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/4130/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lela Baxter Visitation: Friday, December 15, 2006 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Family will receive friends Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Saturday, December 16, 2006 10:30 AM First United Methodist Church 6th & Lincoln Way Streets Woodbine, IA 51579 Lela Jean (Pryor) Baxter was born February 3, 1923, to Lawrence and Hazel (Hunter) Pryor in Dunlap, Iowa. She attended county school and the Dunlap High School. Lela worked for Henry & Jennie Baxter on their farm. Lela married their son, Russell, December 29, 1940. The couple farmed east of Woodbine. In the early 1970s the couple moved to California. They moved back to Woodbine in the mid 1980s. Lela loved to garden, cook, eat out, play cards and solve puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling. Lela died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, in Missouri Valley, Iowa at the age of 83 years, 10 months, and nine days. Lela was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; and an infant sister. She is survived by her four sons, Dennis Baxter and his wife Carolyn of David City, Nebraska, Gary Baxter and his wife Vickie of Omaha, Nebraska, Ronald Baxter and his wife Gennie of Antioch, California, Wayne Baxter and his wife Janice of Omaha, Nebraska; three daughters, Connie Bauman of Fairfield, California, Sharon Cooper and her husband Roy of Omaha, Nebraska, Linda Schuetz and her husband Joe of Glendale, Arizona; 19 grandchildren; 26 great grand-children; sister, Altha Black of Longview, Washington; special friend, Bob Katzenberger of Woodbine, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Baxter, Lela Jean The Daily Nonpareil 12/14/2006. Lela Jean Baxter, age 83, of Woodbine, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She is survived by her four sons, Dennis (Carolyn) Baxter of David City, Neb., Gary (Vickie) Baxter of Omaha, Neb., Ronald (Gennie) Baxter of Antioch, Calif., Wayne (Janice) Baxter of Omaha, Neb.; three daughters, Connie Bauman of Fairfield, Calif., Sharon (Roy) Cooper of Omaha, Neb., Linda (Joe) Schuetz of Cleardale, Ariz.; sister, Altha Black of Longview, Wash. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at the Methodist Church in Woodbine. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine.

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/4129/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edith Mae Stoberl (October 27, 1925 - December 12, 2006) Visitation: Sunday, Dec 17, 2006, After 4 PM Ohde Funeral Home, Manning Funeral Service Monday, December 18, 2006, 10:30 AM United Methodist Church, Manning, Iowa Officiating Pastor Larry McAlpine United Methodist Church, Laurens, Iowa Music "Amazing Grace" Congregation "One Day At A Time" "Because He Lives" Carolyn Miller, Vocalist JoAnn Karsten, Accompanist Casket Bearers Harry Campbell Bob Tigges Jon Meislahn Randy Stoberl Dave Stoberl Eugene Stoberl Interment Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa 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 remaine! d 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, OR; Judy and husband Duane Reinke of Ankeny; Richard Stoberl and wife Darla of Missouri Valley; and Deb and husband Archie Warren of Tampa, FL; 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 Mar! y of Stuart and Norbert Stoberl and wife Virginia of Manning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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/4128/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert Schlensig Service: Saturday, December 16, 2006 1:30 PM Graveside Services Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, IA 51529 THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION Robert Milton Schlensig was born September 16, 1925, to Marty J. and Ivora Mae (Gibbs) Schlensig on a farm west of Soldier, Iowa. He was their only child. The family rented farms so they moved around a lot while Robert was growing up. Robert finished the eighth grade in country school and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1943. Robert married Betty Jean Rose (daughter of Leroy & Catherine Rose) on August 12, 1954. To this union two children were born, Milton Marty and Melba Kay. Bob served his county in the United States Army for 1955 to 1957. Bob thought he would be a farmer, but developed lung problems after two years in the service, so the couple settled in Phoenix, Arizona in 1963. Robert worked as a maintenance man at two separate hotels before becoming a Maintenance Engineer for J.C. Penney in Phoenix, Arizona. Robert retired from JC Penney in 1990 but continued on with his own Handyman Service that he had been doing for years. The couple moved to Circle City, Arizo! na in 1986 because the air quality in Phoenix had continued to deteriorate. Circle City is a small community out in the desert 20 miles north of Sun City West, Arizona. Robert died on December 8, 2006, in Sun City West, Arizona at the age of 81 years, two months, and 22 days. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Schlensig of Circle City, Arizona; son, Milton Marty Schlensig of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Melba Kay Starr of Manteca, California; three grandchildren, Brandon and Christie Schlensig of Phoenix, Arizona and Meghan Starr of Manteca, California and many other relatives and friends. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Robert M. Schlensig The Dunlap Reporter December 15, 2006 Robert Milton Schlensig, 81 of Circle City, Ariz., died on Friday, December 8, 2006 in Sun City West, Ariz. Robert was born on a farm west of Soldier, Iowa on September 16, 1925 to Marty J. and Ivora Mae (Gibbs) Schlensig. He was their only child. The family rented farms so moved around a lot while Robert was growing up. Robert finished the eighth grade in country school and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1943. Robert married Betty Jean Rose (daughter of Leroy and Catherine Rose) on August 12, 1954. To this union two children were born, Milton Marty and Melba Kay. Bob thought he would be a farmer, but developed lung problems after two years in the service, so the couple settled in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1963 because of the lung problems. Robert worked as a maintenance man at two separate hotels before becoming a Maintenance Engineer for JC Penney in Phoenix, Ariz. Robert retired from JC Penny in 1990 but continued on with his own Handyman Service that he had been doing for years in the evenings and weekends. The couple moved to Circle City, Ariz., in 1986 because of the air quality in Phoenix had continued to deteriorate. Circle City is a small community out in the desert 20 miles north of Sun City West, Ariz. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Schlensig of Circle City, Ariz.; son, Milton Marty Schlensig of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter, Melba Kay of Manteca, Calif.; three grandchildren, Brandon and Christie Schlensig of Phoenix, Ariz., and Meghan Starr of Manteca, Calif., and many other relatives and friends. Robert will be buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap by his parents. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap 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/4122.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lloyd Albert Gray The Dunlap Reporter December 15, 2006 Lloyd Albert Gray was born February 4, 1925, to Thomas and Laura (Moore) Gray in Moorhead, Iowa. He attended country school near Moorhead. Lloyd began farming with his uncle, Richard Moore. Lloyd married Margaret Maxwell on January 25, 1944, in Onawa, Iowa. The couple farmed in the Dunlap and Moorhead areas. Margaret died on March 26, 2001. Lloyd enjoyed camping, hunting, gardening and country music. He died on Monday, December 4, 2006, his home in Dunlap at the age of 81 years and 10 months. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret; son, Gene Gray; grandson, Bobby Gray; two brothers, Cyril and Floyd Gray; and son-in-law, John Vredeveld. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Gray and his wife Judy of Weston, Neb., Bart Gray and his wife Donna of Branson, Mo.; daughter, Ann Vredeveld of Grand Island, Neb.; daughter-in-law, Judy Dick of Woodbine, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; seven siblings, Ervin Gray and his wife Opal, Bernice Summerfield all of Dunlap, Iowa, Irene and her husband Ralph Laubscher of Dow City, Iowa, Darlene Chilton of Las Cruces, N.M., Vera and her husband Gary Rosenberger of Carter Lake, Iowa, Jane and her husband John Miller and Jim Gray and his wife Jo Ann Gray all of Dunlap, Iowa; sister-in-law, Patsy Gray of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Thursday morning, December 7, 2006 at the Congregational Church in Dunlap at 11 a.m. with Elder Danny Mefferd officiating. Musicians were Eve Vonne Muff and Cyrila Roberts. Music included "The Old Rugged Cross." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were Raymond Vredeveld, Mia Weakland, Chrissy Waido, Nicki Bordovsky, Kevin Gray, Jennifer Harris, Laura Soetmelk, Tom Gray, Shannon Jones, Melissa Meeker, Sara Gray, and Joe Gray. 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/4118.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glen D. Detwiler The Dunlap Reporter December 15, 2006 Glen C. Detwiler, 89, of Greenville, S.D., died Saturday, November 18, 2006. He was a native of Woodbine, Iowa, son of the late Cyrus and Eva Detwiler. He was a WWII veteran and served in the army in the European theatre. Glen was territory salesman for Stewart Warner Alemite Company for 25 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fay; sister, Velma Erwood; and his wife of 57 years, Darlene O'Banion Detwiler. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Peggy and Michael Bogardus and Janice Kimball, all of Greenville, S.D.; sister-in-law, Millicent O'Banion Richey of Hendersonville, N.C.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were private. Interment was made at Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia, N.C. Arrangements were by McLean Funeral Home in Gastonia, N.C. Memorials may be given to the organization of individual choice.

