2014 Obituaries
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Roberta Huisenga Hoefling; Myrna Lou (Lange) McClintic Benne; Marilyn (Longnecker) Wilhelm; Rev. Dr. DeeAnn Klapp: Florence M. Lindner; Joseph E. Prieskorn, Jr.; Arlin J. Bunge; Harvey H. Keller; Jacqueline (Spence) Sorensen; Bruce Neumann; Dorothy Johnson; H. F. "Gus" Schroeder; Ronald R. Bentsen; Donald G. Norris; Thomas R. Merten; Lindsey Quirk; Harold R. Wunschel; Louanna (Weitzel) Jensen Massey; Dorothy (Stehr) Schmadeke; Earl Buehler; Donald K. Petschauer; Dwight V. Winquist; Dr. Charles Dale Rosenquist; Margaret “Joan” (McCorkindale) Stout; Gary E. Roth; Hubert L. Kessler; Margaret (Zuber) McGonigle; Charles E. Ferguson; Katherine (Mrs. Wallace) Bergren; Billie Jo (Sweeden) Zoch; John "Warren" Neal; Martha (Petranek) Schwanz; Lucille (Wetzstein) Lange; Angeline (Buss) Peters; Robert (Bob) Green; Ronald J. Rex; Keith Flink; Barbara (Adams) Searles; Charles H. Foy; Irene (Anderson) Olson; Adeline (Lunkenheimer) Hott; Ardis (Skaren) Brownlee; Ethel (Warren) Hillman; Audrey (Rabe) Reinhart; Walter T. Nielsen; Lois (Hanson) Purdy.
HOEFLING, ROBERTA (HUISENGA)
January 31, 1947 - March 3, 2014
from Root Funeral Homes
Roberta Lee Hoefling, daughter of Leo Lee and Dorothy Louise (Rath) Huisenga, was born January 31, 1947 in Carroll, Iowa. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 3, 2014 at her residence near Oto, Iowa at the age of 67.
Roberta was raised and educated in Odebolt, Iowa. She graduated from Odebolt High School in 1965. On June 6, 1965, Roberta was united in marriage to Donald Wayne Hoefling in Odebolt, Iowa. To this union three sons were born: Dale, Paul and Evan. After their marriage, Roberta and Don lived in Early then moved to a farm near Climbing Hill and returned to the Odebolt area to farm the family farm. For 20-25 years, Roberta worked at the packing plant in Denison until they bought their current farm near Oto.
Roberta enjoyed quilting, camping, and she learned to play the clavinova in recent years. Above all, she loved her family and was very giving to others. Roberta was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Smithland, Iowa and enjoyed singing in the choir.
Roberta is survived by her husband, Donald “Don” Hoefling of Oto, IA; her children and grandchildren: Dale and Carole Hoefling of Climbing Hill, IA and their children: Macey, Dalton and Garrett; Paul and Debra Hoefling of Oto, IA; and Evan Hoefling and Joni Perkins of Oto, IA and their children: Kayla, Kassity and Konner; five siblings: Roland and Pat Huisenga of Sibley, IA, Ramona and Ed Anderson of Odebolt, IA, Roger and Gloria Huisenga of Odebolt, IA, Robert Huisenga of Onawa, IA and Ruby and Bill Custer of Soldier, IA; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Dorothy Huisenga.
BENNE, MYRNA LOU (LANGE) McCLINTIC
April 23, 1939 - December 28, 2014
Myrna Lou Benne, aged 75, of Plano, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2014, surrounded by her numerous and loving family after a 5-year valiant fight with cancer. Her determination to reach Christmas with her family was achieved and she went to the Lord triumphant.
Myrna was born April 23, 1939 in Carroll, Iowa, daughter of Louie and Edna Lange. She attended country school for a time before transferring into Odebolt where she graduated with the class of 1957.
Myrna married Jack McClintic on June 6, 1959. They were blessed with four children - Jack Jr., Scott, Louie and Amy. They made their home in Des Moines for a time before moving to the Dallas, Texas area. After Jack's untimely death, she met and married Bart Benne, who also precedes her.
Myrna worked 30 years for the US Census Bureau in Texas, but her main passion was her family, friends, traveling, playing bridge and church - especially the choir. She is survived by her four children and spouses: Jack McClintic and wife Kimberly, Scott McClintic and wife Michele, Tami Parker and husband Stan, and Amy McClintic and husband Gilbert Porras; 20 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald Lange, of Odebolt. She was preceded by her parents and her two husbands.
Services were held Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Plano with burial in the Plano Mutual Cemetery.
WILHELM, MARILYN EVELYN (LONGNECKER)
December 19, 1933 - December 13, 2014
Marilyn Evelyn (Longnecker) Wilhelm of Sac City passed away at age 80 at Blackhawk Life Care Center in Lake View on December 13, 2014. Services were held Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at United Methodist Church, Sac City.
Marilyn was born on December 19, 1933 near Odebolt, IA. She was the daughter of Eugene Welcom Longnecker and Evelyn (Ahrenholtz) Longnecker. She attended country school near Odebolt and Sac City, and graduated from Sac City High School in 1952. While in high school, she was active in drama, music, FHA, newspaper, and student government.
Marilyn graduated from Iowa State College (now University) in 1956, and taught home economics at Humboldt High School. While teaching in Humboldt, she met Keith Wilhelm, and they were married at the Methodist Church in Sac City on August 9, 1958. She then taught home economics for the Lytton Schools, and after staying home to raise her three sons, she taught for many years at the First Step Pre-school in Sac City.
Marilyn was very active in the Sac City community, especially in the United Methodist Church and the Fine Arts Council. She was an active member of her church circle, and taught Sunday School for many years. She directed community plays, and was very involved with the costuming of high school and community productions for four decades. She believed strongly in the value of the fine arts, and she was particularly proud of helping to bring Simon Estes to Sac City in 2011 to perform and work with the East Sac students. Marilyn was inducted into the Sac City High School Hall of Fame in 1993, and was honored as the parade marshal for the Chautauqua Days parade. Marilyn organized many productions at the Chautauqua Building over the years, and spearheaded the creation of murals on tapestries of each town that are rolled down during events in that building.
Marilyn greatly enjoyed traveling, volunteering at the Sac County Tourism office, going to movies, attending shows in Branson, and watching her children’s and grandchildren’s school activities. Her warm smile and loud laughter will be greatly missed by her many friends and family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Marvin. She is survived by Keith, her husband of 56 years; her three sons, Lance of Ames, Kevin (Joy) of West Des Moines, and Brent of Sac City; three grandchildren, Madeline Wilhelm, Haley Wilhelm, and Dylan (Taylor) Williams; two great grandchildren, Brayden and Bryson Williams; nephew Dale Longnecker; and many cousins and relatives.
KLAPP, REV. DR. DeeAnn
September 23, 1951 - December 19, 2014
Rev. Dr. DeeAnn Klapp, 63, of Correctionville ascended to her heavenly home Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family.
DeeAnn's final worship celebration will take place on the fourth Sunday of Advent at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church in Odebolt, Iowa. Burial will be in Odebolt Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online at www.foutsfuneralhome.com.
Dr. DeeAnn (Smith) Klapp was born September 23,1951, to Donald Irving and Ann Marie (Bollinger) Smith in Bay Shore, New Jersey. Her growing up years were spent on the east coast, mostly in New Jersey. She enjoyed dancing, painting and playing her beloved vibraphone. She graduated top of her class from Boonton High School and went on to attend the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks obtaining a double major in French and Psychology. At age 23 she met and married the love of her life, John Frances Klapp. Dee Ann went on to receive her masters degree in divinity, Magna Cum Laude, from Garret Seminary and eventually her doctorate of ministry from St. Paul's Theological Seminary. She spent the majority of her adult life in the Midwest; North Dakota, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota.
DeeAnn experienced and fulfilled a call to vocational ministry. She was ordained an elder in June of 1985 with the Iowa United Methodist Conference. DeeAnn ministered in ten Methodist churches in Iowa over the course of thirty years; Lovilia, Albia, Avery, Correctionville, Cushing, Pisgah, Mondamin, Little Sioux, Odebolt and Early. DeeAnn was truly a renaissance woman. She poured her life into ministry, music, art, the written word, Bible study, prayer, preaching and people. She also loved horses, Scotland, gardening, Star Trek, vintage cars and most anything purple. Her utmost goal in life was that of fully knowing God and making Him fully known. Even on her deathbed, DeeAnn gave gifts of life and love to those she could. DeeAnn was a joy to all who knew her. In her final days, her only sadness was in leaving a life she loved so dearly.
DeeAnn was preceded in death by her parents. She will be forever remembered by her loving husband, John Klapp of Correctionville, Iowa; four children and spouses, Christopher Klapp and his wife Jennifer of Centerville, Missouri, Anna and her husband Robert Thoreson of San Antonio, Texas, Charlotte and her husband Dillon Czerny of Chicago, Illinois and Andrew Klapp of Chicago, Illinois, five grandchildren; Michael, Alexander, Nathan, Elijah and Sarah; sister, Cheryl Rogers of Cummings, Georgia; and countless friends and parishioners.
LINDNER, FLORENCE M.
March 01, 1920 - December 12, 2014
Visitation: Monday, 5-7:00 p.m. December 15, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Odebolt
Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. December 16, 2014 at Odebolt United Methodist Church
Florence Marie Lindner of Odebolt, IA, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Florence was born on March 1, 1920, to David and Myrtle (Gordon) McLuckie in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was baptized at the Methodist Church in Fort Dodge. She attended grade school in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In 1941, Florence married Leo Lindner Sr. This union was blessed with two sons, Leo and Jerry.
Florence enjoyed flowers and had a green thumb for planting things in and outside her home. She was a painter, and made her art on saws, saw blades and canvases. Florence also enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Her family was the greatest love of her life and she loved having the grandkids around. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her two sons: Leo (Karen) Lindner of Crete, NE and Jerry Lindner of Odebolt, IA; sister Georgia Knudson of Badger, IA; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers: Lloyd Lindner and William; sisters: Myrtle Dueker, Sylvia Donner, Hazel Babbitt, Loretta Georg, Ethel Baker, and Doris Fevold.
PRIESKORN, JOSEPH E., JR.
November 14, 1961 - November 22, 2014
Joseph E. Prieskorn, Jr., age 53, of Odebolt, Iowa, formerly of La Plata, Maryland passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa, due to complications of ALS. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Wall Lake, Iowa. The Father John McGuirk will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery of Fonda, Iowa. Visitation will be held on hour prior from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic of Wall Lake, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Joseph E. Prieskorn Jr. was born November 14, 1961 in Ft. Dodge, IA. He was the son of Joseph Prieskorn and Sandra (Kilbride) Prieskorn. He graduated from Wall Lake High School in 1980 and received a Bachelor of Science from University of Northern Iowa in 1985. Joe spent his career in Maryland and Virginia as a UNIX administrator, senior computer systems engineer, help desk manager and security clearance analyst.
Joe enjoyed biking, hiking, bowling, movies, music and spending time with loved ones. He will be remembered by family and friends as a courageous, generous, loyal, and honest man. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother Sandra Lichter and step-father Bud Lichter of Arthur, IA; siblings Paula (Tom) Batzer of LaPlata, MD; Patty Campbell of Marshalltown, IA; Pippa (Randy) Fineran of Arthur, IA; Jon Prieskorn (Lindsay) of Mason City; Michelle Frantz of Harrisburg, PA; and nieces and nephews along with many extended family members.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Prieskorn, grandparents Joseph and Margaret Kilbride, Milton and Agnes Prieskorn and Vivian Prieskorn.
Memorials can be made in Joe's name to ALS Guardian Angels, 33761 Limerick Lane, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, alsguardianangels.com; or ALS Association, Iowa Chapter, 900 Mulberry Street, Suite 204, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
January 31, 1947 - March 3, 2014
from Root Funeral Homes
Roberta Lee Hoefling, daughter of Leo Lee and Dorothy Louise (Rath) Huisenga, was born January 31, 1947 in Carroll, Iowa. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 3, 2014 at her residence near Oto, Iowa at the age of 67.
Roberta was raised and educated in Odebolt, Iowa. She graduated from Odebolt High School in 1965. On June 6, 1965, Roberta was united in marriage to Donald Wayne Hoefling in Odebolt, Iowa. To this union three sons were born: Dale, Paul and Evan. After their marriage, Roberta and Don lived in Early then moved to a farm near Climbing Hill and returned to the Odebolt area to farm the family farm. For 20-25 years, Roberta worked at the packing plant in Denison until they bought their current farm near Oto.
Roberta enjoyed quilting, camping, and she learned to play the clavinova in recent years. Above all, she loved her family and was very giving to others. Roberta was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Smithland, Iowa and enjoyed singing in the choir.
Roberta is survived by her husband, Donald “Don” Hoefling of Oto, IA; her children and grandchildren: Dale and Carole Hoefling of Climbing Hill, IA and their children: Macey, Dalton and Garrett; Paul and Debra Hoefling of Oto, IA; and Evan Hoefling and Joni Perkins of Oto, IA and their children: Kayla, Kassity and Konner; five siblings: Roland and Pat Huisenga of Sibley, IA, Ramona and Ed Anderson of Odebolt, IA, Roger and Gloria Huisenga of Odebolt, IA, Robert Huisenga of Onawa, IA and Ruby and Bill Custer of Soldier, IA; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Dorothy Huisenga.
