LeRette Funeral Chapel, Inc., 525 E. Ratliff Rd., Red Oak, IA (2026)

03/17/2026

Rodger Larry Wollenhaupt, age 74, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Bedford Specialty Care Center in Bedford, Iowa. Rodger was born November 17, 1951, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Burton and Luella (Steiber) Wollenhaupt. Rodger grew up in Elliott, Iowa, where he excelled as a little league pitcher and loved fishing and taking swimming lessons. He graduated from Griswold High School in 1970. During his junior high and high school years, Rodger worked for Laird Mobile Station, ran two paper routes, and mowed yards. After high school, he was drafted into the United States Army. Rodger served stateside in Texas working in the motor pool where he was a skilled mechanic. Upon his return to Elliott, from his years of service, he was a painter working with his dad and worked for area farmers. He was united in marriage to Kristin Williams on December 12, 1987, in Red Oak, Iowa, at the Nazarene Church. Rodger worked for NSK in Clarinda, Iowa, for 5 years, drove a semi for Viner’s Trucking of Emerson, Iowa, and retired after many years of service from Red Oak Greenhouse. He was good natured and loved joking with his friends and customers. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, taking the bird for rides in the truck, and cruising in the convertible. He attended First Covenant Church and was a former member of the Red Oak Eagles Lodge.

Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his wife: Kris Wollenhaupt of Red Oak, Iowa; daughter: Sherri Turner and husband Tracy of Elliott., Iowa; grandchildren: Trevor Weil and Jeffrey Weil of Dallas, Texas, and Kristie Stell of Dallas, Texas; great grandchildren: Preston Stonecipher, Elliott Weil, and Faithlyn, Paisley, Raelee, and Rylee Stell; brothers: Lee Wollenhaupt of Red Oak, Iowa, and Bill Wollenhaupt and wife Wendy of Red Oak, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life funeral will be held at 1 PM Friday, March 20, 2026, at the First Covenant Church in Red Oak. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in rural Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel.

LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak, Iowa, is in charge of arranggements.

03/17/2026

Mary Lou McCunn, age 93, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Linwood Estates in Glenwood, Iowa. Mary Lou was born June 29, 1932, in Elliott, Iowa, the daughter of William Ryan “Billy” and Edith “Lucile” (DeVoss) England. She graduated from Griswold High School in 1949. Mary Lou started her working career at Thomas D. Murphy Co until 1955. During this time, she was united in marriage to Ellis McCunn on October 11, 1953, in Elliott, Iowa. Through the years, Mary Lou worked many jobs including secretary for Vernon P. Long, Attorney, McCunn Construction, and Medicine Chest. She spent time raising her children while they were in school, as family was the most important part of her life. She was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader and never missed any of her children’s events. Mary Lou was a founding member of the Tag-a-long Booster Club and spent many hours at school functions. She had a fondness for music and the fine arts and was musically inclined herself. She, along with her brother, BJ England, and other family members, played in the Route 48 Band for many years. Even when she was in high school, she played for a dance band traveling all over southwest Iowa. Mary Lou also enjoyed crafts, and playing games. Her favorites were Othello and Chinese Checkers.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Ellis McCunn; son: Patrick McCunn, brother: BJ England; and sister: Laura Mae Reimer. Survivors include her daughters: Susan Peters and husband Craig of Glenwood, Iowa and Nancy Behrens and husband Rick of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren: Seth Peters of Chaska, Minnesota; Jace Peters and wife Kelsey of Omaha, Nebraska; Katie Peters of Glenwood, Iowa; Allison Mann and husband Aaron of Kenosha, WI; and Sarah Allen and husband Quinn of Atlantic, Iowa; great grandchildren: Xander Markut, Paxtyn Peters, Broox Peters, Lou Peters, and Nellie Peters; sisters-in-law: Ardell McCunn of Massena, Iowa; Diane McCunn of Orion, Illinois; and Becky Taylor of Rockford, Illinois; many nieces, nephews, and other relative and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 AM Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Red Oak Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation and viewing with the family will be held from 4-6 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel.

