Obituaries
Tristan "T" Kunze
Dec 22, 2024
Tristan Otto Kunze was born on May 14, 1998, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, to Roger and Patricia “Patty” (Kastner) Kunze. He grew up in Ute, Iowa, and was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. John Lutheran Church.
Tristan graduated from Charter Oak-Ute High School in 2016. During his school years, he was actively involved in...
Murlin Johannsen
Dec 21, 2024
Murlin John Johannsen was born on May 5, 1936, to Peter A. and Helen (Jensen) Johannsen near Ricketts, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, where he remained a lifelong member. He grew up near Ricketts, attended country school and graduated from Schleswig High School with the class of 1955. After completing his...
Tom Jones
Dec 19, 2024
Thomas Martin Jones, 70, of Denison, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Gracewell Nursing Home. Born on April 11, 1954, in Denison to Max and Mary Kay (Catherine) Jones, Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, career, and passions.
Tom was baptized and later confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison....
Nancy Hall
Dec 14, 2024
On a warm summer evening, Gary and Pam Hall went to the hospital to have a baby. A few minutes before midnight, Nancy Meggin Hall was born in Red Oak, Iowa, on June 28, 1976. She was welcomed home by her older siblings, Ann, Dawn and Alan who were excited to have a new, baby sister. When Nancy was 14...
Charles Robert Harm
Dec 14, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Robert Harm, born on November 8, 1947, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Vernace Robert “Bob” and Norma Jean (Kastner) Harm, was the oldest of four children. He was baptized on December 14, 1947, and confirmed on March 26, 1961, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Charlie attended Schleswig High School until his father’s passing, at which...
Jack Rath
Dec 12, 2024
John “Jack” Edward Rath was born on December 26, 1945, to Robert and Garnet (Langer) Rath in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed on Palm Sunday, March 26, 1961, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where he remained a lifelong member.
Jack’s early education began at Washington #6 Country School, where he attended until the sixth grade. He graduated...
Mary Lois Slater
Dec 12, 2024
Mary Lois Slater, 86, of Denison, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family having obtained the age of 86 years, six months, and five days.
Mary was born on June 7, 1938, in Denison, Iowa, to Harvey and Tressia (Johnson) Mason. She grew up in Deloit, Iowa, and graduated...
Janis Dixon
Dec 12, 2024
Janis Elaine Dixon was born on February 21, 1952, the daughter of Melvin and Mary Ellen (Wulf) Dixon in Carroll, Iowa. Janis was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Westside, where she nurtured her deep faith throughout her life. She graduated from AR-WE-VA schools in 1970, then continued her education at Northwest Missouri State University, earning...
Jorge Vega
Dec 10, 2024
Jorge Vega Martínez nació el 20 de abril de 1957 en México, hijo de sus padres Juan Vega y María Ester Martínez. Conoció al amor de su vida, Bertha González Moreno, y el 19 de enero de 1980 se casaron en la Iglesia de la Esperanza en Jacona Michoacán, México. Juntos construyeron una vida y fueron bendecidos con cuatro hijos...
Serilda Block
Dec 10, 2024
Serilda Louise Block was born on November 21, 1938, in Exeter, California, to Fredrick Cleo and Loraine K. (Ogle) Swindell.
Serilda married C.W. “Sonny” Ball Jr., and they were blessed with one daughter, Shelly Lynn Ball. After their separation, she met Robert J. Block, whom she lovingly called “My Bobby Joe.” Together, they created a beautiful blended family with two stepdaughters,...
Bernard D. Babe
Dec 7, 2024
Bernard Dwight Babe entered eternal rest early in the morning of December 7, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1934, to Charles and Edna (Smith) Babe in Moorhead, IA weighing only four pounds. He beat the odds surviving a surgery at just three weeks and went on to live 90 years, 11 months and two days.
He attended country schools...
Wayne V. Maak
Dec 1, 2024
Wayne Vernon Maak passed away the morning of Dec. 1, 2024, in Altoona, Iowa at the age of 83.
Wayne was born Oct. 13, 1941, in Carroll, Iowa, to Vernon Pete Maak and Caroline Louise Kock. He graduated from Ar-We-Va High School in Westside, Iowa, in May 1959. Wayne’s father died when he was 10 and his mother later married Wayne’s...
William "Bill" Norman Benson
Nov 26, 2024
William Norman Benson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on March 1, 1935, in Perham, Minnesota, to William Edward and Della (Ramsey) Flagg. After the passing of his mother shortly after his birth, he was lovingly taken into the care of his aunt and uncle, Charles and Ruth (Ramsey) Benson, at just eight months old, and was...
Lyle G. Hansen
Nov 25, 2024
Lyle George Hansen was born on March 26, 1932, at Manning Hospital in Manning, Iowa, to Hugo R.C. and Emma Marie (Jentzen) Hansen. He grew up in Ewoldt Township, Carroll County, Iowa, where he attended country school through the 8th grade. He graduated from Manning High School with the Class of 1949.
After high school, Lyle worked various jobs in Manning...
Rory Plough
Nov 23, 2024
Rory Ernest Plough was born on April 3, 1961, in Battle Creek, Iowa, to Ernest and Norma (Dean) Plough. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute. Rory graduated from Charter Oak-Ute High School with the Class of 1979.
After high school, Rory began working at a hog confinement facility in Ute before joining the Dubuque Packing Plant....
Ana Campos
Nov 20, 2024
Ana del Rosario Campos nació el 29 de noviembre de 1960, en El Salvador, hija de Tomas Campos y Altagracia Martínez. Asistió a la escuela en el Grupo Escolar Néstor Salamanca y fue una miembro devota de la Iglesia Fuente de Vida.
Durante más de 25 años, Ana trabajó en Smithfield en Denison, donde fue admirada por su dedicación y arduo...
Maria Alvarado Bonilla
Nov 12, 2024
Es con profunda tristeza y corazones llenos de dolor que anunciamos el fallecimiento de María Filomena Alvarado Bonilla, quien nos dejó el martes 12 de noviembre de 2024, a la edad de 35 años. María falleció en paz en su hogar en Denison, rodeada de su amada familia. Su partida deja un vacío profundo en los corazones de aquellos que...
Gwenith N. DeMey
Nov 6, 2024
Gwenith “Gwen” Naomi DeMey was born on December 29, 1929, in Dow City, Iowa, the daughter of George and Golda (Birkhofer) Brink. She was baptized and later confirmed at the Dow City Methodist Church. Gwen attended Dow City High School, where she first laid down roots in her beloved hometown.
On April 7, 1947, Gwen married Robert Joseph DeMey in Denison,...
Eduardo Carrillo Guerra
Oct 30, 2024
Eduardo Carrillo Guerra nació el 13 de febrero de 1967 en La Atarjea, Municipio de Pénjamo, Guanajuato, México, hijo de Marcos Carrillo Vázquez y Enriqueta Guerra Silva. Fue bautizado y confirmado en San Francisco de Asís en Pénjamo, y fue criado en una fe que lo guió a lo largo de su vida. Recibió su educación en México.
El 22 de...
Lee A. Swanson
Oct 24, 2024
Lee Alvin Swanson was born July 21, 1961, at home in Chesson, Alabama to William “Jake” Sr. and Evelyn (Thompson) Swanson. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Lee’s journey in life began with an education at Notasulga High School, followed by his attendance at the Kentucky Job Corps where he...
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