Some people come into our lives and quietly go, while others leave foot prints on our hearts, and we are never the same without them...

DENNIS KIRKHOLM 53, of South Sioux City, Nebraska and former Oto area resident passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at a Sioux City hospital.
Services: Friday May 9, 2008 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City. Condolences may be sent online to Meyer Brother Chapels
Dennis Eugene Kirkholm was born March 28, 1955 in Sioux City, Iowa to Marvin and Margaret (Murphy) Kirkholm. He was raised on a farm near Everly, Iowa, where he became a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. He attended grade school as a dedicated Everly CattleFeeder and followed the legendary Everly High School girls six-on-six basketball teams to state competitions.
In 1969, he relocated with his parents and the family to a farm near Oto, Iowa, and graduated from Westwood High School in Sloan, Iowa, in 1973. He attended Iowa State University and was a member of FarmHouse Fraternity from which he gained many new "brothers" who remained friends throughout his life. Following college, he farmed with his father and brothers in Woodbury County, Iowa, later moving with the family operation to Homer, Neb., in 1982.
On April 6, 1979 he and Nancy Sawin; daughter of Gene and Francis Sawin of Anthon, were united in marriage. The couple raised two children, Tyler and Tess.
His dedication to agriculture was evident early in his life. He enjoyed researching and implementing new technology into his farming practices. He took pride in working with his family and raising his children on the farm. He was especially pleased when Tyler and Tess decided to pursue agriculture degrees from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He had looked forward to working with Tyler, who had returned to the farm in December 2007, following his college graduation.
His nieces and nephews were special to him and they supplied beautiful get-well artwork to cover his hospital room walls. Though he taught his nephews, Justin and Ben, that he was their favorite uncle, it was he who benefited most from participating in the daily lives of the boys; whose father, Craig, was a partner of his for nearly 35 years.
He served in the Dakota County Omadi Drainage and Papio-Missouri River Water Boards. He was a member of St. Cornelius Church in Homer, where following Sunday Mass, he often entertained fellow parishioners with his wit and sense of humor at Legion hall breakfasts.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; a son, Tyler; a daughter, Tess; his mother, Marge of Moville, Iowa; brothers, Craig and his wife Sheila of Homer, Nebraska and Kyan and his wife Diane of Shenedohah, Iowa; a sister, Jodi and her husband Rick Steffen of Moville, Iowa; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken and Janet Madsen of Overland Park, Kan., Mark and JoAnn Sawin of Sioux City, Marcel and Suzanne VanZwol of Playa del Ray, California, Jake and Lisa Peters of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mike and Beth Balzer of Des Moines, Iowa and David and Clair Sawin of Tigard, Ore.; nieces and nephews, Kati and Keely Steffen, Justin, Chance and Ben Kirkholm, Erin Madsen, Katie and Nick Sawin, Celine Vanzwol, Nathan and Abby Peters, Max and Elyse Balzer and Lexie and Eric Sawin.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Doug.
Pallbearers were Gary Walters, Terry Kucera, Bryce Andersen, Dean Albrecht, Roger Thompson, Mike Fogarty, Kirk Scheelhaase and Fred Barclay. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Glenn, Robert Lewis Jr., Justin Kirkholm and Ben Kirkholm.

WAYNE ROGGATZ 73 of Anthon passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008. Funeral services were held on Thursday April 3, 2008. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, Correctionville, Iowa.

FRIEDA MARTHA MICKLESON 84, of Sioux City, Iowa; a former Anthon resident passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Indian Hills Hospice in Sioux City.
Private family services were held Tuesday at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel, in Sioux City, Iowa. Burial was at Battle Creek, Iowa.
Frieda Martha Mickelson was born July 18, 1923, near Battle Creek, Iowa to William and Carrie (Hansen) Heinse. She attended grades first through 12 at the Anthon Community School, Anthon, Iowa.
In November 1950, she was joined in marriage to Gordon Mickelson. The couple had four children, Martha, Allen, Paul, and David. She lived all of her life in and around the Anthon, Iowa area before moving to Sioux City in her final years.
She was very active in the Trinity Lutheran Church at Anthon, but first and foremost, she was a mother and grandmother to her family. She loved to cook, bake and garden and she enjoyed passing this knowledge on to her kids and grandkids.
She is survived by two brothers, Edward (and his wfie Lucille Heinse of Anthon, Iowa, and Fred and his wife Jeanette Heinse of Correctionville, Iowa; three sons, Allen Mickelson and his wife Pam of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; Paul Mickelson of Pensacola, Florida, and David Mickelson of Sioux City, Iowa; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild, Matthew Mickelson of San Jose, California and his son Nikolas, Terra Mickelson of Sioux City, Iowa, Kimberly Mickelson of Phoenix, Arizona, John Mickelson of Iowa City, Iowa, and Martha Mickelson of Indianola, Iowa.
Frieda was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, William Heinse Jr. and Bertha King; and one daughter, Martha Ellen Young.

