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$35 Des Moines Register GC OBITUARIES ALMANAC Wednesday, April 5, 2006 Page 7B JOSEPHINE M. HOBBS Carroll Josephine M. Hobbs, 97, passed away April 3, 2006. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Friends may call at Dahn Woodhouse Funeral Home after 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Surviving are a son, Joseph C. Kroeger of Carroll; a daughter, Judith McKercher and her husband Harold of Blair, Nebraska; a son, Arnold Kroeger and his wife Sharon of Brandon, Florida; a sister, Florene Lilly of Fonda, Iowa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dahn Woodhouse Funeral Home 2 PAUL GRAYSON SLOAN Des Moines Paul Grayson Sloan, 92, died April 1, 2006.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wesley Acres Community Room. Burial will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City. Dunn's 9 2121 Grand Iles Funeral Homes OWEN ALBERT BOARDMAN Urbandale Mr. Boardman passed away, Monday, April 3rd.

No services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Alice, and two daughters. Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home Crematory 276-0551 VERA V. VAN GILST Newton Vera V. Van Gilst, 89, died April 3, 2006.

Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. today, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

An additional visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Zion Cemetery, rural Newton. Pence Reese Newton, 641-792-5125 ALICE STRAND ZIMMERMAN Branson, Missouri Alice Strand Zimmerman, 92, passed away Monday, March 20, 2006 from heart failure.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Resthaven Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Alice was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and of Highland Park University of Commerce. She was employed by Equitable of Iowa for 39 years.

Alice was a past Worthy High Priestess of Mt. Olivet White Shrine. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. McLaren's Chapel Dignity, at Resthaven Cemetery Waukee Artelle H. Payne, 86, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Timberland Health Center in Urbandale.

In accordance with her wishes, no formal services are planned. Artelle was born January 31, 1920, in Waukee, Iowa, to Laurie and Ida Hinkson. Artelle spent much of her adult life in Nevada and California, but returned to Iowa in 1996 to be near her family. Artelle was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph Beane; her brother, Walter Hinkson; and a sister, Erma McKinney. She is survived by her son, Kurt Beane, of Des Moines; a sister, Madeline Duprez, of Urbandale; and many beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa. NORMA CURRAN ARTELLE H. PAYNE Lansing Norma Curran, 77, died Monday April 3, 2006 at her home in Lansing. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Wexford Immaculate Conception Church in rural Lansing, Iowa, with Rev.

Louis Trizil officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing, where there will be a Parish Scripture Service at 5:30 p.m. CLAIR W.

FISHER Des Moines the business and financial communities resulted in economic benefits for the members of the Association and the community as a whole. Clair's true calling, however, was in education. He returned to teaching in the late 1980's at DMACC and also at Simpson College where in 1992, he was named Lecturer of the College. He joined Simpson full-time in 1996 as Assistant -External Programs in the Division of Adult Learning, where he developed multiple on-site educational opportunities with several large corporations. While in this position, he was elected to serve as Regional Chair of the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) and as Administrator for the Central Iowa Society of Human Resource Management (CISHRM).

Although this position took much of his time, he managed to balClair Fisher, 63, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006, ance it with classroom instruction. In 2001, he was at home after a two-year battle with thyroid can- the recipient of the Excellence in Adult Education cer. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Award from the Delta Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines. Lambda.

He retired from Simpson in June of 2005. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Cremation will follow Throughout Clair's life, he served on multiple boards services. Memorial contributions may be made to the and associations such as Homes of Oakridge, DownDowntown Kiwanis Club or Plymouth Congrega- town Kiwanis, the Greater Des Moines Chamber of tional Church.

Commerce Federation and the Interstate Distributive Education Curriculum Consortium. He was a Clair was born on May 14, 1942 in St. Cloud, Min- founding member of The Central Iowa Chapter of nesota and lived in Blue Earth, MN, Albert Lea, MN the International Association of Quality Circles and a and Waterloo, IA prior to moving to Des Moines in member of the Iowa Chapter of the American Society 1955. for Training and Development. Clair had a long distinguished career which encom- Clair was an active member of Plymouth Congregapassed banking, insurance, consulting and education.

tional Church, serving on several boards and planning He started out as an Officer Trainee at Brenton Bank, committees. moving to Prudential as a Special Agent. Clair found his love of teaching when he was approached by Des Throughout his many accomplishments, Clair's Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to teach number one priority was family. He was a dedicated part-time in the late 1960's. He joined DMACC and loving husband, father and grandfather.

