Steve Allen “Sneaker” Johnson
01/03/05
Steve Allen “Sneaker” Johnson, age 51, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born
the son of Wayne D. and Barbara E. (Abbas) Johnson on May 8, 1953, at
Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He received his
education and graduated from the Parkersburg High School. He continued
his education at the Hawkeye Technical Institute in Waterloo, Iowa for
Auto Mechanics. Sneaker lived his entire life in Parkersburg. He was
currently working as a truck driver for Weichers Construction Company.
He had driven school bus for ten years for Aplington-Parkersburg School,
worked in Tama Casino and at the Beaver Meadows Golf Coarse in
Parkersburg. Sneaker was a volunteer fireman with the Parkersburg Fire
Department for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, golfing,
sports and spending time with his great nephew. Steve died at the home
of his brother, Wesley Johnson in Lacey, Washington, of natural causes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne on May 17, 1997; a sister,
Colleen Kay Johnson; and a cousin, Dewey Johnson. Steve is survived by
his mother, Barbara Johnson of Parkersburg; two brothers, Dennis (Kim)
Johnson of Parkersburg, and Wesley (Julie) Johnson of Lacey, Washington;
a niece, Danielle Johnson of Parkersburg, a nephew, Dennis “DJ” (Staci)
Johnson of Waterloo; and a great nephew, William Johnson. Funeral
Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at the
Parkersburg Memorial Veterans Building in Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev.
Nate Frazee of the Hope Community Church in Waverly, officiating.
Organist was Cathy Myers. Soloist Tom Teeple sang “One Day at a Time”
and “Where the Roses Never Fade.” Honorary Casketbearers were members of
the Parkersburg Fire Department. Casketbearers were Alan Spree, Bill
Spree, Sam Klinkenborg, Al Mulder, Bucky Nitcher and Red Dreesman.
Interment was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Darrell C. Tack
01/03/05
Funeral services for Darrell C. Tack, 91, of 633 Willow Drive, Greene,
will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at Reid’s Funeral
Chapel, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, both in Greene. Darrell
Cleland Tack was born July 18, 1913 North of Packard, Dayton Township,
Butler County, a son of Jacob A. And Mary Narciss (Hurd) Tack, and died
Sunday, December 26, 2004, at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison.
He received his education in the rural Dayton Township Schools and
attended the Greene Public School. As a young man he worked on the
family farm and dug tile for area farmers before going out on his own.
During this time he played Baseball for the Packard Team and played
guitar and sang on WHO Radio. He later worked for the Butler County
Assessor’s Office in Allison. On August 15, 1946 he was united in
marriage to Dorothea Tuitjer at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison.
They farmed South of Greene until 1973 when they moved into town. For
many years Darrell worked with Richard Jacobs doing carpentry work in the area. Following his
retirement he continued to build and make things for his family and
friends. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothea of Greene; three
sons: Donald (Barbara) Tackof Greene, Roger (Deb) Tack of Clarkston,
Washington, Richard (Rhonda) Tack of Iowa City; three grandchildren:
Tanya Hummel of Greene, Nicole (Eugene) Spaulding of Manhattan, KS.,
Patricia (friend Craig Schmidt) of Greene; two great grandchildren:
Alexix Spaulding and Jared Hummel; one sister: Leatha Belthius of
Welcome, MN; and his sister-in-law: Elizabeth Tack of Cedar Rapids.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Velma
Brinkman; two brothers: Clarence Tack and Harold Tack. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Darrell C. Tack
Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Posted
on 01/04/2005 by Gene Manning
Lena Escher
01/09/05
Lena
Escher, age 102, of Grundy Center Long Term Care Center, Grundy Center,
Iowa, formerly of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the daughter of Johan and Henrika (Groeneveld) Trey on January 6, 1902, in rural Butler County,
Parkersburg, Iowa. She was baptized as an infant at Bethel Lutheran
Church, Parkersburg by Pastor Swanfelder on August 31, 1902. She
received her education from rural schools near her home. On October 5,
1929, Lena Trey was united in marriage with Dick J. Escher at the Salem
Lutheran Church parsonage by Rev. Otto Paulson. They made their home and
farmed north of Parkersburg. To this union two daughters were born,
JoAnn Meints and Phyllis Joyce Alberts. They retired to Parkersburg on
January 20, 1967, to a home constructed on the site of Dick’s father’s
home. Lena was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church, where she was a
former Sunday School Teacher, life-long member of Circle #1 and enjoyed
being part of the church choir for many years. After Dick’s passing Lena
enjoyed numerous bus trips, a specially one with her daughter JoAnn to
Nashville and another trip to Hawaii with her cousin. She enjoyed
cooking, gardening, crocheting and tatting and loved to play bingo. Lena
enjoyed conversing in Low Germany with her family and friends. Her
family was of most importance to her and she was especially pleased when
her grandchildren would come to play Skipbo and have tea and rock candy
with her. Lena was looking forward each day to her 103rd birthday. When
the family would come to visit she would remind them of how many days
were left until January 6th and would ask about her cake they would be
bringing. Lena died on Monday, December 27, 2004, at the Grundy Center
Long Term Care Center in Grundy Center, Iowa, from natural causes. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Dick J. on March 29, 1969; two
brothers and their wives, Ben & Stena Trey and John & Gesina Trey; and
one sister and her husband, Gertrude & George Allspach. Lena is survived
by two daughters, JoAnn (Vincel) Meints of Wellsburg, Iowa and Phyllis
(Gary) Alberts of Hudson, Iowa; eight grandchildren; ten great
grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December
30, 2004, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev.
