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/2026 Message Board Post: KCCI.com Tractor Driver Killed Outside Denison POSTED: 11:12 am CDT October 21, 2005 UPDATED: 11:30 am CDT October 21, 2005 OMAHA, Neb. -- A man on a tractor was killed in Iowa Thursday evening. Crawford County authorities said Richard Clement Grote, 72, of Dunlap was turning left onto a farm drive from Highway 30 at about 6 p.m. when he was clipped by a semi tractor. The truck, driven by John Miner, 62, of Emerson, Iowa, tried to pass Grote's tractor and hit it. Both vehicles ended up in a ditch. Miner and his passenger, John Miner Jr., 40, of Glidden, Iowa, were taken to Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. There was no condition report provided on the men. = = = = = = = = Dunlap farmer killed in collision ©Daily Nonpareil 10/21/2005 DUNLAP - A 72-year-old Dunlap farmer was killed late Thursday afternoon when a semi-tractor trailer attempting to pass his tractor struck the vehicle. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Richard Grote was eastbound on U.S. Highway 30 about one mile east of Dunlap attempting to turn left into his driveway at the same time the semi, driven by John Miner, 62, of Emerson attempted to pass. Both vehicles left the road and went into a ditch. The patrol did not have information as to whether Grote's turn indicator was on. Grote, Miner and his son, John Miner Jr., 40, of Glidden, who was a passenger, were transported by ambulance to Crawford County Memorial Hospital. A hospital spokesperson said Grote was pronounced dead on arrival. John Miner Sr. was admitted and John Miner Jr. was treated and released. The spokesperson would not release the senior Miner's condition. No citations had been issued as of this morning. It is Crawford County's third fatal Highway 30 crash in less than three weeks and the third Dunlap death. = = = = = = = = = Richard Grote Visitation: Sunday, October 23, 2005 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM 4:00 PM until 4:30 PM Scripture Service St. Patrick's Parish Center Highway 30 Dunlap, IA 51529 Service: Monday, October 24, 2005 10:00 AM St. Patrick's Catholic Church Highway 30 Dunlap, IA 51529 Richard Clement Grote was born October 10, 1933, to Gerard and Mary (Honz) Grote in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended country school thru 8th grade and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Dunlap in 1952. On November 15, 1954, Richard married Phyllis Kimmen at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. The couple farmed near Dunlap. Phyllis died on February 3, 1992. On September 23, 1993, Richard married Liane Boggs Brummer at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunlap. Richard has farmed some of the same land his entire life. He farmed with his father and currently was still farming with his son. Richard played the saxophone in the Earl Russell Orchestra and the Ernie Stueve Band. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Richard was an easy going person. He thrived on the political debates – especially those at the rectory. He loved his family and his family loved him. For 55 years straight, Richard operated the combine during harvest. Richard died on Thursday, October 20, 2005, the result of a tractor accident attaining the age of 72 years and 10 days. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Phyllis. He is survived by his wife, Liane of Dunlap, one son, Denny Grote and his wife Marilyn of Dunlap; two daughters, Diane and her husband John VonTersch of Glenwood, Iowa and Karla and her husband Tom Assmann of Omaha, NE ; five stepchildren, Rick Eickholt and his wife Becky of Neligh, Nebraska, Ron Eickholt and his wife Paula of Dow City, Iowa, Dave Eickholt and his wife Deb of Maxwell, Iowa, Bob Brummer and his wife Amy of Dow City, Iowa, Bryan Brummer and Theresa of Soldier Iowa; 18 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister Colette Hanika of Omaha, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Dunlap, Iowa Monday October 24, 2005, at 10:00 am Clergy Rev. Paul Strittmatter Musicians Fran Klein & Rick Lineman Selections “Wind Beneath My Wings” “On Eagle’s Wings” Congregational Hymn “Be Not Afraid” Honorary Pall Bearers Thomas Grote Theresa Grote Timothy Grote Kathryn Assmann Patrick Assmann Kristine Assmann Amanda Eickholt Jennifer Eickholt Kelly Eickholt Adam Wolken Rick Eickholt Colton Baker Tara Baker Quincy Baker Tyler Brummer Austin Brummer Meghan Brummer Madeline Brummer Pall Bearers Bernard Assmann Rodney Block Sam Cogdill Keith Culver Larry Kimmen Kenny Mumm Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, Iowa