BENNE, MYRNA LOU (LANGE) McCLINTIC
April 23, 1939 - December 28, 2014
Myrna Lou Benne, aged 75, of Plano, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2014, surrounded by her numerous and loving family after a 5-year valiant fight with cancer. Her determination to reach Christmas with her family was achieved and she went to the Lord triumphant.
Myrna was born April 23, 1939 in Carroll, Iowa, daughter of Louie and Edna Lange. She attended country school for a time before transferring into Odebolt where she graduated with the class of 1957.
Myrna married Jack McClintic on June 6, 1959. They were blessed with four children - Jack Jr., Scott, Louie and Amy. They made their home in Des Moines for a time before moving to the Dallas, Texas area. After Jack's untimely death, she met and married Bart Benne, who also precedes her.
Myrna worked 30 years for the US Census Bureau in Texas, but her main passion was her family, friends, traveling, playing bridge and church - especially the choir. She is survived by her four children and spouses: Jack McClintic and wife Kimberly, Scott McClintic and wife Michele, Tami Parker and husband Stan, and Amy McClintic and husband Gilbert Porras; 20 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald Lange, of Odebolt. She was preceded by her parents and her two husbands.
Services were held Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Plano with burial in the Plano Mutual Cemetery.
December 19, 1933 - December 13, 2014
Marilyn Evelyn (Longnecker) Wilhelm of Sac City passed away at age 80 at Blackhawk Life Care Center in Lake View on December 13, 2014. Services were held Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at United Methodist Church, Sac City.
Marilyn was born on December 19, 1933 near Odebolt, IA. She was the daughter of Eugene Welcom Longnecker and Evelyn (Ahrenholtz) Longnecker. She attended country school near Odebolt and Sac City, and graduated from Sac City High School in 1952. While in high school, she was active in drama, music, FHA, newspaper, and student government.
Marilyn graduated from Iowa State College (now University) in 1956, and taught home economics at Humboldt High School. While teaching in Humboldt, she met Keith Wilhelm, and they were married at the Methodist Church in Sac City on August 9, 1958. She then taught home economics for the Lytton Schools, and after staying home to raise her three sons, she taught for many years at the First Step Pre-school in Sac City.
Marilyn was very active in the Sac City community, especially in the United Methodist Church and the Fine Arts Council. She was an active member of her church circle, and taught Sunday School for many years. She directed community plays, and was very involved with the costuming of high school and community productions for four decades. She believed strongly in the value of the fine arts, and she was particularly proud of helping to bring Simon Estes to Sac City in 2011 to perform and work with the East Sac students. Marilyn was inducted into the Sac City High School Hall of Fame in 1993, and was honored as the parade marshal for the Chautauqua Days parade. Marilyn organized many productions at the Chautauqua Building over the years, and spearheaded the creation of murals on tapestries of each town that are rolled down during events in that building.
Marilyn greatly enjoyed traveling, volunteering at the Sac County Tourism office, going to movies, attending shows in Branson, and watching her children’s and grandchildren’s school activities. Her warm smile and loud laughter will be greatly missed by her many friends and family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Marvin. She is survived by Keith, her husband of 56 years; her three sons, Lance of Ames, Kevin (Joy) of West Des Moines, and Brent of Sac City; three grandchildren, Madeline Wilhelm, Haley Wilhelm, and Dylan (Taylor) Williams; two great grandchildren, Brayden and Bryson Williams; nephew Dale Longnecker; and many cousins and relatives.
September 23, 1951 - December 19, 2014
Rev. Dr. DeeAnn Klapp, 63, of Correctionville ascended to her heavenly home Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family.
DeeAnn's final worship celebration will take place on the fourth Sunday of Advent at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church in Odebolt, Iowa. Burial will be in Odebolt Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online at www.foutsfuneralhome.com.
Dr. DeeAnn (Smith) Klapp was born September 23,1951, to Donald Irving and Ann Marie (Bollinger) Smith in Bay Shore, New Jersey. Her growing up years were spent on the east coast, mostly in New Jersey. She enjoyed dancing, painting and playing her beloved vibraphone. She graduated top of her class from Boonton High School and went on to attend the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks obtaining a double major in French and Psychology. At age 23 she met and married the love of her life, John Frances Klapp. Dee Ann went on to receive her masters degree in divinity, Magna Cum Laude, from Garret Seminary and eventually her doctorate of ministry from St. Paul's Theological Seminary. She spent the majority of her adult life in the Midwest; North Dakota, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota.
DeeAnn experienced and fulfilled a call to vocational ministry. She was ordained an elder in June of 1985 with the Iowa United Methodist Conference. DeeAnn ministered in ten Methodist churches in Iowa over the course of thirty years; Lovilia, Albia, Avery, Correctionville, Cushing, Pisgah, Mondamin, Little Sioux, Odebolt and Early. DeeAnn was truly a renaissance woman. She poured her life into ministry, music, art, the written word, Bible study, prayer, preaching and people. She also loved horses, Scotland, gardening, Star Trek, vintage cars and most anything purple. Her utmost goal in life was that of fully knowing God and making Him fully known. Even on her deathbed, DeeAnn gave gifts of life and love to those she could. DeeAnn was a joy to all who knew her. In her final days, her only sadness was in leaving a life she loved so dearly.
DeeAnn was preceded in death by her parents. She will be forever remembered by her loving husband, John Klapp of Correctionville, Iowa; four children and spouses, Christopher Klapp and his wife Jennifer of Centerville, Missouri, Anna and her husband Robert Thoreson of San Antonio, Texas, Charlotte and her husband Dillon Czerny of Chicago, Illinois and Andrew Klapp of Chicago, Illinois, five grandchildren; Michael, Alexander, Nathan, Elijah and Sarah; sister, Cheryl Rogers of Cummings, Georgia; and countless friends and parishioners.
March 01, 1920 - December 12, 2014
Visitation: Monday, 5-7:00 p.m. December 15, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Odebolt
Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. December 16, 2014 at Odebolt United Methodist Church
Florence Marie Lindner of Odebolt, IA, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Florence was born on March 1, 1920, to David and Myrtle (Gordon) McLuckie in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was baptized at the Methodist Church in Fort Dodge. She attended grade school in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In 1941, Florence married Leo Lindner Sr. This union was blessed with two sons, Leo and Jerry.
Florence enjoyed flowers and had a green thumb for planting things in and outside her home. She was a painter, and made her art on saws, saw blades and canvases. Florence also enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Her family was the greatest love of her life and she loved having the grandkids around. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her two sons: Leo (Karen) Lindner of Crete, NE and Jerry Lindner of Odebolt, IA; sister Georgia Knudson of Badger, IA; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers: Lloyd Lindner and William; sisters: Myrtle Dueker, Sylvia Donner, Hazel Babbitt, Loretta Georg, Ethel Baker, and Doris Fevold.
November 14, 1961 - November 22, 2014
Joseph E. Prieskorn, Jr., age 53, of Odebolt, Iowa, formerly of La Plata, Maryland passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa, due to complications of ALS. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Wall Lake, Iowa. The Father John McGuirk will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery of Fonda, Iowa. Visitation will be held on hour prior from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic of Wall Lake, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Joseph E. Prieskorn Jr. was born November 14, 1961 in Ft. Dodge, IA. He was the son of Joseph Prieskorn and Sandra (Kilbride) Prieskorn. He graduated from Wall Lake High School in 1980 and received a Bachelor of Science from University of Northern Iowa in 1985. Joe spent his career in Maryland and Virginia as a UNIX administrator, senior computer systems engineer, help desk manager and security clearance analyst.
Joe enjoyed biking, hiking, bowling, movies, music and spending time with loved ones. He will be remembered by family and friends as a courageous, generous, loyal, and honest man. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother Sandra Lichter and step-father Bud Lichter of Arthur, IA; siblings Paula (Tom) Batzer of LaPlata, MD; Patty Campbell of Marshalltown, IA; Pippa (Randy) Fineran of Arthur, IA; Jon Prieskorn (Lindsay) of Mason City; Michelle Frantz of Harrisburg, PA; and nieces and nephews along with many extended family members.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Prieskorn, grandparents Joseph and Margaret Kilbride, Milton and Agnes Prieskorn and Vivian Prieskorn.
Memorials can be made in Joe's name to ALS Guardian Angels, 33761 Limerick Lane, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, alsguardianangels.com; or ALS Association, Iowa Chapter, 900 Mulberry Street, Suite 204, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
April 9, 1940 - November 14, 2014
Arlin J. Bunge, age 74, of Wall Lake, IA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., November 18, 2014 at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, Iowa.
Arlin John Bunge was born on April 9, 1940 to John and Luella (Nutzman) Bunge at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa. He was baptized the same month at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, Iowa. Arlin was confirmed on April 11, 1954. He was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, Iowa.
Arlin grew up in rural Odebolt where he attended country school and then graduated from Wall Lake High School in 1958. On April 17, 1966, he married Judith Flink. Arlin and Judy had two children, Crystal and Todd. Throughout his adult life, Arlin did day labor and farmed. He also worked for Cracker Jack Popcorn Company in Odebolt. The company later changed hands to the Iowa Popcorn Company. He worked in the popcorn business for 15 years and then worked at Lake View Concrete for 6 years, all while he continued to farm.
Arlin actively served the community as a county trustee for Levey Township and as a member of the Sac County Solid Waste Commission. He also served on several church committees including the Christmas Committee, Stewardship Committee and Evangelism Committee. Arlin’s health began to decline in 1996 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Due to declining health, Arlin retired from farming and the family moved to Wall Lake in 2000. Due to health complications, Arlin entered Twilight Acres Nursing Home in December 2008.
Arlin loved trains and old tractors! He would spend hours reading about trains and tractors and enjoyed collecting both. Arlin also enjoyed working with wood, tinkering around the garage and spending time with the family dog, Sadie. Arlin had a quick sense of humor and liked to tell funny stories and jokes. He was a fan of polka music and Sousa marches.
He will be missed by his family and friends. Arlin’s memory is cherished by his wife, Judy, of Wall Lake; his children, Crystal, of Wall Lake and Todd and his wife Tam of Hawarden, Iowa; three grandsons, Nathanael, Jakob and Mikhel, all of Hawarden. Sisters-in-law, Nancy Flink and Joyce Flink of Odebolt; brother-in-law, Steve Flink and his wife Deb of Odebolt; brother-in-law, Randy Flink of O’Fallon, Missouri, along with nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Earl and Lucille Flink; brothers-in-law, Larry Flink and Keith Flink; aunt and uncle, Leland and Marjorie Weitzel.
KELLER, HARVEY H.
May 07, 1923 - November 29, 2014
Harvey Hoffman Keller, age 91, died on November 29, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa. Harvey was born on May 7, 1923 in Denison, Iowa to parents Harvey G. and Nell Keller.
Harvey served in World War II as a Sergeant and in the army he served as a 792 Anti-Aircraft Automatic Weapons Battalion from 1941 to 1945. He was awarded many metals while serving his country and in 1948, he was honorable discharged. On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2014, Harvey was rewarded with a medallion and certificate of appreciation by the Sac County Veteran Affairs Commission. After returning from World War II, Harvey went into business as a barber with his father. After his father passed away, Harvey continued the family business cutting hair. He barbered for 62 years before retiring in 2004 at the age of 81.
On January 27, 1943, Harvey was united in marriage to Rose Bennett. This union was blessed with a daughter, Roseanne. They later divorced. On May 19, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, Harvey and Mavis Lucille Swieter were united in marriage. This union was blessed with a daughter, Cheri. Mavis passed away in 1987 due to cancer.
Harvey is survived by his two daughters: Roseanne (Norman) Schulter of Friend, NE and Cheri (Gary) Stowe of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren: Jeff (Angel) Schluter of Hastings, NE, David (Dawn) Schluter of Friend, NE, and Darwin (Melonie) Schluter of Friend, NE; eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and many extended family members. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents and two wives.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial this spring. Notification of date and time will follow.
SORENSEN, JAQUELINE (SPENCE)
January 18, 1930 - November 24, 2014
Jacqueline C. “Jackie” Sorensen, age 84, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014, at her residence in Odebolt, Iowa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. Pastor Bill Crawford will officiate. Burial will be at the Odebolt Cemetery, of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Jacqueline was born on January 18, 1930, in Camden, New Jersey to John and Anna Mary (Mickle) Spence.
Jackie grew up in New Jersey and met Kenneth C. Sorensen at the conclusion of WW II. The couple were married in Gloucester City, New Jersey, in 1946. The couple then moved to Odebolt, Iowa in 1947 and were blessed with a child, a son they named Scott.
Jackie had a passion for crafting. Some of the crafts she enjoyed where; embroidery, sewing, plastic canvas stitching and fabric painting just to name a few. She played the organ by ear, loved big band, swing music, and going dancing. Jackie belonged to many card clubs, the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center Auxiliary, Rebekah Lodge and Odebolt First Presbyterian Church.
Jackie was a dedicated mother and grandmother who relished her family and adored traveling with her friend Margaret McGonigle. She had a soft spot for animals and an immense collection of anything Mickey Mouse.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth Sorensen of Odebolt, Iowa; son, Scott & Jackie (Bengford) Sorensen of Sioux City, Iowa; grandchildren, Chase Sorensen of O’Neil, Nebraska, Samantha Sorensen of Sioux City, Iowa; five sisters, Lenore Morgan of Daytona, Florida, Catherine Ford of Glassboro, New Jersey, Beverley McClaine of West Deptford, New Jersey, Wilma Cheesman of Glassboro, New Jersey, Kay Melson of Oak Valley, New Jersery; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Mary Spence and sister Anna Mary Davis.
