Estella D. Dailey
07/31/06
Funeral services for Estella D. Dailey, 96, formerly of Greene, were
held Thursday, July 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr.
Walter Brunkan officiating. Estella Delight Dailey was born January 2,
1910 in Shell Rock, Butler Co., a daughter of Gay and Carrie (Dorman)
Smith and died Monday, July 17, 2006 at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City. She received her education and graduated
from the Shell Rock High School in 1928. She moved to Greene where she
was employed as a telephone operator until her marriage to Alvin Robert
Dailey on April 10, 1932 at St. Mary=s Catholic Church in Greene. They
farmed north of Greene until his death on November 13, 1959. Shortly
thereafter she moved into town. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s
Church in Greene, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Jude’s
Circle. Living family members include her daughter Darlene Dailey of
Mason City; three grandchildren: Ryan Dailey, Wendy Dailey, Kimi Dailey.
Estella was preceded in death by her husband Alvin R. Dailey, November
13, 1959; her son: William E. Dailey on February 28, 2003; three
sisters: Esther Kelly, Evelyn Ungs, Edna Broadie; one brother: Stanley
Smith. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to
the Estella D. Dailey Memorial Fund in care of the family at 504 14^th
St. S. E. Mason City, IA 50401
Ivan John Eggers
07/31/06
Ivan John Eggers, age 61, of Langley, Oklahoma, was born
November 27, 1944, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of
Ivan and Lois Schrader Eggers. He was their sixth child.
Ivan attended two country schools in Grand Meadows,
Minnesota before moving to Lyle, Minnesota, where he
graduated from high school. Somewhere he picked up the
nickname, “Butch” which stuck with him the rest of his
life. He was called to serve his country in August 24,
1965, and was honorably discharged August 5, 1967, after
spending a year in Vietnam. In 1981, Butch was united in
marriage with Marian Mitchell and a son was born. They
later divorced. Butch worked as a butcher, carpenter,
sheet metal worker and a truck driver. Butch battled
with the demons in his life, and had them under control.
He lived many years in Oklahoma and spent his last years
in Langley by the lake with lots of good old boys for
friends. He started his new life on July 11, 2006, and
was greeted by his mother, father and a brother, George,
a sister-in-law, Mary and a brother-in-law, Donald.
Butch is missed in this life by his son, Brian Eggers,
East Alton, Illinois; four grandchildren, Haley 9, Tyler
5, McKenzie 4 and Braden J. 4 months; three sisters,
Joyce (Dave) Young, Lyle, Minnesota; Jean Hull,
Rockford, Iowa and Bonnie (Joe) Brooks, Marshall,
Missouri; a sister-in-law, Marie Powers, Rockford,
Michigan; two brothers, Lee (Berdine) Powers, Waterloo,
Iowa and Harry (Nora) Eggers, Parkersburg, Iowa and more
nieces and nephews than you can count. He will be
waiting to greet us with a smile when we get there. A
Memorial Service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July
22, 2006 at the Parkersburg United Methodist Church,
Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Betsy Piette officiating.
Pianist was Anna Mae Schnucker and Vocalist Stan
Thompson sang “You Are Mine”. Congregational Hymns were
“Amazing Grace” and “Hymn of Promise”. Honorary
Casketbearers were Butch’s nieces and nephews. Inurnment
was in Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock, Iowa with
Military Rites provided by the VFW Charles City, Iowa.
Douglas Lee Mennen
07/31/06
Douglas Lee Mennen, age 68, of
Waterloo, Iowa, was born April
26, 1938, in rural Aplington,
Iowa, the son of Bruno and
Henrietta Miller Mennen. He
attended school in Aplington,
Iowa. He served in the United
States Marine Corp from 1957 to
1962. He was proud of his
service loved the time he spent
in the Marines. Douglas worked
at John Deere for one day short
of 30 years in the heat treat
department. He was a member of
the First Congregational Church
in Parkersburg. Douglas enjoyed
animals, fishing, hunting,
trapshooting, gardening, flowers
- just about anything outdoors.
