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Brad K. Jessen
May 22, 2013
Brad passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, at the age of 47 years. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; brother, Robert Jessen, Jr. and father-in-law, Roger Toillion.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Jessen; daughters, Crystal Meyer and her husband Brandon and Alissa Jessen; son Colton Jessen all of Eagle Grove; mother,...
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Velva I. Root
April 4, 1924 - May 10, 2013
Velva Ione (Studley) Root, the daughter of Harry and Lena (Strain) Studley, was born April 4, 1924, at Eagle Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Dows Community High School in 1941 and attended junior college.
On November 25, 1942, Velva was united in marriage to Alvin Root at Princeton, Missouri. She was a homemaker until 1979 when she worked for Merediths for 10 years.
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Irene T. Underberg
April 22, 1916 - May 6, 2013
Irene Theresa (Stangl) Underberg, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Strunk) Stangl, was born April 22, 1916, in Halbur, Carroll County,Iowa. Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Peterson and husband Jack of Springville; sons, John Underberg of Union and Mark Underberg of Eagle Grove; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 12 great great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Bauer of...
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Matthew Thomas Brandrup
October 25, 1969 - April 30, 2013
Matthew Thomas Brandrup was born October 25, 1969, in Mankato, Minnesota to Jack Brandrup and Candace (Steinhoff). His family moved to the Portland, Oregon area when he was 5 years old, where he was raised and educated, graduating from Aloha High School in 1987.
On September 3, 1994, Matt was united in marriage with Courtney Anctil in Portland.
Matt worked in a number of...
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Daphne Alma Johnson
August 5, 1926 - April 28, 2013
Daphne Alma Johnson was born August 5, 1926 to Harry and Katherine Aylesbury in Colchester, Essex, England, 50 miles northeast of London, where she was raised and educated. Under the British system, at age 14 her schooling had been completed and she went to work in a dry cleaning factory pressing military uniforms.
On May 6, 1944, Daphne was united in marriage with Herbert LeRoy Johnson...
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P. Elaine Morrow
October 24, 1919 - April 26, 2013
Elaine passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Wel-Cove Assisted Living in Papillion, NE, at the age of 93 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Clytie Peterson; her sister, Dorothy Wellman and brother-in-law, Ed Wellman.Survivors include 2 nieces, Linda Golbuff (Dean Larson) of Eagle Grove, IA and Maryln Roseberry of Mesa, AZ; great-nephew, Brett Roseberry of Mesa, AZ;...
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Mabel Irene Nelson
October 6, 1918 - April 26, 2013
Mabel Irene Nelson, the daughter of Martin and Dagny (Anderson) Keen, was born October 6, 1918, on a farm in rural Humboldt County. She was raised and educated in Thor, Iowa.
On April 23, 1938, Mabel was united in marriage with Wayne Nelson at the Thor Lutheran Parsonage. They farmed the family century farm all their married life of 64 years.
Mabel was an active member of...
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Donald E. Asche
July 25, 1931 - April 26, 2013
Don passed away at Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove at the age of 81 years.Survivors include children: Michael Asche (Sue) of Durango, Barbara Greenwood (Ken) of Eagle Grove, Cindy Campbell of Eagle Grove and Don Asche (Jan) of Eagle Grove; grandchildren Michael Greenwood (Christy), Matthew Asche, Eric Asche, Kristin Asche, Jacob Asche (Mallory), and Adam Asche; a great-granddaughter, Lily...
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Delores Vadonna Bauman
September 30, 1929 - April 22, 2013
Delores Vadonna (Skilbred) Bauman, the daughter of Raymond and Julia (Nielsen) Skilbred, was born September 30, 1929, Blairsburg, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Blairsburg High School in 1948.
On January 19, 1955, Delores was united in marriage with Roger Bauman, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parsonage in Eagle Grove. The couple made...
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Richard Lee Grandgeorge
April 22, 1934 - April 18, 2013
Richard Lee Grandgeorge, the son of Charles and Velma (Norcross) Grandgeorge, was born on April 22, 1934, at his grandmother's home in Woolstock, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the Webster City area graduating from Webster City High School. Richard enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in October of 1955.
On August 8, 1958,...
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Martha M. Calderon
September 6, 1924 - April 9, 2013
Martha Medina Calderon, the daughter of Felix and Aurora (Chavez) Medina, was born September 6, 1924, in El Paso, Texas. Martha is survived by her son, Salvador Calderon, Jr. of Eagle Grove; daughters, Virginia Calderon of Hesperia, CA and Sandra Calderon Anderson of Eagle Grove; 10 grandchildren: Angelo, Salena, Moses, Mario, Lisa, Scarlet, Adriana, Anthony, Francisco and Gabriel and 4 great...
