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Bradly L. Davis
December 23, 1962 - September 10, 2010
Grinnell, Iowa
Memorial Service: 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 at Malcom Auditorium in Malcom, Iowa
Interment: Private family interment, Friday, September 17, 2010 at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Malcom
Memorials: Bradly L. Davis Memorial Fund, PO BOX 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.
Bradly is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Joyce A. Davis of Grinnell; his siblings, Terry Davis of Malcom, Denny Davis of Malcom, Peggy Kent of Brooklyn, Tony Davis of New Sharon, Dale Davis of Des Moines, Harold Kent of Brooklyn, Kim Davis of Des Moines, Judy Davis of Des Moines, and Kevin Davis of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Doris Wolfe Davis; and his brother, Charlie.
Janice Lee Blom
September 16, 1938 - September 12, 2010
Grinnell, Iowa
Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday September 16, 2010 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday September 17, 2010 at Christian Reformed Church in Sully, Iowa
Interment: 12 noon on Friday September 17, 2010 at Sully Cemetery in Sully, Iowa
Jan was born on September 16, 1938, near Oskaloosa, Iowa to Eldert and Jennie Van Ringelestein Fynaardt. She was raised on the family farm and attended Lacy school. On March 1, 1957, she was married to Leroy Blom in Oskaloosa and to this marriage was born five children. The couple operated a grain and livestock farm near Sully and she was a homemaker. She also did volunteer work for the Mahaska County Outreach store.
Janice was a member of the Christian Reformed Church in Sully. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending school events of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and tending to her flower gardens. She honored each one of her grandchildren with an embroidered baby quilt. For the past 22 years she traveled to Oskaloosa to visit her parents, sister and volunteering at the Mahaska County Outreach giving her the nickname of “Tuesday Girl.”
She is survived by her husband, Leroy Blom of rural Grinnell; her children, Greg Blom of rural Grinnell, Phyllis Kephart of New Sharon, Lisa (Ken) Ellenson of Amana, Warren Blom of rural Grinnell and Dee Dee (Laurel) Ely of Kellogg; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two sisters, Joyce (Harry) Jochems of Newton and Nancy Roose of Oskaloosa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, Lane Kephart; one brother, Edward Fynaardt; and one brother-in-law, Art Roose.
Memorials may be directed to Grinnell Regional Hospice or to the Christian Reformed Church Library in Sully.
Harold E. Miller
August 03, 1916 - September 21, 2010
Grinnell and formerly of Marshalltown
Visitation: The family will be present one hour prior to the service October 08, 2010 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday October 08, 2010 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa
Interment: 12 noon on Friday October 08, 2010 at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa
Harold was born on August 3, 1916, in Grinnell, Iowa to Vernon and Ida Grace Grovenburg Miller. He was raised in Grinnell and attended Grinnell schools. Following his education he worked for the Grinnell Shoe Company. During World War II he served with the United States Army in the European Theatre.
On November 10, 1937, he was married to Ruth Burch in Unionville, Missouri. The couple lived in Grinnell and he was employed at McGregor’s Furniture Store and operated a home photography business. Later, he was trained as a pilot and worked at the Grinnell Airport and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. In 1960, the family moved to Marshalltown and he became employed as a pilot for Niederhauser Aviation and flew for Fisher Governor. He later returned to Grinnell Mutual as a pilot. The couple moved to the Mayflower Community in 2010.
Harold enjoyed woodworking, reading, yard work, playing his guitar and singing country western music. He loved to fly and logged over 29,000 hours of flight time. His passion in life was his love of his family. He enjoyed watching his grandsons compete in their sporting events and spending time with his great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Miller of Grinnell; one daughter, Pat (Robert) Strawser of Grinnell; three grandsons, Steve (Michelle) Strawser of Des Moines, Mark (Anne) Strawser of Bettendorf and Curt (Tammy) Strawser of Grinnell; nine great grandchildren, Alyssa, Cassandra, Jordan, Payton, Sydney, Grace, Zane, Logan and Ty; two brothers, Don Miller of Tinley Park, Illinois and Gene Miller of Victor, Iowa; and two sisters, Verna Taylor of Tama and Audrey Tyer of Polk City. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers, Walt, Harry, Adrian, Raymond, Glenn, Dick and Gerald Miller; and one great granddaughter, Samantha.
