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/2066 Message Board Post: Ernest Mohr ©The Harlan Tribune 12/12/2005 Mohr, 92, Omaha, died Dec. 11, 2005. OMAHA -- Ernest W. Mohr, 92, Omaha, died Sunday, Dec. 11 at Immanuel Fontenelle Nursing Home. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. A prayer service will be Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mohr is survived by son Darrell (Christine) Mohr of Omaha; sister Frances Johnson of Big Springs, Neb.; and three grandchildren. = = = = = = = = = = Ernest Walter Mohr ©Daily Nonpareil 12/13/2005 Ernest Walter Mohr, age 92, of Omaha, Neb., passed away December 11, 2005, at Immanuel Fontenelle Nursing Home in Omaha, Neb. Ernest was born in Walnut, Iowa, and previously lived in Avoca, Iowa. He had lived in Omaha since October of 2004. Ernest attended country school and was a farmer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church-Avoca. His wife, Leona, preceded Mr. Mohr in death on June 30, 1988. They were married 46 years. Survivors include his son, Darrell Mohr, and wife, Christine, of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Frances Johnson, of Big Springs, Neb.; three grandchildren. Open visitation Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones funeral Home in Avoca. Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with Pastor Duane Annunson, officiating. Burial will be Thursday at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

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/2065 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 12/12/2005 Eugene Frederick Hoffmann Eugene Frederick Hoffmann, age 77 of Lewis, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 9, 2005, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. Eugene was born in Panama, Iowa. He was a farmer, a member of St. Patrick's Church in Walnut, Iowa, and the Knights of Columbus. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Irene (Goeser) Hoffmann; daughter, Rebecca Sue Hoffmann; sister, Agness Hoffmann; and brother, Robert Hoffmann. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Elaine (Greve) Hoffmann; daughters, Karen Dunkelberger of Harper, KS, Nancy and husband Keith Holtz of Avoca, Iowa, Denise and husband Mark Schieber of Kansas City, KS, Sharon and husband Gary Witmer of Grand Island, NE, Jeanne and husband Rusty Wintermote of Montgomery City, MO; sons, Nick and wife Barb Hoffmann of Walnut, Iowa, Jim and wife Maureen Hoffmann of Walnut, Bill and wife Jenny Hoffmann of Denton, NE, John and wife Bobbi Hoffmann of Buford, GA; step-daughters, Janis and husband Eldon Norgaard of Shelby, Iowa, Gwen and husband Bruce Carman of Lusten, MN; step-sons, Pete and wife Stacia Greve of Mifford, NE, Lee and wife Nancy Greve of Hillsdale, IL; sisters, Marie McCarthy of Omaha, NE, Alice Mogensen of Herscher, IL; brother, Harold and wife Bonnie Hoffmann of Hancock, Iowa; sister-in-law, Shirley Hoffmann of Avoca; 41 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Father John Frost, Celebrant. Visitation with the family will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. A vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Burial is in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

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/2064 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 12/11/2005 Francis P. Wise Francis P. Wise, age 63 of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE. Survivors include wife, Connie Wise of Avoca; daughters, Michele and husband Gene Pauley of Avoca, Renee and husband Clark Price of Shelby, Iowa, Lynette and husband Dan Nelson of Avoca; son, Mark Wise of Shelby; sisters, Benadine Burley of Omaha, Theota and husband Lonn Nelson of Avoca, Carolyn and husband Dennis Pittman of Avoca, Margie and husband James Szadis of Avoca, Paula and husband Gary Randeris of Audubon, Iowa; plus 14 grandchildren. Funeral Service will be on Monday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 6-8:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Viewing Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial in Graceland Cemetery.

