2010-2019, IA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
, IA, Transcribed by Jim
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Blankenship, Danny L. 60, 30Apr1951
- 06May2011, (72), IA-482-66-9176
Appanoose
2016, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, Obituary
Ad Express & Daily Iowegian (Centerville, IA) - February 7, 2016
Dorothy "Dottie" Cornett, 101 of Centerville, Iowa,
passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born in Appanoose County, Iowa on September 19, 1914, the daughter of
Edward and Muriel (Fowler) Collins.
Dottie graduated from Centerville High School. She served her
country faithfully in the Navy during World War II. Dottie was united in
marriage to George Cornett on November 5, 1945.
Dottie engaged in numerous hobbies throughout her lifetime. She
enjoyed knitting, especially gloves, scarves, hats, as well as baby booties and
mittens. Dottie also enjoyed numerous outdoor activities, especially fishing
and bird watching. She was a longtime member of the Rathbun Area Bird Club.
Dottie was also a lifetime member of the Mystic American Legion.
She is survived by two nieces,
Judy Blankenship and Loretta Allen; two nephews, Mark
Hancox and Terry Hancox; three great nephews, Randy Nutt, Scott Hancox, and
Grant Hancox; and two great nieces, Vicki King and Hope Hancox.
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George;
and two sisters, Mildred McDowell and Goldie Hancox.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 10:00
AM at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville, with Reverend Allen
Cooper officiating. A burial with military rites will follow the funeral
service at Haines Cemetery, north of Centerville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Audubon
2018, Kimballton, Audubon
Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - November 14, 2018
LaVonne June, Leib, age 83, passed away Wednesday, November 7,
2018, at Audubon County Memorial Hospital, [Audubon, Audubon Co., IA]. She was the daughter of Estel Paul and
Bessie June (Ferdig) Clark, born April 22, 1935, in Onawa, Iowa.
LaVonne grew up in Onawa and moved to Council Bluffs while in high
school. LaVonne was married to William Poffenbarger. Through their union, 3
children were born, William Jr., Cyndie, and Robert. Williams was in the Navy
and the family made their home in CA, before returning to Council Bluffs. This
marriage ended. She was then united in marriage with Darrell Leib. They made
their home in Council Bluffs and to this marriage was
born 3 children, Sandra, Suzette and Garry Dean. This marriage ended. She was
united in marriage with Robert Hauger. They made their home in Council Bluffs
and Oakland, Iowa, and had 2 children, Angel and John. After Robert passed
away, LaVonne was then reunited in marriage with Darrell Leib and the couple
moved to Kimballton.
LaVonne was mostly a homemaker and worked outside the home in
daycare, a deli worker and at Brandeis during the holidays. She was a member of
Bethany Lutheran Church and was a wonderful seamstress who could also crochet.
"Butch," as many knew her, enjoyed camping, square dancing on roller
skates (in her younger years), and anything to do with her kids and grandkids.
LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Marvin
Clark and Gary Dean Clark; and a son, Garry Dean Leib.
LaVonne is survived by her husband, Darrell Leib, of Earling, Iowa;
7 children, William Poffen-barger and wife Kristie, of Glenwood, Iowa, Cyndie
Poffenbarger, Robert Poffenbarger, Sandra Leib, and Suzette Leib, all of
Council Bluffs, Angel Hauger, of Earling, and John Hauger, of Glenwood; 6 step-children, Roberta Knox, Sharon Blankenship, Michael Hauger, Dean Leib (Nancy), Kelly
Leib and Debbie; 17 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren (and one on the way);
and 2 great great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 10:30
am, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Kimballton, Iowa. Interment followed the
funeral, at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Benton
+2013, Urbana, Benton Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Cedar Valley Daily Times on
April 2, 2013
Evelyn Pearl Phelps,
92, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Vinton Lutheran Home following an
extended illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2013
at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 E. 6th St. in Vinton with Pastor Larry
Schmidt officiating. Interment will be held at the Urbana Cemetery in Urbana.
Evelyn was born May 18, 1920 in Platte City, Missouri to Robert and Sarah (Boydston) Blankenship.
On February 5, 1941 she was united in marriage to Morris Phelps at
Smithville, MO. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1991. Evelyn was a
devoted wife, mother and grandma. She enjoyed membership in the Free Methodist
Church in rural Urbana, loved the outdoors, flowers, gardening and birds.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Lois (Chester) Schantz of
Alburnett, Judy Phelps of Cedar Rapids, Janet (Dennis) Umbdenstock of Urbana,
and Joy Wellington of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
four great-great grandchildren; and her sisters,
Maxine Tester, Ruby Phelps,
Thelma (Jack) Shreve, Peggy Rick and Shirley Abbott, all of Missouri.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by her grandson, Jeffrey Rick; her granddaughter, Shelley Gee and her
great-grandson, Tobias; her brothers,
Marvin, and Robert, Jr; and two sisters, Mildred Huntley and Elsie Medley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Black Hawk
2014, Washburn, Black Hawk Co., IA, Obituary
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA) - May 12, 2014
Harold J. "Smitty" Smith, 90, of Washburn, died at home
Friday, May 9, 2014, of cancer. He was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Waterloo, son of
Harold Louis and Miriam Eleanor Fifield Smith.
He married Betty Jean Friedley on June 23, 1947, in Kansas City,
Kan.; she died July 28, 2000. Smitty graduated from Waterloo East High School
and served in the U.S. Navy on the submarine USS Piranha during World War II.
He worked for Rath Packing Co. for 43 years, retiring as a bacon trucker.
Survived by: two sons, J. Kirby (Cheryl) of
Des Moines and Kelly Lee of Charles City; two daughters, Vicki (Steven) Hickman
of Lovilia and Cheryl (Stephen) White of Decorah; eight grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Preceded in death by: an infant son, Gregory; and a
daughter, Sandra Blankenship.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Katharine Graham Pahl Chapel at
Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery, with burial in the cemetery. Full military rites
will be conducted by U.S. Navy Funeral Honors, American Legion Post 138 and VFW
Post 1623.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Sandra S., 42, 09Dec1957 - 22Apr2000, (FO), IA-483-82-0472
2015, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Advocate, (Greenville, OH) Date: July 21, 2015
Thomas Arthur Halley, 71, passed peacefully in Waterloo, Iowa, on
May 14, 2015, from surgery complications following a debilitating stroke two
years ago. Tom was born April 8, 1944, in Greenville, Ohio, to parents, Mary
Catherine Westerman and Arthur G. Halley, who preceded him in death.
He was cremated after the Iowa Donor Network received many of his
tissues and eyes. A memorial service will be held Aug. 8 at 11 a.m.in the
Greenville, Ohio, City Park Shelter House 4.
A national Honor Society graduate of Greenville High School, 1962,
and Ohio All State Champion athlete, he attended Wabash College in Indiana on
an athletic scholarship and graduated from Indiana State University with high
honors in experimental psychology. A master's in SCI from Maharishi University
of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, completed his formal education.
An avid sports fan, music and nature lover, he liked keeping things
lively, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Tom is survived by five sisters and one brother, most of whom reside in the Greenville area. He also leaves behind
nine children, Andrew Halley (Iowa),
Matt Halley (Iowa), Kathrin Doty (Iowa), Maghen Broyles (Iowa), Kama Blankenship (Texas), Bradley Blankenship (Texas), Jeff Hardeman (Tennessee), Susan White (Tennessee), John
Hardeman (North Carolina); nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kama Nicole Blankenship – b. 05Feb1970 -
Dallas, TX; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG6T-HN4
Relatives: Bradley William Blankenship,
Bruce C. Blankenship, Bruce Carl Blankenship, Kaye Williams Blankenship
2016, Waterloo, Black
Hawk Co., IA, Obituary
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA) - August 25, 2016
Mildred Evelyn "Millie" Higdon, 80, of Waterloo, died at
home Tuesday, Aug. 23, of lung cancer. She was born Aug. 31, 1935, in Barlow,
Ky., daughter of William Henry Ward and Margaret Blankenship.
She had been employed at Herrick Refrigeration as an assembler and
with Clark Supply as a paint mixer until she retired.
She married Glen Edward Higdon on June 7, 1952, in Piggotts, Ark.
He preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 2001.
Preceded in death by: her parents; a brother; and a
sister.
Survived by: three sons, Darryl Glen (Mary) of Jesup, Douglas
William (Faith) of Hoagland, Ind., and Dwayne Edward (Shirley) of Yoder, Ind.;
10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bobby Ward of
Minnesota.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Kearns Funeral Service
Kimball Chapel.
Millie and Glen were happily married for 49 years. She was very
proud of her three sons, Darryl, Douglas and Dwayne. She was a devoted, loving
mother and grandma to her family. Millie loved to bake for Sunday dinners, was
an avid reader, enjoyed working crosswords puzzles and
playing solitaire. She loved to feed wildlife off her back deck.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 2, Ballard Co., KY,
Ward, Bill 47,
M, MO, Head,
Ward, Margarett L. 30, F, MO, Wife,
Ward, M. William 14, M, KY, Son,
Ward, Mildred E. 04, F, KY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K755-W8G
1930 Census,
Peotone, Will Co., IL,
Ward, William H. 36, M, MO, Head,
Ward, Margaret 20, F, KY, Wife,
Ward, William 04, M, MO, Son,
Ward, Margarett 04, F, MO, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X397-GZG
Bremer
2019, Sumner, Bremer Co., IA, Obituary
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA) - July 11, 2019
Harry Drewes, 85, of Sumner, died Monday, July 8, at Community
Memorial Hospital in Sumner. He was born Oct. 28, 1933, at home in Hawkeye to
Robert and Mabel (Scharnhorst) Drewes.
He married Betty Schmidt on Nov. 15, 1957, in Muskogee, Okla. He
graduated from Randalia School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957 as
a food inspector stationed in Korea. Harry worked for the Department of
Agriculture as a poultry inspector for three years. He and his family then
moved to California where he worked as a shipping and receiving supervisor for
a commercial lawn mower plant. After moving back to Iowa, Harry worked for John
Deere until retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Sumner.
Preceded in death by: his parents; his wife; and a
sister, Diane Fox.
Survived by: his daughters, Pamela
"Pj" Miller of Sumner, Brenda (John) Bantz of Ham Lake, Minn., Sandra
(Scott) Strempke of Sumner and Judy Myers of Ham Lake; a brother-in-law, Cebert
Fox of Sumner; seven grandchildren,
Stephanie (Travis) Buckendahl, Heather
(Eric) Blankenship, Sara
(Andy) Zigler, Stacy (Al) Brockmeyer, Stuart (Christi) Strempke, Clayton
(Wendy) Miller and Amanda Reed; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 am, Friday, July 12, 2019, at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Sumner, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, rural Sumner,
with military honors provided by the American Legion-Thomas E Woods Post 223 of
Sumner. S. K. Rogers Funeral Home, in Sumner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Waverly, Bremer
Co., IA, Obituary
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA) - March 14, 2018
Sharon Jean Roggemann, 78, of Waverly, died Sunday, March 11, at the Waverly Health
Center. She was born Dec. 28, 1939, in Webster City, daughter of Lucille Belle
(Harmon) and Lawrence Wilson
Blankenship.
She married Emil "Bud" Roggemann on March 8, 1959, at the
Little Brown Church in Nashua. He preceded her in death in 2002. She graduated
from Sheffield High School in 1958. Sharon and her husband lived in Charles
City before moving to Oskaloosa, then El Paso, TX, and Boaz, AL., due to Bud's
job. They retired to Waverly in 2000. Over the years, Sharon had several
different jobs including being a cosmetologist, and school secretary at
Oskaloosa. Her final position included providing home-cooked meals for the kids
at Lutheran Services in Iowa. She was a member of the Red Hats and Peace United
Church of Christ.
Preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; and
a brother, Sherman Blankenship.
Survived by: a daughter, Pamela (Kevin) Slinger of Naples, FL;
three sons, Michael (Kristen) Roggemann of Lake Linden, MI, Mitchell (Lisa)
Roggemann of Waverly and Philip (Karen) Roggemann of Camas, WA; a brother, Dennis (Carolyn) Blankenship of Clermont, FL; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 16, at Peace United Church of
Christ, Waverly, with burial in Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buchanan
+2017, Jesup, Buchanan
Co., IA, Obituary
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA) - September 1, 2017
Frederick Allen Blankenship, 60, of rural Independence, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Cedar
Valley Hospice House, [Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA]. He
was born Feb. 27, 1957, in Waterloo, son of Roger L. Blankenship
and Doris M. Thomsen Blankenship.
On Sept. 22, 1979, he married Roxanne Marie McGrath at St. Athanasius
Catholic Church in Jesup. He graduated from Denver High School in 1975. Fred
was co-owner of G & M Masonry and a 40-year member of the Bricklayers Union
Local No. 3. He also was a member of the Jesup Lions Club and St. Athanasius
Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by: his grandparents.
Survived by: his wife; a son, Justin (Michelle) Blankenship of Jesup; a daughter,
Andrea (Max) Webbeking of Jesup; three grandchildren, Kelsey Blankenship, Beau Blankenship
and Madeline Webbeking; his parents, of Janesville; and a brother, Larry
(Lisa) Blankenship of
Louisburg, Kan.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at St. Athanasius Catholic
Church, Jesup, with burial in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cass
+2015, Cumberland, Cass Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Atlantic News Telegraph on Sept.
13, 2015
Robert Bruce Blankinship was born May 20, 1928, in Cumberland, the son of Floyd and Leta (Bolt) Blankinship. He passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at the Cass
County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, at the age of 87.
Robert graduated from Cumberland High School in 1946. On July 2,
1948, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Carter. To this union, four children were born: Christine, Wes, Leta and Bobbi Lynn.
Bob worked as a farmer, auctioneer, barber, sales representative,
and 10 years as a Cass County Supervisor. Bob spent many special times with his
wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed his church,
card games, fishing trips, driving the countryside, politics and RV and bus
trips. He and Marilyn visited all 50 states. Bob was active in many local and
community organizations. He was a life time member of the Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Brent Palmer;
three sisters-in-law, Carol Blankinship, Helen Zellmer and Pauline Carter;
brother-in-law, Robert Carter; and in-laws, Bert and Nina Carter.
He is survived by his wife
of 67 years, Marilyn
Blankinship of Cumberland;
four children, Christine Coon (Tom) of Sun City, Ariz., Wes Blankinship of
Atlantic, Leta Gerlock (Robert) of Cumberland and Bobbi Lynn Berry (Scott) of Spirit Lake; eight grandchildren; 17
great- grandchildren; brother, Ed Blankinship of Madera, California; other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 18 at
10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church in Cumberland with a luncheon and visitation
immediately following at the Cumberland Community Building. Pastors Casey
Pelzer and David Clark will officiate the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cerro Gordo
+2012, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, Obituary
Globe Gazette (Mason City, IA) - August 1, 2012
Myrna L. Bills, 96,
of Mason City, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, at
the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Sean
McRoberts officiating. Interment will be at the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.
Myrna was born March 27, 1916, in rural Vandalia, Ill., (Bear Creek
Township, Fayette County), the daughter of David and Lillie (Fansler) Blankenship. At age
5, her family moved to Williams, Iowa and eventually Rockwell, Iowa (where she
lived for many years). She attended rural schools. In 1979, Myrna moved to
Mason City. She married Jessie Bills on Jan. 24, 1935, and later divorced.
Myrna worked as a housekeeper at Mercy Hospital from 1969 until she retired in
1981. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she belonged
to church circle. Myrna enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also
enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, traveling, and volunteering at the Good
Shepherd Health Center.
Myrna is survived by her children: Ernest Bills and wife Jean of
Clear Lake, Larry Bills and wife Linda of Maxwell, Linda Folkerds and husband
Roger of Grinnell, Gary Bills and wife Deb of Aredale, and Jim Bills and wife
Debbie of Rockwell; daughter-in-law: Helen Bills of Mason City; 20
grandchildren: Ed Smith and wife Jody, Kathy Anderson and husband Larry, Beth
Gordon, Diane Aldrich, Kevin Bills and wife Barb, Mark Bills and wife Christy,
Darin Bills and wife Kate, Ray Bills, Chris Bills and Steve Hrubes, Charles
Bills, Heather Allen and husband Dan, Brandon Bills, Julie Bates and husband
Rick, Mollie Warburton, Dawn Rupp and husband Rusty, Adam Bills and wife
Anjanette, Ben Bills, Abby Alexander and husband Jason, Jill Bills and husband
DaxKuhfuss, and Andy Bills and wife Katie; and 24 great-grandchildren. She is
also survived by numerous great-great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter: Elaine Evans
and husband Harold; her siblings: Velma Behrens and husband Clifford, Bernice Burkett and
husband Charles, Mae Ragsdale and husband Lawrence, Leslie Blankenship and wife Geraldine, Erma Bode and husband Dick and Jean Pedersen and
husband Ervin; a great granddaughter, Toni Hanson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rockwell, Cerro
Gordo Co., IA, Obituary
Globe Gazette (Mason City, IA) - April 13, 2018
Mildred Lillian 'Mick' Johnson 95, of Rockwell, passed away
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Mick, was
born August 31, 1922 at home in Clarion, a daughter of Earl and Noy (Blankenship) Gates.
Mick attended country school in the Hayfield area and Belmond High
School. On April 1, 1940, Mildred was united in marriage with Harold Johnson at
the Little Brown Church in Nashua. This union was blessed with four children.
They lived on farms near Hampton and Sheffield before moving to farm in the
Rockwell area. She was a longtime member of the Rockwell United Methodist
Church and was devoted to her family. She was an excellent cook and could make
anything, sometimes without using a recipie. She did lots of sewing for her
family and many other tasks with love. She enjoyed fishing and camping with her
family. After Harold's passing she hosted 'The Boys Coffee
Club' every day when her sons would come to her home for morning coffee.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2
grandchildren Allen William Shoop and Timothy Justin Johnson and her brothers
and sisters. www.retzfh.com
Her family includes her children: Lloyd (Marlys) Johnson, Rockwell;
Larry (Terry) Johnson, Rockwell; Karie (John) Shoop, Mason City; Marv (Becky)
Johnson, Rockwell; 9 grandchildren: Kim Johnson; Dean Johnson; Sondy Ward; Brad
Johnson; Brian Johnson; Jill O'Dell; Anna Plank; Trevis Johnson; Brittini
Johnson; 11 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Friday at the Rockwell
United Methodist Church, with Pastor Travis Stevick presiding. Burial services
will be at the Rockwell Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clarke
+2012, Osceola, Clarke Co., IA, Obituary
Published in adn.com from January 18 to
January 19, 2012
Roger Dale Blankenship, son of Simon B.
