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CURTIS FREY
Curt Frey, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Villisca and Clarinda, began chemotherapy treatment for leukemia on June 24th, 2009. He faced the disease with courage, hope, and humor, and he died in his sleep on the morning of October 16, 2009 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was 67 years of age.
Celebration of Life Services will be held Tuesday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Paul Congregational United Church of Christ in Oskaloosa with the Rev. Elizabeth Colton officiating. Visitation will begin Monday at noon at the Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel, and the family will be present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ.
Walter Curtis Frey was born March 2, 1942 in Clarinda, Iowa, the first son of Walter Leore and Maxine M. Mace Frey of Nodaway, Iowa. He attended grades one through eleven at the Nodaway Public Schools before graduating from Villisca High School in 1960. After graduation, he worked every summer at the family farm and for the CB&Q railroad to pay for his education. He attended Clarinda Community College for two years, and was accepted into the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls, then known as the State College of Iowa. His teaching degree was awarded in 1965. He completed graduate coursework in history at the University of Northern Colorado during the summers from 1967 until 1969.
Curt dated Shirley Jean Needham his senior year in Villisca, and throughout college; they were married June 6, 1964 at the Advent Christian Church in Villisca. During their first year of marriage, Curt worked on local farms and as a substitute teacher in the Denver, Iowa school district. In 1965, both he and Shirley found teaching positions at Oskaloosa Junior High School, where he taught history and social studies for 33 years, retiring in 1998. During his career, he was a passionate advocate for the public schools, and he devoted his time and talents to improving the welfare of students and teachers in Oskaloosa and across Iowa. He was an active member of OEA/ISEA/NEA, a State Unit Nine officer, and he attended State Delegate Assembly. After retirement, he was active in ISEA/NEA-R and Mahaska county/Iowa Retired School Personnel Association.
Curt was a member of St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ, served often on church boards, and was a Keomah City Councilman for over thirty years. An enthusiastic scholar, a lifetime learner, a historian “par excellence” (so dubbed by a colleague), Curt spent a lifetime reading everything he found in print, viewing documentaries, traveling and visiting historical sites and museums. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching, finding kindred spirits in interests, and visiting with people. He loved his animal friends, had a deep appreciation for the environment, and enjoyed spending time in nature. He could often be found working in the yard, taking care of his home, maintaining the city property of Keomah, or sharing a joke or story with the neighbors.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their daughter Heidi (and James) Frey of Oshkosh, WI; his sister, Cheryl (and Bob) Lyall of Indianola, IA and their two daughters; his brother, Lyle (and Susan) Frey of Villisca, IA and their two daughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard E. Anderson
Graveside services for Richard E. Anderson will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Evergreen Cemetery
in Red Oak, Iowa. Military honors by Ker-A-Vor Post 251 and Offutt Air Force Base. Richard passed away on October 12th at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center in Villisca, Iowa.
Richard Eugene Anderson was born in Red Oak, Iowa on April 4, 1934, the son of Audrey and Wayne Anderson. He graduated from Red Oak High School in 1952. After graduation, he attended Iowa State University for 2 years joining the ROTC program while enrolled there. He transferred to the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he graduated in 1969. Richard served in the United States Air Force for 26 years. He retired from Andrew Air Force Base in Washington D.C. in 1980.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother-in-law Tom Shapcott. Survivors include his daughter Sharon Nickleson and husband Doyle of Fallon, Nevada; grandson J. D. Nickleson of Reno, Nevada; sister Phyllis Shapcott of Villisca; niece Brenda Ingersoll and husband Bill of Villisca; nephew Chris Shapcott and wife Juli of Underwood, Iowa; half sisters Debbie Fort of Florida, Karen Barone of California; half brother Dennis Anderson of Missouri; great nephews Skylar Winterstien, Kyle Shapcott, Ben Ingersoll; great nieces Erin Shapcott, Lauren Shapcott and Beth Ingersoll.
Wofle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
IRENE STACKHOUSE
Funeral services for Irene Stackhouse, 90, of Stanton and formerly of Villisca will be at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca with interment in the Arlington Cemetery
following the service. Visitation will be Friday, October 2nd from 2:00 pm to the service time.
Mildred Irene Stackhouse was born October 23, 1918 to Elvin Joseph and Mabel Clare Beavers on the family farm south of Villisca.
