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Olive K. Swendson
April 10, 1918 - May 10, 2012
Olive Kristense Swendson, the daughter of Arthur Carl and Inga Johanna (Lilledahl) Rice, was born April 10, 1918, at her family home in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1936.
On April 5, 1942, Olive was united in marriage with Kenneth Swendson in Van Nuys, California, after seven years of dating. The...
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Jack W. Pamperin
February 19, 1960 - May 3, 2012
Jack William Pamperin, the son of Alvin W. and Lillian L. (Hasse) Pamperin, was born February 19, 1960, in Clarion, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove.
On October 19, 1985, Jack was united in marriage with Kim A. Smith in Eagle Grove. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove, along with their children Brittney and Blake.
Jack did various construction jobs over the...
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Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Wepel
August 12, 1958 - April 27, 2012
Cynthia Ann (Douglass) Wepel was born August 12, 1958, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Richard F. and Sandra A. (Moriarty) Douglass. She was raised and educated in Rockwell City and Eagle Grove.
On September 20, 1995, Cindy married Rodney J. Wepel in Webster City. The couple made their home west of Eagle Grove until moving to Renwick in 2000.
Cindy loved to craft – creating...
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Scott Ellis McCurry
July 17, 1948 - April 14, 2012
Scott Ellis McCurry, the son of Keith Ellis "Bud" and Lois Mae (Packard) McCurry, was born July 17, 1948, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Renwick and attended Boone Valley schools.
On February 4, 1966, Scott was united in marriage with Ellen Roseland at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. The couple made their home in Renwick until moving to Eagle Grove in...
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Frank "Zip" Tanner
August 15, 1927 - April 9, 2012
Frank H. Tanner, Jr., the son of Frank E. and Katherine (Wooster) Tanner, Sr., was born August 15, 1927, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School. Frank served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Kenneth Whiting and USS Badoeng Strait from November 14, 1945 to November 15, 1947.
On November 26, 1950, Frank was...
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Margaret M. Stansbury
January 16, 1924 - March 31, 2012
Margaret Madell Stansbury, the daughter of William and Martha (Gunderson) Midland, was born January 16, 1924, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was baptized in the Eagle Grove Lutheran Church and confirmed in 1938. Margaret attended Eagle Grove schools and graduating with the "Class of 1942".
Following graduation she was employed at the Ration office during the war and later at the Propane Gas...
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Shirley Livasy Thorn
September 21, 1921 - March 28, 2012
Shirley (Livasy) Thorn was born September 21, 1921, in Clare, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Ethel (Claubaugh) Livasy. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On April 5, 1940, Shirley was united in marriage with Clifford L. Thorn in Fort Dodge. The couple resided in Clarion (1940-41), Council Bluffs (1941-44), Fort Dodge (1944-46) and moved to Eagle Grove in 1946. ...
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Bonnie L Brayton
June 29, 1929 - March 27, 2012
Bonnie L. Brayton, the daughter of James and Lucille Hill was born June 29, 1929, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Bonnie married Robert V. Brayton on February 1, 1953. Bonnie, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert in 2008; son Bill in 2011 and brother James Hill. Survivors include her son, Dale and daughter,Cindy( Minnie); brothers...
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James "Jim" Chapman
March 21, 1935 - March 27, 2012
Grenville James Chapman, the son of John Oak and Irene Helen (Dorr) Chapman, was born March 21, 1935, in Clarion, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1953. He then received an Industrial Administration Degree from Iowa State University in 1957. Jim was a member of the ISU's Big 8 Baseball Championship team- placing third in the...
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Frances M Gist
March 16, 1932 - March 26, 2012
Frances M. Gist, 80, of Eagle Grove, formerly of Hardy, passed away on Monday March 28, 2012 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Survivors inlcude her daughters, Gaylene Gist of Eagle Grove and Laura Wanken and husband Jody of Eldora; 3 grandchilldren; 6 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary Stover. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Iva McKim and husband Clyde Gist.
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Frances M. Marvets
July 22, 1947 - March 21, 2012
Frances Marie Marvets, the daughter of Wayne and Esther (Farmer) Myers, was born on July 22, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa. On June 5, 1965, Frances was united in marriage with Michael Marvets, in Preston, MN. The couple made their home in Evansdale, Waterloo and moved Eagle Grove in 1976. Survivors include her husband, Mike Marvets of Eagle Grove, four daughters: Teresa Beisell of Eagle Grove,...
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Duane Roger Thompson
June 16, 1928 - March 13, 2012
Duane Roger Thompson, the son of Nels and Nora (Vorland) Thompson, was born June 16, 1928, on a farm southeast of Eagle Grove in Wright County, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, attending Pineview country school and graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1946. He then began farming with his father until entering the military.
