Donna Marie Taggart, 80, of Scranton, passed away on Sept. 19 at Regency Park in Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 24 at the Church of Christ in Jefferson, with Bruce Webster officiating.

Casket bearers will be grandsons Montana Taggart, Nate Chizek, David Hoskins, Zachary Chizek, Jared Taggart and Josiah Hoyt.

The remainder of Donna’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be honorary casket bearers.

Burial will be in the Scranton Twp. Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Church of Christ in Jefferson one hour prior to the service.

The funeral service will be livestreamed and may be viewed beginning at 10:50 a.m. at: facebook.com-SebournVideoServices

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton, and online condolences may be left for the family at: dahnandwoodhouse.com

Donna was born on Nov. 7, 1939, in Jefferson, and was the daughter of Myron and Irene (Stewart) Kunce.

She grew up in Scranton and graduated from Scranton Consolidated Schools in 1958.

She was married to Leon Taggart on Dec. 6, 1958, at the Church of Christ in Scranton by Bob Stacy. The couple made their home in Jefferson and later moved to Scranton, where she worked for the school, American Athletic in Jefferson and West Central Coop.

Donna volunteered for many years with the Scranton Rescue Unit and conducted training. She enjoyed gardening, canning, flowers, bird-watching, coaching little league and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

Donna is survived by her husband, Leon Taggart, of Scranton; two daughters: Kathi Hoskins (Gary), of Jefferson, and Karen Chizek (Bill), of Prairie City; her son, Bill Taggart (Deb), of Scranton; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Kathryn Hegwood, of Carroll; Susi Webster (Bruce), of Jefferson; and Linda Nelson (Bruce), of Glidden; three brothers: Jerry Kunce (Charlotte), of Sully; Ron Kunce (Jeanie), of Bakersfield, Calif.; and Marv Kunce (Sylvia), of Jefferson; and several nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and many good friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Myron and Irene Kunce; her father and mother-in-law, Dale and Thelma Taggart; brother Ray Kunce; son Leon Jr. at birth; daughter Kris Hoyt; and three grandchildren: Grace Hoyt, Ashlee Chizek and Jake Taggart.

Those in attendance at Donna’s services are asked to abide by COVID–19 social distancing guidelines. Face masks are recommended.

Phyllis Lorraine Trost passed away peacefully on Sept. 17 in Lisbon. 

Phyllis was born on July 4, 1937, in Estherville to Gust and Jennie (Lilland) Valen. She was baptized and confirmed at Palestine Lutheran Church near Dolliver.

Phyllis’ strong ties to family and Christian faith began in childhood with Sunday school and Vacation Bible School with her many cousins — Lillands, Valens, Sundes and Tweedts —at that small country church. Phyllis recalled good memories of frequent church gatherings and family picnics at Tuttle and Ingham Lakes, and at the homes of aunts and uncles who lived nearby.

She grew up on the family farm west of Dolliver and north of Estherville on “Norwegian Avenue,” where she enjoyed playing in the hayloft and looking for kittens, climbing trees and making mud pies with the white fluff from cottonwood tree seeds for the “frosting.” 

Phyllis had wonderful memories of how her father worked so well with his brothers, who farmed nearby, even sharing farming equipment. One of Phyllis’ cousins recalls Gust baling hay and needing help from Phyllis and her sister, Beverly, to make sure the baler worked properly. But Phyl and Bev might have been more interested in getting a tan. 

Phyllis attended grade school and junior high in Dolliver, where she played basketball, and attended high school in Estherville, where she played trumpet in the band. Phyllis went on to Waldorf College, as so many of her friends and relatives had done. She did her student teaching in Lake Mills, and earned an associate’s degree in teaching.

After graduating, she drove from Iowa to California with two other young women from Iowa who would also be teaching at Calvary Lutheran School, West Covina, Calif. Phyllis enjoyed her few years teaching in California, and took advantage of the location to fly to Hawaii with other young teachers for a vacation over a Christmas break.

Soon the Midwest called Phyllis back and she taught in Ames. 

Thanks to a mutual friend, Phyllis met Charles Trost on a blind date. They were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson on a very snowy Feb. 17, 1962. Some of the guests were unable to attend due to the blizzard. But the weather then cleared to allow them to honeymoon for a few days in balmy Chicago.

They lived in Ames for a few months before buying their home in Jefferson, where she lived for nearly 56 years. The house on Chestnut Street became their home where they welcomed two daughters, Lisa and Susan. Phyllis was a wonderful wife and mother.

One of Phyllis’ gifts was compassion towards others. She frequently visited friends in the nursing home or hospital, or called to check on people after an illness or surgery, and sent cards and notes to let them know that she was thinking about them. She took time to ask about what was going on in people’s lives and would share a warm smile, patting their back or rubbing their arm. She was thrilled to be on the receiving end of the cards and letters, especially in her later years.

Phyllis was a frequent substitute teacher in the elementary school in Jefferson over the years. She also worked in the church office as a secretary at Trinity Lutheran Church and later with her family as a custodian at church. She spent some time working in the laundry room at the nursing home and even walked beans with Bonnie Blume, a friend from church.

Phyllis enjoyed travels with Charlie around Iowa to see interesting historical sights and looking for wildlife at many of the lovely county and state parks. Phyllis always kept her eyes open in newspapers and magazines for potential places to explore. They traveled to Colorado and California to visit her relatives, as well as New York to visit Lisa’s family. Phyl and Charlie readily accepted invitations to visit Sue and her family to celebrate a birthday or holiday, and to join their daughters on vacation any time the offer came up.

Phyllis loved going to the Uptown Cafe in Jefferson, ordering the “Lincoln Scrambler” (with no mushrooms). The waitresses brought a coffee and water for her and Charlie before they even took their coats off. Phyl might be there for a while since there were so many friends to greet and talk to at the Uptown.  A stop at Dairy Queen for a sundae with Heath Bar crumbles on top was always welcomed. Coffee was ever-present for Phyl, with a pot of coffee always on at her Jefferson home.  And there was always a need for a daily trip to the grocery store. 

During her years in Jefferson, Phyl made many good friends at Trinity and appreciated her good neighbors. She taught Sunday school, led her daughter Susan’s Camp Fire Girls troupe, enjoyed ladies Bible studies, baking and cooking. Her cinnamon rolls were amazing, also rhubarb bars, coffee cake and kringla. Phyllis enjoyed gardening and making clothes for her daughters. She always decorated for each holiday; maybe that was the teacher in her and some decorations had been on her bulletin boards at school years before.  All this helped to make the house a home for her family!

She enjoyed watching womens’ basketball teams, both the local schools as well as Iowa State. She enjoyed watching professional golf, especially to cheer on Zach Johnson (native Iowan). And for a while, she was into politics which included participating in the straw polls in Ames (free food!), as well as attending the caucuses a few times.  She appreciated the opportunity to watch her granddaughters Nicole, Angela and Kate whenever they were in choir and band concerts, or in plays. Time with family was precious to Phyllis!

