It is with great sadness that the family of Velma “Jean” Moranville announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 30, at St Brigid Catholic Church. Fr Merlin Schrad will be celebrant for a Mass of the Resurrection. Lector will be Rick Gannon, with Sheilah Pound…
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Sharon Natzel Boyers, 1950 – 2023
Services will be held January 19 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Sharon Natzel Boyers of Jefferson, formerly of Columbus, OH. Chaplain Jestin Thomas of Kindred Hospice will offer words of comfort. Sheilah Pound will be soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers will be Albert Hester, Camden Bennett, Eric Schocker, Howard Natzel, Jerry Schultz, Larry Hinricksen, Marvin Stern,…
Read MoreF. Stephen Molle Jr, 1925 – 2023
F. Stephen Molle Jr, son of Fred Stephen Molle Sr and J. Pearl Kinkead Molle, was born July 20, 1925, at the farm south of Cooper. Stephen graduated from Franklin Township High School in 1944. After graduation he began farming. In 1950, Stephen was drafted into the United States Army and served in the occupation of Japan during the Korean…
Read MoreHarriet Lindsey, 1948 – 2022
Harriet Alice (Aikala) Lindsey, daughter of Charles Aikala and Mary (Crahvalho) Aikala, was born October 31, 1948, on the island of Maui, HI, where she was raised and lived most of her adult life. As a child, she enjoyed swimming in its beautiful beaches. In her earlier adult years, Harriet liked playing volleyball, softball, and bowling. She graduated from Baldwin…
Read MoreJoe DeBoest, 1932 – 2022
Joe Asa DeBoest, 90, passed away December 23, 2022 at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines. A funeral service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson Jan. 9, 2023. Father John Gerald will officiate. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson with graveside military rites by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Joe was…
Read MoreKarol Peterson, 1938 – 2022
A Celebration of Life for Karol Peterson, 84, of Jefferson will be held Dec. 27 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Hom in Jefferson. Pastor Tom Hinote of The Sanctuary will offer words of comfort. Tori Mikels will be soloist. Interment will be at a later date at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Karol Kay Kern Kendall Peterson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,…
Read MoreLeon Taggart, 1939 – 2022
Leon Edward Taggart, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children at his home on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home in Scranton. Funeral services will be held Dec. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson with Pastor Wendy Pittman officiating. Casket bearers will be Leon’s grandchildren. Burial will be in the Scranton Township Cemetery with military…
Read MoreTom Wilcox, 1947 – 2022
Tom Wilcox, a 1965 Jefferson High School graduate, did his final gig on earth on December 14, 2022. He was smart, talented, creative, and witty. Thus, he lived an interesting life. He entertained the neighborhood kids by playing Frankenstein while growing up on Edgewood in Jefferson. A game of flag football brought friends from all over town to the back…
Read MoreConnie Semke, 1949 – 2022
Services will be held December 17 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Connie Jo Semke, 72, of Jefferson. Peg Semke will offer words of comfort. Honorary bearers will be Ted Semke, Tom Semke, Spencer Semke, Chris Bates and Peter Tran. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery at a later date. Connie Jo Semke delighted her parents, Delores…
Read MoreNancy Sabus, 1943-2022
Nancy Lou Sabus, daughter of Henry and Ona Strutzenburg (Kilmer) was born March 16, 1943. Nancy passed away December 14, 2022 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, at the age of 79 years. Nancy married the love of her life David Dean Sabus of Churdan on December 31, 1966. They became the parents of two sons, Matt in…
Read MoreDennis Jordan, 1948 – 2022
Dennis Charles Jordan, son of Irvin and Margaret (Maddux) Jordan, was born November 12, 1948, in Jefferson. Dennis passed away December 11, 2022, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, at the age of 74 years. Dennis graduated from high school in 1967, then went to Iowa State University to be a teacher. Dennis was united in marriage to Mary…
Read MoreKenneth Pedersen, 1945 – 2022
Services will be held Dec. 9 at History Boy Theatre in Jefferson for Kenneth “Buford” Pedersen, 77, of Jefferson. The Rev Laura Rasmussen will give the welcome. Music will include a vocal selection by Robert Pedersen. Honorary bearers will be Richard Rasmussen, Keith Conroy, Jerry Deluhery, Marv Book, the Jefferson fire department, and the founding partners of Nikkle and Associates…
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