Obituaries
Lorraine Groth
February 9, 2026
Lorraine Maxine Groth was born on January 2, 1933, in Boyer, Iowa, to Herbert and Hilda (Weinbrandt) Baker. She was baptized on February 19, 1933, at her home in Boyer and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stockholm Township. Lorraine attended Kiron Country School.
On December 9, 1951, Lorraine was united in marriage to Gerald Jurgensen at St. John’s...
David Moen
February 8, 2026
David Lee Moen was born on October 30, 1965, in Denison, Iowa, to Ole and Ruth (Jensen) Moen. He attended and graduated from Denison High School.
He spent his entire working life at Wesco, serving in various roles over the years. A man of deep faith, David was one of the most active and faithful members of the United Presbyterian Church...
Donald Hollander
February 7, 2026
Donald Lee Hollander was born on May 24, 1950, in Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Albert and Clara (Petersen) Hollander. He graduated from Denison High School and, following his education, began a career in the garbage truck industry. Donald dedicated 42 years to his work before retiring.
In his free time, Donald enjoyed fishing and was an avid football fan,...
Maxine Garrett
February 7, 2026
Maxine Henny Garrett was born on July 6, 1935, in Denison, Iowa, to Meinhard and Henny (Ketelsen) Feddersen. She attended school in Denison and graduated with the Class of 1953. Following high school, Maxine was united in marriage to Alan Garrett on December 6, 1953. Together they were blessed with four children.
Maxine worked as a secretary for Dow City-Arion Schools...
Robert Kroll
February 5, 2026
For 83 years Bob was much loved by his family and friends. His life ended tragically on February 5, 2026, accidentally falling into a bin of grain. His smart thinking—throwing his gloves, then hat and cell phone into the auger—stopped the machine, prevented injury, and gave hope for a rescue. But God had called him homeward.
Bob was married to Annie...
Derrick Siemer
February 5, 2026
Derrick Roger Siemer, 60, of Denison, Iowa, passed away on February 5, 2026.
Born on November 16, 1965, in Carroll, Iowa, Derrick was the son of Roger and Barbara Siemer. He graduated from Denison High School in 1984 and later attended Texas Refrigeration School in Waco, Texas, equipping him with skills that would define his professional life.
Derrick proudly took over the...
Roger Bailey
February 1, 2026
Roger Dean Bailey was born on May 8, 1944, in Marshall, Minnesota, the son of Virgil and Lila (Meek) Bailey. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Roger grew up on a farm, where he learned the values of hard work and responsibility at a young age. He attended Balaton Elementary School in Minnesota and graduated from...
Sharlene Hansen
January 27, 2026
Sharlene Verlee (Arnold) Hansen, age 85, of Denison, Iowa passed away on January 27, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home with her husband beside her.
Sharlene was born on March 15, 1940 to Mervin and Lucille (Hansen) Arnold. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm nine miles south...
Joan Nobbe
January 24, 2026
Joan Lee Nobbe passed away on January 24, 2026, in Dallas Center Iowa. Joan was born on April 28, 1945, near Charter Oak Iowa. She was the daughter of Herbert and Lola (Goslar) Sievers. She was baptized in Christ on May 20, 1945, and confirmed in her faith on March 22, 1959, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charter...
Marlene Giermann
January 23, 2026
Marlene JoAnn Giermann was born February 1, 1934, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Rev. Lamar and Vanita (Schmidt) Winter. She passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 22 days.
Marlene was baptized into the Christian faith in Corrine, Saskatchewan, by her father. As...
Debra Kay Wendt
January 21, 2026
Debra Kay “Debbie” Wendt was born on February 8, 1952, in Denison, Iowa, to Fredrick Earl and Goldie Colleen (Nuzum) Martin. She grew up on a farm outside of Charter Oak and was one of seven children. Debbie attended school in Charter Oak.
She was first married to Thomas Robert Shumate, and three daughters were born to this union: Lisa, Melissa,...
Shari Bailey
January 18, 2026
Sharon Mae Bailey, affectionately known as Shari, was born on May 28, 1950, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Orvin and Francis (Behr) Henrichs. She was baptized at the Congregational Church in Winfred, South Dakota. Shari received her education at Madison High School in Madison, South Dakota, graduating with the class of 1968.
On October 19, 1968, Shari was united in marriage...
Donna Ahart
January 17, 2026
Donna Mae (Kahl) Ahart was born on January 3, 1936 on the family farm in Washington Township. Donna was the fourth child of Herman and Hattie (Boger) Kahl. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison on April 5, 1936, the same day as her oldest sister Dorothy was confirmed. Donna was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...
Sara Thomas
January 16, 2026
Sara Ruth Thomas was born on December 12, 1940, at the Indian Hospital in Homer, Nebraska, the daughter of Chester and Jean (Pease) Young. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and later confirmed on June 6, 1964, at St. John Lutheran Church in Honey Creek, Iowa. Sara received her education through the Sloan and Whiting Consolidated Schools, where she...
Ronald J. Cross
January 7, 2026
Ronald James Cross was born on February 13, 1950, in Denison, Iowa, the son of William and Maxine (Clark) Cross. He joined his two older brothers, Dave and Dwayne, and was raised on the family farm in rural Dow City, where he grew up raising pigs and milking cows. He attended Dow City School until the age of 18.
In the...
Jim H. Irvine
January 6, 2026
The family invites you to share a memory or condolence on Jim’s obituary page. Your stories and reflections would be deeply appreciated and cherished by his loved ones.
James Herbert “Jim” Irvine passed from this world on January 6th, 2026 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital. He was 83 years old.
Born August 22, 1942 in Rhode Island to John W. Irvine and...
Jerome Lemon, Jr.
January 6, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” Victor Lemon Jr. was born on October 2, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jerome Sr. and Joleen (Aldag) Lemon. He attended school in Palmer, Nebraska, and was a graduate of Palmer High School.
Jerry enlisted in the United States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge. Following his service, he moved to Iowa where he worked in...
Jill Schmadeke
January 6, 2026
Jill Renee Schmadeke was born on July 15, 1960 to Louis John and Carol Grace (Ernst) Schmadeke in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized shortly thereafter at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, Charter Oak, Iowa. After attending Sunday school and confirmation, she was confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1974.
Jill attended Schleswig Community High School, graduating with the class of 1978....
Janet M. Beeck
January 4, 2026
Her funeral service can be watched here: https://youtube.com/live/ArN7ibpo1MM or the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Schleswig, IA Facebook Page
Janet May Beeck was born on November 13, 1939, in Denison, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Clara (Clausen) Teut. She was baptized on December 10, 1939, at Immanuel Lutheran Soldier Township and later confirmed on May 24, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig....
Lois Blum
January 2, 2026
Lois Theresa Blum was born on June 5, 1938, on the family farm south of Defiance, Iowa, to Anthony and Lenora (Klein) Arkfeld. She attended school in Defiance and graduated with the Class of 1956 from St. Paul High School in Defiance. She began working for Mutual of Omaha in Omaha before being united in marriage to Richard Blum at...
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