This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2181 Message Board Post: Melba Alberta Shearman Melba Alberta, daughter of William and Laura (Eckholdt) Hamann, was born September 10, 1907, at home on the farm near Irwin, Iowa. She started her schooling in rural school near Irwin and completed it in the Manning Schools. Melba then moved to Chicago, Illinois, to work in a department store. After it was robbed, she felt uncomfortable living in the city and returned to Iowa. On September 9, 1926, Melba was united in marriage with Vernon Mathew Shearman at Harlan. They lived in many communities in Iowa because of her husband's work with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. She was a homemaker all of her life, caring for their two daughters. When Vernon retired from his last position with the railroad in Wall Lake in 1971, they made their home in Lake View where they enjoyed the final years of their seventy-two years of married life. In 1997, due to failing health, they became residents of Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View. Her husband died the next year at the age of 92 years. Melba continued to live at the Black Hawk Life Care Center where she died on Friday, March 10, 2006, at the age of 98 years and 6 months. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband and great-granddaughter Stephanie Reinking. Melba is survived by her daughters Gloria Peters and Gwen Reinking of Lake View; grandson Dennis Reinking of Portland, Oregon; two great-granddaughters Amber and Robert Moyle of Wickliffe, Ohio and Natasha and Jon Fiediga of Euclid, Ohio; great-grandson Brook Reinking and Danielle Lockwood of Sunrise, Florida; five great-great-grandchildren Coty, Brittany, Bobby, Austin and Savannah; other relatives and friends. Graveside Funeral Service was held Monday, March 13, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at the Manning Cemetery in Manning, Iowa, with Reverend Marshall Brown, First Presbyterian Church officiating. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of arrangements. posted with permission from: Denison Bulletin and Review Publisher- Greg Wehle 1410 Broadway PO Box 550 Denison IA 51442 Fax: (712) 263-8484 Phone: (712) 263-2121

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2180 Message Board Post: posted with permission from: Pauley Jones Funeral Homes Main Location P.O. Box 70 1304 9th Street Harlan, Iowa 51537-0070 (712) 755-3135 (800) 831-6805 http://www.pauleyjones.com/ Arrangements and Services For Elizabeth Ann Hansen - 70 Who Died On - Thursday, March 30, 2006 Visitation Friday, March 31, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Friday, March 31, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa Funeral Services Saturday, April 1, 2006 - 1:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa Interment Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa Survivors include her husband, Bernard Hansen of Portsmouth, IA; her children: Susan (Andrew) Austin of Omaha, NE; Dean (Lori) Hansen of Avoca, IA, Sharon (Kalvin) Petersen of Alta, IA; David (Annette) Hansen of Muskogee, OK Sandra (Mike) Davis of Alta, IA her mother, Ethel Allerton or Council Bluffs, IA and her brothers John (Cherry) Allerton of Council Bluff, IA = = = = = = = = = KNOD radio online: Services for 70-year-old Elizabeth Ann Hansen of Portsmouth will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, April 1st at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Elizabeth Hansen died Thursday, March 30th at her home. Survivors include her husband, Bernard; her mother, Ethel Allerton of Council Bluffs; 3 daughters, Susan Austin (Andrew) of Omaha, Sharon Petersen (Kalvin) of Alta, and Sandra Davis (Mike) of Alta; 2 sons, Dean Hansen (Lori) of Avoca and David Hansen (Annette) of Muskogee, OK; 2 brothers, John Allerton (Cherry) of Council Bluffs, and Keith Allerton of Omaha. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 9: 00 pm Friday, March 31st at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2179 Message Board Post: Omaha World-Herald 3/30/2006 & 3/31/2006. ANDERSON-Mary Ann, age 61, Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Leo Leinen. Survived by mother, Marjorie Leinen; sons, Todd and wife, Shari Anderson, Shane Anderson; daughter, Kristine and husband, Justin Anguiano; grandchildren, Nathan, Tristan, Nolan, Chance and Regan; brothers, Gail, Gary, Leo, Doug and Brian Leinen; sisters, Sharon Kreus, Nancy Skinner, Cindy Grau, Lisa Wieduwilt. Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday 11am at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. VISITATION Friday 3-8pm with family 6-8pm Interment Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST Memorial Park Funeral Home 5701 Center Street 402-556-2500 = = = = = = = = = = = = = www.westlawnhillcrest.com Mrs. Mary Ann Anderson August 26, 1944 - March 29, 2006 Mary Ann Anderson age 61 of Omaha Preceded in death by father Leo Leinen Survived by Mother Marjorie Leinen Sons Todd and wife Shari Anderson Shane Anderson Daughter Kristine and husband Justin Anguiano Grandchildren Nathan, Tristan, Nolan, Chance and Regan Brothers Gail, Gary, Leo, Doug and Brian Leinen Sisters Sharon Kreus, Nancy Skinner Cindy Grau, Lisa Wieduwilt

