Miscellaneous Ida County, Iowa Obituaries
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Matthew Groepper
Services were June 24, 1999 for Matthew Ernest Groepper, 19, of Iowa
City, formerly of Hinton, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Iowa City.
The Rev. James Vrba officiated under the direction of Lensing Funeral and
Cremation Service in Iowa City.
Bill Moore Memorial services will be held at a later date for Bill Moore, 81, of
rural Odebolt. The body was cremated. Visitation was held June 22 at Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Esther Jensen Services were May 8, 1999 for Esther Betty Jensen, 87, of Lancaster, Calif. a longtime Ida Grove resident. Gwyneth "Tiny" Long Gwyneth L. "Tiny" Long died May 20, 1999 at an Ontario, Ore., hospital. The Rev. Steve Brabb officiated with graveside services held at Evergreen Cemetery. Esther Dezell Services were June 26, 1999 for Esther L. Dezell, 79, of Faribault,
Minn., formerly of Lake City, Minn., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault.
The Rev. Robert E. Snyder officiated with burial in Dale Cemetery, in rural
Kenyon, Minn., under the direction of Boldt Funeral Homes of Faribault.
Leo Miller Services were June 28, 1999 for Leo Chris Miller, 85, of Odebolt at
St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Allan Reicks officiated
with burial in St. Martin's Cemetery in Odebolt under the direction of
Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Donald Quirk Memorial services were June 29, 1999 for Donald W. Quirk, 54, of Sioux
City at the lodge at Stone State Park in Sioux City. The Rev. Thomas Hotle
officiated under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel of Sioux
City. The body was cremated.
Anna Wessling Services were June 29, 1999 for Anna Christina Wessling, 84, of Battle
Creek at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The Rev. David Hogan officiated
with burial in Danbury Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Armstrong
Funeral Service of Danbury and Mapleton.
Michael Seney Memorial services were June 18, 1999 for Michael William Seney, 56,
of Arthur at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. W. Michael
Biklen, pastor of the Arthur United Methodist Church, officiated with inurnment
in Ida Grove Cemetery, with military honors conducted by McNamara-Moore
Post No. 61 of the American Legion.
Elizabeth Uhl Services were June 17, 1999 for Elizabeth Annie Uhl, 82, of Battle Creek
at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The Rev. David Hogan officiated
with burial in Danbury Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Armstrong
Funeral Service of Danbury and Mapleton.
Frances Youngblade Memorial services were June 14, 1999 for Frances K. Youngblade, 87,
of Sioux City at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sioux City. The Rev. W.
Verdery Kerr officiated.
Mildred Luscombe Services were June 21, 1999 for Mildred Ella Luscombe, 82, of Battle
Creek at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Benjamin Ray
officiated with burial in Battle Center Cemetery, rural Battle Creek, under
the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
Irene Schumann Services were June 23, 1999 for Irene Ida Schumann, 86, of Ida Grove
at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. John Schauer and the
Rev. Michael Saylor officiated with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under
the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Edward Ryan Services were June 12, 1999 for Edward Ryan, 77, of Holstein at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Allan A. Reicks officiated
with burial in Elk Point Cemetery in Elk Point, S.D., under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Urban Badenhop Services were June 14, 1999 for Urban Henry Badenhop, 79, of Ida Grove
at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Revs. John Schauer and Michael
Saylor officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Mapleton, with
military honors conducted by American Legion McNamara-Moore Post No. 61,
under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Howard Nielsen Services were June 15, 1999 for Howard Nielsen, 83, of Battle Creek
at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Benjamin Ray officiated
with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek, with military honors
conducted by American Legion Maple Valley Post. No. 364, under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
LaVerne Nielsen Services were June 15, 1999 for LaVerne Nielsen, 89, of Odebolt at Arthur
United Methodist Church. The Rev. W. Michael Biklen officiated with burial
in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home
in Odebolt.
Vivienne Reed Memorial services will be held at a later date for Vivienne I. Reed, 97, of Sioux City. She died June 13 at Willow Dale Care Center in Battle Creek. Alice Larsen Services were June 14, 1999 for Alice E. Larsen, 92, of Castana at Castana
Community United Church of Christ. The Rev. Bob Fritzmeier officiated with
burial in Center Cemetery under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home
in Mapleton.
Wayne McClow Services were May 12, 1999 for Wayne M. McClow, 76, of Jacksonville,
Fla., at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The Rev. James Marth
officiated with burial in Jacksonsville Memory Gardens.
Theresa Erlemeier Services were June 14, 1999 for Theresa Mary Erlemeier, 93, of Battle
Creek, formerly of Danbury, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The
Rev. David Hogan officiated with burial in Danbury Catholic Cemetery in
Danbury under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Service.
Lois Seuntjens Services were June 3, 1999 at Lois Elizabeth Seuntjens, 66, of Mapleton
at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The Rev. David Hogan officiated
with burial in Danbury Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Armstrong
Funeral Service of Mapleton and Danbury.
John Murphy Memorial services were June 1, 1999 for John Martin Murphy, 65, of Ida
Grove, formerly of Denison, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap.
The Rev. Paul Strittmatter officiated under the direction of Huebner Funeral
Home.
