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.

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/4290/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barney, James "Jim" The Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs, IA http://www.nonpareilonline.com 4/21/2007 James "Jim" Barney, 68, of Ashland, Neb., died in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, April 19, 2007. He was born in Walnut, Iowa to James and Margaret (Weber) Barney. He was a Logan, Iowa 1956 High School graduate. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Shelley Johnson; twin brothers, Robert and Ronald Barney. Survived by wife, Dee; daughter, Nancy Hanson, both of Ashland, Neb.; grandchildren, Matthew and Tyler Johnson, Kelsey Gonzales; great grandson, Kaleb James Johnson; sister-in-law, Mary Jean Barney, Logan; special family friends, Jeanette and Jeris Anndannandus; plus his many relatives, friends whom he loved. Visitation Sunday 5-8 p.m. with family present to greet you at Marcy Mortuary, Ashland and one hour prior to service time at Ashland American Lutheran Church. Funeral services Monday, 2:00 p.m. at Church. Memorials family choice. 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/4289/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Services for 85-year-old Marcella "Sally" Allstot of Dunlap will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Sally Allstot died Tuesday, April 17th, 2007 at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap. Survivors include 4 children, Anne Sextro (Dave) of Belmond, Bill Allsoto (Karen) of Burlington Junction, MO, Betty Kimmen (Larry) of Dunlap, and Jim Allstot (Kathie) of Lincoln, NE; 2 sisters, Lasella Stephenson of Stillwater, MN and Ruth Barker of Missouri Valley. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm Friday, April 20th, 2007 with a scripture service at 7:30 pm, at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. 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/4288/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Spracklin, John Edward Jr. January 17, 1943 - April 15, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs, IA http://www.nonpareilonline.com 4/18/2007 John Edward Spracklin, Jr., age 64, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 15, 2007. John was born January 17, 1943, in Persia, Iowa, to John Edward and Gilda Spracklin, Sr. John retired as a diesel mechanic and was a devoted family man. John is preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Gilda; brother Jim, and great grandson, Ethan. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 46 years Joyce; daughters, Karlene, Kathy, and Kim; grandsons, Matthew and Marty; granddaughters, Ashley and Nicole; two great granddaughters and one great grandson; two sisters and six brothers. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7p.m., at Henry-Livingston Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church with Father Dan Kirby officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. 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/4287/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bennett, Mary Beth Stamp December 25, 1963 - April 14, 2007 Council Bluffs, IA http://www.nonpareilonline.com 4/17/2007 - 4/18/2007 Mary Beth Bennett, age 43, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007. Mary was born on Christmas Day 1963 and graduated from Tri-Center High School in 1982 and Buena Vista College. She worked for Omaha Cold Storage in the accounting department. Mary is preceded in death by her father, Bill Stamp. Survivors include the joys of her life, 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. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler- O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church Kanesville Campus. Pastor David Erickson officiant. Interment Valley View Cemetery, Persia, Iowa. Family suggest 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/4286/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KNOD Radio website: Services for 93-year-old Milfred "Mel" Wilkins of Dunlap will be held 10:30 am, Monday, April 16th, 2007 at the Community of Christ Church in Dow City. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill cemetery in Dunlap. Mel Wilkins died Friday, April 13th, 2007 at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Survivors include 1 son, Bruce Wilkins (Janette) of Highlands Ranch, CO; 1 grandson; 2 sisters-in-law, Wanda Weber of Dow City and Patsy Vanderford (Bill) of Lincoln, NE; 1 brother-in-law, Wayne Jones (Regina) of Logan. The Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangments. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Fouts Funeral Home website: Milford "Mel" Wilkins Visitation: Sunday, April 15, 2007 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Family will receive friends Fouts Funeral Home 10th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:30 AM Community of Christ 103 North School Dow City, IA 51528 Milfred "Mel" Charles Wilkins was born February 14, 1914, to Samuel Clyde and Nellie Gertrude (Holdrige) Wilkins in St. Edward, Nebraska. He attended country school in St. Edwards and then moved with his family to Iowa in 1932 where Mel farmed with his father in the Dunlap vicinity for many years. In the spring of 1941, Mel moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where he worked for the Burlington Bus Company. On October 8, 1941, Mel married Pauline Jones in Fremont, Nebraska. The couple was blessed with the birth of one son, Bruce. Mel served in the United States Air Force for 36 months during World War II. After his honorable discharge the couple moved to Dunlap where Mel worked as a mechanic at the Bonsall Garage for several years. He was then employed by Farmers Co-op where he operated the fuel tank wagon service until his retirement in 1978. After retiring, Mel and Pauline enjoyed traveling, camping, visiting family in Colorado and spending winters in Arizona. For the last 20 years, Mel enjoyed sitting in his yard with his cigar and watching the activities in the neighborhood. Mel died Friday, April 13, 2007, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska attaining the age of 93 years, one month, and 30 days. Mel was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pauline on October 28, 2002; two sisters, Edith Malone and Opal and her husband Robert Daigh. He is survived by one son, Bruce Wilkins and his wife Janette of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; one grandson, Christopher Wilkins of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Weber of Dow City, Patsy and her husband Bill Vanderford of Lincoln, Nebraska, brother-in-law, Wayne Jones and his wife Regina of Logan, Iowa; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. 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/4285/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lovell funeral set for Tuesday The Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs, IA http://www.nonpareilonline.com Tom McMahon , Staff Writer 04/16/2007 LOGAN - Paul W. Lovell, founder of the Museum of Religious Arts in Logan, will be buried Tuesday from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Visitation is today from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the museum, which is located on Highway 30 west of Logan. Lovell, 87, died Friday of cancer. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Lovell, Paul A. August 1, 1919 - April 13, 2007 Logan Herald-Observer 4/18/2007 Paul A. Lovell, 87, of Logan, died April 13, 2007 at his home in Logan. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. April 17 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan with Celebrants Father Mike Berner, Father Richard Remmes, Father Bob Harris, and Deacon Stephen Rallis. Violinist was Daniel Stallman, who performed "Amazing Grace." Organist was Lyle Waterhouse and Cantor Becky Loftus. Placing of the funeral pall was done by Amy Copeland, Sarah Stallman, Maria Sieck, Dana Rademacker and Theresa Rademacker. Casket bearers were John Perez, Nicholas Lovell, Daniel Stallman, Mark Rademacker, Steven Lovell, Scott Rademacker, Jacob Rademacker and Michael Rademacker. Final resting place was Greenwood Cemetery near Logan. Paul was born August 1, 1919 in Logan to Paul and Stella (Hardy) Lovell. He attended school in Logan and graduated from Logan High School. He was married to Helen R. Staley, August 30, 1941 in Charter Oak. Paul was a design engineer for the Johnson-Farebox Company in Chicago, Ill. He farmed in the Logan area since 1955. Paul was an inventor, entrepreneur and had designed and invented many products. He founded the Museum of Religious Arts and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Helen R. of Logan; sons, Rev. David Lovell and wife Ellen of Missouri Valley, Rev. Dennis Lovell and wife Kathy of Logan; daughters Lorna Stallman of Granger, Loretta Rademacker and husband Jeff of Lincoln, Neb.; 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marion, infant brother Russell, grandson Richard and son-in-law Lyle Stallman. Visitation with the family was held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 16 with a Rosary at 6:15 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Religious Arts. Logan Memorial Chapel 215 N. 4th Ave. Logan, IA 51546 644-2929 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: jewels3117 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/2402.