Funeral services for Myrtle M. Shorman Clark, 86, of 302 North Main, Greene, were held Wednesday, May 28, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Reid¹s Funeral Chapel of Greene is in charge of arrangements. Myrtle Mae Heichel was born March 9, 1917, at rural Washburn, Black Hawk County, a daughter of Freace and Dagmar (Rasmussen) Heichel, and died Sunday, May 25, 2003, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. She received her education in the Cedar Falls Public Schools and was united in marriage to George Shorman on September 30, 1934, in Princeton, MO. They made their home in Cedar Falls where they owned and operated a Texaco Service Station. In 1945 they moved to Greene where they purchased the Greene Cafe, which they operated until 1949, when they acquired Price’s Grocery Store and made it into a restaurant and bar which was called Shorman’s Place. In 1955 they purchased the Sportsman’s Inn from Max Kent. Following Mr. Shorman’s death on November 21, 1961, she continued to operate the business until 1964. On July 10, 1964, she was united in marriage to Wilson Eldon Clark at her home in Greene. They moved to Northern Wisconsin where they purchased the Chit Chat Resort in Birchwood which they operated until 1973 when they retired to a forty acre farm near Couderay, WI. In 1990 they returned to Greene. Following Mr. Clark’s death on February 16, 1992, she continued to make her home in Greene until entering the Liebe Care Center on June 26, 2001. Myrtle will be remembered as a helpful, caring, and giving individual in her vocations as wife, mother, and business owner. Many will attest to those home cooked meals, desserts, and genuine hospitality to those she served. Her interests included deer hunting, fishing, gardening, and crafts. She also enjoyed bowling. Her family was very important to her, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those thankful for having shared her life include her daughter whom she lovingly called her “Doll”; Virginia (Stan) Shook of Greene; four grandchildren: Janelle (Jeffrey) Laube, Randal (Sheila) Shook all of Eau Claire, WI, Steven (Kimberly) Shook of Plymouth, MN, Linda Miner of New Brighton, MN; ten grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Jenna, Mikaelah, Benjamin, Sarah, Joseph, John, Ryan, Conor, and Lee; one brother Glade Heichel of Greene and one sister-in-law: Inez Heichel of Waterloo. She leaves to join her husbands, her parents, four brothers: Hershel, Freace “Pete”, Russell, and John Heichel; four sisters: Gladys Morgan, Jane Rogers, Norma Gutknecht, and Mary Brown. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Myrtle Shorman Clark Memorial Fund in care of the family.

05/31/03
 

Erwin Winkelman, 83, of 919 2nd Street N.W., Waverly, Iowa, died Monday morning, May 26, 2003, at the Shell Rock Health Care Center, Shell Rock, Iowa, from complication of cancer. Erwin was born on July 17, 1919, in Lafayette Township in Bremer County near Plainfield, Iowa, the son of William L. and Meta (Ringleb) Winkelman. He was baptized on August 3, 1919, at the United Church of Christ - Pleasant Valley, rural Clarksville, and was confirmed on August 5, 1934, at Evangelical Immanuel Church near Clarksville. He attended country school near his home and following his schooling worked for Vern and Wilbur Shield at the lime quarry. He then entered the U.S. Army during WWII on January 1, 1944. Following his discharge on October 31, 1945, Erwin returned to Waverly and continued to work at the Shield lime quarry. In the early 1960’s, Erwin worked at the Self-Help Company, where he helped Vern Shield build one of the first tractors for overseas. In 1968, he went to work at Schield Bantam, retiring in 1983. Following his retirement, Erwin worked part-time at the Waverly Tractor Company. Erwin was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waverly. He was also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post # 2208. Erwin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Erwin is survived by his wife, Virginia of Waverly, Iowa; a daughter, Patti Winkelman of Clarksville, Iowa; one son, Mike Winkelman and his wife, Penny of New Hartford, Iowa; 2 grandchildren, David and Matthew Winkelman; and two brothers, Lorenz Winkelman and his wife, Dorlena of Waverly, and Edward Winkelman and his wife, Phyllis of Clear Lake, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Loyd Winkelman; and three sisters, Mable, Mildred and Lois in infancy. Celebration of Life services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waverly, with Pastor Curt Schneider officiating. Burial will be in the Harlington Cemetery in Waverly, with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Waverly Amvets Post #79. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and also for an hour before services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.

