Esther Yearling Barta, age 90, of New Hampton, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Hampton after a long illness. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary’s Center, New Hampton with Rev. Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass. The pall was placed on the casket by her eight daughters. Lector for the service was grandson, Craig Cramer. The offertory gifts were presented by granddaughters: Denise Ohm and Lisa Herold. Granddaughters, Karen Alberts, Janice Cramer and Diane Schoonover were the eucharistic ministers. Burial was in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with grandsons: Michael Schoonover, Craig Cramer, Matthew Urness, David Swenson, Richard Gensch, Mark Ackley, Ryan Wegner and James Konig as pallbearers. Esther Margaret Brummond was born March 12, 1913 on the Brummond homestead in Dayton Township, southeast of New Hampton in Chickasaw County, IA. She was one of the nine children of Samuel and Gertrude (Heying) Brummond. She married Orville (Borb) Yearling on April 22, 1930 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton. They became the parents of eight daughters. He predeceased her on March 1, 1958. She married Emil Barta on February 27, 1965 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New Hampton. He predeceased her on May 3, 1982. Esther was known for her cooking skills, having started and ended St. Mary’s hot lunch program as head cook, was the night cook at Holly’s Cafe in New Hampton under Keith and Charlotte Hollis in the late 40’s and 50’s, catered men’s night at the New Hampton Country Club and with her husband Emil, catered wedding receptions and funeral dinners for years. She loved having a large garden, canning a cellar full of garden products and producing beautiful border flowers. Besides gardening, her main hobby was playing cards, which she did on a regular basis at the Senior Center in New Hampton. Esther lived in her home in New Hampton from 1941 until she had a stroke on February 2, 1999, after which she entered the Allison Care Center under the watchful eye of her daughter Alice Konig, the head nutritionist. In 2002, she transferred to the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center so she could return to her roots and be closer to her other children. She was a loving example of strength to her eight daughters, and she met challenges with determination and a smile. Survivors include eight daughters: Phyllis Schoonover of Fredericks-burg, Alice Konig of Allison, Jane Urness (Andrew) of St. Paul, MN, Betty Swenson (Art) of Plainfield, IL, Dianne Polocheck (Lee) of Milwaukee, Pat Ackley (Harold) of Fredericksburg, Mary Yearling of Omaha, NE, Nancy Wegner (Russell) of Fredericksburg; thirty-one grandchildren; sixty-four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister: Marie Meier of Chester, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, three sisters: Adeline Shinstine, Mabel Stiefel and Arlene Brummond; four brothers: John Brummond Sr., Lawrence Brummond, Clarence Brummond and Gerald Brummond. Hugeback Funeral Home of New Hampton was in charge of arrangements.

