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/4237.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pasko, Roxie Jeanette Porter Oct. 30, 1918 - March 11, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/22/2007 Roxie J. Pasko, 88, Missouri Valley, died March 11, 2007 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 Activi! ty 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. 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/4238.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mace, Claire L. Yager Jan. 7, 1923 - March 12, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/22/2007 Claire L. Mace, 84, Missouri Valley, died March 12, 2007 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, Missou! ri Valley, was in charge of arrangements. 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/4253/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hanson, E. Irene Engen Feb. 27, 1913 - March 7, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/15/2007 E. Irene Hanson, 94, Onawa, formerly of Little Sioux, died March 7, 2007 at Elmwood Care Centre, Onawa. Irene was born Feb. 27, 1913 at Moorhead, the youngest child of Ole and Hulda (Moen) Engen. The family moved to Little Sioux, where Irene lived most of her life. She married Augustus (Doug) Hanson, Oct. 16, 1941 at Rock Port, Mo. and the couple farmed their Century Farm near Little Sioux for over 57 years. After Doug's death, March 12, 1999, Irene entered Elmwood Care Centre. Irene was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church and was a member of First Lutheran Church. She was an excellent homemaker. She loved to cook, bake cakes, garden and travel. In addition to her husband, Doug, she was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and sisters, three nieces and two nephews. Survivors include: her nieces, Dorothy (Dolly) John, Missouri Valley; Peggy Berg, Plymouth, Minn.; Leone Benedickt, Dunlap; nephews, Charles Hanson, Little Sioux and Kenneth Engen, Omaha; sis! ters-in-law, Eva Engen, Modale; Nielsine Gehrke, Onawa; many great-nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 11, at Rush Family Care Service, Onawa. A Prayer Service will begin at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 12, at First Lutheran Church, Missouri Valley, Pastor Ray Smith, officiant. Interment will be in the Little Sioux 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/4252/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Heath, Vivian T. Thurber Sept. 30, 1904 - Feb. 26, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/13/2007 Vivian T. Heath, 102, Missouri Valley, died Feb. 26, 2007 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. Vivian was born Sept. 30, 1904 to Howard H. and Emma (Burcum) Thurber in Perry. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1923. Vivian attended Huron College in Huron S.D., where she met "the love of her life," Harlan Heath. They were married Aug. 10, 1929 in Oak Park, Ill. and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Missouri Valley. They were married 54 years until Harlan died in 1983. Vivian was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church, Missouri Valley, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) and P.E.O.. She sold Avon products for several years, was the bookkeeper for Heath Jensen Tractor Co., and she enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, and traveling. Vivian loved life and she lived her life with love. She loved her church with a faith that was strong and never wavered. She loved traveling, learning new things and the beauty of nature! . Most of all, she loved caring for and spending time with her family. We, her family, are also blessed by her unconditional love and will continue to keep it in our hearts and share it with others all through our lives. "And the greatest of these is love." She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and husband, Harlan. Survivors include: her daughters, Jeanne and her husband, Lawrence, Herzberg, Clarinda; and Sandra and her husband, Ken Marquardt, Missouri Valley; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held March 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, Missouri Valley, Pastor Stephen Pike, officiant. Pianist was Amy Hoyt Whiteley. Casket Bearers were: Mitchell Marquardt, Scott Marquardt, Dean McIntosh, Dub Adams, Mark Marquardt, Bruce Herzberg, and Scott Stegall. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Missouri Valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, was in charge of arrangements. 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/4216.