1933-2024

Richard L. Corrick, 91, of Adel, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, surrounded by family.

In agreement with Richard’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no service held. A family private burial will take place at a later date at Sorden Cemetery near Keswick.

Richard was the son of Otto L. and Beulah I. (Adams) Corrick. He was born Aug. 4, 1933, in Grinnell. He attended elementary school in Brooklyn and graduated high school from Keswick in 1951. He then went on to Iowa Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1955. During college, he participated in both football and basketball. In 1967, he received his master’s degree from University of Missouri, Maryville, Missouri, and his Superintendent Endorsement from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, in 1974. 

Richard was enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years immediately after college. He then began his career in education in 1957, where he was teacher and coach at Jamaica and Stuart. He went on to be elementary principal at Panora-Linden School District and later superintendent at Panora-Linden, Klemme and Tri-County School Districts in Iowa. Richard retired from Tri-County in 1991, enjoying 34 years in the educational field. 

Richard was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Margaret Keller, in 1954. To this union were born William Richard and Nancy Margaret. Richard and Margaret enjoyed many years of travel during their retirement. They were able to visit all 50 U.S. States, Europe and Australia. Richard enjoyed spending time with all of his family. Each year they held grandchildren’s summer camp at their home in What Cheer where Richard enjoyed teaching his grandkids to garden, work on crafts and going on bike rides. 

Richard was always active in his communities, serving in the Lions International organization, United Methodist Church and Ruritan Clubs. 

Richard is survived by his son, William (Pam) Corrick, of Fairfield, and daughter, Nancy (Mike) Hallbauer, of Adel; grandchildren, Samantha (Ben) Fordyce, Alex Corrick, Austin Corrick, Carin Corrick, Sydney (Chase) Deemer, and Michael Dylan Hallbauer; great-grandchildren, Luca Fordyce and Aubree, Wyatt and Beckett Deemer; and several close nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richard was proceeded in death by his wife and parents; brother Gerald (Holly) Corrick; sisters, Thelma Paxton, Joyce (Harry) Davis and Helen (Merrill) Baker.

Cards may be sent in care of the family to 1612 Hy Vue St., Adel, Iowa, 50003.

1952-2024

Dorothy Elizabeth Turner, 72, daughter of Richard and Kathleen (Pittman) Embrey, was born May 9, 1952, in Guthrie Center. She passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Dorothy graduated from Panora-Linden High School in 1970. She went to work at Panora State Bank for the next 43 years, retiring in 2014. On May 23, 1992, she married David Turner at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home at Lake Panorama before moving into Panora in 2016.  

Dorothy enjoyed sewing and was especially proud of her angel gowns and denim quilts, being with her family (especially her granddaughter and great-granddaughter), and she took great pride in her home.  

Dorothy was a member of the First Christian Church, where she was past treasurer and taught Sunday School, and was a member of W.F.P.F (Women for Panora’s Future).

She is survived by her husband, David Turner of Panora; son, Jay Antrim of Panora; granddaughter, Haylea (Dominic) Clayton and great-granddaughter, Vivian of Panora; sisters, Pam (Larry) Godwin of Redfield; Pat Meacham of Stuart; and Ellen (Tom) Campbell of Panora.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Karen Embrey; and brother, Larry Embrey.

Memorial services will be 4:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Panora First Christian Church with visitation starting at 2 p.m. until service time. Burial of her cremains will be held at a later date in the West Linn Cemetery, near Linden.

Twigg Funeral Home, Panora, is entrusted with her services.

1933-2024

Jessie Arletta Raymer, 91, daughter of Carl and Florence (Sturdevant) Badger, was born July 14, 1933, in Panora. She passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston.

Arletta graduated from Bagley High School in 1951. She then went to work at Meredith Publishing Company where she met Dale Raymer. They were married on Nov. 13, 1954, at the Christian Church in Des Moines. To this union, five daughters were born. They made their home in Des Moines before moving to Panora in 1976.

Arletta held many jobs through the years, one being the manager of a bakery in Clive for a short time, and a caretaker for more than 20 years working at the Dallas County Home, Region XII, Genesis, and hospice.

Arletta enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers, making and collecting crafts, and traveling, with her favorite place being Estes Park, Colorado.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Raymer of Des Moines, Diane (Jeff) Beckman of Panora, Kathleen Raymer of Panora, and Karen Hoffman of Bayard; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale in 1980; daughter, Denise Olson; sister, Judy Wendt; and brothers, Daryl Badger and Darwin Badger.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Panora. Burial of her urn will be in the Brethren Cemetery, Panora. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora.

