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Charles R. Grandon
Charles “Granny” Romaine
Grandon, 84, of Manly, Iowa, died
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2015 at his home.
Memorial mass will be held at
10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30,
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Manly, with the Rev. Neil Mantern-
ach officiating. Visitation will be held Thompson officiating. Family will
from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the
service. Inurnment will be at a later
date. Family will greet friends one
hour before the service at the church.
Memorials may be given to the
Charles Grandon Memorial Fund c/o
PO Box 412, Manly, Iowa 50456.
Military honors were held at the
time of visitation on Tuesday, Sept.
29, by the Manly American Legion
Post #110 with a scriptural wake fol-
lowing.
Granny was born April 11, 1931,
in Laurens, Iowa, the son of Charles
E. and Genevieve (Fex) Grandon.
He graduated from Clear Lake High
School in 1949. He enlisted in the
United States Navy serving as a Seabee
during the Korean War. Following his
discharge he attended Mason City Jr.
College and Iowa State University,
Ames, Iowa.
He came back to Clear Lake and
worked with his father for Duesen-
berg Construction. He married Su-
san MacDonald in 1960, they lived
in Denver, Colo. and later Chicago,
Ill., before returning to North Iowa
in 1968. To this union three children
were born; Michael Shane, Kit, and
Jill.
The last 45 years he has lived in
Manly, Iowa. After managing service
stations he worked for Winnebago
Industries from 1971 until he retired.
During his retirement he worked for
Walmart as a bike assembler.
Granny was involved in Alcohol-
ics Anonymous for the last 33 years
and formed many lasting friendships
through his meetings. He befriend-
ed people from around the world
through AA Chatrooms and loved
traveling to gatherings to meet them.
He enjoyed gardening and was
very inventive, creating everything
from his own solar collectors to com-
posters. He was always thinking out-
side the box. He especially enjoyed
spending time with his children and
grandchildren, going to trapper’s ren-
dezvous every fall, celebrating Hal-
loween and lunching with his brother,
Michael J.
He is survived by his two chil-
dren; Kit Grandon, Manly and Jill
Houston, Manly; four grandchildren,
Jessica Shackleton, Mason City, Iowa,
Bethany Shackleton, Christopher
More, and Cory More, Manly; 10
great-grandchildren, Andrew, Alyssa,
Ashton, Tony, Bengamin, Ethan,
Grahm, Jaxon, Nicholas and Blade;
brother, Michael (Mary) Grandon,
Clear Lake; three nieces and one
nephew; cousin, Honi Cooper, Hot
Springs Village, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; infant son, Michael Shane;
and his best friend, Dean Estep.
Bride Colonial Chapels, Manly,
was in charge of arrangements.
Dylan B. Prescott
Dylan B. Prescott, 20, most re-
cently of Klemme, Iowa, formerly of
Plainfield, Wis., and a 2013 gradu-
ate of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High
School, Garner, Iowa, passed away
unexpectedly, Monday, Sept. 21,
2015, in Klemme, Iowa.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at the Im-
manuel Reformed United Church
of Christ, Klemme. The Reverend
Donna Buckman officiated. Burial
was in the Ell Township Cemetery, in
Klemme.
Andrews Funeral Home, 528
East Main Street, Klemme, was in
charge of arrangements.
Dale S. Sargent
Dale Steven Sargent, 76, of 27
Lido Rd., Clear Lake, died Saturday,
Sept. 26, 2015, in Clear Lake.
Memorial services will be held at
11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015,
at United Methodist Church, Clear
Lake, with the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline
greet friends one hour before the ser-
vice at the church. A private burial
will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery.
Family suggests memorials to
North Iowa Humane Society.
Dale was born in Des Moines,
Iowa, the son of Don and Martha
(Ryan) Sargent on July 14, 1939. He
attended Clear Lake High School and
graduated in 1957. He attended NI-
ACC, where he played basketball. He
received his degree in pharmacy from
Drake University, in Des Moines,
Iowa. Dale married Janelle Wilcox on
March 12, 1961. Of this union, two
children were born, Jennifer and Jef-
frey. Dale worked at Mercy Medical
Center as the head of pharmacy for 28
years. He also worked at Casey Drug
Store, in Clear Lake. He continued
practicing pharmacy at various loca-
tions until he retired.
