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Archie R. Caddell - Age 91
Archie Robert Caddell,
son of Jonah and Clara (Bradley) Caddell, was
born on April 13, 1917 in Clyde, Missouri. When
he was one year old, Archie moved with his
parents to a farm outside of Logan, Iowa. He was
baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Our Lady of
Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa, and
attended country school near Logan, Iowa. After
school, Archie helped his father on the farm and
later moved into Portsmouth where he worked at
the elevator for six years.
On January 26, 1937,
Archie was united in marriage to Adeline Hein in
Portsmouth, Iowa. Three children were born to
this union: Bonnie, Robert, and Marlene. After
their wedding, Archie and Adeline moved to
Westphalia, Iowa, for a short time where Archie
worked as a painter. He later moved to Harlan
where he started his own painting business and
was an exterior and interior painter and
decorator. He continued his painting business
until his retirement in 1975.
Archie enjoyed spending
time with his family, hunting, and fishing with
his wife. He was a member of St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Harlan
Archie died on Tuesday,
March 24, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in
Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of
ninety-one years, eleven months, and eleven
days. He is preceded in death by his parents and
his siblings: Harvey, Ollie, Chester, and
Bonnie.
He is survived by his
wife Adeline of Harlan; their children: Bonnie
Rasmussen of Harlan, Iowa; Robert Caddell and
his wife Regena of Vail, Iowa; Marlene and her
husband Gary Doyel of Humbolt, Iowa; eight
grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren;
five great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews;
other family members and many friends.
A Mass of Christian
Burial was held on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa.
Rev. Bob Hoefler celebrated the 10:00 AM
service. Burial was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery
in Portsmouth, Iowa, with Guy Doyel, Doug
Koerselman, Chad Doyel, Doug Rasmussen, Randy
Rasmussen, and Randy Sorenson serving as casket
bearers.
Miles "Tump" Camery - Age 78
Miles J. Camery was born on April 30, 1929 to Joseph and Cecil (Brodersen) Camery in
Harlan, Iowa. He attended Harlan High School and graduated with the class of
1947. He went on to Iowa State University and played football for two years
before returning to Harlan.
On December 15, 1950, Miles was
united in marriage to Norma Jean Hansen of rural Harlan. Two daughters were
born to this union: Barbara and Kim.
He was
employed at the Iowa Department of Conservation as a game warden in 1956 and
was with them for six years before joining the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service in 1962. He was first stationed in Beaumont, Texas, relocated to
Anna-Jonesboro, Illinois in 1965, and then to the Madison/Sun Prairie,
Wisconsin area in 1967. In 1974, they relocated to Glen Bernie, Maryland,
and in 1976 to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they resided for the past
thirty-one years. Miles retired in 1982.
He
was a longtime member of the Albuquerque Retriever Club, an avid sports fan
and outdoorsman.
Miles died on May 30, 2007, having attained the age of seventy-eight years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Morgan.
 He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Norma Jean of Albuquerque,
New Mexico; his daughters Barbara and her husband Dale Reininger of Sun
Prairie, Wisconsin and Kim and her husband Chip Millick of Falmouth, Maine;
two grandchildren: Hannah and Ben Millick; his sisters Joan Prather of Lake
Quivira, Kansas and Jan and her husband Lloyd Pientok of St. Francis,
Wisconsin; his sister-in-law Agnes Camery; nieces, nephews, other family
members, and many friends.
A
Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Pauley
Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 2:00
PM ceremony. Interment was at Harlan Cemetery.
Irene W.
Campbell
Irene Wilhelmina Campbell was born on May 26,
1912 on the family farm near Irwin, Iowa, to
John and Emma (Thompson) Frank. She attended
school in Irwin and was united in marriage on
January 20, 1932 to Ralph Campbell at her
parent’s home. The couple lived on a farm west
of Irwin until her parents moved to town in
1940. They then moved to the farm where she was
born. This is where they raised their children:
Norman, Vernon, Lois, and Lyle.
Irene was a housewife and
loving mother. She raised her family while
helping her husband with the farm. She loved to
be in her flower garden and also did beautiful
hand work. She was a member of the Irwin Chapter
No. 182 Order of Eastern Star, the Greeley Home
Makers, and a lifelong member of the United
Methodist Church in Irwin and the United
Methodist Women.
Irene remained on the farm
after Ralph’s death in 1998; becoming a resident
of Manilla Manor in 2001. It was there that she
died on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, having
attained the age of ninety-six years and three
months. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband Ralph, and her infant son
Donald.
She is survived by her
children: Norman Campbell and his wife Donna of
Irwin, Iowa, Vernon Campbell and his wife Nora
of Irwin, Lois and her husband Darrell Johnson
of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Lyle Campbell and
his wife Gloria of Irwin; fourteen
grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren;
and twelve great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was
held on Friday, August 29, 2008 at the United
Methodist Church in Irwin, Iowa, with Pastor
Keith Pals and Pastor Ted Sieck officiating the
10:30 AM service. Honorary casket bearers were
Terry Campbell, Brian Johnson, Brad Campbell,
and Ron Johnson. Serving as casket bearers were
Brad Nobiling, Richard Wiig, Robert McLaughlin,
Jim Buman, Robert Wiig, Troy Kaney, Jeff Keech,
and Bill Larson with interment held at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Irwin.
Kasey Campbell
- Age 28
Kasey J Campbell, son of Bill and Mary Beth (Boggess)
Campbell, was born on March 5, 1980, in
Pensacola, Florida. He was baptized at St.
Paul’s Catholic Church in Pensacola and was
confirmed at Divine Redeemer Church in Colorado
Springs, Colorado. During high school, he played
baseball and maintained his love for sports
after his graduation from Doherty High School.