She grew up in Villisca and graduated in the class of 1936. Irene was united in marriage to Clifford Stackhouse on October 15, 1939 in Stanton, Iowa. The couple lived in Villisca and she worked in the Villisca school system as a secretary while Clifford farmed the surrounding land. Irene and Clifford moved to Des Moines where she continued to work in the school system. A couple years later they moved to Atlantic where she continued to be involved with the schools while Clifford worked with the Highway Commission. They then moved to Iowa City where Irene worked at the Veterans Affairs Hospital as a secretary retiring in 1983. After retirement, Clifford and Irene enjoyed wintering in Texas and Arizona. After Clifford passed away in 1987, Irene moved to Clarinda. Irene went to Westridge Quality Care in 2003 and moved to the Stanton Care Center in December of 2008. Irene loved reading, sewing and spending time with her family.
Irene passed away September 30, 2009 at the Stanton Care Center with her family at her side. Preceding Irene in death are her parents, husband, daughters Maxine Ann Magneson and Marie Elaine Johnson, and two sisters Leta Greenfield and Marjorie McNerney.
Irene is survived by daughter Mary Stackhouse of Omaha, Nebraska; son-in-law Merlin Magneson of Clarinda; grandchildren Dan Magneson of Quilcene, Washington, Jeff Magneson and wife Tammy of Stanton, Trish Anderson and husband Kevin of Stanton, and Kelli Johnson of Sioux City; sisters Esther Roberts of Oregon and Ardith Earl of California; and 6 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Stanton Care Center or St. John's Lutheran Church. Wolfe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Berniece Guffey
Funeral services for Berniece Guffey, 86, of Villisca were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Villisca United Methodist Church with interment in the Villisca Cemetery
following the service. Pastors Kevin Skipworth and Gordon Scott officiated.
Berniece Ruth Barr was born on August 29, 1923 in the rural Elliott area. She was the daughter of Carl Martin Barr and Laura Bell (Given) Barr. She graduated from Red Oak in the class of 1941 with her Normal Training Certificate. She began teaching school at Douglas No. 9 that same year.
She taught at the Pilot Grove Center School the next 2 years.
She was united in marriage to Elwin Bee Guffey on January 21, 1945 in Elliott, Iowa. They were blessed with a son David Elwin in 1946.
She resumed her teaching career in 1954 at Washington Township #1. She taught 5 more years in the country schools and in 1959 began teaching in the Villisca school system . She taught and went to school graduating with her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1966. She retired in 1986. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church and Eastern Star.
Berniece was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Neil, Clyde, Floyd, Roy, and sister Helen Taylor.
She is survived by her son David (Karen) Guffey of Villisca, grandson Rick (Ariadne) Guffey, step grand -children Brian (Teena) Workman and Emily (Andy) Fantis, great- grandchildren Megan (Josh Mastin) Guffey, Nathan Guffey, Adam Workman and Aris “Audie” Fantis, one step great-grandchild Alexis, one great-great grandchild Macy Renea and three step great-great grandchildren - Skyler, Nathan, and Kylee. Special friend Coral Guffey as well as many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Advent Christian Church.
Wolf Funeral Home of Villisca in charge of the arrangements.
Earl B. Shipley
Graveside services for Earl B. Shipley were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 23, 2009 at Arlington Cemetery , rural Villisca, Iowa. Earl passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center.
Earl B. Shipley was born December 3, 1928 south of Nodaway, Iowa on the family farm to Fred and Alma (Windom) Shipley. He was the youngest of five children: Margaret, Enid, Malcolm, James and Earl.
He graduated Nodaway High School in the class of 1946. He was married to Sylvia Marie Dumler October 31, 1947 at the Stanton Lutheran Church. He farmed the family farm with his brother Malcolm following high school. Before leaving high school he took over as catcher on the Nodaway Town Team baseball team (Nodaway Cardinals) for a player that went off to war in 1945. Earl played with the Nodaway team for many years. Baseball became a passion for him all his life. His loyalty was to the St. Louis Browns which were to become the St. Louis Cardinals. Loyalty to his family, friends, business associates and friends was important to Earl.
