Our Obituaries
Deborah Howard
May 30, 1960 - May 8, 2012
Deborah Howard, age 51 of Cincinnati, Iowa died Tuesday afternoon, May 8, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
Deborah was born May 30, 1960 at Louisiana, Missouri the daughter of Leon DeShane and Velma (Perkins) DeShane. She married Robert Howard on March 22, 2001 at Omaha, Missouri and lived in Unionville, MO for eleven years.
She enjoyed numerous occupations throughout her...
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Maxine Peel
May 24, 1934 - May 4, 2012
Maxine Peel, age 77 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at her home.
Maxine was born May 24, 1934 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of William Lester and Fanchen (Kingery) Millemon.
Maxine was preceeded in death by her parents William Lester and Rosa Fanchen (Kingery) Millemon, and sisters Sylvia Zabola, Mary Berry, Eldora Bates and Twyla Hill and brothers Oliver and Robert...
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Cathie Eddy
May 5, 1958 - May 2, 2012
Cathie Eddy, age 53 of Exline died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Cathie was born May 5, 1958 in Kirksville, MO the daughter of Gerald and Collene (Farr) Parris. She graduated from Novinger High School, Novinger, MO and received her undergraduate and Masters of Education degrees from Truman State University, Kirksville. She had taught biology at the Schuyler...
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William LaVern Carter
May 28, 1936 - May 1, 2012
William "Bill" LaVern Carter, age 75 of Exline, Iowa passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born May 28, 1936 in Alicia, Arkansas, the son of James William and Ruth Mae (Light) Carter. Bill was raised in Arkansas. He later moved to Rockford, Illinois where he began his employment with National Lock. Bill began working as an assembler with...
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Marion Bubenyak
January 25, 1913 - April 29, 2012
Marion Bubenyak, age 99 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville, Iowa.
She was born on January 25, 1913 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Edward and Mary (Danna) Dafflitto. Marion was raised in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School. She married John Bubenyak on September 26, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri. John...
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Matthew Ray Hiatt
February 21, 1974 - April 28, 2012
Matthew Ray Hiatt, age 38 of Centerville, Iowa went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
He was born on February 21, 1974, the son of Inez Rae (Blecher) Hiatt and William Cyrus Weatherly in Centerville. While growing up he attended Tuesday school in Numa. Matt was baptized with his sister Michelle at church camp in Bloomfield, Iowa. He attended Centerville High School and...
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Helen JoAnn Turner
April 3, 1938 - April 16, 2012
Helen JoAnn Turner, age 74, of Moravia, Iowa died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Mercy Hospice-Johnston in Johnston, Iowa.
JoAnn was born April 3, 1938 at Melrose, Iowa the daughter of Elbert and Vera (Callen) Moore. She graduated from Moravia High School. JoAnn was united in marriage to Charles Turner March 23, 1958 at Moravia, Iowa. She was employed as a cashier and guest services at Lakeside...
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Edith E. Brown
September 5, 1921 - April 13, 2012
Edith Brown, age 90 of Seymour, Iowa passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 at Centerville Nursing & Rehab in Centerville.
Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Livingston Cemetery west of Cincinnati with Pastor Lloyd Johnston officiating. A visitation will be held Monday, April 16, 2012 at Lange Funeral Home from 12-8, with the family present 6-8 Monday evening. ...
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Jerry Lee Bazer, Jr.
November 13, 1964 - April 8, 2012
Jerry Lee Bazer Jr., age 47 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Sunday, April 08, 2012 at his residence.
He was born November 13, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Jerry Lee and Carolyn (Smith) Bazer. After graduating high school Jerry enlisted in the United States Army in Omaha. During his military career Jerry received numerous badges and awards including the Army Good Conduct Medal, the...
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John Yoder
July 9, 1930 - April 5, 2012
John Yoder Sr., age 81 of rural Seymour, Iowa passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at his residence.
A visitation will be held on both Saturday and Sunday (April 7,8) at the John Yoder Residence: 2675 220th St., Seymour. The visitation will be held from 1-8PM on both days. Funeral services will take place 9 AM, Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Vernon Mullet Residence. Burial will follow in the...
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Dennis Huffman
February 26, 1946 - April 5, 2012
Dennis Huffman, age 66 of Centerville, Iowa died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born February 26, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Mike and Mable (Morrow) Huffman. Dennis Graduated from Centerville High School.
Dennis worked several years with McGraw-Edison in Centerville. He later owned and operated his own lawn care business. He...
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Kenneth M. Moorman
March 19, 1961 - April 4, 2012
Kenneth M. Moorman, age 51 of Allerton, formerly of Mystic, Iowa passed away Wednesday, April 04, 2012 at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa.
Kenneth was born March 19, 1961 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Eugene and Barbara (Vestal) Moorman. He was raised in Mystic, Iowa and attended the Centerville Schools. Kenneth married Crystal Egbert on April 14, 1979 at the Little Flock...
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Mark A. Morelock
November 27, 1965 - March 31, 2012
Mark Morelock, age 46 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at his home.
He was born November 27, 1965 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of David and Evelyn (Stickler) Morelock. Mark grew up in the Centerville area and attended Centerville Schools.
Mark had certain passions in life, including collecting M&Ms and listening to country music.
He is survived by his three...
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Beverly Buchanan
June 19, 1924 - March 27, 2012
Beverly Buchanan, age 87 of Centerville, Iowa died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Continental Care Center in Seymour, Iowa.
She was born June 19, 1924 to Harry and Alice (O'Banion) Carstens. Bev graduated from Maryville High School in Maryville, Missouri with the class of 1942. After graduation, she lived in Ventura and Los Angeles, California. Bev moved to Centerville in 1945 to help her...
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Dale Fenton
January 13, 1933 - March 27, 2012
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Dale R. Fenton age 76 of Centerville, Iowa died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Northeast Regional Hospital, Kirksville, Mo.
Dale was born January 13, 1933 north of Plano, Iowa, the son of Ormal and Selma (Kirkland) Fenton. He attended Brushy School. Dale later graduated from Centerville High School in 1950. He married Ryla Stober on October 30,...
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Leonard Davis
December 5, 1935 - March 26, 2012
Leonard Davis, age 76 of Udell, Iowa died Monday afternoon March 26, 2012 at his home.
According to family wishes, Leonard has been cremated and there will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the family and may be given to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
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Larry Powers
July 30, 1945 - March 16, 2012
Larry Powers, age 66 of Numa, Iowa died Friday evening, March 16, 2012 at his home.
Larry was born July 30, 1945 in Centerville, the son of Raymond and Maxine (Arbogast) Powers. He graduated from Centerville High School. Larry married Barbara A. Saner on July 18, 1992 in Las Vegas, NV. Larry farmed most of his life and owned and operated the Sportman's Lounge in Centerville for a number of...
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JoAnn Mae Grimm
February 10, 1926 - March 8, 2012
JoAnn Mae Grimm, age 86 of Mystic, Iowa passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Continental Care Center in Seymour, Iowa.
She was born to Harold and Felicia (Hughes) Shipman February 10, 1926. She went through the eighth Grade at Williamson School in Leechburg, PA. She married George W. Grimm Sr. in 1944. They lived in Pennsylvania before relocating to Iowa in 1954.
JoAnn worked as a...
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Eddie L. Clayworth
August 28, 1925 - March 7, 2012
Eddie Clayworth, age 86 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Wednesday morning, March 7, 2012 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Lange Funeral Home, Centerville with Pastor Kris Watlett officiating. Friends may call all day Friday with the family present from 6-8 PM. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery, north of...
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Sheila Ellison
October 12, 1961 - March 6, 2012
Sheila Ellison age 50 of Moravia, Iowa died Tuesday evening, March 6, 2012 at her home.
Memorial Services will be held 2 PM Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2012 at the Moravia High School, Moravia, Iowa. Friends may call Saturday from noon until 8PM with the family present from 6-8 Pm at the Lange Funeral Home, Moravia, Iowa. A memorial has been established to IDMS (Iowa Donkey & Mule Society) or...
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George Bird Ellison
July 3, 1961 - March 6, 2012
Dwyane (Bird) Ellison age 50 of Moravia, Iowa died Tuesday evening, March 6, 2012 at his home.
Memorial Services will be held 2 PM Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2012 at the Moravia High School, Moravia, Iowa. Friends may call Saturday from noon until 8PM with the family present from 6-8 Pm at the Lange Funeral Home, Moravia, Iowa. A memorial has been established to IDMS (Iowa Donkey & Mule...
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William (Bill) Young
July 7, 1932 - March 3, 2012
William (Bill) Young age 79 of Mystic, Iowa died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
William J. Young (Bill) age 79 was born July 17, 1932, in Mystic, Iowa, the twin son of George H. Young and Kate Fuller Young. He passed away March 3rd, 2012 at Marcy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa, after a battle with cancer.
Bill graduated from Mystic High School with...
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Richard Ruckman
May 13, 1937 - March 2, 2012
Richard Ruckman, age 74 of Branson, MO died Friday March 2, 2012 at his home in Branson, MO
Richard was born May 13, 1937 to Melvin J. "Dick" and Hazel (Lee) Ruckman on a farm in Union County near Afton, IA. The family moved to Shannon City, IA in 1938.
At a young age Richard delivered newspapers around town on a motor scooter. This began his interest in motorcycles and later he...
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Vance Barber
March 1, 2012
Vance Barber age 78 of Knoxville, formerly from Centerville, Iowa died Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born September 19, 1933, in Moulton, Iowa, and was the son of Henry Barber and Mary Bernice Jordan. He graduated from Moulton High School, class of 1951, and married Margaret at the Moulton Methodist Church on October 24, 1952.
He is survived by one...
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Becky Strube
July 7, 1939 - March 1, 2012
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Becky Jane Strube, 72 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at her home at Maple Grove Assisted Living.
She was born July 7, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin L. (Buck) & Arla E. (Slaughter) Hansen. Becky was raised in and graduated from Clinton High. She received nurses training and was an LPN and worked at several hospitals/...
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Marian Annabelle Wonderlich
January 17, 1929 - February 28, 2012
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Marian Annabell Wonderlich, age 83 of Centerville, Iowa died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at her home after a lengthy illness.
She was born January 17, 1929 in Brighton, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard and Elsie Kessel. She married J. Lee Wonderlich on August 31, 1947 in Richland, Iowa.
Marian attended a country school near Brighton, Iowa until third grade,...
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Ernestine Hubbard
September 20, 1934 - February 21, 2012
Ernestine Hubbard, age 77 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.
She was born September 20, 1934 in East Prairie, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest and Jewel (Brewington) Ray. Ernestine was raised in East Prairie and graduated from East Prairie High School. She later attended the University of Missouri in Columbia,...
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Marie Lillian Wright
June 3, 1917 - February 18, 2012
Marie Lillian Wright, age 94 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
Marie was born June 3, 1917 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of William and Daisy Dickerson Heintze. Marie worked at JC Penney's and was the manager of Rockwoods. She was a member of Drake Ave Christian Church, the Does BPOE, PEO, Eastern Star...
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Ruth A. Clark
October 16, 1939 - February 16, 2012
Ruth A. Clark, age 72 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at her home.
Ruth was born October 16, 1939 at Allerton, Iowa the daughter of Ernest and Elnor Michael Cox. Ruth grew up in Seymour, Iowa and graduated from Seymour High School.She married Clyde Bruce Clark in Clio, Iowa in 1958. For the next 20 years, Ruth spent her life as a Navy wife, moving from Coast to...
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Jodell Ervin
July 2, 1956 - February 13, 2012
Jodell Ervin, age 55 of Delta, Iowa died Monday February 13, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 4-6PM Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Lange Funeral Home, Centerville, Iowa. Cremation will follow. A memorial has been established to the Jodell Ervin Memorial Fund and May be left or mailed to the Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th St.,...
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John Allen Wilson
June 28, 1931 - February 12, 2012
John Allen Wilson, 80 of Sycamore died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his home.
He was born June 28, 1931 in rural Monroe County Iowa. He was the second son born to Frank and Ruth Wilson on the family farm near Moravia, IA. Here he grew up, went to school, married and started farming with his Dad. In 1958, he began a 35 year career in the Farm Supply Business. He married his high school...
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Edra Mae Robinson
September 5, 1928 - January 30, 2012
Edra Mae Robinson passed away surrounded by family, on January 30, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
She was born on September 5, 1928 to Charles and Bertha (Ola) Whicker in Appanoose County Iowa. On July 24, 1945 she was united in marriage to DeWayne Robinson. Her life's work was homemaker and mother of seven until 1973 when DeWayne passed away. At that time she bought Angel's...
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Enos Fountain
February 28, 1922 - January 29, 2012
Enos Jerry Fountain, age 89 of Seymour, Iowa died Sunday evening, January 29, 2012 at Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born February 28, 1922 in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Canot) Fountain.
After Enos finished school, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp until he entered the United States Army in 1940 at the age of eighteen. Enos served his...
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James E. Lowe
December 12, 1922 - January 27, 2012
James E. Lowe, age 89 of Seymour, Iowa passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
James was born December 12, 1922 in Brazil, Iowa the son of Edwin F. and Emma (Allison) Lowe. He graduated from Cincinnati High School, Cincinnati, Iowa in 1940. James then served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII as a Military Policeman. James married Rosina...
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Helen McElvain
November 1, 1922 - January 25, 2012
Helen McElvain, age 89 of Centerville, Iowa died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center, Centerville.
She was born November 1, 1922 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Violet (Woods) Shorts. Helen attended Centerville Schools and graduated from Centerville High School. She later earned her associate's degree from Centerville Community College.
Helen held...
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Donald Smith
November 15, 1915 - January 23, 2012
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Donald L. Smith, age 96, of Centerville died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center, Centerville, Iowa.
Donald was born November 15, 1915 in Fremont, Iowa the son of Ralph and Mae E. (Smich) Smith. He graduated from Fremont High School. Donald married Helen Tressler. She preceded him in death. He later married Alice (Millemon) Simmons on...
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Keith Carlson
June 12, 1937 - January 23, 2012
Mr. Carlson has been cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date.
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Larry Vorhees
January 22, 2012
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Larry Vorhees, age 71 of Moravia, Iowa died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10AM Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (J & K Barn) Centerville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Lange Funeral home, Moravia, Iowa. Burial will be...
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Travis Riddick
June 26, 1971 - January 19, 2012
Master Sergeant Travis William Riddick age 40 of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii formerly of Centerville, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Afghanistan.
Travis was born June 26, 1971 in Centerville, Iowa the son of John and Barbara (Buchanan) Riddick. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1990. Travis married Jennifer Cowherd on April 25, 1998 in Orange County, Virginia.
Following in his...
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James Seddon
July 29, 1946 - January 14, 2012
James Seddon, age 65 of Centerville died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Mercy Medical Centerville, Iowa.
He was born July 29, 1946 in Ames and was the son of Robert and Jean Seddon of Cincinnati. He graduated in Centerville High School in 1965 and married Patricia Budeslich on August 13, 1968.
After graduation he worked at International Harvester in Moline, Illinois before joining the US Air...
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Donald Donnie Kerby
December 19, 1932 - January 11, 2012
Donnie Kerby, age 79 died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center, Centerville.
Donald David Kerby was born December 19, 1932 in Davis County the son of Clay David Kerby and Blanche Ethel Watkins Kerby. He attended country schools and graduated from Moulton High School in 1951. He served in the Korean War from 1953 to 1955 and in Germany. Donnie worked construction and lived...
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Tom Demry
October 9, 1943 - January 9, 2012
Tom Demry, age 68 of Centerville, Iowa died Monday, January 9, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Wayne Thomas Demry Jr. was born October 9, 1943 in Appanoose County the son of Wayne T. Demry and Hazel Donald Demry Parcel. He graduated from Seymour High School, Seymour, Iowa, and married Janet Banks May 19, 1962. Tom started working for his father-in-law Ray Banks and worked in...
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Charles Figge
December 13, 1922 - January 7, 2012
Charles Henry Figge, 89, passed away, January 7, 2012 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
He was born December 13, 1922 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Oran Washington and Louisa Catherine Bergman Figge who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his wife Helen Marie Campbell; sisters Bernice Snowbarger Miller, Corinne Gemming , and Virginia Riggins;...
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Terry Dean Brummett
October 25, 1961 - December 24, 2011
Arrnagements will be announced later.
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Barbara Jean Davis
July 17, 1941 - December 22, 2011
Barbara Jean (Caraccio) Davis, age 70 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
She was born on July 17, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Antonio "Tony" and Annie "Nanny" (Miller) Caraccio. Barb was united in marriage on April 2, 1966 to Carl Mac Davis. Later they divorced on May 16, 1973. Barb was baptized on March 6, 1949. Her...
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Janice Coleen Hayes
August 15, 1937 - December 21, 2011
Janice C. Hayes, age 74 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
She was born August 15, 1937 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Zimmer and Lucretia Belle (Whitall). Janice attended the Centerville Schools.
Following her mother's death, Janice helped take care of her father, including household chores. In her free time...
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Bobby G. Hubbard
June 2, 1933 - December 17, 2011
Bobby Gene Hubbard, age 78, died peacefully in his sleep at his son's home in Centerville, Iowa, on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
Bob had suffered from multiple strokes and cardiovascular difficulties, and had been living with his son for just over a year.
Bob was born June 2, 1933 in Gray Ridge, Missouri. He lived in St. Louis, Missouri, Cairo, Illinois, and Lincoln, Nebraska,
before...
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Myra (Opperman) Vandemark
October 23, 1936 - December 16, 2011
Myra (Opperman) Vandemark, age 75 of Mystic, Iowa died Friday, December 16, 2011 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
Myra was born to Terrell and Letty (Fisher) Hunter on October 23, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was raised in Winder, GA, and moved to Chicago where she met Jim Opperman and got married. To this union six children were born. They then moved to Udell, Iowa. Jim died in 1977...
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Ruby Juanita Gorden
July 5, 1914 - December 12, 2011
Ruby J. Gorden; age 97, of Winton California died December 12, 2011 in Turlock, California.
She was born the daughter of William and Addie (McConnell) Hull July 5 1914 near Bunch Iowa. Ruby was married on June 15, 1935 to Floyd Gorden.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd Gorden; four brothers Milo, Woodrow, Donald and an infant brother; Sisters, Dorothy Hanrahan, Mary...
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Betty L. Feeley
May 5, 1926 - December 3, 2011
Betty Lee Feeley, age 85 of Exline, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 03, 2011 at The Continental Care Center in Seymour, Iowa where throughout her residency she received loving and compassionate care from the Center's dedicated staff.
Betty was born May 5, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Eldon and Margaret Roy. She graduated from Mystic High School, Mystic, Iowa. Betty and...
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Evelyn E. Daniels
February 3, 1913 - December 2, 2011
Evelyn Daniels, age 98 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born February 3, 1913 in Hiattsville the daughter of John and Clara Yetter Hiatt. She married Kenneth Daniels April 18, 1946 at Moravia, IA.
She graduated from Moravia High School in 1931, graduated from Simpson College, attended Iowa State Teachers College, and...
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Scott F. Kelso
March 21, 1957 - November 22, 2011
Scott Kelso, age 54 of West Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at his home.
He was born March 21, 1957 at Guthrie, Oklahoma the son of Ira F. Kelso and Marge M Brewer Kelso. He married Susan J Gailey April 11, 1975 at Kremlin, OK. He worked for Oklahoma Steel & Wire, Iowa Steel & Wire and NPI Security. He loved to hunt, fish, play golf and...
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Jack Stufflebeem
February 10, 1933 - November 22, 2011
Jack Stufflebeem, age 78 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born on February 10, 1933 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Ralph and Bertha (Fleming) Stufflebeem. Jack graduated from Centerville High School. He enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country faithfully. He married Joyce Forbes on May 31, 1952...
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Carl Agan
March 18, 1947 - November 17, 2011
Carl Agan, age 64 of Centerville, Iowa went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born March 18, 1947 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Homer and Edith (Miller) Agan. Carl married Carolyn Peek on July 23, 1966 in Unionville, Missouri.
Carl began working for Ideal Ready Mix in the early 1970s. His tenure with the company...
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Marjorie Cortesio Perkins
November 4, 2011
Marjorie Lucille Perkins, age 53, of rural Sedalia, Missouri died Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born on November 7, 1957, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Louis William and Mary Juanita (Mattox) Cortesio.
She was raised north of Centerville, Iowa, and graduated from Moravia High School in Moravia, Iowa. Marjorie attended college at Indian...
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Anna Marie Craver
September 7, 1918 - October 31, 2011
Anna Marie Craver, age 93 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Marie was born September 7, 1918 at Centerville the daughter of Elmer and Ruth Besse Stirts. Marie graduated from Centerville High School. She married
Ralph Craver February 19, 1941 at the First Methodist Church, Centerville. She was a member of PEO, the Appanoose...
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Mondra Adrianse
October 28, 2011
Mondra Adrianse, age 51, of Centerville, Iowa died Friday October 28, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa.
She was born on October 28, 1960 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Roberta Haines. Mondra married Fred Adrianse on June 6, 1986 in Piedmont, South Carolina. To this union two children were born, Rose and James Adrianse.
Mondra worked for several years...
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Willard Brown
January 31, 1954 - October 25, 2011
Willard "Willie" Brown, age 57, of Mystic, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2011 at the Golden Age Skilled Nursing Center in Centerville, Iowa.
Willie was born January 31, 1954 in Centerville, the son of Willard E. and Ethel (Phelps) Brown. He was employed with the Bloomfield Foundry for over twenty five years as a core maker.
Willie enjoyed traveling throughout the United States,...
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Joseph M. Green
June 23, 1947 - October 17, 2011
Joseph M. Green, age 64 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 at his home.
He was born June 23, 1947 in Indianola, Iowa, the son of Jack and Deloris Green. After graduating from high school, Joe enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country faithfully from 1966-1968. During his military career he earned the national defense service medal, as well as the...
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Cay Benac
November 26, 1918 - October 2, 2011
Catherine Marie Benac passed peacefully on October 2, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Home in Indianola Iowa surrounded by her loved ones.
Cay is survived by a nephew Barry Benac of Florida, two great nieces, Shelly (Gary) Benac of Virginia and Colleen (Adam) Benac of Florida, a great nephew, Jeff (DeDe) Benac of Virginia, and cousins, Angie Budeslich of Centerville Iowa and John Budeslich of...
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Jim E. Oge, Sr.
March 16, 1932 - September 30, 2011
According to the family's wishes, Jim has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family may be sent to Lange Funeral Home, Centerville.
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Donna Cossolotto
October 9, 1951 - September 28, 2011
Donna Cossolotto, age 59 of Cincinnati, Iowa went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 28, 2011.
She was born October 9, 1951 in Centerville, Iowa the daughter of Bill West and Marie (Clayworth) West.
Donna grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Centerville High School. She met John Cossolotto after his military discharge from the Army and they later married on February 11...