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cooper, James F. Oct. 3, 1942 - Feb. 28, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/13/2007 James F. (Jim) Cooper, 64, Mondamin, died Feb. 28, 2007 at Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha. James was born Oct. 3, 1942 in Little Sioux to Floyd and Mildred (Herring) Cooper. He attended Mondamin High School where he graduated in 1961. September 1, 1962, he married Sharon K. Neill in Missouri Valley. To this union three children were born. He lived his entire life in the Mondamin area, where he farmed and raised Polled Hereford cattle. James was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren's sporting and school activities. He also loved farming and raising cattle. He taught Religious Education classes at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was an active member of the church, serving as Lector and Eucharist Minister. He was a member of the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association, served as a judge for the National Polled Hereford Association, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, past vo! lunteer member of the Mondamin Fire & Rescue Department, and he enjoyed watching his grandchildren show cattle at cattle shows, and was a member of the Harrison County Cattlemen's Association and past 4-H Leader. James was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Linda Cooper; nephew. Reggie Cooper; and aunts and uncles. Survivors include: his wife, Sharon, Mondamin; daughter, Pamela Hinkel and her husband, Steve; sons, David Cooper and his wife, Shelly; Doug Cooper and his wife, Katie, all of Mondamin; eight grandchildren: Amanda Hinkel, Travis Hinkel, Kandi Hinkel, Cortney Cooper, all of Mondamin; Justina Cooper and LaTeasa Cooper, both of Fort Ransom, N.D.; Kent Cooper ad Ellen Cooper, both of Levelland, Tex.; brother, Norman Cooper and his wife, Pat, San Antonio, Tex.; Thomas Cooper and his wife, Pam, Moville; sister, Beverly Buckman and her husband, Tom, Glenview, Ill.; mother-in-law, Mary Neill, Mondamin; six nieces; six nephews; two great-nieces and four grea! t-nephews A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 5 at St. Pat rick's Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, Rev. Fr. Bob Harris, celebrant. Organist was Sharon Shelton, vocalist was Leone Herman. Honorary Bearers were: Bob Neill, Grover Gee, John Buckman, Mike Waldemer, Harley Mether, Ken Kehn, Gordon Glennie, Russell Hildreth, and Lloyd DeForest. Casket Bearers were: Mike Boggs, Tim Cooper, Duane Ehlert, Joe Ball, Gabe Cooper, and Larry Ramsey. Interment was in St. Bridget's Cemetery, Magnolia. 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/4217.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hiller, Jennie M. Huebner Dec. 30, 1916 - March 2, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/13/2007 Jennie M. Hiller, 90, Missouri Valley, died March 2, 2007 in Missouri Valley. Jennie was born Dec. 30, 1916 in Glenwood to John and Thelma (Greenlee) Huebner. Jennie attended high school in McClelland. On May 21, 1936 she married John Hiller. She moved to Missouri Valley in 1954 and lived there until her death. From 1936 to 1938, she worked for the Bell Telephone Co. as a switchboard operator. Jennie built and operated the still-functioning Dairy Den Drive-In in Missouri Valley, from 1954 to 1965. She worked for J.C. Penney Co. from 1968 until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Missouri Valley, since 1954. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Huebner, Jr. and Robert Huebner; infant sister, Helen Huebner; and sister-in-law, Ruth Huebner. Survivors include: her daughters, Jenet Bakke and her husband, John, Vernon Hills, Ill.; Janice Gronstal and her husband, Robert, Treynor; Judith Connor and her husband, William, Bellevu! e, Neb.; Jeanie Botos and her husband, William, Missouri Valley; sons, John Hiller and his wife, Mary, Houstonia, Mo.; Jim Hiller and his wife, Evelyn, Missouri Valley; Jeff Hiller and his wife, Susan, Council Bluffs; sister-in-law, Ann Huebner, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services were held March 6 at the First Lutheran Church, Missouri Valley, Pastor Ray Smith, officiant. Organist was Genelle Riesland, vocalist was Bill Cunard. Honorary Bearers were: Cecil Hiller, Christopher Gronstal, and Lynn Hiller. Casket Bearers were: Bart Hiller, James Bakke, Thomas Gronstal, Daniel Botos, Richard Hiller, and Matthew Connor. Interment was in the Mineola Cemetery, Mineola. The family requests that memorials be given to the First Lutheran Church, 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: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4251/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Middleton, Vona K. Peckenpaugh Feb. 15, 1942 - Feb. 21, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/07/2007 Vona K. Middleton, 65, Meridian, Ida., died Feb. 21, 2007 at a local hospital. Vona was born Feb. 15, 1942, in New Orleans, La., to Clarence Melburn and Hazel Gertrude (Pridgeon) Peckenpaugh. Vona graduated from Leeds High School in Sioux City in 1959. She also attended Morningside College, Sioux City, and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Education. She taught school in Glenwood and Sibley, until she moved to Idaho in 1967. Once in Idaho she taught at Nampa High School until her retirement in 1997. For continuing education Vona spent many summers in Washington, California, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah. November 22, 1967 Vona married Robert L. Middleton. They were married in Boise, Ida. at the Cathedral of the Rockies. They were married for thirty-nine years. Vona was a retired member of the Idaho Education Association, a life member