Earl became an independent heavy equipment contractor in 1960 and worked all over the State of Iowa. In 1975 Earl was the superintendent for Moody Construction when they built Lake Icaria in Adams County. In 1985 he and his son Marvin ran Shipley Construction for another 15 years. One of the last jobs Earl did before health forced his retirement was in 1994 when Shipley Construction assisted with the dirt work for the Clarinda Prison complex.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Margaret Blackledge and Enid Shupe and her husband Leonard; brothers Malcolm Shipley and James Shipley.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sylvia of Villisca; children Joseph E. Shipley and wife Margaret of Red Oak, Iowa, Charles Shipley of Red Oak, Iowa, Stanley Shipley and wife Barbara of Tenville, Iowa, Janet Stoner and husband Kelly of Topeka, Kansas, and Marvin Shipley and wife Chris of Tenville, Iowa; grandchildren J. David Shipley, Andre Shipley, Courtney Penock and husband Todd and their children Whitney and Hayley, Clint Shipley, Laura Shipley, Seth Stoner, Laci Stoner, and Christine Shipley; sisters-in-law Emma Jean Shipley of Nodaway, Iowa and Lea Mae Shipley of Shenandoah, Iowa.
A memorial fund is being established in Earl's name. Wolfe Funeral Home provided arrangements.
Ruby Mae (Honeywell) Hinkle
Ruby Mae(Honeywell)Hinkle, daughter of Elmer and Mary Honeywell, was born February 5, 1916, in Pacific Junction, Iowa and entered into eternal rest September 11, 2009 at the age of 93 years ,7 months and 6 days.
Ruby attended school at Villisca, graduating from Villisca HIgh School with the class of 1934. After graduation, she did domestic help, worked at the Glenwood State Hospital-School(Glenwood Resource Center) and worked at Thomas D. Murphy until 1989 when she retired.
She was united in marriage to Joe Hinkle on September 25,1937, in Atlantic, Iowa. To this union, three children were born.
Ruby enjoyed gardening, canning, visiting with neighbors, and sitting on her porch swing.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, one brother, one sister.
Ruby is survived by her children: Donna Rae Larson of Cedar Rapids,Iowa; Mary Jo Maher of Emerson, Iowa; Stephen Merele Hinkle of Springfield, Missouri; 10-grandchildren; 8-great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
Graveside services, at Villisca Cemetery , will be Saturaday , September 26, 2009 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flower, memorials can be sent to the Emerson Rescue Squad.
GARY LYNN GRAY
Graveside memorial services for Gary Gray, age 57, of Villisca, Iowa, who died Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa was held Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Grove Cemetery , rural Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Burial with military rites by American Legion Ker-A-Vor Post 251 was in the North Grove Cemetery . Memorials may be directed to the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Gary Lynn Gray was born September 8, 1951 at Clarinda, Iowa to Arthur Russell Gray and Mary (Robinson) Gray. He had three brothers and one sister. Gary was a graduate of Clarinda High School and attended college for three years. He served his country in the United States Army, from 1972-1979, during the Vietnam War and was also stationed in Germany. On December 31, 1984, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Smith at Security, Colorado. They have four children, Eric, Alan, Jennifer and Kerri.
Gary was a truck driver for Midwest Viking Trucking Company and John Beem Implement. He was a member of the American Legion Ker-A-Vor Post 251. Gary enjoyed tractor pulls, fishing and was active in horse shows when he was young. He had a great interest in Harley's. Most important to Gary was his family and truly enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
Preceding Gary in death were his parents, Art and Mary; brothers, Kyle Gray, Russell Gray; sister, Gail Thurman and nephew, Jason Gray.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Beth Gray of Villisca, Iowa; sons, Eric Gray of Corning, Iowa and Alan Gray and wife Shelly of Nodaway, Iowa; daughters, Jennifer Montagne and husband Kirk of Glenwood, Iowa and Kerri Pace of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, Jessica Pace, Bradley Maxwell, Chelsey Gray, Braden Gray, Payton Gray, Addison Gray, Walker Pace, Payton Montagne, Kenley Montagne; brother, Kevin Gray of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces, nephews and many friends.
Gary will be greatly missed by his friends and family,
but the memories will remain in our hearts forever .
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Gary's passing.
Rev. Charles Edgar Burton
Rev. Charles Edgar Burton, born on Sept. 4, 1937 in Clarinda, IA, passed away on Aug. 31, 2009 in Miami, FL. He was the son of Edgar & Mary Burton. In 1993, he married his loving wife, Linda.
He is also survived by his children Kathy & Dave Butt, Paul & Julie Burton, Jennifer & Kevin Cerchiai, and Pamela & Waldemar Korbecki; siblings John Burton, Elaine Hein, Evelyn Lewis, Sharon King, and Kenneth Burton; and seven adoring grandchildren.
