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/4169/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Charles "Tink" Hein Visitation: Thursday, January 18, 2007 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Family will receive friends 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Friday, January 19, 2007 10:30 AM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Streets Woodbine, IA 51579 Charles Richard Hein was born June 21, 1922, to Charles and Eva (Baker) Hein in Dunlap, Iowa. Charles grew up in Dunlap and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1939. Charles enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was stationed in Hawaii. After his honorable discharge in 1946, Charles moved back to Dunlap to help on the family farm, and he was also a substitute mail carrier. Charles met Joan Hugron while she was teaching in Dow City. The couple was married in Sioux City, Iowa on September 16, 1950. Charles continued to farm and work for the postal service becoming a full time rural mail carrier in the late 1970s. Charles retired in 1984. The couple moved to Colorado for a while and then settled in Omaha in 1994. Charles was a member of the American Legion in Dunlap and Woodbine; and was a past Commander of the Woodbine Legion. He enjoyed bowling and was on a league in Dunlap. Charles also enjoyed hunting, golfing, and horse racing. Charles died Sunday, January 14, 2007, at his home in Omaha at the age of 84 years, six months, and 24 days. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Vincent and one sister who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, Joan Hein of Omaha, Nebraska; son Jim Hein and his wife Dianne of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Tricia Hein and her husband Steve Sjoberg of Austin, Texas; Susan Hein of San Francisco, California; two grandchildren, Claire and Preston Hein of Houston, Texas; one brother, Fred Hein of Crescent, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, Iowa Friday, January 19, 2007, at 10:30 am Celebrant Rev. Paul Strittmatter Organist Mrs. Merrill McElwain Vocalist Kelly Baldwin Selections Irish Blessing The Lord's Prayer Pall Bearers Randy Barry, Donald Clark Stephen Fischer, Donald Kelley, Paul Kelley, Bob Thompson Military Graveside Services Weiss American Legion Post #143 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/4168/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cross, Alice R. (Jones) August 12, 1946 - January 14, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 1/16/2007 Alice R. (Jones) Cross Alice R. (Jones) Cross, age 60, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 14, 2007. Born August 12, 1946, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to Marvin and Martha (Smith) Jones. Alice worked for many years at Pizza Hut, Taylor Quick Pik and most recently at Eddy's on East Broadway. She is preceded in death by her father, Marvin Jones; brother, Marvin G. Jones. Survivors include daughters, Lisa Vergamini and husband, Pat, and Karen Trout, all of Council Bluffs; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Patricia Hiles of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Shirley Rowe and husband, Raymond, of Salisaw, Okla., Ada Isom and husband, Richard, of Missouri Valley; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial Service Thursday at 11 a.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill- Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. It was Alice's wish to be cremated. Luncheon to follow services at American Legion, Council 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/4167/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Death Notice Barnett, Roger Denison Bulletin/Review 1/16/2007 Roger Barnett, 43 of Soldier, died Tuesday (January 9, 2007) near Soldier. A Memorial Service was at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton. Survivors include his son, Justin Barnett of Denison; his father, Kent Barnett of Soldier; his mother, Frances Barnett of Ute; three brothers, Randy Barnett of Missouri Valley, and twin brothers, Ron Barnett of Ute and Rick Barnett of Schleswig; one sister, Tana Barnett of Mapleton; and his maternal grandmother, Margie Pithan of Ute. (posted with permission)

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/4166/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ring, David A. November 27, 1950 - January 11, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 1/13/2007 David A. Ring, age 56, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 11, 2007, at his home. Dave was born November 27, 1950, in Council Bluffs, to Paul and Phyllis (Matthews) Ring. He grew up in Neola, Iowa, where he attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Tri-Center High School in 1969. Dave served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for Alford Tire Co., CHC Vending Co. and Manawa Rugs. Dave was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Neola, former honor guard member of the Neola American Legion Post #330, current member of American Legion Post #2 where he served as First Commander. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ring and nephew, Adam Greiner. Dave is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kathy (Stockton) Ring, daughter Emily Ring and Lance Kramer; sons, Craig Ring, all of Council Bluffs, Brad Ring and Desirae Koenig of Palmyra, Neb.; 6 grandchildren; mother, Phyllis Ring; sisters, Terryl Greiner and husband, Tom, Lori Eckrich and husband, Mike, all of Neola; brothers, Ken Ring and wife, Julie of Papillion, Neb., Mike Ring and wife, Linda of Council Bluffs, Matt Ring of Lincoln, Neb.; stepson, Reese Chatterton of Kansas City, Mo.; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Prayer Service, Sunday, 6:30 p.m followed by visitation until 8:30 p.m. at Queen of the Apostles Church in Council Bluffs. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the church with Rev. Dan Kirby, Pastor, officiating. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Neola, with military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. A lunch will follow at the American Legion Hall in Council Bluffs. The family will direct memorials.

