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MILLARD ALLMAN, 92, of Lawton, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at Char-Mac Assisted Living in Lawton, Iowa. Millard farmed in the Anthon and Oto area for many years.
CLARENCE DAVIS, 102, of Anthon passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville. Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Burial: in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Thursday, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Clarence Henry Davis was born
to Richard and Ricki (Gruber)Davis in Portland, Missouri on Aug. 5, 1901. The family later moved the the Whiting, Iowa area. He married
Dorothy Van Cleve in Sioux City, Iowa on March 3, 1926. They farmed in the Rodney, Smithland, and Anthon, Iowa area until they moved into Anthon in 1946. Clarence then worked for the government in the grain bin program. He retired when he was 65. He then worked for the U.S. Post Office retiring from there when he was 85. He loved to spend time in his yard raking leaves as well as gardening. Survivors include his wife of 77 years;Dorothy, a son, Don and Maureen Davis of North Carolina, and a daughter, Wilma Rewey of Sioux City, Iowa; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, a daughter, Geraldine Bainbridge, two grandsons, a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter.
MARY E. "BETTY" (ASHLEY) ADLER 89, of Sioux City died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at Morningside Nursing and Rehab Center. Services will be at a later date. The body has been cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel. Mrs. Adler was born
Feb. 8, 1914, in Anthon, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Johnson) Ashley. She was raised in Anthon and attended Anthon schools. She graduated from Anthon High School. She married
Cecil Adler on Feb. 8, 1932, in Anthon. Together they lived in Anthon, Ida Grove, Iowa, Sheldon, Iowa and Clear Lake, Iowa, before moving to Sioux City in 1964. Cecil died in 1967. She worked as a cook throughout the Sioux City area. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Dykshoorn of Sioux City, Max Adler of Billings, Mont., and Martha Cantrell of Sioux City; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers.
I wanted to thank all those who have expressed their sympathies and prayers to myself and my family at the sudden death of our father and husband, Ellis Francis. Our father served as administrator at Anthon-Oto from 1965 to 1969. I took a detour up Main Street on my return trip to the airport in Omaha and stopped in front of the site of the old school to say a few words for my dad. You are really the "Heart" of the nation. After having lived over 20 years away and in the City, I can really appreciate where I came from. Bless you all.
Marilyn (Francis) Drake/ A-O 1966
BARBARA B. LARSON, 54, of Danbury passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital after she was stricken at her home east of Oto, Iowa. Services: Monday December 29, 2003 at Larkin Morningside Funeral Home in Sioux City, Iowa; with Randy Gotto of the Onawa, Iowa congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Barbara was born
on Dec. 23, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Florence (Roush) Carrell. She grew up in the Moville-Climbing Hill area and graduated from Moville High School in 1968. On May 25, 1968, she was united in marriage to Lester Larson in Oto, Iowa. The couple made their home east of Oto. Barbara was currently the manager and a cashier at the Country Store in Smithland, Iowa. Lester and Barbara celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this past May. She is survived by her husband, Lester; two brothers, Marvin and his wife Ruth Carrell of Sioux City, and Roy and his wife Patty Carrell of Sioux City; five sisters, Joyce and her husband, Phil Sanderson of Hornick, Iowa, Arlene Plummer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Bonnie and her husband, Alex Johnson of Hornick, Karen and her husband, Kenny Snyder of Sioux City, and Sharen and her husband, Bill Leaverton of Sioux City; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends.
KIRK L. WELTE, 40, of Anthon died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, on Interstate 80 near Brule, Nebraska. Memorial services: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. Burial: in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Anthon. Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon. Kirk Lindsey Welte was born
Dec. 20, 1962, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, the son of Louis Joseph and Lois LaMona (Huffman) Welte. He was baptized in the Catholic faith in 1963. He grew up in the Anthon area, where he worked at the local restaurant and grocery store. He attended Anthon-Oto Community School, and graduated in 1981. While in school, he helped his dad raise cattle and was active in football and the school band as a drummer. He also attended Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, and received his associate's degree in the electrical program. He lived in California for six years, in the Sacramento and South Shore areas. He worked at Hill Electric and also worked as a model and did some acting. He moved back to Anthon in 1986, where he continued in the electrical business. In June of 1993 he was united in marriage to Deb Lynn Hanson at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Moville, Iowa. They made their home in Anthon, where they owned and operated their business, Welte Electric. Kirk was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Anthon and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of multiple electrical and refrigeration groups. He enjoyed traveling, metal detecting, the history of Nevada ghost towns and old maps. He loved the Pacific Ocean, particularly the Monterey, California area. He is survived by his parents, Louis J. and LaMona Welte of Anthon; his wife, Debra Lynn Rahbusch Hanson Welte of Anthon; a daughter, Lindsey Marie Chettinger of Sergeant Bluff; three stepchildren, Ashley Hanson of Sioux City, Jamie Hanson and Kathrine Hanson, both of Anthon; 17-month-old twins, Sydney Ann and Jacob at home; two sisters and their husbands, Linda and John Dixon and Cindy and David "Butch" Harlow, all of Anthon; two brothers, Brad Welte of Verdi, Nev., and Steve Welte of Anthon; four nephews and their spouses, Pete, Chris, Luke and Nick Dixon; a niece, Leslie; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Betty Winter of Buffalo Center, Iowa; and many, many friends and business associates in the Siouxland region.
