Betty Terwilliger, 87, of Jefferson died Monday, September 19, 2016 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 23 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson with words of comfort given by Rev. Julie Poulsen, First United Methodist Church, Jefferson. Musical selections were “In The Garden” and “On Eagle’s Wings.” Gary Haupert was the soloist, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Casket bearers were Adrienne Smith, Molle Schmidt, Rich Smith, Lyle Brinker, Sam Harding and Gary Haupert. Interment was in Highland Township Cemetery at Churdan. Memorials are suggested to Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Jefferson.

Betty Terwilliger was born July 14, 1929 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was the daughter of Aaron Francis Steeg and Lola E. Coons Steeg.

Betty graduated from Sac City High School in 1946 and moved to Jefferson upon graduation. She worked at J.C. Penny until she married John F. Debner in 1947. They moved to Boone where all four children were born.

In 1956, Betty was divorced from John and in 1958 she moved to a family farm outside of Lake View. Betty was married to Robert Terwilliger in 1966, and in 1968 they moved to Jefferson and then moved to Alexandra in the summer of 1969. Betty and Bob returned to Jefferson to live in 1973.  

Betty began working as a seamstress at American Athletic Inc. in 1973. She retired on October 2, 2004. She had a lifelong love of horses and farming. Betty was a member of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, and also attended services at First Baptist Church.

Betty’s personal philosophy, “A winner never quits and a quitter never wins!” informed her life exemplified by her commitment to her work life and even to the end of her life.

Preceding her in death were her parents; former spouse, John; husband, Robert Terwilliger who died in 1990; Uncle Lester and Aunt Phoebe Coons.

Survivors include three sons: John (Cheryl) Debner of Homewood, Ill.; Steven (Virginia) Debner of Brooklyn Park, Minn,; Dennis (Claudia) Debner of Sharpsburg, Ga.; a daughter, Sandra (Mike) Wooden of Lanesboro, Iowa; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson  515-386-2171.

Catherine A. Henning, 84, of Scranton passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her home in Scranton.

A celebration of Kate’s life will be held from 3 - 5 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Ralston Community Building in Ralston. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation in Kate’s name and may be sent to: Greene County Medical Center Foundation, 1000 West Lincoln Way, Jefferson, Iowa 50129 or online at www.gcmchealth.com/foundation. Online condolences may be left for Kate’s family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com

Born May 11, 1932 in Carroll, Iowa she was the daughter of James and Alice (Yates) McDonald. Kate, as she was known to most, graduated from Glidden High School in 1949. She was married to Vance Henning on September 3, 1950 at the Glidden United Methodist Church. Following their marriage, Vance and Kate lived in Omaha for six years and then returned to live in the Glidden – Scranton area. They moved to the Henning family farm in 1973. Vance passed away on December 10, 2009 and Kate continued living on the farm until the time of her death.

She was a member of the Varceis Club in Scranton for over 40 years. Kate enjoyed volunteer work at the Jefferson Hospital, life on the farm, going to coffee with her friends and spending time with her family.

Left to cherish Kate’s memory are a daughter, Patty Manues and her husband Patrick of Eagle Grove, Iowa; a son, Jim Henning and his wife Cindy of Webster City, Iowa; four grandchildren: Heather Nicholls (Aaron) of Goldfield, Iowa, Christopher Manues (Megan) of Mason City, Katie Fox (Tyler) of Houston, Texas and Kellie Henning (Chris Antaki) of Guerneville, Calif.; four great grandchildren: Jaxon, Haven, Anna and Simon; and several nieces and nephews. Kate was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vance; two sisters and five brothers.           

Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Homes Inc., Scranton, 712-792-3561.

Jack Slight, 77, of Perry passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Boone County Hospital in Boone, Iowa. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry. Visitation took place Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry. Burial will be in Rippey Cemetery at a later date.

John “Jack” Bremer Slight was born January 15, 1939 in Yellow Medicine County, near Canby, Minn. to John M. and Freda (Bremer) Slight.

In 1943, the family moved to Russell, Minn. In 1946, he contracted polio. In 1949 the family moved to Sheldon, Iowa, in 1952 to Sibley and in 1953 to Bagley. Jack graduated in 1959. He was united in marriage to Dixie L. Dunn in 1963. They have lived in Perry and the Perry area their entire marriage.

Following graduation, Jack attended Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines. He worked at the Farm Supply Store in Perry for several years. After that he helped a Bagley farmer for 10 years. Jack then started at the Perry Pork Plant in 1963, and continued working for Oscar Mayer until December 1986. Jack never allowed his physical challenges to affect his positive and thankful outlook on life. He would often say he was “richly blessed.”

Jack was preceded in death by his sisters: Susan Slight, Polly Dawson and Myrna Koopman, and a brother, Lyndon Slight.

Jack is survived by his wife, Dixie of Perry; his children: Al (Rhonda) Slight and J.B. (Lori) Slight both of Storm Lake, Iowa, Kayla (Steve) Marr, Castle Rock, Colo. and Jodi (Wayne) Schuttler of Perry; and 10 grandchildren: Tyler (Amanda) Marr, Brittni Marr, Travis Marr, Nick Slight, Jessica Slight, Sam Slight, Amy Slight, Jack Slight, Andy Schuttler and Kate Schuttler.

Memorials will be given to family and may be left at Carris Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.carrisfuneralhome.com.

The life and spirit of Thelma Hedges will be celebrated at a memorial service to be held at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 followed by a reception beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Thelma was born and raised in Sioux Center. She met the love of her life, George, when she attended Iowa State. They were married in 1961. They raised four children on a farm near Scranton. Her faith in God came first and led her to become a lay minister. She loved to preach. Thelma loved life, especially traveling and new adventures. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Her incredible spirit lives on in the lives she touched.

