This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4309/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Speight, Janetta Ann Benson September 7, 1933 - April 20, 2007 ©The Dunlap Reporter May 04, 2007 Janetta Ann Speight, age 73, of Council Bluffs, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Janetta was born September 7, 1933, in Dunlap, Iowa, to the late Frank J. and Edith K. (Kline) Benson. She graduated from Dunlap High School in 1950 and Jennie Edmundson Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Janetta married Richard Speight, Sr. on June 12, 1954, and to this union two sons were born. She was a registered nurse and retired as head nurse from Jennie Edmundson Hospital in 1973, after 20 years of service. Janetta was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church and did volunteer work there for ten years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, two sisters, one brother, and stepfather, George W. Lyons. Janetta is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard F. Speight, Sr. of Council Bluffs; sons, Rev. Richard F. Speight, Jr. and wife Kimberly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Steven H. Speight of Council Bluffs; five grandchildren; two sisters, ! Joy Sowers, Darla Cleveland and husband Ron, all of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 24 2007, at 10 a.m. at the mortuary, with Rev. Richard Speight, Jr., Janetta's son, officiating. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4308/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Speight, Janetta Ann Benson September 7, 1933 - April 20, 2007 ©The Dunlap Reporter May 04, 2007 Janetta Ann Speight, age 73, of Council Bluffs, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Janetta was born September 7, 1933, in Dunlap, Iowa, to the late Frank J. and Edith K. (Kline) Benson. She graduated from Dunlap High School in 1950 and Jennie Edmundson Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Janetta married Richard Speight, Sr. on June 12, 1954, and to this union two sons were born. She was a registered nurse and retired as head nurse from Jennie Edmundson Hospital in 1973, after 20 years of service. Janetta was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church and did volunteer work there for ten years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, two sisters, one brother, and stepfather, George W. Lyons. Janetta is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard F. Speight, Sr. of Council Bluffs; sons, Rev. Richard F. Speight, Jr. and wife Kimberly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Steven H. Speight of Council Bluffs; five grandchildren; two sisters, ! Joy Sowers, Darla Cleveland and husband Ron, all of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 24 2007, at 10 a.m. at the mortuary, with Rev. Richard Speight, Jr., Janetta's son, officiating. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4307/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Father Francis Robert Reid June 10, 1922 - April 15, 2007 ©The Dunlap (IA) Reporter May 04, 2007 Francis Robert Reid, son of William and Lillian (Meyers) Reid, was born on June 10, 1922 at Dedham, Iowa. He received his elementary education at St. Boniface in Westphalia, Iowa, and later graduated from St. Paul's High School in Defiance, Iowa. Before furthering his education, Francis worked for a hatchery and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was also instrumental in establishing a basketball program at St. Michael's Catholic School in Harlan, which he coached for several years. Francis then continued his education at Loras College, Mount St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa and St. Procopious Seminary in Lisle, Ill. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1964, at St. Cecelia's Cathedral in Omaha, Neb., by Archbishop G. T. Bergan. Father Reid joined the Diocese of Crookston in Minnesota in 1964, and began serving as an Associate Pastor at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. He further served the following parishes: St. Philip's in Bemidji;! St. Rose of Lima in Argyle; St. Bernard's in Thief River Falls; St. Clement's in Grygla; St. Anne's in Goodridge; St. Ann's in Waubun; and as Pastor of St. John's in Ackley; Immaculate Conception in Nevis; St. Theodore's in Laporte; St. Michael's in Mahnomen; Immaculate Conception in Bejou; St. Peter's in Park Rapids; St. Mary's in Two Inlets; St. Theodore in Ponsford; St. Catherine's in Itasca Park, and retiring in July of 1992. He spent his retirement years at Little Man Trap Lake, rural Park Rapids, and Mahnomen. Throughout his life, Father Reid served the Lord and performed various works of charity. He entered the Twin Valley Living Center in December of 2005, where he died on Sunday, April 15, 2007. Father Reid was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Weihs; brothers, Christopher, Delbert, Malvern, Joseph, William, and Clarence. He is survived by one sister, Yvonne (Donald) Whannell; a