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/2041.1 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 11/02/2005 Leo Constance Leinen Leo Constance Leinen, 87, of Omaha, Neb. passed away October 31, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He previously lived in Earling. He was a high school graduate. He worked at Farmland Foods - meat-packing plant. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie (Burger) Leinen, of Omaha; daughters, Sharon (Verlin) Kreus of Omaha, Mary Ann Anderson of Omaha, Nancy (Rob) Skinner of New Port Richey, Fla., Cindy Grau of Manning, Lisa (Robert Wieduwilt of Council Bluffs; sons, Gail (Connie) Leinen of Council Bluffs, Gary Leinen of Council Bluffs, Leo (Brenda) Leinen of Cochise, Ariz., Doug (Lora) Leinen of Omaha, Neb., Brian (Debra) Leinen of Council Bluffs; sisters, Lavina Blum of Earling, Celie Buckley of Earling, Irene Mahlberg of Earling, Sally (Ken) Dillemuth of Pahrump, NV, Rosemary (Ed) Rehberg of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Alfred (Joan) Leinen of Earling, Eddy (Carol) Leinen of Harlan; 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, in Earling, Iowa, with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with the Rev. Michael Berner officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling.

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/2045 Message Board Post: Gene L. Thomas A service celebrating the life of Gene L. Thomas will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Timberline Church in Fort Collins. Clergy officiating at the service are The Revs. Dary Northrop, Frank Estep, John Engle and Darren Fred. The pallbearers are Justin Mader, Gene Edmunds, Roger Hageman, Joe Menchaca, Jim Mathews and Jerry Schmidt. Honorary pallbearers and special friends are Lawrence Haith, George "Andy" Hofferber, Bill Mastin, Keith Vandeventer and Howard McCutcheon. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Allnutt Riverside Chapel, 1530 Riverside Ave. Gene was born Sept. 15, 1928, near Crescent City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa to Truman William and Edith Liva (Fouts) Thomas. He was the youngest of five children. The Thomas family moved to Harrison County, Iowa in 1934. Gene attended country schools throughout the eighth grade. He farmed with his father until 1948. On Aug. 9, 1948, Gene was married to Mary Lou Sorey at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Woodbine, Iowa. To their union two sons, Patrick Gene and James William were born. Gene and Mary Lou farmed in the Woodbine, Iowa area from 1948 until 1960. In 1960, the family moved to Fort Collins. Gene worked for Larimer County as a road construction foreman from 1960 to 1972, for Union Manufacturing, as a truck driver, for three years and for the City of Fort Collins street department from 1975 until he retired in 1994. Later, he worked for Hageman Earth Cycle for four years and was a volunteer shuttle driver at Poudre Valley Hospital. Gene moved to his Heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005. He had reached the age of 77 years, one month and fourteen days. His parents; his sisters, Eldora DeForest and Elizabeth Rodasky; and his brother, George W. Thomas, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou; his sons, Patrick and wife, Sharon, Jim and wife, Ruth; two grandchildren, Amanda and Joshua; two step grandchildren, Shannon and husband, Dennis Gallegos and Jamie Seiler and friend Jason Walton; two step great-grandchildren, Paul and Taylor Gallegos; and one brother, Bill Thomas. He is also survived by several other relatives and a huge host of friends who all knew him as "Uncle Gene". Uncle Gene lived his witness of the love of God by all of the special acts of kindness and caring that he performed for those in need and those he loved. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Pulmonary Rehab Unit at Poudre Valley Hospital or to the charity of your choice in care of Allnutt Riverside Chapel. This is an article from coloradoan.com Article published Oct 31, 2005 = = = = = = = local survivors: Shelly (Eric) Schmidt, Harlan Shannon Sorey, Defiance Sheila (Ron) Rogers, Omaha ( Gene's wife, Mary Lou is a 1st cousin of their dad)

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/2044 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/31/2005 Wallace Green Green, 92, Avoca, died Oct. 25, 2005. AVOCA -- Wallace J. Green, 92, Avoca, died October 25 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Services were held October 27 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs with burial in the Ridgewood Cemetery in Council Bluffs. Green is survived by his daughter, Julie (Terry) Carley of Avoca; two grandchildren and one great-grandson.

