Our Obituaries
Irene Katherine Cordes
April 26, 1920 - June 15, 2013
Irene Katherine (Purviance) Cordes, age 93 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Continental at St. Joseph's in Centerville.
She was born April 26, 1920 in Springdale, IA the daughter of James Thornton Purviance and Jennie Catherine (Foresman) Purviance. Irene was the third of seven children, growing up on a farm near Tipton, IA. She graduated from Tipton High...
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Carl John Kiedrowski
October 12, 1929 - June 13, 2013
Carl John Kiedrowski, age 83 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
Carl was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 12, 1929, the son of William and Victoria (Kleppin) Kiedrowski. While in high school in Milwaukee, he started working for Shuster's Department Store. During this period of time Carl learned to...
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Paul Stajcar
April 7, 1963 - June 4, 2013
Paul "Slim" Stajcar, age 50 of Unionville, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his home of natural causes.
He was born on April 7, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Frank and Helen (Hinton) Stajcar. Paul graduated from Moulton High School in 1981.
He was employed by Waggoner's Honda for several years and later was an owner/partner at Teater Auto and Salvage.
He married Jeana...
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Vesta Parker
June 6, 1924 - June 4, 2013
Vesta June Parker, age 88, of Chariton, IA, formerly of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Chariton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born June 6, 1924 in Wayne County, IA, daughter of the late Fred Edward Squires and Katie Cecil Buttz. On January 10, 1942, in Princeton, MO she was married to Arbery Leon Parker.
Vesta was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed...
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Joseph V. Coady, Sr.
April 5, 1935 - May 31, 2013
Joseph V. Coady Sr., age 78 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on April 5, 1935 in Albia, Iowa, the son of John and Vada (Gragg) Coady. Joe married Peggy Crowder on May 5, 1956 in Centerville. Peggy preceded Joe in death on December 15, 2006.
Joe loved trout fishing with his family and watching wrestling with his sons.
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Dorothy Burgher
January 16, 1918 - May 30, 2013
Dorothy Burgher, age 95 of Longmont, Colorado, formerly of Centerville, Iowa, died Thursday evening, May 30, 2013.
She was born on January 16, 1918 in rural Exline, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Cecil (Freeborn) Probasco. Dorothy was raised in rural Exline and graduated from CHS with the Class of 1936. Following graduation, Dorothy taught rural, country school south of Exline.
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Paul Vernon McElvain
May 8, 1923 - May 24, 2013
Paul V. McElvain, age 90 Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
He was born on May 8, 1923 on the family farm in rural Centerville, the son of Jason (Lawrence) and Cecile (Kerr) McElvain. Paul married Helen Shorts on February 24, 1946 at the First Methodist Church in Centerville.
Paul lived and farmed on the family farm most of his life...
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Kelly Morlan
May 3, 1958 - May 20, 2013
Kelly Leigh Morlan, age 55, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born on May 3, 1958 in Unionville, Missouri, the son of Gene "Keith" and Joyce (Kessler) Morlan. Kelly graduated from Moulton High School in 1976. He married Sherri Thomas on October 18, 1980.
Kelly worked as a bartender, laborer for BN Railroad, Country...
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Dylon W. Hinojosa
June 10, 2011 - May 18, 2013
On May18, 2013, Dylon Ward Hinojosa was granted his angel wings and went to his heavenly home. His final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends that Dylon had touched throughout his short, yet very memorable life.
Dylon's life may seem too short by most standards, but those who were touched by this special little boy truly understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the...
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Chris M. Boughner
September 20, 1979 - May 16, 2013
Christopher Michael Boughner, a native of Appanoose County, passed away at his house in Arizona on May 16, 2013.
He was born in Fairfield, Iowa on September 20, 1979 to Mike and Carol Boughner. Chris was employed as a correctional officer by MTC State Prison in Kingman, Arizona. In honor of Chris, his fellow correctional officers hung their flag at half mast.
Chris was a devoted husband...
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Dale Chester Bennett
July 2, 1954 - May 12, 2013
Dale Bennett age 58, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his residence.
At his family's request, Dale has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to the Dale Bennett Memorial Fund and may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be shared online at...
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John Robert "Bob" Walker, Jr.
May 10, 1930 - May 11, 2013
John Robert "Bob" Walker Jr., age 83 of Mystic, Iowa passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Bob was born on May 10, 1930 in Mystic, Iowa, the son of John Robert and Jacquetta (Young) Walker Sr.. He graduated from high school in North Phoenix. Following graduation, Bob accepted a full ride football scholarship to Arizona State University. He spent two...
