The Des Moines Register Metro Edition Saturday, May 4, 2013 Page 5B Obituaries Submit an obituary and search a database of recent obituaries at DesMoinesRegister.comobituaries ROSE MARTINA CARROLL Des Moines ELLEN BODA Slater BILLIE DEE (GILL) SMITH Urbandale Billie Dee Smith, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Ellen H. Boda, 88, of Slater, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Story County Long Term Care in Nevada. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 6, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Slater, with Pastor Heidi Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Private burial will be held at a on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, where the family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service time on Saturday.
Burial will take place at a later date. Billie was born on September 26, 1934, in Melcher, To submit memorials and cards of tbanks, please visit us online for more information at www.DesMoinesRe0ster.com or You May Reach the Obituary Desk by Calling 515-284-8021 The Obituary Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Holidays 10:00 am- 1:00 pm We are closed Tbanhswm, Christmas and New Year's Day IA to Alvin and Mabel (Smith) Gill. She graduated from Melcher High School and married her high school sweetheart, Howard Irvin Smith, on November 22, 1952. After graduating from high school, she worked for the Des Moines Water Works until her first child was born. After raising her family, Billie went to work for Brenton Bank to help send her children to college.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and St. Pius Catholic Church. She will be missed by her husband of 60 years, Howard Smith of Urbandale; three daughters, LuAnn Smith of Long Beach, CA, Pamela Krueger of Omaha, NE, Rebecca (Kevin) Rastofer of Phoenix, AZ; a son, Steven (Kim) Smith of Bellingham, WA; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Fred) Nguyen, Ashley (Tony) Vachal, Angela Rastofer, Joe Smith, Bryn Smith, and Madison Smith; four great-grandchildren, Amelia Bergman, Alayna Vachal, Rilynn Nguyen, and Annastyn Vachal; sister, Rachel Durham of Romeo, MI; and many relatives and friends. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Mabel Gill; brother, Jack Gill; son-in-law, Greg Krueger; and grandson, Cole Krueger. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church in Melcher-Dallas or St.
Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church in Des Moines. Online condolences may be shared at IlesCares.com. later date at the Sheldahl Cemetery. Ellen (Lund) Boda was born March 11, 1925, to Nels and Mabel (Andersson) Lund in Boxholm, IA. She married Don B.
Boda on February 15, 1947, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She and Don raised their family on a farm in rural Sheldahl. She was a homemaker and member of the Slater Legion Auxiliary, Sheldahl Cemetery Auxiliary, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Slater Historical Society and the Polka Dots Polka Club. Ellen played the accordion and also enjoyed cooking, flowers, bird watching and spending time with her family and friends. She was also proud of her Swedish heritage.
Ellen is survived by her daughters, Mary Tomlin-son (Boyd Antill) of Huxley, and Monica (Bill) Volz of Suffolk, VA; grandchildren, Ryan Tomlinson (Paul Mason), John Tomlinson, Eric Volz and Tracy (Dan) Wallach; great-grandchild, Nina Wallach; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale (Dorothy) Lund and Alvin (Barbara) Lund. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth (Arnold) Alleman; and her brother and sister-in-law Lloyd (Ruth) Lund and brother Roy Lund. Memorials may be directed to the Sheldahl Cemetery Association or Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Soder-strum-Riis Funeral Home in Slater is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and photos may be shared at www.soderstrumadams.com.
ADAMS SODERSTRUM ILES Westover Chapel 6337 Hickman Hoad www.IlesCares.com DANNY R. COOPER Roscoe Roscoe Danny R. Cooper, 66, of Roscoe, ended his courageous fight with cancer on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at home. Born October 4, 1946, in Des Moines, son of Louis and Dolores (Dobson) Cooper. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1965.