John Tomke Services were June 7, 1999 for John W. Tomke, 73, of Battle Creek at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Gerald Fisch officiated
with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek, with military rites
conducted by American Legion Maple Valley Post 364, under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
Ardis Lukins Services were June 7, 1999 for Ardis Lukins, 70, of Estherville, formerly
of Littleton, Colo., at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. The Rev. Russell
McCracken of Littleton officiated with burial in Cedar Cemetery in Larrabee.
William Krull Services were May 26, 1999 for William Ernest Krull, 84, of Holstein
at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. The Rev. Curtis Benson
officiated with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker
Funeral Home in Holstein.
Lowell Kuchel Services were May 28, 1999 for Lowell V. Kuchel, 80, of Holstein at
the United Methodist Church in Holstein. The Rev. Judith Piper officiated
with burial in Holstein Cemetery with military rites conducted by American
Legion Post Dessel-Schmidt Post 225 of Holstein, under the direction of
Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
William Flanagan Services were May 8, 1999 for William P. "Bill" Flanagan, 78, of Burien,
Wash., at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Burien. Burial was in Washington
Memorial Park under the direction of Hoffner, Fisher and Harvey of Burien.
Walter Muller Services were May 29, 1999 for Walter Alvin Muller, 70, of Spencer,
formerly of Battle Creek, at Armstrong Chapel in Mapleton. The Rev. Thomas
Sabel officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek with
military rites conducted by American Legion Loren Hollister Post 496 of
Mapleton and American Legion Post 364 of Battle Creek.
Lois Seuntjens Services will be June 3, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. for Lois E. Seuntjens, 66,
of Mapleton at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. Burial will be in
Danbury Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with
a rosary at 3 p.m. by the Rosary Society and a vigil wake service at 7:30
p.m., at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Armstrong
Funeral Home in Mapleton.
John Murphy Memorial services were June 1, 1999 for John Murphy, 65, of Ida Grove,
formerly of Denison, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. The arrangements
were under the direction of Huebner Funeral Home.
Elsie Schmidt Graveside services were May 22, 1999 for Elsie C. Schmidt, 100, of Cedar
Rapids, formerly of Battle Creek and Great Falls, Mont., in Mount Hope
Cemetery in Battle Creek.
Harry Petersen Services were May 22, 1999 for Harry L. Petersen, 70, of Warrenville,
Ill., formerly of Sioux City, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City.
The Rev. Dr. John Meyer officiated with burial in Graceland Park Cemetery,
with military rites conducted by American Legion Casper Post 477, under
the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.
Alice Mentor Services were May 21, 1999 for Alice E. Menter, 82, of Buffalo, Minn.,
at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. The Rev. John P. Folkerds officiated
with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Peterson Chapel
of Buffalo, Minn.
Garnet Sohm Services were May 19, 1999 for Garnet Velma Sohm, 83, of Danbury at
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The Rev. David Hogan officiated
with burial in Danbury Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Armstrong
Funeral Service in Danbury.
Dr. Lewis Jacques Services were May 21, 1999 for Dr. Lewis Henry Jacques, 81, of Iowa
City at George L. Gay Funeral Home in Iowa City. The Rev. Dr. Tom Finley
officiated with burial in Oakland Cemetery.
Lois Carlson Services were May 22, 1999 for Lois E. Carlson, 68, of Gowrie, formerly
of Danbury, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Callender. The Rev. John
Jones officiated under the direction of Palmer Funeral Home in Gowrie.
Wendell Weed Services were May 21, 1999 for Wendell W. Weed, 87, of Fayetteville,
Ark., at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Forrest City, Ark. The
Rev. Tom Newman officiated with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest
City under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City.
John "Jack" Macklem Jr. Memorial services were May 19, 1999 for John W. "Jack" Macklem Jr.,
73, of Pueblo, Colo., at First United Methodist Church in Pueblo. The Rev.
Steve Burnett officiated under the direction of Cremation, Montgomery and
Steward Crematorium.
Mabel Moran Services were May 25, 1999 for Mabel Sophie Moran, 86, of Harlan in
Harlan under the direction of Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan.
Dorothy Steen Services were May 14, 1999 for Dorothy Elaine (Adams) Steen, 72, of
Ida Grove at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. John Schauer
officiated with burial in Galva Township East Cemetery in Galva under the
direction of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
Gene Gosch Services were May 15, 1999 for Eugene Edward "Gene" Gosch, 83, of Ida
Grove at United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley
officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek, with full
military honors conducted by McNamara-Moore American Legion Post #61 of
Ida Grove, under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida
Grove.
Harvey Hansen Memorial services were May 15, 1999 for Harvey Hansen, 88, of Fonda,
formerly of Holstein, at Barker Funeral Home in Holstein. The Rev. Judith
A. Piper, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiated with burial
in Holstein Cemetery.
Honey Morrison Memorial services were May 5, 1999 for Honey Morrison. She died April 30 in Vancouver, Wash. Lyle Eads Services were May 12, 1999 for retired Lieutenant Commander Lyle W.
Eads, 82, of Melbourne, Fla., at Florida Memorial Garden.
