 near Fort Dodge to Henry and Catherine Klien Hepperle. She and her husband farmed, and she also operated the cafeteria at Friendship Haven. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Trinity Quilters, Helping Hands, the 60 Plus Fellowship, and several bridge and card clubs. She is survived by a son, Darrell of Fort Dodge; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy O'Brion; a daughter, Janice O'Brion; her parents; five brothers, Albert, Andrew, Fred, Walter, and William Hepperle; and five sisters, Rose Weiss, Helen Harvey, Mary Sternitzke, Katherine Johnson, and Ann Hepperle. Services were held at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial was at North Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home.

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OELRICH, Will
LaMOTTE, IOWA: Will Oelrich, 85, died November 27, 1980 at the Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point. Survivors include a daughter, Vera (Clarence) Zech of Rockford; a son, Donald of La Motte; 4 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Talcott Oelrich. Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Strawberry Point. Interment with military honors was at the Strawberry Point Cemetery under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home.

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O'KELLY, Terry
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Terry O'Kelly, 12, died March 26, 1950 at a Cedar Rapids Hospital. He was born May 16, 1937 in Evanston, IL. He attended St. Patrick's Church, and was a member of the 4-H Club. He was survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O'Kelly; two sisters, Michele and Ellen Mary; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. O'Kelly and Mrs. Ellen Malone. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Teahen Funeral Home.

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OLIVER, Lola
RUTHVEN, IOWA: Lola M. Oliver, 91, died October 11, 1973 at the Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg. She was born April 12, 1882 in Clay County, IA to James and Elney Scott Oliver. She was a retired school teacher. She was survived by a niece, Nano Oliver of Ruthven; and her cousins. Burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lightle-Hayes Funeral Home.

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ORMAN, Grace
OTTUMWA, IOWA: Grace R. Orman 91, died August 2, 2006 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1915 in Ormanville, IA to Walter and Cora Bell Hannah Orman. She retired from Woolworth's with over 22 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers. Interment was at the Ormanville Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Chapel.

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OVIATT, Karl
MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA: Karl E. Oviatt, 93, died February 21, 2007. He was born January 31, 1914 to Wilford and Birdie Carlson Oviatt. He was a major in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and served as the personal pilot for General Douglas MacArthur and General Richard Kerens Sutherland in the Philippines. He was a retired pilot for American Airlines with over 30 years of service. He is survived by a son, Bruce (Jolene) Oviatt of Mount Pleasant; and a grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Weinheimar Oviatt; three brothers, Leo, Cliff and Earl; a sister, Phyllis; and his parents. Services were held at North Dallas Funeral Home in Farmers Branch, TX. Local arrangements were handled by Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.

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PAPE, Laila
WAUKON, IOWA: Laila Kathryn Pape, 80, died April 15, 2007 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. She was born October 3, 1926 in Lansing, IA to John T. and Florence C. Orrben McKee. She and her husband farmed, and she was a former schoolteacher at French Creek #1 and Vancollie rural schools. She was a member of the Franklin Homemakers Club and the Charity Circle at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, canning and crocheting. She is survived by a son, Larry Pape of Waukon; a brother, Everett (Marie) McKee of Postville; two sisters-in-law, Leone McKee of Waukon, and Florence McKee of Lansing; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Pape; her parents; and four brothers, Arthur McKee, Edwin McKee, Francis "Dutch" McKee, and Ralph McKee. Services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monona. Interment was at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Luana under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.

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PEEL, Noma Jean
DES MOINES, IOWA: Noma Jean Peel, 73, died February 25, 2009. She was born June 27, 1935 to William and Olivene Haines. She was a retired telephone engineer for Northwestern Bell. Survivors include her children, Allison Peel of Johnston, Fredrick (Trisha) Peel of Urbandale, Carey (John) Kuhns of Monroe, and Courtney (Gary) Quinn of Germantown, WI; three sisters, Judy Love, Pam Jones, and Helen Sullivan, all of Des Moines; a sister-in-law Carolyn Haines of Scotland, AR; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Gary Haines. Arrangements were handled by Brooks Funeral Care.

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PELELO, Lila
MERRILL, IOWA: Lila F. Pelelo, 79, died July 15, 2007. She was born near Merrill in 1928 to Alan and Verna Fagan. She was a registered X-ray technician, and also farmed with her husband. She worked for 20 years at USA Coin. She attended First Plymouth Presbyterian Church and was active with the Ladies’ Circle. She was a a 50-year member and past grand officer of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Daughters of the Nile, the White Shrine, and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She was former chair of the Plymouth County Republican Party, and was an organizer in the 1964 presidential election. She was a former member of the Libertyville Treatment Program Board of Directors, and was a 20-year member and former president of the Le Mars Community School Board. She volunteered as a hotline counselor for victims of domestic violence, and was active with Habitat for Humanity. Survivors include seven children, Cathi Pelelo (Lyndon Ray) of Le Mars, Margaret Ottinger (Matt) of Shelburne, VT, Bob Pelelo (Ann) of Dubuque, Mary Laroco and Mike Pelelo (Diann), all of Sioux City, and Sara Winchester and Steve Pelelo (Jonnie Moon), all of Colorado Springs, CO; a brother, Leland Fagan and his wife (Beverly) of Merrill; a sister, Leona Thorpe of Le Mars; her grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Pelelo. Services were held at Plymouth Presbyterian Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home.

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PETERSEN, William
ROCK RAPIDS, IOWA: William Petersen, 100, died March 30, 1991. He was born November 9, 1890. He is survived by his wife, Clara Johnson Petersen; three daughters, Ruth Sizelove, Shirley Evans, and Dorothy Radatz; a foster daughter, Mrs. Marvin Winter; a sister, Margaret Spector; 6 grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. Services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery.

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PETTIE, Sevin
DAVENPORT, IOWA: Sevin "Pete" Pettie, 67, died May 22, 2006. He was born January 12, 1939 to Hesues and Fannie Daniels Pettie. He worked for J.I. Case in Bettendorf. He is survived by his daughters, Nichole Pettie and Cheryl (Juan) Hernandez, all of Davenport, and Tylene Cody of San Diego, CA; his sons, David (Claire) Green of Atlanta, GA, Dixon (Dennise) Barnhart, and Eugene (Tiffiny) Barnhart, all of Davenport; a sister, Marjorie (Allen) Nicholson of Rock Island; two brothers, LeRoy Pettie of San Diego, and Hesuse Pettie of Oklahoma; 22 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and his longtime companion, Mary Barnhart of Davenport. He was preceded in death by a son, Sebon Mayfield Pettie; four brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Pentecostal Church of God. Burial was at Pine Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Weerts Funeral Home.

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PINKSTON, Vincent
WEST BURLINGTON, IOWA: Vincent Pinkston, 78, died September 27, 2011 at Burlington Care Center. He was born August 11, 1933 in St. Louis to Warren and Bessie Beltcher Pinkston. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad, and was a veteran of both the Air Force and the Army. He is survived by his wife, Shirley McLeod Pinkston; a son, Aaron Pinkston of Burlington; two brothers, Warren Pinkston and Richard Pinkston, both of St. Louis; four sisters, Floretta Arnold of St. Louis, and Sylvia Pinkston, Delores Queen, and Bessie Steward, all of Berkeley, CA; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation arrangements were handled by Lunning Funeral Chapel.

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POLICH, Rose
KNOXVILLE, IOWA: Rose Virginia Polich, 88, died May 13, 2005 at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital. She was born July 14, 1916. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, and the Croatian Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn (Max) Wright of Altoona; a son, Larry (Maureen) Polich of Pasadena, CA; a sister, Anne (Dick) Sheldon of Concord, CA; a brother, Steve (Leta) Grgurich of Williamson; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Polich; her parents; three sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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POUSH, Veletta
NEVADA, IOWA: Veletta Arlene McAtee Poush, 80, died April 19, 2008. She was born January 9, 1928 to Arlo E. and Bessie Larson McAtee. She worked at Donnelley Marketing for 30 years, and later worked at K-Mart in Ames. She was a lifetime member of Memorial Lutheran Church, where she served as Altar Guild chairperson for over 20 years, and was on the church council. Survivors include her husband, Gene Poush; a son, Daniel G. Poush of Nevada; two sisters, Jeannie (Darrell) Starbuck of Ames, and Judy Rasmussen of Grand Island, NE; 3 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and 3 step great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lynn Sage; her parents; two sisters, Nancy Haas and Beverly Boyd; a brother, Darrell D. McAtee; and a granddaughter, Tia Lynn Poush. Services were held at Memorial Lutheran Church. Burial was at Evergreen Memory Gardens under the direction of Chet Ryan Mortuary.

