Reformed Church in rural Sheffield with Rev. Family Owned and Operated Since 1926. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Leona; son: Michael Ames, Mason City; daughter: Kimmy (Jim) Moritz, Tampa, FL; son: Rodney (Theresa) She was a member of the Rockwell Womens Club, WELCA, and of the church choir. The couple remained happily married for the next 52 years as they raised a family of five She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, one sister and some friends and many family pets. granddaughter Vienna Johnson, sister Marie Denner. As they built their family in Charles City, they eventually moved on to the family farm. She received her education in country school and graduated from Charles City High School in 1955. Every moment was a teaching moment, although her children did Although Beverly seemed to be in perpetual motion, she always had time for her children and grandchildren. Quentin L Miller aka "Grandpa Q" . Pamela Sue Ricke (Heitland), 70, of Sheffield Iowa passed away at Mercy One Hospital Mason City, IA on Wednesday August Cheryl liked to crochet and made hundreds of Afghans and doilies. family and friends. Pamela most enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. Nephews Derek and Jeremiah Jacobson of family by her side. Email: GetzFuneralHome@GetzCares.com. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Cheryl in February 2020, and his foster son, Tri Nygen. and Louise (Rabe) Beck and passed away on October 7, 2021, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. and wrestling. 1940. Cleveland Grammar School and Oakland High School in Oakland, California, and attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming. Education was an important He was proud to be a part of the 2009 Honor Marvel raised chickens for the family to eat and sold their eggs for grocery money. Providing our communities with the most cost-effective cremation & burial alternatives in the entire region. preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2002, her son Duane in 2015, and her siblings and in-laws. Living family members include his four brothers: Arthur (Shirley) Krull, Dumont; Garry (Darlys) When he was only fifteen years old, he began shadowing his father to learn the electrical trade. Helen V. Varga. He was stationed in Alaska and proudly served his country during Vietnam. Graveside Services for Elna Clikeman 75, of Greene will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2021, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene with to the West Fork Food Pantry and the Quilters Guild. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to The Family of Marjorie Barth, PO Box 26, Greene, Iowa 50636. Ray was a man that believed that your life should model what you believe. He loved spending time with his family. He attended Lee liked to tinker with things anything; he enjoyed being outside, listening to music and having a cold drink with buddies. She was preceded in death by her husband, one child in infancy, Cindy Sue, two sisters: Norma Johnson and Arlene Stemmerman and a step-great Get information about Retz Funeral Home in Greene, Iowa. The visitation and funeral service will be held at Zion St. John Carol was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene. for good conversation and sitting around a campfire enjoying a meal fit for a Cowboy. She usually read two newspapers a day and watched at least two news programs. Bonnie retired in 1997. Delores married Art Slagle May 23, 1992. Sam owned and operated Sneed Insurance in When he wasnt involved in the local neighborhood mischief, he could be foundbussing tables at Costas restaurant, where he met Gunsmoke's Doc & Miss Kitty, a for pugs, she was a PUG NUT! Cheryl will be sadly missed by her husband Edward Mehmen, Greene; two sons: Casey Lee Olson, Charles City; Justin Alan PeCoy, Oskaloosa; two granddaughters, Lainey Lee (education honor society) and Phi Omicron Upsilon (family and consumer science honor society). Flight. She worked as a cook/waitress for years and later at the Greene Nursing Home. Raymond was born on February 27, 1929 near Kesley, Butler County, the son of Carl and Stella (Hovenga) DeVries and passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the This required driving two hours round trip every day, and was at a time when adult students were quite rare. Bristow; Corky (Kurt) Wolf, Dumont; Denise (Stan) Pecha, Dumont; 14 grandchildren: Bryan Quade; Kevin Quade, Lorie Quade, Lindsay Landers; Mandy (Shane) Smith, Mindy Murray, Haley Robertson, Katie Funeral Services for Margaret Shultz, 89, of Greene will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Greene with Pas . Recent Obituaries Click here for Upcoming Services Brian M. McCord, age 51, of Clancy, MT December 9, 1971 - February 22, 2023 View Obituary Lois M. Prebil, age 89 of Helena December 14, 1933 - February 22, 2023 Funeral Mass 12:00 p.m. Friday March 3, 2023 Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church 120 W. Riggs Street East Helena, Montana 59635 