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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8A Wednesday, March 23, 2011 State Edition The Des Moines Register Obituaries Submit obituaries an at obituary and search DesMoinesRegister.com/obituaries. a database of recent GARY DEAN CRAWFORD Des Moines Gary Dean Crawford, 70, died March 21, 2011 at Bright a a House. He was born April 1, 1940 in Promise City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at First Presbyterian 1 Church, 3100 Easton Blvd, Des Moines.

Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at Iles Funeral Homes Grandview Park Chapel. He will be missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Janice; four children, Michelle (friend, Berry Edwards), Mark (Trudy), Mike (Michele), Monte (Rebecca); 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three step- greatgrandchildren; a sister, Darlene Short; a brother-inlaw, Dean Clark; a sister-inlaw, Louise Crawford; and many nephews, nieces, and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Kavanagh House.

ILES Grandview Park Chapel 3211 Hubbell Avenue GENEVA MARGARET JENKS HUSTON Des Moines Geneva Margaret Jenks Huston was born August 18, 1918 to Daisy Jack-Jenks and Ross Charles Jenks. She died March 21, 2011 at Fountain West Health Care Center in West Des Moines. Geneva graduated from Van Horne High School in 1936, attended Drake University and married Robert B. Huston on June 8, 1940. Geneva is survived by her children, Ross Huston of Colorado and Roberta Huston Breeding of Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; daughter-inlaw, Candace Huston; and her brother, Loren T. Jenks. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Altoona Christian Church, 2890 1st Ave. S.

followed by burial at the Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th S.W. Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice, 5650 N.W. Johnston Suite Johnston, Iowa 50131.

BARBARA ANN DANILSON Windsor Heights Barbara Ann Danilson, 80, died on March 21, 2011 at Kavanagh House on 56th Street. Barbara was born on February 1, 1931 in Fort Dodge to Harold and Eathol Reed. She is survived by her children, Philip Danilson, RaeLynn Breese, Kimberly (Bill) Petty, Sean Danilson, and Kelly (Ross) Sherrick; six grandchildren, Kerry (Greg) Warren, Jeremy (Stacy) Venn, Steve Petty, Miranda (William) Tolson, Melissa Petty, and Jacob Sherrick; eight great-grandchildren, Daniel Halstead, Maryena Petty-Lee, Riley Venn, Kevin French, Payton Venn, Caitlin Tolson, Quentin Tolson, and Kamryn Tolson and host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Philip E. Danilson.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, March 24 at Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salisbury House Foundation or Kavanagh House on 56th Street.

MERLE HAY at Chapel Hill EVA GROOTVELD Pella Eva I. (McCrillis) Grootveld, 97, passed away Monday afternoon in the Long Term Care Unit at the Pella Regional Health Center. Eva, wife of the late William Grootveld, is survived by her son-in-law, Glen (Carole) Van Roekel of Pella; four grandchildren, Wendy Sims of Pella, Becky Maak of Altoona, IA, Vicki Swanson of Harvey, IA, Gregg Van Roekel of Altoona, IA; eleven greatgrandchildren; and her sister, Ethel Russell of Oskaloosa, IA. Funeral Services, Friday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church in Pella.

Visitation will begin Thursday afternoon at Van Dyk- Duven Funeral Home with family present Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. KEVIN L. KLOCK Saylorville Kevin L. Klock, 66, died unexpectedly Monday, March 21, 2011 at his home in Saylorville. He was born May 8, 1944 in Freeport, Illinois to Leonard and Ruth (Watts) Klock.

Kevin owned and operated Rite-Way Auto Body for over 40 years but his true love since 2001 was for saving and restoring antique tractors, especially red ones. He was a die hard Republican who talked politics with anyone who would lend an ear. Roy Rogers was his childhood hero and continued to be through adulthood. Kevin is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anola; son, Michael (Lisa) Klock; grandsons, James and Brandon Klock; mother, Ruth Spurlin; sister, Pam Smaha; and a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Klock.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Kevin. Online condolences may be made to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com RANDY L. WIESE Altoona Randy L. Wiese, 55, was born November 10, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Larry and Margaret (Shuler) Wiese.

He passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Randy is survived by his wife, Denny Wiese; children, Shannon (Brian) Uglum, Brandon (Robin) Wiese, Jessica Palmer and Travis Palmer; his six grandchildren, Bryton, Zyler and Azaryana Uglum, Harmony Patterson, Phoebe Wiese and Randy Warren Lee Wiese; parents, Larry and Margaret Wiese; sister, Shelly (Doug) Sandquist; a niece and two nephews; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbert and Ethel Wiese and Clifford and Anna Shuler. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011 at New Life Church, 6036 NE 12th Ave.

in Pleasant Hill, with burial to follow at the Altoona Cemetery. Family will greet visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Stoddard Cancer Center, 1221 Pleasant St. Ste.

450, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 in loving memory of Randy. Online condolences may be made to: www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com JON PIERCE Cambridge Jon LeRoy Pierce, age 57, of Cambridge, died Friday, February 18, 2011. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Cambridge Community Center (next to the fire station) in Cambridge, on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 10 a.m. Jon was born March 24, 1953, in Boone, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Olson) Pierce. He was employed as a construction worker and a mechanic.

Jon enjoyed collecting, riding motorcycles, and gaming. Those left to honor his memory include his brothers and sisters, Harold Jr. "Hal" (Cyndi) Pierce, Leonard (Ann) Pierce, Jean (Dale) Williams, Cheryl (Harley) Schultz, and Don (Diane) Pierce; ten nieces and nephews; and eleven great-nieces and greatnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister. Online condolences may be made to www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.

EVELYN A. REYNOLDSON Boone Evelyn A. Reynoldson, 91, formerly of 1304 Doran Circle in Boone, passed away at the Boone County Hospital in Boone on Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2011. She had been a resident at the Eastern Star Masonic Home since May of 2008. Graveside services with interment to follow will be held on Saturday morning, March 26 at 10:30 a.m.

in the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone with Pastor Daniel Solomon officiating. There will be no visitations. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial may direct their gift to the Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone. Online condolences may be made to www.starkwelin. com.

Stark-Welin Funeral Directors in Boone is in charge of the arrangements. WILLIAM "BILL" PEDERSEN JR. Des Moines William Bill Pedersen 80, passed from this life into Heaven Saturday, March 19, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Des Moines. He was born April 20, 1930, to William Sr. and Lucille (Wallace) Pedersen in Grinnell, Iowa.

Bill lived in Villisca and later attended North High School in Des Moines. He worked in the camera department at Younkers for over 20 years and retired from Ivy Photo. He enjoyed fishing, photography, gardening, and aviation. Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann; children, Lea Anne (Ron) Falke, Sonja (Jon) Christofferson, Jon Pedersen and Michael Pedersen; 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, David Dawson and Paul Dawson; brother, Steve Pedersen; sister, Gloria (Jerry) Lang; as well as a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, William I.

Pedersen; and stepson, Mark Dawson. Family will greet visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church in loving memory of Bill.

Online condolences may be made to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com VERA LOUISE KNIGHT Des Moines Vera died March 19, 2011 of cancer. A celebration of life will be held April 2, 2011, at her home, 3203 7th Des Moines from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vera was born December 22, 1957, in Des Moines. Vera loved being grandma to Vicente, Sara and Trevon.

She also enjoyed gardening and caring for her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Arthur Duncan. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Duncan; daughters, Elicia Duncan-Giese, Ranee Hernandez, Barbara Epps; son, Steve Hubbard; two step-sons, Dwayne and Tony Knight; all of Des Moines; brother, Michael Duncan of Shawnee, KS. JOHN R. SHATTUCK Des Moines John R.

Shattuck, 90, joined his wife in heaven Monday, March 21, 2011. John, a lifelong Des Moines resident, was born March 20, 1921, in Chicago to John and Letitia Shattuck. John served his country in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers as well as in the National Guard as a Staff Sergeant, where he received numerous decorations and citations including the bronze star. John was a principled businessman and started two small businesses: Shattuck Realty and Shattuck Sod Farms. He was a faithful member of the Evangelical Covenant Church and member of the Kiwanis.

He will be remembered for being a devoted husband, for his kindness and generosity to others, for his witty sense of humor, and for being a true gentleman. John is survived by his children, Jim (Tammy) Shattuck, Tom (Jeanne) Shattuck, Ray (Peggy) Shattuck, Karen (Gregg) Hatten, Nancy (Dave) Berg, and Connie (Craig) Anderson; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Jeanne L. Shattuck; one brother and three sisters. A visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with a private family service following. Online condolences may be made to www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com. ROBERT ROSENE Boone his profession and always always ment was the vehicle the on the board and was America Equipment Dealers Bob served the Perry Board, Crime Stoppers, (Classic Car Association), Olivet Lutheran Church for Christian Missionary Alliance and helping with the AWANA Christian walk in the Lord his gift of singing. He will be greatly missed (Dawn) Rosene of Portage, her significant other, Sam children, Austin and Alyssa; his in-laws, Ann Johnson and nieces and nephews and nephew, Dale Erickson; Johnson and Marvin Stakey. The family will gather the Celebration of Life service at 703 Arden in Boone, IA.

at Bethel Church 1726 L. Roads R-18 and E57. In lieu of flowers, memorials Missionary Alliance Church pertension and may be left at the Carris Online condolences may SERVICE AND VISITATION announcements Barbara Ann Hurd 11 AM Wednesday, March 30 at First Unitarian Church Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 ilesfuneralhomes.com STEVO RADANOVIC Altoona Stevo Radanovic, 96, was born October 10, 1914 in Glina, Brubanj, Croatia, the son of Rade Radanovic and Ruzica Andjelic. He died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Altoona Nursing and Rehab. The family will greet friends from 11:30 a.m.

to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Altoona Cemetery.

