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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...

Barbara Pierce

Barbara Pierce

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara Louise Pierce, more affectionately known as Barb was born on August 20, 1949, the daughter of Clifford and Helen (Hueton) Brookbank in Coon Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith. Barb received her education from Carroll High School and graduated with the class of 1968.

Barb married Jerry Pierce in 1968 and they were blessed with two...

Gene Bechen

Gene Bechen

Nov 16, 2023

Gene Francis Bechen was born on May 15, 1959, the son of Raymond and Marie (Henkenious) Bechen in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. He attended Denison schools and graduated with the class of 1978.

Gene married Judy Kleber on October 3, 1981, at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Brenda Sue Borosko

Brenda Sue Borosko

Nov 16, 2023

Brenda Sue Borosko the daughter of Charlotte Marie Damon and Jack Leon Smith, Sr. was born on January 19, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas. She received her education from Missouri Valley Schools and attended college online.

Brenda married Michael Borosko on June 22, 2000. She enjoyed playing computer and phone games. She was very creative and enjoyed various crafting and...

Roger Lawrence Slechta

Roger Lawrence Slechta

Nov 15, 2023

Roger Lawrence Slechta was born on August 24, 1958, the son of Orville Jr. and Esther (Frazier) Slechta in Denison, Iowa. He was raised in the Methodist faith. He received his education Denison schools.

Roger married Denise Kuehnhold on November 20, 1993, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and were blessed with one son, RJ. The couple later separated. Roger...

Peggy Sue Wendt

Peggy Sue Wendt

Nov 7, 2023

Peggy Sue, daughter of Walt and Eula (Brewer) Wimer, was born July 27, 1952, near Onawa, Iowa. She grew up on a farm outside of Ute and graduated from Ute High School where she excelled in basketball.

In 1971, Peggy was united in marriage with Gale Steinbach. Three children were born to this union. The family made their home at...

Julie Strait

Julie Strait

Nov 6, 2023

Julie Strait, age 76, of Charter Oak, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home in Charter Oak. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Charter Oak with burial in St. Clair Cemetery near Ute. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Huebner Funeral...

Eunice Ann Blum

Eunice Ann Blum

Nov 5, 2023

Eunice Ann Blum was born on July 19, 1937, in Portsmouth Iowa, the daughter of Zeno and Viola (Schwery) Leinen. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Eunice attended St. Mary's Grade and High School and graduated in 1955, achieving the prestigious honor of Valedictorian. On June 10, 1957, Eunice married the...

Amelia G. Wiegel

Amelia G. Wiegel

Nov 2, 2023

Amelia G Wiegel was born on January 23, 1924, the daughter of Bernhard and Amelia (Werle) Schmieder. She was born on the family farm in Willow Township, Crawford County, and died at the age of 99 on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Gracewell-Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison.

Amelia was baptized at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton and was later...

Jack Leon Smith Jr.

Jack Leon Smith Jr.

Oct 30, 2023

 

Jack Leon Smith Jr., was born on July 30, 1975, in Augusta, Georgia. He passed away on October 30, 2023, at his home in Denison, at the age of 48. He will forever be remembered as a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He is survived by his two daughters: Jessica Smith of Fremont, NE; and Jennifer Smith...

Elizabeth "Pat" Pauline Hawley

Elizabeth "Pat" Pauline Hawley

Oct 30, 2023

Elizabeth Pauline (Griffin) Hawley, more affectionately known as “Pat” was born on August 24, 1937, the daughter of Killman “K.E.” and Dollie (Baker) Griffin in Charleston, Missouri. As a child, she was baptized into Evangelical Christian faith. She graduated from Lake View High School in Lake View, Iowa with the class of 1955. She then spent time working as a...

Dr. Ronald H. Dreyer

Dr. Ronald H. Dreyer

Oct 30, 2023

Dr. Ronald H. Dreyer was born on April 5, 1947, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Maurice Dreyer and Pauline (Mudge) Douglass. Ron attended Storm Lake High School and graduated with the class of 1965. He then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

On September 19, 1969, he married the love of his life, Jerilyn Samuelson, in...

Richard Allen Frank

Richard Allen Frank

Oct 29, 2023

Richard Allen Frank was born August 21, 1932 in Denison, Iowa, the son of Lewis and Emma (Cassebarth) Frank. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. He received his education from the  Charter Oak Community School graduated with the Class of 1950.

With dedication and honor, Richard was inducted into the United States...

Buay Duer Juk

Buay Duer Juk

Oct 28, 2023

Buay Duer Juk passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2023, in Mankato, Minnesota. He was born on August 9, 1996, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Duer Door Juk and Nyadhok Bichiok Lam. Buay was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend.Buay was a bright individual who touched the lives of many. He graduated from Bryan High School with the...

Mary Ann Katherine Segebart

Mary Ann Katherine Segebart

Oct 24, 2023

Mary Ann Katherine Segebart was born on April 18, 1930, the daughter of John and Florence (Kessel) Mathies in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized into the Catholic faith and was confirmed as an adult into the Lutheran faith. She received her education from Charter Oak schools.

Mary Ann was united in marriage to Wilbert Segebart on November 24, 1948, and...

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