Blankenship and Alice Justice (White) Blankenship was born August 4, 1947 in Richwood, West
Virginia and passed from this life Monday, January 16, 2012 at Clarke County
Hospital in Osceola, Iowa at 64 years of age.
Roger grew up in
West Virginia. He moved to Alaska in 1976. Roger was united in marriage to
Donna McWilliams on September 7, 1984 in Wasilla, Alaska.
Roger loved the
outdoors. He was a manager for Western Sheet Metal in Anchorage, Alaska and had
lived and worked in Alaska for many years prior to moving to Osceola in 2000.
He enjoyed hunting, shooting, snow machines and four wheeling. He enjoyed
woodworking and carpentry. He was a member of the NRA.
Roger leaves to
cherish his memory; wife, Donna Blankenship of Osceola; son, Lonnie Falke of Osceola;
daughter, Cora (Michael) Turner of Alavarado, TX; daughter, Tahra
Blankenship of Philadelphia,
PA; brother-in-law, Perry McWilliams of Osceola; nephew, Allen
(Gina) Blankenship Jr. of
Elkton, MD; two grandchildren, Shane and Emily Turner and one great
granddaughter, Lilly Cochran all of Alvarado, TX; as well as other relatives
and many friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Osceola, Clarke Co., IA, Obituary
Osceola Sentinel-Tribune (IA) - December 2, 2013
Ferndelene Lane, 89, of Osceola died Nov. 24, 2013, at Clarke
County Hospital.
Services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Kale Funeral Home, 301
S. Main St. The Rev. Brian McCracken officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill
Cemetery.
Ferndelene Nancy Lane, daughter of Juanita (Pease) and Joseph
Scott, was born March 18, 1924, in Osceola. Ferndelene graduated from Osceola
High School. On May 28, 1946, Ferndelene married Donald Clarence Lane in Kansas
City, Mo. Ferndelene was a housewife. Ferndelene and Donald lived in Oelwein
for several years, before moving to Osceola.
Ferndelene is survived by her daughter Martha (Forrest) Bevineau of
Belleville, Ill.; son-in-law Richard Sladky of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Julie (Jason) Blankenship of
Omaha, Neb., Angie Tucker of Council Bluffs, Marty (Jen) Price of Omaha, Neb.,
Heather (Orville) Parker of St. Peters, Mo., Mariah Bevineau of Belleville,
Ill., and Forrest Bevineau Jr. of Belleville, Ill.; great-grandchildren, Orville Parker III, Maxwell Parker, Mackenzie
Roskowski, Aleah Bevineau; Forrest Bevineau III, Alex, Randy, Anita and Boston
Tucker, Andrew and Ian Blankenship and
Alyson and Elayne Price; aunt Dessa White of Indianola; cousins, Delmore Scott
of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Davis Scott of Morehead, Minn.; special friends,
Scott Sieleman and Joey Gonzales, as well as other relatives and many friends.
Ferndelene was preceded her in death by her mother, who died when
she was young, father, stepmother Marguerite Scott, husband, daughter Linda
Suzanne Sladky, sister Josephine Scott and
granddaughter Marlo Bevineau.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clinton
2015, Clinton, Clinton
Co., IA, Obituary
Clinton Herald (IA) Date: February 25, 2015
George Arley Hudelson, Jr., 95, of Clinton, passed away, Monday,
February 23, 2015 at Mercy Living Center North, Clinton. He was born May 16,
1919 in Hillsboro, Illinois, the son of George and Mayme (Chaudoin) Hudelson,
Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015
at St. John's Lutheran Church, Clinton. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery,
Clinton. Pallbearers will be Ted Dawson, James Sterbenz, Wes Stuedemann, Jason
Archer, Michael Schulze and Charles McCluskey.
George was educated in the Hillsboro, Illinois schools and received
his GED in May of 1983. George married
Norma Blankenship on July 6, 1946 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
He was a WWII, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. George was employed at DuPont as a
slitting machine operator for more than 30 years; he retired in 1979. George
was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Layman's League.
Survivors include his wife, Norma of Clinton; daughters, Sue Ellen
Johnson of Springfield, IL; Judy (Bert) Wascher of Clinton; Lynn Thoms of
Clinton; Sheryl Chaudoin of Fulton, IL and Patti (Snuff) Schulze of Sabula, IA;
grandchildren, Kim (Floyd) Disney of Springfield, IL; V.J. Viola; Chris Viola;
Jeff (Missy) Sterbenz of Clinton; Tim (Jessica) Sterbenz of Camanche; James Sterbenz
of Richmond, VA; Lisa (Chris) Fransen of Fulton; and Charles (Stephanie)
McCluskey of Cedar Rapids, IA; four great-grandchildren and sister, Josephine
Harris of Clinton, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, a sister,
sons-in-law, Gary Hargrave and Gary Thoms and three step brothers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norma E. Hudelson – b.27May1924 - Clinton,
IA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KB9S-VWL
Relatives: G. A. J. Hudelson, George A.
Hudelson Jr.
Dubuque
2013, Dubuque, Dubuque
Co., IA, Obituary
Telegraph
Herald (Dubuque, IA) - August 28, 2013
Virginia Mary Jennings, 86, of Ennoble
Manor, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at Ennoble Manor.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
Aug. 30, at Nativity Catholic Church, with the Rev. Scott Bullock officiating.
The Nativity Rosary Society will recite the rosary at 10 a.m. Friday at the
church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa. Friends may
call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper
Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road, where a parish
scripture wake service will be held at 6:45 p.m.
Virginia was born on Aug. 27, 1926, in
Portage, Wis., daughter of John and Muriel (Dey) Mootz. She resided in Dubuque
since the age of 5 and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.
On Aug. 19, 1944, Virginia married Noel
J. Jennings in Tacoma, Wash.; he preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2005. She
was a longtime member of Nativity Parish and worked in the cafeteria at The
Finley Hospital for many years. Virginia was an avid Cub fan and enjoyed
reading, embroidering and working puzzles.
Surviving are her four children, Robert
L. (Susan) Jennings, of Hubert, N.C., Noelle (Larry Stevenson) Jennings, of
Dubuque, David (Genevieve) Jennings, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kristan
Jennings, of Dubuque; eight grandchildren, Robert (Angel) Jennings, T. J.
Jennings, Jessica (Steve) Riggles, Chris (Bethany) Blankenship, Sam Jennings, Patrick Jennings,
Matthew (Anezka) Lungwitz and Elizabeth Lungwitz; seven great-grandchildren;
and her sister-in-law, Patricia Mootz, of East Dubuque, Ill.
She also was preceded in death by her
parents; and four brothers, Robert, George, John and James Mootz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, Obituary
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - September 29, 2013
Donald D. Schroeder, 92, of Bethany Home and formerly of 2313
Kevindale St., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at Bethany Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, where
military rites will be accorded by the Dubuque American Legion Post 6.
Don was born on Dec. 6, 1920, in Dubuque, son of Fred W. and Mary
(Grant) Schroeder. He graduated from Loras Academy in 1939 and served as a tech
sergeant in the Army during World War II. On Aug. 16, 1947, he married Mildred
"Millie" Kluck.
Don was employed at Northhome Furniture from 1939 to 1942 and then
at Stampfer's Department Store until 1952. That same year, Don and Millie
opened Schroeder's Grocery Store and operated it for the next 16 years. In
1968, he worked with John Deere Dubuque Works security, retiring in 1984. Don
was an active member of St. Anthony's parish for over 50 years and frequently
served as a Eucharistic minister. Prior to that he belonged to Holy Ghost
Parish and served as president of Holy Ghost Parish Holy Name Society. Don was
a volunteer for Meals On Wheels; was active in Uptown
Players dramatic club; and square danced for 20 years with Tri-State Twirlers.
His passion was sports and he was a devoted Cubs fan for 85 years. He was known
for his integrity, love of time spent with family and strong devotion to his
Catholic faith. Don knew the value of going to church every Sunday morning, but
he also understood the importance of buying doughnuts for the grandkids on the
way home. He never turned down an opportunity to go camping, play catch,
tennis, horseshoes, golf or just about any activity presented by his kids or
grandkids. Don's lighthearted and witty personality was inspirational as it was
therapeutic, evidenced best through his ability to mock his own struggles as a
"handy man." Those who were fortunate to know him likely hold their
own fond memories of this incredibly nice man, and many would like nothing more
than to sit with him just one more time on the backyard swing.
Surviving are his devoted wife and sweetheart of 66 years, Millie,
of Dubuque; his children, Sandi (Tom) Butler, of Elk Grove, Calif., Susie
(Loras) Kluesner, of Lutz, Fla., Connie (Jim) Kuekan, of Shrewsbury, Mass., Tom
(Trish) Schroeder, of Fairfax, Va., Jerry (Pam) Schroeder, of Balltown, Iowa,
Julie (Matt) Shallow, of Richmond, Va., and Jeff (Amy) Schroeder, of Dubuque;
Grandpa's (Pahka's) 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Bonnie Kratz, of Dubuque, and Shirley Blankenship , of Anchorage, Alaska; his sister-in-law,
Helen Schroeder, of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert; and
his great-grandson, Conner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Dubuque, Dubuque
Co., IA, Obituary
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - January 23, 2016
James A. Locher, 82, of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, January 20,
2016, at Stonehill Care Center. He was born September 16, 1933, in Farley, IA,
son of Lawrence R. Locher, DDS and Marie (O'Meara) Locher, RN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25,
2016, at Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Entombment will be in
Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, Mount Calvary Cemetery with military rites.
Jim married Ardis C. Herrig February 8, 1958, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Apple River, IL. She preceded him in death on August 15, 1994.
He then married Patricia Lewis on July 3, 1999.
Jim worked at the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque and Telegraphics in
East Dubuque, IL. He also worked at John Deere and lastly at Carlisle Communications,
retiring in 1995. He was a Veteran of the Korean War from 1954 to 1956
stationed in Germany; then a member of the U.S. Army Reserves until 1961. Jim
was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church since 1960. He
was one of the co-founders of the Tri-State Antique Classic Car Club in 1964
and held many offices over the years. He enjoyed boating, fishing, photography
and outdoor activities in his younger years. Jim also enjoyed Sunday breakfasts
with "The Gang" and Thursday night dinners with "The Boys."
Jim is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Larry Locher, of
Dubuque; two daughters, Beth (Dan) Kennedy, of Dubuque, and Becky (Peter)
Williams, of Godfrey, IL; eight grandchildren, Amanda (Neil) Dolphin, of
Dubuque, Kate (Ryan) Eckhoff, of Cedar Rapids, Tyler (Tara) Kennedy, of
Sherrill, Adam (Jenna Wehling) Kennedy, of Beecher, IL, Kathryn, Owen, Abigail
and Sean Williams, of Godfrey, IL; four great-granddaughters, Raelynn and
Madilyn Dolphin & Elliana and Annabelle Eckhoff; three step-children, Anita (Kevin) Honer, of Spring Green, WI, Kevin
(Shannon) Lewis, of Janesville, WI, and Maureen (Michael) Blankenship , of Hopkinsville, KY; six step-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas
(Catherine) Locher, of Philadelphia, PA; two sisters, Jane Locher, of Dubuque,
and Catherine Curphy, of Cascade; a sister-in-law, Mary Locher, of Sherrill;
and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ardis; a
brother, John M. Locher and a sister Lois Buckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Dubuque, Dubuque
Co., IA, Obituary
http://www.leonardfuneralhome.com/notices/Joe-Smith
Joe A. "Red" Smith, 88, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on
December 4, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on February 24, 1929, in
Donnellson, Illinois, the son of Cecil & Alta (Hampton) Smith.
Joe married Bonnie Beresford on March 17, 1962. Red was a carpenter
all of his life until retirement. Most notably, he worked for Dick Loetscher
Construction in Dubuque. He was a member of the Carpenters Union and the
Musicians Union for many years. Red served as a corporal in the United States
Army from 1950-1952 during the Korean War, stationed in Port Whittier, Alaska.
Red grew up in a musical family and spent many years as a local
musician, playing guitar and singing with several bands and musicians. He is
well known as the leader of the Melody Makers, with his lovely wife by his side
providing vocals. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time on the Mississippi
on his boat with his family. The best of times were had at the River of Lakes
Resort in Bagley, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Nelda
Blankenship, Elaine
"Tainey" Barth, and an infant, Shirley; 3 brothers, Jim, Jack and an
infant, Carlton.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Beresford) Smith; his sons,
Joseph Smith of Nashville, TN and Randy (Lisa) Smith of Dubuque; and a
daughter, Karen (Roy) Mullins of Smyrna, TN; grandchildren, Randi (Kalen)
Bales, of Dubuque, Joey Smith, of Grand Junction, CO, Matthew Mullins, of
Smyrna, TN, Leah Mullins, of West Milford, NJ, and Clifford Mullins, of
Hendersonville, TN; six great-grandchildren, Noah, Jacob, Owen, Hatten, Eowyn
and Violet; his sister, Phyllis (Doc) Dothager, of Powder Springs, GA; along
with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2017, at
Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with Pastor Joshua
Martyn officiating. Burial will follow in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Dubuque, Dubuque
Co., IA, Obituary
Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, IA) -
November 15, 2018
Helen E. Schroeder, 94, of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, November
14, 2018, at home. She was born on April 25, 1924, in Dubuque, the daughter of
Leland and Bernadette (Grotkin) Kircher.
Helen graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy. She worked in
the office at Wahlert High School for over 18 years and continued to volunteer
there after retirement. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church, where
she enjoyed volunteering and making crafts. Helen also enjoyed volunteering at
the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
Helen married Robert W. Schroeder in September of 1947. He preceded
her in death on October 30, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her
parents; daughter, Karen Schroeder; son, Steven Schroeder; sisters, Kathleen
(Huck) Greenwald and Arlene (Fritz) Conrad; brothers-in-law, William
"Jerry" Blankenship,
Donald Kratz and Donald Schroeder.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Frances (Robert) Lewis and
Leota Kircher, both of Dubuque; sisters-in-law,
Bonnie Kratz, of Dubuque, Shirley
Blankenship, of Anchorage, AK,
and Millie Schroeder, of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 16, at
Church of the Resurrection. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary CemeteryEgelhof,
Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fayette
2013, West Union, Fayette Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Oelwein Daily Register on May
30, 2013
Eula Lee Larson, 76, of West Union, passed away Monday, May 27,
2013 at her daughter's home in West Union. Eula Lee, the daughter of George and
Lula (Nading) Weyant, was born March 11, 1937 on a farm near Edgewood. She
attended school in Fayette.
Eula was united in marriage with Laverne Thomas Larson on Sept. 15,
1956 at the West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont. Eula and Laverne owned
and operated the Clermont Café, a grocery store in Earlville, the Humboldt Hilton
in Humboldt, Ariz., and she babysat in her home for many years in Prescott,
Ariz. Eula enjoyed cooking, playing the slots and going to the track, spending
time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, watching the
Phoenix Suns, making tacos, eating Barrel Chicken, reading magazines, listening
to country and polka music, and her handheld poker games.
Eula is survived by her husband of 56 years, Laverne, of West
Union; two daughters, Carla (Everette) Reaves of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and
Christy (Wade) Stewart of West Union; 11 grandchildren,
Zack Cartier, John Blankenship, Jessica Blankenship, Mariah May, Charity May, Marcus Reaves,
Cydney Reaves, Isaac Reaves, Sarah Reaves, Summer Sigmon, and Dylan Stewart;
six great-grandchildren, Storm Sigmon, Raven Sigmon, Davey Sigmon, Atreyu
Stewart, Carver Burns, and Jayden Reil; four brothers, Whitey (Mary) Weyant of
Center Point, Don (Shirley) Weyant of Nevada, Iowa, Marlin (Vickie) Weyant of
Oelwein, and Eugene (Michelle) Weyant of the Quad Cities; and four sisters,
Luella Pattison of Knoxville, Pat Hanson of Oelwein, Lois (Mervin) Gregorson of
Oelwein, and Phyllis Engler of Hazleton.
Eula was preceded in death by her son Craig Larson; a grandson Greg
Larson, and her parents.
Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at
West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Floyd
2014, Charles City, Floyd Co., IA, Obituary
Charles City Press (IA) Date: September 5, 2014
Kenneth "Ken" Swant, 73, of Charles City, died Wednesday,
Sept. 3, 2014 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A memorial service for Ken Swant will be held 2 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 6, 2014 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor
Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at
Charles City.
Kenneth Wayne Swant, the son of Wayne and Mayme (Meyers) Swant, was
born July 15, 1941 in Charles City. He was raised in Charles City and attended
school graduating from Charles City High School in 1959. After graduation, Ken
enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor and San Diego during the
time of his service. Ken returned home and began working for Collins Radio in
Cedar Rapids before going back to San Diego and working for General Dynamics.
In 1971, Ken came back to Charles City, married his wife of 42 years Connie and
started Circle K Communications, Inc. which they owned and operated for 30
years. While running the business, he received the Top Volume Dealer 1987-1992
from the E. F. Johnson Co. which was for national recognition of sales. The
business is in its 42nd year, now owned by his daughter Tammy and her husband
Dan.
Ken was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church where he
served on several committees and loved preparing the Wednesday night dinners
with the youth. Food, faith, family and friends were his life. He was a member
of the Elks Lodge and also the Lions Club where he was a past president. Ken
also was active as a little league coach for his two boys, Brad and Terry, when
they were playing baseball. He loved taking his children fishing when they were
young, in his later years he also enjoyed collecting coins and sharing his
knowledge of them.