05/31/03

John Adam Anhalt, 83 of Waverly, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 23, 2003 at his residence of a heart attack. John was born on January 26, 1920, the son of Martin and Lula (Ingersol) Anhalt in Waverly, Iowa. He attended a rural school, Lafayette #6, and graduated from Waverly High School. After graduating, John worked as a hired farm hand until entering the military in March of 1942. He served in the 9th Air Force Troop Carrier Command as a welder. In 1945, he was discharged after serving twenty-two months in the European Theatre during WW II. On June 15, 1943, John was united in marriage to Lelah Benning in Waverly, Iowa. The couple began farming northeast of Waverly. They moved to a farm near Clarksville in 1949 and farmed there for twelve years. In 1961, they returned to Waverly to their present farm northwest of Waverly. In 1967, John began working for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service as a bin-site supervisor. They continued to farm, and when the government got out of the grain business in 1974, they farmed in both Waverly and Clarksville. John was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the American Legion Post #176 of Waverly. He enjoyed playing cards, mushroom hunting, fishing, gardening, dancing, feeding his feline friends and visiting with family and friends. Survivors are his wife, Lelah of Waverly, Iowa; daughter, Mary Lou Latwesen and her husband, Vernon of Apple Valley, Minnesota; son, Gene Anhalt and his wife, Carol of Jesup, Iowa; five grandchildren, Jennifer Latwesen and her husband, Rob McGinnis, Michael Latwesen, Jeremy, Paul and Sara Anhalt; great granddaughter, Lauren McGinnis; sister, Marian Meier of Fairbank, Iowa; two brothers, William Anhalt of Walnut Creek, California and Paul Anhalt of Yellville, Arkansas;. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Helen Eighway, Grace Anhalt and Betty Bierman; and by one brother, Robert Anhalt. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 27 St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly with Rev. Mike Tauke presiding. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Waverly with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #176 of Waverly. Memorials may be directed to the St.Mary’s Building Fund.

05/31/03

John Gordon Napier, age 74, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Thomas and Marie (Rist) Napier on April 28, 1929, in Ringgold, Georgia. He received his education and graduated from the Ringgold High School. John continued his education at the Saint Bernard College in Colman, Alabama as a brother for two years to become a Monk. In 1949, John was drafted during the Korean War where he served his country in the U.S. Army for four years. On April 10, 1957, John was united in marriage with Jeraldine Walgreen in Ringgold, Georgia. They made their home in Waterloo, Iowa, where he worked at the Rath Packing Plant and later the John Deere Tractor Factory. When he retired in 1991, John and Jan moved to Parkersburg, Iowa. John was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley, Iowa, where he served as an usher. In his earlier years and following his retirement, John had a special love of driving semi trucks which he drove through various places across the country. He had many adventures with his family and friends driving his motorized train car. He also enjoyed swimming in the ocean and at the age of 70, he went sky diving. John died Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Nick and Tom Napier; and one sister, Mary Jones. John is survived by his wife Jan Napier of Parkersburg; two sons, John Napier of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Arron Cowell still at home of Parkersburg; five daughters, Vicki (Leo) Even of Gilbertville, Iowa, Kim (Matt) Murray of Knoxville, Tennessee, Karen Tyler of Waterloo, Iowa, Pam (Doug) Frost of Woodstock, Illinois and Stephanie (Dan) Christopher of Janesville, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, Sara and Sam Monroe, Chris, Madison and Nate Murray, Peter, Matt and Dan Zimmer, Steve, Liana, Kyle and Mary Frost, Noah Burdorf and Karma Cowell; one brother, Jerry Napier of Chickamauga, Georgia; and two sisters, Anna Meaney of Atlanta, Georgia and Rosa (Pat) Farrell of Ringgold, Georgia. Funeral Services were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2003 St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley, Iowa with Father Jim Miller officiating. Organist Pam King accompanied vocalist Jodi Sells. Congregational Hymns were “Here I Am Lord”, “Be Not Afraid”, “How Great Thou Art”, “Song of Farewell”and “Amazing Grace.” Casketbearers were Aaron Cowell, Matt Zimmer, Nathan Murray, Dan Zimmer, Travis Schneiderman, and Dale Quest. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Ackley, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements. Memorials my be directed to the family.

