Doyle W. Dana
02/08/03
Doyle W. Dana, 91, of Allison, Iowa, passed away on January 30,
2003 at the Allison Care Center in Allison, of natural causes.
On March 16, 1911, he was born the son of Carlton and Matilda
Glawe Dana of Cannon City, Colorado. In 1956 Doyle was united in
marriage to Philamena Lee in Yuma, Arizona. He was employed by
John Deere and retired in 1974. Doyle enjoyed hunting, trapping,
playing the dogs and horses. Survivors include two daughters:
Maggie and Dean Wordes of Allison and Jeri Bradley of Waverly; a
son: Kenneth Schumacher of Hudson; seven grandchildren: Shane
Nolan, Jaime (Michael Gienau, Patrick Nolan, Jim Wordes, Eric
Schumacher, Robert (Jill) Bradley III, and Marsha (Michael)
Dison; and seven great grandchildren: Ali Nolan, Jade Gienau,
Chalee Gienau, Janae Winkowitsch, Taylor Nolan, Michael Dison
and Robie Bradley. He was preceded in death by his parents,
wife, two brothers, Clayton and Floyd Glawe (Buck).
Merle Miller
02/08/03
Merle Miller, age 77, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of
Bert and Tillie (Alberts) Miller on September 10, 1925, on a
farm north of Aplington, Iowa. He received his education from a
country school near his home. On July 6, 1948, Merle was united
in marriage with Hannah Haats at the Bethel Reformed Church,
rural, Aplington, Iowa. They made their home and farmed north of
Parkersburg. Through the years Merle also worked as a brick
layer, drove a milk truck and did custom harvest work and custom
corn shelling for various farmers. Merle retired in 1995. Merle
was a life long member of the Bethel Reformed Church, where he
served as Deacon, Elder and Superintendent. He also taught
Sunday School and Catechism. He was on the Pastor Relations
Committee, was involved with the Pleasant Prairie Classis, was
an active member of the World Home Bible League and the Gideons
International. Merle sang with Gospeliers Quartet for about 18
years. He was a member of the Parkersburg Lions Club and was
Citizen of the Year in 1993. Merle enjoyed fishing with his
family in Minnesota and many fishing trips with his friends to
Canada. He enjoyed bowling through the years and was on a
bowling league. Merle enjoyed spending time with his family and
was especially proud of his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Merle died Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at the
Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, from natural causes.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters,
Cornelia Jungling, Henrietta Mennen, Madeline Cordes and Marian
Cordes. Merle is survived by his wife, Hannah Miller of
Parkersburg; two daughters, Kathy (Les) Rieken of Parkersburg
and Mary Sprole of Parkersburg; one son, Gaylen (Glenna) Miller
of Cedar Falls; six grandchildren, Alicia (Matt) Cory, Brittanie
Miller, Letrisha Wise, Kara (Kevin) Leerhoff, Lesa Rieken,
Klayton Sprole; four great grandchildren, Logan Cory, Austin and
Molli Wise and Lane Leerhoff; three brothers, John “Jack”
(Joan) Miller of Aplington, Delbert (Delores) Miller of
Aplington and Daniel “Dick” Miller of Aplington; five
sisters, Carrie Bertram of Allison, Bertilda (Koert) Freese of
Aplington, Mildred (Chris) Ridder of Aplington, Frances (Ted)
Stubbe of Aplington and Phyllis (Willie) Aalderks of Aplington
and one brother-in-law, Henry Jungling Sr. of Aplington. Funeral
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2003, at the
Bethel Reformed Church, rural, Aplington, Iowa, with Rev. Scott
Summers officiating and the Organist was Belva Schipper. Two
Vocalist, Alicia Cory sang, “Lord I’m Coming Home” and
Randy Aalderks sang “Little Is Much” and “This World Is
Not My Home.” The Congregational Hymns were “Just When I
Need Him Most” and “What A Day That Will Be.” The
Casketbearers were Matt Cory, Kevin Leerhoff, Rick Miller, Joe
Tyler, James Miller and Klayton Sprole. Interment was at Bethel
Cemetery, rural, Aplington, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home
in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may
be directed to the family.
Dale H. Cassmann
02/08/03
Funeral Services for Dale H. Cassmann to be held Feb. 5 Funeral
services for Dale H. Cassmann, 71, of 415 North Second Street,
Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at St.
Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher
officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Reid’s
Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be a public Scripture
Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one
hour before services on Wednesday. Dale Henry Cassmann was born
December 14, 1931 in Union Township, Floyd County, a son of
Peter and Ella Mae Cassmann, and died Saturday, February 1, 2003
at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. He
received his education in the rural Coldwater Township Schools
and later the Greene Public School. He was baptized on May
24,1942 and confirmed a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in
Greene on April 3, 1949. He was united in marriage to Kathryn
Mae Berk on November 24, 1950 at St Peter Lutheran Church in
Greene. As a young man he worked on the family farm and later
for his uncle Peter Smoot in Allison. Dale worked for area
farmers until he began working for the International Implement
and later the John Deere Implement both in Greene until his
retirement in 1987. Dale’s interests included collecting toy
farm tractors, playing marbles and cards, but most of all he
loved working in his garage doing woodworking and spending time
with the grandchildren. Living family members include his loving
wife Kathryn of Greene and their children: Dennis (Merlette)
Cassmann of Bristow, Douglas Cassmann of Osage, Bruce (Janet)
Cassmann of Rockford, Brenda (Gary) Geuther of Waverly; eight
grandchildren: Michell, Cody, Melinda, and Christopher Cassmann
of Rockford, Terence and Tiffany Cassmann of Bristow, Lisa and
Jennifer Geuther of Waverly; two brothers: Gordon (Tillie)
Cassmann of Aplington, Melvin Cassman and his friend Eileen
Furstenburg of Clarksville; two sisters: Mable (Elvin) Rover of
Greene, Eunice (Fred) Bolhuis of Aplington; his aunt and uncle
Claus and Janet Johnson of Wycoff, MN, aunt Ruth Sonksen of
Grundy Center, aunt Alice Johnson of Allison, aunt Rosie Johnson
of Waterloo, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, step-father Orville Whited, and several
aunts and uncles. Those planning an expression of sympathy may
direct memorials to the Dale H. Cassmann Memorial Fund in care
of the family.
Cleo M. Mead
02/08/03
Funeral services for Cleo M. Mead Davis 84, of 523 North Fourth
Street, Greene will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2003 at
the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet
officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Cleo Mae Detra was born June 11, 1918, in Greene, a daughter of
Walter and Hazel (Heidenwirth) Detra and died Wednesday, January
22, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
She received her education at the Greene Public Schools,
graduating in 1935. She also attended Iowa State Teachers
College in Cedar Falls. On September 15, 1940, she was united in
marriage to James Edward Mead at her parents¹ home in Greene.