NEUMANN, BRUCE ALLEN
May 05, 1961 - November 14, 2014
Memorial Service: Saturday, 2:00 p.m., November 22, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Odebolt, IA.
Visitation: Saturday, from 1:00pm to service time, November 22, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Odebolt, IA.
Bruce Allen Neumann, age 53, of Massena, IA, formerly of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014, at his home in Massena as the result of a tragic fire. Bruce was born on May 5, 1961, to Merlin Henry Albert Neumann and Donna Mae (Schulte) Neumann in Storm Lake, IA. He attended school at Odebolt through the tenth grade. He worked for Shinrome Ranch for 15 years and the Ted Wood Farms for the past 20 years.
On June 9, 1981, Bruce was married to Becky Halbur. To this union three children were born: Tonya Jo, Candance Kay, and Travis John. They were later divorced. He married Sally Fouss and welcomed her children into his family: Robert, Pam, Teddy, Kevin, Tanya and Charity. After they divorced he found love again and was living with Jeanette Schroeder and his two dogs, Sissy and Squirrel. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family, always calling to checkup on everyone.
He had an old soul and was a cowboy at heart, loved horses, cattle, farming, dogs and cats, “Beer”, listening to Johnny Cash, and was a huge “John Wayne” fan. Bruce liked to say he was a jack of all trades and master of none!!
Bruce will be dearly missed by his best friend, Jeanette Schroeder; his mother Donna Neumann of Lake City; brothers and sisters: Richard (Deb) Neumann of Sac City, Merrill (Wanettia) Neumann of Minnesota, Sharon (Gary) Babcock of Odebolt, Kathrine Hammen and friend Jim of Rockwell City, and Susan (Tracy) Lane of Atlantic; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Bruce was preceded in death by his grandparents: Albert and Elsie Neumann and Leona and Harold Schulte; father Merlin Neumann; nephews: Gary Lee Neumann and Michael Willis Babcock.
JOHNSON, DOROTHY
July 25, 1927 - November 17, 2014
Dorothy Marie Johnson, age 87, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab in Odebolt, IA.
Dorothy was born on July 25, 1927, at the family home in Odebolt, IA, to Miron and Hattie (Hostetter) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt and attended grade school and high school in Odebolt. Dorothy worked as a waitress at Blackhawk Restaurant in Waterloo, IA. Later she moved back to Odebolt and was a book-keeper for Elmer Noyd Oil Company. Dorothy was very close to her sister and helped provide care to her mother. She was a very caring and loving person and was a great aunt.
Survivors include her brother: Myron (Dorothy) Johnson of Onawa, IA; neices: Joyce (Bob) Keele, Janet (Terry) Mann, and Judy (John) Bahns; great-nieces: Jacque Keele, Julie Keele, Jean (Derek) Ward, Jenna Mann, and Jewel Mann; great-nephews: Jackson, Jeffery, and Josh Bahns; cousin Betty(Paul) Gerwitz of CA and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Harold (Lila) Johnson; and sister Donna (Red) Barclay.
SCHROEDER, H. F. "GUS"
November 14, 1920 - October 13, 2014
H. F. “Gus” Schroeder, age 93, of Wall Lake, IA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wall Lake with Fr. John McQuirk officiating. Burial followed at the Wall Lake Cemetery. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gus was born on November 4, 1920, in Arcadia, IA, to Frank and Louise (Aschinger) Schroeder. He attended St. John’s Catholic school in Arcadia through 8th grade, started high school at the age of 12 and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1937 at the age of 16. Gus entered the service in 1942 and served in the Army Air Corp until 1944, then returned to help run the family farm. He started farming on his own the spring of 1945 on a farm south of Wall Lake. He married Lillian Neppl on June 1, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake. Together they raised two daughters and enjoyed farming and raising cattle.
Gus was involved as an ag-businessman, western Iowa cattleman and original investor in Iowa Beef Processors (IBP), was a former mayor of Wall Lake for 10 years and played key roles in much of the city’s development. He’s also been a champion of renewable energy, specifically with wind power and bio-diesel in Wall Lake. Gus, in addition to his farming operations, purchased and expanded the grain elevator south of Wall Lake and later owned the elevator in Templeton, IA.
He was involved in cattle feeding operations in Iowa and other states and developed many friendships along the way. As a long-time member of the Iowa and National Cattlemen’s Associations, he served on the NCA and ICA Tax and Finance Committee for years; was an active participant in the annual ICA Convention; served on the Building Fund Committee and was instrumental in helping secure several large contributions from businesses and individuals for ICA’s new headquarters in Ames. He was inducted into the Iowa Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame in 1996. Gus served alongside Chet Huntley on the board of Group 21, Inc., a cattle-feeding operation that supplied beef to the East Coast. He had the distinction of buying Hereford bulls directly from President Lyndon B. Johnson on his Texas ranch, met and spent time with President Johnson, Lady Bird and members of his staff. Gus was involved in several banking, commodity and business endeavors which expanded his business and personal friendships. He was a board member of the Wall Lake Savings Bank and owned the Exchange State Bank in Exira, IA. Gus operated a commodity office in Wall Lake for many years.
He was a long-time board member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake as well as a lector and lay minister. He developed housing additions and donated land for an athletic complex in Wall Lake and donated funds for a new Community Center. Gus was named to the board of trustees of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA; was co-owner of Lakewood Ballroom and has contributed his knowledge and wealth in many other business and charitable organizations. He has served on the Bishop’s Circle for the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, contributed to the Kuemper Catholic School, Catholic Charities, where they adopted their two daughters, and St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. Gus enjoyed taking Lil to all the dances at several area ballrooms, traveling to different countries, golf outings and fishing trips. He also enjoyed making new acquaintances and entertaining his friends.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; his two daughters, Robin (Craig) Hansen of Brighton, IA and Ann (Mark) Neppel of Dolliver, IA; 5 grandchildren: Carrie (Lee) Sypherd of Keota, IA; Andy Hansen of Brighton, IA; Bethany Hansen of Keota; Michael Neppel of Hastings, MN and Julie Neppel of Tampa, FL; 4 great-grandchildren: Tristan and Cecil Sypherd, Keota, IA and Mila and Trax Hansen of Brighton, IA. Other survivors include his brother Darrell (Thelma) Schroeder; sister Marge Albrecht; sister-in-law Mary Schroeder; nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Louise Schroeder; brothers: Clayton and Norman Schroeder; sister Nona Mae O’Conner; sister-in-law: Ardis Schroeder and brothers-in-law: Joseph Heidenreich, Bert O’Conner and Dale Albrecht.
General memorials may be sent to Gus Schroeder Memorial Fund, Box 70, Wall Lake, IA 51466, and will be divided among Gus’ favorite charities.
BENTSEN, RONALD ROY
September 24, 1937 - October 24, 2014
Ronald Roy Bentsen, age 77, of Sac City, IA, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Loring Hospital in Sac City. Ronald was born on September 24, 1937, in his farm home near Newcastle, NE, to Albert John Bentsen and Hazel Marie Birkley Bentsen, the third child of three. He was baptized in the Faith Lutheran Church of Maskell, NE and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Sac City.
He attended Sac City public school graduating in May of 1955. He then worked two years for Otto Engineering as a surveyor. Ronald married Marlene Ann Ehrhardt on August 24, 1957. In March of 1958 they moved to a farm east of Odebolt where he farmed for 40 years. To this marriage were born three children, Randal John, Kathleen Ann and Kenneth Albert.
He served on the Odebolt-Arthur School Board, Sac County Conservation Board, and as Church Treasurer, Trustee and Elder. They moved to Sac City in February of 1998, continuing to help his son Kenneth farm. His grandchildren held a large part of his heart. He loved to hunt, trap, fish and follow sports activities.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene; three children: Randal (Karen) Bentsen of Atlantic, IA, Kathy (Paul) Carlson of Raymore, MO, and Kenneth (Joni) Bentsen of Sac City, IA; eight grandchildren: Audra (DeWet) Jooste of Sioux Falls, SD, John (Laura) Bentsen of Southern Pines, NC, Haven Carlson of Ames, IA, Eric Carlson of Rolla, MO, Ryan Carlson of Raymore, MO, Joseph Bentsen of Spirit Lake, IA, Alena (Adam) Naberhaus, Sac City, IA and Kalyn (Lucas) Johnson of Sac City, IA; great-grandchildren: Kullen and Olivia Jooste, Vivian Bentsen, and Kellan Johnson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary and Bob Carstensen of Brooklyn Park, MN; many extended family members and friends.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Hazel Bentsen; brother and sister-in-law Lawrence and Elaine Bentsen; and sister and brother-in-law Lois and Lloyd Siebrecht.
Visitation: Sunday, 6-9:00pm, October 26, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City, IA.
Funeral Service: Monday, 10:30am, October 27, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, IA.
Interment: Following the service October 27, 2014 at Oakland Cemetery, Sac City, IA.
NORRIS, DONALD G.
February 11, 1975 - October 12, 2014
Donald G. Norris, age 39, of Holstein, Iowa (formally of Arthur, Iowa) passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center of Cherokee, Iowa.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Gove, Iowa. The Reverend Mr. Mike Stover will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mount Calvary Cemetery of Cherokee, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Donald G. Norris, the son of Gaylen and Mary Jane Norris was born February 11, 1975 in Ida Grove, Iowa. His childhood years were spent living in Arthur, Iowa with his grandmother Frances Vaughan and his sister Kimberly. He attended Odebolt-Arthur schools and later graduated from truck driving school in Sioux City, Iowa. He was employed as a truck driver for several months in Sioux City last fall until he became very ill with cancer.
Don was a talented musician, he loved to play guitar and sing, including karaoke. He played with several bands over the years.
Don is survived by a half-sister, Wendy Wallace of Washta, Iowa; Uncles and aunts, Ben (Shari) Vaughan of Norwalk, Iowa, Deb (Don) Rogge of Loveland, Colorado; Don is also survived by many friends including his special friend Amanda Kenkel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kimberly Bendixen; grandmother, Frances Vaughan.
HOEFLING, JOLENE (ERNST)
January 7, 1944 - October 2, 2014
Jolene Elaine Hoefling, age 70, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Thursday, October 02, 2014 at her residence of Odebolt, Iowa.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Father Richard D. Ball will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa; with a rosary service at 5:00 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Jolene Elaine Hoefling was born on January 7, 1944, in Battle Creek, Iowa to Hugo and Gertrude (Backhaus) Ernst.
Jolene grew up on the family farm in the Schleswig, Iowa area. She attended country school at Schleswig country school, and graduated from Schleswig High School 1962.
Jolene was united into marriage to John Hoefling on July 7, 1962, at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. To this union two boys were born, Mark and Rod.
Their family made their home on a farm near Odebolt, Iowa where they farmed before moving into town. Some of you might remember Jolene as the friendly cook at the local school, a team truck driver with her husband John over the road and your local delivery person for meals on wheels.
Along with her cheery disposition and outgoing personality, her smile always lit up a room. Jolene enjoyed bowling, gardening and cooking just to name a few.
Jolene cherished her family more than anything and love attending her grandchildren’s events, especially a good ball game with a bag of popcorn.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Mark (Julie) Hoefling of Odebolt, Iowa; Rod (Krista) Hoefling of Odebolt, Iowa; six grandchildren and two great-grandchild; sisters, Norma Lyman of Grand Junction, Colorado; Bernadine Kragel of Schleswig, Iowa and Marlene Harper and Jim of New London, Iowa; two brothers, Charles (Traudi) Ernst of Roxboro, North Carolina and Hugo (Cynthia Ernst, Jr. of Grand Junction, Colorado; brother-in-law, Douglas (Linda) Hoefling of Galesburg, Illinois; as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Hoefling; parents, Hugo and Gertrude Ernst; two brother-in-laws, Gerald Lyman and Paul Kragel.
MERTEN, THOMAS ROBERT
September 27, 1944 - August 18, 2014
"Tom," 69, died at home in Apache Junction, AZ on August 18, 2014. He was born to Herman Merten and Clela Shellenbert of Storm Lake, IA. Tom graduated in 1962 from Odebolt-Arthur then joined the Army. Returning to Iowa he married Carol Ortner in 1967, later divorcing. After many years of adventures, jobs and cities, he ended up in Boise where he met and married Susan Sommer. In 2005 they began to design and then build their dream home in the shadow of the Superstition Mountain, where he resided until his death.
Tom left behind his wife Susan of 25 years; 4 children, Coleen (Gary) Thomas, Deena Merten, Eric (Lisa) Merten and Benjamin Frye; 3 grandchildren: Cameron, Mackenzi, and Catalina Merten. He is also survived by brothers, William (Joleen) Merten, Richard (Liz) Merten of Storm lake and sisters Jean (John) Owen of Storm Lake, Rose (Sal) Zoucha and Kathy (Tom ) Bumgardner of Omaha, many nieces and nephews and many friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his father.
Tom was people person and a man of endless talents. He could build anything his wife could dream up. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, his grandchildren and his dog Lucy.
Memorial services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early, IA on Oct 11, 2014, with interment following in the church cemetery.
