Obituaries
Kari Bohnenkamp Jones
May 18, 2013
Kari Lynn, daughter of Krysti Bohnenkamp, was born December 26, 1969 in Carroll, Iowa. She lived in several communities in Iowa and attended school wherever she was living. She graduated from Milford High School in 1988. Kari worked as a waitress in many different areas of Iowa. She loved living in Okoboji with her grandparents. While living in Carroll, she...
Harley Nielsen
May 17, 2013
Harley James, son of Chris L. and Dagmar (Christiansen) Nielsen, was born April 19, 1926 on a farm in Audubon County, Iowa. He attended country school near his home. Harley entered the United States Army in 1945 and received his honorable discharge in 1947 after serving in the military police. Harley lived and worked in the Harlan area until moving...
Lavern Hoffman
May 14, 2013
LaVern Joseph, son of John F. and Linda Mae (Thelen), Hoffmann, was born July 16, 1948 in Carroll, Iowa. He attended St. Ann School in Vail for two years and then Grant #5 for 15 years. After that he went to the Glenwood State School until 1977 when he became one of the first residents of New Hope Village in...
Winogene May Bower
May 7, 2013
Winogene May, daughter of M.L. "Lafe" and May (Roberts) Hinecker, was born April 24, 1921 at Zearing, Iowa. She graduated from Zearing High School. During WWII Winogene worked at Marshalltown Manufacturing on a drill machine. On April 8, 1945, Winogene was united in marriage with Arnold M. Bower at Disciple Church in Marshalltown. They lived in Marshalltown before moving to...
John Gronstal
May 3, 2013
John Francis, son of Bernt and Mary (Heaton) Gronstal, was born May 13, 1926 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Benedictine Prep School and completed his degree at Creighton University in Omaha in 1947. John was a National Bank Examiner before moving to Carroll to work at Carroll County State Bank. John continued his family's banking legacy throughout his life...
Elizabeth Whitmer
May 3, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty", daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth (Folk) Brotzel, was born February 20, 1919, at Milbank, South Dakota. She attended rural school near her home and then worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On July 15, 1939, Betty was united in marriage with Albert Whitmer at Racine, Wisconsin. Four children were born to this union. Betty and Albert lived for several years...
William C. Horbach
Apr 21, 2013
William C., son of John A. and Gertrude (Fox) Horbach, was born March 27, 1918 at Templeton, Iowa. He attended parochial school in Templeton and at age 14 started working on the farm with his dad. After three years he returned to school and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1938. On September 3, 1940, Bill was united in...
Ellen Richardson
Apr 19, 2013
Ellen S. Richardson died at peace on April 19, 2013, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha with her children at her side. Born June 1, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, she enjoyed a life rich with blessings and good humor. A longtime resident, she and her husband, Dr. H.K. Richardson, moved to Carroll from Houston, Texas, along with their...
Nioma Clausen
Apr 17, 2013
Nioma Marie, daughter of Nels and Anna (Lauridsen) Nelson, was born March 28, 1924, at home in Audubon County. She was baptized in the Hamlin Lutheran Church and attended country school in Sharon Township. Nioma worked as a hired girl prior to her marriage. Nioma was united in marriage with Alfred (Bud) Clausen in the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Two...
Lowell Lahr
Apr 14, 2013
Lowell Allen (Cy), son of Henry and Lucille (Kisling) Lahr was born in Manilla, Iowa, August 29, 1937. Lowell graduated from Manilla High School in 1957. He earned the name of Cy as a young boy and was known by Cy throughout his life. He lived most of his adult life in Omaha, NE, but always remained a loyal Hawkeye...
Louie Andresen
Apr 13, 2013
Louie Bernard, son of Louie and Laura (Staudemeier) Andresen Sr., was born June 23, 1932 on the farm in Soldier Township, Crawford County, near Ute, Iowa. He grew up in the Charter Oak area one of three children. After completing his education at St. John's Lutheran School he farmed with his father. Later Louie served in the United States Army...
Joan Mary Eischeid
Apr 8, 2013
Joan Mary, daughter of Alois C. and Hilaria M. (Thelen) Bernholtz, was born November 20, 1930, at Carroll, Iowa. She attended school at Willey and then did domestic work for Dr. Cochrane, among others. Joan also worked in housekeeping at St. Anthony Hospital for a time. On September 5, 1951, Joan was united in marriage with Linus Eischeid at St....
Edward Venteicher
Apr 7, 2013
Reverend Andrew W. Hoffman, Celebrant Lector Ray Thielen Mass Servers Sam Wegner Ben Wegner Eucharistic Minister Vicki Thielen Gift Bearers Katelyn Venteicher Kara Venteicher Music "On Eagles' Wings" "Hosea" "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" "How Great Thou Art" Sacred Heart Choir Pat Heithoff, Organist Casket Bearers Ed's Grandchildren Honorary Casket Bearers Ed's Great-Grandchildren Edward Anthony Venteicher, son of Herman...
Mary Mccaffrey
Apr 6, 2013
Mary Ella, daughter of August Sr. and Mathilda (Kohls) Schnuettgen, was born January 10, 1920 on her parents' farm near Buck Grove, Iowa. She was raised in Defiance and attended St. Paul's Catholic School there. On April 21, 1941, Mary was united in marriage with Robert E. McCaffrey at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. They made their home on...
Sam Wiese
Apr 6, 2013
Sam Edward, son of Lester D. and Helen (Spurrier) Wiese was born August 2, 1926 on the Wiese family farm one mile east of Manning, Iowa. Sam went to school in Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1944. He was drafted into the army in 1945. Sam trained at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with the last Mule Pack Unit...
Lavonne Gehlsen
Apr 5, 2013
LaVonne Anna Marie, daughter of Edward Albert Max and Bertha Kathrine (Grimm) Genzen, was born June 15, 1921, in Warren Township, Carroll County, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith by Pastor J. M. Ansorge. LaVonne completed the first eight years of her education in the rural schools of Iowa Township, Crawford County, Iowa. On December 20, 1939, LaVonne...
Dorothea E. Musfeldt
Apr 4, 2013
Dorothea Elaine, daughter of Hugo and Adelaide (Weise) Schrum, was born April 8, 1924, at Manning, Carroll County, Iowa. She graduated from Manning High School among the top of her class in 1942. Dorothea became a grade school teacher at a country school in the Manning area. Dorothea was united in marriage to Harry Musfeldt, on September 7, 1944 in...
Phyllis Oswald
Mar 30, 2013
Phyllis Marie (Sapp) was born to Albert Sr. and Margaret (Neuerberg) Sapp on January 5, 1936. She was the youngest of four children. At the age of eight she moved with her family into the house where she currently lived. She attended SS. Peter and Paul Grade School and graduated from St. Angela's Academy in Carroll in 1954. Before her...
Corrine Gute
Mar 29, 2013
Corrine Mary, daughter of Patrick and Mayme (Sheets) Gleason, was born at Sioux Falls, SD, on September 3, 1922. The family moved to Carroll, Iowa, where Corrine attended St. Joseph's school and graduated early from St. Angela's Academy. Following her schooling she worked at Wittrock Motors as a secretary and for a local attorney. On December 26, 1940, Corrine was...
James Donald Goodwin
Mar 25, 2013
James Donald, the only child of Donald and Frances (Reil) Goodwin, was born March 3, 1943 on the family farm in Willow Township, Greene County, Iowa. He was raised on the farm and attended Willow #9 rural school through the fourth grade. He completed his education in the Bayard Community Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961. Jim worked with...
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