Bradley Allen Feddersen, age 58, of Anthon passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home.
    A Celebration of Life will be held at a date to be determined.
    The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Bradley Allen Feddersen was born to Larry and Marjorie Feddersen on June 13, 1966, in Battle Creek. He attended elementary, middle, and high school at Anthon-Oto and participated in many activities including his favorite sports of baseball and football. Brad graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota where he was a walk-on football player.
    After college, Brad spent a year in Russia working for Monsanto where he helped Russian farmers put farm machinery together; that was an experience he loved to talk about. He eventually returned to the family farm and custom fed cattle with his dad, Larry, for many years. After being introduced to Wagyu cattle, Brad and Larry decided to move to feeding fullblood Wagyu for themselves and began marketing the product under the Feddersen USA Wagyu brand.
    In 2020 when COVID reached the United States and caused restaurant closures, Brad was forced to sell Feddersen USA Wagyu products online and shipped the award-winning beef all over the United States. Feddersen USA Wagyu eventually expanded its offerings to include seasonings, branded merchandise, and a custom steak flipper on the ilovewagyu.com website.
    Brad's hobbies included hunting, fishing, weightlifting,and attending his children's activities.
    Brad and former spouse Shawna have two children whom he adored, SophieRae and Dash.
    In addition to Shawna and his children, Brad is survived by his parents Larry and Marge Feddersen; sister Kim (Jim Jr.) Burma; brothers Michael Feddersen and Paul (Erin) Feddersen; nephews Jimmy (Alexis) Burma and Quinn Stewart; nieces Maddie Burma and Jillian Stewart; and great-nephew Jones Burma.
    Brad was proceeded in death by grandparents Lester & Maxine Feddersen and Frank & Bernice Carr.

    LaVone Meeves, age 100, of Smithland passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Maple Heights Nursing Home of Mapleton.
    A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Smithland United Methodist Church of Smithland.
    A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Smithland United Methodist Church of Smithland. Pastor Anthony Bainbridge will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Little Sioux Township Cemetery of Smithland.
    The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials in LaVone's name may be directed to the Smithland United Methodist Church (121 Washington St., Smithland, IA 51056).
    LaVone Maxine Meeves, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Callaghan) Eichhorn, was born on February 13, 1924. She attended the College Corner School through 8th grade and then went to Holly Springs High School, graduating with the class of 1941. LaVone went on to business training school in Sioux City and then worked in the office at United Wholesales.
    On February 10, 1946, LaVone married John C. Meeves and became a farmer's wife. They were blessed with two children, Gaylen and Marlene. The couple farmed in the Hornick-Smithland area until 1988 and then moved to Smithland. John passed away on April 24, 2007.
    LaVone raised 400 chicks per year, had a huge garden and flower patch, and could always be found working outside. After moving to town, you still saw her in a huge flower patch and big garden. She loved doing crafts and going to craft fairs. LaVone also loved to play Rummikub with her friend Betty and enjoyed her daily phone visits with her friend Jeanette. LaVone was a member of the Smithland quilting group and former treasurer of the cemetery society. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
    Left to cherish her memory include her daughter Marlene Hinds of Elk Point, SD; grandchildren Isaac, Holly (Justin), Levi (Karla), Donnie, and Gaylene; 8 great-grandchildren; extended family and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Minnie Eichhorn; husband John Meeves; son Gaylen Meeves; sisters Arlene McNear and Verna Ahl; and son-in-law John Hinds.

