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ETHEL LAURELL PRIME
Ethel Laurell Carlson, the daughter of Will C. and Teckla (Larson) Carlson, was born October 28, 1907, on a farm near Ottosen, Iowa. At the age of eight, she moved with her family to Fort Dodge, Iowa where she completed her education.
She was united in marriage to Claude Prime on June 26, 1935, at St. Olaf Church in Fort Dodge. The couple made their home in Humboldt, Iowa, where they owned and operated Prime Radio and Electric, which later became Prime Refrigeration, until their retirement.
In December of 1991, they made their home at the Villa Care Center in Fort Dodge. Mr. Prime passed away in April of 1994. Mrs. Prime continued to maintain her home at Villa Care where
she died February 14, 2001.
Mrs. Prime was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and the E.L.C.W.
Mrs. Prime is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and LaDonna Prime of Kellerton, Iowa; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Carol Cahill of Prescott, Arizona, Helen Stearns of Des Moines, Iowa, Beverly Keenan of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Claude; brothers, Delmar and Lyle Carlson; and sisters, Charlotte and Gertrude Carlson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 2001, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Humboldt with Reverends Robert Molldrem and Kevin Weeks officiating. Special music was provided by Dean and Judy Harklau, soloists, and Carolyn Larsen, organist. Casket bearers were Mark Prime, Scott Stearns, Brent Stearns, Brion Stearns, Dan Parle and Jerry Dahl.
Interment was in the North Lawn Cemetery, Fort Dodge.
Mason•Lindhart Funeral Home, Humboldt, was in charge of the arrangements.
HARVEY LEONARD CAMPBELL
Harvey Leonard Campbell was a man who loved his family, God, his neighbors, and the land. He died February 10, 2001, at Lamoni Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lamoni, Iowa, at the age of 89 years.
He was born on September 16, 1911, to Robert and Bertha Viola Louisa (Orme) Campbell. Harvey was one of four children living on the family farm in Pottawattamie county, Iowa, and learned from an early age the values of honest hard work, faith in God, and kindness to your neighbor.
Harvey attended country school in Pottawattamie county, and moved with his family to Lamoni in 1923. After graduating from Lamoni high school in 1929, he attended Graceland College and took course work toward a degree in agriculture.
In 1932, when his father died and his brother married, Harvey moved with his mother and sisters to the farm southwest of Lamoni, which was where he would spend the next 68 years raising a family, caring for livestock, and working the land.
On a church-sponsored sleigh ride in December 1939, Harvey met the woman who one year later became his wife. He and Frances Marian Dennis married on December 8, 1940, and started their life together on the Lamoni farm. They had two sons, Kenneth Leonard, born in 1943, and Robert Wesley, born in 1945.
Harvey supplemented the family's farming income for several years with a job at the Soil Conservation Service, where he developed plans for terracing, farm ponds, and drainage systems to preserve the area's natural resources. He then served as supervisor of the groundskeeping staff at Graceland College from 1959 until he retired in 1974.
Harvey was a devoted member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and was a priesthood member and active participant in the Evergreen Congregation, and later the Decatur Restoration Branch, for many years.
Among Harvey's many contributions to his community were service as a charter member of the Lamoni Lions' Club, as an elected member of the Decatur county board of supervisors from 1975 to 1979, and as chairman and a member of the board of directors of the Area XIV Agency on Aging, where one of his pleasures was presenting centenarians with commemorative certificates.
He also served as a commissioner of the Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District for many years. He enjoyed the business of selling cemetery monuments to members of the surrounding communities during his retirement years. He also enjoyed playing the mandolin.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Bertha; wife Frances in July 1991; brother Paul; and sister Alta Campbell.
He is survived by his sons, Ken Campbell and wife Cindy of Gainesville, Florida and Bob Campbell of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two granddaughters: Elena Barbre and husband Blaze of Gainesville, Virginia and Jenny Ser and husband Mikhael of Sugar Grove, West Virginia; great- granddaughter Juliana Ser, sister Ina Crossan and husband Gilbert of Lamoni; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 2001, at the Lamoni R.L.D. S. Church with Jon Barney and Sherman Phipps officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Lamoni.
Arrangements were made through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon and Lamoni.
