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     His Social Security Number was 483-26-7345.¹¹ Kenneth Dean Pfannebecker was buried at Saint Peters Cemetery, Cosgrove, Johnson Co., Iowa.¹² He was born on November 5, 1926 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,11,5 He married Dolores Crampton Updegraff on October 27, 1949 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^13,2 Kenneth Dean Pfannebecker died on March 6, 2011 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 84.^2,11 He SIGOURNEY - Kenneth Pfannebecker, 84, of Sigourney, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Kenneth was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Sigourney, to Frank and Elsie (Bensmiller) Pfannebecker and received his education in Sigourney Schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Oct. 27, 1949, Kenneth married Dolores Crampton in Oskaloosa. The couple made their home in Sigourney and Kenneth served as the plant foreman for the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America in Harper for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He then helped as a funeral service assistant with Reynolds Funeral Chapel and Powell Funeral Home for many years. Kenneth was a member of the Sigourney United Methodist Church, the Lacey Kerr VFW Post #2308, American Legion Post #19 and Webb Lodge #182 A.F. & A.M. He also volunteered with Keokuk County Hospice several years. Kenneth enjoyed woodworking, gardening and flowers. Survivors include his wife, Dolores of Sigourney; two sons, Mike (Joyce) Pfannebecker of Sigourney and Paul (Cindy) Pfannebecker of Waseca, Minn; three daughters, Mary (Bill) Klett of Sigourney, Jennifer Hansen (Devin McDermott) of Atlantic and Andrea Kerkove of Oskaloosa; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Jeannine Klett of Cedar Rapids and ex-son-in-law, Paul Kerkove of Sigourney. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Clark. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Sigourney United Methodist Church, with Rev. John Hembry officiating. Military rites will be given by Lacey Kerr VFW Post #2308 and American Legion Post #19. on March 8, 2011.²

     Keith Ward Clark was buried at Memorial Lawn Mausoleum, Fremont, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 484-14-9118.⁶ He was born on January 28, 1918 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,2,3,7,4 He married Dorothy Irene Pfannebecker, daughter of Frank Pfannebecker and Elsie May Bensmiller, on June 15, 1941.^1,2 Keith Ward Clark died on March 10, 2007 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 89.^6,2 He FREMONT - Keith Clark, 89, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Ottumwa Hospice. Cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, at Fremont Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Dean officiating. The urn will be placed in a niche at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa immediately following the service. Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to Wapello County Hospice. Keith Ward Clark, the only son of Faye and Gladys Grove Clark, was born near Delta on Jan. 28, 1918. He attended school at Delta and Barnes City. On June 15, 1941, Keith was united in marriage to Dorothy I. Pfannebecker. He farmed for several years in the Delta area and worked at the John Deere Ottumwa Works for 25 years, retiring in 1981. Keith was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, United Auto Workers Local #74 and the John Deere bowling league. He enjoyed fishing, card games and was an avid camper and pool player. He traveled extensively across the United States and had been to Europe three different times. An avid St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeyes fan, Keith enjoyed baseball, football, college basketball and taking his grandchildren on vacations and to amusement parks. He enjoyed antique tractors and the Greater Southeast Iowa Tractor Ride. Keith spent a great deal of time gardening and taking care of his lawn, and was a man who loved God and his church family. Keith's memory is honored by his son, Leland (Diane) Clark of Fremont; his daughter Kathy Clark of Tempe, Ariz; four grandchildren, Tina Michelle Gallager, David Ryan Clark, Phillip Clark Estes and Christina Elane Estes; four great-grandchildren, Corbin Shawn Gallager, Chase Robert Gallager, Natalie Joella Clark and Cole Ryan Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Dorothy, on Nov. 22, 2006. on March 12, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 484-50-7088.⁴ Leland Keith "Lee" Clark was born on August 17, 1944 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^4,3 He married Marcia Diane Schroeder on July 28, 1984 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co., Florida.³ Leland Keith "Lee" Clark died on March 14, 2014 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 69.^4,3 He FREMONT - Leland "Lee" Keith Clark, 69, of Fremont, passed away March 14, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Lee was born Aug. 17, 1944, in Oskaloosa, the son of Keith Clark and Dorothy Pfannebecker Clark. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1963. Following graduation, he worked at John Deere Ottumwa Works as a field test mechanic for 30 years before retiring in 1994. He was united in marriage to Diane Schroeder in Vero Beach, Fla., July 28, 1984. Lee served on the Fremont City Council, the Volunteer Fire Department in Fremont and also coached Little League for the Fremont-Cedar areas. He was a member of the Fremont Jaycees, the Kirkville-Eddyville Masonic Lodge and was a volunteer at the Knoxville Hall of Fame. He organized and ran the Greater Southeast Iowa Tractor ride as well as organized the Fremont car shows. As a hobby, Lee also restored antique cars and tractors and owned an auto body and repair shop in Fremont. Lee is survived by his wife, Diane of Fremont; a daughter, Tina (Shawn) Gallagher of Cedar Rapids; a son, David (Ginger) Clark of West Des Moines; four grandchildren, Chase and Corbin Gallagher and Natalie and Cole Clark; two stepdaughters, Susie (Elix) Coleman of Sarasota, Fla., and Beckie (Billy) Swantek of Brandon, Fla; a stepson, John (Jill) Schroeder of Odessa, Fla; five stepgrandchildren, Travis and Satchel Coleman, Jordan and Justin Shroeder and William Swantek; a stepgreat-grandchild, Satchel Morgan; and a sister; Kathy Clark of Apache Junction, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents. As was Lee's wish, his body has been cremated. on March 17, 2014.³

     Gladys Jeannine Pfannebecker Jeannine Klett, 86, died October 7, 2018 at the Keota Health Care Center in Keota, Iowa. She was born March 30, 1932 to Frank and Elsie Mae Bensmiller Pfannebecker near Keota. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1950. On June 24, 1950 she married Lee Henry Klett in Sigourney. They lived and farmed south west of Sigourney. Jeannine moved to Marion in 1985, she was employed by Teleconnect and later worked as a home health aid. She returned to Sigourney in 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lee on October 26, 1973, one sister Dorothy Clark and one brother Kenneth Pfannebecker. She is survived by her children Shirley (John) Linder of Harper, Sherry Keller of Cedar Rapids, Dan (Jody) Klett of Walford, Doug (Tammy) Klett of Sigourney, Susan (Chris) Hansen of Batavia, Illinois, 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service Thursday, October 11, 2018, 11:00 A.M., Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney, IA.² She was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,7 She was born on March 30, 1932 at Seventy Six, Washington Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of June 24, 1950,her married name was Klett.² She married Lee Henry Klett on June 24, 1950 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,8 Gladys Jeannine Pfannebecker died on October 7, 2018 at Keota, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 86.²

     Lee Henry Klett was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 483-30-6110.⁶ He was born on March 11, 1927 at Plank, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4,6,5 He married Gladys Jeannine Pfannebecker, daughter of Frank Pfannebecker and Elsie May Bensmiller, on June 24, 1950 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,5 Lee Henry Klett died on October 26, 1973 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 46.^1,5 He SIGOURNEY — A Sigourney farmer died Friday after a farm accident east of Sigourney. The Keokuk County sheriff’s office said Lee Henry Klett, 46, was combining when the machine malfunctioned. Klett went under the combine to check for trouble and was killed when a shaker table fell on his head. He was born March ll, 1927, the son of Henry C. and Anna Krier Klett. He attended rural schools in the Sigourney area and married Jeannine Pfannebecker June 24, 1950, at Sigourney. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Shirley Ann of Keokuk, Sherry of Kansas City, Kan. and Susan of the home; two sons, Dan of Sigourney and Doug of the home; his mother, Mrs. Anna Klett of Sigourney; and three sisters, Mrs. Violett Weston of Kansas City, Kan; Mrs. Velda Clubb of Des Moines and Mrs. Velma Waechter of Sigourney. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant sister. on October 27, 1973.⁵

