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Evelyn M. Olson
Evelyn Mabel Albertine Olson, the daughter of John and Hilma (Sandquist) Anderson was born March 9, 1907 on a farm northeast of Stanton, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 100 years, 10 months and 1 day.
Evelyn lived on a farm near Stanton. When Evelyn was 13, she and her family moved to Nebraska. She graduated from high school in Genoa, Nebraska and shortly following graduation began teaching country school. She taught three years. Evelyn was united in marriage to Frank A. Olson on February 7, 1930 in Lincoln, NE. They farmed in Nebraska eight years. In 1938, Frank and Evelyn moved to a farm south of Atlantic, IA and farmed there three years. In 1941, Frank, Evelyn and the boys relocated making their home on a farm northeast of Red Oak. Evelyn was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Red Oak where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was active in the Women's Circles and helped in the kitchen for many events. Evelyn was a past 4-H leader and had served on the Boards of the Red Cross and American Cancer Society. She was also active in fundraising for the Heart and Lung Associations. In 1985, Evelyn and Frank retired from farming and moved into Red Oak. She had been a resident of Stanton Care Center the past five years. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Frank on June 23, 1989; 5 brothers: Delmar, Oliver, Ellery, Raymond and Harold; 3 sisters: Aquilina, Esther and Eleanore; daughters-in-law: Marilyn Olson and Phyllis Olson.
Evelyn is survived by 4 sons: Robert Olson; Howard Olson and wife Carolyn; Ralph Olson and fiancée Joanne Garcia; and Lyle Olson all of Red Oak, IA; 11 grandchildren: John Olson of Ankeny, IA; Michael Olson and wife Marcie of Red Oak, IA; Nancie Platt and husband Ryan of Emerson, IA; Kim Ellis and husband Lynn of Red Oak, IA; Mark Olson and wife Kathleen of Huntington Beach, CA; Karla Wood and husband Jim of Red Oak, IA; Sheila Madsen and husband Curtis of West Des Monies, IA; David Olson and wife Lynne of West Des Moines, IA; Danny Olson and wife Kandee of Red Oak, IA; Diana Olson; and Steven Olson; 20 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10:30 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery , Red Oak, IA. Rev. Dr. George Hooper, Officiating
Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Sunday, January 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm
Memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or charity of your choice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Joseph R. Farlin
Joseph Raymond Farlin, the son of Leo R. and Sharon L. (Baker) Farlin was born May 10, 1967 in Corning, Iowa. He died suddenly on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 40 years, 7 months, and 8 days.
Joseph was born in Corning, IA, and throughout his childhood he and his family lived in Villisca, Creston and Emerson, IA. Joseph was a 1985 graduate of Nishna Valley High School. Following high school, Joseph attended and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO in l990. After graduation, he began working for Continental General Insurance and World Insurance both of Omaha, NE. Later, he moved to Des Moines, IA, where he worked for the Amerus Group. Joseph was united in marriage to Hana Buchtova on August 23, 2003 at Nove Mesto Na Morave, Czech Republic. Joseph and Hana relocated from Des Moines to Emerson, IA in May of 2005. Recently, he was employed with the U. S. Postal Service as a relief Postmaster. Joseph was a devoted race car fan; he faithfully watched and cheered on his St. Louis Cardinals baseball team; was a baseball card collector; and loved trains. Joseph was also an avid Nebraska fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo.
Joseph is survived by his wife: Hana Farlin of Emerson, IA; daughter: Ema; mother: Sharon Farlin of Emerson, IA; brother: Darrell Farlin of Emerson, IA; many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives, along with friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 21, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Advent Christian Church in Villisca, IA. Burial in Arlington Cemetery , rural Villisca, IA. Rev. Kevin Skipworth, Officiating
A Memorial is being established in Joseph's name. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Merrill V. "Red" Erickson
Merrill V. "Red" Erickson, age 77, of Villisca, Iowa, formerly of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center. Merrill Vance "Red" Erickson was born September 23, 1930 in Montgomery County, Iowa the son of Vance and Signe (Lonn) Erickson. He was raised in Montgomery County graduating from Stennett High School in 1948. As a young man he raised hogs on the family farm and later worked for the elevator in Stennett. Merrill was a people person, always loving to visit with everyone. He enjoyed going for car rides, playing pitch, working word puzzles, fishing, watching western movies, and loved baseball. For the past several years Merrill has been a resident of the Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center. He was united in marriage to Louise Richie on January 16, 2005 in Villisca.
