Obituaries
Rita Sporrer
Oct 7, 2023
Rita Sporrer, 88 of Manning, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, October 7, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.
The daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Steffes) Halbur, Rita was born February 13, 1935, in Halbur, Iowa and attended St. Augustine School. On August 30, 1955, Rita married Harold Sporrer at St. Augustine...
Robert Christensen
Oct 5, 2023
Robert Ray Christensen, son of Sigurd and Thomine (Clausen) Christensen, was born December 24, 1945, in Audubon County, Iowa. He attended country school near his home and graduated from Harlan High School in 1964.
Robert began working for Robert Kroman at the age of 16 and continued this working relationship through the age of 67. After graduation, Robert worked at...
May Opperman
Sep 30, 2023
May Thomas Opperman was born May 12, 1924, in Coon Rapids, Iowa to Wesley Lynk and Freida Elsina (Weaver) Thomas. She grew up on a farm in the Star Community of Union Township outside of Coon Rapids with her brothers Wes and Bill and sisters Ruth and Dorothy. She attended Star School, graduated from Coon Rapids High School and enrolled...
Violet Pleake
Sep 24, 2023
Violet Smith Pleake, daughter of Roy Sr. and Julia (Barton) Smith, was born January 14, 1937, in Gardner, New York. She graduated from Andrew Jackson Senior High School in Jacksonville, Florida with the Class of 1954. Violet then attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Bellevue College in Bellevue, Nebraska and then the University of New Hampshire...
Merlyn Irlbeck
Sep 21, 2023
Merlyn Engelbert Irlbeck, son of Anselm Theodore and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Steffes) Irlbeck, was born February 26, 1936, one mile east and a ¼ mile north of Manning on the family farm. He was baptized the next day. Merlyn grew up on the family farm and attended Struve School House through the eighth grade.
Merlyn first worked for Weed...
Dean Anthofer
Sep 8, 2023
Dean Gerard Anthofer, son of Edward and Bernadine “Bonnie” (Brincks) Anthofer, was born February 16, 1960, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm west of Coon Rapids and attended Coon Rapids schools.
Dean worked with his family as a heavy equipment operator doing erosion control on farms. Throughout the years, he enjoyed fishing, trapping, walking out in...
Lorrell Borkowski
Aug 29, 2023
Lorrell James Borkowski, son of Albert and Anna (Bald) Borkowski, was born June 20, 1944, at home in Audubon County, Iowa. He grew up south of Manning near Gray and graduated from Manning High School in 1962. Lorrell served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 and became a proud member of the American Legion and Veterans of...
Darrel Dean Wiese
Aug 26, 2023
Darrel Dean Wiese, son of Leslie and Lillian (Klusman) Wiese, was born January 10, 1944, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up in Manning where he lived most of his life and attended Manning schools.
Darrel was first married to JoAnn Hike and four children were born to this marriage. Darrel and JoAnn made their home in Arcadia.
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Betty Potthoff
Aug 23, 2023
Elizabeth Lou “Betty” Potthoff, daughter of Louis and Mae (Wiederin) Bruning, was born September 15, 1926, in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Breda and graduated from St. Angela’s Academy in Carroll. Betty worked in the Carroll County Courthouse and then in accounting at Montgomery Ward.
On February 17, 1947, Betty was united in marriage with Melvin Potthoff in Halbur....
Jerilyn J Kusel
Aug 12, 2023
Jerilyn Joy Kusel, 67, of Virginia Beach, VA, and originally of Manning, went to her heavenly home August 12, 2023. She was a member of the MHS graduating class of 1974.
Born April 19, 1956, to Glen and Arlene Kusel, Jerilyn was baptized, confirmed, and married at Zion Lutheran Church, Manning. She and her husband both served in the U.S....
Esther Williams
Aug 6, 2023
Esther Marie, a daughter of Henry and Anna (Testroet) Anstoeter was born July 4, 1931, in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Halbur and attended St. Augustine School.
On November 18, 1952, Esther was united in marriage with Leo Williams and they were blessed with six children. The couple made their home in the rural Lake City area where Leo...
Loretta Handlos
Jul 31, 2023
Loretta Rose, daughter Ed and Cecelia (Schnitter) Lechtenberg, was born January 19, 1926, at Butte, Nebraska. She attended catholic school in Butte. At the age of ten, Loretta moved with her family to a farm near Manning, Iowa where she attended rural school. After completing her education, Loretta worked at home on the farm.On September 30, 1941, Loretta was united...
Byron Lee Bornhoft
Jul 1, 2023
Byron Lee Bornhoft, son of Arlo and Alice (Wenzel) Bornhoft, was born October 12, 1951, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up in Manilla and graduated with the Manilla High School Class of 1969. Byron then farmed with his uncle.On June 29, 1974, Byron was united in marriage with Patty Hupp at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. A daughter and son...
Rozora Schroeder
Jun 19, 2023
Rozora Schroeder, 100, formerly of Manning, IA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 19, 2023. A graveside service will be held for Rozora at Manning Cemetery on July 18, 2023 starting at 1pm. Pastor Robert Riggert will be presiding. The Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements. Please go to ballardsunderfuneral.com to send...
Richard Stacey
Jun 17, 2023
Richard David Stacey was born on May 30, 1972, son of Margaret (Stacey) Mohr in Omaha, Nebraska. Richard attended school in Manning, Iowa and graduated from Manning High School with the class of 1990.Richard worked within IT before joining Frito Lay where he spent the remainder of his time delivering products to stores. He moved to Michigan in the Summer...
Ronald Lee Petersen
May 31, 2023
Ronald Lee Petersen was born on November 21, 1947 to Raymond and Annabelle (Maxwell) Petersen in Harlan, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm near Jacksonville. At a young age, he developed a deep love for land and farming. He attended country school near Jacksonville and later graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1966. His activities...
Doris J. Schreck
May 31, 2023
Doris Jeanette Schreck, daughter of Nelson and Effie L. (Friedrichsen) Christensen, was born July 14, 1936, at home in rural Gray Iowa. She grew up south of Manning and graduated from Manning High School with the Class of 1954. During high school, Doris was the drum majorette and homecoming queen.On December 27, 1954, Doris was united in marriage with Gerald...
Maurice Henkelman
May 30, 2023
Maurice Anthony, son of Donald D. and Anna Marie (Wiese) Henkelman, was born July 19, 1964, in Iowa City, Iowa. He grew up and attended school in Manilla.Maurice worked for a number of companies, mostly driving truck for Boyer Valley Rendering, Ten Point Construction, G & T, Erlbachers and Bedrock. He loved to hunt, shoot, fish, go to NASCAR races,...
Clyde C Fielweber
May 22, 2023
Clyde Charles Fielweber, son of Charles and Marlyn (Gruhn) Fielweber, was born July 30, 1952, in Manning, Iowa. He grew up in Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1970. Clyde then attended Iowa State University.Clyde worked in the IT field and was first employed with Donnely Marketing in Nevada, Iowa. He then worked with Citibank in Sioux Falls,...
Judith Ann Leistad
Apr 27, 2023
Judith Ann, daughter of Marvin and Ebba (Beck) Jacobsen, was born December 12, 1939, at Exira, Iowa. Judy was raised by her mother Ebba and stepfather Arnold Nissen. She grew up and attended school in Exira. Judy later earned her GED.On May 31, 1956, Judy was united in marriage with Ronald Leistad at Exira Lutheran Church. Three children were born...
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