Category: Life Events

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.…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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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Funeral services for Janice Adkins, age 89, of Jefferson will be held Aug. 17, 2024 at First Baptist Church in  Jefferson. Interment will be in Franklin Township Cemetery near Cooper. Janice Fern (Lee) Adkins was born Oct. 8, 1934, to Hugh and Berniece (Smith) Lee.  Also waiting for her was her sister Vivian. Janice attended country school until fifth grade and graduated…

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Funeral services for Julia McCollom were held August 1, 2024, at Gospel Open Bible Church in Jefferson. Pastor Chad Cummings officiated. Honorary bearers were Laura McCollom, Jeremy McCollom, Brenda Cranston, Traci Dillavou, and Lindsey Varner.  Casket bearers were Jason McCollom, Adam McCollom, Eric McCollom, Chad McCollom, Nickolas McCollom, and Brett Cranston. Interment was in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Julia McCollom was…

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Garry Wayne Higgins was born to Guy Higgins and Florence (Orman) Higgins in Shenandoah on February 17, 1946.  He passed at his home in Rippey on July 18, 2024. Garry grew up in Shenandoah alongside his brothers and sisters. Garry, the fourth child of Guy and Florence, was the baby until they welcomed their fifth child, Carol Ann.  Garry attended Shenandoah…

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Glenn John Carstensen was born April 18, 1933, on a farm near Paton.  He passed away peacefully at home near Jefferson on July 19, 2024, at the age of 91 years.  Glenn was the son of Clarence and Alice (Namanny) Carstensen.  In 1936, Clarence, Alice, Glenn, his older brother Kenneth and sister Shirley moved to a farm 5 -1/2 miles…

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Robert Douglas Jackson (Doug) passed away July 8, 2024, at the age of 78. His niece Denise was with him at his passing. He was born August 1, 1945, in Jefferson, and retired there after a long teaching career in music. Doug taught at several schools in Iowa, including North Polk County schools. He had very successful jazz bands at all of his…

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