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VENICE CAMPBELL SANDQUIST
Memorial services for Venice Campbell Sandquist of Boulder, CO were held Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the Atlantic, IA Cemetery. Roland Funeral Service of Atlantic was in charge of arrangements.
Venice Campbell Sandquist was born June 21, 1921 in Villisca, IA to Thomas Kay and Myrtle Estelle Wheeler, and died Friday, July 2, 2004.
She graduated from Villisca High School and later married Howard Campbell in 1939. They moved to Atlantic, IA where they raised three daughters, Holly, Colene and Rita. Howard Campbell died in 1967. She later married Ray Collen and then Dean Sandquist.
Venice worked for many years as a bookkeeper in both Atlantic and in Denver, Colorado. She was known for her great smile and sense of humor, which remained until the end of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings; three husbands, Howard Campbell, Ray Collen and Dean Sandquist; and two daughters, Holly Kelly and Rita Campbell.
Survivors include her daughter, Colene Van Winkle of Boulder, CO, a sister, Vona Fryrear of Arizona, five grandchildren, Brett Hanke, Gina Kelly, Johnna Harvel, Molly and Judd Priebe, and five great grandchildren, Josh, Jason and Jeremy Harvel and Sasha and Austin Dowd.
Memorials may be made to the Bethphage Foundation, c/o Lind Center, Suite B, 4980 South 118th Street, Omaha, NE 68137-2220.
IDA CHARLOTTE PENNINGTON
Funeral services for Ida Charlotte Pennington, formerly of Red Oak, IA, were held Monday, June 28, 2004 at the Pickering Christian Church in Pickering, MO with the Rev. James Larson officiating. Burial was in the Orrsburg Cemetery. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in Red Oak was in charge of arrangements.
Ida Charlotte Pennington, the daughter of William F. and Delka (McClelland) Shelton, was born on August 4, 1912 at LaVeta, CO, and died Thursday, June 24, 2004 at the Stanton Care Center in Stanton, IA.
Charlotte was raised by her grandparents, Elton J. and Charlotte McClelland along with Aunt Dutch in the Burlington Junction area. She graduated from High School at Graham, MO. She was united in marriage to Ora William Pennington on May 10, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO. They farmed in the Pickering, MO area for many years. They moved to Omaha, NE after retiring from farming and went to work for Byron Reed Real Estate Company. Charlotte and Ora moved to Red Oak in l989. Charlotte became a resident of Stanton Care Center in July of 2000. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and painting.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ora on September 28, 1996, a son, Bill, a daughter, Charlotte Ann Reents, a grandson, Ben Pennington and a great-granddaughter, Marissa Wells, 2 brothers, a sister, 2 half brothers and a half sister.
Charlotte is survived by two daughters: Shirley Reynolds and husband Gene of Stanton, IA and Edna Bates of Ogallala, NE, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ramona Pennington of Pickering, MO; 6 grandsons, 8 granddaughters, 31 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, a step-brother, Howard Winslow, and 3 step-sisters, Mary Ellen White, Margaritte White and Eva Powers, other relatives and a host of friends.
Memorials may be directed to the Stanton Fire & Rescue.
MAE OLIVIA JOHNSON
Mae Olivia Johnson, the daughter of Joel and Alma (Johnson) Hill, was born north of Red Oak in Montgomery County, Iowa on June 10, 1904. She died on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 101 years, 10 months and 20 days.
Mae was raised on a farm near Stanton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton. As a youth, Mae attended country school north of Stanton. Mae was 18 years old when her mother died, so Mae helped raise her younger brother and sisters. Prior to her marriage, she worked at Spurgeon's Clothing Store in Red Oak. Mae was united in marriage to Reuben C. "Pete" Johnson on February 9, 1927 in Stanton, Iowa. She and Reuben "Pete" Johnson lived and farmed most of their married life on the century family farm near Stanton. One of Mae's joys was raising chickens. Her homemade Swedish rye bread and molasses cookies were some of the best. Mae was very generous with her time and talents - always willing to help others. She was active in the women's group at Mamrelund Lutheran Church. Mae and Pete retired to Red Oak in l974. They joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where Mae was active in the women's group and the Altar Guild. She lived in Red Oak after Pete's death, on January 25, 1984, until l996 when she moved to the Stanton Care Center. While in Red Oak, Mae enjoyed having coffee with her friends. She then re-joined Mamrelund Lutheran Church and many of her long-time friends. She was a member of the Eunice Circle of WELCA. In addition to her husband, Reuben, she was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters; Helen Hill, Mildred Anderson, Fern Erickson and Dorothy Semler.