date. he instilled in his children. As a couple, she and Edwin enjoyed driving around Loren returned to Greene. She enjoyed visiting and working with library patrons. Thad and Teresa (Andersen) Scarrow; grandchildren Alisa (Scarrow) and Alex Wood with their children Adley andAmbry; Tim Scarrow; Jason and Coleen (Tanyag) Scarrow +1 (406)442-1550. until his retirement. She enjoyed Immediately after graduation, she began teaching at Charles City Community Schools and continued there until her retirement in 2001. In her spare time she enjoyed camping with Erv, family and friends and her time in the kitchen cooking. Ray also played the drums, accordion, and steel cookies and looked forward to delivering them to the shut-ins, those in need, and special friends. primarily in his motor home, but also visited Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing softball in church leagues and as an avid Hawkeye fan watching football and She enjoyed quilting, puzzles, outside work, mowing lawn, listening to country western music, and cats. p.m. Jay was born in Hampton, Iowa, on May 15, They Joan Thomas officiating. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bernice Krull. The couple was blessed with three Neil was a humble man and very dedicated to his wife and children. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Private Graveside Services for Pearletta McRoberts, 97, of Greene will be Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene with Pastor their family. families to help take care of their children. Deanna remained at home until the children were in high school; during which time she helped out on the farm while Larry was at work. Sheffield, Iowa 50475. playing with his great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Jay loved music and immediately secured a been together for the past 34 years. Pamela made a career in law enforcement. Waverly. Getz Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Janeece, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, and Uncles and Aunts. Co-op and other businesses. 641-823-4457 www.retzfh.com. Bonnie formed and operated the Corner Renee was born April 1410 E Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001-3001. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the was featured in the April-May 2012 issue of Our Iowa Magazine. when Charmaynes health began to fail. helped out on the family farm milking cows, helping with the pigs, and driving tractor to cut oats. Elna kept herself busy with farm chores, children, and calves. Bachelors in Agricultural Science. purposes. in 1955 to begin his farming career three miles south of Greene. . along with judging local and regional horse shows. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family at P.O. Michael (Jan) Heitland, Spring Valley, MN and many other relatives and friends. January 24, 2023 (95 years old) No services are scheduled at this time. sons: Gordon, Karl, and Bruce. To honor Neil, the family asks that you wear a car t-shirt or other casual attire to his service. Britt Public School System. President for several. asked to please wear a mask. p.m.Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. First St. Greene, Iowa 50636. popular Western TV series ofthat time and still has their autograph as proof. She is survived by two sisters Patty (Kim Don)Nelson of Marengo, Iowa and Joan (Jeff) Wright of Holmen, Wisconsin; 3 nieces Sara (Andrew) Nickerson , Alicia He enjoyed hunting and watching car racing. She was united in marriage to Nathan Pals on April 18, 1956. Box 580. Phyllis Clancy. He served in the Pacific and saw many months of action. quality time with family and friends. Suicide rates for Emergency Responders in the United States is ten times higher than in the general population. IA; Lucinda (Galen) Wilkinson and their children Tristin & Jotham, Carl Junction, MO; Sara (Ricardo) Fonseca Ricke and their children Ricardo & Cristian, Ankeny, IA; her brother, She began school in Hartwick, Iowa and graduated from high school in Greene in 1966. (Mike) Ellingson; Kristopher (Angie) Wolf, Jade (Mindy) Pecha, Hillary (Brian) Willis, Ashley (Joey) Bass, Jammie Landers, Nichole Landers; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law Dorothy Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 1921 at the Retz Funeral Home in Greene and will continue 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Pamela was born on May 25, 1951 to John and Neita Heitland of Dougherty, Iowa. Jay had a good sense of humor and loved to develop elaborate The , The links below will direct you to places on our website that provide the most sought , Below is a virtual tour video of Retz Funeral Home & Crematory, located in Helena, , Helena, East Helena, Montana City, Clancy, Lincoln MT, Sidney, Watford City, Williston & Tioga ND, Glasgow, Nashua, Poplar, Fort Peck, Hinsdale & Scobey MT, Miles City, Forsyth, Lame Deer, Broadus, Circle, Jordan & Terry, 2023 Retz Funeral Home | Website by Luci's Office, Custom Monuments, Benches & Grave Markers. Roger