Obituaries
Ramona Anderson
February 12, 2024
Ramona Louise Anderson, daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Rath) Huisenga, was born on January 11, 1944 in Carroll, Iowa. Ramona attended country school through the 8th grade and was baptized on April 3, 1955 at the Mission Covenant Church in Odebolt. She had a strong faith and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt.
On November 8, 1960,...
Wanda Diane Moeller
February 12, 2024
Wanda Diane Moeller was born June 8, 1950, to John Robert and Rosemary (Ketelsen) Anderson at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. She passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of seventy-three.
Wanda was baptized into Christ on July 9, 1950, and confirmed her faith on March 22, 1964, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, Iowa.
Wanda graduated...
Gaylord Benton Boeck
February 12, 2024
Gaylord Benton Boeck, the son of Benton and Lillie (Voss) Boeck, was born on May 6, 1930, at Denison, Iowa. He received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on June 21, 1930, and confirmed his faith on March 25, 1945 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Gaylord received his early education at the Nishnabotna Township # 2 country school in rural Crawford...
Milton L. Morrison
February 12, 2024
Milton LeRoy Morrison, 92 of Denison, Iowa, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, Iowa.
Milton was born on October 8th, 1931 to Lenox and Minnie (Jefferis) Morrison in Little Sioux, Iowa. At a young age, Milton began helping his father on the farm before embarking on his lifetime career...
Sandra Jane Luvaas
January 27, 2024
Sandra Jane Luvaas, also known as Sandy, was born on September 16th, 1946 in Ida Grove, Iowa, the daughter of Leroy and Dorothy (Schramm) Salmon. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kiron. Sandy graduated from Denison High School with the class of 1964.
On April 4th,1965, Sandy married David Yankey and they were blessed with three...
Richard Webb
January 26, 2024
Richard Orville Webb was born on June 4, 1949, the son of Orville H. and LaGene (Hanigan) Webb in Denison, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Richard received his education from Denison High School and the University of Northern Iowa.
Richard worked as a social worker throughout his life. He enjoyed...
Julieanna Jepsen
January 26, 2024
Julieanna Jepsen was born on October 20, 1948, in Denison, Iowa. She was the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Asmus) Ransom and grew up alongside her many siblings. Julie was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and received her education in Denison.
On April 24, 1965, Julie married the love of her life, Dennis Jepsen in South...
Barb Nemitz
January 25, 2024
Barbara May Nemitz was born on May 16, 1949, the daughter of Maylen and Eileen (Hauschildt) Strong in Ida Grove, Iowa. Her father passed away when she was an infant. At the age of two, her mother married Wallace “Wally” Auen who raised her as his own. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith in Ida Grove and confirmed at...
Mary H Lally
January 23, 2024
Mary H. (Zeimen) Lally was born on October 13, 1929, on a farm near Mapleton, Iowa, the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Uhl) Zeimen. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, attaining the age of 94 years.
Mary attended the country school near their home when they...
Kenneth Huntley
January 20, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth Huntley, age 78, of Westside, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at St. Ann’s Church in Vail. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Ann’s Church in Vail with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at a later...
Elaine Joan Nemitz
January 17, 2024
Elaine Joan (Stehr) Nemitz was born on January 4, 1936, the daughter of John and Esther (Pithan) Stehr in Odebolt, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed her faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Boyer. She received her education from Odebolt High School and graduated with the class of 1954.
Elaine married LeRoy Otto Nemitz on September 6,...
Roseann Jean Olson
January 15, 2024
Roseann Jean Olson was born on July 31, 1945 in Denison, Iowa, the daughter of Meinhardt and Hilda (Jepsen) Jaacks. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Roseann graduated from Denison High School with the class of 1963.
On November 7, 1965, Roseann married the love of her life, Robert Olson at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison....
Mae Hennings
January 14, 2024
Mae, daughter of Harold and Selma (Boger) Lafrentz, was born May 22, 1937, in Denison, Iowa. She grew up in Schleswig and graduated from Schleswig High School with the class of 1955.
On November 17, 1956, Mae was united in marriage with Valgene Hennings, and they were blessed with two daughters. Mae and Valgene farmed near...
Charlotte Eileen Dueland
January 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
January 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
January 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.
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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;...