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     His Social Security Number was 475-62-5764.⁷ John David Bierbrodt was buried at Saint Peter Cemetery, Toeterville, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^8,6 He was born on September 12, 1959 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^7,4,6,5 He married Shelly Lynn Geffert on March 6, 1978 at Maryville, Nodaway Co., Missouri.^4,6 John David Bierbrodt died on August 1, 1989 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, at age 29.^7,6 He TOETERVILLE - John David Bierbrodt, 29, of Rose Creek, Minn., died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 1989) at Mitchell County Hospital, Osage, of injuries suffered in an vehicle accident. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with the Rev. Elmer Ellefson officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, Toeterville. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. He was born Sept. 12, 1959, in Osage, a son of David F. and Janice (Wigant) Bierbrodt. He attended schools in Osage, Georgia and St. Ansgar. After school he held various jobs, the last as a truck driver for approximately one year. He married Shelley Geffert on March 6, 1978, in Marysville, Mo. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Austin, Minn. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and building motors on cars, camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Shelley, Rose Creek, Minn; three sons, Jeremy David, John David Jr., and Christopher Michael, all at home; his mother, Janice Riker, Hanlontown; his father, David Bierbrodt of Florida; stepfather, James Riker, Hanlontown; one sister, Mrs. Mark (Jan) Vaage, Mason City; three brothers, Sterling and Kent, both of Osage, and Todd of Vicenza, Italy; grandfather, Douglas Vernus, Minneapolis, Minn; two grandmothers, Carlene Wigant, Osage, and Edna Bierbrodt, Rochester, Minn; one half-brother, Sam Riker, Hanlontown; one half-sister, Angel Riker, Hanlontown; stepgrandmother, Martha Riker, Osage; one stepbrother, Teodoro Riker, Marshfield, Wis; and one stepsister, Rosa McKenna, Elma. He was preceded in death by a grandfather. on August 3, 1989.⁶

     Orlyn Lloyd "Jim" Reed was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.³ He and Evelyn Maxine Treloar were divorced.⁶ Orlyn Lloyd "Jim" Reed married Carolyn Ruth Still.⁷ Orlyn Lloyd "Jim" Reed was born on June 27, 1923 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^2,3 He married Evelyn Maxine Treloar on February 3, 1944 at Boone Co., Iowa.^2,6 Orlyn Lloyd "Jim" Reed died on November 11, 1976 at Iowa at age 53.³

     Russell James Reed was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, 801 19th Street, West Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.⁵ His Social Security Number was 478-22-0058.⁶ He married Jane Bruhl.⁷ Russell James Reed was born on October 29, 1924 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^2,6,3 He died in October, 1972.⁶

     Darvin Arniel Reed was buried at Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 481-26-7039.⁸ He was born on December 20, 1928 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^8,2,3,4,9 He married Donna Marie Hotovec on June 9, 1956 at Iowa.¹⁰ Darvin Arniel Reed died on August 27, 1983 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 54.^8,2,9,7 He Services for Darvin A. Reed, 54, of 3700 E. Thirty-first St., who died of a heart attack Saturday at Des Moines General Hospital, will be at noon Wednesday at Westover Funeral Home. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in the veterans' section. Mr. Reed was born in Osage. He lived in Des Moines 45 years. He also lived in Davenport and Pleasantville. He was a Korean War veteran. Survivors include three daughters, Diane L. McKillip, Denise M. Reed and Darlene K. Gordon, all of Des Moines; a sister, Phyllis Core of Pocahontas, Ill; and a grandson. on August 29, 1983.⁷

