William M. Ketchum

William M. Ketchum, age 50, of  Ankeny, IA, died on Monday, September 1, 2008, at  Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was born on October 4, 1957, in Kenosha, the son of Roland M. Hermie and Rosemary (Martin) Ketchum. He attended school in Cassville and graduated from  Bloomington High School in 1975. Following graduation, William entered into the United States Army. He served his country in Hawaii and Texas. William was honorably discharged in 1996. In 1979, William was united in marriage to Beverly Ertz. He was employed at NLSI in Des Moines. William loved spending time with his sons and family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. William was a proud military parent, as both of his sons have served their country. He was a wonderful son, father, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend.

Survivors include his children: SGT. Brandon Ketchum, Iowa City; PFC. Bradley Ketchum, currently serving in Iraq; their mother, Beverly (Lenny) Kittoe, Lake Delton; his mother, Rosemary Ketchum, Glen Haven; his brothers and sisters: Sue Johll, Prairie du Chien; Lynn Sollien, Mabel, MN; Robert (Betty) Ketchum, Moulton, IA; Edward (Elham) Ketchum, Bradenton, FL; Sherry Wheat, Sun Prairie; Thomas Ketchum, Lancaster; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

William was preceded in death by his father, Roland, on September 12, 2006.

Funeral services were held on  Saturday, September 6, 2008, at  10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Glen Haven with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors was held in  Gockel  Cemetery,  Glen  Haven  Township. Friends called on  Friday, September 5, 2008, from  4:00 p.m. until  7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville and from  9:00 until  10:00 at the funeral home on Saturday morning.