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2178 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For George Allen Hartvigsen - 73 Who Died On - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Visitation Thursday, March 30, 2006 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Thursday, March 30, 2006 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Funeral Friday, March 31, 2006 --10:00 A.M. Immanuel Lutheran Church - Kimballton, Iowa Interment Immanuel Cemetery - Kimballton, Iowa Survivors include his wife Sharon of Kimballton, IA; Daughter Karla Roecker of Harlan, IA; Sons Timothy Hartvigsen of Harlan, IA; Kevin (Tracy) Hartvigsen of Audubon, IA and his daughter-in-law, Carol Hartvigsen of Kimballton, IA posted with permission: Pauley Jones Funeral Homes Proudly Serving Southwest Iowa with locations in Harlan, Walnut and Avoca http://www.pauleyjones.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2177 Message Board Post: Cora Razee Service: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:00 AM Private family graveside services Woodbine Cemetery Woodbine, IA 51579 Cora Hazel (Copeland) Razee was born January 8, 1914 to Grace (McDowell) and Charles Copeland in Manilla, Iowa. She grew up in Manilla and attended school there. The family later moved to Harlan, Iowa. On February 23, 1931, she married Roy M. Razee, and they lived in Woodbine, Iowa. The couple was blessed with three children, Doris, Janet and Karen. Roy died on July 14, 1945. Cora moved to Harlan, Iowa in 1961 to care for her parents. Her mother died in 1961 and her father died in 1968. Cora was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed game shows, playing games, and putting together puzzles. She also loved to sew ~ especially embroidery work. Cora was a sports fan enjoying Iowa football and watching Tiger Woods golf. Cora died on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at the Life Care Center in Elkhorn, Nebraska attaining the age of 92 years, two months, and 18 days. Cora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy; daughter, Doris in 2002; three brothers, Charles, J.D. and Louis Copeland; and one sister Faye Dales. She is survived by two children, Janet and her husband Henry Evans of Bennington, Nebraska, Karen and her husband Kenneth Sorensen of Omaha, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Private Graveside Services Woodbine Cemetery Woodbine, Iowa Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 11:00 am Clergy Rev. Ed Helmick Honorary Pall Bearers Jacob Barbour, Kenneth Sorensen Pall Bearers Daniel Evans, Randy Evans,Jeffrey Barbour, Scott Norton, Nathaniel Norton, Benjamin Norton Final Resting Place Woodbine Cemetery Woodbine, Iowa posted with permission: Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 http://www.funeralplan2.com/foutsfuneralhome/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2176 Message Board Post: posted with permission: Pauley Jones Funeral Homes Proudly Serving Southwest Iowa with locations in Harlan, Walnut and Avoca http://www.pauleyjones.com/ Arrangements and Services For Leona Piittmann - Age 90 Who Died On - Monday, March 27, 2006 Visitation Tuesday, March 28, 2006 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Wednesday, March 29, 20067:00 PM to 8:30 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa Funeral Service Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:30 AM Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa Interment Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa Survivors include her daughter Nancy Kelly of Hancock, IA; son Randy Piittmann Of Oakland, IA; brother, Clyde Frahm of Walnut, Iowa. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Leona Geraldine Piittmann ©Daily Nonpareil 03/29/2006 Leona Geraldine Piittmann, 90, of Oakland, Iowa, passed away March 27, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Stuart, Iowa. She graduated in 1932 from Avoca High School. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Everett Piittmann, preceded her in death in 1995. Survivors include daughter, Nancy Kelly, of Hancock, Iowa; son, Randy Piittmann, of Oakland; grandsons, Troy Walker of Hancock, James Piittmann of Omaha, Neb., Andrew Piittmann of Oakland and Eric Piittmann of Hancock; brother, Clyde Frahm, of Walnut, Iowa. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca Chapel. Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with Pastor Bichel and Pastor Rinde officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2175 Message Board Post: Services for 89-year-old Ruth Dobler of Manilla, formerly of Denison, will be held 10:30 am Saturday, April 1st, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Ruth Dobler died Sunday, March 26th at the Manilla Manor. Survivors include 2 daughters: Virginia McCurdy (Gary) of Washington, IA and Marge Hemminger of Harlan; 1 sons, Keith Dobler (Ginny) of Glenwood, 8 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; 1 brother Max Powell (Lougene) of Stuart, 1 sister-in-law, Phyllis Ownen Powell Henriksen of Emmetsburg. Friends may call 3:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, March 31st with an Eastern Star Service at 7:00 pm at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2174 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Irma Pauline Martin - 83 Who Died On - Saturday, March 25, 2006 Visitation Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Prayer Service Sunday, March 26, 2006 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Funeral Service Monday, March 27, 2006 11:00 A.M. United Methodist Church Harlan, Iowa Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa Survivors include her children: Craig (Kim) Martin of Cedar Rapids, IA and Catherine "Cathie" (Joseph) Sondag of Harlan, Iowa and her grandchildren: Brandon & Nicholas Martin both of Tucson, AZ and Todd Sondag of Minneapolis, MN and Andrew Sondag of Omaha, NE posted with permission: Pauley Jones Funeral Homes Proudly Serving Southwest Iowa with locations in Harlan, Walnut and Avoca http://www.pauleyjones.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2173 Message Board Post: Arlene M. Matthews ©Daily Nonpareil 03/28/2006 Arlene M. Matthews, age 90, of Neola, Iowa, passed away March 25, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Arlene was born January 5, 1916, in Underwood, to the late Edward O. and Jennie (Mortensen) Bonnes. She graduated from Underwood High School in 1933. Arlene was a cook at Neola Public Schools for several years and a homemaker. She was a member of Neola Presbyterian Church and held offices in the Neola Community Club and the Senior Center. She was a member of various card clubs. Arlene was preceded by her husband, Joseph M. Matthews in 1975; 2 sons, Ronald and Michael; grandsons, Robert Thomas and William Matthews; sister, Phyllis Crow; brother, E.O. (Bud) Bonnes; and 3 great grandchildren. She is survived by 4 daughters, Monette Bird and husband, Clinton of Gresham, Ore., Annette Stark of Persia, Iowa, Jayne Matthews of Neola, and Jenelle Boxberger and husband, Randy, of Portland, Ore.; 2 sons, Jody Matthews and Gary Matthews and wife, Eileen, all of Neola; 20 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild; daughter-in-law, Saundra Matthews of Neola; nieces and nephews. Visitation with the Family will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Neola Presbyterian Church. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Dean Sparr, Pastor officiating. Interment Neola Township Cemetery with a lunch following at the church. Memo- rials to the church preferred.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2172.1 Message Board Post: Lillie Leona Matthiessen ©Daily Nonpareil 03/26/2006 Lillie Leona Matthiessen, 101, of Little Flower Haven in Earling, passed away March 22, 2006, at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home.She was born in Portsmouth. She previously lived in Persia and Shelby. She graduated from high school. She was a homemaker and member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. Her husband, William, preceded Mrs. Matthiessen in death in 1952. Survivors include her son, Rev. Donald Matthiessen and wife, Rosemary, of Sterling, Ill.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. Services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia with Merlene Ostebee officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Persia. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = http://www.pauleyjones.com/ Arrangements and Services For Lillie L. Matthiessen - Age 101 Who Died On - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Visitation Sunday, March 26, 2006 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Trinity Lutheran Church Persia, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Sunday, March 26, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Trinity Lutheran Church Persia, Iowa Prayer Service Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. Trinity Lutheran Church - Persia, Iowa Funeral Service Monday, March 27, 2006 - 2:30 P.M. Trinity Lutheran Church - Persia, Iowa Interment Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa She is survived by her son, Rev. Donald (Rosemary) Matthiessen of Sterling, IL; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2172 Message Board Post: Services for 101-year-old Lillie L. Matthiessen of Earling are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Lillie Matthiessen died Wednesday, March 22nd at the Little Flower Haven in Earling.