2003 ARCHIVES:

MARY E. "BETTY" (ASHLEY) ADLER 89, of Sioux City died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at Morningside Nursing and Rehab Center. Services will be at a later date. The body has been cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel. Mrs. Adler was born Feb. 8, 1914, in Anthon, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Johnson) Ashley. She was raised in Anthon and attended Anthon schools. She graduated from Anthon High School. She married Cecil Adler on Feb. 8, 1932, in Anthon. Together they lived in Anthon, Ida Grove, Iowa, Sheldon, Iowa and Clear Lake, Iowa, before moving to Sioux City in 1964. Cecil died in 1967. She worked as a cook throughout the Sioux City area. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Dykshoorn of Sioux City, Max Adler of Billings, Mont., and Martha Cantrell of Sioux City; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers.

I wanted to thank all those who have expressed their sympathies and prayers to myself and my family at the sudden death of our father and husband, Ellis Francis. Our father served as administrator at Anthon-Oto from 1965 to 1969. I took a detour up Main Street on my return trip to the airport in Omaha and stopped in front of the site of the old school to say a few words for my dad. You are really the "Heart" of the nation. After having lived over 20 years away and in the City, I can really appreciate where I came from. Bless you all.
Marilyn (Francis) Drake/ A-O 1966

BARBARA B. LARSON , 54, of Danbury passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital after she was stricken at her home east of Oto, Iowa. Services: Monday December 29, 2003 at Larkin Morningside Funeral Home in Sioux City, Iowa; with Randy Gotto of the Onawa, Iowa congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Barbara was born on Dec. 23, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Florence (Roush) Carrell. She grew up in the Moville-Climbing Hill area and graduated from Moville High School in 1968. On May 25, 1968, she was united in marriage to Lester Larson in Oto, Iowa. The couple made their home east of Oto. Barbara was currently the manager and a cashier at the Country Store in Smithland, Iowa. Lester and Barbara celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this past May. She is survived by her husband, Lester; two brothers, Marvin and his wife Ruth Carrell of Sioux City, and Roy and his wife Patty Carrell of Sioux City; five sisters, Joyce and her husband, Phil Sanderson of Hornick, Iowa, Arlene Plummer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Bonnie and her husband, Alex Johnson of Hornick, Karen and her husband, Kenny Snyder of Sioux City, and Sharen and her husband, Bill Leaverton of Sioux City; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

KIRK L. WELTE , 40, of Anthon died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, on Interstate 80 near Brule, Nebraska. Memorial services: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. Burial: in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Anthon. Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Kirk Lindsey Welte was born Dec. 20, 1962, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, the son of Louis Joseph and Lois LaMona (Huffman) Welte. He was baptized in the Catholic faith in 1963. He grew up in the Anthon area, where he worked at the local restaurant and grocery store. He attended Anthon-Oto Community School, and graduated in 1981. While in school, he helped his dad raise cattle and was active in football and the school band as a drummer. He also attended Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, and received his associate's degree in the electrical program. He lived in California for six years, in the Sacramento and South Shore areas. He worked at Hill Electric and also worked as a model and did some acting. He moved back to Anthon in 1986, where he continued in the electrical business. In June of 1993 he was united in marriage to Deb Lynn Hanson at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Moville, Iowa. They made their home in Anthon, where they owned and operated their business, Welte Electric. Kirk was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Anthon and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of multiple electrical and refrigeration groups. He enjoyed traveling, metal detecting, the history of Nevada ghost towns and old maps. He loved the Pacific Ocean, particularly the Monterey, California area. He is survived by his parents, Louis J. and LaMona Welte of Anthon; his wife, Debra Lynn Rahbusch Hanson Welte of Anthon; a daughter, Lindsey Marie Chettinger of Sergeant Bluff; three stepchildren, Ashley Hanson of Sioux City, Jamie Hanson and Kathrine Hanson, both of Anthon; 17-month-old twins, Sydney Ann and Jacob at home; two sisters and their husbands, Linda and John Dixon and Cindy and David "Butch" Harlow, all of Anthon; two brothers, Brad Welte of Verdi, Nev., and Steve Welte of Anthon; four nephews and their spouses, Pete, Chris, Luke and Nick Dixon; a niece, Leslie; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Betty Winter of Buffalo Center, Iowa; and many, many friends and business associates in the Siouxland region.

TWILA OREGON , 69, of Mapleton died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at Armstrong Chapel in Mapleton. Burial: in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Anthon, Iowa. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Twila Jean Oregon was born Jan. 23, 1934, at Castana, Iowa, to Harley and Violet (Van Cleve) Payne. She grew up in the Mapleton area and attended Mapleton High School. On Jan. 27, 1951, she married Keith Oregon. Keith passed away on Jan. 18, 1986. Twila was a cook at Maple Valley School in Mapleton until 1966. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Mary's Guild. Twila enjoyed spending time with her children and quilting. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Sheryl and Tom Krumbholz of Des Moines, Iowa, Lori and Tony Jensen of Whiting, Iowa, and Lynette and Brian Mack of Smithland, Iowa; two brothers and their wives, Clarence and Delores Burkhart of Mapleton, and Dean and Donna Payne of Castana, Iowa; and eight grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Twila was preceded in death by a son, Steve; two daughters, Deborah and Susan; her parents; a brother, Francis Burkhart; and a sister, Betty Jacoby. Pallbearers will be Scott Jacoby, Ron Jacoby, Pat Oregon, Phil Oregon, Ron Uhl, Greg Trucke, Eric Jacoby and Randy Jacoby.

FRIEDA PAULSEN , 91, of Oto died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Harvest Morningside Nursing Home in Sioux City. Services: Thursday December 4, 2003 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Climbing Hill, Iowa, with the Rev. Lee Mentink officiating. Burial: in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa, Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon is in charge of arrangements. Frieda M. Paulsen was born on Jan. 25, 1912, near Anthon,Iowa to John Henry and Anna (Beyer) Sands. She married Paul F Paulsen Sr. in Sioux City, Iowa on Sept. 6, 1933. They farmed in the Anthon and Climbing Hill area. Paul passed away Jan. 3, 1996. Frieda was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Climbing Hill, Iowa. She like gardening, sewing and cooking. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Henry Paulsen Jr. of Hornick, Iowa, Paul Paulsen Jr. and his wife, Ruth of Oto, and Walt Paulsen and his wife, Linda of Anthon; a daughter and her husband, Alice and Larry Kollbaum of Sergeant Bluff; two brothers and their wives, Walter and Vivian Sands of Butterfield, Minn., and John and Darlene Sands of Moville, Iowa; a sister, Mary Ketelsen of Smithland, Iowa; two granddaughters; eight grandsons; 18 great-grandchildren, Jesse, Josh and Jared Hanson, Sidnie Baier, Marisa, Megan, Jared, Danielle, Levi, Landan, Austin, Colten, Madison, Jessica and Austin Paulsen and Ashley, Logan and Presston Kollbaum; along with several other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Annie Bolte; six brothers, Albert, Louie, Rudolph, Fred, "Oscar" and an infant brother; an infant granddaughter and an infant grandson.

BETTY (BENSON) WATSON 77, of Onawa, former Oto, Iowa, resident, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Services: Monday November 17, 2003. Burial: In Oto Township Cemetery in Oto. There will be no visitation. Betty was born on May 2, 1926 in Sioux City to Conrad and Elsie (Nelson) Benson. She was raised and educated in the Oto, Iowa area. On Dec. 1, 1942 she married Louis "Bob" Watson. The couple made their home in Oto and a few years ago had moved to Onawa. Bob passed away Feb. 19, 2002. The couple enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage. Betty worked in the Oto School cafeteria, and she and her sister also owned and operated a cafe in Oto. She was a member of the Oto American Legion Auxiliary for over 62 years. Survivors include a son and his wife, Conrad Allen and Lynda Watson of Jacksonville, Florida.; two grandchildren, Derek Watson of Houston, Texas and Annessa Shea of Jacksonville, Florida; a sister, Arlene Banta of San Antonio, Texas; and two nieces, Pat Banta and Chris Cook. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; a sister, Doris Cole; and a nephew, Butch Banta.

CHARLES FRANCIS "FRANK" CUNNINGHAM 79, of Anthon died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital after a lengthy illness. Services:Wed. November 19, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. Burial: in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Anthon. Military rites conducted by the American Legion, McNiff Post 389 of Anthon. CHARLES FRANCIS 'FRANK' WAS BORN ON A FARM ONE AND ONE HALF MILES NORTHWEST OF ANTHON ON AUGUST 23,1924.HE MOVED INTO ANTHON IN 1929 AND ATTENDED ST. JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL AND GRADUATED IN1943 FROM ANTHON HIGH SCHOOL. FRANK ENTERED THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN 1943 AND WENT THRU BASIC TRAINING WITH THE 70TH DIVISION AT CAMP ADAIR, OREGON. LATER HE JOINED THE 81ST WILDCAT DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AS A TEC SERGENTIN THE GUADAL CANAL, PALAU AND LATYE IN THE PHILLIPINES. HE WORKED IN AN OCCUPATIONAL TROOP IN NORTHERN JAPAN ON HONSHAW ISLAND, CITY OF AMORI. AFTER HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE HE RETURNED HOME TO WORK FOR JACOBS CONSTRUCTION OF CORNARAN, IOWA AFTER WORKING FOR 2 YEARS ON THE THEOBALD WATERSHED. LATER HE WENT TO WORK ON PROJECT ENIWETSK ATOLL IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS. HE ALSO WORKED FOR HOLMAN ANDNARVES OF LOS ANGELES AND THE ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISION, TESTING ATOM AND HYDROGEN BOMBS FOR 5 YEARS. FROM THERE HE OWNED AND OPERATED THE MIRICLE MILE INN MOVILLE, IOWA FOR 30YEARS. HE RETIRED IN 1986 AND LIVED OUT THE REMANDER OF HIS LIFE IN ANTHON. FRANK WAS BAPTISED INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND WAS A LONGLONG MEMBER OF ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ANTHON. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MCNIFF POST#389 OF ANTHON AND THE V.F.W. POST OF CORRECTIONVILLE. HE MARRIED EDNA LEE PETERSEN ON DECEMBER 2,1958. THEY HAD 6 CHILDREN. HE WAS AN AVID SPORTS FAN AND ESPECIALLY A CUB FAN. HE ENJOYED GARDING AND WORKING IN THE YARD. IN HIS SPARE TIME HE ENJOYED BINGO AND A GOOD GAME OF CARDS. HE WAS NEVER TOO BUSY FOR HIS GRANDKIDS. THOSE LEFT TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES ARE HIS WIFE OF 45YRS; A SON SHON OF ANTHON; DAUGHTERS RUTH AND HER HUSBAND JAY OF JACKSONVILLE FL, KATHY AND SPECIAL FRIEND CHRIS JACOBSEN OF ANTHON, LOANN MOODY AND SPECIAL FRIEND BOB LETTERY OF MAPLETON; BETH OF ANTHON AND LORNA AND HER HUSBAND SCOTT ALBERS OF HOLSTEIN. GRANDCHILDREN, CHARLES ADAM NICOLE GOTTO AND AMANDA MOODY OF JACKSONVILLE FL; TARRA CUNNINGHAM OF CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA; JAMES AND JOHNNY MOODY OF MAPLETON, LISA CUNNINGHAM ANTHON AND JACKIE AND KELLY JEPSEN OF HOLSTEIN. THREE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN;ELIZABETH ,COURTNEY AND HAILEY. HE WILL BE MISSED!!!

ROSE LILLIE 84, of Correctionville, formerly of Anthon, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center.

MAY NEWMAN 83, of Anthon died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at her daughter's home in Anthon.

DR. DANIEL PATERA 53, of Ida Grove died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Services were Saturday Sept. 20, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Dr. Patera was a well respected dentist with offices in Ida Grove and Mapleton. Many area residents will remember him as such. Arrangements were under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Ida Grove.

W.ARNOLD RICHARDSON 97, formerly of Smithland died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at Maple Heights Nursing Center in Mapleton, Iowa, where he had resided. Services were held on Sunday September 14, 2003 at the United Church of Christ in Oto, Iowa. Burial was in the Little Sioux Cemetery, at Smithland, Iowa. Willman Funeral Chapel in Rodney, Iowa was in charge of arrangements. Arnold was born on February 13, 1906, in St. Louis, Mo. He was the son of George Walker and May Richardson. He grew up in Ticonic and Onawa, Iowa. The family homesteaded in Dallas, S.D. He graduated from Onawa High School and attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa for one year. Arnold started a dance band while in high school and continued performing in the surrounding area for more than 50 years. On March 15, 1928 he married Merle Aldrich. During their married life, he farmed and had welding and repair shops in Onawa and Smithland. He also worked at the Cherokee State Mental Hospital for 25 years. After his retirement, the couple enjoyed winters in Texas and Arizona. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 15, 1978. Merle died in April 1978. He married Maxine Mead in September 1979. He was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife, Maxine of Oto; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Tabke of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a son and his wife, Ray and Louise Richardson of Clayton, Minn.; a son-in-law, Miller Nickolisen of Smithland; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Bill and Peggy Barbee of Wichita, Kan., Bill and Cheryl Mead of Denison, Iowa, and Larry Mead of Denver, Colo.; stepgrandchildren; great-stepgrandchildren; a brother and his wife, Don and Diane Richardson of Wilamina, Ore.; a sister-in-law, Leota Aldrich of Moneta, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Edna Anderson of Onawa. In addition to his first wife, Merle, he was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Randall and Rex; and a daughter, Mrs. Miller (Doris) Nickolisen

ZONA PIERCE-BAGNATO 69, former Anthon resident, passed away September 1, 2003. Funeral services were in Rochester, New York. She is survived by her husband, Louis A. Bagnato; her sons, Dennis (Kathleen) Pierce, James (Lynn) Pierce; step-children, LuAnn (Chuck) Ippolito, Steven (Sharon) Bagnato; her grandchildren, Ted, Jeff (Stacey), Tara, Trisha, Kathryn and James Pierce Jr. Jennifer and Christal Ippotito. Michael, Matt, Elizabeth and Emily Bagnato; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jerrit Pierce; her sister, Susan Reynolds of Ames Iowa; nieces & nephews. Zona was preceded in death by her parents Sam & Kathryn (Kent) Reynolds, and her brothers; Jon (Jack) Reynolds and Robert (Bob) Reynolds. Zona was a retired Chemist at Eastman Kodak Company. [received from family 12-14-04]

GENEVIEVE BROWN 89, of Anthon passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday August 9, 2003 at the United Methodist Church in Anthon. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Anthon. Genevieve Helen Brown was born March 4, 1914, in Sioux City, the daughter of John and Anna (Braudt) Heath. She attended country school near Anthon as well as school in Anthon. She was united in marriage to Eldon Martin Brown on Feb. 1, 1932, in Ida Grove, Iowa. To this union six children were born. The couple farmed until 1956. The following year, they moved the family to California, where they lived for a short time. Upon their return to Anthon in 1957, they started a trucking company and she ran a clothing business and worked as a shoe cobbler. Eldon died April 28, 1979. She continued to work until 1989 and remained at home in Anthon until Feb. 8, 2003, when she entered Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa. She was a member of United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Her interests included playing cards, having belonged to several card clubs, gardening, bingo and fishing. She also liked to travel, having spent a couple winters in Texas. Some of her best times however, were spent with her family, especially the time spent playing with her grandchildren. Those survivors left to cherish her memory include five children and their spouses, Harold and Dee Brown of Oto, Iowa, Diane and Joe Harbaugh of Anthon, Lois and Wally Duncan of Correctionville, Iowa, Gary and Janice Brown and Joe and Susan Brown, all of Anthon; 24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Joyce Brown of Anthon; and many nieces, nephews, good friends and neighbors. Along with her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles Paul; a grandson, Dennis Brown; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Shrophshire Duncan; a daughter-in-law, Rose Brown; two brothers and three sisters.

HAROLD HERMAN BUETTNER 87, of Anthon passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa. Services were held on Friday August 8, at the United Methodist Church in Anthon, with the Rev. Karl Harman officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Anthon. Harold Herman Buettner was born on November 3, 1915, to John and Marie (Zastrow) Buettner, on the family farm near Ponca, Neb. His mother Marie died when he was six years old and he was raised by his father and stepmother, Dora Buettner. He attended school in rural Ponca and took a manual training course specializing in blacksmithing and forage welding, where he learned how to make tools, along with carpentry and working with lumber. He moved with his family to a farm east of Anthon in the spring of 1939. On December 8, 1939 Harold married Lucille Russell of Ponca, Nebraska at the Methodist church in Ponca. To this union, two daughters were born, Deanna and Karen. The couple farmed near Anthon for 40 years and retired into Anthon in 1979. Harold was a member of the United Methodist Church at Anthon. He was active in the church and held different offices. In the 1960's besides farming, he was a dealer for Archer Oil and was also an airplane observer for the U. S. Air Force. Harold enjoyed his family and working in his shop. He also enjoyed dancing, being with his friends at the cafe for coffee hour and golfing. He and Lucille traveled extensively during their retirement and enjoyed trips to California, Oregon and Nebraska visiting family and friends. After failing health in 1997, he enjoyed being home and sharing time with his family. He entered the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in August of 2002. Survivors include his wife Lucille; two daughters and their husbands, Deanna and Dick Braun of Salix, Iowa, and Karen and Jim Peters of Correctionville; five grandchildren, Dick Braun Jr. and his wife, Donna, Kevin Braun and his wife, Debbie, and Julie and her husband, Tracy Nelson, all of Salix, Scott Peters and his wife Beth of Treynor, Iowa, and Kristi Kratch and her husband Steve of Rossie, Iowa; seven great-grandchildren, Jenna and Aaron Braun, Tyler and Lenae Nelson and Dylan, Ethan and Megan Peters; and three sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, many many good friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Buettner; his stepmother, Dora (Wendel)Buettner; a brother, Lawrence Buettner; and his maternal grandmother, Wilma Molt who during her later years lived with her grandsons and their families; Harold and Lucille and Lawrence and Maizel Buettner.

