Obituaries
Leslie Eugene Rauch, Sr.
March 30, 2024
Leslie Eugene Rauch, Sr. was born March 30, 1940 to Arthur and Agnes Rauch at the family home in Grant City, MO.
Leslie and his siblings grew up in Grant City, MO and Mount Ayr, IA. Leslie grew up working hard and being charitable. His family farmed so that meant the kids were busy with chores in addition to schoolwork and...
Charlotte J. Carstens
March 29, 2024
Charlotte Joan Carstens was born on August 15, 1939 in Audubon, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Henriksen) Potter. She completed her 12th-grade education before pursuing her passion for cosmetology at the Americana Academy of Beauty in Des Moines, IA.
On January 1, 1960, Charlotte married Bartlett Neal Carstens at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buck Grove, IA. From this...
Earl Wayne Gerschefske
March 29, 2024
Earl Wayne Gerschefske was born in Mint Hill, Missouri, on November 9th, 1942, to Rudolph and Hattie (Troike) Gerschefske. He attended Fairview Country School north of Alta. He had a strong work ethic, kind heart, and vibrant spirit that touched the lives of many.
Earl began his career at Farmland, formerly Farm Best, in 1963 and continued to contribute until his...
Beverly Eck
March 24, 2024
Beverly Jean (Kroll) Eck was born August 17, 1936, at Charter Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Sadie (Dierker) Kroll. She passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Gracewell Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, at the age of 87.
Church and faith were an ever important part of Bev’s life. She was baptized in Christ on September 6, 1936; confirmed...
Sandy Wulf
March 24, 2024
Sandy Jean Wulf was born on September 15, 1961, the daughter of Arnold and Betty (Braasch) in Denison, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Sandy received her education from Denison High School, graduating with the class of 1979.
Sandy was blessed with two sons: Jerad and Austin. She worked in the food industry, cooking for various...
Joyce Jean Petersen
March 17, 2024
Joyce, born January 15, 1931 in Battle Creek, IA, spent most of her life in Crawford County — growing up on her Johannsen farm west of Schleswig and living 75+ years in the town of Schleswig, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in the United Church of Christ and was one of approximately 20 students in Soldier Township Country School...
Tommy Lee Bubke
March 15, 2024
Tommy Lee Bubke, the son of Irvin and Wacille Bubke, passed away at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, on March 15, 2024, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 3 days.Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with burial in Morgan Cemetery south of Schleswig....
Robert Louis Schneller
March 14, 2024
Robert Louis Schneller was born on August 2, 1950 in Denison, Iowa, the son of Wilhelm and Rose (Schneider) Schneller. He attended Denison High School and later received his Associates Degree.
Following high school, Robert honorably served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972, showcasing his commitment to his country. Throughout his career, he worked at various establishments including...
Michael Sorensen
March 12, 2024
Michael Robert Sorensen was born on December 29, 1953, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Schneider) Sorensen in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1972. Following his schooling, Michael spent time working in Harlan.
Michael married Laura Mahin in January 1994 in Dow City at their house. He worked at Iowa Beef Processors, Farmland and...
Doris L. Hansen
March 12, 2024
Doris LaVerne Lochmiller Hansen was born July 22, 1920 to Laura Elsie Marshall Lochmiller and J. H. Gottlieb Lochmiller on their farm in East Boyer Township near Denison, Iowa. Doris attended East Boyer Country School where she enjoyed many gatherings for school programs & community dances -- and graduated from Denison High School in 1938.
Doris Lochmiller & John Hansen were...
Donna J. DeMey
March 12, 2024
Donna J. DeMey was born in Manilla, Iowa, on June 6, 1950, the daughter of Carol and Genevieve (Miller) Vennink. She graduated from Manilla High School with the Class of 1968 and went on to pursue further studies at AIB. Her dedication led her to earn an Associate’s Degree in Accounting.
On April 6, 1974, Donna was united in marriage to...
Maurine C. Englehardt
March 10, 2024
Maurine Clare Englehardt was born on October 25, 1921 in Westside, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Elva (Lohrmann) Massman. She attended Westside High school, graduated with the Class of 1938 and continued her studies at Van Sant Business School in Omaha.
She married her first husband in1939 and welcomed her son Lonny Bartels in 1940. During World War II, she...
Ralph Giesman
March 10, 2024
Ralph Edward Giesman was born on January 29, 1941, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Jane (Werst) Giesman in Lawrence, Kansas. He received his High School education from Pleasantville, Iowa. He attended technical school for two-way radios in Des Moines. Ralph served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 22 years.
Ralph married Roseanne Clare on October 29, 1966, in Knoxville,...
Larry Joseph Halbur
February 29, 2024
Larry Joseph Halbur was born on January 6, 1942 in Carroll, Iowa, the son of William and Frances (Irlmeier) Halbur. Larry's journey was one filled with hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family. He completed the first 8 years of his education at St. Augustine School in Halbur, IA. After that he attended St. Henry's Seminary in...
William J. Fox Jr.
February 25, 2024
William J. (Bill) Fox Jr., age 85, of Kiron, Iowa and formerly of Whipholt, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. Cremation has taken place and family graveside services with Military Honors will be held in the coming months in the Walker Evergreen Cemetery in Walker, Minnesota.
William J. Fox Jr. (Bill)...
LaGene Webb
February 24, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for 100 year old LaGene Webb, of Denison will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison with burial in the St. Rose Cemetery in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 5:00 P.M....
Patricia Lee McMurtrey Fenn
February 19, 2024
Patricia Lee McMurtrey Fenn was born on January, 20,1947, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. In 1966, Pat graduated from high school in Murray before pursuing her passion for nursing later in life. In 1991, she achieved her dream by graduating with a nursing degree from Western Iowa Tech in Sioux City—a testament to her perseverance and dedication.
Pat's journey was marked by...
Kenneth Carl Neumann
February 17, 2024
Kenneth Carl Neumann was born on May 28, 1939, the son of Carl and Bertha (Thies) Neumann on the family farm He attended Zion Lutheran School and cherished the memories of helping his father on the farm. He later enlisted in the Army, showing his commitment to serving his country.
On November 6, 1965, Ken was married to Betty Olney and...
Berniece Dorothy Segebart
February 14, 2024
Berniece Dorothy Segebart was born on December 3, 1929, in Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of August and Mahala (Johannsen) Petersen. She was baptized on February 9, 1930, and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Berniece attended Country School in Hanover Township and later at Denison School. Her early years instilled in her the values of hard work, determination,...
Kathy Fay Korner
February 13, 2024
Kathy Fay Korner was born on July 25, 1951, the daughter of William and Doris (Futtrell) Pryor in Hammond, Indiana. She was baptized and confirmed on December 14, 1980 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. She graduated from Bradford Community School in Ohio in 1969.
On August 7, 1976, Kathy was united in marriage to Michael Korner at Immanuel Lutheran Church....
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