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A. Joann Harwood
May 7, 1930 - May 10, 2013
Joann Harwood, age 83 of Unionville, Missouri, went to be with our Lord Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, Missouri.
She was born on May 7, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Latta) Beals. Following high school graduation, Joann married Richard Harwood on August 28, 1949. After Richard's death in 1978, Joann became employed...
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Charles L. Hungate
June 28, 1964 - May 3, 2013
Charles L. Hungate, age 48 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Charles has been cremated and a family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to the Charles L. Hungate Memorial Fund and may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. ...
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Sandra Wright
October 2, 1940 - April 29, 2013
Sandra Jean Wright, age 72 of Seymour, Iowa passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa.
She was born in Mystic, Iowa on October 2, 1940 to Dallas F. and Geraldine Avanelle "Avie" (Kirk) Walker.
Sandra attended Moravia High School and graduated in 1958. Sandra was united on marriage on June 7, 1958 to John David Lewis who preceded her in death in December...
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Michael W. Sedgwick
May 6, 1955 - April 25, 2013
Michael W. Sedgwick, age 57 of Cincinnati, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his home.
He was born May 6, 1955 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Winfred and Geneva (Conger) Sedgwick. Michael married Brenda Kumer on November 29, 1973 in Davenport, Iowa and to this union, three children were born, Alisha, Mike, and Summer.
He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. ...
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Ivy Caroline Saale
July 2, 1933 - April 25, 2013
Ivy Caroline Saale, age 79 of Belton, Missouri, formerly of Centerville, Iowa passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton, Mo.
She was born in Moberly, Missouri on July 2, 1933, the daughter of Forest and Alberta (Minor) Rumsey. She was joined in marriage to Leslie Brammer, with whom she had her only child, Ronald Ray Brammer. She was later married to...
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Seth J. Nelson Craver
October 4, 1991 - April 24, 2013
Seth J. Nelson Craver, age 21 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
He was born on October 4, 1991 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Jeff and Barb (Kellison) Craver. Seth was raised in Centerville and graduated from the Appanoose County High School in 2010. During his teen years Seth worked for Flywheel in Centerville. He also spent time bartending at the Silver Spur...
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Marge Maxine Rust
March 10, 1936 - April 17, 2013
Marge Rust, age 77 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Marge was born March 10, 1936 the daughter of Claude and Eva (Baldwin) Haines in Omaha, MO. She married Edward Rust in November of 1980. Marge enjoyed gardening, yard work, and loved to cook. She enjoyed caring for her 5 small dogs.
She is survived by her husband Ed; and...
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Evelyn Casaceli
April 22, 1920 - April 16, 2013
Evelyn Casaceli, age 92 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
Evelyn has been cremated and no memorial services will take place at this time. Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville is handling arrangements. Memorials in her name may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. ...
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Kenneth Gene Heriford
April 26, 1946 - April 14, 2013
Kenneth (Kenny) Gene Heriford, age 66 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Continental Care Center in Seymour.
He was born April 26, 1946 in Old Foster, Iowa, the son of Elberta Heriford. Kenny grew up in Moravia, Iowa and graduated from Moravia High School in 1964. Following high school graduation, Kenny enrolled in a six week welding certification program at John...
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Ada Valentine
January 11, 1913 - April 12, 2013
Ada Valentine, age 100 of Centerville, Iowa, formerly of Clarkdale, Iowa, died Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Golden Age Care Center, Centerville, Iowa.
She was born on January 11, 1913 in Clarkdale, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Zella (Workman) Holland. Ada married Frendo Valentine in July of 1933 in Unionville, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Donald, Ron, and Kenny...
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Lawrence Fowler
December 24, 1940 - April 12, 2013
Lawrence Fowler, age 72, of Centerville died Friday April 12, 2013 at the VA Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
According to family wishes, Lawrence has been cremated and there will be no memorial services at this time. Lange Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements for the Fowler Family. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
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Ronald Frank Vanderheyden
October 9, 1939 - April 10, 2013
Ronald Frank Vanderheyden, age 73 of Centerville, formerly of Mystic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2013 in Centerville, Iowa.
According to family wishes, Ronald has been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to the Ronald Frank Vanderheyden Memorial Fund and may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St.,...
