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John Jones Osceola
John Jones, 64, of Osceola died Jan. 2, 2014, at his home. Services were 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Kale F u n e r a l Jones Home, 301 S. Main St. The Rev. William E. Ballard officiated. Interment of his cremains will be in Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given to his family for a fitting tribute to be decided at a later time. Online condolences may be left at www. kalefuneralhome.com. John Hammond Jones, son of Catherine Virginia (Dickinson) and Alfred Eugene Jones, was born Feb. 1, 1949, in Clarke County. John graduated from Clarke Community High School. He then received a degree after attending four years of college. On June 29, 1973, John married Jennie Gaylin Nel-
Lucille Snook Grand River
Lucille Snook, 88, of G r a n d River died Dec. 30, 2013, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola. Snook Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. Burial will be in Grand River Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Grand River First Responders. Lucille Verna Snook, daughter of Iva Illo (Thompson) and Louis Clarence Jelsma, was born May 29, 1925, in Wayne County. Lucille graduated from Leon High School, then worked in a munitions plant in Des Moines as a supervisor. In earlier years, she worked in the grocery store and restaurant in Grand River. In 1945, Lucille married
son in Decatur County. John was a drummer and wrote novels. John has been a lifetime resident of Osceola, except for a brief time in Harlan, when he worked for the newspaper. In 1975, John and Jennie returned to Osceola and joined the A&W Restaurant business with his father. John and Jennie owned and operated A&W from 1975 until 1992. John then owned and operated a vending machine business for many years. John is survived by his wife Jennie Jones of Osceola; daughters, Becky (Kurt) Webb of and Monika (Scott) Davis, all of Osceola, and Heather (Will) Seymour of Bismark, Ark.; grandchildren, Nova Webb, Sophia and Brady Davis and Haylen, Gracyn, Samuel and Miriam Seymour; brothers, Fred (Julie) Jones of Indianola and Floyd (Sue) Jones of Shenandoah; as well as other relatives and many friends. John was preceded in death by his parents.
Darwin Forrest Snook. They raised their children on the Snook family century farm north of Grand River. Lucille continued to live on the farm after Darwin’s death Jan. 7, 1998. Lucille was active at Grand River United Methodist Church. Lucille is survived by her children, Darwin and Barb Snook of Grand River and Karen and John Page of Osceola; grandchildren, Brant and Marcia Snook of Fort Collins, Colo., Michelle and Roger Byer of Mount Ayr, Eric and Bailey Page of New Virginia and Krystal Page (friend Michael Weber) of Ames; greatgrandchildren, Christopher and Donovan Snook, Ashlyn Byer and Ryder Page; siblings, Garold and Phyllis Jelsma of Clio, Wilma Adair of Carlisle, Reva Negley of Osceola and Keith and Janet Jelsma of Decatur; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, brother Harold Jelsma and two infant brothers.
Jerry Busick Brookings, S.D.
Jerry W. Busick, 72, of Brookings, S.D., died Dec. 26, 2013, at The Cancer Treatment Center of A m e r i c a Busick in Zion, Ill. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at First United Meth-
Margaret Short Osceola
Margaret Short, 81, of Osceola died Jan. 2, 2014, at her home near Osceola. Cremation arrangements were handled by Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be given to Iowa Public Broadcasting Service. Online condolences may be left at www.kale-
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odist Church in Brookings, S.D. Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings, S.D., was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.rudesfuneralhome.com. Jerry Wayne Busick, son of Maxine (Andersen) and Owen Busick, was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Osceola. On June 24, 1962, Jerry married Sherry Wilkins. Jerry grew up in the grocery business. He began his career at Hylton’s Grocery in Osceola. After a few years, he was recruited
by Hy-Vee Food Store in Osceola as a produce manager. He moved throughout Iowa, working his way up to the position of store manager. His final store brought him and his family to Brookings, S.D., in 1976. He retired from Brookings Hy-Vee in 1986. In 1985, Jerry began his career in the bowling industry. In 2002, he purchased Prairie Lanes Bowling Center in Brookings, S.D. This is where he continued to work during his retirement. Jerry is survived by his
wife Sherry Busick of Brookings, S.D.; daughters, Roxie (Les) Nelson of Brookings, S.D., Julie (Dave) Flora of Pacific Junction, Becky Anderson of Brookings, S.D., and Bobbi (Paul) Larsen of DeSmet, S.D.; sister Carol (Dan) Cook of Van Wert, sister-in-law Tina Busick of Farragut, 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and third great-grandchild coming in July. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jim Busick.
funeralhome.com. Margaret Luella Short, daughter of Inez Mary (Piercy) and Hubert Miles Argo, was born March 30, 1932, in Decatur County. On March 26, 1949, Margaret married Roy Donald “Don” Short in Corydon. Margaret received her nurses training at Methodist School of Nursing. She worked for Dr. Stroy and Dr. Bristow for many years and also worked at Clarke Medical Clinic for a number of years.
