Funeral services were held April 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson for Sharon Kay Ostendorf, 81, of Jefferson. The Rev Dennis Martens, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Tracy Ostendorf shared family remembrances. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Judy Larson and the late Eldon Larson, Jane Godwin and the late Jim…
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Marie Smith, 1929 – 2021
Marie Smith (nee Mabel Marie Rydings) passed away on April 8, 2021. She was born March 10, 1929 to Milo and Gladys Rydings. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Herbert Rydings, her sister Eleanor O’Neill, and by her husbands, Dr. Richard Buzard and Dr. Sherwood Smith. She is survived by her sister Beverly Batchellor; by her children Karen…
Read MoreJoyce Davis, 1949 – 2021
A Celebration of Life will be held April 14 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson for Joyce Ellen Godwin Davis, 72, of Jamaica. Words of comfort will be offered by Pastor Tom Hinote of The Sanctuary in Jefferson. Her interment will be private. Joyce Ellen Godwin was born February 8, 1949, at Jefferson. She was the…
Read MoreScott Hebenstreit, 1962 – 2021
Memorial services will be held April 9 at First Presbyterian Church in Paton for Scott James Hebenstreit, 59, of Jefferson. The Rev Daniel Emmert will offer words of comfort. Angie Jewett will be accompanist. Honorary bearers will be Bob Smith, Glenn Rohden, Mark Martinez, Jeff Dotts, Curt Dotts, Bruce Wessling, Marcus Harmeyer and Jacob Harmeyer. Interment will be at Mount…
Read MoreDennis Moranville, 1947 – 2021
Graveside services were held April 2 at Jefferson Municipal Cemetery for Dennis Dean Moranville, 73, of Grand Junction. Words of comfort were offered by Mike Wolterman. Honorary bearers were Johnny Dennis Hamilton, Kayla Alice Riedell, Dylan Daniel Steven Hamilton, John Oberg, Megan Brelsford, Elliott Bittner and Adeline Bittner. Dennis Dean Moranville was born April 4, 1947, to Donald Dean Moranville…
Read MoreJohn Odell, 1947 – 2021
John (Sandy) Sanford Odell, Jr., 73, was born September 30, 1947 in Torrance, CA, to John and Dorothy Odell. John passed away peacefully at Veteran’s Hospital in Des Moines on March 28, 2021, with his wife by his side. John served in the United States Army from 1967 – 1968. He worked as a manager of internal maintenance in Las Vegas casinos…
Read MoreDerek Rossow, 1978 – 2021
Derek Wade Rossow was born on October 30, 1978, in Jefferson, to Mark and Mary Rossow. His mother often referred to him as a “little tornado” as he was a very active child. At age 6 he started his participation on swim team. Baseball was another sport he loved, and he was also active in basketball and football. He attended…
Read MoreBetty Buswell, 1933 – 2021
Betty Buswell, 87, of Jefferson, passed away March 19, 2021, at the Greene County Medical long term care in Jefferson. No services were held in accordance with her wishes. Burial will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Betty Joanne Buswell was born the daughter of Henry and Mary (Michael) Tuhn, December 12, 1933, in Bristol Township, Greene County. She grew…
Read MoreWaunita Collogan, 1930 – 2021
Services were held March 11 at the United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Waunita Collogan, 90, of Jefferson, formerly of Grand Junction. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Steve Ransom. Casket bearers were Waunita’s grandchildren. Interment was at the Junction Township Cemetery at Grand Junction. Waunita Dillivan was born September 12, 1930, in Jefferson, the daughter of Lloyd…
Read MoreJoanne Legore, 1932 – 2021
A celebration of the life of Joanne Legore, 88, will be held March 6 at First Baptist Church in Churdan. The Rev David Arulnathan will offer words of comfort. Organist Matt Schutt will accompany congregational singing. Casket bearers will be Nathan Guess, Lucas Fatka, James Helms, Jamie Loeffler, Todd Sawyer and Jon Ayers. Interment will be at Highland Township Cemetery…
Read MoreJone Jensen, 1934 – 2021
Jone Gloria Jensen (nee Anderson), died January 26, 2021, in Surprize, AZ, due to coronavirus She was born March 24, 1934, in St Cloud, MN. A talented, curious and determined woman, Jone was educated at Jefferson High School, class of 1952, and at Drake University in Des Moines. She then earned her RN degree with a specialty in anesthesiology at…
Read MoreNeil Wright, 1951 – 2021
Services for Neil Wright, 69, of Panora, will be held Feb. 25, at 11 am at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, 515-386-2171. Those attending the service will be required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. The family will be choosing a memorial in honor of Neil. Memorials may be given to the family or left at the…
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