Ritchie Funeral Service
Welcome to Ritchie Funeral Home website! Thank you for visiting. On behalf of our family we are sincerely honored to be a part of southwest Iowa and hold a strong commitment to the families we serve.
We invite you to browse through our site and learn about our firm, our family, and what services we can offer to you and your family. We are very proud of our tradition, our facilities, and the services that we provide. Please feel free to visit our website often, and if a question arises, do not hesitate to call on us.
Blessings to each of you.
Our Obituaries
Sheryl Elaine McComb
February 1, 1937 - June 18, 2013
Sheryl passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. A full obituary will appear soon.
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Valera M. Cary
August 14, 1923 - June 16, 2013
Valera Maxine Cary, 89, passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at Westridge Quality Care and Rehab. Valera was born to William John and Esther Marie (Jaebker) Hartstack on August 14, 1923. She grew up on the Hartstack family farm in Douglas Township and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1941. She was married to George Wayne Cary on February 14, 1942.
Preceding Valera in death were her parents,...
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Evelyn Marie Deines
March 31, 1924 - May 31, 2013
OBITUARY Evelyn Marie Deines
Evelyn Marie (Findley) Garey-Deines, 89, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away on May 31, 2013.
According to Evelyn's wish, there will be no funeral, but a memorial service will be held at later date. Evelyn's ashes will be scattered beside her late husband (Arleigh Deines) by her family.
Evelyn was born in Grant, Iowa on March 31, 1924 to Clifford E. and Jessie V. ...
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Mary Harris
June 8, 1922 - May 25, 2013
Funeral Services for Mary Harris, age 90, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace May 25, 2013, at Westridge Care Center in Clarinda, will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation will be May 28, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Dallas Center Cemetery, New...
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Peggy Lou Petry
June 4, 1934 - May 12, 2013
Peggy Lou Luhrs Petry, age 78, of Federal Way, Washington entered into peace Wednesday, May 12, 2013 at her home. Interment will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Center Grove Cemetery located on the Tarkio Airport State Road between Westboro and Tarkio, Missouri. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. ...
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Raymond Eitzen
September 3, 1927 - May 10, 2013
Funeral services for Raymond Eitzen, age 85, of Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, May 10, 2013 at Good Samaritan Care Center, Villisca, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2013 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Villisca, Iowa with Pastor Jerome Wagoner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 ~ 10:30 a.m., at the church prior to the service. Burial will be...
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Vera "Irene" Sliger
June 5, 1921 - April 9, 2013
Funeral services for Irene Sliger, age 91, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Griswold Care Center, Griswold, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. ...
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Gertrude "Trudy" Johnson
December 8, 1925 - March 31, 2013
Funeral services for Trudy Johnson, age 87, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Eiler House, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m (service time) at the First Christian Church. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery,...
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Juanita L. Williams
October 11, 1921 - March 23, 2013
Juanita L. Williams
October 11, 1921 ~ March 23, 2013
Juanita L. Williams, age 91, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Private interment will be held in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Juanita: L. Williams Memorial and may be sent to David Williams, 12873 Eagle Road, Clearmont,...
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Mary Price
March 4, 1910 - March 20, 2013
Memorial services for Mary Price, age 103, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Private burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to...
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June Grey
June 15, 1910 - March 12, 2013
Funeral services for June Grey, age 102, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Dodge City, Kansas, who entered into peace Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Westridge Care Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home prior to the...
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Gwendolyn Wetmore
January 15, 1919 - February 28, 2013
Funeral services for Gwen Wetmore, age 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, February 28, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Robert Keefer officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1-2 p.m., Monday at the church...
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Robert Dawson
June 1, 1958 - February 21, 2013
Memorial services for Robert Dawson, age 54, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, February 21 2013 at his residence, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Southwest Iowa Humane Society. Memories and condolences may...
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Kenneth Bloom
April 25, 1920 - February 19, 2013
Funeral services for Kenneth Bloom, age 92, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor James "Buck" Buckhahn officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 6-7 p.m., Friday, February 22 at the funeral home. Burial will be in...
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Ruth Black
May 7, 1931 - February 14, 2013
Memorial services for Ruth Black, age 81, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 18, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 10-11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the...
