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The Des Moines Register Metro Edition Friday, April 10,2009 Page7B Obituaries 11 Submit an obituary and search a database of recent 1 obituaries at DesMoinesRegister.comobituaries. GLADYS MARTENS Winterset AGNES MARTHA WILSON Knoxville TADD BAINUM Norwalk SHIRLEY 0VERTURF Ames -t Services for Agnes Martha Wilson will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church Chapel in Knoxville at 10:30 am with Rev. Art Hill and Chaplain Bill Lane officiating. Interment will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Eureka Cemetery, rural Marion County, Iowa.

Friends may call at Williams Funeral Home from noon (12 p.m.) till 8 p.m. on Friday. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Wilson may be given to the Knoxville First United Methodist Church or Hospice of Central Iowa. Agnes Martha Wilson was born May 16, 1915 on the family farm north of Harvey, Iowa.

She was one of two children born to Ticia Dykstra and John Lester Durham. Agnes graduated from Harvey High School in 1933. She worked as the Harvey postmistress for a few years. Agnes Martha Durham was united in marriage to Rupert Raymond Wilson January 2, 1937. Rupert farmed while Agnes handled the bookkeeping for the family farm.

She was also an excellent cook and prepared the meals for the working men and farm hands. Agnes was an excel-lent pianist. She and Rupert spent many hours entertaining people with their musical skills. Agnes lived her entire life in Marion County. She was an active member of the Knoxville First United Methodist Church Agnes passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Griffin's Nursing Center at the age of 93 years, ten months and 22 days.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and brother, Lester Durham. Mrs. Wilson is leaves a dear friend, Muriel Goe-maat of Knoxville as well as several nieces and Easter events on Saturday Adel Easter Egg Hunt, Dallas County Courthouse, 801 Court Adel. Free. Ames Jaycets Spring Egg Hunt.

10 a.m. The event features 3,000 eggs filled with treats, as well as a visit from the Spring Bunny. Brookside Park, 1325 Sixth St. Free. Ankeny Indoor Easter Egg Hunt at the Playground For Kids, 10 a.m.

Age groups are toddlers-2; and 3-8. Playground For Kids, 2401 S.E. Tones Drive, Ankeny. $7. Beaverdale Easter Egg Hunt.

10 a.m. Beaverdale Park, 34th Street and Adams Avenue. Blank Park Easter Egg Hunt, noon-3 p.m. Blank Park, 7011 S.W. Ninth St.

Clive Easter Egg Hunt, 9-11 a.m. Clive Fire Fighters Association's event. Linnan Park, 8500 Alice Ave. Easter Lake Run for the Egg, 8-11 a.m. Easter Lake Park, 2830 Easter Lake Drive.

conservationboard.org. $20 (includes T-shirt) or $30 the day of the race. Eggceptional Easter Event, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Egg hunt and egg roll, egg coloring, crafts areas, face painting and a station with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, 75 E.

Army Post Road. Free. Grandview Park Easter Fest. 10 a.m. Grandview Park, East 32nd Street and Easton Boulevard.

Free. Grimes Easter Eggstravaganza. 10 a.m.-noon. Coloring contest, Easter egg hunt, games, bounce house, prizes, balloon artist and food. Grimes Community Complex, 410 S.

Main St, Free. Pleasant Hill Easter Egg Hunt. 10 a.m. Doanes Park, 5050 Doanes Park Road. Free.

Staves Church Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. Staves Memorial United Methodist Church, 2747 E. Madison Ave. Free. Urbandale The Great Egg Hunt, 10-11 a.m.

Meet in the parking lot. Walker Johnston Park, 9000 Douglas Ave. Free. Waukee Centennial Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11 a.m. Held rain or shine.

Age groups are 4 and younger; 5-7; and 8-10. Centennial Park, 1255 Warrior Lane. Free. Wakonda Christian Community Easter Egg Hunt. 10 a.m.

Wakonda Christian Church, 3938 Fleur Drive. Free. Waveland Park Egg Hunt, 10a.m.WavelandPark Neighborhood Association for ages 10-younger. Bring a bag or basket. Rain or shine.

Hubbell Elementary School, 800 42nd St. Free. W.D.M. Fire Association Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11 a.m. Face painting and firetrucks.

The Easter Bunny will be available for photo opportunities. DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand West Des Moines. W.D.M. St. Mark Church Hunt, p.m.

Games, crafts, snacks. Egg hunt begins at 5. St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1115 Grand West Des Moines. Free.

TO OUR READERS: For other listings, go to DesMoinesRegister.comevents and search by Category, Subcategory, Date, Keyword or any combination of those. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday for the following Thursday's Datebook. To submit events, go to submit.dmregister.com. Gladys Martens age 100, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the Westbridge Care Center in Winterset.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Trinity Lutheran Church near Van Meter where a visitation will be held one hour prior to services beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church and Middle River Hospice of Winterset. Online condolences may be made to www. Gladys Ida Petri was born July 15, 1908 to Charley and Mary Petri of Adair.

She was baptized September 6, 1908 at St. John's Lutheran Church north of Adair. The family moved to Dexter when she was age three. Gladys graduated from Dexter High School and then attended Drake University. She taught school for eleven years.

In 1939 she was united in marriage to Grant J. Martens. Following their marriage they moved to a farm in Madison County. They were members of the Trinity Lutheran Church near Van Meter where Gladys taught Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Aid and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She also served on the district board of the L.W.M.L.

Gladys is survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1997; and two sisters, Clara Weisbrod and Cora Martens. I 'Ochiltree Funeral Service Fairbank MARTS Dorothy K. Marts, 60, closed her Irish eyes for the last time and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m.