Paul Schaedig officiating. Organist was Janet Mennen. Soloist Terry
Mennen sang “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “Go Now in Peace.”
Congregational Hymns were “Jesus Loves Me” and “Amazing Grace.” Honorary
Casketbearers were Lena’s Granddaughters Rita Wilson, Roxanne Nehls,
Rhonda Cole, Michelle Albert and Jodi Alberts. Casketbearers were her
Grandsons, Russell Redix, Richard Redix, Greg Alberts, Terry Cole, Randy
Meints and Dennis Nehls. 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.
Alice May Wagner
01/09/05
Alice May Wagner, 85, of Waverly, Iowa passed away on Sunday , January 2,
2005, at the Clarksville Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, Iowa.
Alice was born on June 29, 1919, the daughter of Harry and Goldie (Vanderhayden)
Cerwinske in Chickasaw, Iowa. Alice graduated from Charles City High
School in 1937. On May 27, 1939, she was united in marriage to Harry
Wagner. The couple helped on the Wagner family farm until 1946. In 1946,
they moved to a farm east of Clarksville, farming there until 1965, when
they moved to Shell Rock. They later moved to Waverly in 1982. Harry
passed away on March 11, 1989 and Alice moved into the Waverly Manors.
Then in 2001, she moved to the Clarksville Nursing Home. Through out her
life, Alice worked at the following businesses, Garrison’s, Ray’s
Groceries in Clarksville, B.E. Micks and HyVee in the bakery. Alice was
a charter member of Grace Baptist Church in Waverly, before Grace
Baptist, they attended Horton Baptist and 1st Baptist of Shell Rock.
They have had a variety of ministries at Grace, but their first love has
always been Pine Lake Church Camp, where Alice cooked and Harry did
maintenance. Survivors are her son, Ronald (Viola) Wagner of Alden,
Iowa; daughter, Roberta (Steve) Hicks of Waverly, Iowa; six
grandchildren, Dennis (Cyndi) Wagner of Lincoln, Nebraska, Ranee (Rusty)
McCargar of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Robin (Kris) Wagner of Lancaster,
Wisconsin, Shelly (Rob) Zinszer of Omaha, Nebraska, Tami (Mark)
Abernathy of Waverly, Iowa and Penny Wiskus of Mason City; 15 great
grandchildren; sister, Helen Fox of Plainfield, Iowa; brother, Ralph
(Betty) Cerwinske of Evansdale, Iowa and a sister-in-law, Marcella (Smitty)
Smith of Waterloo, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, Harry; an infant daughter, Rosemary and a brother, Fred
Cerwinske. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2005
at 10:30 am at Grace Baptist Church in Waverly with Pastor Jeffrey
Scherer officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Nashua,
Iowa. Friends may call from 3:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday at the
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly, Iowa and one hour prior to
services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Dorothy M. James
01/09/05
Dorothy M. James, 90, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Cedar Falls, died
Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at Silver Pines Residential Living in
Cedar Rapids. She was born December 22, 1914 near Shell Rock, Iowa, the
daughter of Luther G. and Mina (Martin) Artherholt. Dorothy graduated
from Shell Rock High School in 1931, where she participated in girls
basketball. She received her teaching degree in 1933 from Iowa State
Teachers College (UNI). Dorothy taught at Bremer County Schools for 1
1/2 years. She married Alvie Vernon James on June 23, 1936 in Waterloo,
Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1976. Dorothy was a
nurse’s aide in Cedar Falls during WW II, and later was a nurses’ aide
at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home in the early 1960’s. She and her
husband owned & operated James Motor Parts in Cedar Falls from
1959-1976. After her husband’s death, Dorothy continued running the
business until 1987. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother for eight years and
was involved with the PTA at both Peet and Holmes Jr. High Schools in
Cedar Falls. Dorothy was a member of the Eastern Star and First United
Methodist Church. She moved to Cedar Rapids in 1996. Survivors include
her three sons, Art James of Merritt Island, Florida, Rich (Dee) James
of Bettendorf, Iowa and Paul (Karen) James of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; seven
grandchildren, Ray James, Mark (Melissa) James, Angela (Jon) Folkestad,
Lisa (Jeff) Crosley, Jennifer (Mike) Hageman, and Steve and Chris James;
and three great-grandchildren, Ashley and Braden Hageman, and Abigail
James. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a
daughter-in-law, Judy James and a brother, Lester W. Artherholt.