of the National Education Association, a member of Ducks Unlimited and held life memberships in Canada,! the United States, Mexico and New Zealand. Her levels of membership included Life, Grand Slam, Perpetuity, Heritage and Benefactor. Vona enjoyed sewing, art, crafts and her chocolate labs. Vona's dogs were even DU members and some held Legacy Greenwing memberships. Vona was one of the ladies listed as the sponsor of the Ladies Project in Regina, Canada. She loved the waterfowl and was very proud to say that she was able to put something back for the future generations. Just last week she was honored by the returning geese landing on her roof. As she would say, they're back. Survivors include her husband: Robert L. Middleton, Meridian, Ida., formerly of Modale; brother, Jon Peckenpaugh and his wife, Cheryl, and their children, Greenbelt, Md.; sisters, Gloria Lamphear and her husband, Frank, and their children, Sioux City; Judy Beeman and her husband, Gary, and their children, Sioux City; aunt, Betsy Pridgeon, Marshalltown and Mesa, Ariz. Funeral Services will be held at 10:! 30 a.m. today (Friday, March 2) at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missou ri Valley, Pastor Shurmaine McAlpine, officiant. Organist will be Genelle Riesland, Vocalist will be Rick Powell. Honorary Bearers will be: Herb Broughton and John Kellogg. Casket Bearers will be: Brad Rock, Ron Schulz, Rick Schulz, Kevan Cleaver, Kenneth Holtz, and Korey Kletschke. Interment will be in the Calhoun Cemetery near Missouri Valley. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the Methodist Church in Missouri Valley following the committal service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, 1111 S. Orchard Street, Suite 200, Boise, Idaho 83705. 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/4212.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kuhns, Brenden Tyler Feb. 5, 2000 - Feb. 25, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/07/2007 Brenden Tyler Kuhns, 7, Little Sioux, died Feb. 25, 2007 at Burgess Health Center, Onawa. Brenden was the son of Kenneth E. and Charlene (Harder) Kuhns. He was born Feb. 5, 2000 and was a 1st Grader in the Life Skills Class at West Harrison School. Brenden enjoyed music and loved people talking to him. He touched the lives of everyone that met him. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Harder and paternal grandfather, Paul Kuhns. Survivors include: his parents, Kenneth and Charlene, Little Sioux; sisters, Krista Melton and her husband, David, and their children, Trevin Melton, Kyle Melton, and Kadee Melton, all of Wentworth, Mo.; Keri MayBee and her husband, Daniel, Little Sioux; Kacee Kuhns, Kayley Kuhns, Kayla Kuhns, all of Little Sioux; brothers, Chad Kuhns, Paul Kuhns, Clark Kuhns, Jermayne Kuhns, all of Little Sioux; Craig Kuhns of South Carolina; maternal grandfather, Jacob S. Harder, Butterfield, Minn.; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Kuhns, ! Omaha; biological parents, Brian Briggs and Esther Myers; and paternal grandmother, Cindy Briggs. Funeral Servicaes were held Feb. 28 at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, Pastors Curt Kuhns and Dr. Stan Udd, officiants. Vocalists were the David Melton Family and Keri MayBee. Honorary Bearers were: Kyle Melton, Daniel MayBee, Trevin Melton, Kadee Melton, David Melton, and Jermayne Kuhns. Casket Bearers were: Chad Kuhns, Craig Kuhns, Paul Kuhns, and Clark Kuhns. Interment was in the Soldier Valley Cemetery, Pisgah. 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.

11 Jun 1914 Missouri Valley Times: (four separate articles) Nephew Killed in Nebraska: Mondamin, Ia, June 4; Frank Wallace, who was badly injured in an auto accident near De Sota, Neb., and in which his son was killed, as well as a neighbor boy, is a brother of J.C. and R.B. Wallace, of this place and Wm. Wallace, of Modale, and was well known here, having lived here for an number of years previous to his moving to Nebraska. As soon as the accident was learned of here, J.C. and R.B. Wallace left for the scene of the accident. It was reported here that Frank was on his way here at the time of the accident, to be at the bedside of his brother Will, who is very low at his home near Modale, but according to later advice this was not the case. William Wallace, age 52 years died at his farm home five miles north west of town, Friday evening, after a lingering illness from Brights Disease. Interment was made at Calhoun Sunday. He was a brother of Frank Wallace who came near being killed by the Omaha passenger train at DeSota, last week. Mrs. Iva Vittitoe of Woonsocket, S.D. is spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Wallace. Much Trouble For Wallace Family: Mondamin, IA, June 8: While attending the funeral of the Wallace boy who was killed in an auto accident near DeSota Neb., at his home. Friday the relatives, G.H., J.C. and R.B. Wallace and their families of this place, received word that their brother, Frank Wallace who was badly injured at the same time the son was killed, was much worse, and they at once hastened to Omaha, where he is in the hospital, and had hardly arrived at his bedside, when they received word of the death of heir brother, Will, at his home near Modale. Word has not been received here as to how the injured brother is getting along, nor has funeral arrangements been made for the brother who died near Modale.