William L. Campbell, 81, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away June 23, 2003 at his home in Dumont. He was born on March 4, 1922 in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Alvin D. and Opal (Chapman) Campbell. William married Alice Reysack on March 5, 1955 in Aredale, Iowa. He worked as a fork lift operator at United Hydraulics in Hampton as well as working several odd jobs around the area. William enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, singing, camping, making crafts, working outside on his cars, playing and spending time with his grandchildren. William is survived by his wife Alice Campbell of Dumont, four daughters: Patty Metz of Clarksville, Mary Ann Miller of Dumont, Sherry and husband Darrell Penning of Dumont, Victoria and husband Kenneth Wygle of Aplington, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Becky Sue, son-in-law Jim Metz, son-in-law Richard Miller, and a grandson. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mrs. Beryl Reed. Ushers were Harold Reents and Don Wilken. Pallbearers were Zachary Penning, Louie Doty, Steve Metz, Dustin Wygle, Kenneth Wygle, Danny Paullus and Boyd Campbell. Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Todd Alan Folkerts, 37, of Allison, Iowa, died Sunday, June 29,2003, at his home. He was born on February 19, 1966, in Waverly, Iowa, the son of Darrell and Joanne (Chandler) Folkerts. Todd was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Plainfield and attended the Plainfield School System. He graduated from the Plainfield High School in 1984 and then moved to Arizona for a time. He then returned to Plainfield, and on May 31, 1986, was united in marriage with Pam Sterba at Faith United Methodist Church, Waverly, and to this union three children were born, Holly, Dustin and Brianna. They made their first home in Janesville, Iowa, and Todd worked for Ye Olde Strippery in Cedar Falls. In the late 1980’s, Todd went to work for Winnebago Industries in Hampton, Iowa, and in 1990 the family moved to Allison. Todd and Pam later divorced. This last February, Todd celebrated 15 years with Winnebago. Todd enjoyed life, his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, classic Rock & Roll, collecting Bald Eagle plates and figurines, classic cars, but his greatest passion was his kids. Todd is survived by his three children, Holly Folkerts, Dustin Folkerts, Brianna Folkerts of Allison; his parents, Darrell and Joanne Folkerts of Waverly; his brother and sister-in-law, Neil & Connie Folkerts of Waverly and their children, Hayley Folkerts, Hannah Folkerts, Dillon Chandler Smith Folkerts; his sister and her fiancé, Dana Folkerts and Tony Boveia of Santa Barbara, California; maternal grandparents, Joe & Goldie Chandler of Waverly; his paternal grand mother, Elsie Folkerts of Clarksville; and his former wife, Pam, of Allison. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Henry Folkerts. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 A. M. on Wednesday, July 2,2003, at St. James Lutheran Church, Allison, with burial in the Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation.

Ethel Maurine Reckler, the daughter of Vernon and Clara Brown French, was born March 14, 1905 near Newton, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Newton Senior High School, Class of 1923. She also attended Iowa State College in Ames, for two years. Maurine was an avid gardener and horticulturist. On August 3, 1932, Maurine was united in marriage with Wesley Andrew Reckler in Newton. She devoted her life to her husband, children and family, and helped Wesley on the family acreage. Maurine was an active member of the First United Methodist Church; Newton Camera Club; Jasper County Farm Bureau; Palo Alto Grange; Jasper County Extension Service; Jasper County Senior Citizens; Farm Bureau Women’s LL Club; Airstream Travel Trailer Club; she enjoyed her crafts; was a 4-H leader for many years, locally & with the state and a Life Member of the Jasper County Historical Society. Death came to Maurine at the age of 98, on Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2003 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wesley on June 8, 1996 and her brother, Leslie French. Those left to honor the memory of Maurine include her son, Donald Reckler of Ames, Iowa; her two daughters & sons-in-law: Doris Jean & Charles Cabalka of Newton and Roberta & Wayne Wiegmann of Allison, Iowa; her four grandchildren: Dwight Cabalka, Karen Baer, Gail Wiegmann and Wendy Wiegmann; six great-grandchildren: Chelsa, Chad & Chase Cabalka; Krista, Jenna & Ryan Baer; a sister, Lucile Johnstone of Newton; and her many friends. Maurine will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mina D. Woodley, 87, of Dumont, died Friday, June 27, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Grundy Center. She was born March 26, 1916, in Dumont, daughter of Rube and Mary Dohlman Wearda. She married Claire W. Woodley on December 3, 1936, in rural Dumont. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Woodley graduated from Dumont Community School, then received her teaching certificate from Iowa State Teacher’s College, Cedar Falls. She and her husband farmed. Survivors include: Three sons: Victor (Esther) of Allison; Marvin (Sue) of Middleburg, FL, and Allan (Carol) of Parkersburg; a daughter, Ruby (Ronnie) Clemens of Vinton; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and a sister, Rena Bohlen of Northfield, MN. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, at the New Hope United Methodist Church, Dumont, with burial in Dumont Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Dumont was in charge of arrangements.