He loved to watch the Atlanta Braves play. He
received his Associates Degree in Fire Science
from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado
Springs.
On May 22, 2004, Kasey was united in marriage
to Deborah "Debbie" Arnett at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He worked as a supervisor for American Medical
Response in Colorado before the couple moved to
Harlan, Iowa, where he became a dispatcher for
Shelby County.
Kasey loved to be outside and worked part-time at
his father’s orchard, always coming up with
ideas and looking up plans on the internet on
how to make it bigger and better. Fall was his
favorite time of year and he would ride his
four-wheeler, go hunting, and do anything just
to be outdoors.
Kasey died on Friday, August 8, 2008, having
attained the age of twenty-eight years, five
months, and three days. He is preceded in death
by his grandparents Williams and Ethel Campbell
and Fletcher and Alberta Boggess.
He is survived by his wife Debbie Campbell of
Harlan, Iowa; his parents Bill and Mary Beth
Campbell of Harlan; his sisters: Kimberly and
her husband Tim Budzon of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, Kelly and her husband Larry Tate of
Colorado Springs, and Kristy Campbell of
Colorado Springs; his brother Kevin Campbell and
his wife Kathy of Harlan; his nieces and
nephews: Megan, Austin, Nicolas, Tori,
Shenandoah, Tanner, Billy, Alexis, Makenna, and
Kevin, Jr.; other family members and many
friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday,
August 14, 2008, with Rev. Bob Hoefler
celebrating the 1:00 PM service at St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Casket bearers
were Kevin Campbell, Scott Harrell, Jake Budzon,
Tim Budzon, Matt Thieme, and Larry Tate.
Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.
Kenneth "Kenny" Campbell - Age 62
Kenneth Edward Campbell was born July 25, 1946,
to Kenneth Eugene and Betty Jean (Hartman)
Campbell in Harlan, Iowa. He was the oldest of
six children and attended Harlan Community High
School. After school, he began driving a mail
truck for his dad and later delivered newspapers
from town to town. He then began driving over
the road truck.
On June 12, 1966, Kenny was united in marriage
to Mary Karr. One son, Donovan Joseph Campbell
was born to this union. The couple later
divorced.
Kenny was very artistic and would paint pictures
for his family and friends. Later he also took
up photography and photographed a number of
weddings, graduation pictures and family photos.
For many years, Kenny played Santa for private
parties and many family Christmases. He made a
terrific Santa. His sister-in-law, Susan, made
him a beautiful red suit to wear, while
Eastergaurd ordered his white hair and beard for
him. He made a right jolly old elf. Kenny loved
being Santa and loved surprising children with
their Christmas wish.
Kenny was a son, brother, father and uncle but
he was most happy being grandpa to Donovan’s
children: Juliann, Kevin, and Joey. They were
his pride and joy.
Kenny died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, after a
lengthy illness, at Myrtue Medical Center in
Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of
sixty-two years, six months, and nine days. He
is preceded in death by his father Kenneth; his
brother David and his sister BJ Hemminger.
Kenny is survived by his son Donovan Campbell of
Omaha, Nebraska; three grandchildren; his mother
Betty Campbell of Harlan, Iowa; his brothers
John Campbell and his wife Susan of Harlan and
Kevin Campbell and his wife Lisa of Des Moines,
Iowa; his sister Rev. Judith Piper of Sioux
City, Iowa; his sister-in-law Marie Campbell of
Harlan; his brother-in-law Dwayne Hemminger and
his wife Carol of Hancock, Iowa; nieces;
nephews; other family members and many friends.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February
7, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 2:00 PM
service. Interment was held at the Harlan
Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa with Alvin Kohl, Little
John Nichols, Joe Zadina, Nick Whitaker, Kevin
Campbell, Mike Zadina, Kevin Buchanon, Mike
Ramierz, Bill Holloway, and Doug Rickers serving
as casket bearers.
Myrtle M. Campbell - Age 91
Myrtle Marie Campbell, daughter of Niels and
Martina Hansen was born on January 6, 1918, on
the family farm near Audubon, Iowa. She attended
country school near Audubon through the eighth
grade.
After school, Myrtle moved to Harlan and became
a nanny for several Harlan families. On January
16, 1937, Myrtle was united in marriage to
Edmund F. Campbell at the Bethel Baptist
Parsonage in Harlan. Two children were born to
this union: Merle and Edna Jean. Myrtle and Ed
owned a hay bailing operation until 1946 when
they moved to Jacksonville, Iowa and Ed began
working for Peterson Brothers Trucking.
After Ed’s death, Myrtle remained in
Jacksonville until May 2006 when she became a
resident at Elm Crest Assisted Living in Harlan.
Myrtle died on Friday, January 23, 2009, at
Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, having attained
the age of ninety-one years and seventeen days.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her
husband Ed, her brothers Orville and Einar.
She is survived by her children Merle Campbell
and his wife Sheryl of Irwin, Iowa; Edna Jean
and her husband Tom Vacanti of Council Bluffs,
Iowa; nine grandchildren; eleven
great-grandchildren; her sister Esther Atkinson
of Des Moines, Iowa; her brother Virgil Hansen
of San Gabriel, California; nieces; nephews;
other family members and friends.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, January
26, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in
Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiated
the 1:00 PM service. Interment was held at the
Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa with
Butch Greer, Lance Campbell, Jacob Hurd, Corey
Campbell, and Lonnie Campbell serving as casket
bearers.
Gregory Curtis "Nine
Fingers" Carlisle - Age 58
Greg was born September 19, 1950 in Fort Dodge,
Iowa to Dan and Charlene Carlisle. He married Claudia Grimsley on January
5, 1973. They lived in Arizona or Iowa during their married life, but
finally settled in Phoenix, Arizona where they bought a house in April,
1998. He spent most of his adult life as an over-the-road truck driver
making friends and touching lives all over the country. Greg was passionate
about NHRA drag racing and NBA basketball and loved to watch his grandsons
play sports, especially baseball. He also enjoyed spending time with family
and friends. He adored his wife and cherished his children and
grandchildren.