SHIRLEY A. TODD 69, of Anthon passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, Iowa, following a very long and very courageous battle with cancer.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2008 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa, with the Rev. Andrew Carlson officiating. Burial: in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa.
Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Sunday, with the family present 5 to 7 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon.

Shirley Ann Albers, was born to Meinhard and Eva (Lent) Albers, on Jan. 5, 1939, in Danbury, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Battle Creek. She graduated from Correctionville High School, Correctionville, Iowa with the class of 1957.
On June 1, 1958, she married Wilbur Todd. The couple lived on a farm near Anthon their entire married life, and also raised the four children they were blessed with.
Shirley was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa and a member of the Sunnyside Card Club. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers, sewing and cooking. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved them dearly and had a special place for each of them in her heart.
Left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of almost 50 years, Wilbur; three sons and their wives, Michael and Patti of Alta, Iowa, Brian and JoAnn of Newcastle, Nebraska, and Kevin and Brenda of Anthon, Iowa; a daughter and her husband, Anita and Robert Coutal of Omaha, Nebraska; seven grandsons, Brett Coutal and his fiancee, Abby, Austin Coutal, Jason, Jake, Brandon and Loren Todd and Riley McDonald; six granddaughters, Danielle and her husband, Cyril Tanderup, Amanda Coutal, Cassie, Katie, Rachel and Morgan Todd; a great-grandson, Cael; three brothers, Richard Albers of Battle Creek, Iowa, Donald and his wife, Marcia of Jewell, Iowa, and Robert and his wife, Diane of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; a sister and her husband, Betty and Everett Jensen of Spirit Lake, Iowa; a very special friend, Rhonda Steinhoff of Anthon; many nieces and nephews; and a large group of friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Albers, and Agnes Albers; along with a niece and a nephew.
Shirley touched many lives and will always be remembered for her kindness to everyone.

CAROL A. (PATTERSON) BROWN , 42, of Anthon passed away on Monday March 24, 2008. Funeral services: Friday March 28, 2008 at the United Methodist Church, in Anthon with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa.

Carol Ann was born to Wayne and Alta (Fick) Patterson and was welcomed into the family on May 8, 1965 by her older brother Robert and older sister Karen. She grew up southeast of Anthon on the family farm and graduated with the Anthon-Oto High School class of 1983. It was in high school that she met and fell in love with Steve Brown whom she also considered her best friend. They were married on September 21, 1984 at the United Methodist Church in Anthon. Carol often said, "Happiness is being married to your best friend."
Steve and Carol began their married life in Sioux City and after a year and a half moved back to Anthon. They were blessed with two children, Katie and Branden. Carol's focus was on staying home and lovingly caring for her family. She tended to their needs, and enjoyed everything about being a homemaker. She loved restoring their home, cooking, baking, and canning from her garden. Outside the home she found pleasure in fishing, riding bikes, boating, bull riding and monster trucks. She loved the music of country singer George Strait and was a big fan.
In 2000, Carol became employed with Heritage Bank in Anthon where she worked until the present. She was confirmed in the Methodist faith on April 29, 1979 and remained a life long member of the church in Anthon.
Carol is lovingly survived by her best friend and husband Steve; their daughter Katie of Anthon and her fiance, Corey Dose of Mapleton; one son, Branden at home; her mother, Alta Patterson of Anthon; one sister and her husband, Karen and David Bumsted of Westfield, Iowa; and twin nephews, Jason and Jarrod Bumsted also of Westfield, Iowa; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Carol was met in Heaven by her father, Wayne George Patterson, her brother Robert Wayne Patterson; her paternal grandparents, George and Rose Patterson and her maternal grandparents, John and Meta Fick.

ANNA MARIE WASMUND , 83 of Anthon passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Services: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Anthon, Iowa. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Anna was born on March 25, 1924 to John and Elizabeth (Brown) Dose northwest of Danbury, Iowa. On August 17, 1944 she married LeRoy Wasmund of Mapleton. The couple farmed southeast of Anthon until their retirement in 1985, at which time they moved into Anthon. Anna was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a community volunteer for the senior citizens in town and was an excellent cook and baker. She is survived by her husband LeRoy, one son and his wife, Ron and Diane Wasmund of Arnolds Park, Iowa; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother Albert Dose of Holstein, Iowa, one sister Alice and her husband LaVern Botcher of Avoca, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother John Dose Jr.

