Obituaries
Henry "Hank" L. Buschmann
Apr 11, 2024
Henry Loren Buschmann, Jr., more affectionately known as Hank, was born on August 6, 1936, to Henry Herman, Sr. and Emma D. (Steffen) Buschmann in Ute, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute. Hank graduated from Ute Consolidated School with the class of 1954. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard for eight...
James H. Aldag
Apr 9, 2024
James “Jim” Henry Aldag was born September 6, 1945, on the family farm in Ida County, Iowa, the son of Theodore and Leona (Schultz) Aldag. He was baptized on September 30, 1945, and later confirmed his faith on March 26, 1961, both at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Jim attended Schleswig High School and graduated in 1964.
On March 22,...
Kathleen A. Voss
Apr 4, 2024
Kathleen Agnes Voss, affectionately known as Kay, was born on July 20, 1954, in Denison, Iowa, the daughter of Orville and Madonna (Hansen) Christiansen. She graduated from High School in 1972. On June 24, 1972, Kay married the love of her life, Larry Voss. This union was blessed with three sons who meant the world to her. Family was at...
Barbara Sue Millhouse
Apr 4, 2024
Barbara, more affectionally known as Barbie, Sue (Jenkins) Millhouse was born the daughter of Carroll Jenkins, Sr. and VioletLou (Johannsen) Jenkins on August 14, 1962, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. She attended Iowa School of the Deaf in Council Bluffs and graduated with the class of 1980.
Following high school, she married Clifford Merritt...
Daniel L. Kock
Mar 31, 2024
Daniel Lee Kock, 62, passed away at his home in Arcadia, on Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2024, after battling cancer and other health problems for several years.
Visitation will be held at the United Church Westside, from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, April 4. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the Ar-We-Va Booster Club or the...
Berdena Anna Nemitz
Mar 30, 2024
Berdena “Dena” Anna Nemitz was born June 9, 1929, the daughter of Fred and Rose (Trenkelbach) Kollbaum. She was the 13th child out of 14 children. Dena passed away March 30th, 2024 at Gracewell Nursing Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of 94 years.
Dena was born in Schleswig, Iowa and received her education in area country schools.
On February 23,...
Leslie Eugene Rauch, Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
Leslie Eugene Rauch, Sr. was born March 30, 1940 to Arthur and Agnes Rauch at the family home in Grant City, MO.
Leslie and his siblings grew up in Grant City, MO and Mount Ayr, IA. Leslie grew up working hard and being charitable. His family farmed so that meant the kids were busy with chores in addition to schoolwork and...
Charlotte J. Carstens
Mar 29, 2024
Charlotte Joan Carstens was born on August 15, 1939 in Audubon, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Henriksen) Potter. She completed her 12th-grade education before pursuing her passion for cosmetology at the Americana Academy of Beauty in Des Moines, IA.
On January 1, 1960, Charlotte married Bartlett Neal Carstens at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buck Grove, IA. From this...
Earl Wayne Gerschefske
Mar 29, 2024
Earl Wayne Gerschefske was born in Mint Hill, Missouri, on November 9th, 1942, to Rudolph and Hattie (Troike) Gerschefske. He attended Fairview Country School north of Alta. He had a strong work ethic, kind heart, and vibrant spirit that touched the lives of many.
Earl began his career at Farmland, formerly Farm Best, in 1963 and continued to contribute until his...
Beverly Eck
Mar 24, 2024
Beverly Jean (Kroll) Eck was born August 17, 1936, at Charter Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Sadie (Dierker) Kroll. She passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Gracewell Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, at the age of 87.
Church and faith were an ever important part of Bev’s life. She was baptized in Christ on September 6, 1936; confirmed...
Sandy Wulf
Mar 24, 2024
Sandy Jean Wulf was born on September 15, 1961, the daughter of Arnold and Betty (Braasch) in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Sandy received her education from Denison High School, graduating with the class of 1979.
Sandy was blessed with two sons: Jerad and Austin. She worked in the food industry, cooking for various...
Joyce Jean Petersen
Mar 17, 2024
Joyce, born January 15, 1931 in Battle Creek, IA, spent most of her life in Crawford County — growing up on her Johannsen farm west of Schleswig and living 75+ years in the town of Schleswig, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in the United Church of Christ and was one of approximately 20 students in Soldier Township Country School...
Tommy Lee Bubke
Mar 15, 2024
Tommy Lee Bubke, the son of Irvin and Wacille Bubke, passed away at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, on March 15, 2024, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 3 days.Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with burial in Morgan Cemetery south of Schleswig....
Robert Louis Schneller
Mar 14, 2024
Robert Louis Schneller was born on August 2, 1950 in Denison, Iowa, the son of Wilhelm and Rose (Schneider) Schneller. He attended Denison High School and later received his Associates Degree.
Following high school, Robert honorably served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972, showcasing his commitment to his country. Throughout his career, he worked at various establishments including...
Michael Sorensen
Mar 12, 2024
Michael Robert Sorensen was born on December 29, 1953, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Schneider) Sorensen in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1972. Following his schooling, Michael spent time working in Harlan.
Michael married Laura Mahin in January 1994 in Dow City at their house. He worked at Iowa Beef Processors, Farmland and...
Doris L. Hansen
Mar 12, 2024
Doris LaVerne Lochmiller Hansen was born July 22, 1920 to Laura Elsie Marshall Lochmiller and J. H. Gottlieb Lochmiller on their farm in East Boyer Township near Denison, Iowa. Doris attended East Boyer Country School where she enjoyed many gatherings for school programs & community dances -- and graduated from Denison High School in 1938.
Doris Lochmiller & John Hansen were...
Donna J. DeMey
Mar 12, 2024
Donna J. DeMey was born in Manilla, Iowa, on June 6, 1950, the daughter of Carol and Genevieve (Miller) Vennink. She graduated from Manilla High School with the Class of 1968 and went on to pursue further studies at AIB. Her dedication led her to earn an Associate’s Degree in Accounting.
On April 6, 1974, Donna was united in marriage to...
Maurine C. Englehardt
Mar 10, 2024
Maurine Clare Englehardt was born on October 25, 1921 in Westside, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Elva (Lohrmann) Massman. She attended Westside High school, graduated with the Class of 1938 and continued her studies at Van Sant Business School in Omaha.
She married her first husband in1939 and welcomed her son Lonny Bartels in 1940. During World War II, she...
Ralph Giesman
Mar 10, 2024
Ralph Edward Giesman was born on January 29, 1941, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Jane (Werst) Giesman in Lawrence, Kansas. He received his High School education from Pleasantville, Iowa. He attended technical school for two-way radios in Des Moines. Ralph served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 22 years.
Ralph married Roseanne Clare on October 29, 1966, in Knoxville,...
Larry Joseph Halbur
Feb 29, 2024
Larry Joseph Halbur was born on January 6, 1942 in Carroll, Iowa, the son of William and Frances (Irlmeier) Halbur. Larry's journey was one filled with hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family. He completed the first 8 years of his education at St. Augustine School in Halbur, IA. After that he attended St. Henry's Seminary in...
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