Duane served in the United...
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Mildred E. Kleppe
February 7, 1916 - February 28, 2012
Mildred Evelyn Kleppe, the daughter of Hans and Regina (Gartner) Enockson was born February 7, 1916, at Irvington, Iowa.
She was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and confirmed at the Ottosen Lutheran Church in 1930. Mildred graduated from Ottosen High School in 1934 – she was the oldest living alumni of that school at the time of her death.
Mildred married Bert Leroy Kleppe on June...
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Lucille M. Crovisier
June 29, 1916 - February 26, 2012
Lucille Marguerite Crovisier, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Hamer) Maier, was born June 29, 1916, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1933.
On April 21, 1936, Lucille was united in marriage with John F. Crovisier at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Lucille was a homemaker and assisted John in farming...
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Randy L. Sheets
September 11, 1957 - February 20, 2012
Randy Lynn Sheets was born September 11, 1957, in Clarion, Iowa, the son of John L. and Lois J. (Anderson) Sheets. He grew up in Woolstock and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1976.
Randy served in the United States Army from 1976 until 1980, serving two years in Germany.
In August of 1977, Randy married Rowena Moore. They later divorced.
After serving in the...
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Mike T. Messenger
February 19, 2012
Mike Messenger died on Sunday, February 19th 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mike had resided in Chicago, Illinois until recently where he was a writer and poet.
Mike graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1969 and then moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa where he attended the University of Northern Iowa where he received his teaching degree, specializing in English and Language Studies. Later, he...
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Mark H. Messenger
September 25, 1953 - February 9, 2012
Mark Messenger died suddenly on February 9th, 2012.
Mark graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1972 and was an avid and successful athlete, participating in both football and wrestling throughout his high school career. Following graduation, Mark attended Iowa Central Community College and then moved to Iowa City, where he attended the University of Iowa and studied computer science. In...
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Norene "Mike" Elberg
November 23, 1928 - February 8, 2012
Norene Joan Elberg, the daughter of Edward F. and Pearl (Griffith) Graves, was born on November 23, 1928, in Goldfield, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Goldfield High School in 1946.
On October 29, 1950, Mike was united in marriage with Charles H. Elberg, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove.
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Laura E. Deeny
February 24, 1916 - January 17, 2012
Laura Elizabeth Deeny, the daughter of Louis and Clara (Matt) Brenner, was born February 24, 1916, in a farmhouse east of Mapleton, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Mapleton High School in 1934 as valedictorian of her class. She then received a scholarship to attend Briar Cliff College and taught in one-room schoolhouses for three years thereafter. She...
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Palmer L. Larson
July 2, 1925 - January 13, 2012
Palmer Leo Larson, the son of Palmer M. and Mabel (Erickson) Larson, was born on July 2, 1925, on the family farm in rural Humboldt County, Iowa, Norway Township, east of Thor. Palmer lived his entire life on and farmed the Larson family farm, which was purchased in 1879.
Palmer served in the United States Army, entering on January 6, 1945. He received his basic training at Camp Hood,...
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Barbara L. Bachel
September 16, 1923 - December 23, 2011
Barbara, 88, passed away Dec. 23, 2011, in Idaho Falls. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd and son, Tim.
Survivors include 5 children: Terri Streen and husband Ed of Buffalo Grove, IL, Tom Bachel and wife Diana of Eagle Grove, Rhonda Marshall and husband Chuck of Idaho Falls, ID, Greg Bachel of Denver, CO and Steve Bachel of Sheridan, WY; 12 grandchildren; 8 great...
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Randy L Toppenberg
November 16, 1954 - December 7, 2011
Randy Lee Toppenberg, the son of Elmar and Carolyn (Smith) Toppenberg, was born November 16, 1954, in Ames, Iowa.
He enjoyed bowling and participated in Special Olympics yearly. He was an avid car lover, enjoyed spending time going to drag races and looking at vintage cars. He was a very outgoing person and made a friend with each and every person he met. Randy was a member of the...
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Mary M. Spangler
November 21, 1940 - November 16, 2011
Mary M. Spangler, 70, the daughter of the late Marvin and Emma Spangler died Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Survivors include a brother, Richard Spangler of Indianola; sister, Shirley Krieger and husband Loren of Woolstock; sisters-in-law, Donna Spangler of Sonoma, CA and Dolores Spangler of Eagle Grove and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. ...
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Lila A. Roseland
September 17, 1914 - November 5, 2011
Lila Adeline Roseland, the daughter of Lars and Agnes (Andersen) Anderson, was born September 17, 1914, in Clarion, Iowa. She attended Lake Township country grade school and schools in Clarion.
On November 27, 1938, Lila was united in marriage with Arthur John Roseland. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove.
