Obituaries

Sep 20, 2023

 

Ashley Nicole Abbott was born on May 11, 1990, in Omaha, Nebraska to Cory Abbott and Crystal Bloom. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Soldier Township, Charter Oak, instilling a strong foundation of faith that she carried with her throughout her life.

She graduated from Central Academy High School in Spencer as part of the Class of...

Sep 14, 2023

Patricia Jean Svoboda was born on March 27, 1939, the daughter of Joseph E. and Bridget M. (Tajchman) Spale in Schuyler, Nebraska. She was baptized into Christ and later confirmed her faith at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler. She received her education from Schuyler High School and graduated with the class of 1957.

Patricia was united in marriage to...

Sep 13, 2023

John Albert Namanny was born on March 13, 1961, the son of Wilbert and Maxine (Hansohn) Namanny in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized into Christ and attended Sunday school and confirmation at St. John Lutheran Church near Kiron. John received his education from Denison High School and graduated with the class of 1979.

Following graduation, John started work in the...

Sep 12, 2023

Susan Marie (Mueggenberg) Wendt was born on March 28, 1960, in Carroll, Iowa, the  daughter of Vernon and Mary (Meighan) Mueggenberg. She was baptized on April 2, 1960 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breda and later confirmed her faith on November 23, 1969 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. She grew up in Vail and attended Kuemper Catholic...

Sep 11, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Winsor was born on December 16, 1928, the son of Charles and Dagmar (Jensen) Winsor in Irwin, Iowa. He was baptized into Christ on June 6, 1957, at the Methodist church in Irwin. He later confirmed his faith at and became a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church on February 10, 1957. Kenneth graduated from Irwin High School with...

Sep 10, 2023

Colton Larr Clausen was born December 18, 1989 in Denison Iowa, firstborn son to Grant and Janette Clausen. He grew up on a farm north of Schleswig 4 years before moving into town and trading in kitties, pigs, and cows for bicycles and ball games, and a bit later, golf.  He was baptized in Christ at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Marilyn Jean Pirwitz was born on July 27, 1931, the daughter of William and Louise (Wulf) Groth near Denison, Iowa. She was baptized in Christ and later confirmed her faith on April 25, 1946, at the Friedens Evangelical Reformed Church in Schleswig. She received her education in a rural country school, Goodrich Number 3, near her home. After graduating...

Sep 9, 2023

Ellen McLaughlin, age 95, of Huxley and formerly of Denison, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison with interment in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Visitation will...

Sep 7, 2023

 

Lori Jean Schneckloth was born on December 20, 1960, to Virgil and Phyllis (Genzen) Denker in Denison, Iowa. She was raised in the Lutheran faith and attended Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. She graduated from Denison High School with the class of 1979.

Following high school, Lori went on to cosmetology school and worked in that industry for a...

Sep 5, 2023

 

Toni Maureen Jepsen, 75, of Vail, Iowa passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 5th, 2023, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Toni was born on September 8th, 1947, in Hampton, Iowa to Dean and Ann Wilson. She graduated from Hampton High School and later attended Hamilton Business College, LaJames Cosmetology School,...

Sep 3, 2023

Laura Marie (Schwarz) Langholdt was born February 10, 1920, the youngest daughter of Carl F. and Rosa Bohlmann Schwarz. She died September 3, 2023, at Gracewell, Denison, Iowa, at the age of 103 years, 6 months, and 24 days. 

Laura was born at home on the family farm located northeast of Ricketts, Iowa. She was baptized on March 7, 1920,...

Sep 2, 2023

Sherri Lorraine Lamaak was born on September 2, 1972, in Longmont, Colorado. She was the daughter of Russell and Karlen (Neumann) Watson. She completed her education at Denison High School in 1990. Sherri's passion for learning began at an early age and continued throughout her life.

On May 19, 2001, Sherri was united in marriage with Jeffrey Lamaak. To this...

Aug 27, 2023

 

Sally Ann Carstens was born on July 30, 1940, the daughter of Edwin and Selma (Rusch) Rosburg in Charter Oak, Iowa. She received her education at St. John’s Lutheran School and Charter Oak High School.

In June of 1958, Sally was united in marriage to Gale Carstens and the couple was blessed with four children: Teri, Dean, Kevin and...

Aug 25, 2023

Emeline Charlyn (Schultz) Gustafson was born in Kiron, Iowa January 4, 1930, the daughter of Herman C. Schultz and Maria (Kroeger) Schultz. 

Emeline was received into God’s Kingdom of Grace through the sacrament of Holy Baptism in infancy at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kiron, Stockholm Township and confirmed there in her Christian faith.  As a young adult, Emeline went forward...

Aug 24, 2023

Monte Ray Lapel was born on January 28, 1940, in Denison, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Hazel (Amman) Lapel. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Presbyterian Church in Vail where he had remained a longtime member. After graduating from Ar-We-Va with the Class of 1958, he began farming and assisting with the dozer business alongside his father. 

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Aug 19, 2023

 

Lois Arlene Ernst was born December 27, 1928, the daughter of Bernhard “Ben” and Hilda (Ackelbein) Klinker in Charter Oak, Iowa. Lois, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Gracewell – Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa, after a very brief stay following her move from Silveridge, where she resided for...

Aug 10, 2023

Judith Jane Hintz, also known as Judy, was born on May 11, 1944, to the late Vernon and Esther (Seehusen) Hulsebus. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison where she remained a faithful member. Judy graduated from the Denison High School with the Class of 1962. Afterward, she attended Iowa State University and in later years...

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