7/28/10

JOHN WILBUR SAWHILL

John Wilbur Sawhill, 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD diseases. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at McLaren's Chapel with burial at Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines.

Wilbur was the youngest of five children born at the family farm in Madison County, Iowa, to parents John Clarke and Flora Belle (Ledlie) Sawhill, on August 27, 1919. His ancestors were influential in the establishment of the city of Winterset, Iowa. Wilbur's family moved to the Highland Park area of Des Moines so that he could attend Smouse School while his father worked the family farm during the week. Wilbur also worked on the farm during the summer months and other times as needed. He enjoyed being involved in 4H, showing cattle at the Iowa State Fair as a teenager. Wilbur was captain of the boy's golf team at the old North High School, despite his hearing loss. He graduated in 1938. After completing a two year program at Capitol City Commercial College in Des Moines, he went on to work for Wood Brothers of Des Moines, which later became a farm division of the Ford Motor Company. He retired from Ford when the Des Moines branch was moved to Detroit, Michigan. Wilbur later worked for the U.S. Post Office in their Des Moines Bulk Mail Center. He was the first deaf person to be hired there shortly after they opened in 1976 and retired in 1986.

Wilbur was a very active, well-respected and loved member of the deaf community locally and nationally. He was a treasurer and member for many years of Calvary Deaf Lutheran Church, Iowa Association for the Deaf, National Federation Society of the Deaf; along with being a member of the hall of fame in the United States Deaf Golf Association and Midwest Deaf Golf Association which he served and enthusiastically supported.

Wilbur was well known as an excellent basketball player for Capitol City Commercial College and the Des Moines Silent Club, winning several championship tourneys nationally. While playing basketball for North High School, he once went up against Bob Feller, who went on later to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Wilbur enjoyed other sports as well, such as bowling; but the game of golf was his life long passion. He reluctantly gave up playing golf only one month before his passing. He was a loyal and avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, as well as many college and high school sport teams and events in the state of Iowa. He could recall detailed accounts of scores, players and statistics from years gone by at will. Wilbur especially loved to watch his daughters and grandchildren follow his passion for athletics, and attended their many games and tournaments over the years. He never started his day without reading the Des Moines Register, particularly his beloved sports page. He would complete the Sudoku puzzle section everyday. Wilbur was truly gifted with a love and skill for numbers.

John Wilbur was a wonderful and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, cheerful and faithful friend. He will be deeply missed by his three daughters, Donna (Denny) Rosenberger of Winterset, Debbie (Anthony) Mendoza of West Des Moines and Doreen (Dick) Moore of Beltsville, Maryland; grandchildren, Troy Gordon, Joshua, John and Jacob Mendoza, Mindy, Sean, Shanna, and Megan Moore; one great grandson, Maddox Mendoza; two sisters, Eleanor Sawhill of Des Moines and Mabel Sawhill of Silver Springs, Maryland; nephews and nieces as well. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth; brother, Harold Sawhill and sister, Iola Fuller.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at McLaren's Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made out to the Midwest Deaf Golf Association.

7/11/10

PERRY LEE BULLARD

Perry Lee Bullard, 66, of Apache Junction passed away Sunday July 11, 2010 in Apache Junction. He was born Oct. 24, 1943 in Corvallis, OR to Richard & Gertrude (Smithson) Bullard. He attended Iowa School for the Deaf and graduated there in 1962.  Perry is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Regina; two sisters: Roxie Fischer & Cindy Bullard; a brother: Dennis (Linda) Bullard and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10:00 am at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85219. He will lie in state in church from 9:00 am till of the hour of service at 10:00. Local arrangements were entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care, Mesa, AZ (480)830-4422.

Thanks to The Arizona Republic, July 15, 2010.