Living family members include his wife of 42 years Connie of
Charles City; four children: Tammy (Dan) Elthon of Charles City, Lori Phelps of
Homosassa, Fla., Brad Swant of Cedar Rapids and Terry (Ana) Swant of Rockford;
six grandchildren: Andy (fiancée Abbey Hartman) Elthon, Matt (Angie) Elthon,
Shaun Swant, Justin Swant, Nicholas Swant and Harley Jane Phelps; two great-grandchildren: Ethan Blankenship and Ben Elthon; mother-in-law Marjorie
Pierson of Charles City; along with other family members and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Mayme Swant and
his father-in-law Leonard Pierson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fremont
2013, Hamburg, Fremont
Co., IA, Obituary
Hamburg
Reporter (IA) - September 5, 2013
Ruth L. Nook, 98, of Hamburg, died Aug.
29, 2013 at her home. She was born Ruth Leona Miller on Aug. 22, 1915 east of
Hamburg on the family farm to Oscar J. and Delia A. (Chaney) Miller. She
attended country school through the 8th grade.
She married Chris G. Nook on July 28,
1942 in Nebraska City. He preceded her in October of 1982. Ruth was a housewife
and homemaker and during her many years of marriage, she helped in the everyday
farming tasks, in addition to raising the kids. Ruth was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Hamburg and a Charter Member of the Good Neighbors Club.
She was a 4-H Leader and volunteered many hours for the Red Cross Canteen.
She is survived by children James Nook
and wife Cathryn of Marana, Ariz., and Judith Holliman and special friend David
Newlon of Hamburg; grandchildren Tadd Holliman and wife Darla, Kimberly
Hilgenberg and husband Travis, and Kelly Jones and husband Greg; 11 great-grandchildren:
Cody
Blankenship , Sadie Blankenship , Taylor Holliman, Keeli Holliman, Kolby Hilgenberg, Teryn Hilgenberg,
Kyndal Hilgenberg, Lauren Jones, Ethan Jones, Isaac Jones and Andrew Jones;
brother Ralph Miller of Hamburg; other family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was
preceded by son Chris Jeffrey in 1976, brother Merle Miller and sisters Eva Risdon and Esther Rose.
Funeral services were Sept. 3 at the
United Methodist Church in Hamburg. Burial was at Mt. Olive Cemetery in
Hamburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grundy
2016, Grundy Center, Grundy Co., IA, Obituary
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA) - March 24, 2016
Gladys Rose "Gram" Van Deest, 100, of Grundy Center, died
at home Tuesday, March 22. She was born Jan. 31, 1916, on the family farm in
Grundy County, daughter of Joe and Kathryn Haren Meester.
She married John B. Van Deest on Dec. 26, 1935, at Colfax Center
Presbyterian Church, rural Holland. He died March 31, 1982. Gladys was a member
of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Alongside her husband, John, she owned and
operated the Farmers Co-op Gas Station, Holland. Gladys was known around Grundy
County as the Avon Lady in the VW Bug. She enjoyed gardening both flowers and vegetables
and loved the outdoors. Gladys also loved watching and feeding birds at her
home.
Survived by: two sons, Norman (Joyce) and
Don (Amy); two daughters, Neva Blankenship and Ardi (Dave) Cade; nine grandchildren;
18 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: her parents; her friend,
Charlie Reber; two brothers and a sister.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, at Bethany Presbyterian
Church, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, both in Grundy Center.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hancock
2014, Britt, Hancock Co., IA, Obituary
Britt News Tribune (Forest City, IA) - January 15, 2014
Roy Charbonneaux, 87, formerly of Britt, passed away Sunday, Jan.
12, 2014, at Concord Care Center in Garner
[Hancock Co., IA], where he had been a resident for the past seven years.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 1 until 2 p.m., at
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt. A graveside service
followed at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Roy, the youngest son of Floyd G. Sr. and Lucy M. (Boutilier)
Charbonneaux, was born in Ottawa, Ill. on July 29, 1926. Roy married Lillian
Gladys Smit on Aug. 12, 1944. He owned and operated several salvage yards, was
in construction work and farmed for several years. Roy was an avid fisherman,
fur trapper, and hunter and enjoyed metal detecting. He and Lillian wintered in
Alamo, Texas for over 35 years.
Roy is survived by his daughters:
Lanette (Bill) Arnold of Klemme, Jane Beier (John Farquhar) of Klemme, Joyce (James) Blankenship of
Katy, Texas and Peg Charbonneaux of Garner; 14 grandchildren and numerous
great-children, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian; sisters,
Fern Smith, Eva Schleuger, Evelyn Smidt; two brothers, infant Charles and Floyd
E. (Pete) Jr. and his faithful canine companion, Pepper.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Britt, Hancock
Co., IA, Obituary
Globe Gazette (Mason City, IA) - February 16, 2018
Chester "Chet" Vernon Eisenman, Jr., 79, of Britt died
unexpectedly Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital
in Britt. He was born July 14, 1938, at Britt, the son of Chester, Sr. and Catherine (Blankenship) Eisenman.
Chet graduated from Britt High School in 1957. He served his
country in the U.S. Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Britt
where he farmed with his father and brother, Don. On November 28, 1964, he
married Sandra Kay Aase at First Lutheran Church in Northwood. They lived on
the family farm northeast of Britt where they raised their family and Chet continued
to farm with his brother, Don and later his nephews, Ron and Mark.
Besides farming, Chet also worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest
City until his retirement. In 2000, Chet and Sandy moved into Britt. In his
retirement, he delivered Meals on Wheels and drove for Pritchard Auto. He
enjoyed attending West Hancock school activities and loved watching sports. He
was a member of First Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. He
belonged to the Britt Lions Club, was a board member and past president of the
Britt Coop and a member of the Chain Gang at football games.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Eisenman; a
sister, Blanche Michelson; three brothers, Daryl, Cyrus and Don (Lola)
Eisenman; brothers-in-law, Merle Aase and Duane "Bud" Michelson; and
nephews, Ron Eisenman and Steve Aase.
Chet is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Britt; three children,
Kristie (Brad) McKinney of Mesa, AZ, Jolene (Marcus) Bruns of Britt and Kevin
(Michelle) Eisenman of Britt; grandchildren, Ryan (Chelsea), Andrea, Chase,
Bennett, Madison, Carlee, Rhett and Carson; four great grandchildren, Malorie,
Taylynn, Sage and Maxsen; a sister-in-law, Sally Aase of Northwood; and many
nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday at First Lutheran
Church in Britt with Rev. Willie Rosin officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen
Cemetery with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Britt Twp., Hancock Co., IA,
Eisenman,
Chester V. Head, M, 43, Iowa
Eisenman,
Catherine E. Wife, F, 34, Iowa
Eisenman,
Blanche A. Dau, F, 15, Iowa
Eisenman, Donald
E. Son, M, 14, Iowa
Eisenman, Daryl
K. Son, M, 11, Iowa
Eisenman,
Chester V. Son, M, 01, Iowa
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMYQ-3K2
+2016, Garner, Hancock
Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Des Moines Register on Nov. 13,
2016
Ruby Mae Taylor, 90, of Garner died Friday, November 11, 2016 at
Concord Care Center in Garner. She was the daughter of Earl & Noy (Blankenship) Gates was born May
19, 1926 in Alden, IA.
Ruby Mae attended various schools in Iowa, graduating from Hayfield
High School. On July 30, 1944 she married Wayne Taylor, and together they
raised their four children: Howard, Kathy, Pat and Cindy. They began farming on
the Taylor farm near Garner, and then went on to farm near Ventura and Clear
Lake. In 1966, they returned to the family farm, retiring from active farm life
in 1992. In 2002, they moved into Garner where she resided until moving to
Cardinal Grove in August, 2015.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and WELCA. Throughout the
years, Ruby enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, flower gardening and
crocheting as well as assisting her husband, Wayne, in finishing the wood
products that he made. She participated in various community organizations and
activities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne in 2006, son-in-law
Paul Sperrazza in 2009, brothers Harold, Dale and Raymond Gates, and sisters
& brothers-in-law: Evelyn (Jesse) Busick, Faye (Harold) Kahlstorf and Lois
(Chuck) Dayton, and in-laws, Marjorie (Richard) Hopper and Eugene Bertelsen.
Ruby's family was her life-long passion. She is survived by her
four children: Howard (Marcia) Taylor of Armstrong, Kathy (Joe) Yager of
Woodward, Pat (Bill) Haes of Garner and Cindy Taylor of Oceanside, CA; Twelve
grandchildren: Paul Taylor, Joel (Peg) Taylor, Ryan (Katie) Taylor, Dawn
Mather, Brent (Jullie) Achenbach, Sara Achenbach, Josh Yager, Aimee (Chad)
Noehren, Thad (Renae) Haes, Amanda Haes, Beau (Jenny) Haes and Tina (Bryan)
Maxwell. 23 great-grandchildren: Erika Taylor, Spencer, Andrea and Paige
Taylor, Levi, Kennady and Benjamin Taylor, Chance and Cadynce Mather, Jordyn,
Bryce, Jenna and Jaidyn Achenbach, Laura and Jack Noehren, Lilly and Logan
Haes, McKinnley and Brayden Haes, Darian (Brittany), Jordan, Dalton and Jalen
Lupton, and one great great grandchild, Brandon Cook. Her
sister, Mildred Johnson of Rockwell, sisters-in-law, Dixie Gates of Ankeny and
Arlis Bertelsen of Sheffield and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November
19th at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, Lay Minister,
officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Williams, Hamilton Co., IA,
Gates, Earl A. 34, M, IL, Head,
Gates, Noy E. 30, F, IL, Wife,
Gates, Evelyn I. 11, F, IA, Dau,
Gates, Harold E. 09, M, IA, Son,
Gates, Mildred
L. 07, F, IA,
Dau,
Gates, Lola F. 05, F, IA, Dau,
Gates, Ruby M. 04, F, IA, Dau,
Gates, Dale L. 01, M, IA, Son,
Filzhenry, Roy
E. 23, M, IL, Lodger,
Larny, Hellen L. 23, F, IL, Lodger,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMJ8-J58
Harrison
+2017, Logan, Harrison Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - September 20, 2017
Eula Blankenship,
age 103, of Logan, Iowa, passed away September 16, 2017, at Midlands Living
Center in Council Bluffs, [Pottawattamie
Co., IA].
Eula was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin.
She is survived by her daughter,
Barbara (Ed) Hornbeck; and two granddaughters,
Ronda (Jeff) Thomas and Denise (Mitch) Lane, all of Council Bluffs; and many
other relatives and friends.
The funeral service is Friday, at 10:30 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Logan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Woodbine, Harrison Co., IA, Obituary
http://hosting-3598.tributes.com/obituary/show/Elizabeth-Cook-103729945
Elizabeth Ruth (Siglin) Cook was born on March 4, 1915, to Will J.
and Bessie (Cue) Siglin on the family farm in Crawford County, near Dunlap,
Iowa. She was raised near Dunlap. Elizabeth died on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at
the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 101 years, four
months, and one day.
Elizabeth "Betty" married Merlyn Cook on August 4, 1942,
in Kimball, Nebraska. Merlyn was in the service and was stationed in Cheyenne,
Wyoming. Elizabeth enjoyed working for the Union Pacific Railroad. Betty and
Merlyn moved to several states until he was discharged in 1946. The couple
returned to Iowa and settled in Council Bluffs.
Betty studied nursing and became a LPN. She worked at Mercy
Hospital, Jackson's Rest Home, with Dr. Brown and in later years with Dr. Krummel.
She enjoyed her time working with Dr. Krummel and they became very dear
friends. Although Elizabeth and Merlyn had no children of their own they were a
very loving and caring aunt and uncle to all of their nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth enjoyed writing letters to her many family and friends as well as
knitting mittens for her family and the needy. In one year she knitted 300
mittens for the Open Door Mission. She also crocheted many afghans.
Elizabeth enjoyed playing games with her family, and she liked playing Bingo
with her friends.
Elizabeth was an active member of the 1st Christian Church in
Council Bluffs. She and Merlyn worked with the youth groups there. After moving
to Glenwood, Iowa in 1977, she became an active member of the 1st Christian Church
there. Elizabeth was known to make an angel food cake for her church friends
for their birthday. Elizabeth moved to Woodbine, Iowa in 2005. She attended the
United Methodist Church with her nieces and helped the United Methodist Women.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers,
Loyal "Johnny" and Wayne Siglin; sister,
Valdean Blankenship; niece, Leda Hatterman; and nephews, Aaron
Siglin and Larry Burkhardt.
She is survived by nieces and nephews,
Ila Handke of Glenwood, IA, Lorna Turley of Mound City, KS, Lowell (Joanne)
Siglin of Stark City, MO, Lola (Jim) Pelton of Woodbine, IA, Linda Sinnott of
Avon, IN, Bill Blankenship of
Council Bluffs, IA, Bill (Maryann) Siglin of Denison, IA, Anita (Cliff) Allmon
of Moorhead, IA and Doyle (Diane) Siglin of Ankeny, IA; and many other
relatives and friends.
Elizabeth often said, "No children of my own could have been more dear to me, or more caring."
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Valdean G. Siglin - 02Sep1922 - Apr1983,
Pottawattamie, IA
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JT9Y-DM4
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQ4-YSQQ
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV27-SMT6
Henry
+2012, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., IA, Obituary
The Ottumwa Courier, (IA) - September 17, 2012
Robert L. Evans, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, known to most as Coach Bob
Evans, longtime head football coach of Mt. Pleasant Community High School, died
Sept. 14, 2012, at the Park Place Long Term Care Unit in Mt. Pleasant. Bob was
born Feb. 17, 1925, in Macon, Mo., the son of Elmer and Anna (Blankenship) Evans.
He graduated from Macon High School in 1943. On June 3, 1951, Bob
married Winifred Kimler. Bob was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the
submarine USS Bluefish. Bob returned home, entered Northeast Missouri State
University and graduated with a bachelor's and master's degree in 1950. Bob
came to Mt. Pleasant High School in the fall of 1950, where he began a long
career as a physical education instructor and coach of football and basketball.
He was the varsity boys' basketball coach from 1953-55 and was named the
varsity football coach in 1955. Bob remained at that position until his
retirement as athletic director in the spring of 1989. He received numerous
awards for his noted accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife, Winifred "Kim" of Mt.
Pleasant; four sons, Charles "Chuck" (Susan) Evans of Unionville,
Mo., Stanley "Stan" Evans of Mt. Pleasant, Robert G. Evans of
Seattle, Wash., and Spence (Abby) Evans, of Ames; one daughter, Kathryn (Greg)
Mobley of Albia; six grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
His parents and a sister, Beverly Hildebrandt, preceded him in
death.
A memorial celebration of life for Coach Evans will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant; with Revs. Herbert G. Shafer and Gary Van Nyhuis officiating. A private
family committal service will precede the memorial service at the Forest Home
Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Iowa
2015, Marengo, Iowa Co., IA, Obituary
The Newton Daily News, (IA) Date: August 12, 2015
A time of remembrances for Mary M. Blankenship
will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in
Newton. Interment will be in the Silent City Cemetery in Monroe.
Mary Marie Blankenship, 63, of Marengo, the daughter of Wendell Anthony and Margaret
Marie (Ver Dught) Roseburrough, was born Jan. 27, 1952, in Newton, and was a
graduate of the Newton Schools.
On Sept. 24, 1994, Mary was united in marriage with James Ernest Blankenship in Delaware. She devoted her life to her
husband and family, and was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Delaware.
Formerly of Newton, she was a resident of the Marengo area and had
lived in Delaware, and then Texas for 19 years. She enjoyed animals, especially
horses, and going fishing. She was a shrimp boat owner and operator in Corpus
Christi, Texas; she drove trucks with her husband James, and at one time was
the assistant manager for a Happy Harry Drug Store in Wilmington, Del.
Mary Marie died Monday afternoon, Aug. 10, 2015, at the St.
Luke's/Unity Point Hospice in Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Those left to honor Mary's memory include her husband James of
Marengo; her son Larry Benton of Texas; a brother, the Rev. Michael
Roseburrough of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; sister-in-law Marcie Torres; her
cousins; and many family and good friends in New Castle, Del.
Online condolences
may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
2016, Maquoketa, Jackson
Co., IA, Obituary
Clinton Herald (IA) - August 1, 2016
Melanie Ann Kirk, 59, of Maquoketa passed away on Friday, July 29,
2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 29, 1956 in
Maquoketa to William and Nancy Jones.
Melanie Ann graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1974. On April
20, 1985 she was united in marriage to Robert Kirk in Maquoketa. She worked at
Pizza Hut and ADAC in Maquoketa also she was a homemaker. She was a member of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Melanie enjoyed listening to KMAQ
Radio Station and boating. She was a Green Bay Packers Fan and loved attending
her children's sporting events. She had a heart of gold and loved to help
anyone she could and even helped "mother" several kids over the
years. Melanie loved any and all animals. Her greatest joy came from spending
time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Mary, her son
Jeff Caven and her father-in-law Jim Kirk.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 31 years
Robert "Bob" Kirk, three children; Emily (Scott) Streets of
Davenport, Robert Kirk of Maquoketa, William (Brianna) Kirk of Maquoketa, four
grandchildren; Kale, Brigham, William, Addilynn, three sisters; Carolyn (Gerald) Laughlin of Maquoketa, Jody (Jack) Unmuth
of Menasha, WI, Julie
Blankenship of Oklahoma City,
OK and her mother-in-law Mary Ellen Kirk of Maquoketa.
Her Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4,
2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Sacred
Heart Catholic Cemetery in Maquoketa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jasper
+2015, Monroe, Jasper
Co., IA, Funeral
Published in Des Moines Register on Feb. 22,
2015
Phyllis E. Blankenship, age 93 of Monroe, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Taylor
House Hospice in Des Moines [Polk
Co., IA].
Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015, at
1:00 p.m. at the Monroe United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Silent
City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Phyllis Eileen Blankenship – b.19Jul1921 -
Monroe, IA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYTH-VCB
Relatives: Walter D. Blankenship.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Walter, 52, 17Nov1918 - ??Jul1971, (Monroe, Jasper, IA), KS-511-12-0994
+2015, Monroe, Jasper
Co., IA, Funeral
http://www.coburnfuneralhomes.com//obituary/134960/Phyllis-Blankenship//
Phyllis Eileen Gloyd Blankenship, the youngest
daughter of Ralph and Letha Hetherington Gloyd, was born in Monroe on July 19,
1921.
