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4B Sunday, March 16, 2008 OBITUARIES The Des Moines Register ST SHARON SNELSON Hartford Sharon Snelson, 68, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at Hospice of Central Iowa Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Memorial services will be held 2:30 p.m., Tuesday: at Community United Presbyterian Church in Hartford with burial of the cremated remains at the Hartford Cemetery. Sharon was born to Robert J. and Ella Mae Moulton on July 1, 1939 in Norfolk, Nebraska. She moved to Hartford with her family at age ten where she continued to live for 58 years.

Sharon retired from Cargill as a grain merchant's assistant. She was active in Order of the Eastern Star, Women's Fire Auxiliary in Hartford, Girl Scout and Sunday school teacher. Sharon is survived by her children, Cyndi (Dave) Mortenson of Swan, Iowa, Sharry (Tim) Thompson of Des Moines and Jimmy (Steven Ramos) Snelson of Chicago; her siblings, Deanna (John) Thomas, Donna (Jim) Winget, Bob (Joyce) Moulton, Marie (Butch) Bender, Howard (Laura) Heemstra, Debbie (Mark) Headlee and Ron Virden; grandchildren, Brenna and Shane Griffin and Rachel Thompson; stepgrandchildren, Wendy (Justin) Hartz and Will Mortenson; and numerous nieces and nephews and an abundance of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa or the Community United Presbyterian Church in Hartford. ILES Dunn's Chapel 2121 Grand Ave.

HAROLD G. ERICKSON McCallsburg Mr. Harold G. Erickson, 81, died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Colonial Manor in Zearing, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m.

at the Bethany Lutheran Church in McCallsburg, IA. Burial will be at the Warren Township Cemetery in McCallsburg, IA. Harold was born January 15, 1927 in Huxley, IA to Severt and Mary (Olson) Erickson. He was a lifelong resident of McCallsburg, IA. He was an animal caretaker for 28 years at the National Animal Disease Lab in Ames, IA.

He retired in 1988. Harold also served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, and the McCallsburg American Legion Post Harold married Marilyn Noules in 1957 in Marshalltown, IA. He is survived by three children; sons, Kevin and Rick Erickson, both of McCallsburg, IA; daughter, Cheryl (Erickson) Mille of Waverly, IA; five grandchildren, Briana and Mike Mille, Travis, Tyler and Brandi Erickson; two sisters, Helen Knoll of Des Moines, IA, Rosella Brooks of Kimberly City, MO. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marilyn, on August 4, 1994; one daughter; nine brothers; and one sister.

Visitation will be held on March 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fredregill Funeral Home in Zearing, IA. The family requests that no flowers be sent, but rather memorials be directed to the Erickson family. ARTHUR GARFIELD SCHREIBER Prescott, AZ Arthur Schreiber, 83, died Friday, February 29 due to a fall at his home in Prescott, AZ. He graduated from Rochester, MN High School in 1942.

He served in the US Army during WWII Korea. He retired after 34 years as a claims executive at the former Farmland Insurance Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Jo; daughter, Heidi of Minneapolis; grandson, Eric; two great-grandchildren of Michigan; and sister, Gretchen Westling of Houston. Friends are encouraged to visit www. sunrisefuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.

MELLOZEN "MELLIE" CORNELISON Carlisle, formerly of Osceola Mellozen Ann (Dockerty) Cornelison, 94, died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Carlisle Care Center. Services will be at 2 p.m., March 17 at Kale Funeral Home in Osceola, IA with visitation from 12:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Murray Cemetery, Murray, IA. Survivors include son, George Cornelison; daughter, Leanna (Frank) Barvinek, Carlisle, IA; stepson, Delmar Cornelison, Quincy, MA; grandsons, Darren (Jeanene) Chipp and Daniel (Marj) Chipp, Latimer, IA; and granddaughter, Deena (Neil) Swyers, Salem, MO; stepgranddaughter, Paula (Mark) Randall, Quincy, MA; four great-grandsons, one stepgreat-grandson, and four stepgreat-granddaughters.

Extended family members are Lori (Kyle) Linn, Fayetteville, AK, Susan (Tom) Mass, Ankeny, IA and Joel (Cheryl) Barvinek, Lake Wylie, SC. Mellie joins her family in Heaven; husband, Earnie; daughters, Mary Jane and Carolyn Wright; sons, Merrill Dean, and Galen LaVere Cornelison; and granddaughter Deanna Lynn Chipp. We love and miss you. You were a good mama and the best Grandma Earnie; thank you for giving us life's tools that didn't cost a penny, but that have been worth a million. Kite Home Cienenttions of Family Serving Families DEAN G.

BORGERDING White Bear Lake, MN Dean G. Borgerding, 80, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Susan Marie (Sims, formerly of Des Moines, IA) who passed away September 20, 2007. Adored father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend to so many who simply thought the world of him, Dean is survived by daughters, Jeanette, Debbie (Jim), Mary Ann (Ron), Diane (Greg); grandchildren, Roger, Joe, Sam, Jake; sisters, Mary Ann Struntz, Jessie Glass; brother, Joseph (Uncle Mickey); many nieces and nephews and little Maggie. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 County Road, East, White Bear Lake from 5 to 8 p.m.

