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     Ruth Oblak was buried at Twin Valley Memorial Park, 483 Athena Drive, Delmont, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on July 21, 1924 at Manor, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.² As of January 15, 1948,her married name was Hlavsa.² She married Thomas Monroe Hlavsa, son of Anthony John "Andrew" "Andy" Hlavsa and Ruby Florence Yates, on January 15, 1948 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Ruth Oblak died on May 28, 2015 at Pennsylvania at age 90.³

     His Social Security Number was 199-20-4243.² William Franklin Rugh was born on November 19, 1927 at Export, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He married Anna E. Hlavsa, daughter of Anthony John "Andrew" "Andy" Hlavsa and Ruby Florence Yates, on August 11, 1947 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ William Franklin Rugh died on June 17, 1985 at age 57.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 547-18-3379.⁵ Harry William Smith was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.² He was born on May 17, 1915 at Nebraska.^1,5,3 He died on June 21, 1993 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.^3,5

     Leonard L. Northway was buried at Warren-Powers Cemetery, SE Powers and SE 132nd Ave., Adelphi, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ His Social Security Number was 484-03-3397.² He was born on August 4, 1905 at Polk Co., Iowa.² He married Edith Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon, on September 10, 1930.¹ Leonard L. Northway died on July 16, 1984 at age 78.²

     Dennis R. Northway was buried at Warren-Powers Cemetery, SE Powers and SE 132nd Ave., Adelphi, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ He was born in 1952 at Iowa.¹ He died in 1953 at Iowa.¹

     Charles Morgan married Bessie Marian Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon.¹

     His Social Security Number was 483-12-2953.⁹ George Hollis Stier was buried at Greencastle Cemetery, Green Castle, Jasper Co., Iowa.^3,8 He was born on November 14, 1913 at Poweshiek Township, Jasper Co., Iowa.^9,5,7 He married Bessie Marian Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon, on October 11, 1932 at Colfax, Jasper Co., Iowa.^1,6 George Hollis Stier died on October 31, 1999 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa, at age 85.^9,8 He George Hollis Stier, 86, of Newton died of a heart ailment Sunday at home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Green Castle Cemetery in rural Mingo. Mr. Stier was born in Mingo and had farmed in the Laurel area most of his life, moving to Newton 17 years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Eilander of Newton; three sons, Hollis of Montour, Irvin of Baxter and Wayne of Osceola; three sisters, Esther Stier of Newton, Maxine Garret of Arkansas and Vera Nelson of Wisconsin; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. on November 2, 1999.⁸

     Hollis Floyd Stier was buried at Greencastle Cemetery, Green Castle, Jasper Co., Iowa.¹ He and Merilyn Demetrice Perkins were divorced.¹ Hollis Floyd Stier and Beverly Butler were divorced.¹ Hollis Floyd Stier married Merilyn Demetrice Perkins.¹ Hollis Floyd Stier married Carolyn Mozon.¹ Hollis Floyd Stier married Beverly Butler.¹ Hollis Floyd Stier was born on December 2, 1932 at Runnells, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ He married Lillian Dean circa 1988.¹ Hollis Floyd Stier died on December 12, 2020 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 88.¹ He Hollis Floyd Stier, 88, of Montour, passed away peacefully on his birthday, December 12, 2020, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home. A graveside service for Hollis will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Green Castle Cemetery. Attendees are asked to practice social distancing and wear masks. Hollis was born on December 12, 1932, in Runnels, Iowa. He was the son of George and Bessie (Spencer) Stier. As a very young man, he did a lot of farm work and mason work. He worked alongside his grandfather Alfred Spencer. He loved to be with his grandmother Etta as well. Hollis was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1954-1956. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he began his work in the concrete business. He was a genius when it came to working with concrete, he poured many basements, patios, sidewalks and driveways in the Marshalltown area. He worked closely with his brother Erv. He eventually owned and operated a couple of his own concrete businesses in Marshalltown for over 30 years until his retirement. He was united in marriage to his wife, Marilyn Perkins, prior to his service in the Army. Through this union, he was blessed with three children. The two later separated. Years later, he was united in marriage to his second wife, Carolyn Mozon and they were blessed with two children together. He was once again united in marriage to Beverly Butler and through this union he gained a son Jeff Butler which he raised as a kid of his own. Following their separation, Hollis met his life partner Lillian Dean and the two celebrated a wonderful 33 years together. Hollis was a very hard worker and always had to be doing something. He loved his happy hour with his friends where he would play pool and down his afternoon cocktails. He often would be known as one who could cuss like a sailor. He followed his favorite football team which were the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a member of the State Center American Legion Post #122. Left to remember and cherish his memory are his longtime companion, Lillian Dean; his sister Lois Eilander; his children: Gary Stier and Rich Stier, of Arizona and Rita (Mark) Lyon, of Nevada, his step-children Jeff Butler, Angela (Stacey) Warren, Ginger Dean and Sam Dean; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and his furry companion Kaden. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Eve and Wayne Stier; his parents; his wives Marilyn Perkins and Beverly Butler; his son, Kenny Stier and his other furry companions over the years. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Iowa Veteran’s Home for their care for Hollis over the last year. on December 15, 2020.¹

     Ervin Leo "Irvin" Stier Sr. was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 485-36-5712.¹⁰ He was born on June 17, 1934 at Collins, Story Co., Iowa.^2,10,4 He married Beverly Sue Short on January 26, 1954 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.³ Ervin Leo "Irvin" Stier Sr. and Beverly Sue Short were divorced before December, 1960.³ Ervin Leo "Irvin" Stier Sr. died on May 31, 2008 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa, at age 73.^2,10,9 He Baxter - Ervin L. Stier Sr., 73, of Baxter, formerly of Newton, died on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Hospice of Jasper County's Monarch Wing at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Graveside services were at 2 p.m., today, June 2, at the Newton Union Cemetery in Newton. on June 2, 2008.⁹

