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NORTH WARREN TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
P.O. Box 325, 1122 Main St. Ste. 1, Norwalk, IA 50211
515-981-0406
A weekly publication of Klein Publications, Inc.
Published every Thursday in Norwalk, Iowa
Official newspaper for Norwalk, Cumming, Norwalk
Community School District and Warren County.
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OBITUARY
EDWIN MCLUEN
A memorial service was held Frida3 Dec. 27, at Trin-
ity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola for Edwin
McLuen, 77, Indianola, who died Friday, Dec. 20, at
UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Burial of cremains will be at a later date in the Indianola
I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Survivors indude his wife, Dru; children, Mary (Dan)
Corsair of St. Louis, MO, Carolyn (Randy) Blosil of
Orem, UT, Stephen (Lynda) McLuen of Norwalk and
Eric (Deanna Overton) McLuen of Des Moines; broth-
ers, Robert (Ethel) McLuen of St. Louis and James (Jo)
McLuen of Sarasota, FL; sister, Mary Anne Richey of
Tacoma, WA; 11 grandchildren and two great-grand-
children.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother,
Richard.
Memorials may be given to Friends of Warren County
Conservation or Trinity United Presbyterian Church in
Indianola.
Online condolences may be made at www.over
tonfunerals.com.
Senate News
By State Senator Julian B. Garrett
Julian.Garrett@legis.iowa.gov.
Reflections on 2013
As we come to the end of the year, it is natural to
think back over the year that is coming to a close and to
look forward to the Coming year. Looking back on the
2013 legislative session, I was pleased that we were able
to continue spending less than the state receives in rev-
enue. We passed property tax and education reform
bills. Even though both were a result of compromises
with the Democrats in the Senate, they did move us for-
ward.
We must all remember, and thank, our men and
women in uniform, especially those who are overseas
away from their families, They sacrifice to protect our
way of life.
An important event for me personally was the move
from the House of Representatiyes to the Iowa Senate,
as a result of the special election. I now represent nearly
all of Warren County as well as Madison County. I am
looking forward to working on the issues that I ran on,
as I have in the House. I should find out soon what com-
mittees I will serve on.
Another big event in our family was the marriage of
son Jeff last November to a wonderful young lady. We
are pleased to have her as an addition to our family. As
do many families, we traditionally get together with our
extended family for a few days around Christmas time.
It is a great honor to have the privilege of represent-
ing you in the Iowa Legislature. I am looking forward
to hearing from you as the session proceeds.
As always, feel'free to contact me with your ideas or
concerns.
OBITUARY
MICHAEL J. EWELL
Michael J. Ewell, 45,
Norwalk, entered into rest
Saturday morning, Dec.
21, at his parent's home.
Mr. Ewell graduated
from Norwalk High
School in 1987, where he
was a four-sport letterrnan
in football, basketball,
baseball and track. His
love of music took him to
Calitornia where he was a
member of the group
"Brain Pudding" with a
couple of other Norwalk
natives.
He is survived by his
parents, Vernon "Bud"
and Sharon Ewell of
Norwalk; a brother, Brent
(Pamela) Ewell of Pella; a
niece, Colleen (Tony)
Uhlenkamp of Madison,
WI; and two nephews,
Scott (Amber)Ewell of
Austin, TX and Austin
(Anna) Ewell of Des
Moines.
In 2008 Michael was di-
agnosed wit.h Primary
Michael J. Ewell
Progressive Multiple Scle-
rosis. Memorials may be
directed to the Multiple
,Sclerosis Society.
A Celebration of Life
Gathering at St. John the
Apostle Catholic Church
in Norwalk was held
Thursday, Dec: 26.
O'Leary Funeral & Crema-
tion Services - Celebration
of Life Center in Norwalk
handled arrangements.
Share a message of com-
fort by signing the online
guest book at www.oleary
funerals.corn
OBITUARY
STEPHON WILLIAM ARENDS
A Celebration of Life
Service will be held at 1
.p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at
Fellowship Community
Church in Norwalk for
Stephon William Arends,
17, Des Moines. Visitation
with the family will be at
12 noon prior to the ser-
vice.
Stephon, the son of
Teresa Coleman of Des
Moines and John Arends
of Newton, was born June
4,1996 in Des Moines. The
youngest of three sisters
and a brother, Stephon was
born with Cystic Fibrosis•
After enduring a double
lung transplant and organ
rejectio.n, he died from
liver failure Friday, Dec.
20, at Blank Children's
Hospital in Des Moines.
Stephon lived his life to
the fullest. He loved"to
joke and make peopl e
laugh. He enjoyed laugh-
ing, singing and making
videos for YouTube.
Stephon had a loving and
caring demeanor and de-
spite his condition, he
wanted everyone around
him to feel comfortable as
though there was nothing
wrong with him.
Survivors include his
mother and father; sisters,
Reshawnna Coleman,
Ashley Coleman and
Misty Coleman; brother,
Stephon William Arends
Jack Hays; best friends,
Shy and Pedro; and a host
of aunts, uncles and cous-
ins.
In lieu of flowers, me-
morial contributions in
memory of Stephon will
be appreciated.
Share a memory by
signing the online guest
book at www.oleary
funerals.com.
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for
emergencies!
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In Our Care:
Michael J. Ewell
Age 45 of Nonvalk
A Celebration of Life Gathering
at St. John the Apostle Catholic
Church wag held Dec. 26 "
ht Our Care:
Stephon Arends
Age 17 of Des Moines
Visitation 12 noon, Celebration of
Life Service 1 p.m., Jan. 4, at
Fellowship Community Church
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Worship at these
Norwalk Area Churches
NORWALK
Christ Our Savior
Luthei'an Church 0LC-MS)
515 Sunset Dr.
515-897-4183
Steven Klawonn, Pastor
9:00 am Worship
10:30 am Sunday School
Wed. Family Education 6:30 pm
Wed. Confirmation: 5th-8th grade
6:30 pm
Crossroads Chnrch
2601 Border St.
www.2thecrossroads.com
Glen Blumer, Pastor
515-287-8580
9:30 am Worship
Nursery & Children's
Programnfing
3 years old through 5 th grade
Wed. 6:30 pm K-12 th grades
Fellowship Commuaity
Church
225 North Ave.
www.fcenorwalk.org
Rob Jones, Pastor
981-0699
8:30 & 10:30 am Worship
Disciple City Classes
18 mo.-5 grade
Nursery also provided.
6 pm Sun. Jr. and Sr. High
6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Service
First Baptist Church
www.norwalkbaptist.org
Sunset Dr. & Mafred
981-4391
9 am Worship
10:15 am Sunday School
Class for all ages
Nursery Provided
7 pm- Wednesdays
Bible Study Prayer Service
New Life Lutheran Church
4380 Wakonda Dr. - 285-5965
www.newlifenorwalk.org
Nate Liedtke, Pastor
8:15 am & 10:30 am Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
Childcare Provided
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Norwalk Christiall Church
(Disciples)
701 Main St. - 981-0176
Tim Diebcl, Pastor
8:30 am Informal Worship
9:15 am Church School
10:30 am Worship
Nursery Provided
Wed. pm CYF & Chi Rho
Norwalk United
Methodist Church
1801 Sunset Dr. - 981-4251
Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko
8:15 & 10:45 am Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
Nursery Provided
5:30 pm Saturday, Vespers
St. John the Apostle
Catholic Church
720 Orchard Hills Dr.
981-4855 FAX 981-9475
Father John Ludwig
Sacrament of Reconciliation
4 pm Saturday
Masses: 5 pm Saturday
9 am Sunday
Nursery, Sunday School
CUMMING
Harvest Church
(Evangelical Free)
4225 N. Birch Ave.
PO Box 115
Laine Wilder, Pastor
981-4321
www.hccumming.com
10 am Worship
Ntursery, newborn to 3 years
Groups Thurs. & Fri. 6:30 pm
Christian Life
Assembly of God Church
Fleur Drive and Hwy 5
Warren Hunsberger, Pastor
515953-0322
10 am Worship
Children's Ministry, 0-5
Kids' Church 6 years & up
Nursery ages 0-2
6:30 pm- Wed. Elevate Youth
Grace Baptist Church
9936 County Line Rd. 285-8871
www.gracecares.net
Doug VanWey, Pastor
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 am Worship
Jr. & Sr. High, Men's and
Women's Ministry
Nursery Provided.
Mt. Zion Church of God
8383 Ridgeview Dr.
David Chu, Pastor
664-2828
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MARTENSDALE
Martensdale Community
(An Evangelical Free Church)
1 Mile North of Martensdale on
Hwy 28
Jeremy Kidder, Pastor
641-764-2491
Worship: 9 am
BibleStudy: 10:30 am
Jr. High & Sr. High Youth: 6 pm
Sunday
St. Paul Lutheran Church
(Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America)
641-764-2752
Meeting at Church of the
Assumption in Churchville
Keith Lingwall, Pastor, 971-0504
Ron Molar, Pastor, 770-1286
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
Call for times on Adult and
Children Bible Studies
PROLE
Linn Grove
United Methodist Church
7483 50th, Prole - 981-4062
• Ginni Otto, Pastor
Free-will offering
breakfast 8-9:30 am
10 am Worship
Adult Sunday School - 11 am
INDIANOLA
Freedom Fellowship Church
(IFFC)
2604 N. Jefferson Way
515-961-5755
Pastor Jeff Rabe
PastOr's Cell 515-333-2458
9:30 am Sunday Worship
12:45-2 pm Wed. Adult Bible
Study
Tues.-'Thurs. is for
Community Food Closet.
(Please call for availability)
Good Shepherd
Evangelical Lutheran Church
(ELS)
202 N. Kenwood - 962-0351
Robert Harting, Pastor
9 am Worship
10:15 Sunday School
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Regular worship schedules of
Norwalk-area churches. Special
Events and services will not be
listed here.
Policy: Churches must be in the
Norwalk Area and in Warren
• County for this free listing•
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