Chuck spread God's love by serving at Silver Palm UMC, Wesley UMC, St. Paul's UMC, and Perrine-Peters UMC. We will cherish the memories of him in our hearts. His joyous reunion with his Father in Heaven will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Perrine-Peters United Methodist Church, 18301 South Dixie Hwy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to South Florida Urban Ministries, 2850 SW 27 Ave., Miami, FL 33133 in his honor. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.
Rudy Kilgore
Rudy Kilgore, 51, of Creston, died Sunday, August 23, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Services will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 28, at Crest Baptist Church, Creston, Iowa. Pastor Chuck Spindler will officiate. Interment will be held at a later date. Open visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 27. Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Pearson-Coen-Beaty Family Funeral Service, Creston, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rural Iowa Crisis Center and/or the food pantry. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.
Rudy Gail Kilgore, the son of Max Stanley and Margaret (Bradshaw) Kilgore, was born on January 14, 1958, at Creston, Iowa. Rudy graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1977 and attended Southwestern Community College. He married Valerie Davis in 1977 and they later divorced. Rudy married Linda Strickland on September 21, 1991, in Creston.
Rudy grew up in Creston and helped his father, by working at Kilgore's. Rudy also worked for Casey's, as a manager, in Creston. In 1977, Rudy moved to Villisca and managed the Casey's Store until returning to Creston the fall of 1980. Rudy took over the Kilgore's business in 1981. In 1997, Rudy began the car rental side of his business. Rudy and Linda began selling RV's in 2006.
Rudy was Co-Founder of the Iowa Independent Auto Dealers Association in 1994; earned the Iowa Quality Dealer Award two times in 1995 and 2003; won the National Auto Dealers Association Dealer of the Year Award for Iowa in 2002. He was a member of Crestmoor Golf Club; a member of IIADA and NADA; and a member of the Salem Lutheran Church. Rudy was a big supporter of the Dream Factory and was Co-Founder of the Iowa Chapter.
Rudy's hobbies revolved around his grandkids. He loved to camp and to travel. His grandchildren were the joys of his life.
Left to cherish Rudy's memory are is wife, Linda Kilgore, Creston; his son, Dusty Kilgore, Creston; the mother of his grandchildren, Joni Morris, Creston; his two grandchildren: Max and Morgan Kilgore, Creston; his sister, Kaye Carson, Slater; his brother, Randall Kilgore, Creston; his father-in-law and his mother-in-law: Lee and LaVern Stickland, Stanton; his brother-in-law: Lyle (Julie) Strickland, Stanton; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Preceding Rudy in death were his Parents; Brother-in-Law, Ron Carson; Infant Son, Rudy Ervin Kilgore, in 1981; and an infant sister, Shirley Kilgore.
Clifford A. Lantz
Clifford Arthur Lantz, the son of Arthur E. and Hazel E. (Lindquist) Lantz, was born August 27, 1926 in Stanton, Iowa. He died on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 83 years and 12 days.
Clifford was raised and attended school in Stanton, Iowa. He began farming and then during WWII entered the U. S. Army. After his discharge, he returned to Stanton to farm. Clifford was united in marriage to Marjorie L. Michael on December 10, 1948 in Stanton, Iowa. Clifford's life work was farming and raising livestock. He was a great steward of the land. Clifford was generous and always had time to help his neighbors and friends. He enjoyed sharing stories and drinking coffee with friends. Clifford was a member of Mamrelund Lutheran Church, having served as a past board member and Sunday School assistant superintendent. He was a member of the American Legion Ernie Johnson Post #406 of Stanton, Iowa.
Clifford was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Merrill Lantz.
Clifford is survived by his wife: Marjorie L. Lantz of Stanton, IA; daughter: Jacque Petersen of Omaha, NE; son: Douglas Lantz and wife Glenda of Dumas, TX; 5 grandchildren: Ali Petersen, Tess Petersen, Jared Lantz and wife Jana, Jacob Lantz and Richelle Lantz; brother: Donald Lantz and wife Carolyn of Stanton, IA; sister: Helen Beason and husband Dr. Ralph of Los Angeles, CA; sisters-in-law: Mrs. Alice Lantz of Stanton, IA; and Carol Zoucha of Petersburg, NE; brother-in-law: Harlan Michael and wife Carol of Temple City, CA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Stanton, IA. Burial in Mamre Cemetery . Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating. Visitation with the family present on Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home
Memorials to Mamrelund Lutheran Church Endowment fund or Mamre Cemetery
fund.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