Throughout her life, Dorothy was dedicated to her family. Family
gatherings and spending time with her sons and their families were
special to her. Dorothy enjoyed leadership roles in activities that
molded family values and youth development. Her “cubs” had a special
place in her heart. Dorothy’s success in the kitchen made lasting
memories. She touched many lives in her 90 years. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home in
Cedar Falls. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to the Dorothy James Memorial Fund.
Grace Janice Rosenwinkle
01/09/05
Grace
Janice Rosenwinkle, age 97, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born August 11,
1907, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Schmidt Mennenga near Shell
Rock in Butler County, Iowa. She received her education in the Shell
Rock School. Grace was united in marriage with Fred Rosenwinkle on
November 14, 1931, in Galena, Illinois. The couple made their home on
their farm three miles north of Clarksville. Grace had worked in retail
stores in Shell Rock, Dike and Waverly before their marriage. After
marriage, she was a housewife and helped out on the farm. She was a
member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville and was a
member of the Afternoon Women’s Fellowship. Grace and Fred retired from
farming in 1979 and moved into their present home in Clarksville. She
loved to travel, play cards, play bingo and attend family gatherings.
Most of all, she loved her family and especially her grandchildren.
Grace died Sunday, December 26, 2004, at her home in Clarksville from
natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred
Rosenwinkle on July 19, 2001; her parents; four sisters, Anna Hensch,
Rena Fassett, Bertha Stauffer and Jennie Yockstick; and five brothers,
Frank, Jerry, John, Henry and George Mennenga. She is survived by three
sons, Bill (Audrey) Rosenwinkle, Clarksville, Iowa; Dale Rosenwinkle,
Clarksville, Iowa and Robert (Louise) Rosenwinkle, McRae, Arkansas; one
daughter, Roberta (Jim) Knapp, Clarksville, Iowa; seven grandchildren,
Kelli Rosenwinkle, Shari Atterberry, Dan (Crystal) Rosenwinkle, Brian
(Kari) Rosenwinkle; Craig Rosenwinkle, Susan (Donn) Miller and Julie
(Jeff) Harms; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held
at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at the Immanuel United
Church of Christ in Clarksville, Iowa with Pastor David Walters
officiating. Organist was Sharon Leerhoff. Vocalist Kelli Rosenwinkle
sang “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” and “Until Then.” Congregational
Hymns were “How Great Thou Art,” “Old Rugged Cross,” and “In the
Garden.” Casketbearers were Dan Rosenwinkle, Brian Rosenwinkle, Craig
Rosenwinkle, Donn Miller, Jeff Harms and Bob Bast. Honorary Bearers were
Sheri Atterberry, Susan Miller, Julie Harms and Kelli Rosenwinkle.
Interment was in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Flower Committee
was Delores Smith, Virgina Busse and Arlene Klunder. Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may
be directed to the family.
Phyllis T. Bellows
01/09/05
Funeral services for Mrs. Hoton (Phyllis T.) Bellows, 78, of 101 South
Main, Greene, were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2005, at St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial
was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Phyllis T. Wiebke was born June
11, 1926 a daughter of Heinrich and Antje (Franken) Wiebke, and died
Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City. She was baptized August 29, 1926 and was confirmed April
6, 1941 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church at Vilmar. She received her
education for teaching in rural country schools and graduated from the
Greene High School in 1944. She taught in the Dayton and Coldwater
Township Schools. On June 20, 1948 she was united in marriage to Hoton
F. Bellows at Vilmar. They made their home in Greene and to this union
was born two daughters. Phyllis was a loving wife and mother, and
dedicated homemaker, providing for the needs of her family. In her
leisure she enjoyed doing word puzzles. Phyllis was a faithful member of
St. Peter Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild, and a
member of WELCA for many years. She will be sadly missed by her loving
husband of 56 years, Hoton of Greene; her daughters: Rebecca (Kirk)
Harman of Washington, IA, Nancy (Rick) Ebling of Greene; six
grandchildren: Derek (Julie) Ebling of Las Vegas, Brent (Mindy) Ebling
of Maple Grove, MN, Jeffrey Ebling of Ottumwa, Heather Harman of
Chicago, Hayley Harman of Overland Park, KS, Holly Harman of Washington,
IA; one brother Glenn (Margaret) Wiebke of Waterloo, and a
sister-in-law: Charmaine Wiebke of Greene and several nieces and
nephews. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials
to the Phyllis T. Bellows Memorial Fund in care of the family, P. O. Box
44, Greene, Iowa 50636-0044.