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/4165/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Zolck, John April 14, 1917 - January 11, 2007 Daily Nonpareil 1/13/2007 & 1/14/2007 John Zolck, age 89, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away January 11, 2007 in Blair, Neb. He was born April 14, 1917 in Harrison County to the late John Sr. and Anna Urbahns Zolck. John graduated from Minden High School and served in the US Army from 1942-1945. John and Rita Ring were married in May of 1941 at St. Patricks Church, Neola, Iowa. John worked for Gate City Steel for ten years, Vickers as a machinist. Memberships included St. Patricks Church, Neola, American Legion Post #2 for 62 years, VFW and the 40's Dance Club. John is preceded in death by wife, Rita in 1991; sisters, Ella Hoeppner, Elsie Allen, Edna and Edith Zolck; brother, Albert Zolck. Survivors include daughter, Jan Boan and husband Gary, of Milford, Kan.; son, Dennis Zolck and wife Nancy, of Arlington, Neb.; very special friend Louise Mencke, of Blair, Neb.; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. A Wake Service Sunday 6:30 p.m. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. St. Patricks Church, Neola. Interment Neola, Iowa. Luncheon to follow at St. Patricks Church Hall. Father Raphael Masabakhwa Celebrant. Military rites tendered by American Legion.

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/4164/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bantam, Pearl Eleanor (White) Sept. 4, 1918 - Dec. 30, 2006 Logan Herald-Observer 1/10/2007 Funeral Services for Pearl E. Bantam were conducted at 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 at the Presbyterian Church in Orleans, Neb. With Pastor Roger Miller officiating. Interment was in the Orleans Cemetary. Pearl Eleanor Bantam, 88 years of age, of Phillipsburg, Kan. (formerly of Orleans, Neb.) passed away on Dec. 30, 2006 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, Kan. Pearl was born Sept. 4, 1918 in Harlan County, south of Orleans, the eldest of five children of Oliver and Gladys (Russell) White. She received her education in Harlan County and later in Stamford. On Dec. 18, 1935 she was united in marriage to Glen W. Bantam at Phillipsburg, Kan. And to this union were born five daughters and five sons. The family made their home on the farm in the Eldorado Township south of Orleans until 1973 when Glen and Pearl moved into Orleans. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Orleans, where she was active in many capacities including the Presbyterian Women and Sunday School Teacher. Pearl was also very involved as a 4-H Leaders, Girls Scout Leader and Band Mother through the years when the children were young, was a charter member of the Orleans Civic Club and member of the Gingham Girls Extension Club. Pearl enjoyed sewing, baking, volunteering with Meals-On-Wheels, quilting and loved to read. On June 29, 2000 she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen. Following Glen's passing, Pearl moved to Phillipsburg, Kan. to be near her youngest daughters. She leaves to mourn her passing her children: daughter, Phyllis Kay Bosley and her husband, Howard of Great Bend, Kan., daughter, Nadine Sue Condello and her husband, Frank of Lincoln, Neb., son, Ernest Oliver Bantam and his wife, Vicky of Spearfish, S.D., daughter, Lela Jean Fidler and her husband, Craig of North Platte, Neb., son, Tony Glen Bantam and his wife, Rita of Woodbine, Iowa, son, Douglas Don Bantam and his wife Julie of Lincoln, Neb., son Eddy Guy Bantam and his wife, Jo of Auburn, Neb., daughter, Merry Dale Jessup and her husband, Rick of Logan, Kan. and daughter, Edith Ann Hopson and her husband, Clark of Phillipsburg, Kan.; daughter-in-law, Jan Bantam of Oxford, Neb.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Gene Bosley and his wife, Cindy and their children: Brandon and Melanie; Bob Bosley and his wife, Tamara and their children: Andrew, Gran and William; Eric Bosley and his wife, Marya and their children: Chancellor, Layne, Wright, Shane and Wynn; Mark Bantam ! and his wife, Amy and their children: Tristan, Teren and Trinity; Debbie Holys and her husband, J.P. and their daughter, Grace; Marla Schoen and her husband, Brad and their children: Megan, Melissa and Makayla; and Paul Bantam and his wife, Darlene and their son, Samuel; Bruce Condello and his wife, Marlene and their children: Kayla and Shelby; and Jason Condello and his wife Maggie; Wendy and Benjamin Bantam, Mia Wald and her husband, Tim; Oliver Bantam; Everett Fidler and his wife, Jeannie and their daughter, Rachel; Carrie Willis and her husband, Brian and their children: Daniel, Trent, Zoe and Ava; Joseph Bantam and his wife, Joni and their children: Brandon, Alexander and Cory; Sally Staben and her husband, Mike and their children: Claire and Jack; Emily Koenig and her husband, Bret and their children: Madeleline, Willa and Lucy; Tena Grossman and her husband, Ed and their children: Zane and Cassius; Erin and Caitlain Bantam; Guy Jessup, Roy Jessup and his wife, Bethan! y and their daughter, Gracie and Dale Jessup; Amy Johnson and her husb and, Dustin and their daughter, Dakota; Neil Hopson and John Hopson; two sisters: Elma Christensen and her husband, Wesley of Orleans and Joyce Almquist of Axtell, Neb.; sisters-in-law: Irene White of Orleans, Eleanor Burchett of Alma, Neb. And Pauline Bantam of Orleans and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her husband, Glen was preceded in death by her parents; son, Roger Bantam; two brothers: Done White, Chester White and his wife, Wanda and brother-in-law, Dean Almquist. Mrs. Bantam will lie in state from 1-8 p.m. on Jan. 4 at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Orleans, Neb with the family greeting from 6-7:30 p.m. A memorial has been established in her memory. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com. The Mitchell Funeral Home in Orleans is in charge of the arrangements. Mitchell Funeral Home Orleans, NE 308-473-3086 (posted with permission)