Greg
is survived by his wife, Claudia; two daughters,
Ginny (Rick) Bold, and sons Joshua and Jordan of
Phoenix and Kim Brundige of Fort Dodge, Iowa, her 4
children and one granddaughter; his mother, Charlene
Carlisle of Phoenix; his sister, Cinda
(Rick) Brennan of Phoenix; his brother, Stephen of
Phoenix; his mother-in-law Alice Grimsley of Harlan,
Iowa; brothers-in-law, Gene (Shelly) Grimsley of
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mark Grimsley of Omaha,
Nebraska and Timothy Grimsley of Avoca, Iowa;
sisters-in-law, Debbie (Louie) Chavez of Farmington,
New Mexico and Ruthanne Grimsley of Harlan, Iowa;
and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Dan
Carlisle in October 2008 and his father-in-law,
Leonard Grimsley in February 1986.
Greg will be deeply
missed by his family and a multitude of friends.
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Alvie D. Chipman - Age
97
Alvie Donald Chipman was born on
December 2, 1912, to Alvie and Nellie (Mowery)
Chipman in Tennant, Iowa.
Alvie attended school
in Tennant, Iowa, but left school in his junior
year to help with work. He worked as a hired man
for several different farmers in the area.
He was united in
marriage to Lois Killion on his 29th
birthday at his mother’s home in Shelby, Iowa.
Alvie and Lois lived on a farm south of Avoca
while he worked as a hired hand, then started on
their own on a farm west of Oakland. After three
years, they moved back to their original home
south of Avoca farming on their own and lived
there until 1969. They moved to a farm south of
Jacksonville and lived there until 1979. They
retired to Walnut, Iowa.
Alvie enjoyed going
fishing every chance he could and both Alvie and
Lois loved to dance every week and even more
often if they could.
After Lois passed away
on April 1, 2003, Alvie lived in the same home
until the summer of 2004 when he moved to Peace
Haven in Walnut. When his health started to
fail, he entered the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab
Center in July of 2008. It was there that he
died on Thursday, April 1, 2010, exactly seven
years after his wife. He had attained the age of
ninety-seven years, three months, and thirty
days.
Alvie was preceded in
death by his wife Lois, his parents, and his
brothers: Darwin and Millard.
He is survived by his
daughter Linda and her husband Robert Holst of
Walnut, Iowa; his son Ron Chipman of Harlan,
Iowa; three grandchildren: Lori and Andy Blum of
Marne, Iowa, Jim and Lisa Wissler of Wall Lake,
Iowa, and Donnita Senn of Fort Worth, Texas;
seven great-grandchildren: Holli, Steve, and
Scott Blum, Joel, Justin, and Jared Wissler, and
Cody Webb; nieces and nephews; other family
members and friends.
Pastor Orris Drake
officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on
Monday, April 5, 2010 at Pauley Jones Funeral
Home in Avoca, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers
were Holli Blum, Steven Blum, Scott Blum, Joel
Wissler, Justin Wissler, and Jared Wissler.
Interment was held at Layton Township Cemetery
in Walnut, Iowa.
  David
A. Christensen - Age 71
David Arnold
Christensen, son of Arnold and Helen (Havick)
Christensen, was born on July 12, 1938, on his
parent’s farm just west of Harlan, Iowa. He was
baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran
Church and attended school in Harlan. After his
schooling David worked construction.
On June 16, 1963, David was united in marriage
to Nancy Ann Montgomery at the Methodist church
in Harlan. Two daughters were born to this
union; Linda and Kimberly. After his marriage,
David hauled milk, first grade B milk then later
grade A milk in bulk tanks. He then began his
own grain business where he bought, sold and
hauled grain for various Shelby county farmers.
David also worked for several years driving
truck for Farm Service Co-op until his
retirement due to his first battle with cancer.
He didn’t stay idle long and began driving truck
again for Wynne Transportation. He then worked
for a few years at the BP Amoco in Harlan before
becoming the manager at the Shell Texaco station
at the Lake Manawa exit in Council Bluffs this
past two years. Even when he became ill with
cancer a second time as well as heart
difficulties, he refused to stop working even
the last week of his life.
David was a kind and generous man who loved his
wife, kids and grandkids. He devoted much of his
life in support of the Masons. He was a member
and held many offices of the Parian Lodge No.
321; Olivet Chapter No. 107; Adelphia Council
No. 4; Mt. Zion Commandery No. 49 all of Harlan
and the Abu Bekr Shrine Temple of Sioux City,
Iowa. David was active at the Shelby County
Speedway where he served as president and also
at the Red Oak Raceway where he supervised the
demolition derby and was a past member of the
Harlan JayCees.
David died at his home in Harlan on August 8,
2009, having attained the age of seventy-one
years and twenty-seven days. He was preceded in
death by his parents. David is survived by his
wife Nancy Christensen of Harlan, Iowa; his
daughters Linda and her husband Mike Monahan
also of Harlan and Kimberly and her husband Chad
Gracey of Fremont, Nebraska; his three
grandchildren: Brittany Monahan and Trevor and
Tyler Gracey; his brother Robert Christensen and
his wife Joanne of Harlan, Iowa; special friends
Darryl and Rosa VanDyne of Cave Creek, Arizona;
nieces and nephews other relatives and many
friends.
Pastor Steven Chellew officiated the 2:00 PM
funeral at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa, on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Serving as
casket bearers were Brian Christensen, Bruce
Christensen, Ray Christensen, Leon Schmidt, Paul
Stewart, Chad Montgomery, Rob Olsen, and Doug
Olsen. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery
in Harlan, Iowa.
