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Julia Mensching died 1845-1932 Henry Mensching died 1843-1918 Will be harder to find them since they don't have actual dates. Do you? When I go up to Woodbine in the next month or so,I can look ,if no one has gotten to them by then. Will keep you posted. Please keep me posted if you get them sooner. Thank you Craig Poole Omaha,NE HCGS Volunteer "joanp" <jkcp@myclearwave .net> To Sent by: <IAHARRIS@rootsweb.com> iaharris-bounces@ cc rootsweb.com Subject [IAHARRIS] Harrison County Obituary 02/06/2007 03:27 PM Would it be possible for someone to look up an obituary for me. The name is Julia Mensching. She died in Magnolia Iowa in 1932. Her husband was Henry Mensching, and they were both born in Germany. They lived in MN before moving to Iowa. Her maiden name was Wendorff. Thank you Joan ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IAHARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Would it be possible for someone to look up an obituary for me. The name is Julia Mensching. She died in Magnolia Iowa in 1932. Her husband was Henry Mensching, and they were both born in Germany. They lived in MN before moving to Iowa. Her maiden name was Wendorff. Thank you Joan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4186/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gilmore, Gary Wayne February 10, 1948 - February 3, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 2/5/2007 Gary Wayne Gilmore Gary Wayne Gilmore, age 58 years, Omaha. Born February 10, 1948 in Mondamin, Iowa died February 3, 2007 in Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Dwight and Marie. Survived by two daughters, Lisa Robbins and husband James, of Omaha, Gina Dornacker and husband James, of Elkhorn, Neb.; five grandchildren: Brian, Melissa, Joshua, Megan and Zachary; special friend, Elaine Turgeon, of Omaha; sister, Karen Paladino and husband Jerry, of Omaha; nieces and nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Visitation from 4 p.m. Tuesday, with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m. at the West Center Chapel. Services Wednesday, 11 a.m., West Center Chapel. Interment, Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs. Memorials will be directed by the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4185/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Reninger, Dorothy Juanita (Garner) October 13, 1913 - February 2, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 2/4/2007 - 2/5/2007 Dorothy Juanita Garner Reninger, our loving great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and friend, died on the 2nd of February 2007 at the age of 93 years of complications caused by her age. Dorothy was born October 13, 1913, to James and Etta May Garner in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Dorothy was the youngest of 9 children, all of whom preceded her in death. Her schooling was in the Missouri Valley, Iowa, area where she spent most of her younger years. Dorothy met Jimmy Reninger and they went together for several years before they were married on the 28th of February, 1934. They began their married life on a small farm near Big Lake in Council Bluffs. When Jimmie went to work for the North West, they moved into a home on Avenue B and then to a home on Lake Manawa, where they lived for most of their adult years. After Jimmy retired, they moved to Diamond City, Ark., where Jimmy could fish. Jimmy caught 'em and Dorothy cooked 'em. They returned to Glenwood, Iowa, where Jimmy passed awa! y in 1988, Dorothy remained in Glenwood for many years and then returned to Council Bluffs to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Donna Mae Hearty until Donna's passing in May, 2006. At her passing, Dorothy was a resident of Risen Son near Council Bluffs. Dorothy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She along with her sister, Beulah, could be found in the kitchen at most of the early Council Bluffs Branch socials and dinners. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Reninger; and 2 daughters, Donna Mae Hearty and Linda Kay Reninger. She is survived by 3 grandchildren, Mike Flanagan of Council Bluffs, Tim Flanagan (Sue) of Council Bluffs and Julie Lerette (Roger) of Kansas; 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Visitation Monday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill- Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Co! uncil Bluffs.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4184/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mixan, Dorothy J. Omaha World-Herald 2/4/2007 - 2/6/2007 MIXAN-Dorothy J., age 83 years, Bellevue. Preceded in death by husband, Emil; daughter, Sharon Williamson. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Larry Henggeler, Missouri Valley, IA; sons: Emil Mixan and wife, Sherry, Papillion, Jerry Mixan, Omaha; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers: Frank Sterba, Jr., Bob Sterba, Jim Sterba, Orrin Sterba, Harold Sterba; sisters, Lillian Raven and Ileen McCubbins. Services Wednesday, 1 PM, West Center Chapel. Interment Hillcrest. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation from 4 PM Tuesday, with family receiving friends 6-8 PM at the West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL 78th & West Center 391-3900