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/4163/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Messer, Dolores June The Daily Nonpareil 1/12/2007 Dolores June Messer, age 65, of Logan, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2007, at the Westmont Care Center in Logan, Iowa. Survivors include her daughters, Lori Messer of Omaha, Neb., Kellie Messer of Bismarck, N.D.; son, Todd Messer and wife, Amanda, of Tecumseh, Neb.; mother, Mildred McIntosh of Logan, Iowa; grandson, Blake Messer; granddaughter, Shelbie Debolt; sisters, Donna McIntosh of Logan, Iowa, Evelyn McBride of Logan, Iowa, Elaine Hatcher of California; Patty O'Neill of Logan, Iowa. No visitation or viewing will be held as her body was cremated. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 15, 2007, 11:00 a.m., Logan Memorial Chapel, Logan, Iowa. Inurnment at a later date, Logan Cemetery, Logan, Iowa.

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/4162/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THIESSEN, Marie E Sprague August 13, 1919 - Dec 30, 2006 Omaha World-Herald 1/3/2007 & 1/4/2007 THIESSEN, Marie E. Sprague, August 13, 1919 Passed away on 12/30/2006 at Lake Side Hospital, in Omaha. Her strengths are ones we could only imitate but never duplicate. Preceded in death by her husband Paul James Thiessen. Survived by 3 daughters Frances J. Wilson, C.B., IA, Patricia A. Rockwell, C.B.,IA Stella M. Valiante, Missouri Valley, IA; 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren. GRAVESIDE SERVICE Fri 1:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence. BRAMAN MORTUARY 1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/263.800.859.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lillian is actually Myrtle Ottis Scott. First married Edward Culver, had Ira, a daughter Mittie? Lloyd. Second marrage to Thomas Edward Brunson and SON Sylvester, Leoda, George, Mildred, Lee, Pearl.

Iowa Recorder Greene, Butler, Iowa January 20, 1904 OF INTEREST IN IOWA - Andrew Brown, aged 18, was drowned at Mondamin by skating through an airhole in the ice. Posted at this site with Cathy's permission. Cathy Joynt Labath Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/ no connection, just sharing

