Beva Jean Wedeking-Gilbert
Beva Jean Wedeking-Gilbert, age 42, of Clarksville, Iowa,
was born the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Bruns) Wedeking on
November 3, 1959, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in
Waverly, Iowa. She graduated from the Clarksville Community
High School in 1978, and continued her education for two
additional years for nursing, at Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo,
Iowa. On September 30, 1995, Beva Wedeking was united in
marriage with Duane Gilbert at the Community United
Methodist Church in Clarksville. They made their home in
Clarksville. Beva worked at the Larrabee Center in Waverly
as a nurse helping the mentally and physically disabled. She
also served on the Client Care Review Board. Beva was a life
long member of the Community United Methodist Church, where
she was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith. She
enjoyed cooking for various church activities. Beva enjoyed
gardening, raising flowers, landscaping and cooking for her
family. In her spare time she liked to go shopping and liked
to read. She especially loved her family very much. At 9:50
p.m., Beva died at her home from Leukemia. She
was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Ann Bruns,
step-maternal grandmother, Susan Bruns, paternal
grandparents, Arnold and Janie Wedeking. Beva is survived by
her husband, Duane Gilbert and their two sons, Skyler
Wedeking Gilbert, age 5, and Tanner Wedeking Gilbert, age 3,
of Clarksville; her parents, Leo and Dorothy Wedeking of
Clarksville; one sister, Rhynonda Creger and her husband,
Doug of Waverly, Iowa; two nieces Andrea and Rebecca Creger;
maternal grandfather, Hank Bruns of Clarksville; and special
friends, Brent Bohlen, Dawn Koop and Sis Henning. Funeral
Services were held at10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2002, at
the Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville, Iowa
with Pastors Allen & Julie Poore-Christensen
officiating. Organist was Lola Clark and soloist, David
Ackerman sang “The Lords Prayer.” Congregational Hymns
were “This Little Light Of Mine” and “Jesus Loves
Me.” Special Music was the song “Spirit In The Sky.”
Honorary Casketbearers were Dr. Lee Fagre and Dr. Louis
Letendre. Casketbearers were Doug Creger, Don Gilbert, Mike
Gilbert, Kevin Gilbert, Wayne Gilbert, Randy Gilbert and
Rich Gilbert. Interment was in Lynwood Cemetery,
Clarksville, Iowa. Memorials may be sent to the family.
Orville Dean Maifeld
Orville Dean Maifeld, 70, of Hawk Point, Missouri,
formerly of Dumont, passed away of cancer on Wednesday,
July 17, 2002
at his residence. He was born January 16, 1932 in
Dumont, Iowa, a son of J. Henry and Grace (Harms) Maifeld.
He was married December 29, 1980 at the Warrenton Baptist
Church to Malica Brown who survives at home. Orville
attended country school and graduated from Dumont Community
High School in 1951. He also attended school in Iowa city
where he earned his Associates Degree. He worked as a
carpenter at McDonald Douglas where he retired after thirty
years of service. He was a member of The Church of the
Nazarene in Wright City and the Wentzville American Legion.
He enjoyed woodworking immensely. He also enjoyed going to
church, planting flowers and bird watching. He is also
survived by one brother: Eugene Maifeld of Allison, Iowa;
two sisters: Maxine Krull of Osage Beach, Missouri and
Kathlene Stoppelmoor of Clarksville, Iowa; four sons: Dan
Maifeld of Las Vagas, Doug Maifeld of Pennsylvania, Mike
Maifeld of Las Vegas and David Maifeld of Las Vegas; one
daughter: Theresa Collins of Gainsville, Florida; two
stepsons: Bill Jacobs of Wentzville and Darrel Jacobs of
Wright City and twelve grandchildren. Services were held at
10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2002 at the Funeral Home,
with Brother Daniel Mund officiating. Interment with full
military honors immediately followed the service at the Hawk
Point City Cemetery.
Paul Flora
Services for Paul Flora, oldest male Iowan, held July 22.