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M. Deloris Simkins
January 24, 1921 - March 31, 2013
Mary Deloris "Dory" (McVicker) Simkins was born January 24, 1921 In Eagle Grove, Iowa, the fourth child of Cassius Virgil and Lydia Anne (Badley) McVicker.
After graduating from Eagle Grove High School she taught elementary school for 10 years in Troy Township. Deloris graduated at the age of 17, so she had to wait a while before she started teaching. Her first year of teaching she had...
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Cassondra "Cass" Lou Larson
September 25, 1935 - March 3, 2013
Cassondra "Cass" Lou Larson was born September 25, 1935 to Paul and Thelma Mae (Morehouse) Vaughan in Indiana. Cassondra was raised by James Chris and Leo Alice Nelson in Eagle Grove. She graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1953 and married John Ole Larson on March 7, 1954.
Cassondra spent the majority of her time helping John farm and raising the family, and she was later...
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Maynard J. Eittreim
April 22, 1931 - February 24, 2013
Maynard James Eittreim was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on April 22, 1931, to Emmer O. and Sarah (Horstman) Eittreim. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; children: Denny Eittreim and wife Penny of Clarion, Diane Loux and husband Gil of Goldfield, Debbie Eittreim of Goldfield, Dougy Eittreim and wife Tina of Clarion and Darla Eittreim of Eagle Grove; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister,...
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Mike W. Marvets
February 25, 1947 - February 21, 2013
Michael Wayne Marvets son of Wayne and Mary (Jensen) Marvets, was born on February 25, 1947, in Waterloo. June 5, 1965, Mike was united in marriage with Frances M. Myers, who preceded him in death on March 21, 2012.Survivors include 4 daughters, Teresa Beisell, Michelle Shoon (Troy), Brenda West (John) & Tina Anderson (Kyle), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and siblings, Judy, Rosie, Ron,...
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David L. Hansen
June 7, 1956 - February 14, 2013
David Lynn Hansen son of Alvin C. and Ruth E. (Rasmussen) Hansen, was born on June 7, 1956.He lived at home until 1963 (age 7), when he became a resident of Woodward State Hospital and School & In July of 1989, David moved to Northwoods Living in Fort Dodge.Survived by 4 siblings: Dianne Klasse (Ron) of Fort Dodge, Mark Hansen (Mona) of Goldfield, Steve Hansen of Cedar Rapids and Carolyn Hansen...
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John Allen Morgan, Jr.
December 1, 1951 - February 12, 2013
John Allen Morgan, Jr., the son of John A. and Ovedia (Halgrim) Morgan was born on December 1, 1951, in Fort Dodge, Iowa and was raised on the family farm near Thor. He attended school in Thor and Eagle Grove, graduating from Eagle Grove "Class of 1970". John then attended I.C.C.C. in Eagle Grove and Waldorf College in Forest City.
On September 9, 1972, John was united in marriage to...
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Georgia Dempsey Schulz
April 14, 1922 - February 9, 2013
Georgia (Dempsey) Schulz, the daughter of Milton and Theodocia (Bratt) Dempsey, was born April 14, 1922, in Jonesboro, Tennessee.
On June 13, 1940, Georgia was united in marriage with Frank W. Schulz. They resided in the country at Pontiac, Illinois until 1956 when they bought farmland and moved to Eagle Grove. Frank preceded her in death on November 7, 1982.
Georgia was a...
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"Bud" J. Willie
May 14, 1925 - February 1, 2013
Marvin Joseph "Bud" Willie, the son of Walter and Catherine (Meier) Willie, was born May 14th, 1925 in Doland, South Dakota. He graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1943 before serving in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as a pilot.
On June 22nd, 1949, Bud was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Olson at Eagle Grove. He was a farmer and a truck driver, working road...
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Thomas F. Anderson, Sr.
March 19, 1939 - January 24, 2013
Thomas Floyd Anderson was born March 19, 1939, in Eagle Grove, Iowa to Floyd Anderson and Catherine (McKenna) Anderson. He was raised in Eagle Grove and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1957. He then attended Eagle Grove Community College. Tom enlisted in the United States Navy in 1958 and served aboard the USS Molala as an Interior Communication Specialist and the USS Jason serving 4...
