| Edwin Ellis Wygle
01/03/06
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Edwin Ellis Wygle, age 64, of Ackley, Iowa, was born the son of Frank
Sr. and Ruth (Allen) Wygle on March 10, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa. He
received his education from the Waterloo and Charles City Schools. On
July 25, 1959, Edwin was united in marriage with Karen Kay Chase at the
Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived in Aplington for many
years where they raised their six children. After working 37 years for
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Edwin retired and then he and Karen moved
to Ackley. Edwin was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed bird
watching and playing cards with family and friends. Edwin loved
gardening and growing fruit trees. Spending time with grandchildren
advising and story telling gave Edwin great pleasure. Edwin died Monday,
December 19, 2005, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa, of
Abdominal Aortic Aneurism. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Frank and Ruth Wygle; his wife’s parents, James and Frances Chase, and
three brothers, William, Frank and David Wygle. Edwin is survived by his
wife, Karen Chase Wygle of Ackley, Iowa; his six children, Beverly
(Larry) Cornelius of Parkersburg, Iowa, Sheryl (Maroy) Woodley of
Aplington, Kenneth ( Vicky) Wygle of Aplington, Marjorie Wygle of
Aplington, Iowa, Sally Wygle of Aplington and Amy Ackerson of
Janesville; 17 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren; one sister,
Dora (Jim) Frost of Ionia, Iowa; one brother, Steve (Karen) Wygle of
Aiea, Hawaii; two uncles, Kenny (Rachel) Fuller of Bentonville, Arkansas
and Carl (Betty) Fuller of Waterloo, Iowa; two sister-in-laws, Shirley
Wygle of Ionia, Iowa and Marlene Wygle of Charles City, Iowa; and many
nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday,
December 23, 2005, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home with interment in
Lowell Cemetery, both in Clarksville, Iowa. Officiating was Pastor Val
Swinton of the Church of Christ, Clarksville. Special music was “The
River” by Garth Brooks and “Wind Beneath My Wings”. Honorary
Casketbearer was Tim Wygle. Casketbearers were Tony Wygle, Neal Wygle,
Kevin Lockey, Dan Wygle, Lonnie Wygle and Charlie Mosher.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Aplington, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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Marjorie A. Courbat
01/03/06
Marjorie A. Courbat, 85, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, formerly of Allison,
Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005. She was predeceased by
her husband of 65 years, George F. Courbat. She is survived by her
daughters, Dee McClain, and her husband, LeRoy, of Land O’ Lakes, Jeane
Cannon and her husband, Lee, of Land O’ Lakes, Mary Laird and her
husband, Bob, of Land O’ Lakes, and Carol Fort and her husband, Bob, of
Fort Meade, Fla.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
her sister, Alice Johnson of Allison, Iowa. Mrs. Courbat retired after
25 years as a teacher at Sanders Memorial Elementary School in Land O’
Lakes. The graveside service took place 11 a.m. Monday, December 19, at
Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Meade, Florida.
Posted on 01/03/2006 by Gene Manning
Robert C. Wieland
01/09/06
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Robert C. Wieland, 88, of Clarksville, Iowa, and formerly of Waverly,
died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the Community Nursing Home,
Clarksville, of natural causes. Bob was born on March 7, 1917 at Buffalo
Center, Iowa, the son of Walter and Inez (Sturch) Wieland. He attended
country school near his home and following his formal education he
helped his family on the farm. On September 2, 1941, he was united in
marriage to Geneva A. Ingersoll in Bethany, Missouri. The couple then
moved to Waverly and lived for a time on a farm before moving into town
to their home by the fairgrounds. Bob began his trucking business which
he owned and operated for many years, hauling mostly livestock, but
would haul just about anything, from furniture to grain to hogs. After
the children were raised Geneva rode with him on many, many trips. Bob
retired in 1980 and he and Geneva just relaxed. Geneva died on October
13, 1989 and Bob sold their home and moved to the home of his daughter
and son-in-law, Dixie and Ken Yost of Shell Rock where he lived for the
next two years. He purchased his home in Clarksville and in August of
this year he became a resident of the Community Nursing Home. After
moving to Clarksville he took in a room mate, Butch (affectionately
nick-named “The Brown Bomber”) his small Chihuahua who would become his
best friend. Bob and Geneva loved to dance and would spend many great
trips around the dance floor at the Riviera in Janesville as well as
other local dance halls. As a young man Bob also loved to box and even
managed to wear a “shiner” to the altar when they were married. Bob had
picked up the harmonica over the years and loved to play as Butch sang
along. He is survived by his three children, Ken (Sheryl) Wieland of
Chino Valley, AZ, Dixie (Ken) Yost of Shell Rock, IA, Ginger (Roger)
Avery of Clarksville, IA; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geneva; one son, Robert
in 1958; his twin sisters, Mildred Fisher and Marie Rathbun; and two
brothers, Walter and Harold “Johnny”. Graveside services were held
Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at the Antioch Cemetery, rural Clarksville.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at:
www.kaisercorson.com.