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PRACHAR, Dorothy
DAVENPORT, IOWA: Dorothy J. Prachar, 71, died December 3, 2008 at the Kahl Home in Davenport. She was born October 23, 1937 in Audubon, IA to Henry and Bernice Wiemann. She was a member of Cedar Memorial Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas R. Prachar; a daughter, Sandra Kay (Robert) Markle of Bay City, MI; two stepdaughters, Cindy (Robert) Kuhser and Marie (Alvin) Elmore, all of Davenport; a stepson, Roger (Chris) Prachar of Davenport; two brothers, Ted (Wanda) Wiemann of Sioux City, and Jon (Rosemary) Wiemann of Aliso Viejo, CA; a sister, Ann Jeanette Keeney of Davenport; 2 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 4 step great-grandchildren; and her spaniel, Abbey. She was preceded in death by her parents. Interment was at Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport by Weerts Funeral Home.

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PRAI, Beryl
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA: Beryl M. Yochem Prai, 87, died December 28, 2003 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born June 14, 1916 in Weston to Ernest and Emma Doty Yochem. She was a portrait artist. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Harold W. Prai; and a brother, Ernie Yochem (Marjorie) of Council Bluffs. Interment was at Walnut Hill Cemetery by Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home.

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PRELL, Mary
MARENGO, IOWA: Mary Louise Prell, 64, died August 1, 2011 at Rose Haven Nursing Home. She was born April 6, 1947 near Mapleton, IA to Henry John and Anna Elizabeth Wimmer Prell. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Mark Jorgensen of Belle Plaine; three brothers, Gary Prell (Kay) of Mapleton, Larry Prell (Bonnie) of Cherokee, and John Prell of Lubbock, TX; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ray, Paul, and Fred; and a twin sister, Nancy Ann. Arrangements were handled by Kloster Funeral Home.

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PRIGNITZ, Rosella
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Rosella J. Prignitz, 76, died February 13, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born June 13, 1926 in Port Byron, IL to John and Marie Krueger Knochenmus. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, the church's Naomi Circle, and the ARC. Survivors include her husband, Wayne A. Prignitz; three daughters, Laurie Prignitz, Rebecca Prignitz, and Teresa Wagner, all of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Tim Prignitz (Mary) of Cedar Rapids, and David Prignitz of Marion; a brother-in-law, Bob Kelly of Virginia; a sister-in-law, Marjorie Stoffers of Davenport; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Edward Barkes and Marvin Knochenmus. Services were held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Interment was at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.

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PRINGLE, Mineta
FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Mineta A. Pringle died December 19, 2005. She was born August 2, 1921 in Libertyville, IA to Charles and Jennie Bowers Booth. She retired from the Fairfield Public Library. She was a former sales assistant at Sears. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Fairfield. Survivors include a son, Robert (Wendy) Pringle of Edgewood, NM; two sisters, Gladys McDonough of Ottumwa, and Marie Zuelhke of Eldon; a daughter-in-law, Judy Pringle of Creston; 2 granddaughters; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Pringle; her parents; and a brother, Raymond Booth. Arrangements were handled by Behner Funeral Home.

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QUISLING, Stella
LAKE MILLS, IOWA: Stella Carolina Tveit Quisling, 92, died May 31, 2008 at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City. She was born July 22, 1915 to Ole and Anna Hockenson Tveit. She and her husband were farmers, and had a DeKalb seed corn business for over 25 years. She had also worked at Larson Manufacturing. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, baking, traveling and playing cards. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Viola and Sylvan Meling; her grandchildren, Jim and Kim Quisling of Geneva, IL, Heather and Andy Farrar of Naperville, IL, Bill Quisling of Chicago, IL, Mary Beth McEuen of Chesterfield, MO, John Quisling of Denver, CO, and Brad and Holly Arnevik and Dan and Lonnie Arnevik, all of Thompson; her great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mabel Quisling; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Obert Quisling; her children, Ronald Quisling and Muriel Arnevik; her parents; two brothers, Gilvan and Orville Tveit; five sisters, Verlayn Helland, and Darlene, Lila, Margaret, and Elsie Tveit; a grandson: Scott Arnevik; a daughter-in-law, Kris Quisling; brothers-in-law, Lester Helland, Donald Halverson, and Thomas, Adler, and Clarence Quisling; and sisters-in-law, Alice Askildson, Cheryl Quisling, and Margaret Tveit. Services were held at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. Interment was at Salem Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mittelstadt Funeral Home.

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RAUENBUEHLER, Linus
SALEM, IOWA: Linus Rauenbuehler, 81, died April 28, 2008. He was born January 18, 1927 to Clem and Anna Jacobsmeier Rauenbuehler. He and his wife were farmers in the Salem and West Point area. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, farm equipment mechanics, camping and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Dingman Rauenbuehler; four sons, Mike Rauenbuehler of Salem, and Joe (Kathy) Rauenbuehler, Jerry (Penny) Rauenbuehler, and Bill Rauenbuehler, all of Mount Pleasant; a daughter, Sue McConnell of Danville; two brothers, Melvin (Bertha) Rauenbuehler of West Point, and Carl (Mary Ann) Rauenbuehler of Sterling, IL; four sisters, Kay (Ron) Mayer of Denmark, IA, Lavina (Carl) Hellweg of Houghton, and Clemie (Ed) Holtkamp and Anna Lee (Willis) Conrad, all of West Point; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; a brother; and a son-in-law. Services were held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Inurnment with military honors was at St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery by Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.

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REDLESKI, Naomi
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Naomi Redleski, 90, died January 24, 2007. She was born January 27, 1916 in Kankakee, IL. She was a former resident of Chicago. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara of Cedar Rapids; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Interment was at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.

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REICHSTEIN, Henry
GRISWOLD, IOWA: Henry Frederick Reichstein, 101, died June 13, 2001 at the Griswold Care Center. He was born January 29, 1900 in Montgomery County, IA to Frank and Anna Meyer Reichstein. He resided on a family farm in Pottawattamie County, IA before moving to the Griswold Care Center. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. Services were held at Center Ridge United Presbyterian Church. Interment was at the Center Ridge Cemetery by Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel.

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REILLY, Mary
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Mary Elizabeth Reilly died in December of 1931 at her home. She was born February 11, 1855 in New York City to Charles and Bridget Reilly. She was survived by a brother, Peter Reilly of Dubuque; a sister, Margaret Reilly of Dubuque; 8 nephews; and a niece. She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Reilly; and a sister, Sarah Reilly. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Hoffman Mortuary.

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RICKENBERG, Francis
BONDURANT, IOWA: Francis C. Rickenberg, 80, died July 21, 1990 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1909 in Des Moines, IA. He was a farmer and a member of the Elkhart Christian Church. He is survived by a brother, Robert, of Bondurant. Interment was at Cory Grove (Byers) Cemetery in Elkhart under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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ROGERS, Mona
IOWA CITY, IOWA: Mona Irene Rogers died November 2, 2002. She was born May 15, 1915 to Ralph and Hazel Power Haughenberry. She was a longtime employee of the University of Iowa, and attended Zion Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for over 50 years, and served as Past Noble Grand. Survivors include three sons, Lee Rogers of Coralville, and Harry Rogers (Marilyn) and Jerrie Rogers (Dorothy), all of Iowa City; three brothers, Bob Haughenberry of Hermitage, MO, and Jon Haughenberry and Fritz Haughenberry, both of Kansas City, MO; 9 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley "Red" Rogers; three brothers; two sisters; a granddaughter, Kristine Rogers; and her parents. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation.

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ROJAS, Angelita
MUSCATINE, IOWA: Angelita Ruiz Rojas, 62, died March 31, 2010. She was born July 5, 1947 to Frank and Augustina Casillas Ruiz. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, and shopping. She is survived by her children, Christina Rojas of Muscatine, Yolanda Deleon (Michael) of Bakersfield, CA, and Manuel Rojas of Muscatine; two brothers, Albert Ruiz (Lupe) and Jose Ruiz, both of Muscatine; a sister, Maria Gomez (Jessie) of Muscatine; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Rojas; a son, Pete Rojas; three brothers, Oscar, Frank, and Delmiro Ruiz; her parents; and a son-in-law, Roberto "Chino" Murillo. Burial was at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services.

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ROSE, Josephine
LISBON, IOWA: Josephine Heimer Rose died March 15, 1941 in Independence. She was born June 21, 1862 in Pennsylvania to George and Mary Metz Heimer. She was survived by her husband, George Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Frank. Services were held at the Johnston Chapel. Burial was at the Lisbon Cemetery.

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ROTSCHAFER, August
HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA: August Rotschafer died September 7, 1943, and was born June 25, 1896. He was a military veteran, and served with the 163rd Depot Brigade. He was survived by his wife, Sadie Rotschafer. Interment was at Woden Christian Reformed Church Cemetery.