Service will be Wednesday at Honsa Family Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery immediately following. We are truly blessed to have gifted with such a wonderful father. Our comfort now is knowing that you are reunited with Mom and that your heart is once again whole. We love you so very much and will continue to honor your memory through our actions and deeds all the days of our lives.

"One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How shall we laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again." JAMES BENNETT FREDERICK Des Moines James Frederick, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday, March 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.

at the funeral home. James was born January 6, 1925 in Paris, KY and moved to IA in 1959. He worked at and retired from Greyhound Bus Co. in 1992. James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Gladys; children: James, Kay (George) Vignovich, and Wynn; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Sunset Funeral Chapel LARRY RICHARD CRON Waukee Larry R. Cron, 66, passed away March 12, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 at Merle Hay Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Sunday, March 16 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Larry was born to James and Zola Cron on February 21, 1942 in Moravia, IA. He worked for Bob Brown Chevrolet for many years. He enjoyed time in Savannah, GA and working for Harley Davidson. Larry enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his family. He adored his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Waive (Nile) McKibben; brother, A.D. (Pauline) Cron; brother, O. Fletcher Cron; and sisterin-law, Judy Cron. Larry is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Kellie Myers; son, Rod (Patty) Cron; grandchildren, Rachel Cron, Abbie Myers, and Jaimie Myers; sisters, Helen (Jerry) Gordon and Juanita (Fred) Harrison; brothers, Jim Cron, Bart (Pat) Cron, Merle Cron, and Jerry (Linda) Cron. "In this crazy world of ours, Larry was the voice of reason.

For this we are forever thankful." Merle Hay Funeral Home ARTHUR FERGUSON Des Moines GA- Arthur Ferguson, 88, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arthur was born October 15, 1919 to John and Margaret Ferguson in Des Moines. He was a member of the Des Moines Police Department, retiring as a Captain after 26 years of service.

Arthur was a member of the Iowa State Police Association, Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police, Disabled American Veterans, Home Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, Sheriffs and Deputies Association and a five-year veteran of the U.S. Army. Arthur is survived by his son, Robert C. (Cherelyn); three grandchildren, Angela (David), Scott (Shawna) and Kelly (Ty); great-grandchildren, Paul, Dean, Jake, Emily and Erika; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel and four brothers.

Also, a special thank you to Susie Mahana, his angel. Memorial contributions may be made to Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Children's Hospital. MARY "NONIE" RENDA Des Moines Mary Jane Renda, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston surrounded by family and friends. Funeral Mass will be Monday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at St.

Anthony's Catholic Church with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, March 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church with a Rosary service at 6:30 p.m. Mary will be remembered as a great mother and grandmother, as family and friends were her life. She enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, and going out to lunch.

She was also a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lebe Fatino; sister, Leona Fuller; son-in-law, George Paletta; and great-granddaughter, Jessica Dale. Mary is survived by her children: Jeannie Renda, Ralph (Pat) Renda, and Joyce Paletta; one sister, Theresa Clausi; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Sunset Funeral Chapel LILLIAN L. GRAHAM Ames MARIE KING Des Moines Ames Des Moines A dedicated ESL and Sunday school teacher, mother, grandmother, LINK sister, widow of ISU engineering professor, Dr. Frederick M. Graham, whom she met while both were students, is survived by children, Frederick M. Graham, Jr.

(sons, Taylor and Frederick III) Stephen Graham (wife, Joanne, children Aimee, Joseph and Jessica), and Anita L. Wardlaw (husband, Howard, son, Mitchell), sister, Jewell Goodloe, brother, David Miller and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was born December 12, 1924 in Omaha, NE. A celebration of her life will be on Monday, March 17 at 1 p.m. at St.

John's By The Campus Episcopal Church in Ames. Interment will follow in the ISU cemetery. She had successful careers as both a professional tailor and ESL teacher. She was a gifted writer, superb gardener, gourmet chef and artistically talented and a friend to all. Stevens Memorial Chapel and Cremation Service is assisting her family.

IRIS KONO Newton Iris Kono, 93, of Newton, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, at Newton Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monday at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and again after the service with a lunch at the First Assembly of God Church in Newton. Iris was born on September 06, 1914 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada to Theodore and Bessie (Decker) Sterling. On June 25, 1931 she was married to Lawrence Kono in Dolliver, Iowa.

They made their 1 home in Newton. Those left to honor Iris's memory are her two sons, Layne (Senna) Kono of Chariton and Wayne (Kay) Kono of Newton; four grandchildren; her 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Ivan (Lee) Tharp of Newton; sister, Hazel Dye of Adel; and many nieces and nephews. Wallace newton. towa FUNERAL HOME In Loving Memory of Thomas (TJ) Wayne VanBlaricum Jr. March 16, 2007 It has been a year since you died and nothing seems real.