Posted on 01/11/2005 by
Gene Manning
Walter J.
“Bud” Pruin
01/17/05
 Walter J. “Bud” Pruin, 69, of Shell Rock, Iowa, died
Thursday afternoon, January 6, 2005, at the Waverly
Health Center of natural causes. Bud was born on August
25, 1935, on a farm north of Shell Rock, the son of John
and Clara (Buss) Pruin. Bud was baptized in the
Methodist faith. He attended school in Shell Rock,
graduating from the Shell Rock High School in 1953. On
February 21, 1958, Bud was united in marriage to
Marjorie Ruth in the Parsonage at the United Methodist
Church in Shell Rock. Bud drove school bus for the Shell
Rock School System and also owned a Body Shop in Shell
Rock. In 1982, Bud started working for the Schield
Bantam Company (now known as Terex) until he retired in
1997. Bud was a member of the Shell Rock United
Methodist Church and a life member of the Trapshooting
Association. He enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles,
remote control airplanes trapshooting and woodworking.
Bud is survived by his wife, Marjorie Pruin of Shell
Rock, Iowa; one son and his wife, Brian and Laura Pruin
of Shell Rock, Iowa; two grandchildren, Dillon and Riley
Pruin of Shell Rock; and one sister, Esther Wemyss of
Temecula, California. He was preceded in death by his
parents. Celebration of Life Services was held on
Monday, January 10, 2005 at the Shell Rock United
Methodist Church, with Pastor Realff Otteson
officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in
Shell Rock. Memorials may be directed to the Pruin
family.
Clara Folsom
01/17/05
Clara
Folsom, age 93, of Pryor, Oklahoma, was born May 28, 1911, in Packard,
in Butler County, Iowa the daughter of Henry John and Clara Elizabeth
McNeil Fisher. She graduated from Clarksville High School. Clara had
lived in Pryor and Salina, Oklahoma since 1969. She was a homemaker and
attended the Presbyterian Church. She died on January 1, 2005, at the
Colonial Terrace Care Center in Pryor, Oklahoma of natural causes. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Dave, on February 21, 1967; two
sisters, Louis Fisher and Dorothy Liesman and four brothers, Henry,
Raymond, Donald and Robert Fisher. She is survived by three
sisters-in-law, Mildred Fisher, Lawler, Iowa; Dorothy Fisher,
Janesville, Iowa and Milly Fisher, DeWitt, Iowa and several nieces and
nephews. Clara was buried Monday, January 10, 2005, at Antioch Cemetery
near Clarksville in Butler County, Iowa. Stephens Memorial Chapel in
Pryor, Oklahoma was in charge of arrangements in Pryor and
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements
for burial.
Otto E. Kielman
01/17/05
Funeral services for Otto E. Kielman, 87, formerly of 209 Sou th Second
Street, Greene will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2005, at the First
Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial
will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation will be 4:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel
in Greene, where there will be a Public Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m..
Visitation will continue Friday at the church one hour before service.
Otto Elvin Kielman was born November 18, 1917, near Bristow, West Point
Township, Butler County, a son of George and Tillie (Miller) Kielman,
and died Sunday, January 9, 2005, at the Community Nursing Home in
Clarksville. He received his education in the rural Butler County
Schools, and as a young man worked with his father to help support the
younger members of the family. On November 18, 1938 he was united in
marriage to Hazel Jeanette Boyd at the Bristow Reformed Church.