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/2021.1 Message Board Post: Denison Bulletin/Review 10/21/2005 Tricia Renae Littleton Tricia Renae Littleton was born September 16, 1973, the daughter of David and Joan Spencer Littleton. She died Thursday, October 6, 2005 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., at 32. Tricia was born in Denison, Iowa and received her education in the Denison schools, graduating with the class of 1991. After graduation, she attended Xenon School of Cosmetology in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated in 1992. She was employed in Iowa, Amarillo, Texas and in Omaha. She was a very loving and caring daughter, granddaughter, and friend who was always willing to help anyone that needed her. In her spare time, Tricia enjoyed making jewelry, riding horses, and participating in Horse Shows. She also spent much of her time with her best friend, her chocolate lab, Bruiser. She was preceded in death by her father, David Littleton; her sister, Debbie Pineda, her maternal grandfather, Ralph Spencer; and her paternal grandfather, Rex Littleton. She is survived by her parents, Joan Littleton and Mike Petersen of Denison; her stepmother, Diana Maulsby and her husband, Mark of Denison; one brother, Jerod Petersen and his wife, Kim of Schleswig; and one sister, Keri Winsick and her husband, Glenn of Bellevue, Nebraska; her maternal grandmother, Pat Nutt of Dunlap; and her paternal grandmother, Irene Littleton of Denison; many loving aunts and uncles; other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2005 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "How Great Thou Art", "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me". The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Dorcas Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

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/185.1 Message Board Post: Custer, Mary A. b. est. 1846 d. March 4, 1880 aged 34 yr. wife of A. G. Custer

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/2024.1 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Irene M. Hansen - Age 83 Wife of the late Orville “Herk” Hansen Who Died On - Wednesday, October 12, 2005 Memorial Service Saturday, October 15, 2005 11:00 A.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Interment Harlan Cemetery Harlan, Iowa Survivors include her children: Lesly (Eldon) Erickson of Harlan, IA; Jim (Sandy) Hansen of Harlan, IA; Lynn Sparks of Des Moines, IA; sister, Dorothy Stenzel of Plainfield, IL; sisters-in-law, Mildred “Mick” Bieker of Harlan, IA; Doy Hansen Slay of Florida; 5 grandchildren; 5 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/2025.1 Message Board Post: Omaha World-Herald Friday October 14, 2005 Evening Edition KENKEL, Karen L., age 41 years, of Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Charles W. Leuck. Survived by Husband: Bruce D. Kenkel; Children: Alex, Rachel and Mason Kenkel; Mother: Betty L. Leuck, Harlan, IA; Sister: Phyllis and husband, Mark Lytle, Harlan, IA; Brother: Russell Leuck and wife, Lisa, Elgin, IA; Sister: Nancy and husband, Lee Winton, Carrollton, TX; Nieces and nephews; Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Denny and Marie Kenkel, Earling, IA; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Brian and Michaela Kenkel, Elkhorn, NE. VIGIL SERVICE Sunday, 7:00 p.m., St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 15353 Pacific. SERVICES Monday, 10:30 a.m., St. Wenceslaus Church. Graveside Service and Interment Monday, 3:00 p.m., Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA. Memorials to St. Wenceslaus Church, Cancer Research, Masses or wishes of the family. VISITATION from 4:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday at St. Wenceslaus Church. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL 78th & West Center 391-3900

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/2025 Message Board Post: Services for Karen Kenkel of Omaha, formerly of Harlan are pending. Karen Kenkel died early Thursday, October 13th. She is survived by her husband Bruce, her mother, Betty Leuck of Harlan and her in-laws, Denny and Marie Kenkel of Earling. Omaha World-Herald Friday October 14, 2005 KENKEL—Karen L. age 41 years, Omaha. COMPLETE NOTICE LATER. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL 78th & West Center 391-3900

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/2024 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/13/2005 Irene Hansen Hansen, 83, Harlan, died Oct. 12, 2005 HARLAN -- Irene Hansen, 83, died Wednesday, October 12 at her home in Harlan. Services will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation times are pending. Hansen is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Eldon) Ericksen of Harlan, Lynn Sparks of Des Moines; son, Jim (Sandy) Hansen of Harlan; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Hansen is the widow of the late "Herk" Hansen.

