Obituary - Anna Omega Traasdahl Swenson Fackrell

Ann Swenson Fackrell

Standard-Examiner Sunday, June 26, 1988

OGDEN – Ann Swenson Fackrell, 72, of 1519 23rd St., died Saturday, June 25, 1988, at her home of heart failure.

She was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Lago, Idaho, a Daughter of Otto B. and Anna Erickson Traasdahl.

She married Maynard J. Swenson June 1, 1934, in Preston, Idaho. He died Nov. 21, 1958. She married Elton D. Fackrell Nov. 22, 1960, in Logan. She was raised in Grace and Preston, Idaho, and moved to the Ogden area in 1940. She moved to Lewiston in 1958, returning to Ogden in 1975.

She graduated from Preston High School. She was an active member of the Ogden LDS 35th Ward, and had served as Relief Society. She was Mutual president and had been active in religious service over the past 50 years. She was a member of the Lewiston Literary League, chairman of the Fourth of July celebration, and an active Democrat. She enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are her husband of Ogden, two sons, Max Swenson, Pasco, Wash.; Ron Swenson, Salt Lake City; one stepson and one stepdaughter, Alan Fackrell, Logan; Sharon Bischoff, Orinda, Calif.; Nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Carl Traasdahl, Las Vegas, Nev.; Ted Traasdahl, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Irene King, Lewiston, Utah; Mitze Pence, Eldora, Iowa. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Ogden LDS 35th Ward, 1475 Cahoon, with Bishop Darwin J. Brimhall of the Ogden 35th ward officiating. Friends may call at Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel, 3408 Washington Blvd.; Ogden, Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Ogden City Cemetery.

Learn more about Ann Swenson Fackrell on the Traasdahl Family History site:

https://sites.google.com/view/traasdahlfamilyhistory/families/traasdahl/anna-omega-traasdahl.

Obituary - Bonnie Lou Pence Mugge

In Loving Memory...

Bonnie Lou Mugge

6/5/45 - 5/6/10

Bonnie Lou Mugge, 64, of Conrad, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. Bonnie has chosen to give a valued and honored gift by donating her body to the University of Iowa Medical School. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bonnie and her family. Phone 641-844-1234.

Bonnie Lou Pence was born on June 5, 1945, in Eldora. She was the daughter of Howard and Alice (Emmert) Pence.

She graduated from Beaman Conrad High School in 1963. She attended nursing school at Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1966.

On July 10, 1966, Bonnie married Steve Mugge at Ivester Church of the Brethren.

Bonnie worked as a nurse at various locations. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed her family, friends, reading, and spending time with her grandkids. She liked to play cards, fishing, and canoeing.

Left to mourn her loss is her husband, Steve, of Conrad; her children Robyn (Douglas) Heisdorffer of Marengo, IA, Mark (Julie) Mugge of St. Charles, IL, and Jeremy Mugge of Union, IA; her grandchildren Nicholas Heisdorffer, Kaitlyn Heisdorffer, Brittany Towne-Mugge, LaTaushia Mugge, Dillon Mugge, Rachel Mugge, and Brandon Roche; her sisters Susan (Clarke) Oestereich of Grundy Center, and Jane (Sue Ladehoff) Kruse of Canyon City, CO; and her parents Howard (Hazel) Pence of Eldora. In death she rejoins her mother Alice and her brother James Pence.

Learn more about Bonnie on the Pence Family History site:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/pence/bonnie-lou-pence.

Obituary - Howard William Pence

Howard W. Pence, 92 of Eldora, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora, while under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Funeral services will be at 10:30 on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Burial will follow in the Conrad Cemetery. Visitation is from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Ivester Church of the Brethren. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Howard William Pence was born July 18, 1920 to George and Nora (Smith) Pence at Carrie Mills, Illinois. He was the fourth of five children to be born to this union. Howard attended schools at Waterloo, Iowa and Whitten, Iowa. Howard and his brothers farmed for their mother.

On February 14, 1943 Howard was united in marriage to Alice Emmert at Eldora, in her parent's home. Howard and Alice farmed in the Whitten and Conrad area and Howard also worked many years for the Conrad Coop. They were the parents of one son, James, who was the first Grundy County boy to be killed in action in Viet Nam, and three daughters, Jane, Bonnie and Susan. Alice passed away on April 23, 1989. After her death Howard continued to work for Dick and Rick Hibbs.

