Roann H. Leinbaugh, age 84, of Danbury passed away on March 1, 2025, at Methodist Hospital of Omaha, NE.
    Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt. A Graveside Service will follow immediately after in the St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt with Pastor Ken Miller Officiating.
    The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
    The daughter of Leo Otto and Helen Elizabeth (Kemp) Schrank, Roann was born on August 18, 1940, in Danbury. She grew up on the family farm west of Danbury and received her education at Danbury High School.
    On June 13, 1959, Roann was united in marriage to Larry Lee Leinbaugh in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The couple welcomed three sons, Mike, Randy, and Rick. The family settled in Denison where Roann was employed at J&O Oil Company for 16 years before relocating to Odebolt.
    While in Odebolt, Roann enjoyed working in the grocery store industry. She started her career at the local Super Valu in Odebolt and retired from an Omaha, NE, Hy-Vee grocery store.
    Roann was a true sports enthusiast. She loved attending her grandchildren's activities and following her favorite sports teams. Roann also enjoyed a good word search book.
    Survivors include her son Mike Leinbaugh of Odebolt; daughter-in-law Shari Leinbaugh of Omaha; grandchildren Tyler (Emily) Leinbaugh of Lawton, Dalton (Shae) Leinbaugh of Odebolt, Zach (Sydney) Leinbaugh of Omaha, Parker Leinbaugh of Omaha, and Ashely (Ryan) Bantz of Excelsior, MN; seven great-grandchildren; sisters Robin (Tim) Welte of Danbury and Ruth Schrank of Sioux City; extended family and friends.
    Roann was preceded in death by her husband Larry Leinbaugh; sons Randy and Rick Leinbaugh; parents Leo and Helen Schrank; brother Rollie Schrank; sister Sarah Heath; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    Susan Alice (Ahlers) Krueger, 76, of Danbury passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Maple Heights Nursing Home, Mapleton.
    A memorial service will beheld at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Mapleton with Reverend Nathan Peitsch and Vicar John Stacy, officiating. A recording of the service will be posted on the Goslar Funeral Home website with Susan's obituary. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Soldier Township-Charter Oak. A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the church.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments, Onawa.
    Susan Alice was born on June 28, 1948, in Le Mars, the daughter of Odilo and Esther (Klein) Ahlers. She grew up by Granville and graduated with the class of 1966 from Lawton Bronson High School.
    Susan and Kenneth Krueger were united in marriage on May 11, 1973, in Sioux City. To this union three children were born: Kendra, Bill, and Kyle. She was actively involved in 4-H, girl scouts, and boy scouts with her children. The couple had a cabinet business together.
    Susan worked at Campbells Soup Company, Fremont, NE, and IBP, Dakota City, NE. She cooked many years at WinnaVegas Casino, Sloan, and Horn Memorial Hospital, Ida Grove. Susan had her own catering business and baked and decorated many cakes.
    She went antiquing with her sisters and collected many antiques and dolls. Susan enjoyed camping, fishing, and watching game shows; her favorite was Wheel of Fortune. She loved making quilts for loved ones. Susan enjoyed spending quality time and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Mapleton.
    Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Krueger of Danbury; children, Kendra Gilliam of Troup, TX, Bill (Jill) Krueger of Sloan, and Kyle (Amanda) Krueger, of Dallas, TX; grandchildren Pamela (Phillip), Makayla (Burnail), Machelle, Malik, Lauren, Maryssa, Matthew, Hannah, and Emmett; great-grandchildren, Donail, Elias, Kehlani, Paisley, and Kennyla; sisters, Mary Ann (Joe) Roth, Franny Hennings, Gloria Martin, and Karla (Mike) McClennen; brothers, Lee (Gerri) Ahlers, Russell (Marlene) Ahlers, Roy (Gayle) Ahlers, Mark (Deb) Ahlers, Paul Ahlers, and Jeff (Dee) Ahlers; brothers-in-law, Arthur Krueger, and Robert (Nancy) Krueger; sister-in-law, LuAnn Mesenbrink; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Odilo and Esther (Klein) Ahlers; son-in-law, Antonio Gilliam; brothers, Roger Ahlers, and Luke Ahlers; parents-in-law, Art (Louise) Krueger; brothers-in-law, Larry Mesenbrink, and Alan Martin; and sister-in-law, Darla Krueger.
    Condolences may be left online for the family at www.goslarfuneralhome.com