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Garnet E. Talbot
April 26, 1917 - April 7, 2013
Garnet Talbot, age 95 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Sunday, April 07, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Garnet was born April 26, 1917, in Roe, Arkansas, the son of Frank and Mary (Barrier) Talbot. He attended Centerville Schools and later married LaVara Hiner. Garnet was a past member of the Appanoose County Fairboard. He was a trucker for most of his life, working for Swift...
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Madge Peterson
December 22, 1917 - March 26, 2013
Madge Peterson, age 95 died March 26, 2013 at the Continental at St. Joseph's Assisted Living in Centerville, Iowa.
She was born in Darby, Iowa on December 22, 1917 the daughter of George and Carrie (Benson) Simmons. She was joined in marriage to Gay "Swede" Peterson on June 4, 1946, who preceded her in death April 10, 2002.
She was the first in her family to graduate from high school...
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Grace Arlene Carter
October 20, 1923 - March 17, 2013
Grace Arlene Carter, age 89 of Moulton, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Golden Age Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
Arlene was born on October 20, 1923 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Yvon and Mildred "Love" (Stirts) Albee. She graduated from Centerville High School. Arlene married William E. Carter on January 10, 1943 in Linneus, Missouri. He preceded her in...
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Mary Louise Murphy
February 21, 1932 - March 14, 2013
Mary Murphy, age 81 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
She was born February 21, 1932 in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Alvah and Bernice (Weinrich) Graham. She graduated from Atlantic High School. Mary married Joe Murphy on September 24, 1949 in Hiawatha, Kansas.
Joe and Mary settled on a farm just north of Adair, Iowa...
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Thomas Jacobs
February 14, 1922 - March 11, 2013
Thomas "Vallie" Jacobs, age 91 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born on February 14, 1922 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Clyde and Mary E. (Cridlebaugh) Jacobs. Tom grew up in Centerville and received his education in the Centerville Schools. He spent his late teen years working in the Appanoose County Coal Mines. Tom...
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Donna Baldwin
April 20, 1938 - March 2, 2013
Donna Jean Baldwin, age 74 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 02, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born April 20, 1938 in Rock Island, Il., the daughter of Harold and Sylvia (Everets) Morrow. She married Keith Norman Baldwin Sr. May 7, 1960 in Aledo, Il. He preceded her in death in 2012. Donna was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
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Harriet Grim
December 2, 1938 - February 27, 2013
Harriet Grim, age 74 of Lamoni, Iowa, formerly of Seymour, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa
Harriet Rose Grim was born December 2, 1938 in Urbandale Iowa to Jack and Twila Gabriel and left this life to be joined with loved ones that went on before her on February 27, 2013 at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon Iowa. Hattie was a mother,...
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Clyde Peel
May 4, 1954 - February 25, 2013
Clyde Peel, age 58 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
According to the wishes of the Peel Family, Clyde has been cremated and private family memorial services will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to the Clyde Peel Memorial Fund and may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St.,...
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Doris Jean Rice
May 12, 1926 - February 21, 2013
Doris Jean Rice, age 86 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Doris was born on May 12, 1926 in Centerville, Iowa the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy (Garrison) Evans. She attended Centerville High School. Doris was united in marriage to Francis Rice on June 16th, 1946 in Centerville, Iowa. She was employed with Farm Bureau and...
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Robert Clark
September 7, 1928 - February 15, 2013
Robert Clark, age 84 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab in Centerville.
He was born September 7, 1928 in Hampton, Tennessee to Arthur and Nola (Tolley) Clark. After graduating from high school in the spring of 1946, Robert enlisted in the United States Army. During his two-year span with the Army, Robert was stationed in Vienna,...
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Mary Lou Raymie
May 13, 1933 - February 14, 2013
Mary Lou Raymie, age 79 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
According to Mary's wishes, she has been cremated and there will be no memorial services at this time. A memorial has been established to the Grace United Methodist Church. Donations may be sent to or left with Lange Funeral Home & Crematory, 1900 South 18th Street,...
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Denise Repp
December 20, 1962 - February 6, 2013
Denise La'Nae (Bankson) Repp, age 50, of Centerville, Iowa went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
Denise was born on December 20th, 1960 in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of Don and Mildred (Crouse) Bankson. She graduated from Centerville High School Class of 1981.
On December 14th, 1982 Denise was joined in marriage to...
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Garold Stogdill
August 26, 1953 - February 6, 2013
Garold Stogdill, age 59, of Centerville, Iowa died Wednesday, February 6th at Mercy Hospital in DesMoines.