Survivors include his wife: Louise Erickson of Villisca, Iowa; sister: Joan Westerlund and husband Gene of Villisca, Iowa; step-brother: Clyde Jones and wife Naomi of Red Oak, Iowa; step-son: William Keesler and wife Roxanne of Des Moines, Iowa; step-grandchildren: Ryan Conart; Bert Conart; and Pearl Conart all of Des Moines, Iowa; 9 step-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kevin Skipworth officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery . There will be open visitation at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Memorials are suggested to the Villisca Good Samaritan Center Activity Fund or the Villisca Public Library.
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Holmes "JIM" Boggess
Jim Boggess was born September 16, 1924, at Villisca, Iowa, the son of Willis Glenn and Ruth Fryer Boggess. He was named Frank Holmes after his two grandfathers, but was called Jim from day one! Jim spent the first two years of his life in Storm Lake where his father managed a shoe store. It was there that his brother, Robert Glenn, was born.
In 1927 the family moved to a farm southeast of Villisca owned by Grandfather Fryer. Jim attended Sunny Slope country school and drove a Model A to Villisca High School where he was a charter member of the Reno Smith FFA Chapter, played basketball, and took part in drama and music, graduating in 1942.
In 1946 Jim married Effie Lee Narigon at the Nodaway Methodist Church. He was always very proud of their seven children, all of whom graduated from Villisca High School and various universities. He was an enthusiastic supporter of his children's school and 4-H activities and received the Honorary 4-H Award.
Jim was active in community affairs. He was an officer in both the Villisca School Parents Association and the Booster Club. He served on the Villisca Community School Board. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge and the Order of Eastern Star. Jim was a long-time supporter of the Villisca Theatre, acting in two plays. He especially enjoyed emceeing the variety shows at the theatre for several years.
Jim was an active member of the Villisca United Methodist Church. He served in several capacities on the board and taught an adult Sunday School Class for many years. This class was the foundation of several community projects, including the Villisca Inter-Church Scholarship. Jim became a lay speaker and for a number of years filled in at area churches in the absence of the pastor.
Jim was supportive of farm organizations and was named a Master Pork Producer. He served on a local co-op board for several years and held many offices, including president and voting delegate, for Page County Farm Bureau. He was elected to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors, representing Southwest Iowa's District 9 from 1981-1985, and received the Page County Service Award in 1984.
Jim was interested in political affairs. He served as chairman of the county Republican Party organization, and worked on campaigns for various candidates. In 1985 he became Agricultural Aide to newly elected Congressman Jim Ross Lightfoot, a position he held for 10 years. He spent the next 10 years assisting Effie as she served in the Iowa Legislature in Des Moines and was tireless as chauffeur and "gofer."
Jim enjoyed people and made friends easily. He and Effie enjoyed traveling, representing Farm Bureau and Congressman Lightfoot, or visiting children and grandchildren as they found career opportunities across the country.
Jim's greatest enjoyment was family and neighborhood outings--wiener roasts, potluck suppers, winter sledding events, or family get-togethers. He proudly hosted a farm party when the Fryer/Boggess farm reached the 100 year milestone. The highlight of all events was the player piano. He relished playing for children, grandchildren, or friends as they sang along with the piano roll. Jim also liked listening to big band music, and writing "pomes." Friends and family received his rhymes under the pen name "Taylor County's Best Beloved Pomeist, B.S. Rubble!"
Jim and Effie lived on the farm until 1999 when a tornado destroyed the buildings at which time they moved to Clarinda. The family still owns the farm and enjoys the native prairie established there on the old home site.
Jim entered into rest on December 22, 2007, at Clarinda, IA. He is survived by his wife Effie, Clarinda, IA, and children Marilyn Collister (John), Denver, CO; Susy Clayton (Dallas), Villisca, IA; Bill (Carolyn), Corvallis, OR; Dick (Pat), Newton, IA; Mark (Heather), Villisca, IA; Jane (Chris Morreale), San Leandro, CA; and Jim (Diane), Springfield, MO. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, by his sister-in-law, Joan, Villisca, IA, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Glenn Boggess, and by his brother Bob.
Funeral services for Jim were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Villisca United Methodist Church in Villisca, IA. Interment was at the Villisca Cemetery . The Boggess Memorial Fund has been established in his name. Donations may be given to the family or to Bank Iowa in Clarinda or Villisca. Wolfe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Elva Ann Euphemia (Danielson) Schultz
Elva Schultz was born on a farm in Wayne County, NE on March 3, 1904 to Otto and Ellida (Pearson) Danielson. She entered into rest on Friday, December 14, 2007 at Stanton Care Center, Stanton, IA at the age of 103 years, 9 months, and 11 days.
