David Leroy Amsbaugh

March 13, 2003

David Leroy Amsbaugh, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at his home in Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. Pastor LaVonne Kaasa officiated at the 10:00 a.m. service. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion. The Willim Funeral Home of Clarion was in charge of the arrangements.

David Leroy Amsbaugh, was born on March 24, 1961, the son of LeRoy and Marilyn Amsbaugh. He was baptized at the First United Methodist Church and attended Clarion schools, graduating in 1979. He enjoyed working with his hands and worked many construction jobs. He enjoyed camping as well as fishing.

David is survived by his wife, Laurie; one son, Lucas; three step-daughters, Cassie, Shaylee and Mazy; mother, Marilyn Amsbaugh of Clarion; two brothers, Duane Amsbaugh and wife, Roxy of Urbandale and Tom Amsbaugh and wife, Laurie of Belmond; one sister, Susan Baer and husband, Tom of Malvern; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Joseph R. Horn

March 13, 2003

Joseph R. Horn, 89, of Clarion, formerly of Charles City, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, of natural causes at the USA Healthcare Center in Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 8, at the Sunnyside Chapel, rural Charles City, at 10:00 a.m. Burial was in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens with Military Rites conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Joseph R. Horn, was born on January 17, 1914 in Charles City, the son of George Christopher and Georgina H. (Reynolds) Horn.

Joseph Horn and Nellie D. Christensen were united in marriage on March 31, 1935 in Charles City. Joseph worked for the Iowa Highway Commission in Charles City and Wright County. He also worked for the Clarion Police Department.

Joseph was a member of the Clarion American Legion, Cedar Falls AMVETS, Charles City VFW and was very active in the Honor Guard of the American Legion, performing in full Navy uniform at the Clarion Memorial Day Services every year. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Hawaiian Islands from 1932-1934 and also the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific from 1942-1945.

Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie on November 16, 2002; parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Melvin and Marvin; and one sister, Arlean.
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