George Hedges, husband and children: Holly Carter (Andrew), Chrystal Stanley (John), Bryan Hedges (Schelly) and Brent Hedges will cherish the memories they have had with her. She enjoyed her time with her 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Remaining to celebrate her life are her three sisters. Thelma was preceded in death by her brother and her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given to Samaritans Purse or Heifer Project.

Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremations.com.

Ryan Tiffany, 38, of Grand Junction, Iowa passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, September 26 at St. Brigid Catholic Church, Grand Junction with words of comfort given by Fr. Michael Kellogg of Becker, Minn. and Fr. Jeff Schleisman of Jefferson. Music selections were “You Are My Sunshine,” the theme song from Friends, “You Are So Beautiful To Me,” “My Heart Will Go On” and “Be Not Afraid.” Meladee Graven, Brenda Roberts and Sheilah Pound were the vocalists. Keri Brooker was the accompanist. Honorary bearers were Nate Karber, Jessica Karber, Gabe Karber, Melinda Teagarden, Kim Karber, Kori Woods, Mandy Karber, Kyle Karber, Brennan Karber, Seth Karber, “My Next Family” the Jan Scharingson Family and “My Bank Family” the Grand Junction Peoples Trust and Savings employees. Casket bearers were Chris Lansman, Chad Lansman, Harve Rice, Matt Paulsen, Derek Kennedy, John Lint, Andy Krieger, Leo Brooker and Todd Rueter. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Grand Junction.

Ryan Chandler Tiffany was born June 10, 1978 in Iowa City to Penny (Karber) Tiffany and the late Timothy Tiffany. He died September 22, peacefully at his home in Grand Junction after a very short battle against cancer of the pancreas. Ryan will never be forgotten and will live on in each of our hearts.

Ryan attended elementary school in Perry, and middle school through high school in Jefferson where he graduated in 1999. While in high school, he worked in Ram Restaurant, ran the Ram Trolley and job trained at Pizza Hut with Charity Ehmen where he was later employed until its closing. More recently he has worked with the family in their business Eweniquely Yours Antiques and Primitives.

Ryan participated in Special Olympics bowling and swimming where he received many ribbons and medals. He showed sheep through 4-H with his uncle and along-side his cousins and sisters. He attended Camp Courageous for many years.

Ryan is loved by so many and returned that unconditional love to all. Everyone was “his friend”. He holds a very special place in all people’s hearts, especially his family’s. He gave them all so many amazing memories that they will forever cherish. Some of Ryan’s favorite things were his family, friends, holidays, and parties. He also enjoyed working in his “office” and watching his many movies, reading books and coloring fuzzy posters. There are so many people who have one of his colored masterpieces. According to Ryan he was the “art guy”. There was a good chance that any community member would see him around town going through his daily routine of riding the lawn mower, and later the three-wheeled bicycle, to go to the post office, the bank, the salon, the library and then to Casey’s to get a snack.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Penny (Karber) Tiffany (“best mom I ever got”) of Grand Junction; sister, Carly Tiffany-Brown (“best sister ever”) and her husband Doug Brown (“my brother”) of Jefferson. He is also survived by his niece, Bailey Godwin (“my girl”), a student at Iowa State University in Ames; Uncles Dr. Steven Karber and wife, Julie of Jefferson; Kriss Karber and wife, Natalie of Peoria, Ariz.; Greg Karber of Jefferson; cousins, Dr. Nate Karber (Jill) and children, Auden and Simone of Denver, Colo.; Jessica Karber of Des Moines; Gabe Karber (Allison) and children, Isaac and Estella of Cottage Grove, Minn.; Melinda Teagarden (Kevin) and children, Chloe and Abbey of Pella; Kim Karber and Kori (John) Woods of St. Helens, Ore.; Mandy (Larry) Karber and daughter, Makayla Moore of Peoria, Ariz.; Kyle Karber of Boulder, Colo.; Brennan Karber, a student at Iowa State University in Ames; and Seth Karber (Hannah) of Jefferson.

Preceding him in death were his father, Timothy in 1987 and his sister, Kyann in 1994. Also, both sets of grandparents, Dr. Melvin and Mildred Karber and Francis and Sybella Tiffany.

We now have the most amazing guardian angel watching over us. Ryan was an innocent, pure and beautiful soul who brightened so many people’s lives. We are all much better people for having known him. If only we could all have his infectious positivity, happiness, and loving heart, the world would truly be a better place.

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, 515-386-2171.

Nona Blanche Ferris, 92, of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Newton Village Healthcare Center. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 1, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service and after burial with a lunch at the funeral home. Memorials to Newton Village, Iowa River Hospice or the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson may be left at the funeral home.

Nona Blanche Ferris, daughter of Jacobus “James” and Nona Blanche (Chaplin) Karreman, was born August 2, 1924 in Newton, Iowa. Nona was a graduate of Newton High School. Following graduation, she worked in an office. Nona met Calvin Maynard Ferris through mutual friends and dated for a short period of time before Calvin left to serve in the Army in 1944. Nona and Calvin married on March 26, 1945, shortly after he returned from the war due to an injury. While still in the service, their first home was in Little Rock, Arkansas. After finishing up his service with the Army, they moved back to Ames, Iowa where Calvin attended Iowa State University and where they started their family. They then lived in Mingo and Adel and finally settled down for many years in Jefferson, Iowa.

While her children were at home, Nona stayed busy supporting her family in all their activities, including: being a 4-H leader for several years; being a youth leader with Calvin, as well as being active in the Mariners Club at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Jefferson of which she has been a member for over 60 years; attending musicals, chorus and band concerts and sporting events. She also enjoyed welcoming people into her home, including an AFS student, Patty Sopitphongsthorn from Thailand for a year and two Iowa State students, Jay Phan (Indonesia) and Yunyong Hongsakaphadana(Thailand), on weekends and holidays while they were in school. Patty, Jay and Yunyong continued to call Cal and Nona, Dad and Mom, even after leaving.