Freemon Van De Stouwe Services were May 17, 1999 for Freemon Lewis Van De Stouwe, 83, of Hull,
at American Reformed Church in Hull. The Rev. Steve Bierly officiated with
burial in Hope Cemetery under the direction of Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.
Gertrude Trulsen Services were May 19, 1999 for Gertrude H. Trulsen, 73, of Ida Grove
at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. John Schauer officiated
with burial in Morgan Township Cemetery in rural Schleswig under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Mary Ann Irwin Services were May 8, 1999 for Mary Ann Irwin, 95, of Stewartville, Minn.,
formerly of Holstein, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Holstein.
Monsignor Mark Duchaine officiated with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
in Ida Grove under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
Donald Davis Services were May 7, 1999 for Donald Duane Davis, 72, of Castana at
First Christian Church in Onawa. The Rev. Donald R. Ludwick officiated
with burial in Hiesler Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Veterans
of Foreign Wars Monona County Post 2694, under the direction of Pearson
Funeral Home in Onawa.
Dean Kelsheimer Services were May 11, 1999 for Dean Kelsheimer, 68, of Anthon at Church
of Christ in Anthon. The Revs. Elmer Hodge and John Green officiated with
burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, with military honors conducted by American
Legion McNiff Post 389, under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home in
Anthon.
Ebba Johnson Services were May 11, 1999 for Ebba H. Johnson, 98, of Manchester at
First Lutheran Church in Manchester. The Revs. Kristen Venne and Tom Jones
officiated with burial in Oakland Cemetery in Manchester under the direction
of Leonard-Muller Funeral Home at Manchester.
Arvilla Urban Services were May 11, 1999 for Arvilla Urban, 91, of Storm Lake, an
Ida County native, at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. The Rev.
Kenneth Bell officiated with burial in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
in Storm Lake under the direction of Fratzke Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Darrell Larison Services were May 1, 1999 for Darrell Larison, 66, of Ida Grove at First
United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley officiated
with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Bedford under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Mildred O'Donnell Services were April 29, 1999 for Mildred O'Donnell, 95, of Holstein,
formerly of Ida Grove, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove.
The Rev. Roslyn Gunnink officiated with burial in Sunny Hill Cemetery in
Grimes under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Leona Stiles Services were April 29, 1999 for Leona Laura Stiles, 92, of Odebolt
at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Marcia F. Sangel officiated
with burial in Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Earl Cipperley Services were April 30, 1999 for Earl H. Cipperley, 85, of Battle Creek,
formerly of Washta, at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The
Rev. Marvin Lindley officiated with burial in Sunset View Cemetery in Washta
under the direction of Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee.
Elsie Schmidt Graveside services will be May 22, 1999 at 10 a.m. for Elsie C. Schmidt,
100, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Great Falls, Mont., at Mount Hope Cemetery
in Battle Creek. The Rev. Ben Ray of the First Presbyterian Church in Battle
Creek will officiate.
Raymond Nelson Services were April 30, 1999 for Raymond Walter Nelson, 78, of Storm
Lake at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. The Revs. Douglas W. Haynes
and E.W. Lichtsinn officiated with burial in Holstein Cemetery in Holstein
under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Alta.
Darlene Kuhlmann Services were May 1, 1999 for Opal Darlene Kuhlmann, 76, of Onawa at
First Congregational United Church of Christ. The Rev. Patricia F. Minnick
officiated with burial in Belvidere Cemetery in rural Turin under the direction
of Pearson Funeral Home in Onawa.
Richard Hummel Services were May 5, 1999 for Richard L. Hummel, 55, of Ida Grove at
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. John Schauer officiated
with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Terry O'Neill Services were April 22, 1999 for Terry O'Neill, 68, of Osceola, formerly
of Boone, at Sacred Heart Church in Boone. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery
under the direction of Schroeder Memorial Chapel in Boone.
Myrtle Lundblad Services were April 26, 1999 for Myrtle A. Lundblad, 86, of Odebolt
at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Odebolt. The Rev. Victor Johnson, pastor
at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt, officiated with burial in Odebolt
Cemetery.
Mildred O'Donnell Services were April 29, 1999 for Mildred O'Donnell, 95, of Holstein,
formerly of Ida Grove, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove.
The Rev. Roslyn Gunnink officiated with burial in Sunny Hill Cemetery in
Grimes under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Martha Young Services were April 28, 1999 for Martha Knight Young, 89, of Holstein
at the United Methodist Church in Holstein. The Rev. Judith A. Piper officiated
with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral
Home in Holstein.
Leona Stiles Services will be at 10:30 a.m., April 29, 1999 for Leona Stiles, 92,
of Odebolt at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. Burial will be in
Odebolt Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Robert McCormick Services were April 16, 1999 for Robert L. McCormick, 67, of Sioux City,
formerly of Ida Grove, at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The
Rev. Marvin Lindley officiated with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery, with
military rites conducted by American Legion McNamara-Moore Post 62, under
the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Matt Lorenzen Services were April 17, 1999 for Matt C. Lorenzen Jr., 82, of Odebolt
at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Benjamin Ray officiated
with
burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Stan Long Memorial services were April 17, 1999 for Stan Long, 67, of Sioux City
at Ruston Avenue United Methodist Church in Sioux City. The Revs. Richard
Zeck, Martha Anderson and Darline Balm-Demmel officiated under the direction
of Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City.
