CHICAGO -- Cheryl Lynn Osborne, 55, formerly of Muscatine, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at Kindred Hospital, Chicago.

Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Community Room of Wayland City Hall. Instead of flowers the family asks that friends bring a small token of remembrance to be used in a memory collage display.

She was born April 23, 1948.

Ms. Osborne, then Cheryl Howard, worked for many years at Neilsen Clearing House, and later at Muscatine Community College.

Survivors include a daughter, Tina Heightchew and husband Christopher; two granddaughters, Myra and Frances; two brothers, Ralph Jr. of Brighton and Robert of Davenport; and many nephews, nieces, and 'adopted' daughters everywhere.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Osborne and Beulah McAvoy Osborne.
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WEST LIBERTY, Iowa - Keli Gricelda Oseguera, 24, of West Liberty, died Sunday, September 21, 2008, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Interstate 80 in Coralville.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2008, at the Club JT’s, 1009 N. Elm, West Liberty. Burial will be at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Club JT’s. A memorial fund has been established.

Ms. Oseguera was born January 5, 1984, in Honduras.

She moved with her family to West Liberty at the age of 5. She graduated from West Liberty High School in 2002.

Survivors include her mother, Judy Andino; step-father, Bob Glaspie; brothers, Henry (Maribel) Romero and Alvin (Vanessa) Romero; a sister, Flavia (Ivan) Siloro and aunt, Tesla Graham; nephews, Joshua Romero, Brian Munos, Anthony Romero, Christian Romero, Victor Romero and nieces, Nelly Romero and Joselyn Siloro. She will be greatly missed by your family and friends.
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WAPELLO, Iowa -- John F. Osika, 93, of Wapello, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at the Wapello Nursing and Care Center.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home at Wapello. The Rev. Chris Thomas will officiate. Burial will be at the Wapello Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home.

Mr. Osika was born on July 9, 1907, in Chicago, the son of George and Julia Klich Osika.
He was a resident of Wapello for 7 years. He farmed in the Letts area and lived in the Chicago area where he worked as a steel worker.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He enjoyed cats along with tractors, plants, and gardening. He appreciated the pets that came to visit at the care facility and the volunteers that read to him. He enjoyed watching television, especially sports.

Survivors include a sister, Helen Cicenas of Chicago and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and five sisters.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Deanna I. Ostrander, 67, Muscatine, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

The Rev. Lloyd Mansfield will officiate services.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Following the services a time of food and fellowship will be held in the Community Room at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Deanna's name.

Deanna Imogene DeLap was born on Feb. 26, 1940, in Davenport, the daughter of Willard and Sylvia Allen (Burnette) DeLap. She was a member of the Eagles and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, playing cards and especially loved to read.

Deanna will be deeply missed by her son, Robert Ostrander of Muscatine; her daughter Christina Suhl of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Ronald, Lester and Aric Suhl; two great-grandchildren, Tyrone and Tyrese Suhl; and one sister Terri Brady and her husband, Tony of West Liberty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three brothers, Kenny Martin, James DeLap and Wayne DeLap.
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RADCLIFFE, Iowa -- Hazel M. Ostrem, 83, Radcliffe, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, after a brief illness.

Services were 10:30 a.m. today at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Radcliffe.

Visitation was Monday at Boeke Funeral Home, Radcliffe.

Mrs. Ostrem was born on Jan. 25, 1920, in rural Radcliffe, the daughter of Walter A. and Mary Friest Anderson. She married Franklin K. Ostrem on Nov. 26, 1943.

She was baptized as an infant at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Radcliffe, and affirmed her baptism through confirmation at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

She graduated from Radcliffe High School, Radcliffe, in 1937; attended Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, for one year; and then taught school in rural Hamilton and Hardin counties for several years.

She and her husband lived north of Radcliffe for 23 years and then moved to a farm south of Radcliffe where they lived for another 10 years. In 1977, they moved to their home at 401 East St., Radcliffe. She was the secretary for Ostrem Farms Inc. until her death.

Her marriage was a strong partnership and she devoted herself to providing a comfortable home for her family. She enjoyed embroidery and making quilts and was an avid reader.