     Phyllis Marie Reed was buried at Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, Bond Co., Illinois.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 480-30-8543.³ She married Donald Blaine Core.^4,3 Phyllis Marie Reed was born on February 8, 1930 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^3,4 As of July 16, 1949,her married name was Core.³ She died on September 17, 2007 at age 77.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 482-30-5689.⁵ Cameron R. Hughes was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.⁶ He was born on August 1, 1901 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,5 He married Cora Della Kingery on February 27, 1924 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa.⁷ Cameron R. Hughes died in February, 1980 at Iowa at age 78.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 478-68-9103.⁷ Lena Corinne Hughes was buried at Pleasantville Cemetery, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^8,3 She was born on March 16, 1904 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa.^7,4,5 As of December 8, 1923,her married name was Crane.⁶ She married Ray Wilbur "Jim" Crane on December 8, 1923 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.⁶ Lena Corinne Hughes died on February 9, 1996 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 91.^7,8 She Lena Corrie Crane, 91, of Pleasantville died of a stroke Friday at Pleasant Care Living Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mason Funeral Home, with burial at Pleasantville Cemetery. Mrs. Crane, a homemaker, was born in Percy and lived most of her life in Pleasantville. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Priscilla Club. Survivors include two sons, Charles and Gene, and a daughter, Beverly Wilson, all of Pleasantville; seven grandchildren; and 22 greatgrandchildren. on February 12, 1996.⁸

     Kenneth Albert Hughes was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,4 He Kenneth Hughes, 84, of Prairie City died of pneumonia Saturday at Des Moines General Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Walters-Coburn Funeral Home, with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery south of Prairie City. Mr. Hughes was born in Percy and lived in the Prairie City most of his life. He retired as the weighmaster at Farmers Grain Dealers Association in Des Moines and Avon and was a member of the Church of Christ at Vandalia. Among survivors are his wife, Florence; three sons, Dale of Knoxville, Charles of Tipton and Donald of Auburn, Wash; three daughters, Donna Willis of Weston, Mo., Shirley Tuttle of Des Moines and Carolyn Jones of Indianola; a stepson, Gary Miller of Pleasantville; a stepdaughter, Barbara Owen on Indianapolis; a sister, Lena Crane of Pleasantville; 18 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town.² His Social Security Number was 481-26-5648.⁸ He was born on July 13, 1908 at Perry, Marion Co., Iowa.^9,8,4,5,6 He married Olive Maureen/Maurine Kain on February 15, 1930 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.³ Kenneth Albert Hughes married Florence Belle Templeton in 1965.^2,10 Kenneth Albert Hughes died on March 13, 1993 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 84.^2,8,4

     Her Social Security Number was 482-30-7327.³ Cora Della Kingery was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.⁴ She was born on January 4, 1906 at Summit, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of February 27, 1924,her married name was Hughes.¹ She married Cameron R. Hughes, son of Charles Roach Hughes and Hattie Izora Reed, on February 27, 1924 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa.² Cora Della Kingery died in March, 1989 at age 83.³

     Betty Jeane Hughes Betty J. Stripe, age 92 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, May 09, 2017, at Nelson Manor in Newton. Burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The daughter of Cameron and Della (Kingery) Hughes, Betty was born on February 3, 1925, in Percy, Iowa. She graduated from Monroe High School. On March 20, 1949, she was united in marriage to Carl Stripe, Jr. Betty enjoyed reading, embroidery and doing word searches. Those left to honor her memory include her children Carla Stripe of Monroe, Bruce (Gene Steele) Stripe of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Vanessa (Duane) Sloan of Monroe and Kerry (Lenelle) Stripe of California; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Preceding Betty in death were her parents, husband and two infant brothers.⁵ She was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.^5,3 She was born on February 23, 1925 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa; Her obituary and gravestone have a birth date of Feb 3, 1925.^6,3,5 As of March 20, 1949,her married name was Stripe.³ She married Carl Stripe Jr. on March 20, 1949.^3,5 Betty Jeane Hughes died on May 9, 2017 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa, at age 92.^5,3

     Harley J. Hughes was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.² He was born on March 7, 1926 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa.³ He died on March 25, 1926 at Perry, Marion Co., Iowa.²

     His Social Security Number was 478-44-2038.⁶ Ray Wilbur "Jim" Crane was buried at Pleasantville Cemetery, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on December 7, 1899 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Lena Corinne Hughes, daughter of Charles Roach Hughes and Hattie Izora Reed, on December 8, 1923 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.² Ray Wilbur "Jim" Crane died in November, 1978 at Iowa at age 78.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 482-40-5537.² Florence Belle Templeton was buried at Vandalia Cemetery, Vandalia, Jasper Co., Iowa.^1,3 She was born on July 25, 1909 at Carson, Grant Co., North Dakota.^2,1 As of 1965,her married name was Hughes.³ She married Kenneth Albert Hughes, son of Charles Roach Hughes and Hattie Izora Reed, in 1965.^4,3 Florence Belle Templeton died on February 25, 2007 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 97.^2,1