Phyllis is survived by her sister, June Peterson; daughters Lisa (Tim) Sommerer and Sue (Matt) Margheim; granddaughters Nicole Margheim, Angela Sommerer and Kate Margheim; and numerous nieces, nephews and beloved cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charlie; her sisters, Maxine (AJ) Birkland, Jane (Lyle) Bergeson and Bev (George) Koltko; her brothers, Arvid (Mickie) Valen, Duane Valen; and in-laws Mike Peterson, Paul and Joann Trost, Edgar and Geneva Trost, and Herb and Eloise Trost, and Ruth Trost.

A private graveside service is planned, with a celebration of life service to be scheduled for a later date. 

In lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy, memorials may be designated in Phyllis’ name to either Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson or Good Samaritan Society (nursing home) in Estherville.

Please share your support and memories with Phyllis’ family on her tribute wall at stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.

Frank E. Steigerwalt, 65, passed away suddenly at the Paula J. Barbor Hospice Home in Fort Dodge on Sept. 20 from cancer.

Frank was born July 28, 1955, to Victor and Frances Steigerwalt in Jefferson. He graduated from Jefferson High School and attended an area community college.   

Frank was pre-deceased by both parents and by his brother, Dennis Steigerwalt.

He is survived by his sisters Jan Walker (husband Jeff Walker), of Norwalk, and Lila Youtsey (husband Terry Youtsey), of Stevensville, Mont.; his sister-in-law, Sharon Steigerwalt, of Gallatin, Mo.; his two daughters Melissa Herald and Vicky Farrell (and their husbands), of Grand Junction, Colo.

Besides his immediate family, Frank leaves behind two aunts, one uncle, three nephews (Aaron Steigerwalt, Eric Steigerwalt and Adam Walker), five grandchildren, a multitude of cousins, and lots of friends.

Frank loved his family, loved family get-togethers, country music, old westerns, playing cards and Mountain Dew. 

The family thanks all of Frank’s friends and medical providers. A celebration of life is planned for the spring.

Rest in peace, Frank. Our hearts are broken, but we will one day meet you again on the other side.

Tamera Janeen Augustus, 62, passed away Sept. 11 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines due to complications of COVID disease.

Tammy was born June 9, 1958, in Sioux City. She was the daughter of Jerry and Pat Augustus.

She grew up in Greenbrier Twp. and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1976 and from Morningside College in 1980. She was an adjuster for the State of Iowa Insurance Division for several years until illness forced her to retire. She was a resident of Manor Care in Des Moines for the last two years.

Tammy was a loving, caring person. She always had a positive attitude no matter what life dealt her.

She is survived by her mother, Pat Augustus; sisters Geraldine Augustus and Becky Jacobson; nieces Ashley (Zack) Cunningham and Leslie Ritter; nephews Justin Augustus, Randy (Beth) Augustus and Joey Molle; several aunts and uncles, cousins and close friends she considered family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Augustus, and grandparents Albert and Leta Augustus and Carl and Eunice Wernick.

A gravesite service at Union Twp. Cemetery is planned.

Robert Jerome Glenn was born June 3, 1931, in Grand Junction. He was the son of Charles Glenn and Cora Hammerstedt Glenn.

Bob graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1949.  He entered the United States Army in 1952 and served in Germany during the Korean conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1954.

On May 20, 1955, Bob was united in marriage to Catherine Cronin at the Methodist Church in Grand Junction. To this union, seven children were born.

Bob was a park ranger for 39 years with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Bob and Catherine lived in many Iowa locations. He worked at Spring Lake State Park, Backbone State Park, Wapsipinicon State Park, Union Grove State Park, and his career culminated at Prairie Rose State Park, where he worked from 1969 to 1993, at which time he retired.

Upon retirement, Bob and Catherine moved back to Grand Junction, where they were faithful members of the First United Methodist Church.  Bob also belonged to the VFW. 

In 2015, Bob participated in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., an event he cherished. 

In 2019, Bob and Catherine moved to Harlan to be closer to family. Bob died there at his home on Sept. 24. He was 89 years of age. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Kenneth; and a son, David.

A  funeral service was held Sept. 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction, with words of comfort by Pastor Steve Ransom.

Music included “It is No Secret” (recorded by Bill and Gloria Gaither), and “One Day At a Time” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (Marcia Winder, soloist).

Honorary bearers were Christine Rincon, Matthew Glenn, Melodie Harper, Mason Winder, Chad Kroger, Ben Kroger, Jen Miller, Jonathan Glenn, Drew Glenn, Brian Glenn, Mica McCarty-Glenn and Dalton Glenn. 

Casket bearers were Tess McCarty-Glenn, Delaney McCarty-Glenn, Becca Glenn, Hannah Glenn, Rachel Glenn and Maggie Glenn.

Interment was in the Junction Twp. Cemetery, with military rites by the Iowa Army Honor Guard, along with the VFW and American Legion of Jefferson.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine Glenn, of Harlan; and children:  Mark (Tricia McCarty) Glenn, of Albuquerque, N.M.; Marcia (Mark) Winder, of Skiatook, Okla.; Joel (Mary) Glenn, of Huxley; Gary (Sara) Glenn, of Iowa City; Sharon (Randy) Kroger, of Harlan; and Michael (Deb) Glenn, of Omaha; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. 

Memorials in Bob’s name are suggested to Grand Junction Fire and Rescue or to Harlan Fire and Rescue. 

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home assisted the family.

Raymond Clair “Bud” Haley, age 84 years, eight months and three days, of Jefferson, died from complications of pneumonia on Sept. 20 at the Regency Park Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson, where he had spent the last three years.

He was one of very few in the Haley lineage to live past the age of 70, and the only one in his immediate family to survive and thrive after having colon cancer. We are so thankful to Dr. Mark Taylor for giving us another 24 years with our dad.

A memorial service was held Oct. 1, opening day of bow-hunting deer season in Iowa.  Pastor Julia E. F. Poulsen presided over the service at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson.

Jefferson VFW Post 9599, Jefferson American Legion Post 11 and the United States Army Honor Guard provided full military rites following the service. Services were arranged by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home. 

Bud was born to Francis Haley and Esther (Rankin) Haley on Jan. 17, 1936, at home on the family farm in Jackson County, Minnesota — 100 years too late. 

Given Bud’s demeanor, he would have been the perfect weathered cowboy in the Old West or rough and tough pioneer. He shot his own food and worked hard and by hand, like the Amish, but he would only have lasted a short while with them before getting kicked out because of his colorful language.  

Bud was the sixth of nine kids and he was readily accepted into the Haley tribe, being taught every naughty trick the older siblings already knew. Even with all of their influence, Bud lived life his own way from the start. He never met a rule he couldn’t break, a boundary he couldn’t push, a line he couldn’t cross and a story he couldn’t stretch. 

