Kenneth Alfred Nieman
06/10/06
Kenneth Alfred Nieman, 57, of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of
Clarksville, Iowa, died of a heart attack at work on May 24, 2006. His
body was cremated. Kenneth was born July 30, 1948, in Waterloo, Iowa. He
was a trucker. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 and was with the 1st
Old Ironsides Transportation Division in Vietnam. Kenneth married
Barbara Stocker June 17, 1973, and they were later divorced in 1988. He
married Rochelle Holz on April 28, 1991. He was preceded in death by his
wife Rochelle and father William G. Nieman. Kenneth is survived by his
daughter Toni Linton and three grandchildren, Stephen and Kristen Adams
and Michael Linton, all of Apache Junction, Arizona; his mother Roberta
Nieman, of Clarksville, Iowa; brothers David (Sharon) Nieman of
Sacramento, California, Alan Nieman of Clarksville, Iowa, Michael
(Sandra) Nieman of Volga, South Dakota, stepbrother Eugene (Sherri)
Nieman of Nashua, Iowa, and step sister Priscilla Nieman of Waterloo,
Iowa.
Col. James Samuel
Fields
06/10/06
Col. James Samuel Fields, US Army retired, died Thursday, May 25. He
was 83. He was the husband of Rosamond Walker Fields of Harwich Port and
Brookline, MA., who died in 1978. Col. Fields grew up in Clarksville,
Iowa, where he sang with his sister, Jeane, in a quartet for funerals.
His father, Dr. Harry Fields was a dentist in town and served as mayor
for a number of years. His mother, Bess, was a music teacher. The Fields
family lived on Superior Street. He attended the University of Iowa as a
pre-med student. In 1942 he enlisted in the Army and worked as a medic
in Germany and France. In France, he earned his battlefield commission
and served with his father, an Army dentist. After the war, Col. Fields
graduated with a business degree from the University of Denver where he
was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and the university’s golf
team. He then rejoined the Army and received a direct commission. In
1950, he was sent to Korea as a medical service corps officer. After
Korea, he was transferred to Japan where he met his wife, Rosamond
Walker who was teaching in the Department of Defense school system in
Beppu. They married in 1954, and had five daughters. In 1955, the Army
sent Col. Fields to Baylor University where he received his master’s
degree in hospital administration. From there, he worked at Ft. Sam
Houston, Heidelberg Army Hospital in Germany and in Valley Forge, PA
before joining the Inspector’s General team in Washington, DC. He then
was transferred back to Germany and worked in Bremerhaven and again in
Heidelberg. During the Vietnam War, Col. Fields ran the 67th Evac
Hospital in Quinon, which was followed by a tour at Fitzsimmons General
Hospital in Denver, CO. He finished his Army career as deputy commander
of Ireland Army Hospital in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. During his 33 year Army
career, Col. Fields received numerous awards and decorations including a
Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, a Bronze Star, Meritorious
Service medal and the Combat Medical badge. In 1978, Col. Fields retired
in Harwich Port which served as his home port for his extensive
international travels. He was a member of Eastward Ho Country Club and a
season subscriber to the Cape Playhouse where he rarely missed a play.
He was an avid skier. He loved to entertain and enjoyed cooking, playing
the piano, listening to jazz music and going to the gym. He is survived
by his sister, Jeane Sexson of Denver, CO; five daughters, Roz Fields of
Wellfleet, Sarah Taylor of Heidelberg, Germany, Liz Pohl of Heidelberg,
Germany; Anne Macdonald of Arlington, VA., and Nell Fields of Lexington,
MA; two grandsons, Ry Hampton of Ft. Stewart, GA., and Samuel Pohl of
Heidelberg, and one granddaughter, Katie Hampton of Heidelberg; an aunt,
a nephew and three nieces; and several cousins. A memorial service was
held for June 3, 2006, at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Harwich
Port. A military burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery
July 24. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the South
Harwich Meetinghouse (PO Box 786, Harwich, MA 02645), where his
daughters sang in the choir when it was a Methodist church. Doane, Beals
and Ames were in charge of the funeral services.
