Obituaries

Obituaries

Helen Louise Acorne

Helen Louise Acorne

Jun 7, 2012

Helen Louise, daughter of Edward John and Ella (Hoeft) Schwaderer, was born on August 26, 1919 in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Rockwell City where she graduated from high school. She then completed her nursing training at St Joseph Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Dodge in 1940. Helen served as a nurse in the United States Navy...

Allen   Birks

Allen Birks

May 29, 2012

Allen William, son of Frank and Eva (Buthman) Birks, was born January 18, 1934, in Primghar, Iowa. He grew up in Irwin and attended country school through the eighth grade. Allen graduated from Manilla High School with the class of 1952. He was united in marriage with Joann Neubauer on June 3, 1956 at the Church of Christ in Irwin....

Gerald Wilbur Esslinger

Gerald Wilbur Esslinger

May 28, 2012

Gerald Wilbur, son of William and Mertle (Huss) Esslinger, was born November 24, 1926 on the home place near Bayard, Iowa. He grew up in the area and graduated from Bayard High School. After completing his education, Gerald worked on the farm for his father. On May 16, 1948 Gerald was united in marriage with Dorothy Rosa Rice in Greene...

Harry J Olesen

Harry J Olesen

May 27, 2012

Harry Olesen Jr., son of Harry Sr. and Grace (Drake) Olesen, was born April 21, 1924 at his parental home. He was the oldest of twelve children. Following his early schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army at the young age of 16. Shortly after his enlistment, his unit was shipped overseas to the European Theatre where he was...

Jerene (Jerry)   Wiese

Jerene (Jerry) Wiese

May 22, 2012

Jerene (Jerry), daughter of Eldred and Erma (Marr) Huffaker, was born March 1, 1933, at home in Manilla, Iowa. The family lived in Manilla, where she graduated from Manilla High School and was on the basketball team and majorette of the band. Jerry was united in marriage with Dewey Wiese on August 29, 1951, at the United Methodist Church in...

Jack D. Rasmussen

Jack D. Rasmussen

May 17, 2012

Jack Donavon, son of Peder and Karen (Steiniche) Rasmussen, was born January 17, 1926, at Manilla, Iowa. He was raised and attended school in Manilla, graduating in 1944. Jack attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and following graduation returned to Manilla to join his father in carpentry work. On June 18, 1947 Jack was united in marriage with Ellen Jane...

Patricia   Hill

Patricia Hill

May 10, 2012

Patricia Lea, daughter of Donald James and Belva (Hart) Smith was born on March 14, 1925 at Clinton, IA. Her family moved to Carroll where her father managed the Field Theater. Pat attended school for one year before the family moved to Florida. They then moved to Illinois where she graduated from Petersburg Harris High School in 1942. Pat attended...

Hiltrude M. Riesberg

Hiltrude M. Riesberg

May 9, 2012

Hiltrude Margaret, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Berger) Bruening, was born May 17, 1916 near Arcadia, Iowa. After graduating from St. John's Parochial School in Arcadia, she assisted her family on their farm east of Arcadia. On June 16, 1936 Hiltrude was united in marriage with Clarence Riesberg at St. John's Church in Arcadia with Rev. Mathias Stork officiating. She...

Rita   Halbur

Rita Halbur

May 9, 2012

Rita Emma, daughter of Ben and Emma (Beyerink) Steffes, was born April 29, 1930, near Roselle, IA. The family moved to Carroll when Rita was one year old. She attended St. Lawrence School through the eighth grade and then remained at home to help her parents. On June 17, 1947, Rita was united in marriage with Daniel Edward Halbur at...

Michael G. Fritz

Michael G. Fritz

May 6, 2012

MICHAEL G. FRITZ Michael George Fritz passed away peacefully on May 6, 2012, at St. Anthony's Nursing Home in Carroll, Iowa at the age of 92. His wife, Irene, preceded him in death, as well as his parents, George and Mary Ellen (nee Kearns) Fritz and his sisters, Cecilia, Veronica, Bernardine, and Henrietta. He is survived by his niece, Mary...

