David N Orwig Obituary

David was born December 22, 1940 at his home in rural Pocahontas County, IA to Sylvester John Orwig and Virginia Mae Berglund. He attended Chariton High School until his senior year when the school district was reorganized and graduated from Russell High School in 1959. After high school Dave went to work for Hallett Construction in Northern Iowa, earning money to go to college. He attended Northeast Missouri State University where he got his Bachelor’s Degree in Education, graduating in 1965. 

Dave met his wife of almost 54 years, Karen Peters and was married on November 22, 1961 at St John Lutheran Church, rural Palmer, IA. Dave and Karen lived most of their married life in the Russell/Chariton area, where David taught for over 31 years for the Chariton Community Schools. Dave was a facilitator for continuing education at Indian Hills Community College for several years and loved being an educator, enjoying his students to the fullest. He and Pat Jennings formed Jen-Wig construction in 1978-80, later selling insurance for Life Investors. 

Dave has always been a farmer/rancher, raising Red Angus cattle which kept him busy during his retirement years. His biggest love was his family. 

David was a member of First Lutheran Church in Chariton for over 60 years , serving as a church board member, president and adult Sunday school teacher. He most recently attended Brushy Community Church, near Rathbun Lake. He was also a member of the CCEA, Red Angus Association, and Farm Bureau and had been a Rotary member, serving as an Ambassador for the District 600 Group Study Exchange Team to Norway. 

David passed away Sunday October 11, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society Home Care and Hospice in Ottumwa, IA. 

David is preceded in death by his father Sylvester (Bud), mother Virginia, sister Sandra, son Steven John Orwig and brother-in-law James Peters. 

He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter-in-law Joy (children Steele and Hannah) of Bloomfield, IA, son Mike (Lori, children Allyson ,Schaefer and Jack) of Indianola, IA, son Mark (Kim, children Garrett and Grady) of Ottumwa, IA, nephew Jason (Katie, children Morgan and Jensen), brother Leo (Roni) Orwig of Chariton, IA, brother Dennis/George (Bonnie) Orwig of Chariton, IA , sister Lois/Muffy(Ron) Tonelli of Moravia, IA, brother-in-law Dennis (Mary) Peters of Ankeny, many nephews, nieces, and cousins. 

Funeral services for David Neal Orwig, 74, will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM at Fielding Funeral Home with visitation Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 PM. Interment will be held in the Chariton Cemetery. Pallbearers are his 7 grandchildren, with honorary pallbears, Dale Parrish, Kenny Kittle, Carl DeJong, Mike Bishop, Ron Altenhofen, Morgan Peters and Jensen Peters. Memorials may be directed to Brushy Church, Chariton Public Library and the Good Samaritan Hospice in Ottumwa 

The family wishes to thank all for the love, prayers and support they have received.

Gloria L (Borchert) Moore DeWitt Obituary

Gloria Leta Borchert Moore DeWitt left this earth on October 9, 2015 and rests in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Those who have gone before and are there to greet her include her husband, Leonard Moore and second husband Floyd DeWitt; Gloria's mother and father, Florence and Fred Borchert; her brothers, Leland, Paul, Glen, Marvin, Henry, and Edgar; her sisters, Myrtle, Leora, Audrey, and Grace; her sister-in-law, Thelma Borchert; and her brothers-in-law, Jay Smith, Earl Hartz, and Myron Breese. Gloria's surviving siblings are Ilene Borchert of Des Moines, Larry and Pat Borchert of Indianola, and Joan Breese of Knoxville; and her surviving sisters-in-law, Gladis Kreamer, Betty Tiegland, Marjorie Agan, and Marlene Borchert.

Gloria was born June 23rd, 1931 at home in the Germantown area near Melcher, Iowa. Her childhood was shared with 13 brothers and sisters. She always harbored a love for her childhood church (St. Paul Lutheran Church) at Germantown, and loved to go to their annual celebration. She enjoyed strong family bonds and when questioned about what it was like to have such a large family, she said, “You never had to do anything alone. You always felt safe because there was always someone to watch out for you.” The whole family remained close and got together often to eat and play cards. In young adulthood, Gloria shared an apartment in Newton with sisters while they worked their first jobs at Maytag. She has worked a variety of occupations, including piecework at two different sewing factories, Russell school lunch lady, and in laundry at the Chariton hospital. 

Gloria married Leonard Moore on January 25, 1952. They made their home in the Russell, Iowa area near Brown Slough where they farmed and produced 6 kids: Diane Elaine (Chris) Nelson, Donna Jean Grgurich (Earl Bell), Wayne Lee Moore, Carl Frederick (Julie) Moore, Dale Leonard Moore and Delores Ellen Moore. They instilled in their children the love of family, respect for others, and a strong work ethic. 