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Marcie Latham Maedche
August 12, 1956 - February 13, 2013
Memorial services for Marcie Maedche, age 56, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, February 13, 2013 at her home, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Jerry Lamb officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 10-11 a.m., Saturday prior to the service. Memorials may be given in her name. ...
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Phyllis Beery
July 21, 1924 - February 7, 2013
Phyllis Beery
Clarinda, IA
July 21, 1924-Feb. 7, 2013
Phyllis Loy Miller Beery, 88, was born to Glenn Gale and Irma Francele (Loy) Miller on July 21, 1924, near Yorktown, Iowa. She passed away Feb. 7, 2013, at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda, Iowa.
Phyllis graduated from Clarinda High School in 1942. She attended the University of Iowa for one year and studied nursing at the University of...
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Lois "Arlene" Lusk
December 10, 1922 - February 1, 2013
Funeral services for Arlene Lusk, age 90, of Clearmont, Missouri, who entered into peace Friday, February 1, 2013 at Golden Living, Maryville, Missouri, will be held 10:30 Monday, February, 4, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Alvin Reed officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, February 3 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Braddyville...
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Robert "Bob" Oetken
August 24, 1940 - January 30, 2013
Memorial services for Robert "Bob" Oetken, age 72, of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his home in Apache Junction, Arizona will be held 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be 6-7 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be...
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David Patterson
December 22, 1936 - January 30, 2013
David Renwick Patterson, 76, of Clarinda passed away at the VITAS Hospice Unit in Kansas City, Missouri on January 30, 2013.
David was born in Eskridge, Kansas on December 22, 1936, to James Renwick Patterson and Corinne (Kerr) Patterson. David attended grade school in Los Angeles, California and junior and senior high school in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA...
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Shelly Lynn Dunn
December 29, 1961 - January 26, 2013
Celebration of Life Services for Shelly Dunn, age 51, of Clearmont, Missouri, who entered into peace Saturday, January 26, 2013 at her daughter's home in Agency, Missouri, will be held Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Presbyterian Church in College Springs. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday evening at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda from 5-7 PM. Burial will be...
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John "Jack" Westerkamp
November 6, 1947 - January 23, 2013
Funeral services for John "Jack" Westerkamp, age 65, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his residence in New Market, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 27 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda,...
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Lawrence "Haunce" McEntaffer
August 4, 1919 - January 22, 2013
Lawrence James:"Haunce" McEntaffer, 93, of Clarinda died peacefully at Goldenrod Manor on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
Lawrence was born in Clarinda, Iowa, on August 4, 1919, the first of two sons, to Mark Hann McEntaffer and Debra (Willits) McEntaffer. Haunce graduated from Clarinda High School and then from Southwest Iowa Community College. After serving for nearly three years with the...
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Phyllis Diggs
November 29, 1913 - January 21, 2013
Funeral services for Phyllis Diggs, age 99, of Hopkins, Missouri, formerly of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, January 21, 2013 at Maryville, Missouri, will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Russ Clark officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1-2 p.m., Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will...
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Hazel Winger
December 17, 1917 - January 18, 2013
Funeral services for Hazel Winger, age 95, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, January 18, 2013 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Open visitation will be held Monday from 3-7 p.m. with no family present. Open visitation will also be held Tuesday from 9:00 a...
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Paul Ross
January 7, 1932 - January 10, 2013
Funeral services for Paul Ross, age 81, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Tim Maxa officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 14 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda...
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Richard K. Graham
November 12, 1935 - January 10, 2013
Funeral services for Richard K. Graham, age 77, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa.. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 13 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. A memorial...
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Opal Scott
September 16, 1916 - January 8, 2013
Opal Scott, age 96, of Villisca, Iowa, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, entered into peace Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Good Samaritan Care Center, Villisca, Iowa. Burial will be in the Memorial Cemetery, Forsyth, Missouri at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Good Samaritan Care Center, Villisca, Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome...
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Wanda Wynn
March 23, 1931 - January 8, 2013
Funeral services for Wanda Wynn, age 81, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Thursday, January 10 at the funeral home. Burial will...