    Judee Rae (Schumacher) Schumann, 86, formerly of Anthon, was carried to Heaven in God's arms on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.
    A Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove. Visitation resumed the following day at Trinity Lutheran Church of Anthon.
    A Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Anthon. Pastor Marty Davis officiated. Interment followed at Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek.
    Christensen - Van Houten & Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Homes of Ida Grove and Anthon were in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com or www.armstrongfuneral.com
    She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her living faith, limitless compassion, kindness, grace, and love of her family and friends will be remembered by many.
    Judee was born on June 14, 1938 in Cushing, the third of four children born to Helen (Mahin) and Lester Schumacher. She graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1956.
    On March 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Wayne Robert Schumann in St. Joseph, MI, one day after Wayne's graduation from the U.S. Naval Training Center as an electronics technician. Their first year moved them to South Carolina, Florida and back, and finally to Virginia. Their first daughter, Joni, arrived at the Naval hospital in Norfolk, a story which Judee loved to tell, as Joni was almost a hallway delivery with many other soon-to-arrive babies.
    Beth was born in Iowa before long, and the family moved to a farm northwest of Ida Grove. Beth got a little more attention than she wanted with a burst eardrum, requiring a memorable, painful shot!
    Jay and Amy were born to complete their family. Both seemed to have a little trouble getting lost, but both happily were found. After frantic searching, Jay was found in the machine shed listening to the birds. Amy took another tact and left a note, and ran away to the end of the lane, returning after some thought, being ignored by her brother, and her note that was not found until years later!
    In 1969, the family made their last move to "the hill" farm northeast of Anthon where they enjoyed raising crops and livestock, gardening, and woodworking. A cabin was built that was enjoyed by family and shared with many friends over the years as well.
    Judee served her Lord faithfully and in many capacities. She taught Sunday School and Pre-Catechism for many years, prepared Braille lessons for the church synod for 25 years, led a women's Bible study, and volunteered and supported the Okoboji Church Camp and Orphan Grain Train.
    She continued her education later in life and earned a B.A. degree in business administration. Judee also served in many community activities including service on the Anthon-Oto school board, and work as a farm liaison. She shared her joy of writing through many interest stories for readers of the local newspaper. Judee was a frequent visitor to anyone she knew living in a nursing facility or alone.
    Judee and Wayne shared many special memories from their trips to Europe, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and an Alaskan cruise.
    Judee walked many miles around the farm, enjoyed golfing, and couldn't be kept off of a sled in the winter! She shared an interest in quilting, church banners, and genealogy with Joni. Her family relished her homemade milkshakes, and she enjoyed bantering with Jay over the years, and especially at Christmas time over how many Spritz cookies she would be baking for him. She loved all board games, and shared a lifelong game of Chinese checkers with Beth, and backgammon with Amy.
    Left to cherish Judee, are her husband, Wayne of Battle Creek, their four children, Joni Schumann of Correctionville, Beth (Greg) Hayworth of Norwalk, Jay (Sheryl) Schumann of Hampton, and Amy (James) Tepper of Tampa, FL; 10 grandchildren, RaeAnn (Tyler Van Peursem) Ketelsen, Ryssa (Gary) Todd, Jenni (Mark) Landry, Joel (Rebekah Nesbitt) Hayworth, Dane (Jennifer) Schumann, Jayna (Andy) Hofer, Kale (Sophie Michaels) Schumann, Valerie Routt, Austin (Cierra) Routt, and Shelby (Dylan Wynn) Routt; and 15 great-grandchildren, Ali, Cora and Dylan Todd, Cayden & Conor Landry, Ryan and Rachel Hayworth, Henry and Gavin Schumann, Oliver, Everett, Beverly, Harvey, and Sullivan Hofer, and Alister (plus one on the way) Schumann.
    There was a thunderous Heavenly reunion with her parents, siblings, nephews and all of God's faithful servants is being celebrated.

    Paul Leo Meier was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.
    He is survived by his sister Corrine Griffin (Thomas), 12 nieces and nephews, and many more great nieces and nephews.
    Paul was born in Sioux City, graduated from Danbury Catholic High School, and received a Bachelor's degree in engineering from Iowa State University. Paul served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Da Nang during the Vietnam war where he worked in communications. In his civilian career, Paul worked as an aeronautical engineer where he helped design parts of the B2 stealth bomber, and eventually retired from Northrup Grumman. As a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Bellevue, Paul enjoyed leading the rosary and attending daily mass. Paul was a life member in the veteran's service organization AMVETS and was currently serving as chaplain and 3rd Vice Commander of AMVETS Post 2 in Nebraska, as well as Department Chaplain for AMVETS Department of Nebraska at the time of his death. He was also a life member of Nebraska VFW Post 247, and life member of American Legion Iowa Post 336.
    Visitation with a vigil service and the Rosary will be held on Thursday, September 5th at Bellevue Memorial Chapel.
    The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 6, 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2302 Crawford Street, Bellevue, NE. Interment will be Friday, September 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Omaha National Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the U. S. Army National Guard Honor Guard.
    Memorials in honor of Paul Meier can be sent to AMVETS of Nebraska Carillon Fund, or St. Mary's Catholic Church of Bellevue.

    Jack Lee Ford, age 92, of Mapleton passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Maple Heights Nursing Home of Mapleton.
    A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at St. John's United Methodist Church of Mapleton. Pastor Curt R. Copple will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Grant Township Cemetery of rural Rodney. Military Rites will be conducted by the Loren Hollister Post No. 496 of the American Legion of Mapleton.
    A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at St. John's United Methodist Church of Mapleton.
    The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Jack Lee Ford, the only child of Lee and Wanda (Hewitt) Ford, was born on January 9, 1932, in Grant Township, Iowa. He grew up in Rodney and received his education from Smithland High School, graduating with the class of 1950.
    In 1951, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Cocoa Beach, FL, Jack met the love of his life, Grace Gilmore. The couple was married on July 31, 1954. Upon his honorable discharge from the service in 1955, the couple called Mapleton home. They were blessed with six children: Steve, Terri, Vicki, Cathy, Sandy, and Diane. Jack worked many years at Mac's Chevrolet before moving on to Mau Trucking in Ida Grove. He then went on to work at the post office as a rural carrier until his retirement.
    In his younger days, Jack could be found tinkering in the garage, camping with friends and family or riding motorcycles with their Thursday night bike club. In later years, Jack could be found on the golf course, hunting with family or attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Jack took great pride in his family; he treasured time spent with them. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
    Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 70 years, Grace Ford of Mapleton; daughters Terri (Louis C.) Reed of Castana, Vicki (Don) Dorn of Sioux City, Sandy Gripp of Sioux City, and Diane (Dean) Lansink of Danbury; daughter-in-law Joan Ford (Daryl Ingram) of Mapleton; son-in-law Les Rodenburg of Mapleton; 13 grandchildren: Nikki Ford, Kyle Ford, Louis P. (Mindi) Reed, Renae (Adam) Nichols, Clint Dorn, Lexy Dorn, Nathan Rodenburg, Clayton Gripp, Darren (Jessie) Gripp, Austin Gripp, Mikayla (Tanner) DeVries, Brenna Lansink, and Collin Lansink; 17 great-grandchildren; extended family and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Wanda Ford; son Steve Ford; daughter Cathy Rodenburg; in-laws Gorgen and Rose Gilmore; and many other extended family.

