On June 6, 1955, Joe married Marilyn Mickels at St. Mary’s in Panama. Two sons were born to this union: Jay and Jamie. He was a loving husband to Marilyn and a devoted dad to his sons. They were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in 2005.

     Joe became a member of the Iowa Pork Producers and remained active until 2005. Locally, he served as a county and district chairman. On the state level, he served on many committees as well as Treasurer, Vice President, and finally as President in 1983. He enjoyed promoting Iowa pork and all the lifelong friends he made.

      He served on the Livestock and Meat Board based in Chicago from 1988 to 1995. He was a member of the Iowa Banking Board for twelve years.

     He served as President of St. Mary’s Parish Council, held offices in the Panama Community Club, was a Scout Leader, coached Little League baseball, was a 4-H leader, and FFA Lifetime Alumni. He was named Farmer of the Year by the Panama Community Club in 1973 and by the FFA in 1990. In 1975 he was honored as Shelby County Pork Producer of the Year.

     Forty years ago when the Catholic Church allowed lay people to be lectors, Joe was one of the first to serve at St. Mary’s in Panama. He was an altar server until 1991 when Joe and Marilyn moved to Harlan. They were members of St. Michael’s Parish where Joe also served as a lector and usher.

     He enjoyed family gatherings, participating in his sons’ farming operations and in later years traveling with Marilyn during the winter. He was especially proud of his grandchildren’s various accomplishments.

     Joe died on Friday, July 27, 2007, in his sleep at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, having attained the age of seventy-two years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Nick Gubbels.

     Joe is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Marilyn Fahn of Harlan, Iowa; his sons: Jay Fahn and his wife Linda of Harlan, Iowa, and Jamie Fahn and his wife Mary of Portsmouth, Iowa; grandchildren Megan and Ryan Fahn of Portsmouth, Iowa, Bonnie and her husband Brian Reinig of Omaha, Nebraska, and Amy Jo Jacobsen of Indianola, Iowa; his sisters: Marge Gubbels of Harlan, Iowa, Donna and her husband Kenny Escher of Harlan, Iowa, Judy and her husband Chuck Reynolds of Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Rose and her husband Hollis Bledsoe of Avoca, Iowa; his brothers: Charlie Fahn and his wife Linda of Canton, Georgia, and Bill Fahn and his wife Joan of Panama, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

     A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 30, 2007, with celebrant Rev. Bob Hoefler and Concelebrant Rev. Leonard Kenkel conducting the 10:30 AM service at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Ken Mickels, Leo Kloewer, Chuck Bjustrom, Mike Telford, Rich Dagner, Melvin Morfeld, Jim Ledgers, and Jim Meyer. Serving as casket bearers were Ryan Fahn, Brian Reinig, Dean Gubbels, Bill Fahn, Charlie Fahn, and Chris Rodenborn. Interment was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama, Iowa.

