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Leona Schnack
Jul 22, 2007
Leona Minnie Gehrls Schnack was born on June 15, 1913, the daughter of Joe and Caroline Gehrls. She lived in the Lowden area until the age of three, when her family moved southeast of Bennett. She lived in that area much of her married life. On January 19, 1935 Leona married Reldo Schnack in Davenport, Iowa. She was a...
Chad Armitage
Jul 16, 2007
Chad Elmer Armitage, son of Marsha Peterson Armitage and George Ivan Armitage, Jr. was born on April 7, 1975 in Maryville, Missouri. Chad attended Lin-Mar School and later obtained his GED. He was planning to enroll in Kirkwood College this fall. He was of the Methodist faith. Chad died of an aneurysm in his mother's home on July 16...
Ralph Vargason
Jul 14, 2007
Leroy Ralph Vargason, son of Lyman Richard and Alice Luetta Bennett Vargason, was born on January 31, 1926 near Randalia, Iowa in Fayette County. Ralph was educated in the Randalia Schools. On May 26, 1945 Ralph was united in marriage to Doris Elaine Poor in West Union, Iowa. Ralph and Doris became parents to two daughters, Janice and Nancy....
Marsha Rochau
Jul 8, 2007
A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2007, from 5-7 P.M. at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Per her request, cremation rites will be accorded. Marsha Ann Rose Rochau was born June 27, 1937 in Davenport, Iowa. She was the daughter of Birt and Geneva Rose. Marsha was a 1956 graduate of Davenport High School. On January...
Lucille Sissel
Jul 8, 2007
Lucille Olive Olson Sissel, daughter of Claude M. and Iva Pearl Adams Olson, was born October 20, 1917 in Cedar County, Iowa. She attended Davenport Schools while growing up. On September 12, 1935, Lucille was united in marriage to Raymond Howard Sissel in Tipton, Iowa. She lived her life as a homemaker and was an accomplished rug weaver. Lucille...
Lloyd Meyer
Jun 26, 2007
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George Stuckey
Jun 26, 2007
George Charles Stuckey, son of Charles William and Louise Francis Zerbe Stuckey, was born April 16, 1926 in Tipton, Iowa. He was a Tipton High School graduate. George served in the US Army - Air Force. He owned and operated Stuckey Plumbing & Heating. On June 18, 1948, George was united in marriage to Jean Harriet Biggs at Trinity...
Jack Crowley
Jun 22, 2007
Jack Thomas Crowley, son of Thomas Benton and Breezie Mae Hughs Crowley, was born on December 30, 1922 in Clarendon, Arkansas. Jack enlisted in the United States Navy on October 20, 1942 and served his country in WWII until he was honorably discharged on December 8, 1944. Jack was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Ring on March 26,...
Raymond East
Jun 18, 2007
Raymond Andre East, son of Henry Hines and Buela Caroline Andre East, was born on February 1, 1939 in Mechanicsville, Iowa. Raymond was a 1957 graduate of Mechanicsville High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy on March 18, 1958 and was honorably discharged on March 13, 1962. Raymond was united in marriage to Evelyn Marie Hunt on...
Lois Hein
May 25, 2007
Lois Evelyn Hein, daughter of Fred & Lucinda Peckenschneider Schnede, was born January 28, 1917, in Rural Wheatland, Iowa. She was a 1935 graduate of Wheatland High School. On March 28, 1937, Lois was united in marriage to Marvin Hein in Lowden, Iowa. She was a homemaker, farmwife and waitress. Lois was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in...
David Behrle
May 19, 2007
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Richard Buttolph
May 13, 2007
Richard Merland Buttolph, son of Merland and Darlene Hollingsworth Buttolph, was born on October 17, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a 1972 graduate of the Bennett High School. Rich had lived in Bennett, Brooklyn, NY and most recently in Iowa City where he was a full time student at the University of Iowa. He enjoyed music, especially...
C. June Kingsbury
May 12, 2007
C. June Kingsbury, daughter of Fred T. and Ellen S. Ghrist Adams, was born December 29, 1925 in Aurora, Illinois. She attended school in Tipton and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Tipton Senior Dining for 15 years. June was united in marriage to Raymond W. Reed on July 2, 1949, in Muscatine, Iowa and later...
Dennis First
May 11, 2007
On June 17, 1962 Dennis and Christine Griffin were united in marriage until they divorced in 1981. Together they had two children, Brad and Laura. Survivors include his daughter Laura and husband Devin Schroeder and their two children, MacKinzie and Mitchell; grandchildren Jacob First, Ross First and Jessica First; 2 great-granddaughters; and his ex-wife, Christine (Ken) Burmeister. He was...
Laverna Raap
May 5, 2007
Laverna Elizabeth Kleppe Raap, daughter of Charles and Augusta Rixe Kleppe, was born on September 3, 1927 on her parents farms near Bennett, Iowa. She attended school in Bennett. On September 5, 1945 Laverna was united in marriage to Herbert Arnold Raap in Bennett, Iowa. Laverna was a homemaker and mother who loved living on the farm and growing...
Ethel Park
May 4, 2007
Ethel Lucile Park, daughter of Mervin and Katharina Boettcher Baker, was born on December 9, 1913 in Cedar County, Iowa. Due to the fact that Ethel's father worked for many different farmers the family moved many times and Ethel attended different country schools. Ethel attended high school in Tipton and was a member of the graduating class of 1933....
Jeffrey Maiden
May 2, 2007
Jeffrey Thomas Maiden, son of Thomas Orin and Judith Kay Perkins Maiden, was born on December 12, 1960 in Frankfort, Indiana, Jeffrey graduated from Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Indiana and attended Taylor University. On April 7, 1984 Jeffrey was united in marriage to Karen Sylvia Rogers in Reno, Nevada. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Karen, of...
Jerald Nebergall
Apr 27, 2007
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Brent Fraseur
Apr 23, 2007
Brent Jeffrey Fraseur, the son of John Lee and Leona Grace Geerdes Fraseur, was born April 27, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a 1972 graduate of Tipton High School and attended Iowa State University. Brent was a member of First United Church of Christ in Tipton. He worked as a farmer and enjoyed architectural design. Brent is...
Dorothy Schroeder
Apr 19, 2007
Dorothy Ann Yeries Schroeder, daughter of Barney & Anna Koss Yeries, was born February 3, 1909 in Iowa City, Iowa. She attended school in Iowa City while growing up. On March 3, 1932, Dorothy was united in marriage to Bernhard Emil Schroeder in Madison, Wisconsin. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Beverly...