She was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School for many years, held various offices in the women's organizations, served on the Altar Guild and participated in the quilting group. She was a member of the Needle Circle and a past member of the Garden Club. When her children were in school, she was active in the Band Boosters and other school activities.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, Gary Ostrem and his wife, Renee, of Waterloo, Richard Ostrem and his wife, Nancy, of Radcliffe and Paul Ostrem and his wife, Carol, of Muscatine; nine grandchildren; four great-grandsons; a brother, Carroll Anderson of Story City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Reuben and Obed Anderson; two sisters, Agnes Anderson and Marian Orton; and two nephews, Roger Anderson and Eugene Orton.
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RADCLIFFE, Iowa - Franklin Ostrem, 86, Radcliffe, died suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at his home.

Burial will be at Radcliffe Cemetery, Radcliffe.

Mr. Ostrem was born July 26, 1920, in rural Radcliffe, the fourth child of Swen Martin and Rose Jane Larson Ostrem. He married Hazel M. Anderson on Nov. 26, 1943. She preceded him in death in 2003.

He was baptized as an infant at Stavanger Lutheran Church, Garden City, and affirmed his baptism through confirmation at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Radcliffe. He graduated from Radcliffe High School in 1938 and immediately entered his lifetime vocation of farming.

He and his wife lived north of Radcliffe for 23 years and then moved to a farm south of Radcliffe where they lived for another 10 years. In 1977, they moved to their home at 401 East Street when their son, Richard, entered the farming operation with Ostrem Farms Inc. He loved the land, was a good farmer and could spot a cocklebur or button weed at 40 rods. He stayed active in farming until two years before his death.

He served his community as a member of Radcliffe City Council, Hardin County Extension Council, Farmers Co-op Elevator board as secretary, the Hubbard-Radcliffe Area Foundation Board, Radcliffe Kiwanis Club and by being a 4-H leader. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and served as an usher, trustee and deacon. He enjoyed bowling, golf, visiting with friends and spending time with his family.

Survivors include three sons, Gary Ostrem and wife Renee of Waterloo, Richard Ostrem and wife Nancy of Radcliffe and Paul Ostrem and wife Carol of Muscatine; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Arnold Ostrem of Radcliffe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers, John, Robert and Virgil Ostrem; and a sister, Lenore Tweet.
Thanks be to God for the life and memory of Franklin K. Ostrem.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Michael L. Othmer, 65, of Muscatine, died early Sunday morning, October 9, 2005, at his home.

Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Sharon Phillips of the Jesus Mission will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Soldiers Section of Greenwood Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the combined squads of the American Legion Post 27 and the V.F.W. Post 1565. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the V.F.W. Post 1565 following the committal service.

Michael was born on April 8, 1940, in Muscatine, the son of George and Edith Long Othmer.

He graduated from Columbus High School, Columbus, Ohio, in 1958.

Mike served in the U.S. Army for 13 years from June of 1958 until July of 1972. He was a very devoted V.F.W. member and served as commander of Post 1565. Mike also worked at the V.F.W. for Bingo nights.

Mike was a member of the National Rifle Association, American Legion, and a past member of the Moose Lodge No. 388.

Survivors include an uncle, La Mar Long of Albuquerque, New Mexico, several cousins; and a special friend and neighbor, Chris Day. He will be sadly missed by all V.F.W. members and cousin Mary Jane Fridley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents and one brother, Richard Othmer.
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DYERSVILLE, Iowa - Angela M. Ottesen, 47, of Dyersville, died Saturday, October 4, 2008, in the comfort of her family after a year long battle with a brain tumor.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday October 8, 2008, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 502 Second Ave SW, Farley. Rev. Burton Everist will officiate. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Dyersville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, and before the service Wednesday, at the Kramer Fuenral Home, 103 Fifth Street SW, Dyersville.

Angela was born May 26, 1961, in Muscatine, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Plowman Tompkins. She married Kevin D. Ottesen on April 11, 1987, in Columbus Junction.

She graduated from Columbus Junction High School in 1979.

She and Kevin moved to Fort Dodge, where she earned her medical assistant and CNA degrees at Iowa Central Community College. They moved to Dyersville in 2000, and became active with Mercy Medical Center and its Auxiliary.