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4183/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Memorial Services for 80-year-old Kenneth A. Kuhlman of Lake View, formerly of Moorhead, will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Kenneth Kuhlman died Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at the VA Hospital in Omaha. Survivors include 6 children, Jack Androy of Lake View, Connie Kerger (Charlie) of Woodbine, Robert Androy (Jackie) of Dunlap, Roger Androy (Joan) of Logan, Linda Toms (Marty) of Scranton and Mary Arndt Andy) of Woodbine; an "adopted" son, Ron Lee (Sharon) of Dunlap; 3 sisters, Vera Wilson of Milliken, CO, Ruth Siler of Arvado, CO and Lois Surber of Woodbine; 3 brothers, Harold Kuhlman of Soldier, Merrill Kuhlman of Alton, MO and Donald Kuhlman (Wanda) of Woodbine. Visitation will be held after 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 with family visitation from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4182/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Reese, Donald Delmar Omaha World-Herald 2/4/2007 REESE-Donald Delmar, age 73, of Logan, IA. Survivors include his special friend, Opal Baker, Logan, IA; children, Rose Vorthmann, Honey Creek, IA, Shirley Potter, Persia, IA, Gene Baker, Omaha, Dale Baker and wife Susan, Logan, IA, Becky Guarino and husband Sam, Missouri Valley Valley, IA, Gail Baker, Omaha, Shelly Willard and husband Jim, Logan, IA; sisters, Berniece Driver, Missouri Valley, IA, Margaret Kirkland and husband John, Tampa, FL; brother Vern Reese and wife Jackie, Missouri Valley, IA; many nieces and nephews. Don thought of Opal's children and grandchildren as his own. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, IA. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2007, St. John's Lutheran Church, Honey Creek, IA. Final Resting Place, Grange Cemetery, Honey Creek. LOGAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Logan, IA 712-644-2929

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4181/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Karlin, Mary Lucille Stolz d. January 17, 2007 Karlin, Mary Lucille Stolz The Daily Nonpareil 1/19/2007 Mary Lucille Stolz Karlin, age 79, of Missouri Valley, passed away on January 17, 2007, at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Neb. Survivors include her daughter, Daine Stolz of Bella Vista, Ark.; sons, Randy and wife, Colleen Stolz, of Missouri Valley, Mike and wife, Rita Stolz, of Missouri Valley, Kent and wife, Tami Stolz, of Missouri Valley; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Rowlett of Omaha, Neb. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Missouri Valley. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the church. Interment in St. Bridget's Cemetery, Magnolia, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4180/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Heffernan, James L. 1931 - January 25, 2007 James L. Heffernan 1931 - January 25, 2007 The Dunlap Reporter February 02, 2007 James L. Heffernan, 75, of Council Bluffs, died January 25, 2007, at his home, after a long-term illness that affected him the last few months. Mr. Heffernan was born in Dunlap, Iowa in 1931. He has lived in Council Bluffs since 1986. He was a member of Holy Family Church. James served in the Korean War in 1951 as a tank leader. In 1955 James and Jeanette M. Hays were united in marriage. Jeanette was from Gothenburg, Neb. Prior to his move to Council Bluffs, Mr. Heffernan spent twenty-five years in Carroll, Iowa. In 1953 he started with Interstate Electric Supply. In 1975 he went into partnership with the late Neil Lane and decided to locate to a store in Carroll, Iowa now referred to as Echo Group. James retired and sold out in 1986 and remained active on the board for several years. He enjoyed many good Christmas gatherings with customers and friends. While working Mr. Heffernan served on the Chamber of Commerce, was an active member of the Elks and Legion Club, numerous C! ountry Clubs, and several boards. Mr. Heffernan was a salesman at heart and spent hours traveling rural Iowa. Following his retirement he spent several winters in Arizona. He spent hours playing cards and reading the newspaper looking for Cushman Motors. He enjoyed his building located behind Interstate Electric, renaming his new stage "The Oldtimers