Lime Springs Sun-Herald Lime Springs, Howard, Iowa January 5, 1922 Hawkeye State News Habel [sic?- Hazel Dollison,32, kidnapped when 3 years old by her father from her mother's home was found recently by her uncle, H.C. Purcell of Woodbine. She said she was taken to Sac City by her father, where she lived for seven years, then to Mapleton. Later she married and came to Sioux City to live. Posted at this site with Cathy's permission. Cathy Joynt Labath Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/ June 13, 1900 Boyer Township, Harrison County, Iowa Henry C. Purcell, head, October 1856, 43, married 15 years, Iowa, Indiana, Indiana, farmer Sarah J. Purcell, wife, January 1864, 36, married 15 years, one child one living, Iowa, Kentucky, Kentucky Edna E. Purcell, daughter, February 1885, 15, single, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa, at school April 18, 1910 Boyer Township, Woodbine Town, Harrison County, Iowa Henry C. Boyer, 52, married 24 years, Iowa, Indiana, Indiana, carpenter Sadie J. Boyer, 42, married 24 years, three children three living, Iowa, Kentucky, Kentucky Opal M. Boyer, daughter, 9, Iowa Mable Boyer, daughter, 3, Iowa January 1920 Woodbine, Boyer, Harrison County, Iowa Henry C. Purcell, head, 63, married, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, carpenter Sarah J. Purcell, wife, 55/57? married, Iowa, Kentucky, Iowa, dressmaker Mabel Purcell, daughter, 13, Iowa Do not know for a FACT that this census information pertains to H. C. Purcell or not? No connection for me, just sharing. Deborah

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rose, Brown, Garner, Stephens, Fitzpatrick, Healey, Heley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4157/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for a divorce record for Miranda Garner Rose and Warren William Rose, filed sometime between 1865 with the final decree coming in December of 1868. I want to know when the divorce was first filed for and by which party. I know that Miranda was in the west US by 1867. Can someone give me information on how to access Iowa divorce records?

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/4156/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Petersen, Dorris E. (Sears) The Daily Nonpareil 1/3/2007 & 1/4/2007 Dorris E. Petersen, age 87, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 2, 2007 at Mercy Hospital. Dorris was born August 27, 1919 in Logan, Iowa to the late John and Belle (Allen) Sears. She and her late husband, William P. Petersen were the owners of Petersen Radio Co. since 1940. Dorris was a member of the Christian faith. She is survived by cousins. Open visitation, Thursday at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Graveside Service and Burial, Friday, 12:00 noon at Cedar Lawn Cemetery (Southlawn section). Rev. Jann Osborn will officiate. Memorials to the Salvation Army preferred.

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/4155/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Coyle, Francis M. The Daily Nonpareil 1/3/2007 Francis M. Coyle, age 78 of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Beverly J. Coyle of Missouri Valley; daughter, Shirley Points and husband, Lonnie of Council Bluffs; sister, Ardyce Meyer of Missouri Valley; grandchildren, Eric Points and Kendra, Holly Storey and Jason; great grandchildren, Mackenzie Storey, Ashley Crawford; nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Hennessey ~ Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2007, at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Missouri Valley. Final resting place in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Missouri Valley.

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/4154/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Services for 92-year-old Lee Egan of Dunlap will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 9th, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Lee Egan died Thursday, January 4th, in Council Bluffs. Survivors include her daughters, LaVena Snay (Otto) of Omaha, NE and Thelma Gravel (Gerald) of Pensacola, FL; 1 brother, Lowell "Shorty" Farley of Dunlap. Visitation will be held after 2:00 PM, Monday, January 8th, with family visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. Lelia (Lee) Egan Visitation: Monday, January 8, 2007 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 10th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Tuesday, January 9, 2007 10:30 PM St. Patrick's Catholic Church Dunlap, IA 51529 Lelia "Lee" Bertha (Farley) Egan was born on March 18, 1914, in Manilla, Iowa to Carlisle Thomas and Bertha Jane (Driggins) Farley. The family moved to the Dunlap area when Lee was a young child. She attended country school and Dunlap High School. She helped out at her folks' farm. She became quite handy with wallpapering, painting and other repairs around the house. In June of 1931, she married Ira Edward Hansen. The couple lived in Defiance until 1945 when they moved to Dunlap. Lee worked at the telephone company and the Dunlap Pharmacy. In January of 1951, Lee married Charles Egan. The couple lived in the Dunlap area. Lee and Charlie did a lot of traveling and spent their winters in Texas. Charlie died March 16, 1977. After Charlie's death Lee continued wintering in Texas until the late 1990's. She also enjoyed going on bus tours with other ladies. Lee was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap and a member of the Altar Society. Lee enjoyed sewing, crocheting and playing cards. Lee died on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa attaining the age of 92 years, nine months and 17 days. Lee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie; three brothers, Glen, Lyle and Ira Farley and two sisters, Gladys Brown and Grace Hansen. She is survived by her two daughters, LaVena and her husband Otto Snay of Omaha, Nebraska; Thelma and her husband Gerald Gravel of Pensacola, Florida; 10 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 35 great great grandchildren; brother Lowell "Shorty" Farley of Dunlap, Iowa and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 St. Patrick's Catholic Church Dunlap, Iowa Celebrant Rev. Paul Strittmatter Musicians Marilyn Grote Tricia Hard Lahndorf Casket Bearers Richard Brown, Michael Bruce, Tom Farley David Gravel, Richard Houston, Gale Rockwell Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, Iowa Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap, Iowa was in charge of arrangements. (posted with permission)