After Leonard passed away, Gloria was fortunate to have found love for a second time. On June 29, 1985, she married Floyd DeWitt. For several years they farmed, raising pigs north of Russell. They sold the farm and moved to Chariton in 2000. Gloria was well known for her pie-baking skills. She also had a great talent for needlework that included crocheting, embroidery, and quilt-making. She was featured in the Chariton Leader for having made over 400 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. 

Gloria's faith in our Lord was evidenced in her efforts supporting her church, Trinity Lutheran Church in Chariton. Gloria and Floyd helped start and build this church, which is the first Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in Chariton. She and Floyd attended regularly. 

Gloria has 9 grandchildren: Lindsey (Derek) Gomez, Jason Nelson, Candi (John) Davidson, Jeremy (Brooke) Bellon, Amy (Conrad) Elmore, Cody (Jeni) Moore, Christin Person, Holly Grgurich and Grant Grgurich. She also has 13 great-grandchildren and 1 more on the way, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Her friends and family will miss her sense of humor and the love she readily shared with all.

Russell William Larson Obituary

With great sorrow the family of Russell William Larson announces his sudden and unexpected passing at age 54, on September 28, 2015. He was born on April 9, 1961 in Corydon, Iowa to Gertrude (Holst) and Stanley Larson of rural Wayne County. He was raised on the family farm in Wayne County, was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at First Lutheran Church in Chariton, and graduated from Russell High School in 1979, as class salutatorian. 

Three months following his high school graduation he enlisted in the Army and made it his career, retiring after 34 years of service with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree while in the Army. Russell saw duty in several locations within the United States as well as abroad in Kosovo, Germany, Bosnia, Kuwait and Korea. 

It was during one of his many assignments to Korea that he met his wife, Song Pok Im (Pok). They were united in marriage on March 28, 1983 in two ceremonies – one in the Korean culture and one in the American culture, followed by a reception in Iowa in July. Russell liked the area of Korea as was evident with his many choices of duty there. Following his retirement, he chose to remain in Korea and was employed by Calabre as a senior analyst working as a civilian at Camp Henry, a nearby Army base. His area of expertise was in logistics. It was his wish that his remains be interred in Korea. 

Russell enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was a computer whiz; a man of few words - his quiet demeanor was always evident, but he did enjoy a funny joke/comic/story! For most of his life he was a world away from Iowa, but he kept track of the Hawkeyes and all their sporting endeavors! He had a strong Christian faith. 

Russell is survived by his wife, Pok of Osan, South Korea and numerous Korean in-laws. Also three sisters, Sarah (Clifford) Kitzman, of Beaman, Linda (Dennis) Senecaut, of Altoona, and Lorraine (Richard) Forkner, of Des Moines, and one brother, Verne of Monument, CO. Also a niece, Shannon (Shaine) Yates; three nephews, Brett (Leslee) Kitzman, Scott (Tara) Kitzman, Josiah (Shana) Larson; two great nieces, Giselle and Gwyndalin; six great nephews, Lucas, Cassady, Symon, Sammy, Sebastian and Everett; extended family, friends and co-workers. 

He was preceded in death by one brother Harold, his parents, mother and father-in-law, grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Russell’s family would like to thank all those who worked on our behalf to bring us answers; especially Laura with Calibre (Russell’s employer) and Chaplain Simon at Camp Henry in South Korea. 

Rest in peace, Russell, you will be greatly missed. 

A memorial service was held prior to cremation at Camp Henry in Korea on October 1, 2015. No services will be held in Iowa at this time; memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in his name. 

A memorial service was held prior to cremation at Camp Henry in Korea on October 1, 2015. Military honors will be held on November 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery at Adel, IA.

Bernard Dean Kells Obituary

 

 

Dean Kells
(May 23, 1927 - Sept. 14, 2015)

Former Powell, Wyoming resident Bernard Dean Kells, 88, who always went by “Dean,” died peacefully on Sept. 14, 2015, in hospice care in Asheville, North Carolina, of complications due to Alzheimer’s.

He was born May 23, 1927, to Ray and Ruth Kells in Russell, Iowa. The family moved to Powell in 1941, where Dean graduated from high school and enjoyed participating in many activities. He played in the PHS band and was elected senior class president.

Dean enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation and served as a paratrooper in the 22nd Airborne Division in World War II, stationed in Japan.

He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stetson University and the University of Florida and began a lifelong career in education at Ocala, Florida. He married Mary Ross Anderson in 1957, and they had two children, Ross and Deanne.

In retirement, they moved to Montreat, North Carolina where they kept a summer cottage in the mountains. They purchased “The Glass House,” and used it as a bed and breakfast retreat center for many conference groups. In 2008, they moved to Highland Farms Senior Community in Black Mountain, North Carolina. 