Wilhelmine Christine Jungling, age 84, of Kesley, Iowa, was born the daughter of William and Harmine Gerdina (Claassen Planteur) Kampman on February 5, 1919 in Butler County, near Kesley, Iowa. She was baptized on July 6, 1919 and made confession of faith July 19, 1936. She received her education from the Dumont Consolidated School and graduated in 1937. On November 28, 1939, Wilhelmine Kampman was united in marriage with Ben F. Jungling at her parent’s farm east of Kesley. They made their home on Ben’s parents’ farm east of Kesley where they lived until 1960, when they moved to their current home in Kesley. Wilhelmine also worked at the Kesley Grocery Store and was a personal care giver for various families. Bethel Reformed Church, where she faithfully attended and was a member, was an important part of her life. She was also active in the Ladies Guild. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who always liked to send her family home with homemade bread and cookies. She also liked baking, having coffee with her friends at the Kesley Diner, quilting and jigsaw puzzles. She especially loved caring and babysitting for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. On July 4th , 2003, Wilhelmine died peacefully at her home of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben F. Jungling; a grandson, Gregory Jungling; her parents; four sisters, Alma Meester, Johanna Boelman, Mary Schipper and Alberta Schaap; and one brother, Chris Kampman. Wilhelmine is survived by one son, Vernon (Catherine) Jungling of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Joyce (Dennis) Meyer of rural Bristow, Merna (Darrell) Johnson of Ackley; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one brother, Claas Kampman of Parkersburg; and three sisters, Margaret Folkerts of Allison, Clara (Roland) Krusey of German Valley, Illinois and Annie (Donald) Allspach of Parkersburg. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2003, at Bethel Reformed Church, Aplington, Iowa with Pastor Scott Summers officiating. Organist was Belva Schipper and Pianist was Grace Barter. Congregational Hymns were “My Jesus I Love Thee,” “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” and “I’m a Child of the King.” Casketbearers were Marvin Hearn, Harris Bettenga, Dalen Meyer, David Meyer, Lane Tweten, Dustin Fails, Darwin Van Horn and Gary Jarnagin. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa. Redman - Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Tillie Cassmann, age 77, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the daughter of Dick and Florence Folkers Buss on January 1, 1926, near Wellsburg in Grundy County, Iowa. She received her education in a country school near her home. Tillie worked at Rath Packing Co. in Waterloo where she met Gordon Cassmann. Tillie was united in marriage with Gordon on January 1, 1948, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. Through the years, the couple lived in Waterloo, Greene, Parkersburg, Aredale and Aplington. Tillie had been a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, a waitress at the Wayside Inn and the Hilltop Café and had worked in the kitchen at Allen Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Iowa where she taught Bible School, was a member of WELCA and sang in the church choir. Tillie had volunteered for the Salvation Army from 1975 to 1989 and at the Senior Nutrition Site, delivering meals and picking up food. She loved working in her big garden. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting scarves. She liked to travel with Gordon to visit her brother while he was in the Air Force and liked to go on bus trips. Tillie died Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers, Donald, Floyd, Clarence, Harry and Grant Buss. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Cassmann of Aplington, Iowa; step-mother, Kathleen Buss, Hampton, Iowa; one sister, Rosella (Marvin) Westendorf, Tripoli, Iowa; nephew, Michael (Kathy) Westendorf; many nieces and nephews; five half-sisters, Vera (Dennis) Miller, Omaha, Nebraska; Linda (Duane) Douglas, Mason City, Iowa; Sally Peterson, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dixie (Norman) Neubauer, Omaha, Nebraska and Kathy (Gary) Leonard, Flacon, Colorado. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Iowa with Rev. Keith Piller and Rev. Arnold Imbrock officiating. Organist Donna Joens accompanied Congregational Hymns “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “How Great Thou Art.” Vocalist Candice Bell sang “In The Garden” and “To God Be The Glory.” Honorary Casketbearers were Paul Eastman, Marvin Rothmeyer and Erwin Herdahl. Casketbearers were Michael Westendorf, Dean Kramer Dennis Cassmann, Larry Bolhuis Douglas Cassmann and Garry Bolhuis. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Naomi Stevenson, age 98, of Charles City and formerly from Clarksville, Iowa, was born the daughter of Ellis Byron and Nettie Beebe Stevenson on March 25, 1905 in Jackson Township, Butler County, near Clarksville, Iowa. She attended St. Valentine Country School, and then graduated as Salutatorian from Clarksville High School in 1923. She then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College, now UNI, for two years. She taught school, the first year in rural Black Hawk County. Later she taught for several years each in Bristow, Shell Rock and Clarksville. Naomi worked for a many years as Librarian at the Clarksville Public Library, a position she took so that she could stay at home and take care of her parents. Naomi and her brother, Virgil, moved from Clarksville to their birthplace and lived there until he retired from farming. Then in a small camper, Naomi and her brother went to Tucson, Arizona to visit her sister and her husband and San Diego, California to visit her brother and his wife for the winter months. Later they moved to Charles City, Iowa. Naomi was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville. She was also a member of P.E.O., Chapter IT and the Order of Eastern Star - Waverly Chapter No. 358. She liked spending time in the Southwest visiting relatives. Naomi died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Grant Stevenson and one sister, Thelma Ulrich. She is survived by one brother, Virgil Stevenson, Charles City, Iowa. Memorial Services are at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, Iowa, with inurnment in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Officiating at the service was Pastor Allen Poore-Christensen. Lola Clark was the organist and vocalists were Allan and Julie Poore-Christensen. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Glenn W. Allan, 76, of San Antonio, FL, passed away suddenly on June 27, 2003 at his summer home in Northern Acres Campground near Deer River, MN. Glenn was born on July 12, 1926 in Butler County, Iowa the son of William and Clara (Renning) Allan. He graduated from Allison High School and attended business school in Waterloo for one year. Glenn was married to Marilyn Pfaltzgraff in Allison on March 18, 1944. He farmed in the Allison area until retiring from farming in 1971. He worked for Cedar Valley Farm Service in Allison until retiring to San Antonio, FL in 1989. Glenn enjoyed racing chariot ponies, camping, golfing, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Allison and served on the church board. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters. Glenn is survived by his wife Marilyn of San Antonio, FL; two daughters: Sally Jo (Jeff) Boomgarden and Linda Rae (Daryl) Miller, both of San Antonio, FL; and one son Steven Paul (and his special friend Kathy) of Allison; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two sisters: Maxine (Chris) Hoodjer of Clarksville, and Ruth Hummel of Allison. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Marilyn at 11030 Twosome Dr., San Antonio, FL 33576-8904.