His fondness for authority (his own, not others) could be found in the stories he told. From riding a horse to school with his younger brother (secretly sending it back home and telling his brother it ran away) to walking to school with his older sister and two younger brothers (all of the boys telling her there were trolls under the bridge so they could cross and she couldn’t, making her cry and be late to school) to “sneaking off with the boys” to the hay mow to smoke cigarettes and chew “tobacca” ... they were Trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with B and that stands for Haley BOYS.

All of the kids loved life on the farm, and Bud was no exception.

He attended Country School No. 9 in Jackson County until the family moved to Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, where he graduated from the eighth grade. He helped his parents milk cows, gather eggs, care for the horses, sell the extra eggs, milk and cream, chase the goats and do the field work. He loved every bit of it.

He was drafted into the Army in 1958 and sent to Fort Carson, Colorado, for basic training. It was here that his love for the mountains began and he met his lifelong friend, Bob Greenlee. When a sergeant asked for four soldiers with dog training experience to transfer to Fort Benning, Georgia, Bud’s hand was one of the first to go up. He really knew nothing about training dogs, but being with dogs “sounded better than any other option.”

Following dog training school, Bud, Bob and two other soldiers went by rail to New York City and were then stationed at the Nike missile base in Orangeburg, New York, one of the most crucial surface-to-air missile sites in one of the largest defensive rings in the nation. It had been designed as a last chance to intercept Soviet bombers in the event of war. 

Bud and his dog, Caesar, rotated with other sentry dogs and their handlers as night guards for the site. He never talked in depth about his experience, just about his dog, who, even though he was taught to tear people apart with his teeth, was like a child to Bud. His children grew up listening to stories about Caesar, Lady & Tar, but thought he was kidding when he said the rest of his military story was “top secret.”

He returned home to Minnesota in 1960. Pfc. Haley was honorably discharged after another two years in the USAR, thankful to have served his country during non-wartime.

Bud was married to Jo Anne “Bunni” Vann in September of 1962. He worked as a well rigger in Minneapolis and he and Bunni adopted a son, Shawn, in 1969. He built a home for his family in Forest Lake, Minnesota, and in 1971, they applied to adopt a baby girl, Shannon. 

After their approval, Bunni and Bud separated, and, stubborn as he was, fought to finalize the adoption on his own. Two YEARS later, the courts approved the adoption and he became the first person in the state of Minnesota to legally adopt a child as a single parent. He and Bunni divorced.

Bud, Shawn and Shannon moved to Jefferson in 1973, to live with his sister, Doris Albrecht, and her family. He went to work for Shriver Construction, first as a plumber, then as a semi driver and heavy equipment operator for 30-plus years. (Everyone knew if there was a job with a backhoe involved, Bud was the one to do it!) He worked with many friends and “a bunch of idiots” — his words, not ours. Well, not exactly his words because his would have included a swear word or two! 

You can take the boy off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy, so Bud spent years helping Bob and Richard Burnell and Scott Shriver in their farming operations. Bud made Greene County his home for almost 50 years.

The years would bring him more children: Corina in 1978, Michael in 1979 and Trent Matthew in 1980. 

All throughout his life, the outdoors was Bud’s second home. He liked to fish and thoroughly enjoyed taking his grandchildren to various ponds, streams and the Raccoon River. His true love was hunting deer and elk. At home in Iowa or on trips to Colorado, Montana or Wyoming, he was an avid outdoorsman with a bow, shotgun or muzzleloader in any type of weather. 

He took many camping and hunting trips with his brothers and brother-in-law, nephews, sons and friends. He loved big bucks and he could not lie, although any kind of venison would do. Passing on love of the outdoors (and his sense of humor) to his children and grandchildren was one of Bud’s greatest pleasures, and perhaps his most lasting legacy.

Bud Haley (“Cowboy”) made his last inappropriate comment on Sept. 15 and passed away peacefully five days later. If you’re questioning if you may have ever met him, you didn’t — because you would DEFINITELY remember. 

Anyone who knew him wanted to hang out near him, because they just knew he was going to say or do something good. On the other hand, he could have offended you at one time or another as he was world renowned for not holding back and telling it like it is, something we don’t apologize for. He was a great storyteller, always had something to say and always had to get in the last word. A bigger share of the time, he not only told the story, he WAS the story!

For years, he went nowhere without wearing his dirty, old cowboy hat. When his kids bought him a new one, he put it away for “good” and continued to wear the old one until the wires from the rim began to stick out and become a hazard to anyone close enough to talk to. 

Despite his crusty exterior, cutting remarks and stubbornness, he was a loving, giving and caring person with a heart (and sometimes an attitude) as big as the Grinch. Bud deeply loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren. The deep sorrow and pain that we feel from his passing will linger on forever. Even though death took his body, God has his soul. Our minds hold the memories and our hearts keep his love. Our faith encourages us that someday, we will meet again.

He leaves behind five children he was extremely proud of: Shawn (Shelly), of Milford; Shannon (Jim) Funcke, of Jamaica; Corina (Luis) Solano Reyes, of Des Moines; Michael Haley, of Berthoud, Colo.; and Trent Matthew (Ashley Hoyle) Haley, of Altoona. 

He will be greatly missed by his 13 grandchildren that he adored: Mariah (Tanner) Teague, of Newton; Wyatt Funcke, of Ankeny; William Funcke, of Jefferson; Afton and Austyn Funcke, of Jamaica; Victor “Junior” Gutierrez, Gaby Gutierrez and Jazmin Solano Gordon, of Des Moines; Jax Haley, of Berthoud, Colo.; and Gage, Gracie, Gentry and Griffynn Haley, of Altoona; and three great-grandchildren: Kenny Schaefer Jr., of Council Bluffs; and Liam and Savannah Teague, of Newton.

Also left to keep his stories alive (but damn, there won’t be any new material) are his sister Joyce Haley, of Hutchinson, Minn.; sisters-in-law Linda Haley, of Stewart, Minn., and Gail Haley, of Hutchinson; cousin Rod (Nancy) Rankin, of St. Paul, Minn.; special friends Robert and Sharene Greenlee, of Waverly; Judy Vann, of New Brighton, Minn.; Marnis Joy, Anne Butler and Arlis Bartley, all of Jefferson; and Sylvia Gordon, of Des Moines; along with many, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. 

He will be reuniting with his granddaughter, Amber Sauvago, and grandson, Brayan Solano Gordon; his parents, Francis and Esther; his siblings Gladys Counts, Margaret (Robert) Borseth, Doyle (Melvina) Haley, Lyle “Chub” Haley, Doris (Walter) Albrecht, Francis “June” Haley and Robert (Margaret) Haley; along with all of those “mystery people” in the Haley/Rankin lineage that his daughter has been chasing for the past four years.

Doris May Batcheller, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Gobel) Granger, was born Nov. 21, 1923, in Alma, Mich., and passed from this life Sept. 29 at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center in Fort Dodge at the age of 96 years, 10 months and eight days. 