Trips to Minnesota and the cabin
on the lake were highlights for
him. He enjoyed going to
auctions and loved new cars.
Most of all, Douglas loved his
children. Douglas died
Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at
Country View in Waterloo, Iowa,
of natural causes. He was
preceded in death by his
parents, Bruno and Henrietta
Mennen and twin brother and
sister, in infancy. He is
survived by two sons, Rodney
“Rod” (Michele) Mennen, Allison,
Iowa, Rick Mennen, Rochester,
Minnesota; one daughter, Meressa
(Mark) Dedic, Traer, Iowa; five
grandchildren, Landon Mennen,
Krystal Dedic, Zachary Mennen,
Damien Mennen and Brooke Mennen
and one great-granddaughter,
Ashlyn Mennen; three brothers,
Merlyn (Marlene) Mennen, Grundy
Center, Iowa; Robert (Adel)
Mennen, Parkersburg, Iowa and
Dennis (Lois) Mennen,
Parkersburg, Iowa; two sisters,
Linda (Jerry) Kessler,
Parkersburg, Iowa and Inez
(Delbert) Huisman, Parkersburg,
Iowa. Funeral Services were held
at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July
22, 2006 at the First
Congregational Church in
Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev.
Frank Pott officiating. Organist
was Mary Ann Simon. Vocalist
Stan Thompson sang “One Day at a
Time”. Special Music was “When I
Get Where I’m Going”.
Congregational Hymn was “Mansion
Over the Hilltop”. Casketbearers
were Zachary Mennen, Damien
Mennen, Jeffrey Kessler, Sr.,
Landon Mennen, Vance Mennen,
Krystal Dedic, Brooke Mennen and
Clinton Mennen.Honorary
Casketbearers were his brothers,
Merlyn Mennen, Robert Mennen and
Dennis Mennen. Burial was in Oak
Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa
with Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Home, Parkersburg, in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be
directed to the family.
Posted on
08/01/2006 by Gene Manning
Benjamin (Ben) Edward Reints
08/06/06
Benjamin (Ben) Edward Reints, age 88, was born
the son of Frank and Mabel (Wilson) Reints, on
May 8, 1918, on a farm north of Parkersburg,
Iowa. He graduated from Parkersburg High School
in 1937. In 1942 he joined the United States
Marine Corps, and served for three years in the
Pacific. On November 15, 1948, Ben was united in
marriage with Evelyn Henry in the Little Brown
Church, in Nashua, Iowa. They were blessed with
two daughters, Carolyn and Joan. Before
beginning farming, Ben operated a hay baler, and
did custom work. He began farming in the
Parkersburg area, and in 1958, he moved his
family to Ackley, Iowa, where he continued
farming. Ben was a member of the First
Congregational Church, where he served as
trustee and usher. Ben had a great love for his
country. He was a member of the American Legion
and served as Post and County Commander. He
served as flag bearer in the Color Guard for 42
years. Ben loved his family and enjoyed spending
time with his children and grandchildren. His
love for music was passed on to them. He also
enjoyed fishing and traveling. He took his
family on numerous trips throughout the country
and over seas. Ben died Friday, July 28, 2006,
at the Long Term Care Facility in Grundy Center,
Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents;
three sisters, Marie Stoppelmoor, Margaret
Christensen and Dorris Peterson; and three
brothers, John, Vernon and Donald Reints. Ben is
survived by his wife, Evelyn of Parkersburg,
Iowa; two daughters, Carolyn (Kit) Johnson of
Stanton, Iowa, and Joan (Jon) Jutting of
Eldridge, Iowa; four grandchildren: Keegan
Johnson, Cody Johnson, Jaclynn Jutting and
JoDana (Joshua) Varilek; two brothers-in-law,
Rient Stoppelmoor of Parkersburg, Iowa and
Wilbur Peterson of Grundy Center, Iowa; and two
sisters-in-law, Frances Reints of Parkersburg,
Iowa and Darlene Reints of Greenfield, Iowa.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m.,
Monday, July 31, 2006 at the First
Congregational Church in Parkersburg, Iowa with
Rev. Ron Bartlett officiating. Organist was Mary
Ann Simon. Vocalist Janice Johnson, Ben’s niece,
and Chuck Juel sang “In The Garden”. Jaclynn
Jutting , Ben’s granddaughter, sang “Haven of
Rest”. Congregational Hymns were “He Touched Me”
and “When We All Get To Heaven”. Honorary
Casketbearers were John Crane, Rient Stoppelmoor,
Wilbur Peterson, Aldrick Kneppe and John
Kalkwarf. Casketbearers were (represents the
family of) Terry Johnson(Marie Stoppelmoor),
Steve Christensen(Margaret Christensen) Curtis
Peterson(Dorris Peterson), Josh Varilek(Ben’s
Grandson-in-law,) Tom Reints(Vernon Reints) and
Greg Reints(Don Reints). Burial was in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa with Full Military
Rites conducted by Parkersburg American Legion
Post # 285. Flower Committee was Gerri Reints,
Donis Smith and Brenda Hutton. Memorials may be
directed to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of
arrangements.