Gene Jacobs, age 50, of Mason City, Iowa and formerly of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the son of LeRoy and Leona Stille Jacobs on January 10, 1953 in Charles City, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville, Iowa. He attended school in Clarksville and received his high school diploma from Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gene entered the U.S. Army in November, 1970 and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge from the Army, Gene lived in various states including Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Iowa. He worked in roofing construction. He enjoyed making fine leather belts, saddles and wallets. In his spare time, he liked to go fishing and ride Harley Davidson motorcycles. Gene died Monday, May 19, 2003, at his home in Mason City, Iowa of natural causes. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Jacobs, his maternal grandparents, Ed and Elsie Stille and paternal grandparents, P.A. “Bill” and Ella Jacobs. He is survived by one son, Wyatt Jacobs, Mason City, Iowa; one grandson, Brayden; his parents, LeRoy and Leona Jacobs, Clarksville, Iowa; one brother, Bruce (Karen) Jacobs, Shell Rock, Iowa; one sister, Diane (Jeff) Johnson, Parkersurg, Iowa; one niece, LeAnn Johnson, four nephews, Zack (Melissa) Jacobs, Uriah Jacobs, Arend Johnson and Ethan Johnson. Memorial Services were help 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2003 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. David Nelson Officiating. Organist Glenda Timmer lead the following congregational hymns: “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” Military rites were conducted by Clarksville AMVETS Post #30. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville are in charge of arrangements. Memorials should be directed to the family.

06/16/03
 

Gladys I. Schmadeke, 92, formerly of Ridgeway Place, Waterloo, died of natural causes on Sunday, June 1, 2003. Gladys was born February 9, 1911, the daughter of Robert P. and Ada I. (Mead) Ritzman in rural Allison, Iowa. She sold Avon Cosmetics during the 1960’s. On July 19, 1928, she was united in marriage to William J. Schmadeke in Clarksville. He died March 13, 1984. She was a member of Waterloo First United Methodist Church. Gladys is survived by her daughter: Paula Glass, Waterloo, Iowa: sons: Donald (Jane) Schmadeke of Coon Rapids Minnesota, Robert Schmadeke of Urbandale, Iowa, and Gary (Mary Ann) Schmadeke of Casa Grande, Arizona. She has eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Richard, Granddaughter: Pamela Weider, two brothers: Jack and Glen Ritzman, and four sisters: Mabel Peppler, Marie Wendt, Velma Faye Bents, and Gail Ritzman. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Waterloo. Burial was in Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Waterloo or Cedar Valley Hospice. Locke Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

06/16/03

Phyllis C. Chandler 79, of Allison, Iowa passed away June 4, 2003 at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Phyllis was born on September 24, 1923 in Charles City, Iowa to Clarence and Grace (Townsend) Pederson. She graduated from Yankton High School in Yankton, South Dakota. After graduation, Phyllis received her RN degree from a nursing college in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Leon Chandler on October 24, 1944 in Nashua, Iowa. Phyllis was an RN, homemaker and a mother. She was a member of the Allison United Church of Christ. Phyllis enjoyed genealogy, soc-ializing and especially enjoyed spending time with her grand-children and great grandchildren. Survivors include her three daughters: Karen and husband Darrell Prange of Allison, Susan Farrell of Adel, Iowa, and Donna Stanbrough of Allison; a son: Lynn and wife Kelly Chandler of Portsmouth, Virginia; eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, one sister and two granddaughters. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2003 at the Allison United Church of Christ with Pastor Eileen Johnson officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mrs. Cecil Radcliffe accompanying soloist, Burton Sprole. Final resting place was in Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield, Iowa. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