Harold Gordon Mason
01/09/06
Harold Gordon Mason, age 84, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of
Ward M. and Emma Catherine (Reedy) Mason on January 2, 1921, in Franklin
County near Hampton, Iowa. He graduated from Hansell High School in
1940. Harold served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific as an
evacuation medic during WWII. Harold was united in marriage with Velma
Rose Price in 1943. To this union were born three children, twins that
died in infancy and one daughter, Delores. Harold and Velma divorced in
1947. Harold was united in marriage with Gertrude Oldenburger on June
14, 1952, at the home of Paul Elliott. Harold and Gertie lived in Cedar
Falls following their marriage. Harold worked as a custodian for UNI,
Wartburg College and Allen Memorial Hospital. He also worked for the
U.S. Post Office in Waterloo, Iowa. Harold retired from the post office
in 1978, and Harold and Gertie moved back in Parkersburg. Harold was in
fellowship with the Christians at the Hitesville Gospel Hall in rural
Aplington. He was saved in the spring of 1945 at tent meetings held in
Aredale. Harold died Monday, December 26, 2005, at the Maple Manor Care
Center in Aplington, Iowa, from natural causes. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Ward and Emma Mason, and infant twin children. Harold is
survived by his wife of 53 years, Gertie Mason, Aplington, Iowa; one
daughter, Delores ( Ray) Metzger, Manly, Iowa; one grandson, Bill
(Kristi) Kingston, Rochester, Minnesota; four great-grandchildren, Maggi,
Maddi, Joseph, and Riley; two sisters, Helen (Ecko) Mennen, Waterloo,
Iowa, and Frances (Dilman) Stock, Monrow, Iowa. Graveside Services were
held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the Dumont Cemetery in
Dumont, Iowa with Mr. Robert Orr officiating. Hymns were “Amazing Grace”
and “How Great Thou Art”. Casketbearers were Bill Kingston, Randy Stock,
Henry Heron, Fred Miller, Dwayne Mason and Gaylen Brocka. Military Rites
were provided by the Dumont American Legion Post #360. Interment was in
the Dumont Cemetery, Dumont, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to
the family.
Edwin Charles “Cider” Seibert
01/09/06
Edwin Charles “Cider” Seibert, 91, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away December
27, 2005, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton,
Iowa of natural causes. He was born September 3, 1914, in Rolla, North
Dakota, to Charles and Pearl (Hanawalt) Seibert. After his mother died
when he was 7 years old, his father put him and his dog on the train to
Dumont and was adopted by his uncle and aunt, Ed and Lillie Pencook. He
graduated from the Aredale High School and was manager of the Aredale
Elevator for 30 years. He married June Harper on February 20, 1935. Two
children were born to this union, Barbara Jean and Duane Charles. After
retiring from the elevator, Ed and June spent winters in Texas. He
worked for Collins Construction in Dumont in the summers. Ed enjoyed
helping others and hunting. He was a member of the New Hope United
Methodist Church in Dumont. He unselfishly cared for June until her
death in 2002. He was quite active until about a month ago when his lung
cancer made his breathing difficult. He entered the Nursing Home on
December 24, 2005. His parents preceded him in death as well as a
brother, Donald Seibert, two sisters, Wava Lindstrom and Ruby Miller,
and one half brother, Frank Seibert. He will be missed by his daughter,
Barbara (Bob) Card from Dumont and his son Duane (Mary Lou) Seibert from
Rudd. His 5 grandchildren, Debra (Mark) Gerdes from Aredale, Rick
(Debbie) Card from Arkansas, Sherry (Bob) Fischer from Rockford, Tim
(Cindy) Seibert from Burlington, Todd (Louise) Seibert from Rockford.
His thirteen great grandchildren: Jodee and Maggie Gerdes, Amanda and
Whitney Card; Kate, Tony, and Chris Fischer; Julie and Amy Seibert;
Emily, Anna, Jake and Mike Seibert and his half sister Jean Johnson from
Garrison, North Dakota. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m.,
Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Aredale United Methodist Church with
Pastor Terra Amundson officiating. Special music was provided by
organist, Mrs. Beryl Reed accompanying the congregational singing.