Following their marriage they lived with his parents until they started
farming Southwest of Greene. For 30 years Otto and Hazel farmed in the
rural Clarksville area until 1970, when they moved into Greene. For the
next ten years Otto worked for the City of Greene. In 1975 Otto and
Hazel opened Kielman’s Koffee Shop, which they operated for sixteen
years. In 1991 they sold the business and retired. In February 1994
Hazel entered the Community Nursing Home where she died on December 5,
1996. He entered the Community Nursing Home September 4, 2001. Otto had
a great love for music. He played the concertina, and enjoyed going with
Hazel to dances, and traveling to New Ulm to the Polka Fest. They also
made trips to Nashville and Disney World. Otto’s other interests
included gardening and watching television. He was a faithful member of
the First Presbyterian Church of Greene. Living family members include
his two sons: Donald (Judi) Kielman of Clarksville, Gary (Carolyn)
Kielman of Waverly, eight grandchildren: Amy (Chris) Colton, Blake (Tera)
Kielman, Stacy Ruyle, Dan (Jayne) Kielman, Torey Kielman, Joe (Julie)
Kielman, Suzanne (Jeremy) Eick, Andrea (Matt) Ramker; nine great
grandchildren: Courtney Ruyle, Jessie and McKenzie Kielman, Jacob,
Kaylee, and Aubrey Eick, Donnie and Gracie Kielman, and Auerianna Ramker;
four sisters: Lorraine (Melvo) Majewski of Greene, Berdine (Melvin)
Majewski of Charles City, Tileen Litterer of Charles City, Caroline
Schafer of Dougherty; and one brother Geroge (Darlys) Kielman of
Rockford. He is also survived by several Sisters-in-law: Maxine Chesnut
of Clarksville, Ruth Kiefer and Roberta (Darrell) Barth both of Greene,
and Dorothy Roccanti of Belchertown, MA. Otto was preceded in death by
his loving wife Hazel, and daughter Marlene on January 18, 1939, his
parents, and one brother: Henry Kielman. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may direct memorials to the Otto E. Kielman Memorial Fund for
the First Presbyterian Church in care of the family.
Marian Elaine Boots
Leila D. Lauterbach
01/17/05
Funeral services for Leila D. Lauterbach, 85, of 1427 280th
 Street,
Marble Rock, were held on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at Reid’s Funeral
Chapel in Marble Rock with Pastor Ruth Yeaton of the First Baptist
Church of Charles City officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery
in Marble Rock. Leila Dorothy Nash was born May 18, 1919, near Colwell,
Chickasaw County, a daughter of Volney Osborne and Gladys Vera (Kinney)
Nash, and died Thursday, January 6, 2005, at the Hospice Unit of the
Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. The first years of her
life she lived near Rolla Missouri later returning to Rural Marble Rock
where she received her education in the Garber Country School. She later
attended and graduated from the Marble Rock Public Schools. She played
the slide trombone in the school band and learned to play piano from her
aunt, Bernice Kinney. Leila went on the attend and graduate from the
State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls in 1945. Upon obtaining her
teachers degree, she taught 2nd grade in Postville, Iowa for several
years, before teaching in Geneva. It was through a teacher friend that
Leila was introduced to Peter Lauterbach. On March 7, 1950 she was
united in marriage to Peter Lauterbach at the Bethel Baptist Church in
Marble Rock. Following their marriage they bought an 160 acre farm 5
miles West and South of Marble Rock. There they raised three boys
sending them all through college. Leila and Peter farmed until their
retirement in 1982. When they retired Brian and Edward Lauterbach rented
the land on the family farm . Leila and Peter lived on the family farm
until entering the Salsbury Baptist Home in September of 2004. Liela was
a loving wife and mother. She was a good cook who learned her skills at
“Moma’s side” at a young age. She enjoyed serving her family by cooking
their meals, sewing and doing needle work. Liela will be sadly missed by
her husband, Peter Lauterbach of Marble Rock, her children, John
(Catherine) Lauterbach of Fort Worth, Tx, Edward Lauterbach of Marble
Rock, Brian (Barbara Blomki)Lauterbach of Charles City, grandaughter
Anna Alis Lauterbach of Charles City, Brother-in-law Paul Gratias, of
Osage, nephews, George Nash of Rockford, Claud Nash of Rockford, James
Nash of Florida,Tom Nash of Rudd, Daniel Nash of Charles City, Lyle
Snelson, Volney Nash of Kentucky, Roger Gratias of Osage, Raymond
Gratias,Fort Collins, Colorado, nieces, Gloria Nash of Washington State,
Miriam Nash of Des Moines, Iowa, Kathy Snelson of Tipp City, Ohio, grand
nephews and nieces and great grand nieces and nephews. She was preceeded
in death by her parents, Volney and Gladys( Kinney) Nash, her sisters,
Eunice Nancy Maxson, Lavera Minnie Gratias, and Lois Lavon Wilkinson,
Bernice Miriam Snelson, her brothers, Donald Thomas Nash, Merle Calvin
Nash, and Robert Volney Nash, her aunt, Bernice Kinney, her nephews,
Sherry Nash, Steven Nash and Stanley Nash, her nieces Linda Squires,
Mavis Gratias.