Frances "Fran"
Christensen - Age 72
Frances "Fran" Gloria
Christensen, daughter of Hilman and Ester
(Jenkins) Tofte, was born on August 24, 1937, in
Lansford, North Dakota. She was one of ten
children.
On October 9, 1954,
Fran was united in marriage to Donald Lee
Christensen in Wanatchee, Washington. Five
children were born to this union: Richard,
Karen, Glenda, Darrel and Dee. Following their
wedding, Fran and Donald made their home in
Harlan for a short time before moving to Council
Bluffs, Iowa. While in Council Bluffs, Fran
worked at the 64 Club, the bowling alley, and
Ray’s Transfer Co.
Fran’s greatest passion
was her family. She always enjoyed attending her
children’s sporting events with Don when they
would pack food and travel to the events in
their motor home. Fran also enjoyed bowling and
camping with her family.
Fran loved to spend
time in the kitchen, baking and cooking for her
family and friends. She was a very talented cook
and her family always enjoyed sharing a meal
with her, especially during Christmas, which was
Fran’s favorite holiday. When cooking, Fran used
many ingredients from her own garden or fruit
trees. Those ingredients that she didn’t use
were always canned and saved for another day.
Fran was also very proud of her flowers. She
spent many afternoons tending to her flowerbeds
and watching the butterflies.
Fran died on Tuesday,
March 23, 2010, at her home having attained the
age of seventy-two years, six months, and
twenty-seven days. She is preceded in death by
her parents; her husband, Donald; her son,
Darrel; her siblings: Lola; Otis; Marian; Al;
and Ellen.
She is survived by her
children: Richard Christensen and his wife Dee;
Karen Christensen all of Council Bluffs, Iowa;
Glenda and her husband Steve Faurot of Omaha,
Nebraska; Dee and her husband Kevin Crouse of
McClelland, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren;
thirteen great-grandchildren; her siblings:
Mavis and her husband Don Baker of Bonners
Ferry, Idaho; Darlene and her husband Hank Best
of Clark Fk., Idaho; Danny Tofte and his wife
Elizabeth and Judy O’Neil all of Spokane,
Washington; her sisters-in-law: Carol
Christensen of Harlan, Iowa; Carol Christensen
of Loveland, Colorado; Joanne and her husband
Norman Mathiasen and Barbara Hansen all of
Harlan, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other family
members and many friends.
Funeral Services were
held on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Pauley
Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev.
Dr. David G. Swinton officiating the 2:30 PM
service. Interment was held at the Harlan
Cemetery with Scott Mathiasen and Craig
Christensen acting as honorary casket bearers.
Serving as casket bearers were: Tim Hansen,
Matthew Christensen, David Hansen, Jay
Christensen, Chris Christensen, and Ken Shetler.
Gerda
Christensen - Age 91
Gerda Christensen was
born on March 17, 1916, to Soren and Petrea
(Christensen) Nielsen in Harlan, Iowa. She attended
school in Harlan and after graduating from Harlan
High School, she went on to receive her normal
training as a teacher. She taught for a short while
in Shelby County country schools.
She became a caretaker
of children for various families in the Harlan area and had also worked for
E. M. Christensen and Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan. It was at the funeral
home that she met and began working with Arnold C. Christensen, whom she wed
on June 8, 1964 in Denison, Iowa.
After their marriage,
the couple resided in Harlan. Gerda continued to live in their Harlan
residence after Arnold died in 1988 and only became a resident of Elm Crest
Retirement Community in August of 2007.
It was there that she
died on January 10, 2008, having attained the age of ninety-one years, nine
months, and twenty-four days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband Arnold, her brother Richard Paulsen, and her sister Norma
Christensen.
She is survived by her
sisters Lillian Paulsen of Harlan, Iowa, and Glenda and her husband Franklin
Hanson of Omaha, Nebraska, nieces and nephews, other family members, and
friends.
Graveside services were
held on Monday, January 14, 2008, with Pastor Heather Ploen presiding over
the 2:00 PM service at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Jim
R. Christensen - Age 65
James Robert
Christensen of Loveland passed away at his home on January 1, 2008, after a
three year battle against Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was comforted by the
presence of his loving family. Jim was born in Harlan, Iowa, on January 5,
1942, to Lehman and Edith Christensen.
He graduated from
Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1960. After meeting
on a blind date, Jim and Carol (Petersen) were married on June 15, 1963, in
Anita, Iowa. They lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and rural Oakland, Iowa,
before moving to Loveland in 1988.
Jim worked as a meat
cutter for Safeway for nearly 30 years in Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado.
After retiring from Safeway, he had a lawn business for five years and then
worked as a driver for Thompson School District for ten years. Jim served in
many areas at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oakland and at Mount Olive
Lutheran Church in Loveland.
Jim was the proud
father of sons Chris and Wife Beth of Pierson, Iowa; Craig and wife Mary of
Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and daughter Beth of Orlando, Florida. His
beloved grandchildren are Matthew and Heather Christensen of Sioux City,
Iowa and Margaret and Elinor Christensen of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is
also survived by sisters, Joanne and her husband Norman Mathiasen and
Barbara Hansen all of Harlan, Iowa; sisters-in-law Fran Christensen of
Council Bluffs, Iowa and Carol J. Christensen of Harlan; many nieces,
nephews, cousins, friends, and his faithful companion, Conchita (the
Chocolate Lab). He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don and
Jack Christensen, nephews Darrell and Kent Christensen, and brother-in-law
Leland Hansen.
A graveside service was
held Sunday, January 6, 2008, at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor
Dave Swinton officiated the 2:00 PM service.
