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MAX H. MEANS
Funeral services for Max H. Means were held May 21, 2005, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, IA, with Fred Bryson officiating. Burial was at the Arlington Cemetery
in rural Villisca.
Max H. Means of Villisca died May 16, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Villisca.
Max was born June 23, 1925, in Adams County, IA, to D. Earl and Esther (Windom) Means.
He graduated from Villisca High School in 1942. Max served in the United States Army as a military policeman from November 1943 to May 1946 during World War II. He was united in marriage to Patricia Dunn on January 19, 1945 in Des Moines, IA. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. He farmed for seven years after getting out of the service, and then went into the trucking business for thirty five years. After retiring, Max and Pat moved into Villisca in 1992.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, a son Kenneth, and a granddaughter Stephanie Means.
He is survived by his wife Pat of Villisca; two daughters Barb Franson and husband Kirk of Villisca and Lois Michel of South Lake Tahoe, CA; a son John Means of Santa Clara, CA; seven grandchildren: Brad Franson and friend Kelley of Red Oak, IA; Julie Cooper and husband David of Greenfield, IA; Angela Tice and husband Brad of Urbandale, IA; Amy Villanueva and husband Jesus of Orangevale, CA; Stacy James and husband Justin of Orangevale, CA; Laura Means of Los Angeles, CA; and David Means of Sunnyvale, CA; five great-grandchildren; two brothers Don Means and wife Velma of Villisca, IA, and Leland Means and wife Jean of Fresno, CA; a sister Florence Martin of Thurmont, MD; special friends Danny and Marne Michel of Farragut, IA; and other relatives and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
LORINE H. KNUDSON
Funeral services for Lorine H. Knudson of Red Oak, IA, formerly of Nodaway, were held May 11, 2005, at the Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in Red Oak with the Rev. Gordon Scott officiating. Internment was at the Nodaway Cemetery
in Nodaway.
Lorine Helen Knudson, the daughter of Henry and Katie (Scheierman) Sterkel, was born April 19, 1914 in Clay County, NE. She died suddenly on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the NE Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
Lorine was raised in Clay County, NE. She was united in marriage to Raymond Knudson on April 5, 1936, at Bellevue, KS. They moved to Nodaway, IA in 1940.
Lorine and Raymond moved to Red Oak in l979. She was a member of the Nodaway United Methodist Church at Nodaway, IA, and the Order of Eastern Star. Lorine helped her son at Ingmand Small Animal Hospital for 20 years, showing her love of dogs and pets.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Cheryl Wray Knudson; and three sisters, Viola Swanson, Claretta Garrison and Vesta Gerdes.
Lorine is survived by her husband, Raymond Knudson of Red Oak, IA; three sons, Dr. Merlyn D. Knudson of Red Oak, IA, Lowell W. Knudson and his wife Nancy of Springfield, MO, and Jerry L. Knudson and his wife Diane of Las Cruces, NM; five grandchildren: Todd Knudson of Lincoln, NE, Tracy Tvrdy of Lincoln, NE, Scott Knudson of Salt Lake City, UT, Mike Knudson of Harrison, AK, Keely Knudson of Springfield, MO; three great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Sterkel of Sutton, NE; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial is being established in her name.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
ALBIN ANDERSON
Albin Anderson of Villisca, formerly of Elkhorn, NE, died April 25, 2005, at the Clarinda Regional Hospital in Clarinda, IA.
Albin was preceded in death by his wife Helen and daughter Donna.
He is survived by children Diane (Roger) Rhoades; Darlene (Ron) True; Beverly (Sammy) Mislivec; Dennis (Mary) Anderson; Carrie Anderson and friend Terry. Also twelve grandchildren and one great grandson.
Harold E. Robinson
Harold Robinson, age 87, of Villisca, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, Iowa with Rev. Sandra Wainwright officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 7-8 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Villisca Cemetery
with military rites.
Harold Everett Robinson was born August 17, 1918 in Montgomery County, Iowa to Vern Taylor Robinson and Belvia Mae (Means) Robinson. Harold was a 1935 graduate of Villisca High School. On November 25, 1941, he was united in marriage to Glenna Mae Freuck at Papillion, Nebraska. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He participated in the campaigns of Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. His rank was that of First Lieutenant. Harold began farming in Montgomery County in 1946. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Villisca, Iowa. Harold was also a member of the Villisca V.F.W., American Legion and the Masonic Lodge.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don Robinson; sister, Rachel Lyle. Survivors include his wife, Glenna of Villisca, Iowa; daughter, Judy Mikkelsen and husband Lance of Santa Fe, New Mexico; daughter, Joan Schrader and husband Drew of Dataw, South Carolina; son, Jim Robinson and wife Donna of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, John Mikkelsen, Mark Mikkelsen, Andrew Schrader and wife Julie, Adam Schrader and wife Michelle, Jodi Robinson, Jennifer Robinson; great grandchildren, Tyler Mikkelsen, Christopher Schrader, Courtney Schrader, and Gavin Schrader.
