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Mary Jane Wycoff August 4, 1918 - May 4, 2023 Mary Jane Wycoff was born August 4, 1918, in Colo, Iowa, to parents James and Ethel Leora Quigley. She married her high school sweetheart, Herschel Emmett Wycoff, on February 14, 1938, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Nevada, Iowa. She was a devoted church and community member. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and then the United Methodist Church after the two churches merged. She helped start the church’s first food stand at the Story County 4-H Fair and was in charge of running it for many years. She loved to cook and bake (especially cookies and kringla) for her family. She and Herschel farmed for almost 30 years in the Nevada area. They had three children, Terry, Steve, and Rosemary. After Herschel passed away in 1966, Mary moved back to Nevada where she loved working and being around people. In fact, she worked until she was 92. She made many friends and had fond memories from working at the Nevada National Bank, the Computer Center, and the Community Bank. However, her children and grandchildren were the center of her life. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be missed very much. She is survived by two of her three children: Terry (Dianne) Wycoff of Ames, and Rosemary (Rod) Houge of Ames; daughter-in-law Jeannine Wycoff of Onalaska, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren Chris (Michelle) Wycoff of Hilton Head, South Carolina, Stephanie (Todd) Volz of Elkhart, Marcie (Scott) Horn of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Joe (Jen) Wycoff of Allen, Texas, Eric (Kira) Houge of Tallahassee, Florida, Kelly (Danny) Binkowski of Ames, Iowa, and Emily Houge of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and twenty-two great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Steve, her grandson Greg Wycoff and her sister Margaret Bates. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Mary’s name to Story Medical Senior Care. Services will be live streamed and be accessed by going to www.rasmussonfh.com, click on Mary's photo, then tribute wall. A visitation will be held at 9:30 am, Monday, May 8, 2023 at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada with her funeral service to follow at 10:00 am. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com. https://www.rasmussonfh.com/obituaries/Mary-Jane-Wycoff?obId=27870268#/obituaryInfo https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mary-wycoff-obituary?id=51806744

Colton James Smith April 16, 1997 - April 12, 2023 Colton, J. Smith, 25, of Nevada, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Maxwell Community Center in Maxwell, Iowa. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the Maxwell Community Center. Burial will follow in the Maxwell Cemetery. Colton was born on April 16, 1997, to Jimmy and Brenda (Bailey) Smith in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Maxwell and graduated from Collins-Maxwell High School with the class of 2016. After school, he took some college classes but began working with Cumming Services as a sandblaster. Colton was a member of the IRA, Circle C, Pony Express, and Double D Rodeo. He loved rodeos and riding bulls, hunting, fishing, and trapping. Those left to cherish Colton’s memory are his father, Jimmy Smith; daughter Harlyn Smith; siblings Cody Smith, and Makenze (Blake Mohon) Smith; significant other Hannah Hunter; grandma Connie Smith; uncle Jeff (Carole) Bailey; aunts Annette (Corey) Ditsworth, Barbara (Wayde) Wilson, Deb (Ron) Hayes, and Tonya Smith; cousins Jessica Bailey, Brad Reynolds, Tyler Walker, Hunter Ditsworth, Luke Ditsworth, Josh Kincaid, Bailey Pritchard, Christopher Hayes, Michael Hayes, and Aaron Hayes; and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Brenda Smith, grandfathers Roger Bailey and Jimmy Smith, grandmother Glorene Masters, cousin Jenny Bailey, and close friend Michael Birchmeir. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family. Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care has been entrusted with the care of Colton and his family. https://www.fredregillfunerals.com/obituaries/Colton-James-Smith?obId=27728077#/celebrationWall https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/colton-smith-obituary?id=51660323

Harold Rumbaugh April 18, 1953 - March 31, 2023 Harold Rumbaugh, 69, of Colo, Iowa, passed away at home on Friday, March 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. No services are planned. Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care have been entrusted with his cremation care. https://www.fredregillfunerals.com/obituaries/Harold-S-Rumbaugh?obId=27630969#/celebrationWall https://www.timesrepublican.com/obituaries/2023/04/harold-l-rumbaugh-69/

Grace Eileen (McCollom) Miller, age 99, passed away peacefully after a happy, much-loved, and productive life. She died on February 9, 2023, in Cedar City, Utah. She was born in Colo, Iowa, on September 1, 1923, to Forrest and Eunice (Webb) McCollom. She grew up on a farm with her three siblings Mary, Ruth, and John. She graduated from Colo High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. While there she fell in live with her eventual husband, Harold. She noted of him in her writings, "We were in Spanish class and band together. I became aware of him sneaking my notebook of Spanish translations from beneath my desk. That later transferred into library dates and coke dates." Mom wrote: " Once World War Two started I did as most girls did and quit college and was married." After the war, they raised their four boys in Nevada, Iowa. She is well-remembered as the Nevada School District's School Board Secretary, as well as a well-loved Cub Scout Den Mother to her sons and their many classmates. She once wrote, "I enjoy reading, exercising, bird watching, sewing, sewing, travel, photography, my organizations, and, above all, my family and friends - and I carry on a love/hate relationship with my computer." She really loved planning trips and the adventures that followed. A period of genealogical research led to a much extended family tree and membership in The Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a lifelong Christian. After retirement, a decision was reached to " leave (central Iowa's) rigorous climate and join our friends in Arizona." Grace lived on in Sun City West after Harold passed (1997) until 2005 when she moved to the Las Vegas area to be closer to sons Paul and John. Her much-valued membership in PEO began during her time in Nevada and was strengthened while she was in the Las Vegas area. Grace was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harold Lewis Miller; her son Paul (Carla); and her second husband, Dale Collings. She is survived by her three sons: Dennis (Sonia), Mark (Sandra), and John (Michelle); eight grandchildren Chris, Carlea, Jessica, David, Dana, Sarah, Nick, and Luisa; two great-granddaughters, four great-grandsons, and one great-great grandson. The move to Cedar City, Utah, came after the death of Dale Collings. This move was accomplished so she could be out of Iowa's winter and close to her son John and his wife, Michelle, both of whom have been sources of tremendous support to her in her last years of life. It is important and appropriate to express our heartfelt appreciation of the Staff, Visiting Angels, and hospice team who lovingly cared for our much beloved Grace at the assisted living facility, Our House, Inc. We want to include a particular note of appreciation to Mandy Hatch, RN, for her help during the hospice period of her life. An inurnment service will be held at some, as yet undetermined, time at the Hauser Cemetery near Union, Iowa. The family asks that memorials be selected as people see fit. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/grace-miller-obituary?id=45998206

Kathleen Sullivan December 18, 1932 - January 13, 2023 Kathleen Anne Schwickerath Sullivan, 90 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2023, following a brief illness. Kathleen was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, where her life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Tom Heathershaw officiating. Burial will be at 1:45 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, January 20, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be given to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or School in Charles City. Kathleen was born on a farm outside of Colo, Iowa on December 18, 1932 to Leo and Catherine (Coleman) Schwickerath. She met Don Sullivan through Job Service in Charles City and worked for him for a couple of years before they married on April 1, 1967 and had a loving relationship for forty-three years. Her greatest joys were going to church, being with family, cooking and baking for her children and grandchildren, playing 500 & euchre, reading, serving as President/Co-President of the St. Francis Circle, and participating in many bible studies. Kathleen worked full-time as an incredibly dedicated Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and prayer warrior. God and family ALWAYS came first – she dedicated her life to serving others and was a living testimony of God’s love, grace, and strength. Her husband often called her his “angel on Earth” – and she truly was. She left life to be with her heavenly family, including her husband, Donald who passed away in 2010; her parents, Leo and Catherine Schwickerath; her in-laws, Peter and Gertrude Sullivan; her brothers, Francis and Merle Schwickerath; her sister, Marianne Mashek; her brothers-in-law, Don Mashek, Mike Carlin, Lee Sullivan, and Joe Weiland; her sisters-in-law, Margaret Nowicki, Lorraine Potter, and Pauline Guzick. Those remaining to cherish her memory are her four exceedingly blessed children, Carolyn (Jeff) Henry of Cedar Rapids, Mary (Jerry) Meyer of Seward, NE, David Sullivan of Cedar Rapids, and Kathy (Tim) Peterson of Alta. Her nine grandchildren will miss her, Kalese (John), Kestrel (Matthew), Jacob, Joshua (Janelle), Meghan, Henry (Vanessa), Oliver, Nora, and Elsie, as well as her great-granddaughters, Aliya and Eden. Also left to remember her are her brother, Donnie (Donna) Schwickerath, her sister, Dorothy Carlin, and her sister-in-law, Karen Schwickerath. She had a host of extended family, which included the Bakkens and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends – including her lifelong best friend and classmate, Luella Junko. To God be the glory for your life, Mom, which was filled with love, compassion, hard work, and sacrifice for us. We love you the most! Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com. https://www.hauserfh.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Sullivan?obId=27040266#/obituaryInfo https://kchanews.com/2023/01/16/kathleen-anne-schwickerath-sullivan-90-charles-city/

Mary Enfield Stark passed from this life peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023. Born in Maxwell, Iowa in 1927, Mary Jean Enfield married her high school sweetheart, Donald Gerald “Don” Stark, and they remained devoted to each other throughout their 77 year marriage. Mary always had an interest in music and played the French horn in high school. She attended Marycrest College before graduating from Framingham State University in Massachusetts while simultaneously raising her two boys. After college she taught school in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Tokyo. She was a long-time member of PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization). Mary was a Red Cross volunteer and worked with wounded US soldiers in a Tokyo hospital during the Vietnam War. She served on numerous boards including the Board of Trustees of Columbia College and the Savannah Historic Theater Restoration. Living abroad instilled in Mary a life long passion for travel, and there was no destination too far! Though she always had many interests, Mary was bolstered by her love of God, country and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stark and her son, Donald Stark, Jr. She is survived by her son Stevan Stark (Ellen), grandchildren Laura Stark (Dave Ward), Tammy Bloomberg, Stevan Stark, Jr, Lindsey Phillips (Jamie), Caroline Hale (Ryan), great grandchildren Abby, Ella, and Chase Bloomberg, Stella and Rozalia Stark, Georgia and Charlotte Phillips and Briley and Sydney Hale. Walker’s Funeral Home in Chapel Hill is assisting the family. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mary-stark-obituary?id=38656412 https://walkersfuneralservice.com/tribute/details/3575/Mary-Stark/obituary.html#tribute-start

Brenda Smith September 5, 1961 - December 3, 2022 Brenda Louise Smith, 61, of Maxwell, Iowa passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held at Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care (107 North Main Street) in Baxter, Iowa, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Santiago United Methodist Church in rural Mitchellville on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Brenda Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery in rural Mitchellville, Iowa. Brenda was born on September 5th, 1961, to Roger and Glorene (Adams) Bailey in Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up in rural Mitchellville and graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School in 1980. Brenda married Jimmy Smith in 1992. They had three children together. Brenda held various careers in her life, including employment with Casey's, Central Tractor, Prairie Meadows, Wells Fargo, the federal government, Bankers Trust, and finally Hach in Ames, Iowa. Brenda was active with the Pony Express Riders of Iowa, of which she was a board member for 4 years, she also held membership cards at several of her favorite casinos. Brenda was passionate about horses, and in her free time enjoyed riding and attending rodeos. She also had a deep love of camping. Brenda leaves many loved ones to cherish her memory. These includes her children Cody (Katie Dillon) Smith, Colton (Hannah Hunter) Smith, and Makenze (Blake Mohon) Smith; siblings Jeff (Carole) Bailey, Annette (Corey) Ditsworth, and Barbara (Wayde) Wilson; nieces and nephews Jessica Bailey, Brad Reynolds, Tyler Walker, Hunter Ditsworth, Luke Ditsworth, Josh Kincaid, and Bailey Pritchard; and many close friends. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents and her niece Jenny Bailey. Memorial contributions on behalf of Brenda may be made to her family. https://www.fredregillfunerals.com/obituary/651278/Brenda--Smith/ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/brenda-smith-obituary?id=38302962

Shirley M. Lecce September 14, 1926 ~ November 21, 2022 (age 96) Shirley M. Lecce, 96, of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, died at her residence on Nov. 21, 2022. She was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Maxwell, Iowa, a daughter of the late Franklin and Lucy (Wheeler) Longnecker. She was a librarian at Montour and Lyter Elementary schools, a position that she enjoyed immensely because it allowed her to share her love of reading with the children. She was also a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lecce; and five siblings, Bill, Marvin, Franklin, Vivian Rowles, and John. Surviving are children, Carl (Jennifer), Lisa, and Gail Lecce; grandchildren, Robert and Lucia Lecce, and Daniel and William Hawkins; and siblings, Gail Morris, Joann Taylor, and Janie Crewse. A funeral mass will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank Dr. Muller and the staff at Family Practice and UPMC Home Healthcare for their kind care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LAPS, 630 Wildwood Blvd. Williamsport. www.lapsshelter.org Arrangements are being handled by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville. www.spitlerfuneralhome.com https://www.spitlerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Shirley-Lecce https://www.sungazette.com/obituaries/2022/11/shirley-m-lecce/

Janice Lynette Jay August 12, 1936 - October 20, 2022 Janice Lynette Jay, 86 of Colo, died October 20, 2022, at Story County Senior Care in Nevada, Iowa, with her family beside her. Janice was born on August 12, 1936, in rural Colo, Iowa to Alva and Wilma (Dickinson) Luing. She graduated from Colo High School in 1954. Janice was united in marriage to Duane Allen Jay in Nevada on January 13, 1956. She worked for Travelers Insurance, Bournes and Ames Computer Forms retiring in 2000. Janice enjoyed the outdoors, especially watching butterflies and enjoying the flowers. She always looked forward to the yearly trips to Branson and Colorado. Janice is survived by her son Randy (Belinda) Jay of Nevada; daughter Pamela (Frank) Nerness of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren Shelby and Nick Nerness, Kurtis (Jeff) Jay and Kimberly Witte and great-grandchildren Addison and Mason Witte and Tobias Jay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Jay, her parents; her brother, Donald Luing; and her sister, Claudia Martin. Memorial contributions may be made to Suncrest Hospice in memory of Janice. A visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Parkway) in Nevada. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2022, also at the funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Colo Cemetery in Colo. A reception will follow the graveside service back at the funeral home. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/janice-jay-obituary?id=3687705 https://www.rasmussonfh.com/obituaries/Janice-Lynette-Jay?obId=26190170#/obituaryInfo

Robert “Bob” Larry Brooks Cedar Rapids Robert “Bob” Larry Brooks, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died at home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 Second St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Bob is survived by his daughter, Angela White-O’Dwyer (Billy O’Dwyer); son, Robert Brooks (Dana Brooks); and daughter, Amy Reyhons (Ryan Reyhons). He has five wonderful grandchildren, Treytan White, Owen Brooks and Mya, Tyler and Hudsyn Reyhons. He also is survived by brothers, Gerald Brooks, Spencer Brooks and Chuck Brooks; and sister, Sandy Clough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alston Brooks; and sister, Gwen Brooks. Bob was born at home on Nov. 9, 1940, in Colo, Iowa, the son of Harold and Lorene Brooks. He grew up in Eastern Iowa and enlisted in the Army before returning to Cedar Rapids and marrying Lynda Goldsberry. He had a successful career in sales and started his own business, L & B Sales. Known to many as “Papa Bob,” he was a wonderful storyteller and quick-witted. He enjoyed being an active member of Civitan, Elks and the Special Olympics. Bob loved playing cards and spending time with his siblings, children and grandchildren. Papa Bob was loved by many, enjoyed the beauty of nature, a wonderful home-cooked meal, and spending time teaching his grandchildren how to play cards and all about life. He had a keen interest in politics and loved his country. Faith was an important part of Bob’s daily life and he always showed gratitude for his family, friends and the many blessings in his life. Military Honors will be conducted by the Cedar Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League. https://www.thegazette.com/obituaries/robert-bob-larry-brooks/

Esther S. Plum age 96 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Addington Place. Esther was born September 16, 1925, in Story County, IA to Osmund and Ada (Wicks) Helgeland. She married Bruce Eldon Plum in Ames, Iowa on March 2, 1951. They were blessed to have 60 years of marriage before he passed away on September 18, 2011. Esther graduated from McCallburg High School (Story County Public High School) in 1943. She worked for 10 years as Jefferson County Clerk. Esther was one of the founding members of the Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at the Bargin Box for 30 years. She was also a member of the Women’s Club and Ruth Circle of United Methodist Church. Esther was an avid bridge player. She learned at the age of 92 how to play Wii Bowling and was very competitive. She and Bruce traveled all around the world. Esther enjoyed crocheting and reading. She will be missed by her two sons, Lloyd (Ardeth) Plum and Stan (Debi) Plum; 6 grandchildren, Allison Bonato-Garcia, Jennifer Plum, Leslie Plum, LJ Plum III, Kristin Perantoni and Dawn Martin; 10 great grandchildren; and one sister, Sue Gould. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Osmund and Ada; and her husband, Bruce. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compasses and mailed to Stan Plum, 1205 Gerlock Ct., Carterville, IL 62918. On-line condolences may be made to the family at behnerfh.com. https://ottumwaradio.com/esther-plum/ https://www.behnerfh.com/obituary/Esther-Plum

Vesta Thalacker, age 94, formerly of North Platte, passed away at The Legacy Retirement Community in Lincoln on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Vesta, the daughter of Laportie and Lillie Bucklew, was born at home in Hanover Twsp., PA, on December 8, 1927. She grew up on a farm and attended a one room country school. When Vesta was 16 her dad went into the ministry and moved the family to Chicago where he could attended divinity school but Vesta stayed behind in Pennsylvania to finish high school. She graduated from Annville High School in 1944 at the age of 16, then the following day, she boarded a train by herself and joined the family in Chicago. She worked for Sears and attended the Illinois College of Commerce and Manchester College in North Manchester, IN. After her dad graduated from divinity school the family moved to Wisconsin where he had his first pastorate. Vesta got a job at National Pressure Cooker in the Martin Outboard Motor Division in Eau Claire, WI, and this is where she met Roger Thalacker. They married on July 3, 1948, and were blessed with three children, Joanne, Lynette and Brenda. The Thalackers eventually moved to Maxwell, IA, where Roger worked for Montgomery Wards in Des Moines. Vesta worked at home, typing and addressing envelopes for Boys Town. In 1962 Roger was transferred to North Platte with Montgomery Wards. Vesta worked for Nash Finch typing grocery orders then went to work in Medical Records at St. Mary's Hospital. She continued her career at Memorial Hospital in the Pathology Dept. as a Medical Transcriptionist, and eventually for Great Plains Health. Vesta received the Transcriptionist of the Year Award in 1988. After unsuccessfully trying to retire twice, she finally retired at the age of 84 in 2011 after working 48 years. Her hobbies included camping, fishing, reading, knitting, singing and Bible Study. Vesta accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord when she was eight and Baptized in the river on Easter Sunday. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in North Platte for nearly 60 years. Living her life for Jesus was very important to her and she left a rich legacy of faith for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, and daughter, Joanne Jurjens; parents, Laportie and Lillie; her brothers, Rolland, Glen and Paul Bucklew; and sister, Francis Mikesell. Vesta leaves behind her children, Lynette and husband, Glen Waltemath of Lincoln and Brenda and husband, Dale Oberg of Farnam, and son-in-law, Larry Jurjens of Farnam; grandchildren, David and wife, Raquel Jurjens, Lisa Jurjens, Cory and wife, Diane Waltemath, Kevin and wife, Carrie Waltemath, April and husband, Grant McCloskey, and Heath and wife, Sara Oberg; 15 great-grandchildren, Michaela Jurjens, Noah Jurjens, Abby Jurjens, Levi Jurjens, Kendra Bihlmaier, Ethan Jurjens, Rayden Bihlmaier, Drea Waltemath, Oakley Waltemath, Ellis Waltemath, Taylor McCloskey, Kenna McCloskey, Avery Oberg, Madelyn Oberg and Lucille Oberg; 5 great great-grandchildren, Addalynn Widick and Brenley, Chloie, Riley and Teegan Sutton; and other family. Services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Clint Walker and Grant McCloskey officiating. Celebration of Vesta's life will conclude with burial in Fort McPherson National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Visitation is prior to services at the church. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the family or First Baptist Church, 100 McDonald Rd, North Platte, NE, 69101. https://www.odeanchapel.com/obituary/vesta-thalacker https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nptelegraph/name/vesta-thalacker-obituary?id=34983228

