Marvel 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,…

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Frances “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…

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Earl ‘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.…

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Joyce Turner, 1926 – 2018

Joyce Swaney Turner, 91, of Jefferson died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 31, 2018. Her bright spirit, compassion for others, and wry sense of humor were with her until the end. Ever curious and a great listener, she was a brilliant, energetic, and caring woman who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Joyce made…

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Mary Ann Grace, 1929 – 2018

Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 31, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Mary Ann Grace 88 of Jefferson. The Rev Jim Bruch, pastor of St Malachy Catholic Church in Madrid officiated at the Mass of the Resurrection. Musicians were the St Joseph guitar group and violinist Cole Grace. Readers were Lisa Grace and Chuck Dunlop. Gift bearers and…

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John Roper, 1918 – 2018

Funeral services were held January 25 at St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan for John Roper, 99, of Lohrville. Father Jeff Schleisman officiated at the Mass of Christian Burial. John Roper died peacefully with his family by his side Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City.

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Gary Reed, 1948 – 2018

A Service of Remembrance was held January 18 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home for Gary Russell Reed, 69, of Jefferson. The Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of Central Christian Church in Jefferson, offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Kara Reed, Kelly Reed, Britnee Gamble, Jessie Arms, Kaitlynn Stofer, Gillian Stofer, Kelsey Reed, Brody Bigart, Brayden Biggart, Bailey Biggart, Madison Reed, Brianne…

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Jeanette Walker, 1934 – 2018

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…

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Beryl 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,…

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Gary 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.

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