Marilyn Weaver Claussen, 88, of Spirit Lake, Rippey Class of 1954. Services: Tuesday, July 16, 10:30 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Interment: Tuesday at 3:30 pm at Rippey Cemetery. Visitation: one hour prior to service at the church. Survivors: Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Survivors: sister-in-law Jean Weaver; niece Linda Weaver Goodrich…
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Lois Jean McAtee, 1936 – 2024
Lois Jean McAtee was born June 24,1936, in Omaha, NE, to Henry ‘Hank’ and Gwendolyn Alcorn Knigge. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 14, 2024. She spent her childhood years in Omaha, later moving to Adel, where she met Dean, the love of her life. Lois spent her senior year of high school in Cedar Rapids…
Read MoreTerry Murphy, 1961 – 2024
Terry Lynn Murphy, age 62, passed away peacefully July 3, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Terry was born August 31, 1961, in Albany, MO. Her family moved to Boone shortly after her birth, and in 1965 they settled in Jefferson, where Terry resided for the rest of her life. During her childhood…
Read MoreNeva Eggiman, 1924 – 2024
Erneva Kathryn Seifert Eggimann passed away July 1, 2024, at the Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, after having celebrated her 100th birthday in style four months previously. Neva was born February 18, 1924, and grew up in Elkader, where she met her future husband, Elmer Eggimann, in her kindergarten class. Her curiosity and her lifelong interest in learning new things…
Read MoreRoyal ‘Curly’ Holz II, 1946 – 2024
Royal Henry “Curly” Holz II peacefully passed away June 25, 2024, in Des Moines. He was 78 years of age. A graveside service with military rites was held at Junction Township Cemetery, Grand Junction, followed by a Celebration of Life at Bethel Church, Boone. Rev. Josh McFarland presided at both services. Honorary casket bearers were Aaron Holz, Reg Clause, Paul Becker, Steve…
Read MoreDonna Gathercoal, 1970 – 2024
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Donna Jean Branham Gathercoal, 54, of Grand Junction. Pastor Wendy Pittman will offer words of comfort. Donna was born July 3, 1970, in Chicago, IL. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Elementary in Glenview and later participated in track and field at Springman Jr. High…
Read MoreArlena Hamling, 1954 – 2024
Arlena Mae Hamling was born November. 1, 1954. She made her final transition the morning of June 15, 2024, at the age of 69 years. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she left to be with the Lord. Arlena is survived by her husband Wallace Hamling; her son Craigg Smith; siblings Patty (David) Bosley, Chet (Tia ) Davis,…
Read MorePaul ‘Skeeter’ Wilber, 1928 – 2024
Paul L. “Skeeter” Wilber passed away May 16, 2024, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, at the age of 95 years. Skeeter was born on October 14, 1928, in Paton, to Viola Hansen Wilber and Roy Wilber. He was raised by his Aunt Ester and Uncle Paul Pemble after his mother died in 1933, and he always felt so…
Read MoreHazel Monthei, 1928 – 2024
Hazel Monthei, 95, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, with her family around her. She was born August 30, 1928, in Scranton, where she graduated from high school in 1946. Hazel was the daughter of Blanche and Roy Maile of Scranton. She met the love of her life, Bane Monthei, while working at Louie’s Ice Cream Shop in Jefferson.…
Read MoreDonna Rae Scheuermann, 1945 – 2023
Donna Scheuermann, age 78 years, passed away October 10, 2023, in Sauk Rapids, MN. A Celebration of Life for Donna will be held Saturday, June 15, at 11 am at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, Iowa. Interment will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. A funeral lunch will be held at PickAway Americana and Meeting House, were family and friends can visit. Donna…
Read MoreSandra Long, 1949 – 2023
A memorial service will be held for Sandra Long Saturday, June 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Immediately following the service, family and friends will share a luncheon and time of visitation in the church fellowship hall. The family will also be present to greet friends Friday, May 31, from 6 to 8 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson.…
Read MoreDwayne Fiscus, 1932 – 2024
Funeral services for Dwayne Fiscus, 92, of Churdan will be held May 23, 2024, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Words of comfort will be offered by Pastor Isaak Wangler of Abundant Life Church in Jefferson. Honorary bearers will be Dwayne’s grandchildren Emily Rhoades, Brian Rice, Alicia Paup and Tricia Owens, and his great-grandchildren Clara Rhoades, Cora Rhoades, Cade Rhoades,…
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