Den". He enjoyed having a place for fellow employees and friends to gather. He also spent many hours and good times at the river. James enjoyed thoroughbred horses, cards, fishing in Alaska, camping, traveling, people and celebrating with the Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette of Council Bluffs; sons, Mike of Arizona and Jimmy of Council Bluffs; daughters, Marcia Rupiper and husband Joe of Roselle, Iowa, Kathy Swanson of Council Bluffs, Nancy Johnson and husband Mike of Holstein, Iowa; grandkids, Jill, Lori, Stacie Rupiper, Nathan, Taylor Necs, Lexi Johnson, Jeff Heffernan and Justin Swanson; broth! ers, Bob Heffernan of Council Bluffs, Micky Heffernan of Omaha, Neb.; sister-in-law, Mary Colpitts; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Council Bluffs. Visitation with family will be 10-11 a.m. prior to service at Holy Family. Luncheon will follow. Memorials may be given to Alegent Health Hospice. Mr. Heffernan was a silent leader and will be missed by all. In the oldtimer days he believed friendship was the prize and everyone hit the jackpot. All Interstate-Echo customers, Former Co and current workers are invited to be Honorary Pallbearers. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4179/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Swanger, Bill E. September 11, 1943 - January 30, 2007 Swanger, Bill E. The Daily Nonpareil 1/31/2007 Bill E. Swanger, age 63, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away January 30, 2007, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Born September 11, 1943, in Logan, Iowa, to the late Bernard E. and Lucille (McAdams) Swanger, he had resided here most of his life. He was a 1961 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and he formerly served in the Iowa National Guard. He was a retired machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad and was an active dog trainer. Survivors include his daughter, Tracie Falknor and husband, Scott; three granddaughters, Madeline, Cateline, Cristal Falknor, all of Council Bluffs; sisters, Pat May and husband, Fred, Florida, Mary Hance, California; brother, Bernie Swanger and wife, Karen, Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Jerry Hopkins, First Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Plumer Settlement Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4178/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Peterson, Phyllis M. (Hildreth) December 29, 1924 - January 26, 2007 Phyllis Peterson Visitation: Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Community of Christ 6th & Weare Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Sunday, January 28, 2007 2:30 PM Community of Christ 6th & Weare Streets Woodbine, IA 51579 Phyllis M. (Hildreth) Peterson was born December 29, 1924, to Charles and Nina (Crews) Hildreth in Pisgah, Iowa. She graduated from Pisgah High School in 1942. She then taught country school at the Delance school near Moorhead, Iowa. She later took summer teachers training through Buena Vista College. Phyllis married Harry M. Peterson on August 29, 1946, in Papillion, Nebraska. The couple farmed near Woodbine for 40 years. Phyllis substitute taught in Woodbine. Phyllis and Harry managed apartment complexes in Des Moines and Little Rock, Arkansas for five years. They then moved to Onawa, Iowa for 11 years before moving to the Indian Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Sioux City in 2001. Phyllis was a former member of the First Christian Church in Woodbine and the Community of Christ in Woodbine. She was active with the ladies groups at the churches. Phyllis loved to sew, cook and garden. Phyllis died January 26, 2007, in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 82 years and 28 days. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Peterson on February 23, 2004; and a sister, Helen Welter. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane (Jim) Soetmelk of Greybull, Wyoming and Judy (Terry) Hamer of Sioux City, Iowa; four grandchildren, Andrea (Mike) Laird of Greybull, Wyoming, David (Jill) Soetmelk of Greybull, Wyoming, Emily Hamer of Creede, Colorado and Andrew (Theresa) Hamer of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; three great grandchildren, Brendon and Brianna Laird and Desiree Young; brothers, Charles & Dorothy Hildreth, Warren & Martha Hildreth, Arlan & JoAnn Hildreth, Bernard & Doris Hildreth, Russell & Connie Hildreth, Billy Joe & Dorothy Hildreth and Royce & Elaine Hildreth; sisters, Neva & Estal Hinkel, Janece Connery and Sandy Tucker and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services Community of Christ Woodbine, Iowa Sunday, January 28, 2007, at 2:30 PM Clergy Elder Gary Lee Musicians Mrs. Merril McElwain Max Poe Final Resting Place Woodbine Cemetery