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2171 Message Board Post: Services for 87-year-old Helen M. Herkenrath of Portsmouth will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 25th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Helen Herkenrath died Wednesday, March 22nd at her home. Visitation will be held 8:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, March 24th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 12 noon to 9:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with a rosary service at 7:00 pm. = = = = = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Helen M. Herkenrath - 87 Who Died On - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Visitation Friday, March 24, 2006 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Friday,March 24, 2006 12:00 to 9:00 P.M. St. Mary Our Lady Fatima Church Portsmouth, Iowa Rosary Service Friday, March 24, 2006 7:00 P.M. St. Mary Our Lady Fatima Church Portsmouth, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 11:00 A.M. St. Mary Our Lady Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa She is survived by her children: Phillip (Genevieve) Herkenrath of Neola, IA; Darlene Johnson of Stockton, CA; Richard (Karen) Herkenrath of Elkhorn, NE; Sharon Belder of Los Angeles, CA; Linda (Nick) Bruck of Bettendorf, IA; John (Mary) Herkenrath of Fremont, NE and Jane (Audeh) Malley of Phoenix, AZ

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2170 Message Board Post: William 'Red' Emil Kahler ©Daily Nonpareil 03/22/2006 MINDEN - William "Red" Emil Kahler, 92, of Minden, passed away March 21, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1913, in Montpelier to Otto and Caroline Kahler. He attended Treynor schools - graduated from Minden high school class of 1931. He operated Kahler Garage and Minden Farm Equipment. He was a member of Minden United Church of Christ. Mr. Kahler and his wife, Marilyn "Mary" Kahler, were married 56 years. Survivors in addition to his wife include his son, Dennis Kahler, and wife, Shirley, of Minden; daughter, Kathy Kirkpatrick, and husband, Gene, of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Minden United Church of Christ. Funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Minden United Church of Christ with the Rev. Brian Wohlhuter officiating. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be offered to Minden United Church of Christ, Minden, IA 51553-0218 or Minden Fire and Rescue, Minden, IA 51553-0304. = = = = = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For William “Red” Kahler - Age 92 Who Died On - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Family Will Greet Friends Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa Funeral Services Friday, March 24, 2006 10:30 AM Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa Interment Minden Cemetery Minden, Iowa Survivors include his wife, Marilyn “Mary” Kahler; son Dennis (Shirley) Kahler, all of Minden, Iowa and daughter, Kathy (Gene) Kirkpatrick of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Kahler Memorials: Minden Fire and Rescue Box 304 Minden, Iowa 51553 and Minden United Church Of Christ Box 218 Minden, IA. 51553

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2169 Message Board Post: Mary Louise Eggerss ©The Harlan Tribune 03/20/2006 Eggerss, 75, Avoca, died March 7, 2006. AVOCA -- Mary Louise Eggerss, 75, Avoca, died March 7 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Graveside services were held March 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Eggerss is survived by daughter Wilma Eggerss of Harlan; son Delbert (Diana) Eggerss, Jr. of Avoca; four grandchildren; sister Betty Nixon of Columbus, Ga.; and brothers Rudy, Andrew and Benny.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2168 Message Board Post: John Harry Croghan ©Daily Nonpareil 03/21/2006 John Harry Croghan, age 70, of Cherryville, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, at his home. Born July 20, 1935, to the late James Croghan and Leona Sullivan, in Council Bluffs. A longtime resident of Council Bluffs, he enjoyed fishing and worked at Central State Steel and Ollie Transfer Company. Preceded in death by his parents; children, Johnny Robin Croghan, Terri Lee Croghan; sisters, Ida Belle Travis and Donna Gardner; and brother, Bill Croghan; former spouse, Phyllis Shoemake; and former friend, Dixie Doty-Price. Survivors include daughters, Tina McConnell and husband, Craig, of Council Bluffs, Amber Swanson and husband, Mike, of Neola, Iowa; grandchildren, Terri Windslow and husband, Tony, of Council Bluffs, Steven McConnell, Jaimee and Jakob Swanson; great grandson, Zachariah Windslow; brothers, Boyd Sullivan, Jim Croghan and Leroy Croghan, sisters, Margie Snethen, Genevive Helms, Karen Shawler; many nieces and nephews. Private family service pending.