Ruth
V. Christensen - Age 88
Ruth Virginia
Christensen, the daughter of Ralph and Karolina (Dethlefs) Brown, was born
in James Township, Iowa on March 29, 1919. She was baptized and confirmed in
the Avoca Lutheran Church. Ruth attended school in the Hancock area. After
her schooling she was employed by the Hancock Telephone Company.
Ruth was united in
marriage to Milton "Chris" Christensen on August 31, 1974 in the Little
Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa. After their marriage they moved to Huntington,
West Virginia where Milton was employed with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. They remained there until his retirement in 1989. They moved back
to the Avoca area in 1991. Ruth enjoyed working in her garden, raising
African Violets, reading and doing crewel embroidery.
Ruth died on Monday,
October 22, 2007 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Avoca,
Iowa having attained the age of eighty-eight years, six months and
twenty-three days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first
husband Elmer Piittmann, her second husband Chris, sister Esther Neighbors
and brothers: Kenneth, Wilbert and Lawrence Brown.
Ruth is survived by her
sister, Dorothy Hildebrand of Hancock, Iowa; her sister in law, Eleanor
Brown of Avoca, Iowa; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many
friends.
Funeral services were
held on October 24, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home,
Avoca Chapel, with Deacon David Gobeli of the Hancock United Methodist
Church officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Hancock, Iowa.
Serving as Honorary Bearers were Randy Brown and Darrell Dreager. Casket
Bearers were Gary Brown, Doug Brown, Mike Harris, Greg Brown, James Brown
and Rick Brown
Helen S. Clark
- Age 83
Helen Serena Clark, daughter of Henry and Anna
Koester Patten, was born August 20, 1926 in
Westphalia, Iowa. She was baptized at St.
Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa and
confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Earling, Iowa.
Helen worked summers on her
parents farm and in the winters she traveled to
Omaha to work. While in Omaha, Helen met her
future husband Clyde Calvin Clark.
On January 25, 1949, Helen
and Clyde were united in marriage at St.
Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa.
Four children were born of this union: Sandy,
Diane, Dwight and Doug. After their marriage,
they moved several times throughout the Midwest
because Clyde was in the US Army. Together they
spent ten years farming near Missouri Valley,
Iowa, before moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota,
and in 1973, Helen and Clyde moved to Harlan.
In 1991, Clyde retired so he and
Helen could spend time in Omaha caring for their
son Doug who was seriously injured in a work
accident. After three years, they returned to
Harlan. Clyde passed away on May 22, 2004.
On October 12, 2007, Helen
made her home at the Elm Crest Retirement
Community in Harlan, Iowa and she passed away
Friday, September 11, 2009, having attained the
age of eighty-three years and twenty-two days.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded
in death by her husband Clyde; her brothers
Tony, Alfred, Frances and Charles, and her
sisters Marie, Mathilda and Rita; and her
son-in-law Mark Meiners.
Survivors include her
children, Sandy Clark of Omaha, Nebraska; Diane
Meiners of Lincoln, Nebraska; Dwight Clark of
Omaha, Nebraska; Doug Clark of Omaha, Nebraska;
seven grandchildren: John J. Comerford, Thomas
P. Comerford and his wife, Mary; Christy and her
husband Mark Puev; Julie and her husband Josh
Sovereign; Matt, Wendy and Jamie; eight
great-grandchildren: Christopher and Catherine
Comerford; Olivia, Owen, Jillian and Genevieve
Sovereign; Alexis and Andrew Puev; other
relatives and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held on Monday, September 14, 2009, at St.
Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Rev.
Bob Hoefler celebrated the 10:30 AM service with
interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling,
Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were: John
Comerford, Tom Comerford, Mark Puev, and Josh
Sovereign.
Lavon
Jacobsen Clark - Age 64
Lavon Rae Frederiksen was born on April
15, 1943 to Elmer and Helen
(Mercer) Frederiksen in Kimballton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. She attended grade school in
Kimballton and high school in Elk Horn.
On June 13, 1964,
she was united in marriage to Ronald Jacobsen. Four children were born to
this union: Terry, Leslie, Matt, and Ron, Jr. They lived in Harlan, Iowa,
until Ron’s death in 1968. Lavon then returned to the Kimballton area to
raise her family.
When Lavon
wasn’t busy with her children and their activities, she made wooden crafts.
She also had a collection of porcelain dolls and was active in the
Kimballton Dinner Theater. She adored her grandchildren and loved spending
every minute she could with them.
Lavon was
married to Donald Clark on May 26, 1990, at the First Christian Church in
Harlan. She worked at the Kimballton Café, Dania Sko, and the Salem Lutheran
Home in Elk Horn. Lavon became a resident of the Salem Lutheran Home in July
of 2007 and it was there that she died on Monday, September 17, 2007, having
attained the age of sixty-four years, five months, and two days. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Nancy, her first husband Ron
Jacobsen, her husband Don Clark, step mother Annabelle Frederiksen and step
brother Wayne Hald.
Lavon is
survived by her children: Terry Jacobsen and his wife Karlene of Harlan,
Iowa; their children Nate, Molly and Shelby; Leslie and her husband Richard
Vonnahme of Carroll, Iowa; Their children; Jenny, Andrew and Kari; Matt
Jacobsen and his wife Mindy of Atlantic, Iowa; Their children; Ashley,
Holleigh, Destiny and Allyiah; and Ron Jacobsen and his wife LaVonne of
Harlan; their children Brandon, Kara, Markis and Gavin; and Becky Pike;
sister Sarah Kunik of Kimballton, step sisters Margaret and her husband
Barry Beck of Sioux City, Iowa, and Eileen and her husband Harold Honeck of
Grimes, Iowa; nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends.
A funeral
service was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007, with Pastor Tony Ede
officiating the 10:30 AM service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Markis Schones, Andrew Vonnahme, Nate
Jacobsen, and Brandon Jacobsen. Serving as casket bearers were Cameron Kunik,
Shawn Underwood, Jack Underwood, Jim Moreland, Don Palijo, and Jeff
Moreland. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Alice J. Clemsen - Age 88
Alice Jane Clemsen, daughter of
Thomas Lee and Alta Grace (Plumb) Evans, was
born on February 16, 1921 in Osceola County,
Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed on March
25, 1945, at Bethany Lutheran Church in
Kimballton, Iowa. She attended Harlan High
School in Harlan, Iowa, and was a member of the
graduating class of 1940.
On June 2, 1943, Jane
was united in marriage to Russell M. Clemsen.
Three children were born to this union: Adyline
Marie, Byron Dean, and Beverly Alta. After their
wedding, Jane and Russell farmed in Audubon
County and Sharon Township until Russell’s death
in September 1985. Jane continued to farm until
1989, when she moved into Harlan.
As Jane’s health
declined, she moved to Kearney, Missouri, to be
closer to her daughter. Her last years were
spent at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent
Center.
It was there that Jane
died on Monday, March 30, 2009, having attained
the age of eighty-eight years, one month, and
fourteen days. She is preceded in death by her
parents; her husband Russell; her sisters Arlene
Nelson and Dexter Sorensen; and her brothers
Gerald Evans and Eddie Evans.
She is survived by her
children: Adyline and her husband Steve
Christensen of Kearney, Missouri; Byron and his
wife Holly Clemsen and Beverly Clemsen all of
Alexandria, Virginia; five grandchildren:
Gwendolyn and her husband Curtis Mayes; Jennifer
and her husband Chris Skiba; Nanette and her
husband Stacy Stout; Alyssa Clemsen and her
husband Tom Roberts; and Alex Clemsen; eight
great-grandchildren: Gretchen, Jensen, Caroline,
TJ, Jack, Delany, Brock, and Zoey; her sister
Grace Ann Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; her
sister-in-law Lucille Evans; nieces; nephews;
other family members and friends.
The family has asked
the memorials be directed to: Bethany Lutheran
Church Youth in Kimballton, Iowa or the CG
Therkildsen Center in Harlan, Iowa.
Funeral Services were
held on Friday, April 3, 2009, at Bethany
Lutheran Church in Kimballton, Iowa. Pastor Tony
Ede officiated the 11:00 AM service. Burial was
held at Bethany Cemetery in Kimballton with TJ
Skiba, Jack Skiba, Brock Stout, and Jensen Mayes
acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as
casket bearers were: Alex Clemsen, Christopher
Skiba, Curtis Mayes, Stacy Stout, Thomas
Roberts, and Stan Knudsen.
Maeverlee
Closson - Age 79
MaeVerlee Closson, daughter of Albert
and Bernice (Sunderland) Larsen, was born on May
2, 1930, in Kirkman, Iowa. She was baptized and
a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Harlan and graduated from the Harlan High
School.
On June 18, 1948, she
was united in marriage to Leroy Closson. After
their wedding, they resided in Harlan. MaeVerlee
worked as a waitress for Holiday Buffet and Red
Lion. She was a member of the VFW Post No. 941
Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed cooking, baking,
and sewing. After retiring in 1984, MaeVerlee
and Leroy moved to Kerrville, Texas, where
MaeVerlee continued to live until 2006. She then
lived for a short time in Arkansas, Kansas, and
Oklahoma.
MaeVerlee died on
Monday, November 23, 2009, at Eufaula Nursing
Home in Eufaula, Oklahoma, having attained the
age of seventy-nine years, six months, and
twenty-one days. She is preceded in death by her
parents and her husband, Leroy.
She is survived by her
two daughters: Vicky and her husband Bengie
Reimer of Parkville, Missouri; Debbie and her
husband Robert Hoffmann of Center Point, Texas;
her son Tracy Closson and his wife Cindy of
Eufaula, Oklahoma; six grandchildren: Troy
Reimer and his wife Keenie; Kelli and her
husband Brian Cook; Shelli and her husband Chris
Stackhouse; Todd Hoffmann; Michael Cook and his
wife Melissa; and Chad Cook; eleven
great-grandchildren: Tate and Kolin Hayes; Cole
and Kyle Cook; Logan and Shelby Stackhouse;
Hanah and Colton Hoffmann; Tanner and Garrett
Cook; and Kennedy Cook; her sister Virginia
Rasmussen of Elk Horn, Iowa; other family
members and many friends.
Graveside Services were
held on Monday, November 30, 2009, at the Harlan
Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Rev. Dr. David G.
Swinton of First United Methodist Church in
Harlan officiated the 10:00 AM service.
Rose Marie
Coenen - Age 70
Rose Marie
Coenen was born on August 14, 1937 to Charles Beran and Mildred Darnell in
Verdigre, Nebraska at the home of her grandparents. She was baptized at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, and baptized in the
Catholic Church in 1958. She attended grade school in Audubon County and
Jacksonville, Iowa, graduating from Harlan High School with the Class of
1955.
On February 9, 1959, Rosie was united in marriage
to Clarence Coenen at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa,
where she remained a lifelong member. Four children were born to this union:
Kelvin, Leann, Curtis, and Greg.
Rosie was employed with the Shelby County Farm
Service Agency for over twenty years as a Program Technician, retiring in
November of 1998.
Her main focus was her family and she enjoyed when
they all got together like they did last June. She loved to play games and
was involved with anything her grandkids were involved with.
She was an excellent cook and had a huge garden
that she would gather vegetables from and use in her cooking. She was a
seamstress and enjoyed quilting as well as reading and talking on the phone.
Rosie had always wanted to be a nurse but was
thrilled when her daughter went through school and became one.