Tuesday April 14, 2009, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, with burial at Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Dorothy was born February 16, 1949, to Dale and Isabel Marts in Des Moines. She worked for the IRS for 32 years, retiring in 2007.

Dorothy enjoyed going on cruises and horse racing. She had a true love for animals. Dorothy touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Dorothy is survived by Larry Maxwell and family of Winterset with whom she shared her life for 25 years; sister, Mary Ann Marts of Des Moines; many cousins, aunts, uncles and many beloved friends. She was preceded in death by parents.

Memorial Contributions may be made to All Saint's Catholic Church or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Dorothy. Dorothy's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ben Collins, Dr. Michael Witte, her home healthcare nurse, Chris Wiseman and Mercy Hospital (9 North) for their excellent care and compassion. DAVID ARTHUR KNOX Des Moines David Arthur Knox, passed away on April 6, If 2009 at Tay lor Housej Hospice.

'f A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Brooks Funeralf Care University Chapel. Visitation will start one hour prior to service time. David was fortunate to have been a member of three organizations: Link Associates, Mainstream Living, and Mosaic. At all three places, David received loving care and i gained many new friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marjorie Knox; and sis- ter, Susanne Stanley.

David will be missed by, brothers, James (Rita)' Knox Jr. of Chicago, IL, and Donald (Lynne) Knox of Minnetonka, MN; and nieces and nephews, Jamie (Nancy) Knox, Kirsten, (Paul) Fulk, Katie Van Volkenburg, Jennifer. (Matt) Russell, Alex Gor- don, Jessica Gordon, and Miranda Knox. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial donations may be sent to Mosaic, 303 Locust St. Ste.

300 Des Moines, IA'j 50309-1770. Brooks Funeral Care i University Chapel DOROTHY K. Des Moines lUClllUll 1UI Tadd will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10 at Funeral Home in Mount Ayr with funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Mount Ayr.

Burial is in the Redding Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Tadd was the Plant Manager for Hallett Materials in Des Moines. Survivors include his wife April of Norwalk; children Tristan, Holly, and Lacy; parents Michael and Roberta Bai-num of Redding; two brothers Matt and Joe; sister Stephanie Van Oten; parents-in-law Dan and Jeannette Lutrick of Mount Ayr; other relatives and friends. KENNETH RICHARD JONES Bella Vista, Arkansas Kenneth Richard hVji Jones, 66, of Bella Vista.

Arkansas died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center of Benton County, Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born on November 9, 1942 in Moline, Illinois to Mary Kay and Harold Jones. Ken received an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois and did graduate work at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army and completed a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division.

He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement. Ken retired as a director from John Deere after 37 years of service. In addition, he served his community as a board member of the Girl Scouts of America, Junior Achievement, Mended Hearts coach, youth mentor, and active member of Highlands Church. Ken loved spending time with his family, boating, driving his Mustang convertible, golfing, reading, traveling and entertaining. Ken's passion in life was people.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, married for 42 of the best years. Ken was the proud father of two daughters, Beth Jones of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Cathy Showalter of Cedar Falls, Iowa; father-in-law of Brett Showalter and papa of Sophie and Gabe Show-alter. Also surviving is his brother, Bob Jones of Mesa, Arizona. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Highlands Church, 371 Glasgow Road, Bella Vista, Arkansas with Rev. Rex Darling officiating. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Bella Vista, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to www.funeral-maton.com Name Shirley Overturf Denny Annan Wavne Rich City i Ames Atlantic Atlantic Shirley Over-turf, 84, of Ames died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Mary Gree ley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home, i Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10 with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Diana Heisner of Des Moines, Kerin '(Dean Halverson) Overturf of Ames and Lisa (Tim) Sheirbon of Ogden, brother, Melvin Frerichs, of Sioux Falls, SD; grandson, (Coralie) Heisner of Des Moines; two granddaughters, Rachel and Jenna Sheirbon of Ogden, great-grandson, Nicholas Heisner; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, son, William in 1990, brother, Hilton (Bud) Frerichs and son-in-law, John Heisner. Memorials may be directed to the Gilbert Historical Society or the Gilbert Iowa Fireman's Asso-ciation Building Fund. ESTHER CRESAP SCELONGE-JANES Schaumburg, IL Esther Janes, 98, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg, IL, where she was a resident. Her funeral service will be 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW in Altoona, with burial in Altoona Cemetery. Esther was born October 25, 1910 to Carrie and Delimer Cresap in Altoona, IA. She worked as a teacher in Oak Park, IL. She was a member of Pres-byterian Church of the Cross, the Order of the Eastern Star, and LaGrange, IL Women's Garden Club.

Esther is survived by her son, Delmar "Denny" Sce-longe of Iron Mountain, MI; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands John C. Scelonge and Arthur Janes; her daughter, Diana Redies; four sisters and three brothers. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity in loving memory of Esther. Hamilton's Funeral Services www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com Hamilton's 605 Lyon Street 243-5221 Dale Edwin Helm 1 1 AM Friday at the funeral home Hamilton's Southtown 5400 SW 9th Street 285-391 1 Ralph Baker 2 PM Friday at the funeral home Shirley Mae Peterson 1 1 AM Friday at New Life Lutheran Church Bryan Winsor 11 AM Cornerstone family Church Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens 121 NW 60th Avenue 289-2442 Clara Johnson 12 PM Friday at the funeral home Information- 243-5221 Jeffrey Deaton Joan Frederick Esther Janet anlce Artene Jones "it Alve Legg MohamwJsheg Mohamed if! art 3 William L. Fairbank 10:30 Monday at St. Augustin Catholic Church Family Greeting 4-7 PM Sunday with a 7 PM Vigil Service at Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 ilesfuneralhomes.com Mildred M.

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