    Brian Charles Dose, age 62, of Le Sueur, MN (formerly of Anthon) passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, after his battle with ALS.
    A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton.
    A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Mapleton. Rev. Nathan Peitsch will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Mapleton.
    The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Homes of Mapleton and Anthon are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com
    Brian Charles Dose was born to Charles "Bud" and Darlene (Pautsch) Dose on December 21, 1962, in Denison. He grew up on a farm near Danbury and graduated from Anthon-Oto High School with the class of 1981. While in high school, Brian participated in football and baseball.
    He was baptized, confirmed, and married in St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Mapleton. His marriage to Denise Lillie blessed the couple with three beautiful children: Briana, Brady, and RaeAnn. The couple later parted ways.
    An avid outdoorsman, Brian had a love for hunting and trapping. He had a hunter's instinct that can't quite be put into words. It seemed that he was at the right place at the right time, every time. If he wasn't hunting or trapping he could be found at his children's sporting events cheering, and possibly instigating from the opponents section or behind home plate.
    Brian was known for his playful personality, giving nicknames to folks that turned into their lifelong aliases. He was also known for pulling a prank or two once in a while. Brian had a love for farming which continued throughout his life. He loved to share stories and laughs of all of his adventures. But most of all, he loved his family, especially his kids and his grandson Noah aka "Walleye Winkie".
    In 2023 Brian retired from concrete and masonry work. He was a member of the Local 405 Laborers Union. Most notably, Brian worked on the U.S. Bank Stadium which is home of the Minnesota Vikings, and the Highway 43 Bridge in Winona, MN, over the Mississippi River. After Hurricane Katrina, he volunteered to run a boom truck to help clear the wreckage.
    Those thankful for sharing in Brian's life include his mother Darlene of Anthon; his children Briana (Jerry) of Onamia, MN, Brady (Katie) of Kasota, MN, RaeAnn (Kyle) of Cologne, MN and Cody of Chicago, IL; grandson Noah and granddaughter Trista; brothers Jeff of Wakefield, NE, Randy of Parker, CO and Brad (Dee) of Anthon; sister Kim (Wally) Handke of Anthon; several nieces, nephews, extended, family and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his father Bud; two sisters-in-law Juanita Dose and Nancy Dose; and nephew Jared Dose.

    Kathleen Ann Fitzpatrick, age 84, of Danbury passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by family.
    A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Danbury. Father Richard D. Ball will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Danbury Catholic Cemetery of Danbury.
    A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Danbury.
    The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Memorials in Kathleen's name may be made to the Danbury Catholic School in Danbury.
    A full obituary will be printed next week.

    Russell L. Treiber, age 82, of Danbury passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Maple Heights Nursing Home of Mapleton.
    A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. Father Richard D. Ball officiated. Committal services followed in the Danbury Catholic Cemetery of Danbury.
    A Visitation with a Vigil Service were held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton.
    The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com
    Russell Louis Treiber, the son of Virgil and Doris (Boeche) Treiber, was born on November 29, 1942, in Battle Creek. A life long resident of Danbury, Russ was raised on the family farm outside of Danbury. He received his education in the local Catholic school and graduated from Danbury Catholic School with the class of 1961.
    After graduation, Russ commenced in farming with his father Virgil. In the early 70's Russ branched out, owning and operating Russ's Furniture, specializing in carpet and furniture sales in Danbury, eventually expanding his location to Mapleton. Russ owned and operated Russ's Furniture for over 40 years before retiring.
    Russ continued farming alongside his son Tony for the following years up until his health no longer allowed him to.
    In his youth, Russ enjoyed playing slow pitch softball on the local men's league. He was a proud grandfather and loved spending time with his family, keeping up with all their activities. A generous man, Russ's favorite holiday was Christmas. He delighted in every moment of this holiday season, shopping for special gifts for his family and treasured the moments they would share together.
    Survivors include his children Amy (Dave) Dietrich of Hornick and Tony (Deb) Treiber of Danbury; grandchildren Colt Petersen, Casie (Dustin) Widman, Charlee Petersen, Tatum Moore, and Amber Dietrich; step grandchildren: Kayla (Andrew) Danner, Levi (Alex) Thies, and Kelsey (A.J.) Tillotson; 2 great-grandchildren; extended family and friends.
    Russ was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Doris Treiber; and paternal and maternal grandparents.

