Wayne Albert Kordick, son of Albert Conrad and Elizabeth Ann (Bindel) Kordick, was born on March 22, 1931 in Madison County, Iowa. Wayne entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Alegent Creighton Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, at the age of eighty-two years, one month and twenty-three days.

Wayne graduated from Winterset High School and continued his education, earning a Master’s Degree in Vocational Education from Iowa State University.

On June 17, 1961, Wayne was united in marriage to Barbara Jeanne Bryan and three children were born to bless this union: Teresa, Kevin and Alan.

Wayne taught vocational agriculture at Corning High School for thirty-one years. Wayne’s love for agriculture was evident through his work assisting his son-in-law Doug on the farm.

Throughout Wayne’s lifetime he enjoyed his time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Wayne was a devout member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Left to cherish Wayne’s memory is his wife, Jeanne Kordick of Corning; children: Teresa (Doug) Kopp of Massena; Kevin (Julie) Kordick of Boone; and Alan (Robyn) Kordick of Allen, Texas; six grandchildren: Tyler and Daniel Kopp, Matthew and Andrew Kordick, Kenzie and Kenedee Kordick; sister, Eileen (Dean) Moore; brothers: Earl (Karen) Kordick, Glenn (Kathleen) Kordick and Harold Zbierski; brother-in-law, Jim Moore.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lorene Moore; mother-in-law, Dorothy Bryan and father-in-law, John Bryan.

Mass of Christian Burial Services was held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Corning, with Celebrant Father Lazarus Kirigia. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery near Bridgewater. Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Catholic Church and/or Alegent Creighton Health Mercy Hospital in Corning. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com. Pearson Family Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements for Wayne Kordick.

Bessie Irene Parrott

Bessie Irene Parrott was born on July 24, 1921, in Adair County, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Neilson) Glade. She passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Corning Nursing and Rehab Center in Corning, at the age of 91.

Irene was raised in the area of her birth. She attended school at Bridgewater. Upon graduating in 1940 she became a teacher and taught classes at a country school in Adair County. She was thus employed during World Warr II while anxiously awaiting the return of her sweetheart, Melvin Parrott. Upon his safe return they were united in marriage on Nov. 28, 1945, in Fontanelle. To this union three children were born: Douglas, Vivian and Mark. When first married Irene and Melvin made a home on farms near Bridgewater until 1951 when they purchased a farm near Williamson. In 1963, they bought a farm near Corning where they lived until August of 2000 when they moved into the town of Corning. Irene enjoyed sewing many quilts, pillows and doll clothes for her granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Melvin Parrott; three sisters, Ilah and husband Paris Sullivan, Minnie and husband John Welsch and Edna and husband Al Sullivan; brother, Calvin and wife Chris Glade; and many other beloved relatives, friends and neighbors.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Parrott of Lenox; daughter, Vivian Walton and husband Dennis of Ames; son, Mark Parrott of Creston; three granddaughters, Laura Peterson, Andrea Parrott and Megan Herrick; six great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; eight step-great-grandchildren; many other relatives, friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held at Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield on May 21, 2013, with Pastor Charles Layton officiating. Musical selections included “Amazing Grace” and “In the Garden.” Pallbearers were Alvin Havens, Matt Havens, Roger Euken, Eric Euken, Richard Yarrington and Robert Welsch. Honorary pallbearers were Todd Peterson, Tyrell Herrick, Lyle Hendrickson, Dennis Walton, James Winfred and Norman Parrott.

The Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield was in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Leo Eugene Rauch

Leo Eugene Rauch, 79, passed from this life peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel followed by burial at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery (near Van Meter) in Adel, Iowa.

Leo was born on June 28, 1933, in Corning, to Leo and Lois (Boyer) Rauch. He graduated from Corning High School, attended Iowa State University and received his accounting degree from AIB. Leo proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. There he met and married Kazue Akinaga on March 27, 1957 at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. After returning to the states they made their home in Des Moines in 1958. Leo was a loyal, dedicated, hard working company man. He retired from Helena Chemical Company in 2003 after 44 years of employment. He was a member of the USAF 28th Bomber Wing Association, Inc.

Leo will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Kazue Rauch of Des Moines; son, Gene (Lori) Rauch; grandson, Nick Rauch and granddaughter, Katherine "KJ" Rauch, all of West Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Leo "Shorty" Louis Rauch.

Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Heart Foundation www.iowaheartfoundation.org or Des Moines YMCA Camp in Boone www.y-camp.org. Online condolences may be shared at IlesCares.com.