7/4/10

6/26/10

JANICE WILSON

Janice Wilson, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on June 26, 2010. She was born January 26, 1939 in San Francisco, CA, to Walter and Ruth Sperring. Janice graduated from Berkley, CA School for the Deaf and attended Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. She was employed with the Postal Service in Cedar Rapids, IA, for 23 years. A memorial service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 6404 E. 46th St., Indianapolis, on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Janice is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Norman Wilson; two sons, Mark W. Van Manen, and wife Lena, of Indianapolis, and Dr. James W. Van Manen, of Chicago, IL; brother, Gene Sperring, and wife Cathie; and sister, Linda Ransom, of Sonoma, CA; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peace Lutheran Church for the Deaf, in memory of Janice Wilson. Arrangements entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.

Service: Monday, July 5, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 6404 East 46th Street, Indianapolis.

6/17/10

KATHLEEN L. (EXLINE) BECKER

 Kathleen L. Becker, 73, of Cottonwood, Arizona, died June 17, 2010. She was born September 17, 1936 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The daughter of Solomon Brent Exline and Bonna M. Leep.

She attended the West Virginia School for the Deaf, Romney, and went to get her teaching degree. She worked at the Nebraska School for the Deaf as a houseparent of many boys and girls.

Mrs. Becker was a member of Beulah Hill Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed traveling, arts and crafts and family gatherings.

Kathy will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

Her husband, Bruce O. Becker, preceded her in death.  Her husband was Dean of Boys at the Nebraska School for the Deaf until 1984.  He then became a vocational liasion office for the Nebraska Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.   They eventually moved to Cottonwood in late 1990's.

She leaves her sisters, Charlotte Ann Rowe (Blair J. ) of Belpre, Ohio, Anna Eileen Morgan Beeson (Robert) of Elizabeth, West Virginia, Shirley Elizabeth Johnson (Clayton) of Reedsville, Ohio and Linda Lou Strong (Russell) of Elizabeth, West Vitginia.

No local memorial service are planned.

An online guestbook is availabale at www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Thanks to Westcott Funeral Home for the information.

6/16/10

GERALD J. FROEHLE

  Gerald J. Froehle, 79, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, due to complications of a stroke.

Visitation is Saturday June 19, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m., with a service following from 3 to 4 p.m. at Ankeny Funeral Home. Cremation will follow with a private burial service for the family.

Born July 11, 1930, in Bancroft, Iowa, he graduated from the Iowa School for the Deaf in 1948, then married Eleanor Adams, living in Des Moines, and then moving to Ankeny to raise three sons and three daughters.

Gerald retired from Armstrong as a tire builder after 41 years. He enjoyed many activities including bowling, darts, poker, and volunteering in the deaf community. Gerald was a member of the Deaf Club and served as Secretary for many years. He was quick to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor. Gerald was proud to be an organ donor.

This gentle, sweet man will be missed by his wife, Eleanor of 57 years, children: Tom (Kathy Shuett), Edward (Peg), June, Gary, Nancy (Paul) Wissink and Margie (Rick) Knoll, grandchildren: Kim (Roger), Tracy (Blaine), Dustin (Tammy), Karamee (Josh), Kayla (Joseph), Tim, Mary, Sara, Kris, Jenna, Lindsay, Jackie (Brad), Carly, eight great- grandchildren and a brother, Bob (Jan).

The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses at Iowa Lutheran Hospital for their devotion and care of our husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the family.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine...

Thanks to the Des Moines Register, June 18, 2010

6/4/10

PEACHIE KEELER

  Nov. 4, 1935-June 4, 2010

Peachie loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and is joyfully sitting at His feet eternally. Peachie attended the Kansas State School for the Deaf and raised her family in Council Bluffs. She was an excellent seamstress and was employed at the Boeing Co. in Seattle, Wash., for 10 years. Peachie also lived in Olathe, Kan., and San Marcos, Texas.

Preceded in death by daughter, Maria; son, Paul, and parents, Leonard G. and Mildred (Keeler) McNee.