Irene A. Rodenbeck
01/17/05
Funeral services for Irene A. Rodenbeck, 90, formerly of
 Rockford and
Greene, were held on Friday, January 7, 2005, at St. Peter Lutheran
Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial was in the
Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Irene Arletta Kock was born September 30,
1914 in rural Coldwater Township, Butler County, a daughter of Charles
August Leo and Ada Elizabeth (Smith) Kock, and died Monday, January 3,
2005, at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City. She was baptized on
October 10, 1915 and was confirmed May 19, 1929 at St. Peter Lutheran
Church in Greene. She received her education in the Bristow and Greene
Public Schools. She was united in marriage to Alfred H. Rodenbeck on
November 22, 1936 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. They farmed
west of Greene for six years and later farmed South of Greene. In 1962
they moved into their new home in Greene. Several years later they
returned to their farm where they remained until moving to Allison. In
1992 they moved to Rockford until they both entered the nursing home on
January 31, 1997. For twenty eight years they spent their winter’s in
Brownsville, Texas. They celebrated their 60th Anniversary shortly
before his death on April 15, 1997. Irene worked with her husband on the
farm. She was a kind and caring person and a very good housekeeper.
Living family members include her brother: Sylvan (Thelma) Kock of
Rockford; and seventeen nieces and nephews. Irene was preceded in death
by her husband, parents, and two sisters: Ila Ruth in infancy, and
Phyllis Brandau in 1995. Those planning an expression of sympathy may
direct memorials to the Salsbury Baptist Home in care of the family, P.
O. Box 215, Rockford, Iowa 50468-0215.
Mary Magdeline Hesalroad
01/17/05
Funeral services for Mary Magdeline Hesalroad, 95, 301 South Main
Street, Greene, were held on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating.
Burial was in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greene. Mary Magdeline DeMar
was born November 11, 1908 in Greene, Iowa a daughter of Frank and Anna
Marie Albrecht and died Saturday, January 1, 2005, at the Allison Health
Care Center in Allison. She received her education at the Sacred Heart
Academy and was married to Verle George Hesalroad in 1927. They made
their home in Mason City where the lived until 1943 when they moved to a
farm near Nashua. In 1944 they moved to their present farm near Greene.
They farmed in the rural Greene area until Verle’s death on April 28,
1981. She moved into her home in town that Fall living there until April
2004 when she entered the Allison Health Care Center. Mary provided for
her family through gardening, canning, and cooking. She was a phenomenal
cook, and will always remember her homemade creations and the smells,
and warmth from her kitchen. She was a gifted seamstress who enjoyed
sewing, crocheting and embroidery work. She made many clothes and
blankets for families on the Indian Reservations. Mary was an avid
reader who enjoyed reading Louis L’amour novels. She will be remembered
for incredible sense of humor. Mary was a faithful member of St. Mary’s
Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Living
family members include her daughter: Barbara (Bill) Haws of Bosier City,
LA, three sons: Lyle (Jan) Hesalroad of Golden, CO, Rolland “Bud”
(Annette) Hesalroad of San Marcos, TX, and Eddie Hesalroad of Greene;
eleven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and four great great
grandchildren; four sisters: Martha Mulkins of Portland, OR, Irene
Sexton of Mason City, Loretta Schnieder of Mason City, Dorothy Dahm of
Orange, CA; and one brother Raymond (Ardis) DeMar of Charles City. She
was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers: Francis,
Edward, and Thomas DeMar and two sisters Margaret DeMar and Ruth Cecilia
Cirks. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to
the Mary M. Hesalroad Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Egbert E. Eckhoff
01/17/05
Egbert E. Eckhoff, age 81, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born November 6,
1923, the son of Egbert Sr. and Gertrude Mehmen Eckhoff in his parents’
home, rural Parkersburg, Iowa. He received his education in a country
school near his home. Egbert was united in marriage with Bertha Van Dyk
on January 8, 1947, in the parsonage of Bethel Reformed Church,
Aplington, Iowa, by Rev. Koenen. He was a member of First Reformed
Church in Aplington. Egbert worked as a farmhand all of his adult life
for various farmers, most recently Warren and Jack Fogt of Reinbeck. He
retired in April, 1987. In his spare time, he enjoyed refinishing
furniture, woodworking and caning chairs. He liked to spend time playing
horseshoes. He enjoyed playing practical jokes and was known for his
wonderful sense of humor. Egbert died Monday, January 3, 2005, at Maple
Manor Village in Aplington, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in
death by his parents and one brother, Remmer Eckhoff. He is survived by
his wife of nearly 58 years, Bertha Eckhoff of Parkersburg; six
children, Shirley (Chuck) Wolf, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Sylvia (Judd) Lyons,
Grundy Center, Iowa; Eunice Burkybile, Missouri; Alan (Cherie) Eckhoff,
Reinbeck, Iowa; Alvin (Bonnie) Eckhoff, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Esther
(Brian) Mixdorf, Grundy Center, Iowa; 17 grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry (Lucille) Eckhoff, Allison,
Iowa; one sister, Jeanette (George) Schipper, Parkersburg, Iowa and one
sister-in-law, Jeanette Eckhoff, Reinbeck, Iowa. Funeral Services were
held on Friday, January 7, 2005 at the First Reformed Church, Aplington,
Iowa with Rev. Harlan DeJong officiating. Organist was Lois Wessels.
