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Mary H Lally

Mary H Lally

Jan 23, 2024

Mary H. (Zeimen) Lally was born on October 13, 1929, on a farm near Mapleton, Iowa, the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Uhl) Zeimen. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, attaining the age of 94 years. 

Mary attended the country school near their home when they...

Kenneth Huntley

Kenneth Huntley

Jan 20, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth Huntley, age 78, of Westside, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at St. Ann’s Church in Vail. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Ann’s Church in Vail with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at a later...

Elaine Joan Nemitz

Elaine Joan Nemitz

Jan 17, 2024

   Elaine Joan (Stehr) Nemitz was born on January 4, 1936, the daughter of John and Esther (Pithan) Stehr in Odebolt, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Boyer. She received her education from Odebolt High School and graduated with the class of 1954. 

    Elaine married LeRoy Otto Nemitz on September 6,...

Roseann Jean Olson

Roseann Jean Olson

Jan 15, 2024

Roseann Jean Olson was born on July 31, 1945 in Denison, Iowa, the daughter of Meinhardt and Hilda (Jepsen) Jaacks. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Roseann graduated from Denison High School with the class of 1963.

On November 7, 1965, Roseann married the love of her life, Robert Olson at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison....

Mae Hennings

Mae Hennings

Jan 14, 2024

     Mae, daughter of Harold and Selma (Boger) Lafrentz, was born May 22, 1937, in Denison, Iowa. She grew up in Schleswig and graduated from Schleswig High School with the class of 1955.

     On November 17, 1956, Mae was united in marriage with Valgene Hennings, and they were blessed with two daughters. Mae and Valgene farmed near...

Charlotte Eileen Dueland

Charlotte Eileen Dueland

Jan 10, 2024

Charlotte Eileen Dueland was born on February 6, 1942, in Perry, Iowa, to Russell Wilcox and Olive (Simpson) Wilcox. She grew up on a farm outside of Adel, Iowa, and graduated from Adel High School in 1960. Following high school, Charlotte continued her education at Drake University where she met the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Dueland. They exchanged...

Gloria Ann Ipsen

Gloria Ann Ipsen

Jan 10, 2024

Gloria Ann (Borecky) Ipsen was born on January 26, 1948, the daughter of Allen D. and Edna (Yarbrough) Borecky in Crawford County, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Baptist faith. Gloria received her education from Denison High School.

Gloria married Arthur “Yogi” Ipsen on February 27, 1966, at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig and the...

Richard "Rick" Dean Tech

Richard "Rick" Dean Tech

Jan 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Tech, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend. Richard departed from this world on January 7, 2024, at the age of 66. 

Born on April 25, 1957, Richard’s journey began in the towns of Denison and Dow City, where he spent his formative years and attended Dow City-Arion...

Edward John Anderson Jr.

Edward John Anderson Jr.

Jan 4, 2024

Edward John Anderson Jr. born on September 6, 1938, in Vail, Iowa, the son of Edward Sr. and Margaret (Novotne) Anderson. He attended country school through the 8th Grade. Edward's faith played an important role in his life. He was baptized in Lake View in the 1950s and became an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. His commitment...

Roy Manford Johnson

Roy Manford Johnson

Jan 4, 2024

Roy Manford Johnson was born on July 9, 1928, the son of Gunner and Anna (Jessen) Johnson of Ida Grove, Iowa. He graduated from Schleswig High School with the class of 1945. Following his education, he started farming with his dad. Roy enlisted into the United States Army and faithfully served until his honorable discharge.

Roy married Alice (Jochims) Gehring...

Elaine E. Friedrichsen

Elaine E. Friedrichsen

Jan 3, 2024

Elaine E. Friedrichsen was born on December 9, 1929, the daughter of Carl and Frieda (Kuester) Jeschke, on the family farm between Ute and Ricketts. She was baptized on December 29, 1929 and later confirmed her faith on April 2, 1944. Elaine graduated from the Mapleton High School with the Class of 1948. After completing her education, she worked for...

Francisco Rizo

Francisco Rizo

Jan 1, 2024

Francisco Rizo was born October 4, 1937 in Mexico where he will return for his final resting place.

He passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, at the age of 86 years old.

Survivors include his wife, Rosa Velazquez Duarte of Denison; 8 children; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother;...

Marilyn M. Kuehl

Marilyn M. Kuehl

Jan 1, 2024

Marilyn M. Kuehl was born on October 2nd, 1929 at her home in Crawford County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Herman and Marie (Kuhlmann) Schultz. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak and attended St. John Lutheran School. On October 15, 1950, Marilyn was united in marriage to Norman Kuehl and from this union, they were...

Ivan Fred John Rickers

Ivan Fred John Rickers

Dec 29, 2023

 

**PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES:

His visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M. p.m. on MONDAY, January 15, 2024, at the United Church in Westside. His memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on MONDAY, January 15, 2024, also at the United Church in Westside with inurnment to follow in the Westside Cemetery. In lieu...

Richard Paul Boell

Richard Paul Boell

Dec 25, 2023

Richard Paul Boell was born on March 17, 1933, in Carroll, Iowa, to his parents Paul and Helen (Baumhover) Boell. He was baptized in 1933 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Carroll. After attending country school north of Manning through the eighth grade, he graduated from Manning High School in 1952.

Following graduation, Richard entered the United States Army on...

Dennis "Denny" Donald Waderich

Dennis "Denny" Donald Waderich

Dec 16, 2023

Dennis "Denny" Donald Waderich was born on December 7, 1961, in Denison, Iowa, to Ralph and Donna Waderich. Denny attended Dow City - Arion Community School and graduated in 1980. After graduation, Denny worked with various local businesses. He embarked on a lifelong career as a mechanic and eventually became the proud owner of Waderich Auto Repair. His exceptional skills...

Ruth Huisman

Ruth Huisman

Dec 6, 2023

   Ruth Genice Huisman, daughter of Harry and Margaret DeHaan was born April 29, 1920, at Prairie City, Iowa. She was 103 years old and passed peacefully, at the time of her death on December 6, 2023.

   She attended Prairie City Community School and graduated in 1937. She attended college at UNI and a few years later obtained a...

JoAnn Lea Reisz

JoAnn Lea Reisz

Dec 4, 2023

JoAnn Lea Reisz was born on September 5, 1947, in Denison, to her parents Bryce and Ella (Retman) Wingrove. She graduated from Dow City High School in 1965. She dedicated 17 years of her life working for Jo-Mart Motel & Steak House and another 10 years at Midwestern College, both in Denison. Her commitment and hard work left a lasting...

William Junior Adams

William Junior Adams

Nov 22, 2023

William (Bill) Junior Adams was born on October 21, 1951 the son of William and Berniece (Schumann) Adams at Carroll, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm in Stockholm Township Crawford County, Iowa. He was baptized in the Boyer United Methodist Church and later attended Sunday School and was confirmed in the United Methodist Church at Odebolt. With the...

Arlo Albert Riessen

Arlo Albert Riessen

Nov 16, 2023

Arlo Albert Riessen was born on June 29, 1928 in Schleswig, Iowa, the son of George and Ella (Ericksen) Riessen. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig. His dedication to his faith was a cornerstone of his character. Arlo pursued an interest for technology by attending a trade school in Sioux City to study...

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