LUELLA MAE DICUS 82, of Sioux City, died Friday, August 1, 2003 at her residence following a lengthy illness of Alzheimer's. Services were held on Monday, August 4 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Luella Mae was born July 8, 1921 at Anthon and was the daughter of Harry Benjamin and Rose (Brune) Waugh. She graduated from Anthon High School in 1940. On October 28, 1941 she was united in marriage to Ben C. Dicus in Anthon. She was a Sioux City resident for over 50 years and had worked at St. Luke's Hospital, The Flamingo Inn in South Sioux City, Ye Old Tavern and at a Packing Plant for many years. Luealla loved dancing, music and watching bowling. She was also a member of the Whitefield United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Survivors include her husband Ben; three sons, Garry of Sioux City, Rick and his wife Shirley of Wakefield, Nebraska, and Mike and wife Tracy of Sioux City; five daughters, Sharon and Skip Smith of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Diane Spaulding of McCook Lake, SD, LuAnne Tieck and special friend Jim Hoch, Roxanne and Denny Sorensen and Connie and Jeff Larsen all of Sioux City; a brother Leonard and his wife Doris Waugh of Anthon and a sister Opal Wieck of Sioux City. 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren Scott and Sean Smith; a daughter-in-law Elizabeth Dicus, her inlaws, James and Julia Dicus and other extended family.

VIOLA ISABEL CARR 98, of Anthon passed away on Friday, June 13, 2003, at her home. Services were Tuesday June 17, 2003 at the Church of Christ in Anthon, with the Revs. Kody Killian and Lowell Burkum officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Viola Isabel Carr was born March 22, 1905, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was the daughter of Oliver Grant and Christina (Holmes) Bair. The family made their home at Atlantic, Iowa, until Viola was 3. They then moved to Anthon, where she lived most of her adult life. On Jan. 5, 1927, Viola was united in marriage to Joseph Patrick Carr in Anthon. The couple lived a short time in Minnesota and Colorado before returning to Anthon. Joe died on July 28, 1981. Viola received her teaching certificate from Morningside College in Sioux City and taught school for a few years. She worked as a cook in the cafe business and also did housework. She later became a clerk in the U.S. Post Office in Anthon, where she worked for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Anthon and the Christian Ladies Society. She was known as a loving and giving person. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Duane King of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe; her parents; a son, Donald; and a granddaughter, Janet. She will be remembered by many in the Anthon community as a friendly, caring person, with many quiet qualities.

WILMA GOTHIER

LEONARD L. PALMER 63, of 31 Robinson Hill Rd., Oxford, Maine passed away on Wednesday evening May 21, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine following a long illness. Leonard was born in Anthon, Iowa on November 28, 1939 the son of Howard G. and Gladys O. (Swanson) Palmer. He served with the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine U.S.S. Redfish and on November 3, 1961 married a Washington state girl; Donna L. Truitt. They had three daughters. He was employed by the State of Washington in Computer Services until his health forced him to retire in 1986. Leonard loved to travel and with his wife Donna, spent 10 years on the road in a 30-foot motorhome, summering on the Olympic Penninsula of Washington and wintering in Southern California. He and his wife moved to Maine in 2001 to be near their eldest daughter and there he enjoyed time remodeling a 100-year old house and doing all kinds of baking, which he enjoyed very much. Survivors left to cherish his memory are his wife Donna; three daughters: Tami Girardin and husband Michael of Mechanic Falls, Maine; April Alanskas and her husband Timothy of Jackson, New Jersey and Janise Witten and her husband Shawn of Coosada, Alabama; six grandchildren: Tina and Casey Girardin, Travis and Mikayla Alanskas, Cory Witten and Nathan Flaskegaard; His brothers that are still living and their wives are: Richard and Carol Palmer of Covallis, Oregon; Norman and Lois Palmer of Puyallup, Washington and Charles and Pitang Palmer of San Diego, California; his sisters and their husbands are: Mary Alice Hawcroft of Longview, Washington, Mary Elizabeth and Kip Cawthra of Walla Walla, Washington and Virginia Christian of Stanwood, Washington; as well as several nieces and nephews.

JAMES FRANK DYER , 96, of Anthon passed away Sunday, May 4, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Services were held Tuesday May 6, 2003 at Oto United Church of Christ in Oto, Iowa, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, with graveside military honors provided by American Legion Henry McKenna Post 651 of Oto. James Frank Dyer was born Dec. 31, 1906, in Mohawk, Tenn., the son of William and Frona (Crittendson) Dyer. He moved with his family to the Bronson Iowa area when he was 6 years old. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1944. On Oct. 14, 1944, he married Emily Sachau. They lived on a farm northwest of Bronson for 16 years, moving to a farm northwest of Oto in 1960. Frank was engaged in farming until his retirement in 1984. Frank and Emily moved to Anthon in the fall of 1984. Frank loved the land and farming. He grew a huge garden until 1995, when his health wouldn't allow him to do so any longer. A great source of pride, the love of his family and music kept Frank active and alert until his death. Those left to cherish his memory include Emily, his wife of 58 years; a son and his wife, Keith and Edna Dyer of Anthon; two daughters, Eleen Ashley of Anthon, and Marilyn Ashley and her husband, George of Cushing, Iowa; two grandchildren, Rob Ashley and his wife, Traci of Moville, Iowa, and Marla Kollbaum and her husband, Aaron of Anthon; four great-grandchildren, Ashley and Logan Kollbaum and Blake and Wyatt Ashley; three sisters, Bertha Kroll of Sioux City, Dorothy Abdella and her husband, Charles of Scranton, Penn., and Melvina Kisting of Norwalk, Iowa; and a brother and his wife, Clarence and Florence Dyer of Sioux City. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mae Robinson; a brother, Alanzo "Bud" Dyer; a sister and a brother, both in infancy; and a son-in-law, Eldon Ashley.

CLEO C. YANACHEAK , 83, of Anthon died Monday, April 14, 2003 of injuries sustained in a two vehicle accident which took place north of Moville, Iowa. Funeral services were held for Mr. Yanacheak on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with the Rev. William Schreiber officiating. Burial was in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, at Anthon, with military rites conducted by American Legion Hindman-Steele Post 492 of Hornick, Iowa. Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon was in charge of services. Cleo Charles Yanacheak was born May 2, 1919, on a farm near Anthon, to Charles and Helenora Pauline (Tabke) Yanacheak. He grew up and was educated in the Anthon area. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He moved to Erie, Pa., to work in an airplane factory and it was there that he met his wife. On July 17, 1942, he was united in marriage to Genevieve Marie Scheloske in Erie, PA. They couple moved to their farm near Anthon in 1946, where they lived, worked and raised their family. They retired from farming in 1995. Genevieve passed away Feb. 27, 1998. Cleo was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and The American Legion Hindman-Steele Post #492 of Hornick, Iowa. He is survivied by his children, David and his wife, Mary of Brownington, Vt., Nedra and her husband, Rex Haley of Des Moines, Norman and his wife, Sherry of Sioux City, Ralph and his wife, Carol of Le Mars, Iowa, Art and his wife, Diane of St. Paul, Minn., and Frank who lives on the home farm near Anthon; a close family friend and his wife, Gene and Margaret Sokolowski of Sioux City; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; along with other relatives, neighbors and good friends. Cleo was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three grandchildren, a great-grandchild and two brothers.

ROBERT PETERSEN ,82, of Anthon died Sunday, April 13, 2003, at St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. Services were held on Friday April 18, 2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church; Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Thomas Sabel officiated. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, with military rites conducted by The American Legion McNiff Post #389 of Anthon, Iowa. Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon was in charge of the services. Robert Bernhard Petersen was born March 20, 1921, near Midway, rural Correctionville, Iowa. He was born to Jens and Luella (Strackbein) Petersen. He grew up and was educated in the area, graduating from Anthon High School in 1939. After high school, Robert began farming. He served his country in the U.S. Navy;in the South Pacific from 1944 to 1946-during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the Midway area and resumed farming. On July 17, 1949, he married Enid Neal in Moorhead, Iowa. They raised their family on the farm and retired in 1981. Robert & Enid moved to Sioux City after they retired and later moved back to Anthon. Robert was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was involved with the Woodbury Residential Center for several years. Survivors include his wife Enid, of 53 years; two sons and their wives, Scott and Priscilla Petersen and their son, Alex of Independence, Kan., and Alan and Annjean Petersen and their children, April, Jeremy and Robert of Reinbeck, Iowa; a daughter and her husband, Lori and Mitch Gates and their children, Emily and Ian of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother and his wife, Marvin and Roberta Petersen of Anthon; a sister-in-law, Vera Petersen of Danbury, Iowa; and several other relatives, neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lester and Benny.

Former teacher and Anthon resident KEITH FITCH ,52, of LeMars, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 12, with final resting in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa. [No information received.]

Former A-O Superintendent ELLIS H. FRANCIS , age 77, of Storm Lake, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2003. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5, 2003 at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Interment was in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Sliefert-Asmus Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ellis H. Francis was born the son of Clem and Grace (Horton) Francis on February 2, 1926 in rural Linn Grove, Iowa. He attended Linn Grove Schools and following his graduation, he attended Buena Vista College for one year. He was a gunners mate on the ESSO Dartmouth in the U.S. Navy during WW II. After his honorable discharge, Ellis finished his degree in Business and Education. He later received his Masters Degree at the University of Northern Iowa. On October 17, 1947, Ellis was united in marriage to Phyllis Heschke at the Methodist Church Parsonage. This union was blessed with five children: Marilyn, Donna, Larry, Thomas and Mark. Ellis dedicated his life to teaching. He taught at Arcadia and at Lake Township near Terril, he was a superintendent at Cornell, Bayard, Meriden-Cleghorn and Anthon-Oto schools and he was a principal in Manson. He was the business manager at Southwestern Community College. He also taught at Job Corps in Denison. Ellis retired in 1990. Ellis was very active in his community. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Storm Lake and he served with Northwest Iowa Aging. He enjoyed working with genealogy and was active in the Buena Vista Genealogy Society and Buena Vista Historical Society. He also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family. Ellis is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Storm Lake; his mother, Grace Francis, of Sioux Rapids; two daughters: Marilyn Drake and her husband, Rodney, of Las Vegas, Nev. and Donna Shaver of Sioux City; three sons: Larry Francis and his wife, Linda, of Fargo, N.D., Tom Francis and his wife, Sherry, of Fort Dodge, and Mark Francis and his wife, Donna, of Wonderlake, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister: Jean Hurley and her husband, Buck, of Oak Island, N.C.; and one sister-in-law: Jean Francis, of Anoka, Minn. Ellis was preceded in death by his father, Clem; three brothers: Joe, Jon and Bruce; one son-in-law, Patrick Shaver; and one brother-in-law, Robert Heschke.

ELDON "HANK" PUTZIER SR. , 67, Anthon died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at his residence. Services were Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Anthon, with the Rev. Thomas Sabel officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Eldon Henry "Hank" Putzier Sr. was born Aug. 20, 1935, near Cushing, Iowa, the son of Elvin and Mamie (Rohwedder) Putzier.In June 1957, he married Sharon Heath of Correctionville, Iowa. He married Marian Peltier in February 1990, in Texas. He worked in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. He was most recently employed with Mathers Construction of Correctionville. Prior to that, he enjoyed farming for Don Hennings of Moville, Iowa. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Anthon. He enjoyed any outdoor activity including, hunting and fishing. He also liked to play cards, but most of all he found pleasure in spending quality time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Marian; three sons, Donald "Hoss" Putzier and his wife, Cindy, of Pea Ridge, Ark., Dale Putzier and his fiancee, Sandy Holmes, of Wilton, Calif., and Dennis Putzier and his wife, Michelle, of Sioux City; a stepson and his wife, Robert and Lynle Presley of Rogers, Ark.; four daughters, Debra and her husband, Chris Fegenbush, Tina and her husband, Douglas Young, and Krystal and her husband, Douglas Gough, all of Sioux City, and Kandi Putzier of Lawton, Iowa; three stepdaughters, Tina and her husband, Dwain Coleman, of Boles, Ark., Brenda Presley and her fiance, John Gustafson, of Rogers, Ark., and Teresa Presley and her fiance, Kevin Artman, of Bentonville, Ark.; two brothers and three sisters, Frank and Bonnie Putzier and Fritz and Sis Putzier, all of Anthon, Evelyn Livermore of Lynchburg, Mo., Helen Fundermann of Battle Creek, Iowa, and Tootie and Ed Lapko of North Edwards, Calif.; 37 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews, and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Eldon "Bud" Putzier Jr. and David Putzier, a great-granddaughter, Natallie McNelly; and two brothers-in-law, Jim Livermore and John Fundermann.

DOROTHY A. MAHRT 81, of Anthon died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa. Services were held Thursday, April 3, 2003 at the Church of Christ in Anthon, with the Rev. Ted Sieck officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Dorothy Arlene Mahrt was born Aug. 12, 1921, near Anthon, the daughter of Leonard and Grace (Bryant Cobbs) Dicks. She lived her entire life in the Anthon area. As a young girl she liked to write songs and poetry and was very much a tomboy. She married John "Jack" Mahrt in 1940. They farmed in the Danbury, Iowa, and Anthon area until 1962, when they moved into Anthon. She worked for several years at Willow Dale Nursing Home in Battle Creek, Iowa. She was a very active member of Church of Christ, where she taught Bible school. Her belief in the Lord stood by her through her whole life. She loved to bowl and was in leagues in various towns until her health caused her to quit, but she never stopped wanting to bowl again. She also enjoyed riding horses and playing the piano, especially hymns. She was ahead of her time as she taught both of her daughters that they could do anything a boy could do. She also continued this thought with her granddaughters. She is survived by a son and his wife, DougDorothy A. Mahrt, 81, of Anthon died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Church of Christ in Anthon, with the Rev. Ted Sieck officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today, with the family present after 6 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Dorothy Arlene Mahrt was born Aug. 12, 1921, near Anthon, the daughter of Leonard and Grace (Bryant Cobbs) Dicks. She lived her entire life in the Anthon area. As a young girl she liked to write songs and poetry and was very much a tomboy. She married John "Jack" Mahrt in 1940. They farmed in the Danbury, Iowa, and Anthon area until 1962, when they moved into Anthon. She worked for several years at Willow Dale Nursing Home in Battle Creek, Iowa. She was a very active member of Church of Christ, where she taught Bible school. Her belief in the Lord stood by her through her whole life. She loved to bowl and was in leagues in various towns until her health caused her to quit, but she never stopped wanting to bowl again. She also enjoyed riding horses and playing the piano, especially hymns. She was ahead of her time as she taught both of her daughters that they could do anything a boy could do. She also continued this thought with her granddaughters. She is survived by a son and his wife, Douglas and Anna Mahrt of Anthon; two daughters, Valerie Mahrt of Anthon, and Vickey and her husband, Dennis Mills of Vallecito, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Dawn Mahrt of Milwaukee, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Mahet; her parents, a brother, and two sisters. and Anna Mahrt of Anthon; two daughters, Valerie Mahrt of Anthon, and Vickey and her husband, Dennis Mills of Vallecito, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Dawn Mahrt of Milwaukee, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Mahrt; her parents, one brother, and two sisters.

LOREN BAINBRIDGE 77, of Smithland died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday March 10, at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton, with the Revs. LeRoy Struble and Kent West officiating. Burial will be in Little Sioux Township Cemetery, Smithland. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service at 6 p.m., at the funeral home. Loren Bainbridge was born July 3, 1925, at Oto, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Plummer) Bainbridge. He grew up in the Oto area and attended Oto High School. On June 30, 1944, he was united in marriage to Ida Maxine Brown in Dakota City. His life's work was as a heavy equipment operator and foreman for 35 years with Irving F. Jensen. His passion was his farm in Smithland, where he had been a resident since 1945. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ida; five children, Gaylyn and her husband, Don Beckner of Des Moines, Cecil W. Bainbridge of Smithland, Rhonda and her husband, Jack Sandy of Atlanta, Ga., Marla and her husband, Rick Allen of North Sioux City, and Marlin Bainbridge and his wife, Patty of Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren, Ron, Dawn, Toni, Shelly, Tracy, Deidra and Amanda; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Aaron Bainbridge in 1992. Loren was a very good husband to Ida and father to his children. He will be missed by many, many friends.

JOHN "EARL" PIERCE , 87, of Oto died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton, Iowa, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial was in Westfork Township Cemetery in Climbing Hill, Iowa. John "Earl" Pierce was born Nov. 25, 1915 in rural Woodbury County, the son of John C. and Jennie V. (Coon) Pierce. He graduated from Oto Public High School in 1933. On Dec. 16, 1937, he married Genevieve E. Kirkpatrick in Elk Point, S.D. Earl started his own livestock trucking business shortly after graduating from high school. He and his wife owned and operated Pierce Trucking Service for 52 years before retiring in 1985. He was one of the first recipients of the Pioneer Trucking Award. Earl was a member of the Oto United Church of Christ, the A.A.R.P., a former member of the Oto Public School Board, the Anthon-Oto Community School Board, the Oto Fire Department and the Iowa Better Trucking Bureau. He enjoyed baseball, basketball, dancing, dogs and county fairs. After retiring, he and his wife were involved in many Senior Citizen activities. Survivors include Genevieve, his wife of 67 years; a son, Larry of Sioux City; a sister and her husband, Wanda and Clifton Weber of Cushing, Iowa; a favorite cousin and his wife, Cliff and Lucille Coon of Sioux City; numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews; along with a host of friends and old truckers.

JACOB "JAKE" HUFFMAN , 23, of Anthon died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident north of Anthon. Services were held on Monday February 10, 2003 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Jake was born Aug. 24, 1979, in Kenosha, Wis. He moved to the Anthon area at the age of 4, where he attended Woodbury Central School. Later, he went to Anthon-Oto School and then River Valley High School, where he graduated in 1998. In August of 2001 he married Niki Rensink. He was employed with Dixon Construction in Correctionville, Iowa since his graduation from high school. Jake loved to fish, hunt, play pool and golf. He was an Iowa State fan and loved to be with his many friends. Survivors include his wife, Niki; his parents, Stan and Kerry (Cavanaugh)Huffman of Correctionville; a sister and her husband, Kate and Greg Schrage of Lenexa, Kan.; a brother, Steve at home; his grandparents, Bob and Florine Huffman of Anthon, and Ellen Cavanaugh of Sioux City; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard "Doc" Cavanaugh; and an uncle, Dan Cavanaugh.