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vivpowers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4250/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William G Clevenger marries Ruth Marie Powers before 1929 in Council Bluffs. They resided in Missouri Valley, Harrison Co In 1930 I found them with one child, a son, Gordon N/ Ruth Marie died in 1943. Any further info would be most appreciated Romona Powers-Perkins romona_p@hotmail.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: vivpowers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4249/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In my research last evening I found two more children born to William and Jessie. Mary C b 1908 NOT in 1910 census and Henry James b Nov 1919 NOt in 1925 census 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: vivpowers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4248/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William J O'Brien married Jessie Powers abt 1905 Jessie Powers d/o Geo W and Virgina aka Jennie Clark Powers Accordin the 1925 Harrison Co census they have the folowing children: Gertrude b abt 1907, Genevieve b abt 1913, John E b abt 1915, Carlene (1930 has her as Caroline) b abt 1918, Vincent b abt 1920, Carl K b abt 1923 and William Jr, b abt 1924 In 1930 Gertrude is missing presumed married and so is Jessie deceased as Wm is listed as Widowed Any info and /or obits ESP for my Powers would be great. Thank You Romona Powers-Perkins romona_p@hotmail.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: vivpowers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4247/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just went thru the 1925 Iowa census Virginia AKA Jennie's surname was Clark b Kentucky Geo W died about 1938. Would love to have his obit. I find the headston for thier son, Albert, in Linwood but cant quite make out the dates. In the 1920 census their grandsons,Ralph Waldo and Arthur Jennings Powers (sons of Winfield Scott Powers) are living with them. Have traced down Ralph and I just rec'd Winfield's obit Says Arthur died in 1959 Any help with this line would be much appreciated Romona Powers-Perkins romona_p@hotmail.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/4246/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gary Leonard Shearer Visitation: Friday, March 23, 2007 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM 7:30 PM until 8:00 PM Prayer Service Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:30 AM Community of Christ 114 East Iowa Street Pisgah, IA 51564 Gary Leonard Shearer was born March 21, 1933, to Alfred and Beulah (Adams) Shearer in Little Sioux, Iowa. 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 on 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 grandkids and great grandkids. Gary died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Community Memorial Hospital, in Missouri Valley, Iowa at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 27 days. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Willie Shearer and Earl Shearer. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Shearer of Pisgah, Iowa; two sons, Gary Lynn Shearer and Sheri Harker of Modale, Iowa, Kenny Shearer and Peggy Caylor of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one daughter, Peggy and her husband Ralph Hussing of Pisgah, Iowa; seven grand-children; two great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Pat Shearer of Kearney, Nebraska, Joyce Shearer of Onawa, Iowa; one uncle, Jess Shearer and his wife Harriet of Little Sioux, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Community of Christ ~ Pisgah, Iowa Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 10:30 am Clergy Evangelist John Lizer Recorded Selections "Daddy's Hands" "Remember When" "Grandpa" "The Dance" Honorary Pall Bearers Larry Bryceson, Barry Christensen Herb Clark, Darrell Coyle Wayne Jensen, Bob Shearer Roger Spooner Pall Bearers Dick Mertz, Jeff Schaaf Bill Shearer, Dale Shearer Mike Shearer, Terry Shearer Military Graveside Rites American Legion Post #408 Final Resting Place Soldier Valley Cemetery Pisgah, Iowa 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/4245/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Runyan, Jay Alvin Logan Herald-Observer 3/21/2007 Funeral services were held for Jay Alvin Runyan at 2:00 p.m.p.m. March 19 at the First Christian Church, Woodbine, Iowa. Clergy was Rev. Ron Keith with music by Mrs. Merrill McElwain and Andrea Schicilone. Selections were "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord's Prayer." Pall bearers were Anthony Byrd, Aaron Morhain, Christopher Morhain, Nathan Morhain, Ken Morhain and Mark Byrd. A military graveside service was given by Weiss Post #143. Final resting place is in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine. Jay Alvin Runyan was born June 19, 1933, to Grace (Mills) and Jay Liston Runyan in Woodbine. Jay attended country