Cal and Nona opened an H&R Block office and ran it for about 20 years in Jefferson, Iowa. They also became very involved in genealogy, where Nona’s gift of recording and storing family memorabilia shined. They also became active with the Iowa Genealogical Society as well as the Greene County Historical Society. Nona also served in the DAV Auxiliary.

Her family includes her children and their spouses: Shirley Thornton of Cedar Rapids, Karen Eveland (John) of Ft. Dodge and Beth Evans (Dick) of Mason City; grandchildren: Brandon Thornton (Brenda) of Eden Praire, Minn., Gavin Thornton (Taradee) of Kailua, Hawaii, Brian Eveland (Nancy) of Osage Beach, Mo., Craig Eveland of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ben Evans (Allie) of Ankeny, Josh Evans (Angela) of Waterloo; and 11 great-grandchildren: Brianna, Katelyn, Mya, Kinley, Taylin, Luke, Emily, Elle, Elijah, Gabriella and Hannah.

In addition to her parents, Nona was preceded in death by her husband, Cal; her sister, Helen Peck; and her son-in-law, Don Thornton.

Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton.

Ray A. Brinker, MD, 84, of Marshfield, Wis. and Alexandria, Va., formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Three Oaks in Marshfield. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ray was born on March 8, 1932 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Dr. Marion Henry and Martha Carolyn (Voss) Brinker and received his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He was the founding father of the Neuroradiology Society of North America and had been professor of medicine at the University of Michigan and chairman of radiology at University of Toledo Medical Center.

He was a veteran of the United States Public Health Service, serving as Assistant General Surgeon from 1957 until 1962.

Dr. Brinker was united in marriage to Marlene A. Dailey on January 12, 1957 in Iowa City and they were married for almost 60 years.

Ray had a wide variety of interests including photography, travel, reading, theater, St. Bernards and poodles, gardening, bola making, candle making, acrylic painting, motor boating, old radiology books, and had a love for learning and teaching.

Ray is lovingly survived by his wife, Marlene, of Marshfield, Wis. and their children: Sally Jean Brinker Barnes of Austin, Texas, Marc Henry Brinker of Canton, Ga., Sheri Louise Brinker, MD of Carbondale, Colo., Sara Jane Brinker Kruger of Marshfield, Lisa Ann Brinker of Marshfield, and Wendy Renee Brinker Fornshill of Alexandria, Va. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Abigail and Jeremy Brinker of Austin; Benjamin and Isabelle Fornshill of Alexandria; and Grace, Margaret, Daniel and Thomas Kruger of Marshfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Ellis Brinker, MD.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.

Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, Wis. (715)387-1242.

Jack J. Mitchell, 78, of Sun City, Arizona passed away September 8, 2016.

Jack Joe Mitchell was born September 20, 1937, the oldest of three children of Dorothy “Darlyne” Johnson Mitchell and Harvey Laverne Mitchell. He grew up and graduated from high school in his birthplace, Jefferson, Iowa. Jack served in the National Guard and US Army.

On April 6, 1962, Jack married Janice Durlam Mitchell in Jefferson. Together they raised their two daughters, Sherri and Vicki, in Jefferson and San Diego, Calif. Jack made his living in commercial refrigeration while living in San Diego and Ramona, Calif. After retirement, Jack and Jan moved to Fernley, Nev. and later, Sun City, Ariz.

He was a charter member of The Elks Lodge, a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.

Jack was “one of a kind” and will be remembered for his sharp wit, his dry and ever present sense of humor, his unique perspective of our world, his dedication to being a good provider and teacher, and his sometimes silent, but always present and deep, love for all of the people in his life.

Jack’s favorite moments were spent with family and friends, listening to music, camping, watching sports and working through crosswords. Jack and Janice recently enjoyed summer months at their mountain home in Munds Park, Ariz.

Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice; daughters, Sherri (Ron) Unruh of Ramona, Calif. and Vicki (Bruce) Jackson of Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren: Robin (Unruh) Busse, Sandra Unruh, Matthew (Jenica) Hanna, Samantha and Elaina Jackson; and great grandchildren: Brody, Bryson, Elizabeth, Alexis and Kaitlyn. He is also survived by his brother, Jerol Mitchell of Borrego Springs, Calif.; sister, Bonnie (Doug) Boothroy of Iowa City, Iowa; brother-in-law, Jerry (Annette) Durlam of Thorton, Colo.; aunt, Marjorie (Gabriel) Luther of Avondale, Pa.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents.

If you’d like to pay tribute to Jack’s memory, the family would be pleased to know that you supported Hospice of the West, Attention: Everyday is a Gift Fund, 21410 N 19th Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

A Celebration of Life will be held October 29, 2016 at the family home in Sun City, Ariz. Condolences may be sent to the family at j7mitch@yahoo.com.

Services for Leon S. McDowell were held Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the First Christian Church in Perry. Visitation was after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday with family present at 4:00 p.m. at Hasting Funeral Home in Perry. Masonic Service was held Wednesday at the funeral home with Frank Coulter presiding. Rev. Andrea Brownlee provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers were: Craig McDowell, Howard Heaton, John Roberts, Bill Salmon, Chuck & Dina Hastings, Bill Kempf and the Otley Masonic Lodge #299 Brothers. Casket bearers were: Austin McDowell, Ben McDowell, Ashley Wheeldon, Emma McDowell, Kari Martin and David McDowell. Don Thomas and Darrell Bever were the ushers. Donna Emmert was the pianist. Rev. Deb Parkison was the soloist, she sang “How Great Thou Art” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Interment took place at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry with Military Rites by the Iowa Army National Guard Funeral Honors, American Legion Post #85 and VFW Post #5060. Jody Elliott played the bagpipes. Following the services at the cemetery was a luncheon at the First Christian Church.

