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JEANIE MOORE PRICHARD
Jeanie Moore was born in Villisca, Iowa, on May 24, 1926, to Collis and Gladys Osborn Moore. When Jeanie was three years old, her birth mother passed away and Collis married Ruby Wissler, who raised Jeanie and her two sisters. Jeanie was a member of the Class of 1944. Upon graduation she attended college in Omaha and worked for the Omaha District Attorney.
Responding to the 1945 patriotic call to duty, Jeanie moved to Washington DC and worked for the Navy Department Bureau of Yards and Docks. A few short months later, she obtained a secretarial position on the Senatorial War Investigative Committee. Jeanie married Midshipmen Reuben Parker Prichard on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1947, in the Naval Academy Chapel. This began a 60 year adventure as a Navy wife and the challenge of raising a family of five children in eleven different homes as Park was stationed on both coasts and Texas. After retirement from the Navy, the couple settled in McLean, VA.
Jeanie served as church secretary and elder at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church in McLean and also served on the Board of Directors that created and ran the Lewinsville retirement residences.
Jeanie is survived by two sisters; Mary Lissandrello (Gene) of Oneonta, NY, and Linda Moore of Villisca, IA; her husband Reuben Prichard; her children Paige Kennedy (Charles) of Loganville, NS, Polly Lehtonen (Alfred) of Columbia, MD, Reuben Prichard, III (Sepi D.) of Raleigh, NC, Priscilla Merrill (Steven D) of Northwood, NH, and Richard Prichard; six grandchildren; Logan (Leo) Chloe, Liana, Benjamin, Matthew and Mark; two step grandchildren; Kristal and Nicholas and a host of relatives and friends. Jeanie's first great-grandchild, Abigail Louise Unglaub, the daughter of Jeanie's first grandchild Logan and husband Leo of Montreal, Canada entered this world a few hours prior to her great-grandmother leaving it.
Barbara R. Bontrager Crussell
Barbara R. (Bontrager) Crussell was born October 18, 1933, to Roland Dale Bontrager and Grace Margarete (Hutchison) Bontrager in Nodaway, Iowa. Barb passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. She graduated from Villisca High School in 1952 and attended one year of nurse's training at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
On August 20, 1953 she was united in marriage to Andrew Crussell in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children, Jeff and Wendy.
Barb and Andy spent most of their working life in California. She drove a school bus for 5 years during which time she enjoyed dressing up to fit the season. Many times her Halloween costumes would startled the children so much that they would not get on the bus because they did not recognize the driver. She also worked 10 years as a daycare provider before her retirement in 1995.
That same year Barb and Andy returned to Villisca to enjoy their retirement. She was a member of the Villisca United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Villisca Lions' Club, and Crimestoppers. Her hobbies were oil painting, quilting, and sewing. She had a small business called "Mole-in-the-Hole" where she decorated sweatshirts. The name came about because she felt like a mole in the hole while sewing in the basement. She and Andy also enjoyed collecting eagles.
Barb is survived by her husband Andy Crussell, her son Jeff Crussell of Orange, CA; her daughter Wendy Casteel & husband Fred of Beaumont, CA; 5 grandchildren Garrett Shanks & wife Shelia, Drew Casteel, Blake Crussell, Nicole Crussell, & Kaitlan Crussell; 2 great-granddaughters Emma Rose & Isabella Victoria Shanks ; one sister Judy Dale Hodgson & husband Ron of Riverside, CA; and nieces Shannon, Kelly, & Brady.
Memorial services for Barbara R. Crussell, 73, of Villisca were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Villisca United Methodist Church in Villisca, Iowa. Pastor Gordon Scott officiated. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, Iowa.
ALAN F. MEIER
Alan F. Meier, age 68, went to be with his Lord 9-6-07. Funeral Monday 10 am Cross Road Fellowship Bible Church, 7315 W. 13th St., burial White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Derby, KS.
He was born to Howard W. Meier & Martha L. Beattie on July 8, 1939 in Avoca, Iowa. Alan was a retired Gas Service supervisor and part time McConnell Air Force Base Services print shop.