Virgil E. Shepard died at Wesley Acres Care Center in Des Moines on July 2, 2003, from complications of a stroke. He was born on April 21, 1913 to Winfred C. and Addie E. (Loomer) Shepard. A native of Allison, Iowa, he graduated from Allison High School, received his Bachelor’s degree from the State University of Iowa, and his law degree from the University in 1936, after which he joined his father’s law firm. He practiced law in Allison for nearly 60 years and was the President of Butler County Abstract Company. On June 16, 1937, he was married to Muriel Irwin at the Irwin family farm home in Sac County. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in Hawaii and on Okinawa. He was a member of the Allison United Church of Christ, a charter member of the Allison Lions Club and a member of the Allison AmVets. Virgil was a fifty year member of the Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion. He was a avid woodworker, a licensed amateur radio operator, and he enjoyed Canadian fishing. Virgil formerly served on the Allison school board, was an officer of the Butler County Fair Association for many years, and was a long time Scoutmaster in Allison. He was also a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and a member of the Iowa Land Title Association of which he was a past president. He was a former member of the Iowa State Fair Association, of which he was also a past president. Virgil is survived by his two sons: Gene W. Shepard and his wife, Judy, of Urbandale, and James I. Shepard and his wife, Jean, of Fresno, California; four grand-children: Scott Shepard and his friend Rene and Billy Ludwick of Des Moines, Mark Shepard and his wife Christine, of Urbandale, Julie Pickett and her husband, Joe Pickett, of Fresno, California, and Jennifer Western and her husband Gary Western, of Round Lake, Illinois; three great-granddaughters: Jessica Picket, Jordan Picket, and Marieka Western. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2001, his parents, his brother, Dana Shepard, and a brother in infancy. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2003 at the Allison United Church of Christ with Rev. Eileen Johnson officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mrs. Cecil Radcliffe accompanying soloist, Dean Uhlenhopp. Final resting place was in the Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

