Esther Knapp, 1943 – 2020

Esther J. Knapp died Dec. 24, 2020. She was born June 18, 1943. She is survived by her children Cindy (David) King, Carolyn (Jim) Moreland, Christine (Arnold) Kesselring, G. Jason (April Olson) Zepp and John (Jenn) Zepp; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a large extended family.  No services are planned.  Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171.

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Karen Bentz, 1941 – 2020

Services were held Dec. 28 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Karen Kay Bentz, 79, of Carroll, formerly of Jefferson. The Rev Julia Poulsen offered words of comfort. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Becky Greiner. Casket bearers were Dave Bohnet, Kevin Richards, Tom Braun, Gerry Stein, Roger Olhausen and Dick Green. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal…

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Thomas Feldmann, 1937 – 2020

Thomas F. Feldmann entered into God’s embrace on December 22, 2020. He was 83 years old. Thomas was born on January 23, 1937, in Breda, the youngest child of Joseph and May Feldmann. He worked beside his father and brothers, learning the farming business from a young age. Thomas attended St. Bernard Elementary School and High School. He graduated from…

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