Obituaries
Orren K Ramsey
Jun 9, 2017
Orren Kenneth, son of Charles and Bessie (Johnson) Ramsey, was born March 12, 1919 in Manning, Iowa. He grew up on a farm west of Manning until 1936 when the family moved into town. He completed the ninth grade in Manning Schools. He later completed his GED.
Orren was united in...
Linda Smith
May 30, 2017
Linda Smith, age 57 of Coon Rapids, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, following a car accident near Carroll, Iowa. No funeral services are planned at this time.
Susan Hackfort
May 23, 2017
Susan, age 100, of Omaha formerly of Carroll, died in Omaha where she had been living with her daughter.
Lester Lynn Dent
May 22, 2017
Lynn’s family requests that memorial donations be made in his honor to the United Methodist Church, Laverne Steenhusen Memorial Scholarship Fund, Box 296, Irwin, IA 51446, or your favorite charity.
Reverend Laurie Riley, Officiating
Music
“Abide With Me” “The Old Rugged Cross”
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Congregation
“In The Garden” Betty Smith, Vocalist Jolene Fiscus, Accompanist
Casket Bearers
Robin Heaton LeeAnn Christensen...
Helen Kasparbauer
May 6, 2017
Helen Katherine, daughter of Henry and Katie (Rupiper) Steffes, was born March 26, 1915, near Templeton in Carroll County, Iowa. She attended rural schools until at age 12, when she started working out as a hired girl for families around the Templeton and Halbur area.
On November 25, 1935, Helen was united in...
Dorothy Frahm
Apr 29, 2017
Dorothy Lola, daughter of Henry W. and Dora (Hagge) Frahm, was born April 14, 1922, at home on the farm in Crawford County, Iowa. She attended Hayes #7 country school then continued to work on her parent’s farm until about 1948 when they retired.
Following her father’s sudden death in 1949, Dorothy continued...
Luella L. Mahnke
Apr 23, 2017
Luella Louise Marie (Anton) Mahnke, daughter of Feike and Louise Claudine (Witt) Anton, was born July 27, 1920 on a farm northwest of Botna, Iowa. When she was seven months old, the family moved to a farm just west of Manning. She attended school in Manning through the eleventh grade; then...
Harold John Pieper
Apr 16, 2017
Harold John, son of Ernest and Mennie (Sieck) Pieper, was born December 2, 1929, at Minden, IA. Harold graduated from Walnut High School in 1947. He worked for a time as a farm hand for Wilfred Jensen in the Kimballton area. From 1951 to 1954 Harold served in the United States Navy on a gunner...
Donald W. Schaben
Apr 15, 2017
Donald William, son of Clarence ‘Bud’ and Catherine (Block) Schaben, was born February 23, 1935 at Defiance, Iowa. Don grew up on the family farm and as the oldest son helped with chores before going to school. He graduated from St. Paul’s School in Defiance in 1952. After completing his schooling, Don worked...
Arlene Engelen Wittrock Schiltz
Apr 9, 2017
All services will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Templeton, IA
Reverend Steven W. Broderson, Celebrant
Eucharistic Ministers
Dale Schlichte Della Lappe
Lectors
Melissa Lesle Amber Deardorff
Mass Servers
Peter Dea Joseph Dea
Gift Bearers
Arlene’s Grandchildren and Great grandchildren
Music
“Here I Am, Lord”
Sacred Heart Men’s Choir
Jeanne Kerkhoff, Accompanist
Casket Bearers
Jason Scheller Jon Engelen Coltan Lesle
Larry...
Glenn Ehlers
Apr 5, 2017
Funeral Service
Monday, April 10, 2017, 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church, Manilla, Iowa
Reverend Robert Riggert
Music
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus” “Beautiful Savior” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Carlys Stribe, Accompanist
Casket Bearers
John Brus Keith Boyens
Nyle Gruhn Jerry Brus
Mike Lorenzen Eugene Mahnke
Interment
Nishnabotna Cemetery near Manilla, Iowa
Glenn William, son of William and Nellie (Poleske) Ehlers, was born June 15,...
Rose M. Steinkamp Snyder
Mar 29, 2017
Rose M., daughter of Max and Mary Wanninger Kastl, was born December 10, 1919 at Templeton, Iowa. She spent her younger years in Coon Rapids and graduated from Auburn High School in 1939. In 1940 Rose was united in marriage with Walter Steinkamp at St. Bernard Church in Breda. Three children were born to this union. Rose was...
Kenneth Ewoldt
Mar 25, 2017
The family requests memorial donations in Ken’s honor, in lieu of flowers. Memorial may be sent to Phyllis Drake, 510 - 250th Street, Scranton, IA 51462
Kenneth Henry, son of Henry and Anna (Grimm) Ewoldt, was born on November 14, 1922 at Manning, Iowa. He was baptized in the Lutheran church in Manning. Ken attended rural grade schools...