This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, Anderson, Mefferd, Street, Davis, Tillman, Ullrich, Buenz, Werner, Trimboli Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2266 Message Board Post: John H. Lewis, 95, Logan, died Oct. 27 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. John Henry Lewis was born Nov. 12, 1908, in Woodbine to William and Mary (Anderson) Lewis. He grew up on a farm in Cass Township, and attended Green Country School and Woodbine High School. February 3, 1930, John married Clara Mefferd in Papillion, Neb. John farmed many years in the Woodbine and Magnolia areas. He established many relationships while selling Pioneer Seed Corn for over 20 years. He loved hunting and also enjoyed and cared for his family. John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara; daughter, Mary Jane; two infant children; his son-in-law, Bob Street; and four sisters, Pearl Davis, Lillian Tillman, Irene Tillman, and Iva Tillman. He is survived by his three children, Joan and her husband Arlen (Butch) Ullrich, Logan; Jack Lewis and his wife Betty, Papillion, Neb.; Lorraine Street, Omaha; six grandchildren, Jeff Ullrich and his wife Linda, Omaha; Mark Ullrich, Omaha; Steve Ullrich and his wife Tina, Trophy Club, Tex.;, Barbara and her husband ! Bill Buenz, Edina, Minn.; Stephanie Lewis, Papillion, Neb.; Becky and her husband Jeremy Werner, Omaha; five great grandchildren; sister Lenora and her husband Eddy Trimboli, Lakewood, N.J., and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Oct. 30 at the Fouts Funeral Home, Woodbine, the Rev. Marvin Siems, officiant. Musician was Darlene Lamberson, Vocalist Rick Powell, and Violinist was Renee Ullrich. Pall Bearers were Jeff Ullrich, Mark Ullrich, Steve Ullrich, Barbara Buenz, Stephanie Lewis, and Becky Werner. Interment was in the Woodbine Cemetery. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Radloff, Neville Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2265 Message Board Post: Tilcia M. Radloff, 58, Magnolia, died Oct. 23 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley, following a one-vehicle accident earlier that day. Tilcia attended cosmetology school in Council Bluffs and owned the Casita De Belleza, there. She was married to Robert E. Radloff, Sept.1, 1973, in Sioux City. Survivors include her husband; son, Theodore A. Radloff and his wife, Jill, Robbinsdale, Minn.; daughter, Lennell M. Radloff, Warrensburg, Mo.; grandson, Aidan Radloff; six stepgrandchildren; three great-stepgrandchildren; stepchildren, Robert W. Radloff, Harlan, Steven L. Radloff, Wall Lake; Monte R. Radloff, Early; Rhonda Neville, Denison; three sisters and one brother. A Memorial Service was held Nov. 2 at the Logan Christian Church. There was no committal service. The body was cremated. Logan Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other reseachers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, McGinnis, Layton, Schaber, Carrier Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2264 Message Board Post: Wallace Smith Jr., 84, Modale, died Oct. 28 at his home. Wallace was born Sept. 7, 1920 in Mason City to Wallace and Eunice (McGinnis) Smith, Sr. He grew up in Florence, Neb. In 1937, Wallace joined the U.S. Army Cavalry. When the United States entered WW II, he joined the 101st Airborne Division, and was among the first wave of paratroopers jumping into France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He fought ad was wounded in France. Wallace rejoined the 101st to fight in Holland, where he became a prisoner of war. He was married to Doris L. Layton in 1948. Wallace worked at Wilson Packing Co., Omaha, for many years as a boiler engineer. Doris died June 25, 1996. Wallace loved fishing, gardening and doing crafts. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Doris; twin brother, Walter; brothers, Raymond and Ray; step-brothers, Harry and Harold McGinnis; and sister, Lucille Schaber. Survivors include his sons, Jerry Smith, Schaumburg, Ill.; and Mike Smith, Carter Lake; grandson, Michael Carrier, Carter Lake; nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral Services were held Nov. 2 at the Mondamin Church of Christ, Pastor Wayne Bahr, officiant. Organist was Sharon Shelton. Casket bearers were Dave Myers, Curt Hougen, Danny Kougias, Mike Ford, Kenny Layton, and Michael Carrier. Military honors were conducted by the Modale and Mondamin Legion Posts. Interment was in the Calhoun Cemetery near Missouri Valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully sumbitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Case Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2263 Message Board Post: Kenneth L. Case, 55, Missouri Valley, died at his home, Oct. 31. Survivors include his wife, Brenda, Missouri Valley; sons, Daniel and his wife, Darlene, Omaha; Jarrod, Missouri Valley; daughter, Cassandra, Missouri Valley; brothers, Blaine and his wife, Javay, Missouri Valley; Rodger and his wife, Lois, Logan; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held today (Wednesday, Nov. 3) from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at the funeral home, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Logan cemetery. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kaulen, Meyer, Gaver, Christians, Cummings, Meyers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2262 Message Board Post: Ralph Kaulen, 82, Ontario Calif., died Oct. 29. He was the son of John and Carrie Kaulen, Missouri Valley. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1941, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, part of which was in the European Theater. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray, Art and Darwin, and sisters Lucille Meyer, Mildred Gaver and Marie Christians. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, Ontario Calif.; daughter, Wendy and family, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; son, John, Alta Loma, Calif.; sister, Leona Cummings, Temecula, Calif.; his twin sister, Josephine Myers, Missouri Valley; and nieces and nephews. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harder, Blunt, Lytten, Gardner, Rhoten, Rogers, Woody Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2261 Message Board Post: Elizabeth Ann (Lytten) Harder, 70, died Nov. 7 at Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha. Elizabeth (Lib, as she was known to her friends) was born March 12, 1934 in Missouri Valley to Jesse and Minnie (Blunt) Lytten. She graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1951 and married her high school sweetheart, William E. (Bill) Harder, Nov. 9, 1952. She worked for 31 years in the Harrison County Auditor's office at the courthouse in Logan. She was the elected County Auditor (a Republican) for 30 years, retiring at the end of 1992. Lib loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them whenever she could. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Clarence and his wife, Berniece, Sioux City; and sister, Gladys Woody, Omaha. Survivors include: her husband, Bill, Missouri Valley; daughters, Debra Gardner and her husband, Mike, Missouri Valley; Joni Lowry and her husband, Bill, Des Moines; grandchildren, Scott Gardner, Las Vegas, Nev.; Kelli Gardner, Des Moines; Lauren Rhoten, Des Moines; Clair Rhoten, Des Moines; one great-grandchild, Taylor Rogers, Missouri Valley; brothers, Jesse Lytten, Jr., and his wife, Shirley, Las Alamos, N.M.; Robert Lytten and his wife, Jane, Missouri Valley; brother-in-law, Gerald Woody, Omaha; wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at the First United Methodist Church, Missouri Valley, with a Memorial Service to follow at 7:30, with the Rev. Bob Dagit offering Words of Com! fort. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of refreshment and fellowship at the United Methodist Church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside, Des Moines. Arrangements are by Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sorensen, Chambers, Barsby, Tack, Jacob Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2260 Message Board Post: Nina Sorensen, Silverton, Ore., 86, died Oct. 31, at the Marquis Silver Gardens care center, Silverton. Nina was born on July 22, 1918, in Magnolia, to Irene and Jim Chambers. After high school graduation, she married Carroll Barsby. Later, her oldest son Michael was born, and the family moved to Oregon, where Margaret Ann (Peggy), Steve, and Dave were born. Nina's family lived in Junction City and Portland, and later in Eugene as her children finished high school. Nina's first marriage ended in 1955, and in 1958 she married Jack Sorensen. That marriage later ended and Nina chose to live alone in Salem before settling in Silverton, a town she grew to love. She obtained her real estate brokers' and insurance licenses in Junction City. While in Silverton she taught ESL at Chemeketa Community College, and volunteered at and supported the Silverton Art Association. Nina was preceded in death by her son David. She is survived by brother Dale and his wife, Noni, St. George, Utah; brother, Duane, Springfield, Ore.; son, Michael, who lives in Wichita, Kan., with his wife Rose; by daughter, Peggy, who lives in Olympia, Wash.; by son, Steve, who lives in Cary, N. C., with his wife, Helen Tack; and by adopted son, John Jacob. She has eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held Nov. 6 at the Silverton Art Association, Silverton Ore. Interment was private. Nina previously had requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent in her name to the Silverton Art Association, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton, OR 97381, for young artist scholarships. Arrangements were by Unger Funeral Chapel, Silverton. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scebold, Cleaver, Yager, Buerstetta, Mace, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2259 Message Board Post: Fern Eleanor Scebold, 85, 11/24/2004 Fern Eleanor Scebold, 85, rural Missouri Valley, died Nov. 6 at Memorial Community Hospital, Blair. Fern was born Nov. 13, 1918 in Missouri Valley to Clarence and Mary (Cleaver) Yager. She attended Nettlebend Country School and Missouri Valley High School, graduating with the Class of 1936. Fern was married to Robert R. Scebold, April 8, 1939 in Missouri Valley. She was a homemaker and life-long resident of Harrison County until entering the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair in 2001. For many years, she enjoyed needle point, crocheting and crafts. Fern was very active in her church-related activities, including helping to found the Christian Woman's Association in this area. She was a member of the Gideon's International Auxiliary, a Sunday School teacher, Awana leader, and an avid reader. Fern was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Lester Yager, and her oldest son, C. Edward Scebold. Survivors include: her husband, Robert, residing in Blair; daughter, Eleanor Buerstetta of New Jersey; son, Richard and his wife, Jonetta, Missouri Valley; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Claire Mace, Missouri Valley; and brother, Raleigh Yager of Indiana. Funeral Services were held at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, Nov. 10, Pastor John Hill and Pastor Dwight Oswald, officiants. Honorary bearers were: Pat Kenyon, Gilbert Meade, Grant Buerstetta, Bill Braesch, and Timothy Hague. Casket bearers were Dan Scebold, Roger Meade, Duane Meade, Fred Kenyon, Chad Scebold, and Aaron Buerstetta. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Garden, Missouri Valley. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Richardson, Olinger, Anderson, Poore, Emswiler, Voster, Cunard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2258 Message Board Post: H.J. (Joe) Richardson, 78, retired Missouri Valley banker, died Nov. 8 at Longview Home. Joe was born Jan. 4, 1926 in Modale to David A. and Pearl M. (Olinger) Richardson. Joe attended Modale grade school and then Mondamin High School. At the age of 17, Joe entered the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served on board the USS Gatling in the Pacific Theater and was in heavy combat. The Gatling assisted in a convoy with the USS Missouri as it entered Tokyo Bay, Japan for the signing of the armistice ending the war. After his military service, Joe went to the Sioux City barber College in 1947. He was married to Marian Anderson, June 25, 1949 in Mondamin. Joe owned and operated a barber shop in Mondamin, then in Modale, and later, in Missouri Valley, until 1963, when the family moved to Millbrae, Calif. In 1965, they moved back to Missouri Valley where Joe worked for the First National Bank. He retired as a vice president, Feb. 4, 1988. Joe and Marian had been married for 55 years. Joe was a former Missouri Valley School Board member, charter member of the Lions Club, and a member of the Logan-Mo. Valley Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and walking to talk to his friends and business associates. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; son Gary in 1977; and brothers and sisters, Harold, Carl, Don, Mary, Margaret and Paul. Survivors include: his wife, Marian, Missouri Valley; daughter, Liz Poore and her husband, James, Logan; grandchildren, Lisa Emswiler and her husband, Rick, Missouri Valley; Dindy Voster and her husband, Dan, Missouri Valley; Clint Cunard, Phoenix, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Harper and Grady Emswiler; nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation with the family will be held today (Friday, Nov. 12) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, Pastor Robert H. Kruempel, officiant. Casket bearers will be Dennis Walsh, Rick Emswiler, Dean Dewaele, Jack Winther, Dan Voster and Bob Terry. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Missouri Valley. Military Honors will be conducted by Julius F. Muller Post No. 337, American Legion, Missouri V! alley. The family would like to invite everyone for lunch and reminiscing at the Logan-Mo. Valley Country Club following the committal service. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Neff, Pratt, Martens, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2257 Message Board Post: Asa Edward Neff, 86, Missouri Valley, died Nov. 12 at Longview Home, Missouri Valley. Asa was born May 30, 1918 in Modale to Frank and Leona (Pratt) Neff. Asa grew up in the Modale area. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Army and served overseas in the European Theater, spending time in Germany and France. He was married to Doris Martens in December of 1958 in Missouri Valley. He was a mechanic and school bus driver for the Modale schools. Later, he farmed until retirement. Asa loved flying and farming. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Ruth Neff. Survivors include: his wife, Doris, Missouri Valley; brothers, John Neff, Milwaukee, Ore.; Charles Neff and his wife, Ardith, Modale; David Neff and his wife, Madaline, Payton, Colo.; brother-in-law, Harold Martens and his wife, Rosie, Missouri Valley, and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral Services were held Nov. 16 at Hennesseay-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri valley, Pastor Bob Dagit, officiant. Organist was Genelle Riesland. Casket bearers were Bill Neff, Jeff Martens, Jack Martens, Barry Rath, Bob Martens and Steve Axtell. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Missouri Valley. Military honors were provided by Julius F. Muller Post No. 337, American Legion, Missouri Valley. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Smith, Collier, Matusick, Hiles, Rowe, Cross, Isom Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2256 Message Board Post: Marvin George Jones, 54, Missouri Valley, died Nov. 13 at Westmont Care Center, Logan. Marvin was born Oct. 29, 1950 in Missouri Valley to Marvin M. and Martha (Smith) Jones. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Marvin worked for Pinkerton Security in Cedar Rapids before moving to Council Bluffs, where he worked for Pinkerton, which became Securitist Security Co. Marvin owned and operated A-1 Small Engine Repair, Missouri Valley, and he loved his pickup and working on it. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha, and his grandparents. Survivors include: his children, Ann Collier and her husband, Steve, Missouri Valley; Marvin Jones, Jr., and his friend, Amber, Little Sioux; Clint Jones, Dunlap; Michelle Matusick, Omaha; his father, Marvin M. Jones, Missouri Valley; sisters, Pat Hiles, Cedar Rapids; Shirley Rowe of Oklahoma; Alice Cross, Council Bluffs; and Ada Isom, Missouri Valley; and grandchildren, Robbie, Jessie, Kathy, Tabbatha, Elizabeth and Hailey. Funeral Services will be held today (Wednesday, Nov. 17) at 10 a.m. at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, Pastor Curtis Brown, officiant. Casket bearers will be Kris Allen, Dallas Clemons, Steve McDonald, Steve Collier, Danny Tiffey, and Pat Virgimini. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery near Missouri Valley. Military honors will be provided by Julius F. Muller Post No. 337, American Legion, Missouri Valley. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamer, Bock, Harmon, Watson, Hanson, Terry, Matthews Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2255 Message Board Post: Dwight Elwood Hamer, 81, Pisgah, died Nov. 18 at Longview Home, Missouri Valley. Dwight was born Aug. 16, 1923, in Pisgah, to Wilson & Emma (Bock) Hamer. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1941. Dwight then worked at the bomber plant in Buffalo, New York and then the Bomber Plant in Omaha. January 23, 1943, he married Margaret Harmon at the RLDS Church in Omaha. In June of 1943 he entered the Army Air Corps. He served his basic training at Denver, Colorado then took pilot training at Washington State College in Pullman, Wash. After his schooling he was stationed in Amarillo, Tex. as a cockpit instructor for the B-17 and B-29's. After his discharge he returned to Pisgah and operated a service station and tank wagon. Dwight then began trucking with his brother Vernon. Later on he became a dispatcher at the Livestock Exchange in Omaha. He retired as a dispatcher in the 1980's. Dwight was an avid sports fan since the age of seven. He loved to follow all of the high school sports as well as other sports. Later he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vernon Hamer; and sister, Joy