Survivors include daughter, Suzan (Kurt) Pauley of Farragut, Iowa; grandchildren, Matthew, Heath, Aubrey, DJ and Lucas; great grandchildren, Dustin, Dylan, Logan, Hayden, Madelyn and Balynda; brothers, Richard (Donna) of Mesa, Ariz., Roger (Lynn) of Joplin, Mo., Leonard Rodney (Linda) of Great Falls, Mont.; ex-husband, James Strunk, of Thornton, Colo.

Memorial service was held Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 11 a.m., First Assembly of God, 3320 Harry Langdon Blvd., Council Bluffs.

In lieu of flowers, monetary collections will be donated to Deaf Missions and Hospice with Heart in Peachie's honor.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Nonpareil, 6/6/10

5/31/10

5/21/10

ADOLPH DUNCAN HERZOG

 HERZOG, ADOLPH DUNCAN, age 90, May 21, 2010 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Catherine (Wessel) Herzog. Loving father of Yvonne Maddock (Robert), Thomas Herzog (Mary Ellen) and Robert Herzog (Linda). Dear grandfather of Christopher (Suzanne), Mark (Katie), Andrea and Catherine Herzog and great grandfather of Mark Herzog. Brother of Camille Battise. Funeral Monday, May 24, 2010 at 11am at funeral home (Price Funeral Home, Troy, Michigan). Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery, Clinton Township. Memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church-Birmingham. Share memories with the online register book at www.pricefuneralhome.net

Adolph attended and graduated from the Iowa School for the Deaf in 1943.  He attended Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, two years (1943-1945).  He was a member of the Detroit Club of the Deaf.

5/7/10

RUTH (HERBOLD) SAWHILL

  Ruth Jeannette Sawhill, 88, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 7, 2010 of Alzheimer's disease. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at McLaren's Chapel with burial at Resthaven Cemetery.

Ruth was born on a farm in Colfax, Iowa on February 8, 1922 to Louis and Mabel Herbold. She was a devoted wife, life-long homemaker, and loving mother of three daughters whom she raised in Des Moines. Ruth loved animals, especially dogs and birds, gardening and planting flowers in the spring.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Wilbur Sawhill; children Donna (Denny) Rosenberger of Winterset, IA, Debbie (Anthony) Mendoza of West Des Moines and Doreen (Dick) Moore of Beltsville, Maryland; grandchildren, Troy Gordon, Joshua, John and Jacob Mendoza, Mindy, Sean, Shanna and Megan Moore; one great-grandson, Maddox Mendoza; sister, Mae (Gail) Hanson of Marion, IA; sister-in-laws, Eva Herbold of Portland, Oregon, M. Eleanor Sawhill of Des Moines and Mabel Sawhill of Maryland; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Max Herbold.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McLaren's Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Health Home Care/Hospice or to the Animal Rescue League. The family wishes to express gratitude to Iowa Health Home Care and Hospice.

Thanks to the Des Moines Register, May 9, 2010

5/6/10

4/23/10

EARL "DEAN" KRUGER

4/13/10

YVONNE M. BERSCHEID

    BERSCHEID, Yvonne M., Oct 28, 1939 – Apr 13, 2010.

Yvonne attended the Iowa School for the Deaf.  She moved to Missouri and attended the Missouri School for the Deaf for one year and transferred to the Nebraska School for the Deaf on September 8, 1957.  She graduated from the school on June 7, 1961.

Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Margaret Berscheid. Survived by siblings and spouses: Regina and Ray Dailey, Duane and Arlene Berscheid, Charlotte Thompson, Bernice and Bud Orr, David Berscheid, Mary Bayless, Stephen and Jeannie Berscheid, Bill and Pat Berscheid, Jacquelyn Wickham, Roberta and Rick McFarland, Gerldine and Rick Whitmarsh, Ardyce and Russell Bewley; numerous nieces and nephews.

SERVICES Friday, April 16, 1pm, Heafley-Heafley West Center Chapel, Omaha, NE. Interment, St. John Cemetery, Omaha.

