Obituaries
Dennis John Fineran
Jul 10, 2024
Dennis John Fineran was born on October 5, 1950 in Denison, Iowa, the son of John “Jake” and Lorraine (Schneller) Fineran. He attended Deloit Community School and then later graduated from Denison High School. He went on to further his education at Northwest Missouri State where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety and Education.
On June 19, 2004,...
Butch Kinney
Jul 5, 2024
Donald, more affectionately known as Butch, Duane Kinney was born on April 17, 1937, son of Reed and Evelyn (Andresen) Kinney in Denison, Iowa “across the tracks”. He was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith near Kiron. Butch received his education from Denison schools. Following his education, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea....
Judy Deiber
Jul 5, 2024
Judith, more affectionately known as Judy, Elaine (Lambert) Deiber was born on July 18, 1950, the daughter of Winfred and Helen (Grell) Lambert in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City. Judy received her education from Dow City High School and graduated with the class of 1968.
Judy married Terry Wallace Deiber...
Dean Danielson
Jul 3, 2024
Dean David Danielson was born on November 6, 1941, the son of Floyd and Velva (Neville) Danielson in Sac City, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron. Dean received his education from Odebolt High School and graduated with the class of 1960. Following his education, Dean enlisted into the United States Army....
Jim Zimmerman
Jun 28, 2024
James John Zimmerman, better known as Jim, was born on December 29, 1936 on the family farm in Buck Grove, Iowa, the son of Edward and Elvira (Wilwerding) Zimmerman. Jim was the oldest of eight children with four brothers and three sisters. He was baptized and confirmed St. Joseph Catholic Church in Buck Grove. Jim attended Washington Township Country School...
Ray Dean Gorden
Jun 28, 2024
Ray Dean Gorden was born on June 12, 1941, the son of John Edward and Leona Helen (TenEyck) Gorden in Dunlap, Iowa. Ray Dean received his education from Dow City High School and graduated with the class of 1960. Following his education, he was drafted into the United States Army where he faithfully served until his honorable discharge.
On November 27,...
Karen Kay Nemitz
Jun 24, 2024
Karen Kay Nemitz was born on June 11, 1947 in Menlo, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Jennie (Miller) Avey. She graduated from Guthrie Center High School. Karen devoted most of her adulthood to working as a bookkeeper and legal assistant for various accountants and lawyers.
Throughout her life, Karen touched the hearts of those around her with her kindness, wisdom...
Merle Wilken
Jun 22, 2024
Merle Henry Wilken or “Big W” was born August 6, 1940, to parents Melvin and Inez (Kroeger) Wilken. He was baptized into the Presbyterian faith. He attended Ar-We-Va High School and graduated with the class of 1958. Merle married Judith Ossenkop on December 3, 1958. They were blessed with six children: Sherri, Lori, Joni, Marty, Michael, and Matthew.
From a young...
Kristin Leigh Webb
Jun 14, 2024
Kristin Leigh (Haase) Webb was born in Denison, IA on January 13, 1983 to Douglas & Deborah (Simpson) Haase. She was baptized and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. After a year-long courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Kristin passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
An avid nature & animal lover at heart,...
Audrey Johannsen
Jun 8, 2024
Audrey J. Johannsen, age 91, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.Funeral services will take place Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Morgan Township Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will take place Wednesday, June...
Tom Wendt
Jun 7, 2024
Eugene Thomas Wendt, affectionately known as "Tom", was born on August 14, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Harry and Beverly (Petersen) Wendt. His upbringing, alongside his six siblings, laid the foundation for a life rich in family bonds and cherished memories. After years attending schools in Arion and Dow City, Tom set off on a new adventure by enlisting...
Sheryl Lynn Thomsen
Jun 6, 2024
Sheryl Lynn Thomsen was born on January 7, 1958, the daughter of Thomas and Irene (Brensel) Thomsen in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City. Sheryl graduated from Dow City-Arion High School. She went on to Morningside College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Throughout her illustrious career, Sheryl...
William "Bill" Wohlers
Jun 6, 2024
William Terry Wohlers was born alongside his twin brother, Ted on March 17, 1944 in Logan, Iowa. He is the son of Theodore Henry Jacob and Ila Ruth (Iddings) Wohlers. Bill received his education from Logan High School and graduated with the class of 1962. He attended Wayne State College and graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s of arts degree,...
Tim Houston
Jun 6, 2024
Timothy James Houston was born on December 14, 1957, the son of Patrick Leo and Lois Anne (Lenz) Houston in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Tim received his education from Denison High School and graduated with the class of 1976.
On August 12, 1989, Tim married Kelli Maack at...
LaVonne Schmadeke
May 31, 2024
LaVonne Jolene Schmadeke was born April 17, 1931 to Joseph and LaMernie (Schelldorf) Giermann. She died May 31, 2024 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
LaVonne was born on a farm near Kiron, Iowa. She received her education in the country school near her home. LaVonne was baptized into Christ May 17, 1931, at St. John’s Lutheran Church,...
Charles John Daniel Sr.
May 22, 2024
Charles John “Chuck” Daniel was born on the family farm near Carroll, Iowa, April 21, 1940, the first-born of Leonard Daniel, Sr. and Marcella (Willenborg) Daniel. With his beloved wife at his side, Charles died early in the morning of May 22, 2024 having lived for 84 years, one month and one day.
Blessed with an Irish-German heritage, “Chuck” served his...
Lynette Jean Schultz
May 21, 2024
Lynette “Lynn” Jean Schultz was born on April 20, 1966, the daughter of James and Jean (Torgerson) Schultz in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Lynn received her education from Charter Oak-Ute High School and graduated with the class of 1984.
Lynn spent many years working at Pamida and...
Dana Colette Weeda
May 20, 2024
In order to help honor Dana’s FFA legacy, consider wearing your FFA shirts or jackets to visitation and the funeral service.
Dana Colette Weeda was born on October 30, 1975 to Danny Lloyd and Coletta (Todd) Weeda in the Mount Ayr Hospital. She was baptized on June 6, 1976 in the Tingley United Methodist Church where she was confirmed in 1989....
LaVerne H. Ambrose
May 17, 2024
LaVerne Howard Ambrose was born on July 30, 1957 in Creston, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and Aneita (Barnes) Ambrose. He graduated from Bedford High School with the Class of 1975. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his Country until his honorable discharge.
On April 26, 1974, LaVerne was united in marriage to Jan Miller in Hopkins, Missouri....
Dorothy Olerich
May 11, 2024
Dorothy Nadine Olerich was born on December 17, 1955, the daughter of John G. and Catherine A. (Lally) Lawler in Crawford County, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Vail. Dorothy received her education from Carroll Kuemper High School and graduated with the class of 1974.
Dorothy's life was a tapestry of love,...
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