TWILA OREGON, 69, of Mapleton died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at Armstrong Chapel in Mapleton. Burial: in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Anthon, Iowa. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Twila Jean Oregon was born
Jan. 23, 1934, at Castana, Iowa, to Harley and Violet (Van Cleve) Payne. She grew up in the Mapleton area and attended Mapleton High School. On Jan. 27, 1951, she married
Keith Oregon. Keith passed away on Jan. 18, 1986. Twila was a cook at Maple Valley School in Mapleton until 1966. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Mary's Guild. Twila enjoyed spending time with her children and quilting. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Sheryl and Tom Krumbholz of Des Moines, Iowa, Lori and Tony Jensen of Whiting, Iowa, and Lynette and Brian Mack of Smithland, Iowa; two brothers and their wives, Clarence and Delores Burkhart of Mapleton, and Dean and Donna Payne of Castana, Iowa; and eight grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Twila was preceded in death by a son, Steve; two daughters, Deborah and Susan; her parents; a brother, Francis Burkhart; and a sister, Betty Jacoby. Pallbearers will be Scott Jacoby, Ron Jacoby, Pat Oregon, Phil Oregon, Ron Uhl, Greg Trucke, Eric Jacoby and Randy Jacoby.
FRIEDA PAULSEN, 91, of Oto died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Harvest Morningside Nursing Home in Sioux City. Services: Thursday December 4, 2003 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Climbing Hill, Iowa, with the Rev. Lee Mentink officiating. Burial: in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa, Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon is in charge of arrangements. Frieda M. Paulsen was born
on Jan. 25, 1912, near Anthon, Iowa to John Henry and Anna (Beyer) Sands. She married
Paul F Paulsen Sr. in Sioux City, Iowa on Sept. 6, 1933. They farmed in the Anthon and Climbing Hill area. Paul passed away Jan. 3, 1996. Frieda was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Climbing Hill, Iowa. She like gardening, sewing and cooking. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Henry Paulsen Jr. of Hornick, Iowa, Paul Paulsen Jr. and his wife, Ruth of Oto, and Walt Paulsen and his wife, Linda of Anthon; a daughter and her husband, Alice and Larry Kollbaum of Sergeant Bluff; two brothers and their wives, Walter and Vivian Sands of Butterfield, Minn., and John and Darlene Sands of Moville, Iowa; a sister, Mary Ketelsen of Smithland, Iowa; two granddaughters; eight grandsons; 18 great-grandchildren, Jesse, Josh and Jared Hanson, Sidnie Baier, Marisa, Megan, Jared, Danielle, Levi, Landan, Austin, Colten, Madison, Jessica and Austin Paulsen and Ashley, Logan and Presston Kollbaum; along with several other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Annie Bolte; six brothers, Albert, Louie, Rudolph, Fred, "Oscar" and an infant brother; an infant granddaughter and an infant grandson.
BETTY (BENSON) WATSON 77, of Onawa, former Oto, Iowa, resident, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital. Services: Monday November 17, 2003. Burial: In Oto Township Cemetery in Oto. There will be no visitation. Betty was born
on May 2, 1926 in Sioux City to Conrad and Elsie (Nelson) Benson. She was raised and educated in the Oto, Iowa area. On Dec. 1, 1942 she married
Louis "Bob" Watson. The couple made their home in Oto and a few years ago had moved to Onawa. Bob passed away Feb. 19, 2002. The couple enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage. Betty worked in the Oto School cafeteria, and she and her sister also owned and operated a cafe in Oto. She was a member of the Oto American Legion Auxiliary for over 62 years. Survivors include a son and his wife, Conrad Allen and Lynda Watson of Jacksonville, Florida.; two grandchildren, Derek Watson of Houston, Texas and Annessa Shea of Jacksonville, Florida; a sister, Arlene Banta of San Antonio, Texas; and two nieces, Pat Banta and Chris Cook. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; a sister, Doris Cole; and a nephew, Butch Banta.