Pallbearers were Rick Card, Tim Seibert, Tony Fischer, Jake Seibert,
Chris Fischer, Todd Seibert and Mike Seibert. Finale resting place was
in the Dumont Cemetery with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Eleanor Fisher
01/09/06
Memorial Services will be held for Eleanor Fisher on Thursday, January
12, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar Memorial Cemetery Chapel in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. Eleanor was born in Clarksville March 1, 1918, the
daughter of Hugh and Reba Boyd. She graduated from Clarksville High
School in 1935. Eleanor married Floyd Fisher in 1936; he preceded her in
death. She passed away December 25, 2005, at the home of her daughter
Becky Fisher in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Survivors include her daughter
Becky Fisher, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; a son Hugh, Naperville,
Illinois; a daughter-in-law Betty Fisher, and two grandsons Brian and
Brent Fisher.
Lydia Schilling
01/09/06
Lydia
Schilling, age 96 of Clarksville formerly of Plainfield passed away
Thursday morning, December 29, 2005, at the Community Nursing Home in
Clarksville. Lydia Scheidecker was born October 17, 1909, in Butler
County, rural Clarksville, the daughter of Michael and Katherina
(Vetter) Scheidecker. She attended rural schools in Butler County. She
was united in marriage to Louis G. Schilling August 28, 1930, at St.
John’s United Church of Christ at rural Nashua. To this union two
children were born. They farmed in Butler County and Lydia did all the
things farm wives did for their family. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and
gardening. She played the piano and sang, embroidered and crocheted in
her leisure time. They retired in 1972 and moved to Plainfield where she
lived until moving to Clarksville in August of 2003. Lydia became a
resident of Community Nursing Home due to failing health. Lydia was a
member of St. John’s United Church of Christ and the Women’s Fellowship
Choir, and also the Birthday Club. Lydia is survived by one son,
Frederick (Marlys) Schilling of Clarksville; one daughter, Sylvia (Lyle)
Schafer of Greene; 7 grandchildren: Scott Schilling, Jennifer Neuendorf,
Melissa Schneider, Calvin Schafer, Priscilla Schilling, Merlin Schafer
and James Schafer; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson,
Adrian; one brother-in-law, Edwin Schilling of Clarksville; four
sisters-in-law: Laura Scheidecker, Edna Schilling, Ella Calease and
Elsie Folkerts all of Clarksville. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Louis Schilling on October 8, 1999; her parents and nine
brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 3,
2006, at St. John’s United Church of Christ - Pleasant Hill rural Nashua
with Pastor Charles Dorsey officiating. Mary Jo Stille was the organist
accompanying the congregation singing, “How Great Thou Art”, “In The
Garden” and “Beyond The Sunset”. Burial was in the Willow Lawn Cemetery,
Plainfield, with Scott Schilling, Jennifer Neuendorf, Melissa Schneider,
Calvin Schafer, Priscilla Schilling, Merlin Schafer and James Schafer as
casketbearers. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua, was in charge
of arrangements.
Posted on 01/09/2006 by Gene Manning
LaMena Vietta Dickman
01/15/06
LaMena Vietta Dickman, age 94, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born June 29,
1911, the daughter of William H. and Carrie M. Taylor Carney in
Fredericksburg, Iowa. She graduated from Frederika High School in 1929.
She loved playing the drums in the band and was a forward on the
basketball team. LaMena was united in marriage with Fred (Fritz) Dickman,
Sr. on August 26, 1930 in Waverly, Iowa. The couple farmed in the
Pleasant Valley area northeast of Clarksville for 14 years. They
purchased their own farm in 1943 and farmed west of Clarksville. Fred
and LaMena retired to their home in Clarksville in 1973. LaMena helped
out on the farm and liked raising her chickens. She did upholstery work
and enjoyed sewing. LaMena was a member of Immanuel United Church of
Christ in Clarksville where she was active in the Dorcus Circle. She was
a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Clarksville. LaMena died Sunday,
January 8, 2006 at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville where she
had been a resident for five years. She was preceded in death by her
husband of over 50 years, Fred Dickman, Sr. on December 6, 1982; an
infant daughter, Janice; four brothers, Clair, Burton, Melvin and Lowell
Carney and six sisters, Bernice Sullivan, Leona Carney, Mildred Parson,
Helen Heideman, Harriet Jensen and Grace Starr. She is survived by her
two sons, Fritz (Marcia) Dickman, Clarksville, Iowa and Mark (Bev)
Dickman, Clarksville, Iowa; seven grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; one
sister-in-law, Sally Carney, Cedar Falls, Iowa and a brother-in-law,
Bill Starr, LaPorte City, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 10:30
a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Immanuel United Church of
Christ, Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. Laura Hucke officiating. Organist
was Harriet Forry. Congregational Hymns were “Amazing Grace”, “In The
Garden” and “Rock of Ages.” Casketbearers were Lon Dickman, Steven
Dickman, Greg Dickman, Joe Dickman, Charley Dickman and Reginal Boyce.
