Obituaries
Eleanor Lee Sheer
Jul 17, 2012
Eleanor Lee was born at home on the farm in Sac County, Iowa, on July 14, 1925, the middle child of Jesse and Ruth E. (Wager) Shannon. She grew up on the family farm, attending country school for 8 years and graduating from Sac City High School in 1942. Ellie attended Christian Columbia Women's College in Columbia, Missouri from 1942...
Betty Thomas
Jul 7, 2012
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas, the daughter of John Raymond Tumbleson and Nellie Cord Tumbleson, was born April 14, 1917, at her grandparent's home in Danbury, Iowa. As Betty's father was a Methodist minister, the family moved frequently. The family lived in Sac City, LeMars, and Clear Lake while she was growing up. Betty graduated from LeMars High School in 1935....
Bill Hutchinson
Jul 7, 2012
William Timm "Bill", son of Raymond and Thelma Elizabeth (Timm) Hutchinson, was born December 17, 1943, in Akron, OH. The family soon moved to Glendale, CA, where Bill would graduate from high school. On January 30, 1965, Bill was united in marriage with Vera Loraine Bayley. Two daughters were born to this union and the family made their home in...
Jeanette Siepker
Jul 3, 2012
Jeanette Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Stevens) Lechtenberg, was born November 3, 1921 in Templeton, Iowa. She grew up in Templeton and attended school there. On September 17, 1940 Jeanette was united in marriage with Albert Siepker at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Carroll. They made their home on a farm west of Carroll always feeling blessed...
David Esbeck
Jul 1, 2012
David, age 73 of Des Moines (formerly of Kimballton), died on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton.
Michele Lynn Olson
Jun 25, 2012
Michele Lynn, daughter of Carl and Inez (Freml) Rostermundt, was born March 24, 1956, in Denison, Iowa. She graduated from Manilla High School in 1974. Michele married Allen Olson on September 13, 1975, at Sacred Heart Church. Al and Michele made their home on the Olson family farm west of Manilla, and three children were born to this union. Michele...
Alois Schwabe
Jun 19, 2012
Alois J. (Al), son of Bernard and Anna (Macke) Schwabe, was born November 21, 1911, at Mt. Carmel, Iowa. He was educated at Mt. Carmel and Maple River, and then worked on the family farm. He lived on this farm east of Maple River for 90 years. Al served in the 9th Armored Infantry Division of the United States Army...
Charles Henderson
Jun 16, 2012
Charles Edgar, son of James Clark and Effie Lavena (Garmon) Henderson, was born July 14, 1930 in Clifton Forge, Virginia. His family moved to Alabama where he received his schooling. After graduation, on February 2, 1948, just three months after formally started, Charles enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his 20 years in the Air Force, Charles served...
Marvin Pietig
Jun 15, 2012
Marvin William, son of Herman and Amelia (Ludwig) Pietig, was born February 3, 1919 in Carroll, Iowa. He lived with his family on the farm and attended St. Peter and Paul School in Carroll. After completing his schooling he lived and worked with his parents on the farm. On April 30, 1946 Marvin was united in marriage with Annabell Sanders...
Leroy (Tater) Dammann
Jun 8, 2012
Leroy Henry Harry "Tater," son of William and Dora (Fischer) Dammann, was born February 22, 1922, on the family farm in Lincoln Township, Audubon County, Iowa. He attended country school Lincoln Township #2 and then worked on the family farm. Tater was united in marriage with Pearl E. Jensen on February 22, 1948, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning....
Helen Louise Acorne
Jun 7, 2012
Helen Louise, daughter of Edward John and Ella (Hoeft) Schwaderer, was born on August 26, 1919 in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Rockwell City where she graduated from high school. She then completed her nursing training at St Joseph Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Dodge in 1940. Helen served as a nurse in the United States Navy...
Allen Birks
May 29, 2012
Allen William, son of Frank and Eva (Buthman) Birks, was born January 18, 1934, in Primghar, Iowa. He grew up in Irwin and attended country school through the eighth grade. Allen graduated from Manilla High School with the class of 1952. He was united in marriage with Joann Neubauer on June 3, 1956 at the Church of Christ in Irwin....
Gerald Wilbur Esslinger
May 28, 2012
Gerald Wilbur, son of William and Mertle (Huss) Esslinger, was born November 24, 1926 on the home place near Bayard, Iowa. He grew up in the area and graduated from Bayard High School. After completing his education, Gerald worked on the farm for his father. On May 16, 1948 Gerald was united in marriage with Dorothy Rosa Rice in Greene...
Harry J Olesen
May 27, 2012
Harry Olesen Jr., son of Harry Sr. and Grace (Drake) Olesen, was born April 21, 1924 at his parental home. He was the oldest of twelve children. Following his early schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army at the young age of 16. Shortly after his enlistment, his unit was shipped overseas to the European Theatre where he was...
Jerene (Jerry) Wiese
May 22, 2012
Jerene (Jerry), daughter of Eldred and Erma (Marr) Huffaker, was born March 1, 1933, at home in Manilla, Iowa. The family lived in Manilla, where she graduated from Manilla High School and was on the basketball team and majorette of the band. Jerry was united in marriage with Dewey Wiese on August 29, 1951, at the United Methodist Church in...
Jack D. Rasmussen
May 17, 2012
Jack Donavon, son of Peder and Karen (Steiniche) Rasmussen, was born January 17, 1926, at Manilla, Iowa. He was raised and attended school in Manilla, graduating in 1944. Jack attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and following graduation returned to Manilla to join his father in carpentry work. On June 18, 1947 Jack was united in marriage with Ellen Jane...
Patricia Hill
May 10, 2012
Patricia Lea, daughter of Donald James and Belva (Hart) Smith was born on March 14, 1925 at Clinton, IA. Her family moved to Carroll where her father managed the Field Theater. Pat attended school for one year before the family moved to Florida. They then moved to Illinois where she graduated from Petersburg Harris High School in 1942. Pat attended...
Rita Halbur
May 9, 2012
Rita Emma, daughter of Ben and Emma (Beyerink) Steffes, was born April 29, 1930, near Roselle, IA. The family moved to Carroll when Rita was one year old. She attended St. Lawrence School through the eighth grade and then remained at home to help her parents. On June 17, 1947, Rita was united in marriage with Daniel Edward Halbur at...
Hiltrude M. Riesberg
May 9, 2012
Hiltrude Margaret, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Berger) Bruening, was born May 17, 1916 near Arcadia, Iowa. After graduating from St. John's Parochial School in Arcadia, she assisted her family on their farm east of Arcadia. On June 16, 1936 Hiltrude was united in marriage with Clarence Riesberg at St. John's Church in Arcadia with Rev. Mathias Stork officiating. She...
Michael G. Fritz
May 6, 2012
MICHAEL G. FRITZ Michael George Fritz passed away peacefully on May 6, 2012, at St. Anthony's Nursing Home in Carroll, Iowa at the age of 92. His wife, Irene, preceded him in death, as well as his parents, George and Mary Ellen (nee Kearns) Fritz and his sisters, Cecilia, Veronica, Bernardine, and Henrietta. He is survived by his niece, Mary...
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