Olive
Lucille Tindall Anklam
08/06/06
Funeral services for Olive Lucille Tindall
Anklam, 92, of 13887 Elm Ave., Bristow, will be
10:30 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2006 at the
Bennezette Wesleyan Church,13982 150th Street,
Bristow, with Pastor Tim McGuire and Pastor
Loren Stoneberg officiating. Burial will be in
the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will
be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2006,
at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St.,
Greene. Visitation will continue at the church
one hour prior to services on Monday. Olive
Lucille Junker was born March 20, 1914, in rural
Kesley, Butler Co., a daughter of Henry & Tena (Schneiderman)
Junker, and died Friday, July 28, 2006 at her
home in rural Bristow. She received her
education in the rural schools near Kesley. On
December 19, 1934 she was united in marriage to
Ray Anderson Tindall in Allison. They farmed on
the family farm where she remained for the past
72 years. Mr. Tindall died May 16, 1979. On
March 20, 1996 she was united in marriage to
Lawrence Arnold Anklam at the Little Brown
Church in Nashua. Lawrence died June 24, 2005.
Ollie’s interests include fishing at Beeds Lake,
Camp Comfort, and Northern Minnesota;
refinishing antique furniture, raising chickens,
and working in her large garden. She also
enjoyed her white Persian Cats. Living family
members include two daughters: Karyl (Ron)
McFate of Donahue, IA, Kathlyn Murray of Ada,
OK; one son: Larry Tindall of Sebeka, MN, two
step sons: Eugene (Gail) Anklam of Claremore, OK
, Richard Anklam of Eau Claire, WI; 20
grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Ollie was
preceded in death by her husbands: Ray A.
Tindall, Lawrence A. Anklam; two sons: Garry
“Bud” Tindall and Thomas Tindall; her parents;
one sister in infancy; eight brothers: Tony
Junker, John Junker, Reint Junker, Henry Junker
Jr., William Junker, Herman Junker, August
Junker, Bennie Junker, and four brothers in
infancy. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may direct memorials to the family or
to Hospice of North Iowa. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel,
519 North First St., Greene, IA 641-823-4457.
William R. Blakley
08/06/06
Mr. William R. Blakley was
born on November 7, 1932 in Ripley, Iowa, the
son of Roy & Lorraine Blakley. Bill followed in
his family business by working in the
Independent Telephone Business. He started
working in Stanhope, Iowa followed by Wheatland
,Iowa and Dows, Iowa telephone companies. He
later led the Dumont Cooperative Telephone
Company from the stages of party line to digital
calling, along with expansion into
telemarketing, cable television during his
tenure. Bill also was owner of Bill’s Electric
later to become co owner of B&J Electric in
Dumont Iowa. Bill was a member of the Dumont
United Methodist Church, serving as Lay Leader.
As an active community leader Bill was Boy Scout
Leader, City Councilman, Lions Club member and
District Governor, and Community Business Club
member. Bill’s hobbies were ham radio, bluegrass
music, camping, and fishing. As a boy scout
leader and family camper he was most noted for
his story telling and songs around the campfire.