MADGE (THOMPSON) PETERSEN 98, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and a former Anthon area resident, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Services: Saturday March 15, 2008 at Anthon Church of Christ, with the Revs. John Green and Ted Sieck officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon was in charge of arrangements.
Madge was born August 14, 1909, on a farm northwest of Anthon, to Arthur Eugene and Leona Mae (Jones) Thompson. The family moved to Anthon when she was 4 years old. She graduated from Anthon High School in 1926 and attended Morningside College in Sioux City.
On June 1, 1940 Madge became the bride of Martin Petersen in a ceremony at her parents' home. Martin and Madge lived for a year at Idlewilde Farm near Kingsley, Iowa, then moved to a farm east of Cushing, Iowa, where they lived until 1976, when they retired and moved to Anthon. In 2001, Madge moved to Mount Vernon to be near her family.
Next to her family, her greatest passion was teaching and her pupils were very dear to her. She taught for a total of 29 years; first in rural one-room schools in Miller and Summit Townships and in the Bronson Public Schools. After her marriage, she retired for several years to be a farm wife and to raise a family. She returned to teaching in 1953 and taught in the Cushing School. She retired a second time in 1971, to devote more time to being a grandmother.
Madge also loved her piano. As a high school girl, she played for the silent movies. Over the years, she played for church, school and community programs, American Legion Auxiliary and for her family. She played for residents of Hallmark Care Center up until a few months before her death.
She was a member of the Anthon Church of Christ, Alpha Delta Kappa, an International teacher's sorority, the Valley Rebekah Lodge of Anthon and P.E.O. Chapter DT.
Madge is survived by a daughter and her husband, Middie Mae and Darrel Morf of Mount Vernon, Iowa; three grandsons and spouses, Paul and Jennifer Morf of Mount Vernon,Iowa Andrew and Reagan Morf of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Alex Morf of San Francisco, California; four great-grandchildren, Nellie, Abbie, Betsy and Ingrid Morf; a nephew and his wife, A.M. "Bud" and Alice Thompson of Richland, Washington; and grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and many many students.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1991; a brother, Mayne Thompson; a sister, Mildred Thompson; and two nieces, Vivian Poulos and Velma Griffith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Anthon Church of Christ or First Baptist Church of the Brethren in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

NAN TIMMERMAN of Oto, surrounded by the love of her family, returned home to the Lord on Monday, February 25,2008.
We were blessed to have her with us for 86 years.
A celebration of life service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa.
Born ANNIE L. McNAMARA, she was known to all as Nan; a brave and beautiful woman who unswervingly put her family and friends before any other concern. Born to Michael and Mary (Murphy) McNamara, she was raised in Glasgow, Scotland, a true bonnie Scot. She met her future husband, Dale, at a dance while he was briefly stationed in Scotland at the beginning of World War II. For two years they penned letters of love that helped sustain each other through the war. Upon Dale's release from a POW camp, they agreed to marry. Their "Happily Ever After" began in Oto, Iowa on July 14, 1946, when they joined in marriage at the United Church of Christ.
Nan loved gardening, reading, dancing, traveling and above all else, her family. The warmth of her personality, the joyousness of her humor and the enduring grace of her spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Those survivors fortunate enough to cherish her memories include her beloved husband, Dale Timmerman of Oto; a brother, Michael McNamara of Glasgow, Scotland; a sister, Mary Lee of Manchester, England; a daughter Sharon Henning of Omaha, Nebraska; a son, Scott Timmerman of Oto; four grandchildren, Heather and her husband, Leonard Lyions of Wolbach, Nebraska; Michelle Henning of New York, New York; Jennifer Hanson and Matt of Grand Island, Nebraska; and Travis Henning of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and cherished friends.
Even though the Earth mourns her passing, Heaven rejoices at her homecoming.

CLIFFORD W. COON , 98, an Anthon native and of Sioux City, Iowa died Friday, February 22, 2008, at a Sioux City, Iowa nursing home.
Services: Thursday February 28, 2008 at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel, with the Rev. Nancy Allen of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Burial: in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa.
Clifford was born on January 18, 1910, in Anthon, Iowa, to Aaron and Cora (Pierce) Coon. He was raised in the Anthon area and attended school here. He moved to Sioux City in 1942.
On February 14, 1959 he married Lucille Larson in services in Sioux City, Iowa. Lucille passed away on January 24, 2005 in Sioux City.
Clifford worked odd jobs for awhile, then worked for Woodbury County for two years. He then started driving truck for Oxidant Seed and Feed and Woods Transfer. He drove truck for more than 28 years. He retired from driving and to stay active mowed lawns for hire until 2002. He used to pick corn for a dollar a day and was a hand-pick corn champion.
He loved square dancing and other types of dancing in the Anthon, Hornick and Correctionville, Iowa, area. He also enjoyed boating and camping, turning an old school bus into a camper. He was a member of the Teamsters Union.
Clifford is survived by a stepdaughter, Louise and Jerry Wehde of Omaha, Nebraska; two stepsons, Robert Simmons of Green Valley, Arizona, and Larry Simmon of Springfield, Missouri; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and special friends, Gary and Mary Kay Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter, Cathy Shagbolt; three brothers, Artie, Fritz and John; and three sisters, Lela, Ada and Lucille.

