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     His Social Security Number was 485-42-9805.⁵ William Kenneth Bales was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He was born on January 29, 1909 at Wadena Co., Minnesota; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 29, 1908.^2,3,6,5 He married Minnie Jane Smithart, daughter of John Wilson "Willis" Smithart and Bessie Elizabeth Conner, on October 20, 1928 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^1,3 William Kenneth Bales died on August 26, 1965 at age 56.^1,2

     Edith M. Seaba was buried at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ Her Social Security Number was 485-62-5463.⁴ She was born on April 9, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,3 As of October 7, 1933,her married name was Smithart.² She married William Leonard Smithart, son of John Wilson "Willis" Smithart and Bessie Elizabeth Conner, on October 7, 1933 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 Edith M. Seaba died on April 16, 1992 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 85.^1,4 She Edith Smithart, 85, died Thursday in Sigourney Care Center after a n extended illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Holm Funeral Home, where friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial: Doggett Cemetery near Sigourney. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Elliott of Cedar Rapids; a son, Earl of Sigourney; and two sisters, Avis Seaba of Sigourney and Vera Utterback of Rolla, Mo. on April 18, 1992.¹

     Marilyn Merle Smithart was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² Her Social Security Number was 481-36-5731.⁷ She was born on June 15, 1934 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,7,3,4 As of March 23, 1963,her married name was Elliott.⁵ She married Herschel Elliott on March 23, 1963 at Santa Clara Co., California.^1,5 Marilyn Merle Smithart died on January 17, 1993 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 58.^2,7

     His Social Security Number was 462-42-2551.⁵ Herschel Elliott was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on September 15, 1930 at Howe, Grayson Co., Texas.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Marilyn Merle Smithart, daughter of William Leonard Smithart and Edith M. Seaba, on March 23, 1963 at Santa Clara Co., California.^7,4 Herschel Elliott died on June 15, 1975 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 44.^1,6

     His Social Security Number was 483-38-6249.⁷ Russell Earl Smithart was buried at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,8,4 He was born on February 4, 1936 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,2,3,4,5,9 He married Sarah Lou Deitrich on May 30, 1961 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^8,10 Russell Earl Smithart died on March 19, 1999 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 63.^7,8,2,4,10,9 He Earl Smithart, 63, died Friday, March 19, 1999, in Keokuk County Health Center, Sigourney, after an extended illness. Burial: Doggett Cemetery, near Sigourney. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; and three daughters, Gail Weber of Sigourney, Terri Jo Boehm of Adel and Rita Jean Wilkins of Lincoln, Neb. on March 20, 1999.⁸

     Sarah Lou Deitrich was buried at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,1 She Sarah Lou Smithart, 69, died October 7, 2012 at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. She was born October 13, 1942 to Lloyd Garland and Virginia Sipes Deitrich in Sigourney, Iowa. As a young girl Sarah delivered papers and show bills. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1960. On May 30, 1961 she married Russell Earl Smithart at Evangelical and Reformed Church parsonage in Sigourney. They lived and farmed in the Lancaster area for many years. She was employed by Albaugh Grocery, Head Start and the Sigourney Community School District as a cook, she retired in 1991 as the head cook. She later worked at Kids and Company Preschool and Keokuk County Veterinary Clinic for 13 years. Sarah was a founding member of the Lancaster Heritage. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl on March 19, 1999, grandson Jesse Boehm, two brothers Bill Deitrich, and Jerry Deitrich. She is survived by her daughters Gail (Andy) Weber, Terri Jo (Cole) Stiles, Reta (Mike) Wilkins, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters Garland Seaba, Sherry Hammes, four brothers John David Deitrich, Jim Deitrich, Gary Deitrich, and Mcgee Deitrich. Services were held October 10 at the Lancaster School, Lancaster, Iowa. Burial at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Iowa.¹ She was born on October 13, 1942 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,1 As of May 30, 1961,her married name was Smithart.¹ She married Russell Earl Smithart, son of William Leonard Smithart and Edith M. Seaba, on May 30, 1961 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,1 Sarah Lou Deitrich died on October 7, 2012 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 69.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 379-26-3857.³ Neddy Jane Coulter was born on March 5, 1923 at Allentown, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 As of September 25, 1948,her married name was Conner.² She married Harry Earl Conner, son of Oscar Earl Conner and Rose Adeline Jackson, on September 25, 1948 at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut.^1,2 Neddy Jane Coulter died on November 13, 1982 at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 59.^1,4