In 1905, the family bought land in Cedar County, south of Laurel, NE. Elva attended county school at District 75 for one year and then District 76 until she entered Laurel High School. She participated in girls' basketball and was a member of the campfire girls. In 1914, she became a member of the Laurel Presbyterian Church.
In the fall of 1921, Elva went to Wahoo, NE to attend Luther College for her Senior High school classes and to obtain the Normal Training requirements to become an elementary teacher. Here she also played girls' basketball and sang in the Handel's Messiah Chorus given at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed all her teachers at college and graduated in May of 1922, taking the State's test for receiving a teaching certificate. She graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State College with a BA degree in Education in 1960.
Elva taught school for 36 years in Saunders County and 3 in Cedar County touching the lives of many children. Her teaching career included: 3 years in a county school near Laurel, NE; 5 years at Malmo Public School; 2 years at District 79; 25 years at District 75; and 4 years at District 61.
On March 28, 1931 Elva married John K Schultz at the Presbyterian Church in Laurel, NE. They made their home on a farm near Malmo, NE. They joined the Edensburg Lutheran Church at Malmo in 1934, where Elva taught Sunday School classes and Senior Bible study.
Elva continued her membership through out her life at Edensburg Lutheran Church in Malmo. She was also a member of Ceresco Chapter No. 198; Order of the Eastern Star; a member of Delta Kappa Gamma; and a charter member of Retired Teachers Association in Saunders County.
Elva's husband, John K., passed away in 1978. She lived three more years on the farm and then moved to Wahoo, NE in July of 1982. On April 19, 1997 Elva moved to Halland Village in Stanton, IA and entered Stanton Care Center on September 23, 2005.
Preceding Elva in death is her husband: John K. Schultz; parents; brothers: Dan and Mauritz Danielson; sisters: Erika Floden, Pluma Obermeyer, Marie Danielson; and Lois Lute.
Elva is survived by son: John Schultz and wife Grace of Stanton, IA; grandchildren: Kathryn Johnson and husband Chris of Sidney, IA; John Joe Schultz and wife Lynn of Omaha, NE; and Dawn Dramse and husband Dave of Papillion, NE; great grandchildren: Abby Johnson and friend Chris Wederquist of Omaha, NE; Brandon Johnson and wife Kami of Norfolk, VA; Kylee Schultz of Omaha; Akela and Jaden Dramse of Papillion, NE; sister: Florence Lute of Laurel, NE; brother: Carroll Dean Danielson and wife Norma of Belen, NM; sister-in-law: Kathryn Danielson of Boulder City, NV; a host of relatives, students and friends.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Edensburg Lutheran Church, Malmo, Nebraska. Burial in Union Cemetery , rural Malmo, NE, Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli and Vicar Darwin Garton, Officiating
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 18 at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A memorial is being established.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home
Betty AnnVander Hart Benskin
Betty Ann Vander Hart Benskin, the daughter of Godart G. and Ruby C. (Neuschwanger) Vander Hart, was born December 25, 1935 in Pella, IA. She died on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, IA at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 18 days.
Betty was raised on a farm near Pella and attended country school. She graduated from Pella High School in 1953. Following graduation she worked for Maytag Cooperation in the accounting department in Newton, IA. Betty was united in marriage to Glen L. Benskin on February 8, 1959 in Newton, IA. They made their home on a farm north of Stanton until they moved into Stanton in 2004. Betty was a homemaker and for 20 years was a cook at Red Oak High School. Betty enjoyed spending time cooking; sewing; watching sporting events, especially ones her grandchildren were playing in; camping and traveling. She was a member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church; WELCA; Faith Rebekah Lodge, where she was a past Grand; Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a past Matron; Carefree Campers Club; and Stitch and Chatter Club. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; and sister: Ruby Mae Pope.