The following year the couple started farming east of Greene. In
1952 they moved into town. She was employed in the Butler County
Auditor’s office, secretary of Temple Engineering in Greene,
and worked for the family-owned Mead Drug Store in Greene. She
also worked for the Flower Shop in Greene for several years.
Following her husband’s death on July 12, 1989, she continued
to make her home in Greene and cared for her mother. She was
united in marriage to Darrell Davis on June 1, 1995, at the
First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Cleo and Darrell enjoyed
their winters in Mesa, Arizona, and going dancing. Cleo’s
family was her number one priority. Her family will remember her
as a very gracious hostess and a great cook. Her cooking, and
the memories of the flavors, smells, and warmth from her kitchen
will never be forgotten. She actively supported her sons in
their school activities and was a Den Mother in Cub Scouts. Her
interests included going on family fishing trips in Northern
Minnesota and Canada, and playing golf. Music played an
important part in her life. She sang duets with her sister Beth,
and was a member of the church choir and the Greene Community
Chorus for 25 years. She was a life-long member of the First
Presbyterian Church and the U.P.W, Order of the Eastern Star,
Ladies Embroidery Club, Woman¹s Club of Greene, the Birthday
Club, and several bridge clubs. She served on the Rose Hill
Cemetery Board and the Election Board for many years. Those
thankful for having shared her life include her husband Darrell
of Greene; three sons: Michael (Karen) Mead of Stanton, Steven
(Jo) Mead of Storm Lake, and Philip (Rita) Mead of Wenatchee,
WA; eight grandchildren: Kimberly (David) Thomas of West Des
Moines, Michelle (Timothy) Salley of Farmington Hills, Ml,
Timothy Mead and his fiance Jody Westhoff of West Des Moines,
Joshua Mead of Minneapolis, Marla Mead of Washington, DC., David
Mead of Ames, Dana Mead of Kodiac Island, AK, and Matthew Mead
of Seattle, WA; three great-grandchildren: Samuel Thomas,
Nicholas Thomas, and Carter Salley. She is also survived by many
nieces and nephews. She leaves to join her husband James Mead,
her parents, and one sister Beth Dralle. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Cleo M. Mead
Davis Memorial Fund c/o P. O. Box A, Greene, Iowa 50636-0655
Grace Renken
Grace Renken, age 87, of
Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the daughter of John and Jennie Heronimus
Hoodjer on July 28, 1915, near Holland in Grundy County, Iowa. Grace
was confirmed into the Christian faith on April 13, 1930, at the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holland, Iowa. She attended country
school near her home through the 8th grade. Grace was united in
marriage with Markley Renken on April 28, 1936, in the church
parsonage in Holland, Iowa. The couple farmed in Butler County, then
in Grundy County, retiring in 1971 from the farm. They moved into
Parkersburg upon retirement. She was a member of the First
Congregational Church, since 1936, where she was very active in the
Ladies Guild, was a Sunday School and Bible School teacher and was a
member of the Missionary Society. Grace was a homemaker who enjoyed
spending time gardening, especially growing vegetables. She liked to
play cards and most of all, she enjoyed the time spent with her
grandchildren. On Sunday, January 26, 2003, Grace died at Allen
Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Markley Renken on January 8, 1978; her
parents; four sisters, Effie Buskohl, Jennie Bergman, Katie Harms and
Tena Everts. Grace is survived by two sons, Dennis (Kathie) Renken,
Tecumseh, Missouri and Leland (Barb) Renken, West Concord, Minnesota;
one daughter, Marilyn (Vern) Ingalls, Parkersburg, Iowa; seven
grandchildren, Dawn Ford, Dona Behrens, Clint Renken, Cole Renken,
Leah Knock, Rachel Olson and Adrian Bernard; nine great-grandchildren,
Tanner Payton, Corbin, Lindsey and Bethany Renken; Abigail and Morgan
Knock and Mitchell, Christian and Lauren Olson; one brother, John (Gert)
Hoodjer, Wellsburg, Iowa; Dena Heikens, Hubbard, Iowa and one
sister-in-law, Henrietta Miller, Perry, Georgia. Funeral Services were
held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2003, at the First
Congregational Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Ron Bartlett and
Pastor Paul Schaedig officiating. Organist Mary Ann Simon accompanied
congregational hymns “Amazing Grace,” “Safe In The Arms Of
Jesus” and “How Great Thou Art.” Soloist Jim Heikens sang “One
Day At A Time.” Casketbearers were Clint Renken, Cole Renken, Tanner
Payton, Perry Bernard, Klint Knock, and Scott Olson. Interment was in
Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed
to the family.
Werner H. Vering
02/08/03
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Werner H. Vering, 76, of rural Waverly, Iowa, died on
Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Allen Memorial Hospital in
Waterloo, Iowa, following a short illness. Werner was born
on April 14, 1926, in Langenberg, Germany. He moved to the
United States in 1956 after receiving his master’s
equivalency in dairy technology. Werner and Hanne Kläser
were married in 1962 in Fremont, Nebraska, and moved to
Waverly in 1964, when Werner began a long career with
Carnation Company (now known as Nestle). His son, Walt, was
born in 1965, and his daughter, Iris, was born in 1966.
After his retirement in 1988, Werner directed his energy
towards his lifelong passion of forestry, which included
establishing the family Christmas tree farm and ongoing
management of 35 acres of surrounding timber. He loved
sharing his passion of nature with children. The love and
compassion we all knew him for was best understood by the
countless number of children’s lives he touched on his
annual educational tours of his tree farm. Werner’s
community involvement included being an active member of St.
Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly, scouting, and support
of local athletic teams. He loved hunting, fishing and was a
staunch supporter of the Republican Party. Werner is
survived by his wife, Hanne, of rural Waverly, Iowa; one son
and his spouse, Walt & Lynn Vering of Boise, Idaho; one
daughter and her spouse, Iris Vering and Drew Choplick of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two grandsons, Ben & Jack Vering of
Boise, Idaho; two brothers, Henry Vering and Paul Vering,
both of Germany; and one sister, Anne Allerbeck of Germany.
Werner was preceded in death by his parents and ten
brothers. This kind and noble man will be greatly missed by
many who loved him. A Memorial Mass Service will be held at
10:30 am on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church in Waverly, Iowa. There will be no
visitation. A 7:00 pm Rosary Service is scheduled on Monday,
January 27, 2003, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Waverly. Memorials may be directed to family and all
benefits will be donated to the Bremwood Children’s Home
in Waverly. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in
charge of arrangements.