Funeral services for Paul Flora, 108, of 219 North Water
Street, Greene; were held Monday, July 22 at the First
Presbyterian Church in Greene with Rev. Paul Uzel
officiating. Paul Lester Flora was born December 20, 1893,
in rural Coldwater Township, Butler County, lowa a son of
Harvey Edward and Jennie M. (Thompson) Flora; and died
Thursday, July 18,
2002, at his home in Greene having attained the
advanced age of 108 years, 6 months, and 28 days. He
received his education at the rural country school thru 8th
grade. He spent most of his life farming. On December 20,
1917 he was united in marriage to Dianna Ruth Kingery at his
parents log house in Bemidji, Minnesota. They were married
nearly 80 years, working alongside each other on the farm,
caring for each other, and their family. To this union was
born three daughters. He will be remembered as a special
Grandfather who always took an interest in his grandchildren
and their activities. Following retirement they enjoyed
spending thirteen winters in Bradenton, Florida. On February
12, 1995 they received an award or being the Longest Married
Couple in the State of lowa on World Marriage Day of that
year. In February, 2002 Paul was honored with the
distinction of being the oldest man in Iowa. He was a member
of the First Presbyterian Church of Greene for over 80
years. Living family members include two loving daughters:
Evelyn Straw of Charles City and Eleanor Reed of Greene; six
grandchildren: Paul Sedgwick, Donna Wunsch, Jim Reed,
Barbara Botterbrodt, Gary Reed, and Steve Reed;19 great
grandchildren, and 22 great great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth, on June 16,
1997, daughter: Norma; four sisters: Gertrude Tack, Edna
Tack, Harriet Barnett and Wilma Gallagher; two brothers:
Earl and Ray in infancy.
Jennie Eilderts
Jennie was born January 26, 1913, in rural Grundy
County, the daughter of Henry and Tena Schulte
Johnson. She received her education in the Aplington
Schools. She married Dick Eilderts on February 6,
1932, in the First Reformed Church parsonage in
Aplington. The couple made their first home on a farm
near Parkersburg. Jennie was a homemaker most of her
life. After Dick’s death in 1968, she went to work
at Maple Manor in Aplington. She retired in 1979. She
was a member of First Reformed Church where she was
active in the Women’s Guild. She collected tea cups,
enjoyed gardening, and traveling and especially
enjoyed taking bus tours. Jennie loved to spend time
with the grandchildren. Jennie died at her home in
Aplington on Friday,
July 19, 2002, of natural causes. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Dick Eilderts in
1968; one grandchild, Rodney Dean Eilderts; two
brothers, Harry Johnson and Fred Johnson and two
sisters, Pearl Ross and Dorothy Neessen. She is
survived by one son, Marvin (Mildred) Eilderts,
Parkersburg, Iowa; three daughters, Viola (Ken) Lanam,
Scottsdale, Arizona; Delores (Ted) Jungling,
Aplington, Iowa; and Beverly (Wendell) Busch, Cedar
Falls, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
several step-grandchildren; two sisters, Henrietta
Schipp, Waterloo, Iowa and Marjorie Collins, Waterloo,
Iowa; one sister-in-law, Tillie Johnson, Ackley, Iowa.
Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July
23, 2002 at the First Reformed Church, Aplington, Iowa
with Rev. Harlan DeJong officiating. Organist was Lois
Wessels. Vocalists Willie Aalderks and Randy Aalderks
sang “How Great Thou Art” and “What A Friend We
Have In Jesus.” Congregational Hymns were “Savior,
Like A Shepherd Lead Us” and “Shall We Gather At
The River.” Honorary Casketbearers were her
Granddaughters, Charlene Daniels, Michelle Busch,
Paige Messang and Julie Karsjens. Casketbearers were
her grandsons, Allen Eilderts, Dennis Jungling, Gaylen
Eilderts, Russell Jungling, Randy Eilderts and Brian
Eilderts. Flower Committee was Marion Kramer, Millie
Ridder and Virginia Dean. Interment was in Pleasant
View Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa.
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Vera L. Pulis
Graveside Services for Vera L. Pulis, age
87, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of
Clarksville and Dubuque, Iowa, will be held
10:00 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2002, at the
Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Rev.
Rueben Topp will be the officiant. Vera died
at 5:20 p.m., Friday,
July 19, 2002, in Naples,
Florida, from natural causes. Visitation
will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Thursday, July 25, at the Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home in Clarksville. A visitation
was held at the Hodges Funeral Chapel in
Naples, Florida on Monday, July 22, 2002.
Burial will be in Lynwood Cemetery,
Clarksville, Iowa.Vera was born August 18,
1914, at Clarksville, Iowa, the daughter of
Edward and Augusta Metsdorf Sinram, the
fourth of five children. She graduated from
Clarksville High School in 1931.Vera married
Mark S. Pulis on July 16, 1946. They made
their home in Dubuque, Iowa where Vera was
living and had worked for two doctors of
Dentistry as a Dental Assistant and later
was employed by Walgreen’s and Montgomery
Ward. She became active in social and
charitable organizations. She was a former
member (for many years) of the Finley
Hospital Sunshine Circle Auxiliary as well
as the Hillcrest Family Service. She was
involved in arts and crafts and caning
chairs. She enjoyed bowling as a team member
of the league bowling for many years.Upon
her husband’s retirement, they moved to
Naples, Florida in 1981 and celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary in 1996. Vera had
become interested in vocal harmonizing music
and for several years was a member of the
Joyful Sound Group and the Naples branch of
Harmony International.Vera was preceded in
death by her parents; three sisters, Irma
Martin, Irene Priest and Lucille Eckrich and
one brother, Harlan Sinram.She is survived
by her husband, Mark, of 56 years, and
several nieces and nephews.Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home, Clarksville, Iowa, is in
charge of local arrangements. Memorial maybe
directed towards the family of Vera Pulis.
