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Joyce Fah
Jan 14, 2025
Joyce Elaine Fah was born on September 28, 1937, to Earl and Inez Clinton (White) in Creston, Iowa. Joyce received her education from Creston High School, graduating in 1955. Joyce moved to Omaha and worked as a telephone operator.
On December 21, 1956, Joyce married Joseph Fah in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple made their home in Harlan, IA. They were blessed...
Luke Clark
Dec 30, 2024
Luke was born November 11, 1954 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Gerald and Shirley (Lamere) Clark. Luke received his education from Harlan Community High School and graduated with the class of 1973. After graduation Luke attended Dunwoody Technical College in Minneapolis, MN.
Luke loved canoeing on the Nish, all things outdoors, riding his Harley and a good cold Budweiser.
Luke is...
Hazel Emma (Bauer) Muller
Dec 8, 2024
Hazel Emma Marie (Bauer) Muller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on February 27, 1926, on a farm near Buck Grove, Iowa, to John and Theresa (Lindner) Bauer. At the age of one, her family moved in with John’s mother and brothers near Portsmouth, Iowa, and a year later settled near Persia.
Hazel began her education at Pleasant Ridge...
James "Jim" Hytrek
Dec 8, 2024
James “Jim” Lewis Hytrek Jr. was born on May 28, 1960, the son of James Lewis Sr. and Sharon Marie (Peterson) Hytrek.
Jim spent his life working as an auto body repairman, a career that allowed him to channel his deep love for muscle cars, especially enjoying the restoration process. He had a special place in his heart for a good...
Joseph Stein
Nov 29, 2024
Joseph Micheal Stein, son of Micheal Ambrose and Isabelle Mary (Foxhoven) Stein, was born on January 13, 1942, on the family farm in rural Portsmouth, Iowa. He attended country school, along with his 8 siblings, and graduated from Harlan High School in 1959. He was a longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Joe left the farm, after the death of...
Eugene "Gene" Travis
Nov 28, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Dale Travis, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, was born on November 21, 1977, to Jessie A. and Roberta J. (Brock) Travis in Fairfax, Missouri. Gene grew up in Craig, Missouri, where he attended Craig R-III Public Schools. He earned his certified welding degree before graduating with the Class of 1997. Gene was known for his dedication, determination,...
Lowell J. Hupp
Nov 22, 2024
Lowell J. Hupp, born on February 14, 1939, was a twin to Lorne and the son of Theodore and Nora (Sapp) Hupp. He began life on a farm near Carroll, Iowa, attending Viola Schools. Lowell faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a testament to his dedication and resilience.
After his service, Lowell farmed in the Audubon area and...
Patrick Monahan
Nov 9, 2024
Patrick Francis Monahan was born on August 5, 1946, the son of Charles and Marie (Miller) Monahan, near Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. Patrick received his education at a country school and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1964. In 1967, Patrick was drafted into...
Colton Seber Fondren
Oct 4, 2024
Colton Tyler Scott Seber Fondren passed away on October 4, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 26. Born on December 27, 1997, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Colton was the cherished son of Jara Evelyn. His early life was rooted in the warmth of his family and the vibrant community of Stroud, Oklahoma, where he excelled in sports and embraced...
Julie DuVal
Sep 24, 2024
Julie Kay (Rhoades) DuVal, lifelong educator, beloved friend and devoted follower of Christ passed away at her home in Logan, Iowa on September 24, 2024, at the age of 54.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 19, 1970, to D.G. and Peggy Rhoades, Julie attended Crescent Elementary, Kirn Junior High School, and Abraham Lincoln High School before continuing her studies at...
Duane "Fuzz" Christensen
Sep 10, 2024
Duane A. Christensen was born on June 14, 1937, on the family farm east of Harlan. He was the oldest son of Dale A. and Alma L. (Larson) Christensen. He attended country school and graduated from 8th grade at Center Township #2 in Rabbit Hollow. Never one to walk any more than necessary, he rode his pony to school....
RoseAnn Schnack
Aug 20, 2024
RoseAnn Jean Schnack was born on March 24, 1933, the daughter of Ray and Dorothy (Leinen) Williams in Panama, Iowa. RoseAnn's educational journey began at a country school near Persia, and she proudly graduated from Persia High School with the class of 1951. As the eldest girl in her family, she carried the responsibility of guiding her younger siblings. Her...
Judy Heimerman
Jul 19, 2024
Judith Anne “Judy” Heimerman, the oldest daughter of Charles and Marjorie “Jean” (Moats) Gilmore, was born on October 7, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Judy graduated from Mondamin (Iowa) High School in 1960, and attended Barnes School of Beauty Culture in Council Bluffs, graduating on July 22, 1961. She worked in Lake City, IA, and Missouri Valley, IA, for several...
Joni Eggerss
Jul 17, 2024
Rhoda Joan “Joni” Eggerss was born on October 16, 1934, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Frank James and Viola Genevieve (Price) Miner. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Boomer Township. Joni graduated from Beebeetown High School with the class of 1952. She went on to work at Council Bluffs Savings Bank for...
Mary Catherine Wilwerding
Jul 7, 2024
Mary Catherine Wilwerding was born on September 20, 1938, in Dunlap, Iowa, one of seven daughters to Phillip and Barbara (Wettengel) Shields. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dunlap. She graduated from St. Patrick Catholic School before receiving her degree from Barne's School of Beauty in Council Bluffs.
On June 23, 1958, Mary...
Larry Johnson
Jun 20, 2024
Larry LeRoy Johnson, the son of H. LeRoy and Ella (Kullberg) Johnson was born on December 12, 1945, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. Beginning in a one-room country schoolhouse in Boyer, he then attended high school at Odebolt-Arthur, where he excelled in track, earning several medals at the district...
Jeanie Landa
Jun 15, 2024
Barbara Jean Landa (formerly Benson), more affectionally known as “Jeanie,” was born on June 12, 1946, the daughter of Robert “Scotty” and June (formerly Skaith) Benson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Jeanie received her education from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs until her junior year when her family moved to San Diego. She graduated from Hoover High School in...
Robert "Bob" Thoms
Jun 14, 2024
Robert Dean Thoms was born to Otto Christian Thoms and Emma Marie Stender on March 22, 1933, in Avoca, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at the Lutheran Church in Avoca. He received his education from Avoca High School and graduated with the Class of 1952.
Bob’s career was a testament to his hard work and dedication. He...
Audrey Johannsen
Jun 8, 2024
Audrey J. Johannsen, age 91, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.Funeral services will take place Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Morgan Township Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will take place Wednesday, June...
Bruce John Juhl
May 31, 2024
Bruce John Juhl, age 66, passed away on May 31, 2024 in his home in Irwin, Shelby County, Iowa. He was born on March 29, 1958 in Des Moines to Lillian (Zaiger) Juhl and LaVerne Lowell Juhl. The family lived in Elkhart and moved to a farm near Irwin in the spring of 1959.
Bruce started school in Irwin and graduated...
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