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Carson Bradley Baer

Carson Bradley Baer

Sep 20, 2024

Carson Bradley Baer was born December 31st, 1996, the son of Dennis and Bridget Baer. He died September 20th, 2024, at his home in Johnston, Iowa, at the age of 27.

Carson was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ at the Ankeny Church of Christ, March 9th, 1997. Carson received his education in the Bondurant Farrar and...

Margaret Elaine Ford

Margaret Elaine Ford

Sep 17, 2024

Margaret Elaine Ford was born on January 16, 1944, the daughter of William and Dorothy Gerladine (Rice) Ford in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1993, she was one of the first residents to move into Mosaic in Denison, where she lived for 29 years. 

Margaret had an appreciation for nature, particularly evident in her love for bird watching, where she would spend...

Sherman Lee Bryant

Sherman Lee Bryant

Sep 15, 2024

Sherman Lee Bryant was born on January 7, 1939 in Nodaway, IA to Ralph and Audrey (Northup) Bryant. Sherman’s childhood years were often spent working at his parents grocery stores in Villisca, Stanton, and Iowa Falls. His teenage years were marked by academic achievement and a deep passion for basketball, a sport that embodied his enduring spirit and dedication. While...

Rene Zediker

Rene Zediker

Sep 13, 2024

Rene Kim Zediker, more affectionately known as “Timmy”, was born on July 2, 1960, the daughter of Erwin and Connie (Lorenzen) Meyer in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and received her education from Denison schools. 

Rene married Clark Zediker on December 27, 2001. She spent time working with her husband, Clark at Zed’s Construction. As his right-hand...

Jason Wiebers

Jason Wiebers

Sep 13, 2024

Jason Alan Wiebers was born on December 16, 1971, the son of Larry and Patricia (Linman) Wiebers in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, where he remained a lifelong member. Jason received his education from Schleswig High School and graduated with the class of 1990. He then attended WITCC...

Virtus Bohlmann

Virtus Bohlmann

Sep 13, 2024

 Virtus Carl Bohlmann was born on February 5, 1936, the son of Carl Robert and Hildegard (Gloede) Bohlmann, near Charter Oak. He was baptized on March 29, 1936, and later confirmed his faith on April 6, 1952, all at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Soldier Township, near Charter Oak, where he remained a faithful lifetime member. He received his education at Immanuel...

Chuck Rickert

Chuck Rickert

Sep 11, 2024

Charles Franklin Rickert was born on November 14, 1935, the son of Walter and Gertrude (Schwieso) Rickert in Crawford County, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Chuck received his education from schools in Crawford County.

Chuck worked various jobs throughout his life, including many years over the road trucking for a number of companies and most...

Marlene Hight

Marlene Hight

Sep 8, 2024

Marlene Helen Hight was born on August 8, 1949, to Walter G. and Jessie Mae (Smouse) Schumacher in Manning, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids. Marlene received her education at Coon Rapids High School, graduating with the class of 1967. On September 14, 1968, Marlene married Leroy Hight at the United Methodist...

Mary A. Upton

Mary A. Upton

Sep 6, 2024

  Mary Ann Upton, daughter of Albert and Dorthea (Scott) Heinold, was born on February 7, 1935, in Salem, MO. She attended local schools and graduated from Houston High School in 1954 before embarking on a fulfilling journey in life.

  On May 29, 1954, Mary united in marriage to Robert Upton in Cabool, MO, and together they welcomed five children...

Butch Miller

Butch Miller

Sep 2, 2024

“Butch” Bernard Joseph Miller Jr. was born in Denison, Iowa on September 18, 1947. He was the fourth child of Betty Blume and Bernard G. Miller. Growing up in Denison, he developed his work ethic at age six, when he would deliver 100 Omaha World-Herald newspapers before school. When he entered high school he held down three jobs: National Council...

Denise Mills

Denise Mills

Sep 2, 2024

Denise Ann Mills was born on January 12, 1955, the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (Brannan) Hansen in Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from Manilla High School in 1973 and began her career with dedication and compassion, first working at a nursing home and later engaging in seasonal work.

Denise’s life was enriched by her family. She first had two beloved children,...

Allen Weinbrandt

Allen Weinbrandt

Sep 1, 2024

 Allen Roger Weinbrandt was born on August 22, 1959, the son of Roger and Lorraine (Marsh)Weinbrandt in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. He received his education from Deloit elementary and Denison High School and graduated with the class of 1977. 

 Allen married Rita Fink on December 7, 1985, in the chapel at Zion...

Betty A. Argotsinger

Betty A. Argotsinger

Aug 31, 2024

Betty Ann Argotsinger passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2024, at the age of 86. 

Born on August 13th, 1938 in Denison, Iowa, Betty was a devoted wife and mother. As a young woman, she attended beauty school and briefly operated a salon in Dow City. On March 1st, 1959, she married Eldon Nelson Argotsinger. In their 45 years together, they...

Doug Vaughn

Doug Vaughn

Aug 30, 2024

Douglas LaVern Vaughn was born on November 12, 1964, to Franklin “Douglas” Vaughn and Patricia Ann (Clark) Vaughn in Denison, Iowa. Doug was an adorable blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy and always a joy to be around!

He attended Denison schools for the most part. While still in high school, he joined the Iowa National Guard in 1982 and served proudly for 8...

Irma Wessel

Irma Wessel

Aug 30, 2024

Irma, more affectionately known as “Irm,” Clara Wessel was born the fourth of nine children and a “firecracker baby” on July 4, 1926, to Edward D. Sr. and Lena (Rosburg) Goslar near Berne, Iowa (four miles west of Ricketts). She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak and received her education from country schools.

Irma married...

Jean Ellis

Jean Ellis

Aug 29, 2024

Jaqueline, more affectionately known as Jean, Ellis was born on July 8, 1928, the daughter of Byron and Marie Caroline (Bartels) Schwitzer in Denison, Iowa. Her family moved to Sac City where she received her education and graduated from Sac City High School with the class of 1946. She then went on to graduate from the University of Iowa with...

Jennie Pautsch

Jennie Pautsch

Aug 29, 2024

Jeraldine "Jennie" Pautsch was born on February 13, 1932, to Carl and Gladys (Eisanhut) Lee, on a farm near Soldier, IA. On March 21, 1948, she was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute, IA. She attended Ute High School and graduated with the Class of 1951. Jennie was known for her passionate spirit, particularly on the...

Lorraine Christiansen

Lorraine Christiansen

Aug 27, 2024

 Ruby Lorraine Christiansen, known to most as Lorraine, was born on September 20, 1933 to the late Sam and Edna (Jensen) Smith on a farm in Shelby County, Iowa. Lorraine’s life was marked by her deep faith and commitment to her beliefs. She was baptized on November 18, 1934, and later confirmed on June 8, 1952.

 She graduated from Irwin High...

Ehbahtah Moo

Ehbahtah Moo

Aug 26, 2024

 Ehbahtah Moo was born on August 19, 2018, to Jame Boo and Hser Paw in Denison, Iowa. He was known for his playful and energetic nature. He loved to play like a monkey, running around making silly noises that always brought smiles to the faces of his family and friends. Ehbahtah also loved eating Cheetos and watching his favorite movie...

Janice Carlyle

Janice Carlyle

Aug 25, 2024

 Janice Jeneal (James) Carlyle, 90, died peacefully at home Sunday, August 25, surrounded by family. She was a strong, caring, selfless woman who spent much of her life in the service of her family and her Catholic faith. 

 Janice was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Leonard and Mildred (Strait) James - the fourth of five children. When she was five years...

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