Rosie died on Monday, March 17, 2008, at Myrtue
Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of seventy years,
seven months, and three days. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Harold and Mildred Hull, her father Charles Beran, her sisters Rosalene
Hardy and Carol Throlson, and her grandson Christopher Lynn Coenen.
She is survived by her husband Clarence Coenen of
Westphalia, Iowa; her children: Kelvin and Christina Coenen of Modesto,
California, Leann Coenen of Loveland, Colorado, Curtis and Beverly Coenen
also of Modesto, California, and Greg and Donna Coenen of Omaha, Nebraska;
eight grandchildren; her brothers and sisters: Larry Hull and his wife Kathy
of Harlan, Iowa, Lois Eriksen of Palm Bay, Florida, Delbert Hull of Kirkman,
Iowa, Mary and her husband Bill Murtaugh of Harlan, and Lita Van Cleave of
Colorado Springs, Colorado; her brother-in-law Bruce Hardy of Manning, Iowa;
nieces and nephews; other family members, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday,
March 20, 2008, with Rev. John Dorton celebrating the 11:00 AM service at
St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers
were Nicole Sassenberg, Marcus Longoria, Matthew Sassenberg, Danielle
Coenen, Davis Coenen, Ashley Coenen, Clarence Brinker, Sadie Coenen, Jerry
Gross, Christina Coenen, Beverly Coenen, and Donna Coenen. Serving as casket
bearers were Kelvin Coenen, Patrick Coenen, Cristina Coenen, Greg Coenen,
Leann Coenen, and Curtis Coenen. Interment was held at St. Boniface Cemetery
in Westphalia.
 James Dewey
Conrad - Age 84
James Dewey Conrad, son
of Arthur and Toy (Erickson) Conrad, was born on
June 17, 1925, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended
country school outside of Harlan and helped his
father on the family farm.
On January 4, 1945,
Dewey volunteered for the Merchant Marines and
served during World War II. He continued to
serve until May 2, 1947.
On October 9, 1950,
Dewey enlisted in the United States Army at
Omaha, Nebraska. He served overseas during the
Korean War and was honorably discharged on
September 20, 1952, at Fort Custer, Michigan,
having attained the rank of Master Sergeant and
was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
On January 4, 1954,
Dewey was united in marriage to Ruby Ellen
Bassinger in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Four children
were born to this union. After their wedding,
Dewey and Ruby made their home outside of
Harlan, where Dewey was employed at Western
Engineering. Throughout the years, Dewey worked
as a truck foreman, equipment operator and
asphalt plant foreman.
Dewey died on Thursday,
December 3, 2009, having attained the age of
eighty-four years, five months, and sixteen
days. He is preceded in death by his parents;
his wife, Ruby; his daughter, Connie; and his
brothers: Victor, Alvin, Merwin, Thomas, and
Kenneth.
He is survived by his
children: Victor Conrad and his wife Alice; Tim
Conrad and his wife Kelli; Kim Conrad all of
Harlan, Iowa; Colleen and her husband James
Thompson of LeMars, Iowa; and Brenda Conrad of
Harlan; nine grandchildren: John, Sheila, James,
Amanda, Justin, Lance, Megan, Michael, and Erik;
nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other
family members and many friends.
Funeral Services were
held on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Pauley
Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Rev. Dr.
David G. Swinton, pastor of First United
Methodist Church in Harlan, officiated the 1:00
PM service. Military Rights were held at the
Harlan Cemetery by the Shelby County VFW Post
No. 941 and the Harlan American Legion Helmer
Reyelt Post No. 150. Acting as honorary casket
bearers were: Vern Daeges, Mike Davidson, Gary
Gubbels, Kevin Krohn, Cal Peterson, Darold
Wittrup, and Allen Schneider. Serving as casket
bearers were: James Conrad, John Fiebelkorn,
Lance Conrad, Mandy Hanover, Erik Thompson,
Justin Conrad, Sheila Conrad, Michael Thompson,
and Megan Hersom.
Lenora M. Conrad - Age 81
Lenora
Maxine Conrad, daughter of Andrew and Sadie
(Benson) Flug, was born on May 2, 1926, north of
Red Line, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed
at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa.
Lenora attended country grade school and was a
member of the class of 1944 from Irwin High
School.
On August 20, 1949, Lenora was united in
marriage to Kenneth E. Conrad in Hiawatha,
Kansas. Seven children were born to this union:
Sharon, Dale, Charles, Sandra, Dennis, Pamela,
and Lisa. After their wedding, Lenora and
Kenneth farmed the home place with Kenneth’s
brother Alvin. Lenora was a farm wife and helped
Kenneth with the farm chores. She also worked at
the Shelby County Court House and Title Company
for several years.
After Kenneth died in 1994, Lenora moved to
Harlan where she became very active in the
Myrtue Memorial Auxiliary and was to receive an
award for the work she performed as a member.
She also volunteered at blood mobiles, was an
active member on the fair board, the Commanders
Club and the Midstates Masters. Lenora was a
long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Harlan and supervised over the kitchen. She also
enjoyed spending time with her family,
traveling, and taking trips to the casinos.
Lenora died on Monday, December 31, 2007, at
Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska,
having attained the age of eighty-one years,
seven months, and twenty-nine days. She is
preceded in death by her parents, her husband
Kenneth E., one grandson, Kenneth A. Conrad; and
her siblings: Daniel, Mandy, Arthur, Charles,
Gaylord, Selma, Agneta, Leonard, Merlin, and
Bertha.
She is survived by her children: Sharon and her
husband Arlyn Oman of Kirkman, Iowa, Dale and
his wife Linda of Walnut, Iowa, Charles and his
wife Jonelle of Harlan, Iowa, Sandra and her
husband Leo Green of Omaha, Nebraska, Dennis of
Harlan, Pamela and her husband Jordan Larsen of
Kimballton, Iowa, and Lisa Conrad of Omaha;
thirteen grandchildren; thirteen
great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other
family members, and many friends.
