Obituaries

Matthew William Gersema, 45, passed peacefully on July 11, surrounded by family, at The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House.

Wendell Roscoe Sheer was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend and someone special.

Marjorie M. Beecher, the daughter of Henry and Blanche (Perkins) Blasnitz, was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Jefferson and departed this life July 28 at Regency Park Care Center in Jefferson.

Judith (Judi) Leone McClurg, of North Port, Fla., passed away on June 28 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital at the age of 68 years young.

Duane D. (Shorty) Clark, the son of Grant and Velma (Steward) Clark, was born Feb. 1, 1936, in Adaza, Greene County. He departed this life July 23 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Mildred L. Skalla, 85, of Scranton, passed peacefully home July 15.

A memorial service was held July 27 at Gospel Open Bible Church in Jefferson.

Bill Conroy was born May 21, 1953 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to William A Conroy and Betty (June) Mears.

Barbara Joan Freeman, 77, of Jefferson, passed away July 21 at the Greene County Medical Center.