Should friends desire memorials may be directed to Grinnell Regional Hospice or to the Human Needs fund of the Mayflower Community.
Rita Baustian
June 07, 1930 - August 27, 2010
Grinnell, Iowa
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday August 31, 2010 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday September 01, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grinnell, Iowa
Interment: at a later date , at Calvary Cemetery in Victor, Iowa
Memorials may be directed to MICA or to Catholic Relief Services and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.
Raymond Moore
November 26, 1934 - August 25, 2007
Grinnell, Iowa
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. August 29, 2007 at Smith Funeral Home - Grinnell
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday August 30, 2007 at Smith Funeral Home - Grinnell
Interment: following funeral service August 30, 2007 at Hazelwood Cemetery - Grinnell
Raymond “Bill” Moore, 72, of Grinnell, died August 25, 2007, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30th at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with the Rev. Tim Stewart, pastor of the Grinnell First Baptist Church, officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Failor, John Huth, Buford “Red” Issac, Justin Montgomery, Jeffrey Moore, and Jeremy Stockdall. Honorary bearers will be Craig Adams, Lyle Davis, Ron Durr, Doyle Mikles, Lee Staroska, and Robert Weisskopf. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 at the Smith Funeral Home and where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grinnell Regional Hospice or Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines. The son of Mose Abner and Gladys M. Freshour Moore, he was born November 26, 1934, in Mahaska County, northeast of New Sharon. He was raised in New Sharon and later Montezuma, where he also attended school. On July 20, 1956, he was married to Mary Joan Odom, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, and the couple lived in Grinnell. After her death in 1980, he was married to Virginia Irwin on May 29, 1981 in Grinnell. The couple continued living in Grinnell where he was employed with the City of Grinnell in the maintenance department and later as a painter for Grinnell College Building and Grounds. He retired from the college on September 28, 1984. Ray enjoyed attending flea markets and collecting things, particularly old tools, baseball cards, coins and stamps. He also enjoyed wood crafts, building model trucks, working in his yard and garden, and listening to country music. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Grinnell; two children, Jeffrey A. Moore and Billie Jo Anderson, both of Cedar Rapids; two step-sons, Roger McDowell of Ely, Iowa and Rodney McDowell of Peoria, Arizona; one sister, Erma Curry of Grinnell; one brother, John Moore of Malcom; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife.
Arthur L. Moore
March 21, 1922 - March 27, 2008
Grinnell, Iowa and formerly of Eldon, Iowa
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2008 at Eldon Cemetery in Eldon, Iowa
Arthur was born the son of Arthur W. and Edith F. Beck Moore on March 21, 1922 in Eldon, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Eldon. Following his education he honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
He owned and operated Brooklyn Cleaners in Brooklyn, Iowa before selling insurance for John Hancock Life and Farmers Mutual for 26 years. His enjoyments included hunting, fishing, traveling, dancing, and more recently, singing at the Elks Lodge in Cedar Rapids.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #273 in Grinnell, Elks Lodge #251 in Cedar Rapids, American Legion #294 in Brooklyn, and was a dedicated volunteer on the Brooklyn Fire Department.
Arthur is survived by his sons, Arthur Moore of Williamsburg, Iowa, and Steven Moore of Jackson, Missouri; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a step great granddaughter. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Pearl Vaughn Moore; his second wife Crystal Shipman Moore; and his sister Shirley Cannedy.
Ronald William Grandstaff
February 17, 1926 - November 13, 2007
Knoxville, Iowa
Graveside Service: at a later date , at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.
Ronald was born on February 17, 1926 in Sidney, Iowa to George and Winifred Proctor Grandstaff. He moved to Grinnell with his family and attended Grinnell schools. During World War II he served with the United States Navy in the South Pacific Theatre. After the war he returned to Grinnell and worked for various auto dealers and the Farmhand Company. He also worked as a pipefitter for Husky Oil in California and Wyoming. He resided in Oskaloosa prior to his death. He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed animals and music. He played guitar with “Ron and the Ramblers” when he was younger. Survivors include his children, Diane Grandstaff, Randy Grandstaff and Megan Mart, all of Grinnell, Dan Grandstaff of Mason City, Bill Grandstaff of Lehigh, Florida and Mike Grandstaff of Marshalltown; 17 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and three sisters, Claudine Koger of Wheatland, Wyoming, Shirley Harter of Montezuma and Mary Curry of Deep River. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; one brother, Gene Grandstaff; and one sister, Virginia Prusha.