06/09/03

Harold L. Campbell, 90, of the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, Iowa, and formerly of Waverly, Iowa, died Monday morning, June 2, 2003, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital of natural causes. Harold L. Campbell was born on June 9, 1912, in rural Chickasaw County, Iowa, the son of Samuel & Ida Mae (Reed) Campbell. He attended school in Waverly, Iowa, graduating from Waverly High School in 1931. After his schooling, Harold worked in several area grocery stores in Waverly. On June 9, 1937, Harold was united in marriage to Margaret L. McDonough at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waterloo, Iowa. The couple settled in Charles City, Iowa, for a year before moving to their home in Waverly. In 1940, he went to work as a mechanic for Coonradt’s Ford Mercury of Waverly. Then in 1962, Harold started working for the City of Waverly as a light plant operator. He retired in 1976 but worked part-time for the First National Bank of Waverly until 1980. Harold and Margaret became residents of the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville in the fall of 1999 and Margeret died on August 3, 2002. Harold was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. He was a former board member for the Mitchell Manor Senior Citizens Center. Harold is survived by his eleven children and their spouses, Robert & Joan Campbell of Santa Clara, California, Donald & Darlene Campbell of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Marjorie & Jerry Nissen of Cedar Falls, Iowa, James Campbell of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Lawrence Campbell of Des Moines, Iowa, Richard & Jean Campbell of Waverly, Iowa, Paul & Debbie Campbell of Waverly, Iowa, Eileen Vossen of St. Paul, Minnesota, Dorothy & Scott Mulholland of Spring Valley, Minnesota, Patricia & Daniel Schmidt of Clarksville, Iowa, and Anthony Campbell of Waverly, Iowa; nineteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret; two sisters, Hazel Shafer and Edith Milius and one great granddaughter, Tamara Campbell. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waverly, Iowa, with Rev. Mike Tauke presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Waverly. Friends may call at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where there will be a public scripture service held at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Waverly Municipal Hospital, Cedar Valley Hospice, Community Nursing Home or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

06/09/03
 

Janet Petersen of Ackley, Iowa passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at her home. Janet was 52 years old. Janet was born Janet Page on July 3, 1950 in Waverly, Iowa the daughter of Norman and Monica (Boston) Page. She attended Clarksville Elementary School and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1968. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ackley Saddle Club, and the American Quarter Horse Association. She had been employed by First Miss and Farmers Coop in Bradford and most recently Gruenberg Oil Company of Ackley. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren along with her horses, camping, and many friends. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Meyer, her daughter Michelle Campbell and her husband John and children, Dylan and Levi of Oro Valley, Ariona, her daughter Page of Fort Dodge, Iowa; her parents Norman and Monica Page of Iowa Falls, Iowa; sister Linda Bowman and husband Doug and children, Katie and Benjamin; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lawrence Meyer of Aplington, Iowa; four sister-in-laws; one brother-in-law and their families. She was preceded in death by her brother, Steven Page in 2000 and father-in-law, Lawrence Meyer. Memorial Mass Service will take place on Saturday, June 7th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley, Iowa. Father Jim Miller and Deacon Dave Jones will officiate with the burial in St. Mark’s Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Friends may call at Sietsema Funeral Home, 501 10th Ave., Ackley, IA, 50601. There will be no visitation. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Wayne Meyer, 462 Warbler Ave., Ackley, IA, 50601. Sietsema Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

06/09/03
 

Mary Jean Armstead, 64, of Independence, Iowa died Friday evening May 23, 2003 at the home of her son in Greenfield, Iowa, of a sudden illness. Mary Jean was born on June 23, 1938 near Clarksville, Iowa the daughter of William O. and Elsie I. (Nordman) Kelm. She was a 1956 graduate of the Greene High School and was united in marriage to Edwin E. Armstead on May 15, 1958 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The couple resided in Independence since 1963, and Mary Jean was employed as a receptionist with Dr. L. John Flage, MD for 14 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Survivors include her husband, Ed Armstead of Independence; a daughter, Barbara Miller, Lawrence, Kansas; five sons Robert, William, Berton, and Brian Armstead all of Independence and Duane Armstead of Greenfield, Iowa; her mother, Elsie Kelm, of Clarksville; three brothers: Fred, Robert, and Darrell Kelm all of Clarksville; and two sisters, Betty McBeath of Radcliff, Kentucky, and Doris Dralle of Clarksville; eighteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father William O. Kelm, a brother Gary Kelm, and a daughter-in-law Tammy Armstead. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church in Independence with Rev. Dennis Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Independence. Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence was in charge of the arrangements.

