Obituaries
Gerald F. Riley
Jul 25, 2024
Gerald Frederick Riley was born on March 20, 1936, the son of Oral and Elenora (Schurke) Riley at home near Deloit, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. He attended country school near Deloit and Denison High School. Gerald enlisted in the United States Army and bravely served his country during the...
Albert William Whiteing Jr.
Jul 19, 2024
Albert William Whiteing Jr., the son of Albert Whiteing Sr. and Evelyn McCoid was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 29, 1952 and died at CHI Mercy in Council Bluffs, Iowa surrounded by his family on July 19, 2024 at the age of 72 years.
Albert received his childhood education through the Omaha Public School system. In June 1970, at age...
Arlene Birney
Jul 19, 2024
Arlene Birney age 91 of Broken Bow, NE passed away July 19, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Phyllis Arlene (North) Birney was born October 3, 1932, along with her twin brother Robert Arlo North. They were the first of 10 kids born to Sears and Olive (Dowling) North.
Arlene graduated from Dow City High School and went on to...
Earl William Schultz
Jul 18, 2024
Earl William Schultz was born on April 26, 1934 in Charter Oak Township, the son of William and Olinda (Kutschinski) Schultz. He was baptized, confirmed, and attended school through the 8th grade at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township, Charter Oak. Earl's formative years were marked by some of the most challenging periods in our nation's history; the Great...
Richard "Dick" J. Keating
Jul 17, 2024
Richard “Dick” Joseph Keating was born on March 16, 1943 in Denison, Iowa, the son of Vincent and Elsie (Miller) Keating. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Catholic faith. He attended Denison Community School and graduated with the class of 1961.
In 1962, Dick married Linda Schwanz and from this union they were blessed with one son, Richard Keating...
Adam John Gosch
Jul 16, 2024
Adam John Gosch was born on March 10, 1963, the son of Nancy (Rubendall) Rogers in Iowa City, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Adam received his education from Denison Community School graduating with the class of 1981.
Adam proudly served his country as a member of the United States National Guard from 1981 to 1983,...
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...
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