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James J. Hockett was born on April 20, 1927 to John and Geraldine (Fahs) Hockett in Manning, Iowa. He graduated from Tennant High School in 1944 and spent two years in the United States Army. On August 2, 1946, James was united in marriage to Arletha Blair in Hiawatha, Kansas. Four children were born to this union: Sheryl, Carol, Jamie, and Pamela. Hockett Trucking was established in 1936 and Jim went into business with his dad after his graduation in 1944. His son Jamie went into business with him in 1980. Jim sold the business to Jamie in 1996 and allegedly began his retirement. Of course, he continued to drive during his so-called retirement. Jim was a big fan of the Kansas City Royals and loved going to baseball games. He also loved to travel. Jim was a hard-working, loving husband, dad, and grandpa, whose favorite time of year was Christmas. He even enjoyed Christmas shopping for his family. Jim died on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-two years, seven months, and twenty-nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Arletha (Blair) Hockett of Tennant, Iowa; his children: Sheryl and her husband James Hansen of Papillion, Nebraska, Carol Kern of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jamie Hockett and his wife Kristi of Tennant, Iowa, and Pamela and her husband David Hipnar of Vail, Iowa; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sister Jacquetta Tucker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; other family members, and many friends. Rev. Orris Drake officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Chuck Schumacher, Rodney Rosenow, Tom Ewoldt, Rodney Bates, Shane Havick, Ralph Doran, Kenny Escher, Ron Peters, and Harold Peters. Serving as casket bearers were Joshua Hockett, Richard Burroughs, Jr., R. Michael Reis, Kevin Kern, Andrew Hipnar, and Ryan Avis. Military Rites were held by the Shelby American Legion Post No. 240 of Shelby, Iowa at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa.
Agnes K.
Hodapp - Age 92 Agnes Katheryn Hodapp, daughter of Peter F. and Mary (Thielen) Leinen, was born on December 10, 1915 in Portsmouth, Iowa and was one of ten children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Portsmouth. On September 3, 1942, Agnes was united in marriage to Leo Bernard Hodapp at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Six children were born to this union: Sr. Lee Agnes (Joan), Ruth, Phil, Jim, Richard, and David. After their wedding, the couple made their home on the Hodapp family farm near Westphalia. Agnes became a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and was active with the Rosary Society, sewing circle, and various other church activities. She also was a 4-H leader for several years. In 1978, Leo and Agnes moved from the farm into Westphalia and continued being active in the church. When Agnes wasn’t busy volunteering, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, playing cards, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. In 1998 she moved into Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan and it was there that she died on Sunday, September 28, 2008, having attained the age of ninety-two years, nine months, and eighteen days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leo; her sisters: Helena Elbert and Barbara Goodman; and her brothers: Harold, Louis, and Matt. She is survived by her children: Sr. Lee Agnes Hodapp; Ruth and her husband Marlin Binnebose all of Fremont, Nebraska; Phil Hodapp and his wife Nancy of Madison, Wisconsin; Jim Hodapp and his wife JoAnn; Richard Hodapp all of Westphalia, Iowa; Dave Hodapp and his wife Ann of Council Bluffs, Iowa; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her siblings: Evelyn and her husband Fred Long of Coon Rapids, Iowa; Ann Kenny of Portsmouth, Iowa; Rosemary and her husband Bob Laing of Algona, Iowa; and Lawrence Leinen and his wife Marge of Yutan, Nebraska; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa, with Rev. John Dorton celebrating the 10:30 AM service. Serving as honorary casket bearers were: Nick Hodapp, Melissa Hodapp, and Jesse Buske. Serving as casket bearers were: Matt Hodapp, Katherine Griffen, Ryan Buske, Kenneth Winn, Teresa Hodapp, and Michelle Hodapp. Burial was held at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa.
Barbara Kay Hoffmann - Age 59
Elaine (Greve) Hoffmann - Age 79 Elaine Marie Greve Hoffmann was born on July 24, 1930 on a farm outside of Elk Horn, Iowa, to her parents Einar and Marie (Hansen) Leistad. Elaine was baptized and confirmed at Elk Horn Lutheran Church. She graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1948 and married Elliot Greve on May 1, 1949. Four children were born to this union: Peter, Janis, Lee and Gwen. Elaine married Gene Hoffmann on August 10, 1974. From this marriage she became a mother to nine additional children: Nick, Jim, Karen, Bill, Nancy, Denise, Sharon, John and Jeanne. It is often said, but with Elaine it could not be more accurate, "She was truly one of a kind." She had a personality like no other, and a full and unique life, but it was not always an easy life. She was a child of the Depression, and suffered the loss of her parents, two husbands and a son. However, even when her physical capabilities were failing, she often talked about how fortunate and blessed her life was. Education was always a priority for Elaine, and instilled in her children a solid belief in the importance of education. She began her teaching career in the early1950s in one-room schools in rural Elk Horn and Atlantic. In the 1960s, Elaine commuted for several years between Elk Horn and Drake University while teaching and raising her children. She graduated from Drake in 1970 and taught elementary school for over thirty years in Elk Horn and Atlantic Public Schools. Elaine had a strong memory, and enjoyed writing about her past, completing several family memory books that were shared with many. She comforted her son Pete many nights when he was ill by sharing on the phone stories from when he was growing up. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents Einar and Marie, her husbands Elliot and Gene, and her son Peter. She is survived by her children Janis (Eldon) Norgaard, Lee (Nancy) Greve, Gwen (Bruce) Carman, Nick (Barb) Hoffmann, Jim (Maureen) Hoffmann, Karen (Larry) Oller, Bill (Jenny) Hoffmann, Nancy (Keith) Holtz, Denise (Mark) Schieber, Sharon (Gary) Witmer, John (Bobbi) Hoffmann, Jeanne (Rusty) Wintermote and 41 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Elaine is also survived by her daughter-in-law Stacia Greve, her sister Sonja (Richard) Larsen, and her brothers Ed (Debbie) Leistad, Arnie (Vicki) Leistad, Roger (Barb) Leistad. Elaine died in Avoca, Iowa on March 2, 2010, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, seven months, and six days. She left us without suffering, surrounded by her books, family pictures and comforted by her religious faith. She happily joins those who have gone before us, and we look forward to our reunion at the table of the Lord. Rev. John Frost celebrated the 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Janis Norgaard, Gwen Carman, Karen Oller, Nancy Holtz, Denise Schieber, Sharon Witmer, and Jeanne Wintermote. Serving as casket bearers were Bill Hoffmann, Nick Hoffmann, Jim Hoffmann, Lee Greve, John Hoffmann, and Joseph Greve. Interment was held at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa.
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Helen I. Holloway - Age 82
Ora Eldon "Buck" Holloway was born on January 21, 1917 near Eagleville in Harrison County, Missouri, to Uriah and Ethyl (York) Holloway. As a young child, he attended the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints and the High Point School. After school, he farmed with his father before joining the United States Army on April 24, 1941, at the age of twenty-three. He served as an automotive mechanic during World War II before being discharged on January 22, 1946. Buck returned to farming and on February 3, 1948, was united in marriage to Helen Hartman in Jackson, Minnesota. Five children were born to this union: Sharon, Patricia (Pat), Sandra, Becky, and Bill. If Buck wasn’t planting or harvesting, he was fishing. He took most of his grandkids and sons-in-law fishing and remembered fishing stories even as he became ill. Buck served for eight years as a Shelby County Supervisor, loved animals, especially horses, and enjoyed his coffee group and Sunday breakfasts. He was a proud member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Masonic Lodge for many years. Buck died on Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-one years, seven months and eleven days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: James, Robert, Fred and Tom. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Helen Holloway of Irwin, Iowa; his children: Sharon and her husband Ken Crouse of Panora, Iowa, Pat and her husband Steve Gawley of Irwin, Iowa, Sandra and her husband Kent Richards of Irwin, Becky and her husband Dean Muhs of Minden, Iowa, and Bill Holloway and his wife Janis of Kirkman, Iowa; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Doris Grabill of Audubon, Iowa, Alberta Dreier of Aspinwall, Iowa, Junior Holloway and his wife Dorothy of Harlan, Iowa, Luella Reynolds of Lamoni, Iowa, Nora and her husband Vernon Campbell of Irwin, Janice Holloway of Sun City West, Arizona, and Gary Holloway and his wife Cheri of Kirkman; sisters-in-law Marcia Holloway of Harlan, Iowa, Donna Holloway of Harlan, Margie Holloway of Arizona, and Helen Holloway of Irwin; nieces and nephews, other family members, and friends. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa with Rev. Ted Sieck officiating the 10:30 AM service. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Al Plumb and Walter Murray. Casket bearers were Patrick Holloway, Bret Richards, Steve Gawley, Jr., Matthew Crouse, Christopher Larson, Scott Crouse, and Mark Holloway. Military rites were held by Shelby County VFW Post No. 941 and Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa.
Sandy Holm - Age 64 Sandy (Casady) Holm was a wife, mother, and friend. She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on May 5, 1943, to Ralph Casady and Florence (Mosher) Casady. She attended school in Fort Dodge, graduating from St. Edmund’s Catholic High School in 1961. In 1962, Sandy met Ron Holm and they were married on June 22, 1963, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fort Dodge. Sandy and Ron had two daughters, Julie (Mike) Horton and Susan Allen. Sandy worked in a variety of jobs throughout her life. Her favorite jobs were those that allowed her to work with and talk to people. She enjoyed talking and listening to her customers, developing friendships and touching people’s lives with her kindness. Her final place of employment was CI Direct in Harlan. She loved the challenges and rewards of her position there. She was energized by the support and encouragement she received at CI Direct and was able to continue working through chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Sandy was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Harlan, Iowa, where she taught Sunday school. Sandy taught the Toddlers-Kindergarten class, laying a foundation of faith and reminding children that Jesus is their best friend. Sandy also belonged to Beta Sigma Phi for almost 20 years. Through this sorority, Sandy made some long-time friends, enjoying a special bond of sisterhood. She was blessed by their thoughtfulness throughout her illness. Sandy battled colon cancer for over three years, never doubting God’s faithfulness and goodness. She received the ultimate healing on August 23, 2007, when she was taken home to be with the Lord. Sandy is survived by her husband Ron of 44 years, her children Julie and her husband Mike Horton of Blue Springs, Missouri and Susan Allen of Harlan, Iowa, four grandchildren, Emily Allen, Riley Horton, Connor Horton, and Aaron Allen and other family members and many friends. The Celebration of Life service was held at First Assembly of God Church in Harlan, Iowa, August 27, 2007, with the Rev. Alan Hazelton officiating. Interment was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman, Iowa, with Brian Petersen, Dan Murray, Gary Hanson, Dave Pierce, Bob Plagman, and Lewis Clark serving as casket bearers.
Kevin
Holtz - Age 50 Kevin Lee Holtz was born on July 16, 1957, in Harlan, Iowa. He was the son of Raymond and Marian (Jens) Holtz and was one of five children in his family. He was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. He attended school in Avoca and graduated from AvoHa High School in 1975. He then attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Mechanization. He was also an Eagle Scout. Kevin was employed by the Avoca Alfalfa Mill during the summer while he was attending college and also worked for area farmers. After college he was the manager of a sheep and dairy farm near Brayton, Iowa. He then worked with a hog confinement operation outside Walnut, Iowa. Kevin worked with American Builders out of Atlantic, Iowa, and weekends at a hog confinement near Wiota, Iowa. In addition, he sold Mormon Feed before joining Glacier Engine Bearings in 1992, which is now Mahle Engine Components in Atlantic. Kevin was united in marriage to Ellen Russmann on April 30, 1983, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Walnut, Iowa, where he later became a member. Ellen and Kevin were the parents of six children: Erik Ray, Kerrie Sue, Ethan James, Kelsi Lea, Erran Jerald and Elija Richard. Kevin was an avid collector of John Deere toy tractors. He loved raising livestock of all kinds and enjoyed all aspects of farming and loved woodworking. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Avoca and Walnut and was very active with the Boy Scouts and 4-H. Kevin died on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of fifty years, two months and twenty-three days. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons: Erik and Ethan Holtz, a sister Linda Holtz and a brother, Craig Holtz. Kevin is survived by his wife, Ellen Holtz of Walnut, Iowa; his children: Kerrie Holtz, and her significant other Curtis Tate, and Kelsi Holtz, all of Omaha, Nebraska, Erran Holtz and Elija Holtz, both of Walnut, Iowa; his brother, Loren Holtz of Kansas City, Missouri; his sister, Sharon Hoffmann and her husband Jerry, of Panama, Iowa; his father-in-law, Dick Russmann of Avoca, Iowa; and his mother-in-law, Geraldine Russmann of Bellevue, Nebraska; his grandmother-in-law Ruth Hicks of Avoca; sisters and brothers-in-law: Judy and her husband Steve Griffin of Avoca, Laurie and her husband Tim McNeil of Omaha, James Russmann and his wife Patricia of Avoca, Tom Russmann and his wife Marita of Avoca, Chris Russmann and his wife Kristie of Glenwood, Iowa; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, his special neighbor, Thelma Ambrose and many, many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 10:30 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Walnut, Iowa with Father John Frost as the Celebrant. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Steve Griffin, Tim McNeil, Stan Jens, Dick Holtz, Keith Holtz, Richard Kuhr, Jeff Krueger, Denny Bladt and Steven Jens. Serving as casket bearers were Chris Russmann, Jerry Hoffmann, James Russmann, Dave Schwarte, Tom Russmann and Curt Jens. Interment was held in the Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa
Victor L.
Hoogensen - Age 94 Victor Leo Hoogensen was born on May 21, 1915, in Jackson Township in Shelby County, Iowa, to Hans and Sena (Behrens) Hoogensen. He attended Jackson No. 9 Country School and graduated early because he and his classmates took and passed the 8th grade tests at the end of their 7th grade year. After completing school, Victor began working on the family farm as well as other neighboring farms. In the lean years, he and some of his friends headed north to try to find work there. On August 20, 1941, Victor was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann Greve at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Kenneth, Robert, Vicki, and Linda. After their wedding, Victor and Dorothy made their home on a farm in Jackson Township. They lived on three different farms in the area before moving into Harlan in 1980. Victor continued to farm until he turned 62 when he retired and went to work for the Shelby County Soil Conservation Service where he did the no-till planting. Victor and Dorothy were members of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. They were proud of the fact that they belonged to the church longer than any other couple because they were both baptized and confirmed there. Victor was active in the church, serving in many capacities including treasurer and deacon. He also served on many local boards including the Harlan Community School Board for ten and half years. Victor and Dorothy enjoyed traveling together and spent fifteen winters in their mobile home in Apache Junction, Arizona. During their many travels, they visited every state except Alaska. Victor enjoyed camping, playing and watching sports, playing many kinds of cards, and farming. He continued his harvesting skills even after he became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community, leaning over the fence to harvest his tomatoes! Victor died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 12, 2009, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-four years, four months, and twenty-one days. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Dorothy; his brothers-in-law Elliott and Everett Greve and Kenneth Christoffersen; and his sisters-in-law Arlene Hoogensen and Mabel and Ginnie Greve. He is survived by his children: Ken Hoogensen and his wife Patsy (Mayr) of West Des Moines, Iowa; Bob Hoogensen and his wife Judy (Swisher); Vicki and her husband Manny Salazar all of Harlan, Iowa; and Linda Hoogensen Graff of West Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren: Jeff and Susan Hoogensen of Marshalltown, Iowa; Jon and Angie, Jacob, Finn, and Laurel Hoogensen; Julie and Ted, Grace, Olivia, and Andrew Peelen all of West Des Moines, Iowa; Jennifer and Gregg and Garrett Tiehen of Harrisburg, South Dakota; and Steve and Kara, Kate and Mallory Hoogensen of Ankeny, Iowa; his brother Gil Hoogensen; his brother and sisters-in-law Harvey and Doris Greve of Walnut, Iowa; Elaine Christoffersen of Kimballton, Iowa; and Elaine Hoffmann of Avoca, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating the 10:30 AM service. Interment was held at the Jacksonville Cemetery with Ted Peelen, Jacob Hoogensen, Gregg Tiehen, Jon Hoogensen, Steve Hoogensen, and Jeff Hoogensen serving as casket bearers.