Marilyn A. Fahn - Age 76
     Marilyn Ann Fahn was born on March 18, 1935, to John and Anna (Reisz) Mickels in Panama, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. She grew up on a farm west of Panama and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Panama, graduating at the top of her class in 1953. She continued her education at Mt. St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas. After one year, she returned home to Panama.
     On June 6, 1955, Marilyn was united in marriage to Leo Joseph Fahn at St. Mary’s in Panama. They had two sons: Jay and Jamie. In 1958 the family moved to the farm near Portsmouth, Iowa. Joe and Marilyn moved to Harlan in 1990.
     Marilyn was involved with her sons’ activities in 4-H and FFA and served as a Den Mother when the boys were in Scouts. When her husband was Iowa Pork Producer President, she loved actively promoting pork and was involved with the Porkettes at the state and local levels. In 1975 she won the County Porkette Bell Ringer Award and in 1988 won the State award. She served on the State Pork Queen Committee and was a charter member of the Shelby County Porkettes, working many food stands at the Shelby County Fair.
     She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and served in the Rosary Society. She was also an active member of her community and served as president of the Community Club, chaired the 1984 Centennial Cookbook committee, belonged to the Community Chorus, and was a member of the Myrtue Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary. She received the Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award in 2008 for her dedication to agriculture and pork.
     Marilyn enjoyed working in her flower gardens, attending book review club, and playing bridge, but her grandchildren’s events brought her the most joy.
     Marilyn died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 29, 2011, having attained the age of seventy-six years, nine months, and eleven days. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Anna, her husband Joe, and sister Eileen Mickels.
     She is survived by her sons: Jay Fahn and his wife Linda of Harlan, Iowa and Jamie Fahn and his wife Mary of Portsmouth, Iowa; grandchildren: Megan and her husband Travis Kroneman of Osage, Iowa and Ryan Fahn of Portsmouth, Iowa; step-grandchildren Bonnie and her husband Brian Reinig of Omaha, Nebraska and Amy Jo Jacobsen of Bethesda, Maryland; step-great-grandchildren Lexi and Noah Reinig of Omaha; brothers and sisters: Ron Mickels and his wife Carol of Omaha, Roger Mickels of Lakewood, Colorado, Norma and her husband Dan Schafer of Aurora, Colorado, Ken and his wife Jan Mickels of Omaha, Denise and her husband Andy Gross of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Nick Mickels of Dunlap, Iowa; additional family members and friends.
     Rev. John Frost celebrated the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial with Concelebrant Rev. Paul Koch on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Travis Kroneman, Ron Mickels, Nick Mickels, Ryan Fahn, Roger Mickels, and Ken Mickels. Interment was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama, Iowa.

Tommy Newell Fell - Age - 89
     Tommy Newell Fell, son of Thomas and Bernice (Sewell) Fell, was born on March 21, 1921 at Emmetsburg, Iowa. He attended grade school in Emmetsburg and after his family moved to Walnut, Iowa, Tommy completed his education at Walnut High School and graduated with the class of 1941.
     After high school, Tommy enlisted into the United States Marines in Texas and then was transferred to the Merchant Marines in California where he served his country during World War II. On October 17, 1944, while on leave in Kansas City, Missouri, Tommy was united in marriage to Velma McDermott of Walnut, Iowa. To this union, four children were born: Jane, Jeff, Bill and Brett. After their marriage, Tommy continued his service for the Merchant Marines where after his discharge, he returned to Walnut and worked for the Northern Natural Gas Company. He went on to start a trucking and corn shelling business helping local farmers transporting livestock. He later expanded his trucking service to making longer trips to the east coast. He worked in Walnut for a Chevy car dealer as mechanic and when he discontinued trucking for a few years, he began driving school bus. At that time he also drove his portable grinder, used for grinding livestock feed for farmers. Tommy then drove three different cream and egg routes where he made trips throughout Shelby, Audubon and eastern Pottawattamie counties.
     Tommy returned to trucking this time hauling hanging/swinging hogs to California and returning to the Midwest with fresh produce. He drove for Ernie Hogeland for a few years then purchased Ernie’s freight company and operated it out of Walnut until his retirement in 1983. In the early 80's, Tommy and Velma began spending winters in Texas where they met numerous couples and remained longtime close friends. Tommy and Velma loved dancing and won several awards while dancing the waltz.
     In 2003, Tommy became a resident of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn until July of 2004 where he then moved to the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa. It was here that he died on October 16, 2010 having attained the age of eighty-nine years, six months and twenty-five days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded and in death by his granddaughter, Shari Fell, his brothers and sister: Clarence, Avery, George, Wilbur, Phil, Harold and Bevery Kiesel and his son-in-law Dale Dyson.
     He is survived by his wife, Velma Fell of Walnut; his children: Jane Dyson of Carson; Jeff Fell and his wife Peggy of Walnut, Iowa; Bill Fell and his wife Laurie of Avoca, Iowa and Brett Fell of Simla, Colorado; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
     Pastor David Krueger officiated the 2:00 P.M. Funeral Service at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Masonic Services and Military Rites by the Walnut American Legion Post No. 422 were held in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Serving as casket bearers were: Jim Dyson, Jessica Oswalt, Drew Fell, Nate Fell, Angela Beebe, and Gabe Fell.