     Dolores Crampton Updegraff was born on February 12, 1932 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ As of October 27, 1949,her married name was Pfannebecker.¹ She married Kenneth Dean Pfannebecker, son of Frank Pfannebecker and Elsie May Bensmiller, on October 27, 1949 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,2 Dolores Crampton Updegraff died on January 2, 2015 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 82.¹ She SIGOURNEY — Dolores Crampton Pfannebecker, age 82, of Sigourney, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at her daughter’s home in Sigourney. Dolores was born Feb. 12, 1932, in Des Moines, to Viola Crampton Updegraff. She was raised by her grandparents, Walter H. and Minnie J. Crampton and graduated from Sigourney High School. On Oct. 27, 1949, she married Kenneth Pfannebecker in Oskaloosa. Dolores was the secretary for the Keokuk County Superintendent of Schools, Mallinger Real Estate and Sigourney Community Schools Superintendents, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Sigourney United Methodist Church, the Keokuk County Historical Society and the Retired Teacher’s Association. She also volunteered with Keokuk County Hospice Survivors include five children: Mike (Joyce) Pfannebecker, of Sigourney, Paul (Cindy) Pfannebecker, of Waseca. Minn., Mary (Bill) Klett, of Sigourney, Jennifer Hansen (Devon McDermott), of Atlantic, and Andrea Kerkove, of Oskaloosa; 15 grandchildren: 27 greatgrandchildren; special friend, Paul Kerkove, of Sigourney; two brothers, James Updegraff, of Arvada, Colo., and Curtis (Mary) Updegraff, of Solon and three sisters; Rosalind Updegraff, of Cedar Falls, Mary (Roger) Steffen, of Guernsey, and Rebecca (John Yandt) Updegraff, of White Fish Bay, Wis. She was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents, husband: Kenneth in 2011, brother: Josiah Updegraff and best friend: Sarah Smithart. on January 5, 2015.¹

     His Social Security Number was 577-16-6347.⁴ Lloyd Elmer St. Clair was born on July 11, 1898 at Birdseye, Dubois Co., Indiana.^2,4 He married Velma Gertrude Covey, daughter of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on March 16, 1921 at Washington, D.C..^5,1,6 Lloyd Elmer St. Clair died in September, 1976 at Florida at age 78.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 468-07-8989.⁶ Earl Albert Rynearson was born on November 8, 1894 at Lawton, VanBuren Co., Michigan.^6,2 He married Beatrice Lulu Covey, daughter of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on October 4, 1915 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,3,4,5 Earl Albert Rynearson and Beatrice Lulu Covey were divorced on February 23, 1929 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.⁷ Earl Albert Rynearson died in July, 1974 at Illinois at age 79.⁶

     Mary Alice Rynearson was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.^2,3 She was born on August 8, 1915 at Tiffin, Johnson Co., Iowa.^2,3 She died on December 24, 1922 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, at age 7.^2,3 She Mary Alice Rynearson, aged 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rynearson, 826 Swiss street, died Sunday noon at the home of her parents following a ten day attack of diphtheria. She was a student in the Adams school. She was born near Tiffin, Ia., Aug 8, 1915 and with her parents came to Davenport in Aug. 1918. Surviving are her parents; one brother, Frances Charles; and a sister Mildred Margie, as well as her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rynearson of Pemberton, Minn., and Mrs. Alice Cove(y) of Davenport. Private funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home, and burial will be in Oakdale cemetery. on December 25, 1922.²

     Mildred Margie Rynearson was buried at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, 430 Magnolia Avenue, Petaluma, Sonoma Co., California.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 479-01-6027.⁶ Her married name was Stroud.⁶ Her married name was Rowbotham.⁶ She married Unknown Rowbotham.^6,4 Mildred Margie Rynearson married Unknown Stroud.⁶ Mildred Margie Rynearson was born on April 25, 1918 at Pemberton, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.^6,4 She died on October 16, 1988 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 70.^6,4