DUANE "DOC" JOHNSON
Duane "Doc" Johnson was born in Salem, Athens township on February 9,1909, to Edward and Effie Johnson. He died on February 22, 2001, at Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa, at the age of 92 years and 13 days.
Doc was raised in Ringgold county and farmed most of his life. As a young man he worked herding sheep in the mountains of Idaho.
Doc joined the Army in August of 1942 and received his basic training at Fort Douglas, Utah. He served his country during World War II fighting in France and Germany. He served with the 319th Infantry as Staff Sergeant and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
During his combat duty he was wounded three times: once in Tincry, France and again in Douripat, France. He was also wounded during a combat mission in Luxembourg.
He received one service stripe, two overseas service bars from the American Campaign and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. He received three Bronze Battle Stars, a World War II Victory Medal Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters. He returned to the family farm when the war was over.
Doc was married to Doris Autumn (Pettis) O'Grady on August 18, 1965 at the Christian Church in Kellerton. To this union was born one son, Dennis. Through his marriage to Doris he gained three daughters, Ann, Pat and Fran.
He farmed in the Salem area until his retirement in 1989. He moved to Kellerton where he resided until his death.
Doc served in several civic, fraternal and veteran organizations including the Kellerton American Legion, Post #676 and the Ringgold County Commission of Veterans Affairs. He served on the Election Board for several years and as a trustee of Athens township. Doc was also a member of IOOF lodge.
Doc enjoyed family gatherings and visiting with his seven brothers and sisters, his children, grandchildren and a multitude of nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed driving up until his hospitalization and ventured to town every day for coffee with his friends.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Effie; three brothers, Orlo, Neil, and his twin brother Wayne; three sisters, Mae Morrow, Alta Arrington, and Lois Epps.
He is survived by his wife Doris of Kellerton; one son, Dennis of Des Moines, Iowa; three stepdaughters, Fran and Pat O'Grady of Des Moines and Ann McClish and her husband Mac of Swan, Iowa; two grandchildren, Cheryl Kern and Shawn Rainey of Des Moines; three great-grandchildren, Mark and John Rouse and David Kern of Des Moines.
He is also survived by his brother Bill of Wilder, Idaho, and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by a host of friends and all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services were held February 26, 2001 from the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa conducted by Reverend Merlin Wilkins. Casket bearers were Glen Johnson, Carroll Johnson, Lloyd Johnson, Theron Johnson, Virgil Epps and Charles Childers.
Honorary pallbearers were Perry Johnson, Charles Miller, Cecil Johnson, Bob Erickson, John Worthington, Bob Childers, Jerry Worthington, Ron Loomis, Bill Rusk and Keith Lininger.
Doc was laid to rest in the Maple Row Cemetery, Kellerton.
Military Graveside rites were given by American Legion Post #676, Kellerton.
TERRY ALAN BOLINGER
Terry Alan Bolinger was born on May 7, 1953, and departed this life on March 1, 2001.
He was a semi truck driver most of his working years. He liked the road and traveled many of them. He had a great sense of humor and could always come back with a joke.
He accepted the Lord God as his savior in 1998 and believed he'd have a home in Heaven.
He is joining his father Clarence Bolinger; his grandparents Fred and Ethel Woollums and John and Susie Bolinger.
He is survived by his mother June Saville and his stepfather John Saville, one sister Joy Saville and brother-in-law Carl Saville, all of Des Moines, Iowa; two stepsisters, Tammy Downing of Grant City, Missouri and Debbie Chambers of Waukee, Iowa; a very special fiancee Annette Maycock of Davenport, Iowa; one daughter Clarrissa Bolinger of Des Moines; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home, Mount Ayr with Reverend Michael Druhl officiating. A eulogy was given by Joy Saville. Tammy Downing was a soloist. Casket bearers were Bruce Downing, Patrick Saville, Marvin Woollums, Ben Chambers, Jeffery Cannon and Mike Overton. Honorary pallbearer was Arvid Woollums.
Terry was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Mount Ayr.
RICHARD "DICK" STEPHENS
Richard "Dick" Forest Stephens, age 80 of Mercer, Missouri, son of Earl and May (Brannan) Stephens, was born April 21, 1920 in Taylor County, Iowa and left this life on February 27, 2001 at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa.
Dick proudly served his country for three and one-half years during World War II. He was in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European Theater. Dick was a member of the Duncan-Smith American Legion Post #506 of Lineville, Iowa.