Linda Hulda Becker
06/10/06
Linda Hulda Becker, age 83, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born April 8,
1923, the daughter of William and Emma Busse Edeker near Allison in
Jackson Township, rural Butler County, Iowa. She received her education
in a country school near her home. Linda was united in marriage with
Donald W. Becker on February 24, 1944, in the Vilmer Lutheran Church,
Allison, Iowa. The couple made their home in Clarksville. Linda worked
at the Clarksville Canning Factory and later the Clarksville Café. Linda
was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville where
she served as a Sunday School teacher and a member of the ladies guild.
She was known for her excellent baking and spent a lot of time canning
and pickling from the garden. She enjoyed going to the cabin and fishing
along the Shell Rock River. Most of all, she loved to spoil her
grandchildren. Linda died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Community Nursing
Home, Clarksville, of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Donald on December 29, 1999; her parents and one sister, Lorena
Heine. Linda is survived by her two sons, Keith (Cheryl) Becker,
Clarksville, Iowa, and Gerald (Anne) Becker, Waverly, Iowa; two
grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Becker and Kimra (Steven) Bergman; four
great grandchildren, Kolton Becker and Tessa, Jacob and Zachary Bergman;
two brothers, Harry Edeker, Clarksville, Iowa and Harold (Amy) Edeker,
Grimes, Iowa; three sisters, Frieda Fenneman, Lucille Fenneman and Viola
Heine, all of Clarksville, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Immanuel
United Church of Christ, Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. Laura Hucke
officiating. Organist was Sharon Leerhoff. Vocalist Roger Hucke sang “In
The Garden”. Congregational Hymns were “Abide With Me” and “What a
Friend We Have In Jesus”. Casketbearers were Verlyn Heine, Edward Heine,
Dean Heine, Francis Edeker, Darwin Edeker and Don Fenneman. Burial was
in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to
Community Nursing Home, Cedar Valley Hospice or Immanuel United Church
of Christ.
Lester Rover
06/10/06
Funeral services for Lester Rover, 86, of Greene, were held Saturday,
May 27, 2006 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Vilmar, rural Greene, with
Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in
Greene. Lester Rover was born October 25, 1919, in rural Coldwater
Township, Butler County, a son of Henry and Freida (Meyne) Rover, and
died Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. He
received his education in the Coldwater Country Schools. On October 18,
1942 he was united in marriage, to his first wife, Rena Elizabeth
Schrage at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. They move to the
Greene area in 1969. On May 27, 1969 she passed away. Later, Lester met
Evelyn Rover on February 26, 1972 and was married on August 17, 1972 at
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville. They farmed in the rural
Greene area until their retirement in 1986. Lester did custom work
bailing hay and was very proud of his hand tied wire bailer. He sawed
wood, and sheered sheep. Lester especially enjoyed shelling corn which
he did for some 27 years. Another passion was his Belgian Horses. His
first team as affectionately known as “Oscar and Prince”, and his last
team was “Bill & Bob” Lester served on the Coldwater #5 School board,
St. John’s Church Council, Deacon, and Cemetery committee member. He was
a devoted friend, good neighbor who really appreciated all his
customers. They moved into the Valley View Apartments in Greene in
February 2002. Evelyn died March 21, 2002. Lester became a resident of
the Liebe Care Center on December 11, 2003. Lester is survived by four
sons and their spouses: Henry(Lois) Rover of Nora Springs, Marvin(Mary)
Rover of Norfolk NE, James(Marjorie)Rover of Shell Rock, and
Paul(Carolyn) of Greene; six grandchildren: John(Shelly) Rover, Jody
Rover, Michael Rover, Jennifer(Brad Greiner)Rover, William(Jennifer)
Rover, Andrea(Shannon Gotto) Rover; five great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his two wives, parents, one sister: Elva Schrage.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to St.
John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Vilmar. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene, Iowa
641-823-4457.
