Paul L. “Skeeter” Wilber passed away May 16, 2024, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, at the age of 95 years. Skeeter was born on October 14, 1928, in Paton, to Viola Hansen Wilber and Roy Wilber. He was raised by his Aunt Ester and Uncle Paul Pemble after his mother died in 1933, and he always felt so…
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Hazel Monthei, 1928 – 2024
Hazel Monthei, 95, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, with her family around her. She was born August 30, 1928, in Scranton, where she graduated from high school in 1946. Hazel was the daughter of Blanche and Roy Maile of Scranton. She met the love of her life, Bane Monthei, while working at Louie’s Ice Cream Shop in Jefferson.…
Read MoreDonna Rae Scheuermann, 1945 – 2023
Donna Scheuermann, age 78 years, passed away October 10, 2023, in Sauk Rapids, MN. A Celebration of Life for Donna will be held Saturday, June 15, at 11 am at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, Iowa. Interment will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. A funeral lunch will be held at PickAway Americana and Meeting House, were family and friends can visit. Donna…
Read MoreSandra Long, 1949 – 2023
A memorial service will be held for Sandra Long Saturday, June 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Immediately following the service, family and friends will share a luncheon and time of visitation in the church fellowship hall. The family will also be present to greet friends Friday, May 31, from 6 to 8 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson.…
Read MoreDwayne Fiscus, 1932 – 2024
Funeral services for Dwayne Fiscus, 92, of Churdan will be held May 23, 2024, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Words of comfort will be offered by Pastor Isaak Wangler of Abundant Life Church in Jefferson. Honorary bearers will be Dwayne’s grandchildren Emily Rhoades, Brian Rice, Alicia Paup and Tricia Owens, and his great-grandchildren Clara Rhoades, Cora Rhoades, Cade Rhoades,…
Read MoreLana Miller, 1941 – 2024
Lana Louise Lepke Miller was born on September 30, 1941, at GCMC in Jefferson. She was the daughter of Harry and Ruth (Williams) Lepke. Lana passed away from cancer at GCMC on April 28, 2024. Lana grew up on a farm northeast of Grand Junction. She was the typical farm kid with plenty of chores to do and learned to…
Read MoreBill Souder, 1939 – 2024
Billy Lee Souder, age 84, of Jefferson, died April 21, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Carroll, Iowa. Bill was born May 10, 1939, at his grandparents’ home in rural Truro. His parents were Carman and Nona (Muselman) Souder. Bill spent his life in Greene County. He grew up in rural Rippey and lived there until the fall of 1982, moved…
Read MoreCamilla Dohrer, 1930 – 2024
Camilla Dohrer was born March 30, 1930, to Bernetta (Green) and Art Schnoebelen in Iowa City. She left us on April 24, 2024, in Jefferson, at the age of 94. Camilla married George Joseph Dohrer in 1950 and together they had four children: Tom, Mike, Pat (Mitchell), Margaret (Peg), and later “adopted daughter” Julia (Tom’s wife) who was like a…
Read MoreDaniel Scheffers, 1942 – 2024
Graveside memorial services for Daniel Scheffers, age 81, of Jefferson will be held April 15 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Jefferson. Daniel Dean Scheffers was born May 4, 1942, in Carroll County, the son of Franklin and Dorothy (Pettit) Scheffers. Dan was a graduate of Jefferson High School. He served in the United States Air Force Reserve, and was honorably discharged…
Read MorePatsy McGinnis, 1928 – 2024
Patsy McGinnis, age 95, long-time resident of Jefferson, passed away March 31, 2024. Private family interment will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Patsy was born November 14, 1928, in Carroll, to Carl and Bessie (Shelts) Kahoe. She survived polio as a young girl which left her with partial leg paralysis. Despite her disability, she became an avid bowler and achieved a…
Read MorePatricia Luther, 1948 – 2024
A visitation with family will be held for Pat Luther, 76, of Jefferson, April 12 from 4:30 to 7 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, 515-386-2171. A private family interment will be held at a later date at the Jefferson municipal cemetery. Patricia Anne Meyer Luther was born March 2, 1948, in Boone. She was the daughter of June (Parks)…
Read MoreBetty Grundon, 1925 – 2024
Services will be held March 25 at First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Betty Jean Dodd Grundon, 98, long time Grand Junction resident. Words of comfort will be offered by Pastor Angie Cunigan. Casket bearers will be Layne Carstens, Brett Grundon, Mike Cunningham, John Russell, Ebyn Carstens and Drake Grundon. Interment will be at the Junction Township Cemetery…
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