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there any way this could easily be posted in the Crawford County Board as well? Judy's daughter, Julie Lamaack 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: Goldenage1 Surnames: IRWIN, MCCONE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4284/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My thanks to the Harrison County Genealogical Society for this information. --------------------------------------------------------- Missouri Valley Times, Missouri Valley, Iowa, Thursday July 18, 1918, page 1 Drowned Carl Irwin son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Irwin of Logan was drowned this afternoon about 3 o'clock, at the I.C. Bridge south of Logan. The family recently moved from Wahoo, Nebr., to Logan and is not very well known. Up until five o'clock search for the body had brought no results and search will be continued all night if necessary. Carl was between the ages of 15 and 17 years. Further particulars will be given tomorrow. Ibid, page 8 Funeral services of Carl Irwin, the 17 year old boy drowned in the deep hole of the Boyer River, yesterday afternoon, has not been fully planned as all members of the family have not arrived at Logan; however, the funeral may be held tomorrow. Though there are many conflicting stories as to the cause of the boy's drowning yet the boy's comrades say that he either swam or waded out to the deep hole and went down, and that they were unable to rescue him. Scores of men and boys worked for the recovery of the body for over two hours before Louis A. Wilson went down into the deep hole and found and brought the body to the surface of the water. Records of the Harrison County Genealogical Society, Jefferson Township, Logan Cemetery, Section 4, Row 5. IRWIN, Raymond Carl Nov. 13, 1900 - July 16, 1918 IRWIN, Mary A. 1866-1949 Note: Carl was the son of Alonzo Edward Irwin (1869-1954) and Mary Anna McCone (1866-1949). Alonzo was the son of Solomon Irwin and grandson of Hugh M. Irwin (1812-1889) of Fremont County, 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/4283/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lovell, Paul W. Omaha World-Herald 4/15/2007 LOVELL-Paul W., age 87, of Logan, IA, died Fri., 4/13/07, at his home in Logan. Survivors include his wife, Helen R., Logan, IA; sons, Rev. David Lovell and wife, Ellen, Missouri Valley, Rev. Dennis Lovell and wife, Kathy, Logan, IA; daughters, Lorna Stallman, Granger, IA, Loretta Rademacker and husband, Jeff, Lincoln; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family Mon. 5:30-8 PM with a Rosary at 6:15 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 7 PM at the Museum of Religious Arts on Highway 30 between Missouri Valley and Logan. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tues. St. Anne's Catholic Church, Logan. Final Resting Place, Greenwood Cemetery, Logan. LOGAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Logan, IA 712-644-2929 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Lovell, Paul W. The Daily Nonpareil 4/15/2007 Paul W. Lovell, age 87, of Logan, Iowa died Friday, April 13, 2007 at his home in Logan, Iowa. Survivors include his wife: Helen R. of Logan, Iowa; sons: Rev. David Lovel and wife Ellen of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Rev. Dennis Lovel and wife Kathy of Locan, Iowa; daughters: Lorna Stallman of Granger, Iowa; Loretta Rademacker and husband Jeff of Lincoln, Nebraska; fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be helf from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday with a Rosary at 6:15 p.m. and a Vigil Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum of Religious Arts, on Highway 30 between Missouri Valley and Logan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan, Iowa. His final resting place will be Greenwood Cemetary in Logan, Iowa. 712-644-2929 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/4282/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ulmer, Gene A The Daily Nonpareil 4/10/2007 Gene A. Ulmer, 83, formerly of Dunlap, Iowa died on Sunday, April 8th, 2007 at his caretaker's home in Council Bluffs. Gene served in WWII and was a Prisoner of War. He worked as a motorcycle mechanic and at the Post Office in Bellevue. He worked as a custodian at the Boyer Valley Schools and at the Schaben Livestock Auction in Dunlap. Gene is survived by 2 sons, Randy and Garrald Ulmer; four daughters, Judy Gerhart, Michelle Holmes, Jeana Ulmer and Amanda Ulmer; four step-children; 22 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; five sisters, Linda Gerhart, Doris Goeser, Shirley Hare, Marjorie Melby and Betty Kissel; and one brother, Max Ulmer. Visitation with the family from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fouts Funeral Home, Dunlap, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Dunlap. 