Charles
"Chick" Seely
02/08/03
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Charles “Chick” Seely, 76, of Clarksville, Iowa passed away
on Saturday, January 25, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason
City, Iowa from complications of heart by-bass surgery. Chick
was born on April 5, 1926, the son of Charles Blanchard and
Virginia (Head) Seely in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended school in
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from Altoona High
School in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the US Army,
serving during World War II as a medic in Japan. In 1952, Chick
graduated from Penn State University, with a degree in Animal
Husbandry. Chick was employed with Ralston-Purina in
Pennsylvania and also sold hydraulic pumps. He was united in
marriage to Ann DiCamillo, and to this union, three children
were born, Charles “Chip”, Nancy and Greg. Chick was
transferred to Iowa in 1963 with Purina and continued to sell
hydraulic pumps. On January 16, 1988, he was united in marriage
to Lois (Sheldon) Oltmann at the Little Brown Church in Nashua,
Iowa. The couple made their home in Grinnell, Iowa for 5 years
and in 1993, they moved to their present acreage near
Clarksville. He was an extremely passionate Penn State fan,
believing that even God was a fan because He created the sky
blue and white, Penn State’s colors. He loved to cook, enjoyed
all forms of wildlife, but most especially enjoyed his cats and
feeding birds. Chick loved to tease and visit with family and
friends. Collecting trains, oil lamps and old cars were among
his favorite hobbies. Chick is survived by his wife, Lois of
Clarksville, Iowa; three children and their spouses, Charles
“Chip” and Sue Seely of Mason City, Iowa, Nancy and Chris
Coyer of Fairfax, Virginia and Greg and Sonny Seely of Dayton,
Ohio; step son, David Oltmann of Salem, Oregon; 13
grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; two brothers and their
wives, John and Joyce Seely of Hoilldaysburg, Pennsylvania and
George and Sylvia Seely of Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in
death by his parents; two sisters, Patricia Witt and Georgine
Seely; one brother, William “Larry” Seely and one step son,
Douglas Oltmann. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,
January 29, 2003 at 11:00 am at the First United Church of
Christ-Pleasant Valley, rural Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. Anne
Sunday officiating. Family will greet friends one hour prior to
services at the church on Wednesday. Memorials may be directed
to the family. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly, Iowa is in
charge of arrangements.
George Gordon Smith
02/15/03
George Gordon Smith, age 92, of Quibell’s Boarding Home in
Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of Kesley, Iowa, was born the son of
George E. and Minnie (DeBuhr) Smith on February 17, 1910,
Aplington, Iowa.
He received his education from a country school near Austinville,
Iowa. George farmed various farms in Butler County for 50 years
and he retired in the early 1970’s. He attended meetings at the
Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington, Iowa. George was a
longtime member of the National Rifle Association and had a great
interest in collecting and selling guns. He had a great love for
the outdoors, where he enjoyed hunting and especially liked to go
trapping. Through the years he always enjoyed riding motorcycles,
since the age of 20. George felt it was important to donate blood
to the Red Cross which he did on a regular basis. George died on
Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at the Allen Memorial Hospital,
Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers, John Smith and an infant brother at birth;
and one nephew, Roger Smith. George is survived by two brothers,
Theodore Smith Sr. of Clarion, Iowa and Herb (Nadine) Smith of
Waterloo, Iowa; 11 nephews, Ted Smith Jr., Richard Smith, Royal
Smith, Steve Smith, Kevin (Debra) Smith, Ryan (Stacy) Smith, Phil
(Jill) Smith, Dave B. (Gloria) Smith and Curtis D. (Karen) Smith;
and four nieces, Marilyn Verba, Darlene Pommer, Norma (Dale)
Hassman and Karen (Steve) Mc Carthy. Funeral Services were held at
3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2003, at the Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Chapel, Aplington, Iowa with Mr. Bill Ramsey and Mr.
Leonard DeBuhr officiating. Vocalist Bill Quibell sang “How Great
Thou Art.” Congregational Hymn was “Verily, Verily.” Casket
bearers were Kevin Smith, Curtis Smith, Dave Smith, Ryan Smith,
Ted Smith Jr. and Royal Smith. Interment was in Pleasant View
Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes,
Aplington, Clarksville and Parkersburg, was in charge of
arrangements.
Gladys June
Van Raden
02/15/03
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Gladys June Van Raden, 91, passed away on February 9, 2003 in
Waverly. Glady was born in Bristow, Iowa on June 15, 1911, the
daughter of John and Gertha (Jurgens) Van Raden. Glady dedicated
her life to her church and her family. She started teaching Sunday
School at the Fairview Country Church in Bristow in 1926. She
continued teaching Sunday School at the United Church of Christ in
Allison after she and her mother moved to town in 1961. She loved
to tell stories of the Bible and made them interesting with
pictures and props. Glady worked as a cleaning lady for many
people and places including the Butler County REC and the UCC
Church. She also volunteered many hours at the Allison Care
Center, helping the residents play Bingo. There were always
children at Glady’s house, knocking on her door for a sugar cookie
or a popsicle. She loved taking care of her nieces and nephews.
She hauled many in her red wagon to the schoolyard to play or to
the Butler County Fair. Glady was always willing to come stay at
someone’s house to help out with a new baby, sick children, or
vegetable canning. She also enjoyed taking trips to visit friends
and relatives. Gladys Van Raden is survived by three
sisters-in-law: Mrs. Ernest (Mattie) Van Raden of Allison, Mrs.
Leslie (Hinderene) Van Raden of Allison, and Mrs. Dorothy Haan of
Allison. She is also survived by seven nieces and nephews: Orville
Van Raden of Hampton, Marietta Kramer of Shell Rock, Bud Smith of
Waverly, Ray Smith of Shell Rock, Joyce Keeling of Rowan, Deb
Anderson of Des Moines, and Rod Van Raden of Des Moines. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Luella Smith, and
her brothers, Ernest Van Raden, Lester Van Raden and Leslie Van
Raden. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday,
February 12, 2003 at the Allison United Church of Christ with
Pastor Eileen Johnson officiating. Special music was provided by
organist, Mrs. Cecil Radcliffe accompanying the duet of Norma
Clark and Marlys Clarke. Pallbearers were Rob Keeling, Corey
Smith, Derek Kramer, Chad Keeling, Mike Van Raden and Rodney Van
Raden. Honorary pallbearers were Bud Smith, Ray Smith, Greg Smith,
Randy Smith, Orville Van Raden and Jack Kramer. Final resting
place was in the Allison Cemetery with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements.