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/2063 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Mariette J. Wageman - Age 74 Who Died On - Wednesday, December 7, 2005 Visitation Friday, December 9, 2005 from Noon to 9:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Wake Service Friday, December 9, 2005 at 7:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 1:00 PM St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa Interment St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa survivors include her daughters: Cynthia (Russ) Ranniger of Manning, Iowa and Charlette (Dwight) Bierbaum of Griswold, Iowa brother: Robert Willemyns of Omaha, Nebraska

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/2062 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 12/01/2005 Margaret Mary Cooper Margaret Mary Cooper, 70, of Portsmouth, Iowa, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away November 29, 2005 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in Omaha, Neb., to Michael and Frances (Swip) Urkevich and graduated from South High School in 1954. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Gigi Urkevich; and brother, Michael Urkevich, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Loren "Dick" Cooper; son, Mike Cooper and wife, Pam of Millard, Neb., Dave Cooper and wife, Dawn, of Alexandria, Minn., Dan Cooper and wife, Tammy and Ray Cooper and wife, Bonnie both of Council Bluffs; daughter, Mary Cooper, of Sioux City; 15 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; sister, Delores Urkevich, of Omaha, Neb.; brothers, Robert "Sonny" Urkevich, of Omaha, Neb., and Jerry Urkevich and wife, Mary, of Bellevue, Neb.; nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the church, Father David Fleming, Celebrant. Burial will be in Garner Township Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the church. Memorials may be offered to Family Wishes.

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/2061 Message Board Post: Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 11/25/2005 - 11/28/2005 Wilfred M. Macaulay MACAULAY-Wilfred M., Jr. age 61 yrs., Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Wilfred Sr. and Marie Macaulay. Survived by wife, Rita; daughters, Leah and Aimee; brother, Chris Macaulay; father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard and Valerie Zimmerman several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. VISITATION at St. John Catholic Church at Creighton University Monday after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at St. John Church. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials requested to the family for Leah and Aimee's college education. BETHANY FUNERAL HOME 82nd & Harrison 593-6100 = = = = = = ©The Harlan Tribune 12/01/2005 Wilfed Macaulay, Jr. Macaulay, 61, Omaha, died Nov. 24, 2005. OMAHA -- Wilfred M. Macaulay, Jr., 61, Omaha, died Thursday, Nov. 24 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church at Creighton University with burial in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Omaha. Macaulay is survived by his wife, Rita; daughters Leah and Aimee; brother Chris; father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard and Valerie Zimmerman; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

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/2060 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Harold LeRoy Brensel - Age 86 Who Died On - Monday, November 28, 2005 Visitation Family Requests No Visitation Funeral Service Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 10:30 A.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa Survivors include his children: Harold (Marlene) Brensel of Harlan, IA; Dave Brensel of Harlan, IA; daughter-in-law, Shirley Brensel of Harlan, IA; sister, Irene Thompson of Dow City, IA. = = = = = = = ©Daily Nonpareil - Tom McMahon 11/30/2005 Car hit two stop signs before fire HARLAN - According to the Harlan Police Department, it appears the 86-year-old man who died Monday when his car caught on fire had hit two stop signs before his vehicle entered a ditch. Harold Bensel of Harlan was pronounced dead at the scene after officers and Shelby County Sheriff deputies found his car engulfed in flames in the south ditch of 1200th Street northwest of Harlan. Police said a vehicle that appeared not to have slowed down knocked down the two stop signs at the intersection of Highways 44 and 59 in Harlan. Police said a Harlan Auto Mart employee found part of Bensel's bumper at the intersection. It is not known what caused Bensel to hit the signs. Jim Saunders, spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Public Safety, said fire investigators determined the car caught fire when nearby grass ignited as Bensel attempted to get it out of the ditch. = = = = = = ©The Harlan Tribune 12/01/2005 Harold Brensel Brensel, 86, Harlan, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005. HARLAN -- Services for Harold LeRoy Brensel, 86, Harlan, were held Thursday, Dec. 1 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery. Brensel is survived by sons Harold (Marlene) Brensel and Dave Brensel, all of Harlan; daughter-in-law Shirley Brensel of Harlan; sister Irene Thompson of Dow City; and five 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/2059 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 12/05/2005 Eileen Sporrer Sporrer, 48, Easley, S.C., died Dec. 4, 2005. Eileen O. Sporrer, 48, Easley, S.C., died Sunday, Dec. 4 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville. Local services will be held Friday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Audubon with burial following at Manning. Family will meet friends Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Sporrer is survived by her husband, Ron, of Easley; daughter Lindsey Sporrer of Clemson University; son Kyle Sporrer at home; and brother Merlene (Joyce) Ostebee of Audubon.

