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     Randy Lee Danner Sr. Randy Lee Danner Sr., 59, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Monday, May 6, 2019 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. Following Randy’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time through Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Randy Lee Danner Sr. was born on March 12, 1960 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son Marvin Edward Sr. and Anna May (Moore) Danner. He was raised and educated in the Marshalltown School District, where he graduated from Marshalltown High School. On July 10, 2006, Randy was united in marriage to his soulmate and best friend, Sandy (Slifer). From this union Randy and Sandy’s family grew even bigger with children, grandchildren and so much happiness and love. Randy and his twin brother, Rodney owned and operated their own painting business before Randy had to finally stop that and start on disability. He was such a strong follower of Jesus Christ and was so passionate about attending churches. Most recently Randy was a member of the Great Commission Church. He loved life and knew all of his blessings were from God. Randy loved sharing the word of God, spending time with his family and friends, watching wrestling, football, martial arts animals, listening to music and all types of art. He was also very gifted musically and enjoyed playing the drums, his guitar and singing from the time he was a in garage bands to playing in church. Left to cherish his life is his loving spouse, Sandy Danner; children; Randy Lee Danner Jr., Rene’ Lynn (Shaun Kudelka) Danner, Michelle and Kindra Dawn; grandchildren: Jazlyn Rose Kudelka, Evony Irene Kudelka, Zack, Kayla, Kristopher and Elaina; twin brother: Rodney Danner and other siblings: Joe Danner, Melissa Danner and Linda Erickson; 15 nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved fur babies: Sweet-Pee, Fusulus, Aqua and Lil-bit “Jen-Jen” along with his three fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, two siblings and both maternal and paternal grandparents.³ He was born on March 12, 1960 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.³ He married Sandy Slifer on July 10, 2006.³ Randy Lee Danner Sr. died on May 6, 2019 at Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 59.³

     His Social Security Number was 478-76-8575.⁴ Marvin Edward "Ed" Danner Jr. was buried at LaMoille Cemetery, LaMoille, Marshall Co., Iowa.² He married Rhonda Reed.⁵ Marvin Edward "Ed" Danner Jr. was born on April 18, 1956.^4,2 He died on July 29, 2009 at age 53.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 484-74-3719.³ Douglas Allen "Doug" Danner was buried at LaMoille Cemetery, LaMoille, Marshall Co., Iowa.^5,4 He was born on December 8, 1957.^3,4 He died on June 26, 2008 at Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 50.^3,5,4 He Doug (Dougie D) Danner, 50, of Marshalltown, died June 26, 2008, at the home of friends, surrounded by family, friends and Iowa River Hospice. A celebration of Doug's life will be 2 p.m. Monday at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Ed Hannahs officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lamoille Cemetery. Friends may call at Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday. Memorials may be directed to the Danner family. Left to cherish his memory are his children: DJ Danner and Chris (Amy) Danner, all of Johnston, Justin Danner and Matt Danner, both of LeGrand, Sean, Amy and Nick Danner, all of Marshalltown; three grandchildren; his siblings, Ed Jr., Rod, Randy and Joe, all of Marshalltown and Melissa Danner of Jewell; and his father, Marvin of Marshalltown.
on June 28, 2008.⁵

     George William Howard Kent was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 611 North Center Street, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on April 24, 1895 at Belle Plaine, Benton Co., Iowa.^2,4 He married Mae Ida Danner, daughter of James Alfred Danner and Leona Viola "Onie" Jackson, on April 8, 1933 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.³ George William Howard Kent died on July 22, 1935 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 40; A truck backed over him.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 484-32-0852.⁴ Donna Pearl Kent was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^1,5 She was born on January 29, 1931 at Iowa.^1,4,5 As of October 15, 1950,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Frederick John Stewart on October 15, 1950 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^1,6 Donna Pearl Kent died on February 3, 2009 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 78.^1,4,5 She Donna Pearl Stewart, 78, of Marshalltown died Feb. 3, 2009, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. A Celebration of Donna's life will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Cynthia Moore officiating. Visitation will also be that day from 1:30 p.m. until the service time. Donna will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made in Donna's name to Iowa River Hospice. Born Donna Pearl Kent, in southern Iowa on Jan. 29, 1931, she was the daughter of Mae Kent. Donna was raised in Marshalltown and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1949. On Oct. 15, 1950, she was united in marriage to Frederick Stewart in Marshalltown. The couple made their home in Clemons, where they raised their family. Donna worked at S.S. Kresge 5 & 10 during high school and until beginning her family, when she then became a homemaker. After raising their children, Donna and Frederick moved to Marshalltown. Donna was a member of Clemons United Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School, until moving to Marshalltown. She adored teddy bears, having a collection of several hundred. Donna also gave many years of generous volunteer work to Iowa River Hospice. Left to cherish Donna's memory is her loving husband, Frederick; her daughter, Mary Lou Stewart of Marshalltown; her sons, John (Gloria) Stewart of Marshalltown and Michael Stewart of Marshalltown; her grandsons, Brent (Liz) and Brady (Laura) Stewart; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Marie Smiley; and her brother, Marvin Danner; as well as many friends. In death, Donna has rejoined her mother, Mae. on February 5, 2009.¹

