Obituaries

Mar 23, 2015

Virgil Verdean Pfalzgraf, was born in Holstein, Iowa on September 6, 1929, to Charles and Amanda (Sorensen) Pfalzgraf. He grew up on the Pfalzgraf family farm North of Holstein along with 3 sisters (Mildred, Gladys, Shirley) and 2 brothers (Charles Jr. & LaVere). He attended Holstein High School graduating in 1948. While in high schoo,l Virgil played...

Mar 19, 2015

Roland K. Stahl was born on September 1, 1919, in Winside, Nebraska, the son of Max and Emma (Brogren) Stahl. He served his country for four years in the 3rd Armored Division of the U.S. Army during WWII with time in England, France, and Germany. On September 19, 1948, he married Roberta Waller at the Bethany Presbyterian...

Mar 2, 2015

Eva was born on May 18, 1930, to Otto and Lillie (Meister) Todd on a farm north of Holstein, Iowa. Eva was the fifth born of 13 children. She attended country school and graduated from Quimby High School in 1948.

She was united in marriage with Robert Dittmer of Holstein on February 20, 1955. Together...

Mar 1, 2015

David Scott Conover, also known as Scorch, was born to Chester and LouEllen (Kirkland) Conover on April 20, 1952 in Cherokee, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm in Holstein. He graduated from Holstein High School in 1969. Upon graduation he entered the Navy.

Scorch worked in bridge construction for many years. He loved...

Mar 1, 2015

Genevieve Eleanor Johnson Smith was born January 21, 1916, the youngest child of Claus G. and Jennie Olivia (Lindlief) Johnson in rural Alta, Iowa. She was baptized into the Christian faith at her parent’s farm home on June 11, 1916. On April 27, 1930 she was confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church north of Alta. Her confirmation...

Feb 27, 2015

Raymond William Bergmann was born December 7, 1933 to Alfred and Hilda Bergmann in Holstein, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Holstein. He attended school in Holstein. On June 12, 1956 he was united in marriage to Bevereley Albers at Midway Lutheran Church. To this union four children were...

Feb 12, 2015

Visitation: Rock Branch United Methodist Church rural Correctionville Sunday, February 15th, 2015 1:30pm Funeral: Rock Branch United Methodist Church rural Correctionville Sunday, February 15th, 2015 2:30pm Burial: Fairfield Cemetery (Rock Branch) rural Correctionville Monday, February 16th, 2015 2:30pm Click here to view Gladys Rasmussen's Memorial Folder

Feb 11, 2015

Lester was born on Dec 20, 1924 in Orchard, Nebraska, the son of Paul and Della (Stoltenberg) Ellerbusch. The family moved to Holstein in 1936. He graduated from Holstein High School in 1942. In 1944 he enlisted in the Navy, and served in the Pacific Fleet in WWII. He achieved rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class and...

Feb 9, 2015

June Ann Salton was born June 7, 1933 to Marion Fonso and Anna (Whiteneck) Milton in Storm Lake, Iowa. She graduated from Storm Lake High School.

June was united in marriage to Robert Phares Clark on December 14, 1954. To this union one daughter and four sons were born. After Robert’s death in November 1973,...

Feb 1, 2015

Evelyn Amanda Martha Braunschweig was born on May 31, 1923, along with her twin sister Erma, at her family’s century farm in rural Aurelia, Afton Township, to Henry and Clara (Jurgens) Westphal. The twins were the second and third additions to the Westphal family, joining their older sister Melvina and later younger brothers Ervin, Arlen, and John....

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...