H. Robert Renning, age 85, died June 27, 2003, in Payson, AZ. Bob was born March 14, 1918, in Shell Rock, the son of Henry and Millie Remington Renning. He attended the Shell Rock schools, graduating in 1935, and attended Wartburg College in Waverly. He left Iowa in 1938, and began a 45 year career with the Bank of America in El Centro, Brawley, Calipatria, and Big Bear Lake, California. Bob joined the Army Air Corp May 20, 1942, serving in the South Pacific and the Philippines. He was discharged November 16, 1945. On May 1, 1948, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Irwin in Yuma, AZ. In 1989 the couple moved to Payson to be close to their sons. Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis, two sons: Robert (Gail) of Glendale, AZ and Roy (Krista) of Flagstaff, AZ; five grandchildren: Chris, Chad, Hayden, Kyle and Natalie; and a sister Dorothy Lenius of Shell Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Carol Lee, and two half brothers, Clint and Roger Renning. Memorial services were held July 1 at the Payson United Methodist Church with inurnment at a later date in the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ.

Marlys Gallmeyer

Marlys Gallmeyer, age 66, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the daughter of Floyd and Ethel Sherburne Brandos on May 30, 1937, in Waterloo, Iowa. She received her education through the Clarksville High School. Marlys was united in marriage to Paul Charles Gallmeyer on June 14, 1956, in Missouri. She lived her life in the Clarksville area and was a homemaker. Marlys died Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, of complications of cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Gallmeyer on September 27, 1993; two infant children and a half-brother, Roy Brandos. She is survived by nine sons, Chuck Gallmeyer, Minnesota; Mike Gallmeyer, Des Moines, Iowa; Steven Gallmeyer, Shell Rock, Iowa; Tony Gallmeyer, Clarksville, Iowa; Dan Gallmeyer, Clarksville, Iowa; Jeff Gallmeyer, Newton, Iowa; Dave Gallmeyer and friend Emily, Clarksville; Matthew (Traci) Gallmeyer, Allison, Iowa, and Tim Gallmeyer, Clarksville, Iowa; three daughters, Molly (Bob) Phelps, Shell Rock, Iowa; Linda Gallmeyer and her friend, Pat Smith, Clarksville, Iowa; and Ann (Bill) Ruzicka, Charles City, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronald Brandos, Waverly, Iowa; one sister, Betty (friend, Leon) Norton, Waterloo, Iowa; and one half-sister, Darlene (Harley) Jones, Shell Rock, Iowa. Visitation: 2-8 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2003, Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville; Private family funeral service was held Friday, July 11, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Clarksville with Pastor Val Swinton officiating. Organist Jan Scally accompanied hymns “Amazing Grace” and “On Eagle’s Wings.” Special music was “Tears In Heaven.” Casketbearers were Tony Gallmeyer, Pat Smith, David Gallmeyer, Michael Raymond, Matthew Gallmeyer and Leon Voshell. Honorary Casketbearers were Steven Gallmeyer, Dan Gallmeyer, Timmy Gallmeyer and Bill Ruzicka. Burial was in Lowell Cemetery, rural Clarksville, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Cathy S. Krausman, 36, of Grundy Center, died at her home on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, as the result of a tree cutting accident. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 11 at the First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center with Pastor Daniel C. Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Visitation is from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center with her family present to greet friends from 5:00-8:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established in her name at the Grundy National Bank. Cathy was born August 14, 1966 in Landstuhl, Germany, daughter of Richard Lee and Mary Ann (Luhring) Van Heiden, while Richard was serving with the military in Germany. Her family returned to the United States when she was one, and she was raised in Ackley graduating from Ackley-Geneva High School in 1985. She attended Hawkeye Tech becoming certified as a dental assistant. On August 30, 1986 she was united in marriage to Larry Lee Krausman and they eventually made their home at Grundy Center. She had worked for 10 years as a dental assistant at several dental offices in Cedar Falls and then for one year for the Grundy Center School District. She was presently working for Bacon Veneer Company in Grundy Center where she had been employed for about one year. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Grundy Center where she was actively involved with their children’s programs and was involved as an overseer at the Community Wellness Center located at the Grundy Center High School. She enjoyed horseback riding, sunbathing, coaching her daughter’s soccer team, and especially enjoyed taking care of her family. Cathy is survive by her husband, Larry; nine-year-old daughter, Meghan; four-year-old son, Jared; mother and step-father, Mary Ann and Darrell Danger of Newton; father and step-mother, Richard and Victoria Van Heiden of Steamboat Rock; sisters, Rae Jean White of Marshalltown, Shawn (Curt) Springer of Newton, and Tonia (Ronald) Strait of Kennewick, Washington; brothers, Dale Van Heiden of Mason City, Darrell (Susan) Danger Jr. of Liberty Hill, Texas, and Marcus Danger of Newton. Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, Johann and Henrietta Luhring; and paternal grandparents, Ben and Alice Van Heiden.