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/4281/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Petersen, Regina F. Behm March 15, 1918 - April 9, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 4/10/2007 Regina F. Petersen, age 89, of Missouri Valley, Iowa died Wednesday April 9, 2007, after a brief illness at the Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Regina was born on March 15, 1918 to Henry and Hazel Behm at Sandy Point in Harrison County, Iowa. She attended Calhoun School graduating College of St. Mary's in Omaha, Neb. Regina worked at J.C. Penny in Missouri Valley. She married Elmer (Tug) Petersen in 1938, who later died in 1990. They were married 52 years. Regina was an Officer at The First National Bank in Missouri Valley over thirty years retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Red Cross volunteer and served on the Board for Community Memorial Hospital. Her passion in her early life was bowling. She moved to Linnwood Estates in Glenwood, Iowa in July 2004, for one year before returning to Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Regina is survived by her three daughters, Pamela Erlbacher and late husband, Richard, of Earling, Iowa, Julianne Morton and her husband, Michael, of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Joanie Petersen, of Glenwood; granddaughters, Amy Erlbacher Cavenaugh and husband, Tony, of Harlan, Iowa, Erin Erlbacher Peterson and husband, Josh, of Avoca, Iowa, Erica Erlbacher Buck and husband, Randy, of Marryville, Mo.; grandsons, Christopher Morton and wife, Kate, of Minneapolis, Minn., Andrew Morton, of Council Bluffs; eight great-grandchildren, Xavier Cavanaugh, Jace Tug Peterson, Ellie Peterson, Jett Peterson, Brayden Buck, Halle Buck, Vincent Morton and Dominic Morton; brothers, Bob, Duane, Gerry and Larry Behm; sisters, Marguerite Stockstad, Lucille DeGood and Virginia Behm; many nieces and nephews, relatives and special friends. Visitation with the family will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Missouri Valley. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007 at church. Final Resting Place, St. Bridget's Cemetery, Magnolia, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family will direct memorials. The family would like to invite you to a time of lunch and fellowship at St. Patrick's Catholic Church following the committal service. 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/4280/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KNOD Radio website: Services for 76-year-old Arlene Kenkel of Woodbine will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 11th at the First Christian Church in Woodbine. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. Arlene Kenkel died Saturday, April 7th, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include her husband, Donald; 2 children, Donnelle Heistand (Mark) of Parker, CO and Nate Kenkel (Michelle) of Newell; 2 sisters, LaVonne Stenzel of Woodbine and Shirley Doberenz of Elkhart, IN. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 10th, with family visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Arlene Kenkel Visitation: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Family will receive friends Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Visitation: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:00 PM until 7:30 PM Prayer Service Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:30 AM First Christian Church 509 Ely Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Following a three year battle with cancer, Arlene Kenkel passed away April 7, 2007 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center having attained the age of 76 years. Arlene devoted her life to her family, her work and her church. Betty Arlene (Brookhouser) Kenkel was born January 19, 1931 to Charles T. and Violet Leone (Collins) Brookhouser. Arlene lived all her life in the Woodbine area and was baptized in the Christian Church in Woodbine, Iowa in 1943. She attended country school and graduated as valedictorian from Woodbine High School in 1949. She attended Wayne State Teachers College and graduated from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969. She taught school for nearly 40 years beginning in the rural schools in Persia, Iowa and in the Woodbine Elementary School from 1954 until her retirement in 1994. She taught fourth and sixth grades and especially enjoyed teaching Iowa History. She married Donald Charles "Red" Kenkel on August 3, 1957 at the Sacred Heart Church in Woodbine, Iowa. To this union two children were born Donnell (Kenkel) Heistand and Nathan Kenkel. Throughout her life Arlene was an active member of the First Christian Church teaching Sunday school, being the church