Mr. Blakley was 74 years old at the time of
death. Mr. Blakley death occurred July 2, 2006
at Baxter Memorial Hospital, Mountain Home,
Arkansas. Mr. Blakley is survived by wife
Virginia of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Surviving
children are, Donald Blakley and wife Ann of
Washington, Missouri, Claudia Bolles and husband
Jack of Kimberling City, MO. Surviving
grandchildren are, Mark and Kara Blakley, and
several Step Children and Step Grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents & infant
sister. A memorial service will be held at The
New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont
August 11, 2006 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in
Plymouth, IA. cemetery.
Posted on 08/07/2006 by Gene
Manning
David
E. Alexander
08/14/06
David E. Alexander, age 79, of
Clarksville, Iowa, died Saturday, August 5, 2006
at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
in Iowa City, from natural causes. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,
August 9, 2006, at the Community United
Methodist Church with burial in the Lynwood
Cemetery, both in Clarksville. Visitation will
be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville
319-278-4245 and one hour before services at the
church. Memorials may be directed to the
Community United Methodist Church.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, in Clarksville is
in charge of arrangements.
Adel
Mennen
08/14/06
Adel Mennen, age 67, of Parkersburg, was born in
Butler County, near Parkersburg, Iowa, on
November 5, 1938, the daughter of William and
Bertha Krider Wiegmann. She received her
education and graduated from Parkersburg High
School in 1956. She was baptized in 1959 in
Bethel Lutheran Church. Adel was united in
marriage with Robert Mennen on December 11, 1959
in Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, where
they resided their entire married life. Adel was
employed at the Parkersburg School as a cook for
11 years. She was a long time active member of
Faith Lutheran Church in Parkersburg where she
taught Sunday School and served on the Church
Council. She also attended the Women’s Circle.
Adel loved attending church on Sundays. She
liked going to Branson to enjoy the musical
shows. She loved to feed everyone and always
looked forward to cooking for Thanksgiving,
Christmas and cookouts in the summer. Most of
all, she loved her children and grandchildren.
Adel died Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at Cedar
Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, of
natural causes. She was preceded in death by her
parents; five sisters, Lorraine Thorne, Barbara
Calkins, Kate Calvert, Louise Siebenga and
Margaret Ibeling; and two brothers, Bill
Wiegmann and Ed Wiegmann. She is survived by her
husband of 46 years, Robert Mennen, Parkersburg,
Iowa; two daughters, Laurie (Bill) Batchelder,
Waterloo, Iowa; Tammi (Marty) Morgan, Waterloo,
Iowa; one son, Vance Mennen, Reinbeck, Iowa;
five grandchildren, Jeremy Mennen, Amber
Batchelder, Gabby and Hannah Morgan, Austin
Mennen; one great-granddaughter, Haleigh
Batchelder; one sister, Thelma (Marvin) Fleshner,
Parkersburg, Iowa and one sister-in-law, Bunny
Wiegmann, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Funeral Services
were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 5,
2006 at the Faith Lutheran Church in
Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Daniel J. Larson
officiating. Organist was Bernice Nicklaus.
Vocalist Barb Buseman sang “How Great Thou Art”
and “Rock of Ages”. Congregational Hymn was “One
Day at a Time”. Honorary Casketbearers were her
Grandchildren and Great-Grandchild Amber
Batchelder, Austin Mennen, Gabby Morgan, Hannah
Morgan and Haleigh Batchelder. Casketbearers
were Jeremy Mennen, John Huisman, Jeff Adolphs,
Mark Asche, Daniel Mennen and Jeff Kessler.
