Stories from Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Memorial services for Janice L. Mackay, 76, Alta, were held on Dec. 1 at the First Presbyterian Church in Alta, with Pastor Craig Lee officiating. An Eastern Star service followed the memorial service at the church. The Redig Funeral Home in Aurelia was in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund has been established...

Rodney Bergstrom, 54, of rural Cleghorn, died Sunday Nov. 23, 2008 at his home following a lengthy illness. A celebration of life was held on Saturday Nov. 29 at the Cherokee V.F.W. Hall in Cherokee. Rodney's wishes were to be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenwood Funeral Home in Cherokee. Online condolences may be left at www.greenwoodfuneral.com...

Jewel Pearse, 93, of Phoenix, Arizona, a former Quimby area resident, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.