QUIRK, LINDSEY LOU
August 6, 1998 - August 23, 2014
Lindsey Quirk, age 16, of Wall Lake, IA passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 in rural Sac County Iowa as a result of injuries received in a tragic automobile accident.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 27th at the East Sac County High School in Lake View, IA, with Reverend Ken Miller officiating. Inurnment will be at Clinton Township Cemetery at a later date. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lindsey Lou Quirk was born to parents Bryan and Lisa (Uhl) Quirk on August 6, 1998, in Sioux City, IA. She grew up on the farm with her parents, sisters Shay and Maty, and brother Kaleb, in rural Wall Lake. She received her schooling at East Sac County where she was beginning her sophomore year. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, IA and was baptized on September 20, 1998, and confirmed in her faith on April 1, 2012.
Lindsey was very involved in sports at ESC playing volleyball, basketball, golf, and softball. She was a very dedicated player. She loved sports, was continually practicing, and was very competitive. She loved the outdoors, swimming, her animals, and loved to go boating. She treasured her friends and her family. When she wasn’t playing her own sports, she cheered on the New Orleans Saints. Lindsey was always on the go and feared nothing. Her spunky personality would light up a room and she always made people laugh. It was never a dull moment with her around. She was full of life and will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her parents Bryan and Lisa of Wall Lake, IA; sisters, Shay and Maty and her brother Kaleb, all still at home; grandparents: Jim and Vickie Quirk of Lake View, IA, and Bill and Charlotte Uhl of Battle Creek, IA; great-grandparents: LouDale and Helen Sales of Battle Creek, IA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, teammates and friends.
Lindsey was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Merle and Ellen B. Quirk, George and Mable Brown, and George and Elizabeth Uhl.
WUNSCHEL, HAROLD R.
July 10, 1912 - August 3, 2014
Harold R. Wunschel, age 102, of Odebolt, (formerly Arthur, Iowa) passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab of Odebolt, Iowa.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 08, 2014 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Reverend Adam J. Peck and the Reverend Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Burial will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Harold R. Wunschel was born on July 10, 1912 in Ida County to Nickolas and Ottilie (Rhode) Wunschel. He was the eleventh child of thirteen children and the last to pass away. Harold grew up on his father’s farm in Ida County where he received his education attending country school through the eighth grade. Harold worked on several different farms after leaving school.
Harold met and married Mabel Christiansen on March 2, 1938 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The couple were blessed with one son, Larry Allen. Harold and Mabel farmed North of Arthur for forty years before retiring. The couple sold their farm and moved into their new home in the town of Arthur. In June of 2007 they moved to the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa.
Harold enjoyed fishing, playing cards, reading, and visiting with his relatives. He was a lifetime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Harold is survived by his son, Larry and his wife Carol Wunschel of Valentine, Nebraska; two great grandchildren, Tygh and Dustin Frank of Valentine, Nebraska; and two great-great grandchildren, Austin and Scott of Valentine, Nebraska.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel who passed in 2009; his parents and all of his brothers and sisters; also his two granddaughters, Jackie Wunschel and Carri Wunschel Frank.
MASSEY, LOUANNA (WEITZEL) JENSEN
March 10, 1931 - July 25, 2014
Louanna Weitzel Jensen Massey was born March 10, 1931 at Odebolt, IA. Ann was the youngest child of Louis and Anna Dobbert Weitzel, and passed away Friday, July 25, 2014, at her home.
She was baptized as an infant at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Odebolt. She attended two country one-room schools until going to Junior High at Early Consolidated, in Early IA. Ann graduated from Early with the class of 1950 and was Salutatorian of her class.
In 1956, Ann was united in marriage to Vern F. Jensen of Battle Creek, IA at the Methodist Church in S. Sioux City, NB. To this union were born three children, Jack, Suzanne and Keith. The Jensen family lived in a number of states following Vern as he worked construction. On August 8, 1967 they moved to Warsaw MO for the Harry S. Truman dam project. They bought a home and settled down in Warsaw. They became members of First United Methodist Church in October 1967. On August 20, 1971 Vern Jensen preceded Ann in death.
On Good Friday, April 16, 1976 she was united in marriage to Lew A. Massey at the United Methodist Church in Centerville, MO by their good friend Reverend Joe Mollencup.
While in Warsaw Ann was employed at Otasco for two years, and managed the Warsaw Fabric Care Center for four years. Her favorite work was when she served as the Parish Visitor for the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw. She served in this role for nine years resigning in 1987 because of health concerns. Ann was an active member of the church serving as a Sunday school teacher, UMYF sponsor, and numerous church committees and participated in the Camino Ecumenical Community. Ann also attended Warsaw First Baptist Church with Lew. She enjoyed being a member of the Jolly Red Hot Hatters group in Warsaw.
Ann is survived by her husband Lew, her children Dr. Jack Jensen, wife Claudia (Columbia MO) and granddaughter Anna (New Orleans, LA), Suzanne Jensen Batz, husband Tim and grandson Dylan (Centennial, CO), Keith Jensen (Warsaw, MO) and grandson Jacob (Sedalia, MO), and stepson Timothy A. Massey, wife Melanie (Kansas City MO) with step-grandchildren Stefanie Massey Carpenter (Lake Station, IN) Alexandria Volker and Justin Volker (Kansas City, MO). Also surviving are brother-in-law Frank Zadow (Early IA), sister and brother-in-law Burdell and Helen Vohs (Battle Creek IA), sister-in-law Alma Vogler (Warsaw MO), brother-in-law Melvin Massey, wife Berniece (Reed Springs, MO) and brother-in-law Ronald Massey (Dallas, TX). Ann is preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, her brother Leland Weitzel and wife Marjorie, sister Verna Zadow, sister Leila Smith and husband Russ, and step-daughter-in-law Pamela Parks Massey.
Ann was a wonderful person to her family, friends and her community always looking for ways to help others. Her last act was to donate her body to the MU School of Medicine so others could learn from her.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Derks officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Warsaw Methodist Church, First Baptist Church or Benton County Hospice.
SCHMADEKE, DOROTHY LOUISE (STEHR)
October 21, 1926 - July 15, 2014
Dorothy Louise Schmadeke was born October 21, 1926, daughter of August Stehr and Ada Schultz in rural Kiron, Iowa. She passed away July 15, 2014 at the age of eighty-seven.
She was baptized at St., John’s Lutheran Church on November 28, 1926 and confirmed at St. John’s on June 2, 1940. She received her education in Wheeler township and graduated from Odebolt high school with the class of 1944. She then went on to renew her teaching certificate via correspondence in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dorothy was united in marriage to James Ashbrook on June 18, 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran in Stockholm Township. Their marriage was blessed with four children until Jim passed away in 1959 at the veteran’s hospital in Des Moines. Dorothy was then united in marriage to Louis Schmadeke in December of 1966. Their marriage was blessed with one son. She lived on various farms in the area and in Odebolt and most recently lived in Arthur, Iowa.
Dorothy taught school seven years, including one year at St. Paul’s Lutheran Parochial school. She then worked in the business office of Johnson produce, at Ida Grove Plumbing and Heating, and in the dietary department at the Denison Care Center. She then took care of the book keeping at S & S Seed and Feed and Tiffany Roofing. Dorothy taught Sunday School and Confirmation and worked as a janitor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt.
She enjoyed reading, traveling, jigsaw and crossword puzzles and painting with her sisters. She also loved fishing and all her family gatherings. Dorothy was a member of various card clubs, was a board member at the Arthur Library, and held many offices in the St. Paul’s Ladies Aid and Arthur Ladies Club. She loved living in Arthur.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her husband Louis; her parents; her sister, Shirley Neumann and her husband Donald; her brother, Irvin Stehr; three grandchildren, Charity Biddle, Lee Ann McKibben and Nathan Schmadeke; one great-grandchild, Maxwell McKibben. Survivors include her children: Nancy Woebke of Ida Grove; Sheryl Prokupek and her husband, Chuck of Omaha; Jane Edsen of Denison; Michael Ashbrook and his wife, Diana of Schleswig; Thomas Schmadeke and his special friend Jennifer of Red Oak, Iowa; Coleen Reich of Sioux City; Harlan Schmadeke of Schleswig; Keith Schmadeke and his wife, Marlys of Denison; Jill Schmadeke of Arthur; and Timothy Schmadeke and his wife, Cherie of Omaha; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, Iowa. Rev. Glenn Hansen officiated the service and graveside rites were held at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery i Stockholm Township, Kiron, Iowa. Huebner Funeral Home, Denison, was in charge of arrangements.
BUEHLER, EARL
January 14, 1923 - July 11, 2014
Earl Buehler, age 91, of Odebolt, IA passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View, IA.
Earl Benjamin Buehler was born to parents Benjamin and Lillie (Schaefer) Buehler on January 14, 1923 in Battle Creek, IA. He grew up in the Odebolt area where he attended country school and graduated from Odebolt High School. He also served in WW II in the Navy.
Earl married the love of his life, Ivon Sorrell on November 25, 1944 in Oklahoma City, OK. They made their home in Odebolt, IA where Earl was a full time farmer and the owner and operator of Buehler Electric. Earl took great pride in his family and his grandchildren were especially important to him. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. Earl also enjoyed farming and could be found all over the farm riding on his 4-wheeler. Earl was active on his Mac computer into his 90’s, and was quite the jokester. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sons: Ben (Marilyn) Buehler of Lake View, IA, and Paul Buehler of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren: Chris (special friend Shelley Mancilla) Bender of Odebolt, IA, James (Jeanette) Bender of Carroll, IA, Sheila Bender of Carroll, IA, Brett (Katie) Buehler of Ankeny, IA, Erin Buehler of Urbandale, IA, and Michael Buehler of Omaha, NE; great-grandchildren: Jersey, Trey, and Talan Bender, Brady, Noah, and Levi Bender, Kenzie, Brooke, and Lexi Bender, and great-great granddaughter Jetzabel Higgins; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Earl was preceded in death by his wife Ivon; parents Benjamin and Lillie; daughter Gwendolyn; great grandson Stephen Michael Buehler; and siblings: Ruth (Wagner), Robert, Benjamin, Flora (Voss), Franklin, and George.
Funeral services will be 10:30am, Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, IA. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm, Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt, IA. Burial will be at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home with Military graveside rites by the American Legion Post No. 313 of Odebolt.
PETSCHAUER, DONALD K.
August 30, 1941 - July 7, 2014
Donald Kenneth Petschauer, age 72, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at his home. Donald was born August 30, 1941, in Odebolt, to Clifford and Gladys (Leonard) Petschauer. He was a member of the Odebolt Faith Lutheran Church.
Donald attended high school in Odebolt and continued his education at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA and graduated with a teaching degree. He showed livestock in his youth and made his love of farming his life career.
Survivors include: sister Dorothy (John) Zimmerman of Scranton, IA; aunt Mrs. Sherlee Hendrickson of Ocala, FL; nephews: Steven Zimmerman of Scranton, IA and Gary (Debra) Zimmerman of Conifer, CO; cousins: Dick (Shirley) Petschauer of Carnarvon, IA; Debra (Thomas) Bals of Topeka, KS; Rhonda Suthlin of Vista, CA and many other cousins and extended family members in the state of Iowa and other states.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Thursday, 1-2:00pm, prior to the service, July 10, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Odebolt, IA
Funeral Service: Thursday, 2:00pm, July 10, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
Interment: Following the service July 10, 2014 at Odebolt Cemetery.
WINQUIST, DWIGHT V.
October 7, 1923 - June 12, 2014
Dwight V. Winquist, 90, of Ida Grove passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Kiron, Iowa. The Rev. Bruce Kaihoi officiated. Burial was in Kiron Cemetery of Kiron, Iowa. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com.
Dwight Winquist was born to Vernie and Lena Winquist on Oct. 7, 1923, on a farm south of Kiron, Iowa. Growing up on the farm, Dwight attended country school and graduated from Kiron High School in 1941. Dwight went on to further his education at Drake University for one year before being drafted into the army.
After basic training and communication school, he was sent to England in 1943, where he was a member of the 381st Bomb Gr. in the 8th Air Force. At the end of the war in 1945, Dwight returned home and was honorably discharged in November of 1945.
In 1946 he began farming with his uncle, Earl Linquist. Dwight met Beverly Fries and the couple were united in marriage on June 2, 1951, at the Arthur Baptist Church. The couple were blessed with two children, son, Gerald "Jerry" and a daughter, Julie.
Dwight became a member of the Kiron Baptist Church at an early age and has always been grateful for the spiritual guidance and fellowship he received there.
Dwight was very active in his community and surrounding areas. Throughout the past he was a member of the board of directors of the Arthur Lumber Yard, Horn Memorial Hospital, and Ida County Municipal Insurance Company in Ida Grove. He was a member of Ida County Farm Bureau and an active member of the Republican Party. Dwight was the oldest member of the Kiron American Legion Post No. 383.
Dwight loved fishing with his children and grandchildren. He followed their sports activities and 4-H. Music was very important to Dwight, and he enjoyed singing in a men’s quartet as well as the church choir. Farming and feeding cattle were his life. Dwight was always interested in what was happening in the world. Watching the TV news was not just an interest but a hobby.
When Dwight retired, he spent 21 years traveling in the Southwest with his loving wife, Bev. They made many new friends from all over the U.S. and Canada.
