Memorials
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Laurie Fisher (Newell)
2001-09-18
Laurie Newell, 46 yrs., Lincoln, died Tues. (9-18-01). Born to William Lee Newell and Jean (Vanderpool) on Aug. 30, 1955 in Omaha, NE. BS Iowa State University, MS University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Ph.D. University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Manager of Biological Control Lab-Immunology at Pfizer, Lincoln, NE. Member St. Mark’s on the Campus Episcopal Church, lay reader, chalice administrator, vestry member, acolyte and altar guild, Zeta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi, Parents Club NU Chapter of Alpha Phi. Active in Lincoln Southeast High School Shirettes Parents Club.
Survived by son, Joshua Fisher, Lincoln; daughter, Stephanie Fisher, Lincoln; step-daughter, Alicen Blassi, Palmyra...
Donna Gilchrist
1955-01-28 2016-04-23Gilchrist, Donna Ann 61, formerly of St. Peters, Mo., passed away April 23 in Des Moines, Ia. She was a school librarian in the University City, Mo., school district from 2002-2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Angelyn (Braland) Gilchrist, numerous friends and relatives are left to cherish her memory. Burial and memorial later this summer in Ames, Ia. Share condolences online at www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com. Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 3, 2016.
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Jane Heggen
2008-03-30
Jane Heggen, 53, died March 30, at the home of her sister and brother-in-law after living with advanced adenocarcinoma for the past 20 months.
She was born in Ames, Iowa, to Zuma (Betty) and Theodore Heggen. She lived most of her adult life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She moved to Des Moines in December 2006 to be close to family.
Jane worked as an estimator for Gee Asphalt in Cedar Rapids for many years. Her true passion in life was the care and well-being of rescued Bernese Mountain dogs, as well as other breeds housed in the inhumane condition of puppy mills. She was a founding member of the Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition. In the past year, she received the Wins...
Margaret (Meg) Hobbs (James)
1955-10-13 2014-03-01
Margaret (Megan) Elizabeth Hobbs, of Conway, AR, lost her courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, where she had participated in clinical trials since 2011.
Megan was born Oct. 13, 1955, in Ames, Iowa. She was the daughter of Rowena G. Malone and the late Gerald E. Malone.
Megan loved St. Peter's Episcopal Church where she married Guy William Hobbs on Oct. 7, 1988; they made Conway their home for 27 years.
Megan had a deep and constant faith in God, her favorite Bible verse was Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
Megan w...
Craig Hoof
1977-02-02
Craig Hoof was born in Glencoe, Minn., Nov. 25, 1955, and survivors include his parents; one sister, Joy, and two brothers, Timothy and Jonathan, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koehler of Waconia, Minn., and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoof of Young America, Minn.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Rev. James Wuebben officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
David Hoover
1955-07-23 1974-09-29
David Keith Hoover, 19, 210 Westwood Drive, died Sept. 29 from injuries received in a traffic accident.
Serivices are Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frist Christian Church with the Rev. Roy C. Key officiating. Burial is in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Born July 23, 1955, in Ames, Mr. Hoover was a 1973 graduate of Ames High School. He attended Iowa State University and was currently employed by the Universal Harvester Co. Mr. Hoover was a member of the First Federated Church in Des Moines, was active in lay witness mission work, and was lead guitarist in "Jesus is Life," a folk-rock group. He was the past president of the Ames High Key Club and past Lieutenant Gove...
Thomas Huisman
1955-10-26 2020-07-26
Thomas Kevin Huisman, 64, of Ames, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. Tom was diagnosed with esophageal cancer one month after he retired in August of 2017. His courage and determination to live during his three-year battle with cancer were an inspiration to all who knew him. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at First United Methodist Church in Ames at 11:00 am. It will be a closed family service due to COVID limitations but will be available to watch for all who are interested through a live stream at www.fumcames.org.
Tom was the son of Charles and Joyce Huisman, of Ames. He wa...
Michael Jacobson
1999-12-19 1999-09-14
Michael Jacobson, 44, of Ames died of sepsis Tuesday at Mary Greeley Medical Center. The body was cremated, and memorial services will be at 10:30 am today at Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ontario Cemetery in Ames.
Mr. Jacobson was born in Eldora and had lived in Ames most of his life. He was the owner and operator of Sportsman's Lounge in Ames and also had worked for KE Amusements. He was a member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge.
Surviving him are his wife Margaret; his mother, Marge Blohm of Hubbard; his father, John Jacobson of Fort Dodge; three sisters, Lynn Doering of Hubbard, Stacey Jacobso...
Deborah Jarvis (Hagebock)
1999-02-03
Deborah Rae Jarvis, 44, of Norwalk died of complications of pneumonia Wednesday at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Brooks Funeral Care in Clive. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at East Side Cemetery in Estherville.
Mrs. Jarvis was born in Estherville and moved to Norwalk three years ago from Des Moines. She was a secretary for Polk County Information Services Department.
Survivors include her husband, Wendol, who is the film commissioner for the state of Iowa; her mother, Phyllis Hagebock of Ankeny; and a brother, Dennis Hagebock of Yankton, S.D.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Me...
Theodore Edward “Ted” Jeska
1955-12-18 2011-07-21
Theodore Edward “Ted” Jeska was born on December 18, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dr. Edward L. and Elizabeth E. (Ahlgren) Jeska. His family moved to Ames, Iowa in August 1967.
After graduating from Ames High School in 1973, Ted worked at various jobs in Ames, including setting up mobile homes and as a chef at the Ramada Inn. Although not his career, he enjoyed cooking for family and friends throughout his life.
He then joined the United States Army, serving in Wiesbaden, Germany, where he kept his love of music, particularly the guitar, alive by forming a band with other servicemen that played in local bars.
After two tours, Ted spent...