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Charlotte J. Nichols

Charlotte J. Nichols, age 87, of Ida Grove, Iowa (formerly of Odebolt) passed away peacefully April 20, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Rev. David E. Cook will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa.

Left to cherish her memories include her children Rodney (Karla), Roy, and Helen. Charlotte was blessed with one grandchild and two great-grandchildren, each of whom she adored. She is also survived by her sister Kathleen (Chester) Creswell.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes of Ida Grove and Odebolt, Iowa, are in charge of the funeral arrangements.

David Moen

Ann Voggesser

Funeral services for 90-year-old Ann Voggesser will be Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11 AM at the United Presbyterian Church in Denison, Iowa. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1PM at the Tarkio Home Cemetery in Tarkio, Missouri.

Ann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa.

She is survived by her son David Mathias Voggesser (Kate North) of Sugar Grove, IL; daughter Nancy Voggesser of Denison, IA; step-grandson Daithi Brady (Ariana Buchholz); her grand dog Greta and grand cat Louise, her sister Jean Stevenson of Chesterfield, MO, sister-in-law Marge (Harold) Voggesser, and many nieces and nephews. Ann is preceded in death by Roy (2020); her parents; grand dogs Sexton and Sunshine, grand cats Sylvia, Sappho, Todd, Chester, Herkimer, and Shakespeare.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made in her memory to: United Presbyterian Church, 205 N 24th Street, Denison, IA 51442

Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Vernis Giermann

Donna Joy Plattner

A Mass of Christian Burial for 63-year-old, Donna Joy Plattner, will be held on Saturday, April 25^th at 10:30AM at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

A burial will be held following the service at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Denison.

Donna passed away on March 26th.

She is survived by her children, Jason Haptonstall of Carroll, IA; Jessica (Tyler) Stahl of Harlan, IA, Jamie Plattner of Omaha, NE; step children, Robby Plattner of CA and Christa Plattner of Des Moines, IA; mother, Elizabeth Swanson of Denison, IA; siblings, Alan (Victoria) Swanson of Ankeny, IA, Rita Swanson of Denison, IA, Roxanne (Robert) Townsend of Denison, IA, John (Judy) Swanson of Grimes, IA, Lori (Mark) O’Meara of West Des Moines, IA, Janice Swanson of Portland, OR; other family members and friends.

The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Walter J. Woebke

Walter J. Woebke, age 103, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Neil Wehmas will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Morgan Township Cemetery of Schleswig, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa.

Walter is survived by his son Donald Woebke of Evans, CO; daughter-in-law Kimberly Woebke of Ida Grove, IA; and his grandchildren: Darren (Lori) Woebke of Kansas City, MO, Chris (Jen) Woebke of Ida Grove, IA, Dorian (Boyd) Maxwell of Kansas City, MO, Stacy (Ron) Witter of Kingsley, IA, Megan (Zach) Montgomery of Ida Grove, IA, and Cody Woebke of Cherokee, IA.

He is also survived by great-grandchildren: Blake (Lexi), Autum (Anthony), Deandra (Chris), Caitlyn (Nathan), Dylan, Carter, Maia, and Camdyn; great-great-grandchildren: Liam, Lincoln, Scottie, Haisley, Averley, and a baby girl on the way.

Additional survivors include his sisters Alma Pogensee of Denison, IA and Betty Klink of Westside, IA; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

Curtis Butler

Memorial Service for 77- year-old Curtis Butler of Dow City will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap.

Visitation will be from 5:00 ~ 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 22nd at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap.

Burial will be at the Dow City Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Butler died on Wednesday, April 8th.

Curtis is survived by: Children- Kris and her husband Jared Anastasi of Manilla & Andy Butler and his wife Kalin of Arion; Sister - Myra Williams of Denison; Siblings-in-law- Jerry and Patti Boettger of Denison, JoAnn and Fred Renze of Ida Grove, & Janice Gierstorf of Denison; and lifelong friend, Bill Brasel of Anthon

 Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Hollinger

Funeral Services for 68-year-old Robert Hollinger will be held on Wednesday April 22^nd at 1:00pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Denison. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. A burial will be held at the Dow City Cemetery following the funeral service.

Robert passed away on Friday April 17^th at his home in Arion.

He is survived by spouse, Melinda “Lynn” McDaniel; children, Nicolas Hollinger of Illinois, Stacey (Bill) Kleffman of Nebraska, Shama Wilken of Schleswig, Nichole Tornow of Shenandoah, Billy (Haylee Pullen) Hollinger of Arcadia, Larissa (Arrick Clausen) Hollinger of Schleswig, and Chelsey (Kyle Segebart) Hollinger of Schlesiwg; brothers, John (Judy) Hollinger of Council Bluffs, and Doug (Paula) Hollinger of Schleswig; 18 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other family members and friends.

The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  

Lillie Petersen

Donald Steinkuehler

Larry “Pudd” Pedersen

Donna R. DeMey

Donna R. DeMey, age 87, of Denison, Iowa, passed away on March 29, 2026, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Vicar Travis Brincks will officiate.

Left to cherish her memory include nieces and nephews Bill, Karna, Pam, Kristin, Kandace, Ryan, and John; brother-in-law Lester; sister-in-law Julie; as well as other extended family and friends.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Starla Steinkuehler

Michael Scherff

Funeral services for 70 year old Michael Scherff will be held on Monday April 13^th at 11:00am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Family will greet friends on Sunday April 12^th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Denison. Interment with Military Rites will be held on Wednesday April 15^th at 12:30pm at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel.

Michael passed away at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital on April 6^th.

He is survived by brother, Robert (Cindy) Scherff of Denison; nieces & nephews, Justin Scherff, his children Jackson, Grayson, & Kennedy; Kristin (Adam) Henry, their children Owen, Emma, & Wyatt; Brandon (Jenni) Scherff, their children Easton, Baylor, & Emmy Megan Scherff (fiancé Scotty Tigner); other family members & friends.

The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jack Oeser

Sara Fox

Bob Collins

Donna Marie (Ruchti) Myers

Donna Marie (Ruchti) Myers, age 90, of Whiting (formerly of Charter Oak), passed away on Tuesday, March 24, at the Pleasant View Care Center of Whiting.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ of Mapleton. Committal services will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Mapleton. A Visitation will be held one hour prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., also on Wednesday, at the Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Martz of Charter Oak; daughter-in-law, Veta Myers of Missouri; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Bruce Ruchti of Mapleton, and Jeff (Candy) Ruchti of Oregon; sister, Deanna Lawson of Mapleton; sister-in-law, Deb Ruchti of Onawa; nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. 

The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Homes of Ute and Mapleton are in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Rhonda Wiebers

Louis “Yogi” Winey