SUSAN E. ANDERSON Susan E. Anderson, age
87, of Rochelle, Illinois, died on February 23, 2002, at the
Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. She was born
January 17, 1915, in Allison, Iowa, the daughter of Engelbart
and Ella (Hinders) Jacobs. She married Francis B. Anderson on
October 12, 1935 in Clarksville and he preceded her in death on
January 17, 1981. She was also preceded by seven brothers: Bill,
Jake, John, Paul, Lawrence, Ernest and Ed Jacobs; and a sister,
Helen Hinders. She retired from Rochelle Printing and also had
worked for Del Monte Corp. She was a member of the Rochelle
United Methodist Church, Hub City Senior Citizens and life
member of the Rochelle Conservation Club. Susan is survived by a
daughter, Swanetta (Mrs. Douglas) Zuehl of Rochelle, Illinois;
two brothers, Vern and Robert Jacobs, both of Clarksville; four
grandchildren, Teri and Brad Dickey, Susan and Dave Myers, Lori
and Tim Doyle and Vicki and Jim Tuschen; four great-grandsons,
Jared and Jeff Dickey and Keane and Thomas Tuschen; four
great-granddaughters, Andrea, Calianne, Vanessa and Michaela
Myers; and three step-great-grandsons, Shane, Mike and Ben
Doyle. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church
and entombment was in the Lawnridge Mausoleum in Rochelle on
Tuesday, February 26.
February 11 - 17, 2002
KRAMER
02/16/02
Nellie Kramer, 89, of Allison, died on
February 5, 2002 at the Waverly Municipal
Hospital of natural causes. On January 3, 1913,
she was born the daughter of Dick and Mary (Ludeman)
Lindaman of Aplington, Iowa. She was raised in
the Aplington area and received her education
from the Aplington High School. On November 11,
1937, Nellie was united in marriage to Kurt O.
Kramer in Waterloo, Iowa. She was a homemaker
all her life and was a member of the Allison
Bible Church. She enjoyed visiting with friends
and relatives and especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include a son: Wayne Kramer of
Independence, Iowa; a daughter: Lorna Harms of
Allison, Iowa; two brothers: Andrew Lindaman of
Parkersburg and Gloy Lindaman of Iowa Falls; six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Nellie
was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
one sister and four brothers. Funeral services
were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 8,
2002 at the Allison Bible Church with Pastors
John Currier and Russell Nesbitt officiating.
Special music was provided by organist, Ann
Kruse accompanying the congregational singing.
Pallbearers were Brent Kramer, Jessie Stradley,
Tony Bonfiglio, Michael Harms, Becky Steffen and
Matthew Harms. Honorary pallbearers were Larry
Lindaman and Becky Kramer Bonfiglio. Final
resting place was in the Allison Cemetery with
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison in charge
of arrangements.
CRAMER
02/16/02
Hazel L. Cramer, age 99, of Parkersburg,
Iowa, was born on September 29, 1902, in
Ottumwa, Iowa. Her parents were Dr. A. O. and
Edith Mae Strout. Hazel graduated from the
Parkersburg High School in 1921. She continued
her education and attended the Iowa State
Teachers College in Cedar Falls and taught in
Butler County schools for fifteen years. On
September 4, 1924, Hazel Strout was united in
marriage with Thole G. Cramer at the First
Presbyterian Church in Waterloo, Iowa. They
owned the Cramer Grocery Store in Parkersburg,
and ran the business together until they retired
in 1960. Hazel was a member of Compass Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star in Parkersburg, which
later affiliated with Cedar Falls Chapter No.
78, having become a Life Member in 1980. She was
also a former member of the White Shrine Chapter
No. 4, Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was a member of
the Butler County World War I Veterans
Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary in
Parkersburg Historical Society and was a
long-time member of the First Congregational
Church in Parkersburg. At 11:40 p.m., Tuesday,
February 5, 2002, Hazel died at the Allison
Health Care Center in Allison of natural causes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thole,
on August 8, 1972; her parents, Dr. A.O. and
Edith Mae Strout; and one sister, Dorothy Starr.
Hazel is survived by a daughter, Thola Kay and
her husband, Duane Tjabring of Allison; a
grandson, Scott Tjabring of Allison; a
granddaughter, Julie Tjabring Kincannon and her
husband, Steve of Charles City, and their
children, Lindsay, Nick and Brandy. Private
Funeral Services for Hazel Cramer will be
Friday, February 8, 2002, at the Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home in Parkersburg, Iowa, with Pastor
Neal Ooms officiating from the Hope Reformed
Church. Interment will immediately follow at the
Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.
