Obituaries

Bertha Marie Hilger

Bertha Marie Hilger

Oct 22, 2012

Bertha M. Hilger, 98, was called home by her Lord on October 22, 2012. She was born on July 7, 1914 in David City, NE, the daughter of John and Augusta (Benda) Birkel. She attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school through eighth grade and graduated from David City Public High School. After graduating she attended the University of Nebraska in...

Mildred King

Mildred King

Oct 12, 2012

Mildred L. King, 92, of Guthrie Center, Iowa, formerly of Pierson, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Johnson -Earnest Funeral Home in Kingsley, Iowa. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Pierson, Iowa. Visitation will begin...

Vivian E Grubb

Vivian E Grubb

Sep 5, 2012

Vivian E. GrubbKingsley, Iowa: Vivian Grubb, 91, of Kingsley passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at a Sioux City Hospital. Vivian was born March 10, 1921 in Hinton, Iowa, the daughter of Dona and Evalene (Robbins) Comeau. She grew up in South Sioux City, NE, graduating from high school there. She married Joseph Riley January 11, 1940. To this union...

Florence Becker

Florence Becker

Aug 2, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa - Florence M. Becker, 94, of Kingsley, Iowa passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Kingsley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley. Rev. Mark J. Stoll will officiate. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation...

Wilbur R Boggs

Wilbur R Boggs

Aug 2, 2012

Wilbur Roy Boggs, 82, of Kingsley passed away Thursday,August 2, 2012 at Kingsley Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingsley, surroundedby family. Wilbur was born March 22, 1930 in rural Lawton, Iowa, the son of Roy and Lola (Galusha) Boggs. He attended country school in rural Lawton. He was drafted in to the U.S. Army in 1951 and served during the...

Freda M Roark

Freda M Roark

Jul 26, 2012

KINGSLEY, IOWA; Freda Mae Roark, 77, of Kingsley, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Freda was born December 26, 1934, Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Gladys (Ray) Becker. Freda grew up in the Sioux City area, she married Alvin Bruce Roark January 2, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska. After their marriage Freda and Bruce lived...

Jack Duane Clark

Jack Duane Clark

Jul 25, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa: Jack D. Clark, 84, of Kingsley, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Jack Duane Clark was born February 18, 1928, the son of Frank V. and Bernice (Ridenour) Clark. Jack grew up in Kingsley graduating from Kingsley High School in 1946. After graduating from high school Jack served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 -...

Robert Mockler

Robert Mockler

Jul 1, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa - Robert P. Mockler, 81, of Kingsley, Iowa passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at this home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley, Iowa. Rev. Mark J. Stoll and Rev. Thomas Topf will celebrate Mass. Burial will...

Gladys Grabe

Gladys Grabe

May 19, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa - Gladys M. Grabe, 91, of Ames, Iowa, formerly of Kingsley and Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Johnson – Earnest Funeral Home in Kingsley. Rev. Lorene K. Glant of...

Duane Groth

Duane Groth

May 15, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa – Duane G. Groth, 68, of Kingsley, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Johnson – Earnest Funeral Home in Kingsley. Rev. Duane Miesner of First Lutheran Church in Kingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation...

David A Klingensmith

David A Klingensmith

May 8, 2012

Pierson, Iowa- David A. Klingensmith , 48, of rural Pierson died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from injuries suffered in a tractor accident in rural Pierson.David was born on August 27, 1963, in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Cecil and Sandra (Hansen) Klingensmith. He grew up in rural Pierson and attended Grand Meadow School until it closed, graduating from Marcus...

Bernice M Vannorsdel

Bernice M Vannorsdel

Apr 24, 2012

Bernice Myrtle Vannorsdel, 91, of Kingsley entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. A Celebration of her life will take place at 11am on Monday, April 30 at The United Methodist Church of Kingsley with Rev. Roger Kurtenbach officiating. Burial will follow at the Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service at the...

Betty J Andersen

Betty J Andersen

Mar 28, 2012

Betty Jean Andersen, 85, of Kingsley, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.Visitation will be Friday, March 30, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00-7:00 p.m., and prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Kingsley United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m., at the Kingsley United...

Secret Plendl

Secret Plendl

Mar 19, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa – Secret B. Plendl, 91, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Kingsley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kingsley, Iowa. Father Thomas Topf will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Kingsley....

Celesta Krieg

Celesta Krieg

Mar 14, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa - Celesta M. Krieg, 86, of Kingsley, Iowa passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Kingsley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Kingsley United Methodist Church. Rev. Roger Kurtenbach will officiate. Burial will follow at the Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation will start at 2:00 p.m....

Patricia A Stratton

Patricia A Stratton

Mar 7, 2012

Patricia A. Stratton, 86, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 7th, at her home in Kingsley. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 10th, 2012 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kingsley with Msgr. Duchaine officiating and Fr. Topf co-celebrating. Interment will be at St. Michael's cemetery. Visitations with the family present will be after 4:00 P.M., March 9th...

Louise R Boozer

Louise R Boozer

Mar 4, 2012

KINGSLEY, IOWA: Louise "Lou" R. Boozer, of Kingsley, passed away, Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Kingsley Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingsley. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Kingsley, Iowa. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Blair. Burial will be held at a later date....

Lillie E Ewert

Lillie E Ewert

Mar 1, 2012

PIERSON, IOWA: LILLIE EMMA EWERT, 97, of Pierson, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 01, 2012, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Pierson, Iowa, with Pastor Lorene Glant officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Pierson, Iowa. Visitation will be Sunday, March 4, 2012 from...

Patrick Mcbride

Patrick Mcbride

Feb 24, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa – Patrick D. McBride, 52, of rural Kingsley, Iowa passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Johnson - Earnest Funeral Home in Kingsley, Iowa. Rev. Bob Blair will officiate. Burial will follow at the...

Hazel L Bollin

Hazel L Bollin

Feb 12, 2012

Kingsley, Iowa: Hazel L. Bollin, 84, of Kingsley passed away peacefully Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Floyd Valley Hospital in LeMars, Iowa. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at United Methodist Church in Kingsley, with the Rev. Roger Kurtenbach officiating. Burial will be in Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service...