Berdella V Meyer

Berdella V Meyer

May 6, 2012

Officiating REVEREND ROSS FRITZ Congregational Hymns "HOW GREAT THOU ART" "AMAZING GRACE" "WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS" "I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES" CARLYS STRIBE, ORGANIST Casket Bearers BERDELLA'S NEPHEWS & GREAT-NEPHEWS Interment OAK HILL CEMETERY IRWIN, IOWA Berdella Vivian, daughter of Herman Henry and Wilhelmina K. "Minnie" (Husmann) Meyer, was born March 1, 1922, in rural Shelby...

Larry A. Childress

Larry A. Childress

May 1, 2012

Larry Archer, son of Lanaous and Virginia Ellen (Downs) Childress, was born October 10, 1941 at Humboldt, Tennessee. He started school in Humboldt and at the age of 13 moved with his family to Chicago. Larry continued his schooling at Waller High School in Chicago. He received his certificate of completion in 1967. Larry enlisted in the United States Air...

Eleanor   Schrum

Eleanor Schrum

Apr 26, 2012

"In the midst of life we are in death." This was most forcibly brought to the minds of friends and family when it became known that Mrs. Lyle Schrum had suddenly passed this life on Thursday, April 26, at about eleven o'clock p.m. at her Urbandale home. The sad report was a distinct shock to everyone, and another home is...

Ward   Mcclellan, Jr

Ward Mcclellan, Jr

Apr 13, 2012

Ward McClellan Jr., son of Ward Sr. and Mildred Jesse (Padelford) McClellan was born on March 10, 1930 in Nevada, Iowa. Ward graduated from Bayard High School in 1947. He joined the United States Navy in 1950 and served during the Korean War. On August 12, 1956 Ward married Gayle Jean Shoesmith at the Fairview Church south of Stuart. They...

Geneva L. Schreck

Geneva L. Schreck

Apr 13, 2012

     Geneva LaVonne, daughter of Earl and Grace Ethel (Hobbs) Cretsinger was born on September 3, 1927 in Guthrie County, Iowa. She attended country school and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1944. Geneva then took a job in the office at Armours Creamery in Coon Rapids.      On June 30, 1950 Geneva was united in marriage with Donald Dean Schreck at her...

Marie   Korwes

Marie Korwes

Apr 12, 2012

Marie Margaret, daughter of John and Magdalen Becker Koch, was born July 7, 1909 in Carroll County, Iowa. She attended rural schools near her home. On January 9, 1934, Marie was united in marriage with Henry G. Korwes at St. Peter and Paul Church in Carroll. Five children were born to this union. The family lived in Carroll where Marie...

Beverly A Olson

Beverly A Olson

Apr 11, 2012

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Charles B.  Larsen

Charles B. Larsen

Apr 9, 2012

Charles Brent, son of Chester and Elizabeth (Aagaard) Larsen, was born June 10, 1945, at Audubon County, IA. He was baptized and confirmed at Elk Horn Lutheran Church and as a child was active in the 4-H and FFA. Charles attended rural Sharon #5 school and then graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1963. He attended Dana College in...

Burton   Esbeck

Burton Esbeck

Apr 7, 2012

Burton Owen "Burt", son of George J. and Merl (Coffin) Esbeck was born November 22, 1929 in Elk Horn, IA. He was baptized at Elk Horn Lutheran Church and confirmed there on April 2, 1944. After graduating from Elk Horn High School in 1948 Burt worked for his father as a plumber in the family business Esbeck Plumbing & Heating....

Evelyn D.  Rieff

Evelyn D. Rieff

Apr 5, 2012

Evelyn D. Rieff, 90, died on Holy Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Wesley Acres Nursing Home in Des Moines, Iowa. The funeral service for Evelyn will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 9, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa, conducted by Father Timothy Johnson. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Frances Rieff of Auburn, NE; nieces and nephews, Jeanne (Pat)...