Constance Elizabeth Binder, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006, at the Mercy Hospital Medical Center, Sioux City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 7, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Royal, Iowa at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Peggy A. Rose officiated. Interment was in the North Lawn Memorial Park, Spencer.

Constance Elizabeth Hill, was born on March 5, 1924 in Goldfield, the daughter of Charles Leo and Hilda Luella Shaw Hill. Her childhood years were spent in Meservey, where she received her education in rural schools and later graduated from the Meservey High School. Following her schooling, she continued to live in Meservey until moving to Spencer in 1956, where she worked as a housekeeper for Chris Binder.

Connie married Chris Edward Binder on April 25, 1970 in Royal, Iowa. Following their marriage, they continued to live on a farm near Royal. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was active in the church circle, the altar guild and held several offices and women of the church. She was a member of the Woman's Relief Corps, Secretary of the Iowa Department of Women's Relief Corps, Annett Corps #287 and held several offices with them. Connie enjoyed collecting kerosene lamps, vases, dolls and horses and loved to do handiwork.

Connie is survived by one sister, Wyona Denger and husband, Faye of Clarion; one brother, Charles Hall and wife, Liz of Des Moines; and many other relatives and friends.

Mildred Cecelia Knutson, age 73, of Eagle Grove, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 11, at 1:30 p.m., at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. Pastor Paul Stone officiated. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove.

Mildred Cecelia Knutson, was born on June 1, 1933, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants Gunner and Gertrude Knutson. She was raised on the family farm north of Goldfield and attended the Thrall Country School and graduated from the Goldfield High School in 1951.

Mildred was married to Harold E. Knutson of Thor for 47 years. The couple lived in Thor for a short time, moved to her father's farm and then moved to Eagle Grove in 1959.

Besides raising her children, Millie found time to be involved in much volunteer work in the community and her church, faithfully serving in several positions involving Christian Education. She spent many hours in the care of her elderly parents and the sewing of clothes for herself and her children, including prom dresses and bridesmaid gowns.

Millie worked for several local businesses, including the TG & Y Store, Eagle Grove Eagle, Stephens Cleaners and Fashions Unlimited as a seamstress. She was the site manager of the Senior Citizens Center and congregate meal program for 15 years and also served as a census taken for the U.S. Government.

Mildred is survived by eight children, Carol Magoon of Eldora, Connie Linn and husband, Alan of Eagle Grove, Tom Knutson of Waterloo, Tim Knutson and wife, Joan of Eagle Grove, Caryn Gray and husband, Mike of Cedar Rapids, Christy Christensen and husband, Kelly of Eagle Grove, Cathy Secoy and husband, Kevin of Ankeny and Camilla Grandgeorge and husband, Bob of Woolstock; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Kanten of Milan, Minnesota; and a brother, Gerhard Knutson of Northfield, Minnesota.

Bernard Charles Maier, 76, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died on Friday, November 10, 2006, at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. Father Chris Podhajsky officiated. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery.

Bernard Charles Maier, was born on May 22, 1930, on the parental farm east of Eagle Grove, the son of Joseph and Sarah (Hamer) Maier. He attended the Dayton Township School #7 until he went to Eagle Grove Schools in the fifth grade. He missed a year of school during his junior year due to polio. He graduated from the Eagle Grove High School in 1949 and had been a member of FFA and was awarded membership in the National Honor Society. Later, he returned to Iowa Central College and received his Associates Degree.

On September 1, 1951, Bernie was united in marriage with Vernice Fischer at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. They had eight children, five sons and three daughters.

He continued to farm east of Eagle Grove, worked as a parts manager for Umthun Trucking, in the parts department of the Jones John Deere Store, and the Dows Co-op before moving to Murfreesboro, Tennessee in June of 1988. Bernie was employed full-time until he was forced to retire due to failing health.

Bernie served on the Gold Eagle Co-op Board of Directors from 1977 to 1983, the Wright County Fair Board from 1959 to 1984 serving as President for six years, was a member of the Wright County Cattleman's' Association, the Wright County Pork Producers and a life long member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree.

Bernard is survived by his wife, Vernice Maier of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; children, David Maier of Denver, Colorado, Steven Maier and wife, Susie of London, England and Madrid, Spain, Jeanne Burgart and husband, David of Clear Lake, Jim Maier and wife, Jennifer of Charlotte, South Carolina, Teresa Wallace and husband, Jim of Clive, Jerry Maier and wife, Susan of Eagle Grove, Brian Maier and wife, Maureen of Greenville, South Carolina and Carole Bratcher and husband, John of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; 15 grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Crovisier of Eagle Grove and Virginia Maher of Westfield, New Jersey; one brother, Dick Maier of Ames; one sister-in-law, Lorene Maier of Eagle Grove; and many friends and other relatives.