brother-in-law, Louis Weihs; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christi! an Burial was held Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mic hael's Catholic Church in Mahnomen, Minn. Presider was Bishop Victor Balke. Homilist was Father Rick Lambert and con-celebrants were priests of The Diocese of Crookston. Pianist Brenda Sorensen accompanied song leader Jan Rau. Pallbearers were Philip Schiller, Jr. Anthony Szymczak Leo Kueber, Robert Jirik Ted Johnson, Donald Dittman, Bill Proudfoot, Jerome Biessener, Alyn Kueber. Mass of Christian Burial was held in Harlan, Iowa, Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father Robert Hoefler as presider. Homilist was Father Rick Lambert and con-celebrant was Father Dan Petsche, OSB. Keyboardist was John Rosman and vocalist was Jan Rau. Interment was made at Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Arrangements were made by Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home in Mahnomen, Minn., with assistance from Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4306/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carrier, Jenna Kay Randolph The Daily Nonpareil 5/3/2007 Jenna Kay Carrier, 52, Onawa, Iowa, passed away April 30, 2007, at her home. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, John Carrier; son, Scott Carrier, both of Onawa; mother, Jenna Shreeves and stepfather, Russell of Turin, Iowa; brother, David Randolph and wife, Jennifer of Council Bluffs; sisters, Jessica Bosworth and husband, Tedd, Dawn Seller, all of Logan, Iowa, Sarrah Sellers of Holly, Mich., Dolores Belcher and husband, Dave of Grand Blance, Mich., and Lonnie Maguire and husband, Wayne of Logan; stepbrother, Jeff Shreeves and wife, Tracy of Underwood, Iowa; stepsister, Marsha Forkey and husband, Max of Broken Bow, Neb.; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday at Rush Family Chapel in Onawa with Pastor John Noer officiating. There will be no visitation or burial. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4305/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ahart, Lynne Marie March 17, 1986 - April 29, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 5/2/2007 Lynne Marie Ahart, age 21, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 29, 2007, at Mercy Hospital. Lynne was born March 17, 1986, in Council Bluffs, to Daniel R. and Linda M. (Bolte) Ahart. She graduated from Kanesville School in 2005 and received her associate's degree in the medical assistant field from Hamilton College. Lynne recently finished her internship with Alegent Health Clinics. She was currently working as a cashier at Super Saver Grocery. Lynne was preceded in death by her mother, Linda M. Ahart, in 2003; grandfather, Irwin Bolte; and uncle, David Bolte. She is survived by her son, Draven-Lee Tamayo and significant other, Brandon Tamayo; father and stepmother, Dan and Debbie Ahart; brother, Lucas Ahart; grandmothers, Delores Bolte, all of Council Bluffs, Farrel Ahart, of Logan, Iowa; uncles, Ralph Bolte, Duane Bolte, both of Council Bluffs, and Tim Ahart, of Logan. Visitation with the family, Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Friday, 9:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa. A lunch will follow at McPherson Ave. Church of Christ in Council Bluffs. Memorials are suggested to Lynne's son, Draven-Lee Tamayo. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CraigNancy_Poole Surnames: Bruce, Wise, Lee, Esch, Pennington Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4304/mb.ashx Message Board Post: S. (Selwyn) Duane Bruce was born on June 7, 1920. Duane died at home on April 16, 2007. His parents were J.M. and Minnie Bruce. He was the youngest of nine children. His childhood was spent in Loraine, Texas where the family was engaged in dry-land cotton farming. Duane attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas graduating in 1941. He also spent three years in seminary at Perkins School of Theology, SMU in Dallas, Texas. At SMU he earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1944. He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from McMurry University in 1967. Duane married Gladys Bruce on June 6, 1943. They were the proud parents of two children: Danny D. Bruce and Sharamine Bruce Wise. Duane and Gladys were married for sixty-four years and ten months. Duane was a United Methodist minister for forty-three active years. For his entire ministry he was a clergy member of The Northwest Texas Annual Conference. He served the following churches: Westover, Texas; First UMC/Lubbock, Texas (associate minister); Denver City, Texas; White Deer, Texas; Hamlin, Texas; Phillips, Texas; and Perryton, Texas. He spent three years as a District Superintendent serving either the Childress District or the Seymour District. For three years he was the Council Director in the Conference Office for the Northwest Texas Conference. His last thirteen years of active ministry he was the Executive Director of the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and resided in Oklahoma City for most of that ministry until the office was moved to Dal! las, Texas. He retired from being the Executive Director in 1985 while living in Mesquite, Texas. Following official retirement he worked for seven years as the part-time chaplain at Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas, Texas. For a short period of time he also volunteered as the chaplain for a cancer treatment center in the Dallas area. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, all of his siblings and his daughter, Sharamine. Duane's childhood was spent in an agriculture environment in West Texas. Three family tragedies greatly influenced his call to ministry. As a young adolescent his older brother, Norris, died suddenly. Two years later his Mother died and right after that the family home burned down. Witnessing the outpouring of compassion and love from the local Christian community inspired Duane to accept God's call to be a minister. Duane's adult life was consumed with being a minister. He loved being a minister. He was known for his pastoral care skills in! ministering to the needs of the members of his congregation. He was e xtremely proud to be a United Methodist. He is known in the United Methodist circles of both the Northwest Texas Conference and throughout the South Central Jurisdiction as "Mr. Methodism." Both family and church members were touched by his gentle spirit and ability to convey God's love in the times of need. He has an uncanny ability in his preaching to proclaim the Good News of the Bible and address the personal and social needs of his congregations. Because of his experience as Executive Director of the Jurisdiction he has many minister friends and colleagues from all of the conferences in the South Central Jurisdiction. Duane was a family man. He loved his wife, Gladys and was extremely devoted to her. He was a compassionate father to his children and a true mentor to his own son who is a United Methodist minister. As his family he is truly missed but he has left a wonderful legacy of compassion and love for all of us. His surviving family members are as follows: Wife, ! Gladys of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Son, Dan and wife, Nancy of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Three surviving grand-daughters: Daena Lee and husband, Chris of Austin, Texas. Carrie Esch and husband, Tim of Mesquite, Texas. Amie Pennington and husband, Patrick, of Heath, Texas. Duane has three great-grand children: Noah and Cannon of Heath, Texas, and Haley of Mesquite, Texas. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CraigNancy_Poole Surnames: Weber, Shumate, Hardy, Schmidt, Sandbothe, Dieter, Meisel, Summerfield, Mehring Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4303/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Randy Lee Weber, the son of Leland and Janet Kay Weber; his wife, Amy Lynn, the daughter of Thomas Shumate and Debra Martin Hardy; and the couple's son, Tyler Thomas, died together, Saturday, April 14, 2007, in a private aircraft incident near Farmington, Mo. Randy was forty-nine, Amy thirty-two, and Tyler nine years old at the time of their deaths. Randy was born in Audubon, Iowa, and received his education in the Audubon Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1975. He continued his education at Northwest Missouri State University where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science and ruminant nutrition. Amy was born in Dunlap, Iowa, receiving her education in the Dunlap Community Schools. After completing high school, she continued her education at Western Iowa Tech and Moringside College, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2002. Tyler was a student in the third grade at the Charter Oak-Ute Community School. The couple was united in m! arriage January 11, 2001, in the Bahamas, and settled in rural Charter Oak, south of Ricketts, Iowa. They were blessed with the birth of one son, Tyler. After completing his education, Randy was employed by Talbots Labs in Audubon, then DeKalb Feeds in DeKalb, Ill., later transferring to the Wyoming, Iowa plant. He was currently employed by Liquid Feeds and Commodities of Fremont, Neb. Amy was employed at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton for three years before taking a position at the Dunlap Nursing & Rehab Center where she was currently employed. The couple had a mutual enjoyment in vacationing in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Flying was a particular source of enjoyment for Randy who had a pilot's license since he was 16 years old. Amy and Tyler enjoyed flying with him. In addition Randy occupied some of his leisure time hunting and roping. He was a member of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, and served as a liaison between the producers and the state associati! on by identifying issues associated with the industry. He was a member of the Mapleton Airport Board of Directors and