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RUBINSHTYN, Sarra
SIOUX CITY, IOWA: Sarra L. Rubinshtyn, 81, died March 12, 2007. She was born in Novgorog-Seversk, Ukraine on March 26, 1925 to Lev and Olga Azbel Rubinshtyn. She was a language and literature teacher for over 40 years. She married Yefim M. Belkin, and the couple relocated to America in 1991. She was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Anna Belkin of Sioux City, and Max and Svetlana Belkin of Orlando, FL; a sister, Faina Deych of Florida; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Congregation Beth Shalom. Interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery with arrangements by Meyer Brothers Funeral Home.

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RUPP, Avis
CHEROKEE, IOWA: Avis Rupp, 94, died October 28, 2006. She was born December 3, 1911 in Cherokee to Henry and Grace O'Neill Peck. She and her husband owned the Hillside Apartments, and also farmed. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, and wintering in Phoenix, AZ. Survivors include three brothers-in-law, Ralph Rupp (Herta) of Cherokee, Randy Sawyers of Council Bluffs, and Floyd Rupp of Sioux City; four sisters-in-law, Sr. Catherine Rupp, OSM and Sr. Christina Rupp, OSM, both of Omaha, NE, Hazel Rupp of Marcus, and Mabelle Peck of Cherokee; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Rupp; her parents; three sisters, Alice Olsen, Edith Matzen, and Evelyn Groh; and her brothers, Harry, Francis, Alfred, Lester, and Ron Peck. Services were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery by Greenwood Funeral Home.

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SACHAU, Henry
TITONKA, IOWA: Henry Sachau, 69, died March 7, 1980. He was born September 26, 1910 to John and Ida Sievers Sachau. He was a farmer. He is survived by three sisters, Myrtle Sachau of Titonka, Evelyn (Willard) Carlson of Forest City, and Ida Sachau of Kansas City, MO; and two brothers, George and John, both of Titonka. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and two sisters. Services were held at Good Hope Lutheran Church. Interment was at Good Hope Cemetery.

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SAGAN, Alexander
VINTON, IOWA: Alexander Sagan, 77, died December 9, 2006 at his home. He was born January 4, 1929 in Kansas City, KS to Nicholas and Anna Yarich Sagan. He was a retired cost accountant for General Mills with 37 years of service. He was a graduate of Rockhurst College in Kansas City, and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a former resident of Kansas City and Minneapolis before relocating to Vinton in 2000. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Vinton. He enjoyed gardening, golfing and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Joanne Bergly Sagan; two sons, Nick (Angela) of Vinton, and Tim (Beth) of Cedar Rapids, IA; a sister, Mary Ann (Chet) Korona of Kansas City, KS; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence; a daughter, Paula Sagan; his parents; and a sister, Helen. Services were held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Interment with military honors was at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home.

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SALECKI, Ruth
CLARINDA, IOWA: Ruth Pearl Casey Saint Salecki died May 22, 2010 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. She was born September 14, 1921 in Clarinda to Bruce James Casey and Rosie Squires Casey. She and her first husband, Jim Saint, operated a grocery store in Coos Bay, OR. Following his death, she married Joe Salecki. She enjoyed traveling. She is survived by a brother, Paul; two sisters, Luella Siefering, with whom she made her home, and Juanita Seeley, both of Clarinda; her nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Jim Saint and Joe Salecki; her parents; a sister, Mary Nelson; and a great-nephew. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Clarinda under the direction of Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel.

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SALTMARSH, Charles A.
EXIRA, IOWA: Charles Allen Saltmarsh, 85, died March 21, 2007 at the Exira Care Center. He was born March 1, 1922 in Edgerton, WI to Arthur E. and Alma L. Debord Saltmarsh. He retired from Pelgas, and had also been a farmer. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, bowling and playing cards. Survivors include two sons, William of Iowa, and Ronnie of Missouri; a daughter, Sharon Stevens (Wayne) of Brayton; a brother, Robert Saltmarsh (Darlene) of Minnesota; a sister, Elsie Miller of Atlantic; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl A. Christensen Saltmarsh; his parents; a sister, Margie; a brother, Morton; his in-laws, Ed and Nellie Christensen; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Brohm and Maxine (Raymond) Christensen; and a brother-in-law, Harold (Christa) Christensen. Arrangements were handled by Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home.

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SANDERSFELD, Beata
SOUTH AMANA, IOWA: Beata M. Sandersfeld, 94, died January 5, 2011 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. She was born August 26, 1916 in Seward, NE to Walter William Weiss and Marie Neitzel Weiss. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church, and was past treasurer of the E.S.R. and secretary-treasurer of the local chapter of the Aid Association for Lutherans, a position she held for 17 years. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. She is survived by a daughter, Kim Knight of Tempe, AZ; a son, Tom Sandersfeld of Williamsburg; two sisters, Ramona Huedepohl of Millersburg, and Doris Heitshusen of Luzerne; a brother, Eldon Weiss of Ladora; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett August Sandersfeld; her parents; and a brother, Leroy Weiss. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Conroy under the direction of Kloster Funeral Home.

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SANDERSON, Nina
WEBB, IOWA: Nina M. Sanderson died March 2, 1963. She was born February 7, 1882 in Springfield, IL to David and Mary Mitts. Survivors include two sisters, Iva Grath of Minot, ND, and Flora Mitts of Des Moines; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Sanderson; and a son, Floyd Sanderson. Services were held at the Webb Methodist Church. Interment was at Garfield Cemetery under the direction of Warner Funeral Home.

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SASSENBERG, Wilma
KEOKUK, IOWA: Wilma I. Sassenberg died March 23, 2005. She was born July 23, 1920 in Keokuk to Louis and Rhoda Harrison Schaffer. She retired from the Empire Tap after 25 years. She attended the United Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Eagles Auxillary. She enjoyed fishing and bingo. Survivors include a son, Gary Humphrey of Keokuk; a daughter, Beverly Harter (Ray) of Keokuk; 4 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ed Humphrey and Henry "Hank" Sassenberg; a sister, Lois Dean; and a brother, Lavern Shaffer. Interment was at the Keokuk National Cemetery under the direction of Vigen Memorial Home.

SCHAUB, Hattie
DES MOINES, IOWA: Hattie H. Schaub, 84, died November 21, 1969. She had been living in the Ocala, FL area for 11 years prior to her passing, and was a native of Lafayette, IN. She was 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge, both in Des Moines. She was survived by a son, Ellis G. Schaub of Ocala, FL; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Hiers Funeral Home. Interment was in Des Moines at Woodland Cemetery.

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SCHIERNBECK, Stella
SIBLEY, IOWA: Stella Schiernbeck, 92, died January 12, 2007. She was born March 1, 1914 in Alton, IA to Case and Lillian Van Iperen Van Kley. She and her husband, Hans Schiernbeck, were farmers. Following retirement, they moved to Sibley. She attended the First Reformed Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by a son, Gary (Jackie) of Hartley; a brother, Willis Van Kley of Sanborn; a sister, Hilda Roelfs of Ashton; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at the First Reformed Church. Interment was at Holman Township Cemetery under the direction of Walton-Roste Funeral Home.

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SCHLESSELMAN, Eleanor
DEEP RIVER, IOWA: Eleanor Eileen Schlesselman, 71, died October 26, 1986. She was born July 15, 1915 near Victor, IA to Harry M. and Bertha Ocheltree Price. She attended Iowa State Teachers College, and was a former schoolteacher. She and her husband owned a farm near Deep River. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Club, the So and Sew Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Ladies' Aid Society. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Jack and Judy Schlesselman of Belle Plaine, and Virginia and Jarold Greene of Victor; a brother, Melvin Price of Victor; a sister, Emily Hopwood of Deming, NM; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Schlesselman; her parents; and an infant sister, Margaret. Services were held at the United Church in Deep River. Burial was at Goldenrod Cemetery.

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SCHNEIDER, Philomena
DYERSVILLE, IOWA: Philomena A. Schneider, 73, died November 27, 1980 at Mercy Health Center in Dyersville. She was born in Luxemburg, IA. She worked at the Glover Factory. Survivors include three sisters, Hileria (Joe) Langel of Manchester, IA, Dorothy of Dyersville, and Helen (Art) Crippes of Phoenix, AZ. Services were held at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier. Interment was at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Luxemburg, IA under the direction of Kramer Funeral Home.

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SEIWERT, John E.
SIGOURNEY, IOWA: John Edward Seiwert, 74, died January 30, 2008. He was born September 11, 1933 to Clemens Peter and Ruth Morrison Seiwert. He was a farmer. He attended St. Mary Catholic Church, and enjoyed playing cards and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. He is survived by his mother; a brother, Keith Seiwert of Sarasota, FL: a sister, Marilyn Sieren of Sigourney; 9 nieces; and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father; and a nephew. Services were held at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery by Holm Funeral Home.

