LeRette Funeral Chapel, Inc.

10/20/2025

Barbara LaRue Frink, age 88, of Marion, Iowa formerly of Henderson, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home. Barbara was born October 19, 1937, in Benton County, Arkansas, the daughter of T.C. “Ted” and Bernice Bell (Anglin) Shook. She was the youngest of three children. She decided to celebrate her 88th birthday in Heaven!

Barbara grew up in Henderson, Iowa, graduating from Henderson High School in the class of 1956. She played basketball and was a band majorette. After high school, she attended airline and business school in Minnesota and worked for Watson Bros. Transfer in Omaha. Barbara then attended beauty school in both Nebraska and Iowa and operated shops in Henderson and Emerson for several years. She worked at Vista Gardens Gare Center and later Arlington Place for many years. Barbara was a hairdresser for 61 years, retiring eight months ago when she moved to Marion, Iowa.

Barbara was united in marriage to Gordon Leon Frink on October 25, 1959, at the Henderson United Methodist Church. They moved to their farm in 1969 where they farmed and raised cattle. She loved the baby calves. She and Gordon raised their children: Gary, Barry, and Sherry on this family farm. Barbara loved having family come for Christmas. She always took great pride in her appearance, especially her fingernails and hair. And she was a stubborn mule of a woman. Barbara faithfully attended her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and would often yell at the referees if she thought they needed it!

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Gordon Frink on March 7, 2019; grandchildren: Dawn McFarland and Marc Wilson; siblings and spouses: LeRoy and Faye Shook and Pauline and Dean Perry. Survivors include her children: Gary (Connie) Frink of Emerson, IA; Barry Frink of Marion, IA; and Sherry Fisher of Red Oak, IA; grandchildren: Jolene (Johnathan) Troidl of Overland Park, KS and Derek (Clarissa) Frink of Louisville, NE; great grandchildren: Tori McFarland of Marshall, MI; Brayton McFarland of Shenandoah; Olivia and Ella Troidl of Overland Park, KS; and Willow Frink of Louisville, NE; and grandson-in-law: Jesse McFarland of
Shenandoah, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Burial will be in the Emerson Cemetery at Emerson, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

10/20/2025

Paige Marie Clark, age 29, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Paige was born November 13, 1995, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of TJ Clark and Diana Sharp. She lived all her life in Red Oak, Iowa and was a member of the Red Oak High School Class of 2014. Paige was an in-home caregiver working for the Homecare Advocacy Network of Southwest Iowa. She earned the “Rising Star” for the month of March this year. Paige has been described by family and friends as being a “Free Spirit” who had a gypsy soul. She loved the outdoors, fishing, and was very artistic. In high school, Paige was an excellent student who was in the ELO program. She loved writing especially in her journal and encouraged her mother, whom she had a special bond, to write in her own journal every day. She enjoyed the challenges of any puzzle, loved painting and singing Rap songs. Paige had a loving generous soul and brought love and laughter into the lives of those she touched. This was evident through her long-term friendships, her love of family and friends, and the love of her many furry friends. And there were MANY!

Preceding her in death were her grandparents: Glen and Mary Sharp; Kevin and Melissa Davidson, George Clark, Pauline Wilcoxson; Dicie Scroggs; Jack Keat; and Gladys Davidson; and cousins: Brooke and Ashley Maley. Survivors include her parents: Diana Sharp Foote and husband Jeremiah and TJ Clark and Megan Needs all of Red Oak; stepmom: Krystal Clark of Red Oak; siblings: Ethan Clark, Aydden Clark, Addyson Foote, Nolan Baucom, and Dante Baucom all of Red Oak; grandparents: Paul and Cindy Penry; Cindy Davidson; Jerry and Sharon Foote all of Red Oak; and Jim and Lynn Clark of Council Bluffs, IA; great grandparents: Goldie Scroggs of Red Oak; Jack and Carmen Scroggs of Pacific Junction, IA; Barb Freeman of Clarinda, IA and Ed and Marilyn Foote of Stanton, IA; aunts and uncles: Deb and Doug Maher of Stanton, IA; Dave and Kelly Sharp of Red Oak; Danny Sharp of Missouri; Renee and Ron Limbrick of Red Oak; Jamie and John Carnes of Gretna, NE; Amy Penry and partner Steph Bonnefield of Springfield, OR; Megan and Tim Smith of Papillion, NE; Amanda and Nathaniel Roper of Brunswick, GA; and Elisha and Justin Grayson of Kansas City, MO; many cousins including Amber Bowers and husband Brody of Indianapolis, whom she had a special bond; her puppies: Lou Lou and Chevy and other relative and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

10/10/2025

Delphine Marie O’Toole Waymire Smith, age 92, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center. Delphine was born on January 7, 1933, in Muscatine, Iowa, the second child of Emmet and Dorothea O’Toole. Delphine graduated from Mercy College of Nursing in Iowa City in 1954. She was united in marriage to Leland Waymire on October 16, 1954, at St. Malachi’s Church in Ardon, Iowa. To this union seven children were born: James, Leland, Kathleen, Diane, Dorothy, Stephen and Patrick. Delphine was a nurse for 42 years, of which 15 years she served as director of nursing for the Villisca Good Samaritan Center. Leland passed away on October 25, 1987. Delphine later married William Smith on January 18, 1992. She was a devoted member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Villisca. She organized meals through the Villisca Food Pantry; she was a member of Villisca PEO and volunteered at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center.

