Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 27, at Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson for Landon Martin, 12, of Jefferson. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. The family was assisted by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson, 515-386-2171. Landon Jacob Martin, 12, of Jefferson passed away in his parents’ arms Aug. 23, 2018, at 5:03 am at Greene County Medical Center.…
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Thomas Duncan, 1957 -2018
A Service of Remembrance was held Aug. 21 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Thomas Merritt Duncan, 60, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Charles Thompson. Gary Haupert was soloist and Sheryl Sloan was organist. Casket bearers were Bob Bills, Tom Shearman, Ray Tucker, Randy Graven, Jack Bucklin and Rick Pearce. Interment was at…
Read MoreGene Venteicher, 1967 – 2018
Funeral services were held Aug. 20 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Eugene Francis Venteicher, 51, of Coon Rapids. Father John Gerald was celebrant of the Mass of the Resurrection. Lector was John Short, Amy Roberts was soloist, accompanied by Rhena Lane. Casket bearers were Tom Scheffers, Johnny Hamilton, Jason Moore, Jim Funcke, Steve Hunter and Bryan Gibson.…
Read MoreDavid Vickers, 1949 – 2018
A Service of Remembrance was held Aug. 18 at Gospel Open Bible Church in Jefferson for David Leroy Vickers, 69, of Jefferson Pastor Chad Cummings offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Tony Vickers, Jeff Vickers, Ronnie Vickers, J.J. Vickers and Jacob Vickers. Interment was at Junction Township Cemetery west of Grand Junction.
Read MoreLarry Lang, 1943 – 2018
Larry Lee Lang of Jefferson, Iowa, died of cancer Aug. 9, 2018, surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music. He was 74. Larry was born in Omaha, NE, on Dec. 24, 1943. He graduated from Mason City Newman High School in 1962, where he was a varsity athlete. He served in the Air Force from 1965-1969 and attended…
Read MoreLuerettia Sullivan, 1927 – 2018
Services were held July 30 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Luerettia May Sullivan, 90, of Jefferson. Father John Gerald, pastor of the church, celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection. Sue Wind was lector. Amy Roberts was soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Honorary bearers were Tracy Jessen, Heather Jessen, Holly Jessen, Amanda Helt and Jackie Molle. Casket bearers…
Read MoreDuane Ogren, 1931 – 2018
A celebration of the life of Duane Ogren, 86, of Carroll was held Tuesday, July 31, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Kenny Monthei was soloist accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Patricia Brown, Debra Youso, David Wagers, Steve Ogren, Terri Johnson, Richard Dresback, Barb DeJoode,…
Read MoreDena Clause, 1932 – 2018
Services were held Sunday, July 22, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Dena Clause, 86, of Jefferson. Adam Glawe and Bruce Webster offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Butch Glawe, Don Schilling, Mark Wright, Gary Lass and Dan Breitbarth. Interment was at the Beaver Cemetery in Beaver.
Read MoreJay Patrick Adamson, 1961-2018
A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, July 26, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds, for Jay Adamson, 57, of Jefferson. The Rev Cathy Van Gundy of Panora will offer words of comfort. Laura Minnihan will be soloist. Honorary bearers will be Jim Adamson, Tom Thornton, Bill Gebhart, Richard Kennedy, Roger Wessling and Craig Brelsford. Interment will…
Read MoreJoAnn Hebenstreit, 1951-2018
Services were held July 21 at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for JoAnn Hebenstreit, 67, of Baltimore, MD. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated by Fr John Gerald, pastor of the church. Soloist was Amy Roberts, accompanied by Lois Last. Honorary bearers were Rhea Hoskins, Rhonda Oathout and Roxanne Gorsuch.
Read MoreMelvin R. Miller, 1928 – 2018
Services were held July 16 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Melvin R. Miller, 90, of Jefferson. Pastor Larry Monthei of Hope United Methodist Parish offered words of comfort. Soloist was Kenny Monthei. Interment was at the Franklin Township Cemetery in Cooper with graveside military rites by and Iowa Army honor guard, and VFW Post 9599 and American Legion…
Read MoreSheana Story, 1990 – 2018
A Celebration of Life for Sheana Marie Story, 28, of Des Moines will be shared Friday, July 13, at 10:30 am at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Father Jim Bruch of Ogden will offer words of comfort. Readers will be Melissa Barrett, Sarah Walker and Sharon Dunlop. Honorary bearers will be Sheana’s nieces and nephews – Kya Grob, Paige…
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