Obituaries

Obituaries

James M Galloway

James M Galloway

Dec 30, 2014

Private graveside services will be held for 72 year old James Galloway of Coon Rapids at Union Township Cemetery near Coon Rapids. James Maurice Galloway, son of Maurice and Helen (Thomas) Galloway, was born April 20, 1942 in Carroll, Iowa. He lived with his family in Coon Rapids where he graduated from Coon Rapids High School. After completing his college...

Ayzlee   Mccarthy

Ayzlee Mccarthy

Dec 29, 2014

Ayzlee Maeliana, daughter of Jim and Amber (Cunningham) McCarthy, was born December 16, 2011, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. When she entered the family, her special "McCarthy number" was 89. Ayzlee lived with her family in Elk Horn and attended Cheryl's Daycare, where she played with one of her many best friends Kenadie. Ayzlee was a "girly...

Steven   Mock

Steven Mock

Dec 25, 2014

Steven Patrick, son of Wilbur Junior and Patricia (Wood) Mock, was born August 6, 1943 in Manning, Iowa. He grew up in Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1961. Steven completed his Bachelor of Science at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas in 1966. He then came back to the University of Iowa, Iowa City, where he earned his...

Maynard H. Rees

Maynard H. Rees

Dec 22, 2014

Maynard Harvey, son of John H. C. and Rosetta (Sheeder) Rees, was born May 24, 1914 on a farm in Guthrie County, Iowa. He attended rural school Seeley #9 near his home. After completing his education he worked for other farmers, the Civilian Conservation Corps as well as nearby packing plants. On July 28, 1937 Maynard was united in marriage...

Bernice   Branning

Bernice Branning

Dec 20, 2014

Bernice Olga, daughter of Otto and Rosa (Boldt) Vetter, was born August 21, 1921 at home on the family farm south of Arcadia, Iowa. Bernice was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia. After completing her schooling in the rural school near her home, she remained at home to help her parents. On September 16, 1942 Bernice was...

Edith   Cadwell

Edith Cadwell

Dec 12, 2014

Edith Elaine, daughter of Walter and Lucile (Miller) Simmerman, was born May 30, 1923 at Indianola, IA. She graduated from Manilla High School and received her teacher's certificate from Simpson College in Indianola. On June 2, 1944, Edith was united in marriage with Vyrl Eldon Cadwell at the Methodist Church in Manilla. Six children were born to this union and...

Kevin Joe Steffes

Kevin Joe Steffes

Dec 6, 2014

Kevin Joe, son of Blane and Colleen (Hackfort) Steffes, was born July 17, 1970 in Carroll, Iowa. The family lived around Templeton and Kevin started school there and later they moved to Willey where he continued his schooling. Kevin graduated from Carroll High School where he excelled in football, serving as co-captain, and wrestling, where he finished 5th in the...

David   Boeck

David Boeck

Dec 3, 2014

David Robert, son of Robert Edwin and Virginia Mae (Mesenbrink) Boeck, was born July 4, 1944 in Denison, Iowa. He attended rural school and then graduated from Denison High School in 1962. After graduation he farmed for a few years and worked construction. On September 24, 1967 David was united in marriage with Charlotte Ann Saunders at the Methodist Church...

George Franklin Musfeldt

George Franklin Musfeldt

Dec 2, 2014

George Franklin, son of Frank and Nora (Jensen) Musfeldt, was born June 24, 1924 at home on the farm in Jefferson Township, Shelby County, Iowa. He attended rural school through the eighth grade and then completed high school in Manning, graduating with the Class of 1942. George worked at home on the farm with his dad until he was drafted...

Alice M. Goreham

Alice M. Goreham

Dec 1, 2014

Alice Marion, daughter of Henry and Magdelan (Schulte) Roth, was born Halbur, Iowa on November 2, 1927. Her family moved to Nevada for a few years, but returned to make Carroll their home. Alice graduated from St. Angela's Academy then worked as a secretary for Omaha Cold Storage where she met her future husband. On April 5, 1948, Alice was...