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Deloris Foster
January 20, 1919 - February 1, 2013
Deloris (Terry) Foster, 94, a lifelong resident of Appanoose County, passed away on February 1, 2013 at The Continental at St. Joseph's in Centerville. She was the daughter of the late Irmel and Maggie (Baughman) Terry.
Deloris was born on January 20, 1919. She graduated from Exline High School with the class of 1936, after having been a member of the women's basketball team, for which she...
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Paddy Joe Davis
January 30, 2013
Paddy Joe (P.J.) Davis, resident of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the age of 78, on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family.
Paddy Joe was born in Lucerne, Missouri, on June 28, 1934, to Joe R. and Mary Ellen (Wilson) Davis. P.J. was united in marriage to Joanne Ryals on June 15, 1952. To this marriage three children were born: Michael J. (1954), Patrick Steven ...
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Golda Sleeth
January 30, 2013
Golda O Sleeth, age 94, formerly of Exline, Iowa died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville, Iowa.
Golda was born on November 29th, 1918 to Clarence and Roxie (Shelton) Mathes in Graysville, Missouri. She was joined in marriage to Lewis 'Jack' Sleeth on September 2nd, 1939 in Unionville, Missouri.
She loved to garden and tend her flowers as well...
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Herbert Eugene Thomas
October 11, 1928 - January 28, 2013
Herbert Eugene Thomas, age 84, of Mystic Iowa died Monday evening, January 28, 2013 at Golden Age Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Centerville, Iowa.
Herbert was born October 11, 1928 the son of Steve E. Thomas Sr. and Golda Marie (Davis) in Hammond, Indiana. He was united in marriage with Lois Catherine Bills, his loving and dedicated wife of 58 years on July 10, 1954 in Centerville, Iowa.
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Edward Butch Robinson
March 3, 1946 - January 26, 2013
Edward DeWayne (Butch) Robinson age 66 of Moravia, Iowa went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX.
Butch was born March 3, 1946 in Centerville, Iowa to DeWayne and Edra Mae (Laws) Robinson. Butch graduated from Moravia High School with the Class of 1964.
On June 21, 1975 he married Barbara Ellen McBride. During Butch and...
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Michael Robert Walker
February 7, 1949 - January 24, 2013
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Michael Robert Walker, age 63 of Mystic, Iowa died Thursday evening, January 24, 2013 at his home.
Services will be announced from the Lange Funeral Home & Crematory, Centerville, Iowa.
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Hawthorne Hughes
August 29, 1917 - January 22, 2013
Hawthorne Hughes, age 95 of Moravia, Iowa died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville.
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory, Centerville, Iowa has been entrusted with his care.
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Irma McQuary
January 21, 2013
Irma McQuary was born January 24, 1920 in Marceline, MO, the daughter of Frank and Lela (Monk) McDonald. Growing up in Prairie Hill, MO, she loved music and earned a college scholarship for her singing ability. She transferred to Northeast Missouri State University to play softball and basketball, and soon met the love of her life, a handsome football player named Warren (Mac) McQuary.
After...
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Laverna Riegel
June 12, 1931 - January 18, 2013
LaVerna Riegel age 81 of Moravia, Iowa died Saturday, January 19, 2012 at the Monroe County Hospital.
LaVerna was born June 12, 1931 at Versailles, MO the daughter of Johnny LaVern Rummans and Elsie Kay Belamy Rummans. She graduated from Lawson High School, Lawson, MO at the age of 16 and went on to attend secretarial college in Kansas City. She was united in marriage to Dale Howard Riegel on...
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Blake Luscan
August 5, 1970 - January 17, 2013
Blake Eugene Luscan, age 42 formerly of Centerville, Iowa died Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Del City, Oklahoma.
Blake was born on August 5, 1970 in Centerville, IA the son of Joe and Karen Luscan. He attended the Centerville schools, and following graduation he moved to Bakersfield, CA to work. He later moved to the Oklahoma City area. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and had a infectious...
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Thomas Daniel
January 16, 2013
Thomas Daniel, age 73 of Centerville, Iowa died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines.
Tom was born August 27, 1939 to Paul and Alma (Jones) Daniel in Okay, Oklahoma. Tom was joined in matrimony to Darlene on July 26, 2006 in SanDiego, California.
Tom owned several businesses in California one being Consolidated Concrete Pumping Company. After his 6th bout with...
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Robert Bob Babbitt
November 21, 1949 - January 7, 2013
Robert Babbitt, age 63, of Unionville, Iowa died Monday, January 7, 2012 at his home.