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/2023 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/13/2005 Elsie Bonnesen Bonnesen, 94, Elk Horn, died Oct. 9, 2005 ELK HORN -- Elsie Bonnesen, 94, Elk Horn, died Sunday, Oct. 9 at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn. Services were held Thursday, October 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Elk Horn Lutheran Church with burial in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Bonnesen is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann (Gerald) Blake, Ankeny; two grandchildren, two great-grandsons, sister, Dagny Gude of Elk Horn; sisters-in-law, Arlene Leistad and Martha Bonnesen of Elk Horn.

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/2022 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/13/2005 Paul Andersen Andersen, 56, Kimballton, died Oct. 8, 2005 KIMBALLTON -- Paul L. Anderson, 56, Kimballton, died Saturday, Oct. 8 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton with burial in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery at Kimballton. Anderson is survived by his children Robby (Julie) Anderson and Marcy (Todd) Larsen, all of Kimballton; seven grandchildren; brother Roger (Terrie) Anderson of Kimballton; aunt Lavonne Brown of Johnston; other relatives 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/2021 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/13/2005 Tricia Littleton Littleton, 32, died Oct. 6, 2005 DUNLAP -- Tricia R. Littleton, 32, Dunlap, died Thursday, Oct. 6 at Nebraska Medical Center. Services were held Monday, Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with burial in the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Littleton is survived by her parents, Joan Littleton and Mike Petersen of Denison; stepmother Diana (Mark) Maulsby of Denison; brother Jerod (Kim) Petersen of Schleswig; sister Keri (Glenn) Winsick of Bellevue, Neb.; maternal grandmother Pat Nutt of Dunlap; paternal grandmother Irene Littleton of Denison; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. = = = = = = = = Dunlap woman dies as a result of injuries Denison Bulletin/Review 10/07/2005 A 32-year-old Dunlap woman died during the early morning hours Thursday due to injuries sustained in an October 4 accident, the Iowa State Patrol said. Tricia R. Littleton was injured Tuesday in an accident at the intersection of Clark Street and Highway 30 in Dow City. The accident happened at 3 p.m. According to the Iowa State Patrol's crash report, Terry L. Salter, 51, was driving a 1998 Peterbilt semi tractor and trailer and was making a righthand turn. Littleton failed to stop in a safe and clear distance and rear ended the semi's trailer. Littleton was brought to Crawford County Memorial Hospital first and then transported, the Iowa State Patrol said. She died at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. No other details were available yet from the Iowa State Patrol. = = = = = = = = More information released on fatal Dow City accident ©Daily Nonpareil 10/11/2005 The Iowa State Patrol has released more information about the October 4 accident in Dow City that resulted in the death of Tricia Littleton, 32, of Dunlap. The Iowa State Patrol said Terry Salter, 51, of Missouri Valley, was driving a 1998 Peterbilt semi tractor, pulling a trailer, and was traveling east on Highway 30. He was making a right-hand turn onto Clark Street. Littleton was driving a 1992 Ford Tempo east on Highway 30 and failed to stop at a safe distance and collided with the semi. The Iowa State Patrol's accident report said the point of impact was the front of Littleton's car with the right rear of the semi. Littleton was transported to Crawford County Memorial Hospital by Crawford County Ambulance and then Life Flighted to an Omaha hospital. Littleton died as a result of her injuries on Thursday at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Salter was uninjured in the accident.

