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/4148/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Short, Lila V. The Daily Nonpareil 1/7/2007 Lila V. Short, age 85 of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence "Skip" Short of Missouri Valley; sons, Dennis Short and wife Pat of Omaha, NE, Douglas Short and wife Donna Missouri Valley; daughter, Sherida Goshorn and husband Ron of Ames, Iowa; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. Monday at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. Funeral Service 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Missouri Valley. Final resting place in Rose Hill Memorial Garden 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/4147/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pulley, Darlene (Glaser) The Daily Nonpareil 1/6/2007 & 1/7/2007 Darlene Pulley, age 78, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away January 3, 2007, in Council Bluffs. Darlene was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa, August 28, 1928, but resided in Council Bluffs most of her life. She went to Thomas Jefferson High School. She worked for many years for Safeway retiring 25 years ago. Darlene was an active member of the following organizations; American Legion, VFW, DAV, and FOE of Eagles #38 Omaha. Her grandkids remember her best for her inspiration; generous motherly love and making them all feel very special. She will be dearly missed by friends, relatives and all who knew her. Surviving son, Robert Pulley, Santa Clarita, Calif.; best friend and companion, Ed Kosmicki; granddaughters, Darlene Sawicki, Georgetown, Mass., and Sandra Nelson, Bothel, Wash.; 5 great grandchildren; surviving sisters, Theda Pitt, Northridge, Calif., and Thelma Brunner, Council Bluffs; and surviving brother, William Glaser, San Diego, Calif. Viewing and visitation, Su! nday, January 7, 2007, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral, Monday, January 8, 2007, at 11 a.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill- Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, request donations be given to the American Diabetes Association.

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/4146/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Olsen, Richard H. "Dick" The Daily Nonpareil 1/6/2007 & 1/7/2007 Richard H. "Dick" Olsen, age 78, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 3, 2007 at UNMC in Omaha. Dick was born June 29, 1928 in Omaha to the late Roy and Agnes (Kirlin) Olsen. Dick and his parents moved to Missouri Valley where he graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1947. He served our country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Dorothy Morse on January 22, 1953. To this union five children were born. They moved to Council Bluffs in 1953. Dick was a transportation assistant for the Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years retiring in 1986 and was a member of the Catholic faith. He had a great love of music and had his own band "The Dick Olsen Orchestra". Dick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Olsen, of Council Bluffs; daughters, Kimberly Beck and husband Martin, of South Lake, Texas, Kathy Olsen, of Council Bluffs; sons, Richard E. Olsen and wife Cindy, of Omaha, Robert Olsen and wife Deborah, of Council Bluffs, John Olsen and wife Connie, ! of Gretna, Neb.; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation with the family, Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Celebration of Dick's Life, Monday, 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Dan Kirby officiating. Burial of cremains in Ridgewood Cemetery with military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. Memorials to UNMC, Oncology Section Leukemia/Lymphoma Research, 987680 NMC, Omaha, Ne. 68198-7680 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/4145/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Coberly, Delores LaVonne The Daily Nonpareil 1/2/2007. Delores LaVonne Coberly, age 89, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 at the Rose Vista Care Center in Woodbine, Iowa. Survivors include her daughter, Lois Nichols and husband David, of Joplin, Mo.; sons, Kenneth C. Coberly and wife Barbara, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Ronald Coberly, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; son-in-law, Jerry Elliff, of Council Bluffs; sister-in-law, Ione Eisenbeisz, of Thornton, Colo., Janice Christo and husband Kenneth, of Mesa, Ariz., Franny Argo, of Underwood, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, visitation with the family to follow at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Funeral Services 10 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007 at the funeral home. Final Resting Place in Rose Hill Memorial Garden, Missouri Valley, Iowa.