Leon Samuel McDowell, son of John McDowell and Emma Jean Martin McDowell, was born May 21, 1933 in Rippey, Iowa and died September 17, 2016 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 83. Leon was the youngest of twin boys born in the family of four boys and one girl. He graduated from Rippey High School in 1950. On May 6, 1951 Leon and Donna Mae Little were united in marriage at the First Christian Church in Perry. They made their home in Perry, living at 1807 5th St.

Leon was working for Bud Ervin when he was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 2, 1953. Leon served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Company H 2nd Armored Calvary where he applied his mechanical abilities in vehicle maintenance. After his Honorable Discharge March 21, 1955, Leon returned home to his wife and baby daughter DiAnn. They later received their second blessing with son Danny Joe. The couple purchased their current home at 909 W. 2nd St.   

It should be mentioned that Leon worked with his brother J.D. at his Phillips 66 gas station and worked for the Ford Garage in Perry, with I.J. Burk being his last employer there. Leon started his career at the Post Office in Perry, and was honored for his 30 years of service. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Leon was a much loved and admired letter carrier, walking mile after mile. Even while very ill in Des Moines after his fall, he was quoting addresses and the occupants! After his retirement, he started working part time for Hastings Funeral Home in January of 1994. Leon’s gentle character, willingness to help others, and respect for all was a true blessing for Chuck and Dina, and all of the staff.

Leon was an active member of First Christian Church where he served as Deacon and Elder. He was a faithful member, rarely missing Sunday school or Worship services. Likewise, he was a dedicated Mason, a loyal member of Otley Lodge #299, where he was Master in 1992. Leon was a member of the Masonic Consistery in Des Moines. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion.

As a friend, Leon was the best.  He was loved and admired by so many. There were so many jobs he would do for anyone who needed help, whether it be a ceiling fan, door opener, or just being there. Through the years, Leon and Donna drove countless friends and acquaintances to appointments, visited the sick and nursing home residents. He was an advocate for many years at the Perry Lutheran Home and volunteered at the Rowley Masonic Home.  

Leon enjoyed cards, board games, and hopefully BINGO because he helped others play for MANY years. Together, Leon and Donna enjoyed traveling. As their children lived out of state, they would drive those many miles to visit. They were members of a Pinocle Club and they enjoyed their trips to the Casino. Their home was also a gathering place for friends to visit and play games.

Above all, Leon loved and was loved by his family.  How much can one say about this prince of a man? Not enough, I’m sure. He was a doting husband to Donna, supporting her at all times. Leon was a wonderful father, always doing all he could for his children. He was steady, strong, and true. Leon was non-judgmental, generous, proud and adoring of his family.

His grandchildren were precious to him and he looked forward to the times to be spent with them. Although they lived far away, they were always in his heart and mind. Someone who lived near was Libby Hastings, and she thought of him as another grandfather. They had a special bond and she is the lucky one. Leon and Donna attended all of her activities and for sure his own grandchildren were in his thoughts.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents; precious granddaughter, Erica Martin who died in 2009; his twin brother, Leonard McDowell; brothers, Ralph McDowell and wife Enid and J.D. McDowell and wife Janice. Leon is survived by his wife, Donna Mae McDowell of Perry; daughter, DiAnn Martin of Aberdeen, N.C.; son, Danny McDowell (Kim) of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren: Kari Martin, Ashley Wheeldon, Emma McDowell, Austin McDowell (Chantel) and Benjamin McDowell; five great-grandchildren: Skyler Houser, Mason Houser, Raelyn Wheeldon, Aydan McDowell and Keaton McDowell; sister, Virginia Wernli (Bernie) of Norwalk and sister-in-law, Mary Jane McDowell of Killeen, Texas.

Kathy Hankel, 74, of Jefferson, departed for her next journey October 6, 2016 accompanied by husband, Patrick Hankel; son, Christopher; brothers, Bob and Bruce Jeffries; parents, Edgar and Frieda (Grunwald) Jeffries.

She is survived by her daughters: Sarah (Jason) Hankel-Hoffman and Tierney (Chris) Millhollin all of Des Moines; her sons: Tyler (Jill) Hankel of Granger and Lou (Ann) Hankel of Pleasant Hill; three grandchildren: Christopher, Faith and Ryan; sister, Fay (John) Tracy of Boulder, Colo.; other relatives and many friends.

Honorary bearers are Colleen Clopton, Jackie and Fred Willich, Diane Foster, Chris Henning, Nancy Morris, Sue Lucht, Pat Rusnak, Mikki Schwarzkopf, Hollie Roberts, Teena Toliver, Shirley Stapleton, Au Group (photography friends) and The Coven Poetry Group.

“There will be a memorial gathering on Saturday, Oct. 22, 1 to 5 p.m., at Mom’s home, 503 Hickory Lane. Thank you with all our hearts for your food, cards, calls, flowers, memorials and support. We hope to celebrate Mom’s life with you at the memorial.” - The family of Kathy Hankel

“Kathy Hankel the Fabulous” - by Colleen O’Brien

Kathy Hankel lived a good and purposeful life; it just wasn’t long enough for those of us left behind.

Wherever she is right now, we believe and hope that this very creative and funny female is no longer struggling to breathe but is dancing thru a field of wildflowers, pausing to capture them on film, for she was a superb photographer, both for art’s sake and for families’.

She photographed family portraits - birthdays, parties, graduations, generational gatherings - of most of the local population. If you see family groups on walls in friends’ homes, you know who did them - Hankel style shining through all the different families. For years she was the choice of the county’s high schoolers for their senior pics - each portrait unique to the kid.

I worked with her a few summers as her schlepper for weddings throughout the county. She’s the only person I’d ever met who could line up a cast of thousands on an alter and get them all to look at her lens and smile. She had a power about her that was subtle; the crazier the wedding party, the quieter she became: soon, a large group of dressed-up hyper people was docile and agreeable under her soft-voiced guidance - where to stand, how to put their feet, what to do with their hands. She could have been a Hollywood director.