     James Howard Kerkove was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 478-32-1449.⁵ He was born on July 29, 1930 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,1,3,4 He married Fern Burlee Behnamann, daughter of Fred Dick Behnamann and Carrie Mary Conner, on June 28, 1953 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 James Howard Kerkove died on December 25, 2005 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 75.^5,1,2,3 He James Howard Kerkove, 75, of Sigourney, died Sun., Dec. 25, 2005, at the Keokuk County Health Center, following a lengthy battle of heart disease. He was born July 29, 1930, near Sigourney, the son of John LeRoy and Addie Louise Spiess Kerkove. He graduated from Sigourney High School in 1948, where he was the first student at Sigourney to have on the job training, and he also shined shoes at Red Ruby's barber shop after school. He married Fern Burlee Behnamann on June 28, 1953 at the Sigourney Christian Church with Rev. Robert Hall officiating. He was employed at the First Trust and Savings Bank in Sigourney for over 45 years, retiring in 1993 under the ownership of Boatman's Bank. He was a member of the Sigourney Christian Chruch where he was an elder, deacon, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served on many church committees. He was active in many civic and community projects serving as treasurer for the Sigourney Community School, the Chamber of Commerce, Keokuk County Red Cross, March of Dimes, Tuberculosis Association, Salvation Army and served as guardian, conservator and executor for many people. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association, a 55 year member of the Sigourney Odd Fellows Lodge and a charter member and treasurer of the Keokuk County Izaak Walton League. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Linda Bickford of Ottumwa; two grandchildren; five sisters, Betty Ingle of Sigourney, Kathleen Bailey of Omaha, Neb; Mary Jane Kerber of Sigourney; Marlene Hicks of Long Beach, Miss. and Carolyn Erwin of Tucson, Ariz; six brothers, Harold of Sigourney, Richard of Hayesville, Peter of Anaheim, Calif., Raymond of Brigham City, Utah, Francis of San Antonio, Texas and Don of Hemet, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Robert Jeffrey. Funeral services will be Wednesday Dec. 28 (today) at 1:30 p.m. at the Sigourney Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Bringman officiating. Burial will be in Conner Cemetery near Sigourney. A memorial may be made to the Sigourney Christian Church or Keokuk County Hospice. Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney were in charge of arrangements.
on December 29, 2005.¹

     Robert Jeffrey Kerkove was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 478-82-9388.⁷ He was born on February 22, 1959 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^7,3,4,5,6 He died on September 3, 1978 at age 19.^3,4,5

     Mary Elizabeth Burnett was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.^3,2 She was born on April 29, 1912 at Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico.^3,2 As of December 24, 1942,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Leo David Conner, son of William Conner and Minnie Edith Randall, on December 24, 1942 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas.¹ Mary Elizabeth Burnett died on August 3, 1965 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 53.^3,2

     Fedal Schultheiss Fedal Schultheiss, 92, of Sigourney died Oct. 28, 1984. He was born March 21, 1892 at Engelweiss, Germany the son of John and Josephine Fischer Schultheiss. He came to Keokuk county when he was 16 years of age and was naturalized a United States citizen in 1919. While still in Germany he did tinning and plumbing. He married Edna Utterback at Delta Feb. 20, 1917 and she died March 22, 1964. He married Gladys Conner Hahn Feb. 19, 1967 at Washington. He lived west of Sigourney until moving into Sigourney in 1971. Mr. Schultheiss was a member of the Christian church, was an elder, Sunday school teacher and a member of the Keokuk County Historical Society. He did woodworking specializing in inlaid wood clocks and decorative brackets. He was also an active gardener. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; a daughter, Johanna Boyer; a granddaughter, Doris Ann Bower and a great granddaughter, Joyce Bower. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Myrtle B. Pence; a sister Johanna Steinhart; two brothers, Stephen Schultheiss and Gustave Schultheiss. Services were Oct. 30 at the Sigourney Christian church. Interment was at Garrett cemetery, Delta.² His Social Security Number was 480-18-0104.⁴ He was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on March 21, 1892 at Engelwies, Baden, Germany.^4,1,2,3 He married Gladys Fern Conner, daughter of William Conner and Minnie Edith Randall, on February 19, 1967 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² Fedal Schultheiss died on October 28, 1984 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 92.^2,3

