Category: Life Events

Leora Davis, 96, of Jefferson. Services: Friday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson. Interment: Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171. Survivors: son Chuck (Theresa) Davis; daughters Rosie Lally and Deb (Ed) Whitver; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Linda Schilling; other relatives; and friends. Erma Juergensen,…

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Doris Jean Kennedy (Garnett) passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2025, at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Jefferson. Doris and her twin brother Donald Dean were born July 25, 1936, in a farmhouse near Scranton on the hottest day of the year. She was the fifth of eight children born to Milferd and Vera (Hartwigsen) Garnett. She graduated from…

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Jerome (Jerry) John Deluhery passed away peacefully at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson February 5, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Jerry was known for his generous heart, his ability to fix almost anything, and his love for anything with an engine. He enjoyed spending time at his shop, at car shows, and with his coffee groups. His…

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Sharon Kay Stalder, 71, passed away peacefully February 4, 2025, in Jefferson. Born August 2, 1953, in Carroll, to Violette and Harold Christensen, she spent her childhood on a farm outside of Scranton. She graduated from Scranton High School in 1971, where she enjoyed her time playing 6 on 6 basketball. Sharon’s life was a testament to the power of kindness, love,…

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A memorial service for Madonna Woodley, who passed away January 29, 2025, and her son Fred Woodley, who passed away December 26, 2024, was held February 4, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson, with the Rev. Dennis Martens officiating.  Interment for mother and son was in Junction Township Cemetery.  Fred’s obituary was published previously.  Madonna Jean Woodley, daughter of John Frederick…

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Funeral services for Faye Wood, age 99, of Bagley,  were held Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, with Charlene Wolfe officiating.  Interment was at Wright Cemetery.  Pall bearers were Bradley Gardner, Nathan Grecco, Jac Strabley, Jeff Strabley, Jon Strabley, Nate Wolfe, Darrius Martin-Alston,  Nolan Rhoad, and Shea Wolfe.  Juanita Faye Wood, daughter of Otto Murphy and Leota…

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Frederick William Woodley, son of Gary and Madonna (Hastedt) Woodley, was born February 4, 1968, at Greene County Hospital in Jefferson. He was proud to share with his friends that he was named after both of his grandfathers. Throughout his school years and while growing up, Fred faced various challenges, but he always maintained a delightful and outgoing personality. He…

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Services will be held Dec. 23 at First Baptist Church in Churdan for David Blair, 77, of Churdan. The Rev David Arulnathan will preside. Interment will be in Highland Township Cemetery. David died Dec. 17, 2024. Mark David Blair (David), son of Paul and Zatha (Gardner) Blair, was born Dec. 22, 1946, in Jefferson. He lived with his family on…

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Gregory Ronald Wolf, 68, of Urbandale, passed away December 16, 2024, with his wife and daughters by his side, following a brief battle with cancer.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Interment will take place at the Paton Cemetery in Paton. Greg, son of Ronald and Phyllis (Patterson) Wolf, was born…

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A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 18, for Reva Owen, 89, of Jefferson. Reva Mae Owen was born January 21, 1935, in Guthrie County. She was the sixth child of 13 born to Carl and Zetta Ford Middleton. Reva passed away December 12, 2024, at the Rock Creek Senior Living Center in Ankeny. Reva attended Jefferson Community…

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Tracy Joel Hoodjer, a beloved family man, passionate sports enthusiast, and a well-respected figure in the sports community throughout the state of Iowa, passed away December 15, 2024, in Ames after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on Jan. 18, 1962, in Waterloo, Tracy’s infectious enthusiasm for life and unwavering spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew…

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Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 6, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Freddie Howard German, 78, of Jefferson. Interment will be at Paton Township Cemetery, Paton. Freddie German passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Freddie was born May 11, 1946 in Houston, TX, to Lawrence and Veta German.…

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