Paula Ruchti Services were April 20, 1999 for Paula C. Ruchti, 71, of Ida Grove at
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. John Schauer officiated
with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Lloyd Kolbe Services were April 19, 1999 for Lloyd William Kolbe, 92, of Sac City
at the United Methodist Church in Sac City. The Rev. Karl Giese officiated
with burial in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Farber and Otteman
Funeral Home in Sac City.
Andrea Sonksen Services were April 21, 1999 for Andrea Marie Sonksen, 22, of Ida Grove
at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley
officiated with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery at Audubon under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Myrtle Barker Services were April 7, 1999 for Myrtle Christine Barker, 86, of Arthur
at the United Methodist Church in Arthur. The Rev. W. Michael Biklen officiated
with burial in Hayes Township Cemetery, rural Arthur, under the direc-tion
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Earl Krayenhagen Services were April 9, 1999 for Earl Max Krayenhagen Sr., 64, of Battle
Creek at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Daniel Torkelson
officiated with burial in St. Clair Cemetery in Ute under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
Jessie Stock Services were April 8, 1999 for Jessie A. Stock, 94, of Early at the
Early Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Ken Fells and Don Chris-tensen officiated
under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City.
Merlin Petersen Services were April 10, 1999 for Merlin Marvin Petersen, 69, of Danbury
at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Midway, rural Battle Creek. The Rev. Thomas
Sabel of-ficiated with burial in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction
of Armstrong Funeral Service in Mapleton.
Laura Meggers Graveside services were April 10, 1999 for Laura Margaret "Lolly" Meggers,
93, of Galva at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Galva. The Rev. Robert
Alexander officiated under the direction of Farber and Ot-teman Funeral
Home in Schaller.
Violet Kirkholm Services were April 10, 1999 for Violet Viola Kirkholm, 83, of Alta
at the United Methodist Church in Alta. The Rev. David Arulnathan officiated
with burial in Buena Vista Memorial Park in Storm Lake under the direction
of Barker Funeral Home in Alta.
Frank Paul Simon Services were April 12, 1999 for Frank Paul Simon, 68, of Lake View
at United Church of Christ in Lake View. The Rev. Kim Henning officiated
with burial in Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of Farber and Otteman
Funeral Home in Lake View.
Max Hinrichs Graveside services will be April 17, 1999 at 11 a.m. for Max Ver-non
Hinrichs, 80, of Spencer, for-merly of Ida Grove, at Ida Grove Cemetery
under the direction of Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
Marjorie De Jong Memorial services were April 12, 1999 for Marjorie Carol De Jong, 61,
of Sioux City at Calvary Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Private burial
was in Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Larkin Northside Funeral
Home in Sioux City.
Dick Mitchell Services were April 14, 1999 for Richard "Dick" Thomas Mitchell, 75,
of Odebolt at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Allan A.
Reicks officiated with burial in St. Martin's Cemetery, with military rites
conducted by American Legion Roose Post 311, under the direction of Chris-tensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Ode-bolt.
Frances Schiernbeck Services were March 31, 1999 for Frances Catherine Schiernbeck, 82,
of Holstein at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Holstein. Monsignor
Mark Duchaine officiated with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
in Ida Grove under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
Margaret Hargens Services were April 1, 1999 for Margaret J. Hargens, 80, of Arthur at
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. John Schauer officiated
with burial in Hayes Township, rural Arthur, under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Nina Schrader Services were April 2, 1999 for Nina Lois Schrader, 92, of Galva at
the Galva United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roger Maize officiated with
burial in Galva Township East Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral
Home in Holstein.
Dale Wulf Services were April 5, 1999 for Dale Franklin Wulf, 48, of Odebolt at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Albert Buelow officiated with
burial in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Kiron under the direction of
Walter Huebner and Sons' Funeral Service in Denison.
Marjorie Smith Services were April 3, 1999 for Marjorie Marie Smith, 82, of Odebolt
at Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla. The Rev. Charles L. Bulger, pastor at
First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, officiated with burial in Nishnabotna
Cemetery in Manilla.
Ethel Wessling Services were April 5, 1999 for Ethel Mary Wessling, 86, of Danbury
at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The Rev. David Hogan officiated
with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Danbury under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Rose Larson Memorial services were April 6, 1999 for Rose A. Larson, 85, of Denison
at Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison. The Rev. John Aiken officiated.
Private interment was held prior to the service at Kiron Cemetery in Kiron.
Walter "Sockie" Bruehahn Services were April 3, 1999 for Walter W. "Sockie" Bruehahn, 64, of
Monona at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. The Revs. Bill and Kristine
Schroeder officiated with burial in Monona City Cemetery under the direction
of Schultz-Sexton Funeral Home in Monona.
Dorothy Wilson Services were April 1, 1999 for Dorothy Lois Wilson, 74, of Storm Lake
at St. John's United Church of Christ in Albert City. The Rev. Jerry Schultz
officiated with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Farber
and Otteman Funeral Home in Newell.