Joe M. Schipper
02/15/03
Joe M. Schipper, age 69, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the
son of Conrad and Reka Marks Schipper on November 16, 1933,
near Kesley in Butler County, Iowa. He was baptized at Bethel
Reformed Church, rural Aplington and made his Confession of
Faith at the age of 16. He received his education in a country
school near his home and in Aplington High School where he
graduated in 1952. While attending school, Joe worked at the
Kesley Creamery in the summers and he worked at the Kesley
Elevator until he entered the service. Joe served in the U.S.
Army from 1953 until 1955 in the Georgia Transportation Unit.
Joe was united in marriage with Esther Groeneveld on June 15,
1956, in the Aplington Baptist Church by Rev. Donald Patet.
Joe was presently a member of the Aplington Presbyterian
Church. After their marriage, Joe worked for a short time at
the Kesley Elevator. In March, 1957, the couple moved to their
present farm where they have lived for over 45 years. He later
worked for Lester Mennen and Gary Sherburne trucking and did
custom combining. Joe was a member of the Aplington Amvets and
the Parkersburg Legion. He was Post Commander for many years.
Joe was 3rd District Commander for two years, 1st Vice, 2nd
Vice and Chaplain, all which he enjoyed very much. He enjoyed
the fellowship of the Amvets, loved to help at the Legion
Breakfasts and help with the Amvet Bingo as a caller which he
did for many years. Joe enjoyed going fishing, playing cards
with his friends, Gospel singing and especially loved spending
time with the grandchildren. Joe died Saturday, February 1,
2003, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, of
emphysema. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, Fred and Roger Schipper, two sisters, Lorraine
Schipper and one stillborn. Joe is survived by his wife,
Esther, Parkersburg; one son, Curtis (Marla) Schipper, Ackley,
Iowa; four daughters, Karla (Roger) Arends, Kathy (Kenny)
Jansen; twins, Karen (Mark) Luhring and Kristin (Mike)
Johnson, all of Parkersburg, Iowa; twelve grandchildren, Todd
and Travis Arends, twins Kiley and Kelly Jansen, Tessa
Schipper, Brittany and twins, Brendon and Breanne Luhring,
Chelsie, Cassi, MaKayla and Logan Johnson; six brothers,
George C. (Lois), Aplington; Alvin (Frances), Kesley; Robert
(Eunice), Kesley; Larry (Sandy), Austinville; Ronnie, New
Hartford; and Vernon (Mattie), Corpus Christi, Texas; one
sister, Sharon (Doyle) Schneiderman, Parkersbug; two
sisters-in-law, Marcia Schipper, Kesley, and Sally Schipper,
New Hartford. Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church,
Aplington, Iowa with Rev. Harlan DeJong officiating. Organist
was Lenee Pollock. Vocalists Donald Patet and Henry Groeneveld
sang “What A Day That Will Be” and “Gathering Flowers
For The Master’s Bouquet.” Special Music was by Cassi and
MaKayla Johnson, “I Can Only Imagine.” Congregational
Hymns were “How Great Thou Art” and “Softly and
Tenderly.” Casketbearers wereTodd Arends, Travis Arends,
Kelly Jansen, Gary Sherburne, Robert Everts, Brent Schipper,
Duane Groeneveld and Danny Groeneveld. Honorary Casketbearers
wereBrendon Luhring, Logan Johnson, Roland Mehmen, Merlin
Lupkes, Lester Mennen, Milo Chaloupek, Walter Johnson, Lester
Sents and Ervin Meyer. Flower Committee was Denise Priske,
Janet Groeneveld, Melanie Groeneveld and Sharon Schneiderman.
Interment was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa. Full
Military Rites were presented by Aplington Amvets Post #102
and Parkersburg Legion Post 285. Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials
may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Ella B. Milius
02/15/03
Ella B. Milius, the daughter of William and Emma
(Bergman) Boeckmann, was born April 24, 1907 in Douglas
Township, rural Bremer County, Iowa. She was baptized May
25, 1907 by Pastor Fisher and was confirmed in 1919 by
Pastor Kehle at St. John’s Evangelical Church (Siegel),
rural Tripoli. She attended rural school in Douglas
Township. Ella was united in marriage with Louis Milius on
September 21, 1927 at St. John’s Evangelical Church
(Siegel) by Pastor K. Pfeiffer. Ella and Louis farmed in
Black Hawk County until his death in 1935. She then lived
with her parents in Douglas township until 1942, when she
moved into Tripoli. She worked as an egg candler at
various produces in Tripoli for twenty-seven years. She
also provided childcare in people’s homes for several
years. Ella’s death occurred Friday, February 7, 2003 at
the Tripoli Nursing Home in Tripoli after a short illness.
She was ninety-five years old. Ella had been an organist
and Sunday school teacher for St. John’s Evangelical
Church (Siegel). She joined Faith United Church of Christ
in Tripoli in 1944. She was a member of the Faith U.C.C.
Women’s Fellowship and the Kitchen Band. Ella enjoyed
gardening, embroidery, quilting, and was well known for
her baking, especially her bread. Ella is survived by two
sons, Orlyn Milius of Tripoli and Ronald Milius of
Clarksville, seven grandchildren, and thirteen great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband
Louis; her parents; two brothers, Gustav and Alfred
Boeckmann; one brother and one sister who died in infancy;
and one daughter-in-law, Doris Milius. Services were held
Monday, February 10, 2003, at Faith United Church of
Christ, Tripoli, with Rev. Suzanne Miller officiating.
Organist was June Buhr and the congregations hymns were
“On Eagle’s Wings,” “In The Garden,” and
“Jesus Still Lead On.” Casket Bearers were Craig
Milius, Richard Milius, Kevin Milius, Rodney Milius, Glen
Ladage, and Howard Foutch. Honorary Casket Bearer was Chad
Milius. Interment was in the First Maxfield Lutheran
Church Cemetery, rural Denver. Rettig Funeral Home,
Tripoli, was in charge of arrangements.
Jeanne N. Vanderwoude
02/15/03
Jeanne N. Vanderwoude, 57, of Dumont, Iowa, died February
4, 2003 at the Dumont Care Center in Dumont of natural
causes. On July 2, 1945, Jeanne was born the daughter of B.T.
Vanderwoude and Nelvie Vanderilt. She was a member of the
Peace Reformed Church in Eagan, Minnesota. Memorial services
were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2003, at the
Peace Reformed Church in Eagan, Minnesota. Inurnment will be
at a later date. Survivors include her parents B. T. and
Nelvie Vanderwoude of Burnsville, Minnesota; three sisters:
Joanne Meyer of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Dorothy Dietsche of
Algonquin, Illinois and Faythe Dornink of Des Moines, Iowa;
two brothers: Tim Vanderwoude of Maple Valley, Washington
and Mark Vanderwoude of Burnsville, Minnesota. She was
preceded in death by her grandparents. Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Wayne L. Simkins
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Wayne L. Simkins, age 78, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was
born the son of Roy and Ethel Diefendorf Simkins on a
farm near Douglas, Illinois on June 22, 1924. He
graduated from Yates City High School, Yates City,
Illinois in May, 1942. Wayne was united in marriage with
Betty Ryder on June 26, 1943 They made their home in
Farmington, Illinois where they farmed until Wayne was
drafted into the US Army, May 28, 1945 and served in
World War II, during the occupation until July 7, 1946.