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Richard John Anderson
November 20, 1955 - January 24, 2013
Richard J. Anderson, son of Paul and Margaret (Mersch) Anderson, was born November 20, 1955,in Eagle Grove.Survivors include his daughters: Jaime Lawson (Richard), Kelli Reinhart (Brian) and Heidi Wilwerding (Steve); grandchildren: Brady, Carson,Tanner, Adam, Max, Alexis, Zack and Kale;great-grandson, Brayden; siblings: JoAnne Weets (Raymond), Darrell Anderson (Patti), Darlene Field, David...
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Kenneth J. Anderson
April 8, 1937 - January 17, 2013
Kenneth J. Anderson, son of Andrew O. and Anna Josephine (Askvig) Anderson, was born April 8, 1937, in Goldfield, Iowa. The family moved to Eagle Grove & he graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1955 & Eagle Grove Junior College in 1957. In 1977, he returned to his drafting career with CDI Corp. in Bettendorf. Member of Samuel Lutheran Church, Sports Car Club of America, Mid-West Corvettes,...
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Loren F. Krieger
January 7, 1927 - January 14, 2013
Loren Frederick Krieger, the son of Harry and Nellie (Mourlam) Krieger, was born January 7, 1927, on the family farm, rural Woolstock, Iowa. He attended country school and Woolstock schools.
On June 16, 1946, Loren was united in marriage with Shirley Spangler at the Lutheran Parsonage in Eagle Grove. The couple made their home and raised their family on Loren's family farm where they...
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James G. Shaw
April 9, 1934 - January 5, 2013
James Gilbert Shaw was born April 9, 1934, in Eagle Grove, the son of Robin Adair and Mary Bernadine (Taylor) Shaw. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1953,then served in the United States Marine Corp from 1955 -1958. Survivors include his children: Marty Shaw and wife Angela of Scarville, Raymond Shaw of Lincoln, NE, Steve Shaw and...
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James R. Zigrang
September 13, 1933 - January 2, 2013
James Richard Zigrang, the son of Harry and Augustine (Choquette) Zigrang, was born September 13, 1933, in Livermore, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Van Nuys California High School and then attended Eagle Grove Junior College. He served in the United States Army from June 1, 1956 until his honorable discharge on May 31, 1958.
James was united...
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Wade Willard
June 2, 1960 - January 2, 2013
Wade W. Willard, the son of Louis and Jean (Conaway) Willard, was born June 2, 1960, in Eagle Grove. Survivors include by his wife, Jane; daughter, Whitney (Jorge); son, Bud; granddaughters, Jazsalene and Amelia; brothers: Terry (Sandy), Bud (Char), Gary and Mark ; sisters: Naomi Hower, Michelle Willard (Chris Peterson), Candy Baker (Mike), Carla Schnell (Melvin), Gwen Alcorn and Jackie Thompson...
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Steven "Scratch" Ackerson
November 11, 1951 - December 23, 2012
Scratch Ackerson, 61, of Eagle Grove, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City
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Brady J. Willard
September 25, 1950 - December 5, 2012
Brady James Willard, the son of Louis and Jean (Conaway) Willard, was born September 25, 1950, at his family home in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove. Brady began working for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad at the age of 16, retiring on Oct. 1, 2010. Brady served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War – June 25, 1970 until his honorable discharge on...
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Shirley Y. Overbaugh
December 26, 1939 - December 1, 2012
Shirley Y. Overbaugh, the daughter of Leslie and Eileen (Bible) Peterson, was born on December 26, 1939, in Clark, South Dakota.
Through her expressive paintings and sculptures, Shirley created beauty and inspirational works of art that will be cherished by her family for many years to come.
Shirley passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in...
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Yulahmae Voss
May 29, 1915 - November 27, 2012
Yulahmae Voss, the daughter of William and Laura LeOta (Larimer) Murray, was born May 29, 1915, at her parents' farm south of LuVerne in Humboldt Township, Humboldt County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth attending nearby country school and graduated from Lu Verne High School in 1933.
On August 19, 1934, Yulahmae married her high school sweetheart, John A. Voss,...
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Alicia Ro Gannaway
July 1, 1959 - November 23, 2012
Alicia Ro Gannaway, the daughter of Richard and Beverly J. (Armour) Olson, was born on July 1, 1959, in Clarion, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Eagle Grove, graduating from Eagle Grove High School "Class of 1978". After graduation, she attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis for one year and then returned to Eagle Grove and worked as a dispatcher for Umthun Trucking.