Rhianna and Mariah Glassel Services were April 7, 1999 for Rhianna Jo, 18, and Mariah Lynn Glassel,
eight months old, of Cherokee, formerly of Holstein and Fort Dodge, at
Bruce's Funeral Home in Fort Dodge. The Rev. Tim Taylor officiated with
burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge.
Ole Ellingson Services were March 26, 1999 for Viola "Ole" Ellingson, 68, of Atlantic
at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Monsignor Lawrence Beeson
officiated with burial in Atlantic Catholic Cemetery under the direction
of Mullen Funeral Homes in Atlantic.
Agnes Wait Services were March 27, 1999 for Agnes Louis Wait, 93, of Ida Grove
at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove. The Revs. Roslyn Gunnink
and Marvin Miller officiated with burial in Coleridge, Neb., under the
direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Russell Reik Services were March 26, 1999 for Russell Darwin Reik, 85, of Odebolt
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Albert Buelow officiated
with burial in Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of Farber and Otteman
Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Charles Putensen Memorial services were March 26, 1999 for Charles Arnold Putensen, 57,
of Spencer, formerly of Holstein, at Barker Funeral Home in Holstein. The
Rev. Curtis Benson of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein
officiated with burial in the Holstein Cemetery.
Ray Haan Services were March 25, 1999 for Ray Haan, 89, of Sioux City at Mayflower
Congregational United Church of Christ in Sioux City. The Rev. Rayann Burnham
officiated with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of
Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.
Bert Leisinger Services were March 27, 1999 for Arlene Alberta "Bert" Leisinger, 61,
of Mapleton at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton. The Rev. Kevin Huss
officiated with burial in Grant Cemetery in rural Rodney.
Ron Ludvigson Services were March 29, 1999 for Ron R. Ludvigson, 53, of Holstein at
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. The Rev. Curtis Benson
officiated with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker
Funeral Home in Holstein.
Rolan Blake Services will be April 1, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. for Rolan M. Blake, 73,
of Odebolt at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Revs. Victor Johnson
and Allan A. Reicks will officiate with burial in Afton Township Cemetery
in rural Cherokee, at 2 p.m., with military honors conducted by Roose Post
No. 313 of the American Legion. Friends may call at Christensen-Ciha Funeral
Home in Odebolt on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m., with the family present
from 6 to 8 p.m.
Frances Schiernbeck Frances Schiernbeck, 82, of Holstein died March 29 at Good Samaritan
Center in Holstein. Services were March 31, 1999 at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Catholic Church in Holstein.
Olga Nelson Services were March 17, 1999 for Olga Charleen Nelson, 79, of Sioux
Rapids, formerly of Linn Grove, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove.
The Rev. Sanford Sill officiated with burial in Barnes Township Cemetery
in Linn Grove under the direction of Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids.
Clifford Wanberg Services were March 19, 1999 for Clifford O. Wanberg, 88, of Elkhart,
Ind., formerly of Galva, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller. The
Rev. Francis Higgins officiated with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Schaller
under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Schaller.
Mazie Jacobsen Services were March 23, 1999 for Mazie Jacobsen, 84, of Ida Grove, formerly
of Cedar Falls, at Church of God in Ida Grove. The Rev. Perse Dervan officiated
with burial in Cedar Valley Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Falls under the
direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Elna Lorenzen Services were March 22, 1999 for Elna C. Lorenzen, 93, of Ida Grove
at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley
officiated with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Melvin Noll Services were March 20, 1999 for Melvin Edward Noll, 69, of Anamosa
at Goettsch Funeral Home in Anamosa. Chaplain Nick Longworth officiated
with burial, with military rites, in Wilcox Cemetery in Viola.
Margaret Hartley Services will be March 24, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. for Margaret Hartley, 89, of Lake Ozark, Mo., formerly of Ida Grove, at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. Dr. Herbert Johnson will officiate with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Hartley died March 20 at Lake Ozark Retirement Center. Jessie Hummel Graveside services will be March 25, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. for Jessie Hummel
of Odebolt at Odebolt Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Bulger will officiate
under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home of Odebolt.
Hazel Babb Services will be March 27, 1999 at 11 a.m. for Hazel Iris Babb, 98,
of Spirit Lake, formerly of Battle Creek, at First Presbyterian Church
in Battle Creek. The Rev. Benjamin Ray will officiate with burial in Mount
Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral
Home in Ida Grove. There will be no visitation.
Earnest Fick Services were March 20, 1999 for Earnest Rudolph Fick, 85, of Mapleton
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Anthon. The Rev. Michael Harman officiated
with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Anthon, with military rites conducted
by American Legion McNiff Post #389 of Anthon, under the direction of Armstrong
Funeral Service in Mapleton.
Lawrence Bentsen Services will be Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. for Lawrence
Albert Bentsen, 68, of Sac City at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sac City.
The Rev. Rick Suggitt will officiate with burial in Oakland Cemetery in
Sac City under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Sac
City. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 at the funeral
home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
Norma Tuneberg Services were March 13, 1999 for Norma Tuneberg, 67, of Ida Grove at
First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley officiated
with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha
Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Benedict Flammang Services were March 12, 1999 for Benedict G. "Dick" Flammang, 69, of
Sioux City at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sioux City. The
Rev. Paul-Louis Arts officiated with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery under
the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.
