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Annajean Ahrenholtz - Age 88
     Annajean Ahrenholtz was born on January 7, 1923 to Artie and Anna (Sonneland) Errett in Center Township, Harlan, Iowa. She attended Rabbit Hollow country school, Center Township and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1940.
     On January 27, 1943, she was united in marriage to Harry Eugene Ahrenholtz, Sr. at her parents’ home in Center Township. They were blessed with nine children: Harry, Jr., Roger, Marijean, Annette, Jane, Jack, Clark, Craig, and Cynthia.
     Annajean lived on the family farm for fifty years before she moved in to Harlan in 1999. For many years she worked for the family business, Ahrenholtz and Sons.
     Family was the most important thing to Annajean. She was involved in her children’s school activities, served as a 4-H leader, and was an active member of her church. She loved company and loved to entertain for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. She would graciously offer a sandwich, piece of pie, a candy bar or a full meal to anyone who stopped for a visit or was there to provide a service for her. She enjoyed painting china dolls and ceramics as a hobby.
     Annajean died on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-eight years, eleven months, and twenty-nine days. She was preceded in death by her parents Anna and Artie; her husband Harry; children: Jack, Craig, Cynthia and Marijean; and her sisters: Audrey, Vivian and Violet.
     She is survived by her children: Harry Ahrenholtz, Jr. and his wife Carol of Jefferson, Iowa; Roger Ahrenholtz and his wife Peg of Manilla, Iowa; Annette and her husband John Kloewer of Defiance, Iowa; Jane and her husband Richard Carey of Tucson, Arizona; and Clark and his wife Susan Ahrenholtz of Elk Horn, Iowa; ten grandchildren; two step grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.
     Pastor Ted Sieck officiated the 2:00 pm funeral service on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were: Karlee Ahrenholtz, Zachary Ahrenholtz, Ethan Ahrenholtz, Harry Ahrenholtz, Joseph Ahrenholtz, Emma Ahrenholtz, Ryan Ahrenholtz, Ryley Ahrenholtz, Molly Ahrenholtz, Anna Ahrenholtz, Isaiah Ahrenholtz and Katie Ahrenholtz. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa with Theodore Ahrenholtz, Tabitha Ahrenholtz, Camilla Ahrenholtz, Tracy Ahrenholtz, Michael Ahrenholtz, Scott Ahrenholtz, Troy Ahrenholtz, Todd Ahrenholtz, Justin Ahrenholtz, Emily Allen, Susan Kloewer, Sara Kloewer and Aaron Allen serving as casket bearers.

Linda Lou Ahrenholtz - Age 62

Linda Lou Ahrenholtz was born on January 10, 1944, to Gaylord and Loretta (Abel) Doonan at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church near Walnut, Iowa. She attended Monroe Township #1 and graduated from Harlan High School in 1962. Linda continued her education at the University of Nebraska Nursing School in Omaha, Nebraska and became a registered nurse.

On February 26, 1966, she was united in marriage to Daniel Ahrenholtz at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, IA. Three daughters were born to this union: Danielle, Beth, and Holly. Linda was employed by the Manilla Manor as the Director of Nurses for 13 years. Following that she was employed by WIC (Women, Infants and Children) as Program Director at West Central Development in Harlan, IA where she retired February 1, 2005.

Linda was a woman of many interests and talents. She was a member of the Methodist church. She enjoyed sewing, cross-stitching and crochet. She followed in her father's footsteps with the love of fishing. She enjoyed watching sports. Linda had no greater joy than to be with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She had a very strong will that helped her to fight 15 years of breast cancer with a positive attitude. She was admired by most and was an encouraging example to many. She enjoyed being a volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She will be missed by all.

"In order for cancer to win it would have to be able to follow me beyond the grave, and it can't. Because while I have cancer; cancer does not have me! The disease can take my cells, but it cannot take my self. Cancer can have my hair but it cannot have my heart. And it may be able to claim my breast, but it can NEVER claim my spirit!" -Nicole Johnson, Women of Faith.

Linda moved to Urbandale, IA in November of 2005 to be closer to her family. She enjoyed being able to see her grandchildren frequently and participate in their activities. The last 5 weeks of her life she spent at the Mercy Hospice Johnston. She made many friends with the nurses and staff. She kept them laughing. Her smile was contagious to the end. Linda died on January 9, 2007, one day before her sixty-third birthday. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Gaylord and her brother, Jamie.

Survivors include her daughters Danielle and her husband Jeff Johnson of Johnston, Iowa, Beth and her husband Jason Walker of Des Moines, Iowa, and Holly Ahrenholtz of Denver, Colorado; eight grandchildren: Meredith, Noah, Hannah, Emmett Johnson, Cole, Owen, Evan Walker, and Tyler Peterson; her companion Wayne Sahl of Denison, IA; her mother Loretta and her husband Arnold Petersen of Elk Horn, Iowa; three sisters: Jane and her husband Dean Fabian of Elk Horn, Iowa, Denise and her husband Dennis Juhl of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Ann and her husband Chuck Wolken of Harlan, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life service was held on Friday, January 12, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Dave Swinton officiating the 11:00 AM service. Serving as casket bearers were Lucas Wolken, Branden Doonan, Brad Fabian, Michael Juhl, David Juhl, and Jeremy Juhl. Interment was at the Harlan Cemetery.

Marijean Ahrenholtz - Age 63

Marijean Ahrenholtz, daughter of Harry E. and Annajean (Errett) Ahrenholtz, was born on September 1, 1946, in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Defiance, Iowa and attended grade school in Kirkman, Iowa before moving to Red Oak, Iowa.

In 1960, Marijean moved to Glenwood, Iowa, where she resided for several years in a group home before moving to Missouri Valley in 1978 where she remained until 1981 when she moved back to Glenwood. In 1990, Marijean moved to a group home in Red Oak before moving to the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center in Red Oak, Iowa, in 2005.

Marijean enjoyed music and loved to sing at church services and listen to her radio. She also enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at the group home. She was active in the church services at the group home and enjoyed taking part in the Bible studies as well. Marijean’s family was very important to her and she enjoyed receiving letters from them and talking to them on the telephone. When her family would send Marijean a letter, she always said "send a little cash." Marijean was a people person and enjoyed meeting new people and visiting with those around her.

Marijean died on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center having attained the age of sixty-three years, six months, and one day. She is preceded in death by her father, Harry E. Ahrenholtz; her brothers Jack and Craig; and her sister Cynthia.

She is survived by her mother, Annajean Ahrenholtz of Harlan, Iowa; her siblings: Harry Ahrenholtz, Jr. and his wife Carol of Jefferson, Iowa; Roger Ahrenholtz and his wife Peg of Manilla, Iowa; Annette and her husband John Kloewer of Defiance, Iowa; Jane and her husband Richard Carey of Tucson, Arizona; Clark Ahrenholtz and his fiancé Susan of Elk Horn, Iowa; her nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Ted Sieck officiating the 2:00 PM service. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, with Sara Kloewer, Camilla Ahrenholtz, Susan Kloewer, Tracy Ahrenholtz, and Tabitha Ahrenholtz acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were: Ted Ahrenholtz, Michael Ahrenholtz, Todd Ahrenholtz, Scott Ahrenholtz, Justin Ahrenholtz, and Troy Ahrenholtz.

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