OBITUARIES
OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE
Charles Perdue Des Moines
Charles Perdue, 88, of D e s Moines and formerly of Oskaloosa, I o w a passed a w a y Perdue November 22, 2013, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. Charles Emery Perdue, son of Charles Burton and Twylia Creola (Baker) Perdue, was born March 14, 1925 in Woodburn, Iowa in Clarke County. Due to his father’s health, the family moved to Colorado when Charles was a boy of 10. Life was very hard for the family and when Charles was 11, his father died and the family returned to Iowa. He earned money any way he could to help his mother. His love of agriculture began when he worked for an uncle on his farms. He was a 1942 graduate of Osceola High School and then attended Osceola Junior College for one year. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1943 at age 17. After graduating as a Second Lieutenant, he served as a pilot instructor in Texas until the end of the war. Because of the G.I. Bill, he
Ferndelene Lane Osceola
Ferndelene Lane, 89, of Osceola died Nov. 24, 2013, at Clarke County Hospital. Services were 11 a.m. Tues- Lane day, Nov. 26, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. The Rev. Brian McCracken officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill
Merlin Clement Hopeville
Merlin Clement, 87, of H o p e ville died Nov. 21, 2013, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. V i s i t a - Clement tion was held Nov. 24 at Hopeville United Methodist Church. WatsonArmstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., Mount Ayr, was in charge of ar-
was able to enroll at Iowa State University where he graduated in 1948 with a BS in Education degree. While at Iowa State, he married Dorothy Fern Reitzel on December 20, 1947, in Osceola. After his graduation he took his first teaching job as an agricultural instructor in Donnelson, IA. In June 1951, the Perdues returned to Ames where Charles continued his education, receiving his Master’s degree in 1952. Charles then took a position as vocational agricultural instructor with Oskaloosa High School. Charles taught for 36 years at Oskaloosa High School. He particularly enjoyed teaching farm shop skills such as welding and small equipment construction. He was involved in many extracurricular activities as well, serving as the F.F.A. advisor and teaching Adult Farmer Classes. Charles and Dorothy got into the rental and home renovation business in the late 70’s and following his retirement in 1989, this side business turned into a full-time job. He took great pride in his properties, always wanting them to reflect positively on his community. He also found time to serve as a bus driver for the Oskaloosa Schools. Charles was awarded the O.E.A. “Friend of Education” award for his service to the district. Over the years, Charles enjoyed calling for square
dancing, motorcycling, traveling, family camping trips, and spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks where he and Dorothy built a vacation home. He was an avid tree planter – he believed that trees span the generations and they were his gift to future generations. Following Dorothy’s death in 2007, Charles married Phyllis Blom Childers on February 2, 2008, in Oskaloosa. Phyllis and Charles resided in Des Moines and enjoyed five years of marriage, working on her farm, traveling, and garage saling. In Oskaloosa he was a member of the Y’s Men’s Club, the American Legion, and the Central United Methodist Church, where he served in numerous capacities throughout the years. Most recently he attended the New Life Church in Des Moines. His family includes his wife, Phyllis of Des Moines; his children: Charlie (Mary-Lucille Mantz) Perdue of Overland Park, KS, Tom (Freda) Perdue of Ogden, IA, Dave (Robin) Perdue of Lake Ozark, MO, and Ginny (Mike) Foster of Oskaloosa; grandchildren: Scott Perdue, Heather (Jarod) Pedersen, Brad Perdue, Breanne (Nick) Syrigos, Kalei Perdue, Rebecca (Jay) Bock, Kristen (Chris) Fink, Michelle (Nate) Lahner, Daniel (Amanda) Foster, Timothy (Katie) Foster; great-
grandchildren: Dylan, Tyson, Colton, Ruger, Ezra, Jackson, Norah, Bennett, Gemma; a sister-in-law, Norma (Bob) Higby of Lake Ozark, MO; and nieces, nephews and cousins; from his marriage with Phyllis, his extended family: Dave (Barb) Childers of Oskaloosa, Debbie Garber of Des Moines; grandchildren: Josh (Emily) Childers, Julie Childers, Nicole (Brent) Potter, Heather Garber; greatgrandchildren: Sydney, Ty, Wyatt, Payton, Brooks, Camille. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, and two sisters - Virginia Perdue in infancy and Lois (Blaine) Beardsley. Funeral services for Charles will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at the Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa with Pastor Tom Boomershine, Pastor Scott Brady and Pastor David Childers officiating. A family prayer service will be held at 9:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will be present from 4-7 p.m. to greet visitors. Memories and condolences may be sent by visiting the online obituary guest book at www.gvlfuneralchapel.com.
THURSDAY • DECEMBER 5, 2013
Carol Spurlock
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be given to American Cancer Society or to a hospice of your choice. Online condolences may left at www. overtonfunerals.com. Carol worked for Iowa State Department of Education for 25 years, retiring to North Ft. Myers, Fla., in 1987 with her husband Paul, who preceded her in death Jan. 8, 2006. Carol is survived by here sisters, Peggy (George) Murrow and Doris Brown; stepchildren, Jim (Gayla) Spurlock, Paula Singleton, Peggy Spurlock, Andreas (Suzanne) Spurlock and Steven (Desiree) Spurlock; eight step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
Indianola
Carol L. (Pollitt) Spurlock, 69, formerly of Indianola, died Nov. 26, 2013. S e r vices will be 11 a.m. Spurlock Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Indianola I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may
Dorothy Piearson
born June 1, 1924, in Walnut Grove, Ill. Dorothy married Donald Piearson. Dorothy was a housewife when they lived on the farm near Hopeville. Then they moved to Osceola, where she worked at the A&W for many years. Dorothy is survived by her children, Charles (Yvonne) Piearson of Creston, Laurie Cady of Albuquerque, N.M., and Duane Piearson of Afton; sister Barbara Smith of Illinois, brother Edward Snyder of Arizona, 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, husband and daughter Jane Garner.