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

03/09/2026

Ann Louise Collier, age 84, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Ann was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 1, 1941, the daughter of George William and Evelyn Opal (Strom) Artherholt. She was raised in Red Oak graduating from Red Oak Community High School in 1959. Ann attended Iowa State University and returned to Red Oak on summer breaks where she met her future husband Keith Collier at Viking Lake, and they were later united in marriage on June 6, 1964, in Red Oak, Iowa. They both attended Northwest Missouri State University where Ann received her teaching degree. Ann taught for several years when she and Keith lived in Bland and later Fayette, Missouri. They adopted their daughter Cindy in 1974 and moved that same year to Columbia, Missouri, where Ann later accepted a position as Executive Secretary of the Food & Nutrition Department at the University of Missouri, from where she retired after 30 plus years of service. Keeping in line with her experience in food nutrition, Ann was always willing to help others by offering advice as to what supplements they could add to their diet. She accomplished many hours of research on the subject through her love of reading. Ann found joy worshiping at Faith Community Church, where her Christian beliefs served as a source of inspiration throughout her life. Good Samaritan Society was her most recent home where Ann made a point to socialize with fellow residents, ensuring that each person felt cared for and supported. Ann enjoyed spending time with her cats, watching birds, and reading. Ann was a former member of PEO.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Keith Collier; and brother: Bruce Artherholt. Survivors include her daughter: Cindy Lopez and husband Hector of Fulton, MO; grandchildren: Kyle Crites and wife Summer of Centralia, MO; Dominique Crites of Columbia, MO; and Liliana Lopez of Fulton, MO; great grandchildren: Kayden and Sunni Crites of Centralia, MO; and Serenity and Vance Headd of Columbia, MO; brother: Dr. Bill Artherholt and wife Alice of Red Oak, IA; sister-in-law: Jan Artherholt of Red Oak, IA; nieces: Amy Hurst and husband Tommy of Gretna, NE; Heidi Michaelian and husband Dave of Austin, TX; and Lisa Artherholt of Red Oak, IA; nephew: Wade Artherholt and wife Tracy of Silver Thorn, CO; and many other relatives and friends.

A graveside celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. There will be a visitation held from 10 AM until 11 AM at the LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak before processing to the cemetery.

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

03/09/2026

Bobby H. Orr, age 79, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Bobby was born January 20, 1947, in Iowa city, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Elsie (Penry) Orr. After completing high school at Red Oak Community Schools, Bobby entered the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return from his military service, Bobby was united in marriage to Barbara Joynes in 1972 and two children were born to this union: Ted and Becky. Through the years, Bobby worked for his dad driving a truck, roofing for Bill Milgrove, many years at D & L, Batten Sanitation, and retired from Red Oak Greenhouse. This gave him time to enjoy many hours of fishing.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother: Albert Orr.
Survivors include his children: Ted Orr and wife Megan) of Evergreen, CO and Becky King and husband Michael of Red Oak, IA; 3 grandchildren: Elizabeth Dumler and Alice Duckett of Council Bluffs, IA and Emory Rose Orr of Evergreen, CO; brothers and sisters: Duane Orr of Red Oak, IA; Susie Orr Mahoney and husband Shawn of Emerson, IA; and Betty Orr, Jeff Orr, and Gary Orr all of Red Oak, IA; and many other relatives and friends.
A private graveside celebration of life will be held at Quincy Cemetery in rural Adams County, Iowa.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

03/05/2026

Mark Vaughan Gregg, age 80, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Mark was born on March 5, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, to Mark Pulliam Gregg and Novella Vaughan Gregg. He was raised in Prospect Valley, Johnstown, and Loveland, Colorado, graduating from Loveland High School in 1963. From an early age, Mark was immersed in farm life and developed a love for horses, outdoors, and the rhythms of rural life.

When Mark was young, his father passed away. A few years later, his mother married Lowell Myers of Loveland, who, alongside Novella, had a steady and meaningful influence on his life.

Mark attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and later earned his degree in accounting from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. During his college summers, he worked as a wrangler at the Sombrero Ranch and YMCA of the Rockies horse stables in Estes Park, Colorado — a job that perfectly blended his love of horses and the outdoors. The YMCA is also where he met his first wife, Kathleen.

Following graduation, Mark began his career with Haskins & Sells in Denver, Colorado. After earning his CPA license, he returned to Loveland and established his own accounting practice. During this season of life, he also served as a volunteer firefighter and Lieutenant with the Loveland Fire Department, Rotary International, and the United Methodist Church, reflecting his lifelong commitment to service.

Mark later purchased The Lazy T Motel in Estes Park, Colorado, enjoying the challenges and rewards of small business ownership. While working at Fisher Hunt CPA, he met his future wife — and fellow accountant — Diane.

Mark and Diane were married on October 31, 1981, blending their families and beginning a remarkable partnership that would define the rest of his life. Soon after, they moved to Arizona, where Mark began a career in corporate accounting with Rural Metro Fire Department, serving as Chief Financial Officer and later Vice President. For a brief entrepreneurial chapter, Mark and Diane operated a landscape company before he returned to corporate leadership with American Medical Response (AMR) in Portland, Oregon.

Throughout his career with AMR, Mark and Diane lived in Arizona, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Southern California. Wherever they resided, Mark continued to stay actively involved in Rotary International, building friendships and serving his community.