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/2058 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 12/05/2005 Ethel White White, 70, Loraine, Ohio, died Nov. 30, 2005. LORAINE, Ohio -- Ethel White, 70, Loraine, Ohio, died Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Life Care Center in Medina, Ohio. Burial of cremains of Ethel and her late husband, George, will be held at a later date in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Kimballton. White is survived by brother Morris Pedersen of Manhatten Beach, Ca.; sisters Clara Simonds of Harlan and Martha (Robert) McCord of Harlan; nieces and nephews.

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/2057 Message Board Post: Edwin Gene Preuss ©Daily Nonpareil 12/06/2005 Edwin Gene Preuss, age 83, of Shelby, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2005, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Edwin was born in Shelby, Iowa. He graduated high school in Shelby, attended 1 year of college at the Univer- sity of Iowa and served in the Army. Edwin was the owner/operator of Standard Oil Station in Shelby until 1984 and worked at Schnack Auto Parts in Harlan, Iowa. He was a member of Shelby Lutheran Church. Edwin was preceded in death by wife of 48 years, Dorothy, in September 1990. Survivors include son, Darwin (Phyllis) Preuss of Omaha, Neb.; daughters, Janice (Richard) Ferdi- nandsen of Arvada, Colo. and Carolyn (Mike Lillie) Wiggins of Underwood, Iowa; brother, Gerald (Doris) Preuss of Lakewood, Colo.; sis- ter-in-law, Vivian Preuss of Ashland, Neb.; sister-in-law, Jean Seaman, of Gravois Mills, Mo.; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednes- day, December 7, 2005, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley-Jones Fu- neral Home in Avoca, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Avoca Chapel Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Shelby Lutheran Church, Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Burial is at Shelby Cemetery in Shelby.

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/2056 Message Board Post: Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 12/4/2005. Ohlinger, Rita Catherine OHLINGER-Rita Catherine, age 84, Harlan, IA, 12/2/05. Survived by daughters, Marilyn (Bob) Zotti, Bellevue, NE, Carolyn (Larry) Hein, Alvord, IA, Jane (Gary) Book, Manson, IA, Emily (Bruce) Alexander, Omaha, NE, Rose, (Tom) Bruck, Avoca, IA, Alice (Lonny) Janecek, LaVista, NE; sons, John R. Ohlinger, Ottumwa, IA, Richard (Mary) Ohlinger, Portsmouth, IA, David (Beverly) Ohlinger, Portsmouth, IA; brothers, Tony (Mildred) Reinig, Harlan, IA, Joe (Arlene) Reinig, Portsmouth, IA, Alvin (Mildred) Reinig, Harlan, IA; Alfred (Betty) Reinig, Kansas City, KS, Donald (Joyce) Reinig, Hood River, OR; sisters, Theresa (Robert) Krupicka, Council Bluffs, IA, Mary Slaven, Portsmouth, IA, Cecelia Tunnell, Orville, CA, Catherine Schomers, Harlan, IA. VISITATION Sun 12-5pm, and from 6-9pm with VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm at St. Mary our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, IA on FUNERAL SERVICE Monday Dec 5 at 10:30am, Rev. John Dorton, Officiating. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA. PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME Harlan, IA 712-755-3135 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Rita C. Ohlinger - Age - 84 Who Died On - Friday, December 2, 2005 Visitation Saturday, December 3, 2005 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, December 4, 2005 12:00 Noon - 5:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Sunday, December 4, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Portsmouth, Iowa Rosary - Saturday, December 3, 2005 - 6:30 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Vigil Service - Sunday, December 4, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Portsmouth, Iowa A Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 5, 2005 - 10:30 A.M. St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa Survivors include her children: Marilyn (Bob) Zotti of Bellevue, NE; Carolyn (Larry) Hein of Alvord, IA; Jane (Gary) Book of Manson, IA; Emily (Bruce) Alexander of Omaha, NE; John R. Ohlinger of Ottumwa, IA; Richard (Mary) Ohlinger of Portsmouth, IA; Rose (Tom) Bruck of Avoca, IA; Alice (Lonny) Janecek of LaVista, NE; David (Beverly) Ohlinger of Portsmouth, IA; brothers & sisters: Tony (Mildred) Reinig of Harlan, IA; Joe (Arlene) Reinig of Portsmouth, IA; Alvin (Mildred) Reinig of Harlan, IA; Theresa (Robert) Krupicka of Council Bluffs, IA; Mary Slaven of Portsmouth, IA; Cecelia Tunnell of Orville, CA: Catherine Schomers of Harlan, IA; Alfred (Betty) Reinig of Kansas City, KS; Donald (Joyce) Reinig of Hood River, OR. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Mrs. Rita Catherine Ohlinger 12/04/2005 – Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa Mrs. Rita Catherine Ohlinger, age 84 of Harlan, Iowa passed away Friday, December 2, 2005 at Elm Crest Retirement Community, but is a longtime Portsmouth, Iowa resident. Rita was born in Panama, Iowa and graduated from high school in 1938. She was a homemaker, a member of the Rosary Society, Portsmouth coordinator for German Colony Tours, a 4-H leader and judge, a Shelby County Historical Society member, and she was also a part of the Quilting Club. Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John Ohlinger in 2002. Survivors include daughters, Marilyn and husband Bob Zotti of Bellevue, NE, Carolyn and husband Larry Hein of Alvord, Iowa, Jane and husband Gary Book of Manson, Iowa, Emily and husband Bruce Alexander of Omaha, NE, Rose and husband Tom Bruck of Avoca, Iowa, Alice and husband Lonny Janeek of La Vista, NE; sons, John R. Ohlinger of Ottumwa, Iowa, Richard and wife Mary Ohlinger of Portsmouth, Iowa, David and wife Beverly Ohlinger of Portsmouth, Iowa; brothers, Tony and wife Mildred Reinig of Harlan, Iowa, Joe and wife Arlene Reinig of Portsmouth, Iowa, Alvin and wife Mildred Reinig of Harlan, Iowa, Alfred and wife Betty Reinig of Kansas City, KS, Donald and wife Joyce Reinig of Hood River, OR; sisters, Theresa and husband Robert Krupicka of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mary Slaven of Portsmouth, Iowa, Cecilia Tunnell of Orville, CA, Catherine Schomers of Harlan, Iowa; 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 5, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady Of Fatima of Portsmouth, Iowa, Rev. John Dorton officiate. Visitation with the family December 4 from Noon-5:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, and from 6-9:00 p.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. A Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth.

