Thelma Lykke, 1919 – 2023

A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 14, at 11 am at Franklin Township Cemetery in Cooper for Thelma Lykke, 103, of Jefferson, formerly of Cooper. Thelma Lykke was born August 7, 1919, in Hamlin, Audubon County.  She was the daughter of George and Mildred (Kopaska) Beers. Thelma attended school in Audubon County, Greeley Township. In February of 1938,…

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Marilyn Shearman, 1936 – 2023

Services will be held May 1 at Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson for Marilyn Anne Shearman, 86, of Coon Rapids, longtime Jefferson resident. Pastor Isaak Wangler will offer words of comfort. Miranda Sebourn will accompany congregational singing.  The nurse honor guard of Calhoun County will provide a nurse honor guard tribute. Honorary bearers will be Tom Sherman, Dick Davis, Richard…

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Stephen L. McCoy, 1949 – 2023

Services will be held April 24 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Stephen L. McCoy, 73, of Jefferson. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his brother, Msgr Kevin McCoy. Soloist will be Sheilah Pound, accompanied by Janet Sabus. Honorary bearers will be Dennis Tiffany, Dan Calvert, Ed Calvert, Larry Turner, Dan Nation, Roger Chesler, Tim…

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Ruth Feldmann, 1935 – 2023

On April 18, 2023, Ruth Mildred Feldmann was called home into the arms of Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother.  Her bedside was surrounded with ones she loved. Funeral services were held April 21 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, with the mass concelebrated by Fr John Gerald and Fr Dan Guenther. Lectors were Ann Feldmann and Ken Feldmann.…

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John H. Smith, 1938 – 2023

Funeral services will be held March 30 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for John Smith, 84, of Ames, formerly of Jefferson. John donated his body to Des Moines University for anatomical study. Interment will be at a later date at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson. John Henry Smith was born June 24, 1938, in Granville.  He was…

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Scott Havens, 1960 – 2023

Funeral services will be held March 30 at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton for Scott Havens, 62, of Jefferson. Interment will be at the Paton Township Cemetery south of Paton. Scott was born to John and Delores Havens on June 22, 1960, in Winterset, and passed away on March 26, 2023. Scott grew up on his parents’ farm outside…

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Elaine Wiggins, 1937 – 2023

Memorial services for Elaine Wiggins, 85, of Jefferson, will be held March 7, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jefferson.  Fr. John Gerald will officiate.  A rosary service will take place March 6, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson.  Sue Taylor will lead the rosary Private family interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are…

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Craig Sorenson, 1948 – 2023

Services will be held February 28 at The Northside Assembly in Jefferson for Craig Sorenson, 74, of Churdan. Interment will be at a later date at Highland Township Cemetery in Churdan. Craig was born to Harold and Leatrice Sorenson on Feb. 29, 1948, in Carroll. He graduated from Paton-Churdan in 1966.  After graduation he went to Universal Trade School in…

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William Calvert, 1948 – 2023

Services will be held Feb. 24 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for William J. Calvert, 74, of Story City, formerly of Jefferson. The Rev Heather Dorr, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, will offer words of comfort. Nicole Friess-Schilling will be soloist, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Casket bearers will be Dan Calvert, Ed Calvert, Don Dunlop, Steve…

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Shiena Hadley, 1981 – 2023

Shiena Marie Hadley, 41, of Jefferson, passed away from a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, February 18, 2023.  She was born March 21,1981 in Lodi, CA, the daughter of Robert Hadley and Nora Leyva. Shiena graduated from Jefferson-Scranton High School in 1999. She was married to Eric Rosenow on Feb. 13, 2004. They were the proud parents of three children:  Markus, Emma,…

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Joan Wright, 1941 – 2023

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Joan Wright, 82, of Boone, formerly of Jefferson. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Joan Marie Wright passed away from a lengthy illness at Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on January 20, 1941,…

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Cherie Roquet, 1938 – 2023

A memorial service will be held Feb. 11 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Cherie Roquet, 84, of Jefferson. Interment will take place at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville. Cherie Roquet passed away peacefully at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family. She…

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