Obituaries
Karla Ann Hamann
Jun 25, 2025
Karla Ann (Sailer) Hamann, daughter of Leonard and Mary (Grote) Sailer, was born on September 30, 1963 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, IA. Karla was raised in Carroll until her family moved to a farm northeast of Manning, IA in 1971. Karla attended college at Des Moines Area Community College and graduated with her associate’s degree in business. Out...
Judith V. Lee
Jun 21, 2025
Judith “Judy” Vi Lee was born on July 1, 1943, to Oscar “James” Jr. and Verna (Jensen) Atkins in Coon Rapids, Iowa. The family moved frequently during her early years before settling in Manning in 1955. Judy attended school in Manning, and on October 25, 1960, she was united in marriage with Carl F. Lee. Together, they made their home...
Geraldine "Geri" Spies
Jun 19, 2025
Geraldine Louise “Geri” Spies was born on April 26, 1944, in Aspinwall, Iowa, to Lester and Ruby (Cavanaugh) Dammann. She grew up in Manning and graduated from Manning High School with the Class of 1962, where she enjoyed playing the trumpet in the school band.
After high school, Geri worked for a telephone company, operating the switchboard for a time. It...
Helen D. Thiesen
Jun 7, 2025
Helen Diane Thiesen of Manilla, lowa, passed away June 7, 2025, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, lowa. She was 82 years old. Helen was born to Wilma (Anderson) and Fernand Thiesen on September 9, 1942, in Manning, lowa. She grew up on a farm south of Manilla and attended Manilla Community School, graduating in 1960. She then...
Kelly Croghan
Jun 1, 2025
Kelly Joseph Croghan, the firstborn son of John Joseph and Mary (Wieland) Croghan, was born on April 1, 1970, in Lake City, Iowa. He grew up in Manning and graduated with the Class of 1988.
Following high school, Kelly attended Iowa Central College in Fort Dodge, earning his degree in Food Marketing Management in 1990. On September 28 of that same...
Theda Jean Wiese
May 8, 2025
Theda Jean Wiese, daughter of Raymond and Hermagene (Stephens) Towne, was born on February 25, 1939, in Portsmouth, Iowa. She grew up in Walnut and graduated with the Class of 1957.
After high school, Theda worked at Mutual of Omaha for two years before moving to Avoca. It was at the Chicken Hut in Harlan that she met Allan Wiese, and...
Dorothy Knudson
Apr 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Irene Knudson announce her passing on April 28, 2025, at the age of 94.
On April 4, 1931, Dorothy Moore was born on the family farm near Botna, Iowa, to Clinton and Alice (McKeever) Moore. As a small child, she enjoyed caring for the animals with her dad, helping her mother...
Rita Bruch
Apr 25, 2025
Rita Eva was born on December 19, 1944, in Carroll, Iowa and grew up near Maple River. She was the daughter of Frank and Loretta (Steffes) Broich. She attended grade school at St. Francis in Maple River and then worked as a caregiver for young children and helped local families with laundry, cooking and cleaning. She married Marvin Bruch on...
Paul Raymond Irlbeck
Apr 19, 2025
Paul Raymond Irlbeck was born on March 26, 1964, the son of Raymond and Marian (Grossman) Irlbeck in Carroll, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith. He grew up on a farm near Aspinwall and received his education from Manning High School and graduated with the class of 1983.
Paul earned his master mechanic certification and built his...
Joan Martha Justice
Apr 14, 2025
Joan Martha (Heithoff) Justice, age 82, of Minden, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Joan entered the world on March 12, 1943, the beloved daughter of Linus and Marge (Kisgen) Heithoff. She spent her early years in Templeton, Iowa, before moving to Manning, where she graduated from Manning High School in 1961.
Joan dedicated many years to nurturing both hearts...
William "Bill" H. Bruhn, Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
William “Bill” Henry Bruhn Jr., the son of William Henry Sr. and Wilhelmina Emma Marguerite (Hansen) Bruhn, was born on July 15, 1936, at home in rural Manning, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln Township near Gray, Iowa—a church that would remain close to his heart throughout his life.
Bill discovered his love for farming...
Steven Spangler
Apr 4, 2025
Steven Dale Spangler was born on August 6, 1959, the son of Dale and Arlene (Ober) Spangler in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He received his education from Eagle Grove High School. Following his education, he enlisted into the Iowa Army National Guard, where he proudly served until receiving his honorable discharge in 1979.
On July 12, 1985, Steven married Sue Pelz. Together,...
Dale A. Swanson
Mar 20, 2025
Dale Allen Swanson, son of Richard and Shirley (Schroeder) Swanson, was born on June 19, 1956, in Iowa. He grew up in Manilla and attended school through the 10th grade and later worked as a Shift Supervisor for AGP.
Dale passed away at his home in Manning on March 20, 2025, having attained the age of 68 years, 9 months and...
Klaus D. Kollatschny
Mar 19, 2025
Klaus Dieter Kollatschny was born on September 28, 1937, the son of Reinhold and Irmgard (Giermann) Kollatschny in Berlin, Germany. He passed away on March 19, 2025, at the St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll at the age of 87 years, five months and 19 days. He is survived by his wife, Donna Kollatschny of Kimballton.
His wishes were to be cremated...
Alfred "Lyle" Miller
Mar 13, 2025
Alfred Lyle Miller, son of Charles and Phyllis (Hulsebus) Miller was born on September 6, 1949 at Fodderburg Nursing Home in Manilla, in Crawford County, Iowa. He attended the Manilla school and graduated in 1967. While in school, he was active in sports and music. He furthered his education at college in Nebraska, earning his bachelor’s degree. After college, he...
Lyle D. Bald
Mar 11, 2025
Lyle Dean Bald, son of Walter and Verna (Hell) Bald, was born on March 18, 1945, in Lincoln Township, Iowa. He grew up on a farm south of Manning and attended Manning Schools, graduating with the Class of 1963. After high school, Lyle worked on the family farm while also being employed by Cam Ross Signs in Audubon. He later...
Mary Lou Johnson
Mar 9, 2025
Mary Lou (Weaver) Johnson was born on November 10, 1930, the daughter of Daniel and Kathryn E. (Barnoske) Weaver in Coon Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from Coon Rapids High School. She then went on to attend Drake University for a year.
On March 29, 1950, Mary Lou enlisted into the United State Air Force. She trained in radar school at Kessler...
Roger L. Georgius
Mar 7, 2025
Roger Lewis Georgius was born on December 15, 1930, in Manilla, Iowa, to Roy and Augusta Ann (Jansen) Georgius. He grew up in Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1949. After attending Simpson College for a year, he began working as a carpenter—a trade he would dedicate his life to.
On September 20, 1950, Roger was united in marriage...
Wayne E. Curlile
Mar 7, 2025
Wayne Edward Curlile was born on April 10, 1937, in Eddyville, Nebraska, to M.E. and Marie (Nelson) Curlile. He graduated from Westerville High School in 1955 before earning his B.A. from Kearney State Teachers' College. Wayne continued his education at Northwest Missouri State University, where he earned his M.Ed., and later pursued his Advanced Studies Degree at Iowa State University.
On...
Iola M. Muhlbauer
Feb 24, 2025
Iola Mathilda Muhlbauer was born on September 1, 1929, on a farm north of Carroll, Iowa, to Peter B. and Barbara L. (Schulte) O’Tool. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith.
Iola attended country school for five years before her family moved in to Auburn, where she completed her education through eighth grade. She then continued her...
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