06/09/03
 

Mary Jean Armstead, 64, of Independence, Iowa died Friday evening May 23, 2003 at the home of her son in Greenfield, Iowa, of a sudden illness. Mary Jean was born on June 23, 1938 near Clarksville, Iowa the daughter of William O. and Elsie I. (Nordman) Kelm. She was a 1956 graduate of the Greene High School and was united in marriage to Edwin E. Armstead on May 15, 1958 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The couple resided in Independence since 1963, and Mary Jean was employed as a receptionist with Dr. L. John Flage, MD for 14 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Survivors include her husband, Ed Armstead of Independence; a daughter, Barbara Miller, Lawrence, Kansas; five sons Robert, William, Berton, and Brian Armstead all of Independence and Duane Armstead of Greenfield, Iowa; her mother, Elsie Kelm, of Clarksville; three brothers: Fred, Robert, and Darrell Kelm all of Clarksville; and two sisters, Betty McBeath of Radcliff, Kentucky, and Doris Dralle of Clarksville; eighteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father William O. Kelm, a brother Gary Kelm, and a daughter-in-law Tammy Armstead. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church in Independence with Rev. Dennis Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Independence. Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence was in charge of the arrangements.

06/09/03

Gary L. Sill, age 62, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the son of Keith and Grace Jackson Sill on April 11, 1941, in Milo in Warren County, Iowa. He attended the Methodist Church in Milo. He received his education and graduated from Aplington High School in 1959. Gary was united in marriage with Phyllis Birley on September 14, 1963, at Bethel Reformed Church, Aplington, Iowa. The couple lived in the Aplington area for most of their lives. Gary was a member of the Carpenter’s Union, Local 1835 for 40 years. Gary and Phyllis established the Dairy Sweet in Aplington and operated the restaurant for seven years. He did seasonal work at the elevator during the spring. He recently worked as a motor route driver for the Waterloo Courier and farmed 80 acres north of Aplington until his death. Gary was a reserve police officer for several years. In 1970, he was a charter member of the Aplington Jaycees. In early years, he had served on the Aplington Ambulance crew. Some of Gary’s hobbies and interests over the years were playing in the Men’s Thursday Night Basketball League in Aplington, spending time working on tractors and taking his dogs along when he went coon hunting with family and friends. Gary enjoyed visiting with friends at Marion’s Café. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who took pleasure in spending time with his family and friends. Gary died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, of complications of cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Grace Sill. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Aplington, Iowa; his son, Curtis (Amy) Sill of Kesley, Iowa; three grandchildren, Morgan, Jared and Kyla Sill; two sisters, Joan (Dennis) Johnson, Waverly, Iowa and Elizabeth (Duane) Palcic, Aplington, Iowa.. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Hope Reformed Church, Parkersburg, Iowa, with Rev. Neal Ooms officiating. Organist Lois Fisher accompanied Congregational Hymns “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand.” Soloist Tom Teeple sang “Because He Lives” and soloist Lori Uhlenhopp sang “On Eagles Wings.” Casketbearers were Larry Birley, Brian Buseman, Duane Palcic, Byron Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Don Huisman, LeRoy Ostendorf and Delbert Huisman. Honorary Casketbearers were Harlan Kruse, Bob Saathoff and Galen Hippen. Interment was in Bethel Reformed Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