Doris attended and graduated from Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Mich. After graduating, Doris worked as a clerk for the Bigelow Company in Saginaw. In October of 1944, Doris joined the U.S. Navy and served as a seaman first class in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service).

While in the service, Doris met Harley Batcheller, who was also serving in the Navy. 

On Aug. 25, 1945, Doris Granger was united in marriage to Harley Batcheller in Rockville, Md. Two children, James and Peggy, were born to this union.

After their marriage and discharge from the Navy, the couple moved to Paton, where Harley operated a service station. Doris raised her family and later worked as school secretary at Paton for several years.

Starting in 1975, Harley and Doris enjoyed spending their winters in Florida. Harley passed away in October of 2001, and Doris continued to make her home in Paton. Later she moved to an apartment in Fort Dodge to be near her son and after a fall she became a resident at the Fort Dodge Villa. 

Doris was a member of the Paton Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. 

Doris is survived by her two children: Jim and his wife, Sandy, of Fort Dodge; and Peg Whitmore and her husband, Paul, of Laurie, Mo.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Esther LeGrow, of Michigan, and Betty O’Deray, of Florida; and a brother, Dan Granger, of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one brother, Dick Granger. 

Graveside services were held Oct. 3 at the Paton Twp. Cemetery, with Glenn Rohden officiating. Full military honors were conducted by the Navy Honor Guard.

Brown Funeral Home, Jefferson, is assisting the family.

Retired Capt. Steve Marsh, 72, of Madrid, passed away on Aug. 22.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Woodward United Methodist Church in Woodward. Following the funeral will be a meal and visitation.

Steve was born to Kenneth and G. Irene (Anderson) Marsh on Feb. 17, 1948, in Des Moines. He was raised on a farm in Farlin, and the family later moved to Jefferson, where he met his high school sweetheart, Kathy Hansen, at an archery tournament. 

Steve graduated from Jefferson Community Schools in 1966.

On Sept. 1, 1967, he and Kathy were married at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Steve attended O.C.S.  with the Iowa National Guard. After working with the Iowa Highway Commission as an engineer’s aide, Steve attended law enforcement academy at Camp Dodge and became one of Jefferson’s police officers and later promoted to sergeant.

In January of 1974, he was sworn into the Iowa State Patrol and they moved to Knoxville. Later promotions took them to Oelwein, Ottumwa and Denison. He retired as a captain in Post 1, Des Moines.   The family settled by Jester Park.  

During his time as a state trooper, Steve received the only national law enforcement award that year in Washington, D.C., by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) for his creation of the Alcohol Law Enforcement Retail Training program (A.L.E.R.T.) to reduce alcohol sales by retail establishments to underage persons.  This was used by cities all over the USA.

Additionally, he was included as one of only 20 law enforcement from across the United States selected by the Secret Service to train at Quantico. The FBI had Steve speak because he had a successful hostage situation and he saved all lives doing it his way.

Steve was an active member of the Methodist Church, most recently Woodward Methodist Church, a member of the Retired State Peace Officers’ Association, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Masons, and held the title of Rainbow Dad for the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Oelwein Chapter.

Steve had many hobbies. He loved to play Texas Hold’em with his kids and grandkids.  He enjoyed scratch-off tickets and playing the lottery. They watched their grandkids play sports and shoot archery. He loved woodworking and building houses with their boys, including their current home. He enjoyed all of his family time fishing, boating and camping as well as hunting deer, turkey, geese, pheasant and elk. 

He and Kathy liked to travel to other states and Canada many times to fish with friends. They also made several trips to Switzerland. Steve and Kathy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Minnesota with their kids and grandkids. 

Those left to cherish his memory are wife, Kathy; children: Julie  Fridinger, of Union (Bruce Fridinger, Ottumwa); Alicia (David) Jacobs, of Woodstock, Ill.; Wade (Lisa) Marsh, of Waconia, Minn.; Matthew Marsh, of Woodward; his grandchildren: Lauren Jacobs, Kate Jacobs, Annabelle Fridinger, Jerin Fridinger, Bronwyn Fridinger, Cooper Marsh, Beckett Marsh, Dugan Marsh; a brother, Duane (Elaine) Marsh; and his beloved German shepherd Sophie; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Janey Arbuckle; brothers Don, Wendell and Jerry Marsh.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Woodward United Methodist Church.

Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care in Polk City has been entrusted with Steve and his family.

Vincent Eugene Kennedy was born Feb. 17, 1932, in Greene County. He was the youngest son of Thomas and Luella (Tiffany) Kennedy. Vince attended East Greene High School. 

In 1952, Vince entered the United States Army.  He served his country during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1954. 

Upon his return to Iowa, he met and married Doris Jean Garnett, of Scranton. Together they raised five children. 

Vince and Doris farmed for several years until Vince went to work for the United States Postal Service. He worked as a clerk for 30 years. In the evenings he provided janitorial services for local businesses. He also worked for Dial America. When Vince retired from the post office he enjoyed doing seasonal farm work.

Vince was an avid sports fan who never missed his children’s or grandchildren’s games. Vince also enjoyed going to the casino with his dear friend, Don.

Vince loved family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and papa. Vince was also a beloved uncle and friend.

Vincent Eugene Kennedy passed away at his home in Jefferson on Sept. 30. He was 88 years of age. His quick wit and smile will be missed by many.

A service of remembrance was held Oct. 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, with Mass celebrated by Father John Gerald.

Lectors were Kayla Promes and Hannah Promes.

Music included “How Great Thou Art” (Michael Kennedy, soloist), “Amazing Grace” (Joseph Promes, soloist), “On Eagle’s Wings” and “Irish Blessings” (Tiffany Hupp, soloist), with Peg Raney, accompanist.

 Honorary bearers were David Wells, Marissa Promes, Nathan Kennedy, Tiffany Hupp, Hannah Promes, Jennifer Kennedy, Kayla Promes, Morgan Minnehan and Don Yepsen.   

Casket bearers were Dean Promes, Steve Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Mike Kennedy, Joe Promes and Tom Yepsen.

Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Jefferson, with graveside military rites by the United States Army Honor Guard.

Vince is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris Jean Kennedy;  his children: Becky Kennedy, of Mediapolis; John Kennedy (Renee Minnehan), of Carroll; Denise (Dean) Promes, of Jefferson; and Thomas Kennedy, of Jefferson;  brothers: Jerry (Janice) Kennedy, of Grand Junction, and Dick (Janet) Kennedy, of Jefferson; nine grandchildren: Tiffany (John) Hupp, Kayla Promes, Joe Promes, Jennifer Kennedy, Marissa Promes, Morgan Minnehan, Hannah Promes, Michael Kennedy, Nathan Kennedy; three great-grandchildren:  Zachary, Easton and Jett Hupp; and daughter-in-law Diane Kennedy, of Jefferson.

Vince was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Jane Wells; and a son, Robert Dean Kennedy. 

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Holli Ann Ewoldt Safley entered the world to loving parents, Roy and Marilyn (Hedin) Ewoldt, on Nov. 30, 1951. 