Retired from Titan Tire in 2012. He was a 43 year member of USW Local 164. Danny loved spending time with his grandchil Rose Martina Carroll passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home with her loved ones by her side. Rose was born on January 13, 1924 in Churchville, IA, to Joseph and Julia (Waldron) Harkin. Those left to cherish Rose's memory are her children, Rose Ann Gill, John (Bernice) Carroll, William (Jackie) Carroll, Dennis (Pennie) Carroll and Rita Carroll; her brother, James Harkin; her sister, Honora Kirvin; fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and numerous other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent; parents; two sisters and five brothers. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Norwalk with burial following at St John's Cemetery, Cumming. A visitation will be from 4 p.m.
to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Hamilton's South-town Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.
The Des Moines Register has several obituary options available. Please consult your funeral director, visit us online, or call 515-284-8021 for more information. All obituaries may be viewed online for 30 days at www.DesMoinesRegister.com JOSEPH L. HANSMAN Des Moines Joseph a a 7 8, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m.
Monday, May 6, at the Basilica of St. John with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. Joe was born in Des Moines to Michael and May (Sweeney) Hansman. He attended Holy Trinity Grade School and graduated from Dowling High School in 1953. Joe married Lucille Farao in 1955 at St.
John's Catholic Church in Des Moines. Together they had three sons, Micheal, Joseph, Jr. and Frank. He retired from Roberts Dairy where he was a milk man for 34 years. Joe could be counted on for anything needed.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, sons, Michael and Joseph, Jr. and his siblings, Mary Benshoof and James E. Hansman. He is survived by his son Frank (Melanie) Hansman, his grandchildren, Frank, Michael and Jacob Hansman, Hillary (fiance, Jason Hacker) Hansman and Matthew Hansman; his sister Kathleen E. Callahan and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at lies Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel where a vigil service will be held at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Basilica of St. John. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.
ILES Westover Chapel 63:37 Hickman Koad www.IlesCares.com Name Boda, Ellen Carroll, Rose Martina Chandler, Jesse Walter Cooper, Danny R. Corcoran, Joan Fisher, John Brockman Funcke, Werner Good, Bonnie City Slater Des Urbandale Roscoe Des Edmonds, Jefferson Colfax dren and going to the cabin up north. He was a great athlete himself, who loved the New York Yankees, Boston Celtics and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Survivors include mother, Dolores; daughters, Shannon (Troy) Scheffel and Chanice (Mike) Michowski; grandchildren, Kyle, Brooke, Alyssa, Abigail, Madeline and Jeremy, all of IL; brother, Bill (Donna) Cooper; and "big brother" of 50 years, John (Patty) Fletcher. Predeceased by his father.
Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, at St. Augustin Catholic Church, 545 42nd Street, Des Moines, visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Loves Park, IL. Visit delehantyfh.com. JOAN CORCORAN Former Des Moines Resident t'ri: Joan Corcoran was born In Des Moines, Iowa, on 28 November 1950 and spent nearly her entire life here. She attended St. Jospeph Academy, Maryville College and Upper Iowa University.
She was a ParoleProbation Oficer for the Iowa Department of Corrections. She enjoyed her work tremendously and also loved good humor. She moved to Chatsworth, CA, in October 2011. She passed away on 24 March 2013, from Ovarian Cancer. She is suvived by son, Jeffrey, Sunland, CA; Sister Julie Corcoran Stranges, Chatsworth, CA; Sister Marion, Rochester, NY; Brother John, Dallas, TX and many nieces, nephews and great nephews.
She will be missed by all her family and those who knew her. Services will be held at St. John Eudes Chursh, Chatsworth, CA, on 17 May 2013 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Church School. To submit Memorials and Cards of Thanks Please visit us online for more information at www.DesMoinesRegister.com or You May Reach the Obituary Desk hy Calling 515-284-8021 The Obituary Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am 1:00 pm Holidays 10:00 am 1:00 pm We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Hamilton's Funeral Services www.
HarailtonsKiincralHome.com Hamilton's 605 Lyon Street 243-5221 Roberta Irelan 3 PM Saturday at the funeral home Ruth E. Strait Robinson Johnson I PM Saturday at Staves United Methodist Church Francis Knode, Jr. I I AM Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. George H.