Bob was born on November 21st, 1949 in Centerville Iowa the son of Doyle and Joan (Myers) Babbitt. He was joined in marriage to Beverly Ann Smith on June 7th, 1969 in Unionville, Iowa.
Bob worked at Curwood in Centerville, Iowa for 42 years and farmed as well. He enjoyed hunting, reading and his gun...
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Sandra A Kennelly
July 10, 1937 - January 4, 2013
Sandra Kennelly, age 75, of Moulton, Iowa died Friday, January 4, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
Sandra was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on July 10, 1937 the daughter of Don and Florence (Schmidt) Tibbetts. She was a Veteran of the United States Army, discharged in 1958, and worked for Butler Construction.
Sandra was married to John Kennelly in Landstuhl, Germany on December 17, 1957....
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June Rouse
June 6, 1915 - December 30, 2012
June Rouse, age 97, of Moravia, Iowa died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Monroe County Care Center, Albia.
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory, Moravia has been entrusted with her care.
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Leon Vandike
December 29, 2012
Leon Vandike, age 98 of Centerville, Iowa died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab Centerville, Iowa.
Leon was born March 26, 1914 south of Exline, Iowa the son of Roy and Rose (Baughman) Vandike. Leon graduated from Exline High School in 1932. He was united in marriage with Betty Jane Johnson on February 13, 1943. He drove a truck for 35 years and owned Centerville...
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Micheline Belloma
September 28, 1925 - December 29, 2012
Micheline Belloma age 87, passed away December 29, 2012 at her home with her husband and children at her side.
Micheline was born September 28, 1925 to Emile and Mary Haag in Nancy, France. At the early age of 14 Micheline started ballet lessons, by the age of 18 she was a professional ballerina and toured with the USO during the war all over Europe. She met her husband Joe during World War...
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Grant Dusablon
August 15, 1936 - December 21, 2012
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Grant L. Dusablon, age 76 died on Friday, December 21, 2012, in the Critical Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines following surgery.
Grant was born on August 15, 1936, to Alfred R. Dusablon and Hildegarde C. Meyer in Chicago, Illinois. His family moved to his present residence in 1947. He graduated 8th grade from Rathbun School in 1950 and...
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Mildred Davis
February 20, 1925 - December 20, 2012
Mildred M. Davis of Edina, Mo passed away Thursday December 20, 2012 at Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Mo.
Millie Davis was born February 20, 1925 at Hannis, Missouri, the daughter of Loyal and Grace Pauley Johnson. She married John M. Davis May 19, 1948 at Unionville, MO.
She is survived by two sons Larry and Dick Davis, grandchildren Brad Phelps of Missouri, Scott and Rex Phillips of...
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Daniel M Coblentz
April 15, 1938 - December 20, 2012
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Daniel M. Cablentz, age 74 of Cincinnati, Iowa died Thursday, December 20, 2012.
Funeral services will be announced from the Lange Funeral Home & Crematory, Centerville.
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Donald Kaster
May 14, 1933 - December 17, 2012
Donald Kaster, age 79 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, December 17, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Donald was born on May 14th, 1933 to Forrest and Ora (Richmond) Kaster at home in Moravia. He graduated from Moravia High School before enlisting in the United States Army on November 3, 1953. Donald received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal while...
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Jeff A. Craver
January 3, 1964 - December 15, 2012
Jeff A. Craver, age 48 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his home.
He was born on January 3, 1964 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Don and Linda Craver. Jeffrey was raised in Centerville and went to Centerville High School.
Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, joking around, and spending time with friends and family. Jeff owned and operated Just Plain Storage in...
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Donald Martin
September 11, 1916 - December 12, 2012
Donald Martin, age 96 of Centerville, Iowa died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville.
He was born September 11, 1916 in Centerille, Iowa the son of Samuel and Effie (True) Martin. Donald received his education in the Centerville schools and graduated from Centerville High School. After high school Donald enlisted in the United States Army on December 27th 1949. ...
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Pauline Louthan
September 27, 1920 - December 11, 2012
Pauline Louthan, age 92 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
She was born September 27, 1920 in Hooker, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ecil Vernon and Georgia (Riddish) Applebee. Pauline received her education in Liberal. She married Morris Louthan on December 24, 1941 in Kismet, Kansas. Morris preceded her in...
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Jennie Parks Spry
September 6, 1917 - December 6, 2012
Jennie Parks Spry, 95, peacefully passed away on Thursday December 6, 2012 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Centerville, Iowa.