Lila was a longtime member of Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
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George W. McCart
December 5, 1927 - October 31, 2011
George Wayne McCart, the son of James Henry and Amanda Elizabeth (Marley) McCart, was born December 5, 1927, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1946, where he participated on the track team, played football and became a state wrestling champion in 1944 and runner-up in 1946. After graduation he joined the National...
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Mabel I. Bohy
December 28, 1908 - October 25, 2011
Mabel Irene Bohy, the daughter of Walter and Vera (Dewey) Wilcox, was born December 28, 1908 in Woolstock, Iowa, a direct descendent of the first settlers in Wright County. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On January 3, 1925, Mabel was united in marriage with Henry Lewis Bohy at the Webster City Methodist Parsonage and to this union two children were born: Donnabelle...
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Marvin Lee Jensen
December 20, 1938 - October 20, 2011
Marvin Lee Jensen, the son of Howard W. and Thelma (Snell) Jensen, was born December 20, 1938, in Duncombe, Iowa. He was educated at Cole School in Webster City.
Marvin served two years in the United States Army, receiving his training at Ft. Chaffee Ordinance, MD, as an Ordinance Parts Specialist serving in Iceland.
On October 10, 1959, Marvin was united in marriage with Pearl...
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Carrington Allan Baker
September 5, 1990 - October 10, 2011
Carrington Allan Baker left this world unexpectedly from natural causes on October 10, 2011 at the age of 21 and now celebrates eternal life with our Lord in heaven.
Cary was born in Harlan, Iowa on September 5th, 1990 to Valerie (Buseman) and David Baker and big sister Chantell. He was soon joined by two younger brothers Preston and Caleb. He was raised in Avoca and Tipton, Iowa before...
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Cyndi K. Kastler
June 7, 1951 - September 7, 2011
Cynthia Kay Kastler, the daughter of John and Jane (Hitchcock) Kastler, was born June 7, 1951, in Webster City, Iowa. Survivors include her siblings: Connie Kastler of Waterloo, Monte Kastler of Osceola, Jane Kastler of Osceola and John Kastler and wife Jan of Greenfield; two nieces, two nephews and a great nephew.
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Richard "Rick" Allen
October 25, 1946 - September 1, 2011
Richard Ray Allen, the son of Francis T. and Frances S. (Schwendemann) Allen, was born October 25, 1946, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1964. Rick then attended A.I.B and Eagle Grove Community College.
On July 30, 1966, Rick was united in marriage with Wyn Ann Messerly at St. Joseph's Catholic...
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Edmund "Bill" Otto
May 14, 1931 - August 21, 2011
Edmund “Bill” William Otto was born May 14, 1931, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Edmund and Clara (Dreyer) Otto. Survivors include his children: Steven Otto and wife Regina of Centerville, Judy Oberhelman and husband Ron Suzie of Renwick and Dean Otto and wife Teresa of Humboldt; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Joanna Johnson; half-brother, Jerry Otto; half-sister,...
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Margaret Martin
April 18, 1924 - August 17, 2011
Margaret Mary Katherine (Tanner) Martin, the daughter of Frank E. and Katherine (Wooster) Tanner, Sr. was born April 18, 1924, at Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1942 and from Iowa State Teachers College in 1943. Margaret taught elementary school in Tama, Iowa Falls and Goldfield.
On June 5, 1946,...
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Dorothy E. Biege
August 1, 1913 - August 17, 2011
Dorothy passed away on Wed., August 17, 2011, at Bickford Cottage in Fort Dodge.
Survivors include her husband John Biege of Eagle Grove; daughters, Sue Witt and husband Doug of Fort Dodge and Dianne Messerly and husband Dick of Eagle Grove; nine grandchildren: Laurie (Chip) Copenhaver, Jodi (Tom) Fawcett, Dan (Laura) Witt, Tara Witt, Andy Witt, Cindy (Travis) Prien, Judy Coppenger Witt, Kris ...
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Charles W. Bartley
March 6, 1924 - August 14, 2011
Charles William Bartley was born to Ethel and Ebbie Bartley on March 6, 1924 near Marathon, IA.
His family included one older sister, Gertrude. Chuck attended school in Rockford, Iowa, playing trombone in the high school band, state and national music competition, and playing center on the all-conference championship football team. After high school, he began college at Iowa State, majoring in...
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Karen Sue Kist
July 9, 1941 - August 5, 2011
Karen Sue Kist, the daughter of Waldo and Evelyn (Frakes) Widmann, was born July 9, 1941, in Hamilton County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Webster City High School.
On May 28, 1966, Karen was united in marriage with Robert Kist at Webster City. The couple made their home and raised their family in Webster City and Eagle Grove. Karen worked...
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Bonnie J. Flatequal
September 10, 1926 - July 29, 2011
Bonnie Jean Flatequal, the daughter of John and Emma (Fredricks) Smarzik was born September 10, 1926 in Tracy MN. She graduated from Tracy High School in 1944. Following graduation, Bonnie worked at Honeywell in Minneapolis, MN where she met Gale Erickson. They were united in marriage on June 22, 1946 and had two daughters.
In 1952, Bonnie returned to Tracy, a single mother, who worked very...
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Dorothy Mae Lien
November 5, 1924 - July 26, 2011
Dorothy Mae Lien, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Bohy) Malaise, was born November 5, 1924, in Woolstock, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On January 26, 1952, Dorothy married Melvin Claude. He was killed in a farm accident on December 17, 1962. Dorothy married Stanley Lien on April 13, 1966 in Vermillion, SD and made their home in Eagle Grove, where...
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Martin J. Solheim
October 7, 1920 - July 26, 2011
Martin Judine Solheim, the son of Lewis and Louise (Berg) Solheim, was born October 7, 1920, in Thor, Iowa. He attended rural schools and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1938. He entered the United States Army in August of 1942, serving with the 99th Infantry Battalion. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Martin received a medal of honor from the Chief of Defense, Norway, for his...
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Roger E. Sweet
August 11, 1943 - July 20, 2011
Roger Elwin Sweet, the son of Robert E. and Irene A. (Oleson) Sweet, was born on August 11, 1943, in Ogden, Iowa.
Roger loved his job and the students as a school bus driver for the Clarion-Goldfield schools. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Sweet of Goldfield; two daughters, Robbin E. Sweet and her husband, Blayne Tiernan and Melanie A. Berte; step-daughter, Kayla Sweet; sister,...
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Althea A. Douglas
March 8, 1923 - July 12, 2011
Althea Arlene Douglas, the daughter of Lawrence and Lillian (Lister) Griffith, was born in Wright County, Iowa, on March 8, 1923. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth and graduating from Goldfield High School in 1940.
On January 22, 1943, Althea was united in marriage with William W. Douglas in Bethany, Missouri. The couple resided and raised their seven children in...
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Vera M. Claude
February 26, 1918 - July 8, 2011
Vera Myrtle Claude, the daughter of Charles and Ida (Hilpipre) Mourlam, was born February 26, 1918, in Wall Lake Township, Wright County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On December 20, 1937, Vera was united in marriage with Harold W. Claude, in Webster City, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1998.
Vera was a resident of...
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Richard "Dick" Christopher
December 21, 1930 - June 1, 2011
Richard “Dick” Clarence Christopher, the son of John C. and Constance (Field) Christopher, was born December 21, 1930, in Humboldt County, Iowa. He was raised in the Thor area, graduating from Eagle Grove High School.
On March 1, 1953, Richard was united in marriage with Lois Torkelson at the First Lutheran Church in Humboldt. The couple then moved to his family farm near Thor, where...
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Matthew W. Hill
October 29, 1986 - May 30, 2011
Matthew Wayne Hill was born on October 29, 1986, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Son of Robert P. and Kathy (Gudmonson) Hill, brother to David and friend to all.
Matt attended Eagle Grove Community Schools, graduating in 2005. He received his Associates of Arts Degree as a Carpentry Practitioner at Ellsworth Community College and attended the University of Northern Iowa.
In 2008, Matt...
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Donald E. Nelson
July 5, 1924 - May 28, 2011
Donald Edgar Nelson, the son of Alfred and Clara (Ulvin) Nelson, was born July 5, 1924, in Humboldt County, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth – graduating from Goldfield High School in 1942.
Don served in the United States Marine Corps during W.W.II, serving from 1944 until 1946.
On January 21, 1951, Donald was united in marriage with Janice Little in...
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Jodella Jo Legvold
January 17, 1914 - May 10, 2011
Jodella Jorgina (Olson) Nelson Legvold, the daughter of Elmer and Gornelia (Peterson) Olson, Sr., was born January 17, 1914, in Thor, Iowa. She graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1932 and later attended Drake University. Jodella taught school in Otho for 15 years.
On June 4, 1938, Jodella was united in marriage with Melvin Nelson of Vincent, in a double wedding ceremony with...
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Neola Jones
May 6, 2011
Neola Rogene Jones, the daughter of Arthur Sr. and Olava Krogevold (Johnson) Wampler, was born September 10, 1925, near Holmes, Iowa. She was educated in country school near Holmes and attended High School in Clarion.
On September 17, 1947, Rogene was united in marriage to Raynard Jones of Goldfield, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple lived in Holmes for a short time before...