Edwin William
Schilling
06/10/06
Edwin William Schilling, age 94, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the
son of Fritz and Louise (Benning) Schilling, on July 23, 1911, in Butler
County, near Clarksville, Iowa. He received his education at the Butler
Center Country School House near his home. On August 29, 1935, Edwin was
united in marriage with Edna Rohlwing at the First United Church of
Christ - Pleasant Valley, rural Clarksville, Iowa. They made their home
and farmed one mile north of the Pleasant Valley Church until 1943, when
they purchased a farm near Plainfield, Iowa. In 1967 Ed retired from
farming and they moved to Sumner, Iowa, where Ed was a carpenter for the
next 20 years. They moved to Clarksville in 1979. Ed was a member of the
Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville, Iowa, where he
volunteered for many needed projects and was an Usher for many years.
Carpentry was not just a job to Ed, he really did enjoy carpentry work.
He loved his family very much and enjoyed all of their activities and
visits they shared together. He liked going to the Iowa State Fair and
the Clay County fair at Spencer, Iowa. Through the years Ed always loved
dancing to a waltz or polka with Edna, his bride of over 70 years. On
Saturday, June 3, 2006, Ed died at the Community Nursing Home in
Clarksville, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his
parents; two sisters, Rosie Dralle and Hertha Wubbena; and one brother,
Louie Schilling. Ed is survived by his wife, Edna Schilling of
Clarksville, Iowa; two daughters, Ruth Ann (Loren) Pothast of Shell
Rock, Iowa and Marjorie (Don) Lee of Hutchinson, Minnesota; five
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ella Calease and
Elsie Folkers both of Clarksville, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Immanuel United Church of
Christ in Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. Laura Hucke and Rev. David Walters
officiating. Organist was Sharon Leerhoff. Special music was “Starlight
Waltz”. Congregational Hymns were “How Great Thou Art”, “One Day at a
Time” and “Jesus Lover of My Soul”. Casketbearers were Mark Pothast,
Michael Pothast, Scott Frerichs, Paul Silseth, John Swanson and Fredrick
Schilling. Burial was in Willow Lawn Cemetery in Plainfield, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to Community Nursing Home or Immanuel United
Church of Christ, both in Clarksville. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements.
Dorris Elaine Petersen
06/10/06
Dorris Elaine Petersen, age 78, of Grundy Center, Iowa, was born the
daughter of Frank and Mabel (Wilson) Reints on April 12, 1928, on a farm
north of Parkersburg, Iowa. She received her education at Albion
Township #3 Country School near her home and graduated from the
Parkersburg High School in 1945. She continued her education at the
Gates Business College in Waterloo, Iowa and worked as a secretary in
the statistics department for Rath Packing in Waterloo, Iowa for a
period of time. Dorris was united in marriage with Wilbur Petersen on
November 15, 1947, at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg.
They made their home in Parkersburg until the spring of 1950, when they
moved to their current farm near Grundy Center, Iowa. Dorris loved her
church and was a member of the First Congregational Church, where she
taught Sunday school, Bible School and was a member of the Ladies Guild.