John "Jack" Finken - Age 85
     John Joseph Finken, better known as Jack, was born on March 30, 1926 to John and Mathilda (Heese) Finken in Earling, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School.
     The day after his high school graduation, Jack left for the Marines. He served in Okinawa and the occupational forces in Japan during World War II. In July of 1946, he received his honorable discharge from military service and returned home. He worked for two years for his dad at the grocery store before purchasing it from his dad.
     In 1953, Jack joined the Trappist Monks for five years. He returned to Earling and worked for the lumber yard before going to work at the Iowa Beef Producers packing plant. He enjoyed farming and also raised hogs before retiring in the early 90's. Jack was a very kind and humble person who valued the simple things in life and was faithful to read the Bible.
     Jack died at his home on Monday, December 5, 2011, having attained the age of eighty-five years, eight months, and five days. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mariella Kramer, and two brothers: Cyril and Charles Finken.
     He is survived by his brother Robert Finken and his wife Mary of Earling, Iowa; many family members and friends.
     Rev. Chris Fontanini celebrated the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Betty Gaul accompanied vocalists Dave and Ruth Hoffmann. Serving as casket bearers were Larry Kramer, Richard Finken, Bob Kirschbaum, Charles King, Steve Finken, and Dale Graeve. Interment was held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling, Iowa.

Michael G. Finken - Age 54
     Michael "Mike" Finken lived an incredible life. He was born to Bob and Mary Finken on August 9, 1956 in Manning, Iowa. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Earling, Iowa, and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1974.
     After high school, he attended Iowa Western Community College and received his Electronics Technology Degree. From there he worked many places: Control Data in Omaha, Nebraska, Burroughs Corporation in Omaha and then transferred to Minneapolis where he met his future wife, Brenda Halvorsen. They both continued to work at Burroughs/Unisys and were married on May 4, 1991 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Michael continued to work at Unisys for twenty-five years before he went to Allianz Life and then Thomson-Reuters as a Storage Engineer-Team Lead. Through his career, the one thing his co-workers could say about him was that he was very passionate about his job.
     Michael and Brenda were blessed with four boys: Isaac, John, Nicholas, and Tanner. Michael enjoyed taking the family on several vacations and the annual trip to Okoboji to be with the cousins. He attended a lot of the sporting events the kids participated in and he was always good for candy, he usually had some in his pocket to share. Michael also enjoyed shooting off rockets, collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, and spent a lot of hours in the garage doing his woodwork. Michael was an active member of the community and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1741.
     Mike died on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 having attained the age of fifty-four years, ten months, and thirteen days. He is survived by his wife Brenda Finken of Apple Valley, Minnesota; four sons: Isaac, John, Nicholas, and Tanner; his parents Bob and Mary Finken of Earling, Iowa; sisters: Sharon and her husband Bob Kirschbaum of Sheldon, Iowa, Vicki and her husband Duane Gall of LaVista, Nebraska, and Ann and her husband Charles King of Millard, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews; other beloved relatives and many friends.
     Rev. Chris Fontanini celebrated the 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Isaac Finken, Jonathan King, Duane Gall, Bob Kirschbaum, Stephen Kirschbaum, Aaron Gall, Chuck King, and John Finken. Interment was held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling.