3/11/10

ROSEMARIE FRESH

Rosemarie Fresh, an Illinois School for the Deaf product, entered Eternal Life Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the age of 84 years. She was married to William (Bill) Fresh (Class of 1945, Iowa School for the Deaf).  Her husband passed away some time ago.  Loving mother of Cheryl Snyder. Dear grandmother of Erinn Ames, Justin Snyder, Billy Collies and Peter Collies. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A celebration of Rosemarie's life was held on Friday, March 19, 2010, from 1 PM until time of Service at 3 PM, at Wisconsin Memorial Park - Chapel of the Chimes (13235 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin).

3/11/10

ROLAND S. THOMPSON

  Roland S. Thompson, 74, of Davenport, Iowa, died on Thursday evening, March 11, 2010, at his home in Davenport, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 20, 2010, from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday, March 19, 2010, from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt, Iowa.

Roland Samuel Thompson was born on February 26, 1936 in Clinton, Iowa, to Samuel M. and LaVerna R. (Christiansen) Thompson.  He graduated from the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1957.  He married Pearl Tharp on April 2, 1960.

Roland was a journeyman printer and linotype setter.  Through the years he had worked for the DeWitt Observer, Peoria Journal Star, Cedar Rapids Gazette, and lastly for Peco Industries in Davenport.

Roland was a member of the Iowa Association of the Deaf.  He loved trains, airplanes and automobiles, going to the airport and traveling . He also enjoyed horseracing and spending time at the track. 

Roland is survived by children, Bill (Felicia) Thompson of Wilmington, DE, Rick Thompson of Davenport, IA, Pam (Allen) Gilbraith of Davenport, IA, Duane Thompson of Davenport, IA and Jon (Missi) Thompson of Davenport, IA; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Merlyn (Pat) Thompson of Davenport, IA; and sisters, Donna Lacey of Maquoketa, IA, Carol (Roger) Heilig of DeWitt, IA and Myrna (Reed) Wisely of Calamus, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Roland S. Thompson memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

3/4/10

LIBBY C. (KAPLAN) LAYTON

  Libby C. (Kaplan) passed away on March 4, 2010, at age of 75 years old in Omaha, Nebraska.  She came to the earth on December 7, 1934.  She was a graduate of the Iowa School for the Deaf in 1957.   

Preceded in death by husband Lawrence. Survived by son Emil; brother David (Patty) Hlas; good friend Arlene Fisher; other family and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE 10am Monday at St. Therese of the Child Jesus, 1462 Ogden St., Omaha, Nebraska.   Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska.

2/22/10

JOSEPH "LYLE" STEGGALL

Joseph "Lyle" Steggall, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, February 22, 2010, at his home. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2010, at Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include two brothers, Thomas (Sandra) Dupler of Cedar Rapids and Roger (Caryle) Steggall of Cedar Rapids; a half-sister, Margaret Dumas of Cedar Rapids; an aunt, Pat Hanson of Cedar Rapids; and a cousin, Larry (Cheryle) Steggall of Cedar Rapids, who became a very close friend, confidant and interpreter in the middle years.

Joseph was born January 5, 1936, the son of Joseph E. and Vera A. (Ellison) Steggall in Cedar Rapids.  He attended the Iowa School for the Deaf and graduated from there in 1956.   Joseph worked at Standard Blue Print and Crest Microfilm.

1/27/10

LeANN J. DECK

  LeAnn Jeannette Deck, 48, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Kavanagh House Hospice on 56th St., Des Moines, surrounded by her loved ones.  She loved spending time with her special friends, Scott and Lynn Markham and family and Larry and Bev Reeves. LeAnn also dearly loved her aunt Margie Anderson.  She will never be forgotten.