Andrew Sessler
Andrew Sessler, 84, of the Shell Rock Care
Center and formerly of Plainfield, Iowa, died
early Tuesday morning, July
23, 2002, at the Shell Rock Care
Center of natural causes. Andrew was born on
July 19, 1918, on a farm north of Aplington,
Iowa, the son of John and Johanna (Meyer)
Sessler. Andrew attended the Aplington
Community School System and following his
schooling helped area farmers. On October 17,
1945, he was united in marriage to Marjorie
Irene Hardy at the Church of the Brethren in
Greene. The couple made their home on a farm
in Aplington for a short time before moving to
a farm in Clarksville. In 1971, the couple
sold their farm and moved to a homestead near
Clarksville and later resided in Plainfield.
Following the farm sale, Andrew worked
part-time for the Waverly Sale Barn. On May
13, 1996, Andrew became a resident of the
Shell Rock Health Care Center. Marjorie died
on April 3, 2000. Andrew was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Plainfield. He enjoyed
war films, farming, bingo, visiting people and
giving his grandchildren wagon rides. He is
survived by one daughter and her husband,
Carole and Gary Wilder of Peoria, Arizona; one
son and his wife, Dwayne and Connie Sessler of
Shell Rock Iowa; four grandchildren, Jeremy
Sessler and his wife, Laura of Denver, Iowa,
Janel (Sessler) Thurm and her husband, Mark of
Denver, Iowa, Jason Sessler of Shell Rock,
Iowa, and Alesha Wilder of Arizona and is
currently attending William & Mary College
in Williamsburg, Virginia; two great
grandchildren, Madison Thurm and Jacob Sessler;
one brother, Art Sessler and his wife, Lavola
of Parkersburg; and three sisters, Anna Mae
Rogers of Des Moines, Ruth Sessler of Los
Angeles, California, Irene Walterman of Dike.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his
wife Marjorie; and a sister, Dorothy Seehusen.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27,
2002, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church
in Plainfield, with Pastor Dan Driscoll
officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill
Cemetery in Greene. Memorials may be directed
to the family and a memorial fund will be
established at a later date. Kaiser-Corson
Funeral Home, Shell Rock, was in charge of
arrangements.
Paul Keiser Huisinga
Paul Keiser Huisinga, age 75, of Aplington,
Iowa, was born the son of Claude L. and Edith
K. (Keiser) Huisinga on May 15, 1927, in Cedar
Falls, Iowa. He graduated from Aplington High
School with the class of 1944. Paul married
Lucy Mae Daws on June 21, 1946, in the Little
Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple made
their home northwest of Parkersburg, Iowa
where Paul farmed and ran his business. He
retired in May of 1999 and moved to his
present home in Aplington. Paul professed the
Lord as his Savior at a young age. He was a
very active member of the Aplington Baptist
Church were he served as a Deacon, Moderator,
Sunday school Superintendent, and Sunday
school Teacher. Paul also served the North
American Baptist Conference on the state and
national level. Paul was active in his
community on several committees and boards. He
was a member of the Aplington Lions Club, the
Butler County Extension Council, served as a
Monroe Township Trustee and was on the
election board. He enjoyed his children and
grandchildren, fishing, hunting, reading and
traveling with Lucy. Paul died at Cedar Falls
Health Care Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Sunday,
July 28, 2002, at 5:05 a.m. of natural
causes. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Lucy on September 24, 2001; his parents; and
one brother, Myrlin Huisinga. He is survived
by two sons, Howard (Debby) Huisinga,
Parkersburg, Iowa and Randy (Colleen) Huisinga,
Davenport, Iowa; one daughter, Paulette
(Chuck) Fay, Heath, Ohio; eight grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren; one brother,
Gordon (Betty) Huisinga of Minnetonka,
Minnesota and a sister-in-law, Burdell
Huisinga, Aplington, Iowa. Funeral Services
were at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2002,
at the Aplington Baptist Church in Aplington,
Iowa. Officiating was Rev. Marlin Mohrman, the
Organist was Becky Ostercamp, the Vocalists
were Joel and Joyce Frey singing “There Is A
Redeemer.” The Congregational Hymns were
“To God Be The Glory,” “My Faith Has
Found A Resting Place” & “Amazing
Grace.” The Honorary Casketbearers were
Wilbur Huisinga, Howard Best and Dena Hanken
and the Casketbearers were Matt Schwenk, Rich
Tarin, Ben Huisinga, Chip Fay, Lee Huisinga
and Lyle Huisinga. The Flower Committee was
Kathy Bodecker and Judy Lindeman. Interment
was at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington,
Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in
Aplington, Iowa were in charge of the
arrangements.