Flower Committee was Marge Oldenburger and Alice
Van Dyk. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Parkersburg, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Elizabeth (Bessie) Alberts
08/14/06
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Elizabeth (Bessie) Alberts, 91, of Allison,
Iowa, passed away August 5, 2006, at the Allison
Health Care Center. She was born November 18,
1914, in rural Aplington, Iowa, to Harm and
Gezien (Rops) Hemmen and attended schools in the
Aplington area. Bessie was united in marriage to
Harm Alberts on March 14, 1939, in Aplington,
Iowa, and was a homemaker. She was born again in
1933 and later gathered with Christians at the
Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington. Bessie
enjoyed baking and crocheting, and loved opening
her home to friends and family. She also
cherished the times spent with her children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bessie
is survived by her son Ken & wife Linda Alberts
of Rochelle, Illinois, daughter Elaine & husband
Darrell Wessels of Blue River, Wisconsin,
daughter Kathy & husband Steve Walvatne of
Hawkeye, brother Harry Hemmen, Parkersburg,
sister-in-law Harriett Hemmen of Aplington,
sister-in-law Carma Hemmen of Dumont, eleven
grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, daughter Beverly, grandson Todd, six
brothers Harm, Pete, Jake, Bert, Herman &
George, and one sister Hattie. Funeral services
were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2006
at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington
with Robert Orr & Russell Nesbitt officiating.
Special music was “Amazing Grace”, “My Savior
First of All”, and “Meet Me There”. The
committal song was “When the Roll Is Called Up
Yonder”. Flower attendants were Aleasa Kampman
and Betty Williams. Ushers were Dallas Kluiter,
Kenneth Tack and Larry Asche. Pallbearers were
Troy Alberts, Trev Alberts, Same Draves, Dan
Wessels, Jonathan Walvatne and David Walvatne.
Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Palmer, Joe
Frazier and Joe Camarra. Final resting place was
in the Hitesville Cemetery, rural Aplington,
Iowa. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
Posted on 08/14/2006 by Gene
Manning
BUSEMAN
08/21/06
Aidan Steven Buseman,
infant son of Justin and Melissa (Brase) Buseman was stillborn
at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, on August 8,
2006. Survivors include his parents Justin and Melissa Buseman
of Cedar Falls; one brother, Logan Buseman of Cedar Falls;
grandparents Les and Cindy Buseman of Dumont, and Steve and
Cristie Brase of Plainfield; great grandparents, Louise Buseman
of Dumont, Alvin and Frances Schipper of Kesley, Lorenz and
Wilma Brase of Plainfield, Dirk Newhoff of Hazelton; Uncle
Travis Buseman of Dumont, and Uncle Leonard and Aunt Wendy Brase
of Plainfield; and one cousin, Nicholas Brase of Plainfield. He
was preceded in death by three great grandparents, Norman
Buseman, Alma Newhoff, and Lyle Ensign; and two uncles, Levi
Buseman and Timthy Brase. Graveside services for Aidan were held
10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the Dumont Cemetery
with the Rev. James Ackerson officiating. Memorials may be
directed to the family. On line condolences may be left at
www.kaisercorson.com.
ALEXANDER
08/21/06
David Alexander, age 79, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born December
19, 1926, the son of William and Alma Freese Alexander in
Clarksville, Iowa. He received his education and graduated from
Dumont High School in 1945. David served in the United States
Army from 1945 until 1946, spending time in California and in
Germany during the occupation. On November 11, 1947, David was
united in marriage with Shirley A. Folkers at the Dumont
Evangelical Church. They made their home in Dumont where he was
employed at the Community Oil Coop. In 1955, they moved to their
farm near Plainfield where they farmed until David retired in
1979. In 1988, David and Shirley moved to Clarksville. David was
a member of Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville and
had been a member of the United Methodist Church in Plainfield.
He was active in the community as a member of the Clarksville
Lions, Clarksville AMVETs and the Bristow Masonic Lodge. He had
served on the Plainfield School Board and was active in the
Republican Party. He was a member of the Bremer Co. Farm Bureau,
and of the Bremer County Pork Producers. He enjoyed golfing,
fishing in Canada and playing cards. Most of all, he highly
valued the time he spent with Shirley, his family and friends.