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/2055 Message Board Post: Lawrence Leonard Gaer ©Daily Nonpareil 12/01/2005 Lawrence Leonard Gaer, 87, formerly of Harlan, Iowa, passed away Nov. 29, 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital. Lawrence was born in Kirkman, Iowa. He previously lived in Redline, Iowa, Oakland, Iowa, California, Conway, Ark., and Harlan, Iowa. Lawrence was a motel manager for several years. His wife, Mabel Taylor Gaer, preceded Mr. Gaer in death in 1996. Survivors include his sons, Harold Gaer and wife, Pat, of Harlan and Allen Gaer and wife, Susan, of McCormick, S.C.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with Roy North officiating. Burial will be in Redline Cemetery in rural Harlan. = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Lawrence L. Gaer - Age - 87 Who Died On - Tuesday, November 29, 2005 Visitation Friday, December 2, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Friday, December 2, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Funeral Service Saturday, December 3, 2005 - 10:30 A.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Interment Redline Cemetery - Rural Harlan, Iowa Survivors include his children: Harold (Pat) Gaer of Harlan, IA; Allen (Susan) Gaer of McCormick, SC.

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/2054 Message Board Post: Services for 56-year-old Duane Otto Goetzinger of Omaha, formerly of Harlan, will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, November 30th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will take place at 1:15 pm Wednesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Duane Goetzinger died Monday, November 28th, at the Maple Crest Care Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Tuesday, November 29th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Family will greet friends from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, and a wake service will be held at 7:30 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = Duane Otto Goetzinger ©Daily Nonpareil 11/29/2005 Duane Otto Goetzinger, 56, of Omaha, Neb., passed away Nov. 28, 2005, at Maple Crest Care Center. He was born in Harlan, Iowa. He previously lived in Defiance, Iowa. He graduated in 1966 from Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a truck driver for 21 years. Survivors include aunts, Josephine Heller of Harlan, Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia; uncles, Virgil Goetzinger and wife, Irene, of Alma, MI and Charles Goetzinger and wife, Eunice, of Defiance; special friends, DeeAnn Jones of Portland, Ore., and Ashley Jones of Portland, Ore. Visitation tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's with the Rev. Robert Hoefler officiating. Burial will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance at 1:15 p.m. = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Duane Otto Goetzinger - Age 56 Who Died On - Monday, November 28, 2005 Visitation Tuesday, November 29, 2005 6:00 PM - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA Family Will Greet Friends Tuesday, November 29, 2005 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home- Harlan, IA Wake Service Tuesday, November 29, 2005- 7:30 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Funeral Service Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 10:30 A.M. St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa Interment Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa Survivors include his aunts Josephine Heller of Harlan, IA; Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia, IA, Uncles: Virgil (Irene) Goetzinger of Alma, MI, Charles (Eunice) Goetzinger of Defiance, IA and Special Friends, Dee Ann & Ashley Jones of Portland, OR

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/2053 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 11/26/2005 Eleanor Y. Sullivan Eleanor Y. Sullivan, 71, of Council Bluffs passed away November 24, 2005 in Omaha, Neb. Eleanor was born February 18, 1934 to Adolph and Miami Miller Johansen. She attended Harlan High School, was an insurance agent for Ray Hicks Ins., also sold Princess House Crystal. She was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel L. in 1999; son, Daniel D; brothers, Harold & Alan Johansen; and sister, Joyce. Eleanor is survived by sons, Curtis, Craig and wife, Nancy both of Council Bluffs, Chris and wife, Robin of Crescent; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; sister, Carolyn Kraft and husband, Bob of Omaha. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John Lutheran Church, Pastor Jon Benson, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at Saint John's. Memorials may be offered to Family Wishes.

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/2052 Message Board Post: VENITA MAE GRAP, 71, of Persia, died Wednesday, November 23rd, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 1:00-p.m. Saturday, November 26th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. = = = = = = ©Daily Nonpareil 11/25/2005 Venita Mae Grap Venita Mae Grap, 71 of Persia, Iowa since 1943, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital. Venita was born in Glasgow, Mont. She attended Sunny Hillside Elementary School and graduated from Persia High School in 1957. She worked for Mutual of Omaha for 6 years and CDS in Harlan, but she mostly farmed with her husband. Venita is survived by her husband of 47 years, Arlon Grap; son, Michael and wife, Pam Grap of Crescent, Roger and wife, Barb Grap, all of Persia; sister, Janice Schutt of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Stephanie Grap, Keith Grap, Garrett Grap, and Taylor Grap all of Persia. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with family meeting with friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, Pastor Duane Anunson, St. John's Lutheran Church, Persia. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Venita Mae Grap - 71 Who Died On - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Visitation Friday, November 25, 2005 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Friday, November 25, 2005 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Funeral Service Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 1:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Interment Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa Survivors include her husband, Arlon Grap; her sons: Michael (Pam) Grap of Crescent, IA ; Roger (Barb) Grap of Persia, IA; her grandchildren: Stephanie, Keith, Garrett and Taylor Grap all of Persia; and her sister Janice Schutt of Council Bluffs, IA