On September 19, 1992 Howard married Hazel Harms at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Hazel was a longtime friend having graduated with Alice. Howard and Hazel resided in her home on North Washington Street in Eldora.

Howard was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a member of the Conrad Lion's Club. He was a former member of the Ivester Church of the Brethren.

Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Hazel; daughters, Jane Kruse (Sue Ladehoff) of Canon City, Colorado, and Susan (Clarke) Oestereich of Grundy Center, Iowa; son-in-law, Steve Mugge of Conrad; 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice; son, James; daughter, Bonnie Mugge; son-in-law, Bob Schleisman; brothers, Lawrence, Harvey and Melvin; and sister, Georgia Wheat.

Learn more about Howard on the Pence Family History site:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/pence/howard-william-pence.

Obituary - Melvin Elward Pence - 1945

Melvin E. Pence, Jr., (80) of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on July 20, 2025.

He was born on January 18, 1945 in Iowa to Melvin Sr. and Dora Pence. He graduated from Eldora High School. After serving in the US Army, he attended Iowa State University earning a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Mel was in practice in southwest Iowa and later took a position teaching at the University of Georgia. Upon retirement, he relocated to Scottsdale.

He is survived by daughter Heidi Pence Epsen, Mike Epsen, Noah Long, Colby and Sarah Epsen, Glenda Guthrie, George and Nancy Pence, Cheryl Pence, Levi and Barbara Pence, Alex and Rose Pence and many members of their extended families. Mel also is survived and fondly remembered by many friends around the country.

Mel married his beloved wife, Pamela Gates Pence, who predeceased him in March 2016. He is also predeceased by his parents and brother David Pence.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Newton, Iowa on October 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home Tribute Center 201 E. 4th St. N. Newton, Iowa.

Learn more about Melvin on the Pence Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/pence/melvin-elward-pence-1945.

Obituary - Walter Smith Hutt (1920)

Walter Hutt Jr.

The funeral of Walter Hutt Jr., son of Walter S. and Mildred (Jones) Hutt, who died the past Thursday, was held Monday at 2 p.m. from his parents' home, 486 North Evans street. Services were in charge of Dr. J.J. Kline, pastor of Grace Lutheran church. Interment was in Mt. Zion cemetery.

Pallbearers were Walter Coles and James Reynier, representing the Sons of the Legion; Clyde Umstead and Russel Wentzel, of the American Legion Boy Scout troop No. 1; Walter Richards and Richard Hunsberger, of Grace Lutheran Sunday school; William Quicksell and Earl Sell, of class 9B1 of the junior high school.

Members of the Sons of Legion, of which the deceased was adjutant, and the Boy Scout troop attended the funeral and were honorary pallbearers.

--The Mercury, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Wed, 26 Dec 1934, Page 3

Learn more about Walter on the Pence Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/hutt/walter-smith-hutt-1920.

Obituary - Joan Bevan

Joan Bevan Hogge, 89, of Riverton, Utah, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Grove Creek Assisted Living Center.

Joan was born on February 18, 1936, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Roscoe and Annis Bevan. After graduating from Twin Falls High School, she moved to Provo, Utah, with her best friend and enrolled at BYU. While she attended classes, Joan especially enjoyed the vibrant social life BYU offered.

During one group date, where everyone exchanged phone numbers, Joan met a young man who would call her night after night for long conversations. She believed it was Rollie Hogge, one of the boys from the group. Yet when they crossed paths on campus, he wouldn’t acknowledge her. After this happened a few times, Joan confronted him. Rollie admitted he loved talking to her on the phone but wasn’t entirely sure she was the same girl he had been speaking with.

Despite the confusion, Joan and Rollie married in 1955 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Their 69-year marriage was rooted in love, respect, and faith. Shortly after their wedding, Rollie left to serve a full-time mission in England, with Joan joining him for the final months. Together, they raised three children in a home full of laughter, love, and devotion.

