Charles (Chuck) Burkhardt, age 77 of Jefferson, Iowa, died Monday, November 9, 2020. Chuck was born January 20, 1943 in Guthrie Center, Iowa to Kenneth and Ruth (Badger) Burkhardt. Chuck grew up on a family farm outside of Bagley and graduated from Bagley High School in 1961. Chuck married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Burns, on July 2, 1961 in…
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Pauline Johnson, 1916 – 2020
Services were held Nov. 10 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Pauline Johnson, 103, of Jefferson. The Rev J. Alexander, pastor of Central Christian Church, offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Jax Carstensen, Jayden Carstensen, Krista Henning, Eli Carstensen, Brady Carstensen and Maddox Carstensen. Casket bearers were Gary Carstensen, Paul Carstensen, Jacob Miner, Jeremiah Miner, Justin Henning and…
Read MoreJulie DeBok, 1965 – 2020
Graveside memorial services for Julie DeBok, 55, of Columbia Falls, MT, will be held Oct. 31, at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery with words of comfort by Pastor Wendy Pittman. A luncheon and visitation for family and friends will follow at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Julie Ann DeBok was born April 23, 1965, in Nevada, IA, to Ron and Loretta (Lori)…
Read MoreElla Carhill, 1934 – 2020
Services will be held Oct 29 at Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry for Ella Carhill, 86, of Jefferson. Ella Marie Tallman Carhill passed away on October 24, 2020, at The Gardens in Jefferson. Ella was the oldest of 11 children born to Harold and Lois (Harwood) Tallman on August 6, 1934. She grew up on a…
Read MoreHazel Frederick, 1928 – 2020
Private family services were held Oct. 22 for Hazel Lavonne Frederick, 91, of Jefferson. Pastor Larry Monthei of Bagley United Methodist Church offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Daniel Frederick, Sarah Borgeson, Carolyn Renshaw, Elizabeth Pierce, Karen Tungesvik, Mary Hinton and Bill Frederick. Interment was at Richland Township Cemetery in Guthrie County. Hazel Lavonne Byrns Frederick was born November…
Read MoreJanice Ham, 1935 – 2020
Janice P. Ham, the daughter of George and Vera (Osborn) Hudson, was born June 13, 1935, in Winterset, and departed this life October 13, 2020, at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. She lived her life to the age of 85 years and 4 months. Janice attended school in Winterset and graduated in 1953. After graduation, she worked for Northwestern…
Read MoreAngela Fox, 1974 – 2020
Angela Mae Fox, 46, of Grand Junction, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born on September 13, 1974, in Anaheim, CA. She is survived by her three children and two grandchildren, who made up the entirety of her world: Katarina Goodrich (Clayton Goodrich), Larissa Hornsby, Conar Hornsby, Kaisley and Caine Goodrich. Her joys in life were riding her…
Read MoreEddie McCartney, 1931 – 2020
George Edward “Eddie” McCartney was born on a farm near Casey in Adair County on May 5, 1931. Eddie died at MercyOne Medical Center in West Des Moines on October 13, 2020, at the age of 89 years, five months and eight days. The public is invited to visit with the family Friday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 to 7 pm at…
Read MoreTom Morain, 1947 – 2020
Throughout his life, Tom Morain was less determined to accomplish extraordinary things than to do ordinary things with extraordinary love – and ended up doing both. He received and shared blessings of joy for 73 years and passed away in Lamoni on Oct. 10, 2020, after a 7-month journey through cancer. Of all his blessings, he was most proud of and…
Read MoreMike Semke, 1953 – 2020
Services were held Oct. 9 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Mike Semke, 67, of Grand Junction. The Rev J. Alexander, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Jim Wyckoff gave the eulogy. Rita Rasmussen accompanied congregational singing. Honorary bearers were Dick Youngblood, Ed Anderson, Wayne Lautner, Steve Bosshart and Brad Bendickson. Casket bearers were Ted Semke, Tom…
Read MoreVince Kennedy, 1932- 2020
Vincent Eugene Kennedy was born February 17, 1932, in Greene County. He was the youngest son of Thomas and Luella (Tiffany) Kennedy. Vince attended East Greene High School. In 1952, Vince entered the United States Army. He served his country during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1954. Upon his return to Iowa, he met and married Doris…
Read MoreDoris Batcheller, 1923 – 2020
Doris M. Batcheller, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Gobel) Granger, was born November 21, 1923 at Alma, MI, and passed from this life September 29, 2020, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center in Fort Dodge at the age of 96 years, 10 months and 8 days. Doris attended and graduated from Saginaw High School in Saginaw, MI. After…
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