Honorary Casketbearer was Doug Dickman. Interment was in Lynwood
Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville,
was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel
United Church of Christ.
Fayette C. Meyer
01/15/06
Fayette C. Meyer, age 94, formerly of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the
daughter of Charles and Hattie (Schneiderman) Schrage on August 29,
1911, Grundy County, Wellsburg, Iowa. She was raised in the Wellsburg
area until age 6 and attended school at Sinclair Country School near her
home. She graduated from the Parkersburg High School in 1929. On July 1,
1939, Fayette was united in marriage with Allen Dale Meyer at the Little
Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They made their home in the Parkersburg
and Sinclair, Iowa area. Fayette and her husband owned and operated the
hog buying station at Sinclair for several years. Previous to that she
worked at the Ford Garage and Kyhl Chevrolet. Through the years she
primarily worked as a bookkeeper and was known for her beautiful
handwriting. Fayette was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in
Parkersburg, Iowa. She was also a member of the American Legion Women’s
Auxiliary in Parkersburg. She was a loving and caring daughter for her
parents, especially in their aging years. Fayette died Saturday, January
7, 2006, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington, from natural
causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen on September 24,
1996; four sisters, Lenora Welch, Mabel DeVries, Charlotte Neessen and
Norma Froeming; and three brothers, Ernest Schrage, Henry Schrage and
Robert Schrage. Fayette is survived by one brother, Thomas Schrage of
New Hartford, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services
were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the Bethel Lutheran
Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Paul Schaedig officiating. Organist
was Janet Mennen. Congregational Hymns were “On Eagles Wings” and “In
The Garden”. Honorary Casketbearers were Charles DeVries, Lee Schrage
and Russell Schrage. Casketbearers were Eric Welch, James Schrage, Steve
Groninga, Gene Pleggenkuhle John Smith and Gary Papenheim. Burial was in
Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to
Cedar Valley Hospice, Bethel Lutheran Church or Maple Manor Care Center.
Arthur J. Siebrands
01/15/06
Arthur J. Siebrands, 88, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away January 7, 2006,
at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont, Iowa. He was born August 10,
1917, in Kesley, Iowa, to Henry and Magalena (Meyer) Siebrands. Arthur
attended Butler County rural country schools. He married Lela Miller on
November 12, 1936, in Kesley, Iowa. Arthur was a farmer, drove school
bus for the Dumont Community Schools for 14 years and worked at the
Brandt Elevator in Kesley, Iowa. He was a member of the Dumont Reformed
Church where he was active when he was able and served as an Elder in
the church and also was a Sunday School Superintendent, he also enjoyed
music. Arthur is survived by his wife Lela Siebrands of Dumont, son Jim
& wife Dorothy Siebrands of Ackley, granddaughter Kimberly & husband
Jeff Marchant of Indianola, granddaughter Kathy & husband Jason Schipper
of Leighton, four great grandchildren: Blake & Austin Marchant of
Indianola, Joseph & Adam Schipper of Leighton. He was preceded in death
by his parents and one brother Harm. Funeral services were held at 1:30
p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the Dumont Reformed Church with Rev.
Bob Scholten officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Sheril
Brodbeck accompanying soloist, Cheryl Scholton. Pallbearers were Alan
Meyer, Bob Meyer, Otto Tjaden, George Reiners, Norman Burkett and Mike
Thornburgh, Jr. Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery with
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 01/15/2006 by Gene Manning
Sena De Vries
01/23/06
Sena De Vries, age 84, of Aplington, Iowa, was born May 10, 1921, in
Grundy County, Iowa, the daughter of George and Malina Behrends Feckers.