FLORENCE DREA 100, of Oto died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at her residence following a six-month illness. Services were held on Wed. Feb. 5 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oto. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Florence Cerena Sengleman was born on a farm near Battle Creek, Iowa to Henry and Cecelia (Johnson) Sengleman on Sept. 23, 1902. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Battle Creek HIgh School and attended Normal School and taught in the Garfield Township School near Battle Creek as well as in the surrounding area. On September 24, 1927 she married Matthew Drea in Ida Grove, Iowa. They farmed near Danbury before moving to a farm near Oto, Iowa where they made their home until Matthew's death in 1961. Florence remained on the farm until moving to town in 2000. Florence was a 4-H leader, enjoyed attending her children's school events and enjoyed being a busy farm wife. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Oto, St. Mary's Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of American. She was a former Grand REgent of the Catholic Daughters of America and a former member of the Mesa, AZ and Sioux City Women's Clubs.
Survivors include a son and his wife Michael "Mick" and Donna Drea of Sergeant Bluff; two daughters, Geraldine Meylor of Oto, and Janice and her husband, Lee West of Barnsdahl, OK; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, grandsons, Patrick Farber, in infancy and Maurey Drea; and a son-in-law, Kenneth Volk.

KENNETH G OREGON 76, of Salix died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton, Iowa, with the Rev. Mark Duchaine officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the 185th Iowa Air National Guard Unit. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton. Kenneth Guy Oregon was born Sept. 19, 1926, in rural Oto, Iowa, the son of Phillip and Opel (Green) Oregon. He grew up in the area and graduated from Oto High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II with the occupation forces in Japan. On Feb. 14, 1952, Ken was united in marriage to Ruth Koenigs at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton. He farmed with his father for a time and then started working at Koenigs' Furniture and Appliance in Mapleton and later at Little Joe's TV and Appliance for a total of 30 years. After having endured a heart attack, he began work as a janitor at Maple Valley High School in Mapleton, where he worked for 10 years before retiring. The couple moved to Salix in 1992. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a past member of the Knights of Columbus. He served his community on the Mapleton Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years. He was also a member of the Mapleton Community Club and American Legion Loren Hollister Post 496 of Mapleton. Ken was a man who loved the outdoors and the time he could find to go fishing, but the time he spent with little kids and his family brought him the greatest pleasure. Those survivors left to cherish Ken's memory include Ruth, his wife of 50 years; a daughter and her husband, Karen and Greg Trucke of Bronson, Iowa; two sons, Phil Oregon and his wife, Kira of Oto, and Pat Oregon of Luton, Iowa; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister and her husband, Louise and Gary Crouch of Windsor, Colo.; along with several other relatives, neighbors and numerous friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Darrell and Ken's twin brother, Keith.

KAREN KAY (SHEVER) DUNCAN 62, of Spencer, Iowa died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at her residence. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 17, 2003 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer, with Allen Lindholt officiating. The family is making private plans for disposition of the cremains. Arrangements were under the direction of Warner Funeral Home in Spencer. Karen Kay was born on June 21, 1940 in Clay County, Iowa to Kenneth and Alice (Ginger) Shever. She graduated from Anthon High School with the class of 1958. She attended the Methodist Church in Anthon and was active in 4-H while growing up. She was married in December of 1959, and made her home in Spencer, where she was employed at the North "Y" Cafe. Throughout her marriage, she lived in various communities. She spent most of her life in Aurora, Minnesota where she raised her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aurora. She moved back to Spencer in the summer of 1992. She had been the manager at Subway for the past five years. She is survived by three daughters, Sally and her husband, Pat Lindholt, of Paola, Kan., Linda Pond of San Angelo, Texas, and Vikki and her husband, Greg Weigum, of Wellington, Mo.; her 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters and their husbands, Kathryn and Chris Sands of Schleswig, Iowa, and Lois and Chuck Farber of Woodbine, Iowa; a brother and his wife, Raymond and Arlene Shever of Hampton, Iowa; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be directed to Survivors of Homicide, 100 First St. S.W., Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.

EVA E. KARHOFF 94, of Anthon, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2003. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with the Rev. William Schreiber officiating. Burial was in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. There was a Catholic Daughters of America rosary, a vigil wake service and an American Legion Auxiliary service, all on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Eva Edith Karhoff was born March 13, 1908, in Lake City, Iowa, the daughter of James K. and Katherine (Redenius) Sharkey. She moved with her family to Danbury, where she grew up and received her education. She became the bride of Bernard Karhoff, on April 25, 1927 at Danbury, Iowa. They farmed near Anthon from 1936 until Bernard's death on December 16, 1954. Eva moved into town in 1965 and worked as a cook and a janitor at the A-O School and as a cook at different restaurants in Anthon. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America and the Altar Society. She was a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary McNiff Unit 389 of Anthon, and several card clubs. She was an accomplished seamstress and did a great deal of sewing and enjoyed making crafts. She also enjoyed playing bingo but was especially happy when she could baby-sit her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly called her "Grandma Great." Those survivors left to cherish her memory include a son and his wife, Bob and LaVonne Karhoff of Pocahontas, Iowa; two daughters, Marian and her husband, Albert Sevening and Katherine "Dottie" Maguire, all of Anthon; 10 grandchildren, Mike Karhoff and his wife, Rose of Pocahontas, Kevin Karhoff and his wife, Jean of Omaha, Jeff Karhoff and his wife, Shirley of Milwaukee, Wis., Pat Maguire and his wife, Freda of Anthon, Tim Maguire and his wife, Michele of Bloomington, Minn., Becky and her husband, Jim Venteicher of Anthon, Kate Maguire Stessman of Omaha, Polly and her husband, Allan Pithan of Anthon, Faye and her husband, Bryan Hill of Anthon, and Sue and her husband, Tom Lewis of Estherville, Iowa; 21 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Pauline Newman, who resides at Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa, and Rose and her husband, Frank Franzkowiak of Ida Grove, Iowa, along with several friends and neighbors within the Anthon community. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard,her parents; a son-in-law, Leo Maguire; a grandson-in-law, Jim Stessman; and five brothers and three sisters.

WILLIAM HEINSE JR 81, of Anthon died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, Iowa, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa, with the Rev. Thomas Sabel officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Friday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday evening, at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. William Paul Heinse Jr. was born June 1, 1921, on the home place at Midway, rural Battle Creek, the son of William and Carrie (Hanson) Heinse Sr. On Dec. 17, 1941, he was united in marriage to Wilma Lee in South Sioux City. The couple moved to a farm near Anthon, where they farmed until 1973, when they moved into Anthon. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church at Midway, where he was baptized and confirmed. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Wilma, of 61 years; a son and his wife, Kevin and Martee Heinse of Anthon; two brothers and their wives, Fred and Jeanette Heinse of Anthon and Ed and Lucille Heinse of rural Anthon; two sisters, Frieda Mickelsen of Anthon and Bertha King of Florida; four grandchildren, Terrance, JoLynn, Nikki and Justus; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Alexis; and many good friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents.

DELORES CONLEY 71, former long time resident of Anthon passed away in a Sioux City hospital on December 30, 2002. Services were held Friday, January 3, 2003 at the Church of Christ in Anthon. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Mahaney Funeral Home of Fonda was in charge of arrangements. Delores Conley was born Oct. 12, 1931 in Moville to Ernest and Emma(Jahn) Haring. She graduated from Climbing Hill High School in 1949. On January 3, 1954 she married Don Conley in Anthon. They lived in the Anthon-Correctionville area for many years and in Anthon as well. In 1985 They moved to Iowa City, Iowa where they worked for the Ronald McDonald House. They were the first house parents at the McDonald House there. They were also foster parents for 16 children. She is survived by her husband Don of Fonda; two daughters Becky and husband James Fenceroy of Sioux City, and Melanie and husband Mark Foster of Fonda, and one son Mike and wife Patricia Conley of Sioux City, her mother Emma Haring of Sioux City; nine grandchildren, Jeremy, Christopher and Jerodiah Conley, Josian, Joshua and Zachariah Fenceroy; Nathaniel and Natasha Foster; and Taylor Conley; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a sister Donna and her husband Richard Ostrihonsky of Sioux City. She was preceded in death by her father; a son Lyndon in 1984 and a daughter, Lori Conley in 1987.

WALTER E. CRAIG, 87, of Anthon passed away on Saturday December 7, 2002. Services were Tuesday December 10, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with the Rev. Bill Schreiber officiating and the Rev. Don Dorsey of Glenmary Home Missioners concelebrating. Burial was in the Danbury Catholic Cemetery, Danbury, Iowa. Walter Edward Craig was born Jan. 23, 1915 at home on the family farm near Danbury Iowa. He was the son of John and Mary (Smith) Craig. He attended country school and St. Patrick's Academy in Danbury. He farmed the family farm until 1946. On June 1, 1944, he married Annabelle Lamaak at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Wall Lake, Iowa. He and his brother, Tom, ran Craig's Tavern in Anthon from 1946 to 1966. He then worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation until retirement. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. He was a self-taught musician, primarily playing guitar and piano, and also enjoyed singing. For several years, he and some friends had a small band that played for area dances. He enjoyed gardening and visiting with friends and family. Until recent years, he greatly enjoyed fishing and hunting. He enjoyed watching baseball and was a Chicago Cubs fan. Survivors include Annabelle, his wife of 58 years; two sons, Brother Dennis "Jim" of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Robert "Bob" and his wife, Linda of Cherokee, Iowa; two daughters, MaryAnn and her husband, Pat Boyle of Vermillion, S.D., and Aggie and her husband, Joseph DeRozza of Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren, Larry and his wife, Jill Boyle of Spencer, Okla., Jennifer Craig of Palm Dessert, Calif., Laura Craig of Plymouth, Minn., Scott and his wife, Kim Anderson of Omaha, and Kathy Anderson of Omaha; four great-grandchildren, John and Daniel Boyle and Shelby and Caleb Anderson; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; six sisters; and three grandsons, Michael and John Boyle and James Craig.

ESTHER E MILLER 84, a life-long Anthon resident passed away on Monday Nov. 18, 2002. Services were held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002 at the United Methodist Church in Anthon with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Esther Edna Miller was born on June 16, 1918 on the family farm east of Anthon, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Brant) Sand. She married Everts J Miller on August 14, 1941 and the couple farmed north of Anthon. Everts passed away on May 25, 1985. Esther loved to garden, dress chickens and helping in the fields. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son and his wife, Royce and Fay Miller of Anthon; two grandsons, Everts III, and Chad and wife Christy Miller, one granddaugther Dawn and husband Darrell Hadley and one great-granddaughter; Jade Hadley, one sister Josephine Jorgensen of Colorado and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers; August, Scott, and Nick one grandson James Miller and her brother-in-law, Nels Jorgensen.

FRED B. THOMPSON 85, a lifelong resident of Woodbury County, residing in Correctionville, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Anthon, Iowa, with the Rev. Karl Harmon officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery, with military rites conducted by American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Sheryl Ashley officiating, followed by a Masonic service conducted by the Cerulean Lodge 550 A.F. & A.M. of Anthon, all at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Fred Bennett Thompson, the son of William Bennett and Cora Christiana (Osburn) Thompson, was born on a farm south of Anthon on Aug. 20, 1917. Fred grew up and was educated in Anthon, graduating from Anthon Public High School in 1936. He worked for various merchants in Anthon before entering the U.S. Army in 1942. During World War II, he was stationed overseas in New Guinea and the Philippines and stateside in Orlando, Fla., El Paso, Texas and Los Angeles, Calif. He married Norma Thompson on Feb. 15, 1943 in Hollywood, Calif. After the war, the couple returned to Anthon where they farmed for several years. In 1967 he accepted a position as salesman with Jansen Implement at Anthon and sold John Deere farm equipment. Fred enjoyed his work as a salesman for over 20 years. When he retired from John Deere, he delivered engines for ACE Distributors in Sioux City until 1993. In 1966 Fred and Norma moved to Rock Branch, Iowa where they spent many happy years. They traveled extensively all over the world and throughout the United States during their retirement, having seen the Great Wall of China, all the Hawaiian Islands, New England, Alaska, most of the provinces in Canada, Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills, plus they made many trips to Missouri and Oregon to visit family and friends. Their hearts had always been in Rock Branch but they also purchased a home in Correctionville in November 2000. Fred's health began to fail after a stroke in June of 2001, and he entered the Correctionville Nursing & Rehab Center on July 2, 2001, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was a member of United Methodist Church, American Legion, McNiff Post 389 and Masonic Cerulean Lodge 550 A.F. & A.M., all of Anthon. Survivors include his wife, Norma; seven children, Fred Owen, who resides at the VA Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, Carol Jean Carter of Des Moines, Joan Lorraine and her husband, Mark Meister, of Correctionville, Douglas Alan and his wife, Shirley, also of Correctionville, Norman Craig and his wife, Laura, of Browerville, Minn., Steven Michael and his wife, Sheryl, of Sioux City and Sandra Dee Brauninger of Storm Lake, Iowa; 21 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter E. Thompson of Moville; plus many other very special family members and friends, including Fred Brauninger and Larry Carter, who were very supportive during his life. He was preceded in death by his parents in 1959; a granddaughter, Ann Chere' Thompson, four brothers, Albert Peters, who died as an infant in Arkansas, Marion "Friday" Thompson, William Henry Thompson and Jerry Edward Thompson; and his only sister, Mrs. William "Virgie" Eickholt.

ROY G MITCHELL, 82, of Anthon and formerly of Oto, Iowa died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, Iowa. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday October 19, 2002 at United Church of Christ in Oto, Iowa, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City. Roy George Mitchell was born May 20, 1920, to Frank and Carrie (Patterson) Mitchell in Oto. He graduated from Oto High School with the class of 1939. He married Dorothy Schoening on Oct. 16, 1940, in Oto. To this union a son and daughter were born. The couple custom farmed and did trucking in the Oto community. They spent their winters in Texas since 1951, where he did carpentry work. Dorothy died April 6, 1986. He married Mabel McClellan on July 28, 1987, in Sioux City. Mabel died Oct. 25, 1989. He married Leona Jacobson on June 30, 1990, in Anthon. They moved from Oto to Anthon in 1993. Roy was a member of United Church of Christ in Oto. He also was a member of the school board for 15 years, the Farm Bureau and the Oto Alumni. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife, Leona of Anthon; a son and his wife, Marvin and Ronica Mitchell of Oto; a daughter and her husband, Lois and Curt Wilson of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Irene Lakner of Mapleton; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his first two wives, he was also preceded in death by his parents.

MARTIN R. STADING 85, of rural Anthon, died unexpectedly at his farm Wed. October 9, 2002. Arrangements were with Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel in Sioux City. He is survived by his wife, daughter Charlotte and one grandson Nathan Hollingshead

CLAIRE WELTE 77, of Danbury died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at his home north of Danbury following a lengthy illness. Services were Thursday Oct. 10, 2002 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. Burial was in Danbury Catholic Cemetery. Claire Joseph Welte Sr. was born June 12, 1925 to Frank and Kathryn (Uhl) Welte in rural Mapleton, Iowa. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Danbury and graduated from Oto High School in 1943. On June 12, 1947 he married Vera T. Pullis and the couple settled into a lifetime of farming and raising livestock near Danbury. He was very active throughout the years in the Woodbury Co. Cattleman's Assoc. Served as a Director of the church for nearly 30 years and was a long time leader and assistant leader with the Morgan Hustlers 4-H club. He was also a 50 year member of the Oto Alumni Assoc. He was very active in the Knights of Columbus for over 59 years as well. Claire loved farming, traveling, entertaining and having coffee and conversation with family and frineds He was a very devoted family-oriented man. He also served as a field agent for the Knights of Columbus Insurance and was the leading agent for 13 years in Northwest Iowa. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vera T; four sons; Claire Jr. (Skip) and wife Judy, Frank II and wife Sheryl, Robert and wife Sherry and David and wife Melanie. Grandchildren Teresa, Brenda, Philip, Lisa, Sarah, Kristi, Jenni, Matt, and Justin, and 9 great-grandchildren; two sisters Leone Morgan of Mapleton and Helen and husband Burton Tweed of Shelton, WA; one brother Louis and wife LaMona of Anthon; one sister-in-law, Harriet Welte of Memphis, TN, along with numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Catherine Dandurand, and Pauline Scott; two brothers, James and Francis (Bud); four brothers-in-law, Henry Morgan, Andrew Stodden, Orville Dandurand and Walter Scott along with one sister-in-law, Margaret Owens.

RAYMOND BEESON 85, former Anthon resident, passed away on Wed. Sept. 11, 2002 at the nursing home in Correctionville, Iowa. Services were Sat. Sept. 14, with graveside services at noon in Correctionville Cemetery.Arrangements were under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon, Iowa. Raymond Henry Beeson was born July 3, 1917, in Correctionville, the son of J. Henry and Lottie (Pierce) Beeson. He was united in marriage to Verda Hansen on Aug. 29, 1938, in Elk Point, S.D. The couple farmed in the Correctionville and Anthon area. They retired from farming in 1991 and moved into Lawton. Ray also worked as the Woodbury County weed commissioner for 11 years. He enjoyed farming, and also enjoyed traveling many years with his wife Verda. He could often be heard whistling and enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include his wife of 64 years; two sons and their wives, Larry and Mary Lou Beeson of Wisner, Neb., and Gary and Linda Beeson of Anthon; two daughters and their husbands, Barbara and Jerry Martin of Marcus, Iowa, and Connie and Gary Edwards of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren and step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mamie Hobbs of Kingsley, Iowa, and Opal and her husband, Roy Bremer of Holstein, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Lucille Beeson of Correctionville; and several other relatives, neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and a great-grandchild.

LILLIAN E ESKILDSEN 102, of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Oto and Danbury, Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, at the home of her daughter in Mountain Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday August 23, 2002 at the United Church of Christ in Oto, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Thursday, August 22, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon, Iowa.
Lillian Elizabeth Eskildsen was born Oct. 5, 1899, in Pioneer, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Sarah (Moffet) Kent. Her mother died shortly after her birth. In 1909, the family moved to Oto, where she was raised and educated. On Sept. 21, 1917, she was united in marriage to Matt Eskildsen in Sioux City. The couple lived in the Danbury and Oto area. Matt died April 4, 1964. She remained in the area until 10 years ago, when she moved to her daughter's home in Ark. She was a member of United Church of Christ. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons and their wives, Marvin and Helen Eskildsen of Oto and Alvin and Dorothy Eskildsen of Correctionville, Iowa; three daughters, Elaine and her husband, Fred Freer, of Mountain Home, Pauline Tibbetts of Prescott, Ariz., and Betty and her husband, Morgan Anderson, of White Bear Lake, Minn.; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several foster grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters and several grandchildren.