     Carl William "Jake" Jacobsen was buried at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.² He was born on August 8, 1908 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.^2,3,4,5 He married Geraldine Lillian Breneman, daughter of Fred Elmer "Freddy" Breneman and Margaret Viola Starr, on August 30, 1934 at Marion Township, Linn Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 Carl William "Jake" Jacobsen died on January 21, 1963 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 54.^1,2 He Carl William (Jake) Jacobsen, 1727 B avenue, NE., a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, died Monday night following a sudden illness. Born Aug. 8, 1908, in Cedar Rapids, he as married Geraldine Breneman Aug. 30, 1934. He was a former employee of Univeral Foundry and for the last seven years has been an employee of the Nash-Finch Co. A member of Indian Creek Country club, Mr. Jacobsen was a prominent golfer and had competed in many touraments in the state. He also was a member of International Moulders Union of North America. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Joan Technik of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren; his mother, Sarah Jacobsen of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Margaret Sorensen of Central City, and two brothers, John of Cedar Rapids and Norman Jacobsen of Vinton. Services: Turner chapel at 1:30 Thursday by Dr. Jackson Burns of St. Paul's Methodist church. Burial: Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel. on January 22, 1963.²

     Her Social Security Number was 484-40-8875.⁸ Joan Carol Jacobsen was buried at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.⁶ She was born on July 26, 1937 at Marion Township, Linn Co., Iowa.^8,3,4,6 As of March 3, 1956,her married name was Technik.⁴ She married Robert Joseph Technik on March 3, 1956 at St. Louis, Missouri.^7,4,5,6 Joan Carol Jacobsen died on September 29, 2010 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 73.^8,6 She Joan Carol Technik, 73, of Cedar Rapids, died after a 42-year struggle with MS, at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab, on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Bob; children, Steve (Kit) Technik of Charlotte, N.C., Teri (Brad) Roalson and Connie (Drew) Hatfield, both of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Sarah (Erik) Rosenwood, Joseph Technik, Spc. Benjamin and Jacob Roalson; great-grandchildren, Ella Marie and soon to be baby boy Rosenwood; sister-in-law, Joanne (Robert) Matthiessen; and nephew, Corey Matthiessen. She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant sister, Linda Kay. Joan was born July 26, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, to Carl and Geraldine Jacobsen. In 1955, she graduated from Franklin High School, where she was involved in many school activities, including band, orchestra and drum majorette. She married Robert Technik in St. Louis, Mo., on March 3, 1956. Joan was elected queen of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an international sorority. She was an accordion teacher for Boddicker School of Music. Joan was an avid golfer and won many tournaments in the Cedar Rapids area. She liked to bowl and play bridge, Joan was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, where she had taught Sunday school. Joan's greatest love was for her family and spending time together with them. She will be deeply missed. on September 30, 2010.⁶

     Robert Joseph Technik was buried at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.² He was born on September 11, 1935 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.^1,2 He married Joan Carol Jacobsen, daughter of Carl William "Jake" Jacobsen and Geraldine Lillian Breneman, on March 3, 1956 at St. Louis, Missouri.^3,1,2,4 Robert Joseph Technik died on October 18, 2012 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 77.² He Robert Joseph Technik, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, by the Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Survivors include his children, Steven Technik of Charlotte, N.C., and Teri (Brad) Roalson and Connie (Drew) Hatfield, both of Cedar Rapids; sister, Joann (Bob) Matthiessen of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Sarah (Erik) Rosenwood, Joseph Technik, Sgt. Ben Roalson and Jacob Roalson; great-grandchildren, Ella Marie and Xander Rosenwood; nephew, Corey Matthiessen; and daughter-in-law, Kathryn Technik. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Joan. Bob was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Cedar Rapids to Joseph and Ann Stejskal Technik. He enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Korea. He married Joan Jacobson on March 3, 1956, in St. Louis, Mo. He worked for J.F. Technik and Sons Painting and Decorating, FashionPar Homes, Straub Painting, and then retired from the Cedar Rapids school system. Bob loved spending time with his family, vacationing and fishing on Otter Tail Lake and on the Wapsi with “Kubs.” He loved traveling to Chicago to see a Cubs or Bears game and was an avid Hawkeye fan. Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. He was a kind, compassionate and caring friend to many and will be deeply missed. on October 20, 2012.²