She will be fondly remembered as a good mother and wife by her family and as an active member of her church community.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Ottesen of Dyersville; two sons, Daniel (Cindy Klaren) and Nicholas Graves, both of Dyersville; a daughter, Felicity Ottesen of Dyersville, a grandson, Caydon Graves; her father, Robert Tompkins of Centerville; a brother, Randy (Carol) Tompkins of Grandview; two sisters, DeAnn (Martin) Torres of Hills, and Robin (Brad) Spurgeon of Centerville; her grandmother, Erma Plowman of Letts; parents-in-law, Kenneth and Janet Ottesen of Decorah, three sisters-in-law, Kimberly (Jim) Giardino of Ames, Karen (Dan) Drake of Kansas City, Missouri, Kristi (Steve) Haynes of Spingfield, Missouri; and several uncles, aunts, cousins and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Tompkins; her maternal grandfather, Harlan Plowman; and her paternal grandparents, Rufus and Evelyn Tompkins.
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DURANT, Iowa -- Eldon L. Otto, 83, Durant, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Columbus Junction.

Services are 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. The Rev. Darin Lovelace will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by accordionist, Stan Muller. Casket bearers are David Broders, Sean Schneckloth, Scott Weisbrook, Russ Otto, Taylor Otto, Brandon Otto, Christine Reynolds, Amanda Otto, Rebecca Bills and Holly Otto. Burial will be at the Durant Cemetery, Durant.

Visitation is one hour prior to services Friday, March 12, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Durant American Legion.

Mr. Otto was born Nov. 3, 1920, in Scott County, the son of William and Minnie Martens Otto. He married Velma May Turner Aug. 8, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. She preceded him in death June 15, 1995.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 attached to the 603rd Bomb Squadron.

He was worked for CT Schact, Durant, and JM Manufacturing, Wilton, retiring in 1982.

He enjoyed playing the accordion and polka music.

Survivors include three daughters, Rita Broders and husband, Frank of Wilton, Mary Clark and husband, Richard of Centerville and Janice Day and husband, Terry of Punta Gorda, Fla.; three sons, Gene Otto and wife, Sue of Durant, Jeff Otto and friend, Wendy of Solon and Dick Otto and wife, Julie of Durant; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters, Esther Stoltenberg and Hilda Otto; and three brothers, Herbert Otto, Elmer Otto and Willis Otto.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Marjorie Louise Otto, 79, Muscatine, died Saturday, April 30, 2005, at her home.

The Rev. Harlan W. Winter will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Lance Garner, Laramie Garner, Dave Sparks, and Raymond Kimball. Hunter Embry is the honorary bearer.

There will be no public viewing or visitation. After the services, the family will gather with friends at the home of Pete and Dot Kerr at 1183 U.S. Highway 61 just south of Newport corner. A memorial fund has been established for the American Cancer Society. The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Otto was born April 5, 1926, in Morning Sun, the daughter of Rex and Ruby Herr Kerr. She married Junior Otto Feb. 26, 1949, in Morning Sun.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, her flowers, and doing crafts. She had been a member of the Moose Lodge, Muscatine, and had also served on the Board of Directors at the Muscatine Community Workshop.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Wendy Otto of Muscatine and Linda Kimball and husband Raymond of Illinois City, Ill.; three grandchildren, Lisa Embry and Dave Sparks, Lance and Tammy Garner, and Laramie Garner and Becky Nichols; three great-grandchildren, Jacee Christensen, Hunter Embry, and Jaden Garner; two sisters, Beverly Wolfe and husband Neil of Davenport and Norma Jean Hostetter of Yarmouth; and two brothers, Merle 'Pete' Kerr and wife Dorothy of Wapello and Robert 'Bob' Kerr and wife Carol of Mediapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Milton Kerr and an infant; and two sisters, Helen Rahmiller and an infant, Mary Ellen Kerr.
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WEST LIBERTY, Iowa - Billy B. Otto, 84, died suddenly Friday Jan. 26, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Following the visitation at the funeral home, a Christian wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

The Rev. Dennis Martin will officiate. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 in Port Louisa Cemetery, rural Wapello. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Mr. Otto was born Nov. 21, 1922, in Burlington, the son of Louis and Alyce Butler Otto. He was a graduate of Wapello High School in 1940 and attended Quincy Business College. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. On Oct. 26, 1947, he married Arlene Walker in Wapello.