Holli grew up in a joyful and devoutly Christian household alongside her older sister, Laurie, and two younger brothers, Bill and David, in Paullina. Their parents often sent them outdoors to explore, play and discover all day long. Holli was very active in recreational sports growing up, and she was always the first pick in the local co-ed baseball games.

Holli attended Paullina Public School and graduated with one of the highest honors, salutatorian, in 1970. She chose Drake University in Des Moines as her college of choice. Holli’s musical talents inspired her to major in music education. In her spare time at Drake, she played and excelled in several sports in the women’s clubs (volleyball, basketball, and track and field events), as there were no NCAA-sanctioned women’s athletics at that time.

Holli graduated from Drake with distinction in 1974. She began her career at Ackley-Geneva Public School, staunchly teaching middle school music and assistant coaching the girls’ basketball team. During her final year at Ackley-Geneva (1979), the girls’ basketball team triumphantly earned fourth in the state when there was still one class.

While at Ackley-Geneva, Holli was introduced to a veterinarian by her best friend, Cile Beecroft. Several years later, on Aug. 4, 1979, she and Dr. Bill Safley exchanged vows and were married in Paullina at First Presbyterian Church. Holli soon moved to Peterson, where Bill lived. That same fall, Holli began teaching middle school instrumental music in Aurelia, and kept her love of sports alive as an assistant coach for girls’ basketball, volleyball and track. Her last year of teaching at Aurelia ended on a high note as the high school jazz band finished third in the state.

Holli took a break from teaching after son Matthew was born in 1985. She returned to teaching middle school music at the South O’Brien School District, which reaped success with all her students at group and solo contests and concerts, and lifelong friendships with her colleagues.

In the late ’90s, Holli was recruited to teach middle school music at Storm Lake Public Schools by dear friend and co-music teacher Frank Hoskins, whose friendship began at South O’Brien. She, along with the faculty of the Storm Lake Public School Music Program, received the highest honor and distinction a music program can receive in the state of Iowa in the early 2000s.

Holli somehow still managed to find time to play her trumpet at many functions and churches quite often during her life. She continually participated in Summer Community Bands in the Northwest Iowa region, and was a dedicated member of the Cherokee Symphony orchestra.

Holli decided to retire in 2016 after 42 years of teaching. 

During her time as a retiree, she adjudicated groups in the state and conducted many regional honor bands. She also spent more time on her hobbies, such as reading, enjoying the outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. After Bill’s retirement in 2018, they fulfilled many of their travel plans by venturing to Yellowstone, the Northeast, the Atlantic Ocean Coast and even Jamaica.

In January 2019, Holli was diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite time in and out of hospitals and continual ups and downs, she always maintained a bright, gracious temperament. Holli’s last months were unexpectedly filled with significant improvements with her health. With the use of a multitude of doctors, she surpassed what she and her family felt were possible. Unfortunately, her health went downhill rapidly in the middle of September.

Holli sadly passed away on Sept. 26 at the Avera Medical Center ICU in Sioux Falls, S.D.

She was preceded in death by her parents and all her siblings, Laurie, Bill and David, and many friends and relatives. 

Holli is survived by her husband Bill; son Matthew; daughter Erin and husband Michael Drew; several nieces and nephews; Uncle James and Aunt Joanne Ewoldt from St. Louis; and many, many very close friends.

A funeral service was held on Oct. 2 at InnSpiration Winery in rural Linn Grove, with the Rev. Grant Mangold officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at Prairie View Cemetery in Paullina.

Terry “TK” Michael Kach, of Ankeny, passed away peacefully and comfortably with his wife at his side on Oct. 5 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital due to complications from Covid.

He leaves behind his wife, Tracy Kach; son Jeremy; and daughter Emma.  

Terry was born in Cedar Rapids on Aug. 21, 1948, to Donald and Phyllis (Halse) Kach. He was joined at home by brother Doug and later brothers Mark and Randy. There were many shenanigans had on the farm. He truly loved his brothers and they had a special bond.

Terry graduated from Cresco High School. Terry was drafted and was a part of the Marine Corps and did service in Vietnam. He loved his country and was proud to have been part of the Marine Corps Family. He always said he wished he would have continued and been able to retire from the corps.

Along the way he was married and later divorced, but had two wonderful sons, Jeremy and Chad. They were his greatest blessings and he was so proud of them.     

Terry had a successful career in the automotive industry and was a driven professional with an unmatched work ethic. He spent his time at several dealerships as a parts manager, service manager or the parts and service director. Many friendships were formed from these dealerships. With his success he got see the world on several incentive trips. He was able to travel to Australia, England, Scotland, New Zealand, Paris, Spain and Hawaii just to name a few.  

On Oct. 15, 1994, Terry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Tracy Marie Zmolek. He always joked that it took him a long time to find someone with the same initials. They enjoyed traveling and being around family and friends. 

On Sept. 7, 2002, their dream came true and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Emma Jean Kach. She was his entire world.

Terry was fortunate enough to retire early and in that time his focus was taking care of his daughter. Or as Emma would say, he did “Daddy Day Care.” He hauled that girl and her friends around all summer long. I don’t think he ever told her no. Our favorite family time was spent at the Iowa State Fair every August and we looked forward to that every year. He was so proud to see Emma graduate from AHS in 2020 and start her next adventure at the University of Northern Iowa.

Terry also enjoyed spending time with his son, Jeremy, and going to movies together. He was proud of Jeremy’s career with the state of Iowa and that he had purchased his first home. He loved his trips back home to northeastern Iowa to see his friends and family. 

He was so happy to see so many of you at his daughter’s graduation party. It truly meant the world to him that you were here. They say it takes a village and we have the best friends that have truly become family. He loved you all so much. 

Terry and Tracy were just getting settled into being empty nesters and had all kinds of things they wanted to do. Tracy was fortunate enough to be working from home since March. She got to spend every day with her best friend, 24/7.  

Life is short. Take the vacation. Buy the shoes. Eat cake.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife; two children; and his brothers Doug, Randy (Kathy) and Mark; father-in-law Del Zmolek; brother-in-law Patrick (Jennifer) Zmolek; and sister-in-law Gwen (Steve) Beck; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Also, his beloved dog, Max.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Chad.  

Terry requested to be cremated and will be laid to rest next to his son, Chad, in Jefferson.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

The family would like to thank the staff at Iowa Lutheran CICU for their excellent care, especially Emily, Charlie, Sarah and Ashley.

Memorial contributions can be sent to the family for Emma’s Education Fund, the Marine Corps Toys for Tots or the Ankeny Sparkle Run.

Graveside services for Marjorie Lea Barton were held Oct. 9 at the Rippey Cemetery.

The Rev. Catherine Stokes of the First United Methodist Church provided words of comfort. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie Lea Barton, daughter of Howard Richard Barton and Martha Elizabeth Lovejoy Barton, was born April 11, 1946, in Jefferson, and died Oct. 4 at Panora Specialty Care in Panora at the age of 74 years, five months and 23 days. 