Memorials may be directed to Villisca EMT or to the Villisca Alumni Association.
Wolfe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Orval Dorsen Mercer
Orval Dorsen Mercer, the son of Otho and Ivy (Baugher) Mercer, was born October 18, 1918 at Arbelia, Missouri. He died on Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 24 days.
Orval was raised in Cincinnati, Iowa. He moved to the Red Oak area in l936 and graduated from Coburg High School in l937. He served his country during WW II in the U.S.Army, being involved in the battle at Aleutians. Orval was united in marriage to Norma Larrabee on May 1, 1946 at Hiawatha, Kansas. Orval farmed west of Stanton and drove a school bus for Stanton Community Schools for 20 years. He was a past member of the American Legion Ernie Johnson Post #406 in Stanton, Iowa. Orval was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
Orval is survived by his wife, Norma Mercer of Stanton, IA, a son, Dorsen Mercer and wife Kathy of Stone Mountain, GA, a daughter, Jenice Perez of Adel, IA and her fiancé Gary Barton, 6 grandchildren, Karl Mercer and wife Emily of Athens, GA, Andrea Conlon and husband Dave of SC, Brian Perez of West Des Moines, IA, Renee Fuller and husband Todd of Adel, IA, Aaron Perez and fiancée Judith Martinez of Tempe, AZ, Felicia Perez of Des Moines, IA, 4 great-grandchildren, Grace and Karly Mercer, Emma Conlon and Bella Perez, a sister, Mrs. Opal Mullins, of Boone, Iowa, sister-in-laws, Lillian Mercer of Stanton, IA, Zola & Jim Gowin of Des Plaines, IL, Verna May & Al Farruggia, of Carroll Streams, IL, a brother-in-law, Glen Brownewell of Ocala, FL, other relatives and a host of friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 16, 2005 at 10:30 AM
At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home
Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery
Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Memorials to the Stanton Fire & Rescue
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home.
IRVIN SIERP
Funeral services for Irvin Sierp 88 of Forest City, Iowa formerly of the Villisca area will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, IA. Irvin died December 3, 2005 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, IA. He was born July 10, 1917 in Page County, IA the son of Carl J. and Effie Pearl (Fulton) Sierp.
Irvin married Lucille Overman on October 21, 1939 in Des Moines, IA. Irvin and Orie Sierp had owned and operated gas stations and delivered oil in the Villisca , Tenville and other area stations for several years.. He and Lucille moved to Forrest City area where he also operated gas stations and delivered oil. Irvin retired in 1972.
He was a member of the Villisca Presbyterian Church and was currently a member of the Villisca Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Lucille of Forrest City, son Robert Sierp and wife Marcia of LaCrosse, WI daughter Marlene Huff and husband Marion of Rockwell, IA, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren, plus other relatives and friends.
Irvin was preceded in death by his parents two sisters and four brothers.
Memorials may be directed to the Villisca Fire Department or the Hospice of North IA.
GERALDINE HEUER
Geraldine Heuer, age 77, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away, Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Geraldine Ilene "Gerry" Heuer was born September 20, 1928 in Bedford, Iowa the daughter of Jay and Anna (Larson) Loghry. She graduated from the Villisca High School. Gerry was united in marriage to Frederick Heuer on November 5, 1944 in Clarinda, Iowa. Gerry lived in Guss, Corning and Villisca areas until moving to Red Oak in 1960. While in Red Oak Gerry owned and operated Heuer Accounting. She and Fred moved to Estes Park, Colorado in 1976 where Gerry managed the Fisher Hunt CPA office until her retirement in 1983. After retirement, Gerry and Fred moved to Sun Lakes, Arizona until returning to Red Oak in March of 2005 to be near many lifelong friends. Geraldine was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers: Earnest and Doyle Loghry; and a sister: Kathern Evison. Survivors include her husband: Fred Heuer of Red Oak, Iowa; daughter: Diane Gregg and husband Mark of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren: Shellie Ruge and husband Randy of Peoria, Arizona; Shad Sellers and fiancé Kelly Sharp of Apache Junction, Arizona; David Gregg and wife Stephanie of Berthoud, Colorado; and Mark Gregg and wife Bobbie of Banks, Oregon; 6 great grandchildren; sisters: Connie Loghry and her partner Trudy Gensheimer of Sun Lakes, Arizona; Elva Franklin and husband Russel of Chandler, Arizona; and Dona Wittman of Denver, Colorado; brother-in-law: Francis Heuer and wife Donna of Farragut, Iowa; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorials services will be held 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Nancy Shultz officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
MARY ELIZABETH JOHNSON
Mary Johnson, age 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 25, 2005 at Westridge Care Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 7-8 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Guss Cemetery , Guss, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the New Market Methodist Church or to the Maple Grove Methodist Church, Guss, Iowa. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Johnson, daughter of Allie Georgia Hickman Thomas and George Lyman Thomas was born in Union County, Iowa, June 28, 1922. Mary was one of ten children. She graduated from 8th grade in Chicago, Illinois. Mary was united in marriage to L. Albert Johnson on September 22, 1940 at the home of Albert's parents Emma and Wesley Johnson near Guss, Iowa.
