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DOROTHY C. WILTZ
Dorothy C. Wiltz, the daughter of Shird and Elizabeth (Seals) Crain, was born on April 11, 1923 in Washington Parish, Louisiana. She died on Friday, August 27, 2004 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 17 days.
Dorothy was raised in Bogalusa, Louisiana and graduated from high school in l941. She was united in marriage to Anthony Wiltz in l956. They lived in New Orleans, Louisiana until his death in l993. Dorothy then moved to the Stanton community in l994. Dorothy had worked during WW II in the Higgins ship yard, building landing crafts for the military. After the war, she went to work for Walgreen's for 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Anthony in l993, a son, Darrell Wiltz, 5 brothers, 5 sisters and a great-granddaughter.
Dorothy is survived by a son, Dwight Vought and his wife Linda of Stanton, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; Victoria Burque, Anthony Wiltz III, Steven Wiltz, Christie Wiltz, Sandra Parris, Janice Wiltz, Timothy Vought, DeeDee Wiltz, Kimberly Vought and Roxanne McHenry; 10 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
BARBARA JANENE MILLER
Funeral services for Barbara Janene Miller of Jefferson City, MO were held Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, IA, with Rev. Gordon Scott officiating. Burial was in the Villisca Cemetery. Wolfe Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
Barbara Janene Miller was born March 15, 1947 in Clarinda, IA, the daughter of Orvis Austin and Carolyn Maxine (Nelson) Wagaman, and died Sunday, August 8, 2004 at the Capital Region Medical Center.
She was a 1965 graduate of Villisca High School and a 1967 graduate of the C.E. School of Commerce in Omaha, NE.
Barbara worked for Union Pacific Railroad from 1967 to 1984; the State of Missouri Department of Mental Health from 1984 to the present; and for Sears from 2002 to the present. She was a member of the First Christian Church, where she was active in the church's Mentoring Program and Sarah Circle. Barbara was also a member of the Business Women's Association-Lavita Chapter. She was an avid fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Kansas City Royals.
Barbara is survived by her parents, Orvis and Carolyn Wagaman of Omaha, NE; one son, Marc Miller and wife Katie of Jefferson City, MO; one daughter, Molly Miller of Jefferson City; two sisters, Beverly Boe and husband Robert of Gretna, NE, and Brenda Rotella and husband Al of Omaha; one brother, Jan Wagaman and wife Kimberly of Sioux Falls, SD; two grandchildren, Meghan and Garrett Miller of Jefferson City; her friend and former husband, Jon Miller of Jefferson City; plus numerous relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church Mentoring Program, 327 East Capital Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
WYLMA E. FISHER
Funeral services for Wylma Fisher of Villisca were held Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Villisca with Rev. Gordon Scott and Rev. Sandra Wainwright officiating. Wolfe Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Wylma E. Fisher was born January 5, 1913, in Montgomery County, IA to James and Lou (Shepherd) Higgins, and died Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Villisca, where she had been a resident since September 18, 1998.
Wylma graduated in 1930 from Villisca High School and received a teaching certificate from Normal Training. She could have taught school but due to her mother being an invalid and her father's poor health, she chose to stay home and care for them. Wylma was united in marriage August 16, 1933 to Donald Fisher. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Wylma was an active member of the Methodist Women's Society as long as her health permitted. She was also a member of two neighborhood clubs, a coffee club in Villisca and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America for 75 years.
Wylma was preceded in death by her parents in 1939; her husband Donald in 1986; two sisters, Ona Wagaman and Jessie Wagaman; brother, Fred Higgins; and great-granddaughter, Heather Fisher.
Survivors include her four children: Gale Fisher and wife Ann of Villisca, Guila Murren of Red Oak, Linda Conner and husband Warren of Omaha, NE, and Steve Fisher and wife Mary of Red Oak; nine grandchildren: Jerry Fisher and wife Carolyn, Kim Shirley and husband Mark, Vonda Renfrow and husband Steve, Darrin Fisher and wife Heather, Mindy Lindquist and husband Ryan, Don Clark and wife Betty, Devon Bauer and husband Jeremy, Ange Kinser and husband Greg, and Daniel Fisher; thirteen great-grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
HAZEL MILDRED "BUNNY" JONES
Funeral services for Hazel Mildred "Bunny" Jones of Red Oak, IA were held Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Alan Dean officiating. Burial was in the Gomer Cemetery at Wales, IA. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Hazel Mildred "Bunny" Jones was born September 22, 1911 in rural Wales, the daughter of David and Silvia (Maxwell) Jenkins, and died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.