She received the prestigious '4-square
girl' award at Monroe High School. She graduated from the American Institute of
Business in Des Moines following high school. Phyllis met and fell in love with
Walter
D. Blankenship as she travelled
on a train he was working on. They married on September 29, 1945. They had two
sons Ralph (R.D.) in 1946
and Charles (Chuck) in 1952.
The most important thing to Phyllis was
family. She was always reading to a kid on her lap until they got too big to
fit and sometimes even after that! Her vacations always involved visiting
relatives, especially the Blankenship families in Kansas and Oklahoma. Phyllis
had a very special relationship with granddaughter Tiffany who was more like a
daughter to her. She was very close to Tiffany's family, her husband Jaret and
their boys Braeden and Deacon. She loved watching the boys in everything they
did and their weekly visits to the 'farm.'
Phyllis truly enjoyed being around her
friends and was involved in many groups including P.E.O, Woman's Club, Bridge
Club and Wednesday Coffee Group. She was a proud lifetime member of the Monroe
Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. She was close with many
people especially Mary, Sharon, Skip and Sue, and the Lewis family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Walter, sons R.D. and Chuck, a sister Eloise and
brother-in-law George.
Survivors include her granddaughter
Tiffany (Jaret) and their sons Braeden and Deacon Vasey; former daughter-in-law
Sue (Skip) and their son, Trevor (Jennie) as well as many Blankenship nieces
and nephews.
Through all the heartache of loss Phyllis
endured she never lost her capacity to open her heart and love fully. She
cherished sharing memories of those who had passed and we know she is having a
great time playing cards and catching up with them now.
Johnson
+2019, Swisher, Johnson
Co., IA, Obituary
The Gazette, (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - November
8, 2019
Gary Gene Downs, 80, of Swisher, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday,
Nov. 6, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar
Rapids, [Linn Co., IA]. He was born Nov. 1, 1939, in Manchester,
the son of Harold and Eva (Blankenship) Downs.
Gary graduated from Dundee High School in 1958 and served honorably
in the US Army. On May 16, 1964, Gary was united in marriage to Rose Mary
Spaight at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Two children were born
to this union. Gary and Rose worked at Smulekoff's Furniture in Cedar Rapids
until starting Downs Flooring in Marion. They operated the company until June
2018. Gary enjoyed bowling, working in the yard and raising thoroughbred race
horses. He was an avid reader and a collector of antiques and memorabilia. Gary
loved spending time with his family and attending their activities.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Spencer
Lange.
Gary is survived by his wife, Rose; his two children, Dianne
(Jason) Osmun of Swisher and Michael Downs of Las Vegas; and eight grandchildren,
Steven Osmun, Rachel Lange, Emily Lange, Nathan Lange, Hayley Osmun, Kaitlyn
Osmun, Miah Downs and Sofia Osmun.
Funeral service: 10 am, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Leonard--Muller
Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa, with Pastor Mike Jackson officiating. Interment:
Oakland Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Oneida Twp., Delaware Co., IA,
Downs, Harold 27, M, IA, Head,
Downs, Eva 25, F, IL, Wife,
Downs, Gary 00, M, IA, Son,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMTG-4FK
Jones
2013, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Obituary
The Gazette, (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - March 28,
2013
Leo Lee Kostiha Sr., 81, of Morley, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013,
at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids,
[Linn Co., IA],
with his family by his side.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 29, at Goettsch Funeral Home
in Anamosa. Dr. Bill Daylong, Pastor Sherri Daylong, and Pastor Laurie Riley
will officiate at the service. Interment will be at Green Center Cemetery in
Morley.
He is survived by seven children, Becky (Bryan) Woodward, Rosa Lee
Moss (Dave Dirks), Leo Lee Kostiha Jr., Kenny Bancroft, Loyd Roling, Rusty
Roling and Tammy (Roling) Luchtenburg; 11 grandchildren, Danielle and Heather
Smith, Jeff (Caroline) Schmidt, Amanda (Dan) Meyer, Eric and Brad Luchtenburg,
Emily, Hannah, and Ben Moss, Jay and Jessie Roling; four great-grandchildren,
Sadie Schmidt, Madison, Gracie and Hayden Meyer; two sisters, Mary Cowley and
Bertha Lou (J.D.) Malina; a brother, Milton Kostiha; extended family, Darlene
Roling (Lee) Schmidt and Daniel (Tamara) Roling; and self-proclaimed
granddaughter, Kristina Rundle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Darlene,
and later by his second wife, Dell Rose Roling; son, Randy Roling; son-in-law, Floyd Blankenship; grandson, Joshua Moss; and siblings,
Adolph, Joe and Frank Kostiha and Lydia Jackson.
Leo Lee Kostiha Sr. was born Jan. 12, 1932, in rural Cameron,
Texas, the son of Joe and Bertha (Krenek) Kostiha. He attended Yule High School
in North Elm, Texas. Leo served in the Texas and Iowa National Guard. Leo
worked as a corrections officer at the Anamosa State Penitentiary for more than
27 years. A cup of hot tea, Diet Pepsi, talking about "the news," and an auction with family made for Leo's ideal
Saturday. Leo had a love for Sunday drives, the Dallas Cowboys, and buying
collectibles for his South Forty. He always enjoyed tinkering in his big garage
and talking to people about the "big City of Morley." Leo will always
be remembered for his strength and for his willingness to help others.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Keokuk
2018, Hedrick, Keokuk
Co., IA, Obituary
The Ottumwa Courier, (IA) - February 27, 2018
Daniel Carl Miller, 67, of Hedrick, formerly of Ottumwa, died
at 7:50 a.m. February 24, 2018 at his home. He was born November 17, 1950 in
Ottumwa to Carl H. and Crete Elizabeth Finn Miller.
A graduate of Ottumwa High School in 1970 he served in the U.S.
Army for 4 years and the U.S. Army Reserves for 20 years. He worked for Sieg
Auto Parts and at Douds Stone. Dan grew up in Wildwood Evangelical Church and
was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Sac &
Fox Lapidary and Rock Club, enjoyed photography, fixing tools and traveling in
the western United States. He was a "shade tree" mechanic and enjoyed
sharing his sense of humor.
Preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Matthew and Harriette Carr; and his aunt-in-law, Edith Reed.
Surviving are two daughters,
Patrice (Jon) Blankenship of Gardner, KS and Mitzi (William)
Risetter of Kansas City, MO; 4 grandchildren,
Matthew, Jacob and Ashlyn Blankenship and Reed Risetter; two sisters, Penny
(Jon) Ryan of Wheaton, IL and Dannette (Mark) Cunningham of Waukee; a brother,
Mark (Cindy) Miller of Ottumwa.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home.
Military services will be conducted by Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of
Foreign Wars and O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jon Lee
Blankenship – b.02Apr1969 - Gardner, KS;
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2S6L-FY6
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M8B-53Z
Relatives -
Donald Glenn Blankenship, John G. Blankenship, Jon Lee Blankenship, Michelle M.
Blankenship, Patrice C. Blankenship.
Lee
2014, Fort Madison, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
Daily Democrat (Fort Madison, IA) Date: October 6, 2014
Jerry Allan Shriver, 78, of Fort Madison died on Sept. 26, 2014 of
mesothelioma. He was born on Sept. 13, 1936 in Chicago to Otis and Vera
Shriver.
He grew up in Farmington, then joined the
US Navy in which he served 1955-1959 at Great Lakes Navel base and Norfolk. VA.
He married Lilly M Blankenship on Oct, 17, 1958 and resided in Fort
Madison from 1960 to 2014. He was a welder by trade for numerous companies and
also worked as a security guard/custodian for the Iowa State Penitentiary. He
was also a driver for Renzenberger. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting,
traveling with family and working outside. He was a beloved husband, father, brother,
uncle, grandfather and great grandfather and was foster parent to 31 foster
children.
Services and burial will be held on Oct. 25, at 1:30 p.m., at
Oakland Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife Lilly Shriver; his son, Kemp Shriver;
and daughters Charisse Haas, Misty Stice, and foster daughter Sam Conley;
siblings Don Shriver and Bonnie Tompkins; grandchildren Brandon Stice, Bryan
Stice, Clayton Haas, Erica Kennett, Robert Harris, Shawn Crawford, Casey
Crawford and Melissa Rummell; a foster grandchild, Jessica Crabtree; great
grandchildren, Layla Haas, Leah, Averi and, Brooke Kennett, Conner Harris,
Brittany, Breanna and Brooklyn Rummell, Keaton Crawford and Foster Great Grand
daughter Kalifa McCaleb.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dick Shriver.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lilly May Shriver – b.05Oct1937 - Fort Madison, IA; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KBMP-BRS
Relatives: Jerry Allan Shriver, Kemp Allan
Shriver, Misty D. Shriver.
+2011, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
Daily Gate City (Keokuk, IA) - February 25, 2011
Francis W. Delaney, 92, of Keokuk died at 6:03 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
24, 2011, at home in the same house where he was born. He was born on March 10,
1918, in Keokuk, the son of Frank and Alice Flynn Delaney. He married Mary Ellen
Wilkens on June 1, 1943, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo, Ill.
She survives.
He graduated from St. Peter's High School in 1936. Francis was
employed as a union member for 43 years at The Hubinger Company and later
Heintz. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Keokuk, and the Knights
of Columbus. He was a charter member of McNamara's Band. Francis and his wife
spent part of 25 winters at the Island House Condominiums on North Padre Island
near Corpus Christi, Texas, where they made many lifelong friends with other
winter Texans. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Additional survivors include: four children, Frank (Ann) Delaney of
Corpus Christi, Mary Lynn (Don) Walters of Fort Madison, Jim Delaney of Keokuk
and Kathleen (Ed) Blindt of West Point; 12 grandchildren, Steve (Amy) Johnston,
Stacey (Vicki) Johnston, Andrea (JJ) Levine, Frank (Karen) Blindt, Rick
(Emilie) Blindt, Rob (Monica) Blindt, Melissa (Josh) Plate, Colleen (Steve)
Etka, Ryan Delaney, Shannon Delaney, Anya (Derek) Morales and Chris Delaney; 14
great-grandchildren, Skyler, Brendan, Jarrett, Lane, Ethan, Briella, Joel,
Ciana, Allison, Kyle, Ellie, Emmary, Delaney and Quinn; a sister, Mary Helen Blankenship of Keokuk; and several nieces and nephews.
A mass of Christian burial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
All Saints Catholic Church, with the Rev. Robert Lathrop officiating. Burial
will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
Daily Gate City (Keokuk, IA) - May 17, 2011
Franklin Eugene "Butch" Cady Sr., 66, of Keokuk died
Monday, May 16, 2011, at his home. He was born on Nov. 8, 1944, in Keokuk, the
son of Perry "Doc" and Verona Rose Cady.
He was united in marriage to Joann Johnson Scott on Dec. 13, 1996,
in Keokuk. She survives. Additional survivors include: a son, Frank Cady Jr. of
Keokuk; three daughters, Michele Cady of Goosecreek, S.C., Christina
"Tina" Money of Keokuk and Leanna "Annie" Gluyas and her
husband, Jason, of Covington, Ga., three stepsons, James "Jimmy"
Johnson of Macomb, Ill., Glenn Snyder Jr. of Keokuk and Brandon Slusher, also
of Keokuk; two stepdaughters, Amanda Scott and her husband, Christopher, of
Keokuk and Sarah Snyder, also of Keokuk; 15 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; a brother, Sam Cady of Keokuk; and two nieces, Janyce Cady Blankenship and Tammy Cady.
He was preceded in death by his father; his mother, Verona Rose
Cady Gatton; and his stepfather, Willie Gatton, whom Butch thought of as a
father. Butch had been employed at Keokuk Steel Castings for 29 years, retiring
in 2007. He was a member of the Road Rat Street Machine Car Club and United Steel
Workers Local 3311. Butch had a 1968 Impala convertible that he loved to cruise
around in. He also enjoyed drinking coffee with his friends.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Vigen Memorial Home,
Keokuk, with Pastors Doug Horner and Tony Nye officiating. Burial will be in
Sunset Memorial Park, Keokuk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Keokuk, Lee Co.,
IA, Obituary
http://www.dejongsfuneralhome.com/obituary/99082/Mary-Blankenship/
Mary Helen Blankenship, 98, of Keokuk
died at 10:15 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Keokuk Area Hospital. She was
born on October 11, 1914 a daughter to Frank and Alice Flynn Delaney in Keokuk,
IA. Mary Helen married James Russell Blankenship on February 10,
1938 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on
September 23, 1976.
She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk.
Mary Helen worked at St. Vincent's Grade School for 17 years and was head cook
there for 9 years. She also worked at the Knights of Columbus. She was a member
of All Saints Catholic Church and also belonged to the Daughters of Isabella
and the Keokuk Ostomy Club.
Mary Helen is survived by three children:
Rosemary Postle and her
husand Emmett of Warsaw, IL, Mary Jane Loeffler and her husband Jon of Keokuk, IA, and James Russell
Blakenship and his wife Janyce of Fayetteville, AR; eight grandchildren: John
(Teresa) Klotzbach of Pensacola, FL, Kimberly (Dusty) Ward of Maine, Karthryn
Smith of Montrose, IA, Michael (Michelle) Klotzbach of St. Peters, MO, Laura
(Marlon) Keller of Keokuk, IA, Jennifer (Jeff) Conard of High Ridge, MO, Ryan (Lindsay) Blakenship of Denver, CO,
and Jada Blakenship of Denver, CO;
three step grandchildren: Rodney Postle of Burlington, IA, Cindy Postle of
Montrose, IA, and Terri (Chuck) Abell of Keokuk, IA; 17 great grandchildren and
13 great great grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in
death by her parents and one brother: Francis Delaney.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00
am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk with
Rev. Robert Lathrop officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in
Keokuk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, James R., 61, 06Aug1915
- 05Sep1976, Keokuk, Lee, IA, IA-480-12-5256
Lee Co., Birth; Rose Mary Blankenship 02
Feb 1938, James Russell Blankenship & Mary Helen Delaney
2013, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
Daily Gate City (Keokuk, IA) - March 15, 2013
Dorcas E. "Duke" Rose, 85, of Keokuk went to be with the
Lord at 2:26 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at her home. She was born June
17, 1927, in Mt. Sterling, Ill., to Glen and Beulah Hall Varner.
In 1945, she married Walt Baker. To this union was born a son, Walt
Baker Jr. Duke married Philip Rose on Dec. 2, 1950. He survives. She also is
survived by one son, Walter (Phyllis) Baker Jr.; one daughter, Linda (Gordy) Blankenship ; one sister, Leasurean McGillivray; five grandchildren, Terri Baker, Corey
(Amber) Baker, Gina (Chris) Kester, Gordon (Jamie) Blankenship Jr. and Tony (Jenny) Baker; 15
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and three
sisters.
Duke was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was affectionately known around the community as
"Grandma Duke," especially by those who gathered in her home each
Halloween to enjoy her homemade pies and sugar cookies. After retiring, she and
Phil enjoyed traveling in their motor home, spending time with family and
friends and going to their various gospel singing programs. The family would
like to express their gratitude to hospice and the other special individuals
who helped care for Duke during this past year so that she could remain at home
with her beloved husband of 62 years.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at DeJong-Greaves
Celebration of Life Centers, 917 Blondeau St., Keokuk, with Pastor Gordon Blankenship Jr. officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
Daily Gate City (Keokuk, IA) - April 23, 2014
Larry Loring, 70, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014,
at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, [Johnson Co., IA] after a brief illness. Larry was born
Sept. 28, 1943, in Keokuk, to George and Helen Antle Loring.
He was united in marriage Oct. 3, 1973, to Ginny Blankenship in Las Vegas, Nev. Larry was employed as a
home protection salesman.
Larry is survived by his five children, Chris (Tina) Loring of
Keokuk; Larry Loring (Tara) of Graham, Wash.; Jody Forman (Byron Tinkey) of
North Liberty; Toni Lehman (Chad Smith) of Plymouth, Ind.; and Julie Loring of
Tennessee. He also is survived by his two brothers, Claude "Crick"
Loring (Phyllis) of Keokuk and Roger Loring (Lana) of Glaucester, Va.; 13
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Judy and Jo Anne;
brother, Richard "Dick" Loring; daughter, Tari Hansen; and two
grandsons.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate his life will be
from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 917
Blondeau St., Keokuk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
Daily Gate City (Keokuk, IA) Date: November 26, 2014
Philip Leroy Rose, 83, of Keokuk died Sunday evening, Nov. 23,
2014, at Montrose Health Center.
Philip was born Nov. 8, 1931, in Keokuk, the son of Wesley and Evelyn Long
Rose.
On Dec. 2, 1950, he married Dorcas "Duke" Varner in
Kahoka, Mo. He provided for her needs until she preceded him in death March 13,
2013. He lived with Linda and Gordy until five weeks ago when he needed 24-hour
care. He and two brothers started Rose Brothers in 1960, changing to Keokuk
Contractors in 1980. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Pentecostal
faith and later attended New Testament Christian Church. He loved to golf.
Philip is survived by his daughter,
Linda (Gordy) Blankenship of Keokuk; son, Walter (Phyllis) Baker of Keokuk; five grandchildren, Terrie Baker, Corey
(Amber) Baker, Gina (Chris) Kester, Gordon (Jamie) Blankenship Jr., and Tony (Jenny) Baker; 15
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four brothers, Joe (Ruth), Bob
(Beverly) and John (Carol) Rose of Keokuk and David (Vi) Rose of California;
sisters-in-law, Virginia Rose and Rosie Rose; and brother-in-law, Fred Glasgow.
He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; two brothers, Albert
and Paul; and sister, Ester Glasgow.
A celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 917 Blondeau St., with the Rev. Gordon Blankenship Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gordon Lee Blankenship – b.25Jul1946 -
Keokuk, IA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBM5-6L6
Relatives: Gina L. Blankenship, Jamie M.
Blankenship, Jr. Gordon Blankenship, Linda Louise Blankenship, Tarris Shavone
Blankenship.
