Walter Edward Tasler, known as “Shorty”, was born December 19, 1931, in Jefferson, the son of Frank Joseph Tasler and Margaret Mary Gouger Tasler. Shorty grew up with his family of two brothers, Francis and John, and three sisters, Rosie, Bonnie and Dorothy, on a farm south of Jefferson. He farmed with a team of horses. In September of 1952,…
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Dean, Sutton wed in Augusta
Miss Megan Leigh Dean and Dr. Zachary William Sutton were united in marriage on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Augusta, GA, with the Reverend David Hunter officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dean of Augusta. She is the granddaughter of Patricia Quattlebaum and the late Joe Quattlebaum and Mary…
Read MoreMyles Kiner, 1994 – 2018
Myles Kiner, 24, of Lake City walked into the loving arms of his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Myles was born at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines to Tammy and Scott Kiner of Grand Junction on March 1, 1994. At age 6, Myles began his journey at Faith, Hope and Charity in Storm Lake, to…
Read MoreTom Winger, 1948 – 2018
Funeral services were held March 21 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Tom Winger, 69, of Jefferson. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. The family was assisted by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson. Thomas Eugene Winger was born October 12, 1948, to parents Betty (Thomas) and Eugene Winger. Tom became an eldest brother to Jerry, Jeff, Mike and…
Read MoreShirley Imler, 1936 – 2018
A visitation was held March 8 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Shirley Imler, 81, of Jefferson. A private interment will be held at a later date at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Shirley Jean Imler was born October 25, 1936 in a log cabin in Guthrie County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Dargen Wailes and George…
Read MoreMarge Thornton, 1930 – 2018
Services were held March 6 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Mary Margery Thornton, 87, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Danille Curtis was pianist and soloist. Honorary casket bearers were Jocely Nelson, Lily Pohlman, Sophie Pohlman, Caroline Pohlman, William…
Read MoreMartha Scheuermann, 1942 – 2018
Services were held March 10 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Martha Scheuermann, 75, of rural Cooper. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Martha Maxine (Trask) Scheuermann was born December 6, 1942, to Charlie and Grace (Martin) Trask in Eagle Grove. She entered Eternal Life on March 4, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her…
Read MoreKaren Schilling, 1953 – 2018
Services were held Sunday, March 4, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home for Karen Jane Schilling, 65, of Lee’s Summit, MO. Words of comfort were offered by Tim Robbins of Scranton. Casket bearers were Merle Hallinan, Jim Hallinan, Tom Hallinan, Denny Hallinan, McKinley Schilling and Jeremy McGowen. Interment was at the Scranton Township Cemetery.
Read MoreMarvel Newell, 1932 – 2018
Services were held Thursday, March 1, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson for Marvel Carol Newell, 85, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev David Simonson of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary casket bearers were Denise Moranville, Heather Johnson, Jennifer Staley, Collin Raaz, Dillon Raaz, Mistie Schau,…
Read MoreFrances “Flo” Dobson, 1927 – 2018
Frances FloElla Dobson, known as Flo, was born April 26, 1927, in Forbes, MO, to Charles Austin Cleland and Frances Grethel (Sipes) Cleland. She grew up in Batavia, IL, where she attended District 101 Schools, graduating in June of 1945. She attended IBM Electric Accounting School. She worked for Barber Greene in Aurora, IL, until she moved to Beaver with…
Read MoreEarl ‘Busch’ Fredrickson, 1952 – 2018
A prayer service was held Feb. 7 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Earl Dean “Busch” Fredrickson, 65, of Otho. Earl Dean “Busch” Fredrickson was born on March 23, 1952, in Dexter to Richard and Kathleen Fredrickson. He was baptized as an infant at Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter and later confirmed at St John Lutheran Church in Dana.…
Read MoreMaxine Rothfolk, 1925- 2018
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Maxine Rothfolk, 92, of Jefferson. Interment will be at Richland Township Cemetery in Guthrie County. The family is assisted by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson.
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