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2167 Message Board Post: Betty Lou Lawyer June 5, 1932 - March 17, 2006 Betty Lou Lawyer, the daughter of James William and Velma Amelia (Davis) Trent, was born on June 5, 1932, in Wellman, Iowa. She grew up in Wellman and Iowa City, Iowa, and graduated in 1949 from City High School in Iowa City. On February 17, 1951, in Neola, Iowa, Betty married Daniel Wesley Cook. The couple lived in Neola before moving to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Betty attended Iowa Western Community College and received her Registered Nursing degree in 1977. She then worked at the Elm Crest Retirement Community and Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan, Iowa, and various Council Bluffs nursing homes before retiring in 1992. On January 9, 1981, Betty married C. Merle Lawyer in Harlan, Iowa. In 1998, Betty entered the Salem Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, and in 2000, moved to the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, and the Order of Eastern Star Lebanon Chapter #8, also in Harlan. She enjoyed spending time with her beagle dogs, bowling, reading, and sewing. Betty loved flowers of all kinds. Betty L. Lawyer died on Friday, March 17, 2006, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 73 years, 9 months, and 12 days. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kristie Kay Cook; one grandson, Todd Daniel Cook; one brother, Franklin Delano Trent; and one sister, Arietta Agnes Curry. She is survived by her husband, C. Merle Lawyer of Harlan, Iowa; four sons, Jerome Cook and Jeffrey (Mary) Cook, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dr. Daniel (Anne) Cook, M.D. of Saint Louis, Missouri, and Anthony Cook of Denver, Colorado; one daughter, Julie (Troy) Petry of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one step-daughter, Charisse (Marc) Lawrence of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two step-sons, Courtney (Beth) Lawyer of Glendale, Arizona, and Brad (Stacey) Lawyer of Portsmouth, Iowa; one sister, Aileen Castillo of West Branch, Iowa; one brother, Tom (Donna) Trent of West Liberty, Iowa; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Dave Swinton officiating. Jennifer Perkins and Lee Nelson were the musicians. Casket bearers were Betty's niece and nephews, Pam Schultz, Bob Curry, Pete Curry, Ken Curry, Jim Cook, and Frank Cook. Burial was in the Neola Township Cemetery, Neola, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2166 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Mildred Theresa Bruck - Age 83 Who Died On - Monday, March 20, 2006 Visitation Tuesday, March 21, 2006 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday. March 22, 2006 8:00 A.M. To 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Rosary Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa A Mass Of Christian Burial Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:00 A.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Earling, Iowa Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery- Earling, Iowa Survivors include her husband, Andrew of Earling, IA ; Her children: Pat (Dick Siemer) Blankman of Dow City, IA; Ron ( Mary) Bruck of Harlan, Ia; Gary (Mary) Bruck of Wills Point, TX; Don "Short" (JoAnn) Bruck of Earling, IA; Shirley (Dan) Grote of Earling, IA; Her Step-children Joann (Eldon) McCuen of Gray, IA; Ken (Linda) Bruck of Harlan, IA; John (Janie) Bruck of Earling, Ia; Thomas (Rose) Bruck of Avoca, IA; Kevin Bruck of Earling, IA; Sisters: Luella Kloewer of Earling, IA and Vera Nelson of Coleridge, NE; Brothers-In-Law Joe Leuschen of Earling, IA; LaVern (Betty) Bruck of Irwin, IA; Jerry (Velma) Bruck of Earling, IA; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Schwery of Panama, IA; Zita Bruck of Earling, IA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2165 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Edward H. Pattee - Age 83 Who Died On - Sunday, March 19, 2006 Visitation Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Family Will Greet Friends Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Rosary Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 5:30 PM Prayer Service Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 6:30 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:30 