Woodbine, Iowa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4177/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Miller-Dorland, Florence Eula August 11, 1913 - January 24, 2007 Services for 93-year-old Florence Miller-Dorland of Woodbine will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Burial will be in the Vail Cemetery. Florence Miller-Dorland died on Wednesday, January 24th, 2007 in Woodbine. Survivors include her husband Art; 2 sons, Roger Miller (Joy) of Missouri Valley and Lyle Miller (Jeanette) of Chehalis, WA. Visitation will be held 7:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Florence Miller-Dorland Visitation: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM Family will receive friends 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 11:00 AM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Streets Woodbine, IA 51579 IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY. Florence Eula Miller-Dorland was born August 11, 1913, to Henry and Grace (Goule) Brockelsby in Vail, Iowa. Upon her high school graduation she went on to nurses training. Florence married Leslie H. Miller on February 23, 1932. The family lived in the Denison and Vail area until 1960 at which time they moved to Dunlap. At that time, Florence worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Dunlap Nursing Home. She made Dunlap her home until the time of Les' death in 1989. Florence then moved to Woodbine. She met Arthur Dorland and the couple was married on September 6, 1998. The two enjoyed attending the Presbyterian Church on Sundays, traveling to visit family, and spending time together. Florence always had her door open to family and friends, and she welcomed the challenge of adding one more. As those who knew her well can attest, she spent many hours quilting for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. Florence also enjoyed time spent with the ladies at the Golden Age Center in Woodbine. Florence was a devoted grandmother and spent quality time with each of her seven grandchildren; Jeff, Tammy, Shelly, Sherry, Jennifer, Janelle and Jason. Florence enjoyed playing cards and checkers. Florence died Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 93 years, five months, and 13 days. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Leslie; son, Harold; and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband Arthur Dorland of Woodbine, Iowa; two sons, Lyell (Jeanette) Miller of Chehalis, Washington, Roger (Joy) Miller of Missouri Valley, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, Iowa Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 11:00 am Officiant Lowell Johnson Musicians Margaret Cotton & Max Poe Selections "The Old Rugged Cross" "Amazing Grace" Honorary Pall Bearers Jeff Miller, Zac Zuber, Wyatt Zuber, Jason Miller, Shae Miller-Benson,Kaige Bryant Pall Bearers LeRoy Brockelsby, Rick Brockelsby Rich Caldwell, Jeremy Crozier Glenn Smith, Scott Spencer Final Resting Place Vail Cemetery Vail, Iowa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Miller-Dorland, Florence Eula (Brockelsby) Denison Bulletin/Review 1/29/2007 Florence Eula Miller-Dorland, 93 died on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa. She was born August 11, 1913, to Henry and Grace (Goule) Brockelsby in Vail, Iowa. Upon her high school graduation she went on to nurses training. Florence married Leslie H. Miller on February 23, 1932. The family lived in the Denison and Vail area until 1960 at which time they moved to Dunlap. At that time, Florence worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Dunlap Nursing Home. She made Dunlap her home until the time of Les' death in 1989. Florence then moved to Woodbine. She met Arthur Dorland and the couple was married on September 6, 1998. The two enjoyed attending the Presbyterian Church on Sundays, traveling to visit family, and spending time together. Florence always had her door open to family and friends, and she welcomed the challenge of adding one more. As those who knew her well can attest, she spent many hours quilting for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Florence also enjoyed time spent with the ladies at the Golden Age Center in Woodbine. Florence was a devoted grandmother and spent quality time with each of her seven grandchildren; Jeff, Tammy, Shelly, Sherry, Jennifer, Janelle and Jason. Florence enjoyed playing cards and checkers. Florence died Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 93 years, five months, and 13 days. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Leslie; son, Harold; and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband Arthur Dorland of Woodbine, Iowa; two sons, Lyell (Jeanette) Miller of Chehalis, Washington, Roger (Joy) Miller of Missouri Valley, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Officiant was Lowell Johnson. Margaret Cotton and Max Poe served as musicians for hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace". Those serving as honorary pallbearers were Jeff Miller, Zac Zuber, Wyatt Zuber, Jason Miller, Shae Miller-Benson and Kaige Bryant. Pallbearers were LeRoy Brockelsby, Rick Brockelsby, Rich Caldwell, Jeremy Crozier, Glenn Smith and Scott Spencer. Florence's final resting place is in the Vail Cemetery in Vail, Iowa. The Fouts Funeral Home of Woodbine was in charge of the arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4176/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Epperson, Norma Burgen Jan. 11, 1945 - Jan. 6, 2007 Epperson, Norma Logan Herald-Observer 1/18/2007 Norma Burgen Epperson, 61, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 6, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. Rosary was held Jan. 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Don Malin at St. Ann's the following day. Honorary casket bearers were Cody Hinkel, Troy Hinkel, Tim Radebaugh, Ric Radebaugh, Tim Epperson and Tony Woodward. Casket bearers were Cody Giles, Lonnie Adair, Zane Saunders, Bill Cooling, Bernie Newlin and Lou Twombly. Graveside services were held at Grandview Cemetery in Montrose, Colo. Norma was born Jan. 11, 1945 in Omaha, Neb. to William Taylor and Verna Harlan Burgen. She graduated from Logan-Magnolia High School in 1963. On Jan. 11, 1964 she was married to Michael Epperson at St. Patrick's Church in Missouri Valley. They had two boys, Michael and Jeffrey. They made their home in Logan for six years before moving to Loveland, Colo. They lived for a number of years before moving to Montrose, Colo., in May of 1978. Norma enjoyed her grandchildren, cooking, knitting and volunteering at their church. She and Mike were in charge of hospitality and scheduling ushers and greeters. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Mike of Montrose; sons Mike and wife Wendy of Montrose, Jeffery and wife Candy of Delta; step-grandchildren Cody and Marci Giles and grandson Taylor; father-in-law Jerome Epperson of Montrose; sisters Ruby Campbell and Linda Arbaugh both of Nebraska; brothers Art and wife Sandy of Kentucky, Dick and wife Bonnie of Council Bluffs; Jack and wife Marie of Alabama, Chuck and wife Ann of Indiana, and Larry Burgen of Texas; brothers-in-law Larry and wife Velma Epperson, Council Bluffs, Tim and wife Rochelle Epperson of Colorado Springs; sisters-in-law Dolores and husband Bill Radebaugh of Grand Junction, Patricia and husband Art Hinkel of Littleton; many nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by twin infant daughters, five infant siblings, her parents William and Verna Burger, mother-in-law Lorena Epperson, brother-in-law Dennis Arbaugh and brother-in-law Raymond Campbell.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4175/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Services for 63-year-old Merrell Lantz of Dow City will be held 10:30 Friday, January 26th, 2007 at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Merrell Lantz died Monday, January 22nd, 2007 at the Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Survivors include 1 daughter, Jessica Jo Lantz of Daytona Beach, FL; 1 son, Jon Lantz of Kayenta, FL; 2 sisters, Thelma Bonar (Bob) of Dow City and Nettie Nuzum (Bob) of Woodbine; 1 brother, Warren Lantz (Sandy)of Dunlap. Visitation will be held after 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lantz, Merrell Dean October 24, 1943 - January 22, 2007 Merrell Dean Lantz October 24, 1943 - January 22, 2007 The Dunlap Reporter February 02, 2007 Merrell Dean Lantz was born October 24, 1943, to Harley and Ella (Hudson) Lantz in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended country school in Dunlap until the death of his father. He then went to live with his sister, Thelma, and attended school in Dow City before returning to Dunlap to graduate from Dunlap High School in 1961. He then moved to Kansas City to attend electrical schooling before joining the Air Force. Merrell went to work for Master Craft Furniture Manufacturing in Council Bluffs. Merrell married Susan Jane Olson on July 13, 1968, at the Methodist Church in Dunlap. The couple lived in Dow City and he worked for Farmland until 1979. Merrell had a tractor accident July 16, 1980. The couple moved to Iowa City in 1982 and Merrell attended the University of Iowa majoring in English. Merrell then moved to Arizona, back to Dow City to live with Thelma, to Florida and back to Dow City again. Merrell was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling and fishing. Merrell ! died Monday, January 22, 2007, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., attaining the age 63 years, two months, and 29 days. Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Leona Lantz. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Jo Lantz of Daytona Beach, Fla.; son, Jon Michael (Michelle) Lantz of Kayenta, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Amanda Kimberly, Joshua Luke, and Miah Haley; two sisters, Thelma (Bob) Bonar of Dow City, Iowa, Nettie (Bob) Nuzum of Woodbine, Iowa; one brother, Warren (Sandy) Lantz of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap, Iowa Friday, January 26, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Judy Deweber officiating. Recorded selections were "Mansion Over the Hilltop" and "How Great Thou Art." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Roger Nuzum, Gale Nuzum, Jim Nuzum, Keith Samuelson, Mark Crampton, Ron Hartwig. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of! arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4174/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edward Lyle "Pincher" Pryor August 17, 1916 - January 22, 2007 Visitation: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Prayer Service 7:00 PM until 7:30 PM Fouts Funeral Home 10th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:00 PM Congregational Church 7th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Edward Lyle "Pincher" Pryor was born August 17, 1916, to Harry and Irene (Cruise) Pryor in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended country school and Dunlap High School. Lyle and his brother, Lloyd, would travel to Nebraska to bale hay for farmers. Lyle attended aircraft school in Omaha. He then went to Seattle, Washington and worked at Boeing. In 1942, Lyle was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Alaska and worked on the Alaskan Highway. He also had a pet bear! Lyle married Fern Hein on February 4, 1953, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple was blessed with one daughter, Donna. The couple farmed until they moved to Grand Island, Nebraska where they managed the Pine Crest Motel. After returning to the Dunlap area, Lyle worked at the Dunlap Coop. Lyle and Fern moved to town in 1995, but they farmed as a team until 2002. Fern died October 20, 2005. Lyle was baptized and was an active member of the Congregational Church. He enjoyed playing bingo and euchre. He also enjoyed gardening and farming. Lyle died on Monday, January 22, 2007, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa at the age of 90 years, five months, and five days. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Fern; brother, Lloyd; and two sisters, Maribelle Heiden and Hazel Dawson. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Gaul & special friend Kevin Reisz of Dunlap, Iowa; sister Dorothy Hein of Dunlap, Iowa; three grandchildren, Matthew Gaul of Omaha, Nebraska, Heather Gaul of Woodbine, Iowa, Jonathan Gaul of Dunlap, Iowa; two cousins, Genevieve Smith of Dunlap, Iowa, Carmen Adams of Woodbine, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services First Congregational Church Dunlap, Iowa Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 2:00 PM Clergy Minister Jocquelyn Girdner Musicians Bev Price & Eve Vonne Muff Selection "When the Roll is Called up Yonder" Congregational Hymn "In the Garden" Recorded Selections "Daddy's Hands" "When I get to Where I'm Going" Pall Bearers Cliff Allmon, Jeff Berens, Bob Hein, Kenny Hein, Myrlen Hein, Mike Johnson Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, Iowa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Edward Lyle Pryor August 17, 1916 - January 22, 2007 The Dunlap Reporter February 02, 2007 Edward Lyle "Pincher" Pryor was born August 17, 1916, to Harry and Irene (Cruise) Pryor in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended country school and Dunlap High School. Lyle and his brother, Lloyd, would travel to Nebraska to bale hay for farmers. Lyle attended aircraft school in Omaha, Neb. He then went to Seattle, Wash., and worked at Boeing. In 1942, Lyle was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Alaska and worked on the Alaskan Highway. He also had a pet bear! Lyle married Fern Hein on February 4, 1953, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple was blessed with one daughter, Donna. The couple farmed until they moved to Grand Island, Neb., where they managed the Pine Crest Motel. After returning to the Dunlap area, Lyle worked at the Dunlap Coop. Lyle and Fern moved to town in 1995 but they farmed as a team until 2002. Fern died October 20, 2005. Lyle was baptized and was an active member of the Congregational Church. He enjoyed playing bingo and euchre! . He also enjoyed gardening and farming. Lyle died on Monday, January 22, 2007, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa, at the age of 90 years, five months, and five days. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Fern; brother, Lloyd; and two sisters, Maribelle Heiden and Hazel Dawson. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Gaul and special friend Kevin Reisz of Dunlap, Iowa; sister, Dorothy Hein of Dunlap, Iowa; three grandchildren, Matthew Gaul of Omaha, Neb., Heather Gaul of Woodbine, Iowa, Jonathan Gaul of Dunlap, Iowa; two cousins, Genevieve Smith of Dunlap, Iowa, Carmen Adams of Woodbine, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the First Congregational Church in Dunlap, Iowa Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. with Minister Jocquelyn Girdner officiating. Musicians were Bev Price and Eve Vonne Muff. Music included "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder," Congregational hymn "In the Garden" and recorded selections "D! addy's Hands" and "When I Get To Where I'm Going." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Cliff Allmon, Jeff Berens, Bob Hein, Kenny Hein, Myrlen Hein, Mike Johnson. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4173/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ehlert, Fargo D. The Daily Nonpareil 1/23/2007 Fargo D. Ehlert, age 90, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2007, at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his son, Gary Ehlert and Robert Haines of Missouri Valley; daughter, Ann Green and Herb Gilman; sister, Loie McElwain of Woodbine, Iowa; grandchildren, Kristie McDonald and husband, Chris; Kelly Gilman, Shannon Ehlert; Shawna Abston and husband, Von; great-grandchildren, Jordan McDonald and Jadynn McDonald. No visitation or viewing will be held, his body was cremated. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. Memorials may be given to the Methodist Church or the Omaha Auduban Society. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Ehlert, Fargo D. June 3, 1916 - Jan. 21, 2007 Ehlert, Fargo D. June 3, 1916 - Jan. 21, 2007 Logan Herald-Observer 1/31/2007 Fargo D. Ehlert, 90, of Missouri Valley, passed away Jan. 21, 2007 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Memorial service was held Feb. 10 at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. Fargo was born June 3, 1916 in Magnolia to Fred and Jennie (Beebee) Ehlert Jr. Fargo attended school in Woodbine and graduated from Woodbine High School. He farmed, operated the Skelly Tank Wagon for 15 years and retired in 1982 after 12 years with the State of Iowa with the maintenance department. Fargo was married to Vera Johnson, January 31, 1941 in Woodbine. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Fargo loved spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards, watching the New York Yankees play, gardening, feeding his birds and squirrels, and watching his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees. Vera passed away December 28, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leslie, Frederick, Hudson and Corrie. Survivors include son Gary and partner Robert Haines of Missouri Valley, daughter Ann Green and companion Herb Gillman of Council Bluffs, Kristi and husband Chris McDonald of Neola, Kelly Gillman of Austin, Texas, Shannon Ehlert of Valley Village, Calif., Shawna and husband Von Abston of Beverly Hills, Calif.; great grandchildren Jordan and Jadynn McDonald of Neola; sister Loie and husband Merril McElwain of Woodbine; sister-in-law Helen Ehlert and Edna Ehlert of Woodbine; brothers-in-law Virgil Johnson of Woodbine, Harold Johnson and wife Ruth of Dunlap; sister-in-law Loretta Johnson of Oklahoma City, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be given to the Methodist Church or the Omaha Audubon Society. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home 310 E. Huron Missouri Valley, IA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4172/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Services for 87-year-old Maymie Shumate of Dunlap will be held 2:00 PM Monday, January 22nd, 2007 at the Parish Center in Dunlap. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Survivors include 5 children, Edward Shumate (Peggy) of Dunlap, Ila Kunze (Otto) of Ute, Fred Shumate (Chong) of Dow City, Judy Brandt (Richard) of Council Bluffs and Tom Shumate (Laura) of Dunlap; 1 sister, Mary Ellen Segebart of Dow City; 1 sister-in-law, Kathryn Kline of Denison. The Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangements. Maymie Shumate Visitation: Sunday, January 21, 2007 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM Family will receive friends 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 10th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Monday, January 22, 2007 2:00 PM St. Patrick's Parish Center Highway 30 Dunlap, IA 51529 Maymie Amelia (Kline) Shumate was born April 27, 1919, to Enos and Ida (Brundridge) Kline in Dunlap, Iowa. She attended country school and Dunlap High School. Maymie met Walter Shumate on Memorial Day of 1934 while attending the cemetery services. The couple was married on October 17, 1934, in Woodbine, Iowa. They farmed