Obituaries
Phyllis Clausen
October 13, 2024
Phyllis Marie (Mahoney) Clausen was born on November 21, 1942, the daughter of Paul and Wilma “Vi” Viola Lewis (Mahoney) near Pisgah, Iowa. In 1951, her family moved to Schleswig, Iowa, where her father chose to relocate his trucking business. She was baptized and confirmed at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, instilling in her a deep faith that would...
Elaine Richardson
October 2, 2024
Dorothy Elaine Richardson, affectionately known as Elaine, was born on August 20, 1949, in Ponca, Nebraska. She was the third of eight children to Kenneth and Violet (Sherman) Stapleton. Elaine’s spirit was shaped by the love of her family, and she embraced life with an infectious joy that touched everyone around her. She graduated from Ponco High School. Following high...
Janice E. Soll
October 1, 2024
Janice Elsie Soll was born on December 17, 1942, to Clarence and Elsie (Schneller) Schiernbeck in rural Denison, IA. Janice lived a life filled with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering support for those she loved.
Janice was confirmed and baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, marking an important milestone in her life. This spiritual foundation guided her throughout the years,...
Ruby Anne Friedrichsen
September 30, 2024
Ruby Anne Friedrichsen was born on October 8, 1932, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Ladehoff) Segebart in Vail, Iowa. She was baptized on March 20, 1947, and confirmed on March 30, 1947, into the Lutheran faith. Ruby received her education from Denison High School and graduated with the class of 1951.
On September 20, 1954, Ruby married Willard Friedrichsen at...
Donald C. Hollrah
September 26, 2024
Donald C. Hollrah, affectionately known as Don, was born on July 1, 1930, to Carl H. and Anna C. (Clausen) Hollrah in rural Charter Oak, Iowa.
Don answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army on January 19, 1951. During the Korean War, Don served honorably until his discharge on December 18, 1952. His military...
Carson Bradley Baer
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
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