was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City. all over the country and working with the American Breeders Services. This union was blessed with three children, Shellie, Travis, and Katie. She was a devoted farm wife and mother. Funeral Services for Pamela Yezek , 74, of Greene, will be 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. First St. Greene, with Pastor Daniel Fluke Cheryl Ann Norstrud was born on September 21, 1967, in Long Beach, California. She was surrounded by family as she was welcomed home into the Lords arms. . was born on May 21, 1937, at home in Charles City, the youngest of six children to Marshall and Irma (Shannon) Christensen and passed away on July 22, 2021 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in It also was important to They showed pony hitches with the family. She participated in mission projects to Church in Greene with Father Ralph Davis officiating. Jack continued farming and worked as a rural mail carrier for many years. When the war ended, He faithfully attended school events for his nieces and Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family at P.O Box 95, Meservey, Iowa 50457. effort to ride his horses along the Cedar River and throughout the Dakota Trails, with Custer Park being a favorite place to trail ride. Roman, Hadlee and Breckyn. But, the focus of Pearlies life was her family. He was united in marriage to Lynnette Kingery on May 25, 1968 in Greene, Iowa. Future employment included Sears, born and raised on the farm. Interment will be in the in Mountain View Mausoleum and Cemetery in Oakland, Marjorie was a baptized member of the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services for Marlys Joan Pals, 87, of Meservey will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the First Reformed Church in Meservey with Rev. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial to the Funeral Services for Linda Litterer, 74, of Greene will be 10:30 a.m.. After the death of one husband and a failed marriage to another Cheryl met Valley View Care Center in Greene. He attended Northern Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa. Linda will be missed by After granddaughter Vienna Johnson, sister Marie Denner. Aunts Alice Cook and Carol Lourens of Missouri. He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged on Feb 28, 1953. at Wayside Cemetery south of Chapin, Iowa. She lived nearly all her life in Marble Rock, Iowa. She also enjoyed collecting and displaying antiques. While in Colorado, Renee spent her time working multiple clerical jobs, and housekeeping at Silver Creek Ski She bakedhundreds of Christmas He moved to Iowa She is preceded in death by their daughter Julie Roe, her parents, 315 W. 6th Ave, Helena, Montana , 59601. She especially liked trivia and was very hard to beat at board games. Dylan loved spending the night Website. officiating. For Immediate Help Call 406-442-1550 Family Assistance Take A Tour Below is a virtual tour video of Retz Funeral Home & Crematory, located in Helena, Recent Obituaries Recent Obituaries Linda Anson Dorla Dean Hill, age 93, of Clarion passed away Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at Thuesen Cottage Nursing Home in Cedar Falls. and Bernice (Wiegmann) Krull and passed away on November 18, 2021 at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, Iowa. Wayne Allen Latch was born January 3, 1942 to Elroy and Helen (Boller) Latch in Rockford, Iowa. She was had a sense of style, with an eye for how to assemble or decorate anything. in your attitude.. Daniel & Elisha Payton; Alexis Bray; Grace & Cale Payton; Jacob Main; Chelsey and Alex Hunemuller; Kade, Drake & Hunter; Arts children: Brenda, Bruce, Jim, Brian, Gary, Berk & She attended Britt Bethel Baptist Church where she was Saved in 1977 and Baptized in 1978. Rodney Meester Visitation is at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. and will continue at the church one hour prior to services on milked cows and made many lasting friendships. Living family members include her son John (LeAnn) McRoberts, Greene; Jane (Todd) Berkley, Estero, FL; Mary Kate (Ed) Schlenger, Marcus, IA; seven They spent many happy years together until Gordons death 1986. discharge when the war was over and returned to California. death by her parents Clarence and Helen Debner. large vegetable garden every year and enjoyed harvesting and canning the bounty. Pam went on to become a loving, life partner to Mike Constien of Greene. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Buck was fun for everyone even the strangers in the theatre enjoyed his infectiouslaughter. a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Daniel Flucke officiating. He was Jerod Doyle, 34, died on Dec. 15, 2009, at Billings Clinic due to an accident at the Laurel Airport in Laurel, Mont. Michael William "Buck" Carrott was the third of four children born to William and Marie (Frenz) Carrott. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, May 4th at Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue one hour prior to The funeral home will forward memorials to the family. burial service will follow the services at Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock. He attended Allison-Bristow School, graduating in 1974. 2021 at Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. First St. Greene, Iowa. Dixon Walter Marsh, 87, formerly of Greene, passed away on December 21, 2021 at the West Campus of Mercy One North Iowa in Mason City. Bethany Roe, Louisa Johnson, Ella Johnson, Sophia Johnson. Grandnephew. Neil was very (Janet) Meyer, Clear Lake; Grandchildren: Grant and Cole Meyer; Carson and Grace Meyer; Siblings: Duane Smit, Sheffield; Elaine (Don) Lubkeman, Clear Lake; Diane (Ted) Hughes, Sheffield; in-laws: Pat View obituary. Horses. She was born to Emory Pam will be missed by her life companion, Mike Constien, Greene; children: Steve (Betty) Yezek, Manly; Stacy (Andy) Yezek, Greene; grandchildren: Zack (Diamond) Yezek, Ft. Memorials may be directed to the family at P.O. Bonnie opened and operated Neil was a very hard working man who had an amazing work ethic, which Republican Party; Election Official and 4-H Club Leader. He was very active in the cattle industry during this time, traveling Committee; Womens Society Reading Program; International Womens Day/Bell Ringing; Spiritual Growth; Friendship Day; Memorials; and World Day of Prayer. She liked to fish, and go on trips to see the NASCAR races. He is well remembered attending the North Iowa Fair with his brother Betty Gorman, 88, New Hampton. Obituaries. She loved dogs, birds (especially cardinals and orioles), and was not fond of the local squirrels raiding her bird feeders. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family at P.O. Browse Helena Independent Record obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Pamela married Paul Ricke of Wesley, IA on December 26, 1975. After graduating from Greene High School in 1952 she married Gordon Dale Schafer in 1955. He traveled to many states showing his cars, including Missouri and Pennsylvania. Elna loved to bake bread and cook. service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Joan Thomas officiating. in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he utilized his talents in music as a member of their choir. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. First St. Greene. Jerod was born on May 4, 1975, in Havre to Patrick and Gail (Russell) Doyle. his daughters by his side. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene with full Military Honors conducted by Tack Barnet Post 268 American Legion of Greene. Recent Obituaries; Upcoming Services; Search Obituaries; For Immediate Help Call 406-442-1550. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of . Lloyd Bud E. Lacey, Jr. was born on May 15, 1926 in Alameda, California to Lloyd E. Lacey M.D. Gail is preceded in death by her husband Gordon, by parents Mary Gibson Aldan and Orley Aldan, and brother Marvin Bushbaum. They lived in Vilmar for a couple years, moved to Allison then to Marble Rock in 1961. She also donated her time to the Lions Club and was on the board of the West Fork Food Pantry. Left to cherish her memory are her children Belva & Gary Payton, Thornton; Keith & Lissan Hugo Main, Clear Lake; exchange daughter Kaye Johnston and her husband Beverly requested inurnment of her ashes with those of her husband, Max, after his death. He was a Marvel sold Avon for five years and worked on the family farm alongside her husband. Heitland. Postal Service in Many happy memories were They (baby Coco on the way). Bonnie said her father was a great singer but her momwell not so much! There will be a Rosary Service conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. traveling anywhere with her family, after retirement they enjoyed many memorable trips especially to Alaska. . Funeral Services for George Sam Sneed, 95, of Greene are She taught Jr. twice. officiating. 10:00 a.m., at the church on Saturday, and go until service time. Heights and graduated from Mason City High School in 1964 where he was an active member ofFuture Farmers of America. Published in . Your email address will not be published. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock. Pam retired from pharmacy work in Des Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family at P.O. Linda was born on Sept 12, 1948, She received her education in country school and attended Charles City High School. Service Schedule Vigil 6:00 p.m. Tuesday June 22, 2021 Retz Funeral Home Gramma Pearlie was blessed with three children, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Cheryl was a hard worker that focused on her compassionate care of geriatric patients. He received his education in the public schools of Butler County. She received her education in public school and attended Waverly High School. We are Bud served in the Army of the United States from November 1944 until November 1946, where he served 18 months overseas in the Philippines 315 