Elsie E. Horst - Age 88
Lloyd "Ernie"
Houston - Age 52 Lloyd Ernest "Ernie" Houston was born on March 14, 1957, to Lloyd and Dolly (Marquett) Houston in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He attended country school in Nebraska before the family moved to the Walnut, Iowa, area. He attended the Walnut School System from second grade and graduated with the Class of 1977. On August 15, 1981, Ernie was united in marriage to Kathy Murray in Irwin, Iowa. Two boys were born to this union: John and Phillip. The family spent two years in Dewey, Oklahoma and two years in Caney, Kansas, before returning to Harlan, Iowa, and eventually settling in Walnut, Iowa. Ernie spent most of his life driving but really enjoyed fixing and repairing the trucks. He maintained his CDL for his entire driving career. Ernie, "Porkchop", was employed by Henningsen Construction in Atlantic, Iowa, as a truck driver and mechanic. In the winter months, he helped out Countryside Trucking. Ernie died on Thursday, January 7, 2010, having attained the age of fifty-two years, nine months, and twenty-four days. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Kathy Houston of Walnut, Iowa, his sons: John Houston and Phillip Houston and his wife Keisha all of Walnut, Iowa; grandchildren: Lucas Houston and Brookelynn Houston both of Walnut, brother James Houston of Atlantic, Iowa; sisters: Sandy Petersen of Palm Bay, Florida, Mary and her husband Jeff Gould of Des Moines, Iowa, and Donna and her husband Chino Salinas of Dewey, Oklahoma; other family members and friends. Rev. John Frost officiated the 1:00 PM funeral service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa, on Monday, January 11, 2010. Serving as casket bearers were Terry Nieman, Larry Hagedorn, Wayne Rush, West Hoover, Gunner Blum, and Dave Blum. Interment was held at the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa.
Tracy Owen Howe was born on December 5, 1927, to Claude and Blanche (Brock) Howe in Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized at Prairie Rose Lake through the Abundant Life Church in Harlan, Iowa. He has attended the Methodist churches in Hancock and Atlantic, the Fellowship of Faith Church in Oakland, and the Abundant Life church in Harlan. He attended Crawford County Country School through the eighth grade, attended Defiance Public School, and graduated from Shelby High School with the Class of 1946. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. He was at Camp McCoy during the Korean War and drove the big wigs around during the Flood of 1952 in Council Bluffs because he was familiar with that area. He was able to meet with Colonel Bud Day, a war veteran, when he traveled to Sioux City, Iowa, to attend the Sarah Palin/John McCain presidential campaign speeches. Tracy was united in marriage to Marion Elsie Pugh on October 8, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. Four daughters were born to this union: Barbara, Beverly, Terri, and Kristi. He drove a truck for the grain elevator, worked at the ASCS office, and farmed his entire life, receiving a Conservation Award. He raised registered Angus cattle and registered and organic seed. He did lots of hay baling and custom baling. His hobbies included fishing, bird watching, and bee keeping. He kept a coin collection and loved to read the newspaper and anything about history. He loved to be outside, animals and sports, especially baseball, football, and track; and attended every event his grandchildren were in. He was proud of his kids and grandkids. He was a member of the Hancock American Legion and served as Commander at one time. Tracy became a resident of the Oakland Manor nursing home in Oakland, Iowa and it was there that he died on Friday, January 16, 2009, having attained the age of eighty-one years, one month, and eleven days. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers: Donald and Leonard. Tracy is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Marion Howe of Council Bluffs, Iowa, formerly of Hancock, Iowa; his daughters: Barbara and her husband Ted Andersen of Kimballton, Iowa, Beverly and her husband Lloyd Kosmacek of Persia, Iowa, Terri and her husband Scott Stamy of Mexico, Missouri, and Kristi and her husband Michael Rasmussen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Dorothy Sims of Hawthorne, Nevada, Lowell Howe of Harlan, Iowa, and Ina Howe of Phoenix, Arizona; other family members and friends. A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, with Pastor Jeff Erlmeier leading the 11:00 AM service at Abundant Life Church in Harlan, Iowa.