Marjorie grew up in Rippey, where she attended school. She lived in Emmetsburg for a short time, then to Jefferson where she lived in the Harrison House. 

Five years ago, Marjorie broke her hip and moved to Panora Nursing and Rehab Center. She enjoyed coloring, word searches and watching TV. Marjorie was a member of the Rippey United Methodist Church and attended Sunday school there as a child. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Martha. 

Marjorie is survived by her sisters: Pauline Moore and her husband Paul, of Perry; and Marilyn Stine and her husband Norman, of Adel; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends. 

Memorials may be sent to Hastings Funeral Home, Box 204, Perry, IA 50220.

Micheal Gene Semke, 67, passed away on Oct. 6.

He was born on Feb. 7, 1953, in Hastings, Neb., the son of Keith and Delores Semke. Mike moved to Jefferson early in childhood and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1971. He attended Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny.

Mike began his career at Culver Engineering in Jefferson, moved to Norman, Okla., and eventually returned to Carroll to establish his own surveying business, Semke & Associates. He also worked with Beck Engineering Inc. in Spirit Lake for many years.

He enjoyed mentoring other surveyors. He was lucky to have found a career that he enjoyed so much.

In 1993, Mike married Peg Semke and her two children, Erin Daniel and Dustin Farnsworth. Together, and with the help of family and friends, they built their dream home, a timber frame next to a large pond, outside of Jefferson.

Mike was so very proud of his family and enjoyed sharing their beautiful property with family, friends and their dogs.

Mike was a member, trustee, and to many people’s surprise, in the choir of Central Christian Church. As an avid outdoorsman, Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing at Lakeside Golf Course. He dedicated many hours to help at Lakeside. 

He had an enormous sense of humor, was constantly joking around, and was very quick with the kind of grin that’s not appropriate to name in an obituary.

Services were held Oct. 9 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson, with words of comfort by the Rev. J. Alexander, and eulogy by Jim Wyckoff.

Congregational hymns included “The Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art” (Rita Rasmussen, accompanist).

Casket bearers were Ted Semke, Tom Semke, Dustin Farnsworth, Nick Daniel, Sam Bassett, David Bassett, Jerry Wagaman and Jay Staggs.

Honorary bearers were Dick Youngblood, Ed Anderson, Wayne Lautner, Steve Bosshart and Brad Bendickson.

Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Micheal will be deeply missed by his wife, Peg; children: Erin (Nick) Daniel, of Jefferson; and Dustin (Jennifer) Farnsworth, of Adair; six grandchildren: Lucas, Ethan, Riley, Levi, Everly, Jovi, and one to arrive in November; siblings: Terry Semke, of Jefferson; Connie Semke, of Jefferson; half-brother Scott (Heather) Semke, of Des Moines; step-siblings: Jim (Laurie) Wyckoff, of Panora; Tom Wyckoff, of Waterloo; Suzanne Semke, of Templeton; Cherin (Bob) Lee, of Cedar Falls; Cathy Nelson, of Iowa City; Tom (Ilene) Young, of Olathe, Kan.; and Barb (Doug) Hobart, of Grimes; and many nieces and nephews.

Micheal was preceded in death by his parents; stepdad Bud Young; brother Denny Semke; and sister-in-law Kathy Semke.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to P.A.W.S.  

Services were arranged by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson.

Throughout his life, Tom Morain was less determined to accomplish extraordinary things than to do ordinary things with extraordinary love — and ended up doing both. He received and shared blessings of joy for 73 years and passed away in Lamoni on Oct. 10 after a seven-month journey through cancer.

Of all his blessings, he was most proud of and grateful for his marriage of 51 years to the one and only Vikki (Updike) Morain and their co-production of two kind and thoughtful sons, Joel and Michael. He valued more than anything else his relationships with his family and countless friends.

Thomas Jeffrey Morain was born on May 1, 1947, in Jefferson, the fourth of five children of Fred and Lois (Garver) Morain. He felt blessed and privileged to be part of a family who sustained and supported one another throughout his entire life.

He played right field for the Jefferson Sox and helped them win at least two Little League pennants by racking up the team’s highest batting average, a fact you can look up in the Jefferson Bee & Herald, which his family published for 75 years. He also wanted to humbly remind you that he twice helped the Jefferson football team defeat Perry and personally fetched the cowbell trophy for display in its rightful home.

Tom was a brilliant musician — a pianist and four-time All-State French horn player — and a gifted student who appreciated his teachers, especially Miss Kathleen Fields, who taught him how to diagram sentences in seventh grade, and Dr. Barbara Higdon, who challenged and inspired him during his freshman year at Graceland University in Lamoni and for decades to come.

Tom spent two years at Graceland, where he met Vikki, and continued his studies at the University of Iowa, where he earned a doctorate in American Studies. He again felt blessed and privileged, this time for a medical deferment (from a football injury) that enabled him to continue his studies even while many friends and classmates fought in the Vietnam War.

Tom and Vikki were married on June 21, 1969, in Independence, Mo., and lived in Iowa City before moving to Ames in 1973. Both taught at Iowa State University, where Tom counted himself enormously lucky to share an office with Dr. Dorothy Schwieder, a mentor whom he considered the “den mother of Iowa history” and one of the most gracious women he ever knew.

Tom worked at Living History Farms from 1981 to 1995 as its director of research and interpretation and helped the fledgling organization become what a former Smithsonian executive once called “the best agricultural museum anywhere” — a phrase Tom never failed to mention in various grant applications. 

At the Farms, he slept in a freezing cabin, endured an Ioway Indian sweat lodge, created a successful internship program and initiated the popular historic dinners for the public, which invariably featured pot roasts and homemade rolls slathered in butter. He was grateful for his colleagues, a group he described as the most positive, dedicated and bizarre group of people with whom he ever worked.

Tom wrote or edited several notable books about Iowa history, including “Prairie Grass Roots,” an award-winning account of his beloved hometown during the early 20th century.

For six years he led the State Historical Society of Iowa, where he developed another set of enduring friendships, and in 2009 won its highest honor, the Petersen-Harlan Lifetime Achievement Award, for his devotion to sharing Iowa history with Iowans of all ages.

By this time, Tom had returned to Graceland, where he worked from 2001 until the end of his life, helping to bring Iowa Public Radio to southern Iowa and expanding cultural and educational opportunities for southern Iowa youth through AmeriCorps and the Dekko Foundation. He was especially grateful for his Graceland friends and coworkers, with whom he shared a common faith and a community-focused outlook on life.

Graceland is affiliated with the Community of Christ, of which Tom was a member since childhood. He was called to the priesthood but delayed his ordination until 1984, when priesthood opportunities were extended to women, and culminated his lifelong ministry as an evangelist. Along the way, he performed weddings, funerals and countless hours of ministry from the piano bench. He appreciated the Ames congregation for helping to raise his sons in a community of faith and for the way they welcomed his musical experimentation. Although he felt an occasional pang of guilt for once slowing down the tempo of “O, Holy Night” while his sister held on (and on) to a high A-flat, he managed to get over it.