CATHERINE I MOORE 92, of Ames, Iowa, and formerly of Oto died Sunday, August 18, 2002 in Ames. Funeral services were held on Wed. August 21, 2002 at Anthon with burial in Bethel Peiro Cemetery, rural Oto, Iowa.

NELS P. ANDERSON JR. 86, of Anthon passed away on Wed. July 31, 2002 at the Nursing Home in Correctionville, Iowa. Services were Friday August 2, 2002 at the Church of Christ in Anthon with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery at Anthon. Military rites were conducted by the McNiff Post #389, American Legion of Anthon. Masonic services were also held. Nels Peter Anderson Jr. was born on May 7, 1916 near Anthon to Nels Sr. and Marie (Madsen) Anderson. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He married Shirley Ann Swanson on Feb. 25, 1948. They had three children. They farmed southeast of Anthon for many years. Farming was Nel's life work. Nels enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling and gardening. Survivors include a son, Norman of Anthon, and two daughters; Susan and Grant Fitch of Correctionville and Peggy and Larry Kluckman of Sioux City; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by two brothers; Homer Anderson of Anthon and Kenneth and his wife Phyllis of Moville, Iowa; one sister-in-law Dorothy Anderson of Correctionville and many other relatives, neighbors and good friends. Nels was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Holger, Paul and Elmer.

THOMAS W. CRAIG, 91, of Anthon died Saturday, July 20, 2002, at a Sioux City hospital from pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with the Rev. William Schreiber officiating. Burial will be in Danbury Catholic Cemetery with military honors conducted by American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. today, Monday July 22, 2002 with family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Mr. Craig was born April 18, 1911, in Danbury, the son of John and Mary (Smith) Craig. He was raised on the family farm north of Danbury, where he attended country schools in Morgan Township and at St. Patrick's Academy in Danbury. After completing his formal education, he farmed and worked on road construction. He entered military service in 1942 and served his country with the 142nd Field Artillery of the Fifth Army in campaigns in North Africa and Italy during World War II, receiving two Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars as a member of the artillery signal corps. He married Helen Hupke on April 9, 1945, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. She died Nov.15, 1995. After his discharge from the military in 1945, he moved to Anthon where he resided until his death. He was engaged in several business as sole proprietor or in family partnerships in Anthon, Correctionville and Sioux City, the latest being Craig Electric in Anthon. He operated Craig Electric until he began caring for his wife full time during her final illness. He was a member of American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon, Veterans of Foreign Wars, served on the Anthon City Council, and was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, and helping others solve electrical problems. Survivors include two sons, William (Bill) of Anthon, and Patrick and his wife, Susan of Eldora, Iowa; two grandchildren, Suzanna and her husband, Michael McIntyne of Avon, Minn., and Kathryn Craig of St. Louis, Mo.; a brother and his wife, Walter and Annabelle of Anthon; and many nieces and nephews. He also was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Memorials may be directed to Anthon Rescue Squad or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon.

JANE LARIE (JACKSON) MURRELL 64, of Sloan passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2002. Services were held on Saturday July 13, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salix, Iowa, with the Rev. Donald J Slavin officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Oto, Iowa. Wood Funeral Home in Sloan was in charge of arrangements. Jane Larie was born on January 19, 1938, in Oto, Iowa, the daughter of Mervin L. and Helen (Dolan) Jackson. Jane attended school in Oto and graduated with the class of 1956. She then attended Morningside College in Sioux City for one year. On Feb. 2, 1957, she married Norman Gayle Murrell in Oto, Iowa. The couple farmed near Anthon for 16 years, before moving to Sloan in 1973. Jane was employed at Pork's Grocery Store in Anthon for three years and at K-Mart in Sioux City for 25 years. She retired in 1998. The couple had enjoyed wintering in Florida for several years. Jane was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She really enjoyed being with her family and friends and especially her grandchildren and great grandsons. She also enjoyed her flowers, camping, fishing and dancing. She is survived by her husband, Norman Gayle Murrell of Sloan; two sons, Dean and wife Rene, of Shawnee, Kansas, and Ronald of Shawnee, Kansas; two daughters and their husbands, Lorie and Ronald Jepsen on Bronson, Iowa, and Carla and Steve Crawford of Sloan, nine grandchildren, Rebecca Chan, Ryan Friis, Hannah Jepsen, Austin Murrell, Ashley Murrell, Kelsey Murrell, Megan Crawford, Abagail Crawford and Katie Crawford; two great-grandson, Jacob and Dalton Chan; and a sister and her husband, Merlene and Don Flynn of Madrid, Iowa. Jane was preceded in death by her parents.

MICHAEL PATRICK BOYLE 36, of Chicago, and grandson of WALTER & ANNABELLE CRAIG of Anthon, died Monday, June 24, 2002, at his residence of cardiomyopathy. Services were held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery following the services. Mike was born in Sioux City on April 24, 1966. He lived there until the age of 5 when his family moved to Rockwell City, Iowa. He grew up and attended school there, graduating from Rockwell City High School in 1984. He was in vocal music groups, musicals and plays, and was on the golf team. He attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, graduating in 1991 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was active at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Student Center. He was in the ISU men's choral group his freshman year. Mike dreamed of being a pilot, began his flight training at the university where he earned his private pilot's license, and enjoyed being a member of the Iowa State Flying Club. He continued taking additional flight training, earned his instrument and commercial ratings, and became a certified flight instructor and an instrument instructor. He did flight instruction and charter flying for Iowa State University and CY Aviation in Boone, Iowa. He then obtained his multi-engine and multi-engine instructor ratings. He began working for Great Lakes Airlines as a charter pilot, advanced to its commuter planes, earned his air transport certificate and served first as first officer and then as captain, instructor and check airman. He lived in many cities in Great Lakes' service area, with the longest period being in Spencer, Iowa. He especially loved being near Lake Okoboji and spent many hours there with friends and family. In 1998, he was hired by Reno Air and was based in San Jose, Calif., and then Reno, Nev. When Reno Air was acquired by American Airlines, he continued to be based in Reno until transferring to Chicago where he was based until his death. He served as first officer. Mike married the love of his life, Patricia (Tricia) Michele Etcheto on Oct. 12, 2001, at Assumption Catholic Church in Chicago, where they have been active parishioners and Mike was a member of the choir. Tricia is a flight attendant, and they met while on the same flight crew at Reno Air. Mike enjoyed many activities. He loved flying and was an avid biker who had done the RAGBRAI bicycle ride across Iowa many times. He enjoyed swimming, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, snow skiing, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, fixing things, helping with work projects of family and friends, traveling, cooking, singing, scuba diving, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He was a doting uncle to his two nephews and was thrilled to be his nephew John's godfather. He liked fireworks, jokes and good movies. He really worked at keeping in touch with family and friends and enjoyed getting together with them whenever he could. Survivors include his beloved wife, Tricia; his parents, PAT & MARYANN (CRAIG) BOYLE of Vermillion; his brother, Lawrence (Larry) and sister-in-law, Jill, and nephews, John and Daniel of Spencer, Okla.; his grandparents, WALTER & ANNABELLE CRAIG of Anthon, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Stan and Judy Boyle of Dakota Dunes, S.D., Dave and Nancy Boyle of Fort Collins, Colo., Dan and Marcia Boyle of Rock Rapids, Iowa, Dick Boyle of Sioux City, Tim and Debbie Boyle of Dakota Dunes, Marilyn and Dan Galvin of Sioux Falls, S.D., Brother Dennis Craig of Cincinnati, Ohio, Bob and Linda Craig of Cherokee, Iowa, and Aggie and Joe DeRozza of Omaha, Neb.; 23 first cousins; his father-in-law, John Etcheto of Reno, Nev.; his mother-in-law, Dana Collins of Reno; his sister-in-law, Megan Etcheto of Reno; his grandmother-in-law, Pat Stovall of Reno; his grandfather-in-law, Peter Etcheto of Elko, Nev.; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, John in 1987; his paternal grandparents, Walter and Emily Boyle; and his cousin, Jim Craig. Pallbearers will be Steve Fredricks, Ollie Hohbach, Tim Taylor, Tim Sowden, Larry Schoop, Rob Jones, John Kuivenan and Ed Twedt. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Priest, Tracy Bainbridge, and his cousins. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established. A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Assumption Catholic Church in Chicago.

BETTY L. VAUGHN 75, of Correctionville died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at her home. Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Anthon, Iowa, with Pastor Sheryl Ashley officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Anthon. Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon was in charge of arrangements. Betty Lou Vaughn was born May 4, 1927, in Battle Creek, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Freda (Ramm) Seehusen. She attended school in Crawford County. On Nov. 5, 1946, she was united in marriage to Walter Vaughn in Elk Point, S.D. They farmed their entire lives, first in the Anthon area and later near Correctionville. It was in these communities where they also raised their five children. Walter died Aug. 26, 1971. Betty stayed on the farm until the fall of 2001, when she moved into Correctionville. She was a member of Anthon United Methodist Church, where she was active in the W.S.C.S. She volunteered her time and talent in the activities at Colonial Nursing Home in Correctionville. She also enjoyed the fellowship and outings of the Correctionville Singles Club. She found pleasure in time spent in the care of her flowers, gardening, playing cards, bingo and dominos, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors left to cherish Betty's memory include three sons, Mick and his wife, Marilyn of Sioux City, and Randy and Jim, both of Correctionville; two daughters and their husbands, Pat and Bruce Fick of Mitchellville, Iowa, and Nancy and Daryl Bogenrief of Correctionville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several other relatives, neighbors and good friends. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruby Anderson; three brothers, Charles, Earl and Bill Seehusen; and a daughter-in-law, Sheila Vaughn.

MARGUERITE KOBS 89, formerly of Anthon passed away Saturday June 1, 2002 in Elk Point, South Dakota. Funeral services were held Wed. June 5, at McCook Lake, South Dakota with burial in West Fork Township Cemetery, Climbing Hill, Iowa. Marguerite was born on March 9, 1913 to Louis and Grace (Jones) Fey and was raised at Anthon. She graduated from High School at Anthon with the class of 1931. She continued her education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa. She taught at area country schools until her marriage to Walter "Jake" Kobs June 24, 1941. The couple made their home in the Anthon area. Walter passed away in June of 1972 and in 1974 Marguerite moved to McCook Lake, South Dakota. Survivors include a daughter Paulette and Robert Streeter of McCook Lake; a son Darrell and Sheilla Kobs of St. Louis, Missouri; a sister, Mae Maurene and George Sargent of Anthon; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and friends. Along with her husband Jake, she was preceded in death by a grandson Jon, her parents and three brothers, Arnold, Frank and Paul Fey.

WALLACE PARKER 77, passed away at his home on Sunday May 26, 2002. Funeral services were Wednesday morning May 29, 2002 at the Methodist Church, Anthon. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Wallace was born near Anthon, on July 12, 1924, the son of Elton Lloyd and Emily Cecelia (Heath) Parker. He graduated in 1942 from Anthon Community School and started farming. He married Dorothy Sands on July 6, 1948. The couple lived on a few different farms around Anthon until 1982 until they built a new home in town and moved to town. It was rumored in one of the 'ol neighborhoods that Wallace was retired, but I don't think he knew what that word meant. Neither did Dorothy. He worked hard and was out everyday working on one of his farms up until this past winter when his health began to fail. Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 53 years; two son, Lloyd and his wife, Jody of Anthon and Frank of La Vista, Nebr.; three daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Gary Seuntjens of Danbury, Carol and Alan Pierce of Spencer, Iowa, and Charlotte and Steve Walsh of Odebolt, Iowa. Grandchildren and one great granddaughter; two sisters, Wilma and Bill Robeson of Cherokee, and Betty and Dick Pedersen of Missoula, Montana along with other relatives, neighbors and friends. Wallace was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charlie; as an infant, one granddaughter, Angela Pierce, and a son-in-law, Marion "Chick" Ashley.

JERRY DICKS of Moville, Iowa passed away in the spring of 2002. He was a member of the Class of 1962. Burial was in the Rock Branch Cemetery, rural Correctionville.

MILDRED ALLMAN 90, of rural Anthon passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2002 in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at the United Methodist Church in Anthon with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City. Iowa. Mildred Berniece was born Dec. 13, 1911, in Smithland, Iowa, the daughter of George Newton and Olive Mabel (Francis) Jackson. She graduated from Oto High School in 1930. On Feb. 23, 1935, she married Millard K. Allman. The couple farmed near Oto their entire life until moving to Lawton, Iowa, in 2000. Mildred enjoyed her family, baking, fishing, gardening, flowers. Survivors include her husband Millard, one son, Keith Allman of Oto; and one daughter Mary Jane, and her husband, Leo Shanahan of Sioux City; grandchildren, Kevin and Becky Allman, Chris and Sherri Allman, Kim and her husband, Todd Rose, Steve and Sheila Bumsted, Mark and Diane Bumsted, Dan Bumsted, Scott Bumsted, Jean Lillie, Joan (Lillie) Holmes and Marcy and her husband Eric Petersen; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; along with other relatives, neighbors and friends. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Alice Lillie; a grandson, Gregory Bumsted; a granddaughter, Cynthia Bumsted; and two brothers, Mervin Jackson and Harlan Jackson.

MARJORIE ANNA "MARGE" NATHLICH 75, former Anthon resident, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton. Services were Tuesday April 2, 2002 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mapleton. Marjorie Anna was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Charter Oak, Iowa, to August and Viola (Pautsch) Neddermeyer. She was baptized, confirmed, and received her education in Charter Oak at St. John's Lutheran Church and Parochial School. On March 7, 1948 she married Orville Nathlich at the Lutheran church in Charter Oak. To this union one daughter was born. The couple lived and farmed near Mapleton, Ute, and in the Anthon, Iowa, area. They retired from farming and moved into Anthon. Orville passed away September 13, 1996. Marge moved back to Mapleton in 1998. She worked as a cook for many years at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center. She and Orville also worked together for the Walter-Armstrong Funeral Home for 25 years, and were also managers of the Anthon Community Center in Anthon. The couple kept busy in their retirement by taking care of picking up and delivering the Senior Citizen meals in Correctionville. Marge was a very active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton, where she served as a greeter, circle leader, and accounted for the financial donations after services. She also was a member of the Sunshine Club and the Neighborhood Casino, a group of friends with whom she enjoyed playing cards. She had a passion for gardening and took pride in mowing and maintaining lawns and yards with a love for the outdoors. Her greatest love, however, was found in her family. Survivors include one daughter Marlys and her husband,Wayne Dose of Holstein, Iowa; two granddaughters, Gail Lynn and Brian Kuester of Sioux City, and Sheri Kay and Gerald Tarr of Ida Grove, Iowa, one grandson, Brett Wade Dose and his special friend, Lindsey Riley of Woodward, Iowa; one great-granddaughter, Erica Marlene Kuester; two great-stepgranddaughters, Josie and Liz Tarr; and three sisters, Phyllis Bockelman of Dow City, Iowa, Darlene and her husband, Charles "BUD" Dose of Anthon, and Julie Ann and her husband, Alan O'Neil of Redfield, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband Orville, her parents; a grandson, Keith Wayne Dose; and a brother and a sister, both in infancy.

MABEL PAULSEN 98, of Anthon died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Sioux City. Services were Wednesday March 27, 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Anthon. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mabel Mae Paulsen was born March 29, 1903, in Lyons, Nebraska to Louis William and Lucy Ann (Murphy) Miller. The family moved to Sioux City when Mabel was a child. She married Henry Paulsen in Sioux City on November 9, 1937 and the couple moved west of Anthon. Henry died July 30, 1973. Mabel was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Anthon. Survivors include a stepbrother, Robert Darch of Pennsylvania, one brother-in-law, Matt Curtin of Sioux City; several nieces and nephews. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother, Frank Miller; and one sister, Lillian Curtin.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RICHARD POPE 61; WHO PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY AT HIS HOME ON SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2002 WERE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 26, AT 10:30 a.m. AT ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ANTHON. Officiating at the funeral mass were Rev William Schreiber and Rev. Edmund Tiedeman. LaMona Welte served as organist and Ann Bass former Elementary Principal at A-O-MV was the soloist. Music sung was "On Eagles Wings", "I Will Always Love You", and "Unchained Melody". Pallbearers were Bernard Ketelsen, Jerry Klindt, Ron Boekhout, Jason Kearnes, Roger Nelson, Fred Harden, Gene Schoneman and Jim Bass. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery, Little Rock, Iowa next to his wife Mary. Armstrong Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD BRAMLEY POPE was born October 19, 1940 at Little Rock, Iowa, the son of Leo and Edith Mae (Bramley) Pope. He grew up in the Little Rock area where he attended country school through the eighth grade and graduated from Little Rock High School with the class of 1959. He attended Iowa State University in Ames where he enrolled in the R.O.T.C. program. After one year at Ames, he transferred to Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa where he went on to graduate with a BS in Business Administration. He then worked at Commercial Credit in Sioux City for one year. He married Mary Catherine Keitges on June 1, 1963 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa. The couple returned to Westmar College to continue their education where Richard received his BA degree in Education. The family moved to Anthon in 1966 where Mr. Pope began his teaching career at Anthon-Oto Community School. He was currently teaching fifth grade Science and Social Studies at Anthon-Oto-Maple Valley and had planned to retire from teaching at the end of the 2002 school year. His wife Mary passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 1997. Richard was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. He loved to be outdoors, fishing, hunting, hiking and walking. He really appreciated being around other people and enjoyed a cup of coffee with friends and family. Those survivors left to cherish his memory include his three sons, Jeff of Winnebago, Nebraska, Mike of Oto, Iowa and David of Anthon; one brother Ron Pope and his wife Betty of Little Rock, Iowa; two aunts, Evelyn and Dick Perusse of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eleanor and Menno Anning of Luverne, Minnesota; cousins, Greg and Peg Kruger and family of Ellsworth, Minnesota, Donna and Gabe Dreher and family of Regina Saskatchewan, Canada; and Nancy and Terry Moonen of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also survived by his extended family of adopted brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and grandchildren; along with fellow school personnel; the hundreds of students he touched the lives of as well as neighbors, and MANY good friends. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Mary and his parents. He will be missed.