2016, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
The Hawk Eye, (Burlington, IA) - December 1, 2016
Evelyn Bernice Nye, 86, of Keokuk died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at
home. Born Jan. 20, 1930, in Keokuk, she was the daughter of Frank and Elva
Stephenson Mann.
She married Robert L. Nye March 21, 1946, in Keokuk. She was a
lifelong resident of Keokuk. She faithfully attended Bel Air Baptist Church and
was a mighty prayer warrior. She enjoyed sewing and patching clothes for her
family. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing food and later
preparing it for family and friends. She fixed dinner every Sunday for her
family and any friends they would bring along. Her greatest desire was every
one of her friends and loved ones would know Jesus Christ and join her in
heaven one day.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings.
Survivors include her husband; four children, Bobbie B.
Blankenship and Susan J.
Schulte, both of Keokuk, Gariann Mickelson of Argyle and Lynn Nye of Danville;
nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren;
four foreign exchange grandchildren; special friends whom she considered
family; and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Mrs. Nye's life will be 10 a.m. Monday at the
DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 917 Blondeau St. in Keokuk, with the
Rev. Mike Shea officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bobbie B.
Blankenship - b.26Apr1949 - Keokuk, IA:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ7X-5JCC
Relatives -
Leann Lynn Blankenship, Lem A. Blankenship.
Lem A.
Blankenship – b.06Feb1945 - Keokuk, IA:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBM5-1GY
+2017, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Death
Published in Quincy Herald-Whig on Sept. 27,
2017
Mary "Mildred" Blankenship, 92 [09Oct1925], of Keokuk, died Sept. 24, 2017, at Unity
Point Health.
DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers is handling
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
Mary “Mildred” Blankenship, 91, of Keokuk
passed away at 3:55 am, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at UnityPoint Health-Keokuk. Mildred
was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Bloomfield, the daughter of Lem and Grace V. Hedges
Tallman.
After graduation, she attended
Culver-Stockton College, where she received her teaching certificate.
Mildred was united in marriage to Vencil C.
Blankenship on April 19, 1944. Shortly after their marriage, she and Vencil moved to
Keokuk, where they raised their family on the farm at Peter’s Dairy. In
addition to church, Mildred and Vencil enjoyed going to the races, playing
cards with friends and were first-class mushroom hunters. Mildred worked many
years at Woolworth’s before retiring from there. She enjoyed sewing, reading and made many
crafts. She was a member of First Christian Church for over 65 years.
After more than 49 years of happy
marriage, Vencil passed away June 28, 1993. In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a son-in-law, Gene Gruell; a
granddaughter, Tari Hanson; and two great-grandsons.
Mildred is survived by two sons, Lem (Bobbie)
Blankenship and Gordon (Linda) Blankenship, both of Keokuk; a daughter, Virginia Mae Gruell of
Plymouth, IN; seven grandchildren, Troy Blankenship of Quincy, IL,
Christopher Loring of Keokuk, Jody Foreman of North Liberty, Gina Kester of
Greenville, IL, Gordon Blankenship Jr. of Tennessee, IL, Tony Loring of Plymouth and Larry
Loring of Cataula, GA; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 21, at First Christian Church, with Gordon Blankenship Jr. and Dave Turner
officiating. Dinner will follow. A private burial will be at a later date in
Sunset Memorial Park.
2011, Primrose, Lee Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - July 29, 2011
Clement W. Watkins, age 93, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2011, at
Primrose. Clement was born March 25, 1918, in Woodbine, Iowa, to Perry and Anna
Cool Watkins and graduated from Woodbine High School. He was united in marriage
to Ardeth Hamann on October 12,1940. Clement worked at
Vickers as a inspector for over 28 years, and helped
during the War, working in a CCC Camp. His hobbies included camping, gardening
and fishing and enjoyed snow birding to Florida for 13 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Merle Swain; and
brothers, Perry and Virgil Watkins.
Survivors include wife, Ardeth of 71 years; daughters, Sharon Dryden, of Portland, Ore., Cheryl Evans- Blankenship and husband,
Bill, of Carter Lake, Iowa; son, Rod Watkins
and wife, Donna, of Silver City, Iowa; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren;
sister-in-law, Ruth Hamann, of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services Monday, 10:30 a.m., at
Broadway Christian Church. Pastor Jann Osborn, officiant. Luncheon
will follow immediately. Cortege to Woodbine Cemetery will leave Broadway
Christian at 1 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Linn
2013, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Death
Fern Blankenship
passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2013. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August
8, 1910. She was 102 when she passed
away.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Cedar Rapids,
Linn Co., IA, Obituary
http://www.broshchapel.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1612059
James “Jim” Donald Rice, 72 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, June 22,
2015 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House. He was born January 10, 1943
in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the son of Lester and Ovalitta (McGuire) Rice.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Brosh Chapel
in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.
Burial will be in Rogers Grove Cemetery near Ely.
James married Judy Blankenship on August 18, 1976 in Rock Island,
Illinois. Jim’s children include J. R. (Paula) Rice, Kevin Rice, Brenda (Mike)
Dennis, Linda (Bruce) Dennis all of Indianapolis, Indiana, Chris (Blake) Acord
of Cedar Rapids, Randy Brown of Indianapolis, Indiana, John (Angela) Brown of
Liberty, Danny (Rose) Brown, David Brown all of Kentucky and Debbie (Donny)
Kesl of Cedar Rapids, twenty-five grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren;
his brother David (Sally) Rice and sisters Rosie (Ronnie) Hill and Shirley
Walker all of Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Betty Groves and
a daughter Becky Fair.
Jim was a contract mail carrier for over 38 years. Many of them for the United States Postal Service. He loved
the outdoors and was meticulous of his yard. Jim liked spending time with family
and friends having many stories to tell. His hobbies were old cars, trucks,
watching NASCAR and going to a casino.
Jim was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend.
His jovial character will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Obituary
The Gazette, (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) Date: July
14, 2015
Virginia Ruth McDowell, 88, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of
Mechanicsville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, with her family at her side.
Ruth was born Aug. 24, 1926, in Farnam, Neb., to the late Herman and Daisy
Beye.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Gordon; children, Linda Kepler
(Bill Newlen), Craig McDowell (Shelley), Gordy McDowell (Belia) and Shelly
McDowell (Rick Connelly); grandchildren,
Eirik Kepler, Nikki Carmer (Mike), Travis Kepler, Aaron (Casey), Brian and
Jason McDowell, Cole Harlan (Emily) and Stephanie Blankenship (Jeff); great-grandchildren, Kourtney Kepler and
Dallas Carmer; and nieces, Lorraine Schultz and Kathy Rand.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Margaret
Howard (Kenneth).
They later moved to the Marshalltown area where she attended
elementary and high school. After graduation, she moved to Cedar Rapids and
attended business college. Ruth married Gordon
McDowell on June 3, 1950. After moving to Mechanicsville, she became involved
in many community activities. She will always be remembered for her years as a
Camp Fire leader and how she enjoyed her job at the Mount Vernon Sun News
covering all the Mechanicsville social events and city council meetings. Later
in life, she loved to play cards and volunteer at the senior center.
A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July
16.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Larae-Blankenship-106683875
Larae Blankenship,
November 15, 1962 - December 22, 2018, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Obituary
https://www.smithfh.com/obituaries/Larae-Blankenship?obId=3962048#/obituaryInfo
Larae Blankenship, age 56 of Cedar
Rapids, died on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her home with her family by her
side and under the care of Hospice of Mercy.
Service arrangements are pending at the
Smith Funeral Home in Victor.
Larae H.
Blankenship – b.15Nov1962 - Victor, IA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBMQ-Y24
Relatives -
Douglas Lee Blankenship.
2018, Marion, Linn
Co., IA, Obituary
The Gazette, (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - July 7,
2018
Sheryl "Sheri" E. Burmahl, 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed
away on July 2, 2018, at Springfield Cox South Hospital in Springfield, [Greene Co.,] MO. She was born Dec. 29, 1946, in
Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of Delbert and Wilma (Blanchard) Mayberry.
Sheri graduated from Midland High School in 1965 and, in 1967, Sheri married George Burmahl at the Little Brown
Church in Nashua. They later divorced. She was employed at Clinton Engineers,
Bear River Tiling, Corflex and Walmart, and was a waitress and bartender at the
Main Street Inn and Tango. Sheri played in the country western bands of Jerry's
Combiners and Ray and the Westerners.
Sheri was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Wilma
Mayberry; brothers, Bobby Mayberry and Jerry Mayberry; and sister, Sandy
Davidson.
Sheri is survived by her son, Chad Burmahl of Marion; siblings, Jim Mayberry of Cedar Rapids,
Rick Mayberry of Olin and Wanda
Blankenship of Cedar Rapids;
nieces, Cyndy J. Davidson of Parker, Colo, Angie Bertch of Cedar Rapids, Pamela
Mayberry and Dena Bercher of Marion and Tracy Cousins of Olin; and nephews, Brent Mayberry of Olin, Kirk
Mayberry of Olin and Brandon
Blankenship of Cedar Rapids.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
4, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Private
family burial will take place at Forest Chapel Hill Cemetery, Morley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Springville, Linn Co., IA, Obituary
The Gazette, (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - July 18,
2017
Helen Mary Gogel, 96, of Springville, passed from this life on
Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids, [Linn Co., IA]. She was born Sept. 7, 1920, in
Luxemburg, Iowa, one of 15 children to John B. and Theresa (Hahn) Greiner.
Helen was united in marriage to Raymond J. Gogel on Oct. 15, 1940,
at Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Helen was a farm wife and homemaker,
raising 10 children. She owned and operated Mary's Cafe from 1964 to 1972 in
Springville. Helen also was employed with Mercy Hospital in housekeeping for 10
years before retiring. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church since
1961.
Helen was preceded into eternal life by her parents; husband,
Raymond; daughter, Anita McDowell; and nine sisters and five brothers,
including Serena Endres, Tillie Morgenroth, Jeanette Reed and Clem Greiner.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her nine children, Ray
(Betty) Gogel of Ventura, Linda (Dick) Taylor of Belfair, Wash., Mary (John)
Kelchen of Robins, Jan (Jack Jr.) Miles of Des Moines, Sandy Cummings (John
Krob) of Cedar Rapids, Sue Wooder of Morley, Patty (Richie) Price of Palo,
Charlie Gogel of Cedar Rapids and Phyllis (Karen Phillips) Gogel of Cedar
Rapids; son-in-law, Dave McDowell of Snohomish, Wash.; 19 grandchildren, Lisa (Pete) Kenne, Jeff (BriAnna) Gogel, Connie
(Jerry) Clark, Kevin (Julie) Taylor, Angie McDowell Laiser, Scott (Coleen)
McDowell, Michelle (Bob)
Blankenship, John (Kelli)
Kelchen Jr., Don (Laurie) Kelchen, Laura (Darrin) Wood, Jack Miles III, Shannon
Miles, Jason (Karin) Martin-Hiner, Melissa (Brian) Reynolds, Lane Wooder, Tara
Gassmann, Matthew Price, Chaz Gogel and Chase Gogel; 28 great-grandchildren, Christopher (Nicole) Gogel, Kyle (Bailey)
Gogel, Brylee Gogel, Jenna Gogel, Mitchell Kenne, Mollie (Derrick) Meister,
Brandon Taylor, Robert Taylor, Cyrstal Taylor, Ryan Clark, Daniel Clark, Dylan
McDowell, Morgan McDowell, Colton McDowell, Maddy McDowell, Samuel Blankenship, Grace Blankenship,
Jaren Kelchen, Michael Lafler, Tyler Kelchen, Ashley Kelchen, Ryan Kelchen,
Brenna Wood, Aby Wood, Gabriel Hiner, Mikayla Hiner, Lauren Gassmann and Mason
Gassmann; two great-great grandsons, Ayden Lafler and Karter Lafler; and many
nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July
20, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville, conducted by the Rev. John R.
Flaherty. Burial will follow at Springville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion
2012, Knoxville, Marion Co., IA, Obituary
Knoxville Journal Express (IA) - April 13, 2012
James V. "J. V." Hollingshead, age 87, of Knoxville,
passed away April 4, 2012, at the Knoxville Hospital. He was born to George Lee
and Thelma Mae (Rowley) Hollingshead on May 3, 1924, in rural Knoxville, on the
family farm.
J. V. attended Knoxville High School and was very active in the
Knoxville FFA program and sports. After graduation in 1942 he started farming
in the Knoxville area. J.V. married Wilma F. Pearson on July 1, 1944, in
Sigourney. They were blessed with over 67 years of marriage and five children;
James Lee, Jack Wayne, Judy F., JoAnn and Jerry Dean.
J. V. and Wilma lived and farmed in Marion County all their lives.
James also worked as a substitute rural mail carrier. Later, he worked at the
VA Hospital for over 20 years, and after his retirement from the hospital he
drove a Knoxville school bus for several years. J.V. and Wilma shared a love of
farming, milking cows, mushrooming and gardening. They passed this passion onto
their children and grandkids. He was a devoted family man. He enjoyed attending
numerous school and sporting activities of his children and grandchildren. J. V.
was well known for pulling practical jokes on others and loved the laughs they
brought.
He is survived by his wife Wilma of Knoxville; three sons James Lee
(Janice) Hollingshead of Knoxville, Jack Wayne (Linda) Hollingshead of
Columbia, Mo., and Jerry Dean (Karen) Hollingshead of Knoxville; two daughters
Judy F. (Tom) Kamp of Knoxville and JoAnn (Greg) Lee of Knoxville; 11
grandchildren Tammy Sue (Hollingshead) Sells, James "Jamie" Lee
Hollingshead, Jeffrey Wayne Hollingshead, Matthew Wayne Hollingshead, Holly
Anne (Hollingshead) Perryman, Tracy Michelle (Kamp) Douglas, Todd Donald Kamp,
Amy Jo Lee, Angela Michelle (Lee) Uitermarkt, Shalene Marie (Hollingshead)
Morrison, and Kelby James Hollingshead; and 16 great grandchildren
Samantha Marie Sells, Alexandria "Lexi" Leigh Sells, Ned Keeton
Hollingshead, Matthew James Hollingshead, Mitchell Lee Hollingshead, Sydney
Marie Hollingshead, Paige Nicole Hollingshead, Caroline Elizabeth Hollingshead,
Katelyn "Kate" Elise Hollingshead, Adam Andrew Perryman, Emily Victoria Blankenship, Erica Lauren Blankenship, Bronson Thomas Kamp, Decklan Lawrence Kamp, Tara Jo Uitermarkt,
and Carson James Uitermarkt. J. V. is also survived by one brother William
Hubert Hollingshead of Tracy; one sister Betty Mae Catrenich of Knoxville and
many other relatives and friends.
J. V. was preceded in death by his parents George and Thelma.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, April 12, at the First United
Methodist Church in Knoxville, with Rev. Lane Riggle officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Knoxville, Marion Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on June
20, 2012
Richard Joseph Blankenship, 55, of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, passed
away May 18, 2012.
He is survived by his daughter,
Laura Blankenship; father
and stepmother, Joseph and Gail Blankenship;
step father, Andrew Hudson; uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Hudson.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, June 22, 2012 at
Bethany Place Baptist Church, 1501 S. Providence Rd., Richmond.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Knoxville, Marion
Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Des Moines Register on May 2,
2017
Wilma F. (Pearson) Hollingshead, age 91, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed
away April 28, 2017, at her residence in Knoxville, Iowa. Wilma was born to
Frank Walter and Beulah (DeHeer) Pearson. She was born in Marion County,
northwest of Knoxville, Iowa on March 13, 1926.
Wilma went to Knoxville Schools until her Junior
year of High School. Her parents then moved to a farm northeast of Pella. She
graduated from Pella Schools in May of 1943. Wilma married James Victor
Hollingshead on July 1, 1944 in Sigourney, Iowa. They were blessed with over 67
years of marriage and five children: James Lee, Jackie Wayne, Judy Faye, JoAnn,
and Jerry Dean.
Wilma taught school until she got married. She then became a
devoted wife and mom who worked side by side on the farm with JV. She milked
cows, helped with farm work, gardening, canning, cooking, and baking. One of
her favorite things to do at Christmas time was to bake cinnamon rolls for each
family member.
Wilma and JV kept Sundays for church and family. Wilma's
mom, Beulah, instilled in her "to always do your best, and trust God for
the rest." She also instilled this saying to her kids and
grandkids. At the end of her life she was still able to share that saying with
her Hospice Caregivers
Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, J. V., her parents, two
brothers, Frank and Pete, and one sister, Lola.
Wilma is survived by three sons James Lee (Janice) Hollingshead of
Knoxville, Jack Wayne (Linda) Hollingshead of Columbia, MO, and Jerry Dean
(Karen) Hollingshead of Knoxville; two daughters Judy F. (Tom) Kamp of
Knoxville and JoAnn (Greg) Lee of Knoxville; 11 grandchildren Tammy Sue
(Hollingshead) Denietolis, James "Jamie" Lee Hollingshead, Jeffrey
Wayne Hollingshead, Matthew Wayne Hollingshead, Holly Anne (Hollingshead)
Perryman, Tracy Michelle (Kamp) Douglas, Todd Donald Kamp, Amy Jo Lee, Angela
Michelle (Lee) Uitermarkt, Shalene Marie Hollingshead, and Kelby James
Hollingshead; and 19 great grandchildren
Samantha Marie Oliver, Alexandria "Lexi" Leigh Sells, Ned Keeton
Hollingshead, Matthew James Hollingshead, Mitchell Lee Hollingshead, Sydney
Marie Hollingshead, Paige Nicole Hollingshead, Caroline Elizabeth Hollingshead,
Katelyn "Kate" Elise Hollingshead, Adam Andrew Perryman, Emily Victoria Blankenship, Erica Lauren Blankenship, Bronson Thomas Kamp, Decklan Lawrence
Kamp, Aubriella Elizabeth Kamp, Tara Jo Uitermarkt, Carson James Uitermarkt,
Kalynn Jo Hollingshead and Baby Boy Hollingshead (due in May), and Xia Lou
Milburn; four brothers Jipe, Scott, Ned Pearson all of Knoxville and Lyle
Pearson of Arizona; and three sisters Bess Uitermarkt of Oskaloosa, Sue Surber
of Des Moines, and Lyla Scales of Arizona; one brother-in-law Hubert Hollingshead
of Knoxville; and lots of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church
of Knoxville at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 with Pastor Brent Hanna
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Robert E. 72, 26May1937 - 03Jan2010, Knoxville, Marion, IA, SD-504-40-0858
Mills
+2011, Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Obituary
Opinion-Tribune (Glenwood, IA) - December 20, 2011
Marian Delores Blankenship, 76, of Glenwood, passed away Dec. 18, 2011, at her home
surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Dec.