She received her education in various county schools in Grundy and
Butler Counties. On June 5, 1942, Sena was united in marriage with
Martin A. De Vries in Lancaster, Missouri. She was a homemaker and
helped with farm work, living most of her life in the Dumont and
Aplington areas. The couple moved to Aplington in 1975. In later years,
they enjoyed spending winters in Phoenix, Arizona. She loved cooking and
having friends over for meals. Sena trusted Christ as her personal
Savior on December 2, 1955. She was in fellowship with the Christians at
the Hitesville Gospel Hall ever since. Sena died Saturday, January 14,
2006, at the Presbyterian Village Ackley, Iowa where she had been a
resident since February, 2004, of natural causes. She was preceded in
death by her husband of over 50 years, Martin De Vries on April 22,
1995; her parents; three sisters, Sena Feckers as a child, Grace Gersema,
Margaret Smith; four brothers, Claus, Henry, Richard and Willie Feckers;
and two half-brothers, George Gerdes and Dirk Feckers. Sena is survived
by two brothers, Ralph Mehmen and his wife, Jeanette of Waverly, Iowa;
and James Mehmen and his wife, Jan of Waverly, Iowa; One son, Gary
(Phyllis) De Vries, Aplington, Iowa; one daughter, Ruth (Joe) Ahopelto,
Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Jason De Vries, Colorado
Springs, Colorado; Arlene (Shannon) McRoberts, Hampton, Iowa; Rachel
(Pat) Dunegan, Aplington, Iowa, and Timothy Ahopelto, Denver, Colorado;
four great-grandchildren, Ben, Sarah and JoAnna Dunegan, Aplington, and
Katelyn McRoberts, Hampton; two step-great-grandchildren, Alyssa and
Shaylin McRoberts; one brother, Fred (Minnie) Feckers, Clarksville,
Iowa; one sister, Marie Arends, Tipton, Iowa and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 18,
2006 at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, Aplington, Iowa with Mr. Robert Orr
and Mr. John Slabaugh officiating. Congregational Hymns were “Blessed
Assurance”, “It Is Well with My Soul” and “God Be With You”. Ushers were
LaVern Kluiter and Kenny Tack. Casketbearers were Tom Christopherson,
Larry Asche, Larry Brandt, Dallas Kluiter, Wes Sweiter and Earl DeVries.
Flower Committee was Betty Williams and Dorothy Eltjes. Interment was in
Hitesville Cemetery, rural Aplington, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be
directed to the family.
Carrie B. Wedeking
01/23/06
Carrie B. Wedeking, 82, of Plainfield, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 15,
2006 at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa. Carrie was born on
January 5, 1924 in Koester, Iowa, the daughter of George and Bena
Arenholz Mehmen. She attended school in Clarksville and graduated from
Clarksville High School in 1942. She was united in marriage to Alva
Charles Wedeking on July 3, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri. The couple
farmed for 29 years west of Plainfield. Alva died on November 2, 1971,
Carrie and her son continued farming for 2 years before moving into
Plainfield. She lived in Plainfield for a few years and then moved to
Waverly. She worked at Mode-O-Day in Waverly and also was a custodian at
Southeast School for over 15 years. Following her retirement she moved
back to Plainfield. She enjoyed going to sales at the 4-H building,
coffee with her dear friends. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and
her great grandchildren. She really enjoyed her open house 80th birthday
party. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainfield.
Carrie is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Callison and her
husband, Terry of Fridley, Minnesota; Janice Hyde and her husband, Bill
of Plainfield, Iowa; one son, Dale Wedeking and his wife, Mary of
Plainfield, Iowa; six grandchildren, Michael (Jessy) Hyde; Jason (Janel)
Wedeking; Jolynn (Brian) Fisher; Stacy (Bud) Cleveland; Kelly Wedeking;
Serene Callison; seven great grandchildren, Samantha, Mason and Abbie
Hyde; Grant Wedeking; Elizabeth and Bailey Fisher; Riley Cleveland. She
was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alva, one son Jerry
in infancy; two sisters, Gertrude Krull and Berdine Lierman; three
grandchildren; two nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be held
on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church,
Plainfield. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, rural
Clarksville. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday at
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly. Memorials may be directed to the
family. Online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.
Clifford E Ross
01/23/06
Funeral Mass for Clifford E Ross, 84, formerly of 602 North Bluff,
Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, Greene, with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greene, where military honors
will be conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006, at Reid’s
Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene, where there will be a
Scriptural Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. Clifford Eugene Ross was born
August 27, 1921 in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, a son of Harry and Rebecca
Ann (Butts) Ross and died Thursday, January 12, 2006, at the Liebe Care
Center in Greene. He received his education in the Iowa Falls Public
Schools and as a young man worked in a factory in Cedar Rapids prior to
his entry in the United States Army on August 31, 1942. He served with
the 193rd Finance Disbursing Section serving in the Pacific Theater.
Following his Honorable Discharge on January 7, 1946 he moved to Greene
where he was employed for S. D. Pooley Lumber Company for three years.
He worked for Dan Feyereisen Plumbing for several years before he and
Duane “Bucky” Trees purchased the business. In 1952 he became sole owner
of the business. He retired in 2000. Cliff was united in marriage to
Dorothy Margaret Esser on August 3, 1942, in Cartersville. To this union
were born six children. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
where he served on the Parish Council. He served on the Greene Volunteer
Fire Department for over 20 years, member of the Tack Barnett Post 268
American Legion, Greene Commercial Club, and the Round Grove Country
Club. Cliff was an avid fisherman and golfer. Living family members
include his children: Gene (Sandi) Ross of Greene, Gary (Sally) Ross of
Rolla, MO, Bob Ross of Greene, Dennis (Mary Jane) Ross of Greene, Nancy
(David) Boehmer of Waterloo, Susan Rath of Malakoff, TX; 19
Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren; one brother of Wallace (June)
Ross of Heinderson, NV. He was preceded in death by her his wife Dorothy
on December 11, 1998, one great grandchild: Anthony Ross, and three
sisters: Bonnie, Elaine, and Mary. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may direct memorials to the Clifford E. Ross Memorial Fund in
care of the family at P. O. Box 397, Greene, Iowa 50636-0397.