He is survived by his wife Brenda, sons and daughters in law, Scot & Erika Meier, Trinity, FL, Greg & Suzanne Meier, Wichita, grandchildren, Emily & Madeline Meier, Wichita, Savannah & Eriksen Meier, Trinity, FL, mother in law, Lucille Beaver, Derby, sister in law, Mary Ellen Meier, Cedar Falls, Iowa, nieces, Susan Rusk, Linda Messick, and Mary Martha Meier. Alan was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Don. In lieu of flowers memorials to Cross Road Fellowship Bible Church, 7315 W. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67212. Send condolences and view video tribute at smithfamilymortuaries.com
MARIA BARNETT
Olga Maria Barnett was born March 24, 1940 at Krumbach, Germany to Josef and Anna (Zimmermann) Jeckle. Maria was raised in Germany and moved to the United States in 1958. She married Dean Barnett May 24, 1986 in Clarinda, Iowa. She was employed by NSK in Clarinda and worked until 1991. Maria passed away peacefully on August 24, 2007 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda. She loved wildlife of all kinds, gardens and flowers, and the outdoors with a special fondness for Colorado's scenery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Josef and Anna Jeckle and step mother Teresa Jeckle; brother, Josef Jeckle; and daughter, Anna Shepherd.
Maria is survived by her husband, Dean of Clarinda; two half brothers who live in Germany, Hans Jeckle and August Jeckle; sons, Ray Shepherd of Detroit, MI, Frank Shepherd and wife Nancy of Virginia Beach, VA, Joe Shepherd and wife Kim of Clarinda; grandchildren: Abigail and Noah Shepherd; stepchildren: Teresa Kendall of Braddyville, IA, Gayle Mains of Clarinda, IA, Tom Barnett of Auburn, NE, and Barb Evans of Nebraska City, NE; step grandchildren Derek Kendall, Stephanie and Ryan Mains, Allison and Alexandria Barnett, Pam Moyer and Jeff Evans.
Rite of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 27, 2007 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with Father David Muenchrath officiating. Interment was at Clarinda Cemetery . Memorials to be established. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.
FERN M. MATYA
Ferne M. Matya, 81, of Corning passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. She was born on September 25, 1925 to Emory Oscar and Gladys Irene (Clauson) Patton in Nodaway, Iowa. She graduated from Villisca High School in the Class of 1943.
Ferne married Herman Sprague on July 21, 1945 in Villisca. They added three children to their 4th Street, Villisca home: Tom, Richard, and Carol. She worked as a waitress at Milligan's Café, Sierp's Café, and Marsh's Café, all in Villisca, and attended the Villisca Methodist Church.
After Herman's death she married Thomas E. Matya on June 20, 1977. They moved to Bushville, Iowa (9 miles south of Corning). In 2003 they sold their home and moved to Corning, Iowa.
Ferne loved cooking, gardening, country music, and her family. She was also an avid NBA basketball fan. She played basketball in high school and made a point of teaching her children to play the game.
She was preceded in death by husband Herman Sprague; brother Frosty Patton; sisters: Lola Richie, Jean Haley, and Luella Bailey; brothers-in-law: Dale Richie, Delmar Haley, Delmar Kernen, Bob Sprague, and Glen Doan.
She is survived by her husband Thomas Matya, sons: Tom & wife Jeanie Sprague and Richard & wife Marilyn Sprague, daughter Carol & husband Larry Tener, step-children: Tom and wife Rebecca Matya, Kathy and husband John Ecklin, Nancy and husband Joe Voge, Maureen and husband Richard Weaver, Michelle and husband Kevin Behlers, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grand-children, 16 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great grand-children, and sisters-in-law: Mildred Doan, Joan Patton, Maryann & Em Ridone, Angeline Anderson, and Delores Miller.
Her services were held on Monday, August 20, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, IA, with interment in the Arlington Cemetery
outside Villisca.
THEOLA NORRIS
Funeral services for Theola Norris, age 84 of Bedford, who died Monday, June 18, 2007, at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Friday, June 22, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home. Burial was held in the Bedford City Cemetery . Memorials can be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa, the Bedford Ambulance or the Ahren's Memorial Park. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Theola Natalie (Hardee) Norris was the youngest child born December 16, 1922, in Nodaway, Iowa to Walter Hardee and Amy Gertrude (Hays) Hardee. She grew up attending grade school in Nodaway, graduating from the Villisca High School with the Class of 1942. On December 6, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gerald C. Norris. This loving union was blessed with the birth of two children, Connie Roberta and Ronnie Lee.
Theola was a loving mother who nurtured everyone, including several neighborhood children for whom she babysat. She worked as a waitress in various restaurants for over thirty years, making many lifelong friendships with fellow employees and customers along the way. Theola was an active member of the Bedford American Legion Auxiliary for over fifty-four years, holding several offices within the organization, including being Chairman of the Poppy Sales. She was also active in the membership drives and the collection of hospital equipment. Theola was a H-U-G-E Elvis Presley fan. She loved country music and collecting salt and pepper shakers. She was an avid reader of Danielle Steele novels, and enjoyed watching professional wrestling, Wheel of Fortune and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on television. Above all, Theola was dearly loved and lived for her family. She worked hard and made many sacrifices over the years for her children and extended family and friends.
