Loren "Red" Garrison Death

Services for Loren "Red" Garrison, 76 of Chariton, formerly of Fairfield will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield.

Family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society

Red passed away June 14th at the Wayne County Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie; stepson, Larry McNew; siblings: Flint Garrison, Gary Garrison, Monte Garrison, and Cindy Carter. Also surviving is his aunt, Ruth Hall and many relatives and friends.

Preceding Red in death were his parents: Wilford and Esther Cornell Garrison; stepson, Ronald McNew; and sisters: Collene Branch and Nancy Thomas.

Lorraine J. (Zerbe) Peterson Obituary

Lorraine J. Peterson, age 80 of Mt. Horeb, WI went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI surrounded by her family.

She was born March 12, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Wanda (Welke) Zerbe.

She was united in marriage to Donald E. Peterson on August 30, 1952 at St. Martini Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI.

Lorrraine was most happy around her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Her smile, giving and caring spirit will be missed the most.

Lorraine was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, the Dorcas Circle, and the Friendship Club.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Donald, their children: Kathy (Alvis) Koedam of Verona, WI; Karyl (Nolan) Duke of Grandview, MO; Keith (Nancy) Peterson of Verona, WI; Krista (Doug) Ockenfels of Swisher, IA; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and seven sisters.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Chariton Cemetery with Pastor Rich Gates officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association or Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.FieldingFuneralHomes.com.

Visitation: No visitation Scheduled

Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 - Chariton Cemetery

Interment: Chariton Cemetery - Chariton, IA

Elizabeth "Betty Ryan Grigsby Osenbaugh Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Ryan Grigsby Osenbaugh, 95, of Norwood, Iowa, passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Facility, Indianola, Iowa, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was born March 25, 1918 in the Blue Ridge Mountains area near Berryville, Virginia. She was the daughter of John Grigsby and Elizabeth "Bess" (Ryan) Grigsby and grew up on their farm on the banks of the Shenandoah River. 

While attending Strayer Business College in Washington, D.C., Betty worked at the Census Bureau, where she met a young farmer from Iowa. She married William "Bill" Osenbaugh on April 5, 1941 in Washington, D.C., and moved to the Osenbaugh family farm in Puckerbrush near Norwood, Iowa. Together they raised five children on that farm: John, Elizabeth "Bess", Charles, Edward and David. 

Betty was active in the Norwood United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society and a host of other volunteer and community organizations. Her positive outlook and genuine concern for others touched countless lives throughout Lucas County and beyond. In the Norwood and Puckerbrush communities, Betty and her friends organized showers, weddings and funerals at the country church and served countless potlucks to bring the community together as a extended family. Betty loved cooking up skits and games for these events, keeping spare costumes stocked in the "junk room" and ideas written up over the years in boxes. As part of the Ladies' Aid, Betty helped organize social events of all kinds and served pies at the auction house in Humeston, Iowa, every month for years. 

Betty's home was open to everyone in the community and she insisted on keeping all visitors well-fed. She loved to sing and play piano. The annual Christmas Play consumed her with planning and rehearsals for months ahead of time. She had a ready smile and happily greeted anyone who stopped by. She loved the farm and she loved her community.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill and her daughter Bess. She is survived by her four sons John (Carol), Charles (Kim), Ed (Karen) and David (Dorita); by nine grandchildren Terra Corro (Joe), Amy Porterfield (Clint), Eliza Stewart (Paul), Chelsea, Betsy , Mary Ann, Benjamin, Hayley and Laura; and eight great-grandchildren Taylor, Michaela, Caleb, Walker, Ivy, Zoe, Noah and Bree . 

Visitation will be at 9 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Norwood United Methodist Church in Norwood, Iowa, on Highway 65 north of Lucas. The funeral will follow at 10 AM at the church with burial services at the Norwood Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa.

Memorials can be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or the Norwood United Methodist Church, Lucas, Iowa.

Gerald "Gene" Perry Obituary

Visitation: 12:00-2:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013

Fielding Funeral Home  Chariton, IA

Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013

Fielding Funeral Home Chariton, IA

Interment: Chariton Cemetery Chariton, IA

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Gerald "Gene" Perry passed away at the age of 86 on June 6, 2013, at 
Good Shepard Care Center surrounded by his family.

Gene was born September 30, 1926, to Fanny and Merrill Perry at 
Bellfountain, Iowa.  Gene married Arlene Blakesmith in Atcheson, Kansas,
and they  were blessed with sons, Phil, Tom and Michael, and daughters, Krisandra, 
Karen and Susan.

Gene retired from Massey Ferguson and spent many years employed in the outdoor advertising business. Gene enjoyed bowling, camping and spending time with family. Gene will be dearly remembered for his humor and his great stories.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Fanny and Merrill Perry, loving wife, Arlene; daughter, Susan;

brothers Russell and Linford;

sisters, Frances Allen and Erma Foster; and son-in-law, William Platts.

Gene is survived by sons, Phil (Lois) Perry of Northwood, Tom and Michael Perry of Mason City, daughters, Krisandra (Tim) Becker of Waukon and Karen Platts of Lawrence, Kansas as well as 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that Gene was blessed to come into contact with at Good Shepard and through Hospice care.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa with Pastor Dale O'Connell officiating.

Visitation was held from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013 at the funeral home.

Interment was held at the Chariton Cemetery following services.

Pallbearers were Tim Perry, Nathan Perry, Ben Logan, Michael Becker, Justin Platts, Tom Platts, Jake Perry, and Jim Perry.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made at www.FieldingFuneralHomes.com

Wendell Keith Larrington Obituary

Wendell Keith Larrington

Born - September 5, 1921 - Sunday June 9, 2010

Wendell Keith Larrington, age 91, entered heaven's gate on Sunday, June 9, 2013, surrounded by his loving wife and family at the Legacy Lodge hospice house in Chariton, Iowa.

Wendell was born September 5, 1921 in Lucas County, Iowa to Leslie and Beulah Larrington.

He attended country school and graduated from Chariton High School in 1937.

In 1943 Wendell married Lorraine Evelyn Day of Russell.

To this union were born four children:

Larry W. Larrington (Cleta) of Bloomfield; Roger L. Larrington (Connie) of Chariton; Linda M. Walker (Marvin) of Winterset; and Harold L. Larrington (Holly) of Dayton.

Wendell farmed all his life, residing on the same farm since he was 4 years old.

Over the years, Wendell was active in his church serving as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, church board member and usher.

He also sat on the Lucas County Board of Reviews and was a 4-H leader for ten years.

One of Wendell's greatest joys was time spent with his family.

His Christian witness and walk with the Lord created a legacy that has had a definite influence on his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Wendell was a gentle man, loving husband of 70 years and wonderful Dad.

Wendell is survived by his wife, four children and their spouses, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Also, one brother, Verland Larrington (Jessie) of Chariton, two sisters, Beverly Shannon of Texas and Barbara Hiserodt (Don) of Arizona.

Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Verda Cash of Centerville and one niece.

Services will be held at Fielding's Funeral Home.

Visitation: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Funeral Services: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.

Interment will be at the Chariton Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.FieldingsFuneralHomes.com.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Nazarene Church, Chariton or Circle of Life Hospice/Legacy Lodge, Chariton.

Debra S. Anderson Death

Debra Sue Anderson, 51, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Deb was born April 8, 1962 in Chariton, Iowa the daughter of Perry Klages and Helen Nash.

She attended South East Warren High School graduating with the class of 1980.

She has lived in Lucas County most of her life.

Deb was an exceptional baker and loved to bake for any occasion, being especially known for her homemade bread and apple butter.

Deb also enjoyed gardening, crocheting blankets, garage sales, riding motorcycles with Lance, and most of all spending time with her family and friends playing ping pong.

Deb loved to go on vacations, she was especially fond of Black Hills, South Dakota.

She worked at Lucas Products, Deflecta Shield, and Diamond Crystal Brands as the warehouse manager, for the past 14 years.

Deb was a hard worker who enjoyed her job where she made many great friends who always requested her to make her pumpkin bars.

Deb was married to Rodger Anderson, and to this union, they had one daughter, Nicole Lynn.

She raised her niece, Shawna Rae, as one of her own for many years.

Deb was engaged to the love of her life, Lance Donahue, who took care of her throughout her illness.

She is preceded in death by her father, Perry Klages, Grandparents, and niece, Shelly.

Deb is survived by her finance, Lance Donahue of Chariton; daughters, Nikki (Brian) Mundy of Lacona; Shawna (Mike) Wiebers of Des Moines; Megan Donahue of Liberty Center, Sara (Craig) Swanson of Des Moines; grandchildren, Raedon and Jacob of Des Moines; Anna and Leigha of Des Moines; parents, Helen (Craig) Nash of Lacona; sisters, Joann Chester of Chariton, Cathy (Larry) Mumford of Lorimor; brothers, Perry (Cean) Klages, Bob Klages, Wayne (Lori) Klages all of Lacona, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2013 - Fielding Funeral Home - Chariton, IA

Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013 - Fielding Funeral Home Chariton, IA

Interment: Mt. Zion Cemetery

Thomas F. Sherrick Death

Thomas F. Sherrick
Thursday July 2, 1942 - Tuesday April 16, 2013

Visitation:  Pending
Services:   Pending
Interment:  Pending

Beulah Mae (Kirkwood) Perry Obituary

Visitation: 1-2 pm, June 6, 2013 - Fielding Funeral Home  Chariton, IA

Service: 2:00 pm, June 6, 2013 - Fielding Funeral Home  Chariton, IA

Interment: Liberty Cemetery, IA

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Beulah Mae Kirkwood Perry, daughter of Herman Claude and Margaret Ada White Kirkwood was born May 12, 1921 at Humeston, Iowa.

She passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Legacy Lodge in Chariton, Iowa.

She was raised in Humeston, Iowa and educated at the Humeston School.

She was a member of the Chariton Fraternal Order of Eagle's Auxiliary #2774.

On October 17, 1959, she was united in marriage to Russell Wesley Perry.

They lived and worked in Chariton, Iowa for many years.

Later moving to Fort Dodge, Iowa where they lived and worked until moving back to Chariton in 1994.

Through the years, Beulah enjoyed ceramics, dancing and babysitting with the neighborhood children.

When they moved to Autumn Park, she enjoyed working at the Senior Citizen Center and playing cards and dominoes with the residents in the Community Room.

In later years, she enjoyed inviting neighbor ladies to her apartment for games of cards, working jigsaw puzzles and walking to the Farmer's Market on the square.

She so enjoyed and appreciated the friends she made at Autumn Park.

Beulah always had a kind giving heart, a smile on her face, laughter in her eyes and a positive attitude.

She was always concerned about someone else and when you asked her how she felt she'd answer, "I'm doing all right."

Beulah moved to Legacy Lodge in March of this year.

During the past 3 months, her positive attitude continued with her smile, laughter, loving heart and her sense of humor.

Left to honor her memory are sister-in-law Estalee Perry, brother-in-law Gene Perry and many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russell in 1997, 9 brothers and 1 sister.

Inez (Malone) Quinn Obituary

Visitation: Pending , 

Service: Pending, 

Interment: Chariton Cemetery  Chariton, IA

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Inez (Malone) Quinn was born December 19, 1931 to Merrill and Marline Malone at her grandparents, Manny and Betty Clark at Smyrna, Iowa in Clarke County.

She started to school in Derby and 1942 she moved to Chariton and graduated from high school in 1950.

She married Bob Shore in 1951 and moved to Des Moines where she worked at Fawn Engineering for a while then Bankers Life.

She and Bob divorced in 1957 and in 1958 they went back together and went to Anchorage, Alaska.

She went to work at a large restaurant, the Hauphran which was demolished by the earthquake.

By this time she was married to a co-worker, James Arthur Quinn.

After the earthquake she went to work at the Post Office in Anchorage.

Her husband later died.

She stayed on at the Post Office until 1987.

At that time she was operated on for colon cancer and a team of doctors gave her one year to live.

Her family in Chariton asked her what she wanted to do.

I want a little house, not an apartment.

We all bought a little house at 627 North Main and filled it with furniture.

In September 1987 she came home and lived in this little house the rest of her life.

In 1990 she saw a Help Wanted sign in the Ben Franklin window and there she worked the rest of her life.

In 2010 she was operated on for cancer again and again she went back to work.

This time only 2 days a week.

She dearly loved Gary and Betty Pipping and all of their families.

In 2012 the Pippings sold the store to the Mark Felderman family.

She dearly loved their whole family also.

In 2013 Inez's health changed again.

The work "chemo" was not a word in her vocabulary.

The Good Lord would take care of her.

She loved life and everyone around her.

She had no children of her own so she loved everyone else's.

She died at Legacy Lodge on May 27, 2013 at the age of 81.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Merrill and Marline Malone and her husband, Arthur Quinn.

She is survived by two sisters, Twyla (Bud) Cromer of Chariton and Fern (Fred) Baze of Clarinda, and two brothers Dean (Maggie) Malone of Chariton and Max (Burnetta) Malone of Indianola and many nieces and nephews were all special to her.

Also the 23 years she worked at Ben Franklin she made many friends.

She will be greatly missed by all of her friends, co-workers, and all of their special families.

By her request she was cremated and there will be services at a later date for family and friends.

Fielding Funeral Home made the arrangements.

Gloria Jean Wallace

Gloria Jean Wallace, 65, passed away May 24, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
Gloria was born in Chariton, Iowa to William Daugherty and Edna Ripperger on April, 14, 1948. Gloria married James Floyd Wallace. 

Gloria spent her life as a homemaker and enjoyed time around the table with family and friends. She also enjoyed her cats and striking up a conversation with everyone in the room. Gloria loved to watch reruns of old movie and TV shows. Gloria was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Iowa City, Iowa. 
Gloria is survived by her two children, son, David (Virginia) Wallace of Fort Washington, MD and daughter, Danielle Wallace of Houston, TX; her father William Daugherty of Lacona, IA; and two siblings, brother, Richard Daugherty of Indianola, IA and sister, Janice (Richard) Gruber or Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, James and mother, Edna. 
Services for Gloria will be at 11:00a.m. Friday, May 31, 2013 at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lacona. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery near Lacona, IA. Condolences can be left at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy (Kern) Guthrie Obituary

Dorothy Guthrie, 99, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Keystone Cedars in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Dorothy was born on December 20, 1913 near Confidence, Iowa, to William Josiah and Clara Effie (Hayhurst) Kern.

She graduated from Corydon High School.

On March 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Henry M. Guthrie in Russell, Iowa.

Their marriage was blessed with two children: Clara Marie and Mitchell "Gene".

She lived most of her life in Chariton, Iowa.

In September 2000 she moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Dorothy enjoyed quilting, sewing, baking and was known as a wonderful cook.

She also grew violets of many kinds. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chariton, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Loyd and Eugene; two half-sisters and two half-brothers.

She is survived by her daughter Clara Netolicky and husband, Charles of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and her son, Gene Guthrie and wife, Mary, of Long Lake, Minnesota; grandchildren Jerry & Cindy Netolicky; Scott & Kris Netolicky; Chuck & Diane Hensley; Tom & Sara Netolicky; great grandchildren and extended family.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Chariton, Iowa or to Mercy Hospice of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Patricia Lou Baker Obituary

Patricia Lou Baker was born on September 30, 1946 to Cecil and Joanne Housman.

She left this life to be with her Lord on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 18 days.

Patty spent her younger years on the family farm near Oakley, Iowa.

On August 23, 1965, she was united in marriage to Gary Wayne Baker.

Three children were born to this union:

Terry Scott, and twins, Pamela Sue and Penny Ann.

Patty was known for her great sense of humor and her unique way of looking at life.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She worked in the health care field most of her life and spare time found her reading a good book, doing a crossword puzzle or listening to music.

Patty was a beautiful singer and sang at many events in her younger years.

Patty leaves to mourn her passing, son, Terry Scott of Minneapolis, MN, daughter, Pamela Sue (Brett) Little of Leon, IA, grandson, Ryan Deets of Leon, IA, granddaughter Andrea (Chance) Furman of Osceola, great-grandchildren, Dallas, Quintan, and Eien; mother, Joanne Housman of Chariton, IA and siblings Judy (Ken)Mumford of Russell, Iowa, Perry (Ruzanna) Housman of Los Angeles, CA, Dennis Housman of Monett, MO; Andy (Susie) Housman of Atlantic, IA and Fred Housman of West Des Moines, IA along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary; father, Cecil, infant daughter, Penny Ann; and sister-in-laws Sue Ellen and Linda.

Patty will be greatly missed by all those that knew her and loved her but God saw her suffering and took her home to be with Him in eternal rest and peace.

Visitation: No Visitation
No Visitation
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Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Graveside Service
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Interment: Humeston Cemetery
Humeston, IA

Dr. R. Vaughn Lewis Obituary

Services for Dr. R. Vaughn Lewis, 88 will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa.  Interment at Chariton Cemetery.  Reception at Carpenter's Hall following service and burial.
(Robert) Vaughn Lewis passed away on January 25 at his residence in Green Valley, AZ.  He was born August 27, in rural Cambria, Iowa, the third son of Hollie and Leona (Brewer) Lewis.  He served in the Army in WWII.  He graduated from Iowa State University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and practiced 48 years in Chariton, Iowa, specializing in beef cattle.  On November 10, 1945, he married Joan Snelling of Park Ridge, Ill. and they made their home in Chariton until 2001, when they moved to Green Valley, AZ.

Dr. Lewis was an active member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Chariton, served on the Chariton Community School Board and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho social fraternity, the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, the Masons, the Elks, the American Legion and the Knights Templar of Iowa.  He was a past president of the Central Iowa Veterinary Medical Ass'n. and was a lifetime member of the American Veterinary Medical Ass'n. and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Ass'n.  He was well respected among his peers and in 1994 received the IVMA's President's Award.  At one time he was one of eight veterinarians in the state to be selected by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, L.B. Liddy, to serve on a legislation-needs advisory board.  For 17 years he served on the Board of Directors of Midwest Heritage Bank of Des Moines.

A memorial service and inurnment will be held late spring in Chariton.  The family has respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers memorials be sent to Opportunity Village, Box 622, Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428

Bonnie Mae (James) Laird Obituary

Bonnie Mae (James) Laird, age 55, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, at her residence of rural Chariton, Iowa. She was born October 4, 1957, in Knoxville the daughter of Lyle Harry and Wanda Colene (DeMoss) James. Bonnie was raised in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School.

After high school Bonnie was a homemaker before going to college where she received her teaching degree from Grandview College. She was substitute teacher for several years in many different school systems. Her most recent teaching position was in Des Moines, working with preschool children.

On May 1, 1986 Bonnie and Ralph Laird, Jr. where united in marriage. Bonnie and Ralph were blessed with many children and 27 years of marriage before Bonnie’s death.

Bonnie was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene of Knoxville. She had a wonderful talent for scrapbooking and crafts. She especially enjoyed collecting toy frogs and Pillsbury Dough Boys. She also sold Avon for several years.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Ralph Laird, Jr. of Chariton; her parents, Lyle and Wanda James of Knoxville; her children, Michael James of Chariton, Kathie Jo Gray of Knoxville, Nathan James of Chariton, and Nacole “Annie” Laird of Glennwood; numerous step children; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Bonnie is also survived by her sister, Pat Miller of Fishers, Indiana; and two brothers, Rick James of Pleasantville and Kevin James of Knoxville.

Visitation for Bonnie will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville, with Bonnie’s family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17th, at the Church of the Nazarene of Knoxville, with Rev. Brent Hanna officiating. Burial will follow services at Graceland Cemetery of Knoxville.

A memorial has been established in Bonnie’s name to Circle of Friends Home Health Care or the Hospice HCI Care Services. Condolences may be sent to WInfield Funeral Home. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation:

Thursday, May 16, 2013

11:00 AM until 8:00 PM

Winfield Funeral Home

202 Washington

Knoxville, IA 50138

Service:

Friday, May 17, 2013

10:00 AM

Church of the Nazarene

1121 S. Lincoln St.

Knoxville, IA 50138

Pamela (Hoch) Anderson

Services for Pamela Emerson, age 53, will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Celebrate Community Church in Knoxville. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher. Memorials may be made to the Marion County Humane Society or the Quality Home Care Professionals in Knoxville. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.

Pamela was born August 23, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa to Delmar and Patricia Hoch. She was raised in Knoxville and attended Knoxville High School. She was blessed with four children: Kimberly, Aubrey, John and Joel. Pamela had worked at Rollscreen, Mercy Medical Center, and EDS. In 2004 she was disabled in a motorcycle accident.
Pamela loved her dogs: BooBoo, Piggy, Elly, and Chloey. She was very caring, compassionate, and loved to laugh. She had a great sense of humor and often did things that were goofy and off the wall. She enjoyed photography and took some amazing photos of wildlife and nature. She liked going for walks, gardening, loved all types of flowers, and loved to go shopping.
Pamela passed away May 10, 2013. Preceding her in death are her mother, Pat Bettis, grandmother, Vera Salsberry, stepsister, Chris Cooper, and brother-in-law, Bob Kaplan. Pamela is survived by her children:Kimberly Murphy, Aubrey (James) Vanwaardhuizen, John Followill, and Joel Followill; 9 grandchildren; her father, Delmar (Gloria) Hoch; and siblings: Sherrie (Doug) Marshall, Brenda Kaplan, and Mary Kay Gould. Also surviving are many extended family and many friends.

Donald D. Murdock Death

Donald D. Murdock, 84, of Chariton passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home.A memorial service will take place Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Chariton Christian Church. Memorials may be given to the Chariton Christian Church.

Geneva Emeline Wilson

Geneva Emeline Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother and friend died on May 14, 2013, in Jackson, Georgia.

Geneva was born on February 10, 1926, to William and Celesta McDonald.

She married Dwight James Wilson on January 17, 1946.

They were married for 59 years.

They lived in Chariton until 1984 when they moved to Mt. Home, Arkansas.

In 2003 they moved to Locust Grove, Georgia.

She is survived by two daughters, Atha Parker and husband, Dave, of Lafayette, Indiana, and Avis Johnson and husband, T. Manuel, of Wrightsville, Georgia; one son, Warren Wilson of Locust Grove, Georgia; three grandsons, Craig Wilson, Rick Wilson and Troy Johnson; four granddaughters, Sue Canen, Sheri Stevens, Teri Jacobs and Melissa Hendrick; eight great-grandsons, Rick Wilson, Nick Wilson, TJ Canen, Tyler Rose, Willy Wilson, Dillon Canen, Nate Hendrick and Trey Johnson; six great-granddaughters, Rhea Wilson, Addie Stevens, Emily Hendrick, Aspen Stevens, Jaguar Jacobs and Sophia Hendrick; and three great-great grandchildren, Baylynn Wilson, Kase Wilson, and Bentley Deiters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gerald, Harry, Everett; and Asa, sister, Atha Poush, devoted husband, Dwight Wilson; son, Mac Wilson; and daughter-in-law, Shirley Wilson.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Fielding Funeral Home.

Services will be held at Fielding Funeral Home, Chariton, Iowa, on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.

Geneva was a long-time member of the Chariton Church of the Nazarene, Mt. Home Church of the Nazarene and Jackson Church of the Nazarene.

Interment will be at the Chariton Cemetery.

Marilyn Martin Obituary

Visitation: 1:00-2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013
Fielding Funeral Homes
Chariton, IA

Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013
Fielding Funeral Homes
Chariton, IA

Interment: No Burial Planned
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Marilyn Jane Martin, 81, formally of Chariton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Montrose Nursing Center.

Marilyn was born on February 26 1932 at home in Russell, Iowa to Clell (Sonny) and Ruth (Russell) Hawk.

She graduated from Chariton High School and Iowa School of Beauty in Des Moines.

On July 5, 1953 Marilyn was united in marriage to LaVerne (Sarg) Martin of Derby in Chariton.

To this union, they were blessed with two daughters, Kim and Kelly, and two sons, Roger and Brian.

Marilyn was an Air Force wife, living in Omaha, Guam, Massachusetts, Germany, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Colorado; giving birth to Kim in Omaha, Roger in Guam, Brian in Massachusetts, and Kelly in Germany.

She moved her family many times from coast to coast and country to country before coming back home to Chariton.

She worked at Hy-Vee, collected blue glass, loved auctions and hosted many family gatherings.

She was a very loving and caring person, readily making long lasting friendships everywhere she went.

Proceeding Marilyn in her death were her parents, her husband LaVerne (Sarg), her daughter Kim, her brothers Gary Hawk and Jack Hawk.

Marilyn is survived by sons Roger of Montrose, Brian of Chariton, and daughter Kelly of Des Moines, sister Patty Carson of Illinois, brother Jim (Chickenhawk) Hawk of Williamson, grandchildren; Derek, Hilary, Amber, Quinn, Shadee, Trinity, and Zachary and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins,

friends and her beloved dog Duchess.

Howard Beebout Obituary

Services for Howard Beebout, 96, will be Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Columbia United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends Sunday, May 5th from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Memorials may be made to the Columbia United Methodist Church or the Columbia Fire Department. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.
Howard E Beebout was born at the family farm near Columbia on January 19, 1917 to Tyler and Blanche Agan Beebout. He went to the Columbia School and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1934. Howard then went to Central College in Pella. On February 14, 1940 he was married to Lois Parrish and they were blessed with five children: Harold, Leo, Louise, Donald, and Tim. Howard loved the farm; he enjoyed the seasons of planting and harvesting. He was very innovative and would always improve his machinery and ways of getting the work done. He invented one of the first large round balers and held a patent on part of that design and also held a patent on the separating cylinder of a pull type combine. He won the state-plowing contest and moved on to the national plowing contest. He also enjoyed sharing the bounty of his fruit and vegetable gardens and was especially fond of raising watermelons. 
His wife Lois passed away in 1977. He married Betty Foster and later married Cleo Rafferty.
Howard's deep faith made him a fearless adventurer. He did missionary work all over the world. He traveled to many countries sharing his faith; including going to Nicaragua, Mexico, and Haiti where he delivered a mule from Iowa having to swim the mule the last mile of the trip. He volunteered many years at the McCurdy School in New Mexico where he met Sallie in 1986, whom he married in June of 1996. They shared many adventures and were together until her death in January of this year. 
Howard was always involved with his community. He enjoyed supporting his children in 4-H and other activities and was very active in the Columbia United Methodist Church and the Columbia Fire Department and Community Center. Howard belonged to the Marion County Cattlemen's Assoc., the Marion County Extension Council, and was an avid conservationist; always caring for the land.
Howard passed away May 3, 2013. Surviving are his children: Harold (Mary Francis) Beebout of Sperryville, VA, Leo (Gloria) Beebout of Ankeny, Louise (Gene) Narber of Chariton, Donald (Patricia) Beebout of Chariton, and Tim Beebout of Des Moines; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; his brother, Kenneth (Evelyn) Beebout; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Beebout in 1977; and wife, Sallie Beebout in 2013. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Carl and Leon Beebout.

Hazel (Harding) Stierwalt Obituary

Hazel Harding Stierwalt was born November 20, 1915 in Chariton, Iowa.

She was one of a family of nine children.

She graduated from Chariton High School in 1934.

On June 3, 1936 she was married to James Lester Harding.

Their children are Nancy Harding Johnson and James Fielding Harding.

On June 14, 1990 Hazel married Guy Wayne Stierwalt.

Jerry Dean Wells Obituary

January 8, 1947 - April 27, 2013

Jerry Dean Wells, 66, of Chariton, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Legacy Lodge from a short battle with lung cancer.

Jerry was born January 8, 1947 to Donald Rex and Anna LaVar (Keller) Wells in Chariton.

Jerry attended Chariton school to the 6th grade.

He was married to Charlotte Norris and from this union two children were born, Toni Marie and Daniel Eugene Wells.

He was later married to Judy Moore, whose children are Gina Chumbly, Buffy Porter and Shane Moore.

Jerry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2774 Aerie.

He enjoyed his country music, dancing, the outdoors, camping, fishing, Nascar, going to the races and having a "cold beer" with his family or friends.

He was a collector of clocks and oil lanterns.

He worked doing auto detailing for Klobnock Sales Garage, Chevy Motors in Leon, and John's Auto Body.

He also worked at Hildreth Refuge, LCHC Hospital and the Lacona Coop along with being a farm hand for Uncle "Gerald" Wells.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Charlotte; brother, Arthur; and sister, Dorothy Spoon.

He is survived by his children, Toni (Dan) Durell of Osceola, Daniel (Heather) Wells of Osceola ; his step-children Gina Ingram Chumbly of Afton, Buffy Moore Porter of Chariton, Shane (Jessie Kline) Moore of Chariton; grandchildren, Lindsey (Jeremy) Jones, Benjamin Durell, Rachel (Jimmy) Christosis, Nicholas Durell, Evolett Wells; step-grandchildren Christopher Moore, Amber Buchanan, Natasha Buchanan, JD Buchanan, Kimberly Porteles and their children Travis and Adam, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Everyone is invited to the Eagles Club after the service for dinner in Jerry's honor.

Silas P Anderson Obituary

Rev. Silas Andersen, 86, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Legacy Lodge in Chariton, Iowa.

He was born December 29, 1926, in Hartington, Nebraska, to Niels and Rhoda (Hansen) Andersen.

Silas attended school in Nebraska and California.

He married Leora Joanne Roberts in Pomona, California on July 9, 1947.

Seven boys were born to this union:

Louis, James, Paul, Silas, William, Charles, and Kevin.

Through the years, Silas worked at a ceramic tile plant, as a farm hand, and did carpentry work.

He also served as an ordained pastor for 61 years with Assembly of God churches in Nebraska and Iowa.

He enjoyed visiting with people, gardening, going to sales to find a bargain, and picking up walnuts.

Silas is survived by his wife, Joanne of 65 years, children Jim (Debbie) of Lucas, Paul (Sheri) of Auburn, Nebraska, Silas (Beth) of Lacona, Bill (Kris) of Chariton, and Kevin (Sheila) of Lucas, brother Chris (Kitty) of Livermore, California, sister-in-law Dorothy Lantz of Ord, Nebraska, brother-in-law Allen Wine of Paradise, California, special family friend Bertie Eben of Chico, California, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

Silas was preceded in death by his parents, sons Louis and Charles, sisters Francis and Fern, and brother Magnus.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2013, at Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton.

Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday May 2, 2013.

Burial will be in the Chariton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Christian Worship Hour and Oklahoma for Haiti Missions.

Waldo Woods Obituary

Waldo Woods, 96, died April 30, 2013 at the Osceola Hospital,  Osceola, Iowa.

Waldo was born January 4, 1917, the son of Charles and Anna (Baker) Woods near Lucas, Iowa.

He attended Springhill rural school near Lucas and high school in Lucas.  Waldo was married to Neva Holt in 1936.  Waldo and Neva spent much of their married life farming nearWoodburn, Iowa.

In their retirement years they moved to Osceola, Iowa where Waldo kept busy working at various  businesses.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 1990, parents and three brothers,Melvin, Wendell, and Leonard, and four sisters, Lola, Zora, Vera and Lillian.Waldo is survived by many nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Mary Woods of Chariton, Iowa. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services  on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the funeral home.   Funeral services will be held at Fielding Funeral Home, Chariton, Iowa on May 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.   Interment was held in the Chariton Cemetery following  the services.  On line condolences may be made at www.fieldingfuneralhomes.com

Mark Galey Death

Mark E Galey

Friday October 8, 1948 - Friday April 26, 2013

Bonnie Jean Clark Obituary

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Fielding Funeral Homes
Chariton, IA

Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013
Fielding Funeral Homes
Chariton, IA

Interment: Chariton Cemetery
Chariton, IA

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Bonnie Jean Clark, 55, of Chariton, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Legacy Lodge after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was the beloved mother of Billi (Hughes) and Cory Clark.

Bonnie was born in Corydon, Iowa on November 2, 1957, and grew up in Williamson, Iowa.

She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Retta (Briggs) Chiri.

Bonnie attended Chariton Community High School and worked at Nestaway, where she had countless friends before the plant shut down.

She leaves behind a daughter & son-in-law, Billi and Will Hughes of Urbandale, and a son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Angie Clark, of Des Moines.

She cherished her four grandchildren, Keegan, Caleb, Hayden & Penelope, more than anything.

She also leaves behind two sisters, Barbara and Brenda, and two brothers, Larry and Greg, as well as nieces and nephews, uncles, cousins and close friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 24 from 6-8 pm at Fielding Funeral Home with the services on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Burial will be held immediately following at the Chariton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

The family would like to thank the incredible staff at Legacy Lodge who helped care for Bonnie in her final days of fighting.

When the angels carried her home the world lost an amazing, caring person.

Bonnie was an incredible mother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Thank you for being a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to everyone you met.

You will be missed forever, but never forgotten.

Dorothy Jean Davis Obituary

February 15, 1925 - April 23, 2013

Dorothy Jean Davis, 88, of Chariton, Iowa was called to her eternal home on April 23, 2013 at Urbandale Health Care Center in Urbandale, Iowa.

She was born February 15, 1925 in Pleasant Township in Lucas County to Sam and Frances E. Mayers Lenzine at the home of her grandparents, Albert and Eunice Mayers.

Dorothy, as a young girl attended the Oakdale country church near her home and came to know Jesus as her Savior at an evangelistic meeting.

She attended rural schools in Lucas and Monroe counties.

She graduated from Chariton High School in 1943.

She taught in rural schools in Marion and Lucas counties for six years.

Dorothy was married to Clyde L. Davis, March 25, 1945.

They moved to a farm in Pleasant Township after they were married and spent their entire life there.

Dorothy is survived by daughter, Carolyn Swarthout and husband, Wayne of Chariton, and son, Alan and wife, Judy of Johnston, Iowa, as well as grandchildren Abby and Nick Davis of Johnston, who were very special to her. Also, surviving are sisters-in-law Betty Lenzine, Phyllis Sheldon, and Cleo Holmes, and several nieces and nephews.

