Katherine Swigart Obituary

June 9, 2011, Harriett B. Swigart, 91, of Independence, Mo., passed away.. Graveside services took place on Monday, June 13, at 2 p.m., at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. 

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Preceding her in death were her parents, Joseph and Ruth Hoffman; brother, Lyle Hoffman and sisters, Leora and Rogine Rauch. 

Harriett is survived by her children, Lee (Judy) Swigart, Kay Swigart, Rick Swigart, Jane (Darwin) Bingham, Joel (Marty) Swigart, Vickie (Brad) Bauer, Carl (Carol) Swigart and Doris (David) Eckert; 20 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

All who knew her will miss her very much.

Jerry Richard Byers Obituary

Jerry Richard Byers was born on April 8, 1929 in Lucas County, Iowa to Clinton Leland and Beulah Maud Richards Byers.  He went to his eternal home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House at the age of eighty-two. 

On June 17, 1951 Jerry was united in marriage with Dora Louise Palmer in Russell, Iowa.  They were blessed with five children:  Joleen, Joyce, Janice, Martha and Bruce.

For twenty-four years Jerry worked for HyVee Food Stores in Oskaloosa, Chariton and Corning, Iowa.  

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Berean Baptist Church in Pella.  Burial took place at the Columbia Cemetery near Columbia, Iowa.  The Pella Garden Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.