     Francis Churrell Rynearson was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^2,3,4 He married Lucia Maude Unknown.^4,8 Francis Churrell Rynearson was born on February 13, 1920 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.^1,2,3,4 He married Adeline E. Fritz on February 24, 1943 at California.⁵ Francis Churrell Rynearson died on December 23, 2011 at San Diego Co., California, at age 91.^2,3,4 He Rynearson, Francis C. - "CHUCK." February 13, 1920 to December 23, 2011. On Friday evening our father, Retired Cheif Petty Office and Pearl Harbor survivor, died of natural causes. We lost our patriarch, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and true American hero. Dad was born in Davenport, Iowa and experienced the Great Depression, and served in World War II and the Korean War. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and was assigned to the USS California. His service in the Navy provided him with a strong sense of order, commitment to his country and to those he served with. After 20 years in the Navy, he retired at the rank of CPO and left the service in San Diego where he lived until his passing. Following his retirement he joined the City of San Diego Water Department and completer 23 years of service in 1953. He loved traveling and had many wonderful memories. Dad was very positive and happy man, dedicated to his country, his family, and his faith. He is survived by son Steve Rynearson, daughter Pamela Rynearson, and daughters-in-law Sharon and Candace. Preceded in death by son Robert Rynerson, his first wife of nearly 50 years, Adeline and his second wife of 16 years, Lucia. Seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral Mass will be at Holy Family Church at 10 a.m. on January 9, 2012. A private burial with family with military honors will be held and the National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. on December 31, 2011.⁴

     Anna M. Sell was buried at Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.¹ Her Social Security Number was 491-22-7280.² She was born on February 21, 1893 at Iowa.^2,3 As of November 9, 1932,her married name was Covey.⁴ She married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on November 9, 1932 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.⁴ Anna M. Sell died in February, 1983 at Iowa.²

     Bertha E. Benson was buried at Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^2,1 She was born on August 30, 1884 at Wapello Co., Iowa.² As of September 25, 1923,her married name was Covey.³ She married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on September 25, 1923 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.³ Bertha E. Benson died on July 29, 1963 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 78.¹ She Mrs. Bertha E. Boettger, 79, of 1029 Bruce, died unexpectedly at Elsie's Nursing Home Monday at 7:30 p.m. She was born May 30, 1884, in Wapello County, the daughter of John and Margaret Huffman Benson. She had lived in Ottumwa and Wapello County all of her life. Surviving are her husband, Otto; one son, Albert Bower of Ottumwa; two daughters, Mrs. Pansy Hartman and Mrs. Edna Hainline of Ottumwa; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one-great-great-grandson. She was the last of a family of 14 children. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. A.D. Pringle of the Ottumwa Baptist Temple officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery. on July 30, 1963.¹

     Hazel Nellie Hartley was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 1802 Carroll Street, Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.^6,5,4 She was born on January 26, 1912 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² As of June 1, 1934,her married name was Eichelberger.^3,6 She married Harold Gaylord Eichelberger on June 1, 1934 at Iowa.^3,6,5,4 Hazel Nellie Hartley died on October 5, 1947 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 35.^5,4 She KEOKUK, Iowa — Mrs. Harold G. Eichelberger, 35, 1912 Palean street, died at Iowa City Monday after almost a month’s illness. The former Hazel Hartley, she is survived by her husband, her father, three brothers and thre sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Schmidt Memorial Home with burial in Oakland cemetery. on October 8, 1947.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 477-36-5531.³ Her married name was Hartley.¹ Eileen Virginia Jenkins married Clarence Harold Hartley, son of William Wood Hartley and Estella May "Stella" Covey.^1,2 Eileen Virginia Jenkins was born on September 16, 1913 at Minnesota.³ She died on December 26, 2007 at Minnetonka, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 94.^3,2 She Hartley, Eileen, age 94, of Minnetonka, on 12/26/2007. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; brother, Stanley Jenkins and son-in-law, Alan Iverson. Survived by children, Rebecca Iverson, Calista (Ivan) Arneson and James (Jan) Hartley; sister, Kathleen Nibbe; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Memorial service Saturday 12/29/07 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation 1/2 hour prior at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8115 State Hwy. 7, St. Louis Park, MN, 952-938-5400. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the church or Methodist Hospice. Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435 on December 28, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 475-30-3141.⁴ Alan Edward Iverson married Rebecca Ann Hartley, daughter of Clarence Harold Hartley and Eileen Virginia Jenkins.^1,3 Alan Edward Iverson was born on February 7, 1935.⁴ He died on May 13, 1998 at age 63.⁴