Obituaries

Gerald 'Jerry' Dee Rasmussen, 96

Published by editor on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 8:16am

Gerald 'Jerry' Dee Rasmussen, 96, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Jerry was born November 12, 1926, in Elk Point, SD, the eldest of three sons.

Without waiting to receive his high school diploma, Jerry enlisted in the Navy to serve in WWII. When he returned state-side, he made his home in California, followed by his two brothers, Robert “Bob” Clayton Rasmussen and Bernard “Bud” Ross Rasmussen. In 1951, he married Nancy Reaves, with whom he raised three children. Throughout his life, he worked hard to make sure they were taken care of and felt loved.

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Vernon Elmer Honold

Published by editor on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 3:53pm

Vernon Elmer Honold fell asleep in Jesus March 5, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Latimer. Counsell Woodley Funeral Home of Latimer is caring for Vernon and his family.

Vernon was born December 28, 1937, in Franklin County. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer and remained a member there until his passing.

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Marlys Peterson, 85

Published by editor on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 3:52pm

Marlys Peterson, 85, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at her home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton with burial in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before the service at church. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton.

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Kenneth E. Jackson, 92

Published by editor on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 3:51pm

Kenneth E. Jackson, 92 of Dows, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.

Memorial graveside services for Kenneth Jackson will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Fairview Cemetery in Dows with Pastor Nicole Woodley officiating.

Visitation for Kenneth Jackson will be held from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 114 East Ellsworth in Dows.

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Elwilda “El” Elizabeth Etchen 90

Published by editor on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 3:49pm

Clear Lake- Elwilda “El” Elizabeth Etchen 90, died peacefully Monday, March 6, 2023 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North 4^th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa, with Rev. Steve Bang officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Marion Center Cemetery, Latimer, Iowa.

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Shirley Hansen, 88

Published by editor on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:31pm

Shirley Hansen, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services are pending with the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

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Marlys Peterson, 85

Published by editor on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:27pm

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Bea (Beulah Mae) Trindle Wharton, 99

Published by editor on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:14pm

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Jean M. Fischer, 101

Published by editor on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:11pm

Jean M. Fischer, 101, of Cedar Falls, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Deery Suites, Western Home in Cedar Falls. She was born on August 6, 1921 in Coulter, IA, the daughter of John and Edna (Nielsen) Hansen. She graduated from Latimer High School.