Left to cherish Dwight's memory is his loving wife Beverly Winquist of Ida Grove, Iowa; daughter Julie (Darwin) Petersen of Ida Grove, Iowa; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Lena Winquist; son, Gerald "Jerry" Winquist; brohter, John Winquist; and sister, Mildred Copper.
ROSENQUIST, DR. CHARLES DALE
February 5, 1927 - June 1, 2014
Charles Dale Rosenquist was born Feb. 5, 1927 in Odebolt, Iowa, the third of four children to Charles "Charlie" and Selma "Sally" (Danielson) Rosenquist. His family farmed in Sac Co., near Kiron.
Growing up he was called Dale by his family. He attended Wheeler No. 9 country school, then Kiron High School, graduating in 1944. In 1945. he entered the Army Air Corps and served with the Occupation Forces in Germany until 1947. He attended Upper Iowa College for his B. A. in History and English.
He met Eleanor Jones while his sister Donna was her classmate at Immanuel School of Nursing in Omaha. They married June 7, 1953, celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2013.
He taught school in Kiron and Atlantic, Iowa and also tried farming for two years near Kiron. He returned to college to receive his Master's degree, then Specialist in Education degree to become a school psychologist. He served in this capacity in Atlantic, and Reno, Nevada. He went back to get his Doctorate degree at Colorado State College in Greeley in 1968 then moved on to Pendleton, Ore. to become the first certified School Psychologist in that state.
He loved his years at Atlantic HS, helping with Prom, as Editor of the Javelin when Charles Schultz gave permission for Peanuts characters to be included, visiting with all the Custodians & kept in touch with many friends over the years.
He belonged to Gideons International, VFW in Oregon, American Legion in Kiron, and Phi Delta Kappa. He enjoyed attending 18 Army Reunions, and Kiron HS Reunions, many times doing a skit for the attendees.
Charles Dale died June 1, 2014 at his home in Pendleton surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Eleanor, children Beth Rosenquist of Omaha, and Bruce Rosenquist and Renée of Bend, Ore., grandchildren Neil and Emelia Rosenquist: sister Donna Honett and husband Howard of Cedarburg, Wisc..; sister-in-law Linda Jones of Battle Ground, Wash.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marla Belle Wright (San Diego), Lois Axelson (Chicago), and several brothers-in-law.
Celebration of Life for Charles was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron, Iowa, with the Rev. Trish Underberg officiating. Interment was at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Bethel Lutheran Church, Kiron, Iowa; Danish Museum of America, Elk Horn, Iowa; or Gideons International.
STOUT, MARGARET "JOAN" (McCORKINDALE)
June 17, 1934 - June 23, 2014
Margaret “Joan” Stout, age 80, of Sac City, IA passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at Shady Oaks Care Center, Lake City, IA.
Margaret Joan Stout was born on June 17, 1934 to parents Francis and Margaret (Hix) McCorkindale in Storm Lake, IA. She was baptized in the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, IA. She grew up in Odebolt where she attended country school, and later graduated with the class of 1952. She attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, IA where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.
Joan was married to Preston H. Stout in Odebolt, IA in 1956. They were blessed with two children: Paul and Jane. She worked as an elementary school teacher from 1954 until her retirement in 1992. She enjoyed cooking, collecting recipes, card and game playing, reading, traveling, and listening and singing to music. She was also very active in her community serving in the First Christian Church, on the Library Board, the Welfare Board, Hospital Auxillary, Meals on Wheels, and various other organizations. Joan also shared that she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, overnight guests, quiet rides through the countryside, soft music at bedtime and waking up to KAYL 7:00am news. She will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved her.
Survivors include her children: Paul (Lou Ann) Stout of Westminster, CO, and Jane (Perry) Henely of Lake City, IA; grandchildren: Lee Henely of Palo Alto, CA, Joel Henely of Lake City, IA, Sarah Stout of Bloomington, MN, Grant Stout of Westminster, CO, and Spencer Stout of Westminster, CO.
She was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Margaret; and an infant daughter Jean Eileen Stout.
Visitation: Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00pm June 26, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City, IA
Funeral Service: Friday, 3:00pm June 27 at First Christian Church, Sac City
Interment: June 27, 2014 at Oakland Cemetery, Sac City
ROTH, GARY E.
July 07, 1951 - May 09, 2014
Visitation: Monday, 4:00-8:00pm, May 12, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Wall Lake, IA.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, 1:00pm, May 13, 2014 at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, IA.
Interment: Following the service May 13, 2014 at Wall Lake Cemetery, Wall Lake, IA.
Gary Roth, age 62 of Wall Lake, IA, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Regional Medical Center in Carroll, IA. Gary Edward Roth was born on July 7, 1951 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, IA to parents Alvin and Betty (Wunschel) Roth. He grew up on a farm before his family moved to Wall Lake in 1967. He attended the Wall Lake schools from elementary all the way through high school graduating in 1969. He married the love of his life in Patsy Schoneboom on June 20, 1970 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, IA. Together they were blessed to welcome two children: Nathan and Tricia. Gary was a lifetime member of Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake.
Gary worked hard to provide for his family and was the operator/owner of Tigger’s Bar in Odebolt, IA as well as owning and operating his own backhoe business. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Patsy Jo; mother Betty; son Nathan (Sara) Roth of Wall Lake, IA; daughter Tricia (Jason) Wood of Ingalls, KS; grandchildren: Cael and Harrison Roth; brother Kevin (Sue) Roth of Sheldon, IA; sisters: Lynette (Craig) Blum of Wall Lake, IA, and Barbara Roth of Sioux City, IA; sister-in-law Ione(Curtis) Nielsen of Dawson, MN; brothers-in-law Dennis(Joyce) Schoneboom of Wyoming and Mike(Donna) Schoneboom of Polk City, IA; an aunt Betty(Chuck)Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA; uncles Eugene (late Sandra) Wunschel of Lake View, IA and Duane(Bev)Wunschel of Wall Lake, IA; uncle-in-law Jeryl Reiter of Wall Lake, IA; many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his father Alvin; brother LaRoy; brother-in-law Frederick Schoneboom; aunts Ruth (Gerald) Bengford, Eva Mae Reiter, and Hazel (Marion) Ryan; and his grandparents.
KESSLER, HUBERT L.
May 13, 1919 - April 26, 2014
Hubert L. Kessler, age 94, of Galva, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at his residence of Galva.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church of Galva with the Reve. Russ L. Burnett officiating. Burial was at the Galva Township East Cemetery of Galva. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Alta is in charge of the arrangements.
Hubert L. Kessler was born May 13, 1919 to Louie G. and Mabel M. (Thayer) Kessler in Odebolt, Iowa. He was a lifetime Iowa resident, living in the Odebolt and Galva area.
Hubert was united in marriage to Esther Lucille Young. To this union, six children were born. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Galva. Hubert was a farmer and farmed in the Galva area.
Hubert enjoyed woodworking, pitching horseshoes, fishing, playing cards and driving his “toys.” He cherished his family vacations at Fillenworth and loved visits from his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther; his parents; sister, Hazel (Duane) Drake; brother, Wayne Kessler; and grandchildren, Brenda Sue and Michael Ray Shottenkirk.
Hubert is survived by his children, Dennis (Kay) Kessler of Storm Lake, IA, Janice (Bob) Railsback of Odebolt, IA, Joan (Tom) Osborn of Kansas City, MO, Marlene (Bob) Shottenkirk of Molalla, OR, Roger (Sharrel) Kessler of Des Moines, IA, and Gary (Linda) Kessler of Lakeside, IA; 17 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren, with two on-the-way.
McGONIGLE, MARGARET (ZUBER)
March 20, 1922 - April 28, 2014
Visitation: Friday, 5:00-7:00pm May 02, 2014 at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home, Odebolt, Iowa
Funeral Service: Saturday, 10:30am May 03, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, Odebolt
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be forwarded to the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt on Margaret's behalf.
Margaret died Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. At the time of her death we were blessed with her for 92 years, 1 month, and 8 days.
Margaret Rose (Zuber) McGonigle was born on March 20, 1922 in Geneva, New York. She was the second oldest child of Fritz and Frieda (Odermott) Zuber. From the age of 3, she was reared in Chicago with her two younger brothers, Henry and Bob.
Margaret met Don McGonigle in 1945 while he was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Base. On January 25, 1947, they were married in Chicago, Illinois. Two days later, Don brought Margaret to Odebolt for their honeymoon where they decided to stay and raise their family. Don and Margaret operated the D&E Café through the birth of their first three children Dick, Jim and Julie, with Vickie soon to follow. Margaret always loved living in Odebolt. She brought her younger brother Bob to Odebolt for the last couple years of his high school. Margaret was reunited with her biological father and oldest brother at age 38, and she remained in close contact with them until their death.
Margaret kept her faith a big part of her daily life. She loved watching Biblical movies and was a very active member of the Odebolt Presbyterian Church. She was a Deacon, the first female elder on the session, superintendent and teacher of the Sunday School. She served on the finance Committee, the head of the Martha Guild, and Moderator of Presbyterian Women. She also loved to make quilts with the guild and enjoyed the countless hours she spent cleaning the old bricks for re-use when they remodeled the church. Margaret also enjoyed sewing, quilting, tube painting, crocheting, drawing, and playing cards with her family and friends. She volunteered her sewing talents at the Odebolt Nursing Home for decades. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Rebecca Lodge, but most of all she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After Don passed away, Margaret sponsored a child overseas for several years.
Margaret moved into the Odebolt Assisted Living in 2010, and then resided in the Odebolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center until she went home to meet her Lord. Those left to cherish her memory include her children and their spouses: Dick and Lisa McGonigle of Houston, TX, Jim and Bette McGonigle of Urbandale, IA, Julie and Ron Miller of Maynard, IA, and Vickie and Pete Renze of Arthur, IA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law: Betty Martiens of Mulvane, KS, Daisy Martiens of Groveland, IL, and Marilyn Zuber of Rochester, NY; and also many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Don in 1983; her mother Frieda; her step-father Fred Martiens; her father Fritz Zuber; brothers: Fred Zuber and his wife Mary, Henry Martiens, and Bob Martiens.
FERGUSON, CHARLES E.
October 29, 1921 - April 18, 2014
October 29, 1921 - April 18, 2014
Charles E. Ferguson passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View.
Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8:00pm, April 23, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home,Lake View, IA. Funeral Service: Thursday, 10:30am, April 24, 2014 at First Congregational United Church of Christ of Lake View, IA. Interment: Following the service April 24, 2014 at Ferguson Cemtery, Lake View, with Military Graveside Rites.
Memorials given will be used in memory of Charles in the Lake View Community Organizations that he loved so much.
Charles Edward Ferguson was born on October 29, 1921, to Roy Ellsworth and Mary Elizabeth Genevieve (Hartman) Ferguson on a farm in Sac County, Iowa. He graduated from Lake View Public School. After two years attending Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls, Charles enlisted in the Army Air Corps in January 1943. He served with the 316th Troop Carrier Squadron for 11 months in the United States and 14 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, working on C-46 and C-47 type aircraft. He earned the rank of T/Sgt when he was honorably discharged in January 1946. He continued his studies at ISTC, graduating in 1947. Charles taught and coached for 3 years in Huxley and 2 years in Ankeny, before moving to Odebolt in 1952, where he served as high school principal and guidance counselor. He also coached baseball and started the wrestling program there. He received his Masters from Drake University in 1960.
On February 2, 1946, Charles was united in marriage to Olive M. Nelson in Exira, IA. This union was blessed with three children: Jo Ellen, Charles Dean and Mary Patricia. In 1968, they made their home in Lake View where Charles was superintendent of schools. He retired in 1983. He enjoyed coin and stamp collecting, playing golf, and sports. With his leadership skills, he served his community as Mayor and was a member of many organizations including: Lion’s Club, Legion Club, 50 year member of the Mason’s, Lake View Historical Society, and was a board member of SETD and the Howard Center. Charles was an active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Lake View and served as Elder.
He was a devoted husband and father who took great pride in his children’s accomplishments and seeing them grow and have families of their own. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Olive Ferguson of Lake View; his children: Jo Ellen Hall of Missouri Valley, IA and friend Jim McDermott; Charles Ferguson of Irving, TX; and Pat Cottrill and husband David of Ames, IA; grandchildren: Erika Hall of Omaha, NE, Tiffany (Randy) Cidlik of Millard, NE, Zachary Ferguson of Denton, TX, Quinn Ferguson of Dallas, TX, Kathryn McCoy of Ames, IA and Chelsea Cottrill of Ames, IA; great-grandchildren: Georgia and Lyle Cidlik of Millard, NE and Connar and Brenna McCoy of Boone, IA. Other survivors include his brother William Ferguson and wife Pam of Pella, IA; several nieces and nephews and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mary Ferguson; parents-in-law W. A. and Mabel Nelson; sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou and Ray Borron; brothers-in-law: Arlo Heggen and John W. Nelson; son-in-law Norman L. Hall; and nephew Richard Heggen.
BERGREN, KATHERINE
July 24, 1925 - April 11, 2014
Katherine Bergren was born in Glasgow, Scotland, July 24, 1925, the daughter of James and Margaret Robertson Carmichael. She spent the first 20 years of her life in Glasgow where she graduated from high school in 1941. During World War II she met Wallace Bergren and, as a war bride, came to the United States in 1946.
Wallace and Katherine were united in marriage June 5, 1946, at St. Barbara’s Church in Brookfield, Illinois. Their union was blessed with three children: Cosette, Scott and Heather. They made their home on the farm north of Kiron, Iowa, where Katherine was a busy farmwife and homemaker lovingly caring for her family. Following Wallace’s retirement from farming in 1977, they remained on the farm until moving into Kiron in 1991. Wallace died January 13, 1998, and Katherine continued to reside in her home in Kiron until moving to Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison in April of 2013.
In her leisure hours Katherine was an avid reader and supporter of the Denison and Odebolt libraries, enjoyed playing and winning card games and singing. She cherished the times spent with her family, enjoyed her cats and was a lover of chocolate. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron.
Katherine died Friday evening, April 11, 2014, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 88 years, 8 months and 17 days. Including her parents, James and Margaret Carmichael, and her husband, Wallace Nelson Bergren, Katherine was also preceded in death by one brother, John Carmichael and two sisters, Jean Brantmeier Berard and Eunice Tinney.
Those remaining to cherish her memory include her children: Cosette and husband Tom Winter of Bannockburn, Illinois, Scott and wife Nora Bergren of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Heather and husband Allen Reimers of Kiron, Iowa; grandchildren: Susan and husband Russell Khater of Joliet, Illinois, Jennifer and husband Blake Sallé and Amanda and husband Charles Greenberg all of Austin, Texas, Emily Bergren of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Heath and wife Audrey Reimers of Waterloo, Iowa and AJ Reimers and fiancé Karalee Olsen of Central City, Iowa; great grandchildren: Alex, Julia, Cameron, Skylar, Cole, Corrine, Amelia, and Maverick; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2014, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Kiron, Iowa, with the Rev. Trish Underberg officiating. Music for the service included two congregational hymns, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “In The Garden” and a recorded bagpipe selection of “Amazing Grace”. Margaret Ann Buller served as organist. Katherine’s family served as pallbearers.
Interment was at the Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Iowa. Following the interment all were invited to return to the church and join the family for fellowship and refreshments. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com, Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements where a visitation was held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2014.
ZOCH, BILLIE JO (SWEEDEN)
November 14, 1951 - March 26, 2014
Billie Jo (Sweeden) Zoch, age 62, of Bayard, Iowa, formally of Arthur, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center of Des Moines, Iowa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Burial will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Billie was born at the Ida Grove Hospital to Billy Ross and Dorothy L. (Albrecht) Sweeden on November 14, 1951. The family made their home in Odebolt until 1955, when they moved to Arthur. Billie attended Odebolt-Arthur School, graduating in 1969. She attended college and later got a job at Boesen the Florist in Des Moines. In 1972, she returned to her hometown of Odebolt to work at her mom’s floral shop, Dorothy’s Flowers & Gifts. She married Tommy Allan Zoch on January 4, 1975, in Odebolt. The couple later had two children: Carrie Jo Zoch and Luke Allan Zoch. Billie spent several years as a stay-at-home mom and continued her love for creating by selling crafts out of the family’s home.
The years took Billie many miles away from home and in many directions. Her most recent professions included being a graphic designer, a contracted transcriptionist, and owner of Pink Castle Design with her daughter and granddaughter. Billie had issues with her heart over the years, but in February of 2014, she was diagnosed with cancer. She passed away on March 26, 2014, from a massive heart attack.
Billie was a very creative person. She loved all crafts: floral design, painting, woodworking, crocheting, and much more. She also enjoyed reading, watching wildlife, fishing with her family, cooking, Latin dancing, the changing seasons, and spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Left to cherish memories of Billie are her loving children, Carrie Zoch of Bayard and Luke (Jennifer) Zoch of Alta; brothers David Sweeden of Odebolt (special friend) Kit Svendsen of Ida Grove and Jeff (Naomi) Sweeden of Arthur; her mother, Dorothy L. (Albrecht) Sweeden of Arthur; grandchildren: Brexton and Dixen of Bayard, and Bryan, Landon and Cayden of Alta; as well as many other cherished family members and friends.
Billie was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ross Sweeden; maternal grandparents Clifford and Etta Albrecht; and paternal grandparents Robert and Laura Sweeden.
NEAL, JOHN "WARREN"
March 1, 1920 - March 30, 2014
March 1, 1920 - March 30, 2014
John Warren Neal, age 94, of Ida Grove, Iowa formerly of Arthur, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa.
A Military Graveside Service will be held at 3:30 P. M., Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. Military rights will be conducted by the McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to
Warren was born in Libertyville, Illinois on March 1, 1920. He was the son of Marguerite and Earl Neal and the grandson of John R. and Ella Ellis Neal, from whom he inherited the “home” 80 acres he farmed all his adult life.
Warren served as the Staff Sgt., in the 85th Recon. of the U.S. Army from May 21, 1942 until November 2, 1945. He fought in North Africa and Italy during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the nation’s fourth - highest individual military award, in June of 1944 for acts of heroism in a combat zone.
Married to Jean Vickery in July of 1942, Warren was the father of a daughter, Patricia (of Palm Desert, California), a son, Thomas Edward (of Lake Forest, Illinois), and son John Richard, who preceded his father. His grandchildren include 3 adult grandsons, Charlie, Henry, and John, and a step- granddaughter, Elizabeth.
After his discharge from the U.S. Army in 1945, Warren began farming North of Arthur, Iowa. He added to the “home” 80 acres by purchasing an additional 290 acres. Warren was a skilled cattle feeder and grew his fat cattle operation to a routine number of 400 per year and occasionally fed up to 550 head per year.
Warren served on the Odebolt- Arthur Community School Board from 1962-1965
He will be missed by friends and family.
SCHWANZ, MARTHA (PETRANEK)
January 11, 1919 - March 1, 2014
Memorial Service: Saturday, 10:30 am, April 26, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City, IA.
Martha Ann Schwanz, age 95, of Sac City, IA, passed away on March 1, 2014, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake, IA. Martha was born January 11, 1919, to Josef H. Petranek and Anna Homolka Petranek in White River, SD. She was baptized in Wagner, SD and was a member of the Lutheran Church for 65 years. The family only spoke Bohemian prior to the children beginning school. Martha and her brother Edwin went to school together graduating in 1938. Martha either walked a mile and a half or rode horseback to school. She excelled in school and loved to draw horses. She broke horses to ride, mended fences, killed rattlesnakes, and had a pet coyote. When Martha was only 13 years old she and a cousin drove thirty five cattle thirty eight miles to market. After graduation Martha worked in a Dime Store, the Court House, a Grocery Store, for NYA (National Youth Administration), and as a substitute teacher.
On March 17, 1945, Martha married Leonard H. Schwanz at the Lutheran parsonage in Winner, SD after meeting in 1942 and seeing each other only three times prior to their marriage. The community chattered about Leonard marrying a woman from South Dakota who rode horses! Martha had 38 cows and a horse shipped to Iowa after their marriage. The couple settled on a farm near Odebolt, IA later moving to a farm north of Lake View, IA where they farmed, had beef cattle, hogs, and holstein dairy cows. In 1989, they moved to Sac City.
Martha worked for Dr. Joe Blass in his Lake View Veterinarian Office for years. She also designed the cover of the Sac County Fair Book for many years. Martha loved to sew and made a quilt for each of her children and grandchildren. Growing beautiful flowers was an easy task and she won many awards and ribbons. She enjoyed reading western books, going to auctions, rummage sales, and antique shops in search of Fiesta dishes.
Martha was an awesome mother and is survived by three children: son Alvin Schwanz, Black Canyon City, AZ; daughters: Jeri (Jack) Bottenfield, Torrington, WY, and Mary Jo (Scott) Foster, Otley, IA. As Martha aged, granddaughter Molli, who lived close by was especially attentive to Martha’s needs and always graciously gave of her time to help Martha. Other survivors include her grandchildren: Molli (Lance) Mandernach, Sac City, IA, Keri (Shane) Hime, Torrington, WY, Kellee (Josh) Smith, Carroll, IA, Brett (Jessica) Meyer of Lytton, IA, and Jace Foster, Pella, IA; great-grandchildren: Ally and Brock Mandernach, Brayden and Dylan Hime, Amelia and Gavin Holt, Grant, Reed, Katie, Stone, and Claire Smith, Kellen and Danika Meyer; brother Edwin Petranek of Belle Fourche, SD, sisters: Emma Jarl, Kadoka, SD, and Lillian Chamberlain, Wilmington, DE. Predeceased by her husband Leonard in 1996; parents; brothers: Benjamin and Joseph; sister Clara; and two nieces.
Martha raised Siamese cats and loved all animals so memorials will be used to help local animal shelters.
LANGE, LUCILLE (WETZSTEIN)
August 3, 1913 - March 13, 2014
August 3, 1913 - March 13, 2014
Visitation: Thursday, 12:30-2:00pm March 20, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odebolt, Iowa
Funeral Service: Thursday, 2:00pm March 20, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odebolt, Iowa
Interment: Following the service, March 20, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Cook Township
God blessed Lucille Lange with 100 years of life and called her to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake, IA.
Lucille was born August 3, 1913 in Storm Lake, Iowa the oldest child of Ernest and Clara (Suter) Wetzstein. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.
After receiving her teaching certificate from BV College in Storm Lake, IA she taught in the rural school system prior to her marriage to Raymond Lange on September 15, 1937 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cook Township, Odebolt, Iowa.
Raymond and Lucille were blessed with four daughters: Marilyn (Gary) Scott of Omaha, NE, Yvonne Bowman of Fountain Hills, AZ, Judy (Steve) Rozek of Fort Dodge, IA, and Kathy McCullough of Omaha, NE.
Lucille loved being a farm wife, mother, and grandmother. She shared her Christian faith with many family and friends and had a huge heart for missions. Her family is especially grateful to the staff at Twilight Acres and Hospice for the wonderful care she received in her final years.
Lucille is survived by her four daughters; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren and all of her extended family. Those preceding her in death were her husband Raymond; her parents and three brothers.
PETERS, ANGELINE R. (BUSS)
October 6, 1927 - March 13, 2014
Angeline R. “Angie” Peters, age 86, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 17, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Kevin J. Freese will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Angeline Peters was born on October 6, 1927 to Sena Buss. Angeline met Ralph Peters and the couple was united in marriage on June 17, 1944. The couple were blessed with a daughter, Peggy.
The couple made their home on a farm near Vail, Iowa where they farmed. The couple retired to Odebolt, Iowa in 1985.
Angie loved to work in her garden and go fishing. She enjoyed helping other people, and traveling if she had the opportunity.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Peg (Win) Ruppel of Kiron, Iowa; two grandchildren, John and Jennifer; three great-grandchildren, two step grandsons; several step great-grandchildren, friends, and other relatives.
Angeline is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; and her brother, Garret Buss.
October 6, 1927 - March 13, 2014
Angeline R. “Angie” Peters, age 86, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 17, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Kevin J. Freese will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Angeline Peters was born on October 6, 1927 to Sena Buss. Angeline met Ralph Peters and the couple was united in marriage on June 17, 1944. The couple were blessed with a daughter, Peggy.
The couple made their home on a farm near Vail, Iowa where they farmed. The couple retired to Odebolt, Iowa in 1985.
Angie loved to work in her garden and go fishing. She enjoyed helping other people, and traveling if she had the opportunity.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Peg (Win) Ruppel of Kiron, Iowa; two grandchildren, John and Jennifer; three great-grandchildren, two step grandsons; several step great-grandchildren, friends, and other relatives.
Angeline is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; and her brother, Garret Buss.
GREEN, ROBERT
June 14, 1941 - March 04, 2014
Visitation: Sunday, 2-5:00pm, with 5:00pm vigil service March 09, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wall Lake.
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, 11:00am, March 10, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wall Lake, Interment: Following the lunch March 10, 2014 at St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt
Robert “Bob” Green, age 72, of Lake View, IA, passed away, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA, following a courageous 19 year battle with cancer. Bob was born on June 14, 1941, in Smithland, IA, to Dale and Vera (Huffman) Green. He attended school in Smithland. On January 7, 1959, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy serving aboard the USS Thomas J. Gary out of Newport, Rhode Island as a boiler room helper. He received an honorable discharge on July 5, 1962.
Bob was married to Glenda Dau and a son Bobby and daughter Billi Jo were born to this union. They later divorced. A daughter Diny was born to his marriage to Diane Sundberg. They were also divorced. Bob married the love of his life, Susan Bengford, on May 22, 1976 in Kiron, IA. They were blessed with a daughter Cristina.
Cooking has always been Bob’s passion. He was the creator of Piccadilly Circus Pizza and opened El Matador in Odebolt. When he moved to Las Vegas he worked as a pit boss for Circus Circus and in 1989 when they moved back to Lake View he owned and operated the Country Inn which in 2009 they revamped into Jerzees. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcyle, cars and watching television. He retired from Jerzee’s in 2011.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife Susan of Lake View; son Bobby Green of Las Vegas, NV; daughters: Billi Jo Banks of Spencer, IA; Diny Hanson of Minneapolis, MN; and Cristina (Bryan) Elliott of Swea City, IA; grandchildren: Bobby Jr., Sean, Tara, Kris, Kyle, Alex, Zane, Kole, Jerzee, Calvin, Connor and Kaydence; great-grandchildren: Sofia, Andrea, Julian, Sebastian and Mia. Other survivors include his brothers: Danny Green of Correctionville, IA and Ronnie Green of Sioux City, IA; sister Thelma Green of Correctionville, IA; mother-in-law Charlotte Bengford of Odebolt, IA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Dean and Lourie Bengford of Cape Coral, FL, Julie Schenkelberg of Arnolds Park, IA, Steve and Deb Bengford of Arthur, IA, and Darrell and Tracy Bengford of Odebolt, IA; many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Vera Green; brother Glen Green; and father-in-law Wilbert Bengford.
