Travis Christopher Fincel was born in St. Paul, MN, on October 28, 1974. He departed this life on January 7, 2021, leaving bereft the many lives he touched. Travis (Travy to his friends and family) believed family doesn’t begin or end with blood, that living life was about working hard so you could play just as hard, that sharing laughter…
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Tracy Bigley, 1933 – 2021
Tracy Raymon Bigley Jr. was born July 31, 1933, in Iowa City, to Tracy Sr. and Eula Bigley. He passed away January 4, 2021, in Jefferson. Tracy grew up in Leon, where he loved playing sports: football, basketball and baseball. He also loved music, math and history in school. After graduating from high school Tracy entered the United States Navy, where he proudly…
Read MoreLarry Dowd, 1951 – 2021
A memorial service was held Jan. 8 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Larry Dowd, 69, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Allan Redenius of First Covenant Church in Fort Dodge and Pastor J Alexander of Central Christian Church. Urn bearers were Aaron Dowd and Michael Dowd. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Larry…
Read MoreAnn Lawton, 1959 – 2020
Ann Louise Lawton, 61, passed away Tuesday, December 23, at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson after a long illness. Ann was born at Greene County Medical Center on May 27, 1959. She was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Dot) Lawton of Cooper. Ann graduated from Jefferson Community High School in 1978. She attended Kirkwood Community College, receiving…
Read MoreEsther Knapp, 1943 – 2020
Esther J. Knapp died Dec. 24, 2020. She was born June 18, 1943. She is survived by her children Cindy (David) King, Carolyn (Jim) Moreland, Christine (Arnold) Kesselring, G. Jason (April Olson) Zepp and John (Jenn) Zepp; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a large extended family. No services are planned. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171.
Read MoreKaren Bentz, 1941 – 2020
Services were held Dec. 28 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Karen Kay Bentz, 79, of Carroll, formerly of Jefferson. The Rev Julia Poulsen offered words of comfort. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Becky Greiner. Casket bearers were Dave Bohnet, Kevin Richards, Tom Braun, Gerry Stein, Roger Olhausen and Dick Green. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal…
Read MoreThomas Feldmann, 1937 – 2020
Thomas F. Feldmann entered into God’s embrace on December 22, 2020. He was 83 years old. Thomas was born on January 23, 1937, in Breda, the youngest child of Joseph and May Feldmann. He worked beside his father and brothers, learning the farming business from a young age. Thomas attended St. Bernard Elementary School and High School. He graduated from…
Read MoreRosalene “Kay” Zike, 1926 – 2020
A Perry native and longtime children’s and veterans’ advocate has died. Rosalene (Kay) Annette Corbus Zike, 93-years young, passed away at her Pacifica, CA, home, overlooking the ocean, with her daughters Carole and Susan near on November 16, 2020. Kay, a Christmas Day 1926 baby born in Perry, the daughter of Chester and Pearl Corbus, graduated from Perry High School…
Read MoreJohn Helmus, 1931 – 2020
John (Johan) Jacob Helmus was born September 24, 1931, to Dirk Helmus and Jantze Bakker Helmus at Middlestum, the Netherlands. He entered his heavenly home December 6, 2020, at the age of 89 years. As a child he attended a Christian grade school. His church youth group found him actively presenting topics and taking part in skits. In his teens…
Read MoreJudy Peacock Wills, 1944 – 2020
Mom’s Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Peacock Wills, loving mother of Kelly, Craig, Todd and Paige. Judy passed away peacefully at the age of 76, on Sunday, December 6, 2020, with her family by her side. Judy was born on January 10, 1944, in Jefferson to Craig and Vivian Peacock. She loved…
Read MoreMarilyn Allender, 1929 – 2020
Marilyn Elaine (Compton) Allender, 91, died Nov. 29 at Regency Park Nursing & Rehab in Jefferson. Marilyn was the eldest born to Delmer Harvey Compton and Flora Sylvesta (Beam) Compton on May 14, 1929, in Greene County. She graduated from Bayard High School in 1947. She earned a degree in home economics from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. It…
Read MoreJerry Groves, 1941 – 2020
Jerry Lee Groves, age 79 of Rippey, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at his home in Rippey. Jerry was born on April 21, 1941, at the Greene County Hospital in Jefferson to Jesse Lee Groves and Berneice Marie (Miller) Groves. He was raised on a farm outside of Rippey, the youngest of three children. For schooling, Jerry attended…
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