Koert Ubben Freese
01/23/06
Koert Ubben Freese, age 89, of Aplington, Iowa, was born November 9,
1916, the son of Henry and Henrietta Dohlman Freese near Dumont in
Butler County, Iowa. He received his education in a country school near
his home. Koert was united in marriage with Bertilda Miller on December
30, 1938, at Bethel Reformed Church, Aplington, Iowa. The couple first
lived in Aplington after their marriage then moved to a farm just north
of Aplington. Koert and Bertilda farmed until 1956, when they moved back
to town in Aplington. Koert then drove tank wagon for Farm Service. He
retired in 1989. Koert was a member of Bethel Reformed Church,
Aplington. He served on the Butler County Fair Board for several years
and was past president of the Aplington Commercial Club. Koert and
Bertilda enjoyed wintering in Texas, for over 20 years, and belonging to
an Aplington campers club for more then 15 years. He loved bowling and
competing in bowling league. He enjoyed fishing trips to Bass Lake in
northern Minnesota with his family for over 50 years. Koert died
Tuesday, January 11, 2006, at Maple Manor Care Center, Aplington, Iowa,
of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertilda on
July 25, 2005; infant twin daughters; his parents; three half brothers,
Francis, James and Lewis McKinney; and two half sisters, Ida Mae Jones
and Darlene Murphy. Koert is survived by his foster daughter, Delores
(Delbert) Miller, Aplington, Iowa, three grandchildren, Mike (Diane)
Miller, St. Louis, Missouri, Shelly (Loren) Sherman, Parkersburg, Iowa,
Mitch (Lisa) Miller, Jackson, Tennessee; five great grandchildren,
Heather, Travis, Jordan, Reece and Jacob; one half brother, Kenneth
McKinney, Dumont, Iowa; and three half sisters, Lucille Schadt, Wellman,
Iowa, Inez Jackson, Dumont, Iowa, and Anna Marie Beenken, Marion, Iowa.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006 at
the Bethel Reformed Church, Aplington, Iowa with Rev. Scott Summers
officiating. Organist was Belva Schipper. Vocalist Randy Aalderks sang
“After All” and “He Touched Me”. Congregational Hymns were “What a
Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Amazing Grace”. Casketbearers were Mike
Miller, Paul Stubbe, Mitch Miller, James Miller, Loren Sherman and Rick
Miller. Interment was in Bethel Reformed Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.
LaMena Vietta Dickman
01/15/06
LaMena Vietta Dickman, age 94, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born June 29,
1911, the daughter of William H. and Carrie M. Taylor Carney in
Fredericksburg, Iowa. She graduated from Frederika High School in 1929.
She loved playing the drums in the band and was a forward on the
basketball team. LaMena was united in marriage with Fred (Fritz) Dickman,
Sr. on August 26, 1930 in Waverly, Iowa. The couple farmed in the
Pleasant Valley area northeast of Clarksville for 14 years. They
purchased their own farm in 1943 and farmed west of Clarksville. Fred
and LaMena retired to their home in Clarksville in 1973. LaMena helped
out on the farm and liked raising her chickens. She did upholstery work
and enjoyed sewing. LaMena was a member of Immanuel United Church of
Christ in Clarksville where she was active in the Dorcus Circle. She was
a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Clarksville. LaMena died Sunday,
January 8, 2006 at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville where she
had been a resident for five years. She was preceded in death by her
husband of over 50 years, Fred Dickman, Sr. on December 6, 1982; an
infant daughter, Janice; four brothers, Clair, Burton, Melvin and Lowell
Carney and six sisters, Bernice Sullivan, Leona Carney, Mildred Parson,
Helen Heideman, Harriet Jensen and Grace Starr. She is survived by her
two sons, Fritz (Marcia) Dickman, Clarksville, Iowa and Mark (Bev)
Dickman, Clarksville, Iowa; seven grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; one
sister-in-law, Sally Carney, Cedar Falls, Iowa and a brother-in-law,
Bill Starr, LaPorte City, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 10:30
a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Immanuel United Church of
Christ, Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. Laura Hucke officiating. Organist
was Harriet Forry. Congregational Hymns were “Amazing Grace”, “In The
Garden” and “Rock of Ages.” Casketbearers were Lon Dickman, Steven
Dickman, Greg Dickman, Joe Dickman, Charley Dickman and Reginal Boyce.