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Lorraine Hanus
May 3, 2011
Lorraine Vera Hanus, the daughter of Harold and Vera L. (Davenport) Kepler, was born March 14, 1933, in Webster City, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On February 27, 1948, Lorraine was united in marriage with Emil A. "JR" Hanus, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The couple moved to Eagle Grove in 1953.
After moving to Eagle Grove, Lorraine cleaned for others, and...
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Carrie K. Hoover
April 23, 2011
Carrie K. Hoover, 81, left her earthly home on Thursday, April 21, 2011, to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus.
Carrie Kathryn Hoover, the daughter of Roy and Kathryn (Conkling) Kiesecker, was born on June 28, 1929, in Webster City. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1947.
On April 25, 1948, Carrie was united in marriage with...
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Calvin Eittreim
April 14, 2011
Calvin J. Eittreim -
Calvin Junior Eittreim was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on February 9, 1928, to Emmer O. and Sarah (Horstman) Eittreim. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth.
Calvin went to work as a custodian for hospitals at the age of 17. He worked in Perry, Waterloo and Fort Dodge, retiring in 1988 and returned to Eagle Grove.
Cal was an avid Iowa Hawkeye...
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Ernest Brown
April 8, 2011
Eagle Grove -Ernest F. Brown -
Ernest Francis Brown was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on November 21, 1940, to Charles and Kathryn (Wilcox) Brown. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth.
On October 2, 1962, Ernest was united in marriage with Barbara Jean William. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove where they raised six children: Jean, Patricia, Charles, James, William...
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Kay Lynn Jessen
April 8, 2011
Kay Lynn Jessen, the daughter of Francis E. and Donna J. (Wise) Hossman, was born March 21, 1961, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Eagle Grove.
Kay married Robert Jessen, Jr. on March 25, 1977, in Eagle Grove and the couple had three daughters: Sara, Becky and Megan. The couple later divorced.
Kay worked as a cook and housekeeper for the Rotary Homes in Eagle...
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A. Hans Thompson
April 7, 2011
Hans was born on April 3rd, 1922, on a farm north of Goldfield to Elmer M. and Selma Louise (Larson) Thompson. He attended country school and farmed on the family farm after his father's death. He entered the U.S. Navy to serve his country in WWII, and was a member of the DAV.
Hans married Mary D. Graves on July 12, 1947, at the Methodist Parsonage in Blue Earth Minnesota. They were blessed...
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Marvin Johnson
April 7, 2011
Eagle Grove - Marvin "Bus" Johnson
Marvin William Johnson, Jr., the son of Marvin W. and Bernice T. (Butz) Johnson, Sr., was born June 16, 1929 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. With the exception of two years in Tama, Iowa, he spent his life in Eagle Grove where he was raised and educated.
Marvin served in the United States Army Signal Service Battalion from April 1951 until April 1953. He...
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Barb Willard
April 1, 2011
Barbara Jo (Thielen) Willard, the daughter of Joseph C. and Myrtle J. (Minor) Thielen, was born December 28, 1950, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Eagle Grove, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1969.
On June 30, 1973 Barb married Brady Willard at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. The couple later divorced.
Barb was a member of Sacred...
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David Wright
June 6, 1935 - March 26, 2011
David Richard Wright, son of Charles Timothy and Olga Henrietta (Biondahl) Wright, was born June 6, 1935, in West Allis, WI. He attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse built by his grandfather near Thor, IA, then Eagle Grove schools. After moving with his family, he graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 1953.
On November 15, 1958, Dave married Margaret Kay Schnittjer at the...
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Ovid Toresdahl
March 24, 2011
Ovid "Bud" Toresdahl - 91, West Des Moines (Photo)
Ovid "Bud" Toresdahl was born in rural Wright County on May 21, 1919 to Bert and Ida (Berg) Toresdahl. He grew up attending country school in Wright County and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1938.
During WW II he joined the US Army. He served in the China Burma India Theater where he was a truck driver with the 1891st...
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Ruby Tate
March 19, 2011
Ruby Alma (McPeak) Tate
Ruby was born September 20, 1918 at Pleasant Hill Stock Farm, rural Renwick, Iowa to Verni and Dessie (Palmer) McPeak. She grew up on the family farm and attended Boone Township Number 2 rural school. She graduated from Renwick Public High School in 1936. After high school she helped on the family farm and did domestic work for neighboring families.
She married Virgil...
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Kurt Olson
March 19, 2011
Eagle Grove - Kurt D. Olson
Kurt Duane Olson, the son of Kenneth D. and H. Joanne (Van Sickle) Olson, was born October 1, 1959, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove, graduating from Eagle Grove High School attended classes at ICCC in Ft. Dodge and then received a business degree from DMACC in Ankeny.
Kurt married Foresta Rasmussen in...
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Edith Trotter
March 12, 2011
Edith Caroline Trotter, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Swafford) Trotter, was born September 28, 1930, on a farm near Eagle Grove.