Vocalist, his Granddaughter-in-law, Sara Wolf sang “Amazing Grace.”
Congregational Hymns were “In the Garden,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Old
Rugged Cross”. Casketbearers were his grandsons, Paul Wolf, Chris Wolf,
Kyle Lyons, Kasey Lyons, Jacob Eckhoff and Ryan Eckhoff. Interment was
in Oak Hill Cemetery Parkersburg, Iowa. Flower Committee was Judy Mehmen
and Marlene Brower. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in
charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Posted on 01/17/2004 by
Gene Manning
Dyre H.
Hanson
01/24/05Dyre H. Hanson, 81, of Anamosa and
formerly of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, January 15, 2005
at his residence in Anamosa from a house fire. Joint
memorial services will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday January
20, 2005 at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa for him
and Ilene Stendel. No visitation will be held. Interment
will be at a later date. Survivors include three
sisters, Irene Doeden of Clarksville, Kathryn Dix of
Cedar Falls and Doris Posekany of New Hartford. He was
preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Corwin,
Jeanette Wolff and Lois Timion. Dyre was born March 4,
1923 at New Hartford in Butler County. He was the son of
C. Henry and Sylvia McDonald Hanson. Dyre served in the
Army during WWII in the South Pacific. He worked at
Viking Pump in Cedar Falls.
Cordell “Jackie” Mote
01/24/05
Cordell “Jackie” Mote, 88, of Allison, Iowa, formerly of Birmingham,
Alabama, passed away January 17, 2005, at the Allison Care Center in
Allison, Iowa. She was born July 25, 1916, in Birmingham, Alabama, to
Walter H. and Annie (Stubbs) Mote. She attended Montgomery Country
Schools in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a member of the St. James
Lutheran Church in Allison, Iowa. Jackie enjoyed needle work, latch
work, crossword puzzles, picking out black walnuts, playing dominos and
cards, socializing, but her true love was flowers.She is survived by her
brother Walter C. Mote of Pendergrass, Georgia, sisters Bernice Walker
and Clara Strozier, and brother William Mote all of Birmingham, Alabama,
sister Verna Konig of Allison, sister Mary Herren of Thorsby, Alabama,
sister Betty and husband Albert C. Bowen of Birmingham, Alabama,
sister-in-law Marilyn Mote of Thorsby, Alabama, and several nieces and
nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one
sister.Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19,
2005 at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison with Rev. Jeff Blank
officiating.Final resting place was in the Providence Methodist Church
Cemetery, Morris, Alabama.
Clara (Sis) Folsom
01/24/05
Clara
(Sis) Folsom, age 93, of Pryor, Oklahoma, was born May 28, 1911, in
Packard, in Butler County, Iowa the daughter of Henry John and Clara
Elizabeth McNeil Fisher. She graduated from Clarksville High School in
1930. Clara had lived in Pryor and Salina, Oklahoma since 1969. She was
a homemaker and attended the Presbyterian Church. Clara was a poet and
had two of her poems published in two books of which she donated copies
to the Clarksville Public Library. She died on January 1, 2005, at the
Colonial Terrace Care Center in Pryor, Oklahoma of natural causes. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Dave, on February 21, 1967; two
sisters, Louise Fisher and Dorothy Liesman and eight brothers, Victor,
Alfred, Arthur, Henry, Raymond, Donald, Royal and Robert Fisher. She is
survived by three sisters-in-law, Mildred Fisher, Lawler, Iowa; Dorothy
Fisher, Janesville, Iowa and Milly Fisher, DeWitt, Iowa and several
nieces and nephews. Clara was buried Monday, January 10, 2005, at
Antioch Cemetery near Clarksville in Butler County, Iowa. Stephens
Memorial Chapel in Pryor, Oklahoma was in charge of arrangements in
Pryor and Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of
arrangements for burial.