He resumed farming near Farmington after being
discharged from the service. The couple moved to rural
Aplington, Iowa, in 1958 and farmed until retiring in
the mid 1980’s. At that time, they moved into
Parkersburg. Wayne loved farming and continued to help
out on the farm until 1999. Wayne and Betty were
divorced in 1983. Wayne married Bonny Barton on February
18, 1984 in Reinbeck, Iowa. They joined two families and
lived in rural Parkersburg, Iowa. Together Wayne and
Bonny enjoyed the outdoors, gardening fresh vegetables
and endless flower gardens. Wayne was a member of First
Reformed Church in Aplington. He enjoyed fishing,
gardening and spent the past three summers in Longville,
Minnesota. He also enjoyed hunting, playing cards, bird
feeding and building birdhouses. Wayne died on February
15, 2003, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa, of
natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Roy and Ethel Simkins and one grandchild, Christopher
Michael Adams. He is survived by his wife, Bonny Simkins,
Parkersburg, Iowa; one son, Mark (Diane) Simkins, Cedar
Falls, Iowa; two daughters, Patricia (Bill) Mote-Emo,
Florida; Beatrice (Craig) DeBower, Pennsylvania; two
step-sons, Jim (Denise) Barton, Pennsylvania;and John
Barton, Pennsylvania; two step-daughters, Cindy (Mike)
Adams, Oelwein, Iowa and Becky (Jim) Trusty, Texas; 15
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Dean (Rosa) Simkins, Knoxville, Illinois and Murray (Byrene)
Simkins, Fountain Hills, Arizona; and two sisters, Helen
Plack, Yates City, Illinois and Hazel (John) Plack,
Brimfield, Illinois. Funeral services were held at 11:00
a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at the First
Reformed Church, Aplington, Iowa with Rev. Harlan DeJong
officiating. Organist Lois Wessels accompanied vocalist
Tony Poppens who sang “He Touched Me.” Congregational
Hymn was “It Is Finished.” Casketbearers were John
Simkins, Jeff Simkins, Wayne Brower, Mike Adams, Harold
Buseman, Matt Mote and Mike Mote. Interment was in Oak
Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa with Full Military
Rites by Aplington Amvets Post #102. Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Dorothy Tillie
Stubbe
02/21/03
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Dorothy Tillie Stubbe, age 76, of Aplington,
Iowa, was born the daughter of Jake J. and Jennie
VanLoh DeVries on July 2, 1926 near Ackley in Harden
County, Iowa. She received her education attending
Aplington, Ackley and Dumont schools. She later
received her GED through Hawkeye Tech. in 1972.
Dorothy was united in marriage with Christie Stubbe
on September 14, 1945 in her parents’ home near
Ackley, Iowa. The couple first lived near Dumont
where they farmed. They later farmed near Wellsburg,
moved back to Dumont and then to their farm
southwest of Aplington. They retired in 1972 and
moved into Aplington. Dorothy was a former member of
West Friesland Presbyterian Church. As a member of
this church, she taught catechism, was a part time
church organist and was a member of the Golden Hour
Association. Later she became a member of the First
Presbyterian Church in Aplington where she served as
organist, Sunday School Teacher, Elder, and held
most offices in the Aplington Presbyterian Women’s
organization. Dorothy was a 4-H Club Leader, a
member of the Aplington Women’s Club and was named
the 2002 Outstanding Presbyterian of the Year for
North Central Presbytery. Dorothy had worked for
five years in the Research Department of O’s Gold
Seed from 1972 to 1977. She loved spending time
gardening, fishing in Minnesota, sewing, quilting
and crocheting. Dorothy died Monday, February 10,
2003, in her home in Aplington, of pancreatic
cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents and
one brother, Arnold DeVries. Dorothy is survived by
her husband, Christie Stubbe, Aplington, Iowa; one
son, Larry Dean Stubbe, Cedar Falls, Iowa; one
daughter, Eunice Elaine Siedsma, Waterloo, Iowa; six
grandchildren, Beau, Nicholas, Michael, Cale, Shelli
and Kelli Beth Stubbe; two great-grandchildren, Jade
Stubbe and Autumn Stubbe; two brothers, Louis
(Janet) DeVries, Linn Creek, Missouri and Richard
(Linda) DeVries, Wiscasset, Maine; one sister,
Louella (Donald) Condie, ElCentro, California and
one sister-in-law, Laura DeVries, Ackley, Iowa.
Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday,
February 13, 2003 at First Presbyterian Church with
burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington,
Iowa. Officiating was Rev. Robert Schnucker.
Organist Lenee Pollock accompanied Congregational
Hymns “Nearer My God To Thee” and “Amazing Grace.”
Vocalist Arlene Mellena sang “Jesus Is All The World
To Me” and “The Lord’s Prayer”. Casketbearers were
Ervin Mellena, Calvin Stahl, Steve Bakker, Hal
Stahl, Howard Best and Les Frey. Flower Committee
was Janice Stahl, Margaret Harken and Elvera
Cuvelier.
ANNA RODENBECK
02/21/03
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Anna was born on December 13, 1909, in
Bristow, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and
Hannah (Franken) Dirks. She was baptized on
April 24, 1910 in Kesley, and confirmed on April
10, 1927 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Greene,
Iowa. She attended country school at Coldwater
Township #7 in Butler County, Iowa. On January
20, 1929, she was united in marriage to Herman
W. Rodenbeck at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church,
Greene. The couple lived and farmed near Bristow
for nine years and then moved to their farm
south of Shell Rock. They retired from farming
in 1966, but remained on the farm and worked at
the Waverly Sale Barn. In 1983, the couple moved
into Shell Rock and made their home on Water
Street. Herman died on November 14, 1995, and
Anna continued to live in her home until she
made her home at the Meadows in Shell Rock. She
was a Charter Member of Faith Lutheran Church in
Shell Rock, where she was the Sunday School
Superintendent, taught Sunday School, and was
Past President of Women’s Circle. She was also
Past President of the Care Center Auxiliary, and
a member of the Senior Citizen Group. Anna loved
cooking, baking, traveling, cards. bingo,
quilting, and Lutheran World Relief. Anna also
loved spending time with her family and friends.
Anna is survived by her eight children and their
spouses, Lucille Thompson of Shell Rock,
Victoria Boettcher of Waverly, Dale & Louann
Rodenbeck of Weslaco, Texas, Don & Ruth
Rodenbeck of Waverly, Lavon & George Green of
Shell Rock, Ed Rodenbeck of Waterloo, Dorothy &
Keith Knoedler of Shell Rock, and Lynn Rodenbeck
of Shell Rock; seventeen grandchildren; four
step grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren;
seven step-great grandchildren; one great great
grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Erna Lawyer of
Clear Lake and Irene Rodenbeck of Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Herman; two grandsons, Dennis & Scott
Rodenbeck; one brother, Floyd Dirks, one sister,
Bena Waller, and two sons-in-law, Harland
Thompson and George Boettcher. Funeral services
will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2003, at
11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Shell
Rock, with Pastor Steven G. McGinley
officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside
Cemetery in Shell Rock. Visitation will be held
on Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. at
the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock,
with the family present from 4:00 P.M. until
8:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to Faith
Lutheran Church in Shell Rock or the Cedar
Valley Hospice in Waverly.
Anna
Eliesa Junker
02/21/03
 Anna Eliesa Junker, age 94, of
Parkersburg, Iowa was born the daughter of Ubben and Eliza Pengal Maifeld on March 26,
1908, near Ackley in Butler County, Iowa.
She, along with her four brothers and three
sisters, received her public education at a
country school near there farm. Her
spiritual education was received in her home
and in Sunday School. Anna was united in
marriage with Fred C. Junker on February 26,
1927 in the parsonage of the Washington
Reformed Church, rural Ackley, Iowa. She was
his faithful helpmate until his death in
1977. The couple made their home on farms in
the Aplington and Parkersburg area until
1978. Anna moved to her apartment in
Parkersburg in 1993. Anna gave birth to 14
children, later welcoming their spouses; 34
grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 11
great-great-grandchildren. She dedicated her
life to serving others and faithfully
administered all the assorted duties
associated with raising thirteen children to
adulthood. Day after day, she laid down her
life for her family. Anna saw the eternal
benefit in rituals with her children that
made them feel wanted and loved. Anna was a
homemaker who enjoyed cooking, canning,
gardening and doing farm chores. She enjoyed
taking care of her family and grandchildren
and especially like to travel to visit them.
Anna always insisted she was a country girl
but at age 83, she chose to leave the
country for an apartment in Parkersburg,
where she enjoyed having coffee and tea
parties with friends and family. She learned
about fax machines, telephone answering
machines, and computers and was willing to
stretch her boundaries to learn new skills
such as how much to tip the pizza delivery
person and how to negotiate with the
landlords. Anna was known for her baking and
tea parties. Although she never held an
outside job or positions of honor in the
community, she was a friend and confidant to
many, gently offering advice according to
what God had taught her through her long
life. Several years ago, when Anna’s health
started to deteriorate, she made the
decision to move to Maple Manor Village in
Aplington. She continued her life’s purpose
there by befriending other residents and
staff and by offering a listening ear to
those who spent time with her. In her well
worn Bible, Anna recorded Isaiah 43:1-2 as
her life verses: Fear not, for I have
redeemed thee, I have called thee by name;
thou art mine. When thou passest through the
waters, I will be with thee and through the
rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when
thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt
not be burned; neither shall the flame
kindle upon thee. Precious memories of a
gracious lady, who delighted in life’s
simple pleasures and relationships with
people, will sustain her family and friends
through their sorrow. Those memories will
leave a sweet fragrance in the lives of
everyone who loved Anna. Anna died February
11, 2003, at Maple Manor Care Center in
Aplington, Iowa of natural causes. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Fred on
October 31, 1977; two daughters; four
grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Graveside services were held at 9:30 a.m.,
Thursday, February 13, 2003 at Oak Hill
Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of
arrangements.
Bernice Rebecca Bruns
 Bernice Rebecca Bruns, 89, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away
February 16, 2003 at the Allison Care Center in Allison.
She was born March 22, 1913 in Dumont, Iowa to Harry and
Minette (Ahrens) Card. Bernice graduated from the Dumont
High School. She was married to William Bruns on October
5, 1932 in rural Ackley. Bernice was a homemaker, and was
a member of the Dumont Reformed Church and the Reformed
Women’s Group. She enjoyed quilting, baking, and playing
cards. Years ago she was very active in 4-H. Bernice is
survived by her son, Edward and wife, Randi Bruns of
Kimberling City, Missouri; dau-ghter, Dorothy Seaton of
LeMars, daughter, Betty and husband, Jim Wubbena of
Bristow, daughter, Minetta and husband, Henry Jones of
Cedar Falls, daughter, Margorie and husband, Darwin Freese
of Dumont; brother, Chester Card of Dumont, brother, Harry
and wife, Betty Card of Hampton; sister, Loraine Manatt of
Hampton, sister, Oneta Stackhouse of Hampton, sister,
Overna Card of Hampton, forty-two grandchildren, fifty
great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one
son Richard, one brother Balis, three sisters Lola,
Henrietta, and Ovedia. Funeral services were held at 1:30
p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at the Dumont Reformed
Church, Dumont, Iowa with Rev. Robert Scholten
officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Jim
Siebrands accom-panying the soloist, Mark Gerdes.
Pallbearers were Duane Pies, David Freese, Ryan Freese,
Roger Seaton, Steven Bruns and Justin Manifold. Final
resting place was in the Washington Reformed Church
Cemetery, rural Ackley, Iowa. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
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Rosalie M. Bruns
02/21/03
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Rosalie M. Bruns of Dumont,
Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at her home at the
age of 61 years. Rosalie was born on February 9, 1942 in Hampton
to Carl and Swanetta (Muller) Meinberg. She graduated from the
Ackley High School. Rosalie was married to Roger Bruns on May 30,
1979 at Blakes Grove in Ackley. She was a homemaker and a member
of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, rural Geneva. She also
enjoyed gardening. Surviving are her husband Roger; three
daughters, Jennifer Bruns of Dumont, Jessica Bruns of Cedar Rapids
and Jerrilyn Bruns of Dumont; a sister, Angie Shinestine of Wala
Wala, WA; and a brother, Victor Meinberg of Iowa Falls. Preceded
in death by her grandparents and parents. Funeral services were
held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February, 15, 2003 at St. Peter’s
United Church of Christ, in Geneva, Iowa with Rev. Rose Hermonat
officiating. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Geneva, Iowa.
Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of arrangements.