Clinton Railsback Services were March 15, 1999 for Clinton Railsback, 90, of Ida Grove
at Church of God in Ida Grove. The Rev. Perse Dervan officiated with burial
in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home
in Ida Grove.
Larry Trudeau Services were March 15, 1999 for Lawrence J. "Larry" Trudeau, 91, of
Odebolt at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Victor Johnson officiated
with burial in Odebolt Cemetery, with military rites conducted by American
Legion Roose Post 313, under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral
Home in Odebolt.
Mary Schroeder Services were March 17, 1999 for Mary Jane Schroeder, 86, of Holstein
at the United Methodist Church in Holstein. The Rev. Judith A. Piper officiated
with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral
Home in Holstein.
Jacob and Jordan Kaas Private family funeral services were March 16, 1999 for Jacob Vincent
and Jordan Scott Kaas, infant twin sons of Scott and Tania Kaas of Cedar
Rapids at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove with burial to follow
in the Ida Grove Cemetery.
Olga Schroeder Services were March 5, 1999 for Olga J. Schroeder, 90, of Battle Creek
at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Daniel T. Torkelson
officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek under the
direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
Earl Reed Jr. Memorial services were March 6, 1999 for Earl L. Reed Jr., 70, of Ida
Grove at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Gerald Fisch
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiated with inurnment in Ida Grove
Cemetery. The body was cremated.
Margaret Bainbridge Graveside services were March 2, 1999 for Margaret E. Bainbridge, 83,
of Kingsley, formerly of Pierson, at Kingsley Cemetery. The Rev. Keith
Pals, pastor at the United Methodist Church in Pierson, officiated under
the direction of Earnest-Michaelson Funeral Home in Kingsley.
Bonnie Hintz Services were March 6, 1999 for Bonnie Jean Hintz, 51, of Hubbard, Neb.,
at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City. Burial was in Galva Township
Cemetery in Galva under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
Mildred Zabel Family services were Feb. 27, 1999 for Mildred Harvey Zabel, 77, of
Seattle, Wash. at Washington Memorial Gardens.
Frieda Stokebrand Services were Feb. 28, 1999 for Frieda Anna Stokebrand, 92, of DeWitt,
Neb., at Trinity Lutheran Church in DeWitt. The Rev. James Lindgren officiated
with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in DeWitt under the direction of Venrick-Griffiths-Hovendick
Chapel in DeWitt.
Robert Moore Services were March 8, 1999 for Robert E. Moore, 75, of Sioux City at
Nativity Catholic Church in Sioux City. The Rev. Gerald Feierfeil officiated.
The Rev. Allan Reicks officiated at the burial Odebolt Cemetery in Odebolt
under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City.
Joyce Johnson Services were Feb. 26, 1999 for Joyce Johnson, 65, of Arthur at the
Evangelical Free Church in Arthur. The Rev. Robert Lundberg officiated
with burial in Hayes Township Cemetery, rural Arthur, under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Adelia Timmerman Services were March 2, 1999 for Adelia Hannah Timmerman, 89, of Galva
at Salem Lutheran Church in Correctionville. The Rev. Scott Meier officiated
with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral
Home in Holstein.
Gladys Harvey Memorial services will be held at a later date for Gladys L. Harvey,
99, of rural Quimby. Arrangements are under the direction of Boothby Funeral
Home in Cherokee.
Mildred Vavra Services were March 2, 1999 for Mildred M. Vavra, 73, of Yankton, S.D.,
at RayLane Funeral Chapel in Yankton. The Rev. O.K. Anderson officiated
with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City.
Catherine Linde Private graveside services were Feb. 27, 1999 for Catherine Ann Linde,
54, of Westside. The Rev. Curt Dwyer of Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia
officiated the service at Westside Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse
Funeral Home in Carroll.
Phyllis Svatos Services were Feb. 20, 1999 for Phyllis J. Svatos, 66, of Ida Grove
at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Benjamin Ray officiated
with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Peg Oxendale Services were Feb. 19, 1999 for Margaret Anna "Peg" Oxendale, 91, of
Arthur at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Victor Johnson
officiated with burial in Hayes Township Cemetery in rural Arthur.
Floyd Tranmer Services were Feb. 20, 1999 for Floyd A. Tranmer, 69, of South Sioux
City at Glad Tidings Lighthouse in South Sioux City. The Rev. Michael Ring
officiated with burial in Dakota City Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Hunt
Funeral Home.
Marion White Services were Feb. 17, 1999 for Marion T. White, 79, of Victorville,
Calif., formerly of Ida Grove, at Desert View Memorial Park and Mortuary
in Victorville, Calif. The Rev. Tim Prickett officiated with burial in
Desert View Memorial Park in Victorville.
Arnold Mohr Memorial services will be held at a later date for Arnold H. Mohr, 76,
of Ulmer. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction
of Anderson-Perasso Funeral Home in Sioux City.
Mable Grothaus Services were Feb. 20, 1999 for Mable Alvena Grothaus, 82, of Holstein
at the United Methodist Church in Holstein. The Rev. Judith A. Piper officiated
with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral
Home in Holstein.