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SHEFFLER, Phyllis
KEOKUK, IOWA: Phyllis J. Sheffler, 76, died July 31, 2008 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was born July 2, 1932 in Omaha, NE to Gilbert and Dorothy Cline Reynolds. She worked at Kirlin's, and also at Wright Fashion and Maurice's. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, and puzzles. She had been a volunteer at the Keokuk Area Hospital. Survivors include a son, Mark Sheffler of Chatsworth, GA; two daughters, Susan Sheffler of Fort Madison, IA, and Cynthia Harzke of Sulphur Springs, TX; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Sheffler; a son, Mike Sheffler; and her parents. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk under the direction of Vigen Memorial Home.

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SHULL, Jesse
SHEFFIELD, IOWA: Jesse F. Shull, 90, died November 17, 1982 in Sheffield. He was born in Blue Hills, KS. He was a salesman for the Eno Seed Company, and had also worked for Standard Oil and the Alexander Hatchery. He came to Sheffield in 1935, and farmed until 1945. Survivors include his wife, Annetta Shull; three sons, Francis of Mason City, Lowell of Hampton, and Richard of Omaha, NE; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce (Jim) Bosma of Buffalo Center and Mrs. Doris Imerman of Hampton; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield under the direction of Grarup Funeral Home.

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SINCLAIR, Mildred
CARLISLE, IOWA: Mildred Sinclair, 46, died November 19, 1972 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She was a member of Carlisle Catholic Community Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert J. Sinclair; four daughters, Melody, Wanda, Jackie and Charlene; ten sons, Arthur, Benny, Morris, Rodney, Joe, Jim, Robert, Gary, Mike and Tom; her father, Walter Allsup; two sisters; two brothers; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines. Burial was at Avon Cemetery by Richardson Funeral Home.

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SKOVGAARD, Simon A.
INWOOD, IOWA: Simon Adolph Skovgaard, 65, died December 13, 1953 at Canton-Inwood Hospital. He was born June 14, 1888 in Hills, MN to Charles F. and Ingeborg Moen Skovgaard. He was a farmer, and had lived in the Inwood area for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Skovgaard; three daughters, Shirley M. Sager, Alice Fallon, and Dorothy J. Hayes; a son, Charles; five sisters, Pearl Nelson, Hilda Sandager, Almina McKay, Dorothy Sandager, and Clara Sandager; a brother, Herman; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Burial was at Flowerfield Cemetery in Hills, MN. Note: One record spells the last name Skougaard.

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SMALLEY, Maxine
MAQUOKETA, IOWA: Maxine E. Smalley, 80, died January 24, 2001 at the Jackson County Public Hospital. She was born January 29, 1920 in Clinton County, IA to Thomas Rich and Garnet Lary Rich. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Pythian Sisters, and the United Church of Christ. She was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge. She taught Sunday School, and was a Cub Scout den leader. Survivors include her husband, Gerald E. Smalley of Maquoketa; two sons, Gary (Maureen) Smalley of Cedar Rapids, and David (Nancy) Smalley of Anamosa; two brothers, Lloyd George (Ilona) Rich, and Alfred Larry Rich, both of Maquoketa; 6 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a twin sister; and an infant brother. Interment was at Union Cemetery in rural Maquoketa under the direction of Carson and Son Funeral And Cremation Services.

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SMITH, Howard
BURLINGTON, IOWA: Howard Ray Smith, 67, died January 15, 2009 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. He was born October 1, 1941 in McCleansboro, IL to Paul Max and Ethel Swank Smith. He was a construction worker, and served as president of Labor Local #525. He worked for Per Mar Security at Case Company, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Protestant. He is survived by his wife, Judith Dietsch Smith; a son, Wayne (Juanita) Smith of Burlington; a sister, Helen Hendershot of Newark, OH; 3 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two half-brothers. Interment was at Aspen Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hass-Thielen Funeral Home.

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SMITH, Willard
REDDING, IOWA: Willard H. Smith, 81, died July 16, 1973 in Leon, IA. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Pearl Stafford of St. Joseph, MO; and a brother, Eddie Smith. Interment was at the Redding Cemetery under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home.

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SOWELLS, Walter
BLUE GRASS, IOWA: Walter G. Sowells, 46, died August 11, 1986 at St. Luke's Hospital in Davenport. He was born February 23, 1940 in Arkansas City to Walter G. and Florence Breeden Sowells. He worked for Ralston-Purina Co. in Davenport, and was a member of the Church of Christ. He had lived in Iowa for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Sowells; three sons, Richard, Ronald, and Raymond Sowells; two daughters, Laura Sowell of Blue Grass, and Terry Christopher of Buffalo; his mother, of Poplar Bluff, MO; three brothers, Jerry Sowells of Kennett, MO, and Cloyce and Ray Sowells, both of Poplar Bluff, MO; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Mull Church of Christ. Interment was at Rock Creek Cemetery in Searcy County, AR under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Yellville, AR.

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SPEERO, Lambro
SIOUX CITY, IOWA: Lambro Speero, 87, died October 11, 1969 at St. Monica Nursing Home. He was born in Albania on January 20, 1882. He came to the U.S. in 1903. He was a former resident of New York and Youngstown, OH before coming to Sioux City. He and his son, Gregory ran the Wickwood Restaurant in Youngstown. Survivors include three daughters, Wanda Bovis and Lillian Gicondy, both of Sioux City, and Beulah Raiche of Sioux Falls, SD; two sons, Gregory of Youngstown, OH and Arthur of Hubbard, OH; 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bozikis Speero. Services were held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

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SPELLMAN, Ruth
DES MOINES, IOWA: Ruth Spellman, 68, died June 24, 2003. She was born in Omaha, NE. She held a bachelor's and master's degree from Creighton University, and worked as a freelance video producer and writer. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League, the Rosary Society, and the St. Augustin's Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, James L. Spellman, Sr.; a son, Jamie Spellman of Windsor Heights; four daughters, Sarah Wilson of Des Moines, Mary Walsh of Urbandale, and Anne Spellman Lundberg and Patricia Spellman, both of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Patricia Noble of San Francisco, CA, and Barbara Croghan of Marina Del Rey, CA; a brother, Robert Welsh of Las Cruces, NM; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Augustin's Catholic Church. Burial was at Glendale Cemetery by Dunn's Funeral Home.

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STABBE, Dorothy
LAKE VIEW, IOWA: Dorothy Margaret Angus Stabbe, 88, died February 28, 2005. She was born January 24, 1917 to Walter H. Angus, Sr. and Bertha Bruns Angus. She was a former school teacher, and she and her husband farmed and raised livestock south of Sac City. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, traveling, playing cards, and bowling. She attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a member of Ladies Aid and a 14-time church representative at the LWML Convention. She is survived by a sister, Ann (Everett) Stroebele of Mesa, AZ; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Angus of Mount Ayr, and Korliss Angus of Malvern; her nieces and nephews; and her grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis A. Stabbe; three brothers, Lloyd, David, and Walter H., Jr.; and her parents. Services were held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Interment was at Wall Lake Cemetery with arrangements by Farber and Otteman Funeral Home.

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STANNARD, Anna
ELKADER, IOWA: Anna F. Stannard, 78, died March 27, 1977. She was born March 22, 1899. Survivors include a son, Orville of Elkader; two daughters, Evelyn (Vernon) Wilker of Garnavillo, and Catherine (Edward) Walz of Elkader; a brother, Julius Christeleit of San Diego, CA; her stepmother, Louise Christeleit of Volga; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville. Interment was at East Side Cemetery under the direction of Witt Funeral Home.

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STEVENS, Margaret
MONDAMIN, IOWA: Margaret L. Stevens, 88, died December 9, 2010 at Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley. She was born September 29, 1922 in Woodbine, IA to Eugene and Sadie Staley Barnum. She was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed sewing, embroidery, reading and fishing. She is survived by two sons, Orville Stevens of Missouri Valley, and Steve Stevens of Harlan; a brother, Glenn Barnum of Denison; two sisters, Harriette Nicklohson of Burlington Junction, MO, and Flora Staub of Omaha, NE; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Stevens; a son, Charles L.; a sister, Susan Simpson; and two brothers, John and Harry Barnum. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home.

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STOUT, William E.
GRUNDY CENTER, IOWA: William Eugene Stout, 94, died December 1, 2005. He was born November 8, 1911 to Orlen and Maye Stout. He retired from General Motors in Detroit, and had lived in Punta Gorda, FL for over 30 years. He was a graduate of Grundy Center High School, and a charter member of the Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda. He is survived by his wife, Irene Aman Stout; a niece, Mary Camille Irons and husband, Terry; and a great-niece and her family. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald; a sister, Hazel; and his parents. Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa.

