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…
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Rexine 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…
Read MoreEileen Perkins 1924 – 2019
Funeral services were held Dec. 27 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Eileen Maree Perkins, 95, of Panora, formerly of Jefferson. Father John Gerald, pastor of the church, and Msgr Kevin McCoy of Holy Trinity Church in Fort Dodge, concelebrated Mass of the Resurrection. Music was provided by soloist Sheilah Pound, accompanied by Lois Last. Casket bearers were…
Read MoreJames Rowles, 1931 – 2019
A service of remembrance was held Dec. 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for James Anton Rowles, 88, of Perry, formerly of Grand Junction. The Rev Mark Rabideau and commissioned pastor Wendy Pittman gave words of comfort. Special music was recorded by the Presbyterian choir in 1988, with Carson Griffith as pianist. Casket bearers were Jim’s grandchildren Matthew Rowles,…
Read MoreRose Timmerman, 1929 – 2019
Funeral services were held Nov. 18 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Rose Ann Timmerman, 90, of Jefferson. Father John Gerald was celebrant at the Mass of the Resurrection. Lectors were Kari Arneson and Erin Arneson. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Honorary bearers were Kari Arneson, Erin Arneson, Ashley Timmerman, Erica Timmerman, Mallory Lanphier, Laura…
Read MoreNancy Griffiths, 1947-2019
Funeral services for Nancy Griffiths, 72, of Jefferson, will be held Nov. 21 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Interment will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. Nancy Kay Griffiths was born January 6, 1947, in Jefferson. She was the daughter of Edith (Heuton) and Lester Griffiths. She grew up in the Jefferson community. She had many friends in the area,…
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