FRANCIS "FLIP" DIXON 86, of Anthon passed away Tuesday March 12, 2002 at his residence in Anthon. Services were held on Friday, March 15, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon with burial in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Francis Phillip Dixon; "Flip" as he was known, was born on June 1, 1915 to John J. and Vera (Clark) Dixon at Neola, Iowa. The family moved to Anthon when he was four and it is here he received his education attending St. Joseph's Catholic School and graduating from Anthon High School with the class of 1933. In 1938 he married Edna Marie Koehler and the couple farmed near Anthon for many years. Edna passed away in August of 1974. "Flip" is survived by six sons, Robert and Diane of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ralph and Karen of Helena, Montana, Nick and Jo of Kansas City, Missouri, Don and Vicki of LeMars, John and Linda of Anthon and Michael of Moville, Iowa; six daughters, Helen and Kyle Sapp, of Omaha, Nebraska, Joan Walsh of Sioux City, Alice and Fred Straub of Spokane, Washington, Patricia and Steve Moseman of Milford, Iowa, Mary and Steve Diamond of Cheney, Washington and Debra of Sheldon, Iowa; Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; three sisters Emma Coyne of Manson, Iowa, Patricia Lacey of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mary Weber of Sioux City, Iowa; one brother Raymond of Woodburn, Oregon; and two sisters-in-laws, Louise Dixon of Sterling, Colorado and Lee Dixon of Moville, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna, his parents, a sister as well as five brothers.

ROSS HANDKE 68, formerly of Oto, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 11, 2002 at his home in Portland, Oregon. Ross was born November 9, 1933 in Oto, the son of Henry and Edna (Downing) Handke. He attended school at Oto and enlisted in the Navy and served during WW II. On October 22, 1955 he married Barbara Carlson. He is survived by his wife Barbara; one son Gervis, and three daughters, Denise, Deena, and DeEtta; Grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Handke and his wife Margaret of Anthon, and Donald and Elda Handke of Portland, Oregon, a sister Marilla Keleher of Lawton, Iowa, and numerous other relatives from the Anthon and Oto area. He was preceded in death by an infant child, his parents, seven brothers, Gifford, Portis, Herald, Lonnie, Melvin, Phillip, Tracy and four sisters, Sarah Harriet, Delma Nelson, Letha Bottjen, and Ethel Johnson.

MARIAN LOUISE ASHLEY 53, of rural Jackson, Nebraska was pronounced dead at her residence on Monday, March 11, 2002. Memorial services were held at 10:30 Saturday March 16, 2002 at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska with the Rev. Bill Anderson officating. Burial of the cremains was on March 22, 2002 at Oak Hill Cemetary, Anthon, Iowa. Miss Ashley was born Febuary 17, 1949, at Anthon, Iowa; the daughter of Eldon B. and Nellie Katherine (Petersen) Ashley. She was raised in the Anthon area. She moved to Nebraska where she made her home. She was employed with Swift Packing Co., Whellers Plastics and Gill Landfill. Survivors include two brothers and their wives, George and Marilyn Ashley of Cushing, Iowa, and Blaine and Jane Ashley of Moville, Iowa; five sisters, Janice and her husband, Glen Little of Lake View, Iowa, Marcia and her husband, Jerry Sistrunk of Sac City, Iowa, Sharon and her husband, Dennis Howard of Pierson, Iowa, Eunice and her husband, Mark Ericsson and Evelyn Putzier, all of Anthon; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. *Obituary received from family; October 2005.

ALMA CORBIN 91, of Mapleton passed away Friday March 8, 2002. Services were held on Monday March 11, 2002 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Soldier Township, rural Charter Oak, with burial at St. Clair Cemetery in Ute, Iowa. Alma was born July 6, 1910 in Freeborn County, Minnesota to John and Inger (Torgerson) Knutson. She attended school in Glenville and graduated from High School in 1929. She attended normal school and received her teaching certificate and taught in rural Minnesota schools until she married Paul M Tollakson in Spirit Lake, Iowa on July 6, 1935. The couple then moved to Sioux Rapids, Iowa. After the death of her husband, she later married Milford Glenn Corbin on June 23, 1962 in Sioux Rapids and the family moved to Mapleton where she lived until her death. Alma taught in the Anthon-Oto Schools for several years. During this time she also attended Buena Vista College at Storm Lake, Iowa and received her Bachelor's Degree in elementary education. She was very active in her church and held various offices in the women's church groups. She enjoyed fishing and camping with her second husband and was always ready to play a game of cards with friends or family. Mrs. Corbin is survived by her children, Doris and Richard Ofstun in Illinois, John and Ruthie Tollakson of Wyoming, Chuck and Gloria Corbin of Ames, Iowa, Fred and Ruth Corbin of Sioux Center, Iowa and Gary Corbin of Omaha, Nebraska; two brothers and their wives; a sister; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her first husband; Paul M Tollakson,and her second husband Milford Corbin; her parents; 7 brothers and 2 sisters as well as one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Eleanore) Jerman of Pierson, Iowa.

MARIE E. JONES 89, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Anthon, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following a sudden illness. Services were held Monday March 4, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with the Rev. Bill Schreiber officiating. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery in Anthon. Marie Eleanor was born Nov. 22, 1912, in Hamburg, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Edgarda Lee (Speaks) Castleman. After graduating from high school in Hamburg, she attended Ohio State University for two years and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 1935. She married Merl R. Jones on Nov. 23, 1937. During their marriage she did not work outside the home but moved with her husband and sons to homes in Kansas, Colorado, South Dakota and Iowa. In 1946, Merl's job with the United States Department of Agriculture brought them to Anthon. After Merl's death she returned to college, and received her Master's Degree in library science from the University of Minnesota. She was a member of the Iowa Library Association board and held an honorary life membership in that organization. She was also a longtime member of the Anthon Public Library board. Until her retirement she was assistant director of the Sioux City Public Library, and coordinator of the Indian Library Project in cooperation with the Sioux City Indian Center and the Winnebago Tribe in Winnebago, Nebraska. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America, a former member of the Anthon Women's Club, and a member of the Anthon Community Club. During her college years, she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi social sorority. In her later years, she was a delegate to older Iowan's Legislature, and a member of the Area IV Agency on Aging Task Force. Survivors include three sons, Lawrence and his wife, Catherine of Iowa City, Robert and his wife, Suzanne of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Donald of Sioux City; grandchildren, Neal, Chad and Caleb of Twin Falls, Jeremy and his wife, Emily of Cape May, N.J., and Christopher and Katherine of Iowa City. She was preceded in death by her husband Merl on July 17, 1965, a son, Roger; two sisters, Dorothy Solzman and Florence Christiansen; and a brother, Clarence Castleman. Memorials may be sent to the Anthon Library or a charity of choice.

CARL F. BUROW 48, of Smithland, Iowa passed away Wednesday February 13, 2002. Funeral services were held on Saturday February 16, 2002 at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Carl was the son of George and Doris (Livermore) Burow and was born on April 7, 1953 in Anthon. He graduated from Anthon-Oto High School in 1972. He worked for MWE Construction for the past 15 years. Carl enjoyed drag racing, WWF Wrestling and football. Survivors include his mother Doris Burow of Anthon; a special partner Terry Theobald of Smithland, three daughters, Jalisa and Joelle Theobald at home, and Jessica and her husband Kevin Ronfeldt, two sons, Jerodiah Conley of Fort Dodge, Iowa and Jeremy Theobald at home; two sisters, Cecelia Burow of Glenwood, Iowa and Nancy Burow and her special partner Dan Diede of Anthon; a stepgrandson, Eathan and one niece, Karli Diede. Carl was preceded in death by his father; George and an infant brother Micklin.

EVERETT RICHABAUGH, 80, of Belvidere, Illinois., formerly of Anthon, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Belvidere. Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home in Belvidere was in charge of the services there. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Everett was born to Ernest and Sadie (Davis) Rickabaugh on Feb. 21, 1921, at the family home on the south side of Forney Lake in Thurman, Iowa, the seventh child of 10. He married Juanita Roark, daughter of Ed and Lena Roark of Rockport, Mo., on Sept. 19, 1941. They farmed in Iowa and dairy farmed in Bloomer, Wis. for eight years. They moved to Belvidere in 1965, and he worked in construction at the Chrysler Plant and later for Sjostrom and Sons until suffering a stroke in March 1981. Then he worked summers in maintenance at Green Giant for four years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was a former Sunday School teacher, Awana leader, deacon and trustee. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Juanita; daughters, Nancy (John) Pollnow of Marshfield, Wis., Sally (Bill) West of Poplar Grove, Ill., and Kathy (Lenny/Jesse) Jacobson of Belvidere; sons, Gene, David (Sheryl) and Dan (Pamela) Rickabaugh, all of Belvidere, Jim (Lynn) of Whitefish Bay, Wis., and Bob (Becky) Rickabaugh of Evansville, Ind.; 28 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and five brothers.

Rosemary Ankrum, 79, of Sioux City, formerly of the Rodney and Oto, Iowa, areas, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Harvest Morningside Manor in Sioux City. Services were held Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at United Church of Christ in Rodney. Burial was in Grant Township Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Willman Funeral Home in Rodney. Rosemary was born Dec. 9, 1922, in Sioux City, to Ember and Marie (Tolifor) Seeman. She married Wilbur Ankrum Sr. on July 13, 1945,in Chicago, Illinois. She worked at Swift Meat Packing. She had been a resident of the Rodney and Oto area her whole life. Mr. Ankrum died Aug. 9, 1986, in Sioux City. Her hobbies were crossword puzzles, reading, latch hook work and painting. Survivors include five sons, Art Ankrum and his wife, Sue of Rincon, Ga., Wilbur Ankrum Jr. and his wife, Jane of Washta, Iowa, Ember Ankrum and his fiancee, Gail Krumvieda of North Sioux City, LeRoy Ankrum of Raleigh, N.C., and Larry Ankrum and his wife, Rose of Holton, Texas; four daughters, Stella and her husband, Phillip Hayworth of Anthon, Iowa, Norma and her husband, Bill Brasel of Anthon, Jessie and her husband, David Holcomb of Correctionville, Iowa, and Judy Ankrum of Storm Lake, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three nieces. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a nephew, a great-granddaughter and a sister, Pearl Kelly.

JOHN W. FUNDERMANN, age 74, of Battle Creek, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17, 2002, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Iowa, with Reverend Michael Saylor officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa. Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. John was born September 10, 1927, in Anthon, Iowa, to Theodore J. and Emma (Benker) Fundermann. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and graduated from Anthon High School in 1945. On February 22, 1948, John was united in marriage to Helen I. Putzier of Anthon. The couple lived in Anthon until 1965, at which time they moved to Battle Creek, IA, where they continued to make their home. John was a member and former elder of St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. He was a skilled handyman and jack-of-all-trades who was employed in many capacities during his lifetime. Over the years, he worked as an electrician, a farmer, and even as Mayor of Battle Creek. He put his talents to work at a gas station, a construction company, and at Johnson Oil Company in Battle Creek, and traveled for GOMACO as well. Woodworking, camping, attending threshing shows, hunting, and fishing were among his hobbies. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; and one granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Helen; five children and their spouses, Mary Ellen (Boots) and Jeri Goodmann of Battle Creek, Kathy and Butch Williams of Ida Grove, John E. and Kate Fundermann, Jr. of Hutchinson, MN, Steve Fundermann and special friend Jodee Thurston of Cherokee; and Cindy Hupke and special friend Steve Stoos of Battle Creek; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Theodore P. Fundermann, Paul Fundermann, and Wayne Fundermann and wife Diane, all of Anthon, Edward (Jake) Fundermann of Battle Creek, and Frank Fundermann and wife Carol of Red Oak, IA; three sisters, Pauline Osborne of Buffalo, MO, Judy Thompson and husband Duane of Williams, MN, and Eileen Bumsted and husband Gary of Anthon; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

ERNEST W. MAIER JR., 75, of Sioux City died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, at a Sioux City hospital following a brief illness. Memorial services were Friday, January 11, 2002 at Nelson-Berger Morningside Chapel, with the Rev. Alex Washington officiating. Private burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Oto, Iowa. Mr. Maier was born Dec. 24, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Ernest W. Sr. and Anna (Syz) Maier. He attended St. Louis schools and graduated from St. Louis High School. He married Anna Misita on June 22, 1946, in St. Louis. She died March 8, 1997, in Sioux City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a meat packing plant manager and lived in several locations including Fergus Falls, Minn., Lewiston, Mont., Glenwood, Iowa, and Postville, Iowa. He settled in Sioux City in 1978. He was currently the branch manager for Burns Security (Wells Fargo) in Sioux City. He was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include a son and his wife, Michael J. and Shannon Maier of Sioux City; three daughters, Christina and her husband, John Shuck, Lisa and her husband, Jerry Hoffman, and Laura Maier, all of Sioux City; two sisters and their husbands, Alice and Gus Midden of Eureka Springs, Ark., and Carol and Harold Erickson of Nevada; eight grandchildren, Teresa Maier Carrillo, Chad Maier, Rebecca Maier, all of Anthon, Wendy, Jesse, Marisa, Laurel and Chloe; and a great-grandson, Anthony. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Ernest "Skip" Maier III and his wife, Mary Ellen Maier of Anthon, Christopher Maier, and Jack Maier.

DUANE E. "TUCK" BANTA SR., 73, of Oto died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa following a lengthy illness. Services were Friday January 4, 2002 at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton, Iowa, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa. Duane Wesley "Tuck" Banta Sr. was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Anthon, the son of George and Bertha (Rickman) Banta. He grew up and attended school in the Anthon and Oto area. He attended the United Church of Christ in Oto. On Aug. 17, 1950, he was united in marriage to Kathleen McClimans in Elk Point, S.D. Tuck operated a bulldozer for over 40 years, working for Maudlin Construction in Webster City, Iowa, Lloyd Olson in Ute, Iowa, and the last 24 years for Flewelling Construction in Moville, Iowa. He and his wife, Kathy, ran the Oto Cafe for three years. Tuck enjoyed going to sales and auctions. He also found satisfaction in raising hogs, sheep and especially rabbits and also enjoyed the time he spent in the garden. Survivors include Kathy, his wife of 51 years of Oto; two sons, Ardell "Butch" Banta and his wife, Diana, of Correctionville and Duane Banta Jr. and his friend, Patty Gotto, of Mapleton, Iowa; a daughter and her husband, Donna and Dan Reisdorph of Anderson, Mo.; grandaughter, Tami Banta, who Tuck and Kathy raised, of Oto, Alan Reisdorph and his fiancee, Becka Hamilton, of Jay, Okla., Ardell Banta Jr. and his wife, Vickie, of Sioux City, Deanna Skidmore and her husband, Tim, of Salix, Iowa, Valerie Banta and Amanda Banta, both of Le Mars, Iowa, Ryan Gotto, Aaron Gotto and Michael Banta, all of Mapleton, and Tracy Buck of California; great-grandchildren, Kiali Gotto, Ali Gotto and Cole Banta, who Tuck also helped raise, Steven Martin and Bryan Banta of Sioux City; three stepgrandchildren, Jeff, Eric and Jason Reisdorph of Tampa, Fla.; four great-stepgranddaughters, Chrystal and Kelly of Sioux City and Jordan and Taylor of Ridgeland, Miss.; two brothers and their wives, Merle and Darlene Banta of Sioux City and Chuck and Sandy Banta of Decatur, Ark.; three sisters and their husbands, Gin and Randy Pike of Rogers, Ark., Betty and Don Mook of Sioux City and Ona and Don Finzen of Sioux City; and many nieces, nephews and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Hope Banta; a grandson, Benji Banta; a brother, George "Dewey" Banta; and a baby sister.

OPAL MARIE HEATH, 81, of Correctionville died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center. Services were Saturday January 5, 2002 at Grace Lutheran Church in Correctionville, with the Rev. Thomas A. Sabel officiating. Burial was in Correctionville Cemetery. Mrs. Heath was born Feb. 13, 1920, on a farm near Midway, rural Battle Creek, Iowa, the daughter of Gilbert and Viola (Fundermann) Schmidt. She attended country school through the eighth grade and completed the ninth grade in Holstein, Iowa. On Dec. 11, 1940, she married Robert V. Heath at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Midway. Opal was a homemaker. Her husband passed away on April 29, 2000. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed her family and flowers. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Carol and Allen Sobieski of Correctionville; two sons, Gary and Mike and his wife, Bonnie Heath, all of Correctionville; seven grandchildren, Michael Sobieski, Monica Miller, Bobbi Jo Heath, Julie Hummel, Rick Heath, Mark McCrea and Nick Heath; 21 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Wilma Groth of Kingsley, Iowa, and Vesta Legg of Fort Huachuca, Ariz. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Verla Wanda Schmidt in infancy; a brother, Wilber Schmidt; and two grandchildren, Shawn McCrea and Sheila Vaughn.

2001

NINOBELL BROWN COX 91, of Anthon died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at a Sioux City hospital. Services were Friday December 28, at the Anthon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kent Kastler officiating. Burial was in the Correctionville Cemetery, Correctionville, Iowa. Ninobell Brown Cox was born June 24, 1910, in Dixon County, near Newcastle, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Clyde Elmore and Rozetta May (Taylor) Smith. She attended country school in Harding County, S.D. and Woodbury Township in Iowa. She graduated from Sergeant Bluff High School and attended Morningside College in Sioux City for teachers training. She taught school in Woodbury Township. On May 3, 1938, Ninobell was united in marriage to Freeman Brown. They farmed in the Correctionville area for 30 years. Freeman died June 22, 1968. She worked at the Woodbury County Care Facility and Mr. Donut in Sioux City. Ninobell also took care of the elderly in their homes. On February 16, 1980 she was united in marriage to William Cox. The couple then lived in Moville, Iowa. William died July 17, 1987. Ninobell moved to Sioux City in 1990, where she was active in the Senior Center. She also cared for others by transporting them to and from their appointments. In retirement, she spent a great deal of time traveling in the United States, Europe, Australia, and the British Isles. In 1992, she moved her mobile home to Anthon, where she lived until entering the assisted living home in Sioux City in 2000. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Roberta Cox of Moville; three stepgranddaughters, Margo Nixon and her husband, Brad, Mona Yanacheak and Marla Trieber and husband Kim, all of Moville; six great-stepgrandchildren; two great-great-stepgrandchildren; five sisters-in-law, Genevieve Brown, Joyce Brown and Mazel Brown, all of Anthon, Maurine Solomen of Sioux City and Darlene Grewin; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, a stepson, Clifford Cox; two sisters, Zelda May in infancy and Lumerne Felton of Sioux City; and a brother, Harold C. Smith of California.