     Frederick John Stewart Frederick John Stewart, 86, formerly of Clemons, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Villa del Sol in Marshalltown, following a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be prior to services on Friday, Nov. 9, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with services Friday at 2:30 pm. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery Memorial Gardens. Frederick was born on August 13, 1926 to Fred M. and Fern Spence Stewart of Clemons. He graduated from Clemons Consolidated School in 1945. On Oct. 15, 1950 he married Donna Kent. They lived in Marshalltown and Albion before settling in Clemons to raise their family. Frederick worked many years for the Clemons gravel pit, and in 1966 he began working at Fisher Controls until his retirement in 1988. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing, and was always ready to help with his familys home repair projects. Frederick and Donna moved to West South Street in Marshalltown in 1974. Together they enjoyed camping, traveling, and volunteering for the Iowa River Hospice garage sales. Following his beloved Donnas death in 2009, Frederick enjoyed spending time with new friends at the Senior Center, and dancing whenever and wherever a band was playing, up to the last two months of his illness. Survivors include three children: Mary Lou Stewart, John (Gloria) Stewart, and Michael Stewart, all of Marshalltown; two grandchildren: Brent (Liz) Stewart of Gilbert, and Brady (Laura) Stewart of Huxley; five great grandchildren: Paige and Calvin Stewart of Gilbert, and Payton, Bailey, and Graham Stewart of Huxley; two sisters: Faye Carlson of CA, and Fernette Smith of Marshalltown; sister-in-law Marie Smiley of Utah, and very special friend, Helen Stover of Marshalltown; and many nieces and nephews.Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Donna; and sisters Frances Nichols, Forestine Whitmore, and Farol Otto.³ He was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^3,4 He was born on August 13, 1926 at Clemons, Marshall Co., Iowa.^2,4,3 He married Donna Pearl Kent, daughter of George William Howard Kent and Mae Ida Danner, on October 15, 1950 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^1,3 Frederick John Stewart died on November 6, 2012 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 86.^3,4

     Her married name was Atwood.² Mary Adeline Wolver married Robert Randall/Randal Atwood.³ Mary Adeline Wolver was born on July 14, 1925 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.³ As of July, 1946,her married name was Beerbower.⁶ She married Henry Albert Beerbower in July, 1946 at Polk Co., Iowa.⁶ Mary Adeline Wolver died on May 20, 2017 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 91.³ She Mary A. Atwood, age 91, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines. Mary was born in Newton, Iowa to Neal and Ida Mae Wolver on July 14, 1925. Mary was known for her homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and pies. She loved to feed and help anyone she could. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Randal Atwood; daughter, Marcella Turner; son, Hiram Beerbower; parents, Neal and Ida Mae Wolver; sisters, Opal and Donna; and brothers, Roy and Marvin. Mary is survived by her three daughters, Mary Baldwin, Gladys Weese and Mae Graves; three sons, Albert Beerbower, Mike Beerbower and Bobby Beerbower; step-son, Bobby Atwood; sister, Marie Smiley; 23 grandchildren; many great-and great-great-grandchildren. There will be a cremation. No services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. on May 28, 2017.³