Barbara   Cornish

Barbara Cornish

Nov 30, 2014

Barbara G. Cornish, daughter of J.O. and Opal (Powell) Reeves, was born December 10, 1923 in Marshall County, Kentucky. The family moved to Murray, Kentucky where she graduated from high school and attended Murray State College. It was Murray State where she met her husband, William Cornish, who was stationed there with the Navy. They were united in marriage on...

Bob   Beck

Bob Beck

Nov 27, 2014

Visitation and Wake Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 5 - 8 PM John A. Gentleman Mortuary 72nd Street Omaha, NE Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Dec 2, 2014 11:00 AM St. James Catholic Church 90th and Fort Street Omaha, NE Survivors include his wife Jennifer Zerwas Beck. Both Bob and Jennifer are formerly of Manning, now of Omaha, NE.

Phyllis Ann Nielson

Phyllis Ann Nielson

Nov 26, 2014

Phyllis Ann was born October 1, 1921, in Sioux City, Iowa to Clara Meyers. She attended country school in Coleridge, Nebraska and Audubon, Iowa. Living with her aunt and uncle Bertha and Albert Kuhnhann, the family moved to several communities in Nebraska and Iowa before settling in Coon Rapids in l941. It was there that Phyllis met and married Clarence...

Barry   Kusel

Barry Kusel

Nov 21, 2014

Barry Ray, son of Amos and Dorothy (Ehrichs) Kusel, was born November 4, 1945, in Carroll, Iowa. He graduated from Manning High School in 1964. Barry married Jean Graner on June 11, 1967, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. They had two children, a son, Brad, and a daughter, Teri. The couple moved to Mitchell, SD, where Barry earned his...

Ivan   Christensen

Ivan Christensen

Nov 19, 2014

Ivan Bruce, son of Gaylor H. and Selma Olivia (Molgaard) Christensen, was born March 2, 1932 on the family farm east of Kimballton, in Audubon County, IA. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith at Kimballton. Ivan graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1951 and served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 during the...

Vernie   Wetzel

Vernie Wetzel

Nov 11, 2014

Vernie Eunice, daughter of Jens Lawrence and Marie Margaret (Christensen) Pedersen, was born April 21, 1921 at home near Galva, Iowa. She began her education at Harlan, Iowa followed by Kirkman and Polk #1 and then graduated from Irwin High School in 1939. Vernie was married to Harold Glenn Wetzel on September 10, 1941 at the home of her parents...

Ernest Dale Petersen

Ernest Dale Petersen

Nov 10, 2014

Ernest Dale, son of Wilhelm and Florence (Nelson) Petersen, was born January 16, 1928, on his family's farm in Polk Township north of Redline, IA. When the family moved to Jackson Township he attended Jackson #1 school. As a boy he & his family raised tomatoes for a local canning company. In 1946 Ernest and his brother Lester bought a...

Gerald   Hachmeister

Gerald Hachmeister

Nov 8, 2014

Gerald Elmer "Hack", son of Elmer and Emma (Deeth) Hachmeister, was born December 19, 1928, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, IA. He grew up on the farm in Greene County near Coon Rapids. Gerald attended country school then graduated from Coon Rapids High School. He then continued to work on the farm with his father. On January 20, 1949,...

James H. Macumber

James H. Macumber

Nov 5, 2014

James Harold, son of George E. and Elenora Cecile Caroline (Grage) Macumber, was born April 2, 1934 in Manilla, Iowa. He attended Manilla schools graduating with the Class of 1953. After completing his schooling Jim worked at Grage Elevator. He also worked as a feed grinder for Harold Olson. Jim received his draft notice for the United States Army on...

Tom   Landon

Tom Landon

Nov 4, 2014

Thomas Robert, son of Robert and Ethyl (Mischler) Landon, was born August 23, 1945 at Carroll, IA. He grew up in Carroll and graduated from Kuemper High School. Tom worked and excelled as a carpet installer for his entire career. On January 13, 1968 Tom was united in marriage with Millie Schmitz. Millie, Tom and their children made their home...