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/4144/mb.ashx Message Board Post: May name is Nils-Erik Sjogren, Bigatan 6B, 904 21 Umeå , SWEDEN i traying to lokat a relativ ho emigrated i so you haw. An john SJOGREN 1880 in yor tree in Ancestry com. Zachary Brian Nielsen Family Tree is dis the sam man JOHN Emil SJOGREN born 1880 15/9 ÖsterTEG UMEÅ SWEDEN emigratid for the fast time from GÖTEBORG 1905 10/4 to CHicago ILL emigratid for the sekend time bay Trondheim NORWEY 1914 Has bin hom in Sweden for two yers . Go bay land from Vilits ÖsterTeg UMEÅ toTrondheim NORWEY bay bot to halefax and den to Portland, Maine USA 1914 19/3 . May great-granddaughter Ingvar Sjogren sad tis to mi. Johan Emil Sjogren 1880 fadder was Erik Sjogren born 1837 7/7 Madder was Johanna Sjogren Born (Högdal) 1848 22/4 send mi an E:mayl So ai no exkos mi for may bad english. Your Senserly Nils-Erik Sjogren, Bigatan 6B 904 21 Umeå tel 090/777904 SWEDEN E: Mayl u90705394@telia..com

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/4143/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Birks, Delores Mae (Foutch) June 30, 1926 - December 8, 2006 Omaha World-Herald 12/30/2006 & 12/31/2006 BIRKS-Delores Mae, 80, of Logan, Iowa died December 8, 2006. Delores was born June 30, 1926 in the Hardscratch area. Her parents were Paul and Ina (Fountain) Foutch. She attended Mt. Hope country school, and graduated from Logan High School in 1944. She attended business school in Omaha, working as a bookkeeper for an oil company until her marriage to Robert Coy Birks on August 22, 1948. Delores worked as a secretary for the Omaha Public School District and retired in 1987 after 20 years of service. She enjoyed camping, golf, and dancing. She and her husband enjoyed travel and did so extensively after their retirement. Besides her husband, Delores was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Marvin, Max, Karol and Dale and her sister-in-law, Marilyn Foutch. She is survived by her son, Roger Birks, and wife Jewell of Lincolnton, GA; daughter, Diane Sievers, and husband Jim; grandchildren Kevin, Daniel and Melissa Sievers, of Fresno, CA; sister-in-law, Louise Foutch! of Logan, IA; nieces; nephews and friends. She donated her body to scientific research at the University of NE. No memorial service is planned at this time.

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/4142/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Memorial Graveside Services for 81-year-old Joe Blume of Dunlap will be held 10:00 am Saturday, December 30th, 2006 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Joe Blume died Monday, December 25th, 2006 at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include 1 brother, Bill Blume (Raydene) of Storm Lake; 1 sister, Virginia Blume of the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. There is no visitation. The Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Joseph Blume Service: Saturday, December 30, 2006 10:00 AM Graveside Services Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, IA 51529 THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION 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. Joe 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. Joe is survived by his twin brother, Bill Blume and his wife Raydene of Storm Lake, Iowa; a sister Virgina Blume of Dunlap, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. Memorial graveside services will be at 10 am Saturday, December 30th at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of arrangements. posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Dunlap, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

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/4141/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Services for 83-year-old Marcella Malone of Woodbine will be held 1:00 PM Friday, December 29th, 2006 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. Marcella Malone died Tuesday, December 26th, 2006 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. Survivors include 2 daughters, Shirley Stultz of Omaha, NE and Janet Bohe (Dave) of Onawa; 1 brother, Gerald Schiltz (Nola) of Portsmouth; 1 sister-in-law, Ilene Davidson of Woodbine. No visitation services are planned. The Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine is in charge of the arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Marcella Malone Service: Friday, December 28, 2006 1:00 PM Sacred Heart Catholic Church 7th & Normal St. Woodbine, IA 51579 THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION Marcella M. (Schiltz) Malone, 83 died on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Marcella was born on July 31, 1923 to Lawrence and Anna (Ebert) Schlitz in Arion, Iowa. She attended school in Earling, Iowa and a country school near Panama, Iowa. She then helped on her parent's farm near Woodbine. On October 5, 1942 she married Merle "Bill" Malone. Marcella was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Merle "Bill"; daughter Joyce and three brothers, Arthur, Charles and Donald Schiltz. She is survived by her two daughters, Shirley Stultz of Omaha, Nebraska and Janet and her husband Dave Bohe of Onawa, Iowa; three granddaughters, Julie Blocki of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nancy Valentio of Omaha, Nebraska and Laura Cooper of Ohio; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Gerald Schiltz and his wife Nola of Portsmouth, Iowa; sister-in-law Ilene Davidson of Woodbine, Iowa and many other relatives and friends. posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Moore, Mott, Melton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4140/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for the parentage of Loammi Byron Brown, b. 22 Feb 1840 in Fairport, Muscatine, IA to Richard Gibson Brown and mother unknown. He m. Amanda Melton 12 November 1865 and d/b., 11 June 1912 in Aledo Cemetery, Mercer Co., IL. any and all information on this family is greatly appreciated! Especially interested in Richard Gibson's ancestry. I am glad to share all that I have on the second family of Richard Gibson. Additional info: Richard G. Brown's second wife was Rebecca Moore, b. 22 Jun 1821 in Newark, Licking, OH; m. Richard 12 Jan 1844 in Rock Island, IL.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Moore, Mott Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/2306.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chris, hope you are still around! Here is further info on my Platt Mott: b. 20 Feb 1806 in NY. I know of two daughters, Lenora b. 1858, m. ? Caldwell and Izola b. 23 Apr 1864, d. 9 May 1877. Platt, Rebecca and Izola are all buried in the Silver Hill Cemetery, Harrison Co., Jefferson Twp, Row 7.

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/4139/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph Blume A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date. Obituary information will be posted as soon as it is available. posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

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/4138/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Peterson, Evelyn M. The Daily Nonpareil 12/26/2006 Evelyn M. Peterson, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006, at her home in Logan, Iowa. Evelyn was born February 7, 1916, to Frederick Peter and Bertha Myrna (Schroeder) Hughes in Harrison County, Iowa. Evelyn graduated from Missouri Valley High School and taught elementary school in Magnolia and Logan for 32 years. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Peterson; son, Sheldon Peterson; great grandson, Jacob Leonard; brother, Philip Hughes. She is survived by daughter, Sharon and Skip Leonard of Logan; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Peterson of Omaha, Neb.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Elsie Caldwell of Anacortes, Wash.; 2 brothers, Harry Hughes of Lewis, Iowa, and Duane Hughes of Bedford, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Christian Church in Logan. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Evelyn Peterson Visitation: Tuesday, December 26, 2007 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal St. Woodbine, IA 51579 Visitation: Tuesday, December 26, 2007 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM Family will receive friends Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal St. Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Wednesday, December 27, 2007 11:00 AM Christian Church Logan, IA 51546 Evelyn Marianne (Hughes) Peterson was born February 7, 1916, to Frederick and Bertha (Schroeder) Hughes in Harrison County, Iowa. Evelyn graduated from Missouri Valley High School. She received normal training her senior year of high school, and she started teaching in a country school. She then took a teaching position at the Magnolia Elementary School and then at the Lo-Ma School. Evelyn completed her teaching degree at Dana College and she taught school for 32 years. Evelyn married Bernard Peterson on May 20, 1942, in Papillion, Nebraska. The couple lived near Portsmouth and later moved to Magnolia before settling east of Logan. The couple moved to Logan in 1954. Evelyn was baptized in the Lutheran Church, but she attended and supported the Christian Church in Logan. Evelyn was in a pitch club and a pinochle club. She was also active in the Senior Citizens. Evelyn enjoyed quilting, needlework, reading and cross word puzzles. She also enjoyed flowers and birds, and watching skating, baseball, and football on television. Evelyn died on Sunday, December 24, 2006, at her home in Logan at the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard; son, Sheldon Harry Peterson; great grandson, Jacob Leonard; and brother, Philip Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Skip) Leonard of Logan, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Peterson of Omaha, Nebraska; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Elsie Caldwell of Anacortes, Washington; two brothers, Harry Hughes of Lewis, Iowa, Duane Hughes of Bedford, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Christian Church ~ Logan, Iowa Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at 11:00 am Clergy Rev. Ron Riley & Roger Seeley Musicians Vicki Koenig & Jill Clark Selections "It Is Well With My Soul" "How Great Thou Art" Honorary Pall Bearers Marilyn Collins Florence Marley Betty McAdams Mary Jo Moore Luella Snodgrass Pall Bearers Skip Leonard Marc Leonard Brent Leonard David Clark Nick Peterson Douglas Hughes Final Resting Place Greenwood Cemetery Rural Logan, Iowa posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com

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/4137/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wachner, Roy Albert Jr. The Daily Nonpareil 12/26/2006 Roy Albert Wachner, Jr., age 48, passed away December 22, 2006, at Mercy Hospital. Roy was born July 2, 1958, to Roy and Jeanette (Kell) Wachner in Bellevue, Neb. He attended Tri-Center High. After high school he served in the United States Air Force. He lived in Missouri Valley, Iowa, for 15 years; he resided in Council Bluffs. Roy was preceded in death by father, step-father, Willard James, sister; Page James and brother, Richard Wachner. Roy will be sadly missed by mother, Caroline Jeanette James, brothers: Randy and Regan Wachner, sisters: Michelle Renee Gaffney, Martie Chauvin and husband, Roger, host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be 8:30am to 10:30am, Wednesday with a Celebration of Life funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. at Henry~Livingston Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Neola Cemetery.

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/4136/mb.ashx Message Board Post: death notice Irene M. A. Oldfield Denison Bulletin/Review Denison IA 51442 12/22/2006 Irene M. A. Oldfield, 86, of Dow City, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Denison Baptist Church with burial at the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison. A memorial has been established to Crawford County Home Health and Hospice. Survivors include her husband, William "Barney" Oldfield of Dow City; four children, Shirley McIlmurray of Ajax, Ontario, Canada, Jim Oldfield of Litchfield, Maine, William Oldfield of Rochester, Minnesota, and Jean Thiedeman of Marion; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Gorham of Woodbine. (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/4135/mb.ashx Message Board Post: obit Edith Mae (Lawson) Stoberl October 27, 1925 - December 12, 2006 Denison Bulletin/Review Denison IA 51442 12/22/2006 Edith Mae, daughter of Samuel and Hazel (Anderson) Lawson, was born October 27, 1925, in Gray, Iowa. She grew up in Gray and was baptized and confirmed at the Gray Methodist Church. Edith attended Gray public schools, graduating with the Class of 1943. Following her schooling, she remained at home and helped take care of younger siblings as well as doing some secretarial work at the school. On May 12, 1946, Edith was united in marriage with Reuben Stoberl. Five children were born to this union. They lived near Ross, Aspinwall and Botna on rented farms until purchasing their own farm southwest of Manning in 1955. After farming for over 30 years, they retired and moved into their home in Manning. Edith was a loyal member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women in Manning. She was also a member of the Tri-County Club and Garden Club. Edith volunteered many hours at the Hospital and Plaza Snack Bar. After the death of her husband on April 7, 1988, Edith remained in their home in Manning. Although she had various health problems since 1997, Edith continued to live a full and active life until her death at home late Tuesday evening December 12, 2006, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 16 days. Preceding her in death are her parents and husband. Edith is survived by her five children: Nancy and husband Calvin Stammer of Manning; Karen and husband Dr. Eugene Stoelk of West Linn, Oregon; Judy and husband Duane Reinke of Ankeny; Richard Stoberl and wife Darla of Missouri Valley; and Deb and husband Archie Warren of Tampa, Florida; five grandchildren: Clinton Stammer, Chad Stammer, Nathan Stoelk, Kristina Stoelk and Rachel Stoelk; brother Roy Lawson and wife Lois of Audubon; two sisters: Grace and husband George Campbell of Audubon and Wanda Tigges of Carroll; three sisters-in-law: Irene and husband Herman Meislahn of Gray; Valeria and husband Louis Dreher of Audubon and Margaret Stoberl of Audubon; two brothers-in-law Lyle Stoberl and wife Mary of Stuart and Norbert Stoberl and wife Virginia of Manning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2006 at the United Methodist Church in Manning, Iowa. Pastor Larry McAlpine of United Methodist Church in Laurens, Iowa officiated the service and interment held in the Manning Cemetery in Manning, Iowa. JoAnn Karsten served as accompanist for congregational hymn, Amazing Grace and Carolyn Miller, vocalist as she sang, One Day At A Time and Because He Lives. Thos serving as casket bearers were Harry Campbell, Bob Tigges, Jon Meislahn, Randy Stoberl, Dave Stoberl and Eugene Stoberl. The family invited everyone in attendance of the service back to the church for lunch and fellowship. The Ohde Funeral Home was in charge of the 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/4134/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Armstrong Service: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:00 AM Bible Baptist Church Astoria, OR Obit for Mary Armstrong Mary (Martens) Armstrong, 96, went to be in the presence of the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2006 at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa. Mary was born on June 16, 1910 in Carpenter, South Dakota to parents William and Kathryn (Toews) Martens. The family moved to Minnesota for a short time and then moved to Saskatchewan, Canada. Mary received her schooling in Canada. At 18 years of age she moved to Glasgow, Montana, where she was the head cook for a facility that fed between 2000-3000 people a day. She met her future husband Bruce Armstong, during the building of the Fort Peck Dam in Glasgow.. Bruce grew up in the River Sioux area in Harrison County, Iowa. Mary and Bruce were married in 1940 in Dalles, Oregon. The couple moved to Seattle, Washington and lived there until 1955. Then the couple moved to Astoria, Oregon where they purchase a Western Auto Store. They operated the auto store until the early 1970's when they retired. They began spending their winte! rs in Arizona. Bruce died in 1977. Mary continued living in Astoria until October of 2005 when she became a resident of the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa to be closer to her daughter Janet. Mary was an active member of her church in Astoria the Bible Baptist Church. She was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed having company. She knitted and crocheted various items for her family over the years. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 14 brothers and sisters. She is survived by three daughters, Janet and Dave Smith of Moorhead, Iowa and children, Lori and David Miller of Astoria, Oregon, Shelley and Ed Key of Royal City, Washington and Craig and Emily Houston of Bremerton, Washington; JoAnn and K.C. Heckenberg of Astoria, Oregon and children, Paul and Dorrie Caruana of Gearheart, Oregon, Jeff and Andrea Hale and Mary Beth Hale both of Astoria, Oregon, Julie Nowell of Bend, Oregon, Joel and Jessica Patterson of Coudersport, Pennsylvania; Sara Lois Cowan of Portland, Oregon and Robert Cowan of Astoria, Oregon and children, Amy Cowan of Portland, Oregon, Ryan Cowan of Pendleton, Oregon and Kelly and Brad Splitorf of Fountain Hill, Arizona; 33 great grandchildren and three sisters, Frieda Martens and Helen Wall both of Abbotsford, British Columbia and Bertha and Jim Gamble of St. Petersburg, Florida and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, December 23, 2006 at the Bible Baptist Church in Astoria, Oregon. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, 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/4126.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Raymond Earl Beck Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/20/2006 Funeral service for Raymond Earl Beck was held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2006 at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa with Rev. Ron Keith as Officiant. Vocalist was Rick Powell and selections were "Amazing Grace" and "You Raise Me Up." Pallbearers were Dave Beck, Greg Beck, John Beck, Austin Fox, Henry Fox and Dennis Riley. Raymond Earl Beck, 64, died on Dec. 6, 2006 at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. Earl was born Mar. 22, 1942, to Raymond Edward and Dorothy (Deakins) Beck in Missouri Valley. Earl attended school in Missouri Valley and then worked for several area farmers. Earl married Connie Sims in 1967 at the First Christian Church