I knew Kathy a short time - about 15 years. I was the native who left and she was the newcomer who came to town and made Jefferson a better place because of her creativity, goodwill and pure joy of life. I believe she knew the folks of the entire county because wherever we went, everyone - teenager to old person - stopped her to say hello. She belonged to a dozen organizations and was active in them. She played bridge, she cooked fancy things for dinner club groups, she actively promoted art in Jefferson and was instrumental in starting a poetry group in Greene County. In 2014 she was honored as volunteer of the year; it could well have been of a decade or two.

Her art is startling. She could make an art doll out of a sewing machine drawer or an open book. She sculpted in clay and made weird-faced characters that she couldn’t give up because she fell in love with them; they became part of her decor, sitting around her house peering out with their mischievous faces. She also carved driftwood and made dolls out of paper bags preserved in bees wax. She painted large, flat art that hangs in her home and her garage. She collected the art of others, pleased to promote art she treasured from budding artists of all mediums from around the state.
Her sense of hilarity surfaced on any occasion. One time, a few of us planned to meet in Cooper for a homemade pie and ice cream event. Most of us were there, waiting for Diane Foster, who was bicycling from Jefferson. When she arrived, her calf gashed and bleeding from a fall off her bike, Kathy insisted on driving her to the hospital. While she waited for Diane to be fixed, Kathy casually appropriated a few purple surgical gloves, stuffing them in her bra.

When Kathy and Diane came back for the pie fest, Kathy took the gloves slowly out of her blouse, like she was a magician, and then started blowing them up. They bobbed around the picnic table, and quickly we all were blowing up surgical gloves for the pure fun of it. The next day Kathy looped the purple fingers of balloons on a long heavy string and hung them on the railing at the library with the notice -- “Art Attack.” The “attack” was moved from there to private front porches, where homeowners moved it along to unsuspecting friends. This was pure Kathy Hankel whimsy that involved everyone who came close to it.

Her endlessly creative ways extended to her poetry, some of the funniest stanzas we ever heard in our group. She always said she wasn’t much of a poet because she just couldn’t be serious. We knew she was a great poet because she took away our seriousness and made us smile.

I will leave you with this poem of hers that takes her brain cells to task in defense of an exhausted muse; it reveals to a world too mundane for the likes of a wild and creative mind like hers just how cool she was:

“Frustration” - by Kathy Hankel

You’re stuck deep in my head you naughty grey gnomes.
Stand up and advance. Evolve into poems!

You’re no use to me living inside my poor brain
You stubborn half-thoughts - you drive me insane.

Get up and get out and do it right now!
My muse is exhausted and doesn’t know how.

I’m thinking you’re useless, trite and mundane.
Da duh da da duh -- a slow movin’ train.

Thanks, Kathy.

Carolyn Kay (Robbins) McCullough, 69, of Westside and formerly of Scranton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2016 at her home in Westside.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 14 at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson with Rev. Julia Poulsen officiating. Organist for the service will be Sherry Sloan and soloist will be Danielle Curtis. Casket bearers will be Jim Springer, Les Fister, Steve Hoyle, Tracy Robbins, Ken Chitty, and Dennis Smalley. Burial will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. Friends may call at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening. The casket will be moved to First United Methodist Church in Jefferson at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, where visitation will resume until the time of service.

Born on August 8, 1947 in Jefferson, Iowa, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Arline (Hess) Robbins. She grew up on her family’s farm near Scranton and graduated from Scranton Consolidated School in 1965. Following high school she moved to Des Moines where she worked for Look Magazine. She was married to Joe McCullough on November 28, 1965 at the United Methodist Church in Scranton. The couple made their home on an acreage north of Scranton and to this union was born a son Kevin Joe McCullough on September 6, 1966. They later divorced and Carolyn moved to Glidden and worked for General Electric in Carroll. She moved to Aurora, Colorado in 1992 where she worked for Remax Realty as a secretary. She moved back to Glidden and then Westside and worked at American Home Shield.

Carolyn was an avid NASCAR fan and loved following Dale Earnhart Jr. and Jimmy Johnson. She was a devoted and loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, collecting bells, sewing and water skiing. She loved to play Yahtzee and winning nickels playing 65.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Kevin McCullough of Halbur; her mother, Arline Robbins of Jefferson; two granddaughters, Sierra Kay McCullough (Devin Vanderheiden) of Omaha and Kayla Cheryl McCullough of Carroll; a grandson, John Walter McCullough of Carroll; two sisters, Connie Chitty (Ken) of Davenport and Cindy Carlisle (Alan) of Carrollton, Texas; a brother, Wayne Robbins (Frances) of Ankeny; her special friend, Richard Schiernbeck of Westside; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Robbins.

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 www.dahnandwoodhouse.com

Sharon Taylor, 67, of Perry passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her home in Perry, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Wright Cemetery at Jefferson. Memorials will be given to the family and may be left at Carris Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent at www.carrisfuneralhome.com.

Sharon Kay Taylor was born on October 31, 1948 at Jefferson, Iowa to Paul Grant and Ruth Evelyn (Lindell) Wright. She attended Jefferson High School, graduating with class of 1966. She was united in marriage to Billy Taylor on August 26, 1969. Resulting from that marriage was two of her true loves, her daughters, Billie Jo and April. Sharon worked at Lollipop preschool in Casey, Iowa from the fall of 1983 until 1994.

Sharry was an active member of the Heartland Church of Christ and loved the church community and involvement.

She enjoyed all animals, especially her dog, Clara Belle, she loved singing and above everything else, spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ruth Wrigh;, son, Leonard Newton Taylor; siblings: Ronald (Carolyn) Wright, Ervin Wright, Terry Wright, Ruth Ann Wright, Juanita Grindle and Arthur Wheelock.