He was employed as a mail carrier, in the insurance business and most recently, at REC in Wilton, until his retirement. He had also owned the Dairy Sweet in West Liberty for several years.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Mansell Phillips American Legion Post No. 509 in West Liberty.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mary Ann (John) Adams of Willoughby, Ohio and Theresa Jarvis and her fiance, Scott Perkins, of West Branch; one son, James Otto and his significant other, Denise Scarff, of Wayland, Iowa; five grandchildren, Tyler Adams, Sam Perkins, Ashtin Otto, Ashley Adams and Austin Otto; and one nephew, Richard Booth of Olathe, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas; a granddaughter, Whitney; a brother, Richard Otto; and a sister, Pauline Booth.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Katherine A. Oveson, 79, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at Unity Hospital.

Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Weir will officiate. The body will be cremated following the service. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Joe Kirk, Todd Kirk, Tim Kelly, Jeff Brown, Andy Viner, Jeff Viner, Rich Smith and Brian Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be their grandchildren Genise Smith, Kris Gillham, Angela Werner, Scan Kelly, Tommy Kelly, Patrick Kelly and Jodie Clanton.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Nichols Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the Katherine Oveson Memorial fund,

Mrs. Oveson was born May 20, 1921, at Geneseo, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Catherine Bailey Ingram. She married Thomas E. Kelly in 1938, in Muscatine. She later married Rex A. Oveson in 1961, in Aledo, Ill.

She had worked as a nurse's aide at Muscatine Care Center and Muscatine General Hospital prior to retirement

Survivors include four sons, Thomas M. Kelly and his wife, Ellie, of Sacramento, Calif., Daniel J. Kelly of Muscatine, Michael F. Kelly and his wife, Jacque, of Manteo, N.C. and Joseph P. Kelly and his wife, Kas, of Muscatine; three daughters, Ginny Powers and her husband, Jack, of Durant, Judy Viner and her husband, Robert, of West Liberty, and Martha ''Mo'' Clanton and her husband, Jim, of Muscatine; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren; Izzy Ramirez and many other special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two grandsons, Kevin Smith and Anthony Patrick Kelly; and one great-grandson, Justin Gillham.
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DURANT, Iowa -- Lavone R. Ovesen, 79, Durant, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at her winter home in Yuma, Ariz.

Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Durant. The Rev. David Lawson will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Mabyn Fox and vocalist Henry Bentley. Pallbearers are Christie Arp, Carla Wall, Carrie Lowry, Cory Meincke, Lynette Meincke, Kurt Meincke and Kyle Meincke. Honorary pallbearers are Jessica Arp and Joshua Arp. Burial will be at Durant Cemetery, Durant.

Visitations are 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church.

Mrs. Ovesen was born on Oct. 5, 1922, in Hazeltown, the daughter of Edward and Viola Brant Wells. She married Leo Meincke on Oct. 16, 1943, in Davenport. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1977. She later married Dale Ovesen on Nov. 10, 1979, in Durant. He preceded her in death in 1985.

She was a member of the Durant Royal Neighbors, Pythion Sisters, Durant Senior Citizens and various card clubs.

Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Gronewoldt and her husband, Ralph, of Donahue; two sons, Wayne Meincke and his wife, Rose, of Durant and Gary Meincke and his wife, Karen, of Walcott; two sisters, Velma Pasvogel and her husband, Kenneth, of Wilton and Eulala Nordruft and her husband, Raymond, of The Dells, Ore.; two brothers, Willard Wells and his wife, Gladys, of Walcott and Freddie Wells and his wife, Levonne, of Blue Grass; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by both husbands; her parents; and a brother, Harold Wells.
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DURANT, Iowa - Hilbert E. Ovesen, 84, of Durant died on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at Davenport Good Samaritan Nursing Home.

The Rev. Terry Small will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist James Batchelor and vocalist Henry Bentley.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Durant Ambulance Service in his memory.

Mr. Ovesen was born Nov. 16, 1922, to Jacob and Anna Eriksen Ovesen in Scott County. He married Leila F. Otto on Sept. 4, 1943, in Davenport.

He farmed in Scott County his entire life. He loved the farm and continued to work there until last June.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton and the Scott County Farm Bureau. He volunteered for many years with the Durant Polka Fest Committee.

Serving as casket bearers will be Scott Wolf, Todd Schwarz, Jeff Hoffman, Gary Wiese, Joe Vastine, and Tom Caes.