Mae is survived by one son, Clayton Johnson and his wife Dorothy of Stanton, IA, one daughter, Kathleen Augdahl and her husband Richard of Burnsville, MN, six grandsons; Steve Johnson and wife Arlene, Greg Johnson and wife Carolyn, Rick Johnson, Mark Augdahl and wife Julie, Jon Augdahl and wife Heather and David Augdahl and wife Kari; 13 great-grandchildren; Michelle Sandin, Meredith Hughes, Megan Johnson, Abby Larson, Eric Johnson, Aimee Gilliland, Erin Sundquist, Diana Mandernach, Jennifer Kline, Kirsten Augdahl, Peter Augdahl, Emma Augdahl and Gretchen Augdahl; 12 great-great-grandchildren; Macy and Brock Johnson, Trae and Ty Gilliland, Thea Banning, Hannah and Clayton Sundquist, Allie Sandin, Elli and Nolan Mandernach, Drew and Kate Kline. She is also survived by one brother, Lester Hill and wife Betty of Red Oak, IA, and two sisters, Em Isaacson of Omaha, NE and Marcella Jacobson of Stanton, IA, a brother-in-law, James Semler of Omaha, NE, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
May God bless here memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton, Iowa. Burial will be in the Mamre Cemetery on Wednesday at 10:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating. Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Memorials to Mamrelund Lutheran Church
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
RUTH HANNAH ANDERSON
Ruth Hannah Anderson, the daughter of Otto and Hulda (Osterquist) Larson, was born June 6, 1917 in Montgomery County, Iowa near Stanton. She died on Monday, April 24, 2006 at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 18 days.
Ruth graduated from Red Oak High School in l935. Ruth lived in Chicago and worked for the Federal Reserve Bank. When Ruth moved back to Red Oak, she went to work for Houghton State Bank. Later, she made a career change and worked as a secretary for Thos D. Murphy Calendar Company and then Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Ruth retired from Murphy Memorial Hospital as an admission clerk. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Ruth also was a past board member of the American Cancer Society Montgomery County Chapter and a member of Business & Professional Women, having been recognized one year as Woman of the Year. She was married to Harlan Anderson. She enjoyed raising flowers, especially gladiolas and giving them to her friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents.
Ruth is survived by a daughter, Connie Faltynek and husband Robert of Highland Park, Illinois, other relatives and friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, officiating
Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Memorials to Stanton Care Center Activities Program
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ELIZABETH (BETTY) SAPP
Elizabeth "Betty" Sapp, age 89 of Red Oak, Iowa
Elizabeth "Betty" Sapp, the daughter of Oliver and Geneva (Lathen) Howard, was born February 22, 1917 in Red Oak, Iowa. She died suddenly on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Arlington Place in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 89 years and 2 months.
Betty was raised and lived most of her life in Red Oak. She graduated from Red Oak High School in l935. Betty then attended Joe Smith Beauty School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was united in marriage to James P. Sapp on January 9, 1943 at Corpus Christi, Texas. During Jim's time in the U.S. Army they lived in many cities. Betty and Jim moved back to Red Oak in l948. Betty was a beautician in Red Oak, starting her career in her home in l950. She later owned and operated two establishments, Betty's Beauty Salon and Betty's Fountain of Beauty from l968 till l984. After her hairdressing career, for six years she was a dinning hostess at the Red Coach. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church, being active in circle and UMW. Betty was a member of the National Hairdressers Association, serving as past officer. She had been involved in various organizations, which included Business & Professional Women, American Legion Auxiliary, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary and was charter member of the Doe's of the Red Oak Elks Lodge. Betty volunteered with the YMCA, MCMH Lemon Tree and Montgomery County Historical Society. She sang with the Ding-A-Lings and had served as treasurer for the Senior Citizens Center. Betty enjoyed bowling and bingo. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim on November 15, 1985, two sisters, Lucille Howard and Marjorie Dillon.