Marilyn Ann Sandquist March 25, 1945 - May 8, 2022 We said "goodbye" to our mom, MARILYN ANN SANDQUIST, age 77 of Elysian on Mother's Day, May 8, 2022, following a brief illness. Born in Des Moines, IA on March 25, 1945, Marilyn was the daughter of Leon and Jane (Bell) Golden of Nevada, IA. Marilyn was a life-long learner and attended college at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, Minnesota State University in Mankato, and the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work and was a passionate staff at a variety of organizations including Orchard Place, Des Moines Public Schools, and Minnesota State University in Mankato. Marilyn met John Sandquist at the "original" Starbucks in Nevada, IA, and they started their 58-year life together. They had two daughters, Jodi (Bruce) Atkinson of Eagan, MN and Lori Hinz and her fiancé Chad Roemhildt of Lakeville, MN. She was a loving Nana to Sam and Emily Atkinson and Isabel and Cooper Hinz. Marilyn was a dedicated PEO sister in both Mankato, MN and Mesa, AZ. When she wasn't with her family at the lake, she enjoyed volunteering her time with a variety of organizations and was always willing to help wherever needed. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Elysian, MN. Her family is at immense peace knowing that her and John are back together again. A private graveside service was held for family at the Maxwell City Cemetery in Maxwell, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Marilyn's name to WE Share Food Shelf in Elysian, or the Elysian Library. Arrangements are being handled by Dennis Funeral & Cremation Services in Waterville, MN. dennisfuneralhomes.com https://obituaries.mankatofreepress.com/obituary/marilyn-sandquist-1085189757 https://www.dennisfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Marilyn-Ann-Sandquist?obId=24832202#/obituaryInfo

