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Roger Stauffer
08/24/00 ROGER D. STAUFFER Funeral services for Roger D. Stauffer, 58, of Allison were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with Rev. Steven Petroelje officiating. Roger Dale Stauffer was born March 16, 1942 in Charles City, a son of Dale J. and Alice M. (Litterer) Stauffer, and died Saturday, August 19, 2000, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly. He received his education in the Riverton Township Country Schools and the Nashua High School graduating in 1960. He attended Mason City Junior College and Iowa State University in Ames graduating with a degree in Animal Science in 1965. He took his first job as an Extension Youth Assistant in Marshalltown. On April 16, 1966 he was united in marriage to Lois Ann Busch at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. They began their married life at Marshalltown, where he later worked for the Ralston Purina Co. as a Consumer Salesman. In the Spring of 1967 they moved to Allison where they began farming. In the Spring of 1969 they moved to the Charles City area and spent 12 years farming with his father. They purchased their present acreage near Allison in 1981, where he currently farmed and raised hogs. Roger was an active member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison serving as Elder, Clerk of the Consistory, and Sunday School Teacher. Those thankful for having shared Roger’s life include his loving wife Lois of Allison; three daughters: Sherri and her husband Brian Cramer of Stuart, Iowa, Deb and her husband Randy Reitsma of West Des Moines, Kristen Stauffer of Cedar Falls,; one son, Eric Stauffer of Spencer; five grandchildren: Jessica Cramer, Caleb Cramer, Olivia Cramer, Brandon Reitsma, and Ahren Reitsma; his father, Dale Stauffer of Charles City; two sisters: Linda and her husband Doug Sinclair, and Vicky and her husband Larry Sonne, all of Charles City. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Stauffer on January 16, 1997. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Roger D. Stauffer Memorial Fund in care of the family. Special music for the funeral was provided by organist, Denise Abbas accompanying the duet of Greta Eberline and Joel Sult singing “I’d Rather Have Jesus” and “I’ll Fly Away” and the congregational singing “Victory in Jesus” and “When We All Get to Heaven”. The flower attendants were Jurene Dralle and Hinderene Van Raden. Ushers were Herman Kuiper and Eugene Maifeld. The casketbearers were Dave Buttjer, Danny Brandt, Glen Zubrod, Roger Miller, Arlin Eberline, and Gary Stauffer. Final resting place was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene with Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene in charge of arrangements. Caroline Wix 08/24/00 CAROLINE L. WIX Caroline L. Wix, 87, of Allison died on August 18, 2000 at her home in Allison of natural causes. On April 14, 1913, Caroline was born in Butler County, the daughter of Edward J. Heyenga and Jenny Lursen. She was raised in Butler County and attended country schools. On October 26, 1932 Caroline was united in marriage to Erwin Wix in Stout, Iowa. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. She volunteered for the Red Cross for many years and was also a Sunday school teacher for many years and in many church activities. Survivors include five sisters: Lydia Henning of Hampton, Frieda Christensen of Allison, Joselene Smith of Janesville, Esther Klunder of Allison and Harriet Freesemann of Allison; a brother: Carl Heyenga of Allison; two grandsons: Kurtt Wix of Houston, Texas and Mark Wix of Phoenix, Arizona; a granddaughter: Janna Defelice of Seattle, Washington; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Frederick; a granddaughter; two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with Pastor Steve Petroelje officiating. Special music was provided by organist Sandi Meinders accompanying the soloist Dean Uhlenhopp. The flower committee was Annabelle Dohlman and Joyce Marks. Ushers were Herman Kuiper and Eugene Maifeld. Pallbearers were Bill Wix, Charles Smith, Edwin Heyenga, Steve Klunder, William Heyenga and Grant Freesemann. Final resting place was in the Allison Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of arrangements. Velma Green Dead At 90 08/24/00 VELMA O. GREEN Velma Thomaseda Osborn was born on October 2, 1909 on a farm near Hartford, Kansas to Robert Fulton Osborn and Laura Julian. At age 3, she