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Helen Mitchell
Feb 21, 2007
Helen Gladys Mitchell, daughter of Tolbert and Susie Whitehead Mitchell, was born December 19, 1908, in Tipton, Iowa. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1927. She was employed as a school teacher and a secretary for Dr. O'Neill and Dr. Kent until retirement. Helen was a member of the Cedar County Historical Society. Survivors are guardians, Elmer and...
Irene Keller
Feb 14, 2007
Irene Jeannette Keller, daughter of Daniel and Bertha Kaiser Rupe, was born on August 14, 1913 in Bucks County, PA. Irene attended Eldora and Hubbard Country Schools and at the age of 26 she was united in marriage to Chalmer Everett Keller on December 12, 1939 in Tipton, Iowa. Surviving are her children, Carolyn (William) Kohl of Tipton, Iowa...
Ralph Wilke
Feb 6, 2007
Ralph W. Wilke, son of William Gustav & Henrietta Wilhelmina Voight Wilke, was born November 25, 1926, in Sunbury, Iowa. He was a graduate of Tipton High School. On October 30, 1949, Ralph was united in marriage to Luva Jean Achey in Stanwood, Iowa. He was a printer by trade, retiring as Vice President of Sales for Economy Advertising,...
Donald Zaruba
Feb 1, 2007
Donald Franklin Zaruba, son of Frank & Ester Nissen Zaruba, was born September 27, 1921, in Jones County, Iowa. He graduated from Olin High School in 1939. He worked as a farmer and was employed by F.J Krob in Solon, Iowa. On June 24, 1950, Donald was united in marriage to Peg Kramer at the Methodist Church in Olin,...
Lorene Palas
Feb 1, 2007
Lorene Marie Knuth Palas, daughter of Walter & Laura Becker Knuth, was born August 11, 1914 in Clayton County, Iowa. She graduated from Luana Consolidated Schools. On January 26, 1936, Lorene was united in marriage to Bernhard Theodore Palas. She was a member of the Ladies Aid in Luana. Lorene is survived by her daughters, LaVonne Deerberg & husband,...
Richard Mitzner
Jan 26, 2007
Richard John Mitzner was born May 15, 1927, first son to Carl Joseph and Margaret Elizabeth Mitzner in Colesburg, Iowa. He graduated from Tipton High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Richard worked at trucking, farming and sawmilling. Richard greatly enjoyed working in the timber and was very proud of running a...
Richard Mitzner
Jan 26, 2007
Richard John Mitzner, son of Carl J. and Margaret Lichtenwalter Mitzner was born May 15, 1927, in Colesburg, Iowa. He was a Tipton High School graduate. Richard served in the United States Army in 1951-1952. Richard worked as a farmer and in trucking and sawmilling. He was a member of the Tipton VFW and the American Legion. He enjoyed...
Laverne Pratt
Jan 22, 2007
LaVerne A. Sonny" Pratt son of Theodore A. & Victoria A. Burhop Pratt was born March 211933.0 in Muscatine Iowa. He attended school in Muscatine. Sonny worked for Farmall in Rock Island for 23 years. On February 51957.0 he was united in marriage to Doris L. Ross in Muscatine Iowa. Sonny is survived by his wife Doris of New...
Lucile Mowry
Jan 9, 2007
Lucile O. Morden Mowry, daughter of William & Osceola Griffis Morden, was born July 17, 1910, in Tipton, Iowa. She was a 1928 graduate of Tipton HIgh School. Lucile was united in marriage to Daniel Mowry in Tipton, Iowa in May of 1929. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church; many church women's circles; Women of the Moose...
Sherry Humphrey
Jan 9, 2007
Sherry S. Felmly Humphrey, daughter of Harry Martin & Esthlyn I. Vice Felmly, was born September 7, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated in 1961 from Hall High School in Spring Valley, Illinois. She attended Parkview Evangelical Church in Iowa City. On July 8, 2000, Sherry was united in marriage to Roy Humphrey at the Llittle Brown Church in...
Loren Kleppe
Jan 7, 2007
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Alice Timmerman
Dec 28, 2006
Alice D. Timmerman, daughter of Theophil and Irma Van DeWiele DeWulf, was born January 24, 1914 rural Wheatland, Iowa. On January 24, 1935 she married J. Leon Timmerman in St. James Catholic Church in Toronto, Iowa. Surviving are three daughters; Barbara Ihns and husband, Bill, of Massillon, Iowa, Beverly Green of Bennett, Iowa, and Theresa Quinn and husband, Larry,...
Willard Eiler
Dec 7, 2006
Willard was born January 30, 1918, in Cedar County near Tipton the son of Henry and Edith Willer Eiler. He attended and graduated from Tipton High School in 1936 and was Salutatorian of his class. He then attended Iowa State College in Ames and received his herdsman degree in 1939. Willard was married to June Miller in 1943. They...
Velma Nebergall
Dec 5, 2006
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Naomi Sell
Nov 21, 2006
Naomi Mary Hudson Sell, daughter of Louis Fredrick and Bertha Leon Hudson Unruh, was born July 18, 1921 in Lisbon, Iowa. Because of the Great Depression of 1929, Naomi only attended school through the eighth grade. On February 1, 1942, Naomi was united in marriage to Ralph J. Sell in Kahoka, Missouri. Ralph and Naomi farmed near Olin, Iowa...
Roger Beuthien
Nov 14, 2006
Roger Louis Beuthien, son of Edward & Wilhemina Copp Beuthien, was born October 27, 1924, in Wheatland, Iowa. He attended Bennett schools. Roger married Caroline Selma Emma Boedeker on December 4, 1948, in Wheatland, Iowa. Roger farmed from 1946-1979. He was a member of Big Rock Emanuel United Church of Christ, past Bennett Lions member; Bennett Senior Citizens and...
Ruth Wiese
Nov 13, 2006
Ruth Caroline Wiese, the daughter of Andrew & Lizzie Kinkaid Miller, was born April 7, 1910, in Calamus, Iowa. She married Leroy Wiese on October 26, 1929, a union spanning 69 years. Ruth loved to spend time in her garden and in keeping her house spotless. She enjoyed seeing all the little ones; her living room and dining room...
Randy Hansen
Nov 6, 2006
Randy J. Hansen, son of Carl J. and Opal Roasau Kerr Hansen, was born April 10, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Inglewood, California High School in 1966. On September 3, 1971, Randy married Lynda Marie Soop in Webster City, Iowa. Randy was employed as an inspector for HWH of Moscow, Iowa. He was a member of...
Viola Gritton
Oct 30, 2006
Leota Viola Gritton, 99, died 8:55 am on Monday, October 30, 2006 in the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty, Iowa. Viola was born on April 19, 1907 in Cedar County, Iowa and was the daughter of John Clarence and Lucy Elizabeth Whitmer Ford. Viola attended country school and was a member of the Methodist faith. On December 20,...
Charles Bender
Oct 29, 2006
Charles Chuck" Maxwell Bender71 years of age died Sunday October 29 at 6:35 am at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton Iowa. Chuck was born on October 11 1935 in Cedar Rapids Iowa and was the son of John S. and Margaret Plank Bender. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1953 and worked for the Iowa Department of...