AM St. Mary’s Catholic Church -Avoca, Iowa Military Rites Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa survivors include his children: Tom (Kathleen) Pattee of Avoca, IA; Bob (Lynn) Pattee of Humboldt, IA; Daniel (Bobette) Pattee of Frenchtown, MT; Nancy Pattee-McCuen of Omaha, NE; Mary (Terry) Bertacini of Oakland, IA; Julie (Todd) Karns of Oakland, IA; sister: Arlene Davis of Hancock, IA; brothers: William "Swede" (Norma) Pattee of Avoca, IA; Wallace (Shirley) Pattee of Shelby, IA; Donald (Carol) Pattee of Avoca, IA; Lawrence (Lavina) Pattee of Big Lake, MN = = = = = = = = = = Edward Henry Pattee ©Daily Nonpareil 03/21/2006 Edward Henry Pattee, age 83, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, at his residence. Edward was born in Hancock, Iowa, and graduated from Hancock High School in 1940. He served in the Army from March 25, 1943, to February 1, 1946. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Avoca American Legion Post #227. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Helen M. Pattee, on October 6, 2001. Survivors include sons, Tom Pattee, and wife, Kathleen, of Avoca, Iowa, Bob Pattee and wife, Lynn, of Humboldt, Iowa, and Daniel Pattee and wife, Bobette, of Frenchtown, Mont.; daughters, Nancy Pattee-McCuen of Omaha, Neb., Mary Bertacini, and husband, Terry, of Oakland, Iowa, and Julie Karns and husband, Todd, of Oakland, Iowa; sister, Arlene Davis of Hancock, Iowa; brothers, William "Swede" Pattee and wife, Norma, of Avoca, Iowa, Wallace Pattee and wife, Shirley, of Shelby, Iowa, Donald Pattee and wife, Carol, of Avoca, Iowa, and Lawrence Pattee and wife, Lavina, of Big Lake, Minn.; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 21, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with family greeting friends 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Rosary Service will be Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with a Prayer Service to follow at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father John Frost officiating. Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2164 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Anna E. Paasch - Age 85 Who Died On - Sunday, March 19, 2006 Visitation Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Walnut, Iowa Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Walnut, Iowa Funeral Services Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 10:30 AM Peace United Church of Christ - Walnut, Iowa Interment Layton Township - Walnut, Iowa survivors include her sister: Letty Johnson from Atlantic, Iowa; many nieces and nephews.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2163 Message Board Post: Virgil Reid, age 79 (May 27, 1926 - March 16, 2006) Visitation FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2006, AFTER 4:00 pm, OHDE FUNERAL HOME, MANNING Funeral Service SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006, 10:30 AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MANNING, IOWA Virgil Louis, son of Virgil W. and Tina (Olsen) Reid, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on May 27, 1926. He lived with his family in Council Bluffs and the Manilla and Irwin areas, and attended school in Harlan. He worked for Pottawattamie County before entering the United States Marine Corps in 1952. Virgil attained the rank of Corporal and served for two years at Camp Pendleton as a shooting range instructor and prison guard. On September 9, 1962, Virgil was united in marriage with Shirley Ohrt at the First Presbyterian Church in Manning. Two sons were born to this union. Virgil worked with his father selling feed in Manilla, and then worked in maintenance for the Manning School for 25 years until his retirement. After retiring, Virgil worked at the Manning Ag Center. In his spare time he completed many woodworking projects for his family. Virgil enjoyed fishing in Canada with his sons and taking care of his grandchildren. He was a member of the Emil Ewoldt Post 22 of the ! American Legion and the First Presbyterian Church in Manning. Virgil was fighting cancer and a recent stroke when he became a resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home in Manning earlier this month. He died there on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 17 days. Preceding Virgil in death are his parents, sister Leoma Holmes and grandson Jackson Reid. He is survived by wife Shirley Reid of Manning; sons Brian Reid and wife Lisa of Carroll, and Barry Reid and wife Lori of Denison; grandchildren Maddison, Kennedy and Reagan Reid, and Jesse and Jadyn Reid; sisters Dolores Arrick of Rogers, Arkansas; Shirley and husband George Rehfeldt of Council Bluffs; and Barbara and husband Beauford Haizlip of Council Bluffs; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.