In later years after the children were in high school and college, she worked part time in retail stores and then 9 � years at National Bank and Trust in Chariton.

Dorothy's church and family came first.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and tending to her flowers.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Red Haw Campers, Retired Teachers, and Williamson Quilting Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde, her parents Sam and Frances Lenzine, brother Gene Lenzine, brothers-in-law Homer and Kenneth Davis, Floyd Holmes, and Bud Buckalew, sisters-in-law Arlene Buckalew and Harriet Davis, nephews Richard Holmes , Homer Doyle Buckalew, and Kyle Lenzine, and niece Rhonda Dixon.

Kenneth Williams Obituary

Kenneth Williams, 80, died April 20, 2013 at Lucas County Health Center. 
Kenneth was born in Tuthill, South Dakota on November 25, 1932 to Telford

and Mary (Everheart) Williams. Kenneth was a long time farmer in Washington Township in Wayne County. He was a loyal John Deere owner who loved the land and raising his Hereford Cattle. Kenneth was united in marriage on November 26, 1955 to Alyce Teater at the Derby Methodist Church. The two enjoyed 43 years of marriage until her passing on July 4,1999. 

After leaving the farm, Kenneth and Alyce moved to Cheyene Wells Colorado where he worked for an Implement dealer until his retirement. After retirement, the two moved back to Chariton where Kenneth was able to spend quality time fishing with several different friends. Dancing was another favorite activity of Kenneth's. He frequently danced at Woodburn, Humeston, Melcher and Chariton Nursing and Rehab Center. Kenneth especially enjoyed time spent with Betty Brodsack and her family after Alyce's death. Many friends enjoyed the nut meats that Kenneth had painstakingly picked out. Besides fishing, Kenneth found time to tend his garden; with tomatoes being a specialty. He was a true gentleman and made friends in many walks of life. Noontime would find Kenneth at the Senior Center eating lunch with many friends.

Kenneth is survived by his three children: Missy Vela of Stillwater, Ok, Joe (Cindy) Williams of Humeston, Jon (Teresa) Williams of Corydon; five siblings: Irene Bellon of Knoxville, Roberta Allen of Corydon, Donald Williams of St. Francis, KS, Richard Williams of Chariton, David Williams of Corydon, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Kenneth was preceded by his parents, Telford(1953), Mary (1984), his wife Alyce in 1999 and two infant grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Mr. Williams life will be Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis St. Lawrence conducting a time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. Private family inurnment will be in Sharon Cemetery beside his wife. Memorials may be given to Lucas County Senior Citizen Center or the American Cancer Society.

James David Probasco Obituary

April 15, 1927 - April 20, 2013

James David Probasco, 86, of rural Chariton, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola.

Services were 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa with Pastor Rich Gates officiating.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at the funeral home.

Military service will be provided by the American Legion Carl L. Caviness Post 102 in Chariton.

James, whose wish it was to be cremated, will be buried at the Chariton Cemetery at a later date.

Pallbearers were Jesse Probasco, Alex Probasco, Ian Hall, Tom Sowers, Jr., Levi Sowers and Duane Cleek.

Honorary pallbearers are Tiffany Mason, Joshua Seymour, Bill Probasco and Tom Sowers Sr.

James was born to John and Cleona Probasco on April 15, 1927, in Missouri.

He graduated from Chariton Community High School in 1945.

He was named citizen of the year while in junior high school.

He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps upon graduation, working as an airplane mechanic.

James was stationed in Buloxi, Miss., until the war ended.

He worked with his father in the scrap iron business for a number of years after he returned.

He married June Grace Troutman, August, 23, 1952, in Chariton.

Three children were born to the couple - David, James Jay, and Juli.

The couple moved to Arizona for a short time for the health of their middle child, James Jay.

They moved to Des Moines, where James worked for Hy-Vee Food Stores for a number of years before returning to Chariton where he managed a local lumber yard.

He began farming and later took a job as a mechanic for Hy-Vee in Chariton, the job from which he retired.

He and June continued to farm and raise American saddle horses.

James enjoyed farming, fishing, working with the horses, and traveling to Texas to visit his son, David and wife Gerry, who lived there for a time.

James lived the last few months of his life at the Memory Care Wing at the Southern Hills Specialty Care Center in Osceola.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cleona; son, James Jay; brothers, Max and John; sister, Nellie Mae; sister-in-law, Helen Probasco; and brothers-in-law Roger ruble and Bill Cross.

James is survived by his wife, June; son and daughter-in-law, David and Gerry Probasco of rural Chariton, daughter and son-in-law, Juli Probasco-Sowers and Tom Sowers of Perry; sisters Anna Marie Ruble of Chariton and Catherine Cross of Indianola; sister-in-law, Joyce of Chariton; grandchildren, Tiffany, Ian, Jesse, Alex, Levi, Josh, Tom Jr., Duane, Adeanna and Dennette; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Lucas County Humane Society of the First Lutheran Church in Chariton.

On-line condolences may be made at www.FieldingFuneralHomes.com.