Family and friends were always
important to Dale. He was concerned
about the welfare of those around him
whether they were his patients, fam-
ily, or friends. Dale enjoyed playing
basketball, volleyball, softball, and
tennis in his younger days. He was
an avid fisherman, both in Minnesota
and Clear Lake. He rode his bike with
his dogs and his grandchildren, Sarah
and Stephen. Dale was known for his
sense of humor and driving around
town in his little red truck with his
Boston Terriers, Josie and Rocky, and
smoking his cigar.
Dale is survived by his wife of 54
years, Janelle Sargent, Clear Lake; his Dakota. Great nieces and nephews,
daughter, Jennifer Moore, Scottsdale,
Az.; his son, Jeff (Heather) Sargent,
Highland, Utah; four grandchildren,
Sarah Moore, Tucson, Az., Stephen
Moore, Lamoni, Iowa, Sophia and
Isabella Sargent, Highland, Utah; one
brother, Dean Sargent, Texas; half-
siblings, Peggy Hegwer and Mark Sar-
gent, Carthage, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Robert Felik, Don Sargent,
Joanna Sargent, and Martha Felik; his
mother and father in-laws, Wayne and
Nell Wilcox; and his son in-law, Bruce
Moore.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
Sept. 30, 2015 • Page 3
OBITUARIES
Jill A. Jordan Maydell M. Crawford David C. Rasmussen arts teaching career in Dows, Iowa for
five years and Clear Lake High School
Jill A. Jordan, age 51, of Clear Maydell Matilda Crawford was David Carlyle Rasmussen, 81, of another four years. He was then invited
Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at reunited with her partner in crime, Clear Lake, died Sept. 25, 2015, at by his college mentor, Dr. H.E. “Hap”
her home. Paul Rucker, on Sept. 12, 2015, af- Mercy Hospital, in Mason City. Holmen, to teach industrial education
Funeral Services were held on ter 39 years of being apart. She was A celebration of Dave’s life will be at Waldorf College. David retired in
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Huge- born on April 29, 1925, in Mason held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1993 serving 27 years as Professor, Reg-
back Johnson Funeral Home - Olson City, Iowa, the daughter of Sam and 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear istrar, and Assistant Dean at Waldorf.
Chapel in Nashua, Iowa, with Pastor Fleeta Crawford. She was blessed Lake. A family inurnment will be at On June 4, 1955, one day before
Randy Vaage presiding. Inurnment with three older brothers John, Ken Madison Township Cemetery, Forest his graduation from Luther College,
will take place at a later date. and Bob. She said at times it felt more City, Iowa. David was united in marriage to Es-
Jill Ann Jordan passed away at her like a curse than a blessing being the David Carlyle Rasmussen was ther Alfseike at Elim Lutheran Church,
home, with her beloved dog, Eli, by youngest and the only girl. Maydell born in Oconomowoc, Wis., on Oct. Randall, Iowa.
her side on or before Sept. 22, 2015. was a depression era child and from 20, 1933, the second son of a farm He is survived by three children,
She was born on May 19,1964, this experience derived a great deal of couple, Carlyle and Verna (Schubel) Fay (David) Bohn, of Atherton, Ca-
to Richard & Marilyn (Frick) Jordan, her strength which her family came to Rasmussen. He was baptized on Nov. lif., Janet (Roger) Christensen, of Ida
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jill attended rely on in difficult times. 12, 1933, by the Rev. L.K. Johnson, Grove, Iowa, and Craig Rasmussen,
elementary and junior high school in Maydell met the love of her life, and confirmed his faith on May 18, of Savage, Minn.; four grandchildren,
Cedar Rapids until her family moved Paul Rucker, in 1958, in California. 1947, after receiving confirmation in- Andrew Bohn, William Bohn, Emily
to Nashua in 1978. She graduated They moved to Iowa in 1970 after struction from his pastor, the Rev. I.J. (Todd) Cavell, and Isaac Christensen;
with the class of 1982 from Nashua the death of her son, Larry, and made Tanner, son of Dr. Jacob Tanner. and one great-grandchild, Elijah
High School, where she played on their home in Clear Lake. Maydell David grew up on a small dairy Cavell.