librarian, serving as an elder and chairman of the board and as a member of the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was also a representative of the Woodbine Ministerial Association. Arlene was a member of PEO, Daughters of the American Revolution, Woodbine Carnegie Library Board of Trustees and the Harrison County Preservation Commission. Arlene is survived by her husband, Donald; daughter, Donnell and husband Mark Heistand; son, Nathan and wife Michelle; and five grandchildren, Madeline, Adrian and Jarred Heistand and Ethan and Emma Kenkel. She is also survived by her sisters, Lavonne Stenzel and Shirley Doberenz; brothers and sisters-in-law Bernie Kenkel, Ed and Lee Ann Kenkel, Leo Kenkel, Marge and Mike Calder, Mary Ann Kenkel; and many nieces and nephews. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Leone Brookhouser; and granddaughter, Anna Marie Kenkel. posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, 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/4279/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hirst, Dorothy E. Hansen The Daily Nonpareil 4/9/2007 Dorothy E. Hirst, age 85, of Omaha, Neb., died April 5, 2007, at her residence at Remington Heights in Omaha. She was born in Harrison County, Iowa, on December 1, 1921, to Carl and Mildred Doyle Hansen. She graduated from Missouri Valley High School and the University of Omaha with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Mrs. Hirst spent most of her adult life as a teacher in numerous schools including Loveland, Magnolia, Missouri Valley, and Logan-Magnolia, Iowa. She will long be remembered for her sponsorship of the award winning Pep Club at Moissouri Valley High School. She was an active member of Missouri Valley Hospital Auxiliary, St. Patrick's Altar Society, Retired Teachers, and as a Docent for the Harrison County Welcome Center. She was a life-long member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The Hirsts were life-long residents of Missouri Valley until four years ago when they moved to Remington Heights in Omaha. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Rex; her parents; and sister, Margaret Peterson. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Hirst Moorman and her husband, Thomas, and Carole Hirst Janes and her husband, Robert, all of Omaha; grandchildren include: Kathryn Moorman Dinkel and husband, Kevin, of Omaha, Steven Moorman and wife, Debra, of Dexter, Mich., Christopher Huelshorst and friend, Ames Hall, of Kansas City, Mo., Gayle Moorman Erickson and husband, Martin, of Omaha, Dean Moorman of Omaha, Jennifer Huelshorst Frazier and husband, Shane, of Omaha; two step-grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren; sister, Frances Stirtz, of Missouri Valley; brothers, Darrell Hansen, of Woodbine, Iowa, and Marion Hansen, of Ft. Morgan, Colo. Visitation with the family will be at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2007, with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, IA. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Missouri Valley. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Missouri Valley. 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/4278/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Petersen, Jess LaVerne (Pete) Omaha World-Herald 4/6/2007 PETERSEN-Jess LaVerne (Pete), age 76, Missouri Valley, IA. Longtime Implement Dealer in Missouri Valley. Survived by wife, Marilyn; son, Matthew Petersen, Urbandale, IA; daughter, Sherri Anderson and husband, Michael, Brownsville, TX; grandchild, Jessica Dooley and husband, Brian, Royal Oak, MI; brother, Leroy Petersen, Omaha; half-sister, Arlene Costanza, Fremont, NE. VISITATION with family 6-8pm Sunday at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. FUNERAL SERVICE 10:30am Monday April 9, 2007 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Missouri Valley, IA. Private Burial for immediate family only will be held 2:30pm at Rose Hill Memorial Garden, Missouri Valley, IA. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Petersen, Jess Laverne "Pete" The Daily Nonpareil 4/6/2007 Jess Laverne (Pete) Petersen, age 76, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs from complications of a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Matthew Petersen of Urbandale, Iowa; daughter, Sherri Anderson and husband, Michael, of Brownsville, Texas; one grandchild, Jessica Dooley and husband, Brian, of Royal Oak, Mich.; brother, Leroy Petersen of Omaha, Neb., and his half-sister, Arlene Costanza of Fremont, Neb. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. Funeral service 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2007, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Missouri Valley. Private family burial in Rose Hill Memorial Garden, Missouri Valley. 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: Worl, Young, Giunta, Perez, Selsor, Heydt Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4277/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Ethelyne Worl, 94, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Living Center in Jackson, Wyo. Ethelyne was born May 28, 1912, near Athol, S.D., to Schuyler and Edith Young. She spent her childhood on the family farm where they raised wheat and cows. One of her fondest memories of her childhood years was how she waited for the Sioux City Journal, the daily paper, which contained a Thornton Burgess bedtime story. Ethelyne attended college at South Dakota State College where she studied journalism. She baked pies to help pay for the cost of college. After college she worked for newspapers in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. In 1936, Ethelyne married Carl Worl in Omaha, Neb. They lived in Dunlap, Iowa, where Carl was in business and Ethelyne worked for the Dunlap Reporter as well as doing volunteer work for the local library and contributed to the Mid-West Book Reviewers. In 1951 the Worl family moved to Pinedale, Wyo., where they had purchased the local Ford agency. Ethe! lyne helped run the business and also worked at the Pinedale Round-Up for a number of years running the linotype. After Carl's death in 1969, Ethelyne continued to run Worl's Ford Service for another five years. Reading was one of Ethelyne's passions, and until suffering a stroke in 2005 she read on a daily basis completing four or five books a week. She is credited with starting a library in Pinedale, Wyo., and the development of the Sublette County Library system. She was a trustee on the County Library Board, and in 1968 was appointed Sublette County Librarian. She served on the Wyoming Library Association Executive Board and on the Advisory Council for Wyoming Libraries. She used to say that she was the only librarian in the nation who was also a Ford dealer, owned a race horse and drove a pink Edsel. Ethelyne began writing early in her life, and like reading, it was part of her daily life. In 1953, she was elected to Sublette County Artists' Guild, and was an active and prolific writer for the Guild for 52 years. She composed poems and wrote on various topics, and documented the lives of early pioneers in Sublette County as well as describing "the lay of the land". She was honored in 2003 when the Guild asked her to do the cover painting for a reprint of their book Carvings on the Aspens. She greatly valued the friendship and camaraderie of other guild members, and enjoyed mentoring younger members. After moving to an apartment in Sublette Center in 1997 she began writing a weekly column for the local newspaper. She titled her column Under The Hill Gang because Sublette Center sits under a hill. Her attitude was, "Well, we're not over the hill, we're under the hill. Over the hill is the cemetery." She reported on people and happenings at Sublette Center, and on senior c! itizen issues, plus she couldn't help throwing in some political views, philosophy and sometimes just good old common sense. Ethelyne began painting in 1963, and like reading and writing this media became a very important part of her life. While spending the winters in the Monterey Bay area the ocean became one of her favorite subjects to paint. After moving her winter home to Mesa, Ariz., the desert and Southwest landscape scenes replaced the ocean. However, at the heart of her painting were flowers and scenes of the Teton and Wind River Mountains. Other hobbies of Ethelyne's were playing bridge and cooking. In her younger years she enjoyed playing golf, gardening and going on horseback, picnic and camping outings with her family. Ethelyne took pride in the horses Carl raised and looked forward to a good cutter or chariot race. With friends and family she traveled the back roads of western Wyoming exploring mountains and desert areas, and often wrote a story, poem, or did painting to express her feelings about the outing. Ethelyne took great interest in what was going on in her community, state and nation. She was not afraid to take a stand or express her opinion. For years she was active in the Republican Party, and loved a good political debate. Ethelyne had a vast array of friends of all ages, and found great satisfaction in meeting someone she did not know. She was active in various community organizations, and was a member of Pinedale Community United Church of Christ. Her husband, Carl Worl and her sister, Phyl! lis Giunta, preceded Ethelyne in death. She is survived by her children, Ronald G. Worl and wife Alison of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mary Lynn Worl of Pinedale, Wyo.; grandchildren, Christie Perez of Huntsville, Ala., Scott Worl of Franklin, N.C., and Carl Worl and wife Alex of Westminster, Colo. Ethelyne had five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her beloved first cousin, Paul Selsor and wife Helen of Thayer, Iowa, and her cherished friend, Betty Jo Heydt of Jackson, Wyo. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to Sublette County Artists' Guild, Pinedale Community Church of Christ, Art Group at Rendezvous Pointe or Sublette Center. 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: Davis, McKenzie, Amsberry, Sims, Bailey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4276/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Iva Roberta Davis was born on March 25, 1914 near Marysville, Iowa. She was the fourth child of Jane McKenzie and Thomas Allen Davis. Iva graduated from Bussey High School in 1932. While attending high school Iva met J. Arlen Amsberry. They were united in marriage on June 2, 1935. They made their home in Marysville until 1944 when the couple moved to the farm place where Iva was raised. Iva played the violin while in high school. As a young child she learned to quilt. At seventeen Iva made her first regular sized quilt. Iva belonged to the Reliable Club, acting as secretary and treasurer for the 60 years that the group met. The club members quilted hundreds of quilts over the years. Iva later quilted for others. Her handiwork also included crocheting, tatting and sewing. Iva's father had started many types of fruit trees and bushes. There was always an abundance of produce to eat. While on the farm, Iva and Arlen raised cattle, chickens, sheep and hogs. Before moving to B! ussey in 1989, they had a 10,000 bird laying house, gathering eggs twice a day. In 2003 after Arlen's death, Iva moved to Colorado to live with her daughter. The past two years Iva resided at Melissa Memorial Hospital. Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007, at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colo., at the age of 93 years and 7 days. Mrs. Amsberry was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Cedric and Leo Davis and two sisters, Eulice Sims and Virgie Bailey. Those left to mourn her passing are three sons, Tom Amsberry and his wife Barbara of Dunlap, Norman Amsberry and his wife Gladys of Urbandale and Rick Amsberry and his companion Jody of Park Rapids, Minn.; one daughter, Peggy Davis and her husband Wilbur of Holyoke, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A Celebration of Life was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Community of Christ Church in Knoxville, Iowa, ! with Elder Bill McDonald and Elder Dick Young officiating. Annette Tri nkle was organist and Jim Trinkle was vocalist for "Amazing Grace" and "It Is Well With My Soul." Interment was made at Marysville Cemetery in rural Marion County, Iowa. Casket bearers were Bob Amsberry, Kevin Amsberry, Joe Amsberry, Mike Amsberry, Scott Amsberry, Steve Amsberry, Abie Davis. Repsectfully submitted for other researchers. Note: Obituary above states Iva passed on April 23, obvious a misprint, s/b April 2, as I am posting this April 13, 2007. ©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: Ulmer, Kiness, Vest, Gerhart, Holmes, Goeser, Hare, Melby, Kissel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4275/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gene Albert Ulmer, 83, died on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at his caretaker's home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Gene was born November 16, 1923 near Woodbine, Iowa, to parents Albert and Harriet (Kiness) Ulmer. Gene attended school in the Dunlap and Dow City areas. Gene entered the U.S. Army on March 3, 1943. He was captured and held as a prisoner of war. He was discharged on October 11, 1945. Gene farmed in the Denison area for a while. He then moved to Council Bluffs and worked as a motorcycle mechanic and at the Post Office in Bellevue, Neb. He moved to Dunlap and worked as a custodian at the Boyer Valley Schools and at the Dunlap Livestock Auction. Gene was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Dunlap American Legion Post #224 and helped with the military funerals. Gene enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center, The Town and Country Store for coffee and to Ampride in Denison. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Thelma Ulmer on September 12, 2002; daughter, Sharon Vest and nine siblings. Gene is survived by two sons, Randy Ulmer of Charter Oak, Iowa, and Garrald Ulmer of Omaha, Neb.; four daughters, Judy Gerhart of Des Moines, Iowa, Michelle Holmes of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jeana Ulmer of Glidden, Iowa, and Amanda Ulmer of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four stepchildren; five sisters, Linda Gerhart of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Doris Goeser of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Shirley Hare of Warrensburg, Mo., Marjorie Melby of Soldier, Iowa, Betty Kissel of Bedford, Iowa; one brother, Max Ulmer of Arion, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were the Dunlap American Legion Post #224. They also provided the military graveside rites at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap where Gene! was laid to rest. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of the arrangements. Repestfully 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: Schaefer, Dryden, Grant, Jrajicek, Mumm Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4274/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Douglas Michael Schaefer was born May 14, 1964, to Murel and Carole (Dryden) Schaefer in Omaha, Neb. Murel is the son of the late Al and Irene Schaefer of Dunlap. Doug graduated from Logan-Magnolia High School in 1982. Doug moved to Georgia and worked in the construction industry doing stucco work. He returned to Logan and married Tracy Grant on July 7, 1990 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan. The couple moved to Council Bluffs where Doug started his own business of Schaefer's Outsulation. Doug loved spending time with his family and taking many family vacations. He also spent many nights at the soccer field cheering for his children. Doug enjoyed NASCAR, and he was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan. Doug died on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 42 years, 10 months and 13 days. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Murel. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Schaefer and two children, Samantha and Zachary Schaefer all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; mother, Carole and her husband Scott Krajicek of Logan, Iowa; two brothers, Rick Schaefer and his wife Reynie of Fremont, Neb., and Don Schaefer and his wife Jennie of Columbus, Neb.; one sister, Sheryl Mumm of Harlan, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa, Friday, March 30, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Michael Berner as celebrant. Recorded music included "My Wish," "Heaven on Earth" and "Go Rest High on that Mountain." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Honorary pallbearers were Samantha Schaefer, Zachary Schaefer, Blake Sissel. Pallbearers were Mike Godden, Mark Harrison, Monte Hatcher, Clint Jones, Erick Schaefer, Rodney Smith. 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: Schlensig, Peters, Thoms, Baxter, Heiman, Hennings, Mueller Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4273/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Frank Frederick Schlensig was born February 13, 1929, to Paul and Margaret Anna (Peters) Schlensig in Dunlap, Iowa. He was raised in the Dunlap area and attended country school. Frank farmed with his brothers for many years and then began working at Schemmer Rock Quarry in Logan. Frank married Delories May Thoms on July 14, 1966, in Avoca, Iowa. Frank retired from Schemmer's in 1992. Delories died on February 14, 2004. Frank was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He enjoyed his family-especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed drives in the country, mushroom hunting, having coffee with friends, and all the activity at the Moorhead Sale Barn. Frank died on Monday, March 26, 2007, at his home in Dunlap, Iowa, attaining the age of 78 years, one month, and 13 days. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Delories; one brother, Roger Schlensig; one sister-in-law, Wilma Schlensig; and two nephews, Ronnie Baxter and David Schlensig. He is survived by three daughters, Joanna and her husband Karl Heiman of Dunlap, Iowa, Janice and her husband John Hennings of Charter Oak, Iowa, Carol and her husband Chris Mueller of Ricketts, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Robert Schlensig and his wife Evelyn of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relati! ves and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at St. John Lutheran Church in Dunlap, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carla Ingebretsen officiating. Musicians were Jean Dommer and BJ Jones for "Amazing Grace." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Heiman, Jessica Heiman, Ethan Heiman, Justin Heiman, Austin Hennings, Ashley Hennings, Aaron Hennings, Kenneth Mueller, Cassandra Mueller. Pallbearers were Cody Malone, BJ Jones, Ken Hicks, Shane Kepford, Bill Anderson, Larry Schlensig. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of the 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.