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HOWARD TODD
Howard E. Todd of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, February 12, 2001, at Higley Mansion in Cedar Rapids following a long illness.
Howard was born September 23, 1908 in Mount Ayr, Iowa, the beloved son of Guy and Maud Dugan Todd. He graduated from Mount Ayr high school in 1926. He married Minna Gretchen Friedrichs on August 1, 1934.
His occupation throughout his life was in retail and wholesale hardware. In 1968 he moved to Cedar Rapids to become housewares buyer for Harper-McIntire, a post he held until his retirement in 1975.
Known as a gentleman's gentleman and a mason's mason, Howard exemplified in his life the best qualities of Freemasonry. Howard was a brother to all, respected teacher of the craft, eloquent speaker and received its highest honors. He was a member of Faith Lodge #179 in Mount Ayr, 50 year member and Past Master of Mount Hermon Lodge #263, was a member of the Cedar Rapids Consistory, York Rite and Scottish Rite, the El Kahir Shrine, the 101 Unit and the Past Masters Unit of El Kahir.
A 33rd Degree Mason, Howard was Grand Chaplain, Grand Lodge of Iowa in 1981 and 1982. He served as Chaplain of El Kahir Shrine from 1985 to 1995 and was recipient of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Royal Order of Scotland.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and he served in the U. S. Navy during WW II.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Gretchen in 1990; a daughter Cynthia Louise Todd; and two sisters.
Surviving are a daughter Suzanne Todd Kendig and her husband Thomas of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Christopher Kendig of Boston, Massachusetts and Catherine Kendig of London, England.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2001 at Turner Chapel West in Cedar Rapids. The Reverend Lloyd Brockmeyer of St. Paul's United Methodist Church will officiate, and Tom Eggleston, 33rd Degree, Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of Iowa will conduct Masonic Rites. All Master Masons are asked to be present.
Interment will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 16, at Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr, conducted by Faith Lodge #179.
Memorials may be made in Howard's name to the El Kahir Transportation Fund, El Kahir Shrine, 1400 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids.
John B. Turner and Son Funeral Homes, Cedar Rapids, was in charge of the arrangements.
DONALD RAY GOINS
On July 9, 1947, Donald Ray Goins was born to Lloyd and Edith Goins. He was the first little brother to Shirley his older sister. His father worked in power line construction in different locations during these years. Two more brothers, Rex and Jim, were born before the family moved to a farm west of Diagonal, Iowa. Two more sisters, Betty and Linda, were born after the family moved to Diagonal.
Donald began his school years at the country school Lincoln #7, continuing his education at Diagonal Community school where he graduated from high school in 1965.
Donald attended Iowa State University for a year and worked a few years with his dad and brother Jim in the dairy business. He was then employed by Federal Crop Insurance.
In June of 1968 Donald was united in marriage to Ruth Tridle at the Diagonal Christian Church. One son, Darin, was born to this union. Donald and Ruth were divorced in 1979.
On February 1, 1981, Donald married June England and they made their home in Casar, North Carolina where they enjoyed gardening, farming and dancing. He continued working some for Federal Crop Insurance.
Donald's health had declined rapidly the past several months. He was taken to the Cleveland Medical Clinic at Shelby, North Carolina on February 3 where he died on the evening of February 9.
Preceding him in death were his father, his brother Rex and his wife June.
Surviving him are his mother Edith; his son Darin and wife Cindy of Murray, Iowa; sister Shirley Jones and husband Ron of Webb City, Missouri; brother Jim and wife Joy of Diagonal; sister Betty Greenlee and husband Keith of Pleasantville, Iowa; sister Linda Van Pelt and husband Bill of Urbandale, Iowa; two half brothers, Lloyd Goins of Axtell, Kansas and Bill Goins of Harton, Kansas; two stepdaughters, Carol Kinder of Hatfield, Missouri and Tammy Samo of Clarinda, Iowa; and four stepsons, Robert England of Casar, North Carolina, Jerry England of Bagley, Iowa, Dennis England of Fort Worth, Texas and Terry England of Washington, Iowa. Also left to mourn are nieces, nephews, cousins, stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
Donald made friends easily. He enjoyed people and made many visits on his trips back to Diagonal. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was a member of the Diagonal Christian Church and past member of the Diagonal Lions and the Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 14, 2001, at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home, Mount Ayr, with Reverend John Brillo officiating.
Musicians were Judy Newton and John Allen. Casket bearers were Tom Fletcher, Claire Newton, Frank Gunsolley, Ron Overholser, Jim Stephens and Ed Allee.