Preceding Delphine in death were her parents; husband: Leland Waymire; siblings: Emmett O’Toole, Patricia Butler, Mike O’Toole, Dorothy McKenney and James O’Toole; son-in-law: Reno Mueller; and granddaughters: Elizabeth Waymire and Annie Waymire. Survivors include her husband: William “Bill” Smith of Villisca, Iowa; children: James Waymire, Leland Waymire and wife Kelly; Kathleen Fisher and husband Will; Diane Mueller; Dorothy Berning and husband Greg; Stephen Waymire and wife Anne and Patrick Waymire and wife Lori; step-children: Shelby Grabinski and husband Tim; Bradford Smith, Creighton Smith and Stewart Smith and wife Katrina; 24 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Villisca, Iowa with burial to be in the Villisca Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Villisca, Iowa.

LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak is in charge of arrangements.

10/03/2025

John Joseph Willms, age 77, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his residence after a brief illness. John was born June 5, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Orville and Ruth (O’Keefe) Willms. He was raised in the Boys Town area of Omaha and moved to Red Oak where he graduated in 1967. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and moved back to southwest Iowa. Upon his return from service, John attended a technical school in Omaha enrolled in the Heating, Air, and Refrigeration program. John was united in marriage to Yvonne Frederick on June 22, 1974, in Papillion, Nebraska. Over the years, John worked at Montgomery Ward in Atlantic as a service technician and Walnut Grove Research Farm before moving to the farm in Red Oak, Iowa where the family resides today. He raised corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs. At age 62, John received his associate degree in business management. John was a member of the Farm Bureau, Mills Montgomery County Cattleman, ISU Extension Council, St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Church Council and the Knights of Columbus.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sister: Mary Willms; and nieces: Katherine and Elizabeth Willms. Survivors include his wife: Yvonne Willms of Red Oak, Iowa; sons: Matthew Reyna-Willms and wife Linda of Clarinda, Iowa, and Eli Willms of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren: Isabel Sunderman of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Ian and Lillian Reyna-Willms of Clarinda, Iowa; and Viviene and Charlie Willms of Omaha, Nebraska; step-grandson: Jonathan Bush of Omaha, Nebraska; brother: Grant Willms and wife Monica of Omaha, Nebraska; sisters: Susan Frost of Sterling, Illinois and Sandy Stone of Arvada, Colorado; brothers-in-law: George Frederick of Lincoln, Nebraska and Ken Frederick and wife Sharon of Parker, Colorado; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial to be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 5 PM Friday, October 10, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel with visitation to follow until 7 PM. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or the Knights of Columbus.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

09/29/2025

Fred Albert Brockman, age 81, of Macedonia, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Glen Haven Village in Glenwood, Iowa. Fred was born September 30, 1943, in Oketo, Kansas, the son of Frank and Catherine (Latus) Brockman. He graduated from Oakland High School in Oakland, Iowa, and served in the United States Army. He lived most of his adult life in Macedonia, Iowa. He worked for Oakland Beef Packing for many years and worked in construction. His hobbies included fishing, playing cards, going to flea markets and the casino, collecting John Deere memorabilia, and was an avid Oklahoma Sooner fan.

Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings: Francis, Leo, Lorenz, and Abe Brockman; and sister: Carol Munger. Survivors include his children: Sandy Frink of Emerson, Iowa and Brian Brockman and wife Dawn of Carson, Iowa; grandchildren: Daltynn Haskins and husband Alex of Omaha, Nebraska; and Stephanie Errthum and husband Austin of Des Moines, Iowa; sisters: Theresa Burrington and husband Roger of Emerson, Iowa; Marie Griffee of Beattie, Kansas; and Betty Wolfgang formerly of Hancock, Iowa; special friend: Cheryl Workman of Atlantic, Iowa; and other relative and many friends.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from 11 AM – 2 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Carson Community Center in Carson, Iowa.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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09/17/2025

Keith Glenn “Skeeter” Perdue, age 70, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home. Skeeter was born April 22, 1955, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Stanley and Audrey (Clark) Perdue. He was raised in Red Oak, graduating from Red Oak Community High School in the class of 1973. He worked at Stan’s Conoco for many years before starting a long career with the United States Postal Service. Keith was united in marriage to Carolyn Wedemeyer in 1983 and they were later divorced. He was united in marriage to Connie Lingle Coates on November 8, 2003, at the Stratton United Methodist Church north of Red Oak. He and Connie enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren, especially watching all their sporting events. In his younger years, Skeeter coached youth wrestling and football.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and nephews: Bruce Smith and Matt McCalmont. Survivors include his wife: Connie Perdue of Red Oak, Iowa; children: Riley Perdue and wife Dyan of Red Oak, Iowa; Whitney Harrill of Carson, Iowa; Matt Coates of Red Oak, Iowa; and Ali Duysen and husband Austin of Red Oak, Iowa; stepson: Aaron Williams of Council Bluffs, Iowa; stepdaughter: Sarah Williams of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren: Jackson Perdue and Sawyer Perdue of Red Oak, Iowa; Maddie Shanker, Emersyn Harrill, and Mason Harrill all of Carson, Iowa; and Brooks Duysen, James Duysen, Noah Duysen, and Kinnick Duysen all of Red Oak, Iowa; sister: Beverly Perdue of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the new location of LeRette Funeral Chapel at 525 E. Ratliff Road, in Red Oak. Burial will be in the Wheeler Grove Cemetery in rural Carson, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Red Oak Athletic Booster for the wrestling program, the Lala Project, or the Red Oak Public Library.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

09/16/2025

Diana Dolores “Diane” Gregg, age 79, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 11th 2025, after an extended illness.

Diane was born November 6, 1945, in Clarinda, Iowa; the daughter of Frederick and Geraldine “Gerry” (Loghry) Heuer. She grew up in Guss, Corning, and Villisca before moving to Red Oak, where she graduated from Red Oak High School with the Class of 1963.

Her career began at the Red Oak Learning Resource Center, and in Dr. Fickel’s office. Later she practiced the art of numbers with her mother at Heuer Accounting, where she honed her talent for accounting. Diane eventually moved to Colorado with her two children, Shellie and Shad. There, she met Mark Gregg, and on October 31, 1981, they were married in Estes Park, Colorado, blending their families together with Mark’s sons, David and Mark.

Not long after, the family relocated to Arizona, where Diane continued her accounting career and co-owned a landscape company with Mark. Over the years, Diane and Mark’s journey took them across the country, including Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Southern California. Along the way, Diane became a successful accountant and business owner, managing several enterprises with skill and dedication. She also found joy in the successes of her children, her ever-growing family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 2023, after decades of hard work, Diane retired from Rubey Realty and remained with Mark in their cherished hometown of Red Oak.

Diane will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and joyful laugh that brightened every room. She expressed her creativity in sewing and crafts during her younger years, and throughout her life she loved baking, especially during the holidays with her family. She was an avid reader and loved books. In her later years, she cherished spending time with her beloved coffee friends in Red Oak and enjoyed wintering in Arizona with Mark.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Harly Sellers; and several dear aunts and uncles.

Diane is survived by her loving husband, Mark Gregg and their children: David Gregg and wife Stephanie of Colorado; Shellie Ruge of Arizona; Mark Gregg and wife Bobbie of Oregon; and Shad Sellers and wife Jennifer of Arizona; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the new location of LeRette Funeral Chapel at 525 E. Ratliff Road in Red Oak. Visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. We request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Diane’s memory to the First United Methodist Church or The Red Oak Fire Department.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

09/12/2025

Lynn Marie (Nickolaison) Sundberg, age 61, of Creedmoor, North Carolina, passed away, September 4, 2025, at the Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. Lynn was born September 1, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Ronald and Marsha (Petersen) Nickolaison. She attended elementary and middle school in Red Oak, Iowa. She attended high school in Maryville, Missouri and graduated from Red Oak Community High School in 1982. Lynn worked various jobs in Red Oak including Kmart, KOAK, Farmers Mercantile, Red Coach Inn, and Eveready Battery Company. She then attended Iowa Western Community College graduating in May of 1998 with an Associate Degree in Marketing. Lynn worked for Fox 42 and KETV in Omaha, Nebraska, in the advertising trafficking department. In 2008, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, with Hearst Television and in 2010 transferred to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, working for ABC 11. Her interest and hobbies included riding Harley motorcycles, sea turtles, visiting the ocean, Siamese cats, birds, the Iowa Hawkeyes, Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever, attending concerts, dancing, playing foosball, and spending time with family and friends.

Lynn’s quote for you is, “Life is short and can change in an instant, so live each day to the fullest.”

Preceding her in death were her stepfather: Gayle Rolofson; grandparents: Oscar Nickolaison; George and Margaret (Nickolaison) Christensen; Richard and Marie Petersen; Pete and Dixie Rolofson; Harry and Merle Jean Shaffer; Patrica Tunstall: and aunts and uncles: Diane (Nickolaison) Becker; Larry Leonard; and Bob and Joanne Petersen. Survivors include her fiancé: Macon Tunstall and children: Katie and Hunter; grandson: Maverick; parents: Ronald and Nancy Nickolaison and Marsha and Kevin Gruber; Rives Tunstall; siblings: Mike and Marni Nickolaison; Jeremy Rolofson; Polly Rolofson; and Gwen (Nickolaison) and Cody McCartney; stepsiblings: Terra Rolofson Bosley; Tasha Rolofson; and Pete Rolofson; nieces and nephews: Savanna (Nickolaison) and Misty Reise, and daughter Sawyer; Grayson Nickolaison; Ashley Nickolaison and Jeff Makowski; Drake Nickolaison and Julia Harris; Sethan Rolofson; Jaeden Rolofson; Jolaine Rolofson; Suzette Rolofson and daughter Delilah; Sebastian McCartney and daughter Wrenlee; and Aiden McCartney; aunts and uncles: Sheryl Leonard; Keith Nickolaison; Shirley Jones; Mary Shannon; Dean and Patty Rolofson; Dan and Joni Rolofson; Carey and Lindy Rolofson; Steve and Angie Rolofson; and Linda Roof; and many other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life was held in Raleigh-Durham on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025, with her North Carolina Family including all her Co-Workers from ABC and The Blue Note Grill, all her other great friends, and the B2 Crew that did a ride in with 26 bikes.

Visitation in Red Oak, Iowa will be held from 5-7 PM Friday, September 26, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 10 AM Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel with burial to be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Lynn has requested that you wear one of the following t-shirts; Concerts/Band, Iowa Hawkeye, Harley Davidson, Sea Turtles, or Catlin Clark/Indiana Fever.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of Granville County in Butner, North Carolina; the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City, North Carolina; or the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

09/07/2025

Michael Allen Eugene King, age 76, of Jay, Oklahoma passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home after an extended illness. Michael was born August 14, 1949, the son of Eugene and Rene (Walker) King. He grew up and spent his childhood in Emerson, Iowa. Michael attended Emerson Community School. He played baseball and was a wrestler. He graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 1968. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years. He then returned home, married and had two children: Shawn and Dawn. In July 1985 he married Cindy Haner and welcomed her daughter Christina and later had another daughter, Brandy. Michael and his family moved to Oklahoma where he worked for Tyson Foods.

Preceding him in death were his parents: Eugene and Rene King; daughters: Christina and Brandy; and brother-in-law: Rob Shearer, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cindy King of Jay, Oklahoma; children: Shawn and Dawn; sisters: Vicki Kudron and husband Phil and Michelle King all of Emerson, Iowa; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

No services will be held.

09/07/2025

Daniel P. Dahlstrom, 57, of Des Moines, IA, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. Everyone who knew him agrees that Dan was an adventurer, a true free spirit, and all things rock ’n’ roll. He was a kind and beautiful person, and a friend to many.

Dan was born on April 7, 1968, in Geneva, IL, to Lavon and Martha Dahlstrom, the youngest of four children. The family moved to Waverly, IA, the following year, where they remained for the next decade. During those formative years, Dan attended St. Paul’s Lutheran school, developed friendships that persist to this day, learned to ski, and, while on family vacations, developed a deep love for Colorado. Stories of his childhood are woven with adventures at the YMCA of the Rockies and Estes Park, as siblings and friends recall days spent exploring and building the foundation for a lifelong love of the mountains.

The family moved to Urbandale, Iowa, in December 1978, where Dan attended Mt Olive Lutheran Elementary School and Urbandale Junior High School. He graduated from Urbandale Senior High in May 1986. Upon graduation, Dan moved to Fort Collins, CO, to attend Colorado State University, where he met and married Kim Mercer. After graduation, he stayed there to attend graduate school and raise his family.

Among his passions were music, literature, and a love for the outdoors. Whether camping in the mountains, supporting local musicians, or traveling across the country for a Grateful Dead show, he believed in the power of nature and creativity to heal and inspire. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Dan took his love of music and built a concert promotion company to foster independent music in the Fort Collins area.

At the heart of Dan’s joy were his three children, whom he missed dearly whenever he was away from them. Countless friendships, some spanning decades, are a testament to a life lived with loyalty and affection.

Dan is survived by his children: Gavin, Ian, and Anna of Colorado; father, Lavon Dahlstrom of Clive; siblings: David Dahlstrom and Sara Dahlstrom of West Des Moines; Donald (Suzanne) Dahlstrom of Clive; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Dahlstrom.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at LeRette Funeral Chapel. Luncheon will follow at Bethlehem Lutheran church. Burial will be in the Mamre Cemetery at Stanton, Iowa, at a later date. In addition, a Celebration of Life will be held in Colorado at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.