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/2043 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/31/2005 Martha Bonnesen Bonnesen, 84, Elk Horn, died Oct. 30, 2005. ELK HORN -- Word has been received of the death of Martha Bonnesen, 84, Elk Horn. Services are pending at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. She is survived by son Richard Bonnesen of Aurelia and daughter Janet (Galan) Johannsen of Harlan. Bonnesen died October 30 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Services for 84-year-old Martha Bonnesen of Elk Horn will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, November 2nd at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Martha Bonnesen died Sunday, October 30th. Visitation will be held 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Tuesday, November 1st at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present to 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/2042 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/31/2005 Phyllis Rold Rold, 69, Harlan, died Oct. 30, 2005. HARLAN -- Phyllis Rold, 69, Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Rold is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Rold of Harlan; sons Mark (Becky) Rold of Elk Horn and Brett (Rose) Rold of Brayton; daughter Julie Rold of Harlan; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Arrangements and Services For Phyllis V. Rold - Age 69 Who Died On - Sunday, October 30, 2005 Visitation Wednesday, November 2, 2005 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Prayer Service Wednesday, November 2, 2005 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Funeral Service Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 2:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa Survivors include her husband, Bob Rold of Harlan, IA; her children: Mark (Becky) Rold of Elk Horn, IA; Brett (Rose) Rold of Brayton, IA; Julie Rold 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/2041 Message Board Post: Services for 87-year-old Leo Constance Leinen of Omaha, NE will be held 11:00 am Friday, November 4th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Leo Leinen died Monday, October 31st at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Friends may call 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday, November 3rd at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation will also be held 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, November 3rd at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with a wake service at 7:00 pm. Arrangements and Services For Leo Leinen - Age 87 Who Died On - Monday, October 31, 2005 Visitation Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa Wake Service Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa A Mass of Christian Burial Friday, November 4, 2005 - 11:00 A.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, IA Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Leinen of Omaha, NE; his children: Sharon (Verlin) Kreus, Mary Ann Anderson all of Omaha, NE; Gail (Connie) Leinen of Council Bluffs, IA; Nancy (Rob) Skinner of New Port Richey, FL; Gary Leinen of Council Bluffs, IA; Cindy Grau of Manning, IA; Leo (Brenda) Leinen of Cochise, AZ; Doug (Lora) Leinen of Omaha, NE; Lisa (Robert) Wieduwilt, Brian (Debra) Leinen all of Council Bluffs, IA; sisters, Lavina Blum, Cecile Buckley and Irene Mahlberg all of Earling, IA; Sally (Ken) Dillemuth of Pahrump, NV

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/2040 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Ethan Tyler Holst - Age - 3 Days Old Who Died On - Wednesday, October 26, 2005 Visitation Sunday, October 30, 2005 Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Sunday, October 30, 2005 - 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa Funeral Service Monday, October 31, 2005 - 2:00 P.M. Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa Interment Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa Parents, Jason and Amanda Holst and his brother, Blake Holst of Avoca, IA .Maternal Grandparents, Alan and Sue Blakestad of Avoca, IA. Paternal Grandparents, Dave & Ronda Holst of Avoca, 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/2039 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Shirley Mae Buttry - Age 69 Who Died On - Friday, October 28, 2005 Visitation Monday, October 31, 2005 - 11:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Prayer Service Monday, October 31, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. Family Greet Friends 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Celebration of Life Services Tuesday, November 1, 2005 - 11:00 A.M. Bethel Baptist Church - Harlan, Iowa Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa Survivors include husband Larry Buttry, Sr. of Harlan, her children: Larry Buttry, Jr. of Harlan, Pamela (Rick) Finken of Davenport, Ernest (Lori) Buttry of Millard, NE, David (Cheryl) Buttry of Neola, IA, Michelle (Jeff) Musich of Harlan, Matthew (Jill Bothel) Buttry of Arcadia, Brothers and Sisters, Mona (Mike) Albertson of Phoenix,AZ, Beverly Coffman of Grimes, IA, Jeanette Kroger of Harlan, Howard (Jenny) Cavanaugh of Esterville, IA, Richard "Dick" (Donna) Cavanaugh

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2038 Message Board Post: Zehner, Roseanna Unknown user: mslace@netins.net RCPT TO generated following response: 550 mslace@netins.net unknown user account New email address??

