Obituaries
Scott Backhaus
Aug 28, 2020
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Manilla Memorial Hall.
Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is assisting the family with arrangements.
Scott Wallace, son of Douglas Ray and Marilyn Virginia (Sievertsen) Backhaus, was born April 10, 1979, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. He...
Judy Anne Brus
Aug 16, 2020
A memorial service for Judy Brus, of Dallas, Texas, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Historic Trinity Church at Manning Heritage Park in Manning, Iowa, with the Rev. Kevin Freese officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Judy’s grandchildren: Steven Brus, Hans Brus, Jackson Brus, Zachary Brus and Benjamin Brus. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in...
John Frees
Aug 5, 2020
Mass of The Christian Burial
10:30 AM ~ Saturday, August 8, 2020
Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa
Celebrant
Reverend Randy Schon
Music Selections
“Here I Am, Lord” “Amazing Grace” “Now Thank We All Our God” “How Great Thou Art”
Casket Bearers
Jerry Neppel Steve Borkowski Ron Lutwitze Jim Neppel
Larry Hansen John Mitchell Patrick Lutwitze
Interment
Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa
John Frees, son of Henry...
Ronald Joseph Ocken
Aug 4, 2020
Ronald Joseph Ocken, son of Lawrence and Mary (Baumhover) Ocken, was born April 28, 1943, at Templeton, Iowa. He attended Sacred Heart School through the third grade. Ronald then attended Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton, Iowa, graduating in 1961. He then went on to get a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Iowa in 1969 and a Master’s...
Charles "Dale" Miksch
Jul 26, 2020
Graveside Funeral Service
Thursday, July 30, 2020, 11:00 AM
Union Township Cemetery, East of Coon Rapids, Iowa
Reverend Joyce Webb, Officiating
Recorded Music
“His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
Casket Bearers ~ Dale’s Grandchildren
Emma Miksch Ryan Miksch Tessa Miksch Joshua Miksch
Sarah Miksch Andrew Miksch Christopher Miksch Charlie Miksch
Charles Dale Miksch was born November 5, 1935 in the home of his parents, Forrest E....
Loretta Christensen
Jul 21, 2020
Covid prevention measures will be in place. It is required that you wear a mask, use hand sanitizer,
and maintain social distancing.
Visitation and Prayers
Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kimballton, Iowa
Funeral Service
Friday, July 24, 2020 1:30 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kimballton, Iowa
Officiant
Reverend Ed Bastedo
Speakers
Daniel Hansen Sam Jacobs
Recorded Music
“How Great Thou Art” “Rock...
Joseph "Joe Boy" Peters
Jul 15, 2020
Joseph Michael, son of John and Mildred (Lappe) Peter, was born May 24, 1937, in Guthrie Center, Iowa. He was raised in Manning and attended school through the eighth grade. He then worked to support his family.
In September of 1954, Joe enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Germany with the 181st Airborne. After receiving his honorable discharge,...
Joann Karsten
Jul 13, 2020
Visitation
Thursday, July 16, 2020 ~ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa
Graveside Funeral Service
Friday, July 17, 2020 ~ 11:00 AM
Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Joel Sutton
Pastor, United Methodist Church, Manning, Iowa
Casket Bearers
Tyler Summers Casey Karsten Nick Rasmussen
John Lorenzen Ben Lorenzen Chris Heck
Honorary Casket Bearers
JoAnn’s Nieces, Great-nieces and Great-nephews
Memorial donations will be directed to Manning Regional Healthcare Center or...
Marvin H. Lorenzen
Jul 13, 2020
Private family services will be held this week. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of arrangements.
Private Family Funeral Service
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Joel Sutton
Pastor, United Church of Manilla
Recorded Music
“Over The Sunset Mountain” The Statler Brothers
“I Call It Home” Mike Purkey
Casket Bearers
Dennis Lorenzen Roger Lorenzen Gaylan Scofield*
Josh Ritchey Justin Lorenzen Dillon Lorenzen
Interment with Military Honors
Nishnabotna Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa
American Legion...
Joan Ellison
Jul 3, 2020
Joan Ellison, age 82, of Bayard, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Private family services will be held at Ohde Funeral Home in Bayard.
Joan Iola, daughter of John and Vergie (Trent) Habben, was born June 19, 1938, at La Harpe, Illinois. She was raised and attended school in Keokuk. Joan later...
Carol P. Smith
Jun 29, 2020
Carol P. Smith
Carol Patricia Smith, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2020, at her home in Atlantic, Iowa.
Carol was born October 31, 1929, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Nels and Johanne (Laugesen) Jacobsen. She was raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of...
Deanna J. Hagedorn
Jun 28, 2020
Visitation
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 ~ 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church ~ Manning, Iowa
Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 ~ 1:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church ~ Manning, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Jonathan Conner
Congregational Hymns
"How Great Thou Art" “Amazing Grace”
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Rev. Conner, Vocalist
Timothy Conner, Organist
Casket Bearers - Grandchildren
Matt Weitl Ryan Sandage Billy (Sarah Heinen) Weitl
Joe (Gina) Barsby ...
Anthony John Bruns
Jun 19, 2020
Visitation
Saturday, June 27, 2020 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 27, 2020 1:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Joel Sutton
Casket Bearers
Rudy Lewis Cody Lile Xavier Bruns
Jason Mabbitt Michael “Uncle Mike” Oldham Rick McCotter
Musical Selections
“Crossroads” “Song For Mama” “Home”
“I Will Not Say Goodbye” “Gracefully Broken”
Interment
Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa
Anthony Bruns, 37, of Springhill, LA passed away on Friday, June...
Marlyn Fielweber
Jun 18, 2020
Funeral Service
Monday, June 22, 2020 ~ 1:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church ~ Manning, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Jonathan Conner
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace” “Rock of Ages”
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Timothy Conner, Organist
Casket Bearers
Tyler Hahn Cole Fielweber Jim Thorn
Craig Gruhn Dwight Gruhn Todd Gruhn
Interment
Manning Cemetery ~ Manning, Iowa
Marlyn Yvonne, daughter of Charles and Wilhelmina (Meggers) Gruhn was...
Darrell Frederiksen
Jun 12, 2020
In Loving Memory Of
Darrell Frederiksen
Graveside Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 ~ 10:30 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Keith Menter
Casket Bearers
Frank Hemmingsen Larry Petersen
Christopher Fredericksen Tim Fredericksen
Mel Lange Tony Smith
Recorded Music Selections
“Amazing Grace” “How Great Thou Art”
Military Honors
U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard
American Legion
Darrell, son of Christian and Anna (Nielsen) Frederiksen, was born November 27, 1929, at Anita,...
Darrell Leib
Jun 10, 2020
Darrell Dean, son of Maynard and Mildred Irene (Benton) Leib, was born October 27, 1936, near Guthrie Center, Iowa. He grew up west of Guthrie Center and attended country school near his home.
Darrell was united in marriage with Ila DeWitt. That marriage ended in divorce. They were the parents of Daryl Dean Leib and Deborah (Leib) Koziol. ...
Michael A. Henning
Jun 10, 2020
Michael Henning, age 64, of rural Scranton died at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. A Masonic Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 26, 2020 at 2:00PM at Willow Township Cemetery northwest of Bayard. *** Please follow Covid 19 regulations and keep a 6" distance between people and wear a face mask ***
Michael’s story...
Della M Georgius
Jun 8, 2020
Private family services were held for Della Georgius. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Graveside Funeral Service
Friday, June 12, 2020 ~ 10:30 AM
Nishnabotna Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Joel Sutton
Pastor, United Church of Manilla, Manilla, Iowa
Della Mae, daughter of Claus and Emma (Miller) Rohde, was born October 17, 1929, in Manning, Iowa. When she was...
Charlene Sue Hickman
Jun 8, 2020
Funeral Service
Monday, June 15, 2020 ~ 1:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church, Manning, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Robert Riggert
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace” “How Great Thou Art”
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives’
Carolyn Kerkhoff, Organist
Casket Bearers
Kourtney Grimm Renee Grimm Eric Hickman Caitlin Hickman
Elizabeth & Tyler Roberts David Roake Michael Roake
Doug Hickman Mark Hickman Cynde Hickman
Kevin Grimm Danny Grimm Dwight Gruhn
Honorary Casket Bearers
Zion Ladies’ Guild
Interment
Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa
Charlene Sue, daughter...
Kenton Gruhn
Jun 4, 2020
The prayer service will be streamed through Zoom.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83843730605?pwd=bXNXYTk4blhHV3pFY1pqbmFnOVliQT09
Meeting ID: 838 4373 0605
Password: 3c3xdS
Celebration of Life
Kent Gruhn
Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:00 PM ~ 7:30 PM
Manilla Memorial Hall, Manilla, Iowa
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Prayer Service
5:30 pm – Pastor Darrel Mohler & Phil Stracke
Toast
6:05 pm – Toast to Kent
Honorary Urn Bearers
Kent’s Grandchildren: Courtney Monson
Chris Monson Hayden Hulse
We greatly appreciate all your support during his illnesses.
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