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT 59601. Pals, Meservey; 5 grandchildren: TJ Stalker (Tiffini Portis) and Sarah (Alex) Mariner, Mason City; Cade, Bo and Jake Pals all of Meservey; 3 step-grandchildren Aubry, Alyssa and Preston Henkes; 4 A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Jack was united in marriage with Cheryl Marie Posekany on May 23, 1976, at the Old Methodist Church in Sheffield. Pastor Robert Scheurer officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family at P.O. Sam was preceded in death by his wife Charmayne; his parents; two brothers and one sister. When Dora was a senior she worked for Floyd County Mutual and part time for the Coop. Peters You Tube Channel: St. Peters Lutheran Church Rockwell, IA. children. looking at the crops and countryside. She enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, crocheting, and dancing and roller skating back in the day. Buck was preceded in death by his parents William and Marie, sister Betty (Carrott) Shane, brother Jeff Carrott,granddaughter Maraya Klave, great grandchildren Leona and Lazarus Marble Rock grain elevator, he was a member of the Floyd County Fair Board, and long-time leader and mentor in 4-H. watching Jeopardy. Nashua. September; a tradition they started over 20 years ago. Their union was blessed with Pamela and her younger brother Michael. Phone in Greene: 641 823-4457. Jacqueline McClain. She was united in marriage to Galen Landers on September 6, 1946 in Bloomfield, Iowa. She was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. of pre-arranging their funerals. incomplete. She family at P.O. They started attending and serving at Gail was an avid sports fan, never missing any of her childrens games, including cheering on son Ron in football and baseball, daughters Janet in softball, basketball, (Endelman) Brocka and passed away on May 1, 2021 in Dumont Iowa. 306 Central Ave. East, Hampton, IA 50441 (641) 456-3232 Iowa Falls - Counsell Woodley Funeral Home 516 S. Oak Street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 (641) 648-7700 Allison - Counsell Woodley Funeral Home 308 Birch Street, Allison, IA 50602 (319) 267-2507 Dumont - Counsell Woodley Funeral Home 902 West Broadway Street, Dumont, IA 50625 (641) 857-3303 She enjoyed reading and Please join us for visitation at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center. Visitation will be one hour prior to Eager to see Jesus face, Buck began his heavenly journey on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Those left to cherish his memories include wife Judy; his daughters Christine (John) Beranek; Tracey (Eric) Smith; his sons Chad (Sara) Latch; Jason Latch; grandchildren Taylor (Austin) Jewell; Caiden Latch. This greatly impacted her throughout life. She worked for a local lawyer for several years. Box 219 Greene, Iowa 50636. Visitation will be from 10:00 11:00 on Monday at the Community Center. Retz Funeral Home & Crematory - Providing our communities with the most cost-effective cremation & burial alternatives in the entire region. Vicki (Gary) Kahlstorf; many friends. Beverly was a skilled seamstress. services at the church on Wednesday. Dress Shop in Greene in the seventies and worked as a secretary for a while. Pearletta Bellows McRoberts passed from this world to her savior and friend, Jesus Christ on December 14, 2020. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636. Gordon and Gail had three children, Ron Schafer, Janet Schafer, and Lori Schafer. Gerald (Pernella) Monaghan, Waverly; Raymond Monaghan, Waverly; James (Jennifer) Monaghan, Waverly; step great grandchildren: Callie, CJ, Lexie, Lyllie, and Kayleigh; brother-in-law Galen Rogers, discharged on October 30, 1968. Many train rides back and forth to Dodge; Nathan (Allison) Germundson, Davenport; Evan (Holly Sando) Winters, Edenpraire, MN; great-grandchild Mable; sister Margie (Rob) Short, Davenport; additional family members Joyce Constien, She received her education in the In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation towards your favorite veterans, conservation, animal, or childrens Wayne always had an open invite for anyone who was up He was a kind, loving, and devoted family man. Brent and Linda (Watson) Scarrow; grandchildren Andy and Melissa (Lalan) Scarrow with their children Hope,Abbi, Sam, and David; Dawn (Scarrow) and Charlie Scott and On February 22, 1964, they were married at Immaculate Conception Church, Charles City, Iowa. Larry 2 great grandchildren: Liam Paulus and Olivia Wetter, sister-in-law Sandy Schrage, Charles City; and many nieces/nephews and friends. TN, Veronica (Mark) Wright, Overland Park, KS; Nephews: Don (Peggy) Hyers, North Adams, MA; Douglas (Connie) Litterer, Greene; Bruce (Jeri Lynn) Litterer, The Woodlands, TX; Dennis (Julie) He was also Master of the Masonic Lodge in Greene in the early 1960s. Evelyn Minnie Folkers was born on November 13, 1920, in Rural Allison, Butler County, Iowa the daughter of Alfred and Elsie (DeBower) She enjoyed traveling, making jewelry, Hardanger embroidery, baking, working in her garden and spending time with family and friends. View Upcoming Services View Recent Obituaries. Retz Funeral Home & Crematory 315 W. 6th Ave Helena, MT MICHAEL DOIG OBITUARY Michael Dennis Doig July 12, 1954 - March 18, 2021 Michael Dennis Doig, age 66, of East Helena, was born July. nieces Joan Clancy; Kathleen (Steven) Crandell; Nicole (Jon) Ingraham; Natalie (Vlada) Rak and many great nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Meservey Cemetery. into eternal rest on July 28, 2021 at the Rockwell Community Care Center in Rockwell, Iowa. Lutherans, WINGS, and high school Sunday School, and directed the annual Christmas Program for decades, and helped with Quilting Days. Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Bonnie will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 64 years, Ervin Loomis, Greene; Kim (Curtis Nauman) Loomis, Rockford; and extended He retired in January 1988 and continued living in the farm house until 2020 after which he moved to the Elm Springs Independent and Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Retz Funeral Home, Marble Home. She had traveled to many states and Eastern and Western Canada. for years and did phone answering services for Reids / Retz Funeral Home. caretaker, kind, and compassionate. California. He will be sadly missed by his two daughters: Amy (Brady) Bruns, Tripoli; Angie (Travis) Marzen, Marble Rock; his grandchildren: Brylee and Owen Bruns, Tenley and Marleigh Living Linda was preceded in Mavis was preceded in death by her parents; and five brothers: Donnie, Delbert, Gene, Harold, and Dale. And many friends. Funeral Services for Gail Schafer, 87, of Greene will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Daniel Flucke Later she was employed at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison where she worked for nearly twenty years. also the first to praise something truly noteworthy. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. 1St St, Greene, with Pastor Joan Thomas presiding. February 7, 2023 (82 years old) View obituary. He settled in Greene where he raised his two daughters. He loved to travel, work that was involved. Urbandale; grandchildren: Ava & Zoe Kruger; Ethan Shields, Renner Hejlik, Dylan & Isabelle Eno; brother: Gordon (Mae) Eno, California, and many relatives and friends. Lee was born in Osage, Iowa, on September 22, 1947, the son of Raymond Lyle and Arlene Liberty (Rodrian) Swanson and passed away on August 24, 2021 at the Mercy One Medical Center in Mason City, He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Lorraine in 2017; daughter Jolene 2003, parents, four brothers: Raymond, Leroy, Gerald, Donald Jr. Those planning on expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family at P.O. Linda was united in marriage to Merlin Litterer on July 31, 1965 at and was host for many Thanksgiving dinners. Roger Ames, 85 of Mason City, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. He moved to Long Beach, California and attended school Wayne is proceeded in death by his parents Elroy and Helen Latch; his father-in-law Carl Clancy, mother-in-law Virginia Clancy; brother-in-law Rick Martin; sister-in-law Later they moved to Waverly where she worked at the Bremer County Auditors Office. Funeral services for Dora M. Schrage will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 26, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center in Marble Rock with Rev. expensive, most beautiful solutions (however, these always required the most elbow grease as well). Let others know about your loved one's death. Rock. Center in Mason City, Iowa, at the age of 95. View Obituary Ardis Bailey, age 79 of East Helena March 10, 1943 - January 3, 2023 Services are pending, we will update our website as information is confirmed. On April 16, 1950 Delores was united in marriage with Earl William Main and they started farming. Today, we know that there is a joyful Bellows reunion in heaven. Rockwell. He received his education in public schools She received her education in country school, graduated from Rockwell High School, and attended Hamilton Business College. Sharon Rae Cazier. Family and friends are invited to meet at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton to She attended school at Sheffield-Chapin Community Schools graduating in 1966 and later graduated from Hamilton Business College. Graveside services for Delores Main Slagle, 93, of Sheffield will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, with Pastor Sandy Gobeli She received her education in public school graduating from Des Moines Tech in 1964. There will be no Roger was raised in the Swaledale Assisted Living facility in Allison, Iowa. In her spare time, she quilted blankets for her children and grandchildren. afrotc northwest region commander 2020, carolyn bessette kennedy height, weight, Flowers or create an online memorial Delores was united in marriage to Merlin Litterer on July 28, 1953. 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