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/2037 Message Board Post: Denison (IA) Bulletin-Review 10/28/2005 Francis A. Schmitz Francis A. Schmitz was born at Westphalia, Iowa, December 26, 1919, the son of Adolph and Therese Musich Schmitz. He received his education at St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia, from which he was graduated in June of 1938. On November 17, 1948, Francis was united in marriage with Norma Leuschen at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. After their marriage he farmed in the Dow City area, retiring in 1979 to Denison. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and traveling on tours. Francis was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, and at the time of his death, he had held the longest continuous membership in the Denison Council #2074, Knights of Columbus. Francis died Friday evening, October 21, 2005, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 85 years, 9 months and 25 days. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Therese Schmitz, and one sister, Mary Ann Klein. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife, Norma Schmitz of Denison, Iowa; four sisters, Delores Obrecht of Harlan, Iowa; Verdella and husband, John Schill of Omaha, Nebraska; Verelda Schwery of Harlan, Iowa and Theresa and husband, Gerald Goetz of Irwin, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa, with Father Edward Murray as Celebrant. Others participating in the mass included servers, Jeremy Baxa, Alec Ruskell and Christina Madsen; Lector, Kris Lehan and Eucharistic Ministers, Nora Millea, Ann Delanty and Tudy Bretey. Music for the mass was provided by the St. Rose of Lima Adult Choir singing Here I Am, Lord, Be Not Afraid, Prayer of St. Francis and Precious Lord, Take My Hand with Jean Cornelius serving as accompanist. Pallbearers included Darrell Klein, David Obrecht, Keith Schwery, John Goetz, Robert Goetz and Jerry Goetz. Interment was at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Following the services the family invited all in attendance to join them at the Parish Center for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the St. Rose of Lima Ladies Guild. On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, a Legion of Mary Rosary was prayed at 4:00 p.m., a Parish Vigil service was held at 7:00 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary was prayed at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of 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/2036 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/27/2005 Shelly Lewis Lewis, 42, Midland, Texas, died Oct. 21, 2005. MIDLAND, Texas -- Shelly Renee Johannsen Lewis, 42, Midland, Texas, died October 21 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. A memorial service was also held Tuesday at First Baptist Church Worship Center. Lewis is survived by her husband, Perry; children Ben, Blair and Bryce; parents Stan and Veretta Johannsen of Harlan; sister Val (Jeff) Sparks of Midland; sisters-in-law Kim (Tony) Foster of Midland and Tammy (Kevin) Shelton of Hico, Texas; nieces and nephews; grandmother Maxine Johannsen of Harlan; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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/2035 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/27/2005 Raymond Langenfeld Langenfeld, 90, Onawa, died Oct. 21, 2005. ONAWA -- Raymond C. Langenfeld, 90, Onawa, died October 21 at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak with burial in the St. Clair Cemetery in Ute. Langenfeld is survived by his son, Ronald (Connie) of Ute; daughters Judy (Joe) Patrick of Branson, Mo., Diann Iversen of Moorhead and Donna (Bill) Warning of Minneapolis; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother Greg of Dunlap; and sisters Cleta (Carl) Pitts of Oskaloosa, Helen (Ben) Siemers of Dow City and Odelia Ann (Norman) Coenen of Woodward.

