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LINDA (WILLIAMS) McFARLAND

Linda McFarland, 63, of Percival, Iowa, formerly of Omaha, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2007. She was born on June 12, 1943; a daughter of the late Brock and Dorothy (Strain) Williams. She graduated from the Villisca High School Class of 1961. Linda worked for seventeen years for the Western Electric Co. before going to work for the Campbells Soup Company for another seventeen years. She enjoyed gardening and bird feeding and loved the outdoors.

Her family members include her husband: Douglas McFarland of Bedford; her son: William McFarland of Omaha; her daughter: Shirley (Stan) Smedra of Papillion, Nebraska; three grandchildren: Brock, Caitlin and Cadance; two brothers: Darwin (Julia) Williams of Villisca and Jerry Williams of Nebraska City, Nebraska and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister-in-law: Judy Williams; and a nephew: David Williams; her brother-in-law: Richard McFarland .

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Wolfe Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th St., Villisca. Reverend Gordon Scott will officiate and burial will follow at the Villisca Cemetery . Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of services at the funeral home in Villisca. A memorial fund has been established.

STERLING A. WISECUP

Sterling A. Wisecup, 84, of Raymond, died Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at Allen Memorial Hospital of complications from pneumonia.

He was born July 18, 1922 in Adams County, Iowa, son of Fred and Pauline Livingston Wisecup. Sterling graduated from Villisca High School in 1940. He married Etta Mauderly October 16, 1942 in Marysville, Missouri.

He served in the army during World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1946.

Mr. Wisecup was employed by John Deere & Company PEC for 37 years, retiring in 1983.

Survivors include his wife, Etta, of Raymond; a daughter, Linda (Steven) Wachal of Dunkerton; a brother, Sherold (Gayle) Wisecup of Lincoln, CA; four grandchildren, Aaron (Alycia) Bruns of Harpers Ferry, Jeremy Wachal of Duluth, MN, Jason (Jodi) Wachal of Independence, Ashley Wachal of Jesup; and a great grandson, Alex of Jesup.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to Raymond United Methodist Church.

Velma D. Case

Velma D. Case, 96, of Villisca died on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Villisca. She born on December 9, 1910 in Washington Township, Montgomery County, Iowa; a daughter to the late George and Louie (Scott) Findley. Velma was united in marriage to Ivan Case on November 3, 1931 at Troy, Kansas.

Her family members include her daughter: Joyce (Jim) Hyink of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her son: Don (Jill) Case of Villisca; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law: Jack Wright of Tipton, Iowa; many nieces and nephews and her good friend: Margaret Gay of Villisca. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Ivan Case; three brothers: Dayle, Emmet and George Findley; and three sisters: Lucille Walter, Izola Jenkins and Grace Wright.

Funeral services were held at 1:00PM on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca. Reverend Sandy Wainwright officiated and burial was in Arlington Cemetery . Visitation was held on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:00PM at the funeral home in Villisca.

JUDY RAE HANSON

Judy Rae Hanson 49, of Villisca, Iowa, entered into rest Tuesday evening, December 26, 2006 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak following a three year battle with cancer.

Judy was born September 15, 1957, in Madison, South Dakota. The daughter of Clifford B. Hanson and Helen P. (Hewitt). At the age of 8 her family moved to Omaha, NE, at 17 they moved to Villisca and at 18, back to Omaha. Judy had worked at Aksarben as a groom, Hinky Dinky, Nashua Corp, Pamida in Murray and Murray Auto Assembly's, Burcliff Industries in Iowa. She helped start J&J Signs in Arizona with her sister Jacque. She moved back to Villisca in 1997 and worked for Romech in Red Oak in accounting, for Trolley and Wal-Mart in Creston and Casey's in Villisca for a short time, until her health forced her to quit working.

Judy became engaged to Keith Hammers in November of 2005. Her one regret was not being able to marry her soul mate and friend. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, fiancée and friend and will be greatly missed.

