Obituaries

SERVICE INFORMATION: Bonnie Marie (Hayes) Carpenter, 87, of Shenandoah, Iowa and formerly of Clearmont, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah.  A celebration of life graveside service for Bonnie will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Clearmont, Missouri, with Pastor Jack Langley officiating.  An open visitation will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 12:00 pm (Noon) to 6:00...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Edwin Eugene Blank, Sr, 74, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his Farragut home.   A celebration of life gathering for Edwin will take place on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Shenandoah Safety Center - Bricker Room with the family greeting relatives and friends. Memorials in his name are being directed to the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa.   OBITUARY: Edwin Eugene Blank, Sr,...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Raven Rivers - Swaink, 44, of Shenandoah, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.  A celebration of life memorial service for Raven will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11:30 am at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 with Pastor Joe Eberly officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:30 am prior to the service at the Elks Lodge.  Lunch...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Wilma Lee "Mickey" (McMillin) McGraw, 90, of Essex, IA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Shenandoah.  A celebration of life funeral service for Mickey will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Essex Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rick Sleyster officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation one hour prior to the service Friday at the church...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Kathryn Jo "Kathy" (Connell) Birchmier, 65, of Shenandoah, IA, entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, November 8, 2021 at the Red Oak Good Samaritan Society.  A celebration of Kathy's life will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley officiating.  Inurnment will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.  Memorials in Kathy's...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Julia R. Calderon - Donnelly, 72, of Shenandoah, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.  A memorial celebration of Julia's life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley officiating.  Military rites will be accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88.  A memorial is being established...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Donna Diann (Dennis) Franks, 59, of Essex, entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, October 21, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.  Celebration of life funeral services for Donna will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Essex High School Gymnasium (111 Forbes St) at 11:00 am with Pastor Rick Sleyster officiating.  Matt and family are requesting casual attire for the service. Denim was Donna's favorite, so that would...

Dr. Charles (Chugger) Nichols, 81, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Clarinda entered into peace on Monday, October 4, 2021.  A memorial graveside service will be held on October 23, at 11 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with Todd Reed giving words of comfort.  Memorials are being directed to the Dr. Charles and Sharon Nichols Scholarship Fund.  Chugger was born April 7, 1940 to Ruth (Hillyer) Nichols and Claude Nichols in Clarinda, Iowa.  Chugger...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Marilyn Louise (Connell) Turnbull, 85, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest at her home on Monday, October 11, 2021.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah with Rev. Lazarus Kirigia as Celebrant.  There will be open visitation at the Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah on Thursday (10/14/21) from 1:00 to 6:00 pm and Friday morning (10/15/21)  from 9:00 am to...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Steven O. Selby, 79, of Shenandoah unexpectedly entered into rest on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home.   A celebration of life memorial graveside service for Steve will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with Pastor Fred Bryson officiating.  Memorials in Steve's name are being directed to either the Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 or to the Shenandoah Eagles Club #3849.     OBITUARY Steven...