     Thomas Emmett "Tommy" Baldwin Sr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 232-58-2778.⁵ He married Barbara Ellen Dooley, daughter of Damon Odell Dooley and Elizabeth Lucille Steber.^1,2 Thomas Emmett "Tommy" Baldwin Sr. was born on June 14, 1937.^5,2,6,4 He died on December 20, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^5,2,3,6,4 He Thomas Emmett (Tommy) Baldwin Sr., 71, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008. He was born on June 14, 1937, to the late Walter Clyde Baldwin and Saluda Arrington Baldwin. Tommy was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from the trucking business. He loved helping his wife in the cleaning business and doing a lot of fishing when he got the chance. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dooley Baldwin; two sons, Thomas E. Baldwin Jr., of Stewartsville, and Robert Clyde (Melissa) Baldwin, of Catawba; stepchildren, Johnny Lee Jackson and wife, Rachel, of Craig County, Sandra Gray and Doug Chewning, of Roanoke, James Robert Jackson, of Franklin County, and Marian Faye Janney and husband, Ken; godson, Kevin Ray Meyers and Amy; nine grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; one greatgodson; special friends, Paul Bunker and Benny DeWeese; and not to forget all the "special fishing buddies." Funeral services will be conducted noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Milliner officiating. Burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at the funeral home. Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. on December 23, 2008.²

     Elwood Damon "Woody" Dooley was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 6, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Emily Marie Jones on March 23, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Elwood Damon "Woody" Dooley married Andrea Dene Sapp on August 4, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Elwood Damon "Woody" Dooley died on October 27, 2016 at Virginia at age 73.² He Elwood Damon (Woody) Dooley, 73, of Roanoke, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Damon and Elizabeth Dooley; and a sister, Arbedella Dooley. Woody is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Andrea "Punkin;" his children, Elizabeth Ann Wilson (Dale), Melissa Ann Dooley (Shorty), Elwood Lynn Dooley, Rebecca Welch (Tommy), Ricky Fields and James "Cracker" Sapp; a brother, Donnie Dooley (Jean); a sister, Barbara Baldwin; brothers-in-law, Gary L. Sapp (Pinkie) and James A. Sapp Jr; sisters-in-law, Susan Creasy (Mike) and Clarice Robertson (Terry); and a special friend, Lynwood Craft. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A Celebration of his Life will be held at noon on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Pastor Shannon Harris will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on October 30, 2016.²

     Donald Odell Dooley Donald Odell “Donnie” Dooley, 72, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on October 14, 1947, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Damon Odell and Elizabeth Steber Dooley. Donnie was no stranger to hard work and faithfully served the citizens in Roanoke City within the water and sewer department, for over 25 years prior to retiring. He was proud that he was able to be a part of the team that helped in the pipe laying project at Carvins Cove that supplies Roanoke and surrounding areas with drinking water. Donnie had a love for old cars, motorcycles, and boating, and could be found bowling at times, however, his passion in life was fishing. Especially his deep-sea fishing in the search for Marlin. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to anyone that truly knew him. He will be missed! In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, Elwood Damon Dooley; and his sister, Arbadella Dooley. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his wife of 54 years, Jean Dooley, of Salem; four sons, Richard Wayne “Ricky” Dooley (Sondra), Robert D. Dooley, both of Salem, Raymond Thomas Dooley, of Montgomery County, and Ronnie A. Dooley, of Roanoke; sister, Barbara Baldwin, of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Desi, Ricky Jr., Cody, Evan, Eli, and Rose; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services to honor Donnie’s life will be conducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 2 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son funeral home in Salem, with Pastor Chris Kingery officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Carolyn Jeanette "Jean" Clifton on August 5, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Donald Odell Dooley died on August 22, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.²