KRAMER
02/16/02
June C. Kramer, 75, of Eldora,
died from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
on Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at Valley View
Nursing Center in Eldora, while under the care
of Hospice of North Iowa. Funeral services were
held on Saturday, February 9 at St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David
Splett officiating. graveside services were held
at the Allison Cemetery south of Allison. A
memorial fund has been established to the
Society for PSP and Hospice of North Iowa. June
was born on June 23, 1926, in Waverly, Iowa, the
daughter of Martell and Matilda (Rosenthal)
Beebe. June graduated from Waverly High School
in 1944. On October 20, 1946, June was united in
marriage to Melvin “Mel” Kramer in Waverly,
Iowa. June was a receptionist and bookkeeper who
worked for doctors in Waverly, Allison, and
Eldora. They had lived in Eldora for the last 43
years. June was a member of St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Eldora. She loved gardening, playing
bridge, and she also enjoyed reading. June loved
spending time with her family. Survivors include
her husband Melvin “Mel” Kramer of Eldora, Iowa;
1 son Jeff Kramer and his wife Nancy of Hampton,
Iowa; 3 daughters Julie Gowans and her husband
Doug of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Jill Ahnen and her
husband Jon of Clive, Iowa; Jennifer Kramer of
Minneapolis, Minnesota and her fiancé Greg
Johnson; 5 grandchildren Annie Kramer, Ali
Gowans, Jamie Gowans, Jake Ahnen, Ben Ahnen; 1
brother Richard Beebe and his wife Chris of
Marion, Arkansas; 1 sister Nancy Meyer and her
husband Jerry of East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 5
brothers Norman, Bob, George, Don, Bruce; 1
sister Norma Beebe.
Updated by
Marie Thompson 20 February 2002
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February 18 - 24, 2002
FINDLAY
02/21/02
Funeral services for Lucille D.
“Sally” Findlay, 83, of Clinton, Iowa
were held at 11:00 a.m. on February 15,
2002, at the Zion Lutheran Church in
Clinton, Iowa with Rev. Bill Michaelsen
officiating. Private interment was at
Springdale Cemetery in Clinton, Iowa.
The Clinton Chapel of Snell-Zoring-Dennis
A. Lemke Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Lucille D. (Downs) Findlay
was born on July 20, 1918 to Harry and
Eugenia (Lucas) Downs in Greene, Iowa
and died Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at
the Alverno Health Care Facility in
Clinton. She was a 1935 graduate of
Greene High School, attended Cornell and
was a graduate of the Iowa State
Teachers College. She married Harry
“Hop” Findlay on May 23, 1942 in
Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death
on February 27, 1988. She was employed
as a teacher in Clinton, Iowa Falls and
California. She also owned Sally’s Yarns
and Crafts for 12 years. Lucille was a
member of the Presbyterian Church,
Charter member of PEO KY Chapter and was
a Downtown Business Assoc. member and
organizer. She had also been employed
with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include: Two daughters:
Jacqueline Findlay of Clinton and
Barbara (Tom) Findlay-Shelstad of
Minneapolis, Minnesota; one son: L.
Barry Findlay of davenport, Iowa; one
sister: Irene Van Dyke of Hillsborough,
North Carolina; one brother: Harry Downs
of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. In
addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by her parents and one
sister.
SHOOK
02/21/02
Funeral services for Alvira Evelyn
Shook, 81, of Marble Rock were held at
the Church of the Brethren in Greene on
Monday, February 18, with Rev. Ashok
Patet officiating. Alvira Shook was born
on June 19, 1921 in Greene, a daughter
of Frank and Ruby (Mauch) Shook, and
died Thursday, February 14, 2002 at the
Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason
City. She received her education in the
rural Scott township country school and
graduated from the Marble Rock High
School in 1939. On April 6, 1941 she was
united in marriage to Rob Roy Chambers
in Charles City. They made their home in
Marble Rock and to this union was born
two children. Following her divorce in
1955, she operated Al’s Cafe in Marble
Rock until 1961. She later became
employed by Jones and Presnell
Photography company of Charlotte, North
Carolina, where she was a photographer
and district manager for the company
until her retirement in 1975. She later
worked for Floyd County Historical
Museum in Charles City as a clerical
worker until 1985. Alvira had many
interests which included painting,
operating her ham radio, and cooking.
She enjoyed watching Emeril and his
cooking show on television. She was a
life long member of the church of the
Brethren, and a member of the North Iowa
Amateur Radio Club. Those thankful for
having shared her life are her children:
Sandra and her husband Ted Winters of
Marble Rock and Steven “Butch” and his
wife Sandy Chambers of Zimmerman,
Minnesota; six grandchildren: Robert and
Karen Winters of Charles City, Tammy
Winters of Des Moines, Billy and Rhonda
Winters of Rockwell, Stacy and David
Klebs of St. Francis, Minnesota, Scott
and Lisa Chambers of Ramsey, Shaun and
Bridget Chambers of Elk River,
Minnesota; six great grandchildren:
Cody, Caleb, Paige, Michael, Katelyn,
Taylor; one brother Donald Shook of
Winchester, California; and one
sister-in-law, Florence Shook of Marble
Rock. She will also be missed by her
trusty companion Winston, her dog. She
was preceded in death by her parents,
four brothers: Herbert, Kenneth, Harlan,
and her twin brother in infancy. Reid’s
Funeral Chapel was in charge of
arrangements.