Marvin Francis Bruns
Funeral services for Marvin F. Bruns, 87,
of 201 North Fourth Street, Greene, will be
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at St.
Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor
Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in
the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Marvin
Francis Bruns was born July 8, 1915, in rural
Scott Township, Floyd County, a son of Herman
and Martha (Abendroth) Bruns, and died
Saturday, July
27, 2002, at the Liebe Care Center in
Greene. He was baptized August 22, 1915, at
St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. He
received his education in the Floyd and Butler
County grade schools. Marvin affirmed his
faith on May 19, 1929, at St. Peter Lutheran
Church. On December 11, 1938, he was united in
marriage to Rosamond Sophia Dralle at St. John
Ev. Lutheran Church at Vilmar. During the
Depression he worked for area farmers for a
dollar a day. In 1935 he purchased a portable
feed grinder that he operated until he started
farming in 1939. He farmed southwest of Greene
and was the Trojan Seed Dealer until his
retirement in 1979. They moved to their new
home in Greene in 1989. Marvin and Rosamond
were members of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church
atVilmar where he served on the Church Council
and was Chairman of theCongregation. After
moving to Greene they became members of St.
Peter Lutheran Church. He served two terms on
the Board of Directors of the Farmers Coop
Elevator of Greene and nine years school
director of Coldwater No. 9. He enjoyed
spending time with family and friends. Marvin
had a great love for nature and had many
memorable fishing trips to Canada. He spent
countless number of hours making gifts out of
wood which he loved giving to his family and
others. Those thankful for sharing his life
are his loving wife of 63 years, Rosamond;
three daughters and their spouses: Virginia
and Don Feldman, Sandra and Gene Ross, Judy
and John Osier, all of Greene; 10
grandchildren: Robin (Duane) Majewski, Troy
(Teresa) Feldman, Tim (Marla) Feldman, Todd
(Teri) Ross, Traci (David) Zvokel, Tara Ross,
Jon Osier, Jan (Tom) Muench, Jill Osier and
Jess Osier; 12 great-grandchildren: Tyler and
Melissa Majewski, Lisa and Jared Feldman,
Brady, Kelsey, and Megan Feldman, Nicholas and
Carter Ross, Christian and Kinsey Zvokel, and
Dante Ross; one brother: Dale and his wife
Minnie Bruns of Greene and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents, sister Edna Akin, one brother in
infancy, and a great-grandson Anthony Ross.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may
direct memorials to the Marvin F. Bruns
Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Robert
Lotis Cashatt
Robert Lotis Cashatt, age 68, of
Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Donvon
Rollow and Naomi Woneta (Foster) Cashatt on
December 31, 1933, in Waterloo, Iowa. He
received his education from various schools in
Minnesota and Iowa. Bob was united in marriage
with Delores Joann Kadous on August 8, 1959.
They made their home in Parkersburg. Bob
served in the United States Navy. He worked
for the Chicago North Western Railroad until
1995 when he retired after 43 years of
service. He was a member of the NRA, the Ducks
Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, the Brotherhood
of Maintenance Way and ARRP. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting bow.
He liked to ride four wheelers, motorcycles
and he enjoyed the companionship of his dogs.
At 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, July
31,
2002, Bob died at his home of
complications of cancer. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Delores Cashatt in 1984;
and his parents. Bob is survived by one
daughter, Colleen Kae Mennen and her husband,
Jesse of Parkersburg; four sons, Donald Ray
Cashatt and his wife, Karen of Parkersburg,
Ricky Lee Cashatt of Kesley, Iowa, Timmy Allen
Cashatt and his friend, Lynne of Dike, Iowa,
Mitchell Cashatt of Parkersburg; three
grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one
brother, Daryle Cashatt and his wife, Bonnie
of DeBary, FL. Funeral Services were at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2002, at the
Parkersburg United Methodist Church in
Parkersburg, Iowa. Officiating was Rev. Sue
Meade and Rev. Bill Carpenter, the Organist
was Mary Ann Simon and there was Special Music
played “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” by
Vince Gill and the Congregational Hymns were
“How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing
Grace.” The Honorary Casketbearers were Curt
Peterson, Craig Anderson, Ernie Nicklaus,
Craig Stickley, Lee Schrage and Vernie Simon.
The Casketbearers were Randy Schell, Bob
Schell, Duane Hosch, Terry Reagan, Jerry
“Baldy” Goerish and James Hansel.
Interment was at the Oak Hill Cemetery in
Parkersburg, Iowa, With Full Military Rites
conducted by the Parkersburg American Legion,
Post 285.
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