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OBITUARIES Monday, December 12, 2005 Page 5A The Des Moines Register ST ROBERT DEAN "STORMr THOMPSON Indianola RICHARD "DICK" SARGENT Des Moines PAUL HECKATHORN Van Wert Iowa stands to lose LILLIE E. THOMAS Knoxville Mrs. Thomas died Friday, December 9, 2005 in a Norwalk, Iowa Care Center. Funeral Services will be held 10a.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home in Knoxville where friends may call after 4 p.m.

Monday. The family will be present 6 to 8 p.m. seat in U.S. House, projections show HOUSE, from Page 1A lose influence in the House," said Arthur Sanders, a Drake Univer sity political scientist. Sanders and others said the un pad for Iowa could translate into less political support for federal farm subsidy programs that funnel billions of dollars into the state, less clout on highway bills, less help for Iowans having problems with the federal government, and the loss of a member of Congress with se niority and familiarity with the state's key issues.

Ed Redfern, a consultant and former Iowa congressional aide, said he worries that Iowa might slip when it comes to influence in obtaining federal money. "It always helps to have more members," he said. Others say they are concerned about an escalating struggle to finagle money for the poor and the elderly throughout the declining Midwest and Northeast. Election Data Services, a Washington consulting firm that specializes in redistricting and other election analysis, predicts that Iowa, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania will lose seats after the 2010 census, based on 2004 census population estimates. Four states would gain Arizona, Florida, Texas and Utah.

Kim Brace, president of the firm, said he sees little sign that current trends of rapid growth in the South and West will change. "Iowa is pretty certain in terms of losing a seat," he said. "People continue to go to where the nicer weather is, basically." William Frey, a demographer and visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, has projected changes in House seats to 2030 based on recent census projections of population for the same period. He has put together a national map that shows states across the Midwest and Northeast draining House seats while Texas gains as many as eight and Florida as many as nine. Frey said in a recent research brief that in 25 years, two out of every three Americans will live in the Sun Belt.

What's more, evert as all parts of the nation begin to age quickly as the baby boom generation hits retirement, "the most severe aging will occur in the Snow Belt, which will see overall declines in young adults and children." Frey said the shifts also could profoundly affect national politics in a nation closely divided between red and blue states, as Sun Belt states many of them Republican-leaning exercise dominance when votes are counted in the presidential race. But he warned that what he called "purple" states like Iowa states with a close vote in the 2004 presidential race can't be ignored. He said in an interview that Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses might become more important than ever as a showcase for the interests of the Snow Belt states. Some members of Congress from states losing seats see a solution in a constitutional amendment that would require only citizens be counted for census purposes. The Constitution now requires that all "persons" be counted, including noncitizens and illegal immigrants.

At a Dec. 5 hearing before a House subcommittee on federalism and the census, Rep. Candice Miller, a Republican from Michigan, said that her state has lost four House seats in 30 years even though the population has grown. It just hasn't grown as fast as the population in other states where there are large numbers of noncitizens. "We disenfranchise our own American citizens by allowing illegal immigrants to be counted for the purposes of congressional representation in the same identical way that we count legal citizens," Miller said.

She said that 97 percent of the residents of her district are American citizens, or 645,888 people. By contrast, in the 31st District in California, 60 percent of the population is made up of U.S. citizens, or 377,191 people. "Fundamental fairness suggests that each congressional district should have roughly the same number of citizens since only citizens are able to vote," Miller said. Others at the hearing, though, said it would be extremely difficult for the census to accurately count the number of citizens.

In addition, Lawrence Gonzalez of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund said that the resolution would "send a message that only U.S. citizens have a right to be heard by our government and elected officials." Most Iowans have not yet focused on the loss of a House seat, with spokeswomen for both of the state's political parties saying there has been no discussion yet among leaders of the effect or implications. But it's coming, said Brace. "You have less of a voice among the 435 members," he said. "If you've got a farm bill that needs votes, you've got one less of them.

It does have an impact." Reporter Jane Norman can be reached at (202) 906-8137 or jnormandmreg.com Paul Edward Heck-athorn, 91, died Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in rural Van ii Wert, followino a lona I 1 battle with Parkinson's VSiy disease. Paul was born soutn of Weldon on October 31, 1914 and graduated from Van Wert High School in 1932. He married Enid Alma Osen-baugh on June 1, 1939, and five children were born to them. Paul was Postmaster of the Van Wert Post Office for 32 years. He was active in the town and in the Methodist Church.