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Mary Horning
April 14, 1924 - January 7, 2013
Mary Horning 88
Westminster, Colorado
Mary Frances McComb was born to Clark and Annie McComb on April 14, 1924, in College Springs, Iowa. She passed away in Westminster, Colorado on January 7, 2013.
Mary married bill Horning in 1945 and they moved to Colorado in 1953. Bill and Mary returned to Clarinda, Iowa to enjoy a slower pace in retirement in 1984. Mary retired from Martin...
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Helen Freudenburg
June 11, 1919 - January 4, 2013
Funeral services for Helen Freudenburg, age 93, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Eiler House, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, January 9 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the...
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Ronald William Holmstrom, Sr.
August 16, 1939 - December 26, 2012
Funeral services for Ronald Holmstrom, age 73, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m.Monday, December 31, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastors Ed Simmons and Michael Wheeler officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 4-6 p.m., Sunday, December 30 at the...
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John Wayne Wheeler
August 9, 1946 - December 25, 2012
Funeral services for John Wayne Wheeler, age 66, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, December 25, 2012 at his residence, Clarinda , Iowa, will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1-2 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be...
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Larry Van Fosson
December 9, 2012
Larry Wayne Van Fosson was born June 11, 1948 at Elmo, MO, as the youngest son of Carl (Bud) Van Fosson and Ferne (Burley) Van Fosson. He grew up in the area attending Braddyville schools during elementary and then attended and graduated from South Page High School in 1966. He continued his education and graduated from Nettleton Business School of Omaha in 1969.
Larry and Patricia Riddle met...
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Frances "May" Brown
October 10, 1927 - December 9, 2012
Funeral services for Frances "May" Brown, age 85, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7, Friday, December 14 at the funeral home. Burial...
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Michael "Mike" Durfey
December 3, 2012
Funeral services for Michael Durfey, age 39, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, December 3, 2012 at his home, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 6,2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the...
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Robert "Bob" Watts
September 28, 1930 - December 3, 2012
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Watts, age 82, of Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, December 3, 2012 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 7 , 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa with Reverend Gordon Scott officiating. An open visitation will be held at Ritchie Funeral Home, 8-7 Thursday, December 6. ...
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Charles Larson
December 28, 1918 - November 30, 2012
Funeral services for Charles Larson, age 93, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, November 30, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 7, 2012, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Bethesda, Iowa with Pastor Jerry Lamb officiating.. Burial will be in the Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bethesda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed...
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Opal Ann Bashore
January 10, 1908 - November 24, 2012
Funeral services for Opal Bashore, age 104, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor James "Buck" Buckhahn officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28 at the funeral...
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James "Keith" Whipp
November 15, 2012
Funeral services for Keith Whipp, age 81, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Nebraska Medical Center, Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska following a short battle with cancer, will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 6-8 p.m.,...
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Grace Lee Derry
December 26, 1936 - November 15, 2012
Funeral services for Grace Derry, age 75, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her home in, New Market, Iowa, will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Terry Roberts officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in...
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Charles "Leo" Humphrey
November 11, 2012
Funeral services for Leo Humphrey, age 76, of Essex, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Nebraska Medical Center, Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Keefer officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15 at the funeral home. ...
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Anna "Frances" Shipley, Ph.D.
July 17, 1939 - November 9, 2012
Dr. Anna Frances Shipley, Ph.D.
Anna Frances Shipley was born July 17, 1939 to Robert Willie Shipley and Helen Catherine (Batt) Shipley in Maryville, Missouri. She was united in marriage on October 14, 2006 to Larry F. Groff.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers and a sister, Susan Elizabeth Moberg.
Survivors include her husband, Larry F. Groff of the home...
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DeAnna "Dee" Slough
May 5, 1945 - November 1, 2012
Funeral services for Dee Slough, age 67, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday November 5, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial...
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Leslie Freed
October 31, 2012
Funeral services for Leslie Freed, age 85, of rural Clarinda, Iowa, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Bethesda Lutheran Church, Bethesda, Iowa. Leslie entered into rest Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 5-8 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa . Burial...
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Bertha "Elizabeth" Slaight
July 30, 1927 - October 25, 2012
Funeral services for Elizabeth Slaight, age 85, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 /Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the...