06/09/03

Elaine Agnes Christiansen, age 89, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Nelson) Severson on March 8, 1914, in West Bend, Iowa. She received her education and graduated from the Conde High School in South Dakota and continued her education at a Business College. On January 18, 1948, Elaine Severson was united in marriage with Clarence Christiansen in Waterville, Minnesota. They made their home and lived in Parkersburg, where Elaine was a loving wife and mother. When her daughter, Ardis was younger, she enjoyed being a Brownie Leader. Elaine was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. She played the organ at church for over 50 years and was very active in the Ladies Circle. In 1999 Elaine became a resident of the Western Home in Cedar Falls, where she was currently a member with the Tone Chime Choir. Music has always been an important and joyful part of her life. On Mondays she could be found playing 500 with her friends, which she always enjoyed. She especially loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great granddaughter. On Sunday, May 25, 2003, Elaine died at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, Iowa, of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Christiansen in 1998; her parents; one brother, Francis Severson; and one sister, Mildred Miner. Elaine is survived by one daughter, Ardis (Sam) Woods of Owatonna, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Nick Woods and Jennifer Woods; one great granddaughter, Madelyn Woods; one sister, Helen (Bob) Ripple of Rapid City, South Dakota; one brother, Eugene (Rosemary) Severson of Portland, Oregon; and two sisters-in-law, Elaine Severson of Woodbury, Minnesota and Lucille Lewis of Chicago, Illinois. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Faith Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Daniel J. Larson and Chaplin Mark Eggleston from Cedar Falls Western Home officiating. Organist was Bernita Nicklaus and vocalist Dale Boelman sang “How Great Thou Art.” Congregational Hymns were “Behold a Host Arrayed In White” and “Abide With Me.” Casketbearers were Bill Lipke, Clifford Thorne, Ed Rewerts, Walt Johnson and Dallas Schrage. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements.

06/09/03
 

Ruth E. Feuring, 82, of Dumont, Iowa passed away May 29, 2003 at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. She was born on June 29, 1920 in Athens Township in Ringgold County, Iowa to Dewey and Leone (Munyon) Ross. She attended Ringgold Country Schools. On January 26, 1939 she was married in Bethany, Missouri to Warren Feuring. Ruth was a homemaker and she also helped Warren on the farm. Ruth was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont. She enjoyed crocheting, reading her Bible and growing her plants. She especially loved to entertain her family. Ruth is survived by her three daughters: Linda and husband Bob Benson of Dumont, Jean and husband John Neuhaus of Branson, Missouri and Kathy and husband Dennis Waychus of Coulter, Iowa; son-in-law Bob Brekke of Conrad, Iowa; two brothers: Everett and wife Rowena Ross of Osceola, Iowa and Wendell and wife Judy Ross of Leon, Iowa; four sisters: Faye and husband Ray Perks of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Barbara and husband Jim Durrell of Leon, Iowa, Peggy Corell of Leon, Shirley and husband of Des Moines, Iowa; sister-in-law Martha Ross of Cumberland, Iowa; nine grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Janice Brekke, brother Avery Ross, two grandchildren Anthony and Matthew. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2003 at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with Rev. Bob Connor and Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mrs. Beryl Reed accompanying soloists Jeffery Long and Katie Busma. The ushers were Don Wilken and Harold Reents. Pallbearers were Monty Miller, James Smith, Bryan Brekke, Brett Brekke, Nathan Miller and Johnny Neuhaus. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Warth, Troy Busma, Scott Long, and Joseph Smith. Honorary sister was Sharon Fank. Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