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/2051 Message Board Post: LaVerne Eva Nielsen February 20, 1915 - November 22, 2005 LaVerne Eva Nielsen, the daughter of Paaren and Anna Jane (Mitten) Fiscus, was born on February 20, 1915, in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa. She attended Polk #5 school in Shelby County, completing the eighth grade. She then worked as a hired girl for a number of years. On May 4, 1938, LaVerne married Arthur John Nielsen at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church parsonage in Elk Horn, Iowa. The couple lived in Shelby County for most of their lives, where LaVerne worked for the Harlan school lunch program. In April, 2004, LaVerne moved to Nevada, Iowa, to be with her daughter. Most recently, LaVerne was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church Women. When she was younger, she was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and a Bible School teacher. She also was a former 4-H leader, and was active in the Shelby County ARC (Association for Retarded Children) and the American Red Cross. LaVerne loved being around people, especially children; she delighted in acting as Mrs. Claus when Art played Santa. She also enjoyed sewing. LaVerne E. Nielsen died on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa, at the age of 90 years, 9 months, and 2 days. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur John Nielsen, on April 2, 1997; three sisters, Malveree Fiscus (at birth), Elvie Kolb, and Florence White; and four brothers, Elmer Fiscus, Iliff Fiscus, Melvin Fiscus, and Leonard Fiscus. Her survivors include one daughter, Ardith (George) Forsyth of Nevada, Iowa; two grandsons, Eric (Michelle) Forsyth of Monterey, California, and Gregory (Christine) Forsyth of Newton, Iowa; four great-grandchildren, Max Forsyth and Kate Forsyth, both of Monterey, California, and Emily Forsyth and Anna Forsyth, both of Newton, Iowa; two brothers, Ivan Fiscus and Wayne (Violet) Fiscus, both of Kirkman, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Madge Fiscus and Kathryn Fiscus, both of Harlan, Iowa; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Myron Herzberg and Pastor David Burling of Memorial Lutheran Church, Nevada, Iowa, officiating. Amy Williams served as organist and Pastor David Burling was the soloist. Honorary casket bearers were Connie White, Melva Fiscus, Kathy Archer, Donna Nelson, Glenna Rasmussen, and Donna Mae Murray. Active casket bearers were Greg Forsyth, Eric Forsyth, Terry Fiscus, Keith Fiscus, Randy Fiscus, and Lyle Fiscus. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, 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/2050 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 11/24/2005 Mrs. Josephine Smith Mrs. Josephine Smith, 86, of Harlan, passed away Nov. 22, at home. She was born in Panama. She attended country school and she worked for area families. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Rosary Society. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn "Jack" Smith. They were married 57 years. Survivors include her sons, Garry Smith of Harlan and Marlin Smith and wife, Phyllis, of Panama; daughters, Cherylene Huebert and husband, Neil, of Panama and Valerie Sullivan and husband, Bill, of Council Bluffs; sister, Barbara Newland, of Harlan; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Wake Service at 7 p.m. all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Hoefler celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama. Arrangements and Services For Josephine Smith - Age 86 Who Died On - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 Visitation Thursday, November 24, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Friday, November 25, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Wake Service Friday, November 25, 2005 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa A Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 10:30 A.M. St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery - Panama, Iowa Survivors include her children: Gary Smith of Harlan, IA; Cherylene (Neil) Huebert of Panama, IA; Marlin (Phyllis) Smith of Panama, IA; Valerie (Bill) Sullivan of Council Bluffs, IA; sister, Barbara Newland of Harlan, 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/2049 Message Board Post: KNOD radio online Services for 59-year-old Roger Page of Harlan are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Roger Page died Saturday, November 19th at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. = = = = = = = = = ©Daily Nonpareil 11/21/2005 Harlan man dies from crash injuries OMAHA - A Harlan man involved in a car accident last week has died. According to a Nebraska Medical Center spokesperson, Roger Page, 59, who was life-flighted to the medical center last Tuesday in critical condition, died over the weekend. His daughter, Elizabeth Page, 19, and Stephanie Nash, 20, both of Harlan, also died in the crash that occurred on ice-covered Highway 59 north of Harlan. Both were passengers in Roger Page's vehicle. His southbound vehicle crossed the centerline and was struck by a northbound car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman. Nielsen's injuries were not serious. The Iowa State Patrol said the accident remains under investigation.