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Maxine Loudon
August 15, 1913 - October 24, 2012
Maxine Strickland Loudon was born on the family farm in the Hepburn area on August 15, 1913 to Henry A. and Gertrude Mae (Williams) Strickland. At the time of her birth, their farmhouse was still under construction and the family lived in a cinder block garage, which allowed snow to filter down on her crib during her first winter. Two older brothers, Claude and Darwin, also helped toughen her. On...
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Geraldine Frances Major
October 2, 1930 - October 22, 2012
Funeral services for Geraldine Major, age 82, of Creston, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, October 22, 2012 in Creston, Iowa, will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Mark Clark officiating. Open visitation will be held 5-7 PM, Friday, October 26, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union...
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Harvey Karg
July 8, 1925 - October 12, 2012
Funeral services for Harvey Karg, age 87, of Villisca, Iowa formerly of Clarinda/New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with James Petersen officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Monday, October 15...
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Tina (Dunn) Donaldson
July 19, 1964 - October 12, 2012
Funeral services for Tina Dunn Donaldson, age 48, of Farragut, Iowa, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, October 12, 2012 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Phil Jorgensen officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 4-6, Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the...
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Pete Hookham
September 23, 1922 - September 29, 2012
Funeral services for Pete Hookham, age 90, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Phil Jorgensen officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral...
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Esther Runyan
February 25, 1924 - September 13, 2012
Memorial services for Esther Runyan, age 88, of College Springs, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at College Springs Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation and lunch will be held following the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Burial will...
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William "Bill" Slough
April 6, 1938 - August 31, 2012
Funeral services for Bill Slough, age 74, of Blanchard, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, August 31, 2012 at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the College Springs Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 4 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda,...
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Dorothy Shoemaker
August 16, 1927 - August 25, 2012
Funeral services for Dorothy Shoemaker, age 85, of Corning, Iowa, formerly of the Siam/New Market, Iowa area who entered into peace Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Greater Regional Hospice House, Creston, Iowa, will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Russ Clark officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Monday, September 3...
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John "Lester" Williams
August 15, 2012
Funeral services for Lester Williams, age 86, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Eiler House, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2012, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Chaplain Sue Newsome officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2012. Burial will be in the Shearer Cemetery,...
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Charlene Gilmore
November 11, 1915 - August 10, 2012
Funeral services for Charlene (Houston) Gilmore, age 96, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Clarinda Regional Medical Center in Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, August 12, at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda from 5 to 7 PM. ...
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Bernard "Gee" Robinson
April 28, 1943 - August 7, 2012
Memorial services for Bernard "Gee" Robinson age 69, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking and Pastor Gordon Scott officiating. Memorials may be given in his name. Memories and condolences...
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Jineva "Joy" Wentworth
May 18, 1926 - August 1, 2012
Graveside services for Jineva Joy Wentworth, age 86, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Burlington, Kansas, who entered into peace Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Good Samaritan Care Center, Villisca, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2012 at Lincoln Cemetery, Lebo, Kansas Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa and 9...
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Delores Clary
May 22, 1925 - July 29, 2012
Graveside services for Delores Clary, age 87, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Clarinda Cemetery with Kris Davies officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be...
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Deborah Annan Gramlich
February 24, 1955 - July 19, 2012
Funeral services for Deborah Annan Gramlich, age 57, of Gladstone, Missouri, who entered into peace Thursday, July 19, 2012 at North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Carl Phillips officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at...
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Mary Book
December 8, 1915 - July 8, 2012
Funeral services for Mary Book, age 96, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Griswold, Iowa, who entered into rest Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Eiler House, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Griswold, Iowa with Reverend Dwight Grosvenor officiating. There will be open visitation at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda with family visitation 10:00...
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Stephen Cozad
February 27, 1948 - July 6, 2012
Funeral services for Stephen Cozad, age, 64, of Clarinda, Iowa, who passed away as the result of an automobile accident, Friday, July 6, 2012, rural Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Rit6chie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating . Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the...
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Norman DeForrest Wynn
May 20, 1929 - July 4, 2012
Funeral services for Norman Wynn, age 83 of Clarinda who passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the Clarinda Regional Medical Center will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 with the family greeting friends. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church New Building Fund or the Lied Library...
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Navella Kenagy
February 19, 1947 - July 1, 2012
Navella Kenagy, age 65, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Riverside Manor in Ames, Iowa. Burial at Summit Cemetery near Yorktown, Iowa will be at a later date.
Navella Ann Kenagy was born February 19, 1947 in Clarinda, Iowa to John Wesley and Lena Navella Kenagy. Navella grew up on the family farm in Page County along with older siblings, Janet and John Jr and a younger sister, Margaret. After...
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Harry Dideriksen
July 25, 1918 - June 28, 2012
Graveside services for Harry Dideriksen, age 93, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Eiler House, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda,...
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Wilma Annan
April 27, 1934 - June 24, 2012
Funeral services for Wilma Annan, age 78, of Gladstone, Missouri, who entered into peace Sunday, June 24, 2012 at NorthCare Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri, will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa . Visitation with the family will be held 1-2 p.m., at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in the Polsley Cemetery, rural...
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Maurice Rarick
April 4, 1926 - June 24, 2012
Funeral services for Maurice Rarick, age 86, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, was held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa...
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Lowell Pullen
December 2, 1921 - June 23, 2012
Funeral services for Lowell Pullen, age 90, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Hillside Missionary Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Brian Bontrager officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home,...
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Michael Tritsch
March 23, 1949 - June 14, 2012
Graveside services for Michael Tritsch, age 63, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, June 14, 2012 at his residence in Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Elmwood Cemetery, Coin, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. ...
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Charles Drennen
October 3, 1931 - June 9, 2012
Funeral services for Charles Drennen, age 80, of Yorktown, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Ken Card officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Thursday, June 14 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Polsley Cemetery,...
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Betty Wolfe
July 19, 1925 - June 8, 2012
Funeral services for Betty Wolfe, age 86, of Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Peterson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m., Monday at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in the Villisca...
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Patsy Greenfield
February 1, 1930 - June 7, 2012
Graveside services for Pat Greenfield, age 82, of Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, June 7, 2012 at her home in Villisca, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 at the Arlington Cemetery, Villisca, Iowa . Visitation and fellowship with the family will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 9 at the Villisca Community Center following the graveside service. Burial will be in the...
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Walter Eitzen
September 7, 1918 - June 6, 2012
Funeral services for Walter Eitzen age 93, of rural Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Good Samaritan Care Center, Villisca, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Jerome Wagoner officiating. There will be open visitation at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa 2-4 p.m., Sunday June 10. ...
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Alice Wheeler
March 7, 1914 - June 4, 2012
Graveside services for Alice Wheeler, age 98, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, formerly of Blanchard, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, June 4, 2012 in Illinois will be held 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 9 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the...
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Marie Means
September 22, 1916 - June 4, 2012
Celebration of Life services for Marie Means, age 95, of Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, June 4, 2012 at her residence in Villisca will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa with Pastor Gordon Scott officiating . Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Villisca. ...
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Lena Kenagy
May 16, 1919 - June 1, 2012
Funeral services for Lena Kenagy, age 93, of rural Clarinda, Iowa, who received her promotion into Glory, Friday, June 1, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 11:00 a.m. at the College Springs Presbyterian Church, College Springs, Iowa with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda,...
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Gwen Bunker
June 22, 1923 - May 30, 2012
Funeral services for Gwen Bunker, age 88, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral...
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Lois Stephens
November 18, 1925 - May 24, 2012
Funeral services for Lois Stephens, age 86, of rural Villisca, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Gordon Scott and Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 30,...
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Leann Clark
October 6, 1960 - May 21, 2012
Leann passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Methodist Diagnostic Hospital, Houston, Texas. Leann is formerly of Clarinda, Iowa. She is the daughter of Janice Clark of Clarinda. A memorial service will be held in Houston, Friday, May 25.
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Michael Leighton
March 24, 1972 - May 20, 2012
Celebration of Life services for Michael Leighton, age 40, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Church of Christ, New Market, Iowa with Russ Clark and Loren Daly officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church...
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Leon Balster
May 22, 1957 - May 19, 2012
Memorial services for Leon "Lynn" Balster, age 54, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, May 19, 2012 as the result of a tractor accident at his residence will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given...
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Kathryn Lee
September 17, 1917 - May 9, 2012
Funeral services for Kathryn Lee, age 94, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Eiler House, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the...
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Donald Pitman
July 13, 1964 - May 7, 2012
Graveside services for Donald Pitman, age 47, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, formerly of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Monday, May 7, 2012 at his home in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., prior to the ser vice at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda. Burial...
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William Garfield Pugh
October 1, 1931 - April 28, 2012
Memorial services for William "Garfield" Pugh, age 80, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Shambaugh, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Crest Haven Care Center, Creston, Iowa, will be held at a later date in Kingston, Tennessee. .Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were...
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Franklin Williams
May 6, 1947 - April 21, 2012
Franklin Thomas Williams,64 , of Denzil Dr. Hopkinsville died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center of a brief illness.
Visitation were held Tuesday April 24, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at Hughart & Beard Funeral Home in Hopkinsville,KY; Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2012 at Elmwood Cemetery Coin, Iowa.
A native of Todd County, KY he was born May...
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Inez Huntsman
February 27, 1919 - April 19, 2012
Inez Huntsman, 93, entered into peace April 19, 2012 at Gold Country Health Center, Placerville, Ca. Services will be held at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda, Iowa Sat. April 28. Visitation 10:00 A.M. Service 11:00 A.M. Pastor Dan Wiebesiek will be officiating. Internment will follow at Old Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. A luncheon will be served at the New Market Methodist Church....
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Frank "Bud" Wetmore
November 22, 1919 - April 19, 2012
Funeral services for Frank "Bud" Wetmore, 92 of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda and Bedford, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, April 19, 2011 at Bryan LGH East Medical Clinic, Lincoln, Nebraska, will be held 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. at the funeral home in Bedford. ...
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Stanley Ellison
July 20, 1926 - April 17, 2012
Stanley Ellison, age 85, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Fredericksburg, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Leslie Traylor officiating. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at...
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Thomas Pester
March 18, 1963 - April 16, 2012
Thomas (Tommy) Dean Pester, age 49, passed away at his home on Monday, April 16, 2012.
He was born March 18, 1963, in Denison, Iowa to Thomas & Janice Pester. He attended school in Craig, Missouri, and graduated in 1981. On March 6, 1982, he was united in marriage to Leisa (Bradley) Paris in Craig, MO. They had two children, Crystal Lynn and Robert Joseph. Following his divorce from Leisa...
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Cleeo Mowry
June 2, 1928 - April 9, 2012
Cleeo Mowry, age 83, of Shenandoah, Iowa, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, April 9, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., June 16, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. .Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements...
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Jack Baker
March 5, 1939 - April 6, 2012
Jack passed away at his home in Wyoming, Michigan on Friday, April 6, 2012. Visitation and graveside service will be held at a later date . Jack grew up in Clarinda and was a Clarinda High School graduate.
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Alice Kovar
February 23, 1928 - April 4, 2012
Alice Kovar, age 84, of Braddyville, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home in rural Braddyville, Iowa following a lengthy battle with cancer. No services will be held. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements...
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Audrey Bond
January 9, 1921 - March 30, 2012
Celebration of Life services for Audrey Bond, age 91, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, March 30, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda Iowa, will be held Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral...
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Katheryn Duley
March 21, 2012
Funeral services for Katheryn Duley, age 68, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, March 21, 2012, will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Hillside Missionary Church, with Pastor Brian Bontrager officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at Hillside Missionary Church. Memorials may be directed to the Duley family....
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Herby DeBolt
March 5, 1931 - March 7, 2012
Funeral services for Herby DeBolt, age 81, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at his residence rural Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 11 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery...
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Vicki Prentis
March 4, 2012
Funeral services for Vicki Prentis age 61, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Nebraska, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday March 8, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7, Wednesday, March 7 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. ...
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Phyllis Goecker
April 15, 1927 - March 3, 2012
Funeral services for Phyllis Goecker, age 84, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 6 at the funeral home. ...
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