She is survived by her daughters, Billie (Michael) Taylor-McLaren of Atlantic, Iowa and April (Dana) King of Cumming, Iowa; grandchildren: Timothy Taylor, James McLaren, Madelaine King and Anderson King; siblings: Paulette (Fred) Wilcoxen of Tulsa, Okla., Gary (Jolee) Wright of North Port, Fla. and Leonard (Lisa) Wright of Perry; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Wright of Des Moines, Christine Wright of Woodward, Norman (Carolyn) Taylor of Oklahoma City, Okla. and LaRue Wheelock of Anita, Iowa; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was very loved and will be missed by all.

Mary Jane Wells, 89, of Jefferson died October 17, 2016 at the Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.

Mass of the Resurrection was held Thursday, October 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson with Father Jeff Schleisman officiating. Music was by vocalist, Amy Roberts accompanied by Lois Last. Casket bearers were John Wells, Mike Wells, Chad Olson, Craig Olson, Mike Kennedy and Tom Kennedy. Interment was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Jefferson.

Mary Jane Kennedy Wells was born December 14, 1926 in Greene County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Thomas Clement Kennedy and Louella Cecilia Tiffany Kennedy.   

Mary Jane worked for Farmers Mutual Insurance in Jefferson. Through the years, Mary Jane spent a lot of time at Spring Lake. She enjoyed playing cards and was in a bridge club. Mary Jane never missed a 4th of July parade at Gowrie. In her later years, Mary Jane worked on word puzzles.

Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter-in-law, Molly Wells; and daughter-in-law, Renee Wells.

Mary is survived by her son, David (Peggy) Wells of Rippey; grandchildren, Mike (Ashley) Wells of Jefferson and John (Angie) Wells of Colorado Springs, Colo.; step-grandchildren, Chad (Stacey) Olson of Boone and Craig (Molly) Olson of Waukee; her brothers: Richard (Janet) Kennedy of Grand Junction, Gerald “Jerry” (Janice) Kennedy of Grand Junction and Vincent (Doris) Kennedy of Jefferson; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.sliningerschroeder.com.

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson.

Jim Ambrose, the son of Gail and Mildred (Churchill) Ambrose, was born February 11, 1952 in Jefferson, Iowa and departed this life October 17, 2016 at the University of Omaha Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. He lived his life to the age of 64 years, 8 months and 6 days.

Jim attended school in Scranton and graduated from Scranton High School in 1970. He entered the U.S. Army in 1970 and served as a veterinary technician until his honorable discharge in 1973. On January 19, 1974, Jim was united in marriage to Mary Downs at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan. A daughter, Angela, was born to this union. Jim and Mary made their home in Churdan and Jim worked for NAPA Motor Parts in Jefferson and later for Goodrich Airspace at Carroll. Jim retired in 2010 after he had an accident in which he broke his leg.

Jim loved the outdoors, fishing, scuba diving and making his yard look good. As yard work got harder for him due to his health, he had to have help. He loved all of his nieces and nephews. Jim and his brother, Mark, were always looking for treasures. He loved his family dearly as well as his little dogs, Molly and Maggie.

Jim is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Angela (Jeremy) Bane of Jefferson; two brothers, Richard (Kathy) Ambrose of Des Moines and Mark Ambrose of Jefferson; sister, Gail Ann (Dennis) Blum of Jefferson; and sister-in-law, Beth Downs (Becky Armstrong). Those who preceded him in death were his parents and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Rita Downs.

A celebration of Jim’s life was held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan with Father Jeff Schleisman officiating. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery in Churdan. Musical selections were sung by the church choir and accompanied by organist, Lois Last. Serving as casket bearers were Justin Downs, Cory Downs, Jack Heisterkamp, Tony Happe, Tyler Armstrong and Travis Armstrong. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Kevin Pietig, Randy Pietig, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Michael Scott, Dwight Marshall and John Kavanaugh.

Assisting the family, Brown Funeral Home, Churdan.

Wayne Daryl Lingner, 82, of Jefferson died October 17, 2016.

Services were held Friday, October 21, 2016 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Chaplin Jim Mead of St. Croix Hospice, Panora provided words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Alyssa McCollom,  Jada McCollom, Trinity McCollom, Chance McCollom, Cody McCollom, Caden McCollom, Carter McCollom, Dakota Hastings, Levi Hastings,  Nash Lingner, Jillian Lingner and Grant Birkenholtz. Casket bearers were Jeremy McCollom, Chad McCollom, Laura Hastings, Adam Lingner, Chris Lingner, Heather Lingner, Dillon Blum and Destiny Birkenholtz. Meladee Graven was the soloist. Hymns chosen were “You Can Let Go Now Daddy,” “My Way” and “Jealous Of The Angels.”

Wayne Daryl Lingner, son of Herbert William Lingner and Iona Darnell Buchmiller Lingner, was born October 22, 1933 in Grand Junction, Iowa and died October 17, 2016 at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab in Jefferson, Iowa at the age of 82. Wayne was one of 13 children and grew up in Grand Junction, graduating from Grand Junction High School. During his school years, he worked to help his family. Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Army January 15, 1952 and was Honorably Discharged December 8, 1954. He saw duty in Panama. Wayne was united in marriage with Kay Rhoades June 5, 1955. They were the parents of three children: Craig, Roxanne and Tami.  

Wayne’s working life revolved around his love of the farm and farm machinery. He worked for Rueter and Zenor in Grand Junction and farmed with his father-in-law, Lloyd Rhoades near Rippey. Wayne owned and operated Massey Ferguson Implement in Duncombe, Iowa. He purchased land in southern Iowa and was a weekend farmer.  In 1971, the family moved to Leon where he continued to farm and sold farm machinery. Wayne commuted to Des Moines where he worked construction for several years after working for the Jimmy Dean Company for over ten years. Wayne was always a hard worker and his big love was farming and livestock until he retired. After retiring, he moved to Luther Park Retirement Community in Des Moines. Wayne moved to Jefferson in 2014 to be near his daughter and family.