CHARLES FRANCIS "FRANK" CUNNINGHAM 79, of Anthon died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital after a lengthy illness. Services:Wed. November 19, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon. Burial: in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Anthon. Military rites conducted by the American Legion, McNiff Post 389 of Anthon. CHARLES FRANCIS 'FRANK' WAS BORN ON A FARM ONE AND ONE HALF MILES NORTHWEST OF ANTHON ON AUGUST 23, 1924.HE MOVED INTO ANTHON IN 1929 AND ATTENDED ST. JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL AND GRADUATED IN1943 FROM ANTHON HIGH SCHOOL. FRANK ENTERED THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN 1943 AND WENT THRU BASIC TRAINING WITH THE 70TH DIVISION AT CAMP ADAIR, OREGON. LATER HE JOINED THE 81ST WILDCAT DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AS A TEC SERGENTIN THE GUADAL CANAL, PALAU AND LATYE IN THE PHILLIPINES. HE WORKED IN AN OCCUPATIONAL TROOP IN NORTHERN JAPAN ON HONSHAW ISLAND, CITY OF AMORI. AFTER HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE HE RETURNED HOME TO WORK FOR JACOBS CONSTRUCTION OF CORNARAN, IOWA AFTER WORKING FOR 2 YEARS ON THE THEOBALD WATERSHED. LATER HE WENT TO WORK ON PROJECT ENIWETSK ATOLL IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS. HE ALSO WORKED FOR HOLMAN ANDNARVES OF LOS ANGELES AND THE ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISION, TESTING ATOM AND HYDROGEN BOMBS FOR 5 YEARS. FROM THERE HE OWNED AND OPERATED THE MIRICLE MILE INN MOVILLE, IOWA FOR 30YEARS. HE RETIRED IN 1986 AND LIVED OUT THE REMANDER OF HIS LIFE IN ANTHON. FRANK WAS BAPTISED INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND WAS A LONGLONG MEMBER OF ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ANTHON. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MCNIFF POST#389 OF ANTHON AND THE V.F.W. POST OF CORRECTIONVILLE. HE MARRIED EDNA LEE PETERSEN ON DECEMBER 2, 1958. THEY HAD 6 CHILDREN. HE WAS AN AVID SPORTS FAN AND ESPECIALLY A CUB FAN. HE ENJOYED GARDING AND WORKING IN THE YARD. IN HIS SPARE TIME HE ENJOYED BINGO AND A GOOD GAME OF CARDS. HE WAS NEVER TOO BUSY FOR HIS GRANDKIDS. THOSE LEFT TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES ARE HIS WIFE OF 45YRS; A SON SHON OF ANTHON; DAUGHTERS RUTH AND HER HUSBAND JAY OF JACKSONVILLE FL, KATHY AND SPECIAL FRIEND CHRIS JACOBSEN OF ANTHON, LOANN MOODY AND SPECIAL FRIEND BOB LETTERY OF MAPLETON; BETH OF ANTHON AND LORNA AND HER HUSBAND SCOTT ALBERS OF HOLSTEIN. GRANDCHILDREN, CHARLES ADAM NICOLE GOTTO AND AMANDA MOODY OF JACKSONVILLE FL; TARRA CUNNINGHAM OF CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA; JAMES AND JOHNNY MOODY OF MAPLETON, LISA CUNNINGHAM ANTHON AND JACKIE AND KELLY JEPSEN OF HOLSTEIN. THREE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN;ELIZABETH, COURTNEY AND HAILEY. HE WILL BE MISSED!!!
ROSE LILLIE 84, of Correctionville, formerly of Anthon, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center.
MAY NEWMAN 83, of Anthon died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at her daughter's home in Anthon.
DR. DANIEL PATERA 53, of Ida Grove died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Services were Saturday Sept. 20, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Dr. Patera was a well respected dentist with offices in Ida Grove and Mapleton. Many area residents will remember him as such. Arrangements were under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