Betty Moore February 17, 1930 - October 2, 2021 Betty Moore, formerly from Oskaloosa, died October 2, 2021, at MorningStar Assisted Living in Glendale, AZ, with her son Steve by her side. Betty was born on February 17, 1930, in Ottumwa, IA to Warren and Christine (Messerschmitt) Hild. She grew up on a farm in southeast Iowa and learned hard work at a very young age. Her early morning chores, before school each day, included cleaning the milk cans after her brother milked the cows. She had a deep love for horses, riding her horse Birdie to and from school each day, and helping her dad raise and show Quarter Horses. She was an all-state forward basketball player in high school and even received scholarship offers to play in college. However, she elected to become a teacher and graduated from the Iowa State Teacher's College (now the University of Northern Iowa) in 1950. On March 10, 1951, she married Robert (Bob) L. Moore at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They both started their teaching careers in Colo, Iowa. Back then, being married teachers in the same school meant taking pay cuts. So, to save a few bucks, they kept their marriage a secret and lived in separate apartments 5 miles away from each other (Bob walked those 5 miles down railroad tracks, back and forth each night/morning, to be with her, even during those cold Iowa winters). They settled in Oskaloosa in 1962 and made it their home until 1997. They then moved to Arizona to be near their son Steve and his family. While in Osky, Betty taught remedial reading to elementary school children for over 30 years. Given the many grade schools at the time, they converted an old yellow school bus to a mobile library/classroom so she could rotate teaching at each school. She was also very involved in P.E.O., and Presbyterian and First Congressional Church activities. Betty's love of cooking/baking, golf, and refinishing furniture kept her busy year-round. Her grandchildren still fondly remember her bringing her legendary home-made noodles over each Sunday for lunch. As an avid golfer, she was the ladies club champion several times at Elmhurst Country Club. Unfortunately, a second stroke in 2013 severely limited her activities but never diminished her positive and "tell it like it is" attitude. She spent her final 5+ years in assisted living and was loved dearly by the residents and caregivers....they so enjoyed singing with her each day. She will be affectionately remembered for her incredible toughness, resilience, strong work ethic, humor, and stylish and abundant supply of clothes/shoes/bling. But, most of all, she will be remembered for her fierce, unconditional, and unwavering love of family. We miss her terribly but are comforted knowing she is reunited forever with her beloved daughter and husband. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter Cheryl Christine "Chris" Moore, sister Mary (Hild) Lytle, parents Warren and Christine Hild, brother Bob Hild, and husband Bob Moore. She is survived by her son Steve Moore of Sun City, AZ, granddaughter's Jaclyn (Jefferson) Clark of Queen Creek, AZ and Hayley (Shaun) Belk of Sun City, AZ, grandson's Ryan Moore of Glendale, AZ and Garrett Moore of Flagstaff, AZ, and 3 great-grandchildren, Emery, Quincey, and Coulter Clark. A private family viewing was held in Sun City in October. A public gravesite service will be held at Forest Cemetery (by the wishing well) in Oskaloosa at 11:00 am on Friday April 29, 2022, with Pastor Melissa Sternhagen officiating. Bates Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Published on April 25, 2022 https://obituaries.oskaloosa.com/obituary/betty-moore-1085029296

Earldine Robison Sampson June 18, 1923 ~ April 12, 2022 (age 98) Earldine Robison Sampson, 98, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. She was born June 18, 1923, in Russell, Iowa, to Earl and Mildred Judy Robison. She and her sisters, Eleanor and Mona, grew up in a series of Iowa towns where her father was a printer. Her parents were musicians and Earldine followed in her mother’s footsteps in vocal music, involved in choral, small group and solo activities. Following graduation from Colo High School, Earldine enrolled in a two-year teacher program at what is now the University of Northern Iowa. After teaching for five years, she returned to complete a bachelor’s degree in 1950 with majors in Kindergarten-Primary Education and Speech Correction. She served as a consultant in Speech and Hearing with the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction and then as speech therapist in the Des Moines Public Schools. She received her Master of Science in Education degree from Drake University in 1954. Earldine married Wesley C. Sampson in 1953 and they became parents of Ann and Lisa. When her husband was on the faculty of Northern Illinois University, Earldine was awarded a Fellowship in the Doctoral Program in Education. With a return to Iowa, she was on the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa and Wartburg College, served a two-year stint as counselor at alma mater Colo High School, and joined the elementary Education Department of Iowa State University, where she was tenured. There, the Student Alumni Association honored her with an Outstanding Advisor award. Earldine treasured her lasting friendships with former students. She also was included in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who of American Women. Retirement brought new activities, and she created “Glimpses Along Life’s Way,” a public presentation of favorite bits of literature and poetry collected through the years. Survivors include husband, Wesley; daughters, Ann (Olaf) Sampson Scholten of Peize, The Netherlands, and Lisa Sampson Wenger of Arlington, Virginia; granddaughters, Laura Scholten, and Claire and Cynthia Wenger. Earldine requested cremation. Interment will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Iowa. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com. https://www.reebfuneralhome.com/obituary/Earldine-Sampson https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/toledoblade/name/earldine-sampson-obituary?id=34345574

Jerry Richard Jones passed on March 22, 2022 in Ames, Iowa. He was born on August 7, 1941 in Colo, Iowa, the first child of four to Leo and Ester (Hickman) and later, June (Cupples). After graduating Farrar High School, Jerry served in the U.S. Airforce from 1959-1963 with his best friend Don "Lefty" Yazel. Jerry married and later divorced Donna (Carroll/Marcisak). Jerry worked many years as an administrator in the business & IT areas within the transportation industry in Iowa and Montana. Jerry enjoyed many a rodeo, buffalo round-up, country song, cowboy boot, fish-hook in the finger, Jim Bean, cigar or two and watching his grandchildren's many activities. As he settled into retirement, he continued to enjoy his hobbies and spent as much time as he could mowing, traveling, hunting, fishing and woodworking. Surviving Jerry are his children Mike Jones and wife Deb, their children Ryan, Raine and Emily; David Fett-Jones and husband Brian, their children elijah and caden; his sister Kris Geneser and husband Bill; his sister-in-law Val Jones; his sister Kay Brook; friend Deb Wegman and many cousins, nephews & nieces. Jerry is preceded in passing by his brother Craig Jones, parents and other dear family members. Jerry's remains will be distributed to the wind at Bear Tooth Pass by the family at a later date. In lieu of memorials, please consider a donation to the National Parks, donate at forever.yellowstone.org. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/jerry-jones-obituary?id=33859398