Betty is survived by husband: Glen Benskin of Stanton, IA; three daughters: Debra Shields and husband Frank of Cape May, NJ; Barb Lewellen and husband Randy of Stanton, IA; and Cheryl Benskin of Stanton, IA; grandchildren: Gary Honeyman and wife Tiffany of Omaha, NE; Audra Honeyman of Maryville, MO; Scott Honeyman of Maryville, MO; Landon Lewellen and Cameron Lewellen of Stanton, IA; step-grandchildren: Seth Shields of Madison, WI; Tyler Shields of Clarinda, IA; and Jessie Shields of Clarinda, IA; sisters: Nancy Hacker and husband Jerry of Prescott Valley, AZ; and Bertha Brooks and husband Ed of Melbourne, FL; brother: Richard Vander Hart and wife Rita of Milwaukee, WI; nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Stanton, Iowa. Burial in Mamre Cemetery , Stanton. Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating
Memorials to Stanton Fire & Rescue / Mamrelund Lutheran Church
Eastern Star Service at 6:00 p.m. with family visitation to follow on Monday, December 17 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home
Allan Anderson
Allan Anderson, the son of Robert Eugene and Phyllis Matilda Aukland Anderson, was born August 17, 1955 in Red Oak, Iowa. He entered into rest on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 52 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Allan was raised on the family farm northeast of Stanton. He was confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church in Wallin. He was a 1973 graduate of Griswold High School. Also, in 1973 he was united in marriage to Roberta Taylor at Lyman, Iowa. They were married for 23 years and had two children. Allan began farming at the age of 14, after the death of his father. He also custom hay baled and raised a small cow stock herd. Allan was united in marriage to Janette Hoegh on February 13, 2000 in Miami, Florida. Allan was a people person and excellent salesman. He sold seed corn for Wilson and Hogemeyer for 17 years. The past 7 years, Allan had been employed with A&M Green Power of Macedonia, IA. Allan loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and hunting. He was a member of H.O.G. Harley Owners Group. Allan was preceded in death by his parents; and brother: Daniel Anderson.
Allan is survived by wife: Janette Anderson, of rural Villisca; children: Zackery Anderson and wife Misty of Villisca, IA; Karey Anderson of Des Moines, IA; Aaron Hoegh and wife Jessica of Kimbelton, IA; Marcus Hoegh of Cedar Rapids, IA; Mitchell Hoegh of Cedar Rapids, IA; and Jessica Helms and husband Troy of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren: Wyatt and Paden Anderson and Zachery Hoegh; sisters: Judy Fichter and husband Ron of Clarksville, TN and Jacquie Larson of Red Oak, IA; other family members and many friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak. Burial in Wallin Cemetery , rural Stanton, Iowa, Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating
A memorial is being established in his name.
Family visitation will be held Sunday, December 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home
Neva "Ruth" Moritz
Neva "Ruth" Moritz, the daughter of Harry and Wealthy Jennie Warrick Schenck was born October 15, 1917 in Page County, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center, Villisca, Iowa at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 23 days. ???
Ruth lived her childhood on a farm south of Villisca. In 1936, she graduated from the Villisca High School and then completed Normal training in Maryville, MO. Ruth taught in the rural Page County schools of Nile, Swisher and Vandevender. Ruth met her husband, Elvin L. Moritz where they were in the 8th grade. They were engaged before Pearl Harbor and married on February 3, 1942 in Mt Holly, NJ in a double ceremony with her brother Earl and Genny Schenck, before the 168th Infantry Company F was sent overseas during World War II.
Ruth continued to teach in rural Page County schools while her husband was stationed overseas and was devoted to her students. Following his honorable discharge in 1945, they lived in Clarinda where their two children were born. In 1950, they purchased and moved to a farm near Nodaway, IA. Ruth was employed as a bookkeeper for the local telephone company and served as the school board secretary. In 1957, Ruth was employed at the Union Carbide in Red Oak and the family moved to Villisca. After sixteen years, she retired, and resided in Villisca until 2002, when they moved to Red Oak. Ruth was a member of the Villisca United Methodist Church, a Guild group member, and a former member of the Villisca Progress Club. After retirement, Elvin and Ruth spent several years traveling by RV trailer, mostly in the winter months. They enjoyed gardening and Ruth canned the produce; she was a wonderful cook. Ruth raised beautiful flowers and took much pride in them, and enjoyed ceramics as a hobby, but most of all she loved all her family. Ruth became a resident of the Villisca Good Samaritan Center in June 2004.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Vernon, Earl and infant Donald; and daughter-in-law: Sandra Campbell Moritz.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Elvin Moritz, of Villisca, IA; two children: Evon Carlson and husband Ron of Red Oak, IA; Clark Moritz and wife Roberta of Waterloo, IA; four grandchildren: Lynette Fast and husband Rodney of Lincoln, NE; Brian Carlson and wife Mary of Red Oak, IA; Corey Moritz and wife Paula of Dublin, OH; and Brigette Moritz of Waterloo, IA; ten great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Genny Schenck of Clarinda, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Villisca United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa. Burial in the Clarinda Cemetery , Clarinda, Iowa Rev Gordon Scott and Rev Nancy Schultz, Officiating Visitation will be held with the family present on Tuesday, December 11 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Villisca Methodist Church
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak
