Area Obituaries

Jane E. (St. Clair) Thomas was born to Ernest “Wink” and Ellen St. Clair on June 13, 1945, in Jefferson, IA. Jane grew up on the family farm south of Jefferson with her parents and her brother, Dick. She loved horses, did farm chores, drove tractors, showed Angus cattle in 4H and enjoyed helping her…

Charles Edwin Manuel, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the age of 70. His friends called him “Chuck”. Chuck died from cancer. Chuck was born on February 27,1951 in Berkley, CA to Don and Jean Manuel. He graduated from Graceland College with a Bachelor’s in Biology (1973), University of Puget Sound with a…

Marlene Kay (Murphy) Keller was born August 12, 1936, to Olin Elmer (Pat) Murphy and Emma Irene (Still) Murphy at Redding, IA. Marlene graduated from Redding High School in 1954. Following graduation, Marlene moved to Gilcrest, CO to attend Business School in Greeley, CO. She lived with her stepmother’s sister’s family, Darryl and Myrtle Deutcher.…

Bonnie Lee Hart, daughter of Robert and Yvonne (Hime) Darling, was born January 13, 1958, in Iowa City, IA. Bonnie was united in marriage to Billy Lee Hart on December 31, 1977, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Bonnie worked at various businesses as a bartender and cashier. In 1998, Bonnie and Billy bought a farm northeast…

Doris Louise Todd was born March 25, 1930, in Overland Park, KS to Albert and Ila (Brown) Martin. Doris was later joined by brothers, Bob and Howard Martin, and a sister, Mary Martin Harris. Doris married Lyle Raymond Todd on May 28, 1950. Lyle and Doris rented farms in many places over the years. To…

Evadne Sue (Hopkins) Stephens was born to James Riley and Opal Adeline (Rutledge) Hopkins on May 29, 1937 in Wichita, KS. She was soon joined by a younger brother, Larry Lee Hopkins. During her youth in Wichita, she trained as a classical pianist. Sue gave her heart to the Lord Jesus in 1958 at a…

Timothy Alan “Tim” Irving, son of David Julian and Darlene (Dulany) Irving, was born on Saturday, November 11, 1950, in Creston, IA. Tim grew up in Mount Ayr in the section of town known as “Dog Town.” Tim followed his big brother, Pat, around as the neighborhood kids played and had fun together. Tim excelled…

Charles Miller of Alvin, TX passed from this life on September 16, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Ellston, IA on December 11, 1934 to LeGrande and Florene Miller. Charles had a sister, Marilyn Greene, who passed away in May 2021. Charles married in 1955 to Elizabeth (Betty) Jobe. They had…

Lois Marie (Brand) Triggs was born January 4, 1927, in Union County, IA, to Lewis and Madge (Crittenden) Brand. She was welcomed by brothers Harold, Clyde and Earl. Lois went to school on the ‘bus’ — a horse drawn sleigh, picking up hot stones from neighbors on the way to keep the kids all warm.…

Merle David Triggs was born September 25, 1962, to Merle Duane Triggs and Iona (Baker) Triggs at Mount Ayr, IA. Merle attended the Mount Ayr Community School and graduated in 1981. He was actively involved in the wrestling program and qualified and metaled at the State Wrestling Tournament. While in high school, Merle started his…

Robert (Bob) Dean Evans, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 3, 2021 in Mesa, AZ. Robert was born on August 15, 1934 in Mount Ayr, IA to Roland Keith and Ruth Elizabeth (Hathaway) Evans. Bob was one of nine children. Bob entered the military in 1954 and served in the Korean War…

Denice Kae (Rossow) Creveling was a caring and fun-loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She entered eternal rest on October 11, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Denice was born to Robert and Connie (Koithan) Rossow on November 3, 1953 in Sioux City, IA, along with her twin sister Diana (Rossow) Rice.…