moved with her parents to a farm near Cunningham, Kansas. She attended Artesian Valley Elementary School. She graduated from Penalosa High School in May of 1928. Velma attended Wichita Business College and later worked for the Standard Oil Company. She moved with her parents to Hutchinson, Kansas and attended Hutchinson Junior College. While attending Junior College, she taught the sophomore English class at Hutchinson High School for six weeks. In 1938, she came to Iowa to visit friends and never returned to Kansas. She was united in marriage to Frank Lee Green on June 11, 1939 in Nashua, and they made their home in Clarksville. In 1951, they adopted a daughter Rae Ann. In August of 1954, Frank was transferred to Allison, where they then made their home. Frank passed away on May 30, 1975. On October 16, 1981, she was united in marriage to Fred C. Cramer in Allison. Velma was Allison City Clerk from 1967-1975 when she retired. Velma was a member of the Allison United Church of Christ having served as Board Member, Deacon, President of Women’s Fellowship, Sunday School teacher, and numerous other positions within the church. She was a past member of the Eastern Star having served as Worthy Matron for two terms and having served other stations in the Star. She was an active member of the Allison Garden Bud’ies and Allison Senior Citizens. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Robert, Theodore, Clark, Winton and Clayton; sister Frona; husbands Frank Green and Fred Cramer; daughter Rae Ann; and step-sons James and Joel. She is survived by three step-daughters Dixie Neuhaus of Shell Rock, Peggy Redfield of Belmond and Burdette Rogers of Greene; a step-son Donald Green of New Hartford; a sister, Genrose Jenkins of Hutchinson, Kansas; a grandson, Jeffrey Green of Allison; and several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Velma, age 90, of Allison, died on August 15, 2000 at the Allison Care Center of natural causes. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August, 18, 2000 at the Allison United Church of Christ with Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mrs. Cecil Radcliffe accompanying soloist, Dean Uhlenhopp. The flower committee was Doris Sprole and Vicky Schoneman. Pallbearers were Burton Sprole, Duane Miller, Dale Thorson, Merle Hoodjer, Richard Dralle, and Dale Schoneman. Honorary pallbearer was Gene Shepard. Final resting place was in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of arrangements. Lottie Ayers 08/24/00 LOTTIE F. AYERS Lottie F. Ayers, 102, of Zephyrhills, Florida, died Saturday, August 19, 2000 at Williams Palace II, in Zephyrhills. Lottie Frances Roberts was born January 6, 1898, in Lee County, Illinois, but much of her early life was spent in Iowa. She graduated from high school in Shell Rock. In 1918, she was married to L. Perry McCague and they lived in Clarksville, and later in Rockford and Freeport, Illinois. After Mr. McCague’s death in 1946, Lottie moved to Iowa City and in 1950, she married Charles Campbell. They moved to Zephyrhills in 1959 where they lived until his death in 1969. Lottie was a charter member of the Clarksville American Legion Auxiliary and in Freeport, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and White Shrine. In Zephyrhills she became a member of the First Presbyterian Church and also joined the Zephyrhills Tourist Club. On May 6, 1970, Lottie and Horace Ayers were married and enjoyed many of the club’s activities and their travels around the world until his death in 1983. They were “charter recipients” of East Pasco Meals on Wheels, receiving meals on the first day of service, June 3, 1974. Due to failing health, Lottie became a resident at Clemson Manor (Otis Allen Road) in Zephyrhills in 1995 where she celebrated her 100th birthday in 1998, and where she has continued to live. Among the many friends and relatives, both in Zehyrhills and other parts of the country, who have written often, visited when possible, and helped Lottie over the years are Winona Rhodes of Wesley Chapel, a lifelong friend whom she called “almost daughter”; Eunice (Hixson) Misener, a cousin in Zephyrhills; a step-son, Howard Campbell and his wife, Dorothy of Collinsville, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 25 at Lynwood Cemetery with Pastor Allen Poore-Christensen officiating. Arrangements are by Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville. |
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