Obituaries
Rory Plough
November 23, 2024
Rory Ernest Plough was born on April 3, 1961, in Battle Creek, Iowa, to Ernest and Norma (Dean) Plough. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute. Rory graduated from Charter Oak-Ute High School with the Class of 1979.
After high school, Rory began working at a hog confinement facility in Ute before joining the Dubuque Packing Plant....
Ana Campos
November 20, 2024
Ana del Rosario Campos nació el 29 de noviembre de 1960, en El Salvador, hija de Tomas Campos y Altagracia Martínez. Asistió a la escuela en el Grupo Escolar Néstor Salamanca y fue una miembro devota de la Iglesia Fuente de Vida.
Durante más de 25 años, Ana trabajó en Smithfield en Denison, donde fue admirada por su dedicación y arduo...
Maria Alvarado Bonilla
November 12, 2024
Es con profunda tristeza y corazones llenos de dolor que anunciamos el fallecimiento de María Filomena Alvarado Bonilla, quien nos dejó el martes 12 de noviembre de 2024, a la edad de 35 años. María falleció en paz en su hogar en Denison, rodeada de su amada familia. Su partida deja un vacío profundo en los corazones de aquellos que...
Gwenith N. DeMey
November 6, 2024
Gwenith “Gwen” Naomi DeMey was born on December 29, 1929, in Dow City, Iowa, the daughter of George and Golda (Birkhofer) Brink. She was baptized and later confirmed at the Dow City Methodist Church. Gwen attended Dow City High School, where she first laid down roots in her beloved hometown.
On April 7, 1947, Gwen married Robert Joseph DeMey in Denison,...
Eduardo Carrillo Guerra
October 30, 2024
Eduardo Carrillo Guerra nació el 13 de febrero de 1967 en La Atarjea, Municipio de Pénjamo, Guanajuato, México, hijo de Marcos Carrillo Vázquez y Enriqueta Guerra Silva. Fue bautizado y confirmado en San Francisco de Asís en Pénjamo, y fue criado en una fe que lo guió a lo largo de su vida. Recibió su educación en México.
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Lee A. Swanson
October 24, 2024
Lee Alvin Swanson was born July 21, 1961, at home in Chesson, Alabama to William “Jake” Sr. and Evelyn (Thompson) Swanson. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Lee’s journey in life began with an education at Notasulga High School, followed by his attendance at the Kentucky Job Corps where he...
Jerry Nollen
October 21, 2024
Jerry Loren Nollen was born on June 10, 1941, in Arion, Iowa, the son of Jay and Virginia Mae (Johnson) Nollen, and he spent his entire life in the community that shaped him.
Jerry was a proud 1959 graduate of Dow City High School. He was baptized into the Redline Church of Christ in 1963, a testament to his faith and...
Tony Haney
October 20, 2024
Stewart Anthony Haney, affectionately known as Tony, was born on June 6, 1951, in Austin, Minnesota, to Warner and Lois (Bischoff) Haney. He graduated from Austin High School in 1969, marking the beginning of a life defined by service and dedication. Tony enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Meyerkord and the USS Cobbler submarine,...
Gary F. Wiegel
October 14, 2024
Gary F. Wiegel was born on February 27, 1948, in Denison, Iowa, to the late Roy and Frances (Reincke) Wiegel. Gary lived a life marked by dedication to service, a strong work ethic, and a passion for the simple joys of life.
Gary enlisted in the United States Air Force on February 16, 1967, and served until his honorable discharge on...
Phyllis Clausen
October 13, 2024
Phyllis Marie (Mahoney) Clausen was born on November 21, 1942, the daughter of Paul and Wilma “Vi” Viola Lewis (Mahoney) near Pisgah, Iowa. In 1951, her family moved to Schleswig, Iowa, where her father chose to relocate his trucking business. She was baptized and confirmed at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, instilling in her a deep faith that would...
Elaine Richardson
October 2, 2024
Dorothy Elaine Richardson, affectionately known as Elaine, was born on August 20, 1949, in Ponca, Nebraska. She was the third of eight children to Kenneth and Violet (Sherman) Stapleton. Elaine’s spirit was shaped by the love of her family, and she embraced life with an infectious joy that touched everyone around her. She graduated from Ponco High School. Following high...
Janice E. Soll
October 1, 2024
Janice Elsie Soll was born on December 17, 1942, to Clarence and Elsie (Schneller) Schiernbeck in rural Denison, IA. Janice lived a life filled with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering support for those she loved.
Janice was confirmed and baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, marking an important milestone in her life. This spiritual foundation guided her throughout the years,...
Ruby Anne Friedrichsen
September 30, 2024
Ruby Anne Friedrichsen was born on October 8, 1932, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Ladehoff) Segebart in Vail, Iowa. She was baptized on March 20, 1947, and confirmed on March 30, 1947, into the Lutheran faith. Ruby received her education from Denison High School and graduated with the class of 1951.
On September 20, 1954, Ruby married Willard Friedrichsen at...
Donald C. Hollrah
September 26, 2024
Donald C. Hollrah, affectionately known as Don, was born on July 1, 1930, to Carl H. and Anna C. (Clausen) Hollrah in rural Charter Oak, Iowa.
Don answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army on January 19, 1951. During the Korean War, Don served honorably until his discharge on December 18, 1952. His military...
Carson Bradley Baer
September 20, 2024
Carson Bradley Baer was born December 31st, 1996, the son of Dennis and Bridget Baer. He died September 20th, 2024, at his home in Johnston, Iowa, at the age of 27.
Carson was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ at the Ankeny Church of Christ, March 9th, 1997. Carson received his education in the Bondurant Farrar and...
Margaret Elaine Ford
September 17, 2024
Margaret Elaine Ford was born on January 16, 1944, the daughter of William and Dorothy Gerladine (Rice) Ford in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1993, she was one of the first residents to move into Mosaic in Denison, where she lived for 29 years.
Margaret had an appreciation for nature, particularly evident in her love for bird watching, where she would spend...
Sherman Lee Bryant
September 15, 2024
Sherman Lee Bryant was born on January 7, 1939 in Nodaway, IA to Ralph and Audrey (Northup) Bryant. Sherman’s childhood years were often spent working at his parents grocery stores in Villisca, Stanton, and Iowa Falls. His teenage years were marked by academic achievement and a deep passion for basketball, a sport that embodied his enduring spirit and dedication. While...
Rene Zediker
September 13, 2024
Rene Kim Zediker, more affectionately known as “Timmy”, was born on July 2, 1960, the daughter of Erwin and Connie (Lorenzen) Meyer in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and received her education from Denison schools.
Rene married Clark Zediker on December 27, 2001. She spent time working with her husband, Clark at Zed’s Construction. As his right-hand...
Jason Wiebers
September 13, 2024
Jason Alan Wiebers was born on December 16, 1971, the son of Larry and Patricia (Linman) Wiebers in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, where he remained a lifelong member. Jason received his education from Schleswig High School and graduated with the class of 1990. He then attended WITCC...
Virtus Bohlmann
September 13, 2024
Virtus Carl Bohlmann was born on February 5, 1936, the son of Carl Robert and Hildegard (Gloede) Bohlmann, near Charter Oak. He was baptized on March 29, 1936, and later confirmed his faith on April 6, 1952, all at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Soldier Township, near Charter Oak, where he remained a faithful lifetime member. He received his education at Immanuel...