We are still trying to cope, with little success. We miss you love you so much. Your mom and everyone who loves LOIS HOVE Urbandale, formerly of Stanhope Lois died at Bickford Cottage Saturday March 15, 2008. She is survived by four children, Don of Omaha NE, Carolyn of Des Moines, Linda Sailing of Janesville WI, and Pat Quam of Ankeny; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Gloria Dykstra of Spencer. Services are pending at Stanhope Parish.

WILMA I. OVERTON Van Meter Wilma I. Overton, 73, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at Mitchell Village Care Center. The body has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. You May Reach the Obituary Desk by Calling 515-284-8021 The Obituary Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am 4:00 pm Holidays 10:00 am 3:00 pm TIMOTHY W.

SCHEMPP West Des Moines Marie King, 70, died Thursday, March 13, 2007 at Kavanagh on 56th St. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with Pastor Ken Ahntholz officiating. Burial will follow at Warren Powers Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Lynn King (companion, Jim Randolph); sister, Joyce (Jerry) Davis, Ruth (John) Ghindea and Cindy (Del) Parker; brothers, Roger (Nancy) Hayes, Oscar (Judy) Hayes and Bob (Peggy) Hayes; aunt and uncle, Rosie and Ross Miller; sister-in-law, Doris King; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James King; parents, Buford and Mary Hayes; and her stepfather, Bob Seals. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. CATHERINE MARY WALKER Algona Catherine Mary Walker, 93, of Algona died Monday, March 10, 2008, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.

at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in the St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Whittemore, Iowa. She is survived by her children, Mary (Ron) Buscher of Monticello; Jerry (Pat) Walker of Whittemore; Dale (Maling) Walker; Dennis (Carolyn) Walker of Des Moines; Duane (Dana) Walker of Algona; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, whom all love her dearly.

Also surviving are two sisters, Marcella Lindsey of Albert Lea, MN; Loretta Hildman of Humboldt and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. AFRICKA SHADE Des Moines Africka Lynn Shade, age 35, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2008 at Christ Apostolic Temple, 1230 E. 17th Street, Des Moines.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Glendale Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Butts; her mother and stepfather, Karen and Alfred Helmon; one brother, Mark Shade; three sisters, Danita (Michael) Minter, Kimberly (Mark) Holder, and Naylynn (Jeff) Brown; and favorite aunt, Myrna (Truman, Jr.) McCurn; all of Des Moines. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home Crematory 276-0551 ROBERT J.

KORNHAUSER Des Moines Robert J. Kornhauser, 80, of 1453 Birch Drive, died Friday, March, 14, 2008 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church 120 1st Street NE with Rev. Wendy Abrahamson officiating.

Inurnment will take place in St. John's Episcopal Church Columbarium. The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday at the Kornhauser home, 1453 Birch Drive. Masonic services will take place at 7 p.m. followed by Eastern Star services at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.

Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa, St. John's Episcopal Church or Benevolence Masonic Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth I. "Lisa" Kornhauser of Des Moines.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Elinor in 2007. Timothy W. Schempp, age 42, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2008 at Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road in Urbandale.

A memorial celebration of life will be held at the same location at 10 a.m., Tuesday. Tim was born in Des Moines, IA on July 17, 1965. He was employed at Goodrich Turbine Fuel Technologies and was working toward a Bachelors' Degree in business from Des Moines Area Community College. He loved people and outdoor activities of camping, fishing and being part of nature. He enjoyed hunting but could never kill an animal.

Tim found great pleasure in NASCAR, the Minnesota Vikings, his garden, beloved cat, Baxter and his many friends. Tim is survived by his mother Juanita McBeth of Urbandale, his father Don Schempp of Kansas City, his bother, Benjamin of Urbandale, grandmother Mary Schempp of Cedar Falls and many very special aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be remembered for his gentleness with people and animals and his friendliness to all. He was a wonderful son and a great friend to many. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

GYLA FLORIEN HEDGPETH Des Moines Gyla Florien Hedgpeth, 91, passed away, Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Trinity Center in Des Moines. Gyla was the daughter of Grover and Hannah Shriner, and was born in Rolfe, Iowa on July 21, 1916. Gyla is survived by three sons, David Slaybaugh, Larry Hedgpeth, and Alan Hedgpeth; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; daughter, Gyla Deann; and son, Michael. Funeral services will be 12 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Des Moines. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. MARVIN M.

SHINE Kellogg Marvin M. Shine, 76, died March 12, 2008. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Friends may call after 3 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Wallace Newton, Family towa FUNERAL HOME BONNIE THOMPSON Story City Bonnie Thompson, 75, died March 14, 2008.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Story City. Visitation Monday from 5 to 7 at Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City. CLAYTON E. "BUD" KNOLL Mason City Clayton E.

"Bud" Knoll, 97, died March 14, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., March 18, 2008 at the Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, Mason City. Visitation at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m., March 17. HAZEL ARLENE MILLER DERRY Stuart Hazel Arlene Miller Derry, 84, of Stuart, Iowa passed away March 9, 2008 at the Adair County Memorial Hospital. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.

HELEN M. WRIGHT Winterset Helen M. Wright, 90, died on March 15, 2008. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday at Collins Oak Park Chapel. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday at Collins Oak Park Chapel..