Vince Boyle, age 95, of Danbury passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his winter home in Arizona. He was surrounded by his family in person and in spirit.

   A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Danbury. Father William McCarthy will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Danbury Catholic Cemetery of Danbury.

   A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Danbury.

   The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com

   Vincent Thomas "Vince" Boyle, the son of Thomas and Berniece (Brenner) Boyle was born on February 26, 1929, in Danbury.

   Vince grew up on the family farm in Danbury with his four brothers and two sisters. He graduated from St. Patrick's Academy in 1947. On October 25, 1949, Vince was united in marriage to Dorothy Wieling at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury by Dorothy's brother, Father Ray Wieling. Their wedding was the first Irish/German wedding in the church, a union that lasted for nearly 75 years.

   A man of great talent and skill, Vince worked in many different disciplines to support his growing family. Through barter, trade, and resourcefulness, Vince earned the means to purchase their farm north of Danbury on Dutch Hollow in 1963. This farm became his pride and joy, where he grew a variety of crops and raised dairy cows, cattle, hogs, and chickens. Vince was a respected farmer in his community, known for his hard work and generosity. His keen eye for bargains at auctions and farm sales earned him a reputation as a savvy deal maker.

   Vince's love for travel and adventure was boundless. He was always eager to learn and explore new places and experiences. Whether on a spontaneous road trip or an organized vacation, Vince was always the first to hop in the car, ready for the next journey. He never met a stranger. "And where are you from?" was the question always asked.

   In 1994, Vince and Dorothy retired and moved to the home they built in Danbury. Shortly after, they found a second home in Apache Junction, AZ, where Vince enjoyed golfing, poker, cribbage, and woodworking. Once referring to himself as a "wood butcher," Vince honed his skills and became a revered craftsman. From coast to coast, his family, friends, and neighbors cherish the heirlooms he lovingly created over the years.

   To his children, Vince was not only a father, but a friend, mentor, and partner-in-crime. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was a generous, kind, and witty grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

   Those left to cherish his memory include his 10 children: Dennis (Bonnie) Boyle, John (Ellen) Boyle, Mike (June) Boyle, and Mary Dupre (Orrin Johnson) all of Danbury, Joan Gunnick of Grand Coulee, WA, Ann Horstman of Battle Creek, Pat Boyle (Joyce Kafton), and Larry (Shelly) Boyle both of Danbury, Lynn (Fred) Sohm of Sioux City, and Ron (Kim) Boyle of St. Charles, IA; 33 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild; brother Bill (Barb) Boyle of Klamath Falls, OR; sister-in-law Marlene Boyle of Danbury,; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

   Vince was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (December 2023); parents Thomas and Berniece Boyle; brothers Bob (Marilyn) Boyle, Jim Boyle, and Marty Boyle; sisters Marge (Roger) Nelson and Sheila (Lester) Theobald; daughter-in-law Lynn (Welte) Boyle; and granddaughter Mariah Sohm.

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Wooster, 85 of Syracuse, NE, was born on January 8, 1940, to John "Tuffy" & Margaret (Rampley) Twitchell in Sioux City. She passed away on March 29, 2025, at Cedar Creek, a memory care center in Lincoln, NE, where she lived since husband Jim's passing in August 2024. Jackie married James "Jim" L. Wooster on August 29, 1964, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury.

   Jackie received her registered nursing degree from St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Sioux City. She most recently served as the director of nursing at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center for a number of years. Jackie was a member of St. Paulinus Catholic Church in Syracuse. She also loved fishing, quilting, crossword puzzles and watching sporting events.

   She is survived by her children Jeff (Randy Greathouse) Wooster and Jennifer Wooster; brothers John (Karen) Twitchell, Joe (Bev) Twitchell, and Jim Twitchell; also numerous nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim and sister Judy (Kenny) Wessling.

   A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. Burial followed at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mapleton.

   Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 1st with family greeting friends at the funeral home in Syracuse, NE.

   Memorials are suggested to University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing.

   Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE. Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com