Carolyn L. Fiscus - Age 64
     Carolyn Lee Fiscus was born on September 7, 1946 to George and Jeanette (Schmitz) Rasmussen in Harlan, Iowa. She attended grade school in the Harlan Elementary Schools and graduated from Harlan Community High School with the Class of 1964.
     On July 3, 1965, Carol was united in marriage to Terry Fiscus at the United Methodist Church in Irwin, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: Lyn, Dustin, and Jeremy George. After marriage she worked as a secretary for the Harlan High School. After the arrival of her children, she continued part time at the school and later became a stay at home mom. As the kids grew she started working at Buckley and Sojka law offices. She enjoyed law work and even went to school to work toward a paralegal degree. In 1992, she started work at Salvo, Deren, Schenck, and Lauterbach law office where she was presently employed.
     Carol thoroughly enjoyed doing activities with her grandchildren, attending school functions, having pool parties at their home with the family and friends and loved going on family vacations. Carol enjoyed working on her computer. She was very active in her church, the United Methodist Women’s group and was currently serving as church treasurer.
     Carol died on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at her home in Kirkman, having attained the age of sixty-four years, six months, and ten days. She was preceded in death by her parents.
     She is survived by her husband of forty-five years Terry Fiscus of Kirkman, Iowa; her daughter Lyn and her husband Troy Ahrenholtz of Defiance, Iowa; sons Dustin Fiscus and his wife Angie of Blue Springs, Missouri and Jeremy George Fiscus and his wife Amy of Omaha, Nebraska; seven grandchildren: Emma, Anna, and Isaiah Ahrenholtz, Dalton and Eli Fiscus and Mya and Maira Fiscus; sisters: Kathy and her husband Clint Kienast, Lois and her husband Ron Heese, and Nancy and her husband Phillip Nielsen all of Kirkman; brothers Andy Rasmussen and his wife Kathy of Irwin and Randy Rasmussen and his wife Lois of Omaha, Nebraska; mother-in-law Violet Fiscus of Harlan; brother-in-law Kelly Fiscus of Kirkman; sister-in-law Joleen Fiscus of Harlan; other family members and many friends.
     Pastor Leila Blackburn officiated the 10:30 AM Funeral Service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa on Monday, March 21, 2011. Interment was held in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman, Iowa with Clinton Kienast, Mark Peterson, Gary Holloway, Karl Hanson, Ron Heese, and Phil Nielsen serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers were Pete Petersen, Ron Ronfeldt, Kelly Fiscus, and Pat Deren.

Lyle D. Fiscus - Age 56

     Lyle Dean Fiscus was born on April 17, 1953, in Harlan, Iowa, to Melvin and Katheryn (Olson) Fiscus. He was baptized at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan. He graduated from the Irwin Schools and continued his education at Morningside College in Sioux City before transferring to the University of Iowa.

     In 1974, Lyle was married to Diane Parr and had two children: Gabe and Jody.

     He was united in marriage to Brenda Andersen on March 20, 1982, at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan. Two daughters were born to this union: Sara and Amy.

     Lyle worked in the construction industry for Delta Asphalt before he began farming. He and his brother Dale ran the Beer Barn in Kirkman for a few years. He joined the Research Department at Wilson Seeds before going into business with Jerry Strissel at IndeSearch. Most recently, he had been working at Remington Hybrid Seed Company in Harlan.

     Lyle’s passions in life were his family, farming, faith, and sports. For several years, he has been an active participant of the Last Supper reinactment during the Lenten season. Lyle always had a special spot in his playful heart for his three granddaughters: Jordyn, Jadyn, and Indy Belle.

     Lyle died suddenly on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, having attained the age of fifty-six years, three months, and twenty-six days. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother Roger.

     Lyle is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Brenda Fiscus, of Harlan, Iowa; his children: Gabe Fiscus and his wife Megan of Perry, Iowa, Jody and her husband Darren Johnson of Clarion, Iowa, Sara Fiscus of Omaha, Nebraska, and Amy Fiscus of Las Vegas, Nevada; three granddaughters: Jordyn, Jadyn, and Indy Belle; his mother Katheryn Fiscus of Harlan, brothers and sisters: Wade Fiscus and his wife Darlene of Longmont, Colorado, Janet and her husband Denny Fry of Warroad, Minnesota, Melva Fiscus of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Dale Fiscus and his wife Cynthia of LaPorte, Colorado; nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends.

     Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 1:00 PM funeral service on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Kelly Fiscus, Tom Olson, Chad Fiscus, Tim Olson, and Joel Fiscus. Serving as casket bearers were Jerry Strissel, Tom Schmitz, Larry Knudsen, Keith Fiscus, Terry Fiscus, Randy Fiscus, Al Plumb, and Brian Kock. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.