in Missouri Valley. The couple made their home in the Missouri Valley area. Earl worked for Loveland, Cal Junction, Scoular and the Bartlett Elevators until his disabling injury. Earl was baptized and was a member of the First Christian Church in Missouri Valley. He was a wonderful husband and father with a huge heart. His sons were very important to him. He enjoyed making bird houses and puzzles. Earl was a jack of all trades and master of none. Earl was preceded in death by his father and infant son, Bryon Christopher Allen Beck. He is survived by his wife Connie Sims Beck of Woodbine; two sons, Daniel Rey Beck of Harlan, John Nathan Carl (Tonya) Beck of Logan; mother, Dorothy Beck of Missouri Valley; brother, Ron (Patsy) Beck of Logan; sister, Patty (Don) Sisley of Council Bluffs; and many other relatives and friends. Final resting place was Frazier Cemetery in Missouri Valley. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine handled the 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/4133/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lela Jean Baxter Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/20/2006 Lela Jean (Pryor) Baxter, 83, passed away Dec. 12, 2006 in Missouri Valley. Funeral services were held Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Woodbine with Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine officiating. Musicians were Margaret Cotton and Max Poe. Selections were "Amazing Grace" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Pall bearers were Brian Baxter, Danny Baxter, Jeff Baxter, Mark Baxter, Rex Baxter, Rick Baxter and Michael Ohlinger. Final resting place was Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Lela was born Feb. 3, 1923 to Lawrence and Hazel (Hunter) Pryor in Dunlap. She attended country school and the Dunlap High School. Lela worked for Henry and Jennie Baxter on their farm. Lela married their son, Russell, Dec. 29, 1940. The couple farmed east of Woodbine. In the early 1970's the couple moved to California. They moved back to Woodbine in the mid 1980's. Lela loved to garden, cook, eat out, play cards and solve puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling. Lela was preceded in death by husband Russell and an infant sister. Survivors include her four sons, Dennis Baxter and his wife Carolyn of David City, Neb., Gary Baxter and his wife Vickie of Omaha, Neb., Ronald Baxter and his wife Gennie of Antioch, Calif., Wayne Baxter and his wife Janice of Omaha, Neb.; three daughters, Connie Bauman of Fairfield, Calif., Sharon Cooper and her husband Roy of Omaha, Neb., Linda Schuetz and her husband Joe of Glendale, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sister Altha Black of Longview, Wash., special friend Bob Katzenberger of Woodbine; and many other relatives and friends. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of the 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/4132/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Delores Mae Birks Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/20/2006 Delores Mae Birks, 80, of Logan, died Dec. 8, 2006. She donated her body to scientific research at the University of Nebraska. No memorial service is planned at this time. Delores was born June 30, 1926 in the Hardscratch area. Her parents wre Paul and Ina (Fountain) Foutch. She attended Mt. Hope country school, and graduated from Logan High School in 1944. She attended business school in Omaha, working as a bookeeper for an oil company until her marriage to Robert Coy Birks Aug. 22, 1948. Delores worked as a secretary for the Omaha Public School District and retired in 1987 after 20 years of service. She enjoyed camping, golf and dancing. She and her husband enjoyed travel and did so extensively after their retirement. Besides her husband, Delores was preceded in death by four brothers, Marvin, Max, Karol and Dale and her sister-in-law, Marilyn Foutch. Survivors include her son Roger Birks, and wife Jewell of Lincolnton, Ga.; daughter Diane Sievers and husband Jim, grandchildren Kevin, Daniel and Melissa Sievers of Fresno, Calif., sister-in-law Louise Foutch of Logan, nieces, nephews and friends. (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/4131/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas Sr., Harold Leroy The Daily Nonpareil 12/19/2006 Harold Leroy Thomas, Sr., age 70, passed away at his home in Missouri Valley, Iowa, on Sunday, December 17, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Harold was a long time employee of Crestline Pipe Company in Council Bluffs. Military honors conducted by 1-168 Infantry of Council Bluffs. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the funeral home. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Missouri Valley.