Clair full-time in the early 1970's, where he helped develop stated several times how blessed he had been to have of the early business curricula. This move blos- such a wonderful family and cherished every moment many somed into 18 years with DMACC, culminating with he had with them, especially his grandchildren. He his appointment as the first Director of Economic also enjoyed spending time with friends, of which he Development for the college. During his early years had many. with DMACC, Clair used his unique training skills in motivating individuals for six years as a Certified Clair was preceded in death by his parents, John F.

Dale Carnegie Instructor. He left DMACC when and Helen L. (Wherland) Fisher. Clair is survived by his public relation skills captured the attention of the his wife of 41 years, Sally Jo (Taylor); sons, Andrew Des Moines Home Builders Association, where he was (Kathleen Kauth) and Chandler (Pam); four grandnamed Executive Vice President in the mid-1980's. children, Collin, Brendan and Aidan Ka His leadership in developing relationships with both and Sydney Fisher.

Westover Iles Funeral Homes SERVICE AND VISITATION announcementsJacqueline Lee Carlson Clair W. Fisher 10 AM Wednesday at 11 AM Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Plymouth Congregational Church Grandview Park 265-1652 Family Greeting at the church one hour prior Westover Funeral Rome 276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com ilesfuneralhomes.com John A. "Jack" Carlson 11 AM Thursday at Marilyn J. Graham Central Presbyterian Church 1 PM Thursday at 5-7 PM Wednesday at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church Family Greeting Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 Family Greeting 4-7 PM Wednesday at ilesfuneralhomes.com Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com Jessie T.

Eisenbarger 11 AM Wednesday at Helen V. Olmsted Valley United Methodist Church Family Greeting 4-7 PM Thursday at Family Greeting one hour prior Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com ilesfuneralhomes.com Paul Grayson Sloan Margery Teresa Ferin 2 PM Thursday at 11 AM Friday at Wesley Acres Community Room Sacred Heart Catholic Church Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 Family Greeting 4-6 PM Thursday ilesfuneralhomes.com with a 6 PM Vigil service at Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com ALEC MICHAEL FREESE Urbandale Alec Michael Freese, 2, cherished son, died peacefully in his parents' arms and walked hand in hand with Jesus on Monday, April 3, 2006. Alec was born December 19, 2003, in Omaha, and was baptized March 28, 2004. A gift to all who knew him or knew of him, Alec enjoyed his stuffed animals and friends, little tikes car, music, preschool, playing "find reading books, swimming, throwing balls, cooking with his kitchen set, helping around the house, and commenting on or pointing out things heard or seen (e.g. airplanes, birds, buses, crosses, diggers, dogs, flowers, moon, numbers, stop signs, trains, trucks, Alec loved his stuffed "Pooh and especially enjoyed Thomas the Train, giraffes, music class, running, taking baths and splashing, playing in his sandboxes, watching his Baby Einstein videos, and riding in Grandma's van.

Alec was incredibly bright, helpful, loving, observant, playful, sweet, and sensitive. Alec is survived by his "Mommy and Daddy," Kevin Cindy (Ringgenberg) Freese of Urbandale, IA; grandparents, "Grandma and Papa," Len Helen Ringgenberg of Des Moines, IA, and "Grandma Arlis Freese of Plymouth, NE. Also, aunts, uncles and cousins, Todd, Angela Kaylee Ringgenberg of Des Moines, IA; Shelly (Ringgenberg) Peterson of White Bear, MN; Dave, Kris (Freese) Andrea Howe of Beatrice, NE; Troy Freese of Blythe, CA; and Beth Freese of Culver City, CA; and numerous great-aunts, uncles, and cousins. Alec was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Allen Freese of Plymouth, NE. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 6, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 8301 Aurora Avenue in Urbandale. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 7, with the burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery at 4400 Merle Hay Road. Please direct memorials to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in memory of Alec Freese for assistance to families with a young child with a brain tumor or other types of cancer. Arrangements being handled by Hamilton's on Westown Parkway.

KATHY ANN IRWIN West Des Moines Kathy Ann Irwin, 60, died of cancer on April 3, 2006 at home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in West Des Moines, with Pastor Melz officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Kathy was born on August 18, 1945 in Ames, Iowa, to Thomas and Clarice McKiernan.

She married John J. Irwin on May 29, 1976 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a business office education teacher at Des Moines Area Community College, and most recently served as an Information Processor at Holmes Murphy Associates. Kathy was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and Office Systems Professionals Organization. She enjoyed spending time with family, swimming, reading, traveling and tending to her flower gardens.