Donald was laid to rest in the Diagonal Cemetery , Diagonal.
CHARLES ELMER "JOKER" MICKAEL
Charles Elmer "Joker" Mickael was born at Mount Ayr, Iowa, on July 28, 1937, the son of Hugh "Dick" and Clara Pottorff Mickael.
He served in the U.S. Navy. On May 28, 1958, he was united in marriage with Carolyn Green and from this union were born two children, Chuck and Carol.
Joker was a mechanic and worked for Andy Johnson Chevrolet and Harvey Bros. Oldsmobile garages. In 1980, he moved to Denver, Colorado and was a diesel mechanic before retiring back to Mount Ayr in 1990. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church and Ringgold Post #172.
Joker loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and enjoyed when they came around to hear of his adventures, ask question, play games, to fix a toy of some kind or just for a kiss and hug.
Joker passed from this life, at his home, on February 14, 2001.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Clara Mickael; one brother James; his father and mother-in-law, Noah and Cecil Green; one sister-in-law Bonnie Reed; and one brother-in-law Bud Henry.
Left to mourn his passing is his loving and devoted wife and best friend Carolyn; son Chuck of Mount Ayr; daughter Carol Swainston and her husband John of Sheridan, Michigan; four grandchildren, Joshua Swainston of Iowa City, Iowa, Brandi Swainston of Sheridan, Michigan, Krystle and Katelyn Mickael of Mount Ayr; sister Thelma Tipton and her husband Herman of Mount Ayr; brother Arthur of Mount Ayr; three sisters-in-law, Jeannette Mickael of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Gerry Henry of Prescott Valley, Arizona and Aldean Overton of Des Moines, Iowa; brother-in-law Noah Green and his wife DeeAnn of Conway, Arkansas; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 2001, at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr with Reverend Philip Campbell officiating. Musicians were Nancy Sackett, Mary Trullinger and Margaret Bickers. Casket bearers were Paul Glendenning, Todd Glendenning, Jack Campbell, Don Stark, Dick Hull and Lyle Hogue.
Military graveside rites were given by Ringgold Post #172 American Legion.
Joker was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
HELEN MARGIE NELSON
Helen Margie Johnston Nelson was born April 29, 1916, to Mary Estes Baker and Veril Golden Johnston in Knowlton, Iowa. She died February 8, 2001. She had two brothers, Vern and Myron and a sister Merna.
Her childhood was spent in Ringgold County surrounded by cousins. During high school, Helen boarded in Mount Ayr to attend school during the week. Helen graduated from high school in Diagonal, Iowa. Helen wanted to be a hair dresser but her dad convinced her to go to school to become a teacher. She taught in county schools in Ringgold and Taylor counties before she married.
Helen married Horace B. Nelson on May 28, 1942. They lived on the farm two miles south of Clearfield, Iowa until their retirement when they moved into town. During WWII she followed Horace and lived for short periods of time in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California. They had five children, Eugene, Ronald (died in infancy), Ruth, Leroy and Randall.
Helen was a hard worker. She always raised a big garden and canned the produce. Helen always raised chickens to eat and to have eggs. She instilled a sense of value and work ethic to her children. Everyone was welcomed into Helen's home. At several times she opened her home to those who were sick or needed help. Grandmother Nelson and Grandfather Johnston and Ivan Nelson spent many months in her home. She willingly moved clothes around to make room for the guests.
Helen was active in the Christian Church. She taught Sunday school for several years. She decorated the bulletin boards for the church. She directed the Christmas programs for several years.
Helen participated in Ladies Auxiliary and was a 4-H leader for several years.
Helen always enjoyed doing crafts. She was very artistic. She liked to draw. She made several quilts for family members as gifts.
Helen was especially proud of her grandchildren. They are Nick, Kristin and Lauren Nelson of Des Moines; Megan and Michelle Stowe of Gillette, Wyoming; Clifford and Alicia Nelson of Moravia, Iowa; Tiffany, Christopher and Ashley Nelson of Knoxville, Iowa.
She is survived by her children, Eugene and children, Ruth, Bob and children, Leroy and Mary Ann and children, Randall, Sherri and children; sister-Merna Johnston; sisters-in-law Rhoda Johnston and Cuma Johnston; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald Dee, Horace and brothers, and brothers-in-law, Vern, Myron, Lyle and Ivan.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the Christian Church, Clearfield, with Reverend Eydie Stephens officiating. Musicians were Jean Huffman and Kathy Nelson. Casket bearers were Jim Mason, Kenny Nelson, Clinton Brown, Richard Mackey, Jerry Huffine and Alan Brown.