Heidi J. Pederson
May 21, 1969 - October 07, 2011
Grinnell, Iowa
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Lakeview Section of Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell
Heidi Jo Pederson, 42, of Grinnell died October 7, 2011, at the home of her parents. A graveside service and burial has been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell with Deacon Diane Eberhart, Grinnell United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS).
Heidi was born May 21, 1969, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Roger and Mitzi Winkler Pederson. She was raised in Grinnell and was a 1987 graduate of Grinnell High School. She received a B.A. degree in Journalism and Psychology at the University of Iowa in 1991.
Heidi developed her passion for writing in high school. She was employed as a newspaper journalist with the Stillwater (Oklahoma) News Press and Tulsa World, and most recently at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She was a free-lance sportswriter for Reuters Wire Service out of London, England, covering the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia; Sidney, Australia; and Athens, Greece. She was also a free-lance sportswriter for the Philadelphia Daily News, International Gymnast magazine, and the Philadelphia Sports Network. Heidi covered several national wrestling championships in the U.S. and World Gymnastics meets in Puerto Rico and China. The last two years she was a high school journalism teacher in Irving, Texas. She held a great love for all animals, especially her cats, and she loved to cultivate her flower garden.
Survivors include her parents, Roger and Mitzi Pederson of Grinnell; two brothers, Kirk (Kristi) Pederson of Ankeny and Dana (LeAnn) Pederson of Grinnell; a half-sister, Kyle Harrison; a half-brother, Doug Snyder; two nieces, Samantha and Katie Pederson of Grinnell; two step-nephews, Zane and Trent Ratcliff of Ankeny; one aunt, Norma Kaisand of Grinnell; two uncles, Don Pederson of Grinnell and Robert (Rita) Winkler of Flagler Beach, Florida; several other relatives; and her beloved cats. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Irma Winkler and Leonard and Augusta Pederson.
Melanie Armstrong Belcher
December 15, 1954 - October 12, 2011
Grinnell, Iowa
Graveside Service: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Lakeview Section of Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell
Memorials: Melanie K. Belcher Memorial Fund, PO Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.
Melanie was born the daughter of Melvin Harold Armstrong and Viola Marene Ruble Armstrong on December 15, 1954 in Grinnell, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Grinnell.
She was married to Jackson Earl Belcher on July 4th, 1975 in Juarez, Mexico. The couple lived in Texas and then moved to Grinnell. Her marriage to Jackson ended in 1977. Later that year she met Daniel Leroy Rubendall who she was with from 1977-2002 and they resided in Grinnell. Melanie was a homemaker until early 2011 when she started working at Progressive Industries in Newton, Iowa.
Melanie was a loving and proud mother, grandmother and sister. She held a special love for animals, especially her dog and companion Taffy. She was a big kid at heart who enjoyed the group outings with her friends at the Station Clubhouse and special times the family enjoyed with her at Adventureland. She will be remembered for the love she gave to her family and being a true friend to many.
Melanie is survived by her loving children, Colin (Jennifer) Belcher of Orlando, Florida, Ashley (Stan Shawler) Rubendall of Grinnell, Iowa, and Lindsey Duncan of Marion, Ohio; four grandchildren; and her siblings, Ginger (Glenn) Sterk of Grinnell, Steven (Mary) Armstrong of Covington, Washington, Tim (Wanda) Armstrong of Grinnell, and Crystal Wahl of Davenport, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two nephews, Dr. Kevin Sterk and Kyle Sterk.