Claire Russell “Red” Adams
01/24/05
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Funeral services for Claire Russell “Red” Adams, 71, of 1702 Ohio
Avenue, Charles City, were held Saturday, January 15, 2005, at the
Marble Rock Community Center, with Pastor Dave Werges of St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City officiating. Burial was in the
Westside Cemetery, Marble Rock with Military Rites conducted by Stroud
Gates Post 387, American Legion of Marble Rock. Claire Russell Adams was
born February 21, 1933 in Aureola, Union Township, Floyd County a son of
Clarence Clifford and Marie Catherine (Bohl) Adams, and died Wednesday,
January 12, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital after suffering
a heart attack at his home. He received his education in the Marble Rock
Public Schools graduating in 1950. Red was instrumental in helping the
Marble Rockets advance to the 1950 State Sub Finals in 1950. He lettered
in Baseball in High School and and college. He attended Upper Iowa at
Fayette and N.E. Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville where he
received his B.A. in 1958 and his M.A. in 1963. He later earned his
Sixth Year Specialist Degree in 1976. On February 10, 1953 he was
inducted into the United States Army where he served with the Srvc. Btry
246th Field Artillery as a cook. He was honorably discharged February 9,
1955. Following his discharge he worked for Decker Bros Meat Packing
Plant in Mason City. He taught schools in Shelbyville, MO, Cylinder, and
Riceville. He served as Principal of Schools at Dows (1976-1979) Supt.,
Elementary Principal at Thompson (1979-1996) Supt. at Lakota,
(1990-1992) and Supt at Buffalo Center (1996-1997). He was united in
marriage to Mary Louise Cleveland on September 7, 1956, at the Little
Brown Church at Nashua.To this union was born six children. Red’s
interests included fishing, hunting, and bowling. His greatest joy was
spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to tease them terribly,
and was always willing to take them to the ball games. He was a life
member of the Iowa State Education Association and the National
Education Association. He was a member of American Legion Post 409 of
Crystal Lake and a member of Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1328 in Mason
City. Living family members include his loving wife of 48 years, Mary of
Charles City, two daughters: Shari Lynn (Greg) Knopf of Clear Lake,
Saundra Lou (Chad) Gifford of Burt; four sons: Steven (Brenda) Adams of
Palatine, IL, Stanton Adams of Thompson, Shawn (Peggy) Adams and Scott
Adams all of Des Moines; ten grandchildren, one sister: Fern Chambers of
Mason City. Also surviving include several brothers and sisters-in-law,
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,
a brother Eugene Adams (1934), a brother-in-law: Roy Chambers, and a
sister-in-law: Jane Testroet. Those Planning an expression of sympathy
may direct memorials to the “Red” Adams Memorial Fund in care of the
family.
Viola Dreesman
01/24/05
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Viola was born January 12, 1939, in Butler County, Iowa, the daughter of
George S. and Alice (Folkerts) Johnson. She graduated from Allison High
School in 1957. On December 12, 1957, she was united in marriage to
Chris Dreesman in Allison, Iowa. She was a member of Orchard Hill
Reformed Church, where she helped line up volunteers for special
functions. Viola is survived by her husband, Chris of Cedar Falls; son,
Daryl (Cindy) Dreesman of Grundy Center; daughter, Karen (Robert) Roster
of Cedar Falls; mother, Alice Johnson of Allison; grandchildren, Scott,
Dustin, and Travis Dreesman, all of Grundy Center; and brothers, Roger (JoAnn)
Johnson of Aplington and Wayne (Janis) Johnson of Newton. Viola died
Tuesday, January 11, 2005, from injuries she received in a single
vehicle accident West of Cedar Falls. She was preceded in death by her
father; daughter, Joyce Dreesman in 1991; grandson, Trevor Dreesman in
1993; and brother, Kenneth Johnson. Services were held Saturday, January
15, 2005 at Orchard Hill Reformed Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa with Rev.
Ed Baker officiating. Musician was Lois Van Roekel and vocalist wasTrent
Geerdes. Casket Bearers were Jason Johnson, Terry Johnson, Terry Siems,
Keith Dreesman, Dennis Eckhoff, and Alvin Dreesman. Interment was in the
Elmwood Cemetery in Dike, Iowa. Richardson Funeral Home, 615 Main St.,
Cedar Falls is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to
the family.
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Gene Manning
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