Judy Jean Bappe of Bella Vista, AR, passed away March 12, 2022, with her husband by her side. She was 81. She was born February 22, 1941, in Scranton, to Edward and Doris Tolsdorf. A Celebration of Judy’s life in conjunction with a Celebration of her brother’s life (Tom Tolsdorf) will be held Saturday, June 4, at the Scranton Community…
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Thomas Tolsdorf, 1945 – 2022
Thomas Dale Tolsdorf, age 76, passed away February 14, 2022, at Banner Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, AZ, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Tom’s life in conjunction with a Celebration of his sister’s life (Judy Bappe) will be held Saturday, June 4, at the Scranton Community Center in Scranton with Chaplain Angelo Luis officiating. Tom was…
Read MoreLillian Howard, 1929 – 2022
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated May 20 at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for Lillian Howard, 93, of Jefferson, formerly of Paton. Celebrant will be Father John Gerald. Soloist will be Sheilah Pound, accompanied by Lois Last. Interment will be at the Paton Township Cemetery near Paton. Lillian Mayme Rathouz, the daughter of Vincent and Anna…
Read MoreMary Jordan, 1949 – 2022
Funeral services were held May 16, 2022, at Northside Assembly in Jefferson for Mary Elizabeth Jordan, 72, of Jefferson. Pastor Rod Block offered words of comfort. Gary Haupert was soloist. Casket bearers were Josh Jordan, Simon Jordan, Jim Funcke, Jared Funcke, Jonathan Funcke and Nelson Carman. Interment was at Dillavou Cemetery in Kendrick Township, Greene County. Mary Elizabeth Wilson Jordan…
Read MoreClyde Lane, 1931 – 2022
A graveside memorial service will be held May 24 at Jefferson Municipal Cemtery for Clyde Lane, 90, of Holstein. Words of comfort will be offered by the Rev Kim Nofel, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Honorary bearers will be Jake Lane, Nick Lane and Kate Lane. Military rites will be performed by the Iowa Army Honor Guard. Clyde…
Read MoreJames King, 1931 – 2022
Memorial services for Rev. Jim King will be May 13, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson. James Wilbur King was born January 30, 1931, in Centerville, to Wilbur and Donna King. He grew up the middle of nine children. Jim started school at 4 years old, and graduated from Centerville High School in 1948. He promptly enlisted in the…
Read MoreMarilyn Millard, 1938 – 2022
Marilyn Millard, 85, of Rippey, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Rippey United Methodist Church in Rippey. Burial will be in the Rippey Cemetery near Rippey. Marilyn Millard (Todd) was born in Boone County to Jim and Lois Todd on…
Read MoreHarry Coil, 1933 – 2022
Services were held April 29 as Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Harry Leonard, Coil, 88, of Jefferson. The Rev J. Alexander of Central Christian Church offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Anthony Arbuckie, Jeremy Daswon, Lori Finley and Travis Dawson. Interment was at the Jefferson municipal cemetery with military rites by a United States Army honor guard, VFW…
Read MoreJohn Peters, 1939 – 2022
Services will be held April 28 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for John Peters, 82, of Jefferson. Burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel at a later date. John Robert Peters passed away April 23, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born August 30, 1939, in Fort Madison, the…
Read MoreJoan Harbaugh, 1932 – 2022
Joan Harbaugh passed away surrounded by her children on April 24, 2022, at the age of 89. No public services are planned. Memorials in her name may be given to the family, or left at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Joan Marie Harbaugh was born on August 22, 1932, in Greene County, the daughter of Harry Price and Edith (Mischke)…
Read MoreHollis Hoffman, 1934 – 2022
Masonic services and a Celebration of Life for Hollis Hoffmann, 87, of Jefferson, will be held Wednesday, April 20, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Morning Star Lodge #159 A.F. & A.M. will hold the Masonic service with Curt Eason presiding. The Rev Heather Door, pastor of the church, will offer words of comfort. Soloist will be Pastor Chuck…
Read MoreShirley Drayer, 1926 – 2022
Memorial services will be held April 13 at Churdan United Methodist Church in Churdan for Shirley Drayer, 95, of Jefferson, formerly of Churdan. The Rev David Arulnathan, pastor of the church, will offer words of comfort. Soloist will be Gary Haupert, accompanied by Rochelle Guess and Renaye Lindgren. Honorary bearers will be Cole McCombs, Carter McCombs, Jeff Drayer, Derek Drayer,…
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