Obituaries

Obituaries

Wayne Russell Rudnick

Wayne Russell Rudnick

Nov 18, 2019

Wayne Russell, son of Herbert and Gladys (Petersen) Rudnick, was born January 20, 1934, in Gray, Iowa. Wayne attended Gray school through the 6th grade. He then moved with his mother and brother Don to Onawa, where he graduated from high school in 1952. He then drove truck and worked on road construction.

In August of 1952, Wayne was drafted into...

Eugene "Gene" L. Wiese

Eugene "Gene" L. Wiese

Nov 14, 2019

Memorial Service 1:30 PM ~ November 18, 2019 First Presbyterian Church Manning, Iowa

Officiating Reverend Darrell Mohler

Congregational Hymn “For The Beauty Of The Earth” Connie Siepker, Organist

Vocal Selection “The Lord’s Prayer” Bruce Everhart, Soloist

   Eugene Lester, son of Lester and Helen Wiese, was born August 31, 1929, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up east of Manning and attended school...

Earl   Singsank

Earl Singsank

Nov 12, 2019

   Earl Henry, son of John and Johanna (Muhlbauer) Singsank, was born July 15, 1926, on a farm south of Halbur, Iowa. He grew up near Templeton and attended country school. Earl then farmed with his father and other neighbors.

   On February 15, 1947, Earl was united in marriage with D. Jean Stuhr at Sacred Heart Church in Manning. Two...

Marie Joann Burns

Marie Joann Burns

Nov 11, 2019

   Marie JoAnn, daughter of James and Marie (Petroff) Balukoff, was born January 18, 1918 of Bulgarian heritage, on a farm near Roselle in Carroll County, Iowa. Marie grew up in Carroll County and attended country schools near Roselle, Willey and Dedham. When Marie completed her schooling, she worked on the family farm and was a hired girl who...

June   Murray

June Murray

Nov 8, 2019

   June Verlee, daughter of Everett R. and Laura Olive (McGee) Vest, was born September 22, 1928, in Polk Township, south of Irwin in Shelby County, Iowa. She grew up in Defiance and there she graduated from high school in 1946. During school, June detasseled corn and sorted eggs at the creamery.

   June was married to Bruce Gaskill and two...

Bonita "Mitch" J. Robinson

Bonita "Mitch" J. Robinson

Oct 30, 2019

Visitation will be from 4 PM to 7 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning. 

Funeral ServiceMonday, November 4, 2019 ~ 10:30 AM

 Zion Lutheran Church, Manning, Iowa

 Officiating

Reverend Robert Riggert

Music“Amazing Grace”  Congregation

Susan Lamb, Organist

“Let Me Cry”     “How Great Thou Art”

“Blessings”

Steven Linn, Vocalist and Pianist

“Up and Away” Recording

CasketbearersDan Kerkhoff     Don Vonnahme     Ron Soll

Barry...

Leroy   Venteicher

Leroy Venteicher

Oct 30, 2019

   Leroy Paul Venteicher was born Dec 28, 1938 to Edward Anthony and Loretta (Kasperbauer) Venteicher.  He was the oldest of eight children born on the family farm 5 miles outside of Manning, Iowa. Leroy graduated from Manning High School in May 1956 and continued his studies at Iowa State University in Ames where he obtained his BS in Electrical...

Zona C. Saunders

Zona C. Saunders

Oct 27, 2019

    

Zona Claire, daughter of Laurence Robert and Zona Celeste (Reynolds) Howorth, was born March 31, 1927 near Dunlap, IA.  The family lived in various states including Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas and South Dakota and Zona attended schools wherever they lived. The family eventually settled in Manilla where Zona attended 12th grade and graduated with the Manilla Class of 1945. Zona...

Ella M. Engel

Ella M. Engel

Oct 27, 2019

   Ella Mae, daughter of George and Mary (Petsche) Sternberg, was born June 13, 1919 near Defiance, Iowa. George and Mary farmed near there and Ella attended school in Defiance.

   On October 9, 1940 Ella was united in marriage with Leo Engel at St. Peter’s Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Four children were born to this union. Leo and Ella lived...

Eugene A Case

Eugene A Case

Oct 26, 2019

   Eugene Joseph, son of Victor and Cecelia (Green) Case, was born May 4, 1926 at Wiota, Iowa. He grew up in Harrison County where he attended country school and graduated from St. Mary’s in Portsmouth.

   In May of 1944 Gene was inducted into the U.S. Army. He trained at Fort Hood, Texas and served in the 27th Infantry Regiment,...

Hazel I. Rasmussen

Hazel I. Rasmussen

Oct 22, 2019

    Hazel Irene, daughter of Clarence and Ida (Miller) Foxhoven, was born January 8, 1930, in Defiance, Iowa. When Hazel was in kindergarten, Hazel’s family moved to Manilla. She graduated from Manilla High School in 1949 and worked in a café for one year.

     On July 22, 1950, Hazel was united in marriage with Otto L. Rasmussen in Manilla. Two...

Edith E. Larsen

Edith E. Larsen

Oct 11, 2019

Funeral Service Tuesday, October 15, 2019 11:00 AM Elk Horn Lutheran Church Elk Horn, Iowa

Officiating Reverend Keith Menter

Music “On Eagle’s Wings”     “One Day At A Time” Congregation “The Lord’s Prayer” Keith Menter, Vocalist Janell Hansen, Organist

Casket Bearers ~ Grandchildren Jeremy Larsen     Drew Larsen Kelli McGuire     Krista Larsen Fleet Larsen     Travis Larsen

Interment Elk Horn Lutheran...

Richard L. Underwood

Richard L. Underwood

Oct 3, 2019

    Richard “Rick” Lee, son of Paul Ralph and Miriam Elaine (Etler) Underwood was born October 9, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa. He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School in 1971. Rick then attended mechanic school in Omaha, Nebraska and worked for Graham Buick.

    While in Omaha, Rick met Mary L. Bauer....

Kathy J. Rothfolk

Kathy J. Rothfolk

Sep 30, 2019

  Kathy Jean, daughter of Norman and Mary Jane (Grage) Rothfolk, was born September 1, 1959, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She attended three years of schooling in Carroll and then special education classes in the Manning Community Schools from age 8 through about age 20. Kathy participated in Special Olympics, earning gold medals for her efforts.

  ...

Penelope "Penny" Carpenter

Penelope "Penny" Carpenter

Sep 25, 2019

  Penelope “Penny”, daughter of Charles and Corrine (Wallingford) Cutler, was born December 14, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey. She grew up in Newark, New Jersey where she graduated from high school in 1961. Penny then earned a Degree in Education from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.    On November 28, 1965, Penny was united in marriage with Doug...

Raymond N. Irlbeck

Raymond N. Irlbeck

Sep 24, 2019

     It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Irlbeck at the age of 80.   Ray passed away on September 24, 2019 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll, Iowa.

     Ray was born July 30, 1939 to Alphonse and Margaret (Underberg) Irlbeck.  Ray grew up as a farm boy around the Templeton and Manning area. Ray...

Mary Ann   Renze

Mary Ann Renze

Sep 18, 2019

Mary Ann Renze, age 88 of Manning, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 surrounded by family.  She was born on May 10, 1931 and was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Athmer) Reicks.  At the age of six, her parents passed away.  As a result, she was raised by her godparents, Uncle Francis and Aunt Anna Huber.  She grew up in...

Franklin   Mohr

Franklin Mohr

Sep 8, 2019

   Franklin Earl, son of George and Christina (Sonksen) Mohr, was born April 20, 1927, in Manning, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Franklin was a 1946 graduate of Manning High School. He was drafted in September of 1946 into the US Army, serving in Japan during World War II as security...

Janet   Plumb

Janet Plumb

Sep 6, 2019

Funeral Service WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019, 10:00 AM ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH MANNING, IOWA

Officiating REVEREND JONATHAN CONNER

Congregational Hymns “BY GRACE, I’M SAVED” “GOD LOVED THE WORLD SO THAT HE GAVE” “I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES” TIMOTHY CONNER, ORGANIST

Urn Bearers DIXIE BENTLEY KAYE SMITH

Honorary Bearers DANE BLOM BRODY BLOM

Interment MANNING CEMETERY MANNING, IOWA

   Janet Kay, daughter of Elmer and...

Braelynn Marie Bauer

Braelynn Marie Bauer

Aug 30, 2019

   Braelynn Marie Bauer, daughter of Natalie Bauer and Rylan Hass, was born July 16, 2019, at Iowa City, Iowa. She faced overwhelming medical issues before passing gently into the arms of Jesus. On Friday, August 30, 2019, Braelynn died in her parents’ embrace at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City.

   During her brief time...