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TABER, Raymond
BEDFORD, IOWA: Raymond Lyle Taber, 57, died August 9, 2008. He was born March 4, 1951 in Red Oak, IA to Raymond and Aloma Carpenter Taber. He worked for Energizer Battery. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association, and had recently won first place as the owner of the fastest trotter in Iowa. Survivors include a daughter, Amanda Huston of Indianapolis, IN; a brother, Terry Taber (fiancee Janeth) of Savannah, MO; three sisters, Mary (John) Lesher of Maryville, MO, Jean Smith (Dave) of Union Mills, IN, and Macy (Dean) McArthur of Marshfield, MO; 2 grandchildren; and his former wife, Marilyn Taber of Maryville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Harrison Taber. Cremation arrangements were handled by Price Funeral Home. Interment was at the North Adams Cemetery in North Adams, MI.

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TEFFEAU, Charles
WHAT CHEER, IOWA: Charles E. Teffeau, 59, died December 26, 2004. He was born February 15, 1945 to William and Julia Teffeau Lewis. He was a member of the 29 X-Ray Club and the Mid-Iowa C.B. Club. His radio handle was "Woodchuck". He enjoyed fishing, making lawn ornaments, C.B. radio and drawing. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie DeVore Teffeau; four children, Tina Ritenour (Bryan) of What Cheer, Charles Teffeau, Jr. (Amy) of Jacksonville, NC, Laura May Adkins (Darren) of Salisbury, MD, and Julie Brasure (Dean) of Georgetown, DE; 15 grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements were entrusted to Reynolds-Powell Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service.

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TENLEY, Lillyan
TIPTON, IOWA: Lillyan Maye Tenley, 86, died July 31, 2002 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. She was born May 19, 1916 in Cedar County to James Jicha and Julia Clara Kadera. She was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a former member of the United Church of Christ and the National Farmers' Organization. She was a 60-year member of the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons, and was secretary of the Woodbridge Cemetery Association. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Tenley Hess of Tipton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edgar Tenley; her parents; and a friend, Viola Muesing. Burial was at Woodbridge Cemetery by Fry Funeral Home.

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THOMANN, Clayton
MIDDLETOWN, IOWA: Clayton Clifford Thomann, 96, died August 30, 2009 at the Great River Hospice House. He was born January 1, 1913 near Middletown to Clifford and Gertrude "Gertie" Jacobs Thomann. He retired from General Electric, and had also worked for IAAP. He and his father built and operated the Middletown Sale Barn. Following retirement, he worked in maintenance at C&E, and was a repairman for Fox Appliance. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He attended West Burlington Christian Church, and was a member of the Monday night social group and the Hy-Vee breakfast group. He enjoyed gardening. He is survived by three children, Tim (Loretta) Thomann of Middletown, Sharon (Chip) Gobrecht of Denver, CO, and Terry Thomann of San Diego, CA; a sister, Jean Brown of Phoenix, AZ; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, N. Pauline Francis Thomann; his parents; a brother, Calvin Thomann; and a sister, Frances Sell. Services were held at West Burlington Christian Church. Arrangements were handled by Lunning Funeral Chapel.

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THORSTENSON, Charlotte
WAUKON, IOWA: Charlotte Mary Thorstenson, 95, died September 8, 2008. She was born May 24, 1913 to Andrew and Annie Larkin Jacobson. She worked in the dietary department at Veterans Memorial Hospital. She and her husband were longtime farmers in Jefferson Township, and she raised chickens and sold eggs. She was a member of Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, and was active in WELCA. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cross-stitching, bowling, and playing cards. She is survived by her children, Eunice (Robert) Kolsrud, Wayne (Ronda) Thorstenson, and Karla Honn, all of Waukon, Dean (Juanita) Thorstenson of Waterville, and David (Linda) Thorstenson of Cedar Rapids; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eilert Thorstenson; an infant daughter, Ida Ann Thorstenson; and her parents. Services were held at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church. Interment was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Martin Funeral Home.

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THYS, Margaret
VICTOR, IOWA: Margaret A. Thys died March 5, 2004. She was born May 1, 1912 to James and Barbara Niner Scandridge. Survivors include her husband, Frank; four sons, Tom Thys (Jean) and John Thys (Rita), all of Victor, Mike Thys of Brooklyn, and Robert Thys (Glenda) of Tipton; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Paul Scandridge. Services were held at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Victor under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

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TRADER, Lucy
DES MOINES, IOWA: Lucy Miller Trader, 102, died November 3, 1984 in Des Moines. She was born May 23, 1882 near Bern, KS. She had been living in Des Moines, IA at the time of her passing, and formerly lived in Bern, KS. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Daniel Snyder and William F. Trader. Services were held at Ben Robbins Funeral Home in Des Moines. Interment was at the Bern, KS Cemetery with arrangements by Thornburg Funeral Home.

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TROLL, Lois
WALNUT, IOWA: Lois Marie Troll, 85, died November 19, 2009 at Peace Haven Retirement Home in Walnut. She was born December 4, 1923 near Auburn, IA to Roy and Hazel Lotz Richardson. She was a registered nurse, and studied at the Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing. She worked at Myrtue Memorial Hospital and the Baptist Home, and attended Peace United Church of Christ. She was a past member of the AMVET Auxiliary. Survivors include her children, Eugene Troll (Paula) of Walnut, Doris (Lester) Ballantyne of Council Bluffs, and Carol (Don) Schwarte of Atlantic; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Troll; her parents; a brother, Robert Richardson; and a sister, Leita Akers. Services were held at Peace United Church of Christ. Interment was at Layton Township Cemetery.

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TRUEBLOOD, Clarence
FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Clarence L. Trueblood died September 28, 2007 at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield. He was born June 16, 1928 in Lakefield, MN to Harry and Margie Lockner Trueblood. He worked at Iowa Malleble Iron Co. for 41 years, and attended the First Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, and was active with the Fairfield Little League. He enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Donald Trueblood; a son, Donald L. Trueblood of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Donna L. Jens of Manassas, VA; a sister, Fern Thornburg-Stecker of Mount Pleasant; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Vern Trueblood; and a sister, Marjorie Trueblood. Interment was at Smith Cemetery in rural Birmingham, IA by Behner Funeral Home.

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TSCHIGGFRIE, Kenneth
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Kenneth J. Tschiggfrie, 45, died August 20, 1973 at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. He was born August 1, 1928 in Dubuque. He worked at Rainbow Tire Co., and was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Carol Tschiggfrie; his mother, Theresa Tschiggfrie; two sisters, Rita (John) Johns of Dubuque, and Ardele (Richard) Genthe of East Dubuque; and four brothers, William J. of Prineville, OR, and Eugene, Raymond, and Thomas, all of Dubuque. Services were held at the Church of the Nativity. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Strueber Funeral Home.

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TUCKER, Linda
NORTHWOOD, IOWA: Linda Lee Tucker, 58, died September 21, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. She was born September 24, 1950 in San Francisco, CA to Milton and Wanda King Tucker. She was a native of California, and was a technician with Pacific Bell Telephone Company for 30 years until retiring to Northwood in 2003. She had attended junior college, and enjoyed photography, gardening, horses and the outdoors. Survivors include her mother, of Northwood; a brother, Daniel (Joanne) Tucker of Northwood; her extended family; and her friends, including Geno Buttafoco of San Francisco, CA, and Gene LaChapelle of St. Ansgar. She was preceded in death by her father. Cremation arrangements were handled by Conner Colonial Chapel.

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TURNER, Merle Gene
WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA: Merle Gene Turner, 83, died February 4, 2008. He was born January 14, 1925 to Frank and Leona Rose Turner. He was a farmer, and also worked for Amana Corporation, Williamsburg Super Value, and a saw mill at South Amana. He attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church. There are no immediate surviving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Powell Funeral Home.

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ULERY, Colleen
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA: Colleen Eva Ulery, 78, died March 29, 2008. She was born April 20, 1929 to Clem and Hattie Rash. She retired from the Iowa Veterans Home with 25 years of service. Family members include three children, Randy Benford Ulery of Altoona, Wayne Richard (Myrna) Ulery of North Platte, NE, and Denise Ann (Doug) Ray of Grinnell; her siblings, Clem Rash, Jr., Dorothy Yantis, Ardis Veld, Reba and Sherrill Adams, and Joan Tesdall; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Ulery; a brother, Harold Rash; and her parents. Interment was at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of Vogel Family Funeral Home.

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USGAARD, Gladys
DECORAH, IOWA: Gladys Viola Hovden Usgaard, 93, died March 26, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1915 near Mahnomen, MN to Knut and Thea Severson Hovden. She and her husband owned the Springer Hotel and Cafe in Decorah. She attended Decorah Lutheran Church, and had been active with he Elks Lodge. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Selmer "Sam" Usgaard; her parents; two sisters, Aleda Hove and Mabel Wangsness; and four brothers, Casper, Carmen, Arthur and Edwin Hovden. Arrangements were handled by Fjelstul Funeral Home.