1942-2024                 

Janice Charlene Lehman, 82, gained her angel wings on Oct. 26, 2024. She was born at home, a farmstead near Coon Rapids, on Aug. 23, 1942, an only child to George and Mildred (Cameron) Christensen. Janice graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1961. This was where she met the love of her life, Kenneth Lehman. Kenny drove the school bus as a junior and senior in high school for all the other school kids. This is where the two met and began their courtship. Kenny and Janice married shortly after her high school graduation on June 4, 1961, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Audubon. The couple had two children, Sherry and Paul, who then blessed them with four grandchildren: Shannon, Curtis, Katie and Kristopher. Janice is the great grandmother to nine great grandchildren. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy in life.

Following graduation from high school and marriage to Kenny, Janice took on the role of the farmer’s wife and filled the role well. There was nothing she couldn’t do. While taking care of their home and children, she could also be found driving the tractor, tending to the farm animals, and caring for a large garden. Janice was a loyal member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Guthrie Center. She could also be found helping out at Bowman Chapel at funerals, socializing at their quilt group (even though she didn’t quilt), and washing dishes at their harvest dinner.

Janice loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her the utmost joy. She loved when they visited her at the nursing home, and loved showing them off to everyone there. She loved playing cards and board games, especially with her grandkids. Janice loved every single holiday and decorating for each of them, accordingly, always remembering to send out holiday and birthday cards to everyone in the family. Together, Kenny and Janice went on many trips in their camper, often spending their winters in Texas. They also loved taking nightly cruises around the neighborhood checking for deer and attending activities and events to support their grandkids. Janice was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and was an extremely hard worker. She had many friends in their neighborhood and at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Her infectious laugh is one that will be fondly remembered. She will be greatly missed by many, and everyone who knew Janice has a story about her.

Janice is survived by her son, Paul (Brenda) Lehman; four grandchildren: Katie (Tom) Naert, Kris (Caelin) Lehman, Curtis (Katie) Gettler and Shannon (Jeff) Lee; and nine great-grandchildren: Bret, Emryn, Rowyn, Lee, Hank, Shyanne, Savannah, Carsen and Ember. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; and daughter, Sherry.

A visitation and meal will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Activity Center in Guthrie Center. Following the visitation will be a graveside burial service at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Guthrie Center. 

Twigg Funeral Home, Panora, is entrusted with her services.

1945-2024

James Jess Steburg (Jim), 79, son of Jess and Dorothy (Martin) Steburg, was born July 30, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

After WWII and Jess’s honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, the Steburg family returned to their hometown of Fort Dodge. Jim attended school in Fort Dodge, graduating from Fort Dodge High School in 1963, and subsequently Iowa Central Community College. 

Jim grew up with a love of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, canoeing and even sneaking into quarry ponds near Fort Dodge to swim with his friends and his identical twin brother, Larry. Jim came to faith in Christ as a young man, and he was baptized at Dolliver Park.  

Following college, Jim began his career in agronomy in Grand Junction in 1965. He met the love his life, Wanda Shearer, at Tiger Bowl in Madrid. Jim and Wanda were united in marriage on July 1, 1967, and two sons were born, Chris and Mark. Jim and his young family moved to Yale in 1973 where Jim continued his agronomy career at Yale Farmers Coop, which later merged to become Mid Iowa Cooperative and then again to become Farmers Cooperative (FC). While managing the agronomy department, Jim served many farmers throughout Iowa. Beginning in the early 1980s, Jim also established a tree farm and nursery business with his brother and their sons. Jim served the community as a Yale City Council member, Yale Volunteer Fire Department Chief, and as president of the Y.J.B. School Board. Following his retirement from FC in 2007, Jim continued to grow his nursery business in Panora.

He was an active member of Lighthouse Assembly of God in Panora until he went to be with the Lord on Oct. 23, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Larry; and his daughter-in-law, Mia.   He is survived by his wife, Wanda of Yale; sons, Chris of Yale and Mark (Krista) of Grimes; grandsons, Andy, Ethan and Silas; granddaughter, Juniper; and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, Panora. Graveside services will then be held at 1 p.m. at the Richland Township Cemetery, near Yale.

Memorials can be made to Lighthouse Assembly of God in Panora.

Twigg Funeral Home, Panora, is entrusted with his services.