Left to cherish Theola's memory are her loving and devoted children Connie Gilreath and husband Bart; and Ronnie Norris all of Bedford; a sister-in-law, Lena Rinehart of Mission, Texas; and a very special 'Grand-dog Gusto' along with several nieces, nephews relatives and friends.
Preceding Theola in death are her parents Walter and Amy Hardee; her husband Gerald in 1991; two sisters, Thelma Sparks in 2000; and Trevia Young in 2001; a brother Truman Hardee in 2002; and a special nephew, Carroll Young in 2005.
ANDREW G. MOSBY, SR.
Andy Mosby passed away peacefully on August 13, 2007 at the age of 70 years, 4 months, 20 days at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri with family by his side.
Andy was born on March 24, 1937 in Winterset, Iowa to Ernest and Myrtle (Pinckney) Mosby and graduated from Arispe High School in 1955.
He married Joan Bycroft on July 15, 1956 at the Lenox United Methodist Church. To this union, three children were born: Sherry, Andy Jr, and Teresa.
Andy and Joan lived in Cedar Rapids immediately after their marriage. They moved to the Mercer Center area in 1960 where they have many fond memories of raising row crops, hogs, cattle and chickens and also a very large garden. Andy was a 4-H leader; Sunday School Superintendent; President of the Adams County Pork Producers, member of the Adams County Farm Bureau and an Archer Oil county manager. He was supportive of his children and grandchildren's school, sports, church and 4-H activities.
Andy and Joan operated Mosby's Eat-Out-Inn at Stringtown where they enjoyed meeting new people and serving great food. They moved to Arizona when the nest was empty but returned to Iowa in July 2002 to be closer to family.
Andy had a great sense of humor and enjoyed visiting with friends and playing cards.
Andy is survived by his wife, Joan, of 51 years; daughter Sherry James and husband Frank of Dawson, Iowa; son Andy, Jr. and wife Renee of Corning, Iowa; and daughter Teresa Moore and fiance Darwin Force of Bedford, Iowa; grandchildren Erik James and wife Leslie and their son Lukas; Heather James and fiance Adam Nelson; Shana Mosby and friend Tim Little; Beki Mosby and friend Matt Peterson; Shane Mosby; LeRoy Moore and fiance Fallon Lestina; Trisha Hill and husband Jake and their children Trey and Vanessa; Justin Moore and friend Lacie Hensley; Robin Moore and friend Bryan Wilmarth; Dillon Moore and Wyatt Moore.
He is also survived by his sisters, Darlene Freeman; Virgina Eighme and husband Dean; brother Robert Mosby and wife Mary Jane; sister-in law Deva Lundquist and husband Charles; half brother-in-law Ed Bycroft and wife Luella; step-brothers Steve Vanderlinden and wife Sharon; and Bob Vanderlinden and wife Jann.
Andy was proceeded in death by his parents; step-father, Milo Vanderlinden; grandson, Brandon Mosby; sister, Evelyn Mosby; and brother-in-law Harry Freeman.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 17, 2007 at Bedford City Cemetery , Bedford, Iowa with Lauri Greenlee officiating. A memorial fund is being established in Andy's name. Following the graveside service a luncheon and visitation were held at the Bedford Meal Site, 115 Pearl Street, Bedford. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford was in charge of arrangements.
PAULETTE KAY MOATES
Paulette (Paula) Kay Moates, 62, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 6, 2007, at Westridge Quality Care & Rehab in Clarinda, Iowa. Paulette was born to John Harold Johnson and Glady (McCoy) Johnson on August 6, 1945, in Cherokee, Iowa.
Paulette graduated from Victor High School. On June 5, 1987 she married Clarence "Jay" Moates in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker primarily but did work as a nursing aide for several years.
She is survived by son Gary McLennan of Villisca, son Brian and wife Denise McLennan of Sacramento, CA; granddaughters Angelina and Tiffany; brother Donald and wife Marty Johnson of Minneapolis, MN; step- son Clarence Jay Moates, Jr. of Bentonville, AK; and step-daughter Margie (Randy) Kuhn of Red Oak, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Arlington Cemetery . Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca is responsible for the arrangements.
MINNIE FINDLEY
Minnie Findley, 89, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 6, 2007, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center, Villisca, Iowa. Minnie Marie Findley was born to Leonard Larson and Hilda Swanson Larson on August 30, 1917 in Stanton, Iowa.
Minnie graduated from Stanton High School. She was married to Bill Findley. She was employed as a bookkeeper at the Villisca Elevator for 23 years.
She is survived by her two sisters Myrtle Larson and Irene Robinson both of Villisca and a niece Linda Ridenour of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Hilda (Swanson) Larson, husband Bill, brothers Dennis Larson and Weldon Larson, nephew Larry Robinson, and brother-in-law Don Robinson.
