Glennie Jean Costello, daughter of Benhardt and Marie (Ladehoff) Segebart, was born June 2, 1933, in Crawford County. Glennie passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside February 12, 2020, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson at the age of 86. Glennie grew up in Vail and graduated from Vail High School. On April 6, 1953, she…
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Kathy Semke, 1952 – 2020
Mary Margaret Kathelene Semke, 67, of Jefferson, passed away on February 9, 2020, after a brave battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Kathy was born December 23, 1952, to Ward Duffy and Katherine Jobush in Jefferson. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1971, she went on to study at the University of Iowa.
Read MoreAndy Foster, 1936 – 2020
A Celebration of Life for Andy Foster, 83, of Jefferson, was held Feb. 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson with the Rev Julie Poulsen presiding. Granddaughter Dakota Foster sang “My Heart Will Go On.” Lois Last accompanied congregational singing. A Masonic service led by Curt Eason preceded the service. Andrew Charles Foster was born Oct. 4, 1936,…
Read MoreRay Busch, 1942 – 2020
Ray Busch, 77, of rural Ogden, passed away February 8, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Raymond Carl Busch was born July 6, 1942, son of Fritz and Rose (Hoefle) Busch. Ray was the youngest of three children and attended elementary school in Beaver and then attended in Grand Junction, where and was crowned Homecoming King and graduated…
Read MoreRuby Metzler, 1916 – 2020
Funeral services were held February 6 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Ruby Metzler, 103, of Jamaica. Words of comfort were offered by Todd Muir of the Jefferson congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Honorary bearers were Bud Matthews, Ned Johnson, Tyler Muir and Kurt Meinecke. Casket bearers were Ian Johnson, Todd Muir, Steve Curtis and Matt Ulrich. Interment was at…
Read MoreRexine Johnson, 1922 – 2020
Rexine Johnson, the daughter of Guy and Ida (Stream) Kinsman, was born August 26, 1922 at her parent’s farm home near Churdan, Iowa and departed this life January 30, 2020 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa. She lived a full life to the age of 97 years, 5 months and 4 days. Rexine attended and graduated from…
Read MorePatricia Monogin, 1934 – 2020
Patricia Monagin, 85, of Jefferson, died January 30, 2020, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines surrounded by her daughters Carole Monagin-Rustan and Kelly Walker, her son Mike Monagin, and many family members. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert Case and Irene Mohr; brothers Jim Case, Chuck Case, and Donnie Case; sister Stella Ludwig; and sister-in-law…
Read MoreMadeline Hendricks, 1923 – 2020
Funeral services were held Jan. 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Madeline Hendricks, 96, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Bobby Palmer, pastor of First Baptist Church of Churdan. Meladee Graven was soloist accompanied by Janet Wills. Casket bearers were Mitch Stream, Bryan Booth, Alex Olson, Aaron Wise, Daniel Madsen and Jared Morris. Interment was at…
Read MoreJohn Zepp, 1940 – 2020
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 27, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, for John Zepp, 79, of Jefferson. Pastor Caleb Delzell of The Dwelling Place offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Bud Haley, Anne Butler, Jasmine McClintic, Skyler McClintic, Sean Haley, River Zep, Amber McCauley, Cassie Kesselring, Ryan McCauley and Erin Richman.
Read MoreCory Schwering, 1995 – 2020
A memorial service was held Jan. 19 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds for Cory James Schwering, 24, of Carroll. Pastor Carol Mandziara of Ecclesia of His Grace and Glory in Clive offered words of comfort. Soloist was Maggie Fuller, accompanied by Kevin Langel. Honorary bearers were Cole Bush, Joey Karstens, Darrin Gordon, Chris Grossman, Clint Flack, Trevor…
Read MoreSue Thede, 1948 – 2020
Sue Thede was born January 12, 1948, in Galva, to Blanche (Gray) Alftine and Ivan Alftine. Sue was called to heaven on January 9, 2020. Sue graduated from Jefferson Community School in the spring of 1966. On April 15th of 1967, Gary and Sue were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. To this union was born two…
Read MoreElizabeth Beck, 1928 – 2020
Elizabeth Beck, 91, of Churdan, died January 1, 2020 at the Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson, with her family by her side. The family hosted a memorial visitation for relatives and friends on Jan. 6, at the First Baptist Church in Churdan. Elizabeth Beck was laid to rest beside her husband at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery, Adel. Elizabeth (Liz) was…
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