Obituaries

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...

Nov 9, 2014

Shellie Rae Johnson was born Mar. 22, 1963 in Davenport, IA to Vernon and Mary Johnson. As a child, Shellie’s family moved to St. Helens, OR where she attended Mc Bride Elementary School and St. Helens Jr. High School. As a young girl she enjoyed the outdoors, riding bicycles and playing softball. After moving to Galva with...

Nov 9, 2014

“Curly” Richard Lee Morris was born September 6, 1933 to Herbert and Agnes (Toel) Morris in Lawrence Co., MO while the family was visiting his ailing grandmother. The family traveled back to Westfield, IA where they made their home when he was only three days old. He was baptized December 28, 1933 in Preston Township, Plymouth Co.,...

Nov 9, 2014

Beth Elaine Lingle was born on April 15, 1931 to Margaret (Cipperly) and Harvey Goettsch. She was united in marriage to Harlan Lingle on March 17, 1951. To this union three children were born.

Beth was a member of the United Methodist Church of Holstein. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Beth...

Nov 6, 2014

Betty J. Grieme was born on September 15, 1926 to Willard and Nellie (Conklin) Jennett in Sac City, Iowa. She lived in Sac City until the 5th grade, when they moved to Vestal Street in Storm Lake, Iowa. She lived in this home until her marriage. Betty graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1944.

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Oct 31, 2014

Karen Kay (Melander) Moore was born in Alta, Iowa on July 26, 1948. She grew up in Alta and graduated in 1966 from Alta High School. She married Dennis Moore in 1969; they later divorced. Karen raised two daughters In Alta. She attended the University of Iowa, taking courses in Social Work. Some of her favorite memories...

Oct 28, 2014

Russell Louis Stamp was born Feb. 4, 1930 to Louis and Lurene (Kaus) Stamp. He graduated from Holstein High School in 1948. He served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He worked on the family farm in Holstein until 1979 when they moved to town. In addition to farming, Russ started working...

Oct 9, 2014

Deborah Jean Wright was born May 2, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa to Sharlotte J. Wright (Martin) and Lester E. Wright. Debbie spent her early years growing up on the Harold and Sharlotte Arp farm southwest of Holstein. Debbie spent the larger portion of her years as a resident of group homes for young adults with disabilities,...

Oct 4, 2014

Patrick S. Bailey was born January 17, 1968 in Denver, CO. He graduated from Hinkley High School. After high school he attended community college studying motorcycle repair. He had a natural talent for fixing cars. Pat chose to serve in the military and was scheduled to start a career in the Air Force when a near fatal...

Oct 3, 2014

Shirley Arlene Carstens was born December 9, 1931 to Silas and Adeline (Anderson) Thompson at Bradford, Iowa. After graduation from Iowa Falls High School in 1949, she worked as a clerk/typist for the Ralston Purina Company in Iowa Falls. Shirley also worked as a legal secretary in Lake Mills and Ames, Iowa.

Shirley married Harold...

Sep 26, 2014

Don was born in Holstein on March 2, 1923 to William and Josephine Sorensen. After graduating from Holstein High School, he served in the U.S. Army in the China Burma India Theater (CBI) during World War II. He then received degrees from Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.

He married Hulda Freymiller in...