21, 2011, at 10 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood. Interment
will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Marian was born Dec. 1, 1935, in Council Bluffs, to Joe and Irene
Fost. She married Joseph
Richard Blankenship Aug. 14, 1954, with whom five children were born: Doug (Dian) of
Council Bluffs; Russ (Tracy), Randy
(Jacque), and Mike (Colleen) all of Glenwood; and Betsy (Mike) Larrison of Council Bluffs. Marian was a loving wife,
mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend.
Marian will be especially remembered for her loving ways,
generosity and thoughtfulness. She was a member of P.E.O., The Red Hats, Garden
Club, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, a volunteer at the Mills County Store House, a
past flower show judge at the Mills, Montgomery and Fremont County fairs and an
avid bridge player.
Other survivors include her sister, Joan (Gary) Belt of Wentzville,
Mo., 13 beautiful grandchildren and three nephews.
Marian was preceded in death by her father, Joe and mother, Irene
Fost and an infant grandson, Joseph Allen Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Obituary
Published in The Opinion-Tribune on May 22, 2013
Joseph Richard Blankenship, 79 of Glenwood, died May 14, 2013.
Funeral services were Friday, May 17, 2013, at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church in Glenwood. Rev. Howard Fitzgerald officiated. Interment was in the
Glenwood Cemetery.
Joe was born Sept. 28, 1933, in Omaha, Neb., to Joseph and Margaret (Sutej) Blankenship.
Joe is survived by his children,
Doug of Council Bluffs; Russ Blankenship, Randy Blankenship,
and Mike Blankenship all of
Glenwood; and Betsy Larrison of Council Bluffs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Obituary
Published in The Opinion-Tribune on Mar. 11,
2015
Luther C. Gammon, 76, of Glenwood, died March 7, 2015, in Omaha, [Douglas Co.,] Neb. He was born Sept. 26, 1938, in
Council Bluffs, to Edward H. and Mamie E. Gammon.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the
Peterson Mortuary in Glenwood. Inurnment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Luther’s family lived in Pacific Junction, until Luther was 2 years
old and then moved to Glenwood. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1956
and attended the University of Iowa for one year. He was united in marriage to
Jane D. Good on Sept. 7, 1958, in Glenwood. To this union four children were
born, Tracy, Todd, Craig and Meg.
Luther farmed until 1982 and then started Gammon Appraisals until
his retirement. He served two terms on the Iowa Appraisal Examining Board.
Luther loved spending time at their home on Lake Okoboji where the family had
fun boating and fishing. He also enjoyed collecting coins and playing golf.
Preceding Luther in death were his parents; sister,
Lettatia Antoniello; and grandson, Joseph Allen Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Gammon, Glenwood; children, Tracy Blankenship, Glenwood; Todd (Monique) Gammon, Frisco,
Texas; Craig (Alicia) Gammon, Vilonia, Ark.; and Meg (Rob) Schroeder; eight
grandchildren; extended relatives and many friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Obituary
Published in The Opinion-Tribune on Dec. 14,
2016
Jane Daphne (Good) Gammon, 76, of Glenwood, passed away Dec. 6,
2016 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on May 13, 1940 in
Omaha to Roy Clifford and Laura Catherine (Connor) Good.
Following her education, she was united in marriage to Luther
Chester Gammon on Sept. 7, 1958 in Glenwood. To this union four children were
born; Tracy, Todd, Craig and Meg.
Jane was employed as a registered nurse for the Glenwood Resource
Center until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of Grace United Methodist
Church and PEO Chapter FF. She loved spending time with her family and going to
her home on Lake Okoboji.
Preceding Jane in passing were her parents, husband, grandson, Joseph Allen Blankenship; sister, Wardine Bang; brother, Jack Good;
and cousin, Carole Connor Williams.
Survivors include her children,
Tracy Blankenship of Glenwood; Todd (Monique) Gammon of
Frisco, Texas; Craig (Alicia) Gammon of Vilonia, Ark.; Meg (Rob) Schroeder of
Glenwood; eight grandchildren, Devonne, Joe, Jacob, Brekke, Frances, Alyssa,
Drew and Grant; canine companions, Hildi and Bella; half-brother, Jack Butler
of Orlando, Fla.; cousin, John (Jan) Connor of Lincoln; extended relatives and
many friends.
Services were held Saturday Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at Peterson Mortuary.
Interment was held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Glenwood, Mills
Co., IA, Obituary
Opinion-Tribune (Glenwood, IA) - January 17, 2018
Russell Allen Blankenship, 59 of Glenwood, died on Jan. 8, 2018, in rural Glenwood. He was
born on June 28, 1958, in Council Bluffs to Joseph Richard and Marian Delores (Fost) Blankenship.
Survivors include his children,
Devonne and husband Seth Marshall of Glenwood, Joseph Blankenship and fiancé, Emilie Congdon of Greenfield; siblings, Doug and wife Dian Blankenship of Council Bluffs; Randy and wife Jacque
Blankenship of Glenwood; Mike and wife Colleen Blankenship of Glenwood and Betsy and husband Mike Larrison of Omaha.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church. Interment was held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Muscatine
+2014, West Liberty, Muscatine Co., IA, Obituary
Muscatine Journal (IA) - August 11, 2014
Goldie M. Hayes, 93, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at the Simpson
Memorial Home in West Liberty. Goldie was born Dec. 13, 1920 in Macon County,
Missouri, the daughter of Robert F. and Jesse Blankenship Connor.
She was united in marriage to Eldon F. Hayes on Aug. 3, 1945 in
Berlin, Maryland. They moved to Iowa in 1972 after living in Wisconsin for many
years. Goldie was a member of the West Liberty United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa Hayes of West Liberty, a
granddaughter Christina Hines and great-grandchildren Mayson Connor O'Malley
and Mikayla Lynnae Simmons, all of Lewistown, Missouri and a sister Cordelia
Connor of Portage, Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Eldon.
Funeral: 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014 at the West Liberty
United Methodist Church. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Callao Twp., Macon, Macon
Co., MO,
Connor, Robert F. 50, M, MO, Head,
Connor, Jessie 51, F, MO, Wife,
Connor, William R. 26, M, MO, Son,
Connor, Goldie M. 19, F, MO, Dau,
Connor, Cordelia A. 15, F, IL, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K77W-7JQ
1930 Census, Callao, Macon Co., MO,
Conner, Robert F. 40, M, MO, Head,
Conner, Jessie 41, F, MO, Wife,
Conner, W. Robert 16, M, MO, Son,
Conner, Goldie 09, F, MO, Dau,
Conner, Cordelia 05, F, IL, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHF1-ZJT
1920 Census, Callao, Macon Co., MO,
-------, Robert 30, M, MO, Head,
-------, Jessie 31, F, MO, Wife,
-------, William 05, M, MO, Son,
-------, Annie 72, F, IN, Mother,
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2017, Shenandoah, Page Co., IA, Obituary
Valley News Today (Shenandoah, IA) - November 28, 2017
John David Hall, son of James Lewis, Sr. and Darleen Jane (Vaneman)
Hall was born on May 8, 1981 in Stratford, New Jersey. He passed away on
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine – Omaha, [Douglas Co., NE] at the age of 36 years, 6 months, 10 days.
In his early years, John and his family lived in Millville, New
Jersey. At the age of 18, John was diagnosed with a heart condition which
deteriorated over the years. He worked in construction at various levels before
becoming a stay-at-home dad.
Family and friends were the most important to John. He enjoyed
spending time with his children and the love of his life, Jamie Nosekabel Hall.
He will be remembered as a family man who enjoyed grilling out and making
memories with friends. He was a big jokester, always making everyone laugh and
smile. He loved to scare people for a laugh.
Being from the east coast, he developed a deep love for his
favorite NFL team, the Philadelphia Eagles. A true diehard fan, he was enjoying
this season's resurgence of the Eagles. An avid dart player, John, received
many awards through the years participating in dart tournaments. Another
passion of John's was offroading and was a member of the GTO Club (Good Times
Offroad) . He loved the outdoors in general and
particularly enjoyed hunting and fishing any time he could get away.
Preceding John in death were his grandparents, John and Alice Hall;
mother, Darleen Hall; brother-in-law, Robert Harris; sister-in-law, Marsha
Harris; great nephew, Emmett Woodyard; and father-in-law, Doyal Nosekabel, Jr.
Survivors include his spouse, Jamie Lynn Nosekabel Hall of
Shenandoah; four children, Bryan Kevin Doyal
Blankenship, Brenden Bass,
Marsha Lynn Marie Hall and Katelynn Darleen Hall; adopted daughter Naomi
Christmas of Anchorage, AK; father, James Lewis Hall, Sr.; siblings, Jimmy Hall
(Amy Riggins) of Buena Vista, NJ, William McCorkie (Ella) of Philadelphia, PA,
Lisa Coatsolonia (Mike, Jr.) of Shenandoah Valley, VA and Scott Hall of
Millville, NJ; mother-in-law, Janie Hastie of Glenwood, IA; sister and
brothers-in-law, Brandie Woodyard (Kevin) of Shenandoah, IA and Shawna Bolton
(Kurtis) of Glenwood,IA; nieces and nephews, Seth Barratte and Norris Glass of
Buena Vista, NJ, Ashley Harms (Sid) of Shenandoah, IA, David Woodyard (Sadie
Brooms) of Shenandoah, IA, Alisha Woodyard (Ryan Gibson) of Shenandoah, IA,
Cody Hall of Onancock, VA, Amber Hall and Autumn Hall of Buena Vista, NJ, and
Brian Bolton and Zach Bolton of Glenwood, IA; great nieces and nephews, Nathan
Parson, Lyrica Woodyard, Brentley and Sammy Woodyard, and Makenna Gibson;
cousins, George Hall of Millville, NJ and Les Hughes (Jessica) of Pensacola,
FL; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 11:00
a.m. at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service with Dave Widger
officiating. Honorary bearers were David Woodyard, Michael Wilson, Tyler
Havrum, Kurtis Bolton, Nathan Parson, Les Hughes, George Hall, Jr., Bryan Blankenship , Levi Johnston, Sid Harms, James Hall, Jr.,
Kevin Woodyard and Scott Hall. Registry attendant was Kendra Hallam. Musical
selections were "See You Again", "Daddy's Hands",
"Dancing In The Sky", "He Didn't Have
To Be", "Forever And Always", "Jealous Of The Angels"
and "Ridin High". Inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in
Shenandoah at a later date.
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Plymouth
2017, Le Mars, Plymouth
Co., IA, Obituary
Sioux City Journal (IA) - May 8, 2017
Milton "Milt" August Martin, 86, longtime coach and
teacher at Westmar College in Le Mars, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at
Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars. He was born March 2, 1931, in Forbes, ND,
the son of Henry and Helena (Vossler) Martin.
Milt was baptized at the Evangelical Church in Kulm, ND. He
attended country school near Forbes, and graduated from Forbes High School. He
continued his education at Westmar College in Le Mars, graduating in 1953. Milt
served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War era from
1953 to 1954.
Milt began his teaching and coaching career in Hazel, SD. Later, he
taught and coached in Morton, Minn., and Sibley, Iowa. In 1961, Milt accepted a
position at Westmar College in Le Mars, as a coach and teacher. He continued
his education and received his Master of Arts degree from the University of
Northern Colorado. He continued teaching and coaching at Westmar until the
school closed in 1997.
Milt was united in marriage to Dorothy Friese in 1959. Dorothy
passed away in 1977. He later married Connie Truckenmiller on Nov. 7, 1987. She
passed on Dec. 13, 1994. Milt married
Ruth (Zanger) Blankenship on July 31, 1999, in Le Mars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Dorothy
(Friese) Martin and Connie (Truckenmiller) Martin; three sons, Mike, Doug, and
Tom Martin; and three brothers, Kenneth, Dale, and Lloyd Martin.
Survivors include his wife of over 17 years, Ruth Martin of Le
Mars; a son, Jim (Kerry-Lee) Martin of Lisburn, Northern Ireland; his stepchildren, Aaron (Katie) Lee of Des
Moines, Iowa, Adam (Amanda) Lee of Portland, Ore., Pam (Jules) Banks of
Westfield, Iowa, Dan (Neuma)
Blankenship of Brazil, and Ned (Susan) Blankenship of Edina, Minn.; his grandchildren,
Michaela (Luke) Denlinger, Ben Martin and Grace Martin; his stepgrandchildren, Blake and Oliver
Lee, Alexandra, Annabelle, and Madeline Lee, Ben and Leah Banks, John and Aja Blankenship, Mac and Jacob Blankenship ; two daughters-in-law, Angela Wilson of Indiana, and Melinda
(Dan) Stelling of Pierce, Neb.; two sisters, Audrey Dewes of Jamestown, N.D.,
and Cora Lee (Jim) Reuter of Lancaster, Calif.; one brother, Gerry (Barbara)
Martin of Marcus, Iowa; three sisters-in-law, Betty Martin of Ellendale, N.D.,
Kathy Martin of Palmdale, Calif., and Shirley Martin of Forbes, N.D.; and
several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Le Mars Bible Church. The Rev.
Fred Gums will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery at Le Mars, with
military honors conducted by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars.
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Ruth J. Martin –
b.26Mar1937 - Le Mars, IA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MNC-H8L
Relatives -
Angela M. Martin, Connie R. Martin, Dan A. Blankenship, Douglas J. Martin,
James L. Martin, John P. Blankenship, Melinda Lee Martin, Michael David Martin,
Milton August Martin, Thomas L. Martin.
John P.
Blankenship – b.15Mar1945 - Le Mars, IA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ76-N9MN
Relatives -
Brian Patrick Blankenship, Dan A. Blankenship, Dawn Marie Blankenship, Michelle
M. Blankenship, Ruth C. Blankenship, Ruth J. Blankenship.
Polk
2012, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Death
http://ilesfuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10785.php?id=1071702
Richard J. Blankenship; Born on Mar. 1, 1957; Departed on May 18, 2012 and resided in Des
Moines, IA.
No
Service
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2014, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Des Moines Register from Jan. 19
to Jan. 20, 2014
James Thomas Reed Jr, 54, of Des Moines passed away January 17,
2014 at Taylor House after his 20 year battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife Teresa, daughter Jamie (Ryan) Blankenship, Granddaughter Abigail Blankenship, his sister Teri (Bryce) Heberlin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
No services will be held.
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+2016, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Des Moines Register on Dec. 1,
2016
Lester L. Neer, 82, was born Sunday, August 12, 1934 in
Springfield, Illinois and passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 in Des Moines.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents; their daughter Cheri
Lynn; two sisters, Edna Grady, Lela Blankenship; and one brother, Robert "Bobby"
Neer.
Lester is survived by his wife, Joyce (Maxfield) Neer; son, Steven
(Kristen) Neer of Fairmont, MN; nephew Bill Stahl of Missouri; and niece,
Marilyn McMorran of West Des Moines.
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Kanawha Co., WV,
Marriage;
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=521724&ImageNumber=379
Blankenship,
Harrison, 21 [1927], – Neer, Lela, 23 [1925], – 30Sep1948
2018, Des Moines, Polk
Co., IA, Obituary
The Ottawa Herald, (KS) - January 14, 2019
Doris Likes Griffin, 94, Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Nov. 29,
2018. She was born Aug. 23, 1924, north of Ottawa in Franklin County. She was
the second daughter of Mae. L. Stoffer Likes and J. Edgar
Likes.
Doris graduated from Ottawa High School in 1942. After a couple
years of studying at Emporia State Teacher's College, she moved to Kansas City
and went to work at Trans World Airlines in the payroll department. While
working at TWA, she met her future husband Donald Griffin. After a long career
at TWA, she left to set up the family home in Prairie Village. They had one
son, Blake. Doris and Don were married over 50 years. Doris lived in that same
home for over 54 years until her health required her to move closer to her son
and his family in Des Moines.
Doris was raised by a widower during the depression which made her
a strong, patient person. Doris' purpose in life was to be an encourager, a
teacher of manners and a corrector of one's grammar. She missed her calling of
being a school teacher like her mother and sisters Doris sat through a lot of
band concerts and a really bad season of little league baseball, but she was
quite the cheerleader.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister
Phyllis Likes.
She is survived by a sister, Donna Stone of Victoria, Texas; son,
Blake and wife, Cheryl; four grandchildren,
Faith Blankenship(Thomas), Ashley
Hunsberger (Jake), Nathaniel Griffin, Benjamin Griffin; and one great granddaughter, Riley Blankenship , who carries on the famous Likes girls red
hair.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019, at
Highland Cemetery, Ottawa.
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Pottawattamie
2012, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - July 1, 2012
Janice Louise McNeal, age 73, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012,
at her home. Janice was born January 31, 1939, in Panama, Iowa, to Walter and
Virgie Boggs Burns. Janice worked as a receptionist at Baum Iron for over 22
years and Auto Mart 150 for over 5 years, and was very fond of her cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Ron and
Dick Burns.
Survivors include her husband, Don, whom she married on March 25,
1983; sons, Joe Gascoigne and wife, Marie; Dennis Gascoigne and wife, Lori;
step-children, Sally Hall and husband, Bill, Judy Webster and husband, Mike,
all of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Vicki Barnes and husband, John, of Texas; 10
grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Webster, Joni Riddle and
husband, Jerry, all of Council Bluffs, Shirley, Della Daugherty, of Missouri; brothers, Bob Burns and wife, Karen, of
Council Bluffs, Bill
Blankenship and wife, Cheryl,
of Carter Lake, Iowa; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services Tuesday, 11 a.m., all at Cutler O'Neill Meyer Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Interment Garner Township Cemetery.