Willis Bennett Memorial services were Feb. 23, 1999 for Willis A. Bennett, 82, of Ida
Grove, formerly of Schaller, at the Schaller United Methodist Church. The
Rev. W. Michael Biklen officiated with inurnment in the Schaller Cemetery
under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Harry Fowler Services were Feb. 23, 1999 for Harry O. Fowler, 75, of Augusta, Ga.,
at Elliott Sons Lumpkin Road Chapel in Augusta, Ga. William Miller officiated
with burial, with full military honors, in Bellevue Memorial Gardens in
Grovetown, Ga.
Raymond Hargens Memorial services will be Feb. 20, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. for Raymond L.
Hargens, 74, of Ida Grove at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, with
a luncheon and time for fellowship to follow. The Rev. John Schauer will
officiate. The body was cremated and private inurnment will be in Ida Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
John Ehlers Services were Feb. 13, 1999 for John Peter Ehlers, 90, of Holstein at
the United Methodist Church in Holstein. The Rev. Judith A. Piper officiated
with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral
Home in Holstein.
Darlene Braasch Darlene Mary Braasch, 57, of Deloit, died Feb. 4 at Immanuel Lutheran Hospital in Omaha, Neb. Nelvin Nelson Services were Feb. 1, 1999 for Nelvin Bernett Nelson, 86, of Sioux Rapids,
formerly of Linn Grove, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove. The Rev.
Sanford Sill officiated with burial in Barnes Township Cemetery under the
direction of Sliefert Funeral Home of Sioux Rapids.
Lois Engel Services were Feb. 6, 1999 for Lois Mildred Engel, 74, of Storm Lake,
at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. The Rev. Duane Queen officiated
with burial in Storm Lake Cemetery under the direction of Fratzke Funeral
Home in Storm Lake.
Adolph Fries Services were Feb. 9, 1999 for Adolph John Fries, 93, of Ida Grove at
Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley officiated
with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery.
Jon Pingel Services were Feb. 9, 1999 for Jon Charles Pingel, 59, chief of police
of Odebolt, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Lanny R.
Carlson officiated with burial, with military honors, in Odebolt Cemetery
under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Donald Gardner Memorial services will be announced at a later date for Donald Gardner,
75, of Odebolt.
Robert McVinua Private family services were held for Robert William McVinua, 57, of
Carroll, at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Benjamin
Ray officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek.
Roy Janssen Services were Feb. 9, 1999 for Roy Ludwig Janssen, 91, of Remsen, formerly
of Kingsley and Moville, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moville. The Rev.
Michael Kroone officiated with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux
City under the direction of McCulloch Funeral Home in Moville.
Doris Morgan Services were Feb. 9, 1999 for Doris Christina Morgan, 85, of Mapleton
at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton. The Rev. Daniel Torkelson officiated
with burial in Grant Cemetery, near Rodney, under the direction of Armstrong
Funeral Service of Mapleton.
Russell Flory Services were Feb. 8, 1999 for Russell Manson Flory, 96, of Fort Washakie,
Wyo., at the United Methodist Church in Lander, Wyo. The Rev. Tom Lane
officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander, Wyo. Masonic graveside
rites were conducted by Wyoming Lodge No. 2, A.F. and A.M.
Murl Brown Services were Jan. 30, 1999 for Murl Brown, 89, of Battle Creek at St.
John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Daniel T. Torkelson officiated
with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
Van Corr Services were Feb. 2, 1999 for Van D. Corr, 52, of Ida Grove at St.
Paul's Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. John Schauer officiated with
burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral
Home in Ida Grove. Military honors were conducted by McNamara-Moore American
Legion Post 61 of Ida Grove.
Freda Harrington Services will be Feb. 3, 1999 at 1 p.m. for Freda Cecelia Harrington,
86, of Ida Grove, formerly of Linn Grove, at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Linn Grove. The Rev. Sandford Sill will officiate with burial in Barnes
Township Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home
in Ida Grove.
Agnes Murphy Services were Jan. 21, 1999 for Agnes Murphy, 87, of Ida Grove at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Monsignor Mark Duchaine officiated
with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Ida Grove, with full military
rites conducted by American Legion McNamara Moore Post No. 61, under the
direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Hugo Meyer Services were Jan. 21, 1999 for Hugo Karl Meyer, 85, of Holstein at
Barker Funeral Home in Holstein. The Rev. Scott Meier and the Rev. Joelle
Colville officiated with burial in Rosendahl Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery.
Matthew Kollbaum Services were Jan. 23, 1999 for Matthew August Kollbaum, 893, of Ida
Grove at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove with burial in Ida Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Ann Conger Services were Jan. 25, 1999 for Ann Alexandria Conger, 98, of Ida Grove
at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Roslyn Gunninnk
officiated with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery.
Alberta Foster Services were Jan. 27, 1999 for Alberta Lois Foster, 90, of Battle Creek
at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Chris Barr officiated
with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
Vernon Henrichsen Memorial services will be Jan. 30, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. for Vernon Ingver
Henrichsen, 80, of Galva at St. John's Lutheran Church in Galva. Prayer
service will be at 1 p.m. Barker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mildred Kron Services were Jan. 13, 1999 for Mildred I. Kron, 86, of Onawa at United
Methodist Church in Onawa. The Rev. Richard P. Layman officiated with burial
in Grant Township Cemetery in Ticonic under the direction of Pearson Funeral
Home in Onawa.