    James "Jim" L. Wooster, 88 of Syracuse, NE, was born on January 4, 1936, to Guy and Anna (Cook) Wooster in Mapleton. He passed away at his home on August 19, 2024, in Syracuse.
    Jim married Jackie Twichell on August 29, 1964, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury.
    Jim's favorite pastime in life was fishing. He also enjoyed gardening and cooking. Later in life he became a caregiver for Jackie.
    He is survived by his wife Jackie; children Jeff (Randy Greathouse) Wooster, Jennifer Wooster; brother Bob (Carol) Wooster; also numerous nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bill Wooster & John Wooster.
    Graveside services were held on Thursday, August 22nd at 11 a.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mapleton.
    Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 21st with family greeting friends at the funeral home in Syracuse.
    Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
    Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE
    Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com

    Roger D. Rogge, 82, of South Sioux City, NE, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at a local hospital.
    Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery.
    Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. with sharing of memories at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

    Edward "Ed" L. Henkenius, age 88, of Mapleton passed away at on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Burgess Health Center of Onawa.
    A Visitation with a Rosary followed by a Vigil Service were held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mapleton.
    A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mapleton. Father William A. McCarthy officiated. Committal Services followed in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery of Mapleton. Military Rites were conducted by the Loren Hollister Post No. 496 of the American Legion of Mapleton.
    The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com
    Edward "Ed" Louis Henkenius, the son of Fred M. and Angela (Kral) Henkenius, was born on May 28, 1936, in Carroll. He grew up in the Vail area and received his education at St. Ann's Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1954. Ed enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1954-1957. Upon his honorable discharge, Ed decided to continue his education at Iowa State University graduating with a B.S. in Ag Business & Science.
    On October 21, 1957, Ed was united marriage to Mary Ann Rosener at St. Ann's Catholic Church of Vail. The couple moved around during the early years of their marriage and eventually made their forever home in Mapleton where they have resided for 60 years. They were blessed with four children: Lori, Lisa, Krista, and Joseph.
    When Ed graduated from college, he taught high school Ag and Science for three years. He then began working for the Iowa State Farm Business Association. Ed later operated the International Harvester dealership in Mapleton for 8 years. After selling the dealership, he went to work at Valley Bank & Trust (now First Security Bank) where he was employed for 21 years, first as a loan officer and eventually as vice president until his retirement.
    Ed was a very active member of the community. He was as a past president of both the Mapleton Club and Willow Vale Golf Club, served for 20 years on the Monona County Conservation Board, was active in Pheasants Forever, was on the Mapleton Municipal Electric board as well as the Monona County Landfill board. He was also a faithful and devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. In his free time, Ed enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He loved time spent with his family, and they will forever treasure all memories he captured on his DVD recordings of their family events. Ed will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
    Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 66 years Mary Ann Henkenius of Mapleton; children Lisa (Bill) Dillon of Arden Hills, MN, Krista Santucci of Chesterfield, MO, and Joseph (Kristin) Henkenius of Fremont, NE; son-in-law Bill Jones of Sartell, MN; grandchildren Brian (Bethany) Dillon, Jenny Dillon, Matt (Ashlyn) Jones, Liz Henkenius, Ted (Paige) Jones, Nic (Melissa) Henkenius, Alex Santucci, and Kayla Santucci; 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary Kay Henkenius; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Angela Henkenius; daughter Lori Jones; brothers Glenn (Kitty), Matt (Kay), and Charles Henkenius; sisters Leah Henkenius and Marie (Ray) Bechen; in-laws Joe and Colette Rosener; aunts and uncles.

    James "Jim" L. Wooster, 88, of Syracuse, NE, passed away at his home on August 19, 2024, in Syracuse.
    Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 11 a.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mapleton.
    Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21st from 7-8 p.m. with family greeting friends at the funeral home in Syracuse.
    Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
    Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE
    Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com
    A full obit will be printed next week.