A Service of Remembrance was held Jan. 15 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Jeanette DeAnn Walker, 83, of Lake City, formerly of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by her son Aaron Walker and the Rev Gordon Moen pastor of the church. Readers were Dani Paup and Cliff Said. Organist was Donna Carhill. Interment was at the Dawson…
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Gary H. Mears, 1936 – 2018
Gary H. Mears, Lieutenant General (U.S. Air Force, Retired), 81, passed away on January 3, 2018, in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He was born May 23, 1936, in Boone, IA. Gary was born May 23, 1936, in Boone, IA, the son of Jack and Blanche (Wiltse) Mears. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1954. He graduated from the University…
Read MoreBeryl Johnson, 1927 – 2018
Beryl Johnson, 90, passed away January 10, 2018, at the Greene County Medical Center long term care facility after a brief illness. Beryl was born April 4, 1927, in Ralston to Gerald and Ruth (Mathias) Johnson. He grew up in Ralston and later moved to Scranton where he graduated and met his future wife, Jean Johnson. Married for 67 years,…
Read MoreGary Miller, 1947 – 2018
A Service of Remembrance was held January 10 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Gary Ray Miller, 70, of Grand Junction. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Steve Ransom of the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. Honorary bearers were Kenny Madison, Carl Allbee, Dave Coon, Bug Gunn, Tim Webb, Jerry Groves and Rick Comer.
Read MoreKenny Russell, 1945 – 2017
A Service of Remembrance was held Thursday, Dec. 28, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Kenneth Roy Russell, 72, of Jefferson. The Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of the church, and Pastor Bruce Webster of Church of Christ offered words of comfort. Soloist was Larry Dowd, accompanied by Rita Rasmussen. Casket bearers were Rob Russell, Gary Russell, John Russell, Dale…
Read MoreKathleen ‘Katy’ O’Bryan, 1927 -2017
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held for Kathleen “Katy” O’Bryan on Friday, Dec. 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, with the Rev. Jeremy Wind presiding. A rosary will be prayed for her at 4:30 pm on Thursday in the church, with a visitation to follow from 5 to 7 pm. Hastings Funeral Home is handling the…
Read MoreMaxine Ure, 1925- 2017
Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 21, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Maxine Ure, 92, of Jefferson, formerly of Cooper. Maxine’s grandson James Healy will preside and will also be soloist. Chris Henning will read the eulogy. Interment will be at the Franklin Township Cemetery at Cooper.
Read MoreRuth Veenstra, 1915 – 2017
Ruth Veenstra, 102, of Clinton, formerly of Jefferson. Services: Thursday, Nov. 30, at 1 pm at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson. Interment: Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday after 11 am at the church. Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, Jefferson. Snell-Zornig Funeral Home, Clinton, 563-242-0252. Ruth Veenstra, 102, of Clinton, formerly of Jefferson, passed away Saturday, November 25,…
Read MoreRuth Harrison, 1928 – 2017
A celebration of the life of Ruth Harrison, 89, of Jefferson was held Monday, Nov. 20, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Doyle Carlson was soloist with Danille Curtis as accompanist. Honorary bearers were Don Fatka, Larry Fatka, Ron Fatka, Rick Smith, Duane Stanek, David Fatka, Dave Mills,…
Read MoreBurton Toyne, 1923-2017
A service of remembrance was held Oct. 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Arthur Burton Toyne, 94, of Jefferson, formerly of Grand Junction. The Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction, offered words of comfort. Evan Hecht was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Evan Hecht, Wendal Johnston, Kenneth Henrichs, Eugene Davenport,…
Read MoreZelma Dyer, 1920 – 2017
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Zelma Irene Dyer, 97, of Jefferson. Pastors Troy Emley and Sheldon Henderson offered words of comfort. Pat Emley accompanied congregational singing. Honorary bearers were Brent Emley, Eric Emley, Alex Emley, Nolan Emley, Troy Haight, Bruce Klinzman and Dallas Schrader. Casket bearers were Will Emley, Bob Emley, Don…
Read MoreLinda Foster, 1940 – 2017
A memorial service for Linda Foster, 77, of Jefferson, will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at Windsor Christian Church in Windsor, IL. Interment will be in the Windsor Cemetery. At a later date, the family will host a time of remembrance in Jefferson, Iowa. Linda Kay Foster was born Feb.19, 1940 in Windsor. She was the youngest of eight children…
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