Louis Rettinghaus Memorial services were Jan. 14, 1999 for Louis Rettinghaus, 75, of Ocheyeden at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. Burial will be at a later date in Jerseyville, Ill. Arrangements are under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. Mary Else Services were Jan. 16, 1999 for Mary Pearl Else, 90, of Fort Collins,
Colo., formerly of Ida Grove, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove.
The Rev. John Schauer officiated with burial in Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt
under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Fredrich Bauer Services were Jan. 14, 1999 for Fredrich Christian Bauer, 93, of Sac
City at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sac City. The Rev. Rick Suggitt officiated
with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery in Auburn under the direction of Farber
and Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City.
Henry Stehr Services were Jan. 19, 1999 for Henry August Albert Stehr, 99, of Odebolt
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Albert Buelow officiated
with burial in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Kiron under the direction
of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Wayne Boock Services were Jan. 19, 1999 for Wayne Arthur Boock, 70, of Holstein
at the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roslyn Gunnick and Dr. Herbert
K. Johnson officiated with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction
of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
Raymond Roeder Services were Jan. 18, 1999 for Raymond John Roeder, 86, of Arthur at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Monsignor Mark Duchaine officiated
with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Ida Grove under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Agnes Murphy Services will be Jan. 21, 1999 at 10 a.m. for Agnes Murphy, 87, of Ida
Grove at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Burial will be in Sacred
Heart Catholic Cemetery in Ida Grove. Visitation will be 3 p.m. Wednesday
with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in
Ida Grove.
Gladys Flory Services will be Jan. 21, 1999 at 2 p.m. for Gladys Fern Flory, 92,
of Lander, Wyo., at the United Methodist Church in Lander. The Rev. Tom
Lane will officiate with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander under
the direction of Hudson's Funeral Home in Lander.
Dorothy Brown Services were Jan. 19, 1999 for Dorothy Magdalene Brown, 77, of Ames
at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ames. The Rev. Mark T. Heilman officiated
with burial in Ida Grove Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home in Ames.
Alvina Wilken Services were Jan. 6, 1999 for Alvina Alma Wilken, 89, of Holstein at
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. The Rev. Curtis Benson
officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek under the
direction of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
Thelma Barber Services were Jan. 6, 1999 for Thelma Irene Barber, 82, of Mapleton
at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton. The Rev. Jim Thomas officiated with
burial in Graceland Park Cemetery in Sioux City.
Elmer Cooper Services were Jan. 6, 1999 for Elmer Robert Cooper, 74, of Mapleton
at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton. The Rev. Edmund Tiedeman officiated
with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites conducted
by American Legion Loren Hollister Post 496 of Mapleton, under the direction
of Armstrong Funeral Service in Mapleton.
Christine Reed Services were Jan. 8, 1999 for Christine A. Reed, 86, of South Sioux
City at First Presbyterian Church in South Sioux City. The Rev. Mike Pappadackis
officiated with burial in Dakota City Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Hunt
Funeral Home.
Annetta Meyer Services were Jan. 9, 1999 for Annetta R. Meyer, 93, of Holstein at
United Methodist Church in Holstein. The Rev. Judith A. Piper officiated
with burial in Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral
Home in Holstein.
Robert Ossman Services were Jan. 11, 1999 for Robert L. Ossman, 77, of Mashalltown,
formerly of Galva, at Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. The
Rev. Leonard Sjogren officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence
under the direction of Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Marshalltown.
Edna Lohff Services were Jan. 2, 1999 for Edna Mathilda Lohff, 86, of Hol stein
at the United Methodist Church in Holstein. The Rev. Judith A. Piper officiated
with burial in Galva Township West Cemetery in Galva, under the direction
of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
Steven McCoolidge Services were Jan. 2, 1999 for Steven Joseph McCoolidge, 77, of Sioux
City at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City. The Rev. Edward Girres
of Cathe dral of the Epiphany Catholic Church officiated with burial in
Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City.
Walter Brosamle Services were Dec. 23, 1998 for Walter August Reiholdt Brosamle, 88,
of Yamhill, Ore., formerly of Battle Creek, at Yamhill United Methodist
Church. Entombment was in Evergreen Memorial Park, McMinnville, Ore., under
the direction of Macy and Son Funeral Home in McMinnville.
Helen Kimberlin Services were Jan. 6, 1999 for Helen Ruth Kimberlin, 86, of Ida Grove,
formerly of California and Marshalltown, at Lakeview Chapel at Riverside
Cemetery in Marshalltown under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral
Home in Ida Grove.
Marvin Kreisler Services were Jan. 6, 1999 for Marvin Walter Kreisler, 70, of Zephyrhills,
Fla., formerly of Ida Grove, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove.
The Rev. John Schauer officiated with burial, with military graveside rites
conducted by American Legion McNamara-Moore Post No. 61, under the direction
of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
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