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/4127/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Germar, Reba M. The Daily Nonpareil 12/13/2006 Reba M. Germar Reba M. Germar, age 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away December 10, 2006, at her home. Reba was born July 1, 1918, in Logan, Iowa, to the late Edward and Lula (Copeland) Barkhoff. She graduated from Logan High School in 1935. Reba moved to Council Bluffs in 1963, and was a claims auditor for Service Life Insurance Co. for 20 years retiring in 1985. She was a member of Broadway Christian Church and Eagles Club Aerie #104. Reba was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (1980); sisters, Marguerite and Betty; brother, William Barkhoff. She is survived by her sons, Gary R. Germar of Woodbine, James L. Germar of Omaha; granddaughters, Julie Spomer and husband, Rick, Carrie Germar; grandsons, Rick Germar, Mike Germar, Rusty Germar; great grandchildren, Eric and Emily Spomer; several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the Family, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service, Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Jann Osborn, Pastor of Broadway Christian Church, officiating. A lunch will immediately follow the service at the Eagles Club. Interment, Friday, 2:30 p.m. in Logan. Memorials to the Eagles Club Aerie #104 preferred.

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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ray Beck Visitation: Friday, December 8, 2006 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Family will receive friends Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Saturday, December 9, 2006 2:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Streets Woodbine, IA 51579 Raymond Earl Beck was born March 22, 1942, to Raymond Edward and Dorothy (Deakins) Beck in Missouri Valley, Iowa. 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 died on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 64 years, eight months, and 14 days. 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, Iowa; two sons, Daniel Rey Beck of Harlan, Iowa, John Nathan Carl (Tonya) Beck of Logan, Iowa; mother, Dorothy Beck of Missouri Valley, Iowa; brother, Ron (Patsy) Beck of Logan, Iowa; sister, Patty (Don) Sisley of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine - Dunlap, IA www.foutsfuneralhome.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Raymond Beck Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/13/2006 Raymond Earl Beck, 64, died Dec. 6 at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. Funeral services were held Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine with Rev. Ron Keith officiating. Vocalist was Rick Powell. Selections were "Amazing Grace" and "You Raise Me Up." Pallbearers were Dave Beck, Austin Fox, Greg Beck, Henry Fox, John Beck and Dennis Riley. Final resting place was Frazier Cemetery near Missouri Valley. Earl was born Mar. 22, 1942 to Raymond Edward and Dorothy (Deakins) Beck in Missouri Valley. He 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, California 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. Survivors include 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. Fouts Funeral Home in 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/4114.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mamie Voss Ehlert Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/13/200 Mamie Voss Ehlert, 91, died Dec. 2 at Woodbine. Funeral service was held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Magnolia with Rev. Dennis Maaske officiating. Musician was Janice Perkins. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Ehlert, Tammy Gielisch, Jill Lickteig, Stacie Herridge, Jeremy Ehlert, Jeff Ehlert, Rick Ehlert, Joel Jackson and Jenny Zeka. Pallbearers were John Ganzhorn, Fred Ehlert, Karol King, Gary Ehlert, Richard Ehlert and Doug McElwain. Final resting place was Magnolia Cemetery in Magnolia. Mamie was born June 4, 1915 to W.C. and Mamie (Nelson) Voss in Magnolia Township. She attended grade school and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1933. Mamie married Hudson Beebee Ehlert Sept. 10, 1940 in Papillion, Neb. Mamie farmed with her husband in the Woodbine area. Hudson died Aug. 30, 1985. Mamie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Magnolia and later Immanuel Lutheran Church in Logan. She loved to travel and work crossword puzzles. Mamie enjoyed researching family history and worked with the Harrison County Genealogy Society. Her family was very dear to her and she enjoyed keeping up on the grandchildren's and great grandchildren's activities. After Hudson's death, Mamie moved to Woodbine. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Ehlert and his wife Lorraine of Woodbine, Roger Ehlert and his wife Jeanne of Haysville, Kan.; one daughter Jeanne and her husband Robert Jackson of Anita; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one sister Winifred King of Blair, Neb., three sisters-in-law, Helen Ehlert, Edna Ehlert, Loie and her husband Merril McElwain, all of Woodbine; one brother-in-law, Fargo Ehlert of Missouri Valley; and many other relatives and friends. Fouts Funeral Home in 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/4117.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William F. 'Bill' Mether Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/13/2006 William F. "Bill" Mether, 90, of Council Bluffs, passed away Nov. 28 at Bethany Lutheran Home. Funeral service was held Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Broadway Christian Church with Rev. Asa Jenson officiating. Organist was Karen Hansen. Pallbearers were Gram Mether, Harley Mether, Alex Mether, Donald Mether, Derek Mether and Vern Foutch. Military honors were by V.F.W. Post #737 with Bugler Chris Franks. Interment was at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Council Bluffs. William was born Oct. 14, 1916 in rural Logan at Dutch Four Corners, to the late Herman J. and Amanda (Lennert) Mether. He graduated from Magnolia High School in 1934. William served in the 22nd Tank Bn. Of the 11th Armored Division Thunderbolts in Europe during World War II. A member of Broadway Christian Church, he was a life member of V.F.W. Post 737. He was retired from the Iowa Highway Commission. He loved to travel and fish. He and his wife Maxine E. (Shockey) would have observed their 58th wedding anniversary Dec. 5. Other survivors include his sons Larry and wife Diana, Steve and wife Nancy, and three grandsons Gram, Alex, and Derek Mether, all of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to either Broadway Christian Church or Hospice With Heart. Arrangements were by Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs.

