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Kathryn Brandon
Oct 16, 2025
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Kathryn Ann Brandon was born on March 29, 1936, in Red Oak, Iowa to Isadore “Jack” and Lucile (Lampe) Swanson. She attended and graduated from Elliot Consolidated Schools and took classes on Leadership and Home Economics through Iowa State University. Kathy was united in marriage to William Brandon on October 21, 1956,...
Lawrence Epperson
Oct 13, 2025
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Lawrence Louis Epperson was born on February 8, 1931, in Dunlap, Iowa to Orrie Donald and Mary Lorena (Petty) Epperson. He grew up in southwest Iowa and attended school in Magnolia, Iowa. Larry served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, where he embodied the values of commitment and sacrifice. His...
Martha Wright
Oct 2, 2025
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Martha Janet Wright was born on April 12, 1939, to David and Rheta (Edwards) Rannells in a small farmhouse outside of Dunlap, Iowa. She attended country school and then Dunlap High School, graduating with the class of 1957. Martha was united in marriage to Bill Evans on December 21, 1957, at the...
Mark Demler
Sep 26, 2025
Mark Lewis Demler, born on June 9, 1959, passed away at home on September 26, 2025, reuniting with his beloved parents, Barbara Jean (Dale) Tarr and John Lewis Demler; his cherished wife, Betty; his brother, Michael Ross Tarr; and his nephew, Nicholas Micheal.
A proud Boystown graduate of 1977, Mark soon answered the call to serve in...
Leonard Miller
Sep 16, 2025
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Leonard Darrell Miller was born on April 1,1942, to Isidore and Hazel (Brown) Miller. He was born East of Dunlap, Iowa in Grove Township. Leonard attended Country School and then Dunlap School, graduating in 1961. On November 16, 1963, Leonard married Helen Ronk at the St. John Lutheran Church in Dunlap. After...
Donna Pape
Sep 9, 2025
Donna Lee (Neill) Pape was born on November 11, 1940, in Walt Hill, Nebraska to Earl and Mary (Martin) Neill. She grew up in Modale, Iowa and graduated from the Modale High School in 1957. On September 27, 1959, Donna was united in marriage to Larry Pape. Larry and Donna made their home East of Pisgah where they farmed and...
William Siglin
Sep 9, 2025
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William “Bill” Oscar Siglin was born on November 10, 1946, to Wayne and Jeannette (Schlensig) Siglin at home near Dunlap, Iowa. He grew up northwest of Dunlap and graduated from Charter Oak High School in 1965. Bill started working at IBP then was drafted into the Army. On July 12, 1969, Bill married...
Jeffrey Kauffman
Sep 8, 2025
Jeff Kauffman, a man who enjoyed a soft summer breeze every bit as much as a heated debate over women’s rights, a passionate, curious, stubborn, little bit crunchy, true-to-himself son, brother, father, uncle, and loyal friend, died of natural causes in Cambridge, Wisconsin on September 8, 2025. He was 66.
Jeff was born in Dunlap, Iowa, on November 28, 1958, to...
Gene Garrett
Sep 8, 2025
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Eugene Donald Garrett was born on March 1,1953, to Donald and Patricia (McCoid) Garrett in Denison, Iowa. Gene grew up in Paradise Township, Dow City, Iowa. He attended school in Arion until 8th grade and then graduated from the Dow City/Arion School in 1971. Gene married the love of his life, Cathy...
Junior Porter
Sep 5, 2025
Junior Allen Porter was born on July 6, 1955, in Iowa City, Iowa to Robert and Eleanor (Allen) Porter. He grew up in the Logan and Missouri Valley, Iowa areas. Junior worked at the Schemmer Quarry in Logan. He was united in marriage to Angela Behm on August 15, 1997 in Denison, Iowa. The couple lived for a...
Dale Knauss
Sep 5, 2025
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Dale Ernest Knauss was born on December 1, 1949, in Logan, Iowa to Ernest and Helen (Grosvenor) Knauss. He graduated from Logan Magnolia High School in 1968 and pursued further education at Iowa Western Community College, where he attended mechanic school for two years. Dale was united in marriage to Helen Snow...
Carol Armstrong
Sep 5, 2025
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Carol Warner Armstrong was born on December 16, 1946, in Westchester, Pennsylvania to Harvey and Marjorie (Thomas) Hale. Being a military family, the Hale family moved many times during Carol’s early years. She attended school in Plattsmouth, Nebraska and Bellevue, Nebraska where she graduated in 1965. Carol began her working years at...
Bill Benson
Aug 29, 2025
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Billy Benson was born on June 7, 1945, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Clarence and Eithel (Parrack) Benson. He grew up in Honey Creek, Iowa and attended school in Missouri Valley, Iowa. After graduation, Bill was drafted into the United States Army and served our country in the Vietnam War. Following his...
James Noneman
Aug 27, 2025
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James Arthur Noneman was born in Longmont, Colorado on February 27, 1932, to Charles Arthur (Art) Noneman and Mary Ventice (Hillman) Noneman. Jim's love of trapping began at an early age when he was introduced to trapping by a childhood friend. At age 12, Jim would sneak out of his house to pursue his...
Nancy Swain
Aug 16, 2025
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Nancy J. Swain was born in Soldier, Iowa, on September 15, 1942, to parents, Roy and Lena (Hamlin) Swain. She lived on the farm with her parents and six siblings. She attended Soldier Consolidated School and graduated in 1960. After high school Nancy graduated from Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. With her...
Lorraine Thomas
Aug 11, 2025
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Lorraine Kay Peterson was born on October 2, 1959, to Jim and Mary (Gardner) Peterson, the third of five children (Lori, Lanette, Louanne and Lonny). She passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Lorraine graduated from West Harrison High School in 1978 and remained lifelong friends with many...
Louis H. Wessling
Aug 9, 2025
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Louis H. Wessling was born February 13, 1939, to Raymond and Lucille (Neuerburg) Wessling in Carroll, Iowa. He attended school at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School. On February 11, 1961, Louis married Jolene Ann Grossman at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Carroll. The couple was blessed with 3...
Joan Fetter
Aug 9, 2025
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Joan Carol Fetter was born on January 4, 1935, in Kennard, Nebraska to Max and Carrie (Good) Hansen. Most of her youth was spent in Harrison County where she attended Harmony Country School before entering Logan High School.
Joan loved horses as a girl and she continued her love for them...
Jim Johnsen
Aug 5, 2025
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James "Jumper" Franklin Johnsen was born on September 10, 1950, to Calvin and Thelma (Tate) Johnsen in Logan, Iowa. He grew up in the Logan area graduating from Logan Magnolia High School in 1968. Jim went on to attend Iowa State and graduated in 1975. He returned to Logan where he spent...
Tim Fischer
Aug 1, 2025
Timothy Mark Fischer was born on April 18, 1952, in Los Angeles, California to Leo and Frances (Carney) Fischer. He grew up in Los Angeles where he attended school. He moved to Wasington State and while there was blessed with two sons, Timothy Jr. and Jonathan. Tim later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and while there he met Patricia. They...
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