 Tom enjoyed his time at the church family campgrounds at Guthrie Grove and especially loved church potlucks, where he proudly “trained” various congregants to bring his favorite, rhubarb pie. He often measured a congregation’s spiritual health by the variety of its dessert table. 

He played a mean game of bridge with his brothers and once teamed up with his mother to win a tournament in Jefferson. He wrote with impeccable, old-school Palmer penmanship. He loved many dogs in his life — Tony, Lilly, Gus, Spot, Pete-Pete, Tux, Watson, Wanda and Lucy — and learned to live with a very long-lived cat, Tiger, who joined the family in Ames on a vote of 3 to 1. 

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Dagmar Morain Clark. 

He is survived by his wife, Vikki; sons Joel (Abby Rodd) of Cooperstown, N.Y., and Michael (Heath Smith) of Des Moines; siblings Rick (Kathy) Morain of Jefferson, Bill (Sherry) of Lamoni, Steve (Erna) of Waukee, and Deb (Randy) Burnight of Sioux City; sisters-in-law Diane Morain of Houston and Clay Pytlik of Morgan Hill, Calif.; brother-in-law Lee (Marian) Updike of Independence, Mo.; and many, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends — including one who recently described him as “the epitome of contagious joy.”

A memorial service is tentatively planned for May 1, 2021, in Lamoni, and whenever it happens, ice cream will be served on the lawn.

Tom’s cremains eventually will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Lamoni.

In the meantime, stories and memories about Tom can be emailed to michaelmorain@gmail.com for inclusion in a digital scrapbook, and financial donations in his memory can be sent to Outreach International and Graceland University’s Division of Visual and Performing Arts. … “Happy Trails,” Tom.

Max Hillman, of Missouri, passed away on Oct. 11.

Max was born to Glenn and Verna Hillman, of Dana.

Max is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his son, Jan; and his two brothers, Wayne Hillman and Ivan Hillman.

Max is survived by his sister, Martha Hillman, of Marshalltown; his daughter, Cindy Pierce, of Missouri; grandson Shannon Pierce, of Missouri; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., on Oct. 16.

Hazel Lavonne Byrns Frederick was born on Nov. 8, 1928, in a farmhouse north of Bagley. She was the second of four daughters born to Clyde and Cora (Dagit) Byrns.

Hazel grew up as a “Farm Girl,” helping her dad with livestock chores and field work. This was how she developed her love for farm life and being outdoors.

Hazel attended school in Cooper and graduated from Franklin Twp. High School in 1946.  After graduation, she worked at the Jefferson State Bank until March of 1949, when she married Robert Frederick and they began farming in Franklin Twp., just half a mile north of the farm where she grew up.

Here they raised their two sons, Rodney and Alan.

Hazel actively worked alongside her husband, Bob, doing livestock chores and fieldwork, especially operating the corn picker for many fall harvests.

Hazel was a member of the Bagley United Methodist Church and many organizations, including the American Legion Auxiliary, Bagley Garden Club, United Methodist Women, and she was a 50-year member of the Greene County Hospital Auxiliary.

Hazel had many interests and hobbies over the years, including fishing, golfing, biking, bowling and gardening. She especially enjoyed growing flowers, and planted red petunias this year in observance of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Hazel enjoyed many “Frederick Family” fishing trips to Pakwash, Canada, and Eagle Rock, Mo. Other special trips were to Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and Yellowstone National Park. Hazel and Bob spent several winters in their travel trailer with Bob’s sister and husband in Florida, and as she said, “Those were the good times.”

She was blessed with seven grandchildren and some of the times spent with them included playing cards, board games, biking, ice skating and their yearly day-trips to Springbrook State Park. They could always find Grandma’s homemade cookies in her cookie jar.

Hazel and Bob retired to Jefferson in the fall of 1999, and in August of 2015 they moved to Lakeside Village in Panora, where she enjoyed many activities and made many new friends. 

Hazel Frederick died Oct. 18.  She was 91 years of age.

Preceding her in death were her husband of 69 years, Bob; her parents, Clyde and Cora Byrns; and two sisters, Ruth Byrns and Eleanor Toomey.

Hazel is survived by her sons: Rodney (Deena) and Alan (Ann); seven grandchildren:  Daniel (Jodi) Frederick, Sara (Alan) Borgeson, Carolyn (Brandon) Renshaw, Elizabeth (Bret) Pierce, Karen (Daniel) Tungesvik, Mary Hinton, and Bill (Melissa) Frederick; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister, Judy Larson-Kemble, of Ames; three sisters-in-law: Sandra Parks, of Cleveland, Minn.; Mary Beckley, of Eagle Rock, Mo.; and Doris Frederick, of Cleghorn; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Private family services were held Oct. 22 at the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, with words of comfort by Pastor Larry Monthei of Bagley United Methodist Church.

Recorded music included “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand.”

Casket bearers were Daniel Frederick, Sarah Borgeson, Carolyn Renshaw, Elizabeth Pierce, Karen Tungesvik, Mary Hinton and Bill Frederick. 

Private interment was in the Richland Twp. Cemetery, Guthrie County.

Janice P. Ham, the daughter of George and Vera (Osborn) Hudson, was born June 13, 1935, in Winterset, and departed this life Oct. 13 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson.

She lived her life to the age of 85 years and four months.

Janice attended school in Winterset and graduated in 1953. After graduation, she worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone. 

On Oct. 29, 1955, Janice Hudson was united in marriage to Donald Ham at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Winterset. Janice and Don adopted two children into their family, David and Jolene.

During their marriage, Janice and Don lived and worked in many communities. Janice was a bookkeeper at Olson Produce in Manilla, Farner-Bocken in Carroll, Union Trust and Saving Bank in Fort Dodge, Jack Moritz Management in Omaha and Wadsworth & Smith CPA firm in Boise, Idaho, for 22 years. She retired in 1997. She was also an instructor for AARP 55 Alive Mature Drivers.

Janice and Don moved to Jefferson in 2000 and were members of Central Christian Church.

Janice liked to draw different subjects and listen to soft older music and religious music. Janice and Don both enjoyed traveling.

Janice is survived by her husband of 65 years; two grandchildren; and a half-brother, Steven Reese Igo, of Houston. 

She was preceded in death by her two children, David and Jolene Hoisington; parents; stepfather Wilbur Igo; and a grandson, Allen.

Funeral services were held Oct. 20 at the Brown Funeral Home in Jefferson with the Rev. Norman J. Alexander of Central Christian Church officiating. Recorded songs “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” were played.

Burial was made in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter.

George Edward “Eddie” McCartney was born on a farm near Casey, in Adair County, on May 5, 1931. Eddie died at MercyOne Medical Center in West Des Moines on Oct. 13 at the age of 89 years, five months and eight days.