     Lois Lorraine Stier Lois Lorraine Eilander, 85, of Newton died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her home. Lois, the daughter of George and Bessie (Spencer) Stier, was born on February 26, 1936, in Collins. She grew up in the Laurel area. She lived in many locations around the United States before being united in marriage with Lloyd E. Eilander on September 6, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. They would make their home back in Iowa, living in several towns in Jasper County including, Killduff and Newton. Lois worked at Meisner’s, several factories around the area, and as the Dietary Manager at the Newton Community Schools. She was a member of the Baptist Temple. Lois was a talented artist and had attended a year of art school. She liked to draw, paint, quilt, craft, sew, and bake. She also loved spending time with family and friends including having Sunday dinners, playing cards, and going to family reunions. Lois is survived by her children, David Robinson of Newton, Carol Robinson of Newton, Leonard (Sheri) Stier of Grinnell, and Lloyd E. "Ed" (Kandi) Eilander, Jr. of Newton; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Patricia Lapin of California and Connie Powers of Tennessee; many nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Dee Kendall of Rockport, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lloyd in 2007; three sons in infancies, Danny, Steven, and Dennis; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah Eilander and Dallis Harris; three brothers, Wayne, Hollis, and Irvin; and a sister, Cathy.³ She was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.⁸ She was born on February 26, 1936 at Collins, Story Co., Iowa.^3,4 As of September 6, 1957,her married name was Eilander.² She married Lloyd Edward Eilander on September 6, 1957 at Kansas City, Missouri.^1,2,3 Lois Lorraine Stier died on October 21, 2021 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa, at age 85.³

     Lloyd Edward Eilander was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 478-34-0113.⁶ He was born on July 8, 1933 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.^6,2,4,5 He married Lois Lorraine Stier, daughter of George Hollis Stier and Bessie Marian Spencer, on September 6, 1957 at Kansas City, Missouri.^1,2,7 Lloyd Edward Eilander died on March 7, 2007 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 73.^6,2 He Lloyd E. Eilander, 73, of Newton died Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Burial will be at Newton Union Cemetery. The son of Berl and Marie (Reynolds) Eilander, he was born July 8, 1933, in Newton. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 6, 1957, he married Lois Stier in Kansas City, Mo. He was a truck driver for Merchants Transfer for 27 years and retired in 1986. Before full retirement, he also was employed by Longdin's Transfer until 1992. He enjoyed camping, working in his yard, spending time working in his garage and playing with his grandchildren. He was a lifelong resident of Newton. Survivors include his wife, Lois, of Newton; three sons, David (and Tonya) Robinson and Lloyd E. (and Kandi) Eilander Jr., all of Newton, and Leonard (and Sheri) Stier of Grinnell; a daughter, Carol Robinson of Newton; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald (and Joyce) Eilander of Albia; three sisters, Barbara (and Chris) Smith and Sherry (and Gene) Wharff, all of Newton, and Cinda Shaver of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Betty McDonald; a brother, Sylvester Eilander; and three sons in infancy. on March 10, 2007.²

     Her married name was Lynn.¹ Catherine Luella Unknown married Robert Lynn.¹ Catherine Luella Unknown was born on January 18, 1946.⁴ She died on August 17, 2021 at Yuba City, Yuba Co., California, at age 75.² She Catherine Luella Lynn, of Yuba City, CA, passed away on August 17, 2021. She was 75. We lost a true Christian Warrior, wife, mother, sister, grandma, nana and friend to many. She spread her wings widely as Jesus opened up his arms and said well done great and faithful servant, come home and rest. She opened her heart and home to many foster children over the years. As her husband and children, we will miss her dearly. on August 20, 2021.

     Marvin Wells Flora was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.² He was born on February 1, 1910 at Missouri.^3,2 He married Bernice Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon, on September 5, 1935 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ Marvin Wells Flora died on April 2, 1965 at age 55.²

     William Berry "Will" Wignall was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 479-14-0397.³ He was born on January 18, 1910 at Story Co., Iowa.^3,2 He married Edna Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon, on March 12, 1932 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^1,2 William Berry "Will" Wignall died on October 26, 1984 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 486-03-8417.⁴ Robert Arthur Butler was born on September 23, 1910 at Prairie City, Jasper Co., Iowa.^1,2,4,3 He married Beatrice Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon, on September 1, 1935 at Prairie City, Jasper Co., Iowa.¹ Robert Arthur Butler died on March 27, 1983 at Nevada Co., California, at age 72.²

     Gerhard William Ficken was buried at Eden Cemetery, Rhodes, Marshall Co., Iowa.¹ His Social Security Number was 485-44-4656.⁴ He was born on August 3, 1911 at Iowa.⁴ He married Genevieve Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon, on September 18, 1937.^5,2,3 Gerhard William Ficken died on January 4, 1973 at Iowa at age 61.^4,2

     Walter John Eisenbacher was buried at Saint Anselms Cemetery, Kampsville, Calhoun Co., Illinois.¹ He married Vivian Spencer, daughter of Alfred Spencer and Mariam Effie Dillon.^2,3 Walter John Eisenbacher was born on July 21, 1928 at Brown Co., Minnesota.¹ He died on March 21, 1985 at Calhoun Co., Illinois, at age 56.¹