Donovan R. Meinhardt, 74, of Colo, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Story County Medical Center in Nevada, Iowa. A visitation was held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Fredregill Funeral Home in Zearing, Iowa. A Masonic service followed his visitation and begin at 7:00 p.m. His funeral service was held on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dakins Community Center in Zearing, Iowa. Burial followed at the Colo Cemetery in Colo, Iowa. Donovan was born on June 8, 1947, to George and Lurla (Rieble) Meinhardt in Keokuk, Iowa. He grew up in Memphis, Missouri and attended school at Scotland County and graduated with the class of 1965. After school, he joined the Air Force and served during the Vietnam Conflict for 2 years until he was medically discharged. Donovan moved back to Missouri and worked at Solis Mason Himers, then Quad City Pavings until he went to Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville. He earned his Bachelor of Business Degree. He then took a job with Des Moines Savings and Loan in Des Moines until he transferred to the Ames location. Donovan realized there was more money to be made in sales than banking and became a salesman at Carpet Land. Donovan retired from sales and became a truck driver. On June 19, 1993, he married Judi Huggins and the couple resided in Colo. Donovan was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ames American Legion Post, Nevada Masonic Lodge, and Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. Donovan enjoyed spending time with his family, umpiring, dirt track racing, working in his rose garden, trucking, and traveling. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife, Judi Meinhardt; children Patricia (Lon Murphy) Meinhardt and Jared (Jennifer Lohman) Meinhardt; step-children Eric (Beth) Hendrickson, Alicia (Dan) Westercamp, and Cory Hendrickson; grandchildren Faythe and Morgan; step-grandchildren Kalob (Natalija) AJ, Makenna, Kolton, Karlie, Claudia, Olivia, Madeleine, and Dillon; step-great-grandchild Olivia; sister Connie (Gary) Briddle; brother Kim Meinhardt; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Danny Meinhardt. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care were been entrusted with the care of Donovan and his family. https://www.memphisdemocrat.com/2022/03/16/donavan-r-meinhardt-obituary/

William Earl (Bill) McGinnis passed on to his eternal home on Friday, December 24, 2021 in Altoona, Iowa at the age of 89. Bill was born to James and Jewel McGinnis on March 21, 1932 in rural Polk County, Iowa and grew up in the country near Farrar, Iowa. He graduated from the Farrar Consolidated High School and was drafted into the army shortly after that. After basic training he returned home and married Doris Jean Long on April 9, 1953. They spent the first couple years of marriage on military bases in Georgia, Texas and California. Bill served 3 years in the army, rising to the rank of staff sergeant. In 1955 they returned to Farrar, Iowa, built a home where they raised their three children, Pattie, Larry and Jane. Bill's career started at Colonial Bakery and then he became a delivery driver for Mid-Continent Bottling, then Frito Lays and Hiland Potato Chips, where he retired in 1992. Bill and Doris spent several years after retirement traveling around the western United States in their motorhome and later volunteered with several organizations including Lutheran Hospital and Hospice of Iowa. Bill is survived by his three children, Pattie Baker (husband, Don), of Des Moines, Larry McGinnis (wife Brenda) of Waukee, Jane Kunze (husband Jim) of Altoona. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren - Jadee (Al) Krueger, Daniel (Heather) Baker, David Baker, Layne (Sara) McGinnis, Alex (Mariah) McGinnis, Conner (Katie) McGinnis, Brendon (Kayla) McGinnis, Ryan (Katie) Kunze, Kimber (Ryan) Dickson, Cory (Jasmine) Kunze and eighteen great grandchildren - Andrew Baker, Autumn Baker, MaKenzie McGinnis, Codi McGinnis, Cassie McGinnis, Eli McGinnis, Elliana McGinnis, Lyla McGinnis, Asher McGinnis, Isabella McGinnis, Timothy McGinnis, William McGinnis, Connor Kunze, Lyla Kunze, Miles Dickson, Graylynn Kunze and Kendall Kunze. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, his mother and father, his two brothers, Wayne and Jerry McGinnis, and by his great grandson, Noah McGinnis. Bill will be remembered for his loving devotion to his wife and family, but also for his faith and love for his Savior, the Lord Jesus. He was always ready to share his Jesus with anyone he met. Bill has not passed away, but has just moved on to his heavenly home to be with his Savior forever. His funeral service will be Monday, January 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at Iles Grandview Park Funeral Home, 3211 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Farrar cemetery at noon with a luncheon following back at the Iles Grandview Park Funeral Home. For those unable to attend the funeral, a live stream will be available beginning at 9:20 am below this obituary. You may also leave online condolences on that page as well. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the family for a future memorial to several charities. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-mcginnis-obituary?id=32023779 https://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/William-Earl-McGinnis/Altoona-Iowa/1888035