Ella M. Dreesman
Ella M. Dreesman, 88, of Waterloo, formerly of Cedar
Falls, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at Covenant Medical
Center, Waterloo, of natural causes. She was born June 24,
1914, in Grundy County, near New Hartford, daughter of
Jacob and Susie Meester Bergmann. She married Bill
Dreesman September 7, 1938, at the Reformed Church in
Stout. Mrs. Dreesman worked at Younkers Department Store
at College Square Mall for 15 years, retiring in 1981.
Survivors include: her husband; two sons, Ronald (Contance)
and Bernard (Laura), both of Cedar Falls; a daughter,
Delores (Larry) Ressler of Waterloo; three granddaughters,
Tina (Duane) Kitchen of Rockford, IL, Anne (Matthew)
Manifold of Solon and Hope (Eric) Conard of Des Moines; a
great-grandson, Jarrett Manifold; three
step-granddaughters, Debra, Dawn and Michelle; six step
great-grandchildren, Nicole, Stephanie, Hannah, Olivia,
Alexander and Trenton; a brother, Ted (Marian) Bergmann of
Cedar Falls; and two sisters, Anna Nevenhoven of
Parkersburg and Rose (George) Pothast of Grundy Center.
Preceded in death by her parents, six brother, Wilhelm,
Jacob, Joe, Hillerd, George and Andrew Bergmann; and three
sisters, Henrietta Bergmann, Martha Boelman and Hannah
Miller. Memorial services were held at the First
Presbyterian Church, Cedar Falls, with inurnment in Stout
Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the church.
Richardson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Gene Manning on 2/22/2003
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Lester
Otto Kreimeyer
02/27/03
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Lester Otto Kreimeyer, 62, of Nora Spring, Iowa, formerly
of Geneva, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2003 at his
residence. Lester was born on January 23, 1941 to Otto and
Grace (Huisenga) Kreimeyer in rural Ackley, Iowa. He graduated
from Geneva High School in 1959, and served in the U.S. Air
Force from 1960-63. On September 18, 1965, he was married to
Mary Ann Knipfel in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Ackley.
They later divorced. He was a farmer all his life and retired
in 2003. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He enjoyed
camping, managing the MacNider Campgrounds in Mason City,
fishing, spending time with friends and family, especially his
grandchildren, and playing cribbage with friends. Survivors
are a son: Leslie J. Kreimeyer of Hampton; a daughter: Melissa
Hinders and her husband Ron of Clarksville; five
grand-children, Megan, Amanda, Jessica, and Jacob Hinders of
Clarksville, and Logan Kreimeyer of Hampton and two sisters:
Marlys Kuehne and her husband Richard of Osage, and Betty
Meyer and her husband Lynn of Marshalltown. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Funeral services were held on Friday,
February 21, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church,
in Ackley with Rev. Patricia Connor officiating. Interment was
in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley with full Military Rites
conducted by Elliott-Keninger Post #252 American Legion of
Ackley. Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley was in charge of
arrangements.
Dr. Wendell E. Johnson
02/27/03
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Dr. Wendell E. Johnson, 66, of Waverly, Iowa, died
peacefully, Wednesday morning, February 19, 2003, at his
home from cancer. He was born on March 1, 1936, in
Laurens, Iowa, the son of G.W.E. Johnson and Sylvia (Weeks)
Johnson. He attended school in Laurens and graduated from
high school in 1954. He then enrolled at Iowa State
University, in Ames, where he received his DVM Degree
in 1961. On August 7, 1960, he was united in marriage to
Marilyn Levene in Ware, Iowa, near Pocahontas. Following
his schooling in Ames, Wendell and Marilyn moved to
Cincinnati, Ohio, where Wendell worked for the U.S. Public
Health Service. In 1964 they moved to Indianapolis,
Indiana, where Wendell worked for the U.S.D.A. Meat &
Poultry Inspection as a Circuit Supervisor. In 1972, the
family moved to Waverly and Wendell continued to serve the
USDA in Northeast Iowa, until retiring in 1995.
Wendell was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church,
Waverly. He was a member of the Tyrrell Masonic Lodge,
Waverly, where he had served as Past Master. He was a
member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry-Cedar Rapids,
York Rite-Waterloo, Iowa, and the El Kahir Shrine-Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. Wendell served as a Shrine Clown named
“Windy” and also was a “Wee Winnies” driver for parades
and other functions. He was a member of the Iowa
Veterinary Medical Association, the National Association
Federal Veterinarians, and the National Association
Retired Federal Employees. Dr. Wendell Johnson is survived
by his wife, Marilyn, of Waverly; his daughter and
son-in-law, Linda & Meredith Steere of Greene, Iowa; his
son and daughter-in-law, Curt Johnson and Jenny Zhou of
Raleigh, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Jennifer,
Evan, and Ryan Steere, and Alex Johnson. He is also
survived by two sisters, Helen & Reuben Chapman of
Laurens, Iowa, Alice Simonson of Oxford, Iowa; and two
brothers, Marvin & Mary Johnson of Newell, Iowa, and Dr.
Lowell & Jean Johnson of Johnston, Iowa. He was preceded
in death by his parents; one brother, Charles Johnson; and
one brother-in-law, Wendell Simonson. Celebration of Life
Services were held Saturday, February 22, 2003, at Trinity
United Methodist Church, Waverly, with Rev. Tony R. Nester
officiating. Burial was in the Harlington Cemetery,
Waverly. Memorials may be directed to either Trinity
United Methodist Church, or to the Cedar Valley
Hospice-Waverly.
Ella Margaret (Priepke)
Kramer
02/27/03
Ella Margaret (Priepke)
Kramer was born the daughter of Carl and Caroline (Lundt)
Priepke on June 11, 1913, in Clarksville, Iowa. She
died on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at Linn Manor
Care Center in Marion, IA. Ella attended country
school and was a homemaker for many years. On February
14, 1944, she was united in marriage with Kenneth
Kramer in Waterloo, Iowa. Survivors include one son,
Kelvin (Robyn) Kramer of Clear Lake; one grandson,
Kenneth Charles (KC) Kramer and numerous nieces,
nephews and friends. Ella and Ken took care of Ken’s
sister’s children upon her death, so they became much
more than nieces and nephews to her, Bruce Lockhart of
Kyle, Texas, Gary Lockhart, deceased, Ann Lockhart of
Denver, Colorado, and Dorothy Laurence, of Ogden,
Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband; two brothers, Dr. Rudolph Priepke and Edward
Priepke, one nephew, Gary Lockhart and one
stepbrother, Irving Detra. Funeral services were held
at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at the
Gospel Hall, Garnavillo, Iowa with Mr. Grant Hagen
officiating. Casket bearers were Steve Kregel, John
Kregel, Robert Wirkler and George Brandt. Final
resting place was in the Garnavillo Community Cemetery
with Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
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Grace Schipper
02/27/03
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Grace Schipper, age 71, of Shell Rock, Iowa, formerly of
Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the daughter of Heiko and Tena (Grimmius)
DeLange on November 3, 1931, in Grundy County near Grundy
Center, Iowa. She received her education from a county school
near her home. Grace DeLange was united in marriage with
George G. Schipper Jr. at the Bethany Presbyterian parsonage
in Grundy Center, Iowa. They made their home and farmed near
Allison, Iowa and later moved and farmed near Grundy Center.