     Robert "Dave" Force was born on March 17, 1946 to Dale and Jean (Fritts) Force in Portland, Oregon. He was confirmed at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church. He attended elementary school in Portland and graduated at Rainier High School in Rainier, Oregon, with the Class of 1964. He continued his education at Lower Columbia Community College in Longview, Washington.

     Dave left college to enlist in the United States Air Force in 1965. He received his specialty training and worked as a weather forecaster, beginning with Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois and ending with Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. He also served in a financial capacity at the Army Chapel in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. During the summer of 1967, Dave met LaVonne Walker on McChord Air Force Base in Washington State. It was at the base that Dave was united in marriage to LaVonne two years later on June 5, 1969. One son, Steven, was born to this union. He was also stationed at Thulle Air Force Base in Greenland for one year of duty.

     Dave spent twenty-six years in the Air Force, obtaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, and receiving his honorable discharge on November 1, 1991. After becoming a civilian, he went back to college and obtained his degree in computerized bookkeeping at Charter College in Anchorage, Alaska. After completing his degree, Dave worked as a full charge bookkeeper for two construction companies until his retirement in July 2006. Between the summer of 1997 and September of 2006, when Dave and LaVonne moved to Harlan, he was very active at Dimond Grace Fellowship in Anchorage. He had a servant’s heart and was an Elder, bookkeeper, teacher, and leader, touching many lives as he lived for our Lord.

     Dave and LaVonne enjoyed spending time with family and often vacationed together with her sisters and their husbands. Dave was very proud of the accomplishments of his son Steven and wife Melanie. He was the best grandpa to Malcolm, Cameron, and Isabella, playing with them and spoiling them as much as he could.

Dave became sick in June of 2007 and was admitted to Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. It was there that he died on August 14, 2007, having attained the age of sixty-one years, four months, and twenty-eight days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Sumner Earlywine, and his step-mother Patience Force.

     He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, LaVonne of Harlan, Iowa; his son Steven Force and wife Melanie of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; three grandchildren: Malcolm, Cameron, and Isabella; his brothers: Don Earlywine and wife Annie of Prineville, Oregon, Dan Force and wife Diane of Vancouver, Washington, and Tim Force of Rainier, Oregon; nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

     A funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, with Rev. Chris Ball and Rev. Gundar Lamberts officiating the 1:30 PM service at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Mike Dorland, Jeremy Walker, David Martin, Jim Powell, Mike Brandt, and Joe Powell. Military Rites were held by the Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 and Shelby County VFW Post No. 941 at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan.

Carol Foxhoven - Age 62

     Carol Ann Foxhoven, daughter of Henry Michael and Frances Marie (Kaufman) Foxhoven, was born on August 13, 1947, in Earling, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm near Earling. Carol was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School with the class of 1965.

     Carol worked various jobs in Omaha and Norfolk, Nebraska. In 1981, Carol returned to Earling and was a care giver for her father in his later years. In December 1991, Carol moved to Harlan and this continued to be her home. While in Harlan, Carol became a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

     Carol enjoyed doing painting projects for Country Treasures in Harlan for a number of years. She was a very artistic person.

     Carol died on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of sixty-two years, eight months, and three days. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Richard and Celestin.

     She is survived by her siblings: Betty Ann Noonan of Columbus, Nebraska; Sr. Charlita Foxhoven, OSF of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Arlene and her husband William Rolf of Fullerton, Nebraska; Janet Fielder of Omaha, Nebraska; and Shirley and her husband Don Herbst of Earling, Iowa; her sister-in-law Sharon Foxhoven of Algona, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends.

     A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, with Rev. Bob Hoefler celebrating the 11:00 AM service. Interment was held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling, with Kevin Rolf, Craig Foxhoven, Rick Herbst, Tom Fielder, Dave Noonan, and Dean Herbst serving as casket bearers.

Jane E. Foxhoven - Age 63

     Jane Emma Foxhoven, daughter of Walter George and Doris Susan (Finken) Schneider, was born on June 19, 1945, in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and graduated from St. Boniface High School. After high school, Jane continued her education at Barnes Beauty College where she obtained her beautician’s license.