E. J. (Mort) Morton
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E. J. (Mort) Morton, of Coulter, passed away peacefully, July 10, 2003, at the Hampton Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church, Coulter at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Mary Peterson and Pastor Dick Parker presiding. Edward Jr. Morton was born July 2, 1928, near Coulter to Myrtle and Ed Morton. He was baptized and confirmed in the Nazareth Lutheran Church. E. J. was a small child when his parents moved to Belmond. Some years later he and his family moved back to Coulter where he lived all his life. Mort attended the Coulter school and graduated from the Franklin Consolidated School of Latimer in 1946. He sang in the choir and the boy’s quartet. He participated in all sports. He also was very active in the Boy Scouts. On April 19, 1947, he married E. Jeane Campbell in Coulter. To this union, eight children were born. He worked at various pursuits as time progressed. He took training to become a salesman and technician for both the Surge and Chore Boy Milkers. He started his business in 1957 with a $50.00 paycheck. His brother-in-law signed a note and with the help of a trusting banker, he was in business. In 1958 he founded Mort’s Pump & Plumbing Company. It expanded rapidly and has included all family members at times as well as outside help. They gave 24 hour service for emergency situations. His roster of achievements was many. He served 2 terms on the Coulter City Council and was the Mayor of Coulter for 2 terms. In 1980 he chaired the Senate review committee for the Iowa Water Well Association in Des Moines. In 1984, he was awarded the “Ber Zander” award - the highest and most prestigious award given by the Iowa Water Well industry. He was also one of the five original trustees of the Hampton Neighborhood Church. He is survived by his wife, Jeane,; one daughter, Priscilla Morton Eddy and husband Joel of Latimer and seven sons: Kent and Chris Morton of Latimer, Robert and Jan Morton of Iowa Falls, Reginald and Jane Morton of Hampton, Seth Morton of Coulter, Jason and Teresa Morton of Iowa Falls, Tracy Morton and Norma Allen of Coulter; daughter-in-law Jerri Jean Morton of California; seventeen grand-children, and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Sanford Morton of Coulter and four sisters: Peggy (Mac) Guldberg, Coulter; Dixie (David) Jurgens, Marion, Marlene (Herb) Wheeler, Hubbard; and Amelia Tate of Illinois. He was preceded in death by one son, Lance; one brother, Dallas, and his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or to the E. J. Morton Memorial Fund which will be given to area churches. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