Helen was laid to rest in the Clearfield Cemetery , Clearfield.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ETHEL LAURELL PRIME
Ethel Laurell Carlson, the daughter of Will C. and Teckla (Larson) Carlson, was born October 28, 1907, on a farm near Ottosen, Iowa. At the age of eight, she moved with her family to Fort Dodge, Iowa where she completed her education.
She was united in marriage to Claude Prime on June 26, 1935, at St. Olaf Church in Fort Dodge. The couple made their home in Humboldt, Iowa, where they owned and operated Prime Radio and Electric, which later became Prime Refrigeration, until their retirement.
In December of 1991, they made their home at the Villa Care Center in Fort Dodge. Mr. Prime passed away in April of 1994. Mrs. Prime continued to maintain her home at Villa Care where
she died February 14, 2001.
Mrs. Prime was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and the E.L.C.W.
Mrs. Prime is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and LaDonna Prime of Kellerton, Iowa; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Carol Cahill of Prescott, Arizona, Helen Stearns of Des Moines, Iowa, Beverly Keenan of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Claude; brothers, Delmar and Lyle Carlson; and sisters, Charlotte and Gertrude Carlson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 2001, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Humboldt with Reverends Robert Molldrem and Kevin Weeks officiating. Special music was provided by Dean and Judy Harklau, soloists, and Carolyn Larsen, organist. Casket bearers were Mark Prime, Scott Stearns, Brent Stearns, Brion Stearns, Dan Parle and Jerry Dahl.
Interment was in the North Lawn Cemetery , Fort Dodge.
Mason•Lindhart Funeral Home, Humboldt, was in charge of the arrangements.
HARVEY LEONARD CAMPBELL
Harvey Leonard Campbell was a man who loved his family, God, his neighbors, and the land. He died February 10, 2001, at Lamoni Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lamoni, Iowa, at the age of 89 years.
He was born on September 16, 1911, to Robert and Bertha Viola Louisa (Orme) Campbell. Harvey was one of four children living on the family farm in Pottawattamie county, Iowa, and learned from an early age the values of honest hard work, faith in God, and kindness to your neighbor.
Harvey attended country school in Pottawattamie county, and moved with his family to Lamoni in 1923. After graduating from Lamoni high school in 1929, he attended Graceland College and took course work toward a degree in agriculture.
In 1932, when his father died and his brother married, Harvey moved with his mother and sisters to the farm southwest of Lamoni, which was where he would spend the next 68 years raising a family, caring for livestock, and working the land.
On a church-sponsored sleigh ride in December 1939, Harvey met the woman who one year later became his wife. He and Frances Marian Dennis married on December 8, 1940, and started their life together on the Lamoni farm. They had two sons, Kenneth Leonard, born in 1943, and Robert Wesley, born in 1945.
Harvey supplemented the family's farming income for several years with a job at the Soil Conservation Service, where he developed plans for terracing, farm ponds, and drainage systems to preserve the area's natural resources. He then served as supervisor of the groundskeeping staff at Graceland College from 1959 until he retired in 1974.
Harvey was a devoted member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and was a priesthood member and active participant in the Evergreen Congregation, and later the Decatur Restoration Branch, for many years.
Among Harvey's many contributions to his community were service as a charter member of the Lamoni Lions' Club, as an elected member of the Decatur county board of supervisors from 1975 to 1979, and as chairman and a member of the board of directors of the Area XIV Agency on Aging, where one of his pleasures was presenting centenarians with commemorative certificates.
He also served as a commissioner of the Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District for many years. He enjoyed the business of selling cemetery monuments to members of the surrounding communities during his retirement years. He also enjoyed playing the mandolin.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Bertha; wife Frances in July 1991; brother Paul; and sister Alta Campbell.
He is survived by his sons, Ken Campbell and wife Cindy of Gainesville, Florida and Bob Campbell of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two granddaughters: Elena Barbre and husband Blaze of Gainesville, Virginia and Jenny Ser and husband Mikhael of Sugar Grove, West Virginia; great- granddaughter Juliana Ser, sister Ina Crossan and husband Gilbert of Lamoni; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 2001, at the Lamoni R.L.D. S. Church with Jon Barney and Sherman Phipps officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery
in Lamoni.
Arrangements were made through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon and Lamoni.