the volleyball, basketball, track and had many jobs, the most important farm in eastern Wisconsin with one David held a strong conviction
softball teams. Jill also participated being a devoted mom to her chil- brother, Don. He received diplomas that God had a plan for his life and
in drama, speech and choir. She at- dren. She worked at Carrolls Cafe, from Monterey School, a one-room felt that his occupation and each of his
tended some college at NIACC, in Clear Lake Bakery (May was a do- country school (1947); Oconomowoc community, church and employment
Mason City, and previously worked at nut lover), and beside her husband High School (1951); Waldorf College opportunities were his calling. He was
Comp Systems (Burling House), and at Shady Beach. Maydell’s later years (1953); Luther College (1955); and active in civic affairs (Planning and
at the IOOF Home, in Mason City, as were spent traveling between her the University of Northern Colorado Zoning, Rotary Club, Opportunity
a CNA/CMA. daughters in California and Florida (1960). After serving for two years in Village Board), church activities (Sun-
She was a fanatic about the Dal- and enjoying her grandchildren. In the U.S. Army, he began his industrial day school teacher, church council,
las Cowboys, loved collecting koala 2006 she made her home in Califor- congregation president, Elderberries,
bears, frogs, Pillsbury Doughboy nia. and offering counter), and profession-
and you could always find her with a May May, as known by her al organizations (NEA, ISEA, AIAA,
Diet Pepsi in her hand and a conta- grandchildren, had a life-long love IIEA). Following his retirement he
gious smile on her face. She truly en- affair with donuts, Johnny Cash, provided lay pulpit supply countless
joyed the elderly, young children and whiskey, peanut butter and jelly sand- times to 15 or more congregations in
animals, especially her treasured and wiches, peas, and the color red, not the North Iowa area.
beloved dog, Eli. He was indeed her necessarily in that order. David was preceded in death by
child. When May left for that Grand his parents, Carlyle and Verna; and his
She had been a member of the Ole Opry in the sky she left behind brother, Don.
Rebekah Lodge and the Clear Lake her daughters, Judy (husband Ken Family suggests memorials to
Evangelical Free Church where she Grimsley) children Stevie, Jesse, Muse-Norris Hospice, Mason City;
was involved in the choir and helped Larry, James, Bryan, Charlie, Burton, Opportunity Village; or Zion Lutheran
with the children’s youth group. and Stephanie. Sue Ellen (husband Church, Clear Lake.
Jill had a deep love for her nieces Mike Mudak). Susan (husband Mo- Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel
and nephews, Nichole, Melissa, Ange- rey Mirkazemi) children Bijan, Na- was in charge of arrangements.
la, Mason, Tyler, Kylie, Hannah, and dia and Nicole. Julie (husband Bill
Brothers) children Bobbi Sue Stalker, Lisa L. Martin
Clayton, William, Abigail, Harley, Molly, and Billy. Her sons Jefferson Lisa L. Martin, 51, of Clear Lake, friends will be held one hour prior to
Ivory, and the most recent addition Rucker (son Willie). John Rucker died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at her the service. Inurnment will take place
to the family, Baby Colten, whom she (her favorite). Grandchildren Babette home. in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a
hadn’t had a chance to meet yet. May, Christopher, and Hillary May. Memorial services will be held at later date. In lieu of flowers, memo-
Jill is survived by her father, Rich- She was preceded in death by her 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at rials may be directed to Opportunity
ard, of Nashua; brother, Jerry (Chris) husband, Paul and her sons, Larry the Kinney-Lindstrom Center Gym, Village.
of Swisher, Iowa; two sisters, Julie (Lo- May and Richard May; her parents, at Opportunity Village, 1200 North Online condolences may be left
ren) Becker, of Shellsburg, Iowa, Jean- Sam and Fleeta; and her brothers, 9th Street West, Clear Lake, with Pas- for the family at www.majorerickson-
nie (Tom) Laube of Nashua, Iowa; John, Ken and Bob Crawford. tor Rich Murray, Spiritual Resources funeralhome.com
many cousins, and many treasured A celebration of life service was Coordinator of Opportunity Village, Arrangements are with Major Er-
friends whom she thought of as fam- held at her daughter’s home in Ba- officiating. A gathering of family and ickson Funeral Home & Crematory.
ily. kersfield, Calif. on Sept. 20. A pri-
Preceding her in death was her vate graveside service will be held at Marjorie J. Watson
mother, Marilyn, who she couldn’t Elmwood cemetery on Oct. 7, fol-
wait to be with again; along with her lowed by a Remembrance get-togeth- Marjorie Jean Treu Watson, 85, the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
grandparents and Aunt Connie, who er at her favorite restaurant, The Half of Colorado and formerly of Clear 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.
were also there to greet her at the gates Moon, in Clear Lake, at 3 p.m. Lake, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
of Heaven. Memorial services will be held pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at rangements.
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