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/4123.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Vera Mae Kuster Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/13/2006 Vera Mae Kuster, 87, of Persia, died Dec. 5 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Funeral service was held December 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Persia Methodist Church with Rev. Orris Drake officiating. Honorary bearers were Four County Players and Wives, Craig and Terri Daringer, Alden and Ella Stamp, Veral and Dorothy Smith, Ken and Norma Perrin, all students and friends. Casket bearers were Dale Jensen, Greg Roecker, Tom Nelson, Robert Stuhr, Brent Daringer and Chad Plambeck. Final resting place was Valley View Cemetery in Persia. Vera was born June 29, 1919 in Persia to Gladys Elizabeth (Evans) Chambers and Joseph Albert Chambers. She attended school in Persia, graduating with the Class of 1937. She received her training to be a teacher and began her career in country school.She married Edwin Kuster on Aug. 2, 1941. To this union four children were born, Garyld, Cheryl, LaRae and a stillborn infant son. Vera shared her talent of teaching with many students, later their children and even a few of their grandchildren in the Persia School District and then Tri Center. She continued teaching until her health forced her into early retirement. This extra time, although a blow to Vera, allowed her more time for Vera, Edwin and LaRae to spend the winter months in southern Texas. While living in Texas she joined the Texas Rhythm Ramblers as a piano player, giving many hours of entertainment and joy to all. She also spent many hours making tapes and sharing them with family and friends. After her husband died in 1993, Vera and LaRae spent a few more winters in Texas before selling their home there and remaining in Persia year round. Most recently she joined the Four County Players and spent many afternoons at area nursing homes, retirement centers and different events in Southwest Iowa. She was preceded in death by husband Edwin Kuster, son Garyld Edwin Kuster and an infant son. Survivors include daughters Cheryl Olsberg of Omaha, Neb., and LaRae Kuster of Persia; granddaughters Kerri Christie and Ryndee (Kirk) Ryan, both of Omaha; four great-grandchildren, other family and many friends. The Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan 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/4115.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lloyd Albert Gray Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/13/2006 Funeral service for Lloyd Albert Gray took place at 11 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Congregational Church in Dunlap. Elder Danny Mefferd served as clergy. Musicians were Eve Vonne Muff and Cyrila Roberts with selection "The Old Rugged Cross." Pallbearers were Raymond Vredeveld, Mia Weakland, Chrissy Waido, Nicki Bordovsky, Kevin Gray, Jennifer Harris, Laura Soetmelk, Tom Gray, Shannon Jones, Melissa Meeker, Sara Gray and Joe Gray. Lloyd Albert Gray was born Feb. 4, 1925, to Thomas and Laura (Moore) Gray in Moorhead. He attended county school near Moorhead. Lloyd began farming with his uncle, Richard Moore. Lloyd married Margaret Maxwell on Jan. 25, 1944, in Onawa. The couple farmed in the Dunlap and Moorhead areas. Margaret died on March 26, 2001. Lloyd enjoyed camping, hunting, gardening and country music. Lloyd died on Dec. 4, 2006 at his home in Dunlap at the age of 81 years and 10 months. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret; son, Gene Gray; grandson, Bobby Gray; two brothers, Cyril and Floyd Gray; and son-in-law, John Vredeveld. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Gray and his wife Judy of Weston, Neb., Bart Gray and his wife Donna of Branson, Mo.; daughter, Ann Vredeveld of Grand Island, Neb.; daughter-in-law, Judy Dick of Woodbine; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; seven siblings, Ervin Gray and his wife Opal, Bernice Summerfield all of Dunlap, Irene and her husband Ralph Laubscher of Dow City, Darlene Chilton of Las Cruces, N.M., Vera and her husband Gary Rosenberger of Carter Lake, Iowa, Jane and her husband John Miller and Jim Gray and his wife Jo Ann Gray all of Dunlap; sister-in-law, Patsy Gray of Dunlap; and many other relatives and friends. Final resting place is Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. 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: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4125/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Susan Kruse The Dunlap Reporter December 08, 2006 Susan Kruse passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines Monday, November 27, 2006 at the age of 51 after a brave struggle with recurrent breast cancer. She was surrounded by, and is survived by a large and very close family: her parents, Clair and Tootie Seuntjens; her brothers: Kurt (Cindy), Pete (Jenny), and Barney (Jen); and her sisters, Liz Vermeersch (Tom), Heidi Reed (Ron), and Jill Sailer (Gary). Her husband of 28 years, Grant; and her daughters, Beth and Heather were also by her side, as well as Jim and Cindy Smith, Denise Suess, and Gary and Christie Peitzmeier, some of her dearest friends. Sue's happiest moments were as the "ultimate band mom" for hundreds of kids at West Des Moines Valley High School. She was in charge of the band uniforms for many years, and took great pride in making sure that the Marchmasters looked top notch from head to toe. Perhaps one of her proudest moments was seeing the Marchmasters perform in the Rose Parade prior to the Rose Bowl in 2004. She provided all kinds of help and encouragement to "her" kids, from candy to reassurance to spare socks, she loved them all, and they loved her back. Sue graduated from Schleswig High School in 1973, and from Iowa State University with a degree in home economics education in 1977. She was proud of her rural roots, and she regularly helped with cattle and quilting exhibitions at the Ida County Fair and Iowa State Fair. She was a talented seamstress who delighted in creating marvelous clothing and stuffed animals for many of her friends and family and their children, including her eighteen nieces and nephews who loved their aunt Suzie. Sue lived for her own children as well, traveling to hundreds of dance practices and competitions with both Beth and Heather, as well as many performances when they were in the Valley music program. But her greatest gift was as a loyal and supportive friend. Her infectious giggle, positive attitude, and unconditional love will be remembered and treasured by everyone who knew her. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Friday morning, December 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Father Michael Hess officiating and Father Leroy Seuntjens as homilist. Organist was Janice Weast and cantor was Sheila Hancock. Interment was made at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines, Iowa. Pallbearers were Mike Cornelison, Barney Seuntjens, Pete Seuntjens, Kurt Seuntjens, Ron Reed and Tom Vermeersch.