Greenfield
Dorothy Piearson, 89, of Greenfield died Nov. 26, 2013, at Greenfield Manor. Services were 2 p.m. Satu r d a y , Piearson Nov. 30, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Osceola. The Rev. Dwayne Henrichs officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www. kalefuneralhome.com. Dorothy Marlyn Piearson, daughter of Ruth (Clayton) and Lloyd Snyder, was
Levi ‘Karley’ Robinson
parents, sister Brandi Robinson; brothers, Drew Howard “Howie” Jr. (Sammie Hobbs) and Jesse (Dominique Fox); grandparents, L. Dean Husted of Osceola and Elizabeth Hoch of Milo; uncles and aunts, Darcy (Marcy) Hoch and Derek (Jessica) Hoch of Milo and Darrell (Jami) Husted of St. Marys, Albert Robinson of Delaware, Robbie (Mick) Penick and Peggy Myers of Maryland; great aunt Marilyn Blunt; special friend Michael Cowden, close friend Ren Verlyn; many other friends and relatives. Levi was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; great-grandparents, Nila and Leonard Husted; close friends, Heather Knust and Cody Halama; and many other relatives.
Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www. kalefuneralhome.com. Ferndelene Nancy Lane, daughter of Juanita (Pease) and Joseph Scott, was born March 18, 1924, in Osceola. Ferndelene graduated from Osceola High School. On May 28, 1946, Ferndelene married Donald Clarence Lane in Kansas City, Mo. Ferndelene was a housewife. Ferndelene and Donald lived in Oelwein for several years, before moving to Osceola. Ferndelene is survived
by her daughter Martha (Forrest) Bevineau of Belleville, Ill.; son-in-law Richard Sladky of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Julie (Jason) Blankenship of Omaha, Neb., Angie Tucker of Council Bluffs, Marty (Jen) Price of Omaha, Neb., Heather (Orville) Parker of St. Peters, Mo., Mariah Bevineau of Belleville, Ill., and Forrest Bevineau Jr. of Belleville, Ill.; great-grandchildren, Orville Parker III, Maxwell Parker, Mackenzie Roskowski, Aleah Bevineau; Forrest Bevineau III, Alex, Randy, Anita and Boston Tucker, Andrew
and Ian Blankenship and Alyson and Elayne Price; aunt Dessa White of Indianola; cousins, Delmore Scott of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Davis Scott of Morehead, Minn.; special friends, Scott Sieleman and Joey Gonzales, as well as other relatives and many friends. Ferndelene was preceded her in death by her mother, who died when she was young, father, stepmother Marguerite Scott, husband, daughter Linda Suzanne Sladky, sister Josephine Scott and granddaughter Marlo Bevineau.
rangements. Memorials may be directed to the family. Merlin Duane Clement, son of Stella (Jerome) and Carl Clement, was born Sept. 2, 1926, in Central City, Neb. Merlin lived most all of his life in and around Hopeville. In 1957, Merlin married Gertrude L. Lawrence. Over the years he farmed, worked on the railroad, worked construction, cut and sold wood, had a salvage yard, and did odd jobs for people. He also raised goats. Gertrude died in 1983. Because of health rea-
sons, Merlin became a resident of Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Merlin is survived by his daughter Nadine (Robert) Dryer of Ellston; grandchildren, Tonia (Mike) DeLong of Geneseo, Ill., David (Mindy) DeLong of Peru, Shane (Melissa) DeLong of Clinton, Lisa (Josh) Conn of Ellston and Robert (Gretchen) Dryer of Maquoketa; great-grandchildren, Kayla (Bryce) Fuller of Maquoketa, Megan (Cody) Nimrick of Atkinson, Ill., Tiffany (Kylie) DeLong of Newton, Melissa Edwards of Orient, Christa DeLong of Peru, Alex and Brandon DeLong
of Clinton and Daniel and Gunner Glaspie and David DeLong, all of Peru; greatgreat-grandchildren, Elijah Nimrick of Atkinson, Ill., and Oliver Fuller of Maquoketa; brother-in-law Clarke County Hospital. Don Hoyt of Afton; nieces, Josephine A memorial luncheon to Sue Rota of Hopeville and Blain celebrate Josephine’s life Sandy Hoyt of Des Moines; will be noon Saturday, Dec. nephews, Jerry Hoyt of Osceola 7, at the Osceola First ChrisJosephine Blain, 93 of Osceola and Edward Hoyt tian Church. of the Quad Cities; other Osceola died Sept. 27, at relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, son Joe at age 5 from the German Our audiologists specialize in providing Measles, sister Sylvia Hoyt, extensive, comprehensive patient care. brother Myron Clement and (800) 233-4327 nephew Danny Hoyt. TOLL FREE
Osceola
Levi “Karley” Robinson, 21, of Osceola died unexpectedly Nov. 16, 2013. Private services were held Robinson Nov. 25 at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Levi M. Robinson, child of Jeanette Robinson and Howard Robinson Sr., was born July 2, 1992, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Levi is survived by his
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