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/2048 Message Board Post: Wilmer Lester Knudsen March 12, 1917 - November 18, 2005 Wilmer Lester Knudsen, the son of Peter Marinus and Olga Sophie (Jacobsen) Knudsen, was born on March 12, 1917, in Fiscus, Iowa. He was raised in Shelby County, Iowa. Wilmer served in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon returning from the service in 1945, he worked selling eggs, milk, and poultry on a cream route. On October 11, 1968, Wilmer married Mary Lois Larsen in Lincoln, Nebraska. He enjoyed working in sales, and was employed in the Sales Department of Harlan Manufacturing (Jacobs Tools) for many years. Wilmer retired in 1979. Wilmer was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. He was a 50-year member of the Parian Lodge 321 A.F. & A.M. in Harlan. He enjoyed woodworking and doing major repairs and improvements on his house. Wilmer L. Knudsen died on Friday, November 18, 2005, at his home in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 88 years, 8 months, and 6 days. Wilmer was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Marvin Knudsen; and one sister, Agness Shaffer. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; one brother, Jack (Grace Ann) Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; and other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, 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/2046 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 11/16/2005 There's snow escape from winter's arrival CHAD NATION, TOM McMAHON AND PHIL ROONEY, Staff Writers Two people died in an accident near Harlan on Tuesday as the season's first snowfall made for treacherous morning and evening commutes and sent cars and trucks sliding into ditches and each other as more than a dozen accidents were reported. A two-car collision on an icy Shelby County road killed two women and left a Harlan man in critical condition. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said the women, whose names have not been released, were passengers in a car driven by Roger Page, 59, of Harlan. According to the sheriff's office, Page was southbound on Highway 59 about a half mile south of County Road F32 around 6:45 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed the centerline. Page's car collided with a northbound car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman. Nielsen was unable to avoid Page's vehicle on the 100 percent ice-covered road and crashed into the passenger door, the sheriff's office said. Page was taken to Myrtue Community Hospital in Harlan and later life-flighted to the Nebraska Medical Center where he was reported in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office. The medical center was not releasing a report this morning. The sheriff's office said Nielsen was treated and released in Harlan. The accident remains under investigation. Tuesday morning produced only a few fender benders, but as temperatures dropped and snow kept falling, evening drivers found more dangerous conditions. Between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Council Bluffs police were called to eight accidents that were directly related to the slick roads. Interstate overpasses were especially hazardous. One accident involving minor injuries occurred near Nebraska Avenue and I-29. A Chevy S-10 driven by Jennifer Kauble, 28, of Council Bluffs, was northbound on the interstate at 6:30 p.m., when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy conditions. According to reports, James Welch, 39, also of Council Bluffs, was southbound in a Chevy Prism on Nebraska Avenue when Kauble's truck struck his car head-on. Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue transported Welch to Jennie Edmundson Hospital, where he was treated and released. Kauble's vehicle sustained $5,000 of damage, and Welch's had $7,000. A single-vehicle accident happened about the same time near the West Broadway overpass. At 6:35, a Dodge Dakota driven by Christopher Weaver, 23, of Crescent, was northbound on I-29. Reports state he lost control due to icy conditions when his vehicle reached the bridge. The truck spun out of control and rolled into the median, where it came to rest on its roof. Weaver was wearing his seat belt and was uninjured. The truck sustained $5,000 in damage. Rural roads and highways also saw their share of accidents on Tuesday. Cpl. Dwayne Riche said the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department responded to numerous afternoon accidents. "The roads started to ice over at about 3:30," Riche said. "From then on, our road officers were going from call to call." Accident reports came in from across the county and dozens of cars that slid into ditches went unreported. Riche said at least three accidents sent people to Alegent Health Mercy Hospital but no fatalities were reported. Riche said that Highway 6 was "still not in that good of shape," this morning. There were reports of more than 4 inches of snow in the Council Bluffs area from Tuesday's storm. Snow could make a brief appearance on Thursday, but winter was expected to back off in favor of a week of more comfortable temperatures, but not until cold and wind had battered Council Bluffs and the surrounding area for another day. Forecaster Cathy Zapotocny with the National Weather Service in Valley, Neb., said .8 inches fell at the weather service offices and 3.5 inches of snow fell in Pacific Junction. Harlan reported 2.6 inches of snow and more than 2 inches of snow was reported near Eppley Airfield. Zapotocny said today's high will be around 32 degrees and this morning's single-digit wind chills were expected to warm into the teens by this afternoon before dropping back into