Judy is survived by her fiancé: Keith Hammers, mother and step father: Helen and Leroy Eberly of Villisca, IA, stepmother: Gen Hanson of Ralston, NE, sisters and brothers: Gloria Masher and husband Dennis of Farragut, IA, Galen Juel Hanson and wife Cathy of Carter Lake, IA, Barbara Kruse and husband Delwyn of Des Moines, IA, Bonnie Clark and husband Kirk of Omaha, NE, Jerri Otto and husband Mark of Gretna, NE, Janice Roach and husband Robert Roach of Moore, OK, Jacqueline Fisher and husband William of Springerville, AZ and Clifford Paul Hanson and wife Diana of Omaha, NE. Plus 18 nieces & nephews, 30 grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Clifford Hanson, brother Bernard Hanson and grandparents.

Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2006, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, IA. Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Beulah Cemetery , near Afton, IA. A memorial is being established.

IRENE E. LINDNER

Irene Evelyn Lindner, the daughter of Peter and Augusta (Esias) Johnson was born February 18, 1907 in Red Oak, Iowa. She died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 99 years, 9 months and 24 days.

Irene was raised in Red Oak, having graduated from Red Oak High School. She was united in marriage to Walter Lindner on August 2, 1926 in Atlantic, Iowa. They lived in Montgomery County on various farms until moving into Stanton in l954. Irene was a member of Mamrelund Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary Ernie Johnson Post #406 both of Stanton, Iowa. She enjoyed sewing, mending and even repairing many different types of dolls at her "Doll Hospital". Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter on August 12, 1979; two sons: Clarence and Dale; grandson: Scott; granddaughter: Sally; 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Irene is survived by daughter-in-laws; Mrs. Kay Lindner of Cypress, CA and Mrs. Marilyn Lindner of Stanton, IA; 4 grandchildren: Jay Lindner and wife Kathy of Orange, CA; Michael Lindner and wife Pam of Maple Valley, WA; Helen Petto and husband Jim of Omaha, NE and Dirk Lindner of Omaha, NE; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and a friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 15, 2006 at 2:00 P.M.; At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak; Burial in Evergreen Cemetery , Red Oak.; Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating

Memorials to Mamrelund Lutheran Church or Stanton Historical Society.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

PAUL TROULSEN HANSEN

Paul Troulsen Hansen, son of Peter and Anna (Mork) Hansen was born September 24, 1913 in Des Moines, Iowa. He died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 18 days.

Paul was baptized at the Danish Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the youngest of nine, one brother and seven sisters. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines and attended the Danish Folk School at Grand View College and Drake University for two years. His parents were born in Denmark and came to the United States in the 1800's. Paul and his father operated a poultry and egg business in Des Moines. After his father's death, Paul kept the business going for many years during the depression. Later he was employed at the Rock Island Railroad and was a guard at the ammunition plant during World War II. Paul married Helen Ruth Crooks on September 24, 1936 in Des Moines. Paul and Helen had two children: Judy and Thomas. He was a member of the Grand View Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby. In 1996, Paul and Helen moved to the Stanton Care Center to be near family. They celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 24, 2006. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and seven sisters.

Paul is survived by his wife, Helen R. Hansen of Stanton, IA; two children: Judy Honette and husband Jon of Stanton, IA and Thomas Hansen and wife Jane of Charlottesville, VA; four grandchildren: Kim McNees and husband Joe of New Market, IA; Kris Lindgren and husband Eric of Fremont, NE; Kari Linden of Omaha, NE and Kelly Wilson and husband Jon of Fremont, NE; nine great-grandchildren: Preston and Cassidy McNees of New Market, IA; Morgan and Taylor Lindgren of Fremont, NE; Tyler and Alec Linden of Omaha, NE; Tanner, Hannah and Sarah Wilson of Fremont, NE; brother-in law: Dan Diamond of DeLand, FL; nieces, nephews and other family members along with a host of friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:00 A.M.; At Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak; Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating; Burial in Mamre Cemetery , Stanton, IA

Memorials may be directed to Stanton Fire & Rescue, Stanton Care Center, Heartland Hospice

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak

ORVIS WAGAMAN

Funeral services for Orvis Wagaman, age 87, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Villisca, Iowa, who died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at Midlands Hospital, Papillion, Nebraska, were held Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa, with Reverend Doug Delp, officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the Ker-A-Vor American Legion Post No. 251 was held in the Villisca Cemetery in Villisca, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to the American Red Cross. Please leave a message of tribute to the Wagaman family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Crosby Burket Swanson Golden Colonial Chapel, of Omaha, Nebraska and Ritchie Funeral Service of Clarinda, Iowa.