STEPHANIE HEINSE 18, daughter of Kurt and SueAnn Heinse of rural Danbury lost her life from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident a few miles from her home on Friday February 15, 2008.
FUNERAL SERVICES for Stephanie were held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa. Burial: St. Paul Cemetery, Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa.
Stephanie was born on October 3, 1989, in Sioux City, the daughter of Kurt and Sue Ann (McCrady) Heinse of rural Danbury. She attended Anthon-Oto School for her early education and was to graduate this spring from Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School in Mapleton, Iowa with the class of 2008. Her plans were to attend Western Iowa Tech in the dental hygienist program.
Stephanie loved life, and she lived it to her fullest. Everyone she came in contact with was touched by her and her wonderful smile that brightened the room. She enjoyed music, shopping, the color pink and was a big fan of Hello Kitty and Hannah Montana. She was active in sports including basketball, track, volleyball and the drill team. Stephanie loved her family and friends and was the closest to her brother, Ethan.
Stephanie will always be remembered by her parents, Kurt and Sue Ann; her brother, Ethan, at home; her grandparents, Ed and Lucille Heinse of Anthon and Howard and Irene McCrady of Fort Dodge, Iowa; several aunts, uncles and cousins; her boyfriend, Colt Baldwin; and many good friends.

MARGIE (THOMPSON) SYNOVEC 67 former Anthon area resident passes away.
Memorial services for Margie (Thompson) Synovec, were held on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the United Church of Christ in Pierce, Nebraska, with the Revs. Terry Buol and Irene O'Brien officiating. Burial was in the Prospect View Cemetery at Pierce under direction of Stonacek Memorial Chapel of Pierce.

Margie passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Jerry and Betty (Hayworth) Thompson and was born November 25, 1940, at Anthon, Iowa. She was baptized at the Anthon Church of Christ on April 16, 1954. She attended school in Anthon and at Moville, Iowa, where she graduated from the eighth grade in 1954. She graduated from Moville High School in 1958 and attended Wayne State College, receiving a bachelor of arts in education degree in 1978.
Margie and Ivan Ruhlow were married August 26, 1962, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Moville, Iowa. Ivan passed away on September 8, 1968.
Margie and Ronald E. Synovec were married by the Rev. Harold Schaible on August 22, 1974, at the United Church of Christ in Pierce.
She taught school for 30 years in the rural elementary grades in Pierce, Madison and Stanton counties. She retired from teaching in 2002.
Margie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Christ in Pierce.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald E. Synovec of Pierce; two sisters, Marilyn Mercer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Marcia Martin of Benicia, California; three brothers, Marvin Thompson of Rock Branch, Iowa, Mark and wife Mary Thompson of Bronson, Iowa, and Merlin and wife Minda Thompson of Sioux City, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Roger and wife Pam Synovec of Plainview, Nebraska; 14 nieces and nephews and many other relatives and special friends. Margie was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband.
submitted by cousin Joan Thompson Meister.

MAXINE MEAD RICHARDSON, 91 of Oto, Iowa passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Maple Heights Nursing Home, Mapleton, IA.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Februry 17, 2008 at Oto United Church of Chris with Reverend Karen Handke officiating. Lunch will be served at the Church following burial.
Maxine was born August 25, 1916 in Oto, Iowa to William Peter and Perle (Armstrong) Petersen. She graduated from Oto High School in 1933. Until 3 years ago she had spent her entire life in Oto. Maxine was active in her church, Oto United Church of Christ where she faithfully played the piano for 75 years.
Maxine was united in marriage to Leander (Gus) Mead on August 25, 1937. He passed away in November of 1975. She married Arnold Richardson in September of 1979. He passed away in September of 2003.
She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Barbee and her husband Bill, of Wichita, Kansas, a son, Larry Mead and special friend Pat Johnson, of Wheatridge, Colorado, and a son Bill Mead and his wife Cheryl, of Superior, Wisconsin; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Maxine is also survived by a sister, Lillian King of Cherokee, IA