She was a lifetime resident of the Clarke County area. Margaret is survived by her son Randy (Jeanie) Short of Osceola, daughter Rene (Dale) Houck of Ottumwa; grandchildren, Troy (Lois) Short and Travis (Stacey) Short, all of Osceola, Chris (Kristi) Houck of Springfield, Mo., Nick (Jessica) Houck of Denver, Colo., Jon (Brandi) Houck of Springfield, Mo., and Jennifer (Brandon) Holstrom of Ottumwa;
great-grandchildren, Lacey, Cody and Lexi Short, Bethany, Nick and Becky Tracy, Drew and Aliyah Houck, Lacey Dysinger, Alex Gardner, Margaret “Maggie,” Michael “Finn,” Sage, Ethan and Madelyn “Maddy” Houck and Grayson Holstrom; great-greatgrandchild Bryley Short; as well as other relatives and many friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant son Terry Donald.
Members re-elected to Iowa State Fair board DES MOINES — Members were re-elected to the Iowa State Fair board of directors during the state agricultural convention held last month in Des Moines. The directors and their districts are Bill Neubrand, LeMars (northwest); C.W. Thomas, Guthrie Center (southwest); Alan Brown, Hampton (north central); Randy Brown, Osceola (south central); John Harms, Monticello (northeast); and
Bob Schlutz, Columbus Junction (southeast). Delegates from six geographic state fair board districts elect two board members each for a total of 12 directors. All terms are staggered two-year terms. Other directors include Dave Hoffman, LeMars (northwest); Gary VanAernam, Exira (southwest); James Romer, Ames (north central); Jerry Parkin, Earlham (south central); Paul
Vaassen, Dubuque (northeast); and Gary McConnell, Bloomfield (southeast). A. Brown, Romer and Harms will serve the board as president, vice-president and treasurer, respectively. Directors by office held are Gov. Terry Branstad (represented by Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds), Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey (represented by Michael Naig) and Iowa State University President Dr. Steven
Leath (represented by Dr. John Lawrence, director of 4-H Extension to Agricultural and Natural Resources at Iowa State University). “Nothing Compares” to the 2014 Iowa State Fair is scheduled Aug. 7-17. The fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
Eye diseases may go unnoticed in individuals with diabetes (BPT) — With more than 8 percent of the American population having been diagnosed with diabetes, regular dilated eye exams are critical to prevent vision loss. Diabetes is a disease that interferes with the body’s ability to use and store sugar, which can cause many health problems. Too much sugar in the blood can cause damage throughout the body, including the eyes.
Over time, diabetes affects the circulation system of the retina, the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye. Only 32 percent of respondents are aware that diabetic eye disease often has no visual signs or symptoms, according to
the AOA’s 2013 American Eye-Q consumer survey. Additionally, only 39 percent know that diabetes can be detected through a comprehensive eye examination. People with diabetes at greater risk for eye and vi-
sion disorders People with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk for developing eye diseases including glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy, one of the most serious sight-threatening complications of diabetes.
Iowa DemocratIc Party caucus Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 • 7 p.m.
You must be in-line or signed-in by 7:00 p.m. to participate Clarke County Democrats will meet at the following location(s): Osceola Precincts 1, 2, and 3, Middle Precinct, North East Precinct, and Woodburn Precincts will meet at Clarke Community High School Media Center, 800 N. Jackson, Osceola. Murray Precinct will meet at Murray Community School, 216 Sherman, Murray The purpose of this year’s caucus is to: 1. Discuss and adopt proposed resolutions to be added to the county platform. 2. Elect Delegates and Alternates to the County Convention. 3. Elect Precinct Committee Persons to the County Central Committee
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