Area Obituaries

Christopher (Chris) Jo Cameron was born on September 28, 1986 to Marie Jo (Bolinger) Cameron and Robert (Bob) Alan Cameron in Creston, Iowa. He was the only child of the couple. Chris attended Clearfield elementary until the sixth grade. He participated in cub scouts and Webelo’s scouts throughout elementary. Chris then moved on to Lenox…

Florence Idella Bishop, daughter of Lawrence Elsie and Myra Ada (Meixner) Osborn, was born December 16, 1933 at Muscatine, Iowa. Florence grew up at West Liberty, Iowa. She worked hard to help support her family. In her younger years, Florence enjoyed roller skating, dancing and gymnastics. Florence married Chester Clark and to this marriage was…

Marjorie Ann (Monke) Clark, 68, of Ankeny, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, after her battle with ALS. Margi was born June 26, 1950 in Ogden, Utah to Earl and Dona Monke, joining her older brother, Bob Monke. She grew up living in California, Oregon, Montana, and Wisconsin.…

Sandra Lei Sollars, 55, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away August 7, 2018. She was born May 23, 1963 in Creston, Iowa; she moved to Florida in 1998. Sandra loved being near the water, swimming, watching dolphins, and taking cruises. She was a huge University of Iowa Hawkeye football fan, watching their games each Saturday,…

Donald Lee Robertson, age 83, Kansas City, Missouri died Friday, August 3, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City. Donald was born March 23, 1935 in Darlington, Missouri. He was the son of Claude Lee and Ollie Edith Robertson. Donald was united in marriage to Annie Reed. She preceded him in death. Donald was…

Dale Martin Campbell, oldest son of Joseph Martin Campbell and Bertha Lois (Keller) Campbell was born in rural Ringgold County, Iowa on September 25, 1930. He was welcomed by two-year-old sister, Edith, and eight siblings would follow. Dale grew up during the Depression. He and his family worked hard, but they were known for having…

Willa Waneta Poore, daughter of Michael Samuel and Ruth L. (Ellars) Crees, was born at the family farm near Grand River, Iowa on February 4, 1933. Willa graduated from Beaconsfield High School with the class of 1951. On June 10, 1951, she was united in marriage to Duane Orville Poore at the Beaconsfield United Methodist…

Cora Lovena (Hall) Pierick, 82, daughter of Albert Milton and Cora Amanda (Fertig) Hall, was born August 19, 1935 at home in rural Ringgold County, Iowa. Lovena grew up in Benton, Iowa. She was a great basketball player and top student. She graduated from Benton Community High School in 1953. Lovena moved to Des Moines…

Dwayne Allen Clark, son of Leonard H. and Patricia Louise (Brady) Clark, was born at Luther an Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, on October 6, 1963. Dwayne grew up in Des Moines and moved with his family to Missouri. He then moved to Washington State. Dwayne became the father of four kids: James, Christina, Ashley, and…

David Rodger Stuck, son of Samuel Burnison and Ninabel (Denhart) Stuck, was born November 19, 1939, at home in Bloomfield, IA. When he was two years old, his family moved to Grand River, IA, where his father started a rock quarry. Dave was baptized on Palm Sunday, 1945 in the Grand River Methodist Church. He…

Forrest Woody Hatfield, 94, passed away Monday, June 16, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. The son of Otto and Grace (Woody) Hatfield, Forrest was born on June 17, 1924, at Newton, Iowa. He graduated from Newton High School in 1942. On June 23, 1945, Forrest was united in marriage to Hazel…