Jennie was born Sept. 6, 1917, in Russell, lA, Delno and Bessie (Hoerner) La Favre. She graduated Russel High School in Russel, IA. Jennie married James Parks and they had 3 children, Mary Jewett of Cottonwood, AZ., Betty Veenstra of Urbandale lA...
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Dolores M. Foster
June 15, 1917 - December 6, 2012
Dolores M. Foster, age 95 of Centerville, Iowa passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
Dolores was born June 15, 1917 to (Thomas) Britt and Cora (Johnson) Oden on the family farm near Exline, Ia.. She attended Exline School and after graduation chose to attend the Normal Training Course for one year to begin her teaching career. ...
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Shirley Cardani
March 20, 1930 - December 3, 2012
Shirley Cardani, age 82 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
She was the youngest of seven children born to Clyde and Elpha (Johnson) Hayes. Shirley was raised her entire life in Centerville and grew up on South Main Street. She attended school in Centerville, graduating from Centerville High School in 1947. While in high school,...
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Lelah Ruth Randall
September 4, 1923 - December 3, 2012
Lelah Ruth (Bedford) Randall, age 89 of Unionville, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 03, 2012 at Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, Missouri.
She was born September 4, 1923 to Vernetta (Vernettie) June (Sproull) and James Garrett Bedford in Waynesville, Missouri. Lelah was born into a family of nine children, one dying at birth and four half siblings. As a young...
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Ervin Dale Hines
February 16, 1938 - November 29, 2012
Ervin Dale Hines, age 74 of Seymour, Iowa died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10 AM, Monday, December 3, 2012 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with Pastor Mark Waits officiating. Burial will follow at the Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour, Iowa. A visitation will be held on Monday at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory from 9-10 AM. ...
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Nancy Doreen Huffman
March 30, 1948 - November 22, 2012
Nancy Doreen Huffman, age 64 formerly of Centerville died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the Solon Care Center in Solon, Iowa.
Doreen was a quiet, well-preserved woman who took life by the horns and helped out everyone who came in contact with her. If everyone, "paid it forward", to just one person, the whole world would be a different place. This modest woman has died at the age of 64 cancer....
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Martha Marti Birchmier
October 11, 1931 - November 22, 2012
Martha Lou (Marti) Birchmier, age 81, of Centerville, Iowa died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center, Centerville.
She was born October 11, 1931 in What Cheer, Iowa to Frank Dewitt and Eva Belle (Feagins) Benge. She graduated from Washington High School in 1949 and worked at Canary Cottage in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Martha married Richard W. Birchmier on June 16, 1952 in St. Mary...
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Paul Davenport
February 13, 1926 - November 20, 2012
Paul Davenport, age 86 died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
He was born in 1926 to Reuben and Lorah (Johnston) Davenport in Mineral Wells, Texas. He lived in Texas until he joined the U.S. Navy in 1944. Paul served 20 months sea duty as a Gunner's Mate in the Asiatic-Pacific area during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he held...
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Parma Lee Paul
December 13, 1953 - November 20, 2012
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Parma Lee Paul, age 58 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1953 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to Tony and Florence (Luftos) Paul of Mystic.
Parma enjoyed laughing, eating out with family and friends, dancing and bowling. She also enjoyed shopping and...
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Mable Stafford
August 16, 1921 - November 9, 2012
Mable Stafford, age 91 of Centerville died Friday, November 9, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
A graveside Memorial service will be held 11 AM Monday morning November 12, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia. Lange Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.langefh.com
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Bonnie Sumpter
December 13, 1930 - November 8, 2012
Bonnie Sumpter, age 81 of Centerville died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
She was born December 13, 1930 along the Chariton River in a tent with a wooden floor in a shoebox above the bread warmer, outside of Centerville, Iowa,. She is the daughter of Lon and Dorothy (Crow) Stark. Bonnie received her education in Centerville and graduated from CHS with...
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Doris Johnson
September 19, 1925 - November 5, 2012
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Doris Johnson, age 87 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Monday, November 05, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born September 19, 1925 in the Mantua Township of Monroe County, Iowa to Howard and Lora Marie ...
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Joe Cardani
October 28, 1928 - November 1, 2012
Joseph Frank Cardani, age 84 of Centerville, Iowa died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home.
Joe was born on October 28, 1928 in "Shanty Town," Numa, Iowa. He was the first born son to Joseph and Bertha Cardani. Joe attended school in both Numa and Centerville, graduating from Centerville High School in 1947. During his high school years Joe worked various jobs, such as the Conoco Station...
