In Loving Memory VIRGINIA MARIAN DETHLEFS

SERVICES Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 10:30 A.M. United Methodist Church, Manning, Iowa
OFFICIATING Reverend Larry McAlpine
MUSIC "Because He Lives" Congregation
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand" "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" Paulette Myers & Helen Ohde, Vocalists
Patricia Kirby, Accompanist
INTERMENT Manning Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Todd Stadtlander, Chris Myers, Mark Kirby, Rodney Drake, John Ohde, Raymond Hagedorn
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Merle Stoelk, Bud Barnes, LaVerne Olsen, Don Andersen, Alvin Armentrout, Emmett Mullen

THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED, AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE CHURCH FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE. DRIVERS IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION MUST TURN ON VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS, DRIVE IN A CLOSE FORMATION, AND BE ALERT.

VIRGINIA DETHLEFS
Virginia Marian, daughter of Robert and Josephine (Axland) Brown, was born November 11, 1920, in Irwin, Iowa. She grew up in Irwin and graduated from high school there in 1938. She attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls for two years and taught school in Peru, Irwin, Manilla, Denison, and, for 25 years, in Manning. During her early teaching years, Virginia continued her education, earning her bachelor's degree from Drake University in 1967.

On July 20, 1951, Virginia was united in marriage with Kenneth George Dethlefs at Fairmont, Minnesota. They made their home in Manning. Virginia took some time off from her teaching career to raise their two daughters. She retired in 1984.

Throughout her life, Virginia was active in her church and in her community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and served as financial secretary; United Methodist Women; P.E.O.; Retired Teachers; and was a charter member of the Tuesday Night Women's Bowling League. She volunteered her time for many other worthwhile activities in Manning.

Of utmost importance to Virginia was her family. She had the wonderful ability to make everyone feel comfortable and wanted. She enjoyed traveling, going to movies, visiting with her many friends and flower gardening.

Virginia died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 1997, at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa. She was 76 years, 11 months, and 7 days of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Kenneth; two daughters, JoAnn and her husband, Jim Karsten and Georgia and her husband, Rick Lohrmann; and one granddaughter, Erica Lohrmann, all of Manning. She is also survived by two sisters, Betty and her husband, Dean Drake, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Roberta Brown, Ames; as well as other relatives, her many students and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Manning, Iowa. Reverend Larry McAlpine officiated. Songs included "Because He Lives", "Precious Lord, Take My Hand", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Paulette Myers and Helen Ohde were vocalists, accompanied by Patricia Kirby.

Honorary pallbearers were Merle Stoelk, Don Andersen, Bud Barnes, Alvin Armentrout, LaVerne Olsen and Emmett Mullen. Interment was in the Manning Cemetery and pallbearers were Todd Stadtlander, Rodney Drake, Chris Myers, John Ohde, Mark Kirby and Raymond Hagedorn.

The family invited those in attendance to join them for lunch and fellowship at the church.

The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of the arrangements.