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2014, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) Date: November 16,
2014
Beverly Marlene Webster, age 77, passed away Friday, November 14,
2014, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family. Beverly was born November 7,
1937 in Dunlap, Iowa, to Walter and Virgie (Boggs) Burns.
She was a homemaker, taking enjoyment in providing a wonderful home
for her family. She enjoyed singing and dancing.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell
Webster, Jr.; son, Russell Webster III; great grandson, Cameron McCormick;
brothers, Jack, Dick and Ron Burns; sisters,
Debbie Blankenship and Janice L. McNeal.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Webster) Brockelsby;
daughter, Vikki Kuhl (Ed); son, Mike Webster (Judy); daughters, Katherine
Webster (John Watt), Lisa Campbell (Scott), Julie McCabe (Rick), all of Council
Bluffs; 17 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren; sisters, Joni Riddle, of
Council Bluffs, Shirley Klabunde, of Omaha, Neb., and Della Daugherty, of
Missouri; brothers, Bob Burns
(Karen), of Council Bluffs, Bill Blankenship (Cheryl), of Carter Lake; sister-in-law, Connie Burns, of Council Bluffs;
a host of nieces and nephews; special friend, Charlie Garcia, of Omaha.
Celebration of her life is Tuesday, 10 a.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski
Funeral Home. Interment is in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
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Leland William Blankenship – b.20May1954 - Carter Lake, IA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYBT-6GB
Relatives: Amy Lynn Blankenship, Cheryl D.
Blankenship, Cheryl Evans-Blankenship, Kathy Ann Blankenship-Godfroy, Toby
Leland Blankenship.
+2015, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
http://hosting-3598.tributes.com/obituary/show/Alvin-Blankenship-103018606
Alvin Leroy Blankenship was born on March 15, 1914, north of Logan, Iowa to Frank and Dora Anna (Plath) Blankenship. He died on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Midlands
Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 101 years, eight months,
and one day.
He attended country school and then started farming with his
parents. Alvin attended a dance in Woodbine where he met Eula Adamson. The two
were married on June 12, 1935, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Magnolia, Iowa.
The couple farmed near Logan and raised cattle, hogs, chickens, and sheep. The
couple moved into Logan in 1975. Alvin completely remodeled the home taking it
from a two story to a comfortable one story. In the fall of 2012 they moved to
Council Bluffs due to some health concerns and to be closer to their daughter
and her family.
Alvin was baptized a on April 26, 1914 and
confirmed on July 12, 1928 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Magnolia by Pastor
George Kupke. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Logan. Alvin
loved farming and his horses. The couple loved to square dance and belonged to
the Circle 8 Square Dance Club. They also liked to travel and took many trips
around the United States visiting a total of 48 states. Alvin enjoyed
woodworking in his retirement and made replicas of the Harrison County
Courthouse, the church, wagons, etc.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Francis
Blankenship and infant great
great grandson, Easton Lane.
He is survived by his wife
of 80 years, Eula Blankenship of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Barbara and her husband Ed Hornbeck of Council Bluffs, Iowa; two
granddaughters, Ronda and her husband Jeff Thomas and Denise and her husband Mitch
Lane all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; six great grandchildren Ashley (Jesse) Smith,
Cody (Janna) Thomas, Tyler Thomas, Korey (Amanda) Lane, Kylie lane, and Kelly
Lane; three great great grandchildren, Nicole Smith, Lucas Smith and Brinley
Lane; and many other relatives and friends
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2015, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - December 22, 2015
Jerry L. Reynolds, age 80 [1935], passed away December 20, 2015.
Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy.
Survived by wife of 57
years, Rita (Blankenship) Reynolds; son, Robert (Susan); daughters, Judi Hand (Greg) and Denise Moore
(John); brother, Don (Candy); grandchildren, Nichole Heinz (Ken), Brianne Clare
(Nolan), Ryan, Lizabeth Montpetit (Brock), Chris Hand, Ryan Hand, Maggie,
Katharine Moore, and Caroline Moore; great grandchildren, Dominic, Kale and
Cora Heinz.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10
a.m., at Mary, Our Queen Catholic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery with
Military Honors.
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2016, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - July 20, 2016
Ardeth B. Watkins, age 94, of Council Bluffs, passed away July 18,
2016, in Council Bluffs. She was born August 26, 1921, in Persia, Iowa, to the
late Carl and Lela (Shadden) Hamann.
Ardeth graduated from Persia High School. She was united in
marriage to Clement W. Watkins on October 12, 1940, and to this union Sharon,
Rod and Cheryl were born.
Clement passed away July 27, 2011. Also preceding her in death were
son-in-law, Keith Dryden; and great-grandson, Aiden Dryden.
Survivors include daughter, Sharon Dryden, of Clackamas, Ore.; son,
Rod Watkins and wife, Donna, of Silver City, Iowa; daughter, Cheryl
Evans Blankenship and husband, Bill, of
Carter Lake, Iowa; grandchildren, Darrin (Angela) Dryden, Jennifer (Scott)
Miller, Shawn (Christy) Watkins, Shannon (Cody) Mason, Brandon Evans, Matthew
(Chenice Perdue) Evans; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Hamann, of Council
Bluffs.
Funeral services Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at 11 a.m., all at the
Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Interment
at the Woodbine Cemetery.
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Leland William Blankenship - b20May1954 -
Carter Lake, IA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYBT-6GB
Relatives - Amy Lynn Blankenship, Cheryl
D. Blankenship, Cheryl Evans-Blankenship, Kathy Ann Blankenship-Godfroy, Toby
Leland Blankenship.
2017, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - January 31, 2017
Carol A. Lee, age 89, son of George and Bonnabelle (Vallier) Lee,
passed away January 29, 2017, with his family present.
When Carol was younger he truck farmed with his father and brothers
and sisters. He worked at Independent Metal and American Smelters. For the next
32 years, Carol worked for Griffin Pipe, retiring in 1992. He was a member of
Community of Christ Church.
Carol was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David and Bob
Lee; sister, Marie Sinderson.
Carol is survived by his wife of 67 years, Tolora (Hinman) Lee;
son, Dennis Lee, all of Council Bluffs; daughter, Denise Howard, of Crescent,
Iowa; 9 grandchildren, Brandon
(Traci) Howard, of Holland, Mich., Jeanna (JP) Sherbondy, of Underwood, Joe
(Sherri) Lee, of Neola, LeeAnn (Rick) Petree, of Council Bluffs, Jacob Lee, of
Omaha, Elyzabeth (Steven) Jacobs, of Council Bluffs, Jessica (Nick) Semrad, of
Sherman Oaks, Calif., Page (Toby) Blankenship, Hope (Ben) Gubbels, all of Council Bluffs; 11 great grandchildren, Abi Sherbondy,
Quinn Howard, Kelsey Petree, Greta Lee, Emerson Howard, Kaleb Petree, Miles
Lee, Tegan Blankenship, Connor Jacobs, Gabriel Petree, Alexia
Jacobs; brothers, Everett (Lavonne) Lee, of Sacramento, Calif., George (Kathy)
Lee, of Council Bluffs; sisters, Audrey Neiwerth, of Rupert, Idaho, Karon (Tom)
Jones, of Ft. Scott, Kan.; sister-in-law, Vivian Lee, of Council Bluffs,
nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services Thursday. 11 a.m., all at the
Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Interment
Hazel Dell Cemetery.
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2017, Council Bluffs,
Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - January 31, 2017
Gary D. Olsen, age 63, of Council Bluffs, died Saturday afternoon,
at the CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born in Council Bluffs, to
Dean and Nadine (England) Olsen.
He graduated high school, four years of college and went on to
serve his country in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated a
private corrections company.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (Stultz) Olsen; his 3 sons, Chris and Troy Belt, Ron (Chris) Blankenship ; grandchildren, Josh (Savannah) Belt,
Zach Belt and Justice Fisher, Christy, Troy and Jeremy Belt and Connor Blankenship ; great grandchildren; siblings, Michael
and John Olsen, Rita Fidler, Bonnie Francis, Sandra Molley, Linda Olsen, Connie
Treat and Debra Thacker.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., also at the Hoy
Kilnoski Funeral Home. Burial of the cremated remains will be later in the
Grange Cemetery.
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+2017, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
http://hosting-3598.tributes.com/obituary/show/Eula-Blankenship-105204752
Eula Vendetta (Adamson) Blankenship was born January 8, 1914, near
Panama, Iowa to William G. and Eva Rae (Smith) Adamson. Eula died Saturday,
September 16, 2017, at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the
age of 103 years, eight months and eight days.
The family moved closer to Woodbine and she attended Douglas Hill,
Sunny Glenn, Meadowbrook and Pleasant Valley Schools before entering Woodbine
High School and graduating in 1931. Eula stayed at home following graduation to
help her mother with the housework and feeding the farm hands. At a dance in
Woodbine, Eula met Alvin Blankenship and the two were married on June 12, 1935,
at the Zion Lutheran Church in Magnolia, Iowa. The couple farmed near Logan,
Magnolia and Beebeetown and moved into Logan in 1975. In the fall of 2012 they
moved to Council Bluffs due to health concerns and to be closer to family.
Alvin died November 16, 2015.
Eula was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Logan. Eula
would help out at funeral lunches and weddings at the church. They loved to
square dance and belonged to the Circle 8 Square Dance Club. They also liked to
travel and took many trips around the United States. They have been in 47 of
the 48 continental states.
Eula was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Cyril
Dalton Adamson; husband Alvin Blankenship; infant great-great grandson, Easton Lane;
brother, Lee (Juanita) Adamson; and sister, Leeta (Ed) Hubbard.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Ed) Hornbeck of Council
Bluffs, Iowa; two granddaughters, Ronda (Jeff) Thomas and Denise (Mitch) Lane
all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; six great grandchildren, Ashley (Jesse) Smith,
Cody (Janna) Thomas and Tyler Thomas, Korey (Amanda) Lane, Kylie Lane and Kelly
Lane; four great-great grandchildren Nicole Smith and Lucas Smith and Brinley
Lane and Hadley Lane; and many other relatives and friends.
+2018, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Obituary
The Daily Nonpareil, (Council Bluffs, IA) - July 27, 2018
Eileen Mae Vietzen,
age 97, of Council Bluffs, passed away July 21, 2018, at Risen Son Nursing
Home. She was born November 15, 1920, in Council Bluffs, to the late Edward M. and Gladys L. (Bridges)
Blankenship.
Eileen married Jack Vietzen on August 11, 1942. They were blessed
with two daughters, Cindy and Trudy. Eileen owned and operated various
restaurants. She was a baptized member of St. John's United Church of Christ
and an avid bingo player.
In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her
husband, Jack Vietzen on June 13, 1975, and her brother, Jim
Blankenship.
Eileen is survived by her daughters, Cindy Jones, of Omaha, Neb.,
Trudy (Ronald) Kuhlmann, of Council Bluffs; 4 grandchildren, Michael (Terri)
Kuhlmann, Michelle Kuhlmann, Kim (Ray) Slobodnik, Tanya (Shawn) Murphy; 6
great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service, Monday, 11 a.m., at
Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Interment Cedar Lawn
Cemetery with a lunch following at the Walnut Hill Reception Center, 1350 E.
Pierce St.
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Poweshiek
2012, Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA, Funeral
The Gazette, (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - September
25, 2012
Ruby Irene Blankenship, 76, of Brooklyn, Iowa, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Brooklyn
Community Estate, Brooklyn.
Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Kloster Funeral
Home, Brooklyn. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery.
2012, Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA, Obituary
http://www.klosterfuneralhome.com/obituaries.htm
Ruby Irene Blankenship, age 75 of Brooklyn, Iowa, died Saturday, September 22, 2012 at
Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn.
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Kloster
Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery.
Ruby is survived by her sons,
Duane and wife Becky of Brooklyn, Douglas and fiancée Tammy Andrews of Heiskel, TN, and David of Brooklyn; a step-daughter, Tammie Hoffman of Durham, NC; thirteen
grandchildren; three brothers, Merril, Gerald and Keith Speas; and three
sisters, Iva Jean Beckett, Maria Ellington, and Joyce Hartz.
She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.
Ruby Irene Speas was born October 20, 1936 in New Providence, Iowa,
the daughter of Clarence and Goldie Clark Speas. She graduated from Gilman High
School, where she was a member of the girls’ basketball team that went to the
state tournament. Ruby was employed for many years as a nurses’ aide at
Brooklyn Community Estate. She also worked at Montezuma Manufacturing in
earlier years.
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Scott
+2012, Bettendorf, Scott Co., IA, Obituary
The Quad-City Times, (IA) - December 10, 2012
Evelyn Frances Ruch,
85, of Bettendorf died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice
House in Bettendorf.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.
Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park.
Born on March 4, 1927, in Springfield, Mo., Evelyn was the daughter
of Benjamin Burton and Mabel Gertrude (Waite) Blankenship.
She married William J. Taylor. He preceded her in death in 1973. On
Dec. 7, 1974, in Davenport, she married Rev. Paul Ruch. He preceded her in
death on Dec. 13, 2001. Evelyn worked at St. Luke's Hospital and for the
Bettendorf Community School District. She was a member of West Side Assembly of
God Church in Davenport and had gone to Jamaica and Puerto Rico for missionary
work. Evelyn enjoyed cooking, baking, playing Yahtzee and paddleball, and going
for walks. She collected elephants, had many friends and cherished her time
spent with her grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her sons, Gerald (Alison)
Taylor of Hillsboro, Ore., Robert (Sue) Taylor of Sedona, Ariz., and Thomas
Taylor of Davenport; her daughters, Karen (Mike) Gurke of Cedar Creek, Mo.,
Janet (Jerry) Welvaert of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cheryl Mumford of
Bettendorf; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren; two stepsons and two step-daughters; and one sister, Vivian West
of Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, one son,
William, two brothers, Thomas and Russell, and three sisters, Lois "Peachy," Virginia and Dorothy.
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Shelby
2017, Defiance, Shelby
Co., IA, Obituary
Joyce Schroeder Amdor was born to Gregory and Edna Maas Schreoder
at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, IA on August 16, 1942. With loved ones by
her side, Joyce died at her home in rural Defiance on Thursday, January 19,
2017, having been blessed with 74 years, 5 months, and 3 days.
The family made their home in Breda for three years until moving to
Odebolt where they resided for 10 years. From Odebolt, they moved to Manson, IA
and later to Lake City, IA where Joyce graduated high school, Class of 1960.
Following high school, Joyce moved to Ames, IA where she was employed
in various departments for Iowa State University. After being coaxed by a high
school classmate to attend an off-campus function, Joyce met a young Veterinary
Medical student named John Amdor who would become her future husband. Joyce and
John were united in marriage on August 8, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Lake City, IA with Father James Fandel officiating. Their union was blessed
with 3 children: John III, Julie, and Jason.
They made their home in Ames while John completed his Veterinary
Medical studies and moved to Massena, IA after his graduation. There he
established his own practice with Joyce designing his clinic and working there
as his assistant. They operated the clinic there for 18 years, moving to
Denison in 1987. Joyce began her very rewarding career as a librarian at the
Norelius Community Library, first as a Children’s Librarian for 11 years, then
as the Library Director for 8 years, retiring in 2006. She was most proud of
serving as Chairperson of the Children and Young People’s Library Roundtable
where she won several awards, including one for the Summer Reading Program 4
years in a row. She was privileged to serve on the committee that organized and
developed the HealthInfoIowa website.
Church and community were important to Joyce. Her music ministry
began in the 5thgrade when she and a friend would sing the Requiem Mass in
Latin at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt, IA. She was a CCD teacher in
Massena and continued her music ministry. She was active as a member at St.
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison where she served on their Building
Committee, Stained Glass Committee, Liturgy Committee, as a cantor, and sang in
the Adult Choir.
Joyce’s long and interrupted college education began at Iowa State
University while residing in Ames, continued at Iowa Western Community College
in Council Bluffs, and concluded at Buena Vista University, where she graduated
with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business in 2006.
While living in Massena, she served on the Massena Library Board
and helped to remodel their library. She was a Cub Scout leader for 14 years
and received the coveted Cub Wood Badge Award, a licensed Amateur Radio
Operator, the second licensed Veterinary Technician in
the state of Iowa, served as a co-chair of politics in Cass County, an Election
Judge, and enjoyed being a part of the Defiance Quilting Ladies sewing for
charity. In her leisure time Joyce enjoyed music, singing, quilting, her water
aerobic classes, and traveling, having visited Scotland four times and Ireland
once. In 1995, John and Joyce purchased their current acreage north of
Defiance, IA where she spent her retirement years.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her four sisters: Loeta Boudia, Irene Traner,
Dorothy Landgraf, and Neva
Anderson Blankenship; several
nieces; and four brothers-in-law:
Don Traner, Robert Boudia, Tony Dvorak, and Keith Blankenship.
Those remaining to cherish her memory include her husband, Dr. John
Amdor of Defiance, IA; three children: John Amdor III, wife Maria, their
children Kristine, Kathryn, Kiri, and her twin brother John IV of Council
Bluffs, IA; Julie Stice, husband Richard, their children Nicholas, Heather, and
Gregory of Fairview, TN; and Jason Amdor of Omaha, NE; three
great-grandchildren; two brothers: Neil Schroeder of Burlington, IA, Cliff
Schroeder and wife Judy of Williamsburg, VA; maternal aunt Irma Maas of
Schleswig, IA; brother-in-law George Landgraf and wife Margaret of Odebolt, IA;
sisters-in-law Ruth (Alvin) Klouda of Moline, IL, Mary Pat Gregerson-Dvorak of
Tucson, AZ, and Judi (Raymond) Smith of West Des Moines, IA; cousins, nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and countless friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shelby Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Keith
W. 84, 31Jul1927 - 15Aug2011, Harlan,
Shelby, IA, NE-508-22-0668
Wapello
+2014, Eldon, Wapello Co.,
IA, Obituary
The Ottumwa Courier, (IA) Date: November 10, 2014
Arlene Louise Mumper Baer, 67, of 909 W. Walnut St. died at 11:13
p.m. November 7, 2014 at her home. She was born May 20, 1947 in Fort Dodge to
Oliver J. and Delsie L.
Blankenship Mumper.