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/4124/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Kathleen Kenney The Daily Nonpareil 12/8/2006 Mary Kathleen Kenney, age 84, passed away Dec. 6, 2006. She was born February 4, 1922 in Neola, Iowa to Luke and Mary Ring Kenney. Mary graduated from St. Joseph School and attended Ottuma Heights for a year. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pat Kuehl and her husband Henry; brother-in-law, Bill Friel. Survivors include sisters, Mary Jo Friel, of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Pat (Clare) McNally, of Omaha; brother, Edward Kenney, of Grand Junction, Colo.; numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary recitation Friday 7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer- Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Patricks Church, Council Bluffs, Father David Fleming Celebrant. Interment Monday at St. Patricks Cemetery, Neola, Iowa. Memorials to St. Joseph Villa in Omaha 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/4123/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kuster, Vera May The Daily Nonpareil 12/6/2006 Vera May Kuster Vera May Kuster, age 87, of Persia, Iowa, passed away December 5, 2006 at Creighton University Medical Center. She was a teacher for years with Persia and Tri-Center School. Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Olsberg, of Omaha, Neb., and LaRae Kuster, of Persia, Iowa; granddaughters, Kerri Christie, of Omaha, Neb., and Ryndee (Kirk) Ryan, of Omaha; and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, 5-9 p.m. and Friday, 8am-9pm with family greeting friends from 6pm-8pm all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa. Funeral service Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Persia Methodist Church, Rev. Orris Drake, officiating. Burial in Valley View Cemetery, Persia.

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/4122/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lloyd Albert Gray February 4, 1925 - December 4, 2006 Visitation: Wednesday, December 6, 2006 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Family will receive friends Fouts Funeral Home 10th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Thursday, December 7, 2006 11:00 AM Congregational Church 7th & Jeroleman Dunlap, IA 51529 Lloyd Albert Gray was born February 4, 1925, to Thomas and Laura (Moore) Gray in Moorhead, Iowa. He attended county school near Moorhead. Lloyd began farming with his uncle, Richard Moore. Lloyd married Margaret Maxwell on January 25, 1944, in Onawa, Iowa. The couple farmed in the Dunlap and Moorhead areas. Margaret died on March 26, 2001. Lloyd enjoyed camping, hunting, gardening and country music. Lloyd died on Monday, December 4, 2006, at his home in Dunlap at the age of 81 years and 10 months. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret; son, Gene Gray; grandson, Bobby Gray; two brothers, Cyril and Floyd Gray; and son-in-law, John Vredeveld. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Gray and his wife Judy of Weston, Nebraska, Bart Gray and his wife Donna of Branson, Missouri; daughter, Ann Vredeveld of Grand Island, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Judy Dick of Woodbine, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; seven siblings, Ervin Gray and his wife Opal, Bernice Summerfield all of Dunlap, Iowa, Irene and her husband Ralph Laubscher of Dow City, Iowa, Darlene Chilton of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Vera and her husband Gary Rosenberger of Carter Lake, Iowa, Jane and her husband John Miller and Jim Gray and his wife Jo Ann Gray all of Dunlap, Iowa; sister-in-law, Patsy Gray of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Congregational Church Dunlap, Iowa Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 11:00 am Clergy Elder Danny Mefferd Musicians Eve Vonne Muff Cyrila Roberts Selection The Old Rugged Cross Pall Bearers Raymond Vredeveld, Mia Weakland Chrissy Waido, Nicki Bordovsky Kevin Gray, Jennifer Harris Laura Soetmelk, Tom Gray Shannon Jones, Melissa Meeker Sara Gray, Joe Gray Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, Iowa posted with permission from: Fouts Funeral Home Woodbine - Dunlap, 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/4121/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Godden, Dewayne E. The Daily Nonpareil 12/7/2006 Dewayne E. Godden, age 41 of Carson, Iowa, passed away December 5, 2006. Survived by parents, Bud and Carolyn of Carson, Iowa; sisters, Shelley Johnson of Valley Mills, Texas, Pamela of Logan, Iowa, and Jacquelyn Foote and Roger of Council Bluffs; brother, Michael of Logan, Iowa; step-sisters, Reenae Ritter, Laura, Debbie, all of Texas, Janelle of Michigan; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Friday, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill- Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Marshall Drive Baptist Church in Millard, Neb., with Rev. Tim Ammerman Pastor, officiant. Interment Memorial Park. Luncheon to follow at church. Memorials to the church preferred.

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/4120/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Brent A. Teichert posted with permission from: Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/06/2006 Brent A. Teichert, 44, of Logan, passed away Nov. 26, 2006 at his home in Logan. Memorial services were held Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Logan with Pastor Marv Siems officiating. Brent was born in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 31, 1961 to Glen and Carol (Harms) Teichert. When not attending school in Omaha, Brent lived with his grandparents in Pomeroy, Iowa, where he learned farming and livestock operations from his granddad Alvin. Active in Boy Scouts earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 1978, he was also given the Youth Merit Award by the Omaha Rotary Club in recognition of outstanding service, dependability and leadership. Brent flipped burgers for Wendy's restaurant through high school and later continued to do building and property maintenance while also framing, roofing and remodeling residential properties. Brent traveled throughout the U. S. erecting metal buildings then returned to maintenance working for Skinner Bakery as well as the Packing House in Omaha. He also maintained several properties for NP Dodge before joining the trades first as a union laborer then as a carpenter where he remained. Brent was a Journeyman Carpenter and worked as a general foreman for Kiewit Construction Company for more than 15 years, contributing to many projects in the Omaha area. He was a graduate of Millard High School in 1980 and continued his education by completing many additional years of trade school and vocational training becoming proficient in heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, concrete work and welding. Brent enjoyed restoring old Chevy trucks and cars, swap meets, mud drags, tractor pulls, thrashing shows, demolition derbies, rodeos, boating and water skiing. Above all Brent found it most relaxing just riding his horse. Brent's dream of country living was realized in 2000 when he and Peggy moved from the Omaha/Aksarben area to an acreage just outside of Logan. After years of intense cleanup, Brent began planning and designing their dream home. Brent and Peggy were married Sept. 27, 2003 on the site of their future home at their acreage. Having developed a keen interest in alternative power sources and building green, Brent attended many lectures and seminars on the use of solar power, wind power and geothermal technology. Brent had a wonderful "green thumb" and loved horticulture especially growing cactus, flowers, trees and a vegetable garden. He loved to travel and fly and had intended to obtain his pilots license as well as to make his "next" project a remodel of an old plane or build a plan from a kit. He was interested in his community and wanted to become more involved as was his Grandfather Teichert of Elsie, Neb. during his lifetime. Brent was baptized at the Elsie Methodist Church in Elsie, Neb. He was a confirmed member of Faith Westwood Methodist Church while living in Omaha. Brent and Peggy enjoyed attending services at the Logan United Methodist Church after moving to Logan. Survivors include his wife Peggy; children Larry and Tiffany Teichert; parents Glen and Carol Teichert of Neola; sister Beth Coleman of Blair, Neb.; grandfather