June 14, 1941 - March 04, 2014
Visitation: Sunday, 2-5:00pm, with 5:00pm vigil service March 09, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wall Lake.
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, 11:00am, March 10, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wall Lake, Interment: Following the lunch March 10, 2014 at St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt
Robert “Bob” Green, age 72, of Lake View, IA, passed away, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA, following a courageous 19 year battle with cancer. Bob was born on June 14, 1941, in Smithland, IA, to Dale and Vera (Huffman) Green. He attended school in Smithland. On January 7, 1959, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy serving aboard the USS Thomas J. Gary out of Newport, Rhode Island as a boiler room helper. He received an honorable discharge on July 5, 1962.
Bob was married to Glenda Dau and a son Bobby and daughter Billi Jo were born to this union. They later divorced. A daughter Diny was born to his marriage to Diane Sundberg. They were also divorced. Bob married the love of his life, Susan Bengford, on May 22, 1976 in Kiron, IA. They were blessed with a daughter Cristina.
Cooking has always been Bob’s passion. He was the creator of Piccadilly Circus Pizza and opened El Matador in Odebolt. When he moved to Las Vegas he worked as a pit boss for Circus Circus and in 1989 when they moved back to Lake View he owned and operated the Country Inn which in 2009 they revamped into Jerzees. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcyle, cars and watching television. He retired from Jerzee’s in 2011.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife Susan of Lake View; son Bobby Green of Las Vegas, NV; daughters: Billi Jo Banks of Spencer, IA; Diny Hanson of Minneapolis, MN; and Cristina (Bryan) Elliott of Swea City, IA; grandchildren: Bobby Jr., Sean, Tara, Kris, Kyle, Alex, Zane, Kole, Jerzee, Calvin, Connor and Kaydence; great-grandchildren: Sofia, Andrea, Julian, Sebastian and Mia. Other survivors include his brothers: Danny Green of Correctionville, IA and Ronnie Green of Sioux City, IA; sister Thelma Green of Correctionville, IA; mother-in-law Charlotte Bengford of Odebolt, IA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Dean and Lourie Bengford of Cape Coral, FL, Julie Schenkelberg of Arnolds Park, IA, Steve and Deb Bengford of Arthur, IA, and Darrell and Tracy Bengford of Odebolt, IA; many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Vera Green; brother Glen Green; and father-in-law Wilbert Bengford.
REX, RONALD J.
December 27, 1932 - March 4, 2014
Former Mayor of Odebolt, Ronald John Rex, age 81, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at his residence in Odebolt surrounded by his family.
Per Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Ronald John Rex was born in The Odebolt Hospital on December 27, 1932, to Floyd W. and Esther Wilhelmina (Lemke) Rex. Ron was raised in Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School with the class of 1950. He went on to receive his BA degree from Drake University. Ron honorably served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Ronald and Elaine (Sinning) were united in marriage on August 1, 1954, in Lake View, Iowa. To this union four daughters were born: Pamela, Patricia, Paula and Peggy. The couple returned to the Odebolt area in 1957, where they raised their family, and owned and operated Rex Chevrolet GMC until retiring in 1989.
Ronald was a member of the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. Ron was also very active in the community. He recently retired in December after serving as Mayor of Odebolt for thirteen years. He was also chairman of the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park, Sac County League of Municipality and past president of Northwest Iowa League of Municipalities. He was also a fifty plus year member of both the Masons and the Sioux City Shriners. Ron was an avid golfer, a board member of the Spring Lake Country Club, and the Ida Grove Country Club. Ron was very proud of his hole-in-one in 1967 at Spring Lake Country Club.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Elaine Rex of Odebolt, Iowa, and four daughters: Pamela (Mark) Hansen of Odebolt, Iowa, Patricia (Dr. Kenneth) Hacker of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, Paula Rex of Lakeside, Arizona, and Peggy (Dr. Robert) Edgar of Big Fork, Montana. Other survivors include nine grandchildren: Christopher (Paige) Hansen, Heather (Charles) Hopley, Rachel (Casey) Friedrichsen, Alison Hansen, Marcus Hansen, Rex Reinhardt, Amy Hacker, Kelsey Hacker and Bret Bierman. Great-grandchildren include Bodie Hansen, Lia Hansen, Jonah Hansen and Evelyn Friedrichsen.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Rex, of Golden, Colorado.
Memorials may be made in Ron's name to the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park or the Odebolt Swimming Pool.
December 27, 1932 - March 4, 2014
Former Mayor of Odebolt, Ronald John Rex, age 81, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at his residence in Odebolt surrounded by his family.
Per Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Ronald John Rex was born in The Odebolt Hospital on December 27, 1932, to Floyd W. and Esther Wilhelmina (Lemke) Rex. Ron was raised in Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School with the class of 1950. He went on to receive his BA degree from Drake University. Ron honorably served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Ronald and Elaine (Sinning) were united in marriage on August 1, 1954, in Lake View, Iowa. To this union four daughters were born: Pamela, Patricia, Paula and Peggy. The couple returned to the Odebolt area in 1957, where they raised their family, and owned and operated Rex Chevrolet GMC until retiring in 1989.
Ronald was a member of the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. Ron was also very active in the community. He recently retired in December after serving as Mayor of Odebolt for thirteen years. He was also chairman of the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park, Sac County League of Municipality and past president of Northwest Iowa League of Municipalities. He was also a fifty plus year member of both the Masons and the Sioux City Shriners. Ron was an avid golfer, a board member of the Spring Lake Country Club, and the Ida Grove Country Club. Ron was very proud of his hole-in-one in 1967 at Spring Lake Country Club.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Elaine Rex of Odebolt, Iowa, and four daughters: Pamela (Mark) Hansen of Odebolt, Iowa, Patricia (Dr. Kenneth) Hacker of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, Paula Rex of Lakeside, Arizona, and Peggy (Dr. Robert) Edgar of Big Fork, Montana. Other survivors include nine grandchildren: Christopher (Paige) Hansen, Heather (Charles) Hopley, Rachel (Casey) Friedrichsen, Alison Hansen, Marcus Hansen, Rex Reinhardt, Amy Hacker, Kelsey Hacker and Bret Bierman. Great-grandchildren include Bodie Hansen, Lia Hansen, Jonah Hansen and Evelyn Friedrichsen.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Rex, of Golden, Colorado.
Memorials may be made in Ron's name to the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park or the Odebolt Swimming Pool.
April 21, 1950 - March 01, 2014
Keith Dean Flink, 63, passed away on March 1, 2014 at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, 4-8:00pm, with vigil service at 7:30pm, March 06, 2014 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Odebolt, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, 10:30am, March 07, 2014 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Odebolt, IA. Interment: Following the service March 07, 2014 at St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt, IA.
Keith Dean Flink was born April 21, 1950, in Carroll, IA, the son of Earl and Lucille (Linde) Flink. He was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church. Growing up in Odebolt he attended Odebolt-Arthur Schools, graduating in 1968. He then attended the University of South Dakota from 1968-70. From 1971-77, he was a member of the US Army Reserve.
Keith married Joyce Arbegast on July 12, 1974. After he and Joyce were married they made their home in Odebolt where they raised their family. He was a City Maintenance Worker for the City of Odebolt and a Custodian for the Odebolt-Arthur Community School system. Keith’s law enforcement career began as part-time police officer in 1971 for the City of Odebolt. He became the Odebolt Chief of Police in 1977. He then became a deputy with the Sac County Sheriff’s Department in 1983. He retired from law enforcement in 2011. He then worked at Lundell Plastics Corporation in Odebolt.
Keith was a member of the Iowa Crime Prevention Association, Odebolt City Council, St. Martin Catholic Church, and the “I” Club. He gave many presentations to teach about Crime Prevention and the dangers of drugs and alcohol. He received many awards for this including the 2001 National Enrique Camarena Award. He was a people person. He loved and enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, working outside in the yard, gardening, fishing, hunting, but most dear to him was his family. He was there for his children growing up, and later when they had children of their own, he loved being a grandpa!
Keith passed away on March 1, 2014 at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; three children: Jeana (Chris) Boyd (Clive, IA), Justin (Amy) Flink (Herriman, UT), Jory Flink (Sioux City, IA); five grandchildren: Carter & Haley Boyd (Jeana), Austin Flink (Justin), Hunter & Brooklyne Flink (Jory); two sisters, Judy (Arlin) Bunge (Wall Lake, IA) and Nancy Flink (Odebolt, IA); two brothers, Steve (Deb) Flink (Odebolt, IA) and Randy Flink (St. Louis, MO); several nieces and nephews; and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Larry.
SEARLES, BARBARA (ADAMS)
April 8, 1919 - February 22, 2014
April 8, 1919 - February 22, 2014
Barbara ("Bobbie") Adams Searles, 94, of Davenport, Iowa died peacefully at her home on February 22, 2014.
A family memorial service will be held privately in the spring at the Adams' farm gravesite in Odebolt, Iowa. There, in northwest Iowa, Bobbie grew up on her grandparents' and parents' Fairview Farm.
Barbara was born to Robert and Jessie Adams on April 8, 1919. She was the youngest child with two older brothers, Robert and William. She drove her pony cart from the farm for her elementary schooling in Odebolt. She also loved raising litters of AKC dogs and being involved in 4H. She graduated from high school at the Madeira School in Virginia and from college from Sarah Lawrence in New York City. During summers, she showed her father's harness and saddle horses throughout the nation.
After college at the onset of WWII, Barbara worked for the Red Cross in San Francisco and met her husband of 68 years, John ("Jack") Searles, who was then a commander in the Navy. They were married in Miami Beach, Florida on February 23, 1946 and raised their family of three children in Davenport, Iowa. She is survived by her son John and his wife Anne, daughter Susan, daughter Sally and her husband Budge, and her seven grandchildren. She was especially fond of her grandchildren Nick, Chris, Tiana and her husband Nathan, Andrew, Abigail, Jessie and Kippy.
Barbara served on the Board of the Tri-City Symphony and the Colonial Dames, was a member of Chapter LM of PEO, and an officer of the Tri-City Garden Club. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed entertaining with elegance and generosity. She and her family spent winter vacations in Boca Grande, Florida where she made lifelong companions. She and her husband with their relatives Bob and Jessie Searles bought their first sailboat in 1980 and sailed it from Annapolis, Maryland down the east coast to Naples. They continued sailing as an extended family for two decades.
Although Barbara loved to travel, her mainstay was her home and garden in Davenport where she opened her doors graciously to a host of family and friends. They will remember her for her favorite recipes, sharp memory of people and faces, fun stories, and down-to-earth humor. As she said, "You can educate and dress me up, but you can't get the farm girl out of me."
Mrs. Searles' husband Jack preceded her in death a year ago last spring. She is survived not only by her children and grandchildren, but also her close relatives: Dorothy, Cynthia, Elizabeth and Margo Adams and their families as well as Judy, Peggy, Bobby and Bunny Searles and their children.
The Searles family gives thanks to all the caregivers who made Barbara's later life comfortable, especially to Betty Pinter who was faithful to her for nearly twenty years. Memorial gifts may be sent to one of the organizations for which Mrs. Searles volunteered: the Tri-City Garden Club, PEO Chapter LM, Quad-City Symphony, as well as WQPT, the public television she so enjoyed.
Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting her family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to Mrs. Searles' family at their website.
April 09, 1949 - February 21, 2014
Charles (Chuck) Hugh Foy, Jr. of Odebolt, Iowa passed away February 21, 2014, at Crawford County Hospital in Denison, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, 3:30-8:30 p.m., February 25, 2014 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt, Iowa. Funeral Service: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., February 26, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odebolt. Interment: Following the service February 26, 2014 at Odebolt Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites.
Charles was born to Charles and Patricia (Quinn) Foy on April 9, 1949 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He lived with his family in various places, and graduated from Central of Argyle High School in 1967.
He was united in marriage to Linda Leerar in 1968, at First Lutheran Church in Britt, Iowa. Into this union were born three daughters, Shannon, Erin, and Meagan. In their free time, Chuck and Linda shared a love for traveling, history, and reading. They also enjoyed any time spent with their daughters, grandchildren, great grandson, and close friends and family. Chuck was inducted into the United States Army in 1969 and served as an infantryman in Vietnam. He then served in the United States Army Reserve and retired with the rank of first sergeant in 1994.
Chuck attended North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, and University of Northern Iowa of Cedar Falls, graduating in 1975. He taught and coached at Graettinger, Iowa from 1975-1978. The family moved to Odebolt in 1978 where he taught Industrial Arts and coached. He also officiated for football, volleyball, and wrestling. Chuck also did a lot of carpentry work in the area. In 2001, after obtaining his Master's Degree from Iowa State University in Ames, he became the high school principal at Odebolt. In 2004, his duties expanded to include the O-A Middle School. Chuck was a strong advocate for education, serving on the Governor's Committee to set State Educational Standards and active in the School to Work program. He was a member of several professional organizations. Chuck also served as president of the Kiwanis in Odebolt, a lifetime member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, and commander of the Odebolt American Legion. Chuck served on the Sac County Central Republican Committee and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as trustee and holding offices in Trinity Lutheran's Fellowship Club. He served two terms on the Odebolt City Council and was a driver on the volunteer ambulance squad.