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UTESCH, Merlin
IRETON, IOWA: Merlin G. Utesch, 66, died Sunday, July 26, 1992 at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars. He was born October 8, 1925 to Charles and Viola Utesch. He was a retired farmer and businessman, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He attended St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Akron, where he was a council member, and was a member of the American Legion in Merrill. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Haage Utesch; two daughters, Carol (Chuck) Dumas of Akron, and Janet (Steve) Sneller of Le Mars; three sons, Roger (Sharon) of Brunsville, and Stanley and Curtis (Diane), all of Le Mars; a sister Charlene Betsworth of Merrill; a brother, Lowell of Worthington, MN; 18 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Daniel Utesch. Services were held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home.

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UTHE, Sylvester
NEVADA, IOWA: Sylvester V. Uthe, 88, died February 16, 2007. He was born September 27, 1918 to Frank Uthe, Sr. and Martha Elsner Uthe. He and his wife were farmers, having farmed south of Ames for 23 years, and south of Nevada for 37 years. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and was a member of the Story County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife, Lila Mortvedt Uthe; a son, Doug (Sue) Uthe of Nevada; four daughters, Marlene (Lyle) Borkowski of Manning, Karen (Alan) Knaphus of McCallsburg, and Anita Uthe and Linda Uthe, both of Nevada; a sister, Dorothy Welsh of Colorado; a brother, Raymond Uthe of Ames; and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Patrick's Cemetery under the direction of Bacon Funeral Home.

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VANDER LINDEN, Lester
PELLA, IOWA: Lester Daniel "Les" Vander Linden, 88, died May 26, 2007. He was born January 17, 1919 to Daniel W. and Nettie Rouwenhorst Vander Linden. He retired from Pella Rolscreen Company, and also worked at Kuyper Lumber Yard and was a farmer. He owned a freelance photography business. He attended Trinity Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Viola Ruth Dykstra Vander Linden; a son, Edwin Lee Vander Linden (Jeanne Dykstra) of Beaver Creek, OH; two daughters, Marilyn Kathryn Vander Linden (Ronald) Rozenboom of Rose Hill, and Marcella Ruth Vander Linden (Carl) Vander Molen of Bradenton, FL; a brother, Harold (Karen) Vander Linden of Strawberry Point; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude Blommers (Paul) Dykstra of Pella, and Jeanetta Rozenboom (Jerald) Dykstra of Prairie City; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glen and Bernice Dykstra Erickson of Mesa, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Marion and William Vander Linden. Services were held at Trinity Reformed Church. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery.

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VANDERSNICK, Nelle
MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA: Nelle Marie Schroll Vandersnick, 102, died December 24, 2007 at Arbor Court. She was born May 9, 1905 in Wayland, IA to John and Nellie Bain Schroll. She was a former dental and medical assistant, and worked in food preparation at her daughter LaFaune's restaurant. She was a longtime coordinator for the Henry County Animal Rescue Organization. Survivors include two daughters, Beverlee Hagerman of Cedar Rapids, and Juanita Allender of Peoria, IL; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sylvester Vandersnick; two daughters, JoAnne Frost and LaFaune Vandersnick; her parents; two brothers, Espy Schroll and Alfred Schroll; two sisters, Emma Allender and Goldie Christner; and a granddaughter. Inurnment was at Forest Home Cemetery by Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.

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VANDER VEEN, Jennie
ORANGE CITY, IOWA: Jennie Vander Veen, 90, died February 15, 1992. She was born February 27, 1901 in Lucton, KS to Auko and Anna Jager Vander Veen. She was a longtime member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Orange City. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Clazina Vander Veen of Sheldon; two nieces, Ann Marjorie Hoefker of Minnesota, and Carol Mae Pickens of Colorado; and a nephew, Allen Vander Veen of Sanborn. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Gertie Mellema; a brother, Mitchell; a niece; and a nephew. Arrangements were handled by Memorial Funeral Home.

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VANDER WERFF, Helen
DES MOINES, IOWA: Helen M. Vander Werff, 82, died September 11, 2005 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born in Jasper County. She was a former resident of Indianola, IA, and enjoyed traveling and bowling. She is survived by her husband, Marion; a daughter, Jane Vander Werff of Albuquerque, NM; three sisters, Verla Bosovich of West Des Moines, Mary Minear of Windsor Heights, and Cleo Billingsley of Sun City West, AZ; a brother, Lowell Jones of Akron, OH; a granddaughter; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Flint; and a brother, Keith Jones. Interment was at Union Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Overton Funeral Home.

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VAN ENGELENHOVEN, Clara
ORANGE CITY, IOWA: Clara Rebecca Van Engelenhoven, 92, died November 25, 2002 at Orange City Municipal Hospital. She was born March 20, 1910 in Pella, IA to Teunis and Lucy Vander Linden Plette. She attended Central College in Pella. She was a minister's wife, and along with her husband, founded Bethel Reformed Church in Sheldon, in addition to serving churches in Illinois. They moved to Orange City in 1949. She was a member of American Reformed Church, and enjoyed music, reading, crocheting and televised sports. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Audrey Van Engelenhoven of Lakeland, FL, and David and Marilyn Van Engelenhoven, and Paul and Vernie Van Engelenhoven, all of Orange City; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Everet Van Engelenhoven; a sister, Bertha Rozeboom; a grandson; and a great-grandson. Services were held at American Reformed Church in Orange City. Interment was at West Lawn Cemetery.

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VAN KAMPEN, Esther
OSKALOOSA, IOWA: Esther Mae Van Kampen, 86, died November 12, 1997 at Pleasant Park Estates. She was born April 9, 1911 in Newburg to Fred and Jennie Barr Smith. She and her husband farmed east of New Sharon, and she was an LPN at Camain Care Center and Golden Age Care Center. She was also a babysitter. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Oskaloosa. Survivors include two sons, Donald E. Van Kampen (Colleen) of Montezuma, and Frederick Van Kampen (Linda) of Marcola, OR; a daughter, Iva (Jim) Hatfield of Lovilia; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert Van Kampen; a son, Ivan Van Kampen; her parents; two brothers, Perry and Raymond Smith; and a sister, Catherine VerSteegt. Services were held at the Assembly of God Church. Burial was at Sully Cemetery.

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VAN LAAR, Lloyd A.
GRAETTINGER, IOWA: Lloyd Arthur Van Laar died June 11, 2006. He was born May 28, 1939 in Alton, IA to Fred and Edna Voss Van Laar. He was a graduate of Iowa Lakes Community College and the Sioux City Barber College. He was the retired owner of Lloyd's Nursery and Lloyd's Barbershop in Graettinger. Following retirement, he was a bank courier for Priority Express, and delivered motor homes for Winnebago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving as a radio operator in Japan. He was a member of the VFW, and enjoyed ham radio, computers, gardening, fishing, NASCAR, and Raiders football. He was a Christian. Survivors include his wife, Clara Roetman Van Laar; four children, Krista Von Bank (Rick) of Monroe, Stacey Hanson (Joe) of Carlisle, and Dusty Van Laar (Emily) and Dallan Van Laar (Misti), all of Minneapolis, MN; a sister, Betty Pendergast (Tom) of Santee, CA; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Gerold, Geritt, and Earl. Services were held at Crossroads Community Church in Estherville. Interment with military honors was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Estherville by Joyce-Alesch Funeral Home.

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VANNOY, Genevieve
MONTEZUMA, IOWA: Genevieve Helen "Gen" Vannoy, 88, died June 27, 2009. She was born October 27, 1920 in Jefferson City, MO to Otis and Lillian Campbell Lindsey. She and her husband owned the Chevrolet dealership in Montezuma. She attended the Montezuma First Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Montezuma Garden Club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and cooking. Family members include a daughter, Sharon Chalup of West Des Moines; a brother, Bernard (Judy) Lindsey of Newton; a sister, Sylvia Grooms of Ottumwa; 4 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Waldo Vannoy; a son, Dewey Phillip Vannoy; her parents; a brother, Delmar Lindsey; and a son-in-law, Claire Chalup. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Montezuma. Burial was at Jackson Township Cemetery under the direction of Holland-Coble Funeral Home.

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VANNOY, Waldo
MONTEZUMA, IOWA: Waldo Eugene Vannoy, 90, died December 23, 2008 at the Montezuma Nursing Home. He was born April 17, 1918 near Ottumwa to Theodore and Martha Carter Vannoy. He was the former owner of a Chevrolet dealership in Montezuma. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Vannoy; a daughter, Sharon Chalup of West Des Moines; two brothers, Harold Vannoy of Davenport, and Bob Vannoy of California; 4 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Montezuma. Interment was at the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma by Holland-Coble Funeral Home.

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VAN PELT, Vera
DES MOINES, IOWA: Vera F. Jensen Stauffer Van Pelt died November 11, 2006. She was born in rural Madison County on November 4, 1918 to Arthur and Mary Boos Jensen. She attended business college in Cincinnati, OH. She was a teacher's associate for the Des Moines Schools, and worked for 12 years at Roosevelt High School. After retirement, she was a foster grandparent. She enjoyed ballroom dancing. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Wolfe of Des Moines; a stepdaughter, Ruth Edmonds of Phoenix, AZ; a stepson, Gary Stauffer of Phoenix, AZ; a sister, Eleanor Noack of West Des Moines; and a niece. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Fred Stauffer and Arthur Van Pelt; her parents; her stepmother, Emma; a brother, Walter Jensen; and a sister, Pauline McKeown. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Westover Funeral Home.