Leon Wilson
January 30, 1937 - October 16, 2011
Grinnell, Iowa
Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday October 18, 2001 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday October 19, 2011 at Grinnell Christian Church
Interment: Following the funeral service October 19, 2011 at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa
Leon was born on January 30, 1937, in Grinnell, Iowa to Paul and Imo Dell McCaslin Wilson. He was raised on the family farm in the Rock Creek area and graduated from Grinnell High School with the Class of 1955. He attended Iowa State University and later was inducted into the United States Army. He served with the Army for two years and was honorably discharged in 1962. On October 20, 1962, he was married to Wilma Jean Elrod in Gilman, Iowa. The couple lived in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where he worked as a blockman for Allis Chalmers Company. In 1970, the couple returned to the family farm in the Rock Creek neighborhood and operated a grain and livestock farm. He also worked as a traffic manager for the Farmhand Company and as a dispatcher for Alliant Energy Company. He retired in 1998.
Leon had served on the City Council in Gilman and was Exalted Ruler of the Grinnell Elks Lodge. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Farm Bureau and the Lion Clubs in Gilman and Grinnell. He was an avid reader and enjoyed photography. His family was very important to him and he enjoyed holiday meals and Sunday family gatherings.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Wilson of Grinnell; his children, Sandra (Harry) Maron of Elk River, Minnesota, Phillip (Diane) Wilson of Lone Tree, Colorado and Gregory (Stephanie) Wilson of Edmond, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; and one sister, Kathryn (Duane) Larsen of Grinnell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Clair Wilson
Memorials may be directed to Grinnell Regional Hospice.
Kirk Pederson
October 12, 1962 - October 17, 2011
Des Moines, Iowa
Visitation: Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. October 20, 2011 at Merle Hay Funeral Home, 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday at Johnston High School Gymnasium, October 21, 2011 at 6501 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50313
Interment: following the service at Johnston High School, Friday October 21, 2011 at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kirk’s name may be left to John Stoddard Cancer Center, the Powell 3 Floor at Iowa Methodist, or the Des Moines Firefighters Welfare Fund.
Carl Edward Rohr
May 27, 1914 - October 19, 2011
Grinnell, Iowa
Visitation: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Sunday, with the family present from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday afternoon October 23, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday October 24, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, Iowa
Interment: following the funeral service October 24, 2011 at Hazelwood Cemetery, Grinnell.
Memorials: Grinnell Regional Medical Center, 210 - 4th Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.
Carl Edward Rohr was born May 27, 1914, at the family farm, originally settled by his grandparents, Henry and Wilhelmina Rohr in 1884, three miles west of Malcom, in Poweshiek county. He was the fourth of six children born to Charles and Rosa (Beck) Rohr. He graduated from Grinnell High School in 1932.
Carl was married to Ruth Maxine Windahl of Searsboro in August 10, 1936. They lived in Grinnell, where Carl worked for the United Food Market until 1940 when he was offered the job of store manager in Corning, Iowa. In 1942 he joined Midwest Biscuit Company as a regional sales representative for the western third of Iowa and was based in Carroll. He was raised in the Trinity Lutheran Church and was an active member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in Carroll. In 1950, Carl and Ruth moved back to her home place four miles east of Searsboro where they farmed for five years. In 1955 they moved back to Grinnell where they had originally met and married. They were members of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grinnell until they moved to Rock Creek Lake, about 1970. Carl worked for McNally’s Super Valu and later the Grinnell- Newburg school district until he retired.
Home and family were the most important things in Carl’s life. In early years, every vacation was a reunion with his four brothers and one sister at the farm where they all grew up. Later, he enjoyed yearly trips to Estes Park, Colorado, and in retirement Carl & Ruth were active travelers with the Heritage Club, enjoying most the short trips within Iowa. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and kept a boat at Rock Creek Lake during the 1970’s. He lived his entire life in Iowa and never wanted to be anywhere else. During the years he worked in the grocery store he said he thought he knew nearly everyone in Grinnell. But in the last decade of his life he lamented that most of the people he knew had either moved away or were in the Cemetery.
Carl is survived by two children, Gerald Rohr of Anamosa, Iowa and Gene Rohr of Grinnell; five grandchildren, Gary, Richard, and Thomas of Colorado, and Theron and Francesca of California; five great-grandchildren, Sarah, Jonathan (Jack), Dylan and Anneliese of Colorado and Nico Retsky of California; and one brother, John Rohr of Schaumburg, Illinois. Preceding him in death were his wife of 72 years, Ruth Rohr; his parents; three brothers, Erwin, Oscar, and Loring; and one sister, Henrietta.