Wayne was a member of the Osceola Eagles Lodge, Osceola American Legion and the Clarke County Old Iron which was a group of tractor lovers who restored their treasures. In earlier years, he always enjoyed hunting, all sports, especially following the Knoxville Race Track “Outlaws.”  In the Grand Junction days, he and Kay enjoyed square dancing. Wayne stayed busy in his later years reading, watching birds, making birdhouses, watching sports on television, word search and jig saw puzzles.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard and sister, Carol Jean, both in infancy; brothers, Donald, Bud, Jack, Larry and Bob; and sister, Elizabeth Rowe.

He is survived by his son, Craig (Susie) Lingner of Olathe, Kan.; daughters, Roxanne (Terry) McCollom of Jefferson and Tami (Donnie) Blum of Baxter; grandchildren: Adam Lingner, Chris (Jamie) Lingner, Heather (Gilbert) Thayer, Jeremy (DeAnn) McCollom, Chad (Tina) McCollom, Laura (Cole) Hastings, Dillon Blum and Destiny (Todd) Birkenholtz; great-grandchildren: Nash and Jillian Lingner;  Alyssa, Jada and Trinity McCollom; Chance, Cody, Caden and Carter McCollom; Dakota and Levi Hastings; and Grant Birkenholtz. Wayne is also survived by his brothers, Bill (Helen) Lingner of Mich.; Jim (Alberta) Lingner Springfield, Ark.; sisters, Betty Palmer of Iowa, Fern Waldo and Karen Hansaker both of Kansas and Judy Sinclair of Perry; sisters in law, Liz Lingner and Joanne Lingner both of Perry; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Hastings Funeral Home, Jefferson.

Dale Francis Durbin, son of James and Dagmar Andresen Durbin, was born January 14, 1926 in Audubon County, Iowa, and died on October 15, 2016 in Jefferson, Iowa, at the age of 90.

Funeral Services were held Friday, October 21 at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson with Rev. Julie Poulsen officiating. Jack Anderson gave the eulogy. Casket bearers were Aaron Rucker, Deanna Wasson, Camilla Levario, Mindy Theis, Jered Shriver, Rebecca Cooper, Betsey Seymour, Seth Hane, Joel Hane, Brian Kendrick, the late Kevin Kendrick, Katy Strub, Aimee Bunker and Charlie Hane. Honorary bearers were Rosella Rucker, James Wasson, Ben Levario, Tom Theis, Katrina Shriver, Chris Cooper, Preston Seymour, Amy Hane, Tara Kendrick, Tom Strub and Matt Bunker. “Be Thou My Vision” and “The Old Rugged Cross” were sung by Gary Haupert, accompanied by Danille Curtis and the congregation sang “Blessed Assurance.” Interment was at Orange Township Cemetery, Guthrie County, Iowa.

Dale grew up with 18 brothers and sisters on a farm in Guthrie County, near Coon Rapids, Iowa. He attended grade school at County School Orange III in Guthrie County and he attended high school in Coon Rapids. He served in the United States Army as a T4 ordinance mechanic in Korea during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. In 2014, he went on the honor flight to Washington D.C. to commemorate his service.

On June 14, 1949 he was united in marriage to Bethene Ankenbauer. They moved near Coon Rapids and he worked for Garst Company until 1952, when he began farming near Jamaica. He farmed there for four years, and then in Lohrville for four years, before moving to Greene County where he farmed and raised cattle and hogs for 32 more years.

Dale and Bethene had two children together, Deborah Jean Durbin (Rucker) and Alan Dwayne Durbin. Bethene died on June 24, 1984.

Dale married Helen Stine on November 2, 1985 and they made a home in Jefferson. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards with many friends and family, and most of all, joking and teasing with all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dale was a 4-H leader of the Greene County Hardin Township, served on the board of Lakeside golf club and the Greene County Extension Council, was a member of American Legion, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Bethene and Helen; eight brothers; five sisters; and one step-grandson. He is survived by his two children, Deborah (David) Rucker of Oklahoma City, OK and Alan Durbin of Jefferson; four step-children: Diane (Loren) Shriver of Estes Park, Colo., Daryl (Sherris) Hane of Cameron, Mo., Sally Kendrick of Des Moines and Charles (Caryn) Hane of Jefferson; brother, Gary (Betty) Durbin of Bayard; four sisters: Elenor Olson of Sioux Falls, S.D., Carolyn (Dick) Lanning of Trenton, Mo., Martha (Merrill) Cady of Sac City, Iowa and Deanna Firebaugh of Pottsboro, Texas; two grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 15 great step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, www.sliningerschroeder.com.

Gary Lee Henderson, 78, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 surrounded by his family.  

Gary was born March 1, 1938 in Grand Junction, Iowa to Claude B. and Dorothy (Youngblood) Henderson. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1956. On November 20, 1960, he married Connie (Smith) Henderson in Jefferson, Iowa. Gary was a passionate man who enjoyed a long career in the automotive industry where he ran his own shop. His contributions to the community included serving as the Town Police, Fire Chief, and helping to start the Grand Junction Volunteer Fire and Rescue EMT program.

He moved his family to Arizona in 1978 where he managed auto body shops and later created his own auto insurance appraisal business which he continued to work part-time through retirement. He had a strong work ethic and preferred to stay active. In his spare time he enjoyed attending events for his grandchildren, NHRA, spending weekends up north, camping, washing cars and being available to help others in need. Gary was a loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all.

Gary is survived by his wife, Connie; his son, Jody Henderson (Liz) of Chandler, Ariz.; daughters: Julie Davis of Scottsdale, Ariz., Jill Perry (Rich) of Phoenix, Ariz. and JaLene Gathman (Craig) of Prescott, Ariz.; eight grandchildren: Kayla North (Kenny), Taylor Davis, Paige Huff (Dylan), Tanner, Jessie and Trevor Perry, Jacob and Jordan Gathman; three great grandchildren: Serenity and Garrison Huff and Kinsley North; his sister, Janet Henderson of Shoreview, Minn.; brother, Terry (JoEllen) Henderson of Mesa, Ariz.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Dorothy, and son, Jamie.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5 at the home of Jody Henderson (989 E. Gunstock, Chandler, Ariz.). Memorials may be made to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (www.supportbarrow.org/home) or Grand Junction Fire and Rescue (P.O. Box 255, Grand Junction, IA 50107).

