Sharon Kay Ostendorf, 1939 – 2021

Funeral services were held April 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson for Sharon Kay Ostendorf, 81, of Jefferson. The Rev Dennis Martens, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Tracy Ostendorf shared family remembrances. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Judy Larson and the late Eldon Larson, Jane Godwin and the late Jim…

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Sheriff’s report – April 2021

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, April 30: At 8:14 am the sheriff, deputies, and Jefferson fire department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 4 and County Road E-63 (330th St). Anthony Hohne, 29, of Bagley was driving a 2017 Nissan Rogue South on Highway 4. Dennis Pittman, 68, of Jamaica was…

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Police blotter – April 2021

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, April 30: At 5:20 am a resident spoke to an officer at the LEC asking for assistance in obtaining a hotel room for the day. The officer reached out to local clergy to assist. At 8:39 pm a traffic stop near the intersection of Highways 30 and 4…

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