LILA M LILLIE, 93, of Anthon passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2001 in a Sioux City hospital after suffering a heart attack. Funeral services were held Monday, December 24, at the United Methodist Church at Anthon with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa. Lila Mary Jackson was born July 7, 1908 on a farm west of Oto, Iowa to Charley and Mabel (Benton) Jackson. She attended rural schools in Grant Township before going on to high school in Oto where she graduated in 1926. She continued her education at Morningside College and received her teachers certificate. She taught school for two years. She married Vincent Lillie in May of 1928 at the home of her parents. Vincent and Lila farmed in the Oto area until 1944 when they purchased a farm NW of Anthon. They had four children; Charles born in 1930, Norma born in 1932 who passed away at the age of 11 months and is buried at Piero Cemetery, Donald who was born in 1935 and passed away at the age of 29, and Kay born in 1938. Her husband Vincent was killed in a car accident in July of 1953 near Bend, Oregon and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. In 1970, Lila bought her home in Anthon which had belonged to her great grandparents, the Dennis Sanford family in 1900. Lila was a member of the Anthon United Methodist Church, The Rebekah Lodge and for many years was in charge of the Senior Citizens Meal Site and enjoyed the Senior Citizens Group. She enjoyed and was an expert as a hand quilter and loved to crochet as much as she could find time for. Survivors include a son, Charles and his wife Bev of Storm Lake, IA, and a daughter Kay Anderson of Correctionville, IA; 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many other family members and many friends from the Anthon and Oto areas. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Benton Jackson, her son Donald, her baby daughter Norma, as well as one daughter-in-law, Phyllis (Buck) Lillie and one son-in-law, Delmer Anderson.

ELDON "E.B." ASHLEY, 99, of Anthon died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2001 at Rock Branch United Methodist Church in rural Correctionville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, with military rites conducted by American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Eldon Burton Ashley was born Nov. 12, 1902, in Anthon, the son of Bert Baker and Austa Jane (Drake) Ashley. In the 1920s and 1930s, he was a migrant worker. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy Seabees, serving in World War II until his honorable discharge in 1945. He returned home to farm with his father and later started farming on his own. On Jan. 14, 1948, he married Nellie Katherine Petersen in Le Mars, Iowa. Nellie passed away June 29, 1969. In Canton, S.D., he married Eleen Dyer on Aug. 25, 1976. He was a member of American Legion McNiff Post 389 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Eleen; two sons and their wives, George and Marilyn Ashley of Cushing, Iowa, and Blaine and Jane Ashley of Moville, Iowa; six daughters, Marian Ashley of Jackson, Neb., Janice and her husband, Glen Little of Lake View, Iowa, Marcia and her husband, Jerry Sistrunk of Sac City, Iowa, Sharon and her husband, Dennis Howard of Pierson, Iowa, Eunice and her husband, Mark Ericsson of Anthon and Evelyn Putzier of Anthon; a brother, Frank Ashley of Pierson; a sister, Shirley Reinking of Pierson; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Along with his wife, Nellie, E.B. was preceded in death by his parents, a son who was stillborn, two sisters and a brother.

JEANETTE I. KRUSEN, 65, of Mapleton died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2001 at Smithland United Methodist Church in Smithland, Iowa. Burial will be in Little Sioux Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton. Jeanette Ilene Krusen was born May 2, 1936, in rural Mapleton, the daughter of Homer and Anna (Lorenzen) McClatchey. She graduated from Smithland High School with the class of 1954. On Oct. 23, 1954, Jeanette was united in marriage to Jack Krusen in Mapleton. The couple lived in Mapleton until 1971, when they moved to Moville, Iowa, where they resided until 1977. It was then that the family moved back to Mapleton. Jeanette ran detassling and bean walking crews over the years and went on to manage the Casey's General Store in Mapleton from 1980 until retiring in June 2001. Jack passed away at the age of 47 on June 8, 1984. Jeanette was a member of Rodney United Church of Christ in Rodney, Iowa. She volunteered her time as a leader for the Cub Scouts and Webelos. She loved every aspect of antiquing and had developed an impressive Coco-Cola collection over time. When time allowed, she found satisfaction in scrap booking with an emphasis on her family. Jeanette was well known as the kind smiling face that would greet you at Casey's door but never stopped working at the project she currently has at hand. She was a friend to many. Those survivors left to cherish the memory of Jeanette include a daughter and her husband, Kimberly and Mike Weber of Oto, Iowa; three sons and their wives, Jeffery and Karen Krusen of Mapleton, Benny and Gayle Krusen of Denver, Colo., and Aaron and Billie Krusen of Danbury, Iowa; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a special friend, Harry Woodward of Mapleton and his children, Heath and Heather; along with good friends, neighbors and co-workers. Along with her husband, Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Everett McClatchey; and a great-granddaughter, McKenzie Krusen.

DORIS I. NICKOLISEN, 70, of Smithland died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Whiting, Iowa. Services were Thursday, December 13, 2001 at the United Methodist Church in Smithland, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial was in Little Sioux Township Cemetery. Doris was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Ticonic, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold and Merle (Aldrich) Richardson. She attended and graduated from Smithland High School in 1949. Doris married Miller Nickolisen on Oct. 21, 1949, in Smithland. Mrs. Nickolisen was a homemaker. Doris and Miller raised their five children on their farm near Smithland. She enjoyed working with the Smithland Museum and attending her children's and grandchildren's activities. She and Miller enjoyed traveling. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Smithland and was active in many women's groups. She taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years. Survivors include her husband, Miller; her father and stepmother, Arnold and Maxine Richardson of Mapleton, Iowa; a son and his wife, Darwin and Brenda Nickolisen of Alta, Iowa; four daughters, Kathy Nenin of Sioux City, Karla and her husband, David Lange of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Tricia and her husband, Doug Durst of Shawnee, Kan., and Amy and her husband, Dennis O'Neal of Hornick, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; a sister, Helen Tabke of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a brother and his wife, Ray and Louise Richardson of Clayton, N.M.; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Merle; and a granddaughter, Rachael Lange.

HOPE MARIE BANTA, 27, of Oto died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident north of Danbury, Iowa. Funeral services were Tuesday December 6, 2001 at Mapleton, Iowa, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Anthon, Iowa. Hope Marie Banta was born Oct. 3, 1974, in Sioux City, to Doug Kirkpatrick and Donna Banta. She lived in the Oto, and Smithland, Iowa areas for many years. She was employed at MCI in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, the past two years as a telemarketer. Survivors include two young daughters, Kiali Marie Gotto and Alanna "Ali" Gotto, both at home; a sister, Tami Banta of Oto; a brother, Alan Reisdorph of Jay, Mo.; her mother and her husband, Donna and Dan Reisdorph of Anderson, Mo.; her father, Doug Kirkpatrick of Madison, Texas; maternal grandparents, Tuck and Kathy Banta of Oto; paternal grandparents, Don and Louise Kirkpatrick of Mapleton; a nephew, Cole Banta of Oto; three stepbrothers, Jeff, Eric and Jason Reisdorph, all of Tampa, Fla.; along with several other relatives and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her stepgrandfather, Lee Reisdorph; and her great-grandparents.

DR. EARL WENBOURNE , Class of 1942 - passed away November, 2001. Burial was in California. Possibly more information to come from classmates.

DR. JON LEE "JACK" REYNOLDS , 64, passed away November 6, 2001. Funeral services and burial was in Potsdam, New York. Jack was born in Anthon to Sam and Kathryn (Kent) Reynolds on January 9, 1937. He graduated at Anthon with the class of 1955. His first marriage was to Dorothy Meyer, also of Anthon, in May of 1955. The couple had three children; Robert, Marta, and Leslie. Jack's second marriage gave him another son, Michael. Jack attended Wayne State College, University of South Dakota,and Ohio State obtaining a Ph.D in organic chemistry. He was a professor at the University in Pottsdam, New York for many years. Survivors include his children, Marta and her family, and Michael both in New York state, and Leslie in Kentucky; two sister, Zona Bagnato of Rochester, NY, and Susie Reynolds of Ames, Iowa, along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his only brother Robert J. "Bob", and one son, Robert Jon. //(family obit info recv'd 11-27-01)

KEVIN R RUDE 43, of Oto died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at his residence. Services were held Thursday November 8, at the United Methodist Church in Smithland, Iowa, with the Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial was in the Oto Cemetery. Willman Funeral Home in Rodney, Iowa was in charge of arrangements. Kevin Royce Rude was born Jan. 20, 1958, in Sioux City, the son of Royce and Mary Jane (Meier) Rude. He graduated from Westwood High School in 1976. He worked for various farmers and owned his own truck and drove for various companies. He was a life long area resident. Survivors include his father, Royce Rude of Rodney; two brothers, Jim Rude of Hinton, Iowa, and Dan Rude of Sioux City; a sister, Nancy Jane Rude of Denver, Colo.; and his paternal grandmother, Zada Rude of Whiting, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his mother; paternal grandfather, Andrew K. Rude; and maternal grandparents, Arthur and Marie Meier.

DARYL F FIXSEL 64, of Correctionville died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pierson United Methodist Church in Pierson, Iowa, with the Rev. Bill Cotten officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Pierson. A Masonic service were held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, conducted by the Rutland Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Pierson, at Earnest-Michaelson Funeral Home in Kingsley, Iowa. Daryl was born May 22, 1937, in rural Pierson, the son of Louis and Opal (Davis) Fixsel. He was raised in the Pierson area and graduated from Pierson High School in 1955. He married Sandra Chicoine of Anthon on Dec. 30, 1967. Daryl and Sandra lived and farmed in the Pierson and Correctionville area. Daryl raised cattle and farmed for many years. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, Rutland Lodge of Pierson, Sioux City Consistory, Pierson Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, 4-H Youth Committee for eight years and was a 4-H livestock superintendent and served on the 4-H sub-committee and Golden Harvest Dealer. He was a member of Pierson United Methodist Church for many years. Survivors include his wife, Sandra of Correctionville; his mother, Opal Fixsel of Pierson; three daughters and their husbands, Debra and Ryan Wilcox of Correctionville, Denyse and Ron Meister of Kingsley and Joleen and Todd Zeutenhorst of Sioux City; and five grandchildren, Austin and Braden Wilcox, Megan and Brent Meister and Dalton Fixsel and his Mother-in-law Bertha Chicoine of Anthon. Daryl was preceded in death by his father, Louis.

ROMA HLADIK 88, of Anthon died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Anthon with the Rev. Kent Kastler officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Anthon. A prayer service was Friday October 26, at 7 p.m., at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Roma Agnes Hladik was born Dec. 19, 1912, near Cushing, Iowa, the daughter of Worden B. and Nellie (Moore) Whyte. She grew up and was educated in the Cushing area, graduating from Cushing High School in 1930. She furthered her education by attending college for one years at Cedar Falls, Iowa. She married D. Walter Hladik on June 22, 1932, in Cushing, Iowa. The couple then moved to the Anthon area where they began their life's work in farming. They retired in 1973 and moved into Anthon. Walter died Nov. 19, 1991. Roma was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Anthon where she played the piano for church services including weddings and funerals. She also sang in the church choir. She felt a deep appreciation for music and passed that skill onto her children. She found pleasure in her garden and the flowers she grew, but her greatest love was found in her family. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Jeanette and Fred Heinse of Anthon, Linda and Stuart Drummond of Sioux City; a son and his wife, Roger and Marilyn Hladik of Anthon; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mabel Whyte of Davenport, Iowa; two nephews, Drew Bedwell of Grass Valley, Calif., and Kenneth Whyte of Davenport, Iowa; and a niece, Janice Kohout of Maryland; along with other relatives, neighbors and good friends. She was also preceded in death by two sons, John Herman Hladik, who was stillborn, and Frank Hladik; a grandson, Fred Heinse Jr., and a brother, Vearl Whyte

CAROLINE ETLER, 89, of Anthon died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa following a lengthy illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Anthon with the Rev. Kent Kastler officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, followed by an Eastern Star service at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Caroline Anna Etler was born June 29, 1912, near Lawton, Iowa, to James and Friedarieka (Ronnau) Drossel. She graduated from Climbing Hill High School in 1931. She married Ralph B. Etler on Dec. 31, 1931, in Sioux City. The couple lived and farmed southwest of Anthon until retiring in 1974 when they moved into Anthon. Ralph died April 24, 1977. Caroline had been a resident of the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center since 1996. Caroline enjoyed baking, gardening, painting, woodworking and was an active volunteer in many community groups. She had been honored as a nursing home volunteer and received the Rose Award (Recognition of Service Excellence) for community involvement for the Eastern Star. She received her 50 year membership in 1994 from the Thomma Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Anthon United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela E. Fitchner of Allen, Texas; two sisters, Gertrude Yockey and Margaret Schwarz and her husband, Alvin, all of Anthon, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Drossel of Savannah, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Carey Drossel, Arthur Drossel and James Drossel; a sister, Frances Etler; and a sister-in-law, Dakota Drossel.

PAUL HANS ANDERSON 86, of Correctionville, passed away Monday October 15, 2001 following a lenghty illness. Services were held Thursday Oct. 18, with burial in Correctionville Cemetery. Mr. Anderson was born Jan 29, 1915 near Correctionville to Nels and Marie (Madsen)Anderson and was a life long farmer until his retirement in 1970. On Jan. 31, 1946 he married Dorothy Knaack. Survivors include his wife, two daughters and their husbands; Shirley and Cleo McCall of Willingboro, New Jersey, and Linda and Allen Chandler of Omaha, Nebraska, two grandkids, one great grandchildren, Three brothers; Nels Anderson Jr, and Homer Anderson, both of Anthon, and Kenneth Anderson and his wife Phyllis of Moville. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Elmer and Holger.

DENISE RAE (DOSE) PRY, 47 of Milford, IA passed away after a battle with cancer Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001. Services were held Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 1 p.m., at Turner Funeral Home, Milford. Denise Rae was born in Onawa, Iowa, on Nov. 13, 1953, to Wilbert and Carol (Thompson) Dose. She was a 1972 graduate of Maple Valley High School in Mapleton, Iowa. On April 29, 1973, Denise married Bill Pry of Correctionville, Iowa, and two children were born to this marriage. She had a servant's heart and was passionate in her love for the Lord. She was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Bill; their two children, Tiffanie and her husband, Casey Call, and Corey Pry, all of Milford; her mother, Carol Dose of Mapleton; her brother and his wife, Gary and Mary Dose of Danbury, Iowa; and her sisters and their husbands, Jolene and Marc Uhl of Danbury, and Lori and Bob Davis of Columbus Junction, Iowa. She also leaves three nieces, Jessica, Ashley and Shawna of Danbury; three nephews, Jack, Jeremy and Garrett of Danbury; Bill's mother, Betty Pry of Correctionville; and his brothers and sisters and their families. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Dose, and his twin brother, Gilbert, and her father-in-law, Lee Pry.

PAUL WARREN KUENY 78, of Oto died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at a Sioux City hospital. Services were Wednesday October 10, 2001 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury, Iowa, with the Rev. Bill Schreiber officiating. Military honors were presented by the Little Sioux Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9124 of Oto. Burial was in the Danbury Catholic Cemetery. Paul was born April 23, 1923, in Danbury, the second son of 17 children of Will and Anna (Price) Kueny. He attended high school in Newcastle, Neb. In 1944, he joined the United States Navy, where upon completion of his basic training, Paul served his country aboard the destroyer USS Dewey. He saw action in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Following the end of World War II, he returned to Sloan, Iowa, where he met Ellen Hausen. They married in 1951. Paul farmed in northwest Iowa for 12 years. He worked for the Farm Service Co. for eight years in Woodbury and Lyon counties, and for Simonsen Feeds from 1976 to 1983. From 1984 to 1995, he worked on the weed commission in Woodbury County. Seven years ago, Paul suffered a stroke which caused the need for him to reside at the nursing home. He was a lifetime member of Little Sioux Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9124 of Oto, where he served as a past adjutant and commander. Those survivors left to cherish Paul's memory include his mother, Anna Kueny of Danbury; his children, Laura Kueny of San Diego, Calif., Bob Kueny and his wife, Denise, and Barbara Walker, all of Norman, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; four brothers and their wives, John and Martha of Allerton, Iowa, Leo and Josie of Orange County, Calif., Richard and Kelly of Sioux City, and Vincent and Judy of Alta, Iowa; five sisters, Marian Sand and her husband, Eugene of Syracuse, Neb., Darlene Galkowski and her husband, Robert of Newport, R.I., Charlotte Heath and Betty Lewis, both of Sioux City, and Rita Eisner and her husband, Paul of Sacramento, Calif.; and many other relatives, neighbors and ood friends. Paul was preceded in death by his father; a son, Warren; two brothers, Roy and Robert; and two sisters, Marilyn Jordan and Pauline Wunderlich.

Former resident and Principal at Anthon Oto High School dies. FRANK E. SAILORS 75, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2001 in Ohio after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Sailors and his wife resided in Madison Township, Ohio at the time of his death. Frank E. Sailors was born Feb. 18, 1926 in Rosalie, NE to Garl and Elsie (Keyser) Sailors. He received his higher education at Wayne State College, Wayne, NE and his Masters in School Administration from Colorado State. He was a teacher, coach, and school administrator for 37 years in Iowa and Nebraska schools. He was Principal at Anthon-Oto High School for twelve years; from 1962 until 1974. He retired in 1986 to Arizona. He married Jane Taggart on May 30, 1951. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Epiphany, 10th and Douglas Streets, Sioux City, Iowa on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. Cards may be sent to 2351 Haines Rd, Madison, Ohio 44057 He is survived by his wife Jane, of 50 years; children, Mickey and her husband Roger Lloyd of Sioux City; Dr. Frank Sailors of Perry, OH; Mary and husband Phillip Calvillo of Perry, OH; and Amy Sailors of Madison, OH; Eight grandchildren; Three brothers Guy and Hillman of Rosalie, NE and Keith of Le Mars, IA; two sisters, Lois Overton of Stuart, FL and Doris Babcock of Sioux City, IA, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and five brothers.