     Dale Eugene Hughes Dale Eugene Hughes was born January 6, 1931 in Prairie City, Iowa the son of Kenneth Albert and Olive Maureen (Kain) Hughes. Dale was raised in the Percy, Iowa area and as a young man, he worked for local farmers. He served in the United States Army from 1952 – 1954 and was stationed at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. On January 1, 1953 Dale was united in marriage to Betty Hendrix. Following his discharge from the Army, Dale worked in the construction business and he and Betty lived in various locations. They later moved to Redfield, Iowa for 5 years before moving to Knoxville where they have lived most of their married life. Dale worked for Elevator Contractors, where he built and maintained grain elevators for 25 years. He helped found Kain Construction and then started Iowa Elevator in Carlisle. He retired in 1994. In his spare time, Dale volunteered for the Knoxville Schools music program, driving the instrument truck and trailer for many years. He and Betty also enjoyed camping and traveling. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially spoiling the grandchildren. Dale passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center, in Des Moines, at the age of 86 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Phyllis and brother, Charlie. Those left to honor Dale’s memory include his wife, Betty; children: Ron, Keith (Denise), John (Lisa), Tim (Kris) and Dave (Jenny); 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Donna (Archie) Willis of Westin, Missouri; Shirley Tuttle of Indianola; Donald (Miriam) Hughes of California and Carolyn (Jim) Jones of Carlisle and many other family members and friends. Graveside services and burial, with military honors, will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.³ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^3,4 He was born on January 6, 1931 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^3,4,6 He married Betty Irene Hendrix on January 1, 1953.^3,4,5 Dale Eugene Hughes died on January 16, 2017 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 86.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 484-66-6396.⁶ Charles E. Hughes was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on November 4, 1950 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^6,3 He died on February 26, 1998 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 47.^6,3 He Knoxville - Charles E. Hughes, 47, of Knoxville died of cancer Thursday at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Prairie City. Mr. Hughes was born in Des Moines and had lived in Knoxville many years. He was a construction worker. He is survived by three sisters, Shirley TutrJe of Chariton, Donna Willis of Weston, Mo., and Carolyn Jones of Knoxville; and two brothers, Dale of Knoxville and Donald of Auburn, Wash. on February 28, 1998.³

     Shirley Ann Hughes A Celebration of Life service for Shirley Ann Tuttle, 79, of Indianola, IA, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Saturday, March 6, 2021, will be held starting at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Croation Fraternal Slavic Center in Des Moines, IA. Inurnment of cremains was held in the Winterset Cemetery. Shirley had a zest for life and never believed in acting your age or having too many friends. She believed in doing things that bring happiness: dancing, music, owning red cars and enjoying the outdoors. What made her most happy was her love of family and friends. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Dawn Mefferd and Vicki (Steve) Sallman; step-children, Randy Tuttle and Kelli (Marty) Mahlow; grandchildren, Lindsay Sly, Sarah and Sally Sallman; step-grandchildren, Cody Tuttle, Mallory and Mason Mahlow; great-grandchild, Hayden Sly; siblings, Donald Hughes, Donna Willis, and Carolyn Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband William Tuttle; parents, Kenneth and Olive Hughes; siblings, Dale Hughes, Charles Hughes and Phyllis Hughes.³ She was buried at Winterset Cemetery, 504 South 4th Street, Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa.³ Her married name was Tuttle.³ She married William Lawrance "Bill" Tuttle.³ Shirley Ann Hughes was born on April 20, 1941 at Prairie City, Jasper Co., Iowa.^3,5,4 As of January, 1959,her married name was Vanora.⁶ She married Gary Lee Vanora in January, 1959 at Polk Co., Iowa.⁶ Shirley Ann Hughes died on March 6, 2021 at Indianola, Warren Co., Iowa, at age 79.³

