Obituaries

Obituaries

Marie    Brus

Marie Brus

Dec 31, 2013

Marie Martha Catherine, daughter of Carsten Herman and Alfrieda M. (Schroeder) Jahn, was born November 12, 1913 on a farm in Hayes Township, Crawford County, Iowa. She attended country school at Hayes Township District No. 9. Marie was baptized at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manilla by Pastor Wendt and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning by Reverend...

Norman   Crees

Norman Crees

Dec 30, 2013

Norman, son of Cecil and Clara (Petersen) Crees, was born August 3, 1932, on the farm in Highland Township, near Bayard, Iowa. He attended rural school and graduated from Bayard High School in 1950. Norm worked in the area until entering the United States Army. He served during the Korean conflict and, following his honorable discharge, he returned to the...

Barbara Neal Nielsen

Barbara Neal Nielsen

Dec 29, 2013

Barbara Neal Nielsen born January 3, 1933, the oldest of 4 children, passed away on December 29, 2013 in Wichita, Ks. Barbara was the daughter of Wilbur and Velma Neal. She graduated from North High School Wichita in 1950. In 1960, she married the love of her life Norman Nielsen in San Diego, California. Barbara retired after 30 years from...

Hector Eduardo Rodriguez

Hector Eduardo Rodriguez

Dec 28, 2013

Hector Eduardo Rodriguez, Jr., son of Hector Rodriguez, Sr. and Maria Eva Pia, was born August 19, 1986 in Dallas, TX. He grew up and started school in Dallas. As a young boy, he enjoyed visiting the beach and swimming in the ocean. In 2000 Hector moved with his mother to Coon Rapids, IA where he graduated from Coon Rapids...

Mildred "Millie"   Saunders

Mildred "Millie" Saunders

Dec 27, 2013

Millie Saunders of Des Moines, formerly of Manning, died at her home on Friday, December 27, 2013. There are no services planned.

Robert  Dean Wegner

Robert Dean Wegner

Dec 23, 2013

Robert Dean, son of Edwin "Brownie" and Lolida (Schroeder) Wegner, was born August 16, 1928, at Carroll, Iowa. Bob graduated from Manning High School Class of 1947 and attended Iowa State University until he was called to military duty. Bob was inducted into the U.S. Army in November of 1950. He took basic and weapons training at Ft. Leonard Wood,...

Gale E. Rundell

Gale E. Rundell

Dec 23, 2013

Gale E., son of Charles and Ethel (Stoner) Rundell, was born March 5, 1938 on a farm near Mt. Rose, South Dakota. Dale graduated from high school and then lived and worked in Sioux City, Iowa. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1967. On April 9, 1967 Gale was united in marriage with Barbara...

Robert   Sterner

Robert Sterner

Dec 17, 2013

Robert Albert, son of Albert and Gertrude (Becker) Sterner, was born May 15, 1929, on the family farm Southeast of Willey. He attended grade school near Willey and graduated from Carroll High School in 1946. Bob helped his father farm after school until 1951 when he enlisted in the Army. He was honorably discharged in 1953. Robert was united in...

Leo   Ertz

Leo Ertz

Dec 13, 2013

Leo Leonard, son of Jacob and Rose (Meyer) Ertz, was born June 8, 1917, at Maple River, Iowa. The family lived near town and he attended school in Maple River. Following his schooling he worked as a truck driver for Heider Manufacturing and then for various Carroll County farmers. On May 28, 1941, Leo was united in marriage with Irene...

Anna Marie   Henkelman

Anna Marie Henkelman

Dec 7, 2013

Anna Marie Alma, daughter of Leslie W.H. Wiese and Lillie M. (Klusman) Wiese, was born July 29, 1942 at Manning General Hospital, in Manning, Iowa. She grew up in Manning and attended schools there, graduating with the Class of 1961. After graduation she took care of children for other families. On June 11, 1962 Anna Marie was united in marriage...

Frank   Wegner

Frank Wegner

Dec 7, 2013

Frank Gene, son of Emil and Margaret (Vehrs) Wegner, was born December 12, 1928 at Aspinwall, Iowa. He lived in Aspinwall with his family until the age of 12 when the family moved to Manning. He completed his education and graduated from Manning High School in 1947. Frank enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 and served at the...

Esther M. Betts

Esther M. Betts

Dec 5, 2013

Esther May, daughter of Ross T. and Mary E. (Sauvago) Smith, was born February 14, 1921, at home in Guthrie County, Iowa. Esther attended rural school in Union Township near her home and then graduated from Guthrie Center High School. Esther was a farm girl, helping with chores at home and helping relatives and neighbors with housekeeping. She worked at...

Greg   Sibbel

Greg Sibbel

Dec 3, 2013

Greg Ronald, son of Ron and Renee (Schwery) Sibbel, was born December 2, 1987 at Carroll, Iowa. He grew up on a farm near Vail along with his three sisters. Greg attended Holy Cross School in Vail and graduated from Kuemper High School in Carroll in 2006. He was a member of St. Ann Parish. After graduation Greg attended Simpson...

Susan M. Henningsgard

Susan M. Henningsgard

Nov 29, 2013

Susan died 11/29/2013, at Creighton Univeristy Medical Center in Omaha,Ne. There will be no public services at this time.

Marjorie Ann Hess

Marjorie Ann Hess

Nov 28, 2013

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Virgil   Bueltel

Virgil Bueltel

Nov 26, 2013

Virgil Bernard Bueltel, son of Frank and Theresa (Schenkelberg) Bueltel, was born May 6, 1921 in Templeton IA. He grew up on farms in the Templeton and Manning area. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Carroll County Country School, and graduated from Manning High School in 1939. Virgil was united in marriage with Marie Kenkel on February 17, 1947 at...

Myrtle   Nelson

Myrtle Nelson

Nov 25, 2013

Myrtle Irene Nelson, daughter of James and Elsie Marie (Nielsen) Molgaard, was born April 18, 1921, near Sharon in Audubon County, Iowa. Myrtle was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. She attended school at Sharon #2. Myrtle worked in Kimballton for a short time, then traveled to Kokomo, Indiana to work at a defense plant during W.W.II. After returning...

Karie   Graham

Karie Graham

Nov 23, 2013

Karie Marie, daughter of Howard and Arlene (Polzin) French, was born May 6, 1943, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. The family lived 4.5 miles east of Irwin, and Karie attended country school through the sixth grade. She then graduated from Irwin schools in 1961 and worked for a summer at Yellowstone National Park in Montana. Karie studied bookkeeping...

Norman   Spencer

Norman Spencer

Nov 23, 2013

Norman's family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30 at the Burr Oak Visitors Center in Coon Rapids. Norman Carroll, son of Nelson Spencer Jr. and Dixie (Weaver) Spencer, was born February 27, 1952, at Fort Carson Army base near Cripple Creek, Colorado, where his father was stationed for the military. He lived...

Dennis   Broich

Dennis Broich

Nov 23, 2013

Dennis Frank, son of Frank and Loretta (Steffes) Broich, was born March 5, 1957 at Carroll, Iowa. The family lived in Arcadia and he graduated from Kuemper High School in Carroll in1975. Denny worked for Winnebago in Forest City for a time and then moved briefly to California. Upon his return to Iowa, Denny work for the railroad for four...