Edith attended Unlimited Opportunities since 1973, moved to Clarion where she resided for several years before moving to the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton. Edith touched all those who knew her by her sweet and loving ways. She will be missed by...
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Alice G. Vest
March 11, 2011
Goldfield - Alice G. Vest
Alice Grace Vest, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Peterson) Harvey, was born on the family farm west of Goldfield in Humboldt County, Iowa, on November 7, 1913. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, attending rural school Lake No.7 for eight years and graduating from Goldfield High School in 1931.
Alice was active in the Goldfield Baptist...
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Eleanor R. Jacobson
March 8, 2011
Eagle Grove - Eleanor R. Jacobson
Eleanor Rebekah Jacobson the daughter of Ole and Bertha Marie (Ogland) Carlson, was born April 22, 1918, in Kanawha, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On February 14, 1942, Eleanor was united in marriage with Bennie C. Jacobson in Clarion, Iowa. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove where Eleanor...
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Catherine H. Tjornehoj
April 29, 1920 - February 26, 2011
Catherine Helen (a full blooded Norwegian) was born April 29, 1920 in Leland, IA to Gilbert & Clara (Charlson) Thompson (one of nine children - six still living). She received a teaching certificate from Waldorf College in Forest City, IA. Kate taught in a one room schoolhouse prior to being united in marriage May 26, 1940 to George J. Tjornehoj in Leland, IA. The couple lived in several Iowa...
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Grigg T. Elkin
February 5, 2011
Grigg Thomas Elkin was born to Grigg Thomas and Lucy Marie Elkin on November 18, 1918 at Williams, Iowa. Grigg grew up on a farm north of Webster City and was educated in the Hamilton County school system.
Grigg was united in marriage to Ellen Claire Paine on May 5th, 1940, and to that union four children were born: Mary Claire, Ronald Dean, Colleen Ellen, and David Grigg.
In the early...
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Virgil Umthun
January 22, 2011
Virgil Louis Umthun, age 80, Eagle Grove, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, January 18, 2011, from an extended illness. Virgil was born August 19, 1930, at St. Paul, Iowa to Stephen Henry Umthun and Verona Wilhemina (Holtkamp)Umthun. The Umthun family moved to rural Clarion, Iowa in 1943 then to Eagle Grove, Iowa in 1946. Virgil was an honorary graduate of Eagle Grove High School...
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Mikayla Alice Marie Valentine
January 18, 2011
Mikayla Alice Marie Valentine, the daughter of Robert M. Valentine, Jr. and Michelle L. Movall, was born on September 13, 2005, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Mikayla passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Cinincs in Iowa City at the age of 5 years, much too soon but not before she touched all of our hearts. She was greatly loved and will be missed by all...
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Doris M. Frakes
January 15, 2011
Doris Marie (Toftee) Frakes, the daughter of Oscar and Crystal (Brooks) Toftee, was born April 19, 1928, in Clarion, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth where she completed the 11th grade. Twenty - five years later, Doris completed her GED in Eagle Grove.
On December 24, 1947, Doris was united in marriage to Royce Frakes. To this union five children were born:...
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Vivian J. Crandall
January 8, 2011
Vivian Janet Crandall, the daughter of Andrew and Jennie (Pedersen) Olson, was born August 12, 1934, in Kanawha, Iowa. She graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1951.
On May 15, 1954, Vivian was united in marriage with R. J. "Toby" Crandall in Chillacothe, Missouri. While Toby served in the United States Marine Corps, the couple made their home in a number of cities and states,...
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Justus E. Legvold
January 4, 2011
Eagle Grove - Justus E. "Jay" Legvold (Photo)
Justus Everett Legvold, the son of Hans and Caroline (Henderson) Legvold, was born July 6, 1913, on a farm near Frost, Minnesota, the fourth of six children. He was raised and educated in the local rural school and Bricelyn High School. He then attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in Agronomy in 1939. While attending ISU...
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Ted Molitor
December 31, 2010
Eagle Grove: Ted "Junior" Molitor
Theodore John Molitor, Jr., the son of Theodore and Christina (Johnson) Molitor, Sr. was born January 2, 1951, in Sibley, Iowa. He was raised and educated in northwest Iowa.
On August 18, 1979, Ted was united in marriage with Sheri McMartin in Worthington, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove.
Ted worked as a millwright for...
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Melvin L. Haugland
December 30, 2010
Melvin L. Haugland, the son of Arthur and Olive (Reed) Haugland, was born December 15, 1933, on a farm west of Goldfield, in Humboldt County, Iowa. He graduated from Renwick High School in 1951 and was drafted into the United States Army on December 9, 1953.
