Obituaries

Dec 8, 2006

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Robert Milton Schlensig was born September 16, 1925, to Marty J. and Ivora Mae (Gibbs) Schlensig on a farm west of Soldier, Iowa. He was their only child. The family rented farms so they moved around a lot while Robert was growing up. Robert finished the eighth grade in country school and...

Dec 6, 2006

Raymond Earl Beck was born March 22, 1942, to Raymond Edward and Dorothy (Deakins) Beck in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Earl attended school in Missouri Valley and then worked for several area farmers. Earl married Connie Sims in 1967 at the First Christian Church in Missouri Valley. The couple made their home in the Missouri Valley area. Earl worked for...

Dec 4, 2006

Lloyd Albert Gray was born February 4, 1925, to Thomas and Laura (Moore) Gray in Moorhead, Iowa. He attended county school near Moorhead. Lloyd began farming with his uncle, Richard Moore. Lloyd married Margaret Maxwell on January 25, 1944, in Onawa, Iowa. The couple farmed in the Dunlap and Moorhead areas. Margaret died on March 26, 2001. Lloyd enjoyed...

Dec 2, 2006

Mamie Voss Ehlert was born June 4, 1915, to W.C. and Mamie (Nelson) Voss in Magnolia Township, Iowa. She attended grade school and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1933. Mamie married Hudson Beebee Ehlert on September 10, 1940, in Papillion, Nebraska. Mamie farmed with her husband in the Woodbine area until Hudson's death on August 30, 1985. After...

Nov 19, 2006

Doris Anna (Thoms) Kelley was born January 26, 1930, to Walter and Anna (Oloff) Thoms in Council Bluffs. She was raised on a farm near Persia. Doris graduated from Woodbine Normal School in 1948 and taught rural school for two years. Doris married Dale Mullenix on June 3, 1950. Dale passed away on July 27, 1952. Doris then moved...

Nov 7, 2006

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Theron Terry Geith was born September 20, 1942, to Theron and Frances (Stewart) Geith in Logan, Iowa.� He grew up in the Magnolia area and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1960.� Terry moved to Arizona to attend Phoenix College where he also played baseball.� Terry married Betty Collins and worked for...

Nov 7, 2006

Izola Agnes (Crum) King was born February 9, 1914, to Elijah and Bessie (Feige) Crum in Moorhead, Iowa. She grew up in the Moorhead area and attended country school. Izola married Calvin King on September 21, 1929. The couple farmed in the Salix, Mondamin, Portsmouth and Woodbine areas. Calvin died on May 21, 1981.

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Nov 6, 2006

Mary Ann (Gross) Lapke was born January 30, 1943, to Alban and Lavina (Kaufmann) Gross in Harlan, Iowa. She grew up in Earling, Iowa and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1961. Mary Ann then attended Mercy Nursing School in Council Bluffs and then Creighton University and received a degree as a Registered Nurse. Mary Ann married Ed...

Nov 1, 2006

Maxine Elizabeth Ball, 94, of Woodbine died on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. She was born May 13, 1912 to parents Henry & Margaret (Shields) Jefferson at Woodbine, Iowa. Maxine graduated from Woodbine High School in 1930. She was united in marriage to Alister S. Ball on June 30, 1935. The couple...

Oct 24, 2006

Marvin Russell Malone was born November 12, 1929, to Sidney and Beatrice (Hein) Malone in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended country school near Dunlap and farmed with his parents. Marvin married Frances Johnson June 19, 1949, at the Methodist Church in Woodbine. He continued farming and also worked at the filling station and the Chevy garage. Marvin then worked for...

Oct 23, 2006

William Delbert O Day was born on August 3, 1916, to Michael and Jessie (Jenkins) O'Day in the Gallands Grove area northeast of Dunlap. Dell attended Galland's Grove Country School. He then began farming with his parents. Dell married Ruth Hartwig on March 21, 1937, at the Lutheran Parsonage in Harlan. The couple farmed in the Galland's grove area...

Oct 10, 2006

Frances Darlene Poitevin was born September 2, 1913, to Leslie and Emma (Wiggins) Poitevin at her parent's home near Dow City, Iowa. Frances graduated from Dow City High School in 1932 and attended college in Cedar Falls for one year. She spent a number of years working in La Jolla, California, Seattle, Washington and several summers in North East...

Oct 7, 2006

Paul F. Kuen was born October 25, 1930, to Frances and Wilma (Point) Kuen in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Paul was a playful and sensitive boy and wanted to make sure everyone was happy. His parents nicknamed him "Doug." Paul served his country and enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War. This war changed his life forever....

Oct 6, 2006

Joe Wilbert Renz was born February 5, 1924, to John and Dora (Frazier) Renz in rural Dunlap, Iowa. He attended country school through the 8th grade, and he received his high school diploma later. Joe married Lois D. Athey on August 16, 1944. The couple farmed west of Woodbine then West of Dunlap. They then moved into the town...

Oct 5, 2006

Wilbur Laverne Carson was born May 29, 1924, on the home place in Pisgah to James and Minnie (Chase) Carson ~ the youngest of 12 children. Wilbur "Curly" attended country school in the Pisgah area and graduated from Pisgah High School in 1941. He started farming east of Pisgah. Wilbur married Evalena Mann on December 19, 1945, in Pisgah....

Oct 3, 2006

Elba Annetta (Howard) Grosvenor was born February 18, 1916, to Marian and Emma (Wentworth) Howard in Yorkshire, Iowa. Elba lived in Oregon and Oklahoma until her father died when Elba was just five years old. Her mother remarried and the family moved to Minden, Iowa. Elba graduated from Minden High School in 1934. She received her teacher's certificate from...

Sep 25, 2006

Nadean Yvonne (Jones) Probasco was born January 28, 1921, the second of five children born to Harry and Neva (Fouts) Jones. Nadean was raised on a farm southeast of Dunlap and attended country school. She excelled in school, graduated from Dunlap High School in 1937, and attended Buena Vista College where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught country...

Sep 24, 2006

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Lisa Marie Nailor was born April 20, 1958, to Myrwin "Mike" and Mary (Ross) Nailor in Miami, Florida. Lisa graduated from Sebring High School in Sebring Florida. After graduation Lisa worked in an automotive store keeping the books and selling parts. Lisa moved to Dunlap in 1991 and worked in the parts...

Sep 23, 2006

Avis Mae (Baber) Fouts was born September 17, 1924, to Jay and Florence (Munsey) Baber in Hooper, Nebraska. Avis started school in Scribner, Nebraska. The family then moved to Dow City, Iowa and she attended the Dow City School. Avis married Leonard Fouts on August 10, 1942. The couple farmed In Gallands Grove and Dow City. They also lived...

Sep 19, 2006

Nadella Margaret (Michel) Ganzhorn was born January 31, 1914, to Lawrence and Alma (Kliem) Michel in Cresco, Iowa. Della's family lived Montana and North Dakota where Della graduated from high school. Della's parents moved to a farm between Logan and Woodbine in 1936 and Della soon followed. She met R. Lynn Ganzhorn and the couple was married on December...