LEO EICKHOLT 70, of Moville, and formerly of Anthon passed away on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001. Services were Monday October 1, 2001 with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, IA. Mr. Eickholt was born October 23, 1930 in Anthon to Theodore and Maire (Meyer) Eickholt. He grew up in the Anthon area and worked on the family farm until he was 17. He married Alva Dickson on May 19, 1951 in Sioux City. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953 and then joined the 185th Air Guard in Sioux City, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant in 1990 He was also emplyed with the Civil Service as an avionics supervisor from 1953 until 1984 with the 185th Air Guard. The couple made their home in Sioux City, Lawton, and most recently moved to Moville in 2001. They wintered in Casa Grande, AZ.Survivors include his wife; two daughters adn their husbands Victoria and Marvin Menzenberg of Sioux City, and Catherine and Jim Gibson of Moville; three sons, Larry and wife Helen of Sioux City, Stuar and his wife Sandy of Moville, and Leo Jr. of Omaha; two sisters, Pauline Dugan of Kingsley and Agnes and husband Ron Uhl of Mapleton; 11 Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother Mary Schriner.

RICHARD "RICH" ROARK 71, former Mayor of Anthon, passed away Thursday September 27, 2001 at a Sioux City hospital. Services were held on Monday October 1, 2001 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, with military rites conducted by American Legion McNiff Post 389. Richard Luverne was born November 11, 1929 to Edward and Lena (Petersen) Roark near Correctionville, and graduated from Anthon High School with the Class of 1947. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, worked for the telephone company, and retired in 1990 from the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Services after 29 years. On November 10, 1955 he married Margaret Forch, daughter of Albert and Margaret (Leahy) Forch at St.Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon. Rich and his wife Margaret owned the Spot Light Tavern, Marge's Place and later the Cozy Inn throughout their married life. Rich also farmed for many years and after his retirement in 1990 from the U.S.D.A. he sold cable television for Douglas Cable, and later for Comserv LTD selling both cable and satellite TV. He served as Anthon's Mayor from 1989 until 1999 when he had to retire due to poor health. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the Anthon American Legion McNiff Post #389. He was also a commisioner for the Woodbury County Soil and Water Conservation and was a committee member for the 911 Commission and the County Landfill. He enjoyed sports, and bowled for several years on different leagues. Sponsored a slow-pitch softball team for several years and enjoyed playing and sponsoring his family's volleyball team and hosting volleyball tournaments here at Anthon. Survivors include his wife Margaret, five daughters Carole and husband Mike Libke of Correctionville, Linda Kellogg and special friend Clifford Carmen of Anthon, Barb and husband Bart Byriel of Estherville, IA, Connie and husband Scott Yockey of Anthon, and Susan and husband Dale Bradley of Estherville, IA. 12 grandchildren, a step grandchild, three great grandchildren, two sisters; Margaret Adler of Anthon, and Juanita Richabaugh and husband Everett of Belvidere, IL, a sister-in-law, Pat Roark of Anthon, along with many other relatives and many friends. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, and a brother; Raymond Roark.

GERALD R."GARY" MAHRT SR. 60, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 in Brookfield, Wisconsin. A Funeral Mass was held Friday, Sept 28, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Brookfield. Interment was in Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery. Gary was born October 22, 1940 to John "Jack" and Dorothy (Dicks) Mahrt in Mapleton, IA. He graduated from Anthon High School in 1959 and joined the Navy right out of High School. After his tour of duty and discharge from the service, he worked as an Executive in the wholesale cabinet business for many years. Gary was a man who lived life to the fullest. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren passionately. He had recently retired to "God's Country" in Montana. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Dawn; children: Christine, Colleen, Gerald R.II and his wife Stephanie, and CarrieJean and her husband Kurt Kveen, all of Brookfield, WI; grandchildren; Sara, J.R., Thomas, Kathleen, Rachel, Kristen and Angela. His mother Dorothy Mahrt of Battle Creek, IA, and his father John "Jack" and his wife Darlene Mahrt, Sioux City, Iowa. One brother, Doug and wife Anna Mahrt of Anthon, and sisters Valerie Mahrt of Anthon, and Vicky and her husband Denny Mills, of Valle Cito, California, and his mother-in-law Eugenie "Ma", many nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Thomas James Devine and a Brother-in-law James M. Devine. Any memorials appreciated to Children's Hospital Foundation, M.D., 3050 P.O. Box 1997, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201. "REST NOW, PAPA, WE LOVE YOU."

Former Anthon resident BERNICE THEOBALD CRABB 83, of Sepulveda, California passed away on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 in California. Bernice was born April 17, 1918 to Nick and Celia (Topf) Theobald in Minnesota. The family moved to the Anthon area around 1920 and farmed west of Anthon. She married William Crabb in California and the couple had one son; Michael. William passed away in 1999. Survivors include her son Michael and his wife Anna, in New Jersey, one granddaughter Anna Crabb, and two sisters, Margaret of Cape Gerardo, Missouri, Alice Galvin of Sioux City, and two brothers, Father Vincent Theobald, SVD, retired, and Dick and his wife Mary Theobald of rural Anthon. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, and one brother Gerald Theobald.

MAURICE A. "TOAD" TREIBER 84, of Alamo, TX and a former area resident died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Treiber was born Oct. 8, 1916 in HIghmore, S.D. the son of August and Elizabeth (Koll) Treiber. He moved with his family to Battle Creek, IA when he was 2 years old. He married Jennie Wonder on Feb. 6, 1941 at Danbury, IA. The couple farmed in the Danbury area, and later in the Smithland and Hornick area. In 1960 the family moved to Sioux City and Mr. Treiber worked as commissionman selling and buying hogs. Many of the area farmers may remember Toad in that capacity. He retired from the Siouxland Livestock Commission Company in 1987 and he and his wife moved to Texas in 1990. "Toad" enjoyed raising horses and horse shows as well as being very involved in 4-H Clubs, golf and bowling leagues. He also enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include his wife Jennie of Alamo, four daughters, Margaret and husband Jim Cunningham of Sioux City and former Anthon residents, Teresa Treiber of Circle Pines, MN, Barbara and husband Jim Hansen of New Brighton, MN and Janet Treiber of Blaine, MN, a brother Ralph and wife Pat Treiber of Sioux City and a sister, Jean Smith of California. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marjorie Bennette and Violet Hegarty.

ELLA H RENNEKER 98, of Sioux City died Monday Sept. 24, 2001 following a lengthy illness. Services were Wed. Sept. 26, with burial in Fairfield Cemetery, Rock Branch, near Correctionville, Iowa. Mrs. Renneker was born Oct. 15, 1902 to Peter L and Hedvig (Peterson) Madsen, in Anthon, IA. She married Frank D Renneker on April 5, 1939, in LeMars, IA. They farmed near Anthon until her husband's death April 4,1950 in Anthon. Ella moved to Sioux City in 1967. She enjoyed being a homemaker, music and reading. Survivors include three nieces and their husbands, Lillian & Clyde Savage and Joyce and Albert McCormick all of Sioux City, and Jean and Robert Bradshaw of Omaha; three nephews and their wives, Lynne & Bonnie Behrens, of Sioux City, Donald and Joyce Andersen of Chicago, IL and Larry and Barbara Madsen of rural Anthon. Ella was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and five sisters.

DR LEONARD CAVANAUGH 74, of Hornick, formerly of Anthon, died Saturday, September 15, 2001, at his residence. Memorial services were held Wednesday, September 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon was in charge of arrangements. Visitation was on Tuesday, September 18, from 2:00 to 8:30pm with the family present from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 8:30. Dr. Cavanaugh was born March 19, 1927 in Carroll, Iowa, the son of William and Margaret (Leonard) Cavanaugh. He graduated from Lohrville High School in 1944 and served in the Medical Corp during WWII. In 1950 he married Ellen Maudsley. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1952 with a doctorate in veterinary medicine. He practiced veterinary medicine in the Anthon area from 1952 until 1970. He became a Kent Feed dealer in 1960 and operated Cavanaugh Feed & Grain in Anthon and Rodney during the 1970's. In 1973 he bought a feedlot near Climbing Hill and custom fed cattle for several years. In 1981 he became a federal livestock inspector at the Sioux City Stockyards and the Track Veterinary at Atokad Park. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon and a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the American Legion, Anthon Community Club, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association. Survivors include one son and his wife, Bill and Susie Cavanaugh of Clear Lake, IA; six daughters: Mary Barnes of Colorado Springs, CO; Julie and her husband, Jere Jackson of Rapid City, SD; Colleen and her husband, Fred Bortscheller of Le Mars, IA; Kerry and her husband, Stan Huffman of Correctionville, IA; Beth and her husband, Dr. Peter Jansen of Orange Park, FL; and Molly and her husband, Robert Wickert of Omaha, NE; two sisters: Marcella and her husband, Dr. Walter Judson of Indianapolis, IN; and Marilyn and her husband, Leo Mullin of Williamston, MI; a brother and his wife, Clement and Clara Cavanaugh of Helena, MT; a sister-in-law, Jean Cavanaugh of Great Bend, KS, 20 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a close friend, Selma Mills of Anthon, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Daniel Cavanaugh, a sister, Sr. Pierre Cavanaugh, OSB, and three brothers, Dr. John Cavanaugh, Paul Cavanaugh and Dr. Clair Cavanaugh.[9-16-01]

Mother of Anthon resident passed away on July 19, 2001. MARY WALSH 97, of Ponca, Nebraska passed away at the Elms Health Care Center in Ponca, NE. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ponca with burial at St. John's Cemetery, rural Jackson, NE. Mrs. Walsh was born July 14, 1904 near Willis, NE and on February 13, 1923 married Joseph P. Walsh in Ponca. They were farmers. Mr. Walsh died March 4, 1968 and Mary remained on the farm until 1985 when she moved to Ponca. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and playing cards. Son John "Jack" Walsh and his wife Glenna live west of Anthon.

FRANCES EVELYN ETLER 82, of Anthon passed away July 18, 2001 at Correctionville Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Anthon on Saturday - July 21, 2001. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Anthon. Frances was born August 7, 1919 near Lawton to James and Friederieka (Ronnau) Drossel. On October 2, 1937, Frances married Wayne A. Etler. Wayne and Frances farmed in the Anthon area until their retirement in the late 1980's. Wayne passed away on October 15, 1989. She was a volunteer with many groups and at the nursing home and enjoyed baking, traveling, painting, and gardening. Survivors include her daughter Karen and husband 'Larry' Huffman of Sioux City; two sons, Jim of Kremmling, Colorado and Larry and his wife, JoEllen of Moville; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gertrude Yockdy, Caroline Etler and Margaret Schwartz, all of Anthon, and a sister-in-law Mary Drossell of Missouri. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers, Carey ARthur and James Drossel.{7-19-01}

BEAU PETERSEN 18, a highly gifted athlete, scholar, and a 2001 graduate of Maple Valley - Anthon-Oto High School was fatally injured in an accident Friday July 13, 2001. Beau was born on May 18, 1983, the son of Bruce E. and Roxann (Sargent) Petersen of rural Correctionville. Services were held Tuesday, July 17, at the Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto High School gym. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, near Midway, rural Battle Creek,Iowa. Beau, who was a star athlete in football, basketball, baseball and golf was very well liked by everyone. He was as one person said "just a really neat guy who always treated everyone with respect, no matter who they were." He enjoyed being with his friends, playing cards, fishing, hunting, and had planned on attending college this fall. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his parents, his younger sister Libby; his maternal Grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Roger Bales of Sioux City, IA, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a TON of friends - young and old. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents Elmer and Garnet Petersen of Anthon, who would have been VERY PROUD of the young man Beau was. A scholarship fund has been established, and any memorials may be directed to the scholarship fund, and sent to the family.

GRACEN HAYWORTH 98, a life long resident of rural Anthon passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at Mercy Medical Health Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Gracen was born April 2, 1903 to Thomas E. and Margaret E. (Coon) Hayworth. When he was 8 days old, his mother died. He was cared for by his aunt Mary Coon who in 1905 married his father. Gracen married Mary R. Walling, daughter of Henry and Rosa (Taft) Walling on September 5, 1923. Gracen and Mary farmed in the Anthon area all their married lives. They were members of the United Church of Christ at Anthon. Mary passed away in 1990. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 14th at the United Church of Christ, Anthon. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Eugene and wife Bonnie of rural Anthon, and Herman and wife Mickey of Fair Oaks, California, a sister, Mrs Charles (Velma) Oertel of Anthon, and a brother, Tom Hayworth of Lyons, Nebraska, 5 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, numerous neighbors, friends and other relatives. Preceding him in death was his wife Mary, and his father and mother, and his step mother Mary, brother Vester and sister Mrs. Harold (Edna) Munsen.

ROSIE L. CADWELL 95, former Oto resident passed away on Sunday July 8, 2001 in Sioux City. Services were Thursday July 12, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rosie was born in Oto, Iowa on June 11, 1906, the daughter of Benjamin F and Minnie M (McNear) Dicus. She married Floyd B Cadwell on October 20, 1934, in Elk Point, SD. She had been employed with the Sioux City Schools Board of Education for many years, retiring in 1971. Her Husband; Floyd passed away in April of 1990, in Sioux City. Rosie was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed cooking. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Roger and Janet Cadwell and Wilber " Bill" and Myrna Tuttle. A Daughter, Barbara Baxter of Mitchell S.D.; Two sisters, Jennie Admire of Joplin, Mo and Jane Barnett of Sioux City; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Bill and Al Dicus; and two sisters, Hazel Burright and Della Admire.

GRETCHEN MARGARET COON, 86, formerly of Oto died Thursday, July 5, in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa at the Embassy Care Center where she had been a resident since 1995. Services were held Saturday at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Coon was born July 31, 1914 in Milo, Iowa to Alvin N. and Ella Ethel (Tallman) Oldaker. She graduated from Milo High School in 1932. She married Kenneth W Coon on April 28, 1934. They farmed near Oto, Iowa until they retired in 1972. Kenneth passed away in 1987. She was in charge of the lunch program at Oto Schools for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Allenson of Anoka, MN, and Ellen and her husband, Marvin Drenkhahn of Mapleton; six grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a sister and her husband, Lorraine and Raymond Shoemaker of Milo, IA. She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Graveside services were held for FRANCIS G. HEATH of Lagoona Hills, CA on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Anthon. Military rites were conducted by the American Legion of Anthon. Francis passed away last December 4, 2000 in California. Francis was the son of Ralph and Bessie (Ping) Heath. His parents preceded him in death. [If other info is received from family we will add it to the web page.]

PAULINE PITKIN ROMAN 101, Anthon resident for many, many years passed away on Tuesday June 19, 2001 at Moberly, Missouri following a brief illness. Memorial services will be held on Wed. June 27, at the Anthon United Methodist Church. Pauline was born in Madrid,Iowa on January 15, 1900 to William and Cora (Carter) McBeath. She graduated from Anthon High School in 1916. She attended college in Minnesota for two years and taught school in Minnesota, South Dakota, and at Anthon. She married Roy Pitkin, June 26, 1921 in the home of her parents. Roy and Pauline were members of the Anthon Methodist Church. Pauline also belonged to the Order of Eastern Star. Roy passed away in 1957 at the age of 63. In 1976 Pauline married Vernon F Roman. Vernon also preceded her in death. Pauline and Roy's children include Barbara Jane (Weirich), Priscilla Anne (Gilbert) Helen Janet (Johnson) and Roy MacBeth. [If any other information is received from family/friends we will add it at that time.]

PAUL P DIXON 81, former Anthon resident, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2001 in Sterling Colorado. Services were held on Monday, May 21, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Sterling. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Colorado.

ROZELLA "BABE" LILLIE 90, life-long Oto, Iowa resident passed away on Memorial Day, May 28, 2001 at the Correctionville Nursing & Rehab Center. Services were Thursday May 31, at the Oto United Church of Christ with Rev. Karen Handke officiating. Burial was in Oto Cemetery, Oto, Iowa. Babe was born Feb. 11, 1911, in Oto Iowa the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Livermore) Downing. She was raised and educated in the Oto area. On June 5, 1926 she married Harold Otto Lillie in Onawa, IA. They made their home in the Oto area. Harold passed away Oct. 16, 1976. Babe was a member of the Oto United Church of Christ, Mite Society, American Legion Auxiliary Henry McKenna Unit of Oto, and the Senior Citizens in Rodney, Iowa. She enjoyed baking. Survivors include four sons; Hollis and wife Jan of Osceola, NE; Gerald 'Gary' and Joy of Fostoria, IA, Richard 'Dick' & Retha of Sioux City, IA and Raphael 'Ray' & Dianna of Mankato, MN; Two daughters Marjorie King of Kingsley and Ila McDermott of Oto. 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; and a sister Ida Wilcox of Sioux City. Babe was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Tom McDermott, and Roger King; three grand daughters, a great-grandson, five brothers; and four sisters.

BOB GOTTO 54, of Anthon, Iowa passed away on Sunday,May 13, 2001 after a short battle with cancer. Services were held at the Evangelical Church in Moville, Iowa and burial was in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Anthon. Military rites were conducted by the American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon and the VFW, Little Sioux Valley Post 9124 of Oto, Iowa. Bob was born June 18, 1946 in Oto, Iowa and was the son of Henry and Joyce (Gapen) Gotto. He was raised in the Oto area and graduated from Anthon-Oto High School in 1964. On December 17, 1964 he married Reta Jean Fisher in Ida Grove, Iowa. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed in California. He was employed with Marx Trucking out of Sioux City for several years. He most recently drove truck for Mike Nepper. Bob was a member of the VFW, Little Sioux Valley Post 9124 of Oto, and the American Legion, McNiff Post 389 of Anthon. He enjoyed singing, playing harmonica, fishing and working on cars. Survivors include his mother of Anthon, a son and his wife, Rob and JoAnn of Sioux Center, IA, two daughters and their husbands; Rachelle and Eric Polkinghorn, of Moville, and Robyn and Lee Hirst of Sioux City; Two brothers, Bill and wife Chris of Anthon, and Nick of Anthon as well as one sister of Anthon, Helen Book; five grandchildren and several foster grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his father.

SYLVIA (Mrs. Frank)ASHLEY 87, of Correctionville, Iowa passed away on May 3, 2001. Services were held Monday May 7 and burial was in Oak Hill Cememtery at Anthon, Iowa. Sylvia was the daughter of Anton and Anna Paulsen and was born in Bronson, Iowa on July 3, 1913. On February 2,1935 she married Frank Ashley, son of Bert Baker and Austa Drake Ashley.They farmed northwest of Anthon for many years. Survivors include her husband Frank, son Brian and wife Sheryl Ashley, and a daughter Sonia and her husband Paul Chasteen; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant daughter Janice Kay.

LOLA MAE (CLOUD) ROSAUER 62, an Anthon High School alumni from the Class of '57, died Monday April 9, 2001. Funeral services were held Thursday April 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. Interment was in Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Anthon. Lola was born December 15, 1938 at Anthon, and was the daughter of Loyal & Rose (Sevening) Cloud. On June 11, 1957, Lola was united in marriage to Walter "Bud" Rosauer in Anthon. They farmed in the Danbury area. She was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. Survivors include her husband, Bud, two daughters, Cindy and husband Larry Huss of Hornick, Iowa and Gwen Dean of North Port, Florida; one son, James "Bart" and his wife Mary, of Olathe, Kansas. Seven grandchildren and many other relatives, neighbors and good friends. Lola was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and one daughter, Sandra Rosauer.

NICHOLAS G. GOTTO JR. 76, of Anthon and formerly of Oto, Iowa passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2001 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, Iowa. Services were held on Wed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oto with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Oto, Iowa. "Nick" was born May 27, 1924 in Oto, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Hehn) Gotto Sr. He was raised and educated in the Oto area. Nick lived in Oto until moving to Anthon a few years ago. He was employed by the city of Oto from 1988 until 1994, Woodbury County as a heavy equipment operator, and with Maple Valley Construction. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oto. Survivors include three sons, Steven & wife Sherry of Oto, Marty of Oto, and Tracy and wife Karen of Rembrandt, Iowa. One daughter and her husband, Patricia Gotto and Duane Banta of Mapleton, Iowa. Nick is also survived by eight grandchildren, three sisters; Margaret Ronfeldt and Mae Handke both of Bronson, Iowa and Doris and her husband Joe O'Connell of Smithland, Iowa. Nick was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Kate Lewis, and Ann Handke, as well as three brothers, Leo, Joe, and Henry Gotto.

REGINA M CLOUD 44, of Ricketts, Iowa, formerly of Anthon died Friday April 6, 2001 at her residence. Memorial services were Tuesday April 10, at the Ute Community Building, in Ute, Iowa. Burial will be at a later date. "Gina" was born to Lawrence and Dorothy Cloud on March 6, 1957. She is survived by sons, Benjamin Horstmann, stationed in South Carolina with the US Navy, and Jacob Lill 9, and Levi Lill 7, both at home. Also surviving is one sister; Betty Drossel of Ute, and two brothers, John Cloud of Florida, and Kevin Cloud of Texas. Gina was preceded in death by her parents.

JAMES P. WILSON 48, of Palm Harbor, Florida died Friday April 6, 2001. Memorial services were held in Clearwater, Florida. Memorial Services and Burial held May 5, 2001 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa for family and friends. Jim was born January 1, 1953 to Ralph and Grace (Jones) Wilson. He graduated from Anthon-Oto High School in 1971. He moved to Florida in 1974. Survivors include his parents of Anthon; four brothers and their wives, John & Gayla of Anthon, Ray & Priscilla of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Steve & Sue of Correctionville, Iowa and Kermit & Lynn of Ames, Iowa. One sister, Susan Schneider of Brea, California, and a special friend, Miguel Hall of Palm Harbor.

DON COGLEY ,56, of Bakersfield, California passed away on Monday April 2, 2001 after a long battle with cancer. Don was married to the former MARY NEWMAN (Class of 1966). Don is also survived by two children; John and Ann both in California, as well as his mother-in-law; May Newman of Anthon and sisters-in-laws and their husbands; Julie & Bob 'Doc' Kerns, Anthon, and Annette & Chuck Cloud of Oto, as well as other relatives.

COLE ANTHONY JOHNSON , 6 day old son of Thane and Michelle (Walling) Johnson of Sioux City, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Omaha, Nebraska. Private family services were held on Saturday, March 24, at the Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Iowa. Baby Cole was born March 16, 2001 in Sioux City, Iowa. Those surviving, and left to cherish his memory include his parents, Thane and Michelle, his maternal grandparents, Dennis and Julie Walling of Anthon, and maternal Great-grandparents Victor and Mae Baker of Kingsley, Iowa; his paternal grandparents, Fred and Jane Johnson of Spirit Lake, Iowa, paternal great-grandmother Jeanette Johnson of Mapleton, Iowa and great-great-grandmother Frieda Stehr of Odebolt, Iowa, along with several Aunts and his Uncle Travis Walling. Cole was preceded in death by his paternal uncle Cade Johnson.

ARLENE BOLLMEYER 79, former Anthon area resident, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2001 at the Nursing Home in Correctionville, Iowa. Services were held at Grace Lutheran Church Correctionville, Iowa on Thursday, March 15, with burial in the Correctionville Cemetery. Arlene was born November 26, 1921 in Cherokee, IA to Clifford and Belva (Downey) Ashmore. She graduated from Correctionville High School in 1939 and then taught country school. On May 5, 1943 Arlene married Wilbert "Bub" Bollmeyer. After his discharge from the Army, they made their home in the Anthon area. They later moved to Correctionville where Arlene owned and operated a clothing apparel shop. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading, fishing, playing cards, and crocheting. Bud passed away a few years ago. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Gary and Becky of Correctionville, and Ron and Deb of Gilmore City, IA; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, John Ketelsen; and two sisters, Carol and husband Joe Cunningham of Correctionville, and Wilma Reed of San Bruno, CA. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a daughter, Sharon Ketelsen, a sister, Dorothy McKenna, and a brother, Glenn Ashmore.

LESTER W. FEDDERSEN 84, of Anthon passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2001 at a Sioux City Hospital. Church services held at the United Methodist Church, Anthon, Iowa. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Battle Creek, Iowa. Lester "Les" was born January 23, 1917, in Battle Creek, the son of Herman and Helene (Janssen) Feddersen. He was raised and educated in the Battle Creek, Midway, and Anthon areas. On August 5, 1936 he married Maxine Spiece in Sioux City. Les and Maxine were well liked, and well known cattle and grain farmers in the Anthon area, living south and east of Anthon for many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, and various card clubs. Les also enjoyed dancing. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; four sons and their wives, Bob & Marcie from Hornick, IA, Larry & Marge of Anthon, Vince and Cathe of Sioux City, and Phil & Peggy of Hornick, IA; two daughters, Marlene Albers of Battle Creek, IA and Diane and her husband Ray Lillie of Mankato, MN. 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Herman & Pauline of Anthon, Kenny & Dorothy of Battle Creek, and Bob & Pauline of Ida Grove; six sisters, Phyllis & Kenneth Luce, Viola Coon and Hazel Ashley all of Sioux City, Helen & John McDermott of Marshalltown, IA, Lorraine & Raymond Johnson of Battle Creek, IA, and Joan & Frank Smith of Storm Lake, IA; several nieces and nephews, and many area friends and neighbors. Lester was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond, Ross, Eugene, and William.

FLORENCE J.(PETERSEN) JAHN 87, of Anthon passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at the Correctionville, IA Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 8,at the United Methodist Church in Anthon, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa. Florence was born March 5, 1913 near Anthon to William and Ameila (Cassens) Petersen. On January 8, 1929 she was united in marriage to Edward "Eddie" Jahn. They made their home near Anthon. "Eddie" passed away in August of 1992. Florence was employed at several cafes in Anthon as the cook. She was also a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Harold of Overland Park, KS, James "Jim" & wife Marilyn of Sergeant Bluff, and Kenneth & wife JoAnn, of Moville, IA; two daughters and their husbands, Beverly & Kenneth Fredrickson, of Moville, IA and Barbara & Ralph Frese of Sioux City, IA; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, and two brothers.

PATRICIA (McLARTY) HUSK, 56 passed away January 15, at a Sioux City Hospital. Burial was in the Oto Cemetery, Oto, Iowa. Patty was born on March 17, 1944 at Hornick, Iowa to James Sr. and Waneta (Scott)McLarty. She graduated from Westwood High School in 1962, and made her home in Sioux City. She married Willard Husk in 1977. He passed away in 1993. Survivors include one brother, James "Butch" & Masako "Missy" McLarty Jr. of Oto, and one niece, Cherrel McLarty of Des Plaines, Illinois. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband.

Former area resident, MAXINE HAMANN 78, of Mapleton died Thurdsay January 11, 2001, following a lengthy illness. Services were Monday at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton, with burial in the Oto Cemetery, Oto, Iowa. Mrs. Hamann was born September 2, 1922, in Moville, Iowa, the daughter of George Gilbert and Etta Downing. She attended country school and Moville Public School until March of 1937 when she moved with her family to Oto, where she graduated in 1940. Maxine married Harold J. Hamann on May 11, 1943, in Dakota City, NE. The couple farmed in the Danbury, Anthon, and Oto areas. They later moved into Oto and then to a farm near Mapleton. Mr. Hamann passed away June 29, 1981. She continued to live in Mapleton until February 1999 when she moved to Willow Dale Care Center in Battle Creek, Iowa. Maxine was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry McKenna Unit #651 of Oto and served as the president for 14 years. She enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include a son and his wife, Duane and Marilyn Hamann of Smithland, Iowa; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Downing of Sergeant Bluff; three sisters, Lily Ronfeldt of Sioux City, Emma and husband Ronald Mann of Hoskins, NE, and Anita and husband, Eugene Corn of Fremont, NE; Two brothers-in-law, Alfred Heinse of Sioux City and Virgil Smith of Akron, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Roy Hamann and one in infancy; four sisters, Frances Heinses, Georgetta Prescott, Mary Smith, and Marguerite Lesner; Two brothers-in-law; two nephews, and two nieces.

STEVEN R. "MOOSE" MULLER 40, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at his home near Rodney, Iowa of natural causes. Services will be Monday Jan. 15 at St. John Catholic Church in Onawa, IA, with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery at Constance, Nebraska.

THOMAS E CUNNINGHAM 87, of Anthon, passed way on Wednesday January 10, 2001, at his residence. Services were held on Saturday January 13, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Anthon, with burial at Mount St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Military rites were conducted by American Legion McNiff Post #389 of Anthon. Tom was born April 8, 1913, in Danbury Iowa to James and Mary Elizabeth (Maguire) Cunningham. The family moved to the Anthon area where Tom was raised and educated. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, from 1942 to 1946. On June 10, 1953 he married Veronica Schiernbeck in Anthon. He was a lineman, and a foreman with the Illinois Central Railroad for 37 years. He also served as the Chief of Police for the city of Anthon for 16 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Virginia Cunningham of Anthon, and Donna Cunningham of Omaha, NE; two sons and their wives, Tim and Kathy of Smithfield, VA and Pat and Julie of Sioux City, IA; four grandchildren; two sisters, Catherine and her husband, Don Bennett, of San Diego, CA, and Anna Sadler of Sioux City; two brothers and their wives, Joe and Carol Cunningham of Correctionville, IA and Frank and Edna Cunningham of Anthon; a sister-in-law, Ruth Cunningham of Trenton, NJ; and several nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice; and two sisters, Marcella Wood, and Gilda Reinbold.

Anthon Alumnus CHARLOTTE (GOTHIER) MILLER 82, of LeMars passed away January 9th, 2001 in Sioux City, Iowa. Burial was at Memorial Cemetery in LeMars. Charlotte was the daughter of Edmund and Martha (Bernard) Gothier, and was born on January 11, 1918 on the family farm near Anthon. She graduated from Anthon High School. She taught school in rural Woodbury County, Plymouth County, and California. She returned to the LeMars, Iowa area and married Herman Miller on January 11, 1989. She is survived by her husband; a sister Shirley Gotheir of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters-in-law, Beth Gothier of Anaheim, CA and Barb Gothier of Sioux City, Iowa. Three step-children; Linda and Dan Chapman of Meridan, Janet and Rodney Matz of Hawarden, and Rev. Curtis and wife Sharyl of Storm Lake, Iowa; as well as step-grandchildren, nieces,nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Helen Sawin, and Nita Belknap; and two brothers, Edward and Harold Gothier.

Former Oto, Iowa resident, DONALD MALCOM 86, of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away on Monday, January 8, 2001, in Port St. Lucie. Memorial services were at Middletown, Ohio. Donald was born June 25, 1914, in Oto to George William and Minnie (Humphreys) Malcom. He graduated from Oto High School, attended Wayne State Teachers College in Wayne, NE, and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in engineering. He was married on September 24, 1937, in Oto and the couple made their home in Middletown, Ohio where Don was employed in sales and engineering at Armco Steel. He retired as a marketing manager from Armco Steel, and had been a resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida for the past 20 years. Survivors include a daughter, Sara Harvey of Bloomington, Indiana; a daughter-in-law and her husband, Kathy and Jim Fite and family of New Richmond, Ohio; a grandson, John; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, a son, Joseph, five sisters, a brother, and one nephew.

VESTER LaDEAN "DEAN" McDERMOTT 61, of Bronson, Iowa, and formerly of Anthon, died Saturday, January 6, 2001 after a lengthy illness. Services were held Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Sergeant Bluff, IA. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Anthon, Iowa. Dean was the son of Vester and Dora "Dodie" (Lanagen) McDermott and was born May 26, 1939. He attended school in Anthon. He married Clara Charrlin in January 1955. He later married Ruth M Baker on May 29, 1958. She passed away on February 7, 1985, in Sioux City, He married Faye Bryan on September 18, 1993, in Sioux City. Dean was raised in the Anthon area, lived in Sioux City and had lived in Bronson for the past 24 years. He served on the Bronson City Council for nine years, served in the U.S. Army Reserves for eight years as well. He was employed in the construction trade for several years as well as owning McDermott Construction Company for 10 years before working for Aalfs Manufacturing for five years as their construction manager. Survivors include his wife Faye, one son and his wife Michael & Dawn McDermott of Sioux City; two daughters and their husbands, LeAnn & Tim Kilpatrick of Fort Calhoun, NE, and Diane & Arley DeMarais of LaVista, NE; a step-daughter, Jill Bryan of Des Moines; a sister and her husband, Annette & Richard Kirchner of Correctionville, IA; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

JOAN F WHITE 73, of Anthon passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at the home of her daughter, Marlene & Cecil McKenna in Barling, AR. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa. Joan was born August 2, 1927, at Danbury to Thomas & Genevieve (Gahan) Fitzpatrick. She graduated from St.Patrick's Catholic High School in Danbury, IA. On February 18, 1946 Joan married Harold R. White. He passed away June 5, 1995. Joan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She sold Watkins products for several years. She was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed coffee time with friends. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Colleen & Bill McKenna of Garretson, SD, Marlene & Cecil McKenna of Barling, AR, and Pat & Dan Deeds of Correctionville, IA, a daughter-in-law, Sally White of Omaha, NE; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a sister & her husband, Eileen & Wyman Leinbaugh of Holstein, IA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Paul at birth, and John White; three brothers, Leo in infancy, Thomas, and Bill Fitzpatrick; and a sister, Denice Gray.

NORMA JEAN CLAUSEN 75, of Anthon passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 6th at the Salem Lutheran Church, rural Correctionville, IA. Mrs. Clausen was born October 3, 1925, in Soldier, Iowa. She was the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Tollufsen) Benson. She graduated from Pierson HIgh School, Pierson, IA in 1944. On October 19, 1952 she married William Clausen. They made their home in the Correctionville, and Anthon areas. Norma worked as a Nurses Aid for several years at the Care Center in Correctionville. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and The American Legion Auxiliary. Norma enjoyed reading, collecting poetry, cooking and baking. Her husband William passed away on August 25, 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Linda, and her husband of Sioux City, Nancy Clausen of Anthon; Three sons, Bill and wife Vickie of Alta, IA, Bob of Anthon, and Tom of Parker, Colorado; six grandchildren; one sister and her husband, Dorothy & LeRoy Struve, of Pierson, Iowa; three brothers and their wives, Bernard & Ruby Benson, Marvin & Norma Benson, all of Pierson, and Donald & Anita Benson of California, Maryland; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband William, her parents, one son Paul, and a brother Ernest Benson.

Word was recieved late that a former Anthon area resident passed away on her birthday.SANDRA (WONDER)BERTELSEN DEGROOT 56, of Milford, IA passed away November 30, 2000 after battling cancer for almost 5 years. Sandy, was born to Paul and Mildred (Petit) Wonder at Battle Creek, IA on November 30, 1944 and she graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1962. She attended college at Ankeny and obtained a degree in Health Care Administration. She married Gary Bertelsen on Sept. 15, 1962 in Battle Creek, IA and the family made their home south and east of Anthon for several years before moving to Milford in the early 80's. Gary died at Milford in 1983. On September 7, 1991, she married Doug DeGroot at Milford. She was the Administrator of the nursing homes in Milford, and Lake Park, Iowa during her working career. She was a past member of the Sweet Adelines, and enjoyed her family. Survivors include her husband; two daughters Shelley Willson of Spirit Lake and Tracey and husband Joe Lemire of Menominee, Michigan; a stepson, Brian DeGroot and friend Jean; her mother Mildred Wonder of Lake Park; a brother, Ronald and wife Rose Wonder of Arnolds Park; a sister, Lois Krayenhagen of Spirit Lake; and six grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her father Paul Wonder, her first husband Gary Bertelsen, and an only son, Tim Bertelsen. Services were held December 2, 2000 at the Faith Evangelical Free Church in Spirit Lake, IA and interment was in Lakeview Gardens Cemetery at Spirit Lake.