Family was the center of Mark’s life. Throughout their marriage, he and Diane delighted in watching their family grow with the addition of in-laws, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Their love, loyalty, and steadfast support for one another were legendary among those who knew them.

In 2005, Mark and Diane retired in Diane’s hometown of Red Oak, Iowa. Mark embraced small-town life, serving several years on the Red Oak City Council. He was a familiar and cherished presence at multiple local coffee groups and the Elks Lodge. The couple also treasured their winters at their second home in Sun Lakes, Arizona.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Novella; his stepfather, Lowell Myers; his beloved wife, Diane; grandson Harly Sellers; and several dear aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his siblings: Kent Gregg of Longmont, CO and Gwen Denton and husband Ron of Loveland, CO; children: David Bradley Gregg and wife Stephanie of Colorado; Shellie Diane Ruge and partner Tom Squires of Arizona; Mark Lowell Gregg and wife Bobbie of Oregon; and Shad Sellers and wife Jennifer of Arizona; grandchildren: David Jacob Gregg and wife Shelby; Angelina Gregg; Mark Austin Gregg and wife Brooke; Sydney Flemmer and husband Isaac; Jax Sellers; and Ella Sellers as well as three great-grandchildren, extended family, and many treasured friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak, Iowa. Visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak, where Mark will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Diane.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak, Iowa.

02/17/2026

Joyce Elaine Spangenberg, age 95, of Red Oak, Iowa formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Arlington Place in Red Oak. Joyce was born November 4, 1930, in Oakland, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Hays) LeRette. The family lived in various places throughout southwest Iowa including Wales, Iowa, where Joyce graduated from Wales Lincoln High School in 1948 and then attended Commercial Extension in Omaha, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to Edward Spangenberg on January 31, 1953, in Oakland, Iowa. They lived in Red Oak for several years where Joyce worked at Union Carbide Battery Company. They moved to Clarinda in 1962. Over the years, Joyce worked for Cramer Jewelry, Lisle Corporation, Sherwin Williams, Clarinda Company, and the First Christian Church where she retired. She and Ed moved back to Red Oak in 1994. Joyce was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Society, Jaycee Jaynes, Clarinda Booster Club, and was a sports enthusiast never missing a school event in Clarinda or Red Oak. The Red Oak Athletic Boosters awarded Joyce and Ed as “Fans of the Year” and they were Grand Marshalls of the Homecoming Parade that year. Joyce was always very kind and willing to help anyone in need. She was a friend to anyone that knew her. The grandkids and great grandkids were her most valued treasure. Her world revolved around her whole family. Joyce enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers, playing games like cards, dominoes, trivia, and Bingo, and spending time with family and friends. Joyce and Ed shared good times with many friends at the Elks Lodge in both Shenandoah and Red Oak where Ed was a member.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband: Ed; son-in-law: Rudy Kinard; grandson: Brett Kinard; brother: Charles “Richard” LeRette; sisters: Janice Palmer and Joan Selser; brothers-in-law: Shorty Palmer, Albert Selser, and Don Spangenberg; and sisters-in-law: Marcia LeRette and Emily Spangenberg. Survivors include her children: Barbara Kinard of Papillion, NE and Randy Spangenberg and wife Angie of Harlan, IA; grandchildren: Chase Kinard of Council Bluffs, IA; Maci Fort and husband Jordan of Papillion, NE; Jared Spangenberg and wife Tricia of Harlan, IA; Brock Spangenberg and wife Kristina of Elkhorn, NE; and Paige Baumert and husband Beau of Elkhorn, NE; great grandchildren: Marenn and Hugh Fort; Jacob, Brett, Kate, Zac, Elle, and Ava Spangenberg; and Jack, Ryan, and Liv Baumert; sister: Judy Boeger and husband Ed of Atlantic, IA; brother-in-law: JE Spangenberg and wife Deanna of Stanton, IA; special cousin: Carroll Danbom of Red Oak, IA; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

02/17/2026

John Paul “Bud” Goddard, age 87, of Villisca, Iowa, formerly of Stanton, Iowa, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Bud was born March 12, 1938, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of George and Wyona (Kinns) Goddard. The family moved to Fulton, South Dakota, where Bud graduated from Fulton High School. He then attended South Dakota State University in Aberdeen. Bud was united in marriage to Beverly Gannon on June 2, 1958, in Mitchell, South Dakota. Bud worked in many different places throughout his career in the agricultural industry. While in Mitchell, South Dakota, he worked for Hormel and Nachurs Plant Food Company moving to Stanton, Iowa, in 1971. He was the manager of Nachurs in Red Oak, Iowa, until 1975, when he and Beverly started Agri Gains working until 1996 when they sold the business to Randy and Denise Goddard. Bud and Bev continued operating the trucking business for several more years. The past 10 years, they had made their home in Villisca, Iowa. They spent many winters in Punta Gorda, Florida, even before retirement. Bud and Bev enjoyed deer hunting and dancing together. Bud was a 55 year-lifetime member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge, a member of the Double Dozen, and a long time Red Oak Chamber of Commerce member.

