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Doris Neddermeyer

Doris Neddermeyer

Aug 10, 2024

Doris Marie (Creese) Neddermeyer was born on August 28, 1942, the daughter of Raymond and Donna (Abbott) Creese near Charter Oak, Iowa. She was baptized into the Catholic faith and received her education from Charter Oak Schools.

On June 7, 1959, Doris married Gailen Neddermeyer at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak and they were blessed with seven children: Gary,...

Mark W. Bockelmann

Mark W. Bockelmann

Aug 5, 2024

Mark William Bockelmann was born on February 4, 1954, the son of William Jr. and Ethel (Laumbach) Bockelmann in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. Mark received his education from Ida Grove High School and graduated with the class of 1972. He...

Viola H. Riley Shrimpton

Viola H. Riley Shrimpton

Aug 2, 2024

Viola Helen Riley Shrimpton was born on January 11, 1939, the daughter of John and Florence (Kessel) Mathies in Denison, Iowa. She was raised in the Denison Community and attended the Deloit Public Schools. 

She married Joe Riley and to this union they were blessed with three children. The couple later divorced but remained good friends over the years. On April...

Ann Renè Brus

Ann Renè Brus

Jul 31, 2024

Ann René (Coffey) Brus, aged 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her sister’s home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, surrounded by her family.

Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 15, 1954, Ann graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1972. During her high school years, she actively participated in the National Honor Society and vocal music. She continued...

Eva Hunting

Eva Hunting

Jul 29, 2024

 Eva Linda Hunting was born on October 7, 1977, the daughter of Leonard and Serapia (Garcia) Rodriguez in Tulia, Texas. Eva received her education from Owatonna High School in Minnesota and graduated from Kress High School in Kress, Texas. 

 Eva met Charles Hunting and the couple spent many years together making precious memories until they decided to exchange vows in 2016....

Gerald F. Riley

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

Conner Joseph Scott

Conner Joseph Scott

Jul 14, 2024

Conner Joseph Scott, 70, of Ft. Collins, CO, formerly from Vail, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. 

Born July 23rd 1953 in Des Moines Iowa, Conner was the second of four children born to Kathryn (Begley) and the late Dr. Edward Michael Scott. Katie later remarried Don Farrell and relocated to Vail, Iowa...

Dennis John Fineran

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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