07/19/03
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Shirley Irene Krueger, age 78, of Marshalltown and formerly of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the daughter of Earl and Doris Eastman Grendell September 3, 1924, in Newburg, Maine. She graduated from Frankfort, Maine High School. She served in the U.S. Army from 1943 through 1945 and was a veteran of World War II where she served in the W.A.C. as a stock clerk in the medical division. Shirley was united in marriage with Leo Petitt on August 6, 1945 in Taunton, Massachusetts. The couple lived in Fredericksburg, Iowa from 1945 until 1964. They moved to Clarksville in 1964. Shirley and Leo were later divorced. She married Bud Krueger and they were later divorced. She was a life member of Iowa First Chapter 98 of Women’s Arm Corps and a life member of AMVET Auxiliary, Post #30. She was a life member of the Disabled Veterans Chapter 20, a charter member of the Women’s Memorial, a life member of Veterans of Foreign War Ladies Auxiliary and a life member of the AMVETs. Shirley was a homemaker during her marriage and loved to sew, work on puzzles, do crafts, collect Amish dolls and make quilts. She donated quilts to church and other organizations. She enjoyed helping others at the Veteran’s Home Library and with the flower show there. Shirley died Sunday, July 13, 2003, at the Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Pettit and second husband, Bud Krueger; her parents; one brother, Witt Grendell and one sister, Olena Anderson. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry (Richard) Reints, Clarksville, Iowa and Donna, (Richard) Lindloff, Clarksville, Iowa and four grandchildren, Kevin Reints and special friend, Dawn Eiklenborg; Tim (Jessie) Reints; Lori (Stacy) Shiver; and Larry (Dawn) Lindloff; great-grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Franklin, Anthony Shiver and Thomas Allen Lindloff; one sister, Winifred Grendell, Frankfort, Maine. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2003, Immanual United Church of Christ, Clarksville, Iowa. Burial Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville. Memorials to family.

Walter “Wally” DeGroote, 60, of Golden Valley, Arizona, formerly of Clarksville, died July 3 in Phoenix, Arizona at Good Samaritan Hospital of complications from valley fever. He was born April 25, 1943, in Clarksville, Iowa, son of Jake and Emma DeGroote. He married Dottye Vosburgh on August 1, 1966 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Wally graduated in 1961 from the Clarskville High School. After graduation, he worked for White Farm in Charles City. In 1975 they moved to San Diego, California. While living in California he owned his own construction business. Two years ago he and Dottye moved to Golden Valley, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Dottye; three sons: Todd (Charlotte) Vosburgh of Elcajon, California, Jason (Debbie) DeGroote of Elcajon, California, and Shane (Sarah) DeGroote of San Diego, California; two daughters: Shelley (Mark) Sullivan of Murrieta, California and Alison (John) Sepulveda of Midland, Texas; sixteen grand-children; six sisters: Ann Bartel of Herman, Minnesota, Dorothy Jans of Clarksville, Iowa, Annette Sessler of Dumont, Iowa, Darlene Vance of Clarksville, Iowa, Ruth Busching of Clarksville Iowa, Alice Jacobs of Allison, Iowa; and one brother Jake DeGroote, Jr. of Bristow, Iowa. He was preceded in death by twin daughters, Stacy Linn and Tracy Lee; his parents; two brothers, Henry and Clarence; and one sister Hilda Sells. Memorials may be directed to Dottye DeGroote at 3685 Mikeway Road, Golden Valley, Arizona 86413.

Steven Harold Hurd, age 50, of Olathe, Kansas, was born the son of Harold Edward and Evelyn Marie Barz Hurd on May 20, 1953, in Charles City, Iowa. He graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School and lived in Olathe, Kansas since then. He was a mechanic and truck driver. Steven passed away Monday, July 7, 2003, at Olathe Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Hurd and his mother, Evenly Marie Rover. He is survived by two sons, Jason and Jeremy Hurd, both of Olathe, Kansas; one brother, Dan Hurd, Houston, Texas; two sisters, Judy Rogers, Kansas City, Kansas and Shirley Frey, Hampton, Iowa; one grandson, Ryan Hurd and six nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2003, at McGilley & Frey Funeral Home, Olathe, Kansas. Burial was at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2003 in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Memorials may be sent to Steven Hurd Memorial Fund, 612 N. Parker, Olathe, Kansas 66061. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, Iowa, was in charge of local arrangements.