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/2020 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/13/2005 Dennis Blum Blum, 61, Colorado Springs, Co. died Oct. 4, 2005 COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. -- Dennis M. Blum, 61, Colorado Springs, Co., died October 4. He is survived by parents William M. and Vivian Blum of Colorado Springs, formerly of Shelby County. Other survivors include daughters Margaret Clewis and Danielle Wacasey, both of Houston, Texas; brothers and sisters Lois (Rich) Book of Colorado Springs, Patti Millard of Colorado Springs, William N. Blum of Colorado Springs, Joyce (Richard) Swanson of Windsor, Co. and John Blum of Colorado Springs; eight 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/2019 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/06/2005 Wayne Paulsen Paulsen, 83, Atlantic, died Oct. 1, 2005. ATLANTIC -- Wayne Paulsen, 83, rural Atlantic, died Sunday, Oct. 1 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Services were held Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic with burial in the Atlantic Cemetery. Paulsen is survived by his wife, Elsie, of Atlantic; children Janet (Harlan) Petty of Knoxville, Verlee Koskovich of Colorado Springs, Co., Rita (Kevin) Petersen of Missouri Valley, Elaine (Bruce) Kerr of Carlisle and Mark (Jan) Paulsen of Elk Horn; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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/2018 Message Board Post: Gertrude Kelly Visitation: Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM 7:00 PM until 7:30 PM Scripture Service Fouts Funeral Home 5th & Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 Service: Friday, October 14, 2005 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church 7th & Normal St. Woodbine, IA 51579 A Life Remembered Gertrude E. Kelly Born April 15, 1906 Panama, Iowa Died October 14, 2005 Woodbine, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Heart Catholic Church Woodbine, Iowa Friday, October 14, 2005 at 10:00 am Clergy Rev. Paul Strittmatter & Rev. Bob Schoemann Musician Nancy Foutch Vocalist Andrea Scichilone Selections “On This Day” “O Beautiful Mother” “Hail Holy Queen” “Be Not Afraid” Pall Bearers Tim Grady, Jim Hickey, Bill Hutcheson Duane Kelley, Leo Kenkel, Arnold Park John Schoemann Final Resting Place Woodbine Cemetery Woodbine, Iowa Gertrude Elizabeth (Schoemann) Kelly was born April 15, 1906, to Nikolaus and Barbara (Theisen) Schoemann in Panama, Iowa. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Panama and attended St. Angela Academy in Carroll, Iowa for one year. Gertrude married John J. Kelly in August of 1936. Msgr. L. Ligutti of Granger, Iowa, a longtime friend, married the couple. Gertrude worked as a bookkeeper at the light plant and she played the organ at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, farming and her church. She also enjoyed spending time with the neighborhood ladies. Gertrude died on Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Rose Vista Nursing Home attaining the age of 99 years, five months, and 25 days. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1958; one brother, Christopher, and four sisters, Josephine, Matilda, Marie, and Clara “Sister Grace.” She is survived by her three sons, Wayne Kelly and Pat Kelly of Woodbine, Iowa, Kendall Kelly and his wife Margie McAllister of McKinney, Texas; granddaughter, Mary Beth and her husband Tim Plowman of Woodbine, Iowa; great grandson, Jonathan James Plowman and great granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Plowman both of Woodbine, Iowa; and many other relatives 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/2008.1 Message Board Post: Harlan News-Advertiser Oct. 7, 2005 Sports Extra - - - - - - Larry Reinig, Omaha, dies at 56 OMAHA, NEB. -- Former area basketball standout Larry Reinig, of Omaha, died Sunday at the age of 56. The son of Vir- ginia and the late Bob Reinig, rural Portsmouth, Larry was born and raised on a farm near Ports- mouth and was an outstanding basketball player for Panama/ Portsmouth in the mid-1960's. The 6-foot-5 Reinig finished as the all-time leader in games played, points, rebounds and blocked shots at St. Mary's of Panama/Portsmouth from 1964- 1967 - the final seasons before those towns consolidated into Harlan Community Schools. His team finished with a winning re- cord all three seasons. Reinig tallied 38 points and 36 rebounds in the final game of his career, and he later played in the annual Earling Basketball Tournament for 20 years, as well as playing town team basketball and baseball.

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/2017 Message Board Post: Arrangements and Services For Roman J. Zimmerman - Age 93 Who Died On - Thursday, October 6, 2005 Visitation Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Rosary Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa A Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 11:00 A.M. St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa Interment St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa Survivors include his children: Joseph (Martha) Zimmerman Tulsa, OK; James Zimmerman of Olathe, KS; Elmer (Belinda) Zimmerman of Los Angeles, CA; Gerald (Cindy) Zimmerman of Aurora, CO; brothers & sisters: Barney (Valerie) Zimmerman of Westphalia, IA; Fr. Tony Zimmerman of Nogaya, Japan; Betty (Vern) Gaul - Earling, IA; Lawrence (Theresa) Zimmerman of New Richmond, WI; Ann (John) Gaul of Omaha, NE; Sr. Irene Zimmerman of Milwaukee, WI.