Richardson Funeral Home, Tempe, Ariz. 480-449-1000.

O.J. Thompson, 95, longtime resident of Grand Junction, died October 27, 2016 at the VA Central Iowa Medical Center in Des Moines. A memorial service was held Sunday, October 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson. Words of comfort were provided by Steve Satre of Ogden, Iowa. O.J. donated his body to the University of Iowa Anatomical Gift Program. His gift will forever impact and affect the lives of others in ways we cannot imagine. Interment will take place at a future date at Junction Township Cemetery, Grand Junction.

Oliver Judson Thompson was born May 12, 1921 on a farm near Grand Junction, Iowa, the son of Noah Thompson and Hattie Morse Thompson, the youngest of 12 children. He graduated in 1939 from Rippey Consolidate School and was a 1943 graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. degree in agronomy. After WWII, he taught agronomy classes to many local returning soldiers under the GI bill. O.J. served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 96th Infantry Division in the South Pacific on the Islands of Leyte and Okinawa. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals and in 2001 his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for valor.

On June 23, 1955, O.J. was married to Wanda Perry. During these years, O.J. farmed and worked as an agronomist at several local area cooperatives. On the family farm near Grand Junction they raised six children: Patricia (Ken) Cole, Michael (Nancy) Timmons, Beverly (Greg) Swecker, Dennis Thompson, Dee (Jon) Savits and Gary (Shelly) Thompson.

O.J. is survived by two sons, Dennis Thompson of Whittemore, Iowa and Gary (Shelly) Thompson of Perry, Iowa and two daughters, Beverly (Greg) Swecker of Dana, Iowa and Dee (Jon) Savits of Ogden; one step-daughter, Patricia (Ken) Cole of Lockwood, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Berdine Thompson of Perry; seven grandchildren: Geremy Swecker, Laura Marshall, Corey Thompson, Angela Krueger, Sean, Shanon and Alex Thompson; four great-grandchildren: Logan, Aiden and Karson Marshall, and Beckham Krueger; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepson, Michael Timmons; one granddaughter, Jamie Thompson; his seven brothers and sisters-in-law: Wayne (Enolia) Thompson, Morse (Genevieve) Thompson, Walter (Capitola) Thompson, Allan Thompson, John (Maxine) Thompson,  Arch Thompson and Noah (Ruth) Thompson; and four sisters: Mary (Roy) Johnson, Alta (Jack) Guyot, Fern Thompson and Vivian (Gunner) Knutson.

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson, 515-386-2171.

H. Bernard Anderson, a resident of Broken Arrow, Okla. passed away November 12, 2016 at the age of 81.

He was born August 4, 1935 to James Anderson and Thelma Amelia (Hartwigsen) Anderson in Greene County, Iowa. He served in the United States Air Force. Bernard was a retired farmer, a collector of farm toys and enjoyed welding and metal work but his biggest joy was spending time with his lovely wife of 55 years, Carol and their family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Thelma Anderson and brother, Albin Anderson.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Anderson of the home; four children: Glenn Anderson and wife, Melissa of Chandler, Glenda Brooks and husband, David of Oologah, Troy Anderson and wife, Kara of Yukon and Tracey Roberts and husband, Daniel of Tulsa; three sisters: Florence Seigenthlar of Jefferson, Iowa, Paulena Morris of Bartlett, Tennessee and Patricia McQuillen of Jefferson, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Jordan and Jillian Anderson, Caleb, Madi and Jackie Brooks, Savannah, Samuel and Shelby Anderson; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Viewing was held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends that evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Floral Haven Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Broken Arrow Church of Christ with Pastor Scott Keele officiating. Burial followed the service at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow. Military Honors were conducted by the United States Air Force and the Patriot Guard Riders.

Friends may send their condolences to www.floralhaven.com.

Private graveside services for Rosemary Hall were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at St. Josephs Cemetery in Jefferson. Father Jeff Schliesman of the St. Joseph Catholic Church provided words of comfort. Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.

Rosemary Hall, daughter of Charley F. Arnold and Sally Quinn Arnold was born May 19, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa and died at her home in Jefferson November 4, 2016. She was 80 years old.  Rosemary lived in Runnells, Iowa and graduated from North High School in Des Moines. Rosemary married Norman Hall August 31, 1957 in Fremont, Neb. They were blessed with three daughters: Sally, Sue and Sheri. The couple lived in Des Moines and later moved to Minnesota where they lived for many years before moving to Jefferson.  

During her working career, Rosemary worked as a secretary for Gustavus Adolphus College in Minn., Farmers Mutual Hall in Des Moines, the REC in Jefferson, Department of Human Services at the Greene County Courthouse and enjoyed clerking at the Hallmark Store in Jefferson. She was a member of St. Joseph Church. Rosemary enjoyed gardening, shopping, cooking, decorating and soaking up ideas from the magazines she liked.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman on June 24, 2011; and her brother, Charley Jr. and his wife, Annette. Rosemary’s memory will be forever cherished by her daughters: Sally Peterson and husband Tom of Bouton, Iowa; Sue Schilling and husband Tod of Excelsior, Minn. and Sheri Anthofer and her husband Duane of Jefferson; grandchildren: Jerimy Godwin, Jimmy Goodwin, Jamie Godwin, Joey Ann Godwin, Kyle Schilling and his wife Melanie, Shane Schilling, Tyler Schilling, Andrew Anthofer, Karli Anthofer and Mitchell Anthofer; other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will take place at a later date.