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Patricia K. "Patty" (Brady) Strickland
July 25, 1964 - November 19, 2012
Patricia Kay, the daughter of Percy and Kay (Sheriff) Brady, was born July 25, 1964, in Clarion. Patty was married to Lonnie Whipple and later Steve Stickland. Patty died on Monday, November 19, at the age of 48. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay McFadden and grandparents, Lyman and Beulah Sheriff. Survivors include her sons, Zach Whipple and wife Jenna and their children Adrian and...
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Denae' (Helmick) Schaumburg
February 10, 1960 - November 4, 2012
Denae' Schaumburg, 52, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 4, 2012. She is survived by husband; John W. Schaumburg, her daughter; Jaryn J. Schaumburg her son; Jorey J.W, Schaumburg, her parents; Dean and Marilyn Helmick, her sister; Deann Morgan and husband David, her brother; Dirk Helmick and wife Denise, and many other family and friends. Denae' was...
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Robert "Bob" H. Herrmann
May 5, 1935 - October 31, 2012
Robert Harrison Herrmann, the son of Abe and Anne (Golbek) Herrmann, was born May 5, 1935, in Avard, Oklahoma.
Robert was united in marriage to C. Kay Reida on March 13, 1952 in Harper, Kansas. Bob worked as a roughneck in the oil fields of Kansas and Wyoming and after the couple moved to Eagle Grove in 1964 he worked for Farmland Industries for 30 years.
He was a member of Sacred...
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Gillie M. Campbell
September 30, 1920 - October 15, 2012
Gillie Mary Campbell, the daughter of William Orris and Ida Weeks Lester, was born in rural Warren County, Iowa, on September 30, 1920. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Indianola High School in 1938. After graduation, Gillie started her first job as a telephone operator. On February 28, 1941, Gillie was united in marriage with Robert P. Campbell, Jr., in...
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Hazel K. Barmore
November 4, 1920 - October 13, 2012
Hazel Katinka Barmore, the daughter of Tom H. and Anna Bertine (Ludvigson) Thompson, was born November 4, 1920, in Wright County on a farm near Kanawha, Iowa. She graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1938.
On June 11, 1947, Hazel was united in marriage to Clinton "Mike" Revis Barmore at Samuel Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. The couple made their home and raised four children in...
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Robert "Bob" E. Larsen
August 10, 1926 - October 10, 2012
Robert Eugene Larsen, the son of Will and Elsie (Hanson) Larsen, was born August 10, 1926, in Corwith, Iowa. At the age of 12 he and his family moved to Eagle Grove where he was raised and educated. Robert was a letterman in wrestling and competed in the State Wrestling tournament. He would have graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1945, but entered the United States Navy in July of...
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Dennis Ray Rapp
April 25, 1945 - September 15, 2012
Dennis Ray Rapp, the son of Dale Arthur and Pauline Evelyn (Folkerts) Rapp, was born April 25, 1945 in Algona, Iowa. He received his education in Renwick before serving in the Iowa National Guard.
On June 15, 1965, Dennis was united in marriage to Marilyn Johnson in Renwick. They lived in Renwick for 21 years, Clayton, New Mexico for 10 years and the Eagle Grove area for over 30 years.
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Paul F Ohlerking
July 3, 1953 - September 12, 2012
Paul F Ohlerking, the son of Darwin and Josephine (Busche) Ohlerking, was born July 3, 1953 in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1971. Paul attended college where he earned two associate degrees, the last from DMACC graduating with honors as a computer analyst.
Paul served in the United States Air Force from 1974 – 1980.
On June 21, 2010, Paul was united...
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Regina Anna Steil
March 17, 1920 - September 2, 2012
Regina Anna Steil, the daughter of Clements and Anna (Rueter) Schmidt, was born on March 17, 1920, in Freeport, Minnesota. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On May 3, 1943, Regina was united in marriage with John Steil at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. The couple farmed in Minnesota before moving to Iowa in 1952.
Regina was a homemaker for many years...
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Mary Ann Stockdale
January 2, 1945 - August 27, 2012
Mary Ann (Marrin) Stockdale was born in Pomona, California, on January 2nd, 1945 to Thomas and Mary Ellen (Chandler) Marrin. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth.
On May 2, 1963, she was united in marriage with Robert Stockdale of Eagle Grove in Las Vegas, Nevada and they made their home in San Dimas, California. In 1968, they moved to Iowa – residing in Indianola,...