LeAnn is survived by her parents, James and Sally Russell and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

1/25/10

NEIL YOUNG BEAR

    Neil Allen Young Bear (Ne Na Ke Bi A) age 27, of Tama, died Monday, January 25, 2010 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.  A Traditional Graveside Service was held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama with Homer Bear Jr. as speaker.  A traditional wake was held Tuesday evening at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama.

Neil was born on September 28, 1982, in Denver, CO, the son of Craig Young Bear Sr. and the late Judy Brown of Wind River, Wyoming. He spent most of his life in Tama. Neil attended the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, IA, where he was active in football, basketball, track and student council throughout his high school years. He was Vice President and Homecoming King for the Class of 2001. His favorite things to do were traveling, playing pool and spending time with friends and family.

Neil was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Brown and a sister, Leila Young Bear.  He is survived by his father, Craig Sr. of Tama; his brothers, Lowell, Stevie and Craig Jr. all of Tama; two sisters, Leah and Toni both of Tama; and a special friend, Amanda Humlicek.

1/22/10

MELVA MAE OLSON

  Melva Mae Olson age 84, of Richfield, Minnesota.

She grew up on a farm in Iowa and went to school for the deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Melva loved painting, sewing and her grandchildren.

Survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Marvin; daughters and their husbands, Sandy (Randy) Malkow, Linda (Jim) Munson and Nancy (Chuck Lundby) Olson; grandchildren, Sarah (Jason) Josephs, Christine (Zak) Simons, Jeff (special friend, Rachel) Malkow, Erin Malkow, Stephanie (special friend, Tom) Lundby and Robert Lundby.

Service Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 11:00 am at Bread of Life Deaf Lutheran Church, 2901 38th Ave. S. Interment Dawn Valley Memorial Park. Visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bread of Life Deaf Church. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226.

1/6/10

1/4/10

JAMES LEWIS

  James Lee Lewis, 52, of Davenport, died Monday, January 4, 2010, in Davenport. Per his request, cremation rites were accorded. The Runge Mortuary is assisting his family with arrangements.

James was born March 26, 1957, in Ames, Iowa, the son of William and Florence (Rasmussen) Lewis.

He enjoyed chatting on the computer, was a member of the Professional Association of Scuba Divers and an active member of the deaf community in Davenport.

Those left to honor his memory include his siblings, David Lewis, Davenport, Pat Barnett, Davenport, Susan Lewis, Clinton, Iowa, and Larry Lewis, Davenport; two additional brothers; eight nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, and one great-great-nephew; and his beloved cats, Crier and Red Boy. His parents, nephew, John Barnett, and a cat, Leo preceded him in death.

12/20/09

ARNOLD HOEVET

Hoevet, Arnold, age 68, passed away December 20, 2009 in an Omaha hospital after a long illness. 

He was born May 19, 1941.  He attended the Nebraska School for the Deaf and graduated there in 1961.  He married to Linda Witte, an Iowa School for the Deaf product.  They have three sons and two daughters.  They made their home in LaVista, NE.

Survived by wife Linda; mother, Martha Hoevet; children, Owen (Sharon) Hoevet, Blue Springs, MO, Neal (Tammi) Hoevet, Council Bluffs, IA, Ethel (Gregory) Littleton, Honolulu, HI, Sam (Jennifer) Hoevet, Denver, CO, Susan (Edward) Hubbert, Sandia Park, NM; grandchildren Jaykob, Clara, and Gracen Hoevet; brothers Edward and Anthony Hoevet; sisters Johanna Cass, Jean Lewin and Norine Munoz; many other relatives and friends.

The funeral services was held on Wednesday, December 23rd at 10am at the Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, NE.  Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery, Papillion, NE.

11/28/09

MAURINE M. McMANAMY

  Maurine M. McManamy, age 93, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 28, 2009 at Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley.

She was born March 6, 1916 in Neola, Iowa to the late John and Rachel (Shea) Fitzsimmons. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1934 and from U.N.O. in 1972. On June 26, 1937, Maurine married C.W. McManamy. To this union four children were born, Karen, Kathleen, Kristie and Kirk. Maurine was a rural school teacher for 6 years and taught at Iowa School for the Deaf for 34 years. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church; St. Ann's Altar and Rosary Society; Professional Home Economics Teachers Association; Alpha Master Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; past-president of Women's Farm Bureau; former volunteer at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs Public Library and Hoover Elementary School.

Maurine was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, C.W. "Mac" McManamy in 1999; daughter, Karen Larsen in 2004; son, Kirk McManamy in 2006; sisters, Linnus Cox, Margaret Sigler and Eleanor Olsen.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Dan) Wolford of Council Bluffs, Kristie (Leo) Hatcher of Leander, Texas; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; son-in-law, Art Larsen of Underwood, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

Wake service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. followed by a visitation until 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Rev. Chuck Kottas, Pastor was the celebrant. Interment St. Columbanus Cemetery, Weston, Iowa with a lunch following in St. Peter's Social Hall. Memorials are suggested to McClelland, Iowa Veterans Monument Committee, 310 5th St., McClelland, Iowa 51548 or the Iowa School for the Deaf Museum, 1600 Hwy 275, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503.

11/21/09

NELLIE LANGSTRAAT 

  Miss Nellie Langstraat, age 91, formerly of Newkirk and Des Moines, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the Prairie View Nursing Home in Sanborn.

There was a funeral service on Tuesday, November 24, at 1:30pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City. The Rev. David Powers officiated. Interment followed at the Newkirk Cemetery.

Nellie was born on November 10, 1918, in rural Sheldon, the daughter of Henry P. and Anna Marie (Scholten) Langstraat. She was baptized in the Newkirk Reformed Church on January 17, 1919. She was raised on the family farm north of Newkirk, where she attended a country school and the church's Sunday school. Later, she moved to Sheldon with her parents.

As a deaf woman, she moved to Des Moines to attend a rehabilitation training center. During her first year there, she met Geraldine Armel, who was also deaf. They started a friendship which lasted the rest of their lives.

On April 12, 1956, Nellie became employed at the Lindfelt Glove Factory in Des Moines, which later changed to the Champion Glove Factory. She sewed many types of gloves, but specialized in stitching batters' gloves. She retired on November 1, 1983, after 27 years of service.

She also became a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Des Moines, where she faithfully worshipped. She enjoyed playing card games, such as Flinch and Hearts, with other church members and her brothers and sisters. She also liked sewing and making crafts.

Due to declining health, Nell and “Geri” moved to the Prairie View Manor in Sanborn in October of this year. They transferred to the nursing home there in November.

Survivors include a sister, Anna Rensink, of Sheldon; a brother, Herman Langstraat, of Orange City; a sister-in-law, Alice Langstraat, of Orange City; several nephews and nieces, and her dear friend, Geraldine.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and his wife, Peter and Tracie Langstraat; a brother-in-law, Bernie (Anna) Rensink; two sisters-in-law, Grace and Winifred (Herman) Langstraat; two sisters and their husbands, Johanna and Lawrence Den Hartog and Harriet and Elmer Zorgdrager; and a brother, Lester “Ted” (Alice) Langstraat.

Memorials may be directed to the Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf.

11/5/09

PAULINE (ALLEN) HANAWALT

  Pauline V. Hanawalt, 87, of  Maxwell, Iowa passed away at the Rolling Green Village in Nevada, Iowa on Thursday morning, November 5, 2009.

Pauline was born on December 9, 1921 in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Ira D. and Mabel (Samuelson) Allen. On October 18, 1941 she married Ralph E. Hanawalt, Jr. in Princeton, Missouri.

Pauline was a homemaker while living in Colfax. In 1968, the couple moved to a farm near Stratford, Iowa where they made their home for 27 years. After her husband’s death in 1995, she moved to Jewell, Iowa and then to Maxwell.