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Eugene Kanour
October 22, 2012
Eugene "Gene" Kanour, age 80 of Albia, Iowa passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at his home.
Gene was born April 18, 1932 in Burham, Pennsylvania, the son of Paul Eugene and Margaret Ruth (Kurtz) Kanour. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950 and served his country faithfully for ten years. Gene served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on July 18, 1960.
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Edna Bennett
April 19, 1928 - October 13, 2012
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Edna Bennett, age 84 of Centerville passed away Saturday evening, October 13, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville where she had been for the last two years.
She was born to Eugene and Viva (Hurt) Ballard on April 19, 1928 in Centerville, Iowa. She received her education from Centerville High School, graduating with the Class of 1946. On...
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Shirley Johnson
November 23, 1941 - October 13, 2012
Shirley Ann Johnson, age 70 of Unionville, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at her home.
There are no services planned at this time.
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Donald Purdy
June 22, 1925 - October 12, 2012
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Donald Richard Purdy, 87, formerly of Centerville, Iowa, passed away on October 13, 2012, in Gahanna, Ohio, at the home of his son, Richard L. Purdy.
Donald was born June 22, 1925, in Jerome, Iowa, to Henry and Edith (Dooley) Purdy. On September 23, 1944, Donald married Vera Beatrice Riggle. Donald accepted Christ and was baptized at the...
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Danny Coady
May 19, 1965 - October 9, 2012
Danny Coady, age 47 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 09, 2012 at his home.
He was born on May 19, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Peggy (Crowder) Coady. Danny grew up in Davenport and graduated from the Truman School for the Handicap in Davenport.
Danny relocated to Centerville with his family and later, he became an employee of New Focus. He cherished the...
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Danny G. Zaputil
June 1, 1931 - October 7, 2012
Danny Zaputil, age 81 of Centerville, Iowa died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10AM Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at St. Marys Catholic Church, Centerville with Fr. Bill Hubmann officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening, October 15, 2012 from 6-8PM at the Lange Funeral Home ...
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Russell E. Moore
March 3, 1955 - September 21, 2012
Russell (Russ) E. Moore of Melrose, Iowa died Friday, September 21, 2012. Russ was born March, 3 1955 at Centerville, Iowa the son of DeWayne and Mable Moore. He married Stacy Vance June 30, 1984 at Moravia, Iowa.
Russ and Stacy enjoyed their years living in Texas and Vermont. Russ loved spending time outdoors, enjoying his favorite activities, boating, riding motorcycles, and spending...
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Dorothy Janicke
February 18, 1917 - September 17, 2012
Dorothy Virginia Janicke peacefully passed away on September 17, 2012 at the age of 95 at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville, Iowa where she had spent the last seven years.
She was born on February 18, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois to John P. Bigus and Victoria P. Brusky and was one of nine children.
Dorothy was married to Edmund J. Janicke on April 3, 1938. He preceded her in death in...
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Samuel Coulter
June 13, 1933 - September 17, 2012
Samuel Coulter, age 79 of Centerville, Iowa died Sunday, September 17, 2012 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville.
He was born June 13, 1933 in Ballymens, Ireland. Samuel grew up in Ireland and served in the military while residing there. He later moved to the United States and served in the Army during the Korean War.
Following Samuel's honorable discharge, he became...
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William Bill French
January 15, 1928 - September 13, 2012
William French age 84, of Moravia , Iowa died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, IA.
Bill was born January 15, 1928 to Eastman and Lula Epperson French at home near Savannah, Iowa. He attended school in Davis County and later at Moulton, High School where he graduated in 1946. Bill was married to Beatrice Southern, June 1, 1947 at the Christian Church...
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Eunice Mickey
March 13, 1918 - September 2, 2012
Eunice Mickey, age 94 of Centerville, Iowa graduated from life into eternity on Sunday, September 02, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born on March 13, 1918 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of William and Magnolia (Peek) Seath. Eunice was raised in Centerville and graduated with the Centerville High School Class of 1936. She married Leslie Robert Mickey on December 31,...
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Wayne "Sleepy" McBride
July 13, 1931 - September 1, 2012
Lydle Wayne (Sleepy) McBride, age 81 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Saturday, September 01, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa.
Wayne was born on July 13, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Albert Elmer and Mable Kathryn (Downer) McBride. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1949. Wayne married Mary Lou Myers on August 25, 1952 in Lancaster, Missouri. He lost his wife on...
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Mary M. Montgomery
June 17, 1914 - August 28, 2012
Mary M. Montgomery, age 98 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born on June 17, 1914 in Promise City, Iowa, the daughter of John Albert and Edith Maude (Holliday) Montgomery. Mary grew up in the Wayne County area and graduated from Promise City High School. She later attended business school in Quincy, Illinois.
Mary...
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Donna Brandon
December 5, 1938 - August 28, 2012
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Donna Brandon age 73 of Centerville, Iowa finally won her fight with cancer. She got to go to heaven on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
She was born the daughter of Wilbur and Jennie (Christy) Minard on December 5, 1938. Donna worked at the telephone company in Centerville for many years, where she became...
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Fern Mary Covington
December 25, 1916 - August 22, 2012
Fern (Mary) Covington, age 95 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Fern was born December 25, 1916 at Centerville the daughter of George and Minnie Russell Ashby. She graduated from Centerville High School. She was united in marriage to John Huffman Jr., in Unionville, MO on March 10, 1940. He died in 1947. She married...
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Kenneth Willingham
July 27, 1932 - August 18, 2012
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
Kenneth Allen Willingham, age 80 of Numa, Iowa passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa with his family by his side.
Kenneth was born July 27, 1932 the son of Lucian and Louise Willingham in Richmond, Virginia.
After graduating high school, he had many jobs, until he found his true trait-carpentry.
Kenneth married...
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Forest Hermon
July 20, 1925 - August 8, 2012
Forest Hermon, age 87 of Centerville, IA went to meet his heavenly father Wednesday evening, August 8, 2012 with his family surrounding him.
Forest was born July 20, 1925 to Roy and Opal (Benge) Hermon in Winterset, Iowa. He was a World War II Veteran. He proudly served in the Navy from September 23, 1943 to April 9, 1946 and was honorably discharged.
Forest was united in marriage to...
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Leslie Lee VanBlaricom
August 3, 2012
Leslie (Hot Rod) Lee VanBlaricom, age 68 of Cincinnati, Iowa died Friday, August 03, 2012 at his home.
He was born July 31, 1944 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Lester and Dorothy (Logsdon) VanBlaricom. Leslie married Constance Losey on March 6, 1965 in Centerville. He spent his early years in the Quad Cities as a welder. He later moved back to Iowa and made his home in Cincinnati. Lee...
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Lawrence Richmond
January 18, 1922 - July 31, 2012
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Lawrence Richmond, age 90, of Exline, Iowa died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa.
He was born January 18, 1922 in Litchfield, Nebraska, the son of Fred Orville and Lorraine (Iseman) Richmond. Lawrence married Joyce Anderson on January 14, 1945 in Abingdon, Illinois. The couple lived on a farm in Abingdon and later...
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Claude Bear
May 5, 1920 - July 28, 2012
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory 856-2000
Claude Bear, age 92, of Centerville, formerly of Plano, died Saturday evening, July 28, 2012 at the Centerville Care Center, Centerville, Iowa.
Arrangements will be announced from the Lange Funeral Home & Crematory, Centerville.
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Delicia Marie Seals
July 8, 1922 - July 25, 2012
Delicia Marie Seals, age 90 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, Iowa.
She was born July 8, 1922 at Centerville the daughter of James and Angelina Columbo Pancrazio. She married Aubry Seals in Centerville. Della loved to go to the casinos, was an avid reader, loved needlework and was an active volunteer. She helped with the Lord's...
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Zona Long
December 8, 1930 - July 25, 2012
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
Zona Long age 81 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Legacy Lodge Hospice Center in Chariton, Iowa after a lengthy illness.
Zona was born December 8, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Bacil and Gladys (Houser) Phillips. On November 20, 1949 Zona married her beloved husband Gene R. Long. They were the first couple to...
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Clyde Maletta
November 7, 1956 - July 24, 2012
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
Clyde Maletta, age 55, of Unionville, Missouri, formerly of Centerville, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Putnam County Hospital, Unionville, MO.
Clyde was born November 7, 1956 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Lewis and Marguerite (Jean) Breeding Maletta. He was raised in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School in 1974. Clyde spent...
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Lester P Strunk
October 28, 1916 - July 24, 2012
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Lester Paul Strunk "Punk", was born October 28th, 1916 and passed away July 24th, 2012 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, IA at the age of 95 years old. He was the fourth of seven children born into the farming family of Daniel Logan and Iva Edna (Miller) Strunk on their farm on Soap Creek in Appanoose County. He and his siblings, Lazelle, Russell,...
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