David died at August 5, 2006, at the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, of natural causes. He
was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Ann
Alexander on September 16, 2002; his son, Clark Alexander on
July 15, 2002; his parents, William and Alma Alexander; his
step-mother, Minnie Alexander; two brothers, John Alexander and
Richard Alexander; one sister, Florence Miller and one
step-brother, Billy Gordon. David is survived by one son, Mark
(Annette) Alexander, Eldridge, Iowa; one daughter, Joelle (Alan)
Jensen, North English, Iowa; one daughter-in-law, Pam Alexander,
Cedar Falls, Iowa; six grandchildren, Jacob and Jessica
Alexander; Cody (Cara) and Katie Jensen; and Amy (Nick) Goetsch
and Eric Alexander; one sister, Alma Jean (Jack) Sims, Des
Moines, Iowa; two step-sisters, Sue (Larry) Moran, Hampton, Iowa
and Phyllis (Heine) Cassman, Delhi, Iowa. Funeral Service were
held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Community
United Methodist Church, Clarksville, Iowa with Pastor Ann Donat
officiating. Organist was Patty Best. Vocalist Denise Wade sang
“How Great Thou Art” and “Lord’s Prayer”. Congregational Hymns
were “He Leadth Me”, “Hymn of Promise”, “Great is Thy
Faithfulness” and “Old Rugged Cross”. Casketbearers were Cody
Jensen, Alan Jensen, Eric Alexander, J.D. Alexander, John Sims,
Terry Sims, Randall Miller and Kendall Miller. Burial was in
Lynwood Cemetery Clarksville with Military Rites conducted by
Clarksville AMVETS Post #30. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be
directed to the church.
ACKLEY
08/28/06
Miron E. Ackley, 89, of
412 Beelar Street, Marble Rock, died Friday, August 18, 2006 at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. His
body was donated to the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des
Moines. Private Memorial Services to be held at a later date.
Miron was born June 5, 1917, in Union Township, Floyd Co.,a son
of Joe and Mary (Arhart) Ackley. As a young man he attended and
graduated from the Marble Rock Public Schools. He was united in
marriage to Opal Smith March 13, 1955. Miron and Opal shared 51
living years together. They loved to fish, farm, going dancing
and especially family gatherings. Miron is survived by his wife
Opal, one brother: Herman Ackley of Washington, his step-son:
Don (Judy) Sharp of Marble Rock; six grandchildren: Kent (Ann)
Sharp of Pensicola, Fl,Kiel (Cheryl) Sharp of Springfield, VA,
Mike (Lois) Kepple of Greene, Kelly (Allan) Zweck of Greene,
Kayleen (Jason) Landers of Greene and Rhonda (significant other
Bob) Perry of Charles City, and eight Great Grandchildren;
several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his
parents, one brother-Judd Ackley of Washington St. And two
step-daughters: Janice Sharp and Linda Sharp Kepple.
SCHNEIDERMAN
08/28/06
Lorraine Ann Schneiderman,
72, of rural Bristow, Iowa, passed away August 14, 2006, at her
home in rural Bristow, Iowa. She was born February 4, 1934, in
Butler County, Iowa, to Mann and Lena (Buss) Mennen. She
attended rural Butler County Schools. Lorraine married Bob
Schneiderman on August 12, 1953 at the Bristow Reformed Church
in Bristow, Iowa. She worked as a homemaker. Lorraine was a
member of the Dumont Reformed Church and was secretary of the
RCWM at the Dumont Reformed Church. She enjoyed planting a huge
garden every year and shared its bounty with family and friends.
She loved to work with her flowers and baked hundreds of pies,
cookies and other goodies to share. She was especially known for
her homemade buns. Lorraine adored her family and would always
attend her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Lorraine
enjoyed basketball and loved watching her grandsons play
basketball. She also enjoyed playing cards and going fishing.
