Obituaries

Norman R. Allen Sr., 87, of Latimer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his home in rural Latimer. He is now with the love of his life, Winnifred "Winnie" (Steburg) Allen, two-stepping to their favorite country music song. They were married on July 17, 1952, in Fort Dodge. It was heartwarming to see the love Norman and Winnie had for each other and the look of happiness on their faces.

Norman was born on October 7, 1933, in Mondale, Iowa, to Ralph and Margaret (Porter) Allen. Throughout his life, Norman farmed, worked at various factories and was a mechanic.

Jean Marie Riggins Enders, 91, of Hampton Iowa, peacefully passed away Monday, April 5th, 2021 at the Dumont Wellness Center, Dumont.

Philipp Heinrich Wanner, 88, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at the Dumont Wellness Center.  He was born on May 10, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Carl and Gerda (Bloen) Wanner.  At the age of six months Philipp moved to Germany and lived there for nearly fourteen years, when he came back to the United States, arriving at Ellis Island.

Philipp served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He met Shirley Darlene DeVries, and they were married on March 5, 1954, in Aplington.