Memorial may be directed to the family. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, Iowa, with burial at the Arlington Cemetery
outside Villisca.
Deloris M. "Dee" Sexton
Deloris M. "Dee" Sexton, age 63, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Deloris Marie "Dee" Sexton was born October 19, 1944 in Hamburg, Iowa the daughter of Olin and Marie (Brown) Miller. She was raised south of Riverton, Iowa graduating from Riverton High School. Dee was united in marriage to Tom Miller on February 4, 1963 in Farragut, Iowa and to this union were born two children: Doug and Tammy. They lived in Farragut until Dee moved to Red Oak in 1968. She was united in marriage to Harvey Sexton, Jr. on April 24, 1970 in Omaha, Nebraska and to this union were born two daughters: Mindy and Brandy. They moved to Stanton in 1978. Harvey preceded her in death on January 5, 1991. In 1999, Dee moved back to Red Oak. Over the years Dee worked as a waitress at Chances R, Gold Crown Inn, Johnny's Steakhouse, and Reed Street Café. She was also the dietary manager at Vista Gardens Care Center, worked as a nurses aid, and also worked for TRACO and Sunshine-n-Rainbows Daycare and Little Tigers Pre-school. She was an avid Elvis Fan and loved collecting Elvis memorabilia. She also collected unicorns and butterflies. Dee always enjoyed doing word search puzzles for fun. Her pride and joy was her family.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband: Harvey Sexton, Jr.; brothers: Don and Keith Miller; and sister: Darlene Randolph. Survivors include her son: Doug Sexton and wife Sandy of Imogene, Iowa; and three daughters: Tammy McFarland and husband Les of Red Oak, Iowa; Mindy Sexton and Derek Rinehart of Malvern, Iowa; and Brandy Dau and husband Kevin of Hancock, Iowa; 10 grandchildren: Miranda, Alexandria, and Morgan McFarland all of Red Oak, Iowa; Douglas Jr. and Johnathon Sexton of Pennsylvania; Megan Binns of Omaha, Nebraska; Cody and Tyler Miller of Imogene, Iowa and Drake and Zoey Rinehart of Malvern, Iowa; great grandchildren: Caidence Binns and Cordae Bridgeman; mother-in-law: Leola Sexton of Stanton, Iowa; special friends: Cheech Mitchell and family and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Steve McKinney officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery . Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family.
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Irene Moser Sierp
Funeral services for Irene Moser Sierp were held on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at the Presbyterian Church in Villisca, Iowa, with Sandy Wainwright Rossander officiating. Burial was in the Villisca Cemetery . Irene passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Anna Irene Sierp, daughter of John and Anna (Dahlstrom) Magnuson was born in Spokane, Washington, August 18, 1910. She moved with her family to a farm near Stanton, Iowa when she was four years old. She was confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church, Wallin, August 17, 1924. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1928 with a Normal Training Certificate. She taught in rural schools for three years and married Lehnen A. Moser on August 5, 1931. She joined the Villisca Presbyterian Church in 1938. She was a Sunday School teacher, active in the Presbyterian Women's Association and also served as a Deacon of the Church. She was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in United Presbyterian Women. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for over fifty years. She was Worthy Matron in 1954. In later years, she was a volunteer at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center.
Irene's husband, L.A. Moser, passed away January 29, 1967. She married Glen Sierp, July 27, 1968 and acquired a much loved second family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a sister, a brother, two grandsons, a son-in law, and several other loved ones.
She is survived by her son, James Moser and wife, Rosalene, Evergreen, CO; daughter, Linda Moser Gary, Woodland Hills, CA; daughter, Shirley Sierp Walker and husband, Garold "Red", Altamont, MO; and son, Kenneth Sierp and wife, Kathy, of York, NE; and grandchildren, Daniel Moser and wife, Sandra, Downers Grove, IL; Louise Moser Porter and husband, Kurt, Olney, MD; Andrew Gary, Lake Elsinore, CA: Bryan Gary, Dillon, CO; and Gretchen Gary, Costa Rica; Debra Smith and husband, R.J., Central City, IA; Karla Michener and husband, Tim, Gallatin, MO; Paula Wilson, Grimes, IA; Kyle Sierp, Dallas, TX; Christopher Sierp and wife, Heather, Dallas, TX; and Keri Kircher and husband, Seth, York, NE.
Irene also has twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; two sisters-in-law, Edna Magnuson and Lucille Sierp; nephew Max Magnuson and wife, Barbara, and many other close extended family members and friends.
In Irene's opinion, loving one another is the purpose and joy of life.