Lorraine is survived by her husband Bob Schneiderman of Bristow,
daughter Kathy & husband Alan Eberline of Bristow, daughter
Karen & husband Jeff Heuer of Dumont, granddaughter Emily &
husband Rodney Schut of Waverly, grandson Matt Eberline of
Bristow, grandsons Clayton Heuer, Jacey Heuer, Kyle Heuer and
Kolton Heuer, all of Dumont, great-granddaughter Morgan Schut
and great-grandchild due in September of Waverly, sister Leona
Miller of Dumont, and sister Frances Winkowitsch of Aplington.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers,
Edward Mennen and Melvin Mennen. Funeral services were held at
10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2006 at the Dumont Reformed
Church with Rev. Steve Petroelje officiating. Special music was
provided by organist, Leann Miller accomp-anying soloist, Eldon
Siemers. Pallbearers were Dalen Miller, Kyle Heuer, Jacey Heuer,
Clayton Heuer, Matt Eberline and Rodney Schut. Honorary
pallbearer Kolton Heuer. Final resting place was in Oak Hill
Cemetery, rural Bristow, Iowa. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
TOEBE
08/28/06
Mina Jane Toebe, 79, of Allison, Iowa, passed away August 19,
2006, at her home in Allison, Iowa. She was born on a farm north
of Kesley, Iowa, in Butler County on August 22, 1926, to Jerry
Jerald and Hermina (Kappel) Brinkman. At a very young age Mina
and her family moved to a farm one and one-half miles north of
Allison in Butler County where she lived until she married Ethan
Toebe on October 5, 1945, in Rockford, Iowa. Mina attended
country schools in Butler County. Mina worked as a cook at the
Allison Health Care Center and a custodian at UNI. She was a
member of St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Mina enjoyed
camping, spending winters in Texas, trout fishing up north in
the summer and traveling. She also enjoyed spending time with
her family and grandchildren, and most recently playing cards at
the AmVet’s Club. Mina is survived by her daughter Donna &
husband Paul Eaton of Waterloo, daughter Judy Archer of
Waterloo, son Myron & wife Mary Toebe of Shell Rock, five
grandchildren: Christine Poppe, Matthew & wife Patches Toebe,
Stephanie Toebe, Wanda & husband Wade Miller, Michael & wife
Terri Eaton, five great grandchildren: Hunter Poppe, Samantha
Poppe, Austin Toebe, Gunner Toebe and Emily Faith Miller. She
was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ethan in 1998,
brothers Jerald, Chris, Ernest and Donald and one grandson
Timothy. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,
August 22, 2006 at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with
Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Special music was provided by
organist, Vivian Green. Ushers were LeRoy Dralle, Robert Wubbena,
and Darwin Wubbena. Pallbearers were Kim Miller, Dean Wiegmann,
Dallas Kluiter, Richard Seehusen, Charles H. Mosher, and Harry
Hummel. Final resting place was in the Allison Cemetery with
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
FORRY
08/28/06
Glendora Forry, age 85, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born January
16, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Nell Gertrude Chambers Smith
near Elma in Mitchell County, Iowa. She received her education
in various schools as the family often moved. Glendora was
united in marriage with Chester E. Forry on April 9, 1939 on the
Forry family farm in rural Clarksville, Iowa. The couple farmed
near Ionia, Iowa, in 1949 moved to Clarksville where they farmed
for 15 years. In 1964, they moved east of Clarksville where they
continued to farm. Glendora and Chester were divorced in 1970.
She moved to Cedar Falls for a year, then lived in Altoona, Iowa
for a short time. She returned to Cedar Falls and since 1982 she
lived in Clarksville. Glendora did house cleaning, wallpapering
and worked for Granger Tree Service. She was a waitress for the
North Cedar Café. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of
Christ in Clarksville where she was baptized and confirmed on
March 18, 1967. She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, jigsaw
puzzles, going to the Meskwaki Casino and playing cards at Pete
& Shorty’s. Glendora died Sunday, August 20, 2006 at the
Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, of natural causes. She
was preceded in death by her parents; one infant brother; one
sister, Mary Yost; one son-in-law, Lawrence Drenth and one
grandson, Scott Thurm. Glendora is survived by her long-time
companion, Fred Wedeking, Clarksville, Iowa; three sons, Bill
(Becky) Forry, Castle Rock, Colorado; Dan (Bonnie) Forry,
Clarksville, Iowa; Jim (Jenny) Forry, Grundy Center, Iowa; two
daughters, Judy Drenth, Decorah, Iowa and Dixie (Gerald) Thurm,
Denver, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one
brother, Jack Smith, Clarksville, Iowa and one sister, Doris
Kollmann, Ionia, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home
in Clarksville, Iowa with Pastor Ann Donat officiating.