the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity. Amy enjoyed rock and country music, reading and bike riding, swimming and cooking in the kitchen while Randy grilled outside. Tyler enjoyed math, reading, and was especially fond of books about airplanes and ships. He enjoyed playing with animals, swimming and scuba diving, magic tricks, horseback riding, video and table games, such as cribbage. He tinkered with things; taking them apart and putting them back together again. Survivors include Randy's parents, Leland and Janet Weber of Panora; Amy's father, Tom Shumate and his wife Laura of Dunlap; her mother, Debra Hardy and her husband Elton of Dunlap; Randy's sister, Nanette Schmidt and her husband Lloyd of Johnston; three brothers, Kent Weber and his wife Shirley of Marne, Craig Weber and his wife Carol of Elk Horn, Bradley Weber and his wife Ronda of Audubon; Amy's two brothers, Thomas Shumate, Jr. of Missouri Valley, Michael Sandbothe and his wife Sue of Newton; three sisters, Lisa Dieter and her husband Michael of Denison, Melissa Meisel of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Lacey Summerfield and her friend Ryan Michel of Woodbine; her maternal grandparents, Albert and Colleen Mehring of Pisgah. Tyler is survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Eugene Ernst officiated the service and graveside! rites held at the church cemetery. Organist, Shirley Stull provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Dan Martin singing "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound" and for congregational hymns "My Faith Looks Up to Thee," "What Wondrous Love Is This" and "Jesus Loves Me." Those serving as pallbearers were Robert Minarik, Mark Jackson, Brett Kimball, William Magill, Tad Shumate, Don Martin and Mike Dieter. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Charter Oak Community Building, served by St. Paul's Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CraigNancy_Poole Surnames: Eckerman, Allstot, Heinzelmeir, Sextro, Lee, Kinmen, Edward, Stephenson, Barker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4302/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Marcella Saraphina "Sally" (Eckermann) Allstot, 85 of Dunlap, Iowa, formerly of Defiance and Harlan, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 4 days. Sally was born on March 13, 1922 on the family homestead outside of Defiance, Iowa, to Henry J. Eckermann and Hilda Heinzelmeir Eckermann. She was the oldest of three daughters. Sally attended grade school and high school at St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, and graduated in the spring of 1940. After graduation she attended the Commercial Extension School of Business in Omaha, Neb., and then returned to Defiance to help with the family business. On January 20, 1942, Sally was joined in marriage to Cecil Allstot of Defiance, Iowa. The couple wed in San Antonio, Texas, due to Cecil having been drafted into the U.S. Army. Sally worked at the Duncan Air Field in San Antonio until Cecil left for military duty overseas. While Cecil was away Sally lived with her sister-in-law in Sheridan, Wyo. Upon Cecil's discharge from the Army, they returned to Defiance and worked the family farm for a couple of years, then moved to Missouri Valley to venture into business with Cecil's brother. Unfortunately, Sally's father fell ill and the couple returned to the family farm. This was their residence until 1969, when they moved into town. Sally was the assistant manager of her retirement community in Harlan, Iowa, for approximately nine years before moving to Dunlap in 2001. Sally enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, completing crossword puzzles and playing cards. She had a love of music and a gift of playing the piano and organ by ear. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one grandson. She is survived by four children, Cecil Anne Sextro (Dave) of Belmond, Iowa, William Lee (Karen) of Burlington Jct., Mo., Betty Jean Kimmen (Larry) of Dunlap, Iowa, and James Edward (Kathie) of Lincoln, Neb.; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lasi! lla Stephenson of Stillwater, Minn., and Ruth Barker of Missouri Valley, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Saturday, April 21, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ and Deacon Marvin Klein as con celebrants. Musicians were Marilyn Grote and St. Patrick's Choir. Interment was made at Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Honorary pallbearers were Susan Oberg, Sheri Heilmen, Beth Namanny, Stacie Kimmen-Burke, Kay Lahr, Sarah Harm, Sherry Porsch. Pallbearers were Jacqueline Allstot, Ryan Sextro, Jessica Allstot, Steve Oberg, Carl Heilmen, Mike Namanny, Joe Burke, Dave Lahr, Brent Harm. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4301/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dayhuff, Evelyn G. The Daily Nonpareil 4/30/2007 Evelyn G. Dayhuff, age 89, of Logan, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include her sons, Robert "Wayne" Dayhuff of Logan, Richard Alan Dayhuff and wife, Carol of Berthoud, Colo.; sister, Emma Evans of Council Bluffs; brother, Dean Garner and wife, Geraldine of Neola, Iowa; six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Vistation with the family will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Logan Memorial Chapel. Funeral service 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Christian Church in Logan. Memorials may be given to the Logan Fire and Rescue. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4300/mb.ashx Message Board Post: McDonald, Lenard Bruce The Daily Nonpareil 5/1/2007 Lenard Bruce McDonald, age 40, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, died Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley. The family would like to thank all of those who helped Bruce. Survivors include his son, Christopher McDonald of Fremont, Neb.; daughter, Danielle Barker of Missouri Valley; brothers, Roy Allen McDonald of Des Moines, Iowa, Scott Lee McDonald of Omaha, Neb, William Joseph McDonald of Missouri Valley, Steven James McDonald of Missouri Valley; nephews, Scott McDonald of Missouri Valley, Malcolm McDonald of Cloves, N.M.; niece, Stephanie McDonald of Omaha; extended family in Omaha and Council Bluffs. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2007, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. No viewing will be held as his body was cremated. Memorial service, Thursday, May 3, 2007, 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment at a later date. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4299/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Blankenship, Frank C., Sr. The Daily Nonpareil 5/1/2007 Frank C. Blankenship, Sr., age 90, died April 26, 2007, at the Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Frank was preceded in death by wife, Audrey D. (Kemper) Blankenship and is survived by 4 sons, 1 daughter, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Private family services will be held at a later date. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4298/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bennett, Mary Beth December 25, 1963 - April 14, 2007 Logan Herald-Observer Logan, IA 4/26/2007 Mary Beth Bennett, 43, of Underwood, passed away April 14, 2007. Visitation was held April 18, 2007 at the Cutler-O'Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. April 19 at the First Christian Church Kanesville Campus with Pastor David Erickson officiating. Interment was at the Valley View Cemetery near Persia. Mary was born on Christmas Day in 1963 and graduated from Tri-Center High School in 1982, and Buena Vista College. She worked for Omaha Cold Storage in the accounting department. She was preceded in death by her father Bill Stamp. Survivors include the joys of her life, her daughters, Cassidy and Kati Bennett, her mother Coralys Kemmish Stamp of Council Bluffs, sister Mona Jensen of Council Bluffs, nieces Danielle and Paige Buffum, and nephew Sean Buffum. The family suggests memorials to Cassidy and Kati's scholarship fund. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4297/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jacobsen, Dwayne Raymond "Jake" February 10, 1943 - April 13, 2007 Logan Herald-Observer Logan, IA 4/26/2007 Dwayne "Jake" Raymond Jacobsen, 64, died suddenly April 13, 2007 at his home in Eagle Rock, Mo. A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the parish hall at Zion Lutheran Church in Magnolia. Everyone is invited. Dwayne was born February 10, 1943, to Raymond and Doris (Young) Jacobsen near Logan. He attended schools in Magnolia and Logan, graduating from Logan High School in 1960. In his late teens, Dwayne enjoyed working at the Hidden Valley Ranch; later he was employed as a mechanic at a radiator shop, both in Washington State. In the mid-1960s he and Kenny Collins ran a mobile repair business named T.A.T. (Truck, Auto & Tractor) Repair in the Logan area. During the 1970's Dwayne and his friend, Dale Browning, owned and operated the CB Barn in Woodbine. He had also worked for UPS, Capital Construction, and Vulcan Industries. Later in Magnolia, he owned and operated Jacobsen Radiator. When Dwayne moved to Missouri in 1997, he continued to work as a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and boating, especially when the grandkids came to visit, and taking are of his horses. On May 26, 2007, Dwayne and his wife Dottie would have been married 30 years. Jake will be fondly remembers for his honesty, loyal friendships, adventurous outlook, and his great sense of humor. In addition to his wife Dottie, survivors include stepson Willy Ballenger, daughter Brenda Hall and husband Jerry, and their mother Ida, from Washington state; son Shane Moore and wife Lisa and son Heath Jacobsen of California, and their mother Victoria; stepchildren Sandy Preister and husband Tom, Tom Ahlers and wife Bonnie, Patsy Jones and husband John, Terry Ahlers and wife Shelley, and Tammy Allen and husband Tom. Also surviving are stepchildren Pam Hanson and husband Bob, Sarah Mether and husband Doug, Ben Hoffschneider and wife Cindy, and Jonathan Hoffschneider and wife Chantel. Dwayne leaves four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and 23 step-grandchildren. Also left to mourn his passing are one sister, Carol Kelley and husband Charlie, and two nephews, Mark Livengood and Brian Livengood. In addition to his parents, Dwayne was preceded in death by one daughter, Christine Rae, and her mother, Mary Jacobsen, one stepson, Jimmy Ballenger, one brother, Lars Leroy, and one sister, Dianna Rae. Also passing on before him, brother-in-law, Lyle Livengood, and stepfather Ross Cole. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Does anyone on this list know the family of Janetta Ann Benson Speight? Thank you. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <IAHARRIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 11:30 AM Subject: [IAHARRIS] Speight, Janetta Ann Benson September 7, 1933 April 20,2007 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: MarthannKohlFuhs > Surnames: > Classification: obituary > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4291/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Speight, Janetta Ann Benson > September 7, 1933 April 20, 2007 > The Daily Nonpareil > Council Bluffs, IA > http://www.nonpareilonline.com > 4/22/2007 > > Janetta Ann Speight, age 73, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 20, > 2007, at Mercy Hospital. > > Janetta was born September 7, 1933, in Dunlap, Iowa to the late Frank J. > and Edith K. (Kline) Benson. She graduated from Dunlap High School in 1950 > and Jennie Edmundson Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Janetta married > Richard Speight, Sr. on June 12, 1954, and to this union 2 sons were born. > She was a registered nurse and retired as head nurse from Jennie Edmundson > Hospital in 1973, after 20 years of service. Janetta was a member of > Broadway United Methodist Church and did volunteer work there for 10 > years. > > She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 1 brother, and stepfather, George > W. Lyons. > > Janetta is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard F. Speight, Sr. of > Council Bluffs; sons, Rev. Richard F. Speight, Jr. and wife, Kimberly of > Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Steven H. Speight of Council Bluffs; 5 grandchildren; > sisters, Joyce Sowers, Darla Cleveland and husband, Ron, all of Council > Bluffs; nieces and nephews. > > Visitation with the family, Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at > Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service, Tuesday, > 10:00 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Richard Speight, Jr., Janetta's son, > officiating. A lunch will immediately follow at Broadway United Methodist > Church. Memorials to Broadway Methodist Church preferred. > > A special thank you goes out to the nursing staff and doctors at Mercy > Hospital for the wonderful care given to Janetta and to our entire family. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IAHARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4296/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rev. S. Duane Bruce ©The Dunlap Reporter April 19, 2007 S. (Selwyn) Duane Bruce was born on June 7, 1920. Duane died at home on April 16, 2007. His parents were J.M. and Minnie Bruce. He was the youngest of nine children. His childhood was spent in Loraine, Texas where the family was engaged in dry-land cotton farming. Duane attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas graduating in 1941. He also spent three years in seminary at Perkins School of Theology, SMU in Dallas, Texas. At SMU he earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1944. He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from McMurry University in 1967. Duane married Gladys Bruce on June 6, 1943. They were the proud parents of two children: Danny D. Bruce and Sharamine Bruce Wise. Duane and Gladys were married for sixty-four years and ten months. Duane was a United Methodist minister for forty-three active years. For his entire ministry he was a clergy member of The Northwest Texas Annual Conference. He served the following churches: Westover, Texas; First UMC/Lubbock, Texas (associate minister); Denver City, Texas; White Deer, Texas; Hamlin, Texas; Phillips, Texas; and Perryton, Texas. He spent three years as a District Superintendent serving either the Childress District or the Seymour District. For three years he was the Council Director in the Conference Office for the Northwest Texas Conference. His last thirteen years of active ministry he was the Executive Director of the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and resided in Oklahoma City for most of that ministry until the office was moved to Dallas, Texas. He retired from being the Executive Director in 1985 while living in Mesquite, Texas. Following official retirement he worked for seven years as the part-time chaplain at Timberlaw! n Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas, Texas. For a short period of time he also volunteered as the chaplain for a cancer treatment center in the Dallas area. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, all of his siblings and his daughter, Sharamine. Duane's childhood was spent in an agriculture environment in West Texas. Three family tragedies greatly influenced his call to ministry. As a young adolescent his older brother, Norris, died suddenly. Two years later his Mother died and right after that the family home burned down. Witnessing the outpouring of compassion and love from the local Christian community inspired Duane to accept God's call to be a minister. Duane's adult life was consumed with being a minister. He loved being a minister. He was known for his pastoral care skills in ministering to the needs of the members of his congregation. He was extremely proud to be a United Methodist. He is known in the United Methodist circles of both the Northwest Texas Conference and throughout the South Central Jurisdiction as "Mr. Methodism." Both family and church members were touched by his gentle spirit and ability to convey God's love in the times of need. He has an uncanny ability in his preaching to proclaim t! he Good News of the Bible and address the personal and social needs of his congregations. Because of his experience as Executive Director of the Jurisdiction he has many minister friends and colleagues from all of the conferences in the South Central Jurisdiction. Duane was a family man. He loved his wife, Gladys and was extremely devoted to her. He was a compassionate father to his children and a true mentor to his own son who is a United Methodist minister. As his family he is truly missed but he has left a wonderful legacy of compassion and love for all of us. His surviving family members are as follows: Wife, Gladys of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Son, Dan and wife, Nancy of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Three surviving grand-daughters: Daena Lee and husband, Chris of Austin, Texas. Carrie Esch and husband, Tim of Mesquite, Texas. Amie Pennington and husband, Patrick, of Heath, Texas. Duane has three great-grand children: Noah and Cannon of Heath, Texas, and Haley of Mesquite, Texas. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4293.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Crum, Richard J. "John", Jr. Omaha World-Herald 4/24/2007 - 4/25/2007 CRUM-Richard J. "John", Jr., age 42, Beebeetown, IA, formerly of Omaha and graduate of Ryan High School. Survived by wife, Lisa (Rasmussen) Crum; sons, Mason and Austin, all Beebeetown; parents, Richard and Rose Crum; sister, Michelle Bystrek, all Co. Bluffs; brother, Rob Crum and wife, Stacey, Lingle, WY; aunts, uncles, and cousins. FUNERAL SERVICE, Thursday, 11:00 a.m. Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home. Interment Hazel Dell Cemetery. VISITATION with the Family, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary. The family will direct memorials. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING Funeral Home 545 Willow Ave. 322-7779 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4295/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Stirtz, Frances Lucille (Hansen) died April 24, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs, IA http://www.nonpareilonline.com 4/25/2007 Frances Lucille (Hansen) Stirtz, age 87, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include her daughter, Suzanne Arlea Miller and husband, Jeff, of Bellevue, Neb.; sons, Mark Douglas Stirtz and wife, Denise, of Lower Lake, Calif., Jeffrey Lynn Stirtz and wife, Star, of Mondamin, Iowa; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Darrell Hansen and wife, Phyllis, of Woodbine, Iowa, Marion Hansen and wife, Marlene, of Ft. Morgan, Colo. Visitation with the family will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2007 with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Missouri Valley. Final Resting place St. Bridget's Cemetery, Magnolia, Iowa. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4294/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hildreth, Charles Howard "Bud" January 27, 1926- April 21, 2007 Visitation: Monday, April 23, 2007 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Prayer Service 7:30 PM until 8:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:30 AM Community of Christ 605 Weare St Woodbine, IA 51579 Charles Howard "Bud" Hildreth was born January 27, 1926, to Charles and Nina (Crews) Hildreth in Pisgah, Iowa. He attended Alan Center Country School and graduated from Pisgah High School in 1943. Bud joined the U. S. Navy and proudly served his country for three years during WWII. In 1948 he started working for Union Pacific Railroad as a blacksmith. Bud married Dorothy Hinkel on November 20, 1949, in Pisgah. The couple lived in Council Bluffs and were blessed with two sons. The family moved to Logan, Iowa in 1967 when they purchased a farm. The couple farmed the land and Bud continued working at UP until his retirement from UP in 1988. Bud served on the extension council, as a tour guide for Loess Hill, and volunteered at the Historical Village. Bud and Dorothy enjoyed many winters in Arizona. He also enjoyed watching his grandkids in their various activities and he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well. Bud died April 21, 2007, at Rose Vista Nursing Home attaining the age o! f 81 years, two months and 25 days. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Phyllis Peterson and Helen Welter. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hildreth of Logan, Iowa; two sons, Jody Hildreth and his wife Kristi of Logan, Iowa and Dana Hildreth and his wife Deb of Neola, Iowa; five grand-children, Sarah, Daisha, Charles Dustin, Brianne, and Caleb seven step grandchildren; two step greatgrand-children; six brothers, Warren & Martha, Arlan & JoAnn, Bernard & Doris, Russell & Connie, Joe & Dorothy, and Royce & Elaine; three sisters, Neva & Estal Hinkel, Janece Connery and Sandy Tucker; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services 10:30 am Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Community of Christ ~ Woodbine, Iowa Clergy Elder Noel Sherer Evangelist Eugene Sherer Musicians Amy Sherer & Andy Makey Selections "Amazing Grace" "Mansion Over the Hilltop" Honorary Pall Bearers Warren Hildreth Arlan Hildreth Bernard Hildreth Russell Hildreth Joe Hildreth Royce Hildreth Ron Greenwood Danny Hildreth Pall Bearers Chuck Hildreth Troy Hildreth Bryan Hinkel Byron Hinkel Kevin Hinkel Mike Hinkel Military Graveside Service Logan VFW Post #6256 Final Resting Place Magnolia Cemetery Magnolia, Iowa posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine - Dunlap, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4293/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Crum, Richard J. "John" Jr. January 15, 1965 - April 21, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 4/24/2007 Richard J. "John" Crum, Jr., age 42, of Beebeetown, Iowa, passed away April 21, 2007, at Community Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa. John was born January 15, 1965, in Omaha, Neb., to Richard and Rose (Stancliffe) Crum and graduated from Omaha Ryan High School. He married Lisa Rasmussen on October 8, 1993, and to this union two sons were born. John was working base maintenance at Offutt A.F.B. for the past 2 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. John is survived by his wife of 13 years, Lisa Crum; sons, Mason and Austin Crum, all of Beebeetown; parents, Richard and Rose Crum; sister, Michelle Bystrek, all of Council Bluffs; brother, Rob Crum and wife, Stacey, of Lingle, Wyo.; aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation with the family, Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Marvin Arnpriester officiating. Interment in Hazel Dell Cemetery. The family will direct memorials. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4292/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Atwell, Doris M. Hall 2/25/12 - 4/19/07 Omaha World-Herald 4/22/2007 ATWELL-Doris M., 95 years. Tough as nails, yet onery and cantankerous best describes our mom! Born in Clarinda, IA on 2/25/12 to John and Katherine (South) Hall, Doris Marion was the oldest of 4 children. She attended school in Missouri Valley and married Jesse F. Atwell on 4/28/29. Doris and Jesse were married and lived on the family farm for 27 years until Jesse's sudden death in 1956. From this union, 3 boys were born, Dwayne, Jay and Brian. Doris continued to live on the farm after Jesse's death for almost 43 years, most of the time by herself, making a total of more than 70 years on the homestead. She was a hard worker and good cook who loved to attend the horse races in IA, NE, and SD. She told stories about doing fieldwork using a team of mules, hauling grain in the truck and cutting firewood in the timbered area on the farm. She looked forward to vacations in MT to visit her son, Jay and at the age of 85, she climbed into her car, all alone, and drove to Billings, MT! in 1 day arriving just in time for dinner. Doris passed away peacefully on 4/19/07 in the Pleasant View Nursing Home at the age of 95. A special thanks is extended to the staff at Pleasant View for their caring support and kindness during her time there. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Jack, Donald and Joy (Babe) Hall. Doris is survived by her sons, Dwayne Atwell and wife, Cheryl, AZ, Jay Atwell and wife, Katie, Billings, MT, Brian Atwell and wife, Sara, Little Sioux, IA; 9 grandchildren. Visitation with the family Sun., 4/22/07, 6-8 PM at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley. Services Mon. 11 AM at Funeral Home. Interment Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, IA. There will be a reception at the Junction Cafe following the Committal Service. HENNESSEY-AMAN Funeral Home Missouri Valley, IA 712-642-2745 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.