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/2034 Message Board Post: Keith L. Koehrsen ©Daily Nonpareil 2005 10/26/2005 Keith L. Koehrsen, 37, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 21, 2005, at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital. He was born September 6, 1968 in Council Bluffs to Richard and Corine (Wood) Koehrsen. He previously lived in Shelby. He graduated from Shelby High School. He was a piece worker at VODEC. Keith loved bowling. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include his friends at VODEC & Care Homes, Inc. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Eberhard Hering officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

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/2033 Message Board Post: Bessie Ione Thompson December 31, 1915 - October 20, 2005 Bessie Ione Thompson, the daughter of DeWitt and Alice Florence (Vernon) Kohl, was born on December 31, 1915, in Martelle, Iowa. She was raised in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1934. On June 18, 1934, Bessie married Melvin Arthur Thompson in Mt Vernon. The couple lived most of their married life in Marion, Iowa, and Bessie worked as an office manager for Wray, Robb, and Bickel Orthopedic Medical Clinic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for many years. Melvin died in August, 1979, in Cedar Rapids. Bessie had been active in the First Presbyterian Church in Marion, and was a member of the Pythian Sisters Lodge in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed doing hand work, as well as playing cards and Bingo. Bessie I. Thompson died on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 89 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin Arthur Thompson; one sister, Elda Kohl; and one brother, Vernon Kohl. Her survivors include two sons, D.A. (Karen) Thompson of Harlan, Iowa, and Dennis (Marciene) Thompson of De Forest, Wisconsin; one daughter, Alice (Charles) Johns of Bismarck, North Dakota; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held on Friday, October 28, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church in Marion, Iowa, with Rev. Howard Chapman officiating. Judy Chapman served as the organist. Burial of ashes was in the Campbell Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, and Baxter-Stewart Funeral Chapel in Marion, Iowa, were in charge of the arrangements. (my 4th cousin 1 time removed)

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/2032 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Edmund "Ed" N. Goeser - Age 95 Who Died On -Friday, October 21, 2005 Visitation Sunday, October 23, 2005 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Saturday, October 22, 2005 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Sunday, October 23, 2005 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 23, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Vigil Service Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 24, 2005 - 10:30 A.M. St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa Interment St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Westphalia, IA; his children: Jolene (Joe) O’Tool of Alpha, IL; Jane (Charles) Goetzinger of Westphalia, IA; Mary Lou Keitel of Davenport, IA; Jim (June) Goeser of Omaha, NE; Bruce (Julie) Goeser 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/2031 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Edith M. Schneider - Age 86 Who Died On - Sunday, October 23, 2005 Visitation Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Rosary Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa A Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 10:30 A.M. St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa Interment St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa Survivors include her children: Debra (Clair) Rose of Council Bluffs, IA; Daryl (Joy) Schneider of Denison, IA; Diane (Angel) Freytez of Omaha, NE; Dean (Joan) Schneider of Maryville, MO; sister, Marie Ebert of El Paso, TX; brother, Ivo (Mildred "Mick") Finken of Earling, IA. = = = = = = = Edith Magdalen Schneider ©Daily Nonpareil 10/24/2005 Edith Magdalen Schneider, 86, of Harlan, passed away Oct. 23, 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. She was born in Earling. She moved to Westphalia in 1941. She farmed with her husband, East of Westphalia over 40 years. She was a member of St.Boniface Catholic church. Her husband, Elmer Schneider, preceded Mrs. Schneider in death on Dec. 28, 1984. Survivors include daughters, Debra Rose and husband, Clair, of Council Bluffs, Diane Freytez and husband, Angel, of Omaha, Neb.; son, Daryl Schneider and wife, Joy, of Denison, Dean Schneider and wife, Joan, of Maryville, Mo.; sister, Marie Ebert, of El Paso, Texas; brother Ivo Finken and wife, Mildred "Mick", of Earling; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev. John Dorton officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia.