single digits overnight. Afternoon wind gusts were expected to be in the 10 to 20 mph range. "We actually have a little system coming through Thursday," she said. That was expected to bring the possibility of flurries with highs moving into the mid-40s to the lower 50s through Monday. = = = = = = = = = ©Daily Nonpareil - Tom McMahon 11/17/2005 Two victims of deadly crash identified HARLAN - The two women killed in a Tuesday evening car crash on Highway 59 north of Harlan have been identified as Elizabeth Page, 19, and Stephanie Nash, 20, both of Harlan. The women were passengers in a vehicle driven by Page's father, Roger, 59, also of Harlan. His car crossed the centerline under icy road conditions about 6:45 p.m. and collided with a car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Kirkman was unable to avoid the Page vehicle and crashed into the passenger door. Nielsen was treated and released following the accident. Roger Page was life-flighted to the Nebraska Medical Center and remains in critical condition as of this morning. The accident happened about a half-mile south of County Road F-32. A staff person at Harlan High School said neither woman graduated from the school and she was uncertain where they lived before moving to the city. = = = = = = = = = ©The Harlan Tribune 11/17/2005 Two killed in accident; Road 100% ice covered HARLAN -- The first wintry driving conditions of the year are said to have contributed to an automobile accident near here Tuesday evening, November 15 that left two individuals dead and another seriously injured. Elizabeth A. Page, 19, and Stephanie N. Nash, 20, both of Harlan, were killed when the car in which they were riding collided with a vehicle on Highway 59 near County Road F32 about three miles north of Harlan. Page and Nash were passengers in a Chevy Beretta driven by Roger Page, 59, Harlan. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. According to Shelby County Sheriff reports, the Page vehicle was southbound on Highway 59 when the vehicle veered out of control and crossed the center line. Reports said the road was 100 percent ice covered at the time of the collision. The Page vehicle was then struck by a Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, Kirkman, which was northbound on Highway 59. Reports said the Nielsen vehicle was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Page vehicle in the passenger door. Called to the scene was the state patrol, sheriff's office, Medivac Ambulance/Rescue, and fire departments from Harlan, Kirkman, Earling and Westphalia. Roger Page was transported to Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan and then to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was listed in critical condition. Nielsen was transported to Myrtue hospital where he was treated and released. The collision remains under investigation by the sheriff's office and Iowa State Patrol. = = = = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Elizabeth "Beth" Page - 19 Who Died On - Tuesday, November 15, 2005 Visitation Friday, November 18, 2005 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA Family Will Greet Friends Friday November 18, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday, November 19, 2005 10:00 A.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, IA Survivors include her Mother Kathleen Page and Fiancé Dale Clark of Des Moines, IA, Father Roger Page of Harlan, IA, Fiancé Jeremy Carrier of Harlan, IA = = = = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Stephanie "Sissy" Nash Age 20 Who Died On Tuesday, November 15, 2005 Memorial Service Friday, November 18, 2005 11:00 A.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Survivors include her children Samantha Sanborn and Dakota Golden Of Harlan, Ia; Mother Christine Nash of Elk Horn, Ia; Sisters Michelle and Shelia Nash Of Sacramento, Ca.; Brothers David Nash Jr. and William Nash of Sacramento, CA.; Maternal Grandparent's Alfred (Juanita) Sanborn Of Torrance, CA.; Maternal Great Grandmother Izroa Durham of Elk Horn, IA; = = = = = = = = = Omaha World-Herald Published Friday November 18, 2005 Iowa friends died on trip home from work BY ELIZABETH AHLIN WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER Stephanie Nash had just finished her second day of work at a job in Dunlap, Iowa, when the car ride home took a tragic turn. Nash worked at the Dunlap Livestock Auction. A girlfriend had offered her a ride home, to Harlan. But after the first snow of the season, roads were ice-covered and treacherous. Nash, 20, and Elizabeth Page, 19, also of Harlan, were killed when the Chevrolet Beretta they were riding in crossed the center line and collided with another car, said Shelby County Sheriff Gene Cavenaugh. The accident occurred on Iowa Highway 59 about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. The driver, Elizabeth's father, Roger Page, 59, apparently lost control of the southbound Beretta, Cavenaugh said. He was listed in critical condition Thursday night at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The driver of the other vehicle was treated at a Harlan hospital and released. Elizabeth Page worked at a Taco John's restaurant in Avoca, Iowa. "She was just so happy, always in a good mood," said Kasey McGurren, a restaurant manager. McGurren said Page was a dependable worker known for giving people affectionate nicknames. She was engaged to Jeremy Carrier of Harlan, who also works at the restaurant. Nash's survivors include two children, Samantha and Dakota. Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation for Page will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, also at Pauley-Jones, with a funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.