07/19/03

Lawrence Francis Sawvel, age 59, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the son of Donald and Katherine Hillier Sawvel March 11, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended Jefferson Jr. High School and later completed his GED in the service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served there in the U.S. Army. Lawrence was united in marriage with Pamela Bar on June 19, 1969, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Dubuque, Iowa. He lived in Dubuque for 40 years where he worked on the river boats. He was a tanker man for Ingram Bardege Co. He was also employed at Loras Collage and the Dubuque Water Department. He moved to Clarksville in 2000. He was a member of the Tri-State Vietnam Veteran’s Club of Dubuque. Lawrence enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Lawrence died at his home in Clarksville on July 11, 2003, of complications of cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Sawvel. He is survived by his wife, Pam Sawvel of Clarksville, Iowa; three sons, Cory Sawvel, Clarksville, Iowa;

Kevin (Hannah) Sawvel, Clarksville, Iowa; and Jeff Sawvel, Fort Madison, Iowa; five grandchildren, Jay, Damien, Sidney, Wyatt and Kenneth; his mother, Katherine, Dubuque, Iowa; three brothers, Jim (Jeane) Sawvel, Dubuque, Iowa; Donald (Elaine) Sawvel, Dubuque, Iowa and Jack (Diane) Sawvel, Dubuque, Iowa; three sisters, Lois Selley, Dubuque, Iowa; Kathy (Dan) Nestabe, Dubuque, Iowa and Susan Sawvel, Dubuque, Iowa. There is no visitation or funeral service. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, is in charge of arrangements.

Posted on 07/19/2003 by Gene Manning

07/26/03

George Arthur Terpstra, age 56, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Ralph Louis and Bessie (DeVries) Terpstra on July 1, 1947, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. He was baptized on February 8, 1948, at the Austinville Christian Reformed Church. He graduated from the Ackley-Geneva High School in 1965. George was a member of the Christian Reformed Church in Parkersburg since 1973 where he had been a deacon. On February 6, 1971, George was united in marriage with Brenda Kathleen Aswegen at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. They have made their home at 717 Conn Street in Parkersburg since then. George was employed by the Iowa State Highway Commission out of the Parkersburg State Shed, and later at Universal Industries in Cedar Falls. From June, 1982, through December, 1988, he drove semi truck for Ackley Food Processors. He purchased a semi truck and leased to Decker Trucklines of Fort Dodge, Iowa from May, 1989 through July, 1999. Since July, 1999, until the present, he has been leased with Smithway Motor Xpress also in Fort Dodge, Iowa, but cancer forced him to stop driving in August, 2002. George so loved driving truck and seeing this great country of the USA. On his 55th birthday, July 1, 2002, he happily reached his 2,000,000th mile truck driving. He loved helping his children, playing with his grandchildren, creating gardens for Brenda, watching Nascar racing, reading and laughing. He was a member of the Parkersburg Sons of the American Legion and helped many years with the Avenue of Flags in Parkersburg. At 2:25 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2003, George died at his home from complications of his cancer in the loving arms of his family. He reached the age of 56 years and 17 days. George is survived by his wife, Brenda Terpstra of Parkersburg; two daughters, Wendi Diane Terpstra and her children, Emily Ann and Jacob Lee of Bristow; Shari Lynn and her husband, Robert Andrew Thies of Ankeny; his parents, Ralph and Bessie Terpstra of Ackley; three brothers, Robert Terpstra and his wife, Karen, of Ames, Iowa; Calvin Terpstra of New Haven, Connecticut, and Paul Terpstra and his wife, Diane, of Janesville, Wisconsin; his mother-in-law, Erma Aswegen of Parkersburg; two brothers-in-law, James Aswegen of Waterloo and Jeffery Aswegen of Ackley; seven nephews and three nieces and other relatives. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at the Christian Reformed Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Pastor Frank Pott Officiating. Pianist Angie Meester accompanied vocalists Roger and Sharon Seehusen who sang “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” and “How Great Thou Art!” Special Music was “Angels Among Us” by Alabama. Congregational Hymns were “Softly and Tenderly” and “Amazing Grace.” Casketbearers were David Dreyer, Brice Heldt, Robert Everts, Gary Schrage, Keith DeVries and Harold Behrends. Honorary Casketbearers were Paul Bruns and Douglas Stiner. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Posted on 07/26/2003 by Gene Manning