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/2030 Message Board Post: Kenneth L. Beedle Woodbine (IA) Twiner 10/19/2005 Kenneth L. Beedle Funeral services were held for Kenneth L. Beedle at the Faith Lutheran Church of DeMotte, IN on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jared Raebel officiated. Kenneth L. Beedle, 74, passed away September 23, 2005, at Crestmark Nursing Home in Roselawn. He was born on November 11, 1930 to Myrtle (nee Sorey) and Wilson Beedle in Woodbine, Iowa. He attended Woodbine High School where he graduated. On February 17, 1952 he married Elizebeth (Betty) Myers. He served in the United States Army at a MASH unit. In 1965 he moved his family to DeMotte. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of DeMotte, the VFW of Rensselaer, and the American Legion of DeMotte. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, 1 daughter, Barbara (Kenneth) Peregrine, 2 sons, Rusty (Patty) Beedle, and Dusty (Marlene) Beedle, 6 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice or the Faith Lutheran Church. = = = = = = = local survivors: Shelly (Eric) Schmidt, Harlan Shannon Sorey, Defiance Sheila (Ron) Rogers, Omaha (Kenneth a 1st cousin of their dad)

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/2029 Message Board Post: Emmett Mullen Denison (IA) Bulletin/Review 10/21/2005 Emmett Francis, son of Emmett Francis and Mabel (Houlihan) Mullen, was born June 22, 1931, at St. Catherines Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. When he was young, Emmett lived in Texas and Oklahoma. His family settled in Denison, Iowa where he graduated from Denison High School in 1949. He then worked at Halletts Bootery in Denison. From 1949 to 1951, Emmett served in the Army National Guard. On April 13, 1953, Emmett was united in marriage with Donna Terwilleger at Defiance. Emmett and Donna made their home in Manning where they owned and operated the Manning Bootery. In the mid 1980s Emmett became an insurance agent with Capitol American Insurance Company and continued this line of work until retiring in the late 1990s. While the Manning Bootery was no longer a full-time business, Emmett continued to sell shoes to anyone who asked. Emmett was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, playing euchre, snow skiing, bicycling and going to ball games with his kids, grandchildren and friends. On Tuesday, October 11, 2005, Emmett died unexpectedly at San Diego, California. He was 74 years, 3 months and 19 days of age. Emmetts parents and a nephew Michael Frenking precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna Mullen of Manning; three children: Thea and husband Tom Weinandt of Omaha, Nebraska; Marty Mullen and wife Sue of San Diego, California; Rourke Mullen and wife Stacie of Manning; eight grandchildren: Abby, T.J. and Zach Weinandt; Michael and Matthew Mullen and Jenna, Hanna and McKenna Mullen; two sisters Nadine and husband Walter Robetor of Las Vegas, Nevada and Noreen and husband John Frenking of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Sacred Heart Church in Manning, Iowa. Reverend Robert Gralapp served as Celebrant for the service and interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning, Iowa. Mass Servers were Ericka Tank, Noah Tank and Robert Tank. Gift Bearers were Emmetts grandsons. Eucharistic Minister was Margaret Frees and Lector was Laurie Stein. Pat Heithoff served as organist for the Sacred Heart Choir. Those serving as honorary casketbearers were Emmetts grandchildren and close friends. Those serving as casketbearers were Pat Callender, Jerry Callender, Kenard Carstens, Lenny Carstens, Tom Bennett, Myron Boatzke, Wayne Eich, Ralph Dobler, Doug Hargens, Roger Hansen, Frank Wegner and Tom Wittrock. American Legion Post 22 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517 provided the military honors. A prayer service was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, Iowa with the Reverend John Thomas officiating. The family invited everyone in attendance of the service back to the church for lunch and fellowship. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of the arrangements.