He lovingly cared for his wife Enid until her death on April 16, 2000. Paul then made his home at Osceola Extended Care. Paul was a kind and gentle man. Surviving are his children, Alan Heck-athorn and wife Lurline of Kelliher, MN, Kathleen Heckathorn of Des Moines, Roy Heckathorn of Corpus Christi, TX, Owen Heckathorn of Des Moines and Danny Heckathorn and wife Kathy of Van Wert; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be held 2 p.m.

Wednesday, December 14 at Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, with burial in Van Wert Cemetery. Visitation is open all day Tuesday, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established by the family. FORREST D. CHRISTENSEN Omaha, NE Forrest D.

Christensen, 79 of Omaha, NE, formerly of Des Moines, died December 9, 2005. Forrest is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Melva Christensen, Oakland, NE and Myron Christensen of Lincoln, NE; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and E. J. Appleby of Scribner, NE; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m.

Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lyons Cemetery in Lyons, NE. Visitation will be held Tuesday at the funeral home from Noon until service time. Memorials may be directed to the donor's choice. M.G.

"JERRY" ELLIS Urbandale Funeral services for M. G. "Jerry-Ellis, 91 will be held Tuesday at 1 1 a.m. Visitation and funeral services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Hamilton's Westown MABEL I. CLARK Des Moines Mabel I. Clark, 95, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Kavan-agh House on 56th. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. today at St.

John's Lutheran Church, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Hamilton's CUONG CAM Des Moines Cuong Cam, 88, passed away at 3:21 p.m. on December 10, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens.

Survivors include her husband, Camtan Cam; her children, Neui Luong, Ngoi Cam, Jeui Baccam, Khaminh Cam, Khamnen Cam, Lay Baccam, Teuanh Cam; 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MARGARET ANN KRIEGEL Tama Funeral Liturgy for Margaret Ann Kriegel, 61, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tama. Interment will follow at St.

Patrick's Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home. You May Reach the Obituary Desk by Calling 515-284-8021 The Obituary Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30 am pm Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am pm Holidays 10:00 am pm I' I Funeral services for 1 Robert Dean Thomp son, 69, who died Saturday, December 10, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 14 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.

Cremation will follow the services. Born in Adair County, he drove truck for North American Van Lines and also worked for Midwest Concrete. He had lived in Indianola for the past 44 years. He was a member of the Indianola Elks Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Thompson of Indianola; daughter, Debra (Dennis) Moffitt of Indianola; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wilbur (Mary) Thompson of Indianola Visitation will be held 3 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, December 13 at Overton Funeral Home, where family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Robert Thompson Memorial Fund. An organization will be decided at a later date. OVERTON FUNERAL HOME Indianola, Iowa NANCY L. KNUTS0N Centennial, Colorado Nancy L.

Knutson, 67, passed away December 8, 2005. She is survived by her husband, David; their children; Susan, David and Steven, five grandchildren; brother, Arthur D. Harper; sister-in-law; Beverly Stuart; nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at the dinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 S.

Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may go to the American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Rd. Denver, CO 80231. CHUCK HUGHES Manning Chuck Hughes, 74, died Friday in Manning.

On Monday Chuck's family will receive friends after 3 p.m. at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning with a Rosary at 4 p.m. and Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church.

MILDRED "MICKEY" RILEY Perry Services for Mildred "Mirkpu" Rilpu will hp held 2 p.m. Tuesday, "i December 13, 2005 at jmj Hastings Funeral Home in rerry. visnauun win be after 9 a.m. Tuesday with the family present to greet friends at 1 p.m., one hour prior to the service. ROBERT "ROB" LANE Des Moines it, i vaiui uajTi December 10, 2005 at Mercy Hospice.

Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be held Monday, December 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Rob was born February 6, 1961 in Mt.

Ayr, Iowa. The highlight of his day was taking his daughter to school and picking her up when her day at school was finished. He loved NASCAR racing, Elvis, and most of all, riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife, Mindy; their daughter, Destanie; parents, Bill and Pat Lane; brother, Tony Lane; and sister, Julie Waters. PATRICIA ANN BINGHAM Chariton Services for Pat Bingham, 61, of Chariton will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 10:30 a.m.

at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A private burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, December 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pat was born on July 4, 1944 to Benjamin and Darlene (Oliver) Sacre and passed away on Saturday.

December 10, 2005 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She married Gary Bingham on October 17, 1960 in Des Moines. She was a clerk at Turner's for many years. Pat enjoyed shopping, outdoors and camping, flowers and dogs. She loved and cherished the times she was able to visit with her brother, Ron.

Left to honor her memory include her husband, Gary of Chariton; children, Ron Bingham (Vicki) of Russell, Shannon Whitlatch of Chariton and Ranae Shriver (Jerry) of Van Wert; seven grandchildren, Derricca Krutsinger (Dustin) and Alicia Roth (Aaron), Jarod and Brandy Whitlatch, Brandan, Corey and Tiffany Smith; brother, Ron Sacre (Mary Lou) of Austin, TX; and sister, Karen Brown (Gary) of Des Moines; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. i 4 Richard 'Dick Sargent, 74, died suddenly Thursday, December 8, 2005, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2005, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Avenue in Des Moines. Private burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery preceding the service.

Dick was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High. He was president of E.I. Sargent Quarries, Inc. and later the District Manager of Martin Marrieta Aggregates.

He was a member of: the Youth Homes of Mid America Board; a past president of the Iowa Health Foundation, of which he was a member for nine years; and the Simpson College Board. He was an elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church, a member of Rotary Club, and past president of Iowa Limestone Producers Association. Mr. Sargent is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joann; his daughters: Diane (Chuck) Cutler, Carole (Duke) Reichardt, and Patty (Kelly) Housby; his grandchildren: John, Scott, Peter, Charlie Cutler, Austin, Dan Brynn Reichardt, and Jake Cody Housby; and his two sisters, Betty Bishop and JoAnne Beasley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Ernest Sargent.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Youth Homes of Mid America, Westminster Church Foundation, or the Iowa Health Foundation. GLEN A. BECK Des Moines Funeral service for Glen A.

Beck, 67, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with interment following at the Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contribu-tions to Shrine Hospital for Children.

SHIRLEY MAE TURNIPSEED Altoona sniriey lurmpseea, 1 68, passed away at Mercv HosDital on Fri- Jday evening, December 9, 2005. Funeral ii mass win oe neia 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 5 December 13 at St. Ambrose Cathedral. Visitation will be Monday, December 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.

at the funeral home. Shirley was born March 19, 1937 to Winston and Mary (Pinnick) Holley. She attended St. Joseph's Academy in Omaha, NE, and was an office worker, most recently at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Shirley is survived by her mother, Mary B.

Holley of Des Moines; daughter, Pamela Gorrell of Altoona; two sons, Rory Turnipseed, Mt. Vernon, WA; and Rick Turnipseed of Des Moines; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Roberta Vantrees, Barbara Weston, Patricia Trotter and Christine Karns; and one brother, Tom Holley. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen; father Winston Holley; two sisters, Elizabeth and Beverly Holley; and two brothers, Ronald and Robert Holley. Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home Crematory 276-0551 LINDA ALEXA YOUNG Phoenix, Arizona Linda 1 origina Moines da Alexa Young, ally from ues Moines, Iowa, transi- 44 tioned to her full body spun uii niudy, December 2, 2005, in Hi Scottsdale, Arizona. Alexa was born in Des kkiiCi A Moines on April 19, 1939 to Violet Gertrude and Russell Anthony Young.

She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, a loving mother of four children, and had an early interest in the concepts of higher consciousness. In 1979, she relocated to Arizona where she began her metaphysical enlightenment in earnest. There, she graduated from Northern Arizona University, and later wrote books and created card decks based upon her studies of the Tarot. After a twelve-year hiatus in Marin County, California, she eventually moved back to Arizona to be closer to her family. She then began the intensive creation of her crowning achievement, a boardgame of spiritual self exploration known as 'Llumination'.

Alexa had a great love of stars, angels, crystals, and the color purple; and was dedicated to creating beauty in her highly creative and inspirational life. Some of her treasured retreats included the beaches of Rocky Point, Mexico, the community of Sedona, Arizona, and Hummingbird Ranch in Mora, New Mexico. She is survived by her life-partner, Michael; three daughters, Leslie, Lisa and Laurel; her son, Derek; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all currently residing in Arizona; and her sister, Julianna of Madrid, Iowa. Alexa's primary wish upon her passing was to further the awareness of her masterful and insightful creation, Llumination. Thus, in lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made to the "Alexa Young Memorial Fund" account.

Checks can be mailed to: 25 Jasper Sedona, AZ 86336; or email laurelestyahoo.com for further information. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona, AZ. it JEWEL HENDERSON Pella Mrs. Jewel Henderson, 56, of Pella, fw i passed away under itZ HosDice care Saturdav morning at her residence.

Jewel is survived by her husband, John Henderson; and two children, Rachel Henderson of Lansing, IL and Stephen Henderson of Palos Heights, IL; along with her parents, Art and Edith Meppelink and twin sister, Judy Oe Vries, all of Pella. Funeral Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Reformed Church, Pella. Family visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p'm. at the church.

WILLARD SEDDON, SR. Mystic Graveside services for Willard Sed-don, 87, will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Cemetery in Mystic. Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home.

Memorials may be left at the Funeral Home. The Des Moines Register runs obituaries at no charge for the first eight lines. Families who choose to present additional information may do so for a fee. Please consult your funeral director or call 515-284-8021. All obituaries may be viewed online for 120 days at www.DesMoinesRegister.com DEAN M.

ALSIN Madrid Dean M. Alsin, 84, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the Madrid Home. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 14 at the Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Hillsdale Cemetery. Dean was born in Madrid to Martin and Pearle Alsin on May 9, 1921.

He lived all his life in the Madrid Area, and was a self-employed farmer. His memberships include the VFW for over 60 years, the American Legion and St. John's Lutheran Church. Dean served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Dean is survived by one sister, Mar-gene (Paul) Scott of Madrid; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. Visitation will be held on Tuesday Evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the St.

John's Lutheran Church. Sundberg-Kirkpatrick lies Funeral Homes MARJ0R1E FAY SMITH ROWE Poway, California i Marjorie Rowe, 81, of Poway, CA, for- merly of Des Moines, 1 was born November ii 21, 1924 and passed away in her sleep trkifC December 4, 2005. mI Marjorie is survived vkJfcjJi by two sisters, Nelly Poole and Ruby Phillips of MO; a brother, Perry Smith of IA; five children, Dwain G. Rowe of Escon-dido, CA, Perry J. Rowe of Des Moines, Willis R.

Rowe of San Diego, CA, Elizabeth G. Roedell of El Cajon, CA and Thomas R. Rowe of El Cajon, CA; twelve grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in Escondido, CA, Des Moines and Palace Union Church, MO. Inurnment will be in the Palace Cemetery.

In Loving Memory Of Sandi Sue Johnston September 1 0, 1951 -December 1 2, 2003 PR? Sandi, You have been gone for two years already, and the pain of you not here is still very real. We all Love and Miss you so much. You will never be forgotten. -Your Husband, Sons, Grandchildren, Family, and Friends Paramount to buy DreamWorks chairman of DreamWorks. Spielberg and Geffen will be responsible for producing four to six live-action films a year, Paramount said.

The move will increase its production to between 14 and 16 titles annually. Hamilton's Funeral Services www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.coin Hamilton's 605 Lyon Street 243-522 1 Glen A. Beck I PM Tuesday at the funeral home Mabel I. Clark 1 0 AM Monday at St. John Lutheran Church Robert "Rob" Lane 2:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home Hamilton's on Westown Parkway 3601 Westown Parkway, WDM 224-0078 M.G.

"Jerry" Ellis, Sr. I I AM Tuesday at the funeral home Dick Sargent 11 AM Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church Hamilton's Altoona 3601 Westown Parkwav, WDM 224-0078 Nancy Anderson 2 PM Monday at Christ the King Lutheran Church Information 243-5221 Cuong Cam Joyce Grosland Gerald Hartman Bertha Hines Brad Riddle Richard Vesphal 3 Mi By GARY GENTILE ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles, Calif. Paramount Pictures on Sunday agreed to buy independent film studio DreamWorks SKG Inc. in a $1.6 billion cash-and-debt deal designed to help both companies reverse their troubled fortunes. The sale marks the end of an 11-year dream for Hollywood moguls Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, who had ambitious goals for DreamWorks that once included television, music, films and the Internet.

Moreover, the DreamWorks acquisition is seen as a critical gambit for Paramount, which has been under orders from parent company Viacom Inc. to improve the quality of its movies and earnings. Paramount will pay $775 million in cash and assume $825 million in debt and other obligations, the company said. 'We see this at Paramount as a transforming event for the studio," said Brad Grey, Paramount's chairman and CEO. The studio will finance the deal by immediately selling the DreamWorks film library, which Paramount values at between $850 million and $1 billion.

Paramount will retain distribution rights to the 59 library titles, which include such hits as Oscar-winners "American Beauty" and "Gladiator." The agreement does not include DreamWorks Animation SKG which was the most profitable part of the company. Upon completion of the deal, expected to close early next year, Paramount would sign new employment agreements with Spiel berg as a producer and director, and Geffen, who will become Jane R. Stromwell Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com Edward H. "Ed" Gilbert 2 PM Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Madrid Sundberg-Kirkpatrick 5 15-795-3283 ilesfuneralhomes.com Dean M.

Alsin 1 PM Wednesday at Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Funeral Home Family Greeting 5-7 PM Tuesday at Sundberg-Kirkpatrick 5 15-795-3283 ilesfuneralhomes.com.