Dixie Diane Rash was born on March 26, 1959 in Leon, Iowa to Wayne and Myrna (Wheatley) Eckles. Dixie attended Westgate Elementary in Omaha and then graduated from Griswold High School. Her passion for Court Reporting led her to AIB College of Business, where she earned her degree, paving the way for a successful career.

Persia - Marvin W. Martin was born on June 22, 1932 to Francis and Mary (Davis) Martin in Persia, Iowa. He attended school and graduated from Persia High School with the class of 1951.Marvin found the love of his life when he met Ruby Arlene Peterson. They were united in marriage on July 12, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa. This union was blessed with four children: Patricia, Susan, David, and Daniel.

Sumter, SC  - Lynda Kay Nielsen Karel, age 80, beloved wife of 60 years to Robert James Karel, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.Born in Pensacola, FL, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Nielsen and Evelyn Larson Nielsen.  After graduating high school, Lynda went on to obtain a master’s degree in education and enjoyed a very long successful career as a math teacher.  She taught at Gilbert High

Atlantic - Dwight Lee Boysen was born March, 9th, 1946 in Atlantic, Iowa, to the parents of Clifford H. Boysen (died October 21, 1994) and Velma (Babbitt) Boysen (died July 14th, 2014).He was baptized and confirmed at Monroe Chapel Global Methodist Church. In 1964 he graduated from Elk Horn High School in Elk Horn, Iowa. He married Raedell Ann Nelson on June 4th, 1965 and together they had 3 children; Lesley Ann (b. 1965), Douglas Ross (b.

Harlan - Bruce Robert Havick, son of Elmer and Wilma (Anderson) Havick, was born January 13, 1942, in Harlan, Iowa.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in Avoca, Iowa.  He attended grade school and high school in Avoca, where he graduated with the class of 1959.  Bruce was an Eagle Scout and involved with 4-H showing calves every year at the Shelby County Fair in High School.  As a veterinarian, Bruce continued his involv

Council Bluffs - Born January 31, 1948, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Trudy was the third of seven children born to Eugene and Mary Patricia Wanning Waldmann. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, where she also attended elementary school.Trudy began high school at Mercy High School in Omaha, later transferring to St.

Earling - Dewie J. Gaul, 96, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, June 27, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cathedral Parish-St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.Dewie J.

Atlantic - Larry Todd Petersen, a man known for his generous spirit, skilled hands, and the warmest of smiles, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Deadwood, South Dakota. Born to Melvin and Virginia (Swolley) Petersen on April 10, 1966, in Atlantic, Iowa, Larry’s life journey was marked by love, hard work, and the joy he found in the simplest of things.

Canton, SD - Doris Ardell Towne, daughter of Albert and Effie (Narum) Brynjulson, was born on February 4, 1924, in Canton, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Grand Valley Lutheran Church in rural Canton.

Carroll - Ethel Eileen Defenbaugh was born on July 24, 1942, in Carroll, Iowa, to Clarence Foxhoven and Ida (Miller) Foxhoven. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla, Iowa. She attended Kindergarten through 12th grade at Manilla High School graduating with the Class of 1960.After high school, Ethel furthered her education at the Commercial Extension School in Omaha, Nebraska.

Harlan - Gary Petersen was born on February 17, 1952, in Harlan, Iowa, to Ardith Wilcox and Edward Petersen. He grew up in Kirkman and attended the Irwin-Kirkman schools, where he graduated. During high school, Gary and his brother Al formed a band—Gary played guitar and took the lead as the vocalist, sparking a lifelong love for music.After graduating, Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1971.

Audubon - Donna Jean Jensen was born on July 22, 1931 to parents Edward & Ruby (Peterson) Jensen at the family farm north of Fiscus in Audubon County, Iowa.Childhood for Donna meant spending time in her playhouse, riding her bicycle, sledding and completing chores around the farm.

Las Vegas - Stephen (Steve) C. FlahertyWe are all deeply saddened to report the passing of Steve.

Harlan - Phyllis LaVonne Larsen was born to Helen (Sieck) and Arnold Lebeck on June 10, 1937 in Harlan, Iowa. She attended grade school at Monroe Township #1 Country School and graduated from Walnut High School in 1955 with scholastic honors. Following graduating, Phyllis went on to attend Morningside College where she earned a two year Professional Teaching Degree.

Harlan - Kenneth Larsen was born on March 16, 1932, in Harlan, Iowa, to Paul and Johanna Larsen. He spent his childhood on the family farm just outside of Harlan and began his education at Monroe Township #3 Country School, attending through the eighth grade. Kenneth later graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1949.On November 16, 1952, Kenneth married the love of his life, Marlene Yvonne Larsen, in Spencer, Iowa.