     On September 11, 1965, Jane was united in marriage to Kenneth Foxhoven at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Two daughters were born to this union: Sherri and Shawn.

     Jane worked as a beautician for over forty years and was also employed at Communication Data Services in Harlan, Iowa, in the mail opening department since Dec. 14, 1998 . When Jane wasn’t working, she enjoyed spending time outside in her garden, bird watching, playing bingo, watching car races, and spending time with her family.

     Jane and Kenneth were members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa.

     Jane died on Friday, May 8, 2009, at University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of sixty-three years, ten months, and nineteen days. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Russell.

     She is survived by her husband Kenneth of Earling, Iowa; their daughters Sherri and her husband Dave Eubanks of Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Shawn Foxhoven of Greenville, South Carolina; four grandchildren: Warren, Christian, Ford, and Quentin; her siblings: Ken Schneider and his wife Kim of Portsmouth, Iowa; Jerome Schneider and his wife Connie of Westphalia, Iowa; Ric Schneider and his wife Jan of Avoca, Iowa; Allen Schneider and his wife Sue of Harlan, Iowa; Mary and her husband Gary Fitzgerald of Clare, Iowa; Denise and her husband Mark Andries of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Jean and her husband Ken Friesen of Crescent, Iowa; Sandy and her husband John Busch of Claremore, Oklahoma; Pam and her husband George Gingrich of Woodbridge, Virginia; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends.

     A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, May 11, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Rev. Tom Coenen celebrated the 10:30 AM service with Rev. Wayne Gubbels and Rev. Ken Gross concelebrating. Burial was held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling with Warren Eubanks, Christian Eubanks, Ford Eubanks, Quentin Foxhoven Ripley, Ken Schneider, Jerome Schneider, Ric Schneider, Allen Schneider acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were: Barry Schneider, Jeremy Schneider, Mike Andries, Brian Schneider, Todd Schneider, and Mike Schneider.

Harold J. Frank - Age 85

     Harold Joseph Frank, son of George and Gertrude (Brauchman) Frank, was born on March 31, 1925, in Maple River, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Maple River and confirmed at Coon Rapids Annunciation in Coon Rapids, Iowa, where he attended high school until the age of eighteen when he enlisted into the United States Navy and served his country during World War II. Harold was honorably discharged on June 29, 1949, having attained the rank of Ship’s Serviceman Third. Upon his discharge, Harold returned to Coon Rapids where he worked at Garst and Thomas Seed Corn Company.

     On November 11, 1950, Harold was united in marriage to Charlotte Jean Moore at Coon Rapids Annunciation. Four children were born to this union: Linda, Larry, Teresa, and Traci. After their wedding, Harold and Charlotte made their home in Coon Rapids for a short time before moving to Perry, Iowa, where Harold worked for a foundry. In 1958, they moved to Denison, Iowa, where Harold worked at Farmland for twenty-six years, eventually becoming the night supervisor. He retired from Farmland in 1984. After his retirement, Harold worked part-time at Pizza Hut and Variety Distributors in Harlan.

     Harold loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed taking his children on vacation throughout the years including trips to the Black Hills in South Dakota and Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and in later years spent many days golfing.

     Harold was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941, and the Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150.

     Harold died on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-five years, two months, and six days. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, David Williams; his siblings: George Frank; Cleadith Hubbell; Marion Hilgenberg; and Arlene Lumsden.

     He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, of Harlan, Iowa; their children: Linda and her husband Eugene Wageman of Hancock, Iowa; Larry Frank of Phoenix, Arizona; Teresa Williams; Traci and her husband Michael Wilwerding all of Harlan, Iowa; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; his siblings: Delores Duncan; Kenneth Frank; Margery Golay all of Carroll, Iowa; Rosemary and her husband Edward Weaver of Los Angeles, California; Wilson Frank and his wife Tammy of Flagstaff, Arizona; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends.

