Obituaries
Sara Jeanne Bornhoft
Apr 4, 2023
Sara Jeanne, daughter of Dr. Albert Herluf and Beulah (Berkemeir) Soe, was born May 31, 1947, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1965. After her schooling, Sara worked various jobs.On April 24, 1971, Sara was united in marriage with Dennis Bornhoft at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla....
Ronald "Chrissy" Christensen
Mar 26, 2023
Ronald Dean Christensen, son of Chris and Bernadine (Schwieso) Christensen was born January 10, 1938, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended school in Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1957.Nicknamed "Chrissy,' he was employed at Al Grandgenett's Plumbing and Heating business form 1958 until 1970, and then worked for Mike Kloewer's Plumbing and Heating. Ron started his own electrical,...
Teresa Reischl
Mar 1, 2023
Teresa Marie, daughter of Edwin J. and Irene A. (Schwarte) Reischl, was born May 25, 1955, at Harlan, Iowa. She grew up on the farm near Manning with her family and attended elementary school and high school in Manning. Following her schooling she entered the Sheltered Workshop in Denison. Through the years she worked in several local restaurants. After many...
Ronald G Nelson
Feb 28, 2023
Ronald Guy Nelson, son of Mearle Frank and Mary Alice (McCollough) Nelson, was born May 11, 1954. Ron spent his life farming, a life-long passion. He was lucky to be able to be a steward of the land with his son, Aaron. Ron was united in marriage with Karen Reese, daughter of Lowell and Julia Reese of Northwood, Iowa on...
Ramona Andersen
Feb 26, 2023
Ramona M. Andersen was born on November 23, 1931 near Greenfield, Iowa. She passed away at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, Iowa on Sunday, February 26, 2023. At the age of 91 years, Ramona out-lived many. Ramona Mae, daughter of Ole and Alma (Andersen) Bladt, grew up southeast of Elk Horn. She went to work after finishing the 8th...
Bernard Kaltoft
Feb 24, 2023
Bernard Bruce Kaltoft was born on September 13, 1954 to Leland and Helen Jo Kaltoft at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, IA. He lived his childhood in Kimballton.He attended Kimballton Independent School for his elementary education and continued his studies at both the Audubon Community Schools as well as the Elk Horn-Kimballton Schools. In 1970 he moved to Omaha,...
William Scott Summerville
Feb 23, 2023
William "Scott" Summerville was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend who left us on February 23, 2023 in Reno, NV. He was 61 years of age.
He is preceded by his parents David Kenneth and Lillian Louise Summerville, his sister Sheri L Schaffer, and his nephew Jeffrey D Schaffer.
Scott is survived by his niece Tiffany A...
Eugene "Gene" Croghan
Feb 22, 2023
Eugene Patrick Croghan, son of Joseph and Margaret (Schmitz) Croghan was born on February 7, 1954, in Harlan, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Manning and graduated from Manning High School with the class of 1973. Gene spent many years as a plumber until his health began to decline. Being an avid hunter and...
Sylvia Ann Saunders
Feb 18, 2023
Sylvia Ann, daughter of Bill and Edna (Brus) Lohrmann, was born June 2, 1935, in Manilla, Iowa. Her siblings included Robert and Ronnie Lohrmann. Sylvia attended country school through the 7th grade. In 8th grade she started attending school in town and graduated from Manilla High School in 1953. Sylvia went on to pursue cosmetology schooling in Des Moines. Upon...
Janet Mary Cretsinger
Feb 16, 2023
Janet Mary, daughter of Howard and La Von (Johnston) Smouse, was born April 15, 1944, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up in Coon Rapids where she attended school.In 1960, Janet was united in marriage with Norman K. Cretsinger in Coon Rapids. A daughter Deb was born to this union. The family made their home in Coon...
Steven Mandery
Feb 8, 2023
Steven James Mandery, son of Andy Stokke and Ramona Andrews, was born August 17, 1972, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Minneapolis where he attended school. Steve then he went to work doing drywall with Wade Robertson until 2001, when the family moved to Nebraska for a short time. They then returned to Minneapolis until he met Robin and...
Larry Farley
Jan 31, 2023
Larry Dean Farley, son of Lloyd E. and Florence W. (Schraiter) Farley, was born November 29, 1936, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up at Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1956. On June 29, 1958, Larry was united in marriage with Adella H.M. Maas at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. The couple made their...
Barbara Hudson
Jan 24, 2023
Barbara Hudson, age 66, of Grimes and formerly of Manning, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Mercy One Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.
Eileen M Halbur
Jan 17, 2023
Eileen M., daughter of John Anton and Carmelita (Schulte) Riesberg, was born September 13, 1934, in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa. She grew up in Halbur and attended school at St. Augustine's through the eighth grade and graduated from St. Angela's Academy in Carroll. Eileen then clerked at a grocery store in Halbur.On January 8, 1955, Eileen was united in marriage...
William "Bill" Opperman
Jan 15, 2023
William Robert, son of Emil and Mabel (Dietz) Opperman, was born March 6, 1932, at Manning General Hospital in Manning, Iowa. He grew up on a farm ¾ of mile northwest of town, attending country school at Ewoldt #3 and then Manning High School, graduating in 1949. During high school he played football and was a member of the FFA....
Nancy R. Grimm
Jan 3, 2023
Nancy Rose (Hacker) Grimm, daughter of Delmus E. and Rose Lorraine (Sporrer) Hacker was born March 17, 1957, in Carroll, Iowa. Nancy grew up a half mile southwest of Gray. She attended school in Gray through the 6th grade, then in Audubon, graduating in 1975. Nancy was united in marriage with Curt Grimm on January 9, 1976, at Zion Lutheran...
Virgil Rosonke
Dec 22, 2022
Virgil Felix, son of Leo and Mary (Reiling) Rosonke was born November 20, 1936, south of Carroll, Iowa. Virgil attended school at Mt. Carmel and was the president of the class of 1954. He then worked for various farmers, and the Breda Telephone Company. In February of 1956, Virgil enlisted with the U.S. Army. He was trained in electrical repair...
Virgene M Kroeger
Dec 16, 2022
Virgene Madelyn, daughter of Henry and Helma (Strathman) Kruse was born March 20, 1922, in Washington Township near Manning, Iowa. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison in 1927 and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning by Rev. Ansorqe in 1937. She grew up near Manning attending rural schools near her home. She graduated from Westside High...
Cheral Buhr
Dec 15, 2022
Cheral Ann was born December 15, 1933, to Lester & Lillian (Joens) Andresen at Manning General Hospital in Manning, Iowa. As an only child she grew up on a farm near Manning, attended Country School and graduated Manning High School in 1952. After attending business school in Omaha, NE she returned to Manning and worked for Manning Monitor and Richard...