Joseph John Wanninger III, known as Joe to his friends and family, passed away surrounded by family and friends at his home in Panora on October 11. He was 59 years of age. Joe was born March 13, 1965, in Audubon. He was raised in and around Audubon, graduating from Audubon High School in 1984. After graduation, he attended Iowa…
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John Sigwalt, 1955 – 2024
John Charles Sigwalt was born in Corning, NY, on September 2, 1955, to Bob Sigwalt and Jean Truax Sigwalt. He spent much of his childhood in Jefferson and Churdan, and graduated from Paton-Churdan High School in 1973. After graduating from Iowa Central Community College, John held positions at numerous companies including IBM, Kodak Film, Newbury Property Management, and Bee Line…
Read MoreGerald ‘Jerry’ Kennedy, 1931 – 2024
On January 18, 1931, Thomas Kennedy and Luella (Tiffany) Kennedy gave birth to Gerald Aloysius Kennedy at their family farm just west of Spring Lake in Grand Junction. Gerald was welcomed by his sister Mary Jane and brother Richard, and Vincent a few years later. Gerald (Jerry) passed away September 20, 2024, at 93 years of age at Regency Park…
Read MoreKarma Hennigar, 1931 – 2024
A memorial service for Karma Hennigar, age 93, will be held October 1, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, in Jefferson. Interment will be at Paton Township Cemetery. Karma Jean (Temple) Hennigar passed away September 22, 2024, at the age of 93 years. She was born August 4, 1931, to Albert and Florence (Roberts) Temple of Paton. Karma was raised in…
Read MoreMary Genevieve Haase, 1927 – 2024
Mary Genevieve Haase (Gen), 97, died September 13, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. Mass of the Resurrection, celebrated by Fr. Bill Schreiber, will be Sept. 18 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Grand Junction. Gen, daughter of Thomas L and Laura Kersey Higgins, was…
Read MoreCarolyn Sloan, 1951 – 2024
A Service of Remembrance will be held September 14 at Gospel Open Bible Church in Jefferson, for Carolyn Sloan, 72, of Jefferson. Pastor Chad Cummings will offer words of comfort. Honorary bearers will be Doug Sloan, Anthony Hennings, Aaron Sloan and Ricky Hennings. Casket bearers will be Eric Bellinghausen, C.J. Hennings, Jesse Jansen, Dave Sloan, Tom Sloan, and Jaime Cornado.…
Read MoreVelma Martin, 1934 – 2024
A graveside service for Velma Martin, 90, of Jefferson, will be held September 10 at Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Heather Dorr of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will officiate. Velma M. Martin, a cherished mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully September 6, 2024, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Velma was born May 29,…
Read MoreRowan Dale Wilson, July 1 – Sept. 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we, Nolan and Allie Wilson, announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Rowan Dale Wilson, who left this world far too soon on September 3, 2024. Born on July 1, 2024, Rowan was a light in our lives, filling each day with love, joy, and hope. Though his time with us was brief,…
Read MoreDonna Pope, 1936- 2024
Donna Joan Pope, 88, of Jefferson passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, with her loving husband of 69 years by her side. She was born June 1, 1936, in Osceola, to Howard and Gertrude (McNichols) Githens. Joan graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1954. She married Russell Harold Pope on February 12, 1955. Joan received her bachelor’s degree from…
Read MoreEric Eliserio, 1988 – 2024
Eric James Eliserio, aged 36, passed away August 27, 2024, surrounded by his friends and family. Eric was born on May 28, 1988, in Ames. He grew up and made his home in Jefferson. He was a devoted and loving father, raising his two sons, Nathan and James, in Jefferson with his fiancée, Haley Hitchcock, and first wife, Stephanie Eliserio.…
Read MoreChristopher Lawrence, 1960 – 2024
Memorial services for Christopher Lawrence, 63, of Jefferson were held August 28 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev J. Alexander of Central Christian Church in Jefferson. Christopher Robin Lawrence was born October 29, 1960, in Jefferson. He is the son of LaNetta and Darrell Sloan. Chris graduated high school from Jefferson in…
Read MoreClaud Neiderheiser, 1929 – 2024
Services will be held Sunday, Aug. 25, at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton for Claud Neiderheiser, 95, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Paton. The Rev Susan Rohden of Gowrie United Methodist Church of Gowrie, and the Rev Steve Daikerd of Salem United Methodist Church will offer words of comfort. Doyle Carlson will be soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary…
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