Interment will take place at the Durant Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Leila Ovesen; a son, Wayne Ovesen, and his friend Lucy Meyer of Durant; a sister, Amanda Vastine of Davenport; two granddaughters, Lori Gamble of Walcott and Susan Suhr and husband Brad of Davenport and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Augusta Moeller; and two brothers, Wilhelm 'Bill' and Dale Ovesen.
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KEARNEY, Neb. -- Alta Owen, 79, Kearney, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at the Mount Carmel Home, Kearney.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Evangelical Free Church, Kearney. The Rev. Mike Shields will officiate. Burial will be at Kearney Cemetery.

Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today, with family present 5-6 p.m., at the O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home, Kearney. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Mount Carmel Home, Kearney.

Mrs. Owen was born on March 8, 1923, in Orleans, Neb., the daughter of Edward and Etta Shroder Keslar. She married Jack Stevens on Sept. 23, 1951, in Kearney. She later married Ervin Owen in 1979. He preceded her in death Aug. 11, 1987.

She graduated from Alma High School in 1942.

She lived in the Alma area until moving to Kearney in 1951.

She cared for the elderly and worked for Bethphage Mission, Axtell. Later she worked for Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, as a cook.

She was a member of the church where she was past treasurer of Joy Fellowship (Just Older Youth) and the White Cross. She was active in Parents Without Partners and Theos. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and taking care of the elderly.

Survivors include a son, Timothy Stevens and his wife, Melody, of Muscatine; daughters, Becky Kotrous and her husband, Gailen, and Gladys Carmody and her husband, Mike, all of Kearney; a brother, Edward Keslar Jr. of Alma; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Keslar of Alma; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands and two brothers.
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COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa -- Gomer Owen, 90, rural Columbus Junction, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction. The Rev. David Stoufer will officiate. Casket bearers are Robert Mehaffy, Erik Mehaffy, Jason Mehaffy, Leon Staff, Bill Mehaffy, Steven Dietsch, Alan Dietsch, Roger Dietsch and Tom Gerken. Burial will be at Cambrian Cemetery.

Mr. Owen was born Jan. 11, 1914, on the family farm in Louisa County, the son of William and Edith Elizabeth Davis Owen. He married Iva Dietsch Sept. 26, 1942, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Grove.

He attended Yankee School, graduated from Cotter School and studied two years at Parsons College, during which time he was a member of the Parson Traveling Chorus. He graduated from the University of Iowa with bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in 1931 and taught high school for several years in Olds and Dallas Center.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He began his civilian career with Deere and Co. in the Engineering Department in June 1946. He held various positions during his many years with the company, including tooling coordinator and engineering data investigator, before being named data coordinator, the position he held upon retiring on June 29, 1979, after 33 years of service.

He was a member of the Louisa County Farm Bureau, John Deere Male Chorus, Moline Square Dancing Group, Cambrian Cemetery Board and Bethel Methodist Church in Moline, Ill. He also was an active member of Cotter Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed working with Columbus Junction Theatre projects, singing and writing poetry.

Survivors include his wife; and honorary nieces and nephews, Constance and Junior Wanberg and family, Owen and Judy Menard and family, Beth Menard Hickey and family, David Menard and family, Larry Owen and family and Richard Owen and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Emerys and Elwyn; and two sisters, Gladys Owen and Grace Menard.
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WILTON, Iowa - Harvey L. Owens, 66, of Wilton, died Monday, November 3, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City.

Memorial service will be 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the home of Steve and Jane Owens, 919 East Street in Wilton.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wilton First Responders in his memory.

Harvey was born on February 19, 1942, in Muscatine, the son of John and Elsie Wasson Owens. He married Amber Birkhofer on September 12, 1964, in Aledo, Illinois.

He attended Wilton High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

He retired from Wendling Quarries, Moscow, in 2006. He later worked for the City of Wilton at the CRC.

He was a member of the Wilton American Legion Post No. 584 and the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his daughters, Staci Kirkman and husband, Robert, of Wilton, and Shelley Drake and husband, Kevin, of Wilton; a son Steve Owens and wife, Jane, of Wilton; four grandchildren; a sister, Sharon; and his brothers, Keith and Bryant.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his infant son, Scott; and his sister, Betty Moeller.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa -Tami Bethke Orthel, 43, Iowa City, died Saturday, February 28, 2009.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Salvation Army Community Center Chapel, 1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City.

Tami was born on March 23, 1965, in Forsyth, Missouri, the daughter of Dorothy Deahr. She married Michael Orthel on January 6, 2000.

She loved candle making, going to Renaissance Fairs, reading, crafting, and her dog Corazon.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Orthel; a step-daughter, Bradley Rose Orthel; her mother, Dorothy Deahr; a brother, Lawson Morrison; two sisters, Tanya and Tina; and many nieces and nephews.
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KALAMAZOO, Michigan - Susan P. Oakes, 55, Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009, at Kairos Dwelling.

Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Faith Chapel Ministries, 7736 W. “G” Ave., Kalamazoo. Reverend Jeanne Kucks will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Kairos Dwelling in care of Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.

Susan was born on May 7, 1953, in Muscatine, the daughter of Ralph and Beverly Blythe Price.

She was a former president and on the board of directors of My Own Home and Community Living Options, and an advisory committee member of Community Development ACT Grants.

She graduated from Muscatine High School in 1971. She attended the University of Iowa.

She had a vibrant and compassionate spirit.

Survivors include two daughters, Jamie Oakes of Portage, Michigan, and Robyn Oakes of Kalamazoo, Michigan, their father, James L. Oakes of Kalamazoo, Michigan; her father, Ralph Price of Muscatine, Iowa; a brother, Michael Price and wife, Linda, of Muscatine, Iowa; and a niece, Heather Robinson and husband, Bill, of Ames, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her mother.
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NICHOLS, Iowa - Bernard LeRoy Oostendorp, 90, a lifelong resident of Nichols, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007.

Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice.

Mr. Oostendorp was born Oct. 24, 1916, in Nichols, the son of William and Lola Metcalf Oostendorp.

He married Margaret Fox Nov. 30, 1939.

He operated Bernie's Tavern for 27 years and Bernie's Farm Supply with his son for 10 years.

He was a member of the Nichols Fire Department and a lifelong member of the Moose.

In his earlier years, he played clarinet in a local band and also managed the Nichols men's baseball team.

He enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing and going out on a Saturday night for a good meal and dancing.

He is survived by his wife; three sons, Virgil Oostendorp and his wife, Diane, of Hinsdale, Ill., Bob Oostendorp of Iowa City and Ron Oostendorp and his wife, Ellen, of Nichols; five grandchildren, Michael Oostendorp, John Oostendorp, Kristin Jung, Heather Hester and Kimberly O'Hare; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents; and three sisters, Margaret Lindle, twin sister, Beaulah Yakish Stych and Madelyn Ridenour.
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MESA, Arizona - Robert Oostendorp, 82, passed away on May 3, 2009, at home with his wife and children at his side.

No services are planned at his request. Memorials may be made to charity of your choice in his name.

He has resided at 3945 East Alder Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206 since 1994.

Robert was born on December 26, 1926, in Nichols, the son of Benjamin and Hazel Mills Oostendorp. He married Ruth Madson in 1953, and they and their daughters moved to Arizona in 1959.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Oostendorp; two daughters, Debi and Teri Oostendorp; sister, Mary Hanft of Nichols; and mother-in-law, Louise Madson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Veryl and Charles Oostendorp; and his father-in-law, Don Madson.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - John D. Ogle, 76, of Muscatine, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Muscatine Care Center.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. Pastors Mary Howell and Gene Bryant will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

John David Ogle was born on July 8, 1932, in Powersville, Missouri, the son of Ed and Edna H. Pollock Ogle.
On June 22, 1958, he married Mary A. Trafton in Muscatine.

He attended First Christian Church and was a member of the Independent Order of the Foresters.

He was employed at various construction companies for more than 40 years.

He enjoyed woodworking, macramé, gardening, and most of all, he dearly loved to spend time with his family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Ogle; two daughters, Barbara S. Phillips and her husband, Robert, and Patti A. Keller and her husband, Kerry, all of Muscatine; four grandchildren, Joy Warne, Michael Keller, Maddi Phillips and Thomas Keller; and two great-grandchildren, Ashley Warne and Zoie Warne.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Loren Ogle and twin brother, Donald Ogle, in infancy; and four sisters, Opal Hoehle, Elsie Lehman, Leona Snyder and Annie May, in infancy.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Dorothea Margeurite O'Toole, 93, a former resident of Letts, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Home in Villisca, Iowa.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the St. Mathias Catholic Church, 215 West Eighth Street. The Rev. Rob Lathrop will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mike O'Toole, Jim Waymire, Steve Waymire, Jon O'Toole, Jeff Butler, and Mark Stenner. Burial will be in Ardon Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home with a Rosary Prayer service at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St. Mathias Catholic Church, American Heart Association, or the Muscatine Co. Hearing Impaired for Children.

