Jack Harmer, 77, of Jefferson, died February 19, 2021, at his home. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 1, at 1 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, followed by interment of cremains and military rites at Jefferson cemetery. Jackie Merritt Harmer was born October 6, 1943, in Council Bluffs, to Virginia (Pine) and Barton Merritt Harmer of…
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Esther Monthei, 1937 – 2021
A graveside service for immediate family will be held Feb. 26 at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery for Esther Ann Monthei, 84, of rural Jefferson. Larry Monthei will offer words of comfort. Honorary bearers will be Theresa Subbert, Jody Hoskins, Larry Dean Monthei, Jennifer Hansen, Joe Subbert, Angie Freml, Jeremy Hoskins, Amanda Burbank, Dawn Tingwald, Curtis Hoskins, Audrey Hinote, Keith Monthei,…
Read MoreDennis Murphy, 1949 – 2021
Dennis Murphy, 71, of Scranton passed away January 20, 2021. After struggling with several health issues over the years he is at peace and reunited with his wife, Patricia Murphy. Dennis was born Oct. 25, 1949, in Carroll to parents Leo and Regina Murphy. He spent most of his childhood and young adult life growing up in Jefferson. Dennis graduated…
Read MoreDon Graven, 1936 – 2021
Donald Eugene Graven was born January 28, 1936 in Jefferson. His parents were Beryl and Pauline (Probst) Graven. Don had one sister, Janet. Don grew up on the family farm north of Jefferson where he lived, now. He graduated from Jefferson High School. On November 7, 1955 he married Jackie Ott. They resided in Jefferson and became parents to eight children. They were…
Read MoreMignon Rasmussen, 1928 – 2021
A private, family funeral service was held at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Mignon Rasmussen, 92, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Wendy Pittman, commissioned pastor. Honorary casket bearers were her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Casket bearers were Nathan Haupert, Bret Haupert, Krista Kinkennon, Jacob Rasmussen, Tressa Rasmussen and Shane Rasmussen. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery.…
Read MoreRichard Pound, 1939 – 2021
Richard (Dick) Alan Pound, aged 81, died on February 3, 2021 at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. Dick was born in Jefferson on June 19, 1939, to Alan Willard Pound and Edna ‘Irene’ (Starling) Pound. Dick graduated from Scranton High School with the class of 1957. He then enrolled at Wayne State Teachers College, Wayne, NE. It was at…
Read MoreTravis Fincel, 1974 – 2021
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…
Read MoreTracy 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…
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