Mullins 1 1 AM Saturday at Capitol Hill Christian Church Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens 121 NW 60th Avenue 289-2442 David M. Carroll 12 PM Saturday at the funeral home Hamilton's Southtown 5400 SW 9th Street 285-391 1 Rose Carroll 10 AM Saturday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Information Deloras "Dee" Brightwell James Moen Jimmie Payne Online condolences may be made www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com '5w Submit your Obituaries, Memorials, and Cards of Thanks online at MAVw.DesMoinesRegister.com Templates available for Veterans and more. She Bes iUotiies Krister 5 ROBERTA Urbandale BERT" IRELAN To submit Memorials and Cards of Thanks Please visit us online for more information at www.DesMoinesRegister.com All obituaries may be viewed online for 30 days. WERNER FUNCKE Jefferson Werner Funcke, 61, of Jefferson, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, April 30, 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy, four children, Jim (Shannon) of Jamaica, IA, Jared of Jefferson, Anne (Matt) Carstens of Payton, IA, and Jon of Jefferson and seven grandchildren. Also survived by his parents, Kurt and Rosemarie of Jefferson, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation to be held at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m with family present. Funeral service to be held Monday, May 6, at 11 a.m at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family and left at the church.
To submit Memorials and Cards of Thanks Please visit us online for more information at www.DesMoinesRegister.com All obituaries may be viewed online for 30 days. Funeral Home lies Westover Chapel Murdock Funeral Home Hamilton's Egelhof, Siegert Overton Funeral Home Tonini Funeral Home lies Westover Chapel JESSE WALTER CHANDLER Urbandale Jesse, died, May 2, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He is survived by 3 sons, Jeff, Valerin and Randy Chandler. No services are planned and burial will be at a later date. Online condolences may be left at HILDA ELIZABETH PERRY Indianola Services for Hilda Elizabeth (Rodgers) Perry, 98, who passed away Thursday, May 2013 at the Indi anola Good Samaritan Center, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 6, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Hilda is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loren; daughter, Marilyn Strawn; brothers, Leo Rodgers and Dean Rodgers; sister, Helen McElwee; two granddaughters and one great grandson. Survivors include her son, Marvin (Judy) Perry of Prole; son-in-law, Dennis Strawn of St. Charles; sister, Louise Walker of Indianola; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at Overton Funeral Home where family will be present to greet friends.
Memorials may be given to Center Chapel United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.overton-funerals.com. OVKKTON HMRAL UOMK Indiannhi, DR. JAMES A. O'BRIEN Dubuque Dr.
James A. O'Brien, 90, of 450 Villa, Dubuque, IA, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Luther Manor. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Dubuque, where friends may greet the family from 10 to 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers a James O'Brien memorial fund has been established where donations will be given to St.
Michael's Mission Church on Bequia Island. The Egelhof, Siegert Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd, Dubuque, IA is in charge of the 2. Roberta "Bert" Irelan, 97, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Senior Suites of Urbandale surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street with a visitation for an hour prior to the service.
A private burial at Glendale Cemetery will occur at a later date. Bert was born February Name Hansman, Joseph L. Hurd, Janet Irelan, Roberta "Bert" O'Brien, Dr. James A. Perry, Hilda Elizabeth Pigneri, Anthony J.
Smith, Billie Dee (Gill) City Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Dubuque Indianola Des Moines Urbandale 21, 1916 in Lynnville, IA, to Iva J. (Mendenhall) and Robert H. Linaberry. She married George E. Irelan, Jr.
and worked as a teacher's aide in the Des Moines Public Schools system. Bert is survived by her children, Judy Thompson, Tom (Jean) Irelan and Jerry (Christi) Irelan; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; great-granddaughter, Samantha McReynolds; sister, Celia; brother, Les; and son in law, Bob Thompson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Grace United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.Hamiltons-FuneralHome.
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