     A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Bob Hoefler celebrating the 11:00 AM service. Military Rites were held at the Harlan Cemetery by the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941 and the Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150. Serving as casket bearers were: Brian Wageman, Kevin Owen, Michael Wilwerding, Jr., Jared Wilwerding, Brent Williams, Jacob Wilwerding, Zack Sims, and Eric Pauley.

Howard L. Fuller - Age 79

     Howard Lester Fuller, Jr., the son of Howard and Dorothy Newman Fuller, Sr., was born on September 19, 1927 in New York, New York. He attended school in Pottstown, Illinois until the eighth grade. After his schooling Howard started helping his father on the farm. When he was seventeen, he enlisted into the United States Navy. Howard served his country from 1944 to 1948 with the Navy Amphibious Corps in the South Pacific where he received numerous medals.

     After his discharge from the Navy, Howard moved to Avoca, Iowa and made his home. He was employed as a truck driver for Melvin Trucking, Pabst Blue Ribbon and finally with Stowe Ready Mix. He enjoyed woodworking, making signs and building doll furniture. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Avoca and was very proud of his military background. He was very meticulous with his cement work and even helped pour sidewalks for the Avoca playground.

     Howard died on Friday, August 31, 2007 at his home in Avoca, Iowa having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and twelve days. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Virginia Smith and four brothers: John, Russell, Milton and Arthur and one grandchild.

     Survivors include his children: Michael Fuller and Daniel Fuller and his wife, Roberta, all of Bloomington, Illinois and Cinthy Beach of Peoria, Illinois; his grandchildren: Stacy Fuller of Hudson, Illinois; David Fuller of Bloomington, Illinois; Rayna and her husband Lester Kauffman of Wapella, Illinois and Amanda Fuller of Bloomington, Illinois; six great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

     Graveside Services were held on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa with Father John Frost as the Clergy. Serving as honorary bearers were Barb Popp, Arlene Roush, Carol Gubbles, Kathy Jacobsen and Shona Bramman. Military Rites by the Fred Funston Post No. 227.

Herbert J. Funk - Age 86

     Herbert Joseph Funk was born on March 3, 1922, to Lawrence and Barbara (Windeshausen) Funk at Langley Field, Virginia. A few years later, he moved with his parents to a farm west of Panama, Iowa. He attended country schools until he entered St. Mary’s Catholic School in Portsmouth where he graduated.

     He was drafted into the military in 1942 and was discharged in January of 1946. After his discharge from the service, he attended Iowa State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1951. In the summer of 1953, he took employment with St. Benedict’s College in Atchison, Kansas, and remained there for six years. While working at St. Benedict’s, he went to Kansas State University where he received a Master of Science degree in 1957. He left St. Benedict’s in 1959 to return to Iowa State University where he received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1964.

     Herbert began teaching at Creighton College and stayed for seven years before going to Creighton University where he taught for twenty-eight years. He returned to St. Benedict’s in Kansas and retired in 1966. In the fall of 1968, he returned to Creighton and remained there until he retired again in 1990.

     He became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community in 1997 and moved to Little Flower Haven in Earling, Iowa, in October of 2002. It was there that he died on Monday, May 12, 2008, having attained the age of eighty-six years, two months, and nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Lawrence Funk and Harold Funk, and his sisters, Marie Funk and Josephine Arkfeld.

     Herbert is survived by his brothers: Alfred Funk of Buffalo, New York, Joseph Funk of Citrus Heights, California, and Frank Funk and his wife Judy of Portsmouth, Iowa; and his sister Cecelia Wegner of Woodbine, Iowa; his brother-in-law George Arkfeld of Oceanside, California; his sister-in-law Lucille Funk of Kirkland, Washington; nieces and nephews, other family members, and friends.

     A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, May 23, 2008 with Rev. John Dorton celebrating the 10:30 AM service at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Casket bearers were John Wegner, Wayne Zitzlsperger, Pat Hoffmann, Bill Wegner, Kyle Funk, and Alan Miller with Military Rites performed by Portsmouth American Legion Post No. 547 and Shelby County VFW Post No. 942 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth.