Obituaries
Luetta Joy Moore
Aug 9, 2021
Luetta Joy Moore was a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend who will be missed dearly. Her precious soul and beautiful smile followed the butterflies to the gates of heaven on August 9, 2021. She was born 78 years ago to Harry and Esther (Svendsen) Nelson on their Churchill Farm, where in her own words, she had a...
Gordon Schmarzo
Aug 7, 2021
Gordon Jean, son of August and Josephine (Horner) Schmarzo, was born October 17, 1926, in Osage, Iowa. He grew up in Osage and graduated at Little Cedar. Gordon was then enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed in Guam and served in requisitions. Upon being discharged in December of 1946, he returned to Iowa and began working...
Helen E. Stevens
Aug 5, 2021
Helen Emma, daughter of Fred and Mary (Kennebeck) Masching, was born June 17, 1933, at home on the family farm near Carroll, Iowa. She attended Saints Peter and Paul School in Carroll. In 1947, the family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where she graduated from St. Mary's High School. In 1952, Helen moved back to Iowa with her sister and...
Melvin L. Clothier
Aug 2, 2021
Melvin Leroy Clothier, the only child of Cecil Leroy and Ella Mae (Volquartsen) Clothier was born January 3, 1931, in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from Manning High School in 1949, then worked at the Manning Creamery Farm west of Manning that his father managed. He joined the U.S. Marine Reserves, then went to work for the railroad to earn...
Jo-Ann N. Knowles
Aug 1, 2021
Jo-Ann Nadyne Knowles was born May 5, 1938 to the late Opal (Trucks) and Berthal Teter in Guthrie County, Iowa. On June 12, 1968 Jo-Ann was united in marriage to George Eugene Knowles in Canton, South Dakota. They made their home in Virginia Beach, Virginia where they raised her four children. Jo-Ann worked within the hospitality industry and co-owned a...
Mildred A Sporrer
Jul 22, 2021
Mildred Ann, daughter of Charles and Anna (Reinart) Eich, was born September 14, 1929, in Halbur, Iowa. The youngest of twelve children, she grew up on a farm two miles southeast of Halbur where she attended school and church. On May 5, 1949, at 10 AM, Mildred was united in marriage with Lawrence Anthony Sporrer at St. Augustine's Catholic Church...
Jim L. Mcclain
Jul 19, 2021
Jimmy Leroy McClain was born on October 17, 1943, to Harold and Muriel (Whitmore) McClain in Exira, Iowa. Jim graduated from Exira High School. After high school he obtained several certifications, including licenses for Electrical, Waste Management, and Municipal Water. Jim married Donna Walters on May 3, 1964. After their marriage, he was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church...
Bonnie J Wailes
Jul 13, 2021
Bonnie J. Wailes was born April 23, 1944 to the late Lionel and Lucille (Hupp) Hill in Carroll, Iowa. On August 5, 1961, Bonnie was united in marriage to Carl Pettry. To this union, they were blessed with two sons: Danny and Carl. They made their home in Coon Rapids where Bonnie has continued to live her whole life. Bonnie...
Lorrine K Danner
Jul 11, 2021
Lorrine K. Danner was born February 26, 1924 to the late John F. and Crystal (Carper) Murray at Eden Village of Templeton. She was baptized on February 29, 1924 at Sacred Heart Church in Templeton. She received her education from Carroll County, Iowa. On November 19, 1947, Lorrine was united in marriage to Clifford John Danner at St. Joseph's Catholic...
Elaine Kay Yager
Jun 18, 2021
Elaine Kay Yager was born on September 28, 1937, to Roy and Clarice (Flowers) Golay on a farm near Huxley, Iowa. She attended Huxley elementary school until third grade when the family moved to a farm south of Coon Rapids. She was one of thirteen children. She enjoyed playing high school basketball. Kay graduated from Coon Rapids High School with...
Brian Ray Helmich
Jun 10, 2021
Brian Ray Helmich, son of Marvin and Janice (Brobst) Helmich, was born November 1, 1954, in Spencer, Iowa. When Brian was 3, his father passed away. His mother then remarried, and Brian was adopted by his new father. The family moved to the Estherville area, where he attended most of his schooling. In 1973, Brian graduated from Graettinger High School....
Patrick M. Louden
Jun 4, 2021
Patrick M. Louden, Age 63 of Manning, IA and formerly of Omaha, NE died suddenly and unexpectedly at Manning Regional Healthcare Center on Friday, June 4, 2021. There will be a Celebration of Life on June 19, 2021, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Bellevue Berry Farm in the Buena Vista Lodge, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion NE....
Pastor Joel Sutton
May 24, 2021
Funeral Service will be live streamed through the Manning United Methodist Church Facebook page Joel Patrick, son of James and Diane (Young) Sutton, was born December 7, 1965, in Eddyville, Iowa. He grew up in Eddyville and graduated from Eddyville High School in 1984. Joel was united in marriage with Teri Sedore and two children were born to this couple....
Valda Ann Lamp
Apr 30, 2021
Valda Lamp, age 77, of Manning, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at her home in Manning. Funeral service will be at 2 PM on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning with Interment in Manning Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 PM to 7 PM on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Ohde Funeral Home in...
John H. Kerkhoff
Apr 27, 2021
Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Templeton, Iowa Reverend Steve Brodersen, Celebrant; Reverend Paul Nguyen, Concelebrant Lector is Bill Hackfort Eucharistic Ministers are Charlene Rupiper and Joea Kemper Music "On Eagle's Wings", "Amazing Grace", "Be Not Afraid", "In the Garden", "How Great Thou Art" Sacred Heart Men's Choir, Hannah Warner,...
William Leo Lengemann
Apr 26, 2021
William Leo Lengemann, age 72, of Eagan, Minnesota, and formerly of Bayard, passed away unexpectedly in April of 2021 at his home in Minnesota. He will be buried next to his parents in Orange Township Cemetery in Guthrie County IA. A private service will be held by his family. William Leo Lengemann, son of Leo William Lengemann and Betty Jean...
Dennis O Ramsey
Apr 26, 2021
In Loving Memory of Dennis Ramsey Mass Of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa Reverend Paul Nguyen, Celebrant Mass Servers will be Lance Clayberg, Tyler Mohr and Cal Heydon Lectors will be David Ramsey and Jim Mohr Eucharistic Minister will be Cherrie Mohr Music "On Eagle's Wings"...
Marvin F. Bruch
Apr 24, 2021
Visitation and Prayers on Friday, April 30, 2021 ~ 5 PM to 7 PM with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa; Mass Of The Christian Burial will be on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa Concelebrants are Reverend Paul Nguyen, Reverend Lynn Bruch and Reverend...
Thomas Sporrer
Apr 22, 2021
Visitation will be from 3 PM to 5 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning. Private Family Funeral Service on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa Reverend Brian Danner, Officiating Recorded Music "A Wonderful Time Up There" by Pat Boone Honorary Casket Bearers ~ Tom's Siblings Sue Romey...
Gerald Leo Schulte
Apr 2, 2021
Visitation will be from 5 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 PM, followed by a Rosary. Mass Of The Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa Celebrant is Reverend Randy Schon Music "Here...