Throughout his life, Dean enjoyed music, traveling and frequent family reunions with the “Kells Cousins,” who included former Powell residents Dolores Bovee Bleekman, Janet Bovee Burgess and Carol Mathews Bever. 

Besides wife Mary and sister Shirley Halleen of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, other surviving family members include son Ross and wife Michelle of Edgewood, New Mexico, and daughter Deanne of Black Mountain, North Carolina; five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. 

A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date in North Carolina.

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Bernard Dean Kells Obituary

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Ocala - Bernard Dean Kells, who always went by 'Dean,' died peacefully on September 14, 2015. Dean was born May 23, 1927, to Ray and Ruth Kells, in Russell, Iowa. Eight years later, he welcomed a baby sister, Shirley (Halleen, Sioux Falls, SD). The family moved to Gainesville, Florida, mostly to help relieve Dean's childhood asthma, and then relocated to Powell, Wyoming, where Dean graduated from high school as student body president. He enlisted in the army in 1944 and served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne division in World War II, stationed in Japan.

Upon his return, Dean decided to take advantage of the G.I. bill and traveled via motorcycle to DeLand, Florida, where he received a Music Education degree from Stetson University in 1957. That same year, he married Mary Ross Anderson and began a lifelong career in education with his first job as the band director at Lake Weir High School in Weirsdale, Florida, where he and Mary started their family. After receiving his Masters from Stetson University, Dean became principal of Weirsdale Elementary School. Then, in 1967, he moved the family to Gainesville, FL, so he could pursue another advanced degree-Specialist in Education from the University of Florida-which would allow him to gain access to county level jobs. He began as Curriculum Director of Marion County Schools in Ocala, Florida, in 1968, and eventually enjoyed a long career as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. He marshalled many important new programs through the Marion County Schools, including full integration, state testing, and computerization, always with compassion and an astute perception of the possible ramifications for students, families, and staff. 

Throughout these years, Dean and Mary were very active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Ocala, Florida, where they had an especially big impact on youth. Dean was the director of the Youth Choirs, and he and Mary directed the Youth Group for many years. Dean was also an Elder in the church and often used his quiet, faith-based gifts to guide important programs such as stewardship.
Upon retiring from the Marion County Schools in 1986, Dean was not nearly done with work. Before long, he and Mary became co-directors of the Presbyterian Church's Montgomery Conference Center in Keystone Heights, Florida. Together, they helped the center expand significantly before Dean retired for a second time.
After a brief return to Ocala, Dean and Mary purchased 'The Glass House,' a bed and breakfast in Montreat, North Carolina, that allowed them to provide affordable lodging during the summers to Presbyterian groups coming to the Montreat Conference Center. Dean and Mary enjoyed this opportunity until 2008 when they moved to Highland Farms in Black Mountain.
Throughout his life, Dean enjoyed music, traveling (especially to Ireland), frequent family reunions with the 'Kells Kousins,' and finding opportunities to quietly and generously help the less fortunate. During the past few years, he was a member of Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church.
Besides wife, Mary and sister Shirley, other surviving family members include son Ross, married to Michelle (Edgewood, NM) and daughter Deanne (Black Mountain, NC); grandsons Jacob Kells (Sonoma, CA) and Bruce Wallace (Winston-Salem, NC); granddaughters Risha Kells Broom, married to Prell (Lake Jackson, TX), Hallee Kells (Albuquerque, NM), and Kellsi Wallace (San Diego, CA); and great-granddaughters Bailey and Anna Michelle Broom.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Harwood Home for Funerals. www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com

