Obituaries
Duane E. Jacoby
August 4, 2025
Duane “Buckwheat” Edwin Jacoby was born on July 10, 1952, the son of Edwin and Velma (Kluver) Jacoby in Denison, Iowa. He began his education at Manilla Elementary through the sixth grade, after which his family moved to Denison. He graduated from Denison High School with the Class of 1972. He then went on to attend Western Iowa Tech, where...
Jerome "Jerry" Schwarte
July 29, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Schwarte, age 84, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Jerry was preceded in death by several family members. He is survived by his wife, Starr Schwarte; children: Deborah (Barry) Steadman, Mary McClure, Christine (Troy) Frazier, Susan Schwarte, Donna Stephen, Steve Schwarte, Jason (Valerie) Schwarte, Clay (Amber) Schwarte; 34 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; brother, Kenny (Rose) Schwarte; and...
Heidi Herrig
July 27, 2025
Heidi Lynn Herrig was born on July 13, 1967, the daughter of Merlin “Sam” and Joan Lauretta (Tech) Herrig in Sioux City, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at the United Presbyterian Church in Denison, where she remained a lifelong member. She graduated from Denison High School with the Class of 1985 and went on to complete...
Lyle Woodward Jr.
July 25, 2025
Lyle Allan Woodward Jr. was born on January 25, 1960, the son of Lyle Allan Sr. and Arlene (Kafton) Woodward in Sioux City, Iowa. Lyle was baptized and later confirmed at the First Baptist Church in Kiron. He attended elementary school in Mapleton, Denison and Kiron and went on to graduate from Denison High School with the Class of 1978.
On...
Ronnie Schagt
July 23, 2025
Ronnie Lee Schagt was born on September 7, 1954, the son of LeRoy and Lois (Weinbrandt) Schagt. Ronnie grew up near Schleswig, Iowa, on the farm. He graduated from high school in 1972 and enjoyed participating in the marching band and shop classes. He fulfilled his dream and went to Auto Body School in Sioux City, Iowa and received his...
Helen I. Leiting
July 12, 2025
Helen Irene Leiting was born on October 2nd, 1934, at Lake City Hospital to Clarence & Mathilda (Schuette) Obman. Helen was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. Helen was baptized November 11, 1934. She was confirmed March 21, 1948, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lake City.
Helen graduated from Arcadia High School in 1953, carrying with...
Shirley Garrett
July 11, 2025
Shirley Darlene Garrett was born on October 11, 1938, in Carroll, Iowa, to Sears and Olive (Dowling) North. She was baptized, confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and graduated from Dow City High School with the Class of 1956.
On May 27, 1956, Shirley married her high school sweetheart, John Garrett. Together, they were blessed with four children.
In her early years, Shirley...
Eh Gay Wah
July 4, 2025
Eh Gay Wah was born on August 12, 1985, in Kaw Tha Say, Myanmar, to Ta Mla Wah and Shee Paw. She was baptized into the Christian faith and found great joy in her role as a mother to her two sons, William and Goliath.
Eh Gay Wah passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home near Kiron at...
Diana Peters
July 2, 2025
Diana Gay Peters was born on January 14, 1956, in Denison, Iowa, to J. Edward and Cleo (Keesling) Peters. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Diana attended Denison High School, where she enjoyed playing tennis, and graduated with the Class of 1974.
Diana dedicated over 40 years of her life to working in the hospitality industry, holding...
Doug Seils
June 22, 2025
Douglas Allen Seils was born prematurely on May 13, 1952, to Loren and Lorraine (Schulze) Seils in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Soldier Township Church near Ricketts. Doug began his education at the elementary school in Ricketts and graduated with the Class of 1970 from Schleswig High School.
He went on to attend Iowa State...
James Scanlan
June 20, 2025
James “Jim” Charles Scanlan, age 78, of Denison, Iowa, passed away on June 20, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born in Ida Grove, Iowa, to James and Winifred (Paul) Scanlan, who lived in Odebolt and farmed land nearby. He was the sixth of seven children in a lively and devoted family that included...
Jane Hout
June 11, 2025
Jane Ellen Hout was born on September 24, 1969, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the third of six children and one of twin daughters born to James and Marne (Krupke) Barker. She was raised in the Presbyterian faith and they grew up a close-knit family. She received her education through the Odebolt-Arthur Schools.
Jane married and was blessed with five children during...
Marjorie Kuhlmann Wilken
June 7, 2025
Marjorie Marie Kuhlmann Wilken was born September 22, 1927, the daughter of Gustav L. and Dorothy Fisher Kuhlmann. She died Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 97 years.
Marjorie was born on the family farm in Paradise Township, near Charter Oak, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Marjorie attended the...
Max L. Thomas
June 5, 2025
Max Lynn Thomas was born on June 10, 1936, in Minneola, Iowa, to Ray and Dorthea (Schoening) Thomas. He began his schooling in Council Bluffs, and later the family moved to Woodbine, where he continued his education until age 16. The family eventually returned to Council Bluffs, where Max worked alongside his father on the farm.
Max worked various jobs before...
Ervin Lutz
June 4, 2025
Ervin William Lutz was born on December 31, 1937, the son of Paul and Hulda (Hantelman) Lutz in Denison Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Ervin received his education from Denison High School. He enlisted into the Iowa Army National Guard in May of 1960 and served until his honorable discharge...
Arden Branning
June 2, 2025
Arden Arthur Branning was born on December 28, 1946, the son of Art and Bernice (Vetter) Branning in Carroll, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Iowa. He completed his education at Ar-We-Va High School, graduating with the class of 1964. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Army until receiving...
Charlotte Cranford
May 28, 2025
Charlotte Leota Cranford was born on October 29, 1937, the daughter of Earnest A. and Evelyn L. (Anderson) Palmer in Iowa.
Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Odebolt Specialty Care at the age of 87 years, six months and 29 days.
Her graveside service will be held by the family at a later date at the Deloit Cemetery. Memorials...
Robert "Bob" Jensen
May 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Van Jensen was born on October 23, 1942, in Carroll, Iowa, to Robert and Elma (VanDusen) Jensen. He spent his early years in Denison before moving to California, where he graduated with the Class of 1961 from Garden Grove High School. Bob attended California State University in Fullerton, California.
On August 5, 1967, he married Connie Kennedy in Garden...
Bonard H. Christiansen
May 27, 2025
Bonard Henry Christiansen was born on March 12, 1929, to Henry and Adeline (Wiese) Christiansen on a farm in Boyer, Iowa. He was baptized on February 18, 1944, at St. John Lutheran Church in Stockholm Township and later confirmed on March 25, 1945, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Bonard attended local country schools and graduated from Schleswig High School.
On...
Cathie Carlson
May 21, 2025
Mary “Cathie” Catherine (Goertz) Carlson was born on August 5, 1948, in Waterbury, Nebraska, the fifth of twelve children born to Howard “Jeff” Jefferson and Catherine (Hogan) Goertz. The family relocated to Sioux City, Iowa, when Cathie was a young child. She attended Cathedral of the Epiphany and graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1967. Cathie took great pride...
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