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/4153/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Jane (Barnes) Christoffersen, 70 April 6, 1936 - Dec. 22, 2006 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 12/29/2006 Mary Jane Christoffersen, 70, Missouri Valley, died Dec. 22, 2006 at Longview Home, Missouri Valley. Mary Jane was born April 6, 1936 in Omaha to Claire D. and Bernice E. (Houlihan) Barnes. She graduated from the Notre Dame Academy. Mary Jane was married to William (Bill) Christoffersen in 1955, in Omaha. Mary Jane operated a daycare center for many years in her home. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where she was very active in many activities, and the Garden Club. She enjoyed her family, cooking, gardening and ceramics. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claire and Bernice Barnes, and her brother, James. Survivors include: her husband, William (Bill) Christoffersen, Missouri Valley; son, William C. Christoffersen, Jr., and his wife, Teresa, Omaha; daughters, Maureen Hamm and her husband, David, Plainview, Neb.; Tera Rand and her husband, Jim, Missouri Valley; sister, Eileen Rasnick and her husband, Vince, Omaha; brothers, Dr. John W. Barnes and his wife, Janet, Omaha; and Gerald Barnes and his wife, Joanne, Omaha; nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, today (Wednesday, Dec. 27) at 10 a.m., Rev. Fr. Bob Harris, celebrant. Organist will be Lyle Waterhouse, vocalist will be Ann Marie Wolford. Honorary Bearers will be "The Children She Has Taken Care of Over The years." Casket Bearers will be Jim Rand, David Hamm, Brandon Hamm, Jacob Rand, Britton Hamm, and William Charles Christoffersen III. Interment will be in Westlawn Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha, at 2 p.m. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at St. Patrick's Catholic Church immediately following the Mass. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blume, Girard, Miller Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4152/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph G. Blume, 81, of Dunlap, Iowa died on Monday, December 25, 2006 at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. Joe was born April 27, 1925 on the farm near Dow City in Crawford County, Iowa to parents, William and Edna (Girard) Blume. Joe attended Boyer Township country school and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1943. He worked on the farm for LaVerne and Evelyn Jochims for many years. Joe enjoyed going to town and playing cards. He enjoyed his nieces and nephews at the family gatherings. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Miller. He is survived by his twin brother, Bill Blume and his wife Raydene of Storm Lake, Iowa; a sister, Virginia Blume of Dunlap, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. Memorial graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2007

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crilly, O'Connor, Renneker, Burke, Sorensen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4151/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Alice Marie Crilly, PBVM, 82, daughter of Hugh and Florence (O'Connor) Crilly, was born on January 4, 1924 in Anthon, Iowa. During her school years sister became proficient in piano, organ and playing the violin. She especially loved playing the violin. She entered the Sisters of the Presentation on September 6, 1942 and professed her perpetual vows on May 3, 1948. Sister Alice Marie received a bachelor of music degree in piano from Loras College, Dubuque, and studied voice at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her music-teaching career, spanning 43 years, took her to Farley, Mason City, Algona, Lawler, Clare, Storm Lake, Key West, Sheldon, and Bankston, all in Iowa, Timber Lake, S.D., and Monticello, Minn. She taught piano, organ, violin, voice, and classroom music to grades K-8, and also taught private music lessons. She enjoyed working with parish choirs and training cantors for liturgies. She always said it was a pleasure to teach music wherever she was as! signed. Sister Alice Marie retired to Mount Loretto Motherhouse in 1989 in Dubuque and celebrated her Diamond (60) Jubilee in 2003. In retirement she continued with community service and prayer and her love of knitting, crocheting and other handicrafts until her death October 2, 2006. She will be remembered for her gift of musical ability, good conversationalist and cheerful availability to others. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Penelope (Nelle) Pearson and Mary Burke; brothers, Francis, Wayne (Bob), Ralph (Bud), and Eugene. She is survived by her brother, Mike Crilly of Oklahoma City, Okla.; her sisters, Eileen and her husband Cliff Renneker of Correctionville and Pauline and her husband Roy Sorensen of Bancroft, Neb.; sisters-in-law, Lucille Crilly of Dunlap and Bernadine Crilly of Sioux City and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was held October 6, 2006 at Mount Loretto in Dubuque, Iowa. Interment was made in Dubuque. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©The Dunlap Reporter 2007