Orvis Austin Wagaman was born April 4, 1919 in Clome, South Dakota, the son of Clevie Austin Wagaman and Ona Mae (Higgins) Wagaman. Orvis served his country during World War II in the United States Army and was a prisoner of war. He was united in marriage January 3, 1946, to Carolyn Nelson at Hiawatha, Kansas. Orvis worked in the Villisca Power Plant after returning from the service. He also farmed until 1970. In addition he sold memberships for Ed Nelson and he also traveled as a salesman for the Power Plants. He was forced to retire from his most recent job as advertising salesman due to a heart attack. Orvis enjoyed working on his computer as a hobby. He was a member of the Faith Westwood Methodist Church, Omaha, Nebraska. He was also a member of the Villisca V.F.W., American Legion Post 251 and Disabled American Veterans.

Orvis is survived by his wife Carolyn of Omaha, Nebraska; daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Robert Boe of Gretna, Nebraska, Brenda and Al Rotella of Omaha, Nebraska, son and daughter-in-law, Jan and Kimberly Wagaman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; brother, Davis and Sharon Wagaman of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, Marc and Molly Miller, Tiffany and John Skokan, Tim Marvin, Nick and Tony Rotella, Austin and Taylor Wagaman; great grandchildren, Meghan and Garrett Miller, Kelsey, Kade, Kiley, and Karson Skokan; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceding Orvis in death were his parents; daughter, Barbara Miller; two sisters, Helen Lewis and Lucille Hazelton and three brothers, Fred Wagaman, Harold Wagaman and Charles Robert Wagaman.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn his passing.

Evaleen May Sprague

Funeral services for Evaleen May Sprague, 70, of Villisca, Iowa, were held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, June 4, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa. Dr. Charles Peterson officiated the service. Evaleen passed away Friday, June1st at the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center in Red Oak, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Heartland Hospice. Service arrangements were handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa.

Evaleen May Sprague was born on February 11, 1937, in rural Taylor County, Iowa, to Carl and Florence Eva (Jones) Sparks. She attended schools in New Market, Iowa. On August 16, 1957, Evaleen and Robert Sprague were united in marriage in Maryville, Missouri. She worked in the Everready plant in Red Oak, retiring after 37 years of service.

She was an active mother and cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She wasn’t shy, letting everyone know that "she ran the show". She enjoyed sewing, quilting, mending the clothes, cooking and was known for her recipes.

Evaleen is survived by sons Rick and wife Vickie Sprague of Bedford, Randy Sprague and special friend Deb, three step-sons Montie, Mike and Kenny Sprague, sister Doreen Drennen of New Market, brothers Frank and wife Karlyne of San Mateo, California, LeLand of San Francisco, California, Oliver of Red Wood City, California and Jerry and wife Janie of Benton, Kentucky, sister Linda and husband Marty Williams of Clarinda, three grandchildren Jodi and husband Kenny McGargill of Randolph, Jenni Livengood and friend Wade Belt of Council Bluffs, Kevin Sprague and friend Faye of Shambaugh, three great grandchildren Luk Miller of Randolph, Elizabeth Livengood of Council Bluffs and Emma Belt of Council Bluffs. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceding Evaleen in death were her parents, husband Robert in 1994, and two brothers Darwin and Carl Sparks. Evaleen will be remembered for her ornery personality.

DOROTHY MAE COLE

Dorothy Mae Cole, daughter of Carl Herbert and Mila (Lawson) Berg was born on July 3, 1919 at Coin, Iowa. She died on Sunday, May 13, 2007at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age on 87 years, 10 months, 10 days.