Alvin Harms of Pomeroy; many nieces, nephews and friends. The Logan Memorial Chapel 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/4119/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lucille Cynthia Lane posted with permission from: Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/06/2006 Lucille Cynthia Lane, 95, passed away at Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley Nov. 29, 2006. Funeral services were held Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hennessy-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley with Pastor Steve Cornelius officiating. Musicians were nieces Trish Jones and Karen Fulfs. Selections were, "Thank you, Lord, For your Blessings on Me" and "I've Got More to go to Heaven For." Casket bearers were Gabe Reisz, Larry Jones, Tim Obrecht, Jerry Sorick, Maurice Rush and Dennis Johnson. Final resting place was Rose Hill Memorial Garden in Missouri Valley. Lucille was born at Castana on Mar. 14, 1911 to Matilda (Kraft) and Amzia W. Bonham. She married Theodore (Ted) Walter Lane April 15, 1929. Ted passed away on Aug. 21, 1959. Lucille lived in Harrison County all her life and had many friends. She was active in the First Baptist Church of Missouri Valley. She baked pies for some restaurants in Missouri Valley and for many local people. She would often talk about her pies while in the nursing home even after most of her memory had faded away. Lucille enjoyed her family and friends and had a great love for music. She always had a smile and a word of cheer for anyone who greeted her. Survivors include her son Wesley Walter Lane of Pahrump, Nev.; daughters Regina Marshall and Ina Marie Obrecht; and son-in-law Elton Marshall, all of Missouri Valley; sisters Elsie Harrold and Marcella Shaw of Red Oak; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, numerous great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members that she loved as her own. Her daughter, Joyce Joann Marshall passed away Dec. 24, 1995. Also, preceding her in death were sons-in-law Clyde Obrecht Jr. and Allen Marshall. The Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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/4118/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glen C. Detwiler posted with permission from: Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/06/2006 Glen C. Detwiler, 89, of Greenville, S.C., died Nov. 18, 2006. He was a native of Woodbine, son of the late Cyrus and Eva Fadden Detwiler, and was preceded in death by his brother Fay, sister Velma Erwood and wife of 57 years, Arlene O'Banion Detwiler. Glen was a WWII veteran and served in the army in the European theatre. He was territory salesman for Stewart Warner Alemite Company for over 25 years. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law Peggy and Michael Bogardus and Janice Kimball, all of Greenville, S.C.; sister-in-law Millicent O'Banion Richey, Hendersonville, N.C.; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were private. Interment: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, N.C. Arrangements: McLean Funeral Home, Gastonia, North Carolina. Memorials may be made to the organization of individual choice.

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/4117/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William F. 'Bill' Mether posted with permission from: Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 12/06/2006 William F. "Bill" Mether, 90 years, Council Bluffs passed away Nov. 28, 2006 at Bethany Lutheran Home. Born on Oct. 14, 1916, in rural Logan, Iowa, at Dutch Four Corners, to Herman J. and Amanda (Lennert) Mether, he was a 1934 graduate of Magnolia High School. He served in the 22nd Tank Bn. of the 11th Armored Division Thunderbolts in Europe during World War II. A member of Broadway Christian Church, he was a life member of V.F.W. Post 737. He was retired from the Iowa Highway Commission. He loved to travel and fish. He and his wife, Maxine E. (Shockey) would have observed their 58th wedding anniversary on Dec. 5th. Other survivors include his sons, Larry and wife, Diana; Steve and wife, Nancy and three grandsons, Gram, Alex and Derek Mether, all of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews.