This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CraigNancy_Poole Surnames: Lacey, Conway, Mitchell, Bolton, Hawn, Beeck, Assman, Reisz, Lee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4272/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Giles Floyd Lacey was born February 11, 1929, to James and Mary (Conway) Lacey on the family farm southeast of Danbury, Iowa. He was the fourth of five children. In 1936, Giles' family moved to Dunlap. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated in 1946. Giles proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He was also stationed at Treasure Island N.S., California having attained the rank of Sergeant. October 3, 1953, Giles married Ruth Mitchell in Dunlap, Iowa. The couple was blessed with eight children. The couple farmed west and north of Dunlap and then moved to town in 1962. Giles then started working for IBP in Denison and in 1966 he joined the USDA as a federal meat inspector. He retired after 23 years of services. Giles raised purebred Simmentals with his sons, John and Jim for 30 years. Giles was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Parish Council, the building committee for the Parish Center, and the! Knights of Columbus. He was also a 50-year member of the American Legion Post #224. Giles served as mayor of Dunlap for six years as well. Giles died on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at his home in Dunlap, Iowa, attaining the age of 78 years, one month, and 20 days. Giles was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jane Bolton; two brothers, John and Gene Lacey; son, Michael; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Velma Mitchell; sister-in-law, Betty Hawn and great grandson, Riley Beeck. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Lacey of Dunlap, Iowa; three sons, Steve Lacey and his wife Deb, John Lacey all of Dunlap, Iowa, Jim Lacey of Soldier, Iowa; four daughters, Susan Lacey of Tampa, Fla., Kris Lacey of Omaha, Neb., Jean and her husband Dean Assmann of Alta, Iowa, Patricia and her husband John Reisz of Bellevue, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Katie and her husband Charlie Lee of Manassas, Va.; brother-in-law, Jack Hawn of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ, as celebrant. Music was provided by Marilyn Grote who accompanied Jerry Baldwi! n for "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagle's Wings." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. American Legion Post #224 provided military graveside rites. Pallbearers were Steve Lacey, John Lacey, Jim Lacey, John Reisz, Dean Assmann, Jacob Melby. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Hawn, Vernon Hawn, Mike Houston, Joe Lipichok, Bob Neilsen, Eddie Smith, John W. Smith, Bob Weber. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CraigNancy_Poole Surnames: Lacey, Conway, Mitchell, Bolton, Hawn, Beeck, Assman, Reisz, Lee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4271/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Giles Floyd Lacey was born February 11, 1929, to James and Mary (Conway) Lacey on the family farm southeast of Danbury, Iowa. He was the fourth of five children. In 1936, Giles' family moved to Dunlap. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated in 1946. Giles proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He was also stationed at Treasure Island N.S., California having attained the rank of Sergeant. October 3, 1953, Giles married Ruth Mitchell in Dunlap, Iowa. The couple was blessed with eight children. The couple farmed west and north of Dunlap and then moved to town in 1962. Giles then started working for IBP in Denison and in 1966 he joined the USDA as a federal meat inspector. He retired after 23 years of services. Giles raised purebred Simmentals with his sons, John and Jim for 30 years. Giles was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Parish Council, the building committee for the Parish Center, and the! Knights of Columbus. He was also a 50-year member of the American Legion Post #224. Giles served as mayor of Dunlap for six years as well. Giles died on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at his home in Dunlap, Iowa, attaining the age of 78 years, one month, and 20 days. Giles was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jane Bolton; two brothers, John and Gene Lacey; son, Michael; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Velma Mitchell; sister-in-law, Betty Hawn and great grandson, Riley Beeck. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Lacey of Dunlap, Iowa; three sons, Steve Lacey and his wife Deb, John Lacey all of Dunlap, Iowa, Jim Lacey of Soldier, Iowa; four daughters, Susan Lacey of Tampa, Fla., Kris Lacey of Omaha, Neb., Jean and her husband Dean Assmann of Alta, Iowa, Patricia and her husband John Reisz of Bellevue, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Katie and her husband Charlie Lee of Manassas, Va.; brother-in-law, Jack Hawn of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ, as celebrant. Music was provided by Marilyn Grote who accompanied Jerry Baldwi! n for "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagle's Wings." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. American Legion Post #224 provided military graveside rites. Pallbearers were Steve Lacey, John Lacey, Jim Lacey, John Reisz, Dean Assmann, Jacob Melby. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Hawn, Vernon Hawn, Mike Houston, Joe Lipichok, Bob Neilsen, Eddie Smith, John W. Smith, Bob Weber. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CraigNancy_Poole Surnames: Anderson, Heffernan, Esser, Thompson, Buffington, Blom,Wingrove Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Amy Marie (Anderson) Heffernan was born June 9, 1971, to Richard "Dick" and Rose (Esser) Anderson in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She was raised in Dunlap and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1989. Amy married Jim Heffernan on November 29, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nev. Amy graduated from Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing in 1997. She then worked for Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs as an RN for five years. In 2002 she started working for Harrison County Home Health. Amy was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She enjoyed her boys and spending time with her family. Amy was a natural caregiver with her family and in her nursing career. She always put her patients at ease and helped them to smile even in difficult situations. She was also an avid basketball fan. When Amy was in high school she was a member of the National Honor Society. Amy died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Neb., attaining the age of 35 years, nine months, and 18 days. ! Amy was preceded in death by her grandfather, Alex Esser and her father, Dick Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Jim Heffernan; three boys, Tyler, Michael, and Patrick; mother, Rose and her husband Don Thompson all of Dunlap, Iowa; sister, Suzanne and her husband Jeff Buffington and nephew Cole of Ankeny, Iowa; grandparents, Kenneth and Lois Anderson and Gustie Esser; parents-in-laws, Pat and Eileen Heffernan all of Dunlap; siblings-in-law, Dan and Diane Heffernan, Jodi Blom, Brian and Paula Heffernan, Colleen Wingrove, Rick Heffernan, Rob Heffernan, and Maureen Heffernan; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Friday, March 30, 2007, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ, officiating. Music was provided by Marilyn Grote and St. Patrick's Choir. Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Bill Anderson, Brian Heffernan, Dan Heffernan, Rick Heffernan, Shawn Smith, Mike Weber. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of the arrange! ments. Memorials may be given to The Heffernan Boys' Trust Fund at the Community Bank in Dunlap, PO Box 145, 51529. 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: BettyPerkinsNott Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4269/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Death Rrecord Look up please for John A. Parkin D/O/D April 11,1887 Elizabeth J Parkin D/O/D Aug 20,1897 Looking for parents name and place of birth .. Thank you Betty NYC 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: BettyPerkinsNott Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4268/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Name: Wesley M. Parkin Death Date: 1928 Page #: 111 Birth Date: 1854 Cemetery: Name: Wesley M. Parkin Death Date: 1928 Page #: 111 Birth Date: 1854 Cemetery: Harris Grove Town: Union Town: Union Looking for parents names and place of birth.. Thank you Betty 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: McMahan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4267/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Louise McMahan, 77, Missouri Valley, died Feb. 12. Louise was born Nov. 2, 1929, and raised in Denver, Colo. She had resided in Missouri Valley since 1970. Survivors include: her husband, Doug; her daughter, Debbie; and her son, Larry. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 24 at the Rand Community/Senior Center at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and fellowship with family, friends and past co-workers. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 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: Birks, Knauss, Vredenburgh, Probasco, Conroy Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4266/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Manley J. Birks, 80, Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Missouri Valley, died Feb. 27 at Park Ridge Nursing Home, Jacksonville. Manley was born Jan. 10, 1927 to R. Clay Birks and Garphelia (Knauss) Birks in Logan. Manley graduated from Logan High School in 1944 and graduated as a Machine Specialist from Hawkeye School of Technology, Waterloo. Manley married Susanna Vredenburgh at the RLDS Church in Pisgah, June 6, 1948. He was a member of Community of Christ Church, Saint Luke's Metropolitan Community Church, Independent Order of Foresters, Logan alumni, and P.F.L.A.G. Manley retired as a water plant operator for the City of Missouri Valley. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James. Survivors include: wife, Susanna (Sue), Glen Saint Mary, Fla.; son, M. Clay Birks and his partner, Carl Moser, Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Rosalie and her husband, William Probasco, Woodbine; brother, Eugene and his wife, Sharon, Birks, Kalispell, Mont.; sister-in-law, Muri! el Birks, Sioux City; grandchildren, Alan and Candy Birks, Amanda Conroy; great-grandchildren, James and Tina Conroy, all of Independence, Mo. A Memorial celebration of Life will be held March 31 at 5 p.m., followed by a covered dish meal and music and dancing. In lieu of flowers, there will be a gold engraved leaf put on the Tree of Life, or memorials to P.F.L.A.G., Jacksonville. To sign Manley's guest book go to http://www.legacy.com/link.asp?=GB00008673353. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 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: Mace, Cleaver, Yager, Scebold Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4265/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Claire L. Mace, 84, Missouri Valley, died March 12 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Blair. Claire was born Jan. 7, 1923 to Clarence and Mary (Cleaver) Yager in California Junction. She attended Nettlebend School and graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1939. Claire married Robert Ross) Mace, Aug. 9, 1941. She was a devoted wife and mother. Claire enjoyed social activities at her church and at Culavin Heights, spending time with friends, watching wildlife and birds. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ross; and sons, Larry and Gary; brother, Lester Yager; and sister, Fern Scebold. Funeral Services were held March 15 at the Missouri Valley Church of Christ, Pastor Nathan Slaughter, officiant. Organist was Genelle Riesland, vocalist was Bill Cunard. Casket Bearers were: Tim Cunard, Gary Dowling, Larry Mace, Jim Cave, Jason Mace, and Marlyn Anderson. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Missouri valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other reseachers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 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: Pasko, Stacy, Porter, Ferrell, Loos, Cobb, Long Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Roxie J. Pasko, 88, Missouri Valley, died March 11 at Longview Home, Missouri Valley. Roxie Jeanette Pasko was born Oct. 30, 1918 in Whiting to Earl and Lillian (Stacy) Porter. She was the youngest of the four Porter girls and had a half sister who came later. Roxie graduated from Whiting High School in 1936. She met a young motorcyclist when he came into a local restaurant where she was working in Whiting. Roxie was married to Steve Pasko, June 16, 1940. Steve went to serve in World War II and Roxie filled that time by going to Bible College in Waxahachie, Tex. Later on, she moved to St. Louis and played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, when they began recruiting women players, since male players were in short supply during the war. She played short stop for the Cardinals, something she was very proud of. Roxie had three successful careers. She worked for J.C. Penney Co., ran a homemade ice cream stand from 1947 to 1970, and then worked at Longview Home as Activity ! Director for 25 years. She had several hobbies which included clowning as "Rocko" the clown, painting scenery and still life, and traveling. She and Steve enjoyed spending winters in Florida, where she volunteered doing clowning and playing in a ukulele club. Steve died in 1997. Roxie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steve; and sisters, Gladys Ferrell, Earlene Porter, Mary Rose Loos, and Katherine Cobb. Survivors include: her half sister, Penny Long; dear friend, Dee Stueve, Missouri Valley. nieces, nephews; and many other dear friends who felt as if she were a mother and grandmother to them. Funeral Services were held at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, March 14, Pastor Don Robinson, officiant. Organist was Barb Sherer, vocalist was Rex Gochenour. Casket Bearers were: Jerry Sherer, Kelly Sherer, Jacob Hedger, John Sherer, Jason Sherer, and Kyle Sherer. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Missouri Valley. Memorials may be given to Deaf Missions at ! the Church of the Nazarene, Missouri Valley. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 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: Christensen, Coates, Bothwell, Odefey, Fouts, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4263/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Vernon R. Christensen, 81, Woodbine, formerly of Moorhead, died March 10 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. Vernon Roy Christensen was born June 17, 1925, to Marion and Velma (Coates) Christensen in Moorhead. He was raised in the Moorhead and Pisgah area and attended country school in both Moorhead and Pisgah. In February of 1944, he joined the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge he returned home and married Phyllis Lorena Bothwell on August 14, 1946. The couple farmed near Moorhead. They later moved to Moorhead where Vernon had his own stock truck and corn shelling business for many years. Due to ill health, Vernon entered Rose Vista Nursing Home, Sept. 23, 2003. He enjoyed living at Rose Vista. Nobody was a stranger; and he welcomed everybody who came in the door and all the staff with a big smile, a wave and said, "YES SIR REE!" Vernon was a member of the Moorhead Christian Church. He loved little kids and his whole life inter! est has been his grandkids and great grandkids. His hobbies were playing cards, camping, and watching the World Series. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Violet Bothwell; brother, Maynard Christensen; and infant twin grandsons, Ricky and Randy Odefey. Survivors include: his wife, Phyllis Christensen, Woodbine; two children, Sandra and husband Steve Fouts, Dunlap; son-in-law, Darrell Odefey, Moorhead; son Tracy Christensen, Plattsmouth, Neb.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services were held March 13 at Fouts Funeral Home, Woodbine, Rev. Ron Keith, officiant. Musicians were Mary Kay Eby and Phil Lubbers. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 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: Pratt, Carrigan, Parks, Gosch Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4262/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pamela J. Pratt, 51, of Moorhead, Iowa, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Neb. Pamela was born May 18, 1955 near Pisgah, Iowa the daughter of Boyd and Jeanne (Carrigan) Pratt. She was raised in the Moorhead area and graduated from East Monona High School in 1973. During her school years, she excelled in track. Pam continued her love of running for many years participating in numerous 10K races throughout the state. After graduation, she was employed at Moorhead Equipment and for the past 30 years has worked at Moorhead State Bank and recently was assigned the position of head cashier. Pam was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church and also volunteered at Moorhead Christian Church. She was an avid runner and walker and also enjoyed Country music especially Reba McEntire. Children were the center of her life; she was an active supporter of St. Jude's Children's Hospital and her most enjoyable times were those spent with her eleven nieces and nephews. Survivors include her mother, Jeanne Pratt of Moorhead; two brothers, Todd and his fiancée Lark Addy of Moorhead and Trent and his wife Jennifer of Livermore, Calif; two sisters and their husbands, Patti and Larry Parks of Whiting, Iowa and Paige and Shawn Gosch of Moorhead and 11 nieces and nephews, Ryan Brown, Brandon and Whitney Pratt, Brady Pratt, Jaimie and Jessie Addy, Ashley Gotto and Ashley, Alex, Logan and Keagan Gosch. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Bethesda Lutheran Church at Moorhead with Pastor Carla Ingebretsen and Rev. Ron K! eith officiating. Music selections were "If I Had Only Known" and the congregation sang "On Eagle's Wings," "Here I Am Lord" and "How Great Thou Art" with Janice Smith as organist. Burial was in Spring Valley Cemetery at Moorhead. Casket bearers were Jeff Pratt, Chris Pratt, Robert Shol, Bill Edwards, Drew Howard and Walker Carrigan. Honorary bearers were Pam's eleven nieces and nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Rush Family Care Service in Onawa, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. 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/4261/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wear, Rose Omaha World-Herald 3/27/2007 WEAR-Rose, age 83, Missouri Valley, IA, 3/24/07. Survived by son, Terrance Wear, Springfield, VA; daughters, Jane (Allen) Erlbacher, Earling, IA, Marilyn (Vern) McDaniel, Bentonville, AR, Loretta Wear, Jonesborough, TN, Sheila (Wear) Neff, Urbandale, IA, Marueen (Daniel) Coffman, Rosemount, MN; sister, Mathilda McEvoy, Logan, IA. WAKE SERVICES Tues from 7pm, Pauley Jones Funeral Home. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Wed. 11am, at St Mary's Catholic Church, Avoca, IA. Interment Graceland Cemetery, Avoca. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME Avoca, IA 712-343-2453 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = KNOD Radio wedsite: Services for Rose Wear of Missouri Valley will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Rose Wear died Saturday, March 24th, 2007 at the Longview Home in Missouri Valley. Survivors include 1 son, Terrance Wear of Springfield, VA; 5 daughters, Jan Erlbacher (Allen) of Earling, Marilyn McDaniel (Vern) of Bentonville, AR, Loretta Wear of Jonesborough, TN, Sheila Neff of Urbandale, and Maureen Coffman (Daniel) of Rosemount, MN; 1 sister, Mathilda McEvoy of Logan. A wake service will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Pauley-Jones Funeral Home website: Arrangements and Services For Rose Wear - Age 83 Who Died On - Saturday, March 24, 2007 Visitation Tuesday, March 27, 2007 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wake Services Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 11:00 A.M. St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa Interment Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa Survivors include her son, Terry Wear of Springfield, VA; five daughters: Jane (Allen) Erlbacher of Earling, IA, Marilyn (Vern) McDaniel of Bentonville, AR, Loretta Wear of Jonesborough, TN, Sheila Neff of Urbandale, IA, Maureen (Daniel) Coffman of Rosemount, MN; 21 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren; her sister, Mathilda McEvoy of Logan, IA 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/4260/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chandler, A. Ruth Omaha World-Herald 3/25/2007 CHANDLER-A. Ruth, age 87, of Missouri Valley. Survived by son, Kent Chandler and wife Jean, Missouri Valley; brother, Warren Darland and wife Arlene, Eldredge, IA; sisters, Mildred Miller, Phyllis Ketcham, both of Shenandoah, IA, Helen Richards, Sidney, IA; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, IA. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Methodist Church, Modale, IA. Burial at Rose Hill Memorial Garden in Missouri Valley. 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.

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/4259/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shields, Bernard E. "Bernie" February 1, 1923 - March 24, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 3/29/2007 Bernard E. "Bernie" Shields, age 84, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away March 24, 2007, in Arlington. Bernie was born February 1, 1923 in Woodbine, Iowa. to the late Edward J. and Doris E. (Brownell) Shields. He graduated from Logan Iowa High School in 1941, where he was with the All Southwest Iowa First Team in football and basketball. Bernie served in the Army Air Corp in WWII and married LaVonne Kemmish on March 17, 1945. He was an aerospace quality controller. Born and raised in Iowa, Bernie and his family traveled a lot with his job and he returned to Iowa after his retirement. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Elks Lodge and Eagles Club. A big part of his life was big band music and dancing, which he did with the love of his life, LaVonne, whom he was married to for 62 years. Bernie is survived by his wife, LaVonne Shields of Arlington; daughters, Janice Shields of Goodyear, Ariz., Pat Lemons and husband, Ron of Arlington; 5 grandchildren, Kelly Robinson, Scott Robinson, Brent Lemons, Carisa Grieve, Blake Lemons, 3 great grandchildren, Reid Lemons, Grant Lemons, Andrew Grieve and brother, Donald Shields of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation with the family, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Funeral Service, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Dr. Eberhard A. Hering officiating. Interment Valley View Cemetery, Persia, Iowa, with military honors conducted by the Persia, Iowa, American Legion. Memorials to a charity of your 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/4258/mb.ashx Message Board Post: McKenzie, Ruth "Irene" Spark December 27,1926 - March 26, 2007 Omaha World-Herald 3/28/2007 & 3/29/2007 McKENZIE-Ruth "Irene", age 80, of Treynor, IA, passed away March 26, 2007 at her home. Irene was born December 27,1926 in Beebeetown, IA to the late Henry and Adele (Wohlers) Spark. She was a 1944 Graduate of Beebeetown High School. She married Mervin McKenzie in Missouri Valley, IA. in 1949. She lived in the rural Treynor/Carson area all her married life. Irene worked as the Secretary of the Treynor Community Schools; later worked at First Star Bank. Following retirement she worked part time for Christy creme at the Mall of the Bluffs and later transferred to the North Broadway location. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Mervin McKenzie in January, 1996. She is survived by her sons, Monte McKenzie, wife Rhonda, Minden, IA, Mark McKenzie, Omaha, NE, Marlon McKenzie, Treynor, IA, Myron McKenzie, wife Gloria, Phoenix, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Alycia, Zachary; Jake and Cole McKenzie; sister, Mrs. Delmar Carlson, Council Bluffs, IA; nieces and nephews. There will be an open viewing Thursday at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral. Home. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held Friday 9am at the funeral home, Rev. Arlyn Norris, will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, followed by luncheon and fellowship at St. Paul Lutheran Church,Treynor, IA. Memorials may be offered to either that church or Treynor Fire and Rescue. 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: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4257/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Heffernan, Amy Omaha World-Herald 3/29/2007 HEFFERNAN-Amy, age 35, of Dunlap, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Alex Esser and father, Dick Anderson. Survived by husband, Jim Heffernan; three boys, Tyler, Michael, and Patrick; mother, Rose and her husband Don Thompson all of Dunlap, Iowa; sister, Suzanne and her husband Jeff Buffington of Ankeny, Iowa; grandparents, Kenneth and Lois Anderson and Gustie Esser, all of Dunlap. FUNERAL SERVICES will be 10:00 am Friday, March 30th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. VISITATION will begin at 2:00 PM, the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, and a Scripture Service will be at 7:00 PM at the Parish Center in Dunlap. Memorials can be made to "The Heffernan Boys" at Community Bank PO Box 145 Dunlap, Iowa 51529. Fouts Funeral Home Dunlap, Iowa 712-647-2221 www.foutsfuneralhome.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Amy Heffernan Visitation: Thursday, March 29, 2007 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Family will receive friends St. Patrick's Parish Center Highway 30 Dunlap, IA 51529 Visitation: Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:00 PM until 7:30 PM Scripture Service St. Patrick's Parish Center Highway 30 Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Friday, March 30, 2007 10:00 AM St. Patrick's Catholic Church Highway 30 Dunlap, IA 51529 In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to The Heffernan Boys Trust Fund at Community Bank PO Box 145, Dunlap, Iowa 51529 Amy Marie (Anderson) Heffernan was born June 9, 1971, to Richard "Dick" and Rose (Esser) Anderson in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She was raised in Dunlap and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1989. Amy married Jim Heffernan on November 29, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amy graduated from Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing in 1997. She then worked for Jennie Edmundson Hospital as an RN for five years. In 2002 she started working for Harrison County Home Health. Amy was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She enjoyed her boys and spending time with her family. Amy was a natural care giver with her family and in her nursing career. She always put her patients at ease and helped them to smile even in difficult situations. She was an avid basketball fan. When Amy was in high school she was a member of the National Honor Society. Amy died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska attaining the age of 35 years, nine months, and 18 days. Amy was preceded in death by her grandfather, Alex Esser and her father, Dick Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Jim Heffernan; three boys, Tyler, Michael, and Patrick; mother, Rose and her husband Don Thompson all of Dunlap, Iowa; sister, Suzanne and her husband Jeff Buffington and nephew Cole of Ankeny, Iowa; grandparents, Kenneth & Lois Anderson and Gustie Esser; parents-in-laws, Pat and Eileen Heffernan all of Dunlap; siblings-in-law, Dan and Diane Heffernan, Jodi Blom, Brian and Paula Heffernan, Colleen Wingrove, Rick Heffernan, Rob Heffernan, and Maureen Heffernan; and many 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/4256/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Schaefer, Douglas The Daily Nonpareil 3/29/2007 Douglas Schaefer, 42, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Logan, Iowa died Wednesday, March 27th at Jennie Edmondson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Doug operated Schaefer Outsulation Company in Council Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his father Murel. He is survived by wife, Tracy (Grant) Schaefer; two children, Samantha and Zachary Schaefer, all of Council Bluffs; mother, Carole and Scott Krajicek, of Logan, Iowa; two brothers, Rick and Reynie Schaefer, of Fremont, Neb., and Don and Jennie Schaefer, of Columbus, Neb.; sister, Sheryl Mumm, of Harlan, Iowa. Visitation with the family 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 30th at the funeral home. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, 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/4255/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shearer, Gary Leonard March 21, 1933 - March 20, 2007 Logan Herald-Observer 3/28/2007 Gary Leonard Shearer, 73, passed away March 20, 2007 at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley. Funeral services were held March 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church in Pisgah with Evangelist John Lizer officiating. Recorded selections were, "Daddy's Hands," "Remember When," "Grandpa," and "The Dance." Honorary pall bearers were Larry Bryceson, Darrell Coyle, Barry Christensen, Wayne Jensen, Roger Spooner, Herb Clark, Bob Shearer. Pall bearers were Dick Mertz, Dale Shearer, Jeff Schaaf, Mike Shearer, Bill Shearer, Terry Shearer. Military graveside rites were by the Pisgah American Legion Post #408. Final resting place was Solider Valley Cemetery near Pisgah. Gary was born March 21, 1933, to Alfred and Beulah (Adams) Shearer in Little Sioux. He was raised in Little Sioux and Pisgah and attended school in Blencoe. He started farming with his parents until he joined the United States Army in 1953. Gary married Joanne Harper June 27, 1954, at the RLDS Church in Pisgah. He was honorably discharged in 1955, and worked at a dairy farm in Onawa for one year and in Moorhead for two years for Park Moorhead. Gary then started farming on his own in the Pisgah area. He retired from farming and moved into town and worked as a mechanic for Hutchinson Chevy Garage for 17 years. He was also the maintenance man for the town of Pisgah. He retired from this position in 1996. Gary was a volunteer fireman for 27 years for the town of Pisgah. He was a member of the Community of Christ and the American Legion Post 408 in Pisgah. Gary enjoyed farming, camping and hunting. He also enjoyed dancing and card playing. Gary loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Willie Shearer and Earl Shearer. Survivors include his wife Joanne Shearer of Pisgah; two sons, Gary Lynn Shearer and Sheri Harker of Modale, Kenny Shearer and Peggy Caylor of Council Bluffs; one daughter Peggy and her husband Ralph Hussing of Pisgah; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Pat Shearer of Kearney, Neb., Joyce Shearer of Onawa; one uncle, Jess Shearer and his wife Harriet of Little Sioux; many other relatives and friends. Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal Street Woodbine, Iowa 647-2221 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/4240.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wilson, Carl F. Jan. 5, 1937 - March 19, 2007 Logan Herald-Observer 3/28/2007 Carl F. Wilson, 70, of Persia, died March 19, 2007 at home in Persia. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. March 23 at the Logan Memorial Chapel with Pastor Connie O. McWilliams officiating. Organist was Barb Sherer and vocalists Bob Fisher, Keith Wilson, Matt Fisher, and Katherine Fisher. Selections were, "In the Garden," "The Old Rugged Cross," and "The Dance." Honorary bearers were McKinley Wilson, Tim Basch, Chisum Wilson, and Albert Wehrli. Casket bearers were Brian Fisher, Matt Fisher, Carly Redinbaugh, Mike Wilson, Keith Wilson, and Dave Wilson. Final resting place was Valley View Cemetery near Persia. Carl was born Jan. 5, 1937 in Persia to Earnest L. and Camilla (Netsch) Wilson. He married Georgene McKeighan March 1, 1958 in Harlan. Carl farmed in the Persia area all of his life. He enjoyed tinkering with old tractors, going to auctions, flea markets and visiting with friends. Survivors include his wife Georgene of Persia; daughters Carla Beckendorf and husband Russ of Milford, Gayla Fisher and husband Bob of Persia; son Dale and wife Stephanie of Yutan, Neb.; sister Delores Basch and husband Fred of Council Bluffs; brother LaVern Wilson and wife Murlene of Persia; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, brother Johnny and sister Lois Archer. Memorials may be given to the Shelby County Hospice. Military honors were by Persia Post 314. Logan Memorial Chapel 215 N. 4th Ave. 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: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4254/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Taylor, Helen LeNelle Mardis July 28, 1914 - March 25, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 3/26/2007 Helen LeNelle Taylor, age 92, of Underwood, Iowa, died March 25, 2007 at Northcrest Care and Rehabilitation Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa after a long illness. Helen was born July 28, 1914 in Greencastle, Mo., to the late Dillard Vernon and Gladys (Crawford) Mardis. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Rev. K. Vernon Taylor in 2004; 3 brothers; 1 sister; grandson, Robert D. Taylor; and son-in-law, Alan Scott. Survivors include a son, David Taylor and wife, Marilyn, of Neola, Iowa; daughter, Nancy Guhl and husband, Bob of Grandbury, of Texas; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family, Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Graveside service and burial, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at the Greeencastle, Missouri Cemetery. Memorials to Odyssey Hospice or your favorite charity. 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.