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Darwin Theodore Brockman

Darwin Theodore Brockman

May 28, 2022

Darwin Theodore Brockman, the son of Theodore John Henry and Dorothy Edith (Hough) Brockman, was born April 20, 1938, in Oakland, IA.

Darwin passed away, surrounded by family, at his home in Hancock, IA, on May 28, 2022, at the age of 84 years, 1 month, and 8 days.

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Ilene Joy Parkhill

Ilene Joy Parkhill

May 8, 2022

Ilene Joy Parkhill, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Mother's Day--Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Ilene was a native of Iowa where she taught Elementary Education after graduating from Morningside College. She married Kenneth Parkhill August 28,1960 and they lived on the family farm in Oakland, Iowa with their two children (Jim and Karlene) where...

Randall Duane Baier

Randall Duane Baier

May 5, 2022

Randall Duane Baier, aged 95 years, 7 months, and 24 days, passed away May 5, 2022 at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa.

Randall was the third son born to Goldie Arlene (Daughenbaugh) and Frederick Henry Baier. He was born on September 11, 1926, in a farmhouse southeast of Wiota, Iowa. Randall's older brothers...

Thomas Duncan Sharples

Thomas Duncan Sharples

Apr 7, 2022

Thomas Duncan Sharples March 26, 1942—April 7, 2022 Thomas D. Sharples, endodontist, master fly fisherman, and world-ranked master's track and field pole vaulter, passed away peacefully on April 7th in Falmouth, Maine. He had just turned 80 years old. He had Parkinson's disease.

Born in New Hampton, Iowa, to Thomas A. and Ruth Ann (Turner) Sharples, Tom...

Iola Mae Steiber

Iola Mae Steiber

Mar 31, 2022

Iola Mae Steiber, the daughter of Fred and Katie (Stevens) Dorscher, was born January 20, 1926, on a farm northeast of Oakland, IA. Iola died March 31, 2022, at Atlantic Specialty Care Center in Atlantic, IA at the age of 96 years, ...

Myra L Hansen

Myra L Hansen

Mar 24, 2022

Myra Lou Hansen, the daughter of John and Florence (Moore) Christian, was born on a farm near Villisca, IA.  Myra died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 87 years, 1 month, and 2 days.

Myra's family moved to a farm outside of...

Carol Johnk

Carol Johnk

Mar 16, 2022

Carol Fredrick Johnk, the son of Theodore and Gladys (Sankey) Johnk, was born November 12, 1932, in Walnut, IA.  He died March 16, 2022, at the Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX, at the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 4 days.

Carol graduated from Oakland High School and then began farming...

Bobby Joe "Bob" Beckendorf

Bobby Joe "Bob" Beckendorf

Mar 16, 2022

Bobby Joe "Bob" Beckendorf, the son of Joseph and Dorothy Irene (Croghan) Beckendorf, was born October 20, 1935, near Hancock, IA.  Bob passed away March 16, 2022, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 86 years, 4 months, and 27 days.

Bob attended and graduated from the...

James Lowell "Jim" Eckert

James Lowell "Jim" Eckert

Mar 15, 2022

James Lowell "Jim" Eckert, the son of Gary Lynn and Constance Louise (Gillespie) Eckert, was born May 7, 1957, in Council Bluffs, IA.  Jim died March 15, 2022, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 64 years, 10 months, and 8 days.

Jim attended school at Oakland. ...

Charles "Chuck" Miller

Charles "Chuck" Miller

Mar 2, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Ronald Miller, 74; died peacefully at home on March 2, 2022 with his loving wife Cindy by his side.

Chuck, the son of Ronald and Donis (Dunn) Miller, was born April 3, 1947 at Leonard Nursing Home, Griswold in the midst of an electrical storm. He lived most of his life...