Pauline was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Des Moines, Iowa and the Fraternity for the Deaf. Pauline attended the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Paul D. Hanawalt; her sister, Bernadine Van Meter.Pauline is survived by her daughter, Marsha A. Hamburger of Maxwell, Iowa; her two grandchildren, Marie Carroll and husband David of Hampton, Iowa and Maurice Wilson of Maxwell, Iowa; her great- granddaughter, Briana Carroll of Hampton, Iowa; her sister-in-law, Betty Hanawalt of Newton, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 3909 East 42nd Street in Des Moines. Pastor Dennis Konkel will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday, at the church from 10 a.m. to the time of service at 11 a.m.

A private family burial will be in the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.Memorials may be given to the family, to be used at their discretion.

Online condolences may be made to

    http://www.walter-schroderfuneralhome.comschroderfuneralhome.com 

Walter ~ Schroeder Funeral Home at Fifth & Story Streets in Boone is in charge of the arrangements.

11/2/09

CONNIE KAY (KLARSTROM) NOBLE

  Connie Kay Noble, the daughter of Claude William and Betty Caren (Nielsen) Klarstrom, was born May 23, 1941 in Hartley, Iowa. She received her education at Iowa School For The Deaf, where she graduated in 1960. Connie was a member of the Girl Scouts and the Pep Club during her years in school.

Connie married Richard Noble on July 8, 1967 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer. They lived in Davenport, Iowa, until moving to Spencer, Iowa in 1971, where they continued to live, until the time of her death. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer. Connie also had a passion for embroidery and needlepoint throughout her early years.

Mrs. Noble passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Linda.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Richard of Spencer; one daughter, Patricia (Patty) and her husband, Todd Brigham of Spencer; four grandchildren: Samantha, Tyler, Cody and Jacob of Spencer; one sister, Janice and her husband, Dean Alexander of Springdale, Arkansas; other relatives and friends

Funeral services was held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 6, 2009 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer.   Interment:  Lone Tree Cemetery, Everly, Iowa.

10/9/09

RICHARD A. TYNAN

  Richard A. Tynan, Sr., 61, of Rockford, died Thursday, October 8, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Pastor David Werges of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiated. Burial was held in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Richard Allan Tynan, Sr. was born July 1, 1948, at Charles City, the son of Leo and Barbara (Nelson) Tynan. He graduated from the Council Bluff School for the deaf. On December 15, 1973, he was united in marriage to Diane McDonald in Cedar Rapids. Richard was employed at Allied Construction for over 30 years. After retirement he worked part-time on the night shift at Wal-Mart. He was a member of the Iowa Deaf Club and the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. His interests included side jobs, fishing, hunting, camping, fixing things, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Living family members include his two children, Richard Tynan, Jr. of Mason City and Racheal (Jeremiah) Ferch of New Hampton; seven grandchildren, Mercedes and Lexus Tynan, Cole, Chelsea, Justice, J.J. and Jesup Ferch; special friend, Patty Mathis of Waukon; many cousins, including Denny Tynan; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents; wife; and infant sister.

9/9/09

MICHAEL "Micky" PALM

  Michael "Micky" Palm, age 60, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, formerly of Macedonia, Iowa and Carson, Iowa, died September 9, 2009, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Survivors include a son, Brian Palm; and grandchildren, Brian Palm and Tasha Palm; brothers, Larry South and wife, Gloria and Jerri South, all of Council Bluffs, and Stanley Palm and wife, Peggy, of Kent, Wash.; sisters, Peggy Gebert and husband, Fred, of Marysville, Calif., and Dixie Schmidt and husband, Roger, of Fairmont, Neb.; foster parents, Donna Devilbiss, of Cumberland, Iowa and Kenneth Love, of Carson.

Funeral services 2 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2009, at Hertz Funeral Home in Carson with burial in the Carson Cemetery.

9/8/09

RUTH ELAINE (ROSE) KUEHNE

  Ruth E. Rose Kuehne, 73, of Ennis, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009. 