     Her married name was Cooper.³ Opal Marie Wolver married James Howard Cooper.⁶ Opal Marie Wolver was born on August 6, 1926 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.^7,2 She died on March 13, 2013 at Ava, Douglas Co., Missouri, at age 86.⁷ She Opal M. Cooper, 86, of Ava, departed this life March 8, 2013, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare where she had resided a short time. She was born Aug. 6, 1926, in Newton, Iowa. A visitation was hosted in the Ava Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 11. Memorial services and burial will follow in Mesa, Arz., at a later date. on March 14, 2013.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 478-12-7622.³ James Howard Cooper married Opal Marie Wolver, daughter of Henry Cornelius “Neal” Wolver and Mae Ida Danner.¹ James Howard Cooper was born on February 5, 1915 at Stuart, Iowa.^1,2,3 He died on August 16, 1994 at Pinal Co., Arizona, at age 79.^1,3 He James Howard Cooper, 79, of Apache Junction, a service-station owner and operator, died Aug. 16, 1994. He was born in Stuart City, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Opal Marie; daughters, Sandra L. Limon, Catherine E. Cooke, Jodie Ann Hancock and Julie Marie Huish; sons, Scott W. King, Frances E., James C., and Jeffry H; parents, Bessie Verden Beck and James Clay; sister, Ethel Faye Wagoner; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on August 19, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 483-14-0870.⁴ Robert Randall/Randal Atwood married Mary Adeline Wolver, daughter of Henry Cornelius “Neal” Wolver and Mae Ida Danner.¹ Robert Randall/Randal Atwood was born on March 29, 1923 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4,3 He died on February 1, 1994 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 70.^2,4 He Robert Randall Atwood, 70, of 2716 Maple St. died of a heart attack Tuesday at Des Moines General Hospital. Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Hamilton's Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Mr. Atwood was born in Sigourney and lived in Des Moines most of his life, retiring as a truck driver for BFI Inc. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Robert and Jerry, both of Des Moines; four stepsons, Hiram Beerbower of Colorado and Peter Beerbower, Mike Beerbower and Bobby Beerbower, all of Des Moines; four daughters, Judy Hickley of Oskaloosa, Robin Baker of Lacona and Linda Yaw and Sandy Williams, both of Des Moines; four stepdaughters, Mae Graves of Council Bluffs and Mary Baldwin, Gladys Weise and Marcella Turner, all of Des Moines; his mother, Lena Atwood of Oskaloosa; five brothers, Tom of Oskaloosa and Ted, Dean, Russell and Harlen Jr., all of Minnesota; two sisters, Betty Atwood and Dolly Atwood, both of Minnesota; 43 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. on February 3, 1994.²

     Hobart Darrell Conner was born on April 21, 1932 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4 He married Doris Mae Rockwell on August 2, 1953 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 Hobart Darrell Conner died on April 29, 2016 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 84.⁴ He Hobart Darrell Conner, 84, died April 29, 2016, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney, Iowa. He was born April 21, 1932, in Sigourney to Ellis Curtis Conner and Ola Belle Hermanstofer Conner. Darrell attended rural Keokuk County schools and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1949 and from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1953. On Aug. 2, 1953, he married Doris Mae Rockwell in Sigourney. Darrell owned his own construction business in the Sigourney area for over 40 years. Darrell served on the Keokuk County Conservation Board, Conservation Heritage Foundation, was a member of the Izaak Walton, and was a Sigma Phi Epsilon while at Iowa Wesleyan College. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, making rugs on a loom, polishing stones, making jewelry, weaving baskets, carving, old cars and helping with MotorIoway. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris, on Feb. 24, 2016; son, Drew Conner; and sister, Darlene Conner Steen. He is survived by his children, Dirk Alan (SuzAnn) Conner of Fairbank, Darci Anne Conner Farnum of Estherville and Dustin Dee Conner of Wellman; four grandchildren, Luke Ellis (Bethany) Conner, Ethan William Conner, Graye Conner Farnum and fiancee Payton, and David Farnum; one great-grandchild, Chelsea Saphira Conner; and brother-in-law, Charles Steen. on May 2, 2016.⁴

     Richard John Varcoe Fadgen was buried at Saint Simon and Jude Catholic Cemetery, Flandreau, Moody Co., South Dakota.⁶ He was born on July 28, 1893 at George, Lyon Co., Iowa.^1,2,4,5,7 He married Nellie May Duree, daughter of William Anderson Duree and Phoebe Elizabeth Utterback, on June 27, 1921 at Hedrick, Keokuk Co., Iowa; Her obituary has a marriage date of Jun 29, 1921.^8,2 Richard John Varcoe Fadgen died on February 22, 1972 at South Dakota at age 78.⁴ He FLANDREAU, S.D. - Funeral services will be held, at 11 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church for Richard V. Fadgen, 78, who died Tuesday at a local hospital. Mr. Fadgen was born July 28, 1893, at George, Iowa. As an infant he moved with his family to a farm south of Flandreau. He attended rural school there and later moved to Long Beach, Calif., where he graduated from Polytech High School. After attending Mankato Business College he returned to Moody County to farm. In 1936 he began the County Mutual Insurance Agency. In 1944 he moved into Flandreau and operated the Fadgen Insurance Agency until retirement in 1971. Survivors include a son, Richard D., Huron, and two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Rahn, Flandreau, and Mrs. Marvin Bothel, Denver, and eight grandchildren. on February 24, 1972.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 478-22-8167.² Edith Orange was buried at Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado.³ She was born on February 2, 1908 at Arkansas.^4,2 As of June 12, 1927,her married name was Miles.¹ She married John Henry Miles, son of John Alonzo "J. A." Miles and Susan Belle Wagner, on June 12, 1927 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ Edith Orange died on November 9, 1989 at age 81.²