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Jade Prokes
September 24, 2011
Jade I Prokes, age 38, of Melrose, formerly of Numa, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 in rural Moravia.
He was born May 7, 1973 in Centerville, the son of Jerome Prokes and Betty Blecher Prokes. He graduated from the Centerville High School. He attended Indian Hills Community College and a college in Nebraska. Jade was a supervisor for Graham Construction Company. He liked to hunt, to fish...
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Ira L. Foglesong
April 29, 1916 - September 21, 2011
Ira Foglesong, age 95, of Moulton, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
He was born April 29, 1916 in Savanna, Iowa the son Hiley Bethnel Foglesong and Mae Celeste Templeman Foglesong. He married Juanita Smith, April 25, 1942 of Chariton, MO. Ira was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed...
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Mary Ball
December 15, 1917 - September 21, 2011
Mary Ball, age 93 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born in Darby, Iowa December 15, 1917 the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Ellis) Boyer. Mary attended the Darby School completing 8th Grade. She married Caleb Ball April 1, 1945 in Centerville. When Mary and Caleb lived in Hannibal, MO, she worked as a book...
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Mildred F. Scott
September 14, 1914 - September 16, 2011
Mildred F. (Baker) Scott, age 97, of Centerville, Iowa passed Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Golden Age Skilled and Nursing Center in Centerville.
She was born on September 14, 1914 in Leon, Iowa, the daughter of William and Katherine Baker. Mildred married Manford (Mike) Scott on August 14, 1937 in Leon.
Mildred was a wife, mother and homemaker. She was employed as a nurse's aide...
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Willis Bill Heusinkveld
October 11, 1924 - September 15, 2011
Willis "Bill" Heusinkveld, age 86, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011, at Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville, Iowa.
Bill was born on October 11, 1924, on a farm in Sioux County in northwest Iowa, five miles from the nearest town of Hull, Iowa. It was part of a very Dutch area with two Dutch Reformed churches in the little town. He often went to...
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Kathrine Marie Anderson
December 3, 1919 - September 12, 2011
Kathrine Marie Anderson, age 91 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa.
She was born December 3, 1919 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Andrew Pete and Marriane (Jorgensen) Anderson. Kathrine was raised in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School in 1937. She attended and graduated from the University of...
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Milton (Mick) Thomas
June 4, 1926 - September 10, 2011
Milton (Mick) Thomas, age 85 of Centerville died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Seymour Care Center, Seymour, Iowa.
Mick was born June 4, 1926 in Centerville (near 30 corner) the daughter of Pete and Pauline Blozevich Thomas. He married Margaret Sackfield July 22, 1950 at Centerville, Iowa. He was employed by Iowa Southern Utilities until his retirement in 1989. He also farmed most of...
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Ralph N. Shott
March 20, 1920 - September 5, 2011
Ralph Shott, age 79 of Centerville died Tuesday, September 5, 2011 at Golden Age Care Center,
Centerville, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, September 10, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Centerville with Pastor Lloyd Johnston officiating. Friends may call all day Friday at the Lange Funeral Home, Centerville with the family present from 6-8PM. Burial will be in the Maple...
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Robert N. McAnelly
February 6, 1937 - September 4, 2011
Robert N. McAnelly, age 74, of Centerville, Iowa died Sunday September 4, 2011 Mercy
Medical Centerville, Iowa.
Bob was born February 6, 1937 to Gaylon and Thora (McKay) McAnelly in Sewell, Iowa. He
graduated from Centerville High School in 1955. Bob married Shirley Oden on March 6, 1953.
They lived in California for 2 years, then New Jersey until 1959. He owned and operated
freight...
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Michael Knowles
January 21, 1960 - September 2, 2011
Michael Knowles, age 51 of Centerville died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born January 21, 1960 at Centerville the son of Jessie Knowles and and Phyllis Jean Mikels Knowles. She was married to Married to Marion Glen Martin and later to Robin Burns Knowles. Michael Liked to fish, play games, camp and helping people.
He is survived by two children...
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Mildred Gladfelder
January 26, 1923 - August 26, 2011
Mildred Gladfelder, 88 of Moravia died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Garden Valley Nursing Home, Kansas City, Missouri.
She was born January 26, 1923 to Pearl and Jeanette Smith, and lived in Appanoose County the majority of her life. She attended rural school near Exline and graduated at Centerville High in 1940. She married Keith Gladfelder with Reverend Childs officiating. She assisted...
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Georgene R. Foster
December 27, 1932 - August 20, 2011
Georgene Foster, age 78 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born December 27, 1932 in Mystic, Iowa the daughter of Harry and Delsie (Tracy) Watts. Georgene graduated from Mystic High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Foster on November 22, 1952 in Milan, Illinois. Georgene spent most of her live as a mother,...
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Norma Jean Seddon
August 10, 1925 - August 13, 2011
There will be no services. For questions call Ben or Tom at 641 856-2000
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E. Irene Fowler
April 23, 1916 - August 12, 2011
Lange Funeral Home Moravia, Iowa 641-724-3413
Irene Fowler, age 95 of Moravia, Iowa died Saturday, August 12, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa.
She was born on Easter Sunday, April 23, 1916 (on her father’s 23rd birthday) near Main Station, Appanoose County, Iowa to Ivan Glenn and Birdie (Brown) Main. Irene married Glen Clifford Fowler on April 22, 1939 in Albia, Iowa...
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Frances Sniegowski
September 11, 1925 - August 11, 2011
Frances Veronica Raskie Sniegowski died August 11, 2011 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville Iowa .
Frances, the daughter of Steve Raskie and Eva Cinkovich Raskie, was born September 11, 1925 at Goatsburg near Cincinnati, Iowa. She married Stephen Ralph Sniegowski on November 3, 1947 at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Chicago.
Fran is survived by three brothers; Carl Raskie and his...
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Leslie VanBlaricom
November 5, 1966 - August 10, 2011
Leslie Ann VanBlaricom, age 44 of Centerville, Iowa left our loving care on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.
She was born on November 5, 1966 to Leslie Lee and Constance (Losey) VanBlaricom in Davenport, Iowa.
Leslie was a registered nurse. She was very proud of her profession. Leslie worked at Centerville Medical Center in the...
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Dorothy Ervin
July 12, 1921 - August 9, 2011
Dorothy Ervin, age 90 of Centerville, Iowa died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
Dorothy was born July 12, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Ila (Patterson) Stagner. She grew up in Centerville and attended local schools. Dorothy married Paul Ervin on December 24, 1938 in Bloomfield, Iowa. He preceded her in death in July of 2001.
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Ruth Stevens
September 9, 1924 - August 8, 2011
Ruth Stevens age 86 of Centerville died Monday, August 8, 2011 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab., Centerville, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville Pastor Gerald Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 15 at Lange Funeral Home...
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Steve Padellford
May 24, 1947 - August 7, 2011
Steve Padellford age 64 of Centerville died Sunday evening August 7, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday evening August 10, 2011 from 6-8 PM at the Lange Funeral Home, Centerville. Following cremation Steve will be buried in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa. A memorial has been established to the Centerville American...
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Caleb Ball
June 9, 1921 - August 4, 2011
Caleb Ball, age 90 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Thursday, August 04, 2011 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
He was born June 9, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of George and Lola (Blanset) Ball. Caleb attended school in Moulton, Iowa. He married Mary E. Boyer on April 1, 1945 in Centerville.
Caleb gave his life to the Lord at an early age. He accepted the call from his...
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Ferrell Purvis
December 22, 1921 - August 3, 2011
Ferrell Leo Purvis, age 89 of Centerville, Iowa passed away August 3, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa.
He was born on December 22, 1921, in Moravia, Iowa, to LeRoy and Essie Hiatt Purvis. He was the second of seven children. Ferrell graduated from Moravia High School in 1939. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II from October of 1942 through...
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Ethel Lira
March 9, 1927 - July 31, 2011
Ethel Lira, age 84 of Numa, Iowa passed away July 31, 2011 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville, Iowa.
Ethel was born March 9, 1927 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Guy and Bessie (Sage) Jones. She grew up in Numa, Iowa and graduated from Numa High School. Ethel later married Ronnie P. Lira on March 9, 1947 in Numa. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1992.
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Shirley Exline
June 20, 1963 - July 30, 2011
Shirley Exline, age 48, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
She was born on June 20, 1963 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Laura (Proffitt) Ashby. Shirley was originally from Centerville but later moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa. While residing in Fort Dodge, she met David Brass. Shirley and...
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Gene Leazer
May 26, 1919 - July 29, 2011
Gene Leazer, age 92 of Seymour, Iowa passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
Gene was born on May 26, 1919 to John Henry and Liby Crease Leazer in Corydon, Iowa.
Gene married Goldie Butts in 1940 and to this union 2 children were born, Terry Franklin and Linda Jean.
In 1952 he married Ruby Sharp Butler and her 5 children. They were...
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Theodore Teddy Oehler
April 3, 1951 - July 28, 2011
Theodore “Teddy” Francis Oehler, 60, of Mystic, Iowa died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident on July 28, 2011.
Ted was born April 3, 1951 in Centerville, Iowa to Francis and Evelyn Oehler, who preceded him in death.
He attended local schools, graduating from Centerville High School, as well as attending Indian Hills Community College.
Teddy had many interests and...
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William Bill Booth
June 12, 1939 - July 26, 2011
William “Bill” Booth, age 72 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bill was born June 12, 1939 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Earl and Velma (Frazell) Booth. He grew up in the Udell area and graduated from Udell High School in 1958.
Bill worked for John Deere in Ottumwa, Iowa for thirty years and retired from there in...
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Sharon Prater
November 18, 1955 - July 19, 2011
Sharon Prater, age 55 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at her home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, July 22, 2011 at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia, Iowa with Pastor Andrew Pratt officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia with the family present from 6-9 PM that evening. Burial will follow the service in...
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James Heesch
April 5, 1946 - July 18, 2011
James Heesch, age 65 of Seymour, Iowa passed away July 18, 2011, following a 3 year, 9 1/2 month courageous battle with stage 4 melanoma cancer.
He was born April 5, 1946 in Algona, Iowa to Melbourne and Evelyn (Hanson) Heesch. Jim Graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1964. He worked as a hired hand for area farmers until being drafted into the Army in 1965. He was stationed at Fort...
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Karen Riegel
July 16, 2011
Karen Sue Riegel, age 55 of Moravia, Iowa died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa.
She was born on April 5, 1956 in Centerville, Iowa to Dale and LaVerna (Rumans) Riegel.
Karen graduated from Moravia High School in 1974. She attended Indian Hills Community College for two years and Truman State for one year majoring in Art. Following school, Karen...
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Warren Casady
June 15, 1951 - July 15, 2011
Warren Casady, age 60 of Centerville died Friday, July 15, 2011 at Mercy Medcial Center, Centerville.
He was born June 15, 1951 at St. Joseph Mercy hospital in Centerville, the son of Bernard and Dorthea (Ewing) Casady.
Warren graduated from Centerville High School. His interest was in music and he did very well. He was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a collector...
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Norman McClurg
May 4, 1960 - July 14, 2011
Norman McClurg, age 51, of Moravia, Iowa passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Monroe County Hospital in Albia, Iowa.
He was born May 4, 1960 at Hamburg, Iowa the son of Robert Gene McClurg and Margaret Jean Johnson McClurg. He was united in marriage to Tina J. Jones May 22, 1982 at the Rathbun Lake Dedication Site. Norman graduated from Moravia High School then received his AA degree from...
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Patricia Pat Hayes
January 21, 1937 - July 10, 2011
Patricia (Pat) Hayes, age 74 of Centerville died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville, MO.
Patricia Joan Hayes was born January 21, 1937 at Helena, Montana the daughter of Alvin and Margaret Pancich Cornett. Pat moved to Moulton, Iowa when she was 3 years old and attended the Moulton Schools. She worked in the food service Dept of the Centerville Schoolsl...
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Norma McDonough
May 5, 1921 - July 6, 2011
Norma McDonough, age 90 of Moravia, Iowa died Wednesday evening, July 6, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Carroll, Iowa.
Norma was born May 5, 1921 in Coon Rapids, Iowa the daughter of John Thomas Bower and Velma Irene McLaughlin Bower. She attended the Coon Rapids, IA schools and graduated from Drake University with a teaching degree. She moved to Moravia to teach in the Moravia Schools...
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Dorothy Ashley
December 17, 1925 - July 5, 2011
Dorothy Ashley, age 85 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.
She is survived by her three daughters, Carla Grant and had her husband Warren Grant of Centerville, Iowa, Barbara Sanches of Radcliff, Ky. and Deborah Hendricks of Knoxville, Tn., 12 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
Originally from Radcliff, Ky....
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Joseph "Joe" L Vandermark
October 16, 1952 - June 26, 2011
Joseph “Joe” Vandermark, age 58 of Cincinnati, Iowa, died Sunday evening, June 26, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM, Friday, July 1, 2011 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Ken Mehrhoff officiating. A visitation will held all day Thursday at Lange Funeral Home with the family present from 6-8 PM. Burial will follow the...
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Danny Padget
January 28, 1949 - June 20, 2011
Danny Ray Padget, age 62 of Moravia, Iowa died Monday June 20, 2011 at his home.
Danny was born January 28, 1949 in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of Earl and Alma Eakins Padget. After graduation from Bloomfield high school, Danny worked for Farm Services, Hormel and the Moravia Schools. He married Marie Long at the Main Station Church August 20, 1971 and she survives. Danny loved camping, The...
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Marie Elana Carter
October 2, 1942 - June 16, 2011
Marie Elana Carter, age 67 of Centerville, IA died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Golden Age Care Center, Centerville.
According to the family’s wishes, Marie has been cremated and there will be no memorial services at this time. Memorials can be mailed to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences can be left online at www.langefh.com.
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