Betty is survived by two children; Dennis J. Sapp and wife Anne of Gig Harbor, Washington and Sharon Kay Smith and husband Graig of Red Oak, Iowa, 4 grandchildren; Dee Anne Reiff and husband Jeff, J.T. Sapp, Molly Smith and Katie Smith, 2 great-granddaughters; Grace Anne Reiff and Haley Reiff, other relatives and a host of friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 10:30 A.M.
at the First United Methodist Church, Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Rev. Nancy Schultz, Officiating
Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Memorials to First United Methodist Church or Senior Citizens Center. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MARGARET M. HOLWELL
Funeral services for Margaret M. "Margie" Holwell, 85 of Sundance, will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, May 1st at Worden Chapel with Pastor Wayne Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so Monday, May 1st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Worden Chapel. Memorial contributions to the Skull Creek Community Hall or Sundance Ambulance Service would be equally appreciated by her family.
Mrs. Holwell died Thursday, April 27th at Rapid Regional Hospital
Margie was born February 13, 1921 at Masena, Iowa, the daughter of Harley C. and Fern L. Darnold (Erickson) Antisdel at Masena, Iowa. She attended country school and rode her pony for transportation everywhere. She graduated from Villisca High School in Iowa. After high school, Margie attended Boyles Business College in Omaha and went to work for the headquarters of the Union Pacific Railroad. She enjoyed traveling extensively on her railroad pass during those years and met her future husband on a trip to Wyoming.
She married Hugh Holwell November 9, 1947 at Omaha, NE. Following their marriage, they lived in Osage, WY for about a year while making arrangements to purchase and move to the ranch on Skull Creek where they ranched for over 50 years. While on the ranch she was very active in the Skull Creek Extension Club and most community activities. She also participated actively in the ranch, working cows, calving, horseback riding, driving the tractor and other equipment while working in the fields. She enjoyed gardening, arrowhead hunting and raising animals of all kinds. Mrs. Holwell had a reputation for being able to put together a wonderful meal for a crowd on short notice. She maintained an extensive array of frozen home baked goods as well as home canned items. She was the "official" family photographer, maintaining and cataloging a very large collection of photo albums. She was also an avid scrapbook organizer.
In later years deafness hampered her social interests, especially involving crowds, but she learned to utilize modern conveniences such as telephone for deaf and later obtained a cochlear implant with which she was doing very well. She was also communicating very effectively with her computer and enjoyed surfing the internet. She adapted to the new technical age quickly.
Survivors include a brother, James C. Antisdel of Myrtle Beach, SC and sister in law Bonnie Antisdel of Louisburg, KS.
She was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Holwell, a brother, Robert A. Antisdel, and sister in law Mary Ellen Antisdel...
Guests may also leave tribute and sign the guestbook for Margie at www.wordenfuneraldirectors.com.
HENRIETTA HUTCHINSON BAKER
Henrietta Hutchinson Baker died April 2, 2006, in Aurora, Colorado of Cancer. She was born May 14, 1925, in southwest Iowa. As a small child she found a loving home with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bontrager of Villisca, Iowa.
In September 1930, Henrietta entered kindergarten at the Lincoln school in Villisca. Here she found friends who remained close to her all her life. She graduated from Villisca High School in May of 1943. That year she starred as “Penny” in the senior class play, “Don’t Take My Penny.” It was during her high school years that Henrietta acquired the affectionate nickname “Dopey,” but later in life she preferred to be called Henri.
She was married to Dan Baker, who preceded her in death, as did her adoptive parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Bontrager of Villisca, brother R.D. Bontrager of Garden Cove CA. and sister Cecyl Dunn of Denver CO.
Henri was a skilled typist and stenographer; but her career was cut short some twenty years ago by a speeding car which left Henri, a pedestrian, disabled for the remainder of her life. Whenever her health permitted, she attended the reunions of the Class of 1943. Fifteen years ago, Henri initiated a “round robin” letter, which still circulates among eight of her childhood friends and classmates. This letter will continue, as a memorial to her.
Henrietta leaves a brother, Robert Hutchinson, his wife Margaret, and their children, of Arvada, CO. In Villisca, Iowa she leaves an adoptive niece, Mrs. Barbara ( Andrew) Crussell.
Gifts in Henrietta’s memory may be sent to Hospice of Metro/ Denver, 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246-1328.