Honorary Casketbearer was Doug Dickman. Interment was in Lynwood
Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville,
was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel
United Church of Christ.
Posted on 01/24/2006
by Gene Manning
Verl Landers
01/29/06
Funeral services for Verl Landers, 63, of 2 Greene, were held at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene,
with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill
Cemetery, Greene. Verl Landers was born September 2, 1942, in rural
Coldwater Township, Butler County, a son of Carl and Lorena (Heuer)
Landers, and died Saturday, January 21, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City. He received his education in the rural
Coldwater Township schools graduating from Greene High School in 1960.
Following graduation he began working at T & M Service Station in
Greene. He was united in marriage to Carol J. Monaghan on February 8,
1964, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. To this union were born
two sons. Verl worked for Carnation in Waverly, and later farmed and
raised hogs in the Aredale area. For the past seventeen years he was
employed at Greene Ag Services where he remainined until his recent
illness. He had a great love for the outdoors, and was an avid hunter
and fisherman. He enjoyed going coyote hunting and tending to his
greyhounds. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.
Living family members include his loving wife of 41years, Carol, two
sons: Scott Landers and Steve Landers all of Greene, three
grandchildren: Trent, Tonya, Derek; his mother: Lorena Landers, one
sister: LaDonna Schriver, and three brothers: Earl (Priscilla Landers,
LaVern (Marlene) Landers, and Lyle (Marsha) Landers all of Greene. He
was preceded in death by his father. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may direct memorials to thee Verl Landers Memorial Fund in care
of the family, P. O. Box 434, Greene, Iowa 50636-0434.
Sue Mayer Larkin
01/29/06
Sue
Mayer Larkin passed away recently in Fort Collins, Colorado. Sue was
raised near Clarksville and graduated in 1931 from Clarksville High
School. Sue was employed as a secretary for several years with Attorney
Harvey Carter in Clarksville. She then moved to Washington, D.C. where
she was employed and married. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara
Larkin, Fort Collins, Colorado; and a sister-in-law, Clara Mayer,
Clarksville.
Loretta M.
Copeland
01/29/06
Graveside services for Loretta M.
Copeland, age 99, of Evanston, Illinois and formerly of
Glenview, Illinois, were held at 1:30 p.m., Friday,
January 20, 2006 at Lowell Cemetery, rural Clarksville,
Iowa. Officiating was Fr. Walter Brunken of St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, Greene. She was born February 10, 1906
in Madison, Wisconsin. Loretta graduated from college
and had been a homemaker. She was united in marriage
with Leslie Copeland. Loretta died Sunday, January 15,
2006, at Presbyterian Home in Evanston, Illinois of
natural causes. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Leslie Copeland on April 5, 1996, and her son
and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Ann Copeland. She is
survived by a grandson, Eric (Claudia) Copeland, Coral
Gables, Florida and Ross Copeland; great-grandchildren,
Lara and Stefania and friends, Mae, Karin and Linda
Tappendorf. Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home in Wilmette, Il
was in charge of the arrangements in Illinois.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes, Clarksville, was in
charge of arrangements in Clarksville.
Henry “Hank”
Bruns
01/29/06
Henry “Hank” Bruns, age 98, of Clarksville, Iowa, was
born October 9, 1907, the son of Ben H. and Jennie Meyer
Bruns, north of Aplington, Iowa in Butler County, Iowa.
He received his education in a rural country school near
his home. Henry was united in marriage with Ann Bohner
on January 7, 1930 at Bethel Reformed Church, Kesley,
Iowa. Ann died August 1, 1966. Henry married Susan
Brocka Hall at the Community United Methodist Church on
January 15, 1968. Susan died May 12, 2002. Henry was a
farmer in Butler County in his early years. In 1951, he
purchased Bruns DX service station in Clarksville,
retiring in 1989. He was a member of Community United
Methodist Church in Clarksville where he had served as
an Elder on the Church Board. He enjoyed traveling and
fishing. Henry died Saturday, January 21, 2006, at
Community Nursing Home in Clarksville of natural causes.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Bohner
and his second wife, Susan Hall; his parents; one
granddaughter, Beva Wedeking Gilbert; three brothers,
Paul, John and Jake and two sisters, Ruth Schipper and
Gertie Debner. He is survived by his three daughters,
Dorothy (Leo) Wedeking, Clarksville, Iowa; Jean (William
“Bill”) Henning, Waverly, Iowa and Betty (Dennis)
Whitney, Waverly, Iowa; six grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; five step-children; nine
step-grandchildren; twenty step great-grandchildren and
one sister-in-law, Norma Bruns, Allison. Funeral
Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 25,
2006 at Community United Methodist Church with burial in
Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville, Iowa. Officiating
was Pastor Anne Sunday . Organist was Lola Clark.
