Apr 24, 2023

Imogene Clara Trimble, daughter of John W. and Philomena (Balk) Hofbauer, was born October 4, 1936 at her home in Willy, Carroll County, Iowa. She grew up in rural Viola Township and attended school in Gray, Iowa.Jean was united in marriage with Virgil Huffman in Audubon on May 22, 1954. They moved to Minnesota and Jean worked for Family Consultation...

Apr 15, 2023

Scott Randall, son of Donald Dean and Barbara Jean (Grimm) Goos, was born April 7, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska. Scott grew up near Treynor, Iowa where he was baptized and confirmed at Zion Congregational Church. He graduated from Treynor High School in 1982. He then attended Creighton University and studied Psychology and then at Kansas State University where he completed...

Apr 13, 2023

Violet Odessa, daughter of Edwin M. and Anna M. (Hamann) Wenzel, was born January 3, 1921 on a farm south of Manilla in Shelby County, Iowa. She was baptized January 30, 1921 at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed on June 12, 1935, also at Trinity Lutheran Church. Her growing up years were spent on a farm one mile west of...

Apr 7, 2023

Beverly Ann, daughter of Ramond E. and Leona Thieman (Cowles) Stull, was born October 10, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in Omaha and graduated from Omaha Tech High School in 1949. In 1968, Bev moved to San Diego, California where she worked for the VA. It was here that she met William Hartranft, Jr. and the couple was...

Apr 4, 2023

Andrew Glen Johnson was born on November 24, 1990, in Carroll, Iowa. He was then adopted by Thomas and Kathleen (Henderson) Johnson of Cedar Rapids. He was baptized on December 20, 1990. Andrew grew up in Cedar Rapids and at the age of 13 moved with his family to Kirksville, Missouri, where he graduated from Kirksville High School in 2009....

Apr 4, 2023

Sara Jeanne, daughter of Dr. Albert Herluf and Beulah (Berkemeir) Soe, was born May 31, 1947, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1965. After her schooling, Sara worked various jobs.On April 24, 1971, Sara was united in marriage with Dennis Bornhoft at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla....

Mar 26, 2023

Ronald Dean Christensen, son of Chris and Bernadine (Schwieso) Christensen was born January 10, 1938, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended school in Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1957.Nicknamed "Chrissy,' he was employed at Al Grandgenett's Plumbing and Heating business form 1958 until 1970, and then worked for Mike Kloewer's Plumbing and Heating. Ron started his own electrical,...

Mar 1, 2023

Teresa Marie, daughter of Edwin J. and Irene A. (Schwarte) Reischl, was born May 25, 1955, at Harlan, Iowa. She grew up on the farm near Manning with her family and attended elementary school and high school in Manning. Following her schooling she entered the Sheltered Workshop in Denison. Through the years she worked in several local restaurants. After many...

Feb 28, 2023

Ronald Guy Nelson, son of Mearle Frank and Mary Alice (McCollough) Nelson, was born May 11, 1954. Ron spent his life farming, a life-long passion. He was lucky to be able to be a steward of the land with his son, Aaron. Ron was united in marriage with Karen Reese, daughter of Lowell and Julia Reese of Northwood, Iowa on...

Feb 26, 2023

Ramona M. Andersen was born on November 23, 1931 near Greenfield, Iowa. She passed away at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, Iowa on Sunday, February 26, 2023. At the age of 91 years, Ramona out-lived many. Ramona Mae, daughter of Ole and Alma (Andersen) Bladt, grew up southeast of Elk Horn. She went to work after finishing the 8th...

Feb 24, 2023

Bernard Bruce Kaltoft was born on September 13, 1954 to Leland and Helen Jo Kaltoft at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, IA. He lived his childhood in Kimballton.He attended Kimballton Independent School for his elementary education and continued his studies at both the Audubon Community Schools as well as the Elk Horn-Kimballton Schools. In 1970 he moved to Omaha,...

Feb 23, 2023

William "Scott" Summerville was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend who left us on February 23, 2023 in Reno, NV.  He was 61 years of age.

He is preceded by his parents David Kenneth and Lillian Louise Summerville, his sister Sheri L Schaffer, and his nephew Jeffrey D Schaffer.

Scott is survived by his niece Tiffany A...

Feb 22, 2023

Eugene Patrick Croghan, son of Joseph and Margaret (Schmitz) Croghan was born on February 7, 1954, in Harlan, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Manning and graduated from Manning High School with the class of 1973. Gene spent many years as a plumber until his health began to decline. Being an avid hunter and...

Feb 18, 2023

Sylvia Ann, daughter of Bill and Edna (Brus) Lohrmann, was born June 2, 1935, in Manilla, Iowa. Her siblings included Robert and Ronnie Lohrmann. Sylvia attended country school through the 7th grade. In 8th grade she started attending school in town and graduated from Manilla High School in 1953. Sylvia went on to pursue cosmetology schooling in Des Moines. Upon...

Feb 16, 2023

Janet Mary, daughter of Howard and La Von (Johnston) Smouse, was born April 15, 1944, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Coon Rapids where she attended school.In 1960, Janet was united in marriage with Norman K. Cretsinger in Coon Rapids. A daughter Deb was born to this union. The family made their home in Coon...

Feb 8, 2023

Steven James Mandery, son of Andy Stokke and Ramona Andrews, was born August 17, 1972, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Minneapolis where he attended school. Steve then he went to work doing drywall with Wade Robertson until 2001, when the family moved to Nebraska for a short time. They then returned to Minneapolis until he met Robin and...

Jan 31, 2023

Larry Dean Farley, son of Lloyd E. and Florence W. (Schraiter) Farley, was born November 29, 1936, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up at Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1956. On June 29, 1958, Larry was united in marriage with Adella H.M. Maas at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. The couple made their...

Jan 26, 2023

Jan 24, 2023

Barbara Hudson, age 66, of Grimes and formerly of Manning, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Mercy One Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

Jan 17, 2023

Eileen M., daughter of John Anton and Carmelita (Schulte) Riesberg, was born September 13, 1934, in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa. She grew up in Halbur and attended school at St. Augustine's through the eighth grade and graduated from St. Angela's Academy in Carroll. Eileen then clerked at a grocery store in Halbur.On January 8, 1955, Eileen was united in marriage...