Eddie attended Casey Public Schools through sixth grade and loved helping his grandparents on their farms. In 1942, the McCartneys moved to Bagley, where Eddie spent the rest of his life.

Eddie attended Bagley Independent School, graduating in 1949. As a boy, he delivered the Des Moines Register, mowed lawns, worked in the Gerald Anderson Grocery store and assembled machinery at the Gilliland Implement Company. While in high school, Eddie was an outstanding athlete, playing baseball, basketball and football.

After high school, Eddie continued working for the Gilliland Implement Company, where his goal was to have all farm machinery in the area RED.  In 1951, Eddie was drafted into the U.S. Army, spending two years in the service of his country.

Eddie met Catherine “Katie” Hotaling, Bagley’s new English and home economics teacher, who was renting a room from Eddie’s parents. Eddie and Katie married on June 12, 1954, in Walkill, N.Y., her hometown. They returned to Bagley, where they lived for 63 years. They were the proud parents of Linda and John, children they loved with all of their hearts.

Everybody in the area knew Eddie. He made friends wherever he went.

His sales jobs at Gilliland Implement, a car dealership and Reuter’s Implement provided for his family while making it hard for Eddie to go anywhere without spotting a friend. His love for his hometown helped the Bagley community for decades. He held leadership roles at Bagley United Methodist Church, Bagley Lions Club, Guthrie County’s Youth Foundation Board, and was instrumental in promoting the Bagley Centennial in 1981.

Eddie’s love of horses was on display each summer when he entered his Shetland ponies in local parades. In recent years, he spread joy at coffee shops, restaurants and senior citizen communities from Jefferson to Perry and Madrid, often accompanied by his helper and dear friend, Geri Shirbroun, of Bayard.

Survivors include his daughter, Linda (Dave) Ketterer, of Monticello, Ind.; his son, John McCartney, of Houston; one grandson, Travis Ketterer; his brother, Keith (Beverlee) McCartney, of Ashburn, Va.; his sister, Rita (Bruce) Blecken, of West Des Moines; six nieces and nephews, and 12 great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Katie; and his younger sister, Mary Ann McCartney.

Visitation was held Oct. 16 at the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home.

A private family funeral service was held at the Bagley United Methodist Church, with Pastor Larry Monthei, officiant.

Music included “In the Garden” and “Amazing Grace” (Sheilah Pound, soloist; Lula Garnes, accompanist).

Honorary bearers were Don Wolfe, Kelly Forburger, Kurt McCartney, Hazel Frederick, Wayne Taylor, Dean Shiflet, Kevin McCartney, Jim King and Kathy King.

Casket bearers were Andrea Crabb-Elkin,  Cortney Elkin, Dennis Crabb, Leslie Hanson, Travis Ketterer, Steffanie Elkin and Aaron Elkin.

Private interment was in the Dodge Twp. Cemetery, Guthrie County.

Per his wishes, a celebration of life for Eddie will be held around May 5, 2021, to celebrate what would have been his 90th birthday. The family will determine the future date, time and place for this event.  

Memorials are suggested to the Bagley United Methodist Church and Guthrie County Youth Foundation.

Angela Mae Fox, 46, of Grand Junction, passed away on Oct. 3. 

She was born on Sept. 13, 1974, in Anaheim, Calif. She is survived by her three children and two grandchildren, who made up the entirety of her world: Katarina Goodrich (Clayton Goodrich), Larissa Hornsby, Conar Hornsby, Kaisley and Caine Goodrich. 

Her joys in life were riding her motorcycle, fishing, kayaking, tattoos, elephants and spending time with her family.

Besides her children and grandchildren, she is survived by her husband, Jason Fox; her brother and his wife, Jeff and Keri Hardman; along with other family members and many dear-to-her-heart friends. 

A visitation was held on Oct. 20 at the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, with a graveside memorial service on Oct. 21 in the Junction Twp. Cemetery, Grand Junction.

Following the memorial service, a celebration of life took place at the 30 Yard Line bar and grill in Grand Junction, where our mom/nana was celebrated with appetizers and a good time had by all. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations toward Angie’s grandchildren’s futures.

We would also ask, weather permitting, if you ride a motorcycle, please ride in her memory.

Ella Marie Tallman Carhill, 86, of Jefferson, passed away on Oct. 24 at The Gardens.

Funeral services were held Oct. 29 at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry.

Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery near Perry. 

Memorials will be given to Ella’s family for later designation, and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care.

Online condolences may be sent at carrisfuneralhome.com.

Ella was the oldest of 11 children born to Harold and Lois (Harwood) Tallman on Aug. 6, 1934. She grew up on a farm in Guthrie County, and graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1952.

On Aug. 8, 1952, Ella married Clarence Carhill at the Christian Church in Guthrie Center. Ella and Clarence made their home in Perry on Clarence’s family farm.

Within four years they were a family with three children: Gary, Linda and Robert.

Being a farm wife, Ella always had two big gardens that kept her busy in the summer. Long hours of canning and freezing fruits and vegetables helped keep the family fed during the winter. She enjoyed cooking, baking and experimenting with new recipes.

In January 1970, the family moved to Jefferson due to Clarence’s change from farming to hauling mail for the U.S. Postal Service. During the next several years, Ella delivered and picked up mailbags at post offices in rural towns around Iowa, ran a newspaper route to Storm Lake, and drove a taxi service in Jefferson.

As the family grew, she was a full-time baby sitter for grandkids. She enjoyed attending volleyball games, was a member of the local genealogy group and quilted with the Methodist women. Ella never missed a family reunion. She loved to visit with family and friends.

In 1986, Clarence and Ella started wintering in Mena, Ark. They had a British White cattle operation and enjoyed the social activities in the community. Upon Clarence’s death in 2002, just short of 50 years of marriage, Ella returned to Jefferson and was once again surrounded by family.

Ella loved her family and had a passion for flowers, cooking, quilting and genealogy. She had a very generous heart and was happy to give gifts to all those around her.

Due to health, in 2018, Ella became a resident at The Gardens in Jefferson.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Clarence; infant sister Nancy; parents Harold and Lois Tallman; brother-in-law Dennis Ludwig; brother Wayne Tallman; and brother-in-law Larry Kenyon.

Ella is survived by sons Gary (Renee) Carhill and Robert (Donna) Carhill, of Jefferson; and daughter Linda Klodd (Joshua Kern), of Louisville, Ky. Other survivors include brothers Roger (Colleen) Tallman, Lyman Tallman and Tony (Peggy) Tallman;  sisters Vera Kenyon, Ilene Tallman, Flora (Alan) Wise, Mary Lou Ludwig and Ruth Crawford; sister-in-law Patsy Tallman; grandchildren Sarah (Lynn) Chaney, David (Jeanette) Carhill, Rebecca (Clint) Comer, Ryan (Jenny) Carhill, Matthew (Joanna) Carhill, Nathan (Jessica) Carhill; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.