Those grieving his loss are his wife, Linda; daughter, Erin Hammond of Ida Grove; grandsons: Ethon Koenen (wife Megan and son Lelan) of Emmetsburg, Braeden Hammond, Cole Hammond, and granddaughter, Taylor Marshall of Ida Grove; two sisters and their husbands, Pam (Michael Kreitz) of Des Moines, and Patty (Dave Davis) of Perry; four brothers: Michael Foy of Fort Madison, Ed Foy (wife Kaye) of Indianola, Scott Foy of Indio, CA and John Foy (wife Connie) of Yucca Valley, CA; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters: Shannon Foy Koenen and infant and Meagan Amy Foy; a sister Kathleen; and a brother Gordon.
December 9, 1919 - February 7, 2014
Irene E. Olson, age 94, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Committal Services will follow at the Odebolt Cemetery. The Reverend Ken Miller will officiate. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Irene Emma Olson was born on the family farm near Boyer, Iowa on December 9, 1919, one of three children born to Paul and Esther (Frey) Anderson.
She attended country school at Stockholm #10 in Boyer and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1937. After graduation Irene started teaching at Stockholm Township Schools.
Irene married her longtime friend, Lake Olson on January 17, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple initially made their home in Chicago area, while Lake worked for the Inland Steel Company, on the ships on the Great Lakes. The couple decided to move back to the family farm north of Boyer, Iowa in 1945.
The couple were blessed with two daughters Linda, and Betty. While living on the family farm, Irene took on the responsibility of caring for her mother until her death in 1949. She then helped her father during his illness. She worked side by side with her husband on the farm until the couple retired in 1985. After retiring the couple built a home and moved to Odebolt, Iowa.
Irene and Lake celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on January 17, 2012, Lake passed away in April of that year.
Irene was a long time faithful member of the Odebolt Methodist Church, and belonged to Rachel Circle. She also volunteered her time as a Sunday school teacher.
She was a member of the Boyer Ladies Aid and on the Odebolt Nursing Home Auxiliary.
Irene enjoyed crocheting afghan’s, doilies, cooking, baking and spending time with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Betty (James) Sullivan of Fort Dodge, Iowa; son-in-law, Charles D. Swanson of Boxholm, Iowa; grandchildren, Erik (Tara) Swanson of Omaha, Nebraska; Paul (Emily) Swanson of Godfrey, Illinois; Kellie (Ben) Carstens of Waukee, Iowa; Daniel Sullivan of Fort Dodge, Iowa; four great-grandchildren, Aaron, Presley, Chandler, and Luke Swanson; sister-in-law, Loretta Anderson; brother-in-law, Ray Olson; and many nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Esther Anderson; husband, Lake Olson; daughter, Linda Swanson; brother, Roscoe Anderson; and sister, Elsa Diersen.
May 23, 1927 to Febrary 5, 2014
Adeline “Addie” Rita Hott, age 86, of Wall Lake, IA, formerly of Storm Lake, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 05, 2014, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake.
Addie was born on May 23, 1927, to William and Mary (Thies) Lunkenheimer in Odebolt, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. She graduated from Odebolt High School. Addie was united in marriage to Phillip George Hott in Odebolt on February 19, 1946. This union was blessed with two sons: Bill and Ron who survive her. They made their home in Storm Lake where Addie worked for many years as a sales clerk at Varenhorst Fabrics and was known as the “Curtain Lady.” She retired at the age of 63 to be with her family.
Her life revolved around her family. She cherished her grandchildren and enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and traveling. Her dog Suzie was her constant companion. Addie also loved her flower garden, nurturing her roses, and loved chocolate candy so much that she bought stock in Hershey’s Chocolate. She will be missed by many who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her sons: Bill Hott and wife Doris of Lake View and Ron Hott and wife Lisa of Storm Lake; four grandchildren: Paul Hott and wife Angie of Defiance, MO, Heather (Hott) Moore and husband George of Lebanon, OH, Joy Phelps and husband Steven of Storm Lake and Katie Hott and fiancé Timell Canady of Storm Lake; seven great-grandchildren: Sydney and Tyler Hott, Emily and Isaiah Moore, and Ruby, Cael, and Peyton Phelps; and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Mary Lunkenheimer; husband Phillip Hott; and brother Sylvester Lunkenheimer.
Mass of the Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake, IA with Father David Esquiliano officiating. Burial was at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt. Visitation was from 5-7:00pm, with a 7:00pm vigil service, Friday evening at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City.
BROWNLEE, ARDIS (SKAREN) March 31, 1937 –Jan. 14, 2014
SIOUX CITY –Services for Ardis A. Brownlee, 76, of Sioux City were Jan. 15, 2014, at Waterbury Funeral Home in Sergeant Bluff. She was cremated and interment will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery in Sioux City.
She passed away Jan. 14 at her residence.
Ardis Ann Brownlee was born March 31, 1937, in Arthur, daughter of Eldred and Dorothy (Riley) Skaren. She attended school and grew up in the Arthur community.
She married the love of her life, James Brownlee, Aug. 10, 1954, at the Winebrenner Church of God parsonage, in Ida Grove. During their 60 years of marriage, they lived in Holstein, Odebolt and Storm Lake, and settled in Sioux City in 1973.
Ardis was a wife, mother and grandmother and took great satisfaction in spending time with her family. Her household always had room for a family-friendly, small dog or cat, which she loved to cuddle and pamper.
She was always very proud of the fact that she was a member of the state qualifying basketball team from the small Arthur Community School in 1953, holding the position of all-star pivot forward.
Ardis leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Jim, of Sioux City; her daughter, Susan (Rick) Krogh of Lincoln, Neb., and her son, Scott, of Sioux City.
Also surviving are eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; surviving spouses of all her brothers and sisters; her sisters-in-law; and many friends, nieces and nephews who will cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Pamela Douglas (Feb. 4, 2013); her younger brothers, Dennis Skaren and Edward Skaren (Nov. 16, 2013); and her younger sisters, Joyce Mc-Donough and Colleen Johnson.
She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Raymond Williams; a brother-in-law and his wife, Jerry and Sandy Brownlee; and a sister-in-law, Donna Mae Smith.
February 9, 1910 - January 9, 2014
Funeral Service: 10:30 am Saturday January 11, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odebolt, IA
Interment: January 11, 2014 at Early Union Cemetery, Early, IA
Ethel Hillman, age 103, of Odebolt, IA, passed away Thursday, January 09, 2014, at Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View, IA.
Ethel Grace Warren Hillman was born on February 9, 1910, in Early, IA to parents Mark and Jennie (Millington) Warren. She attended country school and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Early, IA.
She was married to Ernest Hillman and together they raised five children: Victor, Dwayne, Charles, Bernetta and Ernestine. Ethel had a love for people and it showed in her work at the nursing home as well as in her caring for children. Ethel loved her cats, was drawn to the birds in the nursing home, enjoyed playing bingo, uno-cards, and going on outings with Reka and Charlie. She lived life to the fullest and will be dearly missed by those that knew and loved her.
Survivors include her daughter Ernestine Hillman; grandchildren: Angie Reimers, Bryon Wunschel, and Denise Wunschel; great-grandchildren: Kristina, Abe, Sara, Cole, Kayla, Angel, and Brayden; niece Reka (Charles) Bohm and family; and nephew Mark (Tami) Auen and family.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Ernest; her parents Mark and Jennie; and her step-sons: Victor, Dwayne, and Charles Hillman; and step-daughter Bernetta.
May 5, 1924 - January 8, 2014
Memorial Service: Saturday, 11:00am January 11, 2014 at United Methodist Church, Odebolt, IA
Interment: Saturday, 1:30pm January 11, 2014 at Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Iowa
Audrey Reinhart, age 89, of Odebolt, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Audrey Rose Reinhart was born May 5, 1924, in Wall Lake, IA to Alfred Henry and Bertha Wilhelmina (Ewoldt) Rabe. She attended Richland #3 country school and graduated from Odebolt High School with the class of 1942. On April 20, 1943 she married Oscar Hillman Reinhart at the Methodist Parsonage in Storm Lake, IA. Audrey and Hilly had five children: Keith Hillman, Andre Kent, Kandis Leah, Kelly Lee and Kerry Michael.
Audrey had many jobs during her lifetime. She was a cook at Colonial Manor and a waitress at The Modern Inn. Her and Hilly were also owner/operators of The Glass Tap and The Ado-Re Café in Odebolt. Audrey was a talented seamstress making several wedding dresses and a lot of her own clothing and did mending for many people. She also took great pride in being an Avon representative.
Audrey enjoyed many hobbies in her free time. She was an avid collector and was proud to show off her large collections of chickens and refrigerator magnets. In her earlier years she enjoyed traveling and camping. She also liked to play cards and enjoyed reading the newspaper everyday and completing the crossword.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Bertha Rabe; her husband, Oscar; and her brother, Marvin Rabe. She is survived by her five children: Keith and Beth Reinhart of Odebolt, Kent and Barb Reinhart of Iowa City, Kandi and Les Peters of Breda, Kelly Reinhart of Arthur, and Kerry and Deb Reinhart of Odebolt; her grandchildren: Shane Reinhart of Odebolt, Chad and Mary Reinhart of Odebolt, Aaron Reinhart of Ida Grove, Shannon and Jim Cusato of Portland, OR, Matt Reinhart of Iowa City, Crystal Reinhart of Sidney, IL, and Stephanie and Jimmy Fleenor of Ida Grove; great-grand children: Bryce and Blake Reinhart, Jordan Brungardt, Kirsten and Hailey Reinhart, Alexis Reinhart and Zoe and Sasha Cusato; she is also survived by sisters-in-law Delores Carlson and Marjorie Reinhart and cousins Marie Huff, Edmund Ewoldt, and Helen Kinney.
August 10, 1012 - January 6, 2014
Walter T. Nielsen, age 101, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Mercy Medical Center, of Sioux City, IA.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2014, at the Arthur United Methodist Church of Arthur, Iowa with the Rev. Chad Lierman officiating. Interment will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Christensen- Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Walter Thomas Nielsen was born on August 10, 1912 in Galva, Iowa, to Thomas and Anna Nathalia (Oberg) Nielsen and was baptized in Ida Grove, Iowa.
On November 22, 1939, he married LaVerne Schiernbeck, the couple was blessed with a daughter, Arlene. He farmed with his parents until his father’s death in April, 1940. He continued to farm on the farm northwest of Arthur in Blaine Township.
In 1944, they moved to a farm east of Arthur in Richland Township. He farmed until retiring in 1980 and moved to Odebolt. He continued to live there after LaVerne’s death in 1999, doing his own household chores. In the warm months, he spent many hours sitting outside and visiting with friends.
Walter enjoyed fishing, dancing, Big Band music, his livestock and farming in his younger years, family and friends.
Walter was a faithful member of the Arthur Methodist Church, serving as Trustee and on the church board for many years. He was able to attend church every Sunday with his faithful friend, Jerry Miller picking him up. He enjoyed the close relationship he had with his church family.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Arlene (Richard) LaGrange of Odebolt, Iowa. Grandchildren: Deb LaGrange of Carlisle, Iowa, Terri (Mark) Dunn of Polk City, Iowa, Brian (Gayelee) LaGrange of Prior Lake, Minnesota. “Big Grandpa” (as he was known to his great-grandsons) will also be dearly missed by his great-grandsons: Kyle, Jason, and Eric LaGrange of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Walter was preceded in death by his loving wife, LaVerne, his brothers, August (Infancy); Thorvald; Peter; Evert; and his sister, Elna Lorenzen and their spouses, and several nephews and nieces.
September 13, 1927 - January 4, 2014
Lois Mae Hanson Purdy, age 86, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Lois was born on a farm East of Odebolt, September 13, 1927, to parents Leslie and Lucille (Randall) Hanson. She attended elementary school in Odebolt but graduated from high school in Galesburg, IL in 1945. She married Paul Leng after graduation and they lived in Galesburg for ten years before moving to Palm Beach County Florida with her parents and uncle. After a divorce in 1965 she married Robert Purdy and moved back to Odebolt in 1966.
Lois enjoyed being a homemaker and did it well. She loved to sew, cook and work on crafts of all types. At one time she owned a craft store in Odebolt and also worked at the nursing home as an activity coordinator. Lois loved people as much as she did crafts and kept in touch with high school friends her entire life. She loved her grandchildren and kept them for weeks each summer. When great grandchildren came along she looked forward to traveling to spend time with them. Lois was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt and on the board of the Odebolt Community Center.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Ian Edward of Memphis, TN; grandchildren Mairi and husband Eric Albertson of Memphis, TN and Kirsten and husband Charles Griffy of House Springs, MO; great-grandchildren: Maya and Ian Griffy of House Springs; her brother Charles Hanson of Odebolt; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband Robert Purdy; parents Leslie and Lucille Hanson; and sisters Jane and Ruth Hanson.
Visitation: Tuesday, 1 hour prior to the service beginning at 9:30am, January 07, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, Odebolt, IA. Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30am, January 07, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, Odebolt, IA. Interment: Following the service January 07, 2014 at Odebolt Cemetery.
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