Special Music was “The Lord’s Prayer” by Bill Henning.
Congregational Hymns were “In the Garden”, “Child of the
King” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”.
Casketbearers were Kenny Debner, Bill Debner, Paul Bruns,
Larry Schipper, Jim Bruns and Keith Bruns. Memorials may
be sent to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements.
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David
Jonathon Wiegmann
01/29/06
David Jonathon Wiegmann, age 58, of Parkersburg, Iowa,
was born the son of Wilbur Conrad and Harmina (Eilderts)
Wiegmann on December 22, 1947, in Hampton, Iowa. He
received his education from a rural country school near
his home in rural Greene, Iowa, as a young child and
graduated from the Allison-Bristow High School in 1966.
Dave served in the United States Army from January 4,
1968 and was honorably discharged on December 8, 1969.
He served overseas in Germany during the Vietnam War.
Dave was united in marriage with Jann Buss on August 29,
1970, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg,
Iowa. The couple lived their entire married life in
Parkersburg. Dave worked at John Deere Tractor Works in
Waterloo, Iowa, at the time of retirement after 32
years. He retired in 1999. Dave proudly served as a
Parkersburg Volunteer Fireman for 32 years. Dave was an
active member of the Bethel Lutheran Church and had
served on the church council, delivered for Meals on
Wheels for Parkersburg residents and also cared for the
lawn at the church for many years. Dave was also a
member of the Parkersburg American Legion Post #285 and
enjoyed helping with their monthly breakfast. He was a
proud veteran and was a life time member of the
Aplington AMVETS. Dave loved his family very much and
enjoyed spending time with them. He loved to visit and
cared about the people around the community. He enjoyed
watching football and followed the career of his nephew.
Throughout the years he enjoyed collecting all sorts of
John Deere memorabilia. Dave passed away Wednesday,
January 18, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital,
Waterloo, Iowa, from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Harmina;
and one brother, Paul. Dave is survived by his wife,
Jann of Parkersburg, IA; three daughters, Dawn of
Waterloo, IA; Darcy (fiancé, Jim Dally) of Cedar Falls,
IA and Dara (fiancé Brandon Dietz) of Waterloo, IA;
three grandchildren, Dezireé, Delani and Dakota; one
brother, Galen (Brenda) of Parkersburg, IA; a
sister-in-law, Carla of Ackley, IA; and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the Bethel Lutheran
Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Paul Schaedig
officiating. Organist was Amy Truax and instrumentalist
was Kevin Truax. Congregational Hymns were “Borning
Cry”, “Lord Take Thy Hand” and “Amazing Grace”. Honorary
Casketbearers were his Grandchildren and all of his
nieces and nephews. Casketbearers were Casey Wiegmann,
Todd Miller, Cody Wiegmann, Matt Miller, Nick Walters
and Pat Miller. The Parkersburg Volunteer Firemen and
the Grundy County Honor Guard presented David’s gear and
Graveside Service. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Parkersburg, Iowa with Full Military Rites provided by
the Parkersburg American Legion Post # 285. Memorials
may be directed the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements.
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Daisy A.
Wickwire
01/29/06Daisy A. Wickwire,
97, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away January 21, 2006, at
the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont. She was born
February 23, 1908, in Franklin County, on a farm 2 miles
West and 1/2 mile North of Aredale, Iowa, to Fred S.
Davis and Lauretta (Howver) Davis. Daisy attended
Aredale school in Aredale, Iowa. She was married to
Lester E. Wickwire on February 9, 1929, at the Methodist
Parsonage in Hampton. They lived near Ackley for one
year before returning to the vicinity of Aredale until
the death of her husband, then she moved to Dumont.
Daisy belonged to card clubs, she enjoyed crocheting and
word find puzzles and she was an avid reader. She is
survived by her daughter Giula and husband Earl Schuler
of Bondurant, son Leland and wife Evelyn Wickwire of
Aredale, son Frederick Keith and wife YuVonda Wickwire
of Indianapolis, Indiana; six grandchildren and twelve
great grandchildren. Daisy was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, four brothers, and an infant grandson.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday,
January 24, 2006 at New Hope United Methodist Church in
Dumont with Rev. Terra Amundson officiating. Special
music was provided by organist, Phyllis Gronberg
accompanying the congregational singing. The ushers were
Charles Gronberg and Darwin Noelting. Pallbearers were
David White, Rick Schuler, Matthew Wickwire, Chriss
Vandehaar, Matthew Vandehaar and Andrew Vandehaar. Final
resting place was in the Harlan Cemetery, rural Dumont.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Posted on 01/30/2006 by Gene Manning
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