A funeral service was held on Friday, January 4,
2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan,
Iowa, with Pastor Stephen Chellew officiating
the 10:30 AM service. Casket bearers were Brett
Conrad, Jason Conrad, Dave Gline, Kelly Green,
Justin Green, and Troy Beck. Interment was held
at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
Sabina Conrad - Age 89 Sabina Julia Conrad was born on January 27, 1918, to Peter and Clara (Bock) Gubbels on the original Gubbels’ family farm west of Westphalia, Iowa. She
was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and
graduated from St. Boniface High School.
On June 27, 1943, Sabina was united in marriage to Eldred "E. J." Conrad at
St. Boniface Catholic Church. Five children were born to this union: John,
Dave, William, Walter, and Jane.
Sabina was a devoted mother and a fantastic cook. She enjoyed spending time
with her family and friends, raising her children, and tending to the many
activities of running the household.
Sabina became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home in April of 2004 when
her health started failing. It was there that she died on Friday, March 30,
2007, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, two months, and three
days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Clara Gubbels, and
her brothers Peter, Alvin, Ambrose, and Richard.
Sabina is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Eldred "E. J."
Conrad of Harlan, Iowa; her children: John Conrad of West Des Moines, Iowa,
Dave and his wife Diane Conrad of Los Angeles, California, William Conrad of
Loveland, Colorado, Walter Conrad of Estes Park, Colorado, and Jane and her
husband Tim McAleer of Coralville, Iowa; four grandchildren; her sisters:
Sylvia Goeser of Westphalia, Iowa, Helen and her husband Dwight Wubbenhorst
of Mesa, Arizona, Virginia and her husband Cletus Lickteig of Denison, Iowa,
and Mary Ann and her husband Francis Koesters of Earling, Iowa; one brother
Cyril Gubbels and his wife Theresa of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces, nephews,
other family members, and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 2, 2007, at St.
Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Rev. Bob Hoefler officiated the
11:00 AM service. Casket bearers were Craig Gubbels, Allan Koesters, Tom
Gubbels, Bruce Goeser, Jim Koesters, and Bob Lickteig. Interment was at
Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.
 James
W. Croghan - Age 83
James "Jim" William Croghan was born on May 23, 1923 to
William and Helen
(Keane) Croghan on a farm west of Panama, Iowa.
Jim served in the United States Marine Corps and is a veteran of World War
II. After his discharge from the service, he was united in
marriage to
Kathleen McAllister on December 2, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Four children were born to this union: Anne, Gregory, Lisa, and Joseph. Jim
and Kathy lived on a farm near Panama, farming with his brother, Peter, and
raising their family.
Jim had a
life-long interest in government affairs. He worked to influence farm policy
at both the state and federal levels. While on the farm, he was active in
Farmers Union, serving as the Iowa Secretary/Treasurer.
In 1961, Jim accepted a position with the U. S. Department of
Agriculture in Des Moines, Iowa. The family relocated to Virginia so he
could work in the Washington DC office in 1964.
Jim enjoyed
playing golf and after retirement, volunteered as a starter at the Pinecrest
Golf Course in Annandale, Virginia. Jim and Kathy also hosted many foreign
exchange students from the middle east.
Jim died on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, in Falls Church, Virginia, having
attained the age of eighty-three years, seven months, and ten days. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Helen and William Croghan, his daughter
Lisa, two sisters, Helen Griffith and Elizabeth Kohles, and two brothers,
Joseph and Peter. He is survived by his wife Kathleen of Falls Church, VA,
his daughter Anne Giese of Alexandria, VA, and two sons, Gregory and his
wife Barbara Croghan of Annandale, VA, and Joseph and his wife Cynthia
Croghan of McLean, VA, his sister Bernadette Kirlin of West Des Moines, IA,
and his brothers Jerome Croghan of Manning, IA, and Tom and his wife Jean
Croghan of Omaha, NE, nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family
members, and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 beginning at 10:00
AM at St. Mary’s of the Assumption in Panama, Iowa, Rev. John Dorton
officiating. Serving as casket bearers were Joe Kirlin, Christopher Croghan,
Pat Croghan, Bill Griffith, Gerald Kohles, Phil Croghan, Jim Croghan, and
Dennis Croghan. Military rites were provided by Panama American Legion Post
No. 601.
Laurie Culp -
Age 42
Laurie A.
Culp, daughter of Richard and Marilyn (Sprinkle)
Joy, was born on May 29, 1967, in Harlan, Iowa.
She was baptized at First Christian Church in
Harlan and graduated from Harlan Community High
School with the class of 1985. She continued her
education at South Dakota State and Iowa Western
Community College where she was awarded an
Associates Degree in Business.
Laurie was employed by Variety Distributors in
Harlan where she was most recently the credit
manager. Laurie was a loving mother who
cherished spending time with her family,
especially her nieces and nephew and was very
attentive to their needs and wants. She also
enjoyed spending time reading, going to the
Shelby County Races, and shopping with her
friends and family.
Laurie died on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at
Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska, having
attained the age of forty-two years, six months,
and nine days. She is preceded in death by her
mother, Marilyn.
She is survived by her son, Zachary Culp, of
Harlan, Iowa; her father, Richard Joy, of
Harlan, Iowa; her siblings: Michael Joy and his
wife Lynn of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Amy and her
husband Don Christian of Scranton, Iowa; and
Mary Joy of Newcastle, Australia; nieces;
nephew; other family members and many friends.
Don Robinson was the minister presiding over the
11:00 AM funeral service on Friday, December 18,
2009 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan,
Iowa. A private inurnment was held at the
Bethel-Knauss Cemetery in Logan, Iowa.
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