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VAN VLIETE, Bonnie
DES MOINES, IOWA: Bonnie Jean Van Vliete, 37, died December 29, 2007. She was born September 24, 1969 in Davenport, IA to Bill and Marilynn Van Alstine Van Vliete. She was a former resident of Bettendorf, IA. Survivors include her parents of Des Moines; a sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Brian McConville of Bettendorf; her aunts and uncles; her cousins; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Arrangements were handled by McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home.

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VASELAAR, Aletha
GEORGE, IOWA: Aletha Grace Bonk Vaselaar, 100, died June 14, 2007. She was born October 15, 1906 near George IA to Fred and Fannie Bonk. She was a school teacher, and she and her husband were farmers. She attended Lyon County First Presbyterian Church, and served as the Synod of the West Synodical Secretary, taught Sunday School and Bible school, and was the Presbytery secretary. She was a member of the George Women's Club and the Dorcas Society. Survivors include two sons, Dennis D. (Edna) Vaselaar of Ashton, and David D. (Ro) Vaselaar of Anthem, AZ; a sister, Mae Trei of Sheldon; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her her husband, David Vaselaar; her parents; a sister, Bernice Klaassen; and a brother, Eildert Bonk. Services were held at Lyon County First Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Lyon County First Presbyterian Cemetery by Roste Funeral Home.

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VESTWEBER, Inez
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA: Inez Elaine Vestweber, 73, died January 7, 2008. She was born February 2, 1934. She donated her body to the Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine. Arrangements were handled by Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.

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VINKE, Malinda
MANNING, IOWA: Malinda E. Walter Vinke, 81, died August 5, 1985 at the Des Moines General Hospital. She was born May 25, 1904 in Crawford County to William and Amelia Kai Walter. She and her husband farmed near Manning for over 25 years, moving to Manning in 1951. She also worked at the Manning Hospital for 13 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Guild. Survivors include her husband, Henry Vinke; two brothers, Louis Walter of Council Bluffs, and Ivan Walter of Worthington, MN; and two sisters, Arlene Elwell of Charter Oak, and Cecil Sievertsen of Harlan. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Leona Walter, Mamie Steiner, Anna Weinbrandt, and Emma Vinke; and two brothers, Alfred Walter and William Walter. Services were held at Zion Lutheran Church. Interment was at the Manning cemetery by Ohde Funeral Home.

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VON EHWEGEN, Ruth
SAC CITY, IOWA: Ruth Lucille Von Ehwegen, 86, died December 15, 2003. She was born February 17, 1917 to Henry E. and Fannie Slama Philips. She and her husband owned Orv's Appliance Store. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sac City, where she served as a deacon and a member of the women's society. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing bingo, and baking pies. She is survived by her husband, Orville Von Ehwegen; and a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jerry Smitherman of Houston, TX. She was preceded her in death by two sisters, Ethel Herrold and Elsie Mae Tuttle; and her parents. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Sac City. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery by Farber and Otteman Funeral Home.

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WACHELDORF, Darlene
MAPLETON, IOWA: Darlene Mae Wacheldorf, 72, died September 7, 1999 in Mapleton. She was born July 11, 1927 in Castana, IA to Lewis and Nettie Grace Riley Leisinger. She had worked for Tierney Drug, Jim Gaukel, and the First State Bank prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Leonard Wacheldorf; four children, Randy (Barb) of Moorhead, Dennis (Nancy) of Omaha, NE, Jan of Mesa, AZ, and Greg (Lisa) of Harrisburg, NC; two brothers, Vernon "Pete" Leisinger (Mariann) of Moville, and Freddie Leisinger of Mapleton; four sisters, Donna (Marvin) Larson of Ute, Norma (Dean) Kohler of Kansas, and Gladys Phipps and Dorothy (Raymond) Archer, all of Onawa; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Stuart Wacheldorf. Services were held at St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery.

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WALTE, Joseph
MONTROSE, IOWA: Joseph B. Walte, 88, died March 2, 2003 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. He was born January 7, 1915 in Keokuk, IA to John and Winfred Howell Walte. He owned Walte Construction Company, and had been co-owner of Walte and Farnum Construction Company. He was a veteran of World War II, and had aided in the construction of the Hoover Dam. He was a member of the Keokuk Yacht Club, the Moose Lodge, and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Preston Walte; two daughters, Tracy Walte of Keokuk, and Violet Miles of Hoffman Estates, IL; three sons, Ed Walte (Maxine) and Milton Walte (Marilyn), all of Keokuk; and Bill Walte (Carol) of Sacramento, CA; 8 grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marguerite Guttings; and two brothers, John and Matthew Walte. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk under the direction of DeJong's Funeral Home.

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WASHAM, Pearl
DAVENPORT, IOWA: Pearl Washam, 96, died February 20, 2003. She was born September 13, 1906 to Charles and Elizabeth Low Haynes. She worked for Oscar Mayer. She is survived by a daughter, Lois Moore of Bettendorf; her sons, Robert Washam of Bettendorf, and Clarence, Paul, and Roy Washam, all of Davenport; a brother, John Haynes of Milwaukee, WI; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Washam. Interment was at Davenport Memorial Park under the direction of Weerts Funeral Home.

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WEISS, Lucile
REINBECK, IOWA: Lucile R. Weiss, 98, died January 1, 2006. She was born June 5, 1907 in Grundy County, IA to Harry N. and Ada White Wilhelm. She was a former schoolteacher, and farmed with her husband. She attended the First Presbyterian Church of Reinbeck, and was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She liked knitting, crocheting, painting, birds and flowers. Survivors include a son, Paul Weiss (Kay) of Reinbeck; a daughter, Ruth Ann Gooden (Samuel) of Dike; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Weiss; her parents; a brother, Eldon R. Wilhelm; a sister, Harriett Terrall; and a great-great grandson, Damon Nelson. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Reinbeck. Interment was at the Reinbeck Cemetery under the direction of Abels Funeral Home.

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WENDINGER, Raymond
MUSCATINE, IOWA: Raymond J. Wendinger, 90, died May 2, 2002 at Unity Hospital. He was born July 7, 1911 in Muscatine to John and Anna Aull Wendinger. He was a retired service manager for Henderson's Chevrolet Oldsmobile, and had formerly worked with his father as a tailor. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and William Runyon of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva E. Gardner Wendinger; and two brothers, Frederick and John. Services were held at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery with arrangements by Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home.

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WETZSTEIN, Rachel Anne
LAKE VIEW, IOWA: Rachel Anne Wetzstein, 88, died February 17, 2004. She was born August 31, 1915 to Dr. Frank and Pearle Cooper Molsberry. She attended the United Church of Christ. She enjoyed golfing, cooking, reading, music, traveling, and tailgating at Iowa Hawkeye football games. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Pam Wetzstein of Bellevue; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Larry Conner of Solon; a sister-in-law, Lois Redenbaugh of Lake View; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a nephew; and her dog, Sugar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harland L. Wetzstein; her parents; a sister, Floris Temple; and a nephew, Kirk Temple. Services were held at the United Church of Christ. Interment was at Ferguson Cemetery by Farber and Otteman Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Terry LeRoy
SOUTH AMANA, IOWA: Terry LeRoy White, 65, died December 24, 2007. He was born August 8, 1942 to Keith and Leila Miller White. He was a longtime truck driver, and most recently worked for Bob Trimpe Trucking. Survivors include four children, Jeff (Jamie) White of Woodbridge, VA, Kim (Jeff) Doehrmann of Parnell, Rick (Deb) White of West Jordan, UT, and Scott (Jewel) White of South Amana; a brother, David White of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements were handled by Uhlmann-Powell Funeral Home.

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WIATRAK, Sister Florence
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Sr. Florence Wiatrak, BVM, (Ehrentrude) 84, died September 30, 2008 at Caritas Center in Dubuque. She was born August 20, 1924 in Chicago to Leon and Mary Kaczmarek Wiatrak. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1942, making her first vows in 1945 and her final vows on August 15, 1950. She was a school teacher and principal. She served at St. Francis Xavier Elementary, St. Matthew in Phoenix, AZ, and Holy Family High School in Glendale, CA. She was principal at St. Mary in DeKalb and Mary Queen of Heaven, and taught in Chicago at St. Callistus, Our Lady of Angels, Holy Name Elementary, and Cathedral High School. She was a regional representative for the Blessed Virgin Mary congregation, and retired to Wright Hall in Chicago prior to her 2001 move to Mount Carmel. Survivors include a brother, Paul Wiatrak; a sister, Constance Zielinski; and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with whom she lived and served for 66 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Leon, Joseph, John and Clarence Wiatrak. Services were held at the Marian Hall Chapel. Interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home.