She was born on Aug. 29, 1908, in Muscatine, the daughter of Karl and Clara M. Procter Reichert. She married Emmet John O'Toole on Jan. 8, 1930, in Muscatine.

She resided on a farm near Letts until May of 1992, moving Omaha until 1999, and then onto Villisca.

She was a former member of the St. Malachy Catholic Church and also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Joan of Arc Court 524.

She loved her family and liked the outdoors, gardening and needlework.

Survivors include two sons, Emmet John O'Toole Jr. and his wife, Karleen, of Letts, and James Patrick O'Toole and his wife, Jane, of Letts; two daughters, Delphine Marie Smith and her husband, Bill, of Villisca, and Dorothy M. McKinney and her husband, Dr. Dan McKinney, of Omaha, Nebraska; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elmer Reichert of Muscatine.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1991; one son, Michael O'Toole in 1948; one daughter, Patricia Butler in 1969; four brothers and five sisters.
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PEORIA, Ill. -- Julia M. O'Toole, 82, Peoria, died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Proctor Hospital.

Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Church. The Rev. Glenn Harris will officiate. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitations are 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, with a 4 p.m. rosary, at Wright and Salmon Mortuary, Peoria, and one-half hour before services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to Central Illinois Downs Syndrome, P.O. Box 595, Normal, IL 61761 or Peoria Animal Welfare Shelter, 2600 N.E. Perry, Peoria, IL 61603.

Mrs. O'Toole was born on April 4, 1921, in Arkansas City, Kan., the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian Bottomley Brewer. She married Eugene E. O'Toole on Nov. 26, 1947, in Muscatine.

She graduated from Drake University and earned her master's degree from Bradley University.

She served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a flight simulator instructor.

She was a school teacher for District No. 150 for 25 years, retiring in 1983.

She attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener and loved to travel.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Linn Turnis and her husband, Dave, of Bloomington, Ill. and Jan O'Toole of Edelstein; three grandchildren, Meghan Turnis and Nathan and Jennifer Sloan Turnis, all of Peoria; and a sister, Doris Cody and her husband, Emory, of Mulvane, Kan.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kate O'Toole; and a grandson, Matthew Turnis.
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ALEDO, Ill. -- Winnie O'Toole, 89, of Aledo, formerly of New Boston, Ill., died Monday, April 12, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton.

Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Keithsburg, Ill. The Rev. John Thieryoung will officiate. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home for the church.

Mrs. O'Toole was born Dec. 10, 1914, in rural Keithsburg, the daughter of John and Mary Mumey O'Hearn. She married James O'Toole April 27, 1935, in Keithsburg. He preceded her in death April 9, 1998.

She attended Keithsburg schools and graduated from the former Joy High School.

She was a homemaker and assisted her husband in farming.

She was a member of the St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Aledo, former member of St. Teresa's Altar and Rosary Society, New Boston, and she enjoyed reading and being with her family.

Survivors include three daughters, Suzanne Willits and husband, Jerry, of Milan, Ill., Judy Wakeland and husband, Lloyd, of Keithsburg and Pamela Shaefer and husband, Edward, of Freeburg, Mo.; a son, Tom O'Toole and wife, Beth, of Hanover, Ill.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a granddaughter, three sisters and three brothers.
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LETTS, Iowa - Karleen M. O’Toole, 72, of rural Letts, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at her home after a long illness

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the St. Mathias Church, 215 West Eighth Street. Honorary casket bearers will be Sean D. O’Toole, Janice Salemink, Bonnie Ball, Helen Paine, Wilma Roach, Pat Hahn, Joyce Brenneke, and Phyllis Elder. Pallbearers will be Ryan O’Toole, Tim O’Toole, Josh O’Toole, Tyler O’Toole, Matt O’Toole and Van Stephan. A luncheon will be held at Gannon Hall following the Mass. Burial will follow the luncheon at Ardon Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home with a Rosary Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made Mercy Hospital Foundation, Iowa City, or Iowa City Hospice.