On June 22, 1956, Mel was united in marriage to Janis Baker at the United Methodist Church in Renwick.
Mel worked for the...
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Sandy L. Willard
December 28, 2010
Sandra Lynn Lancaster, the daughter of Olan and Wanda (Thomas) Lancaster, was born November 25, 1942, in Weleetka, Oklahoma. Her family later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she graduated from high school in 1961.
Sandy was married to James Chappuis, Sr. and to Terry Willard. To these unions were born six children: James, Jr., Cheri, Kelly, Nikki, Teri Jo and Anthony.
Sandy...
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Kathryn M. Hansen
December 28, 2010
Kathryn Mabel Hansen, the daughter of Magnus and Mabel (Paine) Hansen, was born near Goldfield, Iowa, on February 6, 1925. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Goldfield High school in 1942. Kathryn then attended Hamilton Business School in Mason City and worked as a secretary in Cedar Rapids and Eagle Grove.
On July 20, 1947, Kathryn was united in marriage...
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Donnabelle McCollough
December 21, 2010
Donnabelle Nadine McCollough, the daughter of Henry Louis and Mabel Irene (Wilcox) Bohy, was born March 29, 1926, in Woolstock, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On January 31, 1943, Donnabelle was united in marriage with Lyle D. McCollough in Webster City. The couple made their home in Webster City until moving to Eagle Grove in 1950, where they raised three...
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Richard Johnson
December 18, 2010
Richard Carl Johnson, the son of Carl and Mabel (Baker) Johnson, was born June 7, 1924, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educate in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1942.
Richard served in the United States Army Airborne, during W.W. II - March 30, 1943 until his honorable discharge February 5, 1946.
On August 25, 1947, Richard was united in...
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Esther E. Obrecht
December 18, 2010
Esther Ellen Obrecht, the daughter of James and Ina (Werk) Johnson, was born November 16, 1914, in Charles City, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth. Esther graduated from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, with a degree in Home Economics.
On August 24, 1940, Esther was united in marriage with Harvey C. Obrecht, in Dakota City, NE, and the couple made their home in...
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John E. Carter
December 13, 2010
Humboldt/Thor- John E. Carter
John Ellis Carter, the son of Martin and Emily (Rice) Carter, was born June 12, 1916, in Renwick, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Renwick High School.
On March 22, 1940, John was united in marriage with Lucille A. Wergeland at the Ullensvang Lutheran Parsonage in Thor. After John returned from the serving in...
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Marjorie Olsen
December 8, 2010
Eagle Grove/Thor- Marjorie A. Olsen
Marjorie Arlene Olsen, the daughter of Andrew and Rachel (Gertie) Johnson, was born September 3, 1927, on the family farm near Thor. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1946. She then worked at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge as a Nurse's Aide.
On November 15, 1946, Marjorie was...
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Paul W. Riley, Jr.
November 30, 2010
Eagle Grove - Paul W. Riley, Jr.
Paul Wilson Riley, Jr., the son of Paul W. and Lavina (Fosnot) Riley, Sr. was born June 2, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove.
On July 12, 1964, Paul was united in marriage with Connie Graves at the United Methodist Church in Webster City. The couple made their home and raised their two children in Eagle Grove.
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Marie M. Moon
November 30, 2010
Eagle Grove-
Marie M. (Andrews) Moon, the daughter of Art and Mae (Cain) Andrews, was born July 31, 1914, in Clare, Iowa. Marie attended St. Matthew's Parochial school and graduated from St. Matthew's High School in 1933.
Marie worked for Central States Telephone Company.
On February 9, 1944, Marie was united in marriage with Clifford Moon at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in...
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Donald H. Christensen
November 15, 2010
Eagle Grove- Donald H. Christensen
Donald Holger Christensen, the son of Holger and Nora (Hansen) Christensen, was born on December 18, 1933, at the family farm in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1951. Don then attended the General Motors Institute.
He grew up in the family business - Christensen...
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Jeanette A. Seefried
November 12, 2010
Jeanette A. Seefried
Jeanette Arlene Seefried, was born January 25, 1927, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Roscoe and Wilma (Rogers) Brock. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth and in Cedar Falls, graduating from Price Lab High School. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
On October 8, 1949, Jeanette was united in marriage with Vernon Seefried...
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John T. Rowen
November 6, 2010
John Theodore Rowen was born February 1, 1929, in Clarion, Iowa, the son of James and Margery (Griffin) Rowen. He was raised and educated in Clarion - and won the 123 lb. State Wrestling Championship in 1947 - graduating from Clarion High School "Class of 1948". John then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
On July 25, 1954, John was united in marriage with Mary Newcomb...