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/2016 Message Board Post: Omaha World-Herald Monday October 10, 2005 Morning Edition ERICKSON—John Richard, 71 years, Harlan, IA. Born 9/9/34 died 10/7/05. Preceded in death by brother, Dale Erickson. Survived by mother, Lucille Erickson; wife, Verna Erickson, all of Harlan, IA; son, Michael Erickson and special friend, Juanita Holaday, Elk Horn, IA; daughter, Jill (David) Pappa, Sawyer, MI; 3 grandchildren. Visitation Mon. 8 am to 9 pm with family greeting friends 6-8 pm and a Prayer Service at 7 pm all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Service Tues. 11 am Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA with Pastor Heather Ploen officiating. Interment Harlan Cemetery. PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME Harlan, IA 712-755-3135 Arrangements and Services For John Richard Erickson - Age 71 Who Died On - Friday, October 7, 2005 Visitation Sunday, October 9, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Monday, October 10, 2005 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Family Will Greet Friends Monday, October 10, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa Prayer Service Monday, October 10, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Funeral Services Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 11:00 A.M. Immanuel Lutheran Church - Harlan, Iowa Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa Survivors include his wife, Verna Erickson of Harlan, IA; mother, Lucille Erickson of Harlan, IA; children: Michael Erickson and special friend, Juanita Holaday of Elk Horn, IA; Jill (David) Pappa of Sawyer, MI.

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/2015 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 10/09/2005 A. Jean Dittmer A. Jean Dittmer, age 78, of Shelby, died Friday, October 7, 2005 at Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence of Shelby; sons, David and wife Leora of Minden, Tim and wife Tracy of Neosho, Missouri; daughter, Joan and husband Myron of Sioux City; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, October 9, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Shelby Methodist Church in Shelby. Funeral Services Monday, October 10, 1:30 P.M. at the Shelby Methodist Church 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/2014 Message Board Post: ©Daily Nonpareil 10/09/2005 Ruth Arlene Kilts Ruth Arlene Kilts, age 84 of Neola, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2005. Ruth was born in Neola and graduated from high school in Neola. Ruth was also a homemaker. Ruth is preceded in death by by her husband, Clinton E. Kilts in 1981. Ruth is survived by daughters, Bonnie Manon of Greensburg, PA, Jana and husband Alvin Ring of Neola; son, James and wife Virginia Kilts of Johnstown, CO; sisters, Inez Wellman of Neola, Bonnie Aney of Underwood; 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Pauley Jones Funeral home in Avoca, John Farrell officiating. Visitation with the family present will be 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Monday, October 10th at the funeral home. Burial will be October 11th, Neola Cemetery in Neola.

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/2013 Message Board Post: LaVerne Harold Hansen October 6, 1935 - October 7, 2005 LaVerne Harold Hansen, the son of Bernhard and Petra (Rasmussen) Hansen, was born on October 6, 1935, in Jacksonville, Iowa. He was raised in Jacksonville, attended Jackson #5 school, and graduated from Harlan (Iowa) High School. As a boy, he helped his father in the family business, Jacksonville Hardware, and continued working there after he graduated from high school. He worked in the business until he was drafted into the Army, and when he returned from the service in 1960, he purchased Jacksonville Hardware from his father. On September 2, 1962, LaVerne married Marlene Mae Petersen at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. LaVerne later sold the family business to his son, Layne, and kept working with his son to serve customers. LaVerne was a baptized and confirmed member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, where he served as a trustee and usher. He enjoyed camping, traveling to local festivities, and working with customers in the three-generation family business. LaVerne H. Hansen died on Friday, October 7, 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 70 years and 1 day. Preceding LaVerne in death were his parents. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marlene Hansen of Jacksonville, Iowa; one son, Layne (Kristy) Hansen of Jacksonville, Iowa; two daughters, Lisa (Gordon) Frank of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Libby (Bill) Shelton of Minden, Iowa; his mother-in-law, Marjorie Petersen of Kimballton, Iowa; one sister, Norma Opperman of Ralston, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Ben Hansen and Tony Hansen, both of Jacksonville, Iowa, and Connor Frank of Elkhorn, Nebraska; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Peggy Doonan served as the organist. Casket bearers were Todd Petersen, Bill Allen, Mark Rasmussen, Nate Larsen, Arlan Christensen, and Gary Albertus. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa, with presentation of the flag by the Shelby County VFW #941. 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/2012 Message Board Post: ©The Harlan Tribune 10/06/2005 Dick Christensen Christensen, 76, Harlan, died recently. Harlan - Graveside services for Richard P. "Dick" Christensen, Sr., 76, will be held Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. at Cuppy's Grove Cemetery. Christensen is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Peterson) Christensen; son, Richard P. Christensen, Jr. of Grass Valley, CA; daughter, Carolyn (Dennis) Kurtz of St. Louis, MO; grandson, Bryan Christensen; and granddaughters, Stacie Kurtz, Bonnie Rose Christensen and Mollie Kurtz; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Jean (Floyd) Blakely of Iowa City and Jackie Petry of Loveland, CO; nieces, nephews and other relatives.