Glen D. Jones, born June 11, 1936, in Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully Sept. 17, 2021, in Sarasota, Fla., to be with the Lord. Glen fought a courageous battle with lung cancer and died with family at his side. Glen was raised on a farm in St. Charles, Iowa. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1954. A talented baseball player, Glen considered a scholarship offer from Drake University. In the end, he chose to get married and start a family with Donna Marie Hand, whom he'd met while living in Collins, Iowa. They were married on Feb. 5, 1955, at Methodist Church, Maxwell, Iowa. Glen worked for Sutherland Lumber Co., then Ilten Lumber Co, then managed Des Moines Cashway, all in Des Moines. Glen and Donna moved the family to Cedar Rapids when Glen was hired by National Gypsum Co., where he worked from 1966 until 2000, retiring at the age of 64. While working for National Gypsum, Glen was often named Salesman of the Year. Glen and Donna retired permanently to Sarasota, Fla., in 2010. Glen enjoyed retirement and was a member of many civic organizations including being a Master Mason of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SAHIB Shrine of Sarasota, Fla., lifetime member of Elks Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles and Sons of the American Legion. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 10141 of Bradenton, Fla. Glen was passionate about his Iowa Hawkeyes and watched their football games with much joy. His favorite movies were westerns, and he especially loved those that featured John Wayne. Glen was predeceased by his son, Kirk Jones; his parents, Glen H. Jones and Leona Mae Comp Jones; and his sister, Dess Lee Talimonchuk. Glen is survived by his beloved wife, Donna, who he was devoted to for 66 years. He is also survived by his children, Joel Jones, Dianne McGrath (Kevin), Brian Jones (Victoria) and Michael Jones (Hollis); his seven grandchildren, Jamie Bryant (Jason), Joseph Jones, Adam Vincent (Amy), Adrianne Jones (Matt), Nicholas Jones, Abagale Richardson (Brandon) and Spencer Jones; and his six great-grandchildren, Jonas, Jameson, Aydan, Jiovani, Aurora and Trenton. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home, 422 First St., Maxwell, with burial to follow at Collins Evergreen Cemetery in Collins. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SAHIB Shrine, 600 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232, attention: Recorder. Please include, "In memory of Glen D. Jones" on check. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Maxwell is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com. https://www.thegazette.com/obituaries/glen-jones/ https://bit.ly/39saeU7

Colleen Miriam (Patterson) Swalwell was born on November 9, 1922, to parents Charlie Amos Patterson and Anna Leona (Ferguson) Patterson near Collins, Iowa. Colleen graduated with honors and as Salutatorian from Maxwell High School in 1940 and was united in marriage to William Thomas "Dudley" Swalwell on September 20, 1942, in Nevada, Iowa. To this union were born two daughters, Cheryl Ann and Georgia Lea. They made their home on a farm near Maxwell, and Colleen was proud of her Irish, Scottish and Cherokee Indian descent. Colleen was a member of the Peoria and Maxwell United Methodist Churches where she taught Sunday school for more than 20 years. She was a pillar of the Maxwell community, supporting the MACC and the Maxwell Museum. Colleen worked for the USDA in Nevada for 25 years as their office loan manager, where she helped farmers apply for loans. Farmers would line up just to see her. Colleen was famous in her family for her whipped mashed potatoes and gravy, and they always looked forward to her deviled eggs. She was selfless and was very giving to her family and friends. Colleen kept weekly hair appointments and always had her nails and toes polished. Colleen's life spanned almost a century and was fortunate to be able to drive until she was 95 years old. She lived through 18 presidents, 17 wars, two worldwide pandemics: Polio and COVID, a farming crisis in the 80's and saw the Harlem Globetrotters play in the Maxwell gym. She will be remembered as a highly intelligent, classy lady who always dressed to perfection. Colleen passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021, at Northridge Village in Ames. Colleen is survived by her daughter, Georgia (Ben) Carver of Ames; her grandchildren: David (Ronda) Page of Maxwell, Iowa, Marcy (Doug) Cheville of Maxwell, Iowa, Doug (Lornah) Page of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brian (Beth) Carver of Denver, Colorado, Mark, Angel Andrian and Arlene; and her great-grandchildren: Austin Page, Lucas Page, Lindsey (Ryan) Page, Jack Cheville, and Gracie Cheville. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dudley Swalwell; her brother, DeLane "Pete" Patterson, her daughter, Cheryl Page; and son-in-law, Jack Page. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (422 First Street) in Maxwell. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Collins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maxwell or Collins First Responders. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Maxwell is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com. Published in Tri-County Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 24, 2021. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tricountytimes/obituary.aspx?n=colleen-miriam-swalwell&pid=199124144&fhid=6933 https://www.rasmussonfh.com/obituaries/Colleen--Swalwell?obId=21434031#/obituaryInfo