Anita Alice Dohse was born March 20, 1924, in Westside Township, Carroll County, Westside, Iowa, the daughter of William and Alice Jensen Dohse. Anita died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 89 years.
Anita, along with her two brothers was baptized on June 5, 1927, at the Presbyterian Church at Westside, Iowa, by Reverend James McSurvis. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 21, 1948, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Angeles, California, by Reverend Immanuel F. Hodde.
She attended county schools through the sixth grade and then attended school in Westside, graduating from Westside High School with the class of 1942. In the fall she attended AIB Business School at Des Moines, Iowa, and in 1943 worked for Bankers Life Company, leaving in 1945 to get married. At her mother's home on November 17, 1945, she was married to Harold Groen by Reverend Berner. On Thanksgiving Day they moved to Maywood, California, where they both found work.
On Mother's Day, May 11, 1947, a son named Steven was born. They moved back to Iowa and moved to Denison in 1950. Anita worked for Denison Propane Gas Co. as a bookkeeper for 13 years and a computer operator at South Crawford REC for 17 years, retiring in 1983.
They enjoyed everything together - church, Bible class, fishing, dancing, cards, golfing, hunting, winters in Arizona and California, and socializing with friends and relatives. Anita liked all kinds of music and her son's guitar playing. Mom was a loving, caring person and my best friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husband and brothers, Reed and Clayton, brothers-in-law, Lawrence, William, and Vernon; sisters-in-law, Delores and Maxine. She is survived by her son, Steve; other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa.
Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Westside Cemetery in Westside, Iowa. Organist Jeanette Venzke provided accompaniment for soloist Rev. Craig Dohse as he sang "How Great Thou Art," and "The Lord's Prayer." and congregational hymns, "Just As I Am Without One Plea," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary Pallbearers were Rev. Craig Henningfield, Carl and Mary Lou Muff, Wally and Leta Jensen, Joe and Betty Griffin, Kim and Kay Peters, Bud Borcherding, Macel Schneider, Norma Petersen, Maurine Holtorf, and Gen Baker. Serving as Pallbearers were Steve Groen, Rev. Craig Dohse,Terry Dohse, Larry Groen, Tom Dohse, and Phil Didier. The family invited everyone to remain at the church for fellowship and lunch provided by Staley's and the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from May 25 to June 24, 2013
Anita, along with her two brothers was baptized on June 5, 1927, at the Presbyterian Church at Westside, Iowa, by Reverend James McSurvis. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 21, 1948, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Angeles, California, by Reverend Immanuel F. Hodde.
She attended county schools through the sixth grade and then attended school in Westside, graduating from Westside High School with the class of 1942. In the fall she attended AIB Business School at Des Moines, Iowa, and in 1943 worked for Bankers Life Company, leaving in 1945 to get married. At her mother's home on November 17, 1945, she was married to Harold Groen by Reverend Berner. On Thanksgiving Day they moved to Maywood, California, where they both found work.
On Mother's Day, May 11, 1947, a son named Steven was born. They moved back to Iowa and moved to Denison in 1950. Anita worked for Denison Propane Gas Co. as a bookkeeper for 13 years and a computer operator at South Crawford REC for 17 years, retiring in 1983.
They enjoyed everything together - church, Bible class, fishing, dancing, cards, golfing, hunting, winters in Arizona and California, and socializing with friends and relatives. Anita liked all kinds of music and her son's guitar playing. Mom was a loving, caring person and my best friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husband and brothers, Reed and Clayton, brothers-in-law, Lawrence, William, and Vernon; sisters-in-law, Delores and Maxine. She is survived by her son, Steve; other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa.
Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Westside Cemetery in Westside, Iowa. Organist Jeanette Venzke provided accompaniment for soloist Rev. Craig Dohse as he sang "How Great Thou Art," and "The Lord's Prayer." and congregational hymns, "Just As I Am Without One Plea," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary Pallbearers were Rev. Craig Henningfield, Carl and Mary Lou Muff, Wally and Leta Jensen, Joe and Betty Griffin, Kim and Kay Peters, Bud Borcherding, Macel Schneider, Norma Petersen, Maurine Holtorf, and Gen Baker. Serving as Pallbearers were Steve Groen, Rev. Craig Dohse,Terry Dohse, Larry Groen, Tom Dohse, and Phil Didier. The family invited everyone to remain at the church for fellowship and lunch provided by Staley's and the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from May 25 to June 24, 2013
Anita Alice Dohse was born March 20, 1924, in Westside Township, Carroll County, Westside, Iowa, the daughter of William and Alice Jensen Dohse. Anita died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 89 years.