KLEINSCHMIDT
02/21/02
Funeral services for Minnie L.
Kleinschmidt, 95, formerly of rural
Allison, were held February 16, 2002 at
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church at Vilmar,
rural Greene, with Rev. Mark Walker
officiating. Burial was in the North
Vilmar Cemetery, rural Greene. Minnie L.
Kleinschmidt was born April 24, 1906 in
rural Jackson Township, Butler County, a
daughter of Dietrick and Augusta (Heuer)
Kleinschmidt, and died Thursday,
February 14, 2002 at the Allison Health
Care Center in Allison. She was baptized
April 29, 1906 at St. John’s Ev.
Lutheran Church at Vilmar and later
confirmed on April 11, 1920 at Vilmar
and received her education at the
Jackson Township No. 7 country school.
Minnie’s vocation was being a nanny for
families in Butler County. She was one
of the first women in Butler County to
receive a driver’s license. She will be
remembered for having a great love for
babies and young children, especially
for her nieces and nephews. Her
interests included sewing, crocheting,
and tatting. She enjoyed working in her
flower garden and growing vegetables.
She loved cats. She took care of all the
farm cats and strays who happened to
come along. She provided for her family
by being an excellent cook which
included her German potato salad, and
her homemade cakes and other goodies.
She was a very resourceful individual
who never let anything go to waste.
Minnie was a faithful member of St.
John’s Ev. Lutheran Church at Vilmar.
Living family members include three
nieces: Dorothy Senne and Viola
Luchtenburg both of Allison, Marla Senne
of Mason City, and one nephew: Floyd and
his wife Verlene Senne of Allison, and a
host of great nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents,
one sister Dora Senne in 1977 and two
nephews: Ervin Dean Senne on October 9,
1936, and Roy William Senne on September
12, 1977, and a great nephew: Greg Senne
on June 22, 1998. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may direct
memorials to the Minnie Kleinschmidt
memorial fund in care of the family.
Reid’s Funeral Chapel was in charge of
arrangements.
LENIUS
02/21/02
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Adolph J. Lenius, 89, of Waverly,
Iowa, died Friday evening, February 15,
2002, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital
of pneumonia. He was born on November
18, 1912, in Washington Township, Bremer
County, Iowa, near Waverly, the son of
Herman and Sophia (Harms) Lenius. He was
baptized and later confirmed at St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church, Waverly, and
began his schooling at a country school
near his home. He then attended St.
Paul’s Parochial School, Waverly. After
his formal education, Adolph began
farming with his father. On September
24, 1939, he was united in marriage to
Esther Luhring at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church, Waverly. The couple made their
home with his parents until 1942 when
they moved to their own farm in Douglas
Township. In 1961, they moved from the
farm and to their home in Waverly, and
their son and daughter-in-law, John and
Dianne, stayed on the farm. Adolph
continued to farm with his son, and did
not officially retire until the early
1980’s. Esther died on December 21,
1996, and in January of 2000 Adolph
moved to the Clarksville Community
Nursing Home where he had since lived.
He was a life long member of St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, Waverly. Adolph enjoyed
his large flower and vegetable garden,
raising produce for his family and
friends. He was an avid reader, a
passion he continued right up to the
present. Adolph is survived by his son
and daughter-in-law, John W. & Dianne
Lenius of Waverly; his granddaughter,
Kathleen Lenius and Rod VanderWerf of
Cedar Falls, Iowa; two grandsons, John
K. & Tereasa Lenius of Tripoli, Iowa,
Kevin Lenius of Waverly; two great
granddaughters, Amber and Nicole Lenius
of Tripoli; one brother and his wife,
Raymond & Dorothy Lenius of Shell Rock,
Iowa; and by one sister-in-law,
Margaret, Mrs. Lorenze Lenius of Waverly
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Esther; his parents; and two brothers,
Harold and Lorenze. Funeral services
will be 1:30 pm on Monday, February 18,
2002, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Waverly, with Pastor Joyce Sandberg
officiating. Burial will be in the
Harlington Cemetery, Waverly. Visitation
will be from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM on
Sunday at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral
Home, Waverly. Friends may also call for
one hour at church on Monday prior to
the services. Memorials may be directed
to the family or to the donor’s choice.
Updated by
Marie Thompson 26 February 2002
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