Melvin Horst - Age 87 Melvin Horst, the son of Carl and Lena Plautz Horst, was born December 12, 1919, on his families farm near Avoca, Iowa. Melvin attended school, but left before he graduated to work on a nearby dairy farm in support of his family. Melvin was united in marriage to Connie McKray on December 3, 1941, in Rock Port, Missouri. To this union two children were born: Donna and Boyd. After their marriage, they moved to California where Melvin worked in support of the war effort. After a short time in California, they returned to Avoca where Melvin managed Rubacks Grocery store for thirty-four years. He retired in 1982 and moved, with his wife, to a family farm near Hancock, Iowa. Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a dedicated husband and loving father and grandfather who was especially proud of his great grandchildren. He also was a true outdoors man who loved hunting and fishing. Connie and Melvin also loved raising several kinds of farm animals including cats, goats, ducks, turkeys and peacocks. Melvin died on Monday, October 8, 2007, at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-seven years, nine months and twenty-six days. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Connie, his son, Boyd, his brothers: Herbie, Leo, Donnie, Frank, Carl Jr., Leighton, Dick and his sister, Ruth. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Davis of Hancock, Iowa; his grandchildren: Mitchell Horst of Kansas, Shanna and her husband, Mike Dargy, of Omaha, Nebraska; Shayne Haig and his wife, Sarah, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Scott Haig and his wife, Angela of Avoca, Iowa; his great grandchildren: Mike, Nick, Joe, Allison, Peyton, Rylee, Scarlett, Rob, David and Ciarra; his sister, Lorna Slayter of Oregon; his dog Ringo; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the Pauley Jones funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa with Pastor Dennis Reich as the clergy. Serving as casket bearers were Scott Haig, Rob Stannard, Shayne Haig, David Haig, Mike Dargy and Ciarra Haig. Interment was held at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Hancock, Iowa.
Clark Henry Hubbard, the son of Wilber and Ioma Krueger Hubbard, was born on March 24, 1954 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was baptized at the Neola Presbyterian Church and confirmed at the Peace United Church in Walnut. He attended school in Oakland and graduated from Oakland High School in 1972. He then attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs for two years. While growing up his dream was to be a high school history teacher. After college Clark entered into the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Lee Stewart from Boxborough, Massachusetts. While in the military he was a teacher for the Intelligence Branch. He served two, three year tours in Germany, including three months in Berlin; a tour in Turkey and a one year tour in Korea. After serving twenty-two and a half years in the military, Clark retired from Fort Huachucka in Arizona. After his retirement he went to work as a computer operator for the Tropicana in Las Vegas. He also went back to college at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and earned his bachelors degree to be a high school teacher but because of his illness he never had the chance to teach a class. He enjoyed sports, collected sports cards and loved his pets. Clark died on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at in Las Vegas, Nevada having attained the age of fifty-three years, eight months and twenty-five days. He is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Hubbard; his grandparents: Henry and Christine Krueger and Wilber and Vera Hubbard. Survivors include his wife Lee of Las Vegas, Nevada; his parents Wilber and Ioma Hubbard of Walnut, Iowa; brothers: Neal and his wife, Charlotte, of Jefferson City, Missouri and Alan Hubbard and his wife, Lisa, of Waterloo, Iowa; sister-in-law, Paula Hubbard of Greensburg, Indiana; one nephew, Kirk Hubbard; two nieces: Shawna and Anna Hubbard; other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut, Iowa with Pastor Gail Muckey officiating. Military graveside services followed at Layton Township Cemetery. Pauley Jones Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
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