Kathy graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education, and held an Iowa Teaching Certificate. Kathy is survived by her husband, John Irwin of West Des Moines, and her son, Michael Irwin and his wife Sarah of Des Moines. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Clarice Enich and stepfather, Michael Enich of Grinnell, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, after 4 p.m., with the family present at McLaren's Funeral Chapel, West Des Moines. A memorial fund has been established with the American Cancer Society or Mercy Hospice at Johnston.

McLaren's Chapel Dignity at Resthaven Cemetery JAMES EUGENE DIXON Des Moines James Eugene Dixon, 74, entered into eternal life on Monday morning, April 3, 2006 at Mercy Capitol Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was a diabetic since the age of 18, and lived a long, prosperous life until complications due to diabetes ended his life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, with burial to follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, with a 7:30 p.m. vigil at Brooks Funeral Care, 7975 University Clive. Jim was born in Des Moines on June 19, 1931. He was the third son of George, Sr. and Edna (Boleyn) Dixon.

Jim graduated from Lincoln High School and then from Drake University, with honors, on August 21, 1959, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma fraternity. Jim was a C.P.A. in Des Moines, specializing in taxation. He had two published articles in "The Practical Accountant" in 1972 and "Taxes, The Tax Magazine" in September of 1972.

Jim was also listed as one of the best tax practitioners in Money Magazine in 1987. Jim retired from his career at Denman and Company as the Senior Tax Partner in 1997. Jim is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon; his sons, Joe (Angie) of Mount Pleasant, IA and Dirk (Jodi) of West Des Moines, IA; brothers, Don (Phyllis) of Auburn, WA and Bruce (Merrily) of Fort Dodge, IA; and his granddaughters, Cassidy and Calista Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edna Dixon; his three sisters, Georgia, Charolette and Phyllis; and his brother, George, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Brooks Funeral Care KEITH MICHAEL HIATT Des Moines Keith Michael Hiatt, 28, died Saturday, April 1, 2006. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway. Hamilton's HAROLD JOHNSON Henderson, A JOHNSON NV Services for Harold Johnson, who passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Hendeson Health care Center, Henderson, NV, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, April 8, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Harold the son of Harold and Ruby Johnson, was born on August 29, 1958 in Des Moines, IA.

He was raised in Indianola, Iowa, where he received his education and graduated in 1977. He worked at Dell Oil Co. before starting to work for Sternquist Construction. Harold Jr. was married to Brenda Bloodgood and later divorced.

They had one daughter, Christina Lea. In 1984, he moved to Carrollton, Texas where he was employed building interstates and freeways. In August, 1985, Harold had a motorcycle accident a and remained in a Dallas, TX Hospital in a coma until he was flown back to Des Moines. He lived at the Madrid Home before moving with his parents to Las Vegas where he remained until his death. Harold Jr.

enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting outdoors. He is survived by his daughter, Christina (Tony) Bechtel; parents, Harold and Ruby Johnson; sisters, Sandra (Michael) Leslie and Susan (Michael) Bohall; nieces and nephews, Cody Leslie, Jeremy Conner and Mark Stout, Amanda (Nathan) Newenkirk and their children, Cheyenne and Joey; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl in 1976. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

April 7, at Overton Funeral Home where family will be present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the family in his name. OVERTON FUNERAL HOME DES MOINES DEATHS The following deaths have been reported to The Des Moines Register: DIXON James, 74, of Des Moines, died Monday at Mercy Capitol, IRWIN -Kathy Ann, 60, of West Des Moines, died Monday at home. OLMSTED Helen, 91, of Urbandale, died Monday at Mercy Hospice. PAYNE Artelle, 86, of Waukee, died March 29 at Timberland Health Center.

WASTENEY William, 82, of Des Moines, died Saturday at lowa Health Hospice Taylor House. WILLIAMS Robert, 77, of Des Moines, died Sunday at lowa Lutheran Hospital. Sell it fast! to sell items priced over $1,201 Some restrictions apply. Call 515-284-8141 or 800-532-1585 Hamilton's Funeral Services www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com Hamilton's 605 Lyon Street 243-5221 James Ludgate 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens 121 NW 60th Avenue 289-2442 Neva J. Anderson 11 AM Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Verna Mae Daniels 2 PM Wednesday at the funeral home Harold R.

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