They moved to a farm northeast of Guss in Spring of 1941, where they lived for thirty-five years. On the farm Mary raised lots of chickens, a big garden, and loved working with her flowers. She also did a lot of sewing and enjoyed doing crafts.
Mary and Albert had five children: Inez Marie, Doris Jean, Calvin George, Earl Dean and Gail Lee.
Mary was baptized and joined Maple Grove United Methodist Church at Guss, Iowa along with her five children on April 21, 1957. She taught Sunday School here for 15 years, and was an active member of the United Methodist Women. In 1975, Mary and Albert moved into New Market, Iowa due to Albert's health and they transferred their membership to the United Methodist Church there on September 9, 1979. Mary was also active in the United Methodist Women at New Market United Methodist Church.
While in New Market, Mary continued enjoying crafts and working with her flowers. Mary has crocheted afghans for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary moved into an apartment at Clarhaven in Clarinda, Iowa in the Fall of 2001, where she still continued to enjoy crocheting baby afghans.
Survivors include daughters: Inez Gray and husband Dale of Clarinda, Iowa, Doris Stamm of Clarinda, Iowa,; sons, Calvin Johnson and wife Nancy of Clarinda, Iowa, Earl Johnson and wife Della of Stanton, Iowa, Gail Johnson and wife Laura of Corning, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; four sisters, Charlotte Smith of Naperville, Illinois, Cleo Creech of Carol Stream, Illinois, Violet Newton of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Bonnie Clymer and husband Willardof Ada, Oklahoma; and many other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, L. Albert Johnson; three grandchildren; one daughter-in-law; one son-in-law; five brothers; three sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.
ALBERT E. SCOTT
Albert E. Scott, age 74, of Red Oak, formerly of Monona and Corning
Albert Edward Scott, the son of Clyde C. and Grace A. (Hutton) Scott, was born August 4, 1931 in Marion, Iowa. He died Saturday, November 26, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Center in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 74 years, three months and 22 days.
Al was raised on the family farm near Marion. He graduated from Walker High School in 1949. Al enlisted in the United States Marines in 1950 and served one year as a radio/telephone operator in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1953. He was a life-long member of the American Legion in Iowa.
On January 30, 1954, he married Elaine E. Doerring in Walker, Iowa. Al worked as a carpenter and dairy farmer. He went to work for the National Farmers Organization Dairy Department in 1969, retiring as the Director of the Dairy Department in 1996. While living in Corning, Al owned his own small engine business. Al enjoyed water-skiing, golfing, and playing with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed the stock car races in Corning, initially being part of a pit crew and later as an official at the track. Al was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Wagner and Jean Bell; and a son, Mark Scott.
Al is survived by his wife, Elaine of Red Oak; children, Craig Scott and his wife Mary of Viroqua, WI, Gary Scott and his wife Cindy of Malvern, IA, Joanie Sink and her husband Dave of Stanton, IA, Amy Holbrook and her husband John of Corning, IA, Gail Moulton of Grand Canyon, AZ ; grandchildren, Noelle, Ella, Emmett Kehoe-Scott; Mackenzie Scott; Josh, Brett, and Rochelle Sink; Jerad, Jake, and Grace Holbrook; great-grandchildren Isis and Serena Murphy; brother, Keith Scott and his wife Evelyn of Clear Lake, IA; other relatives and many friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Memorial Services to be held Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Prairie Chapel, north of Marion, IA Inurnment will be at Prairie Chapel Cemetery
north of Marion, Iowa
Memorials suggested to the family.
No viewing or visitation.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