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Fausta Wycoff Ahrens
April 10, 1910 - August 14, 2012
Fausta Wycoff Ahrens was born at Greenfield, Iowa on April 10th, 1910 to Burkett and Grace MacBain Wycoff. Fausta's elementary education was in the Greenfield schools. The family moved to Clarinda Iowa in 1922 where she graduated from high school in 1928 and from Clarinda Junior College in 1930. She was class valedictorian of both her high school and Junior College classes. She attended...
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Merle F. Allen
March 29, 1938 - August 7, 2012
Merle Floyd Allen, the son of Ira Ray and Hazel Marie (McOllough) Allen, was born May 29, 1938, in Clarion, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Clarion High School.
On March 3, 1958, Merle was united in marriage with Roberta Jean Ingertson at the Church of Christ in Clarion. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove and raised seven children.
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Kenneth "Ducky" Foster
May 16, 1945 - July 30, 2012
Kenneth Donald "Ducky" Foster, was born on May 16, 1945, to Kenneth V. Foster and Harriet P. Foster, in Algona, Iowa, one of ten children. He attended school in Eagle Grove. He took on his own junking business calling it "Ducky's Junky's – We Haul for Less" which he owned and operated until recently.He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beverly and Rita and brother, Ronald and...
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Thomas D. Harrington
November 18, 1941 - July 19, 2012
Thomas Duane Harrington, the son of John W. and Veronica (Michor) Harrington, was born November 18, 1941, in Waverly, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Waverly, Osage and Dows.
Tom served in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War – entering on December 8, 1959 and retiring from active military duty – as Administrative Chief on December 31, 1979.
After his...
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Margaret A Nelson
January 13, 1922 - July 8, 2012
Gone before her are her parents, Harry and Elizabeth Lyons, and older sister Betty. Those who remain sorely miss her: sister, Pat; brother, Ted (Virginia); daughters, Pamela, Jacquie (John), and Regi (Steve); her beloved grandchildren, Jacqueline (Blair), Sarah (Daniel), Matthew (Amy), and Christopher (Emily); her great-grandchildren, in whom she delighted, Gavin, Kai, Dylan, Ian and Natalie...
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Helen M. Axtell
February 14, 1922 - July 7, 2012
Survivors include daughters, Marilyn Rapp (Dennis) and Lisa Padilla (Joe) of Eagle Grove; step-son, Denny Axtell (Linda) of Francisco, IN; step-daughters, Alice Guisenger (Joe) of Waukee and Marge Crawford (Ron) of Lawrence, KS; grandchildren: Sharon, Debra, Denise, Duann, Dennis, Victor, Cody, Selena, Angela and Dawn; step-grandchildren: Tony, Chad, Bertha, DJ, Roxanne, Glenda, Danielle, Peggy...
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Dorothy Elizabeth Lalor
November 8, 1918 - July 2, 2012
Dorothy Elizabeth (Dibble) Lalor, the daughter of Earl A. and Stella S. (Schilling) Dibble, was born November 8, 1918 in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from East High School in 1937 and Youngstown Hospital Association School of Nursing in 1940.
Dorothy enlisted in the United States Army – Army Nurse Corp, serving during W.W.II from May 7, 1941 – February 11, 1946 - attaining the rank...
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Doug K. Schultz
June 2, 1960 - June 28, 2012
Survivors include his children: Christina Anderson (Tim) of Humboldt, Cory Schultz (Cassie) of Eagle Grove & Daniel Schultz of Eagle Grove; 7 grandchildren: Caelyn, Caleb, Laney and Libby Anderson & Cali, Cayden and Chloe Schultz; parents, Jerry & Pat Schultz of Eagle Grove; sisters: Bobbie Vinton (Scott) of Jenison, MI, Ronda Barger (Gary) of Savage, MN & Becky Schultz of Lakeville, MN; brother,...
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Roger Harlan Larson
July 9, 1929 - June 19, 2012
Roger Harlan Larson, the son of Palmer M. and Mabel (Erickson) Larson, was born on July 9, 1929, on the Larson family farm in rural Humboldt County, Iowa, Norway Township, east of Thor. Roger tuned and rebuilt pianos and organs for over 35 years for Jones Piano Movers in Fort Dodge, until they closed in 1983. Roger passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the age of 82 years. He was...
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Dale Verl Smith
February 1, 1926 - June 2, 2012
Eagle Grove – Dale V. Smith
Dale Verl Smith, the son of Ralph and Ira (Carmichael) Smith, was born February 1, 1926, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth.
Dale served in the United States Navy during W. W. II – 1943 to 1947.
Dale married Grace M. Staley on August 16, 1953 and made their home in Eagle Grove and had four children. The...
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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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