Watson. Dwight is survived by his wife Margaret, Pisgah; four children, Diane and her husband, Curt, Hanson, Fairfield; Linda Terry, Ralston, Neb.; Tim Hamer and his wife, Mary, Chariton; and Terry Hamer and his wife, Judy, Sioux City; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Cecile and her husband, Ben, Matthews, Pisgah; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services were held Nov. 23 at the Community of Christ Church, Pisgah, Elder Steve Holben and Evangelist John Lizer, officiants. Honorary Pall Bearers were Don Terry, Russ Hamer, Gina Kesselring, Jeff Hamer, Scott Hanson, Terry Hamer, Emily Hamer, and Andy Hamer. Interment was in the Soldier Valley Cemetery, Pisgah. Fouts Funeral Home of Woodbine handled the arrangements. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellsworth, Porter, Walters, Kelly, Bonham, Smith, Brown, Rhoten, Schroeder, Kress Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2254 Message Board Post: Vivian G. (Kelly) Ellsworth, 84 12/06/2004 Vivian G. (Kelly) Ellsworth, 84, Missouri Valley, died Nov. 24 at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs. She was born Oct. 3, 1920 in Missouri Valley to Henry O. and Jessie (Porter) Walters. She was married to Howard Kelly, Nov. 14, 1936 in Missouri Valley. Vivian lived her whole life in the Missouri Valley area. She was a homemaker and very devoted to the Church of Christ in Missouri Valley, where she served on many committees. Howard died May 19, 1998. Vivian was married to Ralph Ellsworth, July 10, 2004 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; son, Roger; stillborn daughter; sisters, Betty and Maxine, and brother, Herb. Survivors include her husband, Ralph, Missouri Valley; son, Richard Kelly and his wife, Anne, Missouri Valley; daughter, Joan M. Bonham, Turin; grandchildren, Janet Smith and her husband, David; Curtis Bonham and his wife, Teresa; Duane Kelly; Chris Bonham and his wife, Tammy; great-grandchildren, Alexis Smith, Julia Smith, Wesley Bonham, Ryan Bonham, Nathan Bonham, Megan Bonham; step-great-grandchild, Adam Brown; step-children, Rex Rhoten and his wife, Janet, Magnolia; Kenneth Ellsworth and his wife, Brenda, Logan; step-grandchildren, Melanie Schroeder and her husband, Kris and children, Waukee; Brad Kress and his wife, Gina, and children, Urbandale; Charles Ellsworth and his wife, Nona; Tim Ellsworth and his wife, Sheila; Micah Rhoten and his wife, Susan; David Rhoten; step-great-grandchildren, Joshua Rhoten, Bryce Ellsworth, Amber Ellsworth, Tristin Ellsworth; brother, Kenneth Walters and his wife, Nina, Magnolia; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral Service! s were held Nov. 29 at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, Pastors Ron Wymer and Harley Johnson, officiants. Organist was Leota Mether, vocalist was Tammi Mether. Honorary bearers were Janet Smith, Julie Smith, Ryan Bonham, Megan Bonham, Micah Rhoten, Alexis Smith, Wesley Bonham, Nathan Bonham, and Charles Ellsworth. Casket bearers were Duane Kelly, Chris Bonham, Curtis Bonham, Rob Arrick, Tim Ellsworth, and David Rhoten. Interment was in Frazier Cemetery near Missouri Valley. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baxa, Divin, Vittitoe, Faaborg, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2253 Message Board Post: Donald J. Baxa, 71, 12/10/2004 Donald J. Baxa, 71, Missouri Valley, died Nov. 25 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. Donald was born May 15, 1933 in Munden, Kan. to Joseph M. and Marie B. (Divin) Baxa. he graduated from Modale High School in 1951. Upon receiving notice that he was going g to be drafted during the Korean War, he elected to enlist in the U.S. Air Force, in March of 1952. After serving four years, including tours in Iceland and French Morocco, he returned to the Modale/Mondamin area to help his father in farming. In February of 1957, Donald married Mary Elaine Vittitoe. Three weeks later he received a telegram from the President of the United States stating that he was recalled to active duty for 48 months. He remained in the service for 22 years, six months and 17 days, retiring Oct. 1, 1974. The couple retired in the Phoenix, Ariz. area, where he held numerous jobs, most notably at Northrup Corp. TECH Rep., Motorola, Inc., as field engineer, Honeywell Bull, Bull, N.H., as manager of the production process, equipment and facilities, and with the City of Peoria, Ariz. He also went to college full-time and received degrees in middle management and general business. Don was a life member of the Roman Catholic Church, teaching catechism for three years in Germany. He was also a life member of the Air Force Sergeants Association and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elaine, Missouri Valley; children, Dena Faaborg and her husband, Jon, Ft. Worth, Tex.; Daniel Joseph Baxa and his wife, Elaine, Tallahassee, Fla.; Ronald Orville Baxa and friend, Emilia, Port Huron, Mich.; and Regina Marie Baxa, Peoria, Ariz.; and grandchildren, Jared Faaborg, Gena Faaborg, Caitlin Baxa, Carley Baxa, Connor Baxa and Jens Baxa. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 1 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, Rev. Fr. Bob Harris, celebrant. organist was Lyle Waterhouse, vocalist was Elizabeth Dillinger. Honorary bearers were Connor C. Baxa and Jens L. Baxa. Casket bearers were Don Kocour, Duane Wohlers, Dennis Kirlin, Duane Neill, Robert Schwer, and Charles Herman. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Missouri Valley. Military honors were conducted by Julius F. Muller Post No. 337, American Legion, Missouri Valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Griffith, Kiger, Newman, Takemura, Kirlin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2252 Message Board Post: Genelle Griffith, 54, Missouri Valley died Nov. 27 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. Genelle was born March 23, 1950 in Modale to William L. and Clara A. (Kiger) Griffith. She graduated from Mondamin High School. She was a nurse and worked at Immanuel Fontanelle Home, Omaha. She enjoyed serving Jehovah, reading, decorating her home, auctions, garage sales, traveling and pets. Genelle was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: a brother, Ronald Griffith, Mondamin; nieces, Noa Lee Newman, Breezy Point, Minn.; Georgia Takemura, Mahomet, Ill.; nephew, Brian Griffith of Missouri; special friend, Mary Jane Kirlin, Missouri Valley; and a host of friends. Funeral Services were held Dec. 2, at 10 a.m., at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, John William's, officiant. Casket bearers were Dave Cox, Brad Elliott, Larry Doebelin, Rod Hansen, James Kirlin, and Larry Schaecher. Interment was in the Woodbine Cemetery. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peterson, Pedersen, Foote, Deschenes, Edison, Smith, Salvo, Greening Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2251 Message Board Post: Jack W. Peterson, 82, Vinton, formerly of Missouri Valley, died Nov. 20 at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Jack died on his 60th wedding anniversary. Jack was born Sept. 30, 1922 to William and Hannah (Pedersen) Peterson, Omaha. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the Class of 1940 and served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Jack married Mary Jane Foote, also of Missouri Valley, Nov. 20, 1944 in California. Jack and his young family returned to Missouri Valley in 1946, where he worked and raised his family. Most knew him as a rural U.S. Mail carrier and an advertising salesman for Curt Ralston Company. Jack had a lifelong interest in sports, serving as student manager for the high school for four years under Coach Warren Gaer, and one year as a manager at Pepperdine University. He was an avid bowler, even sponsoring his own team, Peterson's Specialties. Most of his enthusiasm, though, was for St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Iowa Univer! sity Hawkeye Football. The Peterson house on Grove Street was a black and gold shrine to Iowa football. Jack was proud of many things, including stints as a school board member for Missouri Valley and for St. Albert's in Council Bluffs. His biggest legacy was the family he leaves. His parents divorced when he was young, forcing Jack to board with local families. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rev. Cyril, Harold, and Scott Peterson; his sister, Opal Peterson; and son-in-law, Robert Deschenes. He is survived by his wife; children, John Peterson and his wife, Dorothy, Tyler, Tex.; Judy Deschenes, Las Vegas, Nev.; Nancy Edison and her husband, Kieth, Columbus, Neb.; Jeff Peterson and his wife, Patty, Vinton; Jackie Smith and her husband, Tim, Davenport; brother, Elwood Peterson and his wife, Irene, Little Sioux; grandchildren, Angie Salvo, Wyatt Peterson, Bryan Deschenes, Janelle Greening, Mike Edison, Sara Edison, Many Peterson, Cassie Peterson, Dane Peterson, Jessica Smith, Nicole Smith; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Salvo, Travis Salvo, Jonathon Peterson, Louden Peterson, Payton Greening; and Johnny the Cat. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, Rev. Fr. Bob Harris, celebrant. Accompanist was Clane Horst, vocalists were Gerald and Erin Horst. Casket bearers were Travis Salvo, Brandon Salvo, Wyatt Peterson, Dane Peterson, Michael Edison, Bryan Deschenes, and Russ Kirkpatrick. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Missouri Valley. Military Honors were provided by Julius F. Muller Post No. 337, American Legion, Missouri Valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mattingly, VanNostrand Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2250 Message Board Post: Denis J. Mattingly, 71 12/10/2004 Denis Joseph Mattingly, 71, Logan, died Nov. 29 at Rose Vista Care Center, Woodbine. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Mattingly, Logan; sons, Lee Mattingly and his wife, Cindy, Marysville, Kan., Tim Mattingly and his wife, Kim, Woodbine; daughter, Connie VanNostrand and her husband, Kevin, Lincoln, Neb.; granddaughters, Kayla, Meggan, Kristin and Nicole Mattingly; and grandsons, Grant, Jason Mattingly, Justin, Mason, Chris VanNostrand. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Logan, Dec. 2. Interment was in the Harrison Grove Cemetery. Logan Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morrison, Sanderson, Harper, Osborn, Iden, Cooper Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2249 Message Board Post: Earl (Bud) Morrison, 76, Honey Creek, died Dec. 1 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs. Bud was born Feb. 2, 1928 in Honey Creek to George and Lulu (Sanderson) Morrison. He was a longtime farmer and U.S. Mail rural carrier, and lived in Honey Creek area most of his life. During the Korean Conflict, Bud served in the U.S. Air Force. He was married to his wife, Lois, for 54 years. Bud was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Boomer Township, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) and the Eagles Club, Missouri Valley. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Francis. Survivors include his wife, Lois, Honey Creek; mother, Lulu, Missouri Valley; daughters, LaNeita Hathaway and her husband, Paul, Council Bluffs; Shelia Harper and her husband, Dwight, Honey Creek; Brenda Osborn and her husband, Danny, Missouri Valley; sisters, Helen Iden and her husband, Jim, Council Bluffs; and Shirley Cooper and her husband, Roger, Honey Creek; brothers, Robert Morrison and his wife, Marlene of Idaho; and Gary Morrison and his wife, Deanna, Honey Creek; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and aunts. Visitation with the family will be held today (Friday, Dec. 3) at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Boomer Township, the Rev. Charles Bichel, officiant. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion and V.F.W units of Missouri Valley. Interment will be in the Branson Cemetery near Loveland, with lunch to follow at the church. Memorials may be offered to the family. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Risney, Morgan, Denniston, Rohwer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/2248 Message Board Post: Kathryn A. Risney, 80 12/10/2004 Longtime Missouri Valley high school teacher and local photographer Kathryn Anne Risney, 80, Missouri Valley, died Nov. 29 at Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha. Mrs. Risney, widow of popular photographer, broadcaster and businessman, Harry Risney, was retired as a teacher in the Missouri Valley School system, and continued to operate Risney Studio. For many years, she was the narrator of the annual Missouri Valley High Vocal Department Christmas program aired on KMTV, Channel 3 in Omaha. She was long associated with the Missouri Valley Alumni, providing photos of each class' groups during reunions, and was well-known for her photo sessions at Prom and other school events and sports. She photographed the Homecoming Court at the football game and dance each year until just recently. Survivors include daughter, Anne Morgan and her husband, Robert, Council Bluffs; sons, John and his wife, Julie, Virginia Beach, Va., Robert and his wife, Marlene, Arlington, Va.; sister, Elizabeth Denniston, Shadyside, Md.; brother, Robert Rohwer and his wife, Barbara, Stillwater, Okla.; and three grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Friday, Dec. 3) at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. Inurnment will be in Ft. Calhoun Cemetery, Ft. Calhoun, Neb. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, is in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2004

Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA December 12th, 2004 LOGAN - Don W. Pettit, 75, of Maryville, Mo., and formerly of Logan, died Dec. 9 in St. Joseph, Mo. Services are pending at the Logan Memorial Chapel.