Nadine Eileen (Doherty) Sinkovic

December 7, 2006

Nadine Eileen (Doherty) Sinkovic, 81, of Placerville, California, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, November 15, 2006.

There were no services held and burial was in the Westwood Hill Memorial Park, where she was buried beside her husband.

Nadine Eileen Doherty, was born on June 3. 1925, in Clarion. She moved to California in 1945.

Nadine worked for the RCA Service Company in the sales department for 25 years. retiring in 1989. She and her husband moved to Pleasant Valley, California and built the home of their dreams on 20 acres. In 2000, her husband passed away and she moved to Placerville, California.

Nadine was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary since 1950 and belonged to the U.S. Humane Society for years and loved her cats. She loved gardening, polkas, all music, dancing, camping, and feeding the blue jays, squirrels and other birds. Her children and grandchildren were her world.

Francis Arndorfer, 80, of Willmar, Minnesota, died on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at the Rice Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

A Knights of Columbus Rosary was held on Wednesday evening. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 22, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was held in the church cemetery.

Francis Arndorfer was born on January 17, 1926 in Akron, Colorado, the son of Edward Francis and Mary Ellen (Pieper) Arndorfer. He graduated from the Galt High School and started farming.

On August 30, 1949, he and Lorene Mae Chizek were married. They lived and farmed at Galt, Britt and Clarion until 1967 when they moved to Willmar, Minnesota. He continued to farm south of Willmar until 1989, when he retired. In 1993 they moved into Willmar.

Francis was a Trojan Seed Company salesperson while living in Clarion and was a Pioneer Seed Dealer for over 20 years in Willmar. On August 6, 2005, Francis was united in married to Verlene (Gauer) Hougen and they made their home in Willmar.

He was a founding member and past state secretary of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Francis was an active member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, serving as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister to the sick and homebound, money counter, sacristan, active in the Befrienders program and on the parish administrative committee and helped with various projects at church.

He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for 59 years, serving in leadership as Grand Knight, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree, Faithful Purser, Chairman of the Tootsie Roll fund-raiser and member of the 4th Degree Honor Guard. Francis was also a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and member of the UHF Board.

Esther Astrid Otilde Roseland, 98, of Eagle Grove, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006, at the Rotary Ann Nursing Home, Eagle Grove.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 29, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove. Pastor Paul Stone and H. W. Schiller officiated at the 10:30 a.m. service. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove.

Esther Astrid Otilde Roseland, was born on June 19, 1908 in Earlville, Illinois, the daughter of Lars and Agnes (Svendsen) Anderson. She lived most of her life in the Eagle Grove/Clarion areas, attending school in Lake Township. She moved with her family to North Dakota near Courtney for a short time and then returned to the Clarion area.

On November 14, 1928, Esther was united in marriage with Julius Roseland at the Lutheran Parsonage in Fort Dodge. The couple made their home in Eagle Grove. Julius preceded her in death in 1975.

Esther was confirmed at the Holmes Lutheran Church and was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove, where she was also active with church circle.

She is survived by her children, Donald E. Roseland and partner, Ron Mueller of Sun City West, Arizona, Marvin Roseland of Eagle Grove, Shirley Spangler and husband, Jerry of Sun City West, Arizona and Ellen McCurry and husband, Scott of Eagle Grove; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marie Knight of Goldfield, Lila Roseland of Eagle Grove and Lillian Stevenson and husband, Larry of Goldfield; and one brother, Alfred Anderson and wife, Virginia of Eagle Grove.

Norma Lottie Hart, 90, of Clarion, formerly of Dows, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at her home in Clarion.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, December 5, at the Presbyterian Church in Dows. Pastor Kalen Fristad officiated at the 1:00 p.m. service.

Norma Lottie Crafton, was born on March 28, 1916 in Morgan Township, Franklin County, the youngest daughter of James and Lottie (McCallister) Crafton.

Norma graduated from the Dows High School in 1934. On August 11, 1939, Norma was united in marriage to Joseph Hart of Williams and they made their home in Dows. For 29 years they enjoyed winters at the Alamo Recreation Vehicle Park at Alamo, Texas.

Norma worked for one year at the U.S. Post Office in Dows and 27 years at the Farmer's State Bank in Dows.

Norma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church since April 1930 and also was a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eastern Star.

Norma is survived by her husband, Joseph of Clarion; one sister, Verna Ryan of Dows; and four nephews and two nieces.