Preceding him in death were his parents and sisters: JoAnn Davis and Connie Aulner. Survivors include his wife: Beverly Goddard of Villisca, Iowa; children: Randy Goddard and wife Denise of Stanton, Iowa; Deb Hoover and husband Mike of Moorland, Iowa; and Pam Hanson and husband Todd of Loudon, Tennessee; grandchildren: Hilary O’Flynn and husband Bryan of Gretna, Nebraska; Jonathan Goddard and wife Liz of Red Oak, Iowa; Emily Doty and husband Kyle of Red Oak, Iowa; Brittany Whigham and husband Drew of Red Oak, Iowa; Michelle Wills of Alta, Iowa; Melissa Antill and husband Cole of Elizabeth, Colorado; Josh Wills and wife Amanda of Adel, Iowa; Brooke Lozano and husband John of San Antonio, Texas; Karmin Stoumbaugh and husband Aaron of Thornton, Colorado; and Madison Hanson of Iowa City, Iowa; 21 great grandchildren; sister: Sandy Boomgaarden and husband Dave of Port Charlotte, Florida; brother: Roger Goddard and wife Geri Kay of Oceanside, California; sister-in-law: Marcella Titze of Mitchell, South Dakota; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, March 2, 2026, at LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Mamre Cemetery in Stanton, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 2-4 PM Sunday, March 1, 2026, at LeRette Funeral Chapel.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

02/14/2026

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02/11/2026

Dawn Eloise Milgrove, age 64, of Carroll, Iowa, formerly of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home. Dawn was born December 10, 1961, the youngest of five children to Darrell and Dorothy “Elaine” (Liljedahl) Wolfe. Dawn was raised on the family farm and attended Red Oak Schools. She was active in 4-H. She showed Black Angus calves and horses. Dawn was involved in barrel racing and earned many ribbons and trophies. She also took dance and gymnastics lessons and performed jazz and tap dance in recitals at the historic downtown Music Hall in Omaha, Nebraska. On June 30, 1987, Dawn was united in marriage to Michael Milgrove in Branson, Missouri. They made their home on Dawn’s grandparent’s homestead. Dawn and Mike loved music and attended many concerts including the Rolling Stones. They had numerous travel destinations, among their favorites were Washington, D. C. and Arlington National Cemetery, and to Chicago to cheer on Mike’s beloved Bears. Dawn and Mike enjoyed tending to their vegetable garden and sitting on their porch with a view of the row of their lilac bushes. Dawn took pleasure in sewing, knitting, crocheting and needlepointing. She looked forward to hosting traditional family holidays and never gave up the chance to browse the streets at the Walnut Antique Fall Festival. She was a proud member of The Daughters of the American Revolution with ancestry ties to a Captain in the Continental Army. She loved learning about her Swedish and Nyman heritage.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband Mike Milgrove; siblings: Dianne Elaine Charmeda, an infant baby sister; and a great nephew: Baby Gus Fridolph.

Survivors include her brother: Dennis Wolfe of Red Oak; sisters: Debra Wolfe of Red Oak and Deanna Clark of Emerson; many nieces and nephews and other extended family and many cherished friends.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

02/07/2026

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02/04/2026

Dennis Robert “Denny” Wookey, age78, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home. Denny was born November 14, 1947, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Robert and Eileen (Raymond) Wookey. He graduated from Red Oak Community High School in 1966 and then Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska. Denny enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Linda Buehler on March 1, 1969, at Hawthorne United Methodist Church in Hawthorne, Iowa. Denny and Linda lived all their married life on the farm. Denny was a 41-year member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge and received “Elk of the Year” for 2016-2017. His hobbies included hunting, boating, water skiing, snow skiing, and feeding livestock. His greatest joy came from his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Betty Buehler. Survivors include his wife, Linda Wookey of Red Oak, Iowa; son, Jake Wookey and wife Mindy of Red Oak, Iowa; daughter, Jenny Wookey-Rich of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren: Madison Akers and husband Bailey of Johnston, Iowa; Mallorie Wookey of Waukee, Iowa; Jonan Wookey of Ames, Iowa; Cory Rich of Iowa City, Iowa; and Jeff Rich of Iowa City, Iowa; great grandchildren: Lynora and Penelope Akers of Johnston, Iowa; sister-in-law: Shari Buehler of Red Oak, Iowa; brothers-in-law: Mick Buehler and wife Jean of Olathe, Kansas, and Scott Buehler and wife Joy of St. Charles, Illinois; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, February 9, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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