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crilly, O'Connor, Renneker, Burke, Orr, Tullis, Lyon, McDermott, Sorensen, Pearson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4150/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eileen Anne Crilly was born on October 28, 1919 in Danbury, Iowa. She was the fifth of ten children, five sons and five daughters, born to Hugh and Florence (O'Connor) Crilly. She attended the Pat King School in Morgan Township, St. Joseph's Catholic School in Anthon, and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School at Emerson, Neb., in 1938. Clifton Renneker and Eileen Crilly were united in marriage on April 13, 1940, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon, with Father A. M. Conlon officiating. This was a double wedding in which Eileen's sister, Mary Agnes Crilly and Vincent S. Burke were also married. Eileen and Cliff enjoyed 66 years of happy marriage until her passing on Cliff's 90th birthday Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Correctionville. Eileen was a loving and devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with family. She spent twelve years as the librarian for the Anthon Public Library and worked for Collins Agency in Anthon. She inspired a lifetime of reading enjoyment for her children and many young readers who visited the library. Her many interests included needlework, reading, working crossword and jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, cooking, and gardening. She loved to bake and sew for her family. Among the organizations Eileen was involved in were Catholic Daughters, 4-H, and American Legion Aux! iliary, and a member of the Northwest Regional Resource Advisory Board for public libraries. Eileen will be fondly remembered by her husband, Cliff; two sons and four daughters, Jim and Joyce (Davis) Renneker of Warroad, Minn., Carol and Ray Orr of West Point, Neb., Joyce and Bob Tullis of Dallas, Texas, Bill and Kathy (Lyon) Renneker of Brookings, S.D.; Muriel and Dan McDermott of Breda, Iowa, Mary and Peter Sorensen of State College, Penn.; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Mike Crilly of Oklahoma City, Okla.; her sister, Pauline and her husband Roy Sorensen of Bancroft, Neb.; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Crilly of Dunlap and Bernadine Crilly of Sioux City; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Penelope (Nelle) Pearson, Mary Burke, Sister Alice Marie Crilly, and brothers, Francis, Wayne (Bob), Ralph (Bud), and Eugene; and grandson, Lee Orr. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa wit! h Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Music was provided by Julie Hamann as organist and St. Joseph's Choir. Lector was Dan McDermott and Eucharistic Minister was Gloria Biegler. Interment was made at Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery in Anthon. Pallbearers were Chad McDermott, Travis McDermott, Timothy Orr, Rob Renneker, Andrew Renneker, Rick Crilly. Armstrong Funeral Service in Anthon was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted for other researchers ©The Dunlap Reporter 2007

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/4149/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hull, Mary L. Logan Herald-Observer 1/3/2007 Mary L. Hull, 83, of Logan, passed away Dec. 26, 2006 in Des Moines. Funeral services were held Dec. 30, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan with Father Mike Berner officiating. Vocalist was Jim Schwery. Selections were "Here I Am Lord," and "Old Rugged Cross." Casket bearers were Richard Johnson, Billy Buffum, Nick Thallas, Rex Rhoten, Danny Buffum, and Randy Johnson. Final resting place was St. Bridget's Cemetery in Logan. Mary was born Nov. 30, 1923 in Magnolia to Alma and Lauretta (McCauley) Buffum. She graduated from Magnolia High School. Mary married James R. Hull on April 14, 1947 in Woodbine. James' employment involved traveling so the Hull family lived in Des Moines, St. Louis, Chicago, and Blair before settling in Logan in 1993. Mary enjoyed crafts and sewing. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include her sons Patrick of St. Louis, Mo., Jerry of Windsor Heights, Iowa; daughter Jane Barnes and husband Randy of Windsor Heights, Iowa; sisters Norma Tamisiea of Missouri Valley, Linda Coddington of Missouri Valley, Joyce Kruse of Sun City, Calif., Agnes Niles, and Lorene Thallas of Blair, Neb.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband James, one sister and five brothers. Logan Memorial Chapel 215 N. Fourth Ave. - Logan, IA Phone: 644-2929