Anita, along with her two brothers was baptized on June 5, 1927, at the Presbyterian Church at Westside, Iowa, by Reverend James McSurvis. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 21, 1948, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Angeles, California, by Reverend Immanuel F. Hodde.
She attended county schools through the sixth grade and then attended school in Westside, graduating from Westside High School with the class of 1942. In the fall she attended AIB Business School at Des Moines, Iowa, and in 1943 worked for Bankers Life Company, leaving in 1945 to get married. At her mother's home on November 17, 1945, she was married to Harold Groen by Reverend Berner. On Thanksgiving Day they moved to Maywood, California, where they both found work.
On Mother's Day, May 11, 1947, a son named Steven was born. They moved back to Iowa and moved to Denison in 1950. Anita worked for Denison Propane Gas Co. as a bookkeeper for 13 years and a computer operator at South Crawford REC for 17 years, retiring in 1983.
They enjoyed everything together - church, Bible class, fishing, dancing, cards, golfing, hunting, winters in Arizona and California, and socializing with friends and relatives. Anita liked all kinds of music and her son's guitar playing. Mom was a loving, caring person and my best friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husband and brothers, Reed and Clayton, brothers-in-law, Lawrence, William, and Vernon; sisters-in-law, Delores and Maxine. She is survived by her son, Steve; other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa.
Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Westside Cemetery in Westside, Iowa. Organist Jeanette Venzke provided accompaniment for soloist Rev. Craig Dohse as he sang "How Great Thou Art," and "The Lord's Prayer." and congregational hymns, "Just As I Am Without One Plea," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary Pallbearers were Rev. Craig Henningfield, Carl and Mary Lou Muff, Wally and Leta Jensen, Joe and Betty Griffin, Kim and Kay Peters, Bud Borcherding, Macel Schneider, Norma Petersen, Maurine Holtorf, and Gen Baker. Serving as Pallbearers were Steve Groen, Rev. Craig Dohse,Terry Dohse, Larry Groen, Tom Dohse, and Phil Didier. The family invited everyone to remain at the church for fellowship and lunch provided by Staley's and the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from May 25 to June 24, 2013
Anita, along with her two brothers was baptized on June 5, 1927, at the Presbyterian Church at Westside, Iowa, by Reverend James McSurvis. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 21, 1948, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Angeles, California, by Reverend Immanuel F. Hodde.
She attended county schools through the sixth grade and then attended school in Westside, graduating from Westside High School with the class of 1942. In the fall she attended AIB Business School at Des Moines, Iowa, and in 1943 worked for Bankers Life Company, leaving in 1945 to get married. At her mother's home on November 17, 1945, she was married to Harold Groen by Reverend Berner. On Thanksgiving Day they moved to Maywood, California, where they both found work.
On Mother's Day, May 11, 1947, a son named Steven was born. They moved back to Iowa and moved to Denison in 1950. Anita worked for Denison Propane Gas Co. as a bookkeeper for 13 years and a computer operator at South Crawford REC for 17 years, retiring in 1983.
They enjoyed everything together - church, Bible class, fishing, dancing, cards, golfing, hunting, winters in Arizona and California, and socializing with friends and relatives. Anita liked all kinds of music and her son's guitar playing. Mom was a loving, caring person and my best friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husband and brothers, Reed and Clayton, brothers-in-law, Lawrence, William, and Vernon; sisters-in-law, Delores and Maxine. She is survived by her son, Steve; other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa.
Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Westside Cemetery in Westside, Iowa. Organist Jeanette Venzke provided accompaniment for soloist Rev. Craig Dohse as he sang "How Great Thou Art," and "The Lord's Prayer." and congregational hymns, "Just As I Am Without One Plea," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary Pallbearers were Rev. Craig Henningfield, Carl and Mary Lou Muff, Wally and Leta Jensen, Joe and Betty Griffin, Kim and Kay Peters, Bud Borcherding, Macel Schneider, Norma Petersen, Maurine Holtorf, and Gen Baker. Serving as Pallbearers were Steve Groen, Rev. Craig Dohse,Terry Dohse, Larry Groen, Tom Dohse, and Phil Didier. The family invited everyone to remain at the church for fellowship and lunch provided by Staley's and the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from May 25 to June 24, 2013
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