Obituaries
Charlotte Eileen Dueland
Jan 10, 2024
Charlotte Eileen Dueland was born on February 6, 1942, in Perry, Iowa, to Russell Wilcox and Olive (Simpson) Wilcox. She grew up on a farm outside of Adel, Iowa, and graduated from Adel High School in 1960. Following high school, Charlotte continued her education at Drake University where she met the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Dueland. They exchanged...
Gloria Ann Ipsen
Jan 10, 2024
Gloria Ann (Borecky) Ipsen was born on January 26, 1948, the daughter of Allen D. and Edna (Yarbrough) Borecky in Crawford County, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Baptist faith. Gloria received her education from Denison High School.
Gloria married Arthur “Yogi” Ipsen on February 27, 1966, at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig and the...
Richard "Rick" Dean Tech
Jan 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Tech, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend. Richard departed from this world on January 7, 2024, at the age of 66.
Born on April 25, 1957, Richard’s journey began in the towns of Denison and Dow City, where he spent his formative years and attended Dow City-Arion...
Edward John Anderson Jr.
Jan 4, 2024
Edward John Anderson Jr. born on September 6, 1938, in Vail, Iowa, the son of Edward Sr. and Margaret (Novotne) Anderson. He attended country school through the 8th Grade. Edward's faith played an important role in his life. He was baptized in Lake View in the 1950s and became an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. His commitment...
Roy Manford Johnson
Jan 4, 2024
Roy Manford Johnson was born on July 9, 1928, the son of Gunner and Anna (Jessen) Johnson of Ida Grove, Iowa. He graduated from Schleswig High School with the class of 1945. Following his education, he started farming with his dad. Roy enlisted into the United States Army and faithfully served until his honorable discharge.
Roy married Alice (Jochims) Gehring...
Elaine E. Friedrichsen
Jan 3, 2024
Elaine E. Friedrichsen was born on December 9, 1929, the daughter of Carl and Frieda (Kuester) Jeschke, on the family farm between Ute and Ricketts. She was baptized on December 29, 1929 and later confirmed her faith on April 2, 1944. Elaine graduated from the Mapleton High School with the Class of 1948. After completing her education, she worked for...
Francisco Rizo
Jan 1, 2024
Francisco Rizo was born October 4, 1937 in Mexico where he will return for his final resting place.
He passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, at the age of 86 years old.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa Velazquez Duarte of Denison; 8 children; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother;...
Marilyn M. Kuehl
Jan 1, 2024
Marilyn M. Kuehl was born on October 2nd, 1929 at her home in Crawford County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Herman and Marie (Kuhlmann) Schultz. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak and attended St. John Lutheran School. On October 15, 1950, Marilyn was united in marriage to Norman Kuehl and from this union, they were...
Ivan Fred John Rickers
Dec 29, 2023
**PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES:
His visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M. p.m. on MONDAY, January 15, 2024, at the United Church in Westside. His memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on MONDAY, January 15, 2024, also at the United Church in Westside with inurnment to follow in the Westside Cemetery. In lieu...
Richard Paul Boell
Dec 25, 2023
Richard Paul Boell was born on March 17, 1933, in Carroll, Iowa, to his parents Paul and Helen (Baumhover) Boell. He was baptized in 1933 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Carroll. After attending country school north of Manning through the eighth grade, he graduated from Manning High School in 1952.
Following graduation, Richard entered the United States Army on...
Dennis "Denny" Donald Waderich
Dec 16, 2023
Dennis "Denny" Donald Waderich was born on December 7, 1961, in Denison, Iowa, to Ralph and Donna Waderich. Denny attended Dow City - Arion Community School and graduated in 1980. After graduation, Denny worked with various local businesses. He embarked on a lifelong career as a mechanic and eventually became the proud owner of Waderich Auto Repair. His exceptional skills...
Ruth Huisman
Dec 6, 2023
Ruth Genice Huisman, daughter of Harry and Margaret DeHaan was born April 29, 1920, at Prairie City, Iowa. She was 103 years old and passed peacefully, at the time of her death on December 6, 2023.
She attended Prairie City Community School and graduated in 1937. She attended college at UNI and a few years later obtained a...
JoAnn Lea Reisz
Dec 4, 2023
JoAnn Lea Reisz was born on September 5, 1947, in Denison, to her parents Bryce and Ella (Retman) Wingrove. She graduated from Dow City High School in 1965. She dedicated 17 years of her life working for Jo-Mart Motel & Steak House and another 10 years at Midwestern College, both in Denison. Her commitment and hard work left a lasting...
William Junior Adams
Nov 22, 2023
William (Bill) Junior Adams was born on October 21, 1951 the son of William and Berniece (Schumann) Adams at Carroll, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm in Stockholm Township Crawford County, Iowa. He was baptized in the Boyer United Methodist Church and later attended Sunday School and was confirmed in the United Methodist Church at Odebolt. With the...
Barbara Pierce
Nov 16, 2023
Barbara Louise Pierce, more affectionately known as Barb was born on August 20, 1949, the daughter of Clifford and Helen (Hueton) Brookbank in Coon Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith. Barb received her education from Carroll High School and graduated with the class of 1968.
Barb married Jerry Pierce in 1968 and they were blessed with two...
Gene Bechen
Nov 16, 2023
Gene Francis Bechen was born on May 15, 1959, the son of Raymond and Marie (Henkenious) Bechen in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. He attended Denison schools and graduated with the class of 1978.
Gene married Judy Kleber on October 3, 1981, at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Brenda Sue Borosko
Nov 16, 2023
Brenda Sue Borosko the daughter of Charlotte Marie Damon and Jack Leon Smith, Sr. was born on January 19, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas. She received her education from Missouri Valley Schools and attended college online.
Brenda married Michael Borosko on June 22, 2000. She enjoyed playing computer and phone games. She was very creative and enjoyed various crafting and...
Roger Lawrence Slechta
Nov 15, 2023
Roger Lawrence Slechta was born on August 24, 1958, the son of Orville Jr. and Esther (Frazier) Slechta in Denison, Iowa. He was raised in the Methodist faith. He received his education Denison schools.
Roger married Denise Kuehnhold on November 20, 1993, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and were blessed with one son, RJ. The couple later separated. Roger...
Peggy Sue Wendt
Nov 7, 2023
Peggy Sue, daughter of Walt and Eula (Brewer) Wimer, was born July 27, 1952, near Onawa, Iowa. She grew up on a farm outside of Ute and graduated from Ute High School where she excelled in basketball.
In 1971, Peggy was united in marriage with Gale Steinbach. Three children were born to this union. The family made their home at...
Julie Strait
Nov 6, 2023
Julie Strait, age 76, of Charter Oak, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home in Charter Oak. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Charter Oak with burial in St. Clair Cemetery near Ute. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Huebner Funeral...
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