Obituaries
Elizabeth Whitmer
May 3, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty", daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth (Folk) Brotzel, was born February 20, 1919, at Milbank, South Dakota. She attended rural school near her home and then worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On July 15, 1939, Betty was united in marriage with Albert Whitmer at Racine, Wisconsin. Four children were born to this union. Betty and Albert lived for several years...
William C. Horbach
Apr 21, 2013
William C., son of John A. and Gertrude (Fox) Horbach, was born March 27, 1918 at Templeton, Iowa. He attended parochial school in Templeton and at age 14 started working on the farm with his dad. After three years he returned to school and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1938. On September 3, 1940, Bill was united in...
Ellen Richardson
Apr 19, 2013
Ellen S. Richardson died at peace on April 19, 2013, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha with her children at her side. Born June 1, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, she enjoyed a life rich with blessings and good humor. A longtime resident, she and her husband, Dr. H.K. Richardson, moved to Carroll from Houston, Texas, along with their...
Nioma Clausen
Apr 17, 2013
Nioma Marie, daughter of Nels and Anna (Lauridsen) Nelson, was born March 28, 1924, at home in Audubon County. She was baptized in the Hamlin Lutheran Church and attended country school in Sharon Township. Nioma worked as a hired girl prior to her marriage. Nioma was united in marriage with Alfred (Bud) Clausen in the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Two...
Lowell Lahr
Apr 14, 2013
Lowell Allen (Cy), son of Henry and Lucille (Kisling) Lahr was born in Manilla, Iowa, August 29, 1937. Lowell graduated from Manilla High School in 1957. He earned the name of Cy as a young boy and was known by Cy throughout his life. He lived most of his adult life in Omaha, NE, but always remained a loyal Hawkeye...
Louie Andresen
Apr 13, 2013
Louie Bernard, son of Louie and Laura (Staudemeier) Andresen Sr., was born June 23, 1932 on the farm in Soldier Township, Crawford County, near Ute, Iowa. He grew up in the Charter Oak area one of three children. After completing his education at St. John's Lutheran School he farmed with his father. Later Louie served in the United States Army...
Joan Mary Eischeid
Apr 8, 2013
Joan Mary, daughter of Alois C. and Hilaria M. (Thelen) Bernholtz, was born November 20, 1930, at Carroll, Iowa. She attended school at Willey and then did domestic work for Dr. Cochrane, among others. Joan also worked in housekeeping at St. Anthony Hospital for a time. On September 5, 1951, Joan was united in marriage with Linus Eischeid at St....
Edward Venteicher
Apr 7, 2013
Reverend Andrew W. Hoffman, Celebrant Lector Ray Thielen Mass Servers Sam Wegner Ben Wegner Eucharistic Minister Vicki Thielen Gift Bearers Katelyn Venteicher Kara Venteicher Music "On Eagles' Wings" "Hosea" "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" "How Great Thou Art" Sacred Heart Choir Pat Heithoff, Organist Casket Bearers Ed's Grandchildren Honorary Casket Bearers Ed's Great-Grandchildren Edward Anthony Venteicher, son of Herman...
Mary Mccaffrey
Apr 6, 2013
Mary Ella, daughter of August Sr. and Mathilda (Kohls) Schnuettgen, was born January 10, 1920 on her parents' farm near Buck Grove, Iowa. She was raised in Defiance and attended St. Paul's Catholic School there. On April 21, 1941, Mary was united in marriage with Robert E. McCaffrey at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. They made their home on...
Sam Wiese
Apr 6, 2013
Sam Edward, son of Lester D. and Helen (Spurrier) Wiese was born August 2, 1926 on the Wiese family farm one mile east of Manning, Iowa. Sam went to school in Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1944. He was drafted into the army in 1945. Sam trained at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with the last Mule Pack Unit...