When they retired in 1984, they moved to Parkersburg. In the
spring of 1999 George passed away. Following his death Grace
lived in Grundy Center for a short time before residing at the
assisted living in Shell Rock. Grace was a member of the
Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, Iowa. Throughout
their marriage Grace enjoyed being with and doing everything
together with George. Many afternoons she loved to play bingo,
even when she wasn’t able to get around easily. She enjoyed
being with her family and especially loved her grandchildren.
Grace died Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at the Shell Rock
Care Center, Shell Rock, Iowa, from complications of cancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George G. Schipper
Jr. on May 27, 1999; her parents; and three brothers, John,
Gus and Tony DeLange. Grace is survived by one son, Rick (Deb)
Schipper of Denver, Iowa; one daughter, Theone (Randy “Jake”)
Kramer of Shell Rock, Iowa; two grandchildren, Luke Kramer of
Cedar Falls, Iowa and Tyler Kramer of Shell Rock, Iowa; three
sisters, Gertie Schmidt of Grundy Center, Iowa, Alyce Flater
of Grundy Center, Iowa and Lillian Muller of Grundy Center,
Iowa; and three sisters-in-law, Marge DeLange of Ankeny, Iowa,
Marilyn DeLange of Grundy Center, Iowa and Lena DeLange of
Grundy Center, Iowa. Funeral Services were at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 22, 2003, at the Bethany Presbyterian
Church in Grundy Center, Iowa. Officiating was Rev. Kent
Leydens, the Organist was Mae Hinders and the Congregational
Hymns were “How Great Thou Art,” ”The Old Rugged Cross” and
“Precious Lord Take My Hand.” There were four Honorary
Casket bearers, Lillian Muller, Mary Schmidt, Betty Venenga and
Lori Banz and six Casket bearers, Luke Kramer, Tyler Kramer,
Jim DeLange, Roger Muller, Les Muller and Jerry Schmidt.
Interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center,
Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in
charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to
Grace’s family
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Donald Lee Harris
02/27/03
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Donald Lee Harris, age 89, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the
son of Paul Britten and Elsie Dora Randolph Harris on November 2,
1913, on the Molton farm north of Clarksville in Butler, County,
Iowa. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1933. He earned
his LUTC Degree and his real estate broker’s license. Donald
married Dorothy Ruth Smith in 1935 and began farming that year. In
1938, he purchased his first 40 acres of farmland. Donald and
Dorothy were divorced. Donald married Mae Jean Wiley February 20,
1943 in Lancaster, Missouri. Donald served as a Butler County Soil
District Commissioner, serving as treasurer and chairman. He was
elected to the State Association of Soil District Commissioners,
was elected to the Board of the Carrington Clyde Experimental Farm
in Independence, Iowa. He was on the board which organized the new
North Iowa Experimental Farm of 22 counties of Northeast Iowa at
Nashua and was elected their first president. During this interim,
he was a free lance hog buyer for Rath Packing Company of Waterloo
in his spare time. He was a delegate of Rath Packing to the
National Meat Board held in Chicago. From 1958-1959, he became
assistant editor of the Iowa Soil and Water Magazine, a state
magazine that required two weeks’ work each month. In 1960, his
health caused him to change professions again. He went to the Farm
Bureau Insurance School and became an insurance salesman. In 1961,
he was promoted to Agency Manager of Farm Bureau Insurance of
Hancock County, Iowa. He then completed his Life Underwriters
Training Council-LUTC. Under Don’s management, Hancock County
became the first county of its size to become a million dollar
county in 1962. During the stay at Hancock County, Don took a
correspondence study course to become a real estate broker and
completed the course. In the fall of 1962, Donald was promoted to
Agency Manager of Butler County Farm Bureau Insurance where he
stayed until the fall of 1965 at which time he purchased an
independent agency in Clarksville, Iowa. He has always been very
active in civic affairs. He is a lifetime member of Community
United Methodist Church in Clarksville where he served on all of
the church’s committees through the years. Donald also served on
the rural school board, helped form the local golf course and the
Community Nursing Home, both in Clarksville. He organized a
holding company to purchase the Security State Bank in Shell Rock
and was president of the company. He was a member of the Butler
County Board of Adjustments for 21 years, and a Farm Bureau
Director. Donald is Past President and member of the Clarksville
Lions Club and the Clarksville Commercial Club. He was a member of
the Clarksville IOOF Lodge and the Masonic Lodge and chairman of
ASC Tabulation Board. Donald took pride in practicing
conservation on the land he farmed from 1947 until the present. He
was the first to install diversion terraces in Butler County. His
father had installed one of the oldest wing dams in 1920. Donald
died Friday, February 21, 2003, at Waverly Municipal Hospital,
Waverly, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his
parents; two brothers, Dean and Dallas Harris in infancy; one
sister, Dorothy Nordman and a daughter, Shirley Ann Stoppelmoor in
1992. Donald is survived by his wife, Jean of Clarksville, Iowa;
two daughters, Donna (Robert) Kelm, Clarksville, Iowa and Mary
(Wilson) Groen, Parker, Colorado; one son-in-law, Wayne
Stoppelmoor, East Dubuque, Illinois; 11 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2003, at
Community United Methodist Church Clarksville, Iowa with Pastor
Allen Poore-Christensen officiating. Organist Lola Clark
accompanied Vocalist Terry Schrage who sang “One Day At A Time.”
Congregational Hymns were “Pass Me Not Oh, Gentle Savior” and
“Sweet Hour Of Prayer.” Casket bearers were Galen Hamann, Paul
Leerhoff, Larry Johnson, Bob Saathoff, Tom Barnett and Max
Folkerts. Honorary Casket bearers were Paul Matthias, Harold
Heuppel, Frank Austin, Lee Folkerts, Art Nordman, Bob Dilly Virgil
Stevenson and Joe Coberly. Interment was in Lynwood Cemetery,
Clarksville, Iowa. Special Music for graveside service was sung by
Julie Poore-Christensen, “Hymn of Promise.” In charge of
arrangements: Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Aplington,
Clarksville, Parkersburg. Memorials may be directed to the Shirley
Ann Stoppelmoor Stroke Research Foundation, University of Iowa Box
4550, Iowa City, IA 52242 or to Community United Methodist Church.
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Manning on 2/17/2003
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