Obituary

Marjorie L. Alliger, 90

Marjorie L. Alliger, 90, of Lohrville, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Farnhamville with Pastor Aaron Zimmerman officiating. Burial followed in Reading Township Cemetery in Farnhamville. There was a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Farnhamville. Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie is serving the family.

Marjorie Lou Hirsch was born to Otto and Marie (Hocke) Hirsch on August 25, 1935, in the Waverly area. She moved with her family to Paton in 1936 and later graduated from Paton Consolidated School. On July 12, 1953, she married Harold Alliger at Christ Lutheran, and they made their home on the farm north of Churdan. They became members of Holy Trinity Lutheran in Farnhamville when the two churches merged. Through the years, she was an active member of the church and the ladies’ organizations, holding most officer positions locally as well as zone and district offices of LWML.

Marjorie was a homemaker providing for and caring for her family and others. She enjoyed time in the garden, sewing and baking. She began the art of quilting after her children graduated. Cookies, cinnamon rolls, M&Ms, Skittles, and Smarties could always be found in her home.

Marjorie is survived by her children Cindy (Dave) Staron of Marshalltown, Cathy Muncy of Andover KS, Steve (Jean) Alliger of Lake City, Larry (Jill) Alliger of Gowrie, Barb Langner of Gowrie, Brian (Tonya) Alliger of Marshalltown, and Dennis (Kelly) Alliger of Newport WA. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, brother Arlen Hirsch and sisters Pearl Molgaard and Rita Miller plus many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, parents, sister Marilyn Stahmer, brothers Roger and Dale Hirsch as well as sister-in-laws Joan Hirsch, Roberta Hirsch, and Ann Van Hoff, plus brother-in-laws Paul Stahmer, Melvin (Pete) Molgaard, and Don (Sonny) Van Hoff.

Memorials may be left to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or to the discretion of the family.ing in Carroll, Iowa.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2025 at Laufersweiler’s Palmer & Sons Funeral Home, Gowrie. (Please note the date). A visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lost Grove Township Cemetery, Harcourt.

Survivors include her sisters Mary Page and Nancy Hartwigsen; children Bill (Tylene) Woods, Mike (Jan) Woods, Kent (Meg) Woods and Terry (Pat) Rabbitt; grandchildren Damon (Stephanie), Cory (fiance Stephani), Derek, Alicia (Chris), Josh (Tiffany), Kevin (Toni), Kurt (Andrea), Maureen (Andy), Brittany (Chris), Abbey (Cale), Ellen, Colin, Crista, Rebecca, Hannah (fiance Tadgh), Joshua (Whitney), Chivaun, Nicholas; 25 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Byrns; husband William (Bill) Woods; son Steven; siblings George, Irene, Vava and Robert.

Sally Woods was born September 5, 1928 at home on the farm in the Bagley area, Greene County, Iowa. After graduating from Cooper High School in 1945, Sally attended Drake University for one year and continued living in Des Moines working at a doctor’s office until marrying Bill Woods on February 20, 1949.

Bill and Sally lived in Lorimor for a short time, then moved to their “cozy” south of Lorimor. In the spring of 1952, they moved to the farm in Webster County where they lived until moving to Gowrie the summer of 2006. She moved to Winterset in 2016 with her daughter Terry and husband Pat. Sally’s final move was in 2020 to Swan Place Senior Living Center (now Rolling Meadows) in Carroll, Iowa.

Sally was active in the Lanyon Covenant Church. She was an avid quilter and was often found with a needle and thread in her hand whether she was embroidering, quilting, or making clothes for her grandkids. She knew everyone’s favorite meal by heart and was a cookie baker extraordinaire. Sally and Bill liked to travel and go on fishing trips. She loved having her family home, enjoying a game of cards or board games (was a perpetual Clue winner) with the kids and grandkids. Sally encouraged everyone to join in on activities and festivities at Rolling Meadows. 

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

FULLERTON NEBRASKA—Glenrose LaVerne Phillips, 91, of Fullerton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Valley View Assisted Living in Fullerton.

 Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Farnhamville, IA, with Pastor Aaron Zimmerman officiating. Burial followed at Gowrie Township Cemetery in Gowrie, Iowa. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 14th at Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie, IA. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home of Gowrie, IA and Palmer-Santin Funeral Home of Fullerton, NE are serving the family.

 Glenrose was born on December 27, 1933, to Edwin and Lois (Lay) Luedtke in Omaha, NE. She grew up on a farm near Belgrade, NE and attended country school through the eighth grade before graduating in 1952 from Fullerton High School in Fullerton, NE. After graduation, she moved to Omaha, where she worked as a telephone operator.

 During a trip to California with her sister, Glenrose met Charles “Chuck” Ewing on a blind date. The thirteenth time she saw him, she was walking down the aisle to marry him on March 15, 1953, at United Methodist Church in Fullerton. The couple made their home in Farnhamville, Iowa, and in the early 1960s, purchased a farm outside Rinard, Iowa, where they raised their family and built their life together until Chuck’s passing in 1975.

 In 1977, Glenrose married Art G. Moeller, and they lived near Somers, Iowa, until his passing in 2000. A year later, she reconnected with her former classmate, Larry Phillips, and the two were united in marriage in Fullerton. Glenrose made Fullerton her home for the remainder of her life.

 Glenrose and Larry loved traveling and camping throughout the United States, even taking their camper all the way to Alaska. They also both loved watching Nebraska football. Above all, Glenrose cherished time spent with her family. She was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Farnhamville, IA, and later joined Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Fullerton, NE.

 Glenrose is survived by her husband, Larry Phillips of Fullerton; her children, Terry (Lisa) Ewing of Maryville, MO, Lori (Ron) Prince of Somers, IA, and Karen (Randy) Dierenfield of Ankeny, IA; and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Jean (Larry) Johnson, Art H. (Pam) Moeller, Margaret (Terry) Stull, Karl (Mary) Moeller, Brenda (Mark) Durbahn, Linda (Walt) Brock, Bruce (Laurie) Phillips, and Jennel Steele; stepdaughter-in-law, Kerri Moeller; sister-in-law, Delores Luedtke; and many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

 She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Ewing and Art Moeller; stepson, Brian Moeller; stepdaughter, Lisa Phillips; and siblings, Carol Luedtke, Lyle Luedtke, and Janet Kratzer.

Graydon Gustofson

On October 8, 2025 Graydon Gustofson of Callender peacefully traded in his tools and tackle box for a set of angel wings and better fishing and hunting spots after a life well-lived, well-loved, and filled with laughter.

Born on August 18, 1942, to Carl and Lydia (Ault) Gustofson. Graydon grew up with a love of mischief, machines, and making people laugh — in roughly that order. After graduating from Cedar Valley High School, he attended Dunwoody Technical College in St. Paul, where he honed the skills that would serve him throughout his career. He worked for many years with Fort Asphalt and proudly served in the Iowa National Guard.

On July 3, 1965, Graydon married his sweetheart, Nancy Schultz. Together they built a beautiful life and shared many years of love and laughter until her passing in 1998. Their greatest joy was their daughter, Amy Maguire, who continued to bring light into Graydon’s life through her children.

Graydon was happiest in the great outdoors or in a good conversation. He was known for being an entertainer through stories, songs, and jokes. He loved hunting, fishing, singing with friends and family, and restoring old guns, cars, and airplanes. His teasing and humor were always offered with love — a reminder to not take life too seriously and to cherish the moments that truly matter.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Maguire, Callender; grandchildren Caden Maguire, Ames, Keeley Maguire, Callender and Carrick Maguire, Callender; siblings Gordon (Juanita) Gustofson, Carrol Carmen (Brian) Schrad, Lake City Sister-in Law Sue Dean Gowrie; many nieces and nephews; and his dear friend and longtime companion, Jan Lindquist. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Nancy.

Per Graydon’s request, he donated his body to science — one final act of generosity, true to his spirit. A private service for friends and family will be held at a later date.

Those who knew Graydon will remember his laughter, his stories, and the way he made life a little brighter for everyone around him. His love and humor will live on in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know him.