school and graduated from Woodbine High School in 1952. Jay married Joann Nuzum on Sept. 17, 1955, and they made their home in Omaha, Neb. Two weeks later Jay was drafted into the Army. After Jay's honorable discharge the couple moved to Sioux City, Iowa where Jay was an ambulance driver. He then went to work for the Swift Packing Plant. In 1969, they moved to Grand Island, Neb. And continued his employment with Swift before transferring to Omaha in 1979. Jay retired from Swift in 1993. Jay worked part time at the post office, Shopko and Tufty's Car Place. Jay was a member of Faith Christian Church in Omaha and the Millard American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and reading. He also loved to play cards and travel. Jay died on Mon., March 12, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 73 years, eight months and 21 days. Jay was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Vicky Runyan on Nov. 15, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Joann Runyan of Omaha; three daughters, Kathy and her husband Ken Morhain of Anchorage, Alaska, Cindy Runyan of Council Bluffs, and Kim and her husband Mark Byrd of Omaha; five grandchildren, Aaron, Christopher and Nathan Morhain, Anthony and Kari Byrd and Alyssa Byrd; four sisters, Mary Ann Matteson of Harlan, Iowa, Merrill Runyan of Council Bluffs, Eva Lou and her husband Larry Meyers of Burlington, Iowa and Evelyn Hunsader of Minnepolis, Minn.; brother Vernon Runyan of Cherokee, Iowa and many other relatives and friends. Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal St. Woodbine, IA Ph: 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/4244/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cohrs, Herbert Leland Logan Herald-Observer 3/21/2007 Herbert Leland Cohrs, 90, died March 10, 2007 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa. Funeral services were held March 13, 2007 at the Followers of Christ Church in Woodbine with Elders Royl Roden and Danny Mefferd officiating. Musicians were Jane Roden and Lou Waite. Vocalist Rick Powell sang, "On Eagle's Wings" and "How Great Thou Art." Herb's Girls sang, "In the Garden." Pall bearers were Brian Ganzhorn, Greg Ganzhorn, Jeff Kuhl, Kevin Ganzhorn, Andrew Cohrs, Jared Cohrs, Dave Hamblen and Bobby Brummer. Military graveside service was by Weiss Post #143. Final resting place was the Woodbine Cemetery. Herb was born August 14, 1916 in rural Logan to Claus and Minnie (Bay) Cohrs. He attended Allen #8 Country School and Woodbine High School. He was active in football, baseball, boxing and was an FFA member. Herb graduated in 1935. He then farmed the family farm until he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in 1942. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Herb married Audrey Marshall on June 26, 1949, at the R.L.D.S. Church in Moorhead. The couple then farmed Herb's family farm. Herb also measured land and sealed corn with the ASCS office. He lived on the family farm his entire life except for the four years he was in the service, and he continued to farm up until his death. Herb was baptized in the RLDS Church in 1927. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1956 and proudly served this office the rest of his life. He was a member of the Followers of Christ Restoration Branch. Herb was on the RLDS and Followers of Christ building committees and was treasurer of the church. He was always ready to help anyone in need. He also helped any and every stray dog by giving it a home. Herb was a director of Allen #8 Country School and an Allen Township Trustee for 50 plus years. He was a county committee man, served on the election board and the Woodbine Youth Center Board and was an avid sports fan and enjoyed fishing in Canada. The family farm was given the Century Farm recognition in 2003. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Ronald Cohrs in 1951; one brother, Elmer Cohrs; three half brothers, William, James, and Clarence Hatcher; and three half sisters, Pearl Hamer, Betty Jones, Berniece Goetsche. Survivors include his wife Audrey Cohrs of Logan; three children David (Becky) Cohrs of Woodbine, Mary (Kirk) Kersten of Logan, Bev (Scott) Ganzhorn of Woodbine; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Ann Cohrs of Woodbine; and many other relatives and friends. Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal Street Woodbine, 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/4243/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Vernon Roy Christensen The Dunlap Reporter March 23, 2007 Vernon Roy Christensen was born June 17, 1925, to Marion and Velma (Coates) Christensen in Moorhead, Iowa. 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 in Woodbine, Iowa, on September 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 interest has been his grandkids and great grandkids. His hobbies were playing cards, camping, and watching the World Series. Vernon died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa, attaining the age of 81 years, eight months, and 21 days. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Violet Bothwell; brother, Maynard Christensen; and infant twin grandsons, Ricky and Randy Odefey. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Christensen of Woodbine, Iowa; two children, Sandra and husband Steve Fouts of Dunlap, Iowa, (son-in-law, Darrell Odefey of Moorhead, Iowa); son, Tracy Christensen of Plattsmouth, Neb.; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa, Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Ron Keith officiating. Music was provided by Mary Kay Eby and Phil Lubbers. Selections were "One Day at a Time," and "In the Garden." 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/4242/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Laverne Mae Nelson The Dunlap Reporter March 23, 2007 Laverne Mae (Krueger) Nelson, 86, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. Laverne was born November 3, 1920, to Ted and Cora E. (Goodrich) Krueger in Schleswig, Iowa. Laverne worked at Cutty's Meat Packing Plant in Sioux City, during WWII. She cleaned motels in Sioux City including the Biltmore Hotel. On October 10, 1967, Laverne married Leo Nelson and became the mother to Gordon, Neil, Ella and Marty. The couple operated the El & N Motel in Dunlap. Laverne was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Dunlap. She was also a member of ELCA women's group and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed going to church and the nursing home to visit people. She devoted her life to Leo and the kids. Laverne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo Nelson; and a grandson, Adam Kroll. She is survived by four children, Gordon Lembke and his wife Colleen of Sheffield, Iowa, Neil Lembke and his wife Kelly of Dow City, Iowa, Ella Malone of Dunlap, Iowa, and Marty Nelson and his wife Veronica of Dunlap, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Rubye Barthel of Sioux City, Iowa; three sisters-in-law, Wilma Clement and Della Fouts both of Dunlap, Iowa and Shirley Nelson of Woodbine, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday morning, March 22, 2007, at St. John Lutheran Church in Dunlap, Iowa at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carla Ingebretsen officiating. Musician was Alice Keith. Congregational hymns were "God Will Take Care of You," and "Softly and Tenderly." The recorded selection was "Eagle When She Flies." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were Brent Nelson, Levi Malone, Wyatt Malone, Jon Lembke, Jeremy Lembke, Phillip Lembke, Robert Greene. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements. 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/4241/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Helen Lorene Hein The Dunlap Reporter March 23, 2007 Helen Lorene (Burrow) Hein, 85, died on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Lorene was born December 25, 1921, to John and Orie (Cash) Burrow in Gravet, Ark. She attended school in Arkansas and then moved to California. Lorene married Jerry Hein, and the couple farmed in Dunlap, Iowa. During the winter months they traveled to California and worked in the produce industry for 20 years. Lorene was a member of the Congregational Church in Dunlap and the Church of Christ in Denison. She loved to golf and taught many golf lessons. She also enjoyed her garden. Lorene wintered in Southern California for over 20 years. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry Hein; and seven siblings. She is survived by her four children, Geraldine Hein of Eugene, Ore., John Hein of Dunlap, Iowa, Richard Hein and his wife Jennifer of Dunlap, Iowa, David Hein and his wife Yolanda of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren; three brothers, Herbert Burrow, Hubert Burrow, and Dennis Burrow; four sisters, Maxine Holloway, Lucile Seefluth, Nellie Hargis, and Faye Wilomoth; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at First Congregational Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 2 p.m. with Elder Danny Mefferd officiating. Music was provided by Bev Price and Jerry Baldwin. Songs included "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," and congregational hymns, "Amazing Grace," and "How Great Thou Art." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Jason Siemer, Jordan Hein, Carrie Hein, Dawson Hein, Kenneth Hein, Bill Anderson, Jerry Baldwin. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements. 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/4240/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wilson, Carl F. The Daily Nonpareil 3/21/2007 Carl F. Wilson, age 70, of Persia, Iowa, died Monday, March 19, 2007, at home in Persia. Survivors include his wife, Georgene of Persia; daughters, Carla Beckendorf and husband, Russ, of Milford, Iowa, Gayla Fisher and husband, Bob, of Persia; son, Dale and wife, Stephanie, of Yutan, Neb.; sister, Delores Bushand and husband, Fred, of Council Bluffs; brothers, LaVern Wilson and wife, Murlen, of Persia; six grandchildren and two step-grand- children. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Logan Memorial Chapel, Logan, Iowa. Funeral service Friday, March 23, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., Logan Memorial Chapel. Interment in Valley View Cemetery, Persia, 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.