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Bernard Dean Kells

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Ocala - Bernard Dean Kells, who always went by 'Dean,' died peacefully on September 14, 2015. Dean was born May 23, 1927, to Ray and Ruth Kells, in Russell, Iowa. Eight years later, he welcomed a baby sister, Shirley (Halleen, Sioux Falls, SD). The family moved to Gainesville, Florida, mostly to help relieve Dean's childhood asthma, and then relocated to Powell, Wyoming, where Dean graduated from high school as student body president. He enlisted in the army in 1944 and served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne division in World War II, stationed in Japan.
Upon his return, Dean decided to take advantage of the G.I. bill and traveled via motorcycle to DeLand, Florida, where he received a Music Education degree from Stetson University in 1957. That same year, he married Mary Ross Anderson and began a lifelong career in education with his first job as the band director at Lake Weir High School in Weirsdale, Florida, where he and Mary started their family. After receiving his Masters from Stetson University, Dean became principal of Weirsdale Elementary School. Then, in 1967, he moved the family to Gainesville, FL, so he could pursue another advanced degree-Specialist in Education from the University of Florida-which would allow him to gain access to county level jobs. He began as Curriculum Director of Marion County Schools in Ocala, Florida, in 1968, and eventually enjoyed a long career as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. He marshalled many important new programs through the Marion County Schools, including full integration, state testing, and computerization, always with compassion and an astute perception of the possible ramifications for students, families, and staff.
Throughout these years, Dean and Mary were very active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Ocala, Florida, where they had an especially big impact on youth. Dean was the director of the Youth Choirs, and he and Mary directed the Youth Group for many years. Dean was also an Elder in the church and often used his quiet, faith-based gifts to guide important programs such as stewardship.
Upon retiring from the Marion County Schools in 1986, Dean was not nearly done with work. Before long, he and Mary became co-directors of the Presbyterian Church's Montgomery Conference Center in Keystone Heights, Florida. Together, they helped the center expand significantly before Dean retired for a second time.
After a brief return to Ocala, Dean and Mary purchased 'The Glass House,' a bed and breakfast in Montreat, North Carolina, that allowed them to provide affordable lodging during the summers to Presbyterian groups coming to the Montreat Conference Center. Dean and Mary enjoyed this opportunity until 2008 when they moved to Highland Farms in Black Mountain.
Throughout his life, Dean enjoyed music, traveling (especially to Ireland), frequent family reunions with the 'Kells Kousins,' and finding opportunities to quietly and generously help the less fortunate. During the past few years, he was a member of Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church.
Besides wife, Mary and sister Shirley, other surviving family members include son Ross, married to Michelle (Edgewood, NM) and daughter Deanne (Black Mountain, NC); grandsons Jacob Kells (Sonoma, CA) and Bruce Wallace (Winston-Salem, NC); granddaughters Risha Kells Broom, married to Prell (Lake Jackson, TX), Hallee Kells (Albuquerque, NM), and Kellsi Wallace (San Diego, CA); and great-granddaughters Bailey and Anna Michelle Broom.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Harwood Home for Funerals. www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com

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Bernard Dean Kells

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KELLS,
BERNARD DEAN, 88
Ocala - Bernard Dean Kells, who always went by 'Dean,' died peacefully on September 14, 2015. Dean was born May 23, 1927, to Ray and Ruth Kells, in Russell, Iowa. Eight years later, he welcomed a baby sister, Shirley (Halleen, Sioux Falls, SD). The family moved to Gainesville, Florida, mostly to help relieve Dean's childhood asthma, and then relocated to Powell, Wyoming, where Dean graduated from high school as student body president. He enlisted in the army in 1944 and served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne division in World War II, stationed in Japan.
Upon his return, Dean decided to take advantage of the G.I. bill and traveled via motorcycle to DeLand, Florida, where he received a Music Education degree from Stetson University in 1957. That same year, he married Mary Ross Anderson and began a lifelong career in education with his first job as the band director at Lake Weir High School in Weirsdale, Florida, where he and Mary started their family. After receiving his Masters from Stetson University, Dean became principal of Weirsdale Elementary School. Then, in 1967, he moved the family to Gainesville, FL, so he could pursue another advanced degree-Specialist in Education from the University of Florida-which would allow him to gain access to county level jobs. He began as Curriculum Director of Marion County Schools in Ocala, Florida, in 1968, and eventually enjoyed a long career as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. He marshalled many important new programs through the Marion County Schools, including full integration, state testing, and computerization, always with compassion and an astute perception of the possible ramifications for students, families, and staff.
Throughout these years, Dean and Mary were very active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Ocala, Florida, where they had an especially big impact on youth. Dean was the director of the Youth Choirs, and he and Mary directed the Youth Group for many years. Dean was also an Elder in the church and often used his quiet, faith-based gifts to guide important programs such as stewardship.
Upon retiring from the Marion County Schools in 1986, Dean was not nearly done with work. Before long, he and Mary became co-directors of the Presbyterian Church's Montgomery Conference Center in Keystone Heights, Florida. Together, they helped the center expand significantly before Dean retired for a second time.
After a brief return to Ocala, Dean and Mary purchased 'The Glass House,' a bed and breakfast in Montreat, North Carolina, that allowed them to provide affordable lodging during the summers to Presbyterian groups coming to the Montreat Conference Center. Dean and Mary enjoyed this opportunity until 2008 when they moved to Highland Farms in Black Mountain.
Throughout his life, Dean enjoyed music, traveling (especially to Ireland), frequent family reunions with the 'Kells Kousins,' and finding opportunities to quietly and generously help the less fortunate. During the past few years, he was a member of Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church.
Besides wife, Mary and sister Shirley, other surviving family members include son Ross, married to Michelle (Edgewood, NM) and daughter Deanne (Black Mountain, NC); grandsons Jacob Kells (Sonoma, CA) and Bruce Wallace (Winston-Salem, NC); granddaughters Risha Kells Broom, married to Prell (Lake Jackson, TX), Hallee Kells (Albuquerque, NM), and Kellsi Wallace (San Diego, CA); and great-granddaughters Bailey and Anna Michelle Broom.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Harwood Home for Funerals. www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com

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