Dorothy graduated from Essex High School in 1936 and was then employed for 11 years at the offices of the May Seed and Nursery Company in Shenandoah, Iowa. Dorothy loved music and during this time, she sang in the Essex community choir. Dorothy was united in marriage to Donald Lemoine Cole on July 3, 1948 in Essex, Iowa. Dorothy and Donald were engaged in farming south of Stanton, where they made their home and raised their family. In 1972, after 25 years on the farm, they moved to Stanton. Dorothy was a part time employee for Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Stanton before retiring in 1981. Dorothy was an active member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir for many years. She was active in the LCW/WELCA organization, and served as a member of the church council and was the financial secretary for 16 years. Dorothy was a 59 year member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary #406. She was a former member of the Stanton Literary Society, the Mayflower Club and was a charter member of the Friendly Study Club. Dorothy treasured her family and home, and had a passion for music, reading and sewing.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Cole on April 23, 2003; infant son, Delaine Allen Cole; her parents; two brothers: Carl H. Berg and Samuel E. Berg, and three sisters: Aletha J. Swanson, Helen Geraldine Goranson and Fairy M. Gray.

Dorothy is survived by two sons: Rodney L. Cole and wife Rhonda, of Las Vegas, NV; Roger E. Cole and wife Kathleen of Osceola, IA. Five grandchildren: Rodney L. Cole Jr. of Omaha, NE; William R. Cole of Omaha, NE and James P. Cole of Papillion, NE; Dennis E. Cole and wife Jennifer of Clarinda, IA and Heather L. Preston and husband Vincent of Waukee, IA; sister-in-law: Virginia Avila of Modesto, CA and many other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and comfort those who mourn.

Lavanna "Bannie" May Golay

Funeral services for 89 year old Lavanna "Bannie" May Golay of Villisca, Iowa, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, Iowa. Pastor Gordon Scott of the Villisca United Methodist Church officiated the service. Lavanna passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Lavanna "Bannie" May Golay was born in the family home in Villisca, Iowa, on November 4, 1917, to Lee and Mary (Coy) Stallings.

Lavanna attended and graduated from Villisca High School with the class of 1938. In January of 1942, Lavanna and David Golay were united in marriage in Missouri. Lavanna, being a house wife, devoted much of her time raising her family and tending to her flowers. She also liked to can the fresh vegetables from her garden. She enjoyed cooking and watching her soap operas. After her husband Dave retired, they spent several years camping and fishing at several lakes around the area. She was a member of the Villisca VFW Auxiliary.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Mary Lee and husband Glen Sharp of Bedford, Linda Golay of Clarinda, grandchildren Debra and husband Doug Maher of Stanton, Dan Sharp of Bedford, Diana Clark of Red Oak, David Sharp of Bedford, great grandchildren Kris Maley, of Stanton, Kyle and Amber Sharp of Bedford, Paige and Ethan Clark of Red Oak, brother-in-law George Golay of Iowa, sister- in-law Erma Stallings of Arizona and Alice Garvin, of Des Moines; nephew Russ and wife Debbie Acton of Villisca and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Lavanna was preceded in death by her parents, husband David in 1995, son Bobbie, sisters Dessie Acton and Eunice Moore, and brother Brainard "Lee" Stalling; Ashley Maley and Brook Maley .

Memorials may be directed to the family. Service arrangements were handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa.

DeWitt Talmadge Haley II

DeWitt Talmadge Haley II, 72, of Nodaway, Iowa, passed away April 10, 2007, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

DeWitt was born on December 21, 1934, to DeWitt Sidney and Edith (Eledge) Haley in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

DeWitt and Marjorie Hoschar were married on April 4, 1959, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

Memorials may be directed to the family. No services were scheduled. Arrangements were handled by Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa. He attended schools in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. DeWitt was self employed working in construction. He owned Marges Pool Hall in Villisca for 10 years prior to retiring. DeWitt is survived by his wife Marjorie of Nodaway, daughters Laura and husband Dennis Newton of Creston, Becky and husband Larry Pond of Nodaway, sons Wade Haley of Villisca, Boyd Haley of Nodaway, eight grandchildren three great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons Lloyd Haley, DeWitt Haley III, brothers Jimmy Haley, LaVern Haley and sister Patricia Paben.

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