Services were held March 6 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Mary Margery Thornton, 87, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Danille Curtis was pianist and soloist. Honorary casket bearers were Jocely Nelson, Lily Pohlman, Sophie Pohlman, Caroline Pohlman, William…
Read MoreDay: March 5, 2018
Letter to the editor – Stacy Stream
Dear Greene County Citizens, Education has been important to me as a 2003 graduate of Jefferson-Scranton School District, and current volunteer on the “Our Kids, Our Future – Greene County” board. I attended AIB College of Business graduating with an associate’s degree in business and finance, which has led to a career in insurance. My husband Jeff and I have…
Read MoreMartha Scheuermann, 1942 – 2018
Services were held March 10 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Martha Scheuermann, 75, of rural Cooper. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Martha Maxine (Trask) Scheuermann was born December 6, 1942, to Charlie and Grace (Martin) Trask in Eagle Grove. She entered Eternal Life on March 4, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her…
Read MoreKaren Schilling, 1953 – 2018
Services were held Sunday, March 4, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home for Karen Jane Schilling, 65, of Lee’s Summit, MO. Words of comfort were offered by Tim Robbins of Scranton. Casket bearers were Merle Hallinan, Jim Hallinan, Tom Hallinan, Denny Hallinan, McKinley Schilling and Jeremy McGowen. Interment was at the Scranton Township Cemetery.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 1
In Greene County district court judgments were entered Feb. 28 against Michelle Lyn Paradise, 45, of Jefferson after she pleaded guilty to charges of harassment and trespass She was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge on each charge. She was initially charged with domestic abuse assault- third or subsequent offense. Court costs were $1,198.45. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville)
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 1
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Feb. 28 against Bailey Joleen Lounsbury of Churdan on one county of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must pay $448.21 restitution. Six counts of theft- fifth degree were dismissed. Court costs were $60.
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