Ruth was born August 26, 1936, in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Elaine Rose.  She and her brother, Junior, attended Iowa School for the Deaf.  Ruth left from ISD in 1954.  She married to Leonard Kuehne, a Montana School for the Deaf product, in 1956.  They have five children, 18 grand children and 3 or 4 great-grandchildren.

8/12/09

BERNITA OLIVE HEACOCK

Bernita O. Heacock, 84, passed away Wednesday, August 12 at her home surrounded by her family at Des Moines, Iowa.

She was born December 1, 1924 in Zearing, Iowa. Bernita was a homemaker. She loved being with her family. She enjoyed reading the Bible. 

Bernita is survived by her children, Rodney Deal (Brenda) of Norman, OK, James McMains (Lorrie) of Two Harbors, MN, Sue Robinson of Verndale, MN, and MaryAnn Smith (Alan) of Elkhart, IA; 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren; her sister, Helen Burns. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Dale and Donald.

Services were held on Saturday, August 15, at Heritage Assembly of God Church, 5051 NE 5th Street.  Memorial contributions are suggested to her family in loving memory of Bernita. 

Bernita's family would like to thank Iowa Hospice for the excellent care they gave to her during her illness

8/8/09

NANCY KUHN 

  Nancy Kuhn, age 44, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, following an extended illness.  Burial was in CalvaryCemetery, Brooklyn.  

She is survived by her husband Donald, Jr.; 3 stepsons, Duane Kuhn of Omaha, Donald Kuhn III (Sheila) of Omaha and Daryl Kuhn (Holly) of Ft. Collins, CO; 8 grandchildren, Duane Jr, Colten, Owen, Mackenize, Aaron, Braylon, Linkon and Madilynn; her parents, Paul and Betty Cline of Brooklyn; 7 brothers, Duane (Julie) of Anamosa, Gary (Cathy) of Malcom, Roger (Natalie) of Grinnell, Kevin (Laura) of Guernsey, Brian (Julie) of Montezuma, Eric (Kathy) of Malcom and Russell (Angie) of Guernsey; 3 sisters, Carmen Weaver (Ron) of Grinnell, Gwen Meier (Jeff) of Marengo and Sharon Dixon (Bill) of Cedar Rapids; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. 

Nancy Joan Cline was born October 3, 1964 in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Betty Groves Cline. She attended the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, graduating in 1983. Nancy was employed at Victor Plastics for 12 years. She married Don Kuhn on September 15, 2000 at Brooklyn. She enjoyed camping, fishing, computers, cooking, sewing and jigsaw puzzles. She lovingly cared for her cats and dogs, and she also enjoyed dancing and spending time with her friends. She especially loved her step children and grandchildren. Nancy was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn.

8/7/09

ALAN D. PIERCE, SR.

Alan D. Pierce, Sr., 53, of Rapid City, SD, died Friday, August 7, 2009 at Sturgis Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Charell Hart-Pierce, Rapid City, three daughters. Mandy Selby, Denise Gnagy, both of Rapid City and Amanda Pierce, Des Moines, IA, three sons, A.J. Pierce, Des Moines, IA, Steven Gnagy, Rapid City and Guy Gnagy, Baltimore, MD and two Grandchildren.  

Funeral Services were  held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City with Pastor Nix officiating. Alan was cremated following the service. A memorial has been established to help defray expenses.

8/7/09

JAMES P. DeVANEY

  James P. DeVaney (Dec 5, 1935 - Aug 7, 2009) of Omaha, passed away at the Meadowbrook Rehab Hospital in Gardner, Kansas. He graduated from Nebraska School for the Deaf in 1956. He worked at the N.S.D. as Dean of Boys for many years. He was actively involved in the Deaf Community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and James, Sr.  

VISITATION was at 1pm Tuesday, August 11. MEMORIAL SERVICES followed at 2pm at John A. Gentleman