In his earlier years, Dick worked at Red Jacket Pump Company in Moline, Illinois.
On December 29, 1966, Dick married Jackie Elaine Fuller in Princeton, Missouri. To this union one daughter, Crystal, was born. Jackie's children, Frances, lvar, and Jesse, were part of Dick's family, too. Dick had been a good neighbor to Jackie and her children for years.
Dick was a farmer for many years. His farm was between Lineville and Leon, Iowa. Since 1995 Dick and Jackie had made their home in Mercer, Missouri.
Dick was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt, trap, and fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother; grandson James Foreman; son Ivar Phelps; and son-in-law Jack Foreman.
Dick is survived by his wife Jackie Stephens of Mercer; children: Crystal Stephens of Kansas City, Missouri, Frances Foreman of Mercer, and Jesse Phelps and wife Clairee of Lineville; four grandchildren: Cassandra Fawne Stephens of Kansas City, Eugenia Whitwell of Maryville, Missouri, Jay Phelps and wife Julie of Lineville, and Kendra Phelps of Lineville; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Cody Phelps of Lineville; brother Jesse Stephens and wife Doris of Clarinda, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., March 2, 2001, at Elm Cemetery, east of Pleasanton in Decatur County, Iowa with Rev. Max Carmichael officiating. Military honors were given by American Legion Posts Duncan-Smith #506 of Lineville, and Ragan-Hickman #477 of Mercer, Missouri.
GERTRUDE MARGARET BAKER
Gertrude Margaret Baker, age 77, of Grand River, Iowa, daughter of James Edwin and Etta Catherine (Lucas) Mahan, was born August 21, 1923 in McKinney, Texas and died March 9, 2001 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
When Gert was five years old, she moved with her family from Texas to Mount Ayr, Iowa. She graduated from Mount Ayr high school in 1941. Gert worked as a Bell telephone operator in Mount Ayr before her marriage.
Gert married Keith Charles Baker of Grand River on May 5, 1946. To this union three children were born: Monte Keith, Deanna Kay and Barry Charles. The family made their home on a farm near Grand River. Gert and Keith lived on the same farm since the year after they married.
After Barry started school, Gert began sewing for the newly-opened O'Bryan Brothers, Inc. at the Decatur County Fairgrounds in Leon. Gert continued working for 22 years, retiring as inspector.
Gert was a member of the Grand River United Methodist Church since the 1960's and was a member of the Maple Grove Friendship Club. Gert was very active in the Charles Ladd American Legion Post #215 Auxiliary of Grand River and was currently serving as president.
Gert enjoyed flowers, gardening and sewing and was an excellent cook. Gert made her grandchildren heritage jean quilts for their high school graduations, with pieces from all the family members' old jeans. She was an avid Hawkeye fan and loved the Iowa State Fair. Every year Gert and Keith camped at the fair for two weeks.
When they were raising their children, Gert and Keith, along with a group of other Grand River families, traveled to Minnesota each year for tenting and camping.
Described by her family as "none better" in a mom, Gert was a loving caretaker of her husband, children and grandchildren. Her unconditional love and support were always felt, and she was a good person. Always smiling and being helpful, she knew everyone and was well-loved by her family, friends and community.
Gert was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law Sherman and Gerna Baker; and sister-in-law Betty Jean Mahan.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, Keith Baker of Grand River; her children: Monte Baker and wife Mary Jo of Creston, Iowa, Deanna Renshaw and husband Vern of Minburn, Iowa and Barry Baker of Grand River; her grandchildren: Brandon Renshaw and wife Carolyn, Jamie Renshaw, Bret Renshaw, Kelly Renshaw, Toshia See and husband Eddie, Tonya Gonseth and husband Dustin, Clint Brown, Travis Eggman and Jordan Eggman; sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Caskey and husband Wendell of Hallsville, Missouri and Betty Catherine Coates and husband Jack of Allen, Texas; brother Jim Mahan and wife Marilyn of Leon; brother-in-law Eugene Baker and wife Mary of Mount Ayr; sister-in-law Pauline Andrew and husband Giffin of Grand River; and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at the Grand River United Methodist Church in Grand River with Pastor Rick Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, east of Grand River.
Services were conducted through Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon.
A memorial fund has been established by the family.