Joan had a vibrant professional life, working as a realtor, travel agent, and administrator in various industries, but her favorite role was being a mother.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joan served faithfully in many leadership roles, including several Relief Society presidencies. Her faith shaped her life, and her service touched many. She also stood by Rollie during his U.S. Army and Reserve service from 1964 to 1972, moving with him to Fort Benning, GA; Fort Devens, MA; and Two Rock Ranch Station, CA.

Joan loved playing cards, watching movies and TV shows, and spending time with her friends and family. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering loyalty to those she loved.

She is survived by her children, Sue Weeks Ruff (Wesley) and Paul Hogge (Becky); her ten grandchildren, Michael, Jessica, Missy, Natalie, Erin, Joshua, Garrett, Hailey, Katelyn, and Allyssa; her five great grandchildren, Grayson, Sloane, Graham, Sam, and Finn, and her brothers, Michael Bevan (Joan) and Richard Bevan (Pam). She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rollie, her son David Hogge (Jineena), and her sister Judy Wood.

A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the LDS Chapel located at 1208 West 12400 South, Riverton, Utah. Family and friends are invited to join in honoring her life of love, faith, and service. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral services from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Interment will follow the funeral services at Riverton City Cemetery.

Joan’s legacy of kindness, faith, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, Anna and Adi, for their tireless support and dedication.

Learn more about Joan on the Pence Family History website:
https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/hogge/joan-bevan.

Obituary - George Gibbon Bent, Jr. (1913)

George G. Bent, Jr., 91, of Roanoke, died Monday February 7, 2005. He was born on September 15, 1913 and was a lifelong resident of Roanoke.

He was educated in The Roanoke Public Schools, attending Commerce Street School, Lee Jr. High School and graduating in 1931 from Jefferson High School. He attended Roanoke College for two years. At the age of 12, he joined the Boy Scouts and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, plus three "Palms" and earned 78 Merit Badges. He became a home delivery boy for the Roanoke World News at age 13, and continued this work through his high school and college years, as well as during his employment with the Norfolk and Western Railway from 1934 to 1936. In 1936, he was employed by the Times-World Corporation as a Route Manager. After holding several positions with the corporation, he was promoted to Circulation Director in 1962, a position he held till his retirement in 1978 after 40 years of service to the Times-World Corporation. He was a member of the International Circulation Managers Association and the Mid-Atlantic Circulation Managers Association, serving a term as President. He was also a past member of the Roanoke Valley Cotillion Club, Big Lick Kiwanis Club and the Optimist Club of Roanoke, serving a term as President.

Mr. Bent was a member of First Christian Church until 1950, when he became a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he served one and one half terms as a member of the Vestry.

He was married for 64 years to the former Dorothy Sherman, who died in 1999.

He was also preceded in death by a grandson, David Bates Killinger who died in 2001.

He is survived by his two children, Anne Bent Killinger and husband, Bates of Roanoke, George Robert Bent and wife, Carolyn Leigh Bent of Prattville, Alabama; three granddaughters, Amy Killinger Wilhelm and husband, Jack of Roanoke, Jennifer Bent Davis and husband, Mark of Montgomery, Alabama, Cynthia Killinger Kidwell and husband, Rob of Roanoke; two grandsons, Bradley Killinger and wife, Keisha of Union Hall, and Robert Bent, Montgomery, Alabama. He is also survived by three great-grandsons.

--Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 10, 2005

Learn more about George on the Pence Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/bent/george-gibbon-bent-1913.

Obituary - Dorothy Sherman Bent

BENT, Dorothy Sherman, 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 17, 1999.

Dorothy was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church, where she was involved as a Cub Scout Den Mother, choir mother and many other activities, including the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, the Central Council Roanoke PTA, and was currently a member of the Roanoke Optimist Club.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, George G. Bent, Jr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Bates Killinger, Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Carolyn Bent, Prattville, Alabama; her grandchildren, Amy Killinger Wilhelm and her husband, Jack, David Killinger, Bradley Killinger, Cynthia Killinger Kidwell and her husband, Rob, Jennifer Bent Davis and her husband, Mark and Robert Bent; a great-grandson; her brother, William W. Sherman, Roanoke.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - November 19, 1999

Learn more about Dorothy on the Pence Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/sherman/dorothy-may-sherman.