A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 24, Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Connie Gail Thompson, 88, of West Des Moines, formerly of Grand Junction. The Rev Mark Rabideau of First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson offered words of comfort. Connie donated her body to the Des Moines University anatomical gift program. Her gift will forever impact and affect the…
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Hellen Marshall, 1928 – 2019
Hellen Elaine Morey Marshall passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 13, 2019, at the Edencrest Senior Living facility in Johnston. Hellen (with two l’s) was born to Harry and Hazel (Cox) Morey on Feb. 28, 1928, in West Bend. She grew up on the family farm with her brothers Harvey, Herbert, and Howard and her sister…
Read MoreFrancetta Mae Stream, 1927 – 2019
Francetta Stream, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Marsh) Fountain, was born April 26, 1927, at her parents’ home near Grand Junction, and departed this life September 11, 2019, at The Gardens in Jefferson. She lived her life to the age of 92 years, 4 months and 15 days. Francetta attended and graduated from the Grand Junction High School in…
Read MoreGeneva Whiteley, 1929 – 2019
September 11, 1789, Alexander Hamilton was appointed the first Secretary of the Treasury. On Sept. 11, 1792, the “Hope Diamond” was stolen. On Sept. 11, 1941, ground breaking had begun for the Pentagon, the future home of the Department of Defense, 60 years to the day before it was attacked along with the World Trade Center. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019,…
Read MoreLawrence Marshall, 1934-2019
Longtime Jefferson physician Dr. Lawrence “Larry Doc” Marshall, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the Greene County Medical Center. He was beloved and respected by his family, friends and community for a life defined by intelligence, compassion and integrity. Lawrence Lynn Marshall was raised and attended high school in Colfax, IA. As an undergraduate at the…
Read MorePhyllis Wiederin, 1932 – 2019
Phyllis Marie Wiederin, the daughter of Verlin and Mildred (Schwering) Blair, was born at home in Dayton on June 5, 1932. She passed from this life Aug. 26, 2019, at the Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City. She lived a full life to the age of 87 years, 2 months and 21 days.
Read MoreBetty Gunion, 1930 – 2019
A Celebration of Life service was held Aug. 24 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Elizabeth “Betty” Gunion, 88, of Marion, formerly of Grand Junction. Pastor Jim Barnett of Jefferson offered words of comfort. Danille Curtis wias pianist. Honorary bearers were Todd Busch, Woody DeForest, Tom Butler, Scott Butler, Lawrence Rold and Harold Osterman. Interment was at the Dawson…
Read MoreSandy Scheuermann, 1954 – 2019
Sandra Kay Rice Scheuermann, daughter of Ruby and Bill Haynes and Don Rice, was born June 30, 1954, in Jefferson. Sandy died August 18, 2019, at her home in Scranton, Iowa with her family by her side. She was 65 years old. Sandy grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School. She had a love for learning and…
Read MoreWilliam Lawton, 1933 – 2019
A celebration of the life of Bill Lawton, 86, of Cooper was held Saturday, Aug. 24, at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Larry Monthei of Hope United Methodist Parish. The eulogy, “Inspiration through Action: Family, Farming, Food and Cyclones,” was given by Rob Lawton. A private interment was…
Read MoreTheodore Ely, 1937 – 2019
Theodore Leroy Ely of Jefferson was born to Everett and Henrietta (Gibson) Ely in Guthrie County on January 6, 1937. Ted was very talented in a number of disciplines. He was a builder, craftsman, and an arborist. He planted thousands of evergreens that he produced around Greene County that can be seen protecting farms from bitter north winds to this…
Read MoreEula Mae Hicks, 1922 – 2019
Eula Mae (Anderson) Hicks was called home just five days shy of her 97th birthday, August 3, 2019. Eula was born August 8, 1922, to Herbert and Delia (Bishop) Anderson, on the family farm in Greene County.. While working as a soda jerk in Churdan, Eula caught the eye of Milton “Red” Hicks and the two were united in marriage…
Read MoreBetty Larson, 1930 – 2019
Services were held Aug. 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Betty Jeanne Larson, 89, of rural Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by commissioned pastor Wendy Pittman of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson and Pastor Larry Monthei of Hope United Methodist Church of Cooper. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Cheryl Nailor. Honorary bearers were Jami Szwejk, Leslie…
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