AUDREY LOSE Carlisle Audrey Lose, 87, died peacefully at the Carlisle Care Center on March 2 20, 2011. She was born March 17, 1924, to Cloyd and Marjorie Thompson in Adel, Iowa. Audrey was a loving, devoted mother and farm wife. In addition she enjoyed needlepoint, jigsaw puzzles, traveling, and going to Prairie Meadows. She will be missed dearly by those that loved her.

Audrey is survived by her daughter, Kathi Tuttle-Black; son, Henry G. Tuttle; niece Terrie Wilson; husband, Robert Lose; sister, Judy Thompson; and nephews, Craig and Jack Thompson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hank Tuttle; parents; three brothers, and two sisters. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., on Wednesday March 23, 2011, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday March 24, 2011, at the funeral home and burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Carlisle Care Center and Mercy Hospice for the care they provided to Audrey. Online condolences may be made to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. Robert (Bob) Eldon Rosene, home with Jesus March 17, 2011, Phoenix, AZ. Bob the son of born July 28, 1939, at Boone on a farm west of Luther, High School in 1957. Bob went graduating from Iowa State degree in Industrial Education years in the Iowa Air National He married his true love December 13, 1964.

Bob was Harvester Company for ten Perry, IA, when they purchased Company store. Bob was a years retiring from Case IH in said that he was in the "people" used in his life to touch the of Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Association (NAEDA). Boone communities on the Boone Area Pilots Association, Boone Airport Commission. years serving in numerous Church the past 18 years program. Bob had a passion with others.

He loved to worship by his wife, Dino of 46 and one IN; and his daughter, Kristine Bryan of Las Vegas, NV. He is his sister, Marilyn; and Shirley Stakey, and Louis and families. He was preceded Leonard and Clara Johnson; Saturday, March 26, 2011, for the at 11 a.m. at the First United Visitation will be Friday, March located mile South of may be directed to the designated for the sound system or the charity of choice Family Funeral Home in Perry. made to www.carrisfuneralhome.com AGNES E.

MORRISON Grinnell Agnes E. Morrison, age 94, of Grinnell, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2656 CC Avenue, Victor, Iowa 52347. Interment will be at St.

John's Lutheran Cemetery near Victor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 2656 CC Avenue, Victor, Iowa 52347. Online condolences may be made to www.smithfh.com. MARY (PINNICK) HOLLEY Des Moines Mary (Pinnick) Holley met with the Lord on March 22, 2011.

Mary as born February 19, 1912 in Manchester, Iowa to John and Lillian (Kelley) Pinnick. She worked at Mercy Hospital for many years. She enjoyed numerous years of volunteer time, working with the disabled. Mary also enjoyed the time spent with her mother, daughters, and friends in the making of many hand sewn quilts. She was a long time member of St.

Ambrose Cathedral. Mary is survived by her two sisters, Peggy Fogel of California and Ann Myklebust of Minnesota; daughters, Roberta Vantress of Florida, Barbara Weston, Patricia Trotter, Christina Holley; and son, Thomas Holley all of Des Moines. Preceding her in death was her husband, Winston G. Holley; daughters, Betty Anne, Shirley, and Beverly; two sons, Robert and Ronald. Mary enjoyed her 21 grandchildren, 34 greatgrandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was the mother of ten, however, her entire family was blessed to share her 99 years. Being the giving person she was, she requested her body to be given to science. Memorial service will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church on Friday, March 25 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon following the mass.

Online condolences may be made to caldwellraddatz.com. age 71, went to his eternal at St. Joseph Hospital in and Ferne Rosene was County Hospital. He grew graduating from Luther to Boone Junior College, University in Ames, IA, with a 1963. He also served six Guard.

Nadine "Dino" Johnson, employed with International before moving in 1973 the Perry International prominent business man for 31 2005. He had a passion for business and farm equiplives of others. He served Association, and North Perry Community School Iowa Motor Memories Bob was a member of Mt leadership roles, and Bethel as a deacon and elder for living and sharing his and praise the Lord with half years; his son, Scott Rosene of Portland, OR and also survived by his grandbrother-in-law, Darrell Erickson; Rose Stortenbecker; many in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Roger committal service prior to Methodist Church located 25, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. the intersection of County or to Bethel Christian and the Pulmonary Hyhonor of Bob's memory.