06/09/03

Albert R. Dohlman, 80, of Dumont, Iowa passed away May 21, 2003 at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. Albert was born on August 15, 1922 in Dumont, Iowa to Henry and Kate (Buseman) Dohlman. He attended school in Kesley, Iowa. Albert married Deona Meinders on March 27, 1947 in Dumont, Iowa. He worked as a farmer and also helped his son at Dave’s in Dumont. Albert was a member of the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont. He served his country in the Air Force during World War II and was a member of the 93rd Squadron, he was also a member of the Kesley Amvets and the Dumont American Legion. Albert enjoyed playing cards and gardening. Years ago Albert was president of the Kesley Creamery for 22 years. He is survived by his wife Deona Dohlman of Dumont, Iowa; son: David Dohlman of Dumont, Iowa; five brothers: LeClair Dohlman of Riceville, Iowa, Henry Dohlman of Chester, Iowa, Wendell Dohlman of Chester, Iowa, Donald Dohlman of LeRoy, Minnesota, and George Dohlman of LeRoy, Minnesota; five sisters: Faye Johnson of Osage, Iowa, Rena Holzer of Floyd, Iowa, Minnie Klingenborg of Allison, Iowa, Norma Kling of LeRoy, Minnesota and Judy Langlie of Spring Valley, Minnesota; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Eime and Floyd. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2003 at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont with Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Jim Siebrands accomp-anying Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gerdes. Pallbearers were Dean Holzer, Gary Reiners, Greg Maifield, Steve Meinders, Dennis Dohlman and Mike Johnson. Military services were given by the Dumont Legion. Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Victor H. Muhlenbruch, 78, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away May 24, 2003 at the North Iowa Mercy Health Center East Campus in Mason City, Iowa. Victor was born on June 25, 1924 in Hampton, Iowa to Herman and Clara (Spangenberg) Muhlenbruch. He attended Franklin County Schools. Victor was married to Donna Lee Day on March 14, 1952 in Hampton, Iowa. He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Army. Victor was first self-employed as an electrician and then went to work for Co-op Oil in Dumont. He was a member of the Dumont Reformed Church and a member of the Dumont American Legion. Victor enjoyed his model A car, woodworking and fishing. He is survived by three daughters: Debra Wangsness and fiancé Jim Lines of Allison, Iowa, Dee Ann and husband Alan Meyer of Dumont, Iowa, and Denise Petersen of Mason City, Iowa; a son: Doug Muhlenbruch of Long Beach, California; grandchildren: Tracy Kruse, David Wangsness, Travis Wangsness, Kiley Shear, Brett Meyer and Whitney Meyer; great grandchildren: Nolan Kruse and Michaela Shear; five sisters: Leona Menage of Sibley, Iowa, Irene Day of Dumont, Iowa, Lucille Jans of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Gladys Muhlenbruch of Hampton, Iowa, and Arnelda Knipfel of Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother Lawrence. Funeral services were held at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2003 with Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Jim Siebrands accom-panying soloist, Mrs. Norman Brown. Pallbearers were Jim Lines, Dan Kruse, Brett Meyer, Monty Shear, Travis Wangsness and David Wangsness. Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery with full Military Rites provided by the Dumont American Legion. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Viola Mae Wooldridge, age 96, of Waterloo and formerly of Aplington, Iowa, was born the daughter of Jesse and Wilda Wheeler Coplen on July 10, 1906, in Austinville, Iowa. She attended school in the Austinville and Aplington. On April 5, 1933, Viola Mae Coplen was united in marriage with Donald E. Wooldridge in Allison, Iowa. She was always busy taking care of her family and home, and she still had time to help Don with the bookwork for his corn shelling business. Viola attended First Presbyterian Church in Aplington. She was very creative whether crocheting or sewing quilts or raising flower in her garden. She always enjoyed fishing especially with Don. Viola loved all of her family and the visit from her grandchildren and great grandchildren always brightened her day. Viola died on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at her home in Waterloo from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 1982; two sons, Vylas of Aplington, Iowa and Darold of Venture, California; two grandsons, David and Darcy; one great-granddaughter, Bunny Lynn; one brother, Jesse Coplin and four sisters, Hazel Loomis, Dorothy Shugar, Mildred Schultz and Eva. She is survived by one son, Marvin Wo