west of Dunlap until 1944, and then they moved east of town. Walter died on August 10, 1973. Maymie married Thom Gilbreath in 1976. He died in 1987. Maymie was an active member of the Congregational Church. Walter and Maymie enjoyed going to the horse races. The couple also enjoyed square dances, barn dances and farm life. They had a large garden and canned whatever they could. Maymie enjoyed bingo and she loved to sew, crochet and quilt. She shared her beautiful quilts by giving them to her children and grandchildren Maymie died on Friday, January 19, 2007, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa at the age of 87 years, eight months, and 24 days. Maymie was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Walter and Tom; son, Walter; two brothers, Ted and Ray Kline; and two sisters, Blanche Smith and Catherine Rose. She is survived by five children, Edward (Peggy) Shumate of Dunlap, Iowa, Ila Jane (Otto) Kunze of Ute, Iowa, Fred (Chong) Shumate of Dow City, Iowa, Judy (Richard) Brandt of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Tom (Laura) Shumate of Dunlap, Iowa; 48 grandchildren; 55 great grandchildren;30 great great grandchildren; sister Mary Ellen (Raymond) Segebart of Dow City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Kathryn Kline of Denison, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service St. Patrick's Parish Center Dunlap, Iowa Monday, January 22, 2007, at 2:00 PM Clergy Rev. Leo Young Pianist Gwen Brandt Vocalists Fritz & Amy Brandt Selection "On Eagle's Wings" Pall Bearers Walter Shumate, Barry Shumate Ryan Kunze, Russ Shumate Mark Brandt, Tad Shumate Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, Iowa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4171/mb.ashx Message Board Post: McKinley, Richard Kevin April 30, 1953 - Jan. 1, 2007 Richard Kevin McKinley The Dunlap Reporter January 19, 2007 Richard Kevin McKinley, 53, of Roland, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames after a battle with cancer. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, Iowa, with Pastor David R. Burling officiating. Burial with military rites followed in the Ames Municipal Cemetery. Kevin McKinley was born April 30, 1953, in Ames, to Chelsea Wilford and Mary Louise (Williams) McKinley. He graduated from Tech High in Des Moines. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War as a military policeman. On Aug. 21 1976, he married Debra Danelle Shumate in Adel. He retired from the Story County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff after serving there for 16 years. He was a good officer and well respected. He also was involved in the D.A.R.E. program and was a hostage negotiator. Kevin had a charm about him that allowed him to diffuse situations before they got out of hand and was very effective as a negotiator. Before joining the Sheriff's Office, Kevin spent nine years working for Iowa State University Security, which is now known as ISU Police. He totaled 28 years in law enforcement. Kevin was a member of the Roland Legion Post No. 3087, Mid Iowa Star Chapter 210 Touring and Riding, Pheasants Forever, Loyal Order of the Moose 520, State and National Sheriffs Association. He is survived by his wife, Debra McKinley of Roland; three sons, Jeremy (Shanon) McKinley of Huxley, and Sean McKinley and Eric McKinley, both at home; a daughter, Jessica McKinley of Nevada, Iowa; two brothers, Mike (Penni) McKinley and Tim (Barb) McKinley, all of Ames; and three grandchildren, Byron, Dylan and Hunter. Other relatives from Dunlap where Debra was born and graduated from High School are her mother, Velma Rodman; sister, Charlotte and husband Joe McCurdy, their daughter Sarah of Osklaoosa, son Michael and wife Lynette and two sons Brandon and Christian of Cumming, Ga.; sister, Marcia and husband Steve Hooten, their sons Joshua and Joel and wife Leana and daughter Sonya all of West Des Moines; aunts, Luella Phillips of Council Bluffs, Susan Thomas of Dunlap, Ruth Shumate Boe of Dunlap and cousin, Roger Hein of Woodbine.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4170/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hughes, Gladys Irene Omaha World-Herald 1/17/2007 - 1/18/2007 HUGHES-Gladys Irene, age 76, of Logan, IA. Survivors include: husband, Buck Hughes, Logan, IA; sons, Terry Walter and wife Mary Lynelle, of Omaha, NE, Raymond Lee, of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Chris Hughes and wife, Beth, Justin Hughes, Laken Hughes; sister, Bettty WRight, of Missouri Valley, IA. VISITATION with family will be ehld from 6pm-8pm, on Thursday with a Prayer Service at 7pm, at the Logan Memorial chapel in Logan, IA. SERVICES 11am Friday, Christian Church, Logan, IA. Final Resting Place, Logan Cemetery, Logan, IA. LOGAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Logan, IA 712-644-2929