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/2028 Message Board Post: Clara Crouch Denison (IA) Bulletin/Review 10/21/2005 Clara Henrietta, daughter of William and Bertha (Fahrnow) Krueger, was born September 18, 1913, in Wolsey, South Dakota. She attended rural school north of Denison, Iowa, then parochial school near Ricketts and Schleswig. Clara was united in marriage with Ralph Weems on June 5, 1930. Two children were born to this union. They farmed for a time an lived at Primghar, Botna, and Denison. Ralphs health deteriorated and he died in 1953. Clara worked for many years at Laurite Creamery and Produce in Denison, first testing cream and then as a bookkeeper. On October 11, 1959, Clara was united in marriage to Harold Crouch of Irwin. The couple was very active in the community, where Harold owned and operated a grain elevator. They especially enjoyed music and dancing together. Clara was the director of the Irwin Keen-Agars Kitchen Band for many years. She also enjoyed cards, gardening, sewing and being a homemaker. Clara loved to bowl and golf as well. Through the years, she has traveled to Colorado, Florida, Texas, Nevada and Wyoming. Clara was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Claras husband Harold died in March of 2005. Due to a disabling stroke, Clara became a resident of the Manilla Manor nursing home in June of 1997. She directed the Manors rhythm band, enjoyed visiting, bingo and musical entertainment. Clara died there on October 12, 2005, at the age of 92 years and 23 days. Preceding Clara in death are her parents; her husband Ralph Weems; husband Harold Crouch; eleven siblings: Alma, Hilda, Frieda, Minnie, Elma, Bertha, Gus, Bill, Marie, and Edna and Carl in infancy; and son-inlaw Chris Brink. Clara is survived by her children: Larry Weems and wife Diana of Vinton; Darlene Brink of Perry; stepchildren: Merri and husband Don Armentrout of Harlan; Georgene Von Tersch of Colorado; six grandchildren: Donovan, Rocky and Vickie Brink; and Brian, Brandon and Bradley Weems; four step grandchildren: Rod, Cheri, Dana and Drew; five great-grandchildren; four step greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Virgil Crouch and wife Mildred of Irwin; sister-in-law Bernice Crouch of Irwin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla, Iowa. Reverend Paul Frank officiated the service and interment held in the Dow City Cemetery in Dow City, Iowa. Bonnie Lorenzen served as organist for congregational hymns, The Church is One Foundation, How Great Thou Art and Beautiful Saviour. Honorary casket bearers were Rocky Brink, Christopher Brink and Sean Brink. Those serving as casket bearers were Vernon Nemitz, Donovan Brink, Phillip Stier, Brian Weems, Brandon Weems and Bradley Weems. Visitation was held after 3 p.m. at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, Iowa on Sunday, October 16, 2005. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, Iowa was in charge of the arrangements.

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/2027 Message Board Post: Denison (IA) Bulletin/Review 10/21/2005 Robert Joseph Reisz Robert Joseph Reisz was born August 3, 1922, the son of Gustav and Catherine Klemmens Reisz. He died Friday evening, October 7, 2005, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of 83. Bob was born on a farm near Panama, Iowa and received his education in rural schools in Panama and Defiance as the family later moved to the Defiance area. After completing his education, he worked for various farmers in the region. On April 10, 1944, Bob was united in marriage to LaVerne Slechta at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The couple settled on a farm near Denison and were blessed with the birth of three children. He and his family lived on the family farm for their entire married life. After the death of LaVerne, Bob moved to Denison. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who in his leisure time, enjoyed Cubs baseball, square dancing, socializing at a game of cards and spending winters in Texas. When he was active in farming he enjoyed trips to Wyoming to buy cattle. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima parish in Denison and a past member of the Knights of Columbus and the Circle and Swing Square Dance Club in Denison. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Adam, Anthony, James and Peter as an infant, one sister, Catherine, and his wife, LaVerne in 2003. Survivors include two sons, Robert Jr. and his wife, Karen of Denison; David and his wife, Diane of Denison; one daughter, Barb Larsen of Council Bluffs; seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph and his wife, JoAnn of Denison; and two sisters, Margaret Manz of Council Bluffs; and Lucille Eggers and her husband, Myron of Rockport, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Fr. Edward Murray served as Celebrant of the service with interment at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Organist Jean Cornelius provided the organ accompaniment for the St. Rose of Lima Choir. Lector was Ann Delanty and serving as Altar Servers were: T.J. Pauley, Kristen Marten and Moriah Bohlmann. Pallbearers were: Stephanie Yackley, Melissa Taylor, Todd Larsen, Alisha Satre, Greg Reisz, Gary Reisz and Cory Reisz. A Legion of Mary Rosary was held at 4:00 p.m., and a Parish Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2005 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Parish Center, served by the Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.