A celebration of the life of Carroll T. Perkins, 95, of Jefferson was held March 27 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Carroll was born September 13, 1926 to Elver Perkins and Anna (Lynch) Perkins in an upstairs bedroom of the Perkins Century Farm southwest of Jefferson. His older sister Bethel helped welcome him into the family which…
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Bob Brown, 1962 – 2022
Robert “Bob” Eugene Brown, 59, of Rippey, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held March 3 2022 at First Christian Church in Perry. Burial will be held later at the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Memorials may be given to UnityPoint Hospice and…
Read MoreDave Walker, 1953 – 2022
Services were held March 4 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Dave Walker, 69, of Jefferson. Interment will be at a later date at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. David L. Walker, 69, of Jefferson, passed at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born on February 02, 1953, in Fort Dodge,…
Read MoreJerry Roberts, 1943 – 2022
Funeral services for Jerry Roberts, 78, of Jefferson, will be held February 10, 2022, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Burial with Military Honors will be at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. The family requests that anyone attending the visitation or funeral service please wear a mask at all times. Jerry Roberts poured his heart into everything he did. This…
Read MoreRichard Gower, 1955 – 2022
Funeral services were held February 7, 2022, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Rich Gower, 66, of Jefferson, formerly of Lake City. Father Lynn Bruch of St Mary Catholic Church celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection. Honorary bearers were Ava Gower, Olivia Gower, Johnathan Gower, Mason Grower, Bennett Gower, Maren Gower, Connor West and Ryann West. Richard Henry…
Read MoreTiffany Delzell, 1967 – 2022
Tiffany Lynn Delzell went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family at the age of 54. She was born October 17, 1967, to Merrill “Mick” and Carolyn Miller of Clarinda. Tiffany graduated from Clarinda High School as valedictorian and went on to attend Iowa State University where she would earn her…
Read MoreGlenda Venteicher, 1935 – 2022
A prayer service was held February 6, 2022, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Glenda Jean Venteicher, 86, of Jefferson, formerly of Bagley. The Rev Levi Dawson presided at the service. Honorary bearers were Glenda’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Casket bearers were Mitch Venteicher, Justin Venteicher, Lex Venteicher, Ron Allen, Chuck Dawson and Leroy Allen. Interment was at St Joseph…
Read MoreWarren Robson, 1926 – 2022
A private family funeral service will be held at the Scranton United Methodist Church for Warren Aughey Robson, age 95, of Jefferson, formerly of Scranton. He passed away January 17, 2022, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Pastor Joyce Webb will officiate at the service. Warren has donated his body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program in…
Read MoreJoan Minnihan, 1936 – 2022
Funeral services will be held Jan. 21, 2022, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Joan Elizabeth Minnihan, 85, of Jefferson. Father Tim Schott will celebrate Mass of the Resurrection. Lectors will be Louise Borsheim and Sue Taylor. Sheilah Pound will be soloist, accompanied by Rhena Lane. Honorary bearers will be Ron Brown, Kathy Brown, Mike Christensen, John Mehl…
Read MoreLeon Meinecke, 1940 – 2022
Errol (Leon) Meinecke was born March 11, 1940, to Clarence and Evelyn (Johns) Meinecke at Cooper. Leon passed away at his home in Jefferson on Jan. 5, 2022, at the age of 81 years. Leon and the family moved to Paton in 1950. Leon graduated from Paton High School in 1958. He helped with the family farming until 1964. Leon married Joan Hutson…
Read MoreArlene Bigley – 1934 – 2021
A private memorial service will be held Jan. 8 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Alene Bigley, 87, of Jefferson. Words of comfort will be offered by Arlene’s son, the Rev David Bigley of the Church of the Nazarene. Honorary bearers will be Matthew Ernst, Alex Ernst, Tyler Ernst, Amanda Kramme, Katie Lloyd, Noah Bigley, Cameron Fleener and Shane…
Read MoreLois Olson, 1928 – 2021
Services were held Dec. 31 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Lois Olson, 93, of Boone. Words of comfort were offered by The Rev Kim Nofel, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson. Honorary bearers were Anthony Onstot, Casey Hagensick, Richard Barber, Neil Schmitz, Shawn Pickens and Tom Schmitz. Casket bearers were Chad Olson, Craig Olson, Peter Olson, Keith…
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