OBITUARIES

Sep 16, 2008

James Erwin LaMar, 42, of Atalissa, Iowa left this earth surrounded by his wife, son and family on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. James was born September 14, 1966 in Davenport, Iowa to Larry Foote and Rita (Butterbrodt) Foote. He was a 1985 graduate of Lincoln High School in...

Sep 4, 2008

Margery Ann Arnold Schott, daughter of Albert Jacob and Eleanor Louise Bauerbach, was born March 5, 1930 in Waterford, Ohio. In 1948 she graduated from high school in Waterford. Margery was a homemaker, farmer, meter reader for REC and an Ombudsman for Cedar Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Guild, past...

Aug 28, 2008

Brian Kevin Thomas, son of James Andrew & Diana Lynne Jackson Thomas, was born January 30, 1987, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a 2005 graduate of North Cedar High School and attended Coe College. Brian worked as a machinist and in web printing in Maquoketa. He was of the baptist faith. Brian is loved and survived by his parents,...

Aug 24, 2008

Roy Ervin Ellerhoff, 81, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008. A visitation will be held at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, on Wednesday, August 27, from 4-7 p.m. There will also be a visitation at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adair, Iowa, on Thursday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. immediately prior to the funeral...

Aug 19, 2008

Clarence Melvin Archer, son of Clarence Arlo and Goldie Fay Bollman Archer was born December 16, 1935 in Davis County, Iowa. He graduated from Troy, Iowa High School in 1953 and attended school in Cedar Falls and Kirkwood, Missouri . Mel served in the US Army from 1958-1962. Mel was employed as a computer programer for Norand in Cedar...

Aug 17, 2008

Wayne Vernon Hodgden was born March 5, 1919 in Oxford Mills, Iowa. He was the son of Vernon and Sophia Krutzfeld Hodgden. Wayne attended school in Oxford Junction, Iowa while growing up. Wayne was joined in marriage to Luella Helena Burmeister on June 6, 1943 in Clarence, Iowa. Wayne was a member of the First United Church of Christ...

Aug 8, 2008

Betty Lee Hubler, daughter of Robert Raymond and Sophie Anna Wuest Williams was born June 13, 1934, in Gregory, South Dakota. she attended school in Bonesteel, South Dakota and graduated from Sioux City, Iowa. Betty was united in marriage to William Milton Hubler on May 23, 1951. She was employed by the University of Iowa for over 30 years...

Aug 4, 2008

Elsie Marjorie Reiser Melick, daughter of John and Minnie Linsteadt Reiser, was born October 20, 1910, in Washburn, North Dakota. She attended country school while growing up. Elsie was united in marriage to Clifford Earl Melick on March 16, 1935, in Washburn, North Dakota. She was a homemaker and farm wife. Elsie was employed at the Cove Restaurant where...

Jul 20, 2008

Richard Alan Thomas, son of Vernon and Wilma Marie Lukavsky Thomas, was born December 6, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was a graduate of Tipton High School. On October 5, 1984, Richard was united in marriage to Roberta Susanna Back in Tipton, Iowa. He was employed as a yardman at Nagle Lumber in Iowa City. Richard is loved...

Jul 18, 2008

Sandi Kay Cook, daughter of Charles and Hattie Klumforth Smith was born February 15, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Earl Eugene Cook on April 11, 1980 in Rock Island, Illinois. Sandi above all loved her family. She was a woman of strength, beauty and honesty. She was known by many friends for her...

Jul 17, 2008

Janice Arlene Helgason, daughter of Walter A. and Ruth Schrooten Salmonson, was born November 27, 1941, in Odebolt, Iowa. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa and received her Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. On October 26, 1963, Janice was united in marriage to Richard...

Jul 12, 2008

Selma Louise Kortum Dauber, the daughter of William Fredrick and Agnes Louise Schneider Kortum, was born May 1, 1921 in Tipton, Iowa. She attended school in Stanwood. Selma was united in marriage to Norman Stanley Dauber on April 2, 1941 in Clinton, Iowa. She worked as a licensed Cosmetologist, a seamstress and a quilter. She was a member of...

Jun 28, 2008

Lloyd Paul Hein, son of Paul H. & Caroline K. Bunge Hein was born on February 16, 1923 in Lowden, Iowa. He attended Lutheran Parochial School in Lowden while growing up. Lloyd was united in marriage to Arlene Wilhelmina Lett on December 8, 1946 in Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton, Iowa. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Jun 23, 2008

Jun 22, 2008

Verlon Charles Weaver, son of Harold Edward and Pearl Margaret Brady Weaver, was born December 6, 1931, in Jones County, Iowa. He attended school in Tipton. Verlon served in the US Army during the Korean War. On November 24, 1954, Verlon was united in marriage to Donalee Sue Armstrong in Tipton, Iowa. He was a lifetime member of the...

Jun 3, 2008

Joyce Eileen Moore Gray, daughter of Leland and Alice Mundy Moore, was born February 9, 1932 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was a 1950 graduate of West Branch High School. On October 28, 1951, Joyce was united in marriage to Earl Gene Gray in West Branch, Iowa. Joyce retired from the Tipton Conservative where she was employed as an...

May 29, 2008

Gerald Gene Osborn, son of Admiral Dewey and Myrtle Turner Osborn was born December 1, 1937 in Tipton, Iowa. He was a 1955 graduate of Springdale High School. Gerald served in the United States Army and was a member of Tipton Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 2537. On August 26, 1960, Gerald was united in marriage to Sharon...

May 13, 2008

Vance Fletcher, son of Charles and Mary Ann Callahan Fletcher, was born February 9, 1917, in Muscatine County, Iowa. He was a 1936 graduate of Muscatine High School. On April 30, 1947, Vance was united in marriage to Mardel Margaret Hering at St. Joseph's Church in Davenport, Iowa. Vance worked as a farmer and loved horses. He was a...

May 8, 2008

Stephen LeRoy Tenley, son of Howard and Mildred Vernice Horne Tenley was born March 12, 1947, in Anamosa, Iowa. He attended Lincoln High School in Stanwood while growing up. On November 16, 1974, he was united in marriage to Marla Jean McCray in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was a laborer by trade. Stephen is survived by his wife, Marla...

May 5, 2008

William Ralph Inks, son of Ralph Henry and Kathryn Agnes Gleason Inks, was born January 15, 1943, in Mechanicsville, Iowa. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1961. William was united in marriage to Marcia Kay Kroemer in Stanwood, Iowa on October 21, 1961. They later divorced. In 1977, William married Kris Hamilton. The later divorced. He was a...