She was raised near Wales and graduated from Wales High School. She attended Red Oak Junior College for 1 year, receiving her teaching certificate. Hazel taught at the Triplett School until her marriage to George D. Jones on April 15, 1935 at the Oaks Church. Hazel and George farmed all of their lives around the Wales and Red Oak areas. Hazel was a member of the Wales Presbyterian Church, attended Oaks Church, and when she moved into Red Oak attended the Church of the Nazarene. She was also a charter member of the Jolly Janes. Bunny was a sports enthusiast all of her life mostly wanting to support the children. She loved the car races, gardening, flowers, playing the piano, cardinals, and most of all her family.
Bunny was preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Trent Jones; husband, George D. Jones on July 17, 1983; son-in-law, Gary Honeyman; and several sisters and brothers-in-law.
Survivors include her children: LaDonna Honeyman Rossander and husband Harold of Stanton; Karen Rahn and husband Richard of Omaha, NE; Trent Jones and wife Frances of Kansas City, KS; and Larry Jones and special friend Katie Grange of Snowmass, CO; three grandchildren: Dixie Singbeil and husband Byron of Washington, IA; Marvin Honeyman of Essex, IA; and Sherri Jones of Kansas City, KS; nine great-grandchildren: Andrew, Jordan, Mallory, and Colton Sinbeil, Gary, Audra, and Scott Honeyman, and Carrie and Callie Jones; brother, Harold Jenkins of Emerson, IA; sister, Hellen Bonfy of Red Oak; many nieces and nephews, including Bryan Jenkins and wife Trudy of Red Oak; Darry Jenkins and special friend Linda Jay of Emerson; Don Jenkins and wife Nancy of Atlantic, IA; and Margaret Ann Maher and husband Mick of Red Oak; as well as many other relatives and friends.
EVELYN LAVERNE OTH
Private graveside services for Evelyn Laverne (Wills) Oath of Clarinda, IA, were held August 16, 2004, at the Villisca Cemetery. The Rev. John Clark officiated.
Evelyn was born July 8, 1926, in Villisca, IA, the daughter of Harvey and Elzene (Smith) Wills. She died August 11, 2004, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
She graduated form Villisca High School in 1943, and married Richard Oth on February 10, 1962, in Florrisant, MO. She was named the American Business Woman of the Year in 1979 in St. Louis, MO.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Richard, of Clarinda; daughter Diana McKibben and husband James of Placentia, CA; daughter Linda Buhr of St. Louis, MO; and son Richard Buhr and wife Anette of Placentia, CA; and sister Doris Saltzgiver and husband Glen of Villisca. Also three grandchildren, one great granddaughter, plus nieces and greatnieces and greatnephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the Lied Fitness Center in Clarinda. Wolfe Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN DELAINE FREDELL
A private family service will be held for John Delaine Fredell of rural Villisca, IA. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
John Delaine Fredell was born April 22, 1936 in Pilot Grove Township of Montgomery County, the son of Lester and Gladys (Dobbs) Fredell, and died suddenly at his home on July 29, 2004.
Delaine was raised in the Pilot Grove area and had lived his entire life in Montgomery County. He farmed and worked on several outside jobs. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and loved his animals and pets.
Delaine was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children: Wesley Fredell and wife Sally of Indianapolis, IN; Denise Evans and husband Mark of Omaha, NE; and Merry Hadfield and husband Rick of Plattsmouth, NE; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Brian Hadfield; a sister, Carolyn Whitehead of Red Oak, IA; other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be sent in his name to North Shore Animal League at 750 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050.
John Delaine Fredell
Age 68 of rural Villisca, IA
John Delaine Fredell, the son of Lester and Gladys (Dobbs) Fredell, was born April 22, 1936 in Pilot Grove Township of Montgomery County, Iowa. He died suddenly at his home on July 29, 2004 at the age of 68 years.
Delaine was raised in the Pilot Grove area and had lived his entire life in Montgomery County, Iowa. He farmed and worked on several outside jobs. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and loved his animals and pets. Delaine was preceded in death by his parents.
Delaine is survived his children; Wesley Fredell and wife Sally of Indianapolis, Indiana, Denise Evans and husband Mark of Omaha, Nebraska and Merry Hadfield and husband Rick of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; 2 grandchildren, Jeremy and Brian Hadfield; a sister, Carolyn Whitehead of Red Oak, Iowa, other relatives and friends..
Mr. Fredell was cremated and a Private family service will be held.
Memorials may be sent to North Shore Animal League at 750 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050 in his name
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