Casketbearers were Douglas Kollmann, John Smith, Alfred Albers,
Dick DeWitt, Henry Eiklenborg and William Sinnwell. Burial was
in Lowell Cemetery, rural Clarksville, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or to the
family.
KRAMBEER
08/28/06
Funeral Services for Roy R. Krambeer, 91, of Greene, will be
11:00 a.m.,Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at the United Methodist
Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial
will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be at
4:00- 7:00 p.m.. Monday, August 21, 2006 at Reid’s Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue one hour prior
to services at the church. Roy R. Krambeer was born August 19,
1915 in Rudd a son of William and Gertrude (Ellis) Krambeer and
died Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit
in Mason City. Roy’s family moved to Greene when he was a
teenager. His first fall in Greene, Roy helped Albert Barth with
the harvest. Then he serviced cars for Harry Barth at his garage
on the west bank of the Shell Rock River. Soon he learned to
drive Barth’s semis, hauling draft horses to lumber mills in New
England, livestock to Chicago and St. Paul, and during W.W. II,
helping relocate families to other cities for defense work.
These experiences inspired Roy to tell many good stories. On
July 4, 1936 he was united in marriage to Elsie Irene Teeple at
her parents’ home in Greene. They also made their home in
Greene. In 1945 Roy began work for Bathke Oil (later B& H Oil),
hauling fuel in Iowa and Minnesota. In 1957 Roy and Elsie moved
to Mason City to be closer to the Williams Pipe Line. He
continued to drive for B & H until 1965 when he transferred to
Ruan Transport Company with whom he worked until his retirement
in 1975. Following Elsie’s death in June of 1993, Roy returned
to Greene to make his home. Roy was a member of the Odd Fellows
in Greene and Mason City. He served in various offices over the
years, including Noble Grand in Mason City. Roy was a member of
the Teamsters Union. He was a member of the United Methodist
Church in Greene. Roy enjoyed reading, fishing, woodworking and
watching the birds. He loved caring for his dogs and enjoyed the
companionship they offered. Living family members include one
daughter, Janice Krambeer, of Austin, Mn; four sisters-in-law:
Arlene Teeple Wedeking of Clarksville, who made her home with
Roy and Elsie during her teen years; Catherine Teeple of Greene,
Merna Teeple of Greene, Helen Teeple of Charles City, Wilma
Witzel of Charles City; one brother-in-law: Neal Wedeking of
Clarksville; numerous nieces and nephews. Roy was preceded in
death by his wife, Elsie Teeple Krambeer; his parents; three
sisters: Lettie Clark, Dottie Schweizer, Goldie Kensure; one
brother: Donald Krambeer. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may direct memorial to the donor’s choice or to the
United Methodist Church in Greene, the Greene Public Library,
Hospice of North Iowa, or the Humane Society of
ACKLEY
08/28/06
Miron E. Ackley, 89, of
412 Beelar Street, Marble Rock, died Friday, August 18, 2006 at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. His
body was donated to the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des
Moines. Private Memorial Services to be held at a later date.
Miron was born June 5, 1917, in Union Township, Floyd Co.,a son
of Joe and Mary (Arhart) Ackley. As a young man he attended and
graduated from the Marble Rock Public Schools. He was united in
marriage to Opal Smith March 13, 1955. Miron and Opal shared 51
living years together. They loved to fish, farm, going dancing
and especially family gatherings. Miron is survived by his wife
Opal, one brother: Herman Ackley of Washington, his step-son:
Don (Judy) Sharp of Marble Rock; six grandchildren: Kent (Ann)
Sharp of Pensicola, Fl,Kiel (Cheryl) Sharp of Springfield, VA,
Mike (Lois) Kepple of Greene, Kelly (Allan) Zweck of Greene,
Kayleen (Jason) Landers of Greene and Rhonda (significant other
Bob) Perry of Charles City, and eight Great Grandchildren;
several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his
parents, one brother-Judd Ackley of Washington St. And two
step-daughters: Janice Sharp and Linda Sharp Kepple.
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