Karleen was born on August 9, 1936, in Iowa City the daughter of Lawrence L. and Geneva Lorber Salemink. She married Emmet O’Toole, Jr. on April 12, 1958 in Nichols, Iowa.

She was a graduate of the Mercy nursing school, Iowa City, in 1958. She was a member of St. Mathias Church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Emmet O’Toole Jr. of Letts; four sons Michael O’Toole and wife, Tricia, of Letts, Thomas O’Toole of Clintonville, Wisconsin, Greg O’Toole and wife, Kelly, of Letts, Gary Sean O’Toole and wife, Wendy, of Brookfield, Missouri; two daughters, Carrie Stephan and husband, Brian, of Iowa City, and Monica O’Toole of Chicago, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one brother, Willard Salemink of West Branch.

She was preceded in death by her parents.
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LETTS, Iowa - Emmet 'Sonny' J. O’Toole Jr., 78, of Letts, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at his home.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009, at the St. Mathias Church, 215 W Eighth Street. Honorary Bearers will be Josh O’Toole, Sean O’Toole, Mick Byrne, and Bill Ball. Casket bearers will be Ryan O’Toole, John Priddy, Tim O’Toole, Tyler O’Toole, Matt O’Toole, and Van Stephan. A luncheon will be held at Gannon Hall following Mass. Burial will follow the luncheon at Ardon Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home with a Rosary Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospital Foundation, Iowa City, or Iowa City Hospice.
He was born on December 26, 1930, in Muscatine, the son of Emmet J. and Dorothea M. Reichert O’Toole. He married Karleen M. Salemink on April 12, 1958, in Nichols. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2008.
He was a life long farmer and served as president of O’Toole Farms, Inc.
He was a member of the St. Mathias Church, Muscatine Elks Lodge, and Farm Bureau.
Survivors include four sons, Michael O’Toole and wife, Tricia, of Letts, Thomas O’Toole of Clintonville, Wisconsin, Greg O’Toole and wife, Kelly, of Letts, and Gary Sean O’Toole and wife, Wendy, of Brookfield, Missouri; two daughters, Carrie Stephan and husband, Brian, of Iowa City, and Monica O’Toole of Chicago, Illinois; 13 grandchildren; one step-grandson; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Delphine Smith of Villisca, and Dorothy McKinney of Omaha, Nebraska; and one brother, James O’Toole of Letts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Michael O’Toole, and one sister, Patricia Butler.
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COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa - Bettie Oakes, 81, of Columbus Junction, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a courageous battle with cancer.

The Rev. Catherine Whitlatch will officiate.

Casketbearers will be David Kauffman, Marvin Prior, Tom Clark, Jeff Wellington, Jason Hoyle, Wayne Barnes, Monte Kauffman and Chuck Plank.

Burial will be in the Columbus City Cemetery. Following the services there will be a time of food and fellowship held at the Columbus Junction United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be directed to the Columbus City United Methodist Church, the Allen Wright Hanft American Legion Post 100 and the Iowa City Hospice.

Mrs. Oakes was born March 12, 1926, in Louisa County, the daughter of Warnie and Ocie (McFarland) Moran.

She married Bill Oakes in January 1946. They later divorced.

She was a member of the Columbus City United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years and the N.E.A.

She taught for and closed several one-room country schools and continued teaching with the L-M School system for 27 years.

She enjoyed flowers, watching birds, visiting with neighbors and friends and she especially loved spending time with her family.

She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Peggy Deaton of Columbus Junction; four grandchildren, Will Deaton and his wife, Wendy, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Tara Deaton of Columbus Junction and her fiancé, Jason Hoyle, of Wayland, Sara Deaton and her fiancé, Jeff Wellington, of Columbus Junction and Amy Oakes of Kansas; two great-grandchildren, Maya Deaton and Dayton Oakes; two brothers, Lloyd Moran of Columbus Junction and Bill Moran and wife, Beth, of Independence, Mo.; and three sisters, Marguerite Malle of Pittsburg, Kan., Janet Cowger and husband, Dean, of Mediapolis and Velma Hamilton and husband, Bob, of Montezuma, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter in infancy, Jane Ellen; a son, Joseph Paul Oakes; two sisters, Verna Maude Moran and Ruth Sanden; and a brother, Jakie Moran.