Gary Gene Ruhl

Gary Gene Ruhl

Mar 1, 2022

Gary Gene Ruhl, the son of Jack and Nadine (Westerlund) Ruhl, was born March 22, 1957, in Creston, IA.  Gary died March 1, 2022, at his home southeast of Griswold, IA, at the age of 64 years.

Gary attended school at Grant and Elliott, before graduating from Griswold High School with the class of 1975.  While in...

Larry Tunnell

Larry Tunnell

Feb 27, 2022

Larry Archie Tunnell was born on May 6, 1953, in Carson, IA.  He died on February 27, 2022 at CHI Health Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, NE, at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 21 days.

Larry worked as an over the road truck driver and drove a school bus. He...

Sharon Kay Boos

Sharon Kay Boos

Feb 27, 2022

Sharon Kay Boos, the daughter of Ralph Edward and Edna Ethel (Armstrong) Hensley, was born May 31, 1945, near Griswold, IA.  Sharon died February 27, 2022, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 76 years, 8 months, and 27 days.

Sharon graduated from Griswold High School.  On...

Ethel Belle Filkins

Ethel Belle Filkins

Feb 25, 2022

Obituary of Ethel Filkins

Ethel Belle Filkins, the daughter of Quentin and Frances Mae (Cole) Holiday, was born November 12, 1941, in Shannon City, IA and died February 25, 2022, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, IA at the age of 80 years, 3 months, and 13 days.

Ethel...

Neuonia Arlene Timberman

Neuonia Arlene Timberman

Feb 23, 2022

Neuonia Arlene Timberman, the daughter of Ray and Hazel (Smith) Hotze, was born November 20, 1925, and died February 23, 2022, at the Griswold Care Center in Griswold, IA at the age of 96 years, 3 months, and 3 days.

Neuonia grew up west of Carson, IA and attended Carson Community Schools graduating...

Richard "Kevin" Mcconeghey

Richard "Kevin" Mcconeghey

Feb 7, 2022

Richard "Kevin" McConeghey, formerly of Oakland, Iowa, entered into rest February 7, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

Kevin was born May 30, 1950, the son of James and Lois (Mills) McConeghey.

He is survived by his siblings: John (Kathy) McConeghey of  Albuquerque, New Mexico, Stephanie (Bryce) Behrens of Treynor, Iowa, and Cheryl Waggoner...

Sylvia Ann Schaaf

Sylvia Ann Schaaf

Jan 29, 2022

Sylvia Ann Schaaf, the daughter of Harold and Vernice (Stover) Doolittle, was born March 21, 1934, at Griswold, IA.  Sylvia died January 29, 2022, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, IA, at the age pf 87 years, 10 months, and 8 days.

Sylvia graduated from Elliott High School with the class of 1952. ...

Steven Lynn Pierce

Steven Lynn Pierce

Jan 27, 2022

Steven Lynn Pierce, the son of Ralph Richard and Junellyn (Scheffler) Pierce, was born on March 31, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on January 27, 2022, at the age of 74 years, 9 months, and 27 days.

Steve grew up on the family...

Jocelyn Lee Tyner

Jocelyn Lee Tyner

Jan 14, 2022

Jocelyn Lee Tyner, the daughter of Ross and Leta Dale (Achenbach) Miller, was born May 24, 1928, in Oakland, IA.  She died January 14, 2022, at Ambassador Health in Omaha, NE, at age of 93 years, 7 months, and 21 days.

Jocelyn is survived by her children: Lance Tyner, Kristi Tyner, and Stacey Tyner.

A...

Michael Lee "Mike" Lovell

Michael Lee "Mike" Lovell

Jan 13, 2022

Michael Lee Lovell 77 of Griswold, IA, passed away Thursday January 13th at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Gina of Omaha, son Rob of Ft. Myers Fla, grandchildren: Trey, Tanner, & Victoria Lovell, Wyatt and Paige Lantry, great grand children Rayla & Elena Lovell, and many nieces, nephews & cousins.

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