     His Social Security Number was 478-44-3534.⁶ William Lawrance "Bill" Tuttle was buried at Winterset Cemetery, 504 South 4th Street, Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa.^2,7 He married Shirley Ann Hughes, daughter of Kenneth Albert Hughes and Olive Maureen/Maurine Kain.¹ William Lawrance "Bill" Tuttle was born on August 1, 1938 at Polk City, Polk Co., Iowa.^{2,3,4,6,5,8,7} He died on August 22, 2002 at Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 64.^2,3,6,4,5,7 He Chariton - Bill "Larry" Turtle, 64, of Chariton died of an aneurysm Thursday at Mayo Foundation-St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Burial, with military rites, will be at Winterset Cemetery. Mr. Tuttle was born in Polk City and had lived in the Lorimor area as a youth. He had lived In Des Moines eight years before moving to Charlton In 1996. He had worked for Goodyear Tire Co. and Bridgestone Firestone Tire Co. before retiring and was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Iowa Bowhunters Association, Turn In Poachers, and Pope and Young Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Kelli Mahlow of Ankeny; a son, Randy of Sikeston, Mo; two stepdaughters, Dawn Mefferd of Des Moines and Vicki Sallman of Indianola; his stepmother; two sisters, Blanche Dykes of Des Moines and Betty Bone of Rosebury, Ore; four brothers, Tom of Peru, la., Bob of Winterset, Paul of Truro and John of Norwalk; two half brothers; four half sisters; and eight grandchildren. on August 24, 2002.⁵

     Charles Ray Crane Charles Ray Crane was born on May 23, 1924 on a farm near Pleasantville, Iowa, the son of Jim and Lena “Hughes” Crane. Charles attended Willow Grove Country School in Marion County as a boy. He then went on to attend Pleasantville High School where he graduated in 1935, graduating 5 days after his 16th birthday, this making him the youngest person to graduate from Pleasantville High School. He then went on to attend 4 C’s, taking a secretarial course. Charles enlisted in the United States Army on March 12, 1943 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He was honorably discharged May 25, 1943 due to the need for farmers. Charles was a farmer all his life, retiring in 1988. He was united in marriage to Shirley Lea Worthington at the Christian Church in Pleasantville on October 24, 1945. Shirley passed away November 26, 1987. Charles was later united in marriage to Jeanie Clark at the Church of Christ in Pleasantville on December 3, 1989. He enjoyed the mountains of Colorado, fishing, hunting, collecting guns and time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charles was known for being a bit mischievous with a great sense of humor. He was a member of the Fairview Church of Christ and the Pleasantville American Legion. Charles passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 9 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Shirley and a daughter, Teresa VanWyk. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie; sons, Neil (Cynthia) Crane of Pleasantville, Val (Donita) Crane of Show Low, AZ; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Gene (Maxine) Crane of Pleasant Hill; and a sister, Beverly Carpenter Wilson of Ankeny.² He was buried at Pleasantville Cemetery, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 484-18-9961.⁹ He was born on May 23, 1924 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^1,9,2,3,4,5 He married Shirley Lea Worthington on October 24, 1945 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.² Charles Ray Crane married Jeanie Clark on December 3, 1989 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.² Charles Ray Crane died on December 2, 2007 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 83.^9,2,3

     Gene Lloyd Crane was buried at Pleasantville Cemetery, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 478-34-6422.⁹ He was born on May 4, 1928 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^1,8,2,3,9 He married Maxine Rankin on October 21, 1950.⁸ Gene Lloyd Crane died on August 14, 2013 at Marion Co., Iowa, at age 85.^8,2,9 He Gene Crane, 85, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Pleasantville, IA passed away from cancer surrounded by his loving family on August 14, 2013. Gene was born on May 4, 1928 in Pleasantville to Lena and Ray Crane and graduated from Pleasantville High in 1945. He served in the Army with the occupation force in Japan after WWII. He married "the girl next door" Maxine Rankin on October 21, 1950. He farmed in the Pleasantville area until 1964, when he became the Postmaster in Pleasantville. In 1978 he became a Rural Letter Carrier until his retirement in 1988. Gene is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maxine; his daughter, Janis (Bob) of Hastings, IA; son, Bruce (Becky) of Des Moines; grandchildren, Judson Moore of Johnson, MN, and Mike, Jon, Tim, Steve, and Faith Crane of Des Moines; and sister, Beverly Wilson of Aurora, CO. Gene enjoyed riding his bicycle and spending winters in Yuma, Arizona. Burial will be at Pleasantville Cemetery. on August 16, 2013.⁸