Obituaries

Jan 31, 2015

George was born January 21, 1924, on a farm north of Holstein, Iowa, to Hiram Josiah and Christina Duretta (Schroeder) Leonard, ninth in a family of ten.

George started crop farming in 1941 and raising cattle and Yorkshire hogs, which he was very proud of.

George married Dolores “Dee” Thompson of Soldier, Iowa...

Jan 27, 2015

Carl Marvin Goodburn was born October 3, 1955 to Lowell and Ruth (Bruene) Goodburn in Battle Creek, Iowa. He graduated from Eastwood Community High School in 1973. Upon graduation Carl joined the United States Army and was active duty from 1973-1976. He then attended college at the University of Northern Iowa where he earned a BA in...

Jan 17, 2015

Florence Mae (Thorborg) Hare was born May 31, 1927 to Ludwig and Laura (Husen) Thorborg in Holstein, Iowa. She graduated from Holstein High School in 1945.

Florence worked at the Council Oak Grocery Store in Holstein where she met her future husband, Robert Hare, who had just returned from World War II. They were united...

Jan 12, 2015

Everett L. “Cappy” King was born July 12, 1923 to J. Cecil and Freida C. (Harm) King in Correctionville, Iowa. He graduated from Correctionville High School in 1941.

Everett was drafted in March 1943 and served in the European Theater, receiving a Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Ribbon, a Purple Heart, Victory in Europe and...

Jan 11, 2015

Clarkson Cope Carnes was born May 8, 1924 to Winfield and Olga (Schroeder) Carnes in Holstein, Iowa. He graduated from Holstein High School with the class of 1944. He loved all sports and was a member of the basketball team, in which he earned All-State honors, as well as the baseball and football team. Upon graduation he...

Jan 9, 2015

Burial: Holstein Cemetery

Jan 9, 2015

Ramona was born on March 3,1934 in Sioux City, IA to Joseph and Marie (Muhe) Walchek. Ramona lived and worked most of her life in South Sioux City. She attended South Sioux City Schools graduating in 1953. On January 1, 1955 she married John E. Bonham Jr. During their marriage a daughter and son were born (Pam...

Jan 9, 2015

Daniel Ray Brauninger was born April 3, 1957 to Donald and Patricia (Spahn) Brauninger in Sioux City, Iowa. He was raised in rural Correctionville and lived in Correctionville his entire life.

As a young man he enjoyed racing his Mach I and riding his snowmobile. Dan was married for 25 years and was blessed with...

Jan 1, 2015

Mary L. Goettsch was born May 9, 1934 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Virgil and Edna (Ogelsby) Thornhill. She grew up in Storm Lake and Ida Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1952.

She was united in marriage to Myron Kolpin in 1952. To this union three children were born. They...

Dec 27, 2014

Chester “Chet” C. Challman was born October 13, 1931 to Doris (Bochwoldt) and Chester C. Challman in an old farmhouse in Sac County, Iowa. He graduated from Galva High School and went to the U.S. Trade School in Chicago, IL. He served in the U.S. Air Force from July 20, 1950 to November 9, 1953 and met...

Dec 24, 2014

Visitation: Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Correctionville Monday, December 29th, 2014 5:00pm to 7:00pm Funeral: Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Correctionville Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 10:30am Burial: Correctionville Cemetery of Correctionville Tuesday, December 30th, 2014

Dec 23, 2014

Dec 2, 2014

James M. Bailey was born July 12, 1937 in New Hampton, IA to parents Martin and Amy Bailey. He spent part of his childhood in Spencer, and then moved to Des Moines, graduating from Dowling High School. As a teenager he had a television appliance repair business. Later in life he owned and operated a private detective...

Dec 1, 2014

Gary was born August 12, 1948 to Ewald and Betty (Van Valkingburg) Brodersen in Cherokee, Iowa. He attended school in Holstein where he lettered in track and football.

He was a welder at Simonsen Industries in Quimby for 26 years, worked for Russel’s Ready mix in Holstein and Ida Grove for some time, and was...

Nov 25, 2014

Burial: Scandinavian Cemetery of Alta Visitation: Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Alta Sunday, November 30th, 2014 5:00pm to 7:00pm Funeral: Trinity Lutheran Church of Alta Monday, December 1st, 2014 10:30am

Nov 20, 2014

Gerald D. Hare was born June 9, 1945 in Battle Creek, Iowa to Arthur and Annabelle (Smethers) Hare. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. Gerald was raised in rural Ida County and attended school in Galva and Ida Grove. He graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1963. Upon graduation...

Nov 18, 2014

Debra Jean (Koskovich) Martin was born to Russell and Marvel (Wechler) Koskovich on April 17, 1952 in Cherokee, Iowa. Deb passed away at her home in Nevada City, CA. on November 18, 2014. She lived her childhood years on the farm in the Correctionville area. She attended Eastwood Community School and graduated in 1970. After graduation, Deb...

Nov 17, 2014

Alice Peterson was born on June 9, 1923 to Charles and Lillian (Wunshel) Galvin in Ida County, Iowa, the oldest of 15 children. Alice graduated from Aurelia High School in 1941.

She was united in marriage to Orlan Sauter on August 24, 1944. Orlie died May 31, 1951 in a tragic accident. Later she married...

Nov 16, 2014

Irene M. Kohn was born May 15, 1923 to Mary (Meister) George Todd on their farm place in Washta, Iowa.

She was united in marriage to Delbert Kohn on May 25, 1949. They moved south and east of Cushing where they spent the majority of their lives.

Irene loved the farm. She enjoyed...

Nov 14, 2014

Thomas E. Rowse was born July 13, 1937 to Elsie (Rippke) and Edward M. Rowse in Correctionville, Iowa. He attended school in Correctionville and graduated from Correctionville High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-57 and on his return went to work at the Correctionville Post Office, where he worked until his retirement...