Memorial Services for Betty Ann (Brunner) Stanbrough, 76, of Bristow were held Saturday, June 14, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Inurnment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Betty Ann Brunner was born November 4,1926 in Union Township, Floyd County, a daughter of Mike and Anna (Heinz) Brunner, and died Tuesday, June 10,2003, at North Iowa Mercy Hospital East Campus, Mason City. She received her education in the rural Union Township Schools and graduated from the Marble Rock High School in 1946. She was united in marriage to Warren Gene “Pete” Stanbrough on September 6, 1946 at the Catholic Rectory in Hampton. To this union were born three sons. Betty was employed by the Bristow Produce for several years and was a housekeeper for Darwin Newberry for fifteen years. Following their retirement, Betty and Pete enjoyed fishing, going to garage sales, and those two day road trips. She will be greatly missed by her three sons: Jim Stanbrough of Reinbeck, Merlyn Stanbrough of Allison, and Joey (Mary Lou) Stanbrough of Aredale; ten grandchildren: Ted, Gene, Zeb, Bryan, Beth (Nick), Danny, Rueben (Sally), Michael, Kathy, and Jimmy; three great-grandchildren: Kelsy, Kyle, and Paige; two sisters: Merna Teeple of Greene, Marie and her husband Roger Ackley of Chillicothe, IL, one brother Merlyn Brunner of Marble Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren Gene “Pete” Stanbrough on March 26, 2003; her parents, one sister: Phyllis Craig and three brothers Robert, Orville, and Nicholas Brunner. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Betty Stanbrough Memorial Fund in care of the family 509 Main Street, Bristow, Iowa 50611. Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene 641-823-4457 in charge of arrangements.

oldridge (Carmen), Rembrandt, Iowa; one daughter, Marcella (Keith) Stephen, Evansdale, Iowa; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church, Aplington, Iowa with Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Organist Audrey Peters accompanied Congregational Hymns “Amazing Grace,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Just As I Am.” Casketbearers were Jeromy Birchard, Jana Davis, Daisy Hanson, Gary Shugar, Joe Davis and Ted Davis. Interment was in Lowell Cemetery, rural Clarksville, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

06/16/03

Gladys I. Schmadeke, 92, formerly of Ridgeway Place, Waterloo, died of natural causes on Sunday, June 1, 2003. Gladys was born February 9, 1911, the daughter of Robert P. and Ada I. (Mead) Ritzman in rural Allison, Iowa. She sold Avon Cosmetics during the 1960’s. On July 19, 1928, she was united in marriage to William J. Schmadeke in Clarksville. He died March 13, 1984. She was a member of Waterloo First United Methodist Church. Gladys is survived by her daughter: Paula Glass, Waterloo, Iowa: sons: Donald (Jane) Schmadeke of Coon Rapids Minnesota, Robert Schmadeke of Urbandale, Iowa, and Gary (Mary Ann) Schmadeke of Casa Grande, Arizona. She has eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Richard, Granddaughter: Pamela Weider, two brothers: Jack and Glen Ritzman, and four sisters: Mabel Peppler, Marie Wendt, Velma Faye Bents, and Gail Ritzman. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Waterloo. Burial was in Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Waterloo or Cedar Valley Hospice. Locke Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

    Posted on 06/20/2003 by Gene Manning

06/25/03

Darrell Prange, 59, of Allison, Iowa passed away June 19, 2003 at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa due to complications of leukemia. He was born August 29, 1943 in Hampton, Iowa to Raymond and Velda (Vander Kolk) Prange. Darrell graduated from Allison-Bristow High School in 1961. He served our country in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1964 to 1966. Darrell was married on September 2, 1995 at the St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Vilmar in rural Greene, Iowa to Karen (Chandler) Turnquist. He worked as a farmer and for M. R. Fishel Construction Company. Darrell was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Vilmar in rural Greene. He was baptized on September 19, 1943 and confirmed February 10, 1957. Darrell enjoyed his family, sports and the outdoors. He is survived by wife Karen Prange of Allison, step-son Phillip Turnquist of Allison, step-daughter Jennifer and husband Ryan Zolman and step-granddaughter Kayla of Oak Harbor, Washington, mother Velda Prange of Allison, and brother Dennis Prange of Cedar Falls. He was preceded in death by his father in 1986. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2003 at the St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Vilmar with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Florence Vicker accom-panying the congregational singing. Pallbearers were Scott Bruns, Steve Debner, Mervin Edeker, Martin Resser, Jeff Seehusen and Lynn Chandler. Final resting place was in the St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Greene, Iowa. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Posted on 06/26/2003 by Gene Manning