All Obituaries

Eleanor was born June 13, 1920, in Manson, the daughter of Floyd and Lucy Jones Bleam. She graduated from Manson High School and from Iowa State with a bachelor of science degree in Home Economics Education in 1945. She and Floyd (Wally) Walstrom were married in 1946. She taught Home Economics in Fort Dodge for three years and in Manson for many years before retirement. Survivors include her sons Jim Walstrom (Julie) of Perry and John Walstrom (Julie) of Manson; grandchildren Anne Rojan...

Lois Marie Widlund was born on July 14, 1961, at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Kathryn (Hartman) Widlund. She was baptized on July 14, 1961, and confirmed on Jan. 18, 1976 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer. She started TMR school at the age of 8 on August 27, 1969, in Gilmore City, IA, and graduated from Pocahontas TMR class on May 25, 1982. She worked at Red Barn, later known as Genesis, in Storm Lake from Aug. 25, 1982 until March 1, 1997. Lois loved her family...

Louis Oscar Schuttler was born on August 10, 1926, in Pomeroy, Iowa, to Clarence and Tena (Doyen) Schuttler. He attended school in Mallard, IA. He entered the Army in 1944 with the 77th Infantry located in the South Pacific under General Douglas McArthur in Japan as an M. P. After serving in the Army, he worked for several farmers. He then went to work at Tobin's, later called Hormel's and retired after 33 years. He loved mowing, gardening, and telling stories of himself growing up...

Gladys Ann Smith (Gaffney) was born on October 30, 1925, to Grady Smith and Tressa (Sonneberg) Smith in Titonka, Iowa. She grew up in Titonka and graduated from the Titonka High School in 1943. Then she attended the University of Dubuque and graduated in 1946 receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her emphasis was in Vocal Music, English, with a teaching minor in French. Gladys was baptized and confirmed at the Ramsey Reformed Church in Titonka and became a member of the Church. she was...

LAKE CITY--James LeRoy Bruce born 1-22-36 passed away quietly 5-5-19 at Stewart Memorial Hospital in his home town of Lake City, Iowa.  He was preceded in death by his mother Ruth (Madden) Bruce and father Roy Bruce.    Jim attended K-12 in Lake City.  He received at BA in Education from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake.  Jim served in the Army after college.  He taught English in Albert City and Cherokee.  Mr. Bruce then moved to...

Lorie Jane Parks was born on October 8, 1939, at Spencer Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Flipsey) Parks. After graduating from Spencer High School in 1958, she was united in marriage with Gary W. Lee on August 16, 1958, at Concordia, Canada. She then received her training as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked for more than 35 years as a CNA, until she injured her back at work and was no longer able to perform those duties. Although she left her job as CNA, her love for...

Dean Leroy Steinberg was born on October 6, 1946, at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the son of Joe and Edna (Hartman) Steinberg. He graduated from Manson High School in 1964, and began working at New Idea in Manson as a welder. He left to serve in the U. S. Navy, and after returning home, continued working at New Idea. In the early 70's he owned and operated the Phillips 66 station in Manson. He then was employed by Brokaw Supply for over 27 years. Dean is survived by his wife Pam; grandson Dustin...

Arlene Ruth Litwiller Sutter was born at Normal, Illinois, on June 14, 1933, the daughter of Leonard M. and Ada May (Yordy) Litwiller. She graduated from Hopedale High School in 1951, and worked at Goshen College from 1953 until 1956 while taking classes. She was employed by GTE, and later Verizon, as a data processor in Bloomington, Illinois for 25 years, retiring in 1984. On March 3, 1984, she was united in marriage with Robert Sutter and they lived in the Manson area. Robert preceded...

Mike was born on Nov. 30, 1945, at Ft. Dodge. IA, the son of Harley and Viola (Anderson) Wyatt. He attended school in Barnum and graduated from ft. Dodge Senior High in 1964. In 1964 he married Danielle Viers, but the marriage ended in divorce. He graduated from Barber School in Cedar Rapids in 1967, beginning his career as a barber that lasted for over 40 years, right up until the time of his death. He also had the Genie Garage Doors Sales and Service, did long distance trucking, and had...

Stephan Michael Eslick was born on Sept. 9, 1951, at Ft. Dodge, IA, the son of Sam and Norma Jean (Mabe) Eslick. After receiving his High School education in Ft. Dodge, he received his Associate's Degree in Auto Tech from I.C.C.C. Steve served on board an aircraft carrier in his service to the U. S. Navy during the Viet Nam conflict.  He worked at I.B.P. in Kansas for a while, before moving back to Iowa, where he worked at Fiber Bodies in Manson for a short time. He later became...