She married Joseph Z. Baer Jr. on August 15, 1987. Louise attended school
in Lehigh, IA and graduated from Central Webster High School in 1965. She
worked for Everco for 22 years and for Cargill Meat Solutions / Excel for 17
years.
Surviving is her husband, Joe; her children, Bryon (Dagmar)
Cundiff, Tammy (Gary) Harland, Julie (Scott) Tyler and Joseph H. Baer; 13
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Linda Taylor, 2 whom she
raised, LeeAnn (Craig) Glosser and Debbie (Mike) Glosser.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Oliver Mumper
and a sister, Karen Rector.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home
with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Her body will be cremated following the
service. Private inurnment will be in Hopewell Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Eldon, Wapello
Co., IA, Obituary
The Ottumwa Courier, (IA) Date: January 28, 2015
Albert E. Thomas, 90, of Eldon, passed away Jan. 26, 2015, at the
Good Samaritan Hospice in Ottumwa. Albert E. Thomas was born June 27, 1924, in
Eldon to Lewis Grant and Amy (Sedore) Thomas.
He was the youngest of 12 children and was raised on the family
farm south of Eldon. Albert attended school in Eldon, where he graduated with
the class of 1942. His roots ran deep in the family farm. After graduation, he
continued to farm alongside his father. In October 1944, Albert joined the U.S.
Navy. He served his country for two years before being honorably discharged in
the summer of 1946. On Sept. 2, 1950, Albert married Beatrice Streeby in
Nashua. They worked side-by-side on the farm and as loving parents to their
children Sue, Allen and Robert.
During the Navy and even before, Albert had a love for flying. He
obtained his pilot's license and spent many hours in the air. He enjoyed
attending area fly-ins and was able to go for one last flight with his son
Allen this past summer. In 1974, Albert bought a farm west of Eldon and lived
there until moving to town in 1995. Albert has always been a farmer but also
found time to carry the rural mail route for the United States Postal Service
and deliver Sunday papers for the Des Moines Register. As a farmer, Albert did
everything from livestock to row crop. He also provided custom combining, hay
baling and fertilizer application. He was the first in the area to sell
anhydrous ammonia, keeping it in large storage tanks on the farm. When he
wasn't working on the farm, you might find him at Wapello County Fair Board
meetings, collecting old cars, searching for mushrooms or working on one of his
jigsaw puzzles. He was a farmer from the moment he took his first breath until
the day he took his last. He will be missed by his family and those that called
him friend.
Left to honor his memory are his three children, Sue Thomas (Steve
Wilkinson) of Ottumwa, Allen (Kathryn) Thomas of Cedar Rapids and Robert Thomas
(Kelly Blankenship) of Eldon, as well as his two
grandchildren, Leslie and Laurie Thomas.
Albert is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife,
Beatrice (2012); an infant son, Matthew; as well as 11 older siblings.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Eldon
Cemetery in Eldon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kelly Darlene Blakenship – b.10Sep1958 –
Eldon, GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJCS-NLMH
Relatives: Angelita T. Blankenship, Benton
Ray Blankenship.
2012, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Obituary
The Ottumwa Courier, (IA) - October 26, 2012
Wilbur Dean Livingston, 78, of Ottumwa, went home to his Lord and
Savior at 1:30 a.m. Oct. 25, 2012. He was born Oct. 2, 1934, in Bunch to
William and Clara Belle Hickinbotham Livingston.
He married Kay Sleeth Jan. 5, 1954, in Drakesville. Wilbur worked for
John Deere in Ottumwa for 25 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the
Last Days Ministries in Ottumwa and UAW #74. Wilbur enjoyed hunting, horses,
dogs, tractors, being at the farm, and, most of all, his
family.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Gary Livingston of Ottumwa; two
daughters, Rhonda (Tom) Vandenberg of Leighton and Joy Livingston of Ottumwa;
seven grandchildren, Doug (Theresa) Livingston, James (Ashley) Olinger, Roxanne
(Doug) Anderson, Stanley (Naiden) Livingston, Cara Livingston, Sarah Vandenberg
and Becky Vandenberg; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Wayne Livingston
of Estherville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Harold,
Estel, Vern, Robert Paul and Harvey Livingston; and eight sisters, Mildred Rominger, Edna Smith, Opal Peek, Edith Hopkins,
Elma Veatch, Erma Blankenship, M.
Doris Elgin and LaVelle Howell.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Wagler Funeral
Home in Bloomfield; with Rev. Garry Shepherd officiating. Burial will be at the
Shaul Cemetery in Ottumwa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Warren
2013, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Obituary
Published in Des Moines Register on June 17,
2013
Richard Walton of Indianola passed away June 15, 2013 at the Bright
Kavanaugh House in Des Moines Iowa.
Visitation for Richard will be from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. Tuesday,
June 18, 2013, with Funeral Services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Peterson Funeral Home
in Indianola. Burial of ashes will be in the I.O.O.F Memorial Gardens in
Indianola at a later date.
Richard is survived by two sons: Todd (Rachel) Walton of Des Moines
and Tim (Jenna) of Indianola; sisters:
Jennie Beery of Indianola, Ora Lorene Tigner of Des Moines, Teresa Blankenship of Tuscon, Arizona; brothers: Andy Curnes
of Indianola and Randy Allen of New Virginia; grandchildren: Jason, Connor,
Jill Sergant and Isiaha and Samantha Walton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Indianola, Warren
Co., IA Obituary
The California Democrat, (MO) Date: August 12, 2015
Jimmie H. Barbour of Granbury and Indianola, Iowa, passed away
Friday, August 7, 2015. Jimmie was the son of Virgil L. and Goldie (Hill) Barbour,
born on July 22, 1937.
He was married to Lois Ann (Vander Hamm) Barbour on November 6,
1960, and together they owned and operated Barbour Construction, Inc. for 35
years. Their company sold, installed, and serviced grain and fertilizer
handling equipment. Jimmie served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 to
1963. He was stationed at Ft. Leonard-wood, Ft. Knox and Ft. Carson. He was a
member of the American Legion.
For over 52 years, Jimmie worked as a millwright in the
grain-handling business. He was hard-working, ingenious with developing
mechanical solutions, stood by the quality of his work, and delivered
exceptional customer service.
He was a dedicated son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
Family was of utmost importance and he especially enjoyed seeing his children
and granddaughters grow and make their way in the world. Jimmie impacted
thousands of lives in person and through his service to others.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Jackie L.
Barbour.
He is survived by: his wife, Lois Ann; a daughter, Dixie Lee (and
her husband Craig) Hedgecock; a son, Dwight H. Barbour and two granddaughters,
Allison Ann (and her husband Mason) Luedeker and Alisha Lynn (and her husband
Colt) Thomas. He is also survived by three sisters,
Mae Gordon, Pauline Klenz and Judy
Blankenship; one brother, Joe
A. Barbour; his step mother, Lucille Barbour; three step sisters, Elsie (and
her husband Billy) Meyer, Kathy (and her husband Larry) Murphy and Sherry Lynn
(and her husband Richard) Tuttle; many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was held in Granbury where his daughter's family
lives. A full military service will be held at Iowa Veteran's Cemetery at a
later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Winnebago
2012, Leland, Winnebago Co., IA, Obituary
Globe Gazette (Mason City, IA) - May 19, 2012
Harold (Tub) Melvin Miller, 70, of Leland, died Thursday, May 10,
2012, at Hospice of North Iowa, in Mason
City [Cerro Gordo Co., IA]. Harold Miller was born April 8, 1942, to Wilbur and Vera
(O'Donnell) Miller.
He attended high school in Osage and served three years in the
Navy. Harold worked at various jobs throughout the years including Bell
Telephone, Ford Manufacturing, Winnebago Industries,
was assistant manager at the bowling alley and drove limo in Chicago. Harold
recently delivered the Sunday Des Moines Register and had a candy machine
route. Harold enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping, old cars, old 50's/60's and
country music, and playing softball.
For the last 28 years he has enjoyed being with his special friend Jan Blankenship, playing penny cribbage, gambling,
gardening, watching birds and had traveled to the Gulf in their motor home.
Harold had a great love of dogs and growing roses.
He is survived by his mother Vera (Miller) Ross of St. Ansgar,
brother Duane Miller of Boaz, Ala., sister Annette Bryan of Florida, daughter
Marla Sgarbossa (Joseph) of Illinois, sons Harold Britt Jr. (Laurie) of
Florida, Michael Britt (Gina) of Illinois and stepson Dean Storgaard of St.
Ansgar, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; special friend of 28 years, Jan Blankenship of
Leland, and her children Leslie Grothe, Todd Blankenship (Joni) and Robin Peterson (David) their children and
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Miller and
stepdaughter Susie Storgaard.
A memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, at St.
James Catholic Church in Forest City. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Winneshiek
2015, Ridgeway, Winneshiek Co., IA, Obituary
http://iagenweb.org/boards/winneshiek/obituaries/index.cgi?read=555171
Amy M. Blankenship, age 47, of
Ridgeway, Iowa passed away on April 24th, 2015 at her home. Amy was born in
Fort Hood, Texas to Richard and Doris Traister on October 29,
1967.
With her dad being in the military her
family lived in many places while she grew up. She lived in Lawton, Oklahoma
for many years and was looking forward to moving back there. For many years she
worked for the Kwik Trip/Star Convenience stores in West Salem and Stoddard in
Wisconsin and their Cresco, Iowa location. Amy enjoyed camping, fishing, visiting
and horses.
Amy is survived by her parents; a sister,
Gina (Ray) Gibson; two nieces: Jennifer (James) Hill and Morgan (Travis)
Armstrong; a nephew, Nathan Gibson. Also survived by her
step-mother, Judith Traister and three step-brothers and one step-sister.
Further survived by her ex-husband,
John Blankenship and his children: Ryan, Sam and Alex as well as
several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Woodbury
2010, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/14239/Grubel-Chloris.php
Chloris Louise Grubel, 101, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, Oct.
5, 2010, at a Sioux City hospital, surrounded by her family. Services will be
11 a.m. Friday at the Community of Christ Church, with the Elder Robert C.
Eybers officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery.
Chloris was born Sept. 4, 1909, in Nebraska City, Neb., the
daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Comstock) Davis. She moved to Sioux City with her
family as a young girl, residing in the South Bottoms area for a time. Her
family also lived in Sergeant Bluff. As a child, Chloris was baptized at the
Wall Street Mission.
She was united in marriage to George Herman Grubel on March 31,
1929, in Moville, Iowa, at her paternal grandmother's home. Chloris attended
Community of Christ Church. In years past, she was also involved with the Girls
of '68, Royal Neighbors of America, YWCA and Y-WIVES, and devoted much of her
time to those organizations. She was also a past treasurer of the Sioux City
Eagles Auxiliary and chairwoman of the Eagles Decorating Committee, decorating
the hall for numerous weddings over the years. Her hobbies included crocheting,
gardening, cooking, dancing, and spending time with her beloved family. She
enjoyed many vacation trips with family to numerous destinations throughout the
United States. She was Gramma Grubel to nearly everyone who knew her.
Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Joanne and Ed
Rowe and Judy and Ralph Petrik, all of Sioux City; a daughter-in-law, Maxine
Grubel of Sioux City; nine grandchildren and spouses, Brad and Joan Rowe, Dan
and Sherri Rowe, Glenda and Jeff Davis, Lisa and Mike Chesher, Georgi and Eric
Grau, Kim and Troy Dake, Craig and Michele Patrick, Jill and Jeff Greig, and
Scott and Vivian Patrick; 22 great-grandchildren,
Matt Rowe, Ryan Rowe, Melanie (Russell) Albenesius, Melissa (Josh) Hansen, Jaime (Mike) Blankenship, Nick Davis, Caitlin and Shelby Grimsley,
Trey Chesher, Riley and Thomas Grau, Hunter and Carson Dake, Mitch, Garrett,
and Leah Patrick, Justine and Jessica Greig, Collin, Cara, Caiden and Cameron
Patrick; three great-great-grandchildren, Abby and Carli Albenesius, and Lainey
Blankenship; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Grubel; a son,
Henry G. Grubel; three sisters, Minnie "Sally" Sorensen, Hazel
Johnson and Mabel Noyes; and one brother, Glen Davis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Obituary
Sioux City Journal (IA) - April 26, 2011
Ernest D. Dandurand, 85, of Sioux City died Saturday, April 23,
2011, at a Sioux City nursing home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Douglas Dandurand, son of the deceased,
will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Ernest was born July 22, 1925 in Anthon, Iowa. He was the son of
Eugene and Cecelia (Cyrier) Dandurand. He moved to the Sioux City area in 1937.
He graduated from Trinity High School in Sioux City and attended two years of
college. Ernest served in the United States Navy as radar man during World War
II and was involved with the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He also served
during the Korean War. On Sept. 29, 1952, he married Bernadette R. Maurice.
Ernie was a route salesman for Messer Distributing Co. and for Ray V. Mitchell
Distributing Co. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bernadette died
on May 16, 2008, in Sioux City.
He is survived by his children, David of Sioux City, Father Doug
Dandurand of Minneapolis, Minn., Maureen (Stewart) Huff of Dakota Dunes, S.D.,
Colleen (Thomas) Bainbridge of Kingsley, Iowa, Joanne (Steve) Cote of Sioux
City, and Roxanne (Kelly) Clausen of Dakota Dunes; 9 grandchildren, Kelly (Adam) Stokes, Michael (Jaime) Blankenship, Andrew and Brandon Bainbridge, Christina (Justin Emmick)
and Matthew (Ruthie Thongphet) Liston, Wendy, Ryan (Kathy) and Sean Clausen; 7 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Maycee
Jo Emmick, Bella and Ben Stokes, Lainey Blankenship,
Raechel Clausen and Brody Liston.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 8 brothers and 7
sisters.
Pallbearers will be Father Doug and David Dandurand, Kelly Clausen,
Tom Bainbridge, Stewart Huff and Steve Cote.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Obituary
Sioux City Journal (IA) - August 14, 2019
Randall Albert Barker, 67, of Sioux City, passed into glory on
Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, after battling cancer and ensuing health problems since
2012. He was born Oct. 4, 1951, to Roy and Lois Barker and grew up in a devout
Catholic household alongside his two brothers, Rodney and Rory.
Randy attended Sacred Heart as a student and later became a proud
member of the Sacred Heart Parish. He was also a brother in the Knights of Columbus.
Notably, Randy served six years in the Air National Guard. He made memories
working for the Milwaukee Railroad for six years prior to working for
MidAmerican Energy (formerly IPS), where he worked for 34 years until retiring
in 2013.
Some of Randy's favorite things to do were watch Notre Dame
Football with his close family and friends along with being a shareholder of
the Green Bay Packers Football Team. He always referenced his catalog to ensure
he knew who made the latest great play. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing
with family, although he'd be the first to admit he came in third in a group of
three. Randy really enjoyed spending time with his lifelong sweetheart Nancy,
to whom he'd been with since they were 19 years old. They would enjoy sitting
on their bench swing behind the house and watch wildlife by the river and just
talk and drink coffee.
Although Randy may have left many friends and family members
prematurely, we all can find solace that he is with his eldest son, Cole, once
again rooting on the Fighting Irish.
Most people that knew Randy will agree that he possessed the
following characteristics: Generous, honest, friendly, quirky, and hardworking.
He would give you his shirt of his back and was hard pressed to tell a lie.
Randy was easy to talk to and was willing to smile and chat with anybody. He
may have mispronounced a word or two or needed something done in just a
particular manner, but his goofy sense of humor always had his sons and wife
laughing. Lastly, Randy was a hardworking man who provided for his family,
whether it be putting his kids through college or ensuring we had the best
medical care when we were ill. The world would be a better place if we had more
people like Randall Barker. He will be truly missed.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Cole Barker in
2010.
Randy was a proud father of two college
graduates, Cole and Ceith, and an even prouder "Grimp" of his three
grandchildren, Knox, River, and Eisley. Knox was his number one fishing buddy. Left
to cherish his memory is his wife, Nancy; son, Ceith and his wife, Lyndsay; his
three grandchildren; godchildren,
Kylie Marie Podany, Kezden
Blankenship, Logan and Jadyn
Smith; brothers, Roddy Barker and Rory (Sammee) Barker; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Jackie (Lonny) Larson, Randy (Marilyn) Coleman, Brad Coleman,
and Bruce Coleman; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Services will be 10:30 am, Friday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
with the Very Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wright
2010, Clarion, Wright Co., IA, Obituary
Wright County Monitor, Clarion, Iowa April 15, 2010
Lynn Rochelle Blankenship, 52, of Clarion, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Careage of
Clarion.
A celebration of life for Lynn Blankenship
was held on Tuesday, April 6 at Careage of Clarion with Pastor Warren Curry
officiating and music provided by Doris Andrews. Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion
assisted the family with arrangements.
Lynn was born on June 7, 1957 in Newton to Verle and Marliss
Blankenship.
Lynn came to live
at Careage of Clarion December of 1978. Her second home provided her with
excellent care and the many friends she made blessed her with love beyond
measure. Lynn worshipped God at the Clarion Church of
Christ and had a wonderful church family. They have cared for, loved her, and
transported her to church services each Sunday. The city of Clarion embraced
Lynn as a very special citizen, and she was known and loved by many. Her smile
lighted many people's lives.
Lynn's family would
like to acknowledge with special remembrance her Aunt Betty and Uncle Keith
Bell and Aunt Karen and Uncle Harvey Hilpipre.
Lynn is survived by
her parents, Verle and Marliss Blankenship;
one sister Lisa Tompkins and her husband Dr. William Tompkins; and four beloved
nephews.
Lynn was preceded
in death by one sister, Maura Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Clarion, Wright Co.,
IA, Funeral
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/523718.html
, POSTED: April 7, 2010
A celebration of life for Lynn Blankenship,
52, of Clarion was held on April 6, at Careage of Clarion. Ewing Funeral Home
assisted the family with arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Dows, Wright Co., IA, Death
Published in Globe Gazette on December 21,
2012
Esther R. Blankenship, 92 [1930], of Dows passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at her home in
Dows.
Inurnment will take place in the Graceland Cemetery in Webster
City, at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dugger
Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wright Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Lynn
R. 52, 07Jun1957 - 30Mar2010, Clarion,
Wright, IA, NY-108-46-3837