Lavonne Gehlsen
Apr 5, 2013
LaVonne Anna Marie, daughter of Edward Albert Max and Bertha Kathrine (Grimm) Genzen, was born June 15, 1921, in Warren Township, Carroll County, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith by Pastor J. M. Ansorge. LaVonne completed the first eight years of her education in the rural schools of Iowa Township, Crawford County, Iowa. On December 20, 1939, LaVonne...
Dorothea E. Musfeldt
Apr 4, 2013
Dorothea Elaine, daughter of Hugo and Adelaide (Weise) Schrum, was born April 8, 1924, at Manning, Carroll County, Iowa. She graduated from Manning High School among the top of her class in 1942. Dorothea became a grade school teacher at a country school in the Manning area. Dorothea was united in marriage to Harry Musfeldt, on September 7, 1944 in...
Phyllis Oswald
Mar 30, 2013
Phyllis Marie (Sapp) was born to Albert Sr. and Margaret (Neuerberg) Sapp on January 5, 1936. She was the youngest of four children. At the age of eight she moved with her family into the house where she currently lived. She attended SS. Peter and Paul Grade School and graduated from St. Angela's Academy in Carroll in 1954. Before her...
Corrine Gute
Mar 29, 2013
Corrine Mary, daughter of Patrick and Mayme (Sheets) Gleason, was born at Sioux Falls, SD, on September 3, 1922. The family moved to Carroll, Iowa, where Corrine attended St. Joseph's school and graduated early from St. Angela's Academy. Following her schooling she worked at Wittrock Motors as a secretary and for a local attorney. On December 26, 1940, Corrine was...
James Donald Goodwin
Mar 25, 2013
James Donald, the only child of Donald and Frances (Reil) Goodwin, was born March 3, 1943 on the family farm in Willow Township, Greene County, Iowa. He was raised on the farm and attended Willow #9 rural school through the fourth grade. He completed his education in the Bayard Community Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961. Jim worked with...
Mary Ann Olberding
Mar 19, 2013
Mary Ann, daughter of Clarence and Ida (Miller) Foxhoven, was born October 31, 1934 on a farm south of Manilla, Iowa. She lived with her family in Astor as a young girl and then they moved to Manilla where she attended school. Mary Ann graduated with the Manilla High School Class of 1952. She worked for E. R. Longnecker and...
Alex Ohl
Mar 18, 2013
Alex, son of Ed and JoAnn (Peters) Ohl was born November 17, 1977 at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, NY. He started school at Alpine elementary School in Sparta, NJ. After attending several other schools he graduated from West Morris Central High School, Morris Plains, NJ in 1999. While in high school he earned a varsity letter in...
Sharon Grimm
Mar 12, 2013
Rev. Jonathan Conner, Officiating Congregational Music "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" "Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art" Dr. Tom Ulrickson, Accompanist Casketbearers Ray Hagedorn John Hagedorn Bruce Grimm Curt Grimm Mark Asmus Darrin Asmus Honorary Casketbearers The Grimm Grandkids Plaza Dietary Staff Sharon Matte, daughter of Edwin and Elsie (Fonken) Willesen, was born May 31, 1942 at Carroll,...
Linus Albert Eischeid
Mar 7, 2013
Linus Albert, son of Peter J. and Lena (Truhe) Eischeid, was born September 1, 1926 at Halbur, Iowa. He went to St. Augustine School in Halbur and then farmed with his family. On September 5, 1951, Linus was united in marriage with Joan Bernholtz at St. Mary's Church in Willey by Fr. H. J. Dries. They were the parents of...
Bethel J Doty
Mar 7, 2013
Bethel Jean, daughter of Floyd and Cecelia (Hupp) Sigler, was born October 11, 1938 in Carroll, Iowa. She lived with her family and grew up in Coon Rapids, graduating from Coon Rapids High School in 1956. On February 2, 1958 Bethel was united in marriage with Jerald Doty in Harlan. They settled in Coon Rapids and raised their large family...
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