Frances Boettger
August 25, 2025
Frances Ann Boettger was born on July 29, 1938, on the family farm near Berne, Iowa, to Martin and Viola (Schultz) Dorale. She was baptized and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Frances attended country school during her elementary years and graduated from Ute High School with the Class of 1956.
After graduation, she moved to Denison...
Clara Malone
August 24, 2025
Clara Mae Malone was born on October 10, 1936, at home in Paradise Township, Crawford County, Iowa, to Thomas and Lola (Argotsinger) Bramley. She attended country schools in Paradise Township and graduated with the Dow City-Arion High School Class of 1954. The only daughter among eight children, Clara was deeply proud that all seven of her brothers served in the...
Larry Preul
August 23, 2025
The rich life of Larry Lavern Preul began on May 13, 1940, and he climbed Jacob’s ladder, ascending to eternal life in the presence of God’s glory on August 23, 2025, in Lake Havasu, Arizona.
Larry was born on the family farm in Paradise Township to parents Henry and Florence (Wessel) Preul. He was baptized in Christ on June 2, 1940,...
Theodore Halboth
August 19, 2025
Theodore Raymond Halboth was born on September 10, 1954, the son of Everett and Irene (Fineran) Halboth in Denison, Iowa. Ted graduated from Sac City High School with the class of 1974.
Ted passed away at his home in Denison on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and nine days. He is survived by his...
Leon Max Gosch
August 18, 2025
On January 27, 1947, Leon was born to Walter and LaDonna (Lafrentz) Gosch in Ida Grove, Iowa. He attended Schleswig Community Schools throughout his entire education. In high school, he was an all-star athlete in football, basketball, baseball, and track. During a Homecoming dance, Leon met the love of his life, Sheryl (Thul), and thus started a love story of...
Mary Lou Muff
August 17, 2025
Mary Lou Muff was born on January 18, 1928, in LaPlatte, Nebraska, the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Berka) Hyda. She received her education from Bellevue High with the class of 1946.
On August 17, 1948, Mary Lou was united in marriage to Carl “Bud” Muff in Omaha, Nebraska. Together they were blessed with seven children: James, Carol, Jerry, Michael, Dan,...
Doris Kahl
August 16, 2025
Doris Arlene Burmeister Kahl was born in Buck Grove, Iowa on July 25, 1925, the daughter of Emil Otto Burmeister and Helena “Lena” Hulsebus Burmeister and was raised on farms near Buck Grove. She attended rural schools in the area and graduated from Denison High School in 1943. Doris taught in a rural school before her marriage and continued her...
Miguel Guzman Tapia
August 14, 2025
Miguel Guzman Tapia was born on November 3, 1972, in Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Higenio Guzman Sanchez and Maria Del Refugio Tapia Contreras.
On September 21, 1996, Miguel was united in marriage to Kathleen Mengwasser at the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Denison.
He worked at Essentia for several years until his illness made it impossible for him to continue.
In his...
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...