October 12, 2005

The ADVOCATE’s Free Press & Community News

Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties

Volume 9, No. 81

Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown



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“Miriam B. Johnson 

1920-2005

Graveside inurnment services for Miriam B. Johnson, 85, Ottawa, were Friday, October 7, 2005,

at Osawatomie Cemetery.  Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, October 4, at Richmond Health Care and

Rehabilitation Center.

Miriam B. Johnson was born August 5, 1920, at Osawatomie, the daughter of Eugene E. and

Emily Mae (Coffelt) Potter.  She grew up and lived in Osawatomie until moving to Little Rock

AR, in 1941.  She graduated from Osawatomie High School with the Class of 1938.  Miriam

followed her husband’s military career, returning to Osawatomie in 1946.  She moved to Paola

in 1953, to Princeton in 1975, and then to Ottawa in 1985.  She was a homemaker and was a

member of the First Presbyterian Church of Osawatomie.

Miriam and Edger Johnson were married January 17, 1941, at Osawatomie.  He survives, of their

home.

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Emily Potter; and her son-in-law,

Harold Edwards.

Miriam is also survived by her daughter, Loretta Edwards of Garnett; her son, Rick Johnson of

Greeley; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa, was in charge of arrangements.”



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“Karlena Branson

1969-2005

Funeral services for Karlena Branson, 35, Richmond, were Friday, October 7, 2005, at Dengel

and Son Mortuary in Ottawa.  Interment was in Highland Cemetery.  Mrs. Branson died Monday,

October 3, at her home.

Karlena Branson was born November 26, 1969, at Ottawa, the daughter of Dave and Janet S.

(Johnson) Diamond.  She was a lifelong Franklin County resident.  She made her home in

Richmond until her death due to her diabetes illness.  She graduated from Ottawa High School

with the Class of 1988.  She attended Superior School of Hairstyling in Olathe.

She held various jobs and was a stay-at-home mom.  Karlena attended Ruhamah Baptist Church

in Rantoul.

In 1989, Karlena was united in marriage with Craig Coulson at Pomona.  They later divorced.  On

February 27, 1999, Karlena was united in marriage with Mike Branson at Princeton.  He survives,

of their home.

Mrs. Branson was preceded in death by her mother, Janet S. Diamond.

Karlena is also survived by her father and his wife, Dave and Joan Diamond of Ottawa; her

step-mother, Dea Diamond of Princeton; her daughter, Saidee Coulson of Rantoul; her

stepdaughters, Michelle Branson of Ottawa, Christina Branson of Manhattan, and Julie Moore of

Olathe; her sister, Lori Gould of Windsor, CO; her stepbrothers, Tim Diamond of Ottawa and Ty

Johnson of Reno, NV; her stepsisters, Wendy Hamilton and Ginger Markley, both of Ottawa, and

Teal Hermreck of Pomona; and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials to Karlena Branson’s Children’s Education Fund.

Dengel and Son Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.”



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“George Robert ‘Bob’ Pease

1924-2005

Funeral services for George Robert ‘Bob’ Pease, 81, Shenandoah, IA, were Wednesday,

September 28, 2005, at B.P.O.E. Elk Club #1122 in Shenandoah with Rev. Fred Bryson

officiating.  Interment was in Locust Grove Cemetery outside of Shenandoah.  Mr. Pease died

Saturday, September 24, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha.

George Robert Pease was born September 18, 1924, at Shenandoah, IA, the son of Glenn Ray

and Ruby Viola (Bangs) Pease.  He grew up on the family farm south of Shenandoah in Locust

Grove Township.  Bob attended the Alma Mater School of Locust Grove and graduated from

Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1942.

Following high school, he attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, MO, where he was a member of the

football team.  After a year of college, he enlisted as an M.P. (military police) in the United States

Army during World War II.  Following his service to his country, he returned home to farm in

Locust Grove Township.

Bob was united in marriage to Martha Miller in the 1940’s.  They later divorced.  On December

16, 1963, he was united in marriage to Shirley Schnoor in Hot Springs, AR.  She survives, of the

home.

Bob was a 61-year member of American Legion Post #88, a 51-year member of B.P.O.E. Elks

Lodge #1122, and a longtime member of the Masonic Temple.

He enjoyed playing golf, reading, playing cards, and socializing with friends.

Mr. Pease was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Ruby Pease; his sister, Phyllis (Pease)

Williamson; and two infant sons.

Bob is also survived by his children, Nancy York and her husband, Bill, of Essex, IA, Marti

Gigstad and her husband, Bobb, of Garnett, Robb Pease and his wife, Barbara, of Castle Rock,

CO, Marilyn Gable and her husband, Dan, of Papillon, NE, and Mark Supernaw and his wife,

Sandra, of Farragut, IA; his grandchildren, James York and his wife, Tara, Christopher and

Michael Gigstad, Lisa and Lindsay Pease, Josh Meyer, Amy Brent, Craig Parent, Morgan Tysor,

and Jake and Sam Supernaw; and other relatives and many friends.

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, was in charge of arrangements.”



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By:  Lulu B. Nixon