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WIEBOLD, Lillian
BLAIRSTOWN, IOWA: Lillian Anna Wiebold, 86, died March 28, 2007 at Rosehaven Nursing Home in Marengo. She was born September 2, 1920 in South Amana to Martin "Mike" and Evelyn Sandersfeld Heitshusen. She worked at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana for over 20 years. She attended Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown, and had been active with Ladies' Aid, Vacation Bible School, and teaching Sunday School. She was a member of the Blairstown American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed reading. Survivors include her husband, Gordon Wiebold; a son, Garth Wiebold of Blairstown; and a sister, Genevieve Schumacher of Newhall. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Laura Tschopp; and a brother, Robert Heitshusen. Services were held at Grace Lutheran Church. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Phillips Funeral Home.

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WIEDOW, Clark
BAXTER, IOWA: Clark Wiedow died March 3, 2004. He was born September 15, 1915. He attended Bethany United Church of Christ. and enjoyed gardening and going to farmers' markets. He played the guitar and harmonica. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie J. and Glenn Jontz of Baxter, and Becky J. and Gary Grossklaus of Arlington, TX; two sisters, Adena Shephard of Stanhope, and Violet Wise of Davenport; a brother, Harold Wiedow of Gurnsey; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjory Wiedow; his parents; and three sisters. Interment was at Restland Cemetery by Wallace Family Funeral Home.

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WIESE, Gustav
ALVORD, IOWA: Gustav Wiese, 72, died January 9, 1942. He was born November 26, 1870 near Davenport, IA. He was survived by three children, Arnold, Louise and Henry; a sister, Dora Stamer; and five brothers, Julius, Adolph, Herman, Rudolph and Hugo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Baustian Wiese. Services were held at his residence. Burial was at the Inwood Cemetery.

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WILLIAMSON, Faye
HAMPTON, IOWA: Faye L. Williamson, 87, died April 10, 2001, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Impatient Unit in Mason City. She was born April 2, 1914 in rural Hampton to George E. and Rose Rowsen Miller. She was a longtime resident of Eldora before moving to Hampton. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Eldora. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, fishing and camping. She is survived by several cousins; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Williamson; and her parents. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery under the direction of Creps-Abels Funeral Home.

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WILSON, Willie
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA: Willie M. Wilson, 82, died January 2, 2007. She was born December 12, 1924, in Bruce, Mississppi to Floyd and Georgia Brasher. She worked for Kiowa, and enjoyed fishing and gardening. She attended the First Baptist Church, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Bob) Gehrke of Iowa Falls, and Georgie (Rock) Templeton of Marshalltown; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wilson; a sister, Donie Long; and her brothers, Early, Brooks, Wayne, Grady, Henry, Bufford, and Winford Brasher. Interment was at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mitchell Family Funeral Home.

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WUDDEL, Marie
SHELDON, IOWA: Marie Ann Wuddel, 88, died October 11, 2006. She was born May 1, 1918 to Mathias and Sophia Kuta Seivert in Struble, IA. She and her husband farmed. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and enjoyed watching TV, playing bingo, and going for rides. Survivors include two brothers, Doug Seivert of Sheldon, and Matthew Seivert of Sanborn; a sister, Angeline Kruger of Round Lake, MN; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Wuddel; her parents; and two brothers, Gerald and Martin. Services were held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Vander Ploeg Funeral Home.

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WYATT, Joseph
DES MOINES, IOWA: Joseph S. Wyatt, 65, died May 3, 1970 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1905. He had worked at Iowa State University in Ames for 18 years, and was a member of the NAACP. He attended St. Paul A.M.E. Church. He was survived by his wife, Barbara Wyatt; a son, Joseph Wyatt, Jr. of New York City; a daughter, Delores Reeves of Des Moines; a stepson, Dale Hart of San Francisco, CA; three stepdaughters, Cynthia Vaughn of Detroit, MI, and Barbara Woods and Delores Love, both of San Jose, CA; four brothers, Raymond, Victor, Lester and Otis; a sister, Rev. Corintha Nichols; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Glendale Cemetery under the direction of Estes and Son Funeral Home.

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WYMER, Keith E.
WINTERSET, IOWA: Keith Ellsworth Wymer died December 18, 2009. He was born October 13, 1917 to Hiram and Susie Johnson Wymer. He was a longtime mechanic at Flynn Dairy. He enjoyed music, playing the guitar, NASCAR, dogs, shearing sheep, and gardening. Survivors include his daughters, Phyllis Whitmer (Wayne) of Perry, Carolyn Twogood (Dennis) of Des Moines, Kay Kiral (Bob) of Denton TX, and Jayne Darner (Raymond) and Connie Crane, both of Clive; his sons, Joseph Wymer of Winterset, Larry Wymer of West Des Moines, Don Wymer of Lake Havasu, AZ, William Wymer (Connie) of Spirit Lake, and Jerry Wymer (Sharon) of West Linn OR; 36 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie DeVore Wymer; a sister, Katherine; and his parents. Services were held at the Promise City Community Center. Interment was at Jones Cemetery with arrangements by Johnson Family Funeral Home.

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YANOUSKIY, Nikolay
DES MOINES, IOWA: Nikolay Yanouskiy, 82, died March 16, 2004 at Mercy Hospital Medical Center. He was born in Kiev, Ukraine. He served for 29 years in the USSR military as a pilot, and also worked for the government for 31 years. He relocated from the Ukraine to Des Moines in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Rakhil Yanouskiy; a daughter, Irina Yanovskaya (Peter Roytman); a son, Aleksandr Yanouskiy (Toniy); 2 grandchildren; and other relatives, including Anna Lazarevna, Riva Bakaler, Nikolay Lesik, Emmanuil Agranovskiy, and Gregory and Rosa Perchenko. Interment was at Jewish Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines under the direction of Dunn's Funeral Home.

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YOCK, Harlan
CLARENCE, IOWA: Harlan Yock, 82, died August 22, 2007. He was born January 10, 1925 to Harry and Naomi Gortner Yock. He was a farm worker and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by a nephew, Tom Yock of Palo; and a niece, Jayne Billington of Santa Rosa, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; and two brothers, Harold and Clarence. Burial with military honors was at Clarence Cemetery under the direction of Chapman Funeral Home.

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YODER, Barbara
KALONA, IOWA: Barbara A. Yoder, 97, died January 19, 1992 at Pleasantview Home. She was born August 14, 1894 in rural Kalona to Abraham F. and Anna Mary Mueller Troyer. She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church. Survivors include her husband, Chris A. Yoder; two daughters, Leola Hershberger of Kalona, and Minerva (Emil) Yoder of Glendale, AZ; four sons, Floyd Yoder of Kalona, Delmar Yoder of Goshen, IN, Kenneth A. Yoder of Wheaton, IL, and Lester W. Yoder of Denver, CO; a sister, Dorothy (William) Martin; five brothers, Willis, Orville, Chris, Raymon, and Charles Troyer; 23 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter; a brother; a sister; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter. Services were held at East Union Mennonite Church. Burial was at Lower Deer Creek Cemetery by Peterseim Funeral Home.

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YOUSSE, Mona
MONTICELLO, IOWA: Mona Belle Yousse, 77, died July 25, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was born November 12, 1929 in Algona, IA to Ed and Fearyl Hunt Taylor. She was a dispatcher at the Monticello Police Department for 23 years, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed bowling, and was a sports fan. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Ann (Richard) Starks of Monticello, and Dawn Rae (Rusty) McClung of Valdosta, GA; a son, Dayton John Yousse, Jr. II (Loraine) of Cedar Rapids; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton John Yousse, Jr.; her parents; and a brother, George E. Taylor. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Goettsch Funeral Home.

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ZANGGER, Charlie
LARCHWOOD, IOWA: Charlie Zangger, 101, died September 21, 1990. He was born November 19, 1888. He was a farmer, and served on the Lyon County School Board and the Larchwood Farmers Elevator Board. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, and attended the United Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Clinton and Russell; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lina Sharp Zangger. Services were held at the United Church of Christ. Interment was at Larchwood Cemetery.

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ZECKSER, Norman
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Norman A. Zeckser, 81, died June 24, 2008. He was born March 14, 1927 to August and Mathilda Zinnel Zeckser. He worked in management and sales at Marshall Field's department store. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a lapidary, and made jewelry. He enjoyed reading, the arts, painting, sculpting, and raising and training show horses. He is survived by two sisters, Verna Zierke of Manson, and Garnita Johnson of Fort Dodge; a brother, Kenneth (Karen) Zeckser of Dubuque; a close friend, Bob Denton of Prescott, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Ellen. Burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery by Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home.

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