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Curtis Olson
November 6, 2010
Webster City -
Curtis D. Olson
Curtis Dewey Olson was born March 23, 1918, in Duncombe, Iowa, the son of Martin and Myrtle (Clausen) Olson. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Duncombe High School in 1936.
Curtis served in the United States Army during W.W.II.
On March 14, 1949, Curtis was united in marriage with Julia B. "Tiny" Kiesecker at the...
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Duane Schipull
November 6, 2010
Duane Ray Schipull, the son of Carl F. and Laura Belle (Yanney) Schipull, was born September 12, 1935, in Goldfield, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Goldfield High School in 1953. He attended the University Of Iowa for three years before serving in the Army from 1956 to 1958. He pitched for the Fort Gordon Ramblers while in the service.
After the...
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Wava Thorn
December 8, 1915 - October 26, 2010
Eagle Grove - Wava M. Thorn
Wava Mae Thorn, was born December 8, 1915, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Updike) Bradford. She was raised and educated in Clarion, graduating from Clarion High School in 1933.
On April 7, 1935, Wava was united in marriage with Roy C. Thorn in Eagle Grove. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove. Roy preceded her in death on...
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Kenneth M. Jensen
July 21, 1932 - October 21, 2010
Eagle Grove - Kenneth M. Jensen
Kenneth Merle Jensen, the son of Joseph and Minnie (Sandwick) Jensen, was born July 21, 1932, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1950. He then attended microscopy classes at Iowa State.
Kenneth was employed at M&M Livestock Products Co. as a Production Supervisor and was...
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Merle D. Harvey
August 11, 1924 - October 14, 2010
Merle D. Harvey, the son of Henry and Mary (Peterson) Harvey, was born on the family farm west of Goldfield in Humboldt County, Iowa, on August 11, 1924. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Goldfield High school in 1942 and then attended Iowa State University.
Merle served in the United States Army during W.W. II, honorably discharged in 1946.
On...
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Ralph R. Cleveland
July 25, 1921 - October 6, 2010
Ralph R. Cleveland
Ralph Roland Cleveland was born July 25, 1921, in Goldfield, Iowa, the son of Ralph Sr. and Pearl (Kassner) Cleveland. He was educated in Goldfield, Spencer and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1942.
Ralph served in the United States Army alongside his twin brother, Richard from 1942 to 1945, stationed in England during W.W.II. He was a teletype operator. ...
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Donald C. Newcomb
May 17, 1923 - September 12, 2010
Eagle Grove
Donald C. Newcomb
Donald C. Newcomb, the son of Edwin and Edna (Wood) Newcomb, was born on May 17, 1923, on a farm west of Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High in 1941. Don then attended Iowa State University.
On February 23, 1947, was united in marriage with Marian Black at Webster City. The couple...
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Phyllis Strain
September 9, 2010
Eagle Grove - Phyllis M. Strain
Phyllis Maxine Strain, the daughter of Eugene and Clara (Roseland) McCormick, was born on February 28, 1922, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On May 23, 1939, Phyllis was united in marriage with Allen D. Strain in Fort Dodge. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove. Allen preceded her in death on October 5,...
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Linda L. Babcock
March 16, 1936 - September 8, 2010
Goldfield
Linda Lou Babcock, the daughter of Alfred "Pete" F. and Evelyn "Evie" F. (Nolte) Wheeler, was born March 16, 1936, in Goldfield, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Goldfield High School in 1953. Linda also attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, majoring in music.
Linda has lived most of her life on the Wheeler - Babcock Century...
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Duane K. Olson
February 21, 1924 - September 7, 2010
Goldfield
Duane K. "Bill" Olson, the son of Clifford and Maree (Risvold) Olson, was born February 21, 1924, in Goldfield, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Goldfield High School in 1942. Bill also attended Tobin Business College in Fort Dodge.
. On June 1, 1947, Bill was united in marriage with Doris Kurfman at the Baptist Church in Renwick.
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Judy A. Foust
September 5, 2010
Judith Ann Foust, the daughter of Eugene and Annabelle (Pfaffenbach) Kiesecker, was born August 30, 1946, in Webster City, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Webster City High School in 1964.
On March 6th, 1965, Judy was united in marriage with Jerry D. Foust at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Webster City. The couple resided in Eagle Grove for 19...
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Elizabeth C. Glowczewsky
May 6, 1912 - September 4, 2010
Eagle Grove/Storm Lake-
Elizabeth "Betty" C. Glowczewsky
Elizabeth "Betty" Coletta (Thielen) Glowczewsky, the daughter of Mathias and Mary Magdalen (Wawers) Thielen, was born May 6, 1912, in Chicago, Illinois. As a young child, she moved to Iowa with her family and was raised near Woolstock. Betty worked as a cook for her brother Joe at Wimpy's Caf and also worked in an ammunition...
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