She loved to play the piano and enjoyed sewing, especially making
clothes for her family. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, particularly
raising beautiful gladiolas. She also did a lot of canning from the
garden for the family to enjoy. She loved her family very much and
enjoyed all of their times together. Dorris died May 29, 2006, at the
Grundy Center Memorial Hospital, Grundy Center, Iowa, of cancer. She was
preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marie Stoppelmoor and
Margaret Christensen; three brothers, John, Vernon “Butch” and Donald
Reints. Dorris is survived by her husband, Wilbur Petersen of Grundy
Center, Iowa; one son, Curtis (Barbara) Petersen of Parkersburg, Iowa;
three daughters, Marcia “Mickey” (Richard) Felber of Brooklyn Park,
Minnesota, Brenda (Gordon) Hutton of Aplington, Iowa and Carla (Randy)
Eilderts of Atlantic, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Connie (Tracy) Tegg,
Chad Felber, Corey (Jamie) Felber, Jodie Hutton, Jacob Hutton, Jeff
Blythe, Joshua Eilderts and Caleb Eilderts; four great grandchildren,
Garrett and Wyatt Tegg, and Kayla and Krysta Felber; one brother, Ben
(Evelyn) Reints of Parkersburg, Iowa; one brother-in-law, Rient
Stoppelmoor; and two sisters-in-law, Frances Reints of Parkersburg, Iowa
and Darlene Reints of Greenfield, Iowa. Funeral Services were at 1:30
p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the First Congregational Church in
Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Ron Bartlett officiating. The Organist was
Jean Bass, Special Music was provided by Randy Aalderks playing “Oh,
What A Savior” and the Congregational Hymns were “Amazing Grace,” “In
The Garden” and “Rock of Ages.” The Honorary Casketbearers were her
granddaughters, Connie Tegg and Jodie Hutton. The Casketbearers were her
grandsons, Chad Felber, Corey Felber, Joshua Eilderts, Caleb Eilderts,
Jeff Blythe and Jacob Hutton. The Flower Committee was Gerri Reints,
Janice Johnson and Donis Smith. Interment was at the Oak Hill Cemetery
in Parkersburg, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in
charge of arrangements. Memorials maybe directed to the American Cancer
Society.
ROARK
06/10/06
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Mary Lou Heuer Roark departed this world on May 30, firm in the
belief that nothing in life or death can separate us from the Power that
created the universe. She was born near Greene, Iowa, on October 25,
1938, to Alfred and Anna (Voigts) Heuer. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 39 years, Eldridge W. Roark, and also her father and
niece, Cara Oltmann. Mary is survived by her children, Lisa (Frank)
Haner of Charlotte, NC and Michael Roark (Nicola Shelton) of
Pleasantville, NY; her mother, Anna Heuer, of Clarksville, IA; three
sisters, Edith (Wendell) Oltmann of Pella, IA; Janice (Roger) Loyson of
Des Moines, IA; Joyce (Carei) Thomas of Minneapolis, MN; one brother,
Don Heuer (Joan Buls) of Allison, IA; and many beloved nieces and
nephews. Mary’s active love of family, both immediate and extended, was
a centering force in her life. May graduated from Allison-Bristow High
School and received degrees from Wartburg College, Syracuse University,
and Virginia Tech. She retired as Professor Emeritus of Counselor
Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh after a
variety of positions as an educator. During her long academic career,
Dr. Roark published many professional articles, gave lectures, and
presented papers at Professional meetings. Her dedication to teaching
was recognized with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in
1997 at SUNY Plattsburgh. She held numerous positions in learned and
professional societies. Mary led a life of service, devoting her
energies and expertise unstintingly in many educational, community, and
church settings. She demonstrated a lifelong commitment to feminism,
civil rights, and other issues regarding the oppressed. After her
retirement to Naples, Florida, in 1998, her involvement included
tutoring at Grace Place and Literacy Volunteers and serving on the
Collier County Sheriff’s Department Coalition against Human Trafficking.
Mary was an Elder and active member of Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church.
Mercy Me, her book of poems, psalms, and prayers on the topic of cancer
and faith brought her positive message of trust and hope to thousands.
Memorial services were held at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples,
FL on June 3 to be followed by interment in the St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church Cemetery, Greene, IA, on June 10, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 16005 Keystone Avenue, Greene, IA 50636 or to a charity
of your choice.
Annette Gesine Steck
06/10/06
Annette Gesine Steck, age 95, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born August 29,
1910, the daughter of Jacob and Martha (Klosterboer) Buseman in Pleasant
Valley Township, Grundy County, Iowa. She was baptized into the
Christian faith as an infant at the Aplington Reformed Church. She grew
up and attended rural school and helped with the daily chores on the
farm. She met and married Heiko Steck who had immigrated from Hague,
Holland and was engaged in farming in Grundy County. In 1939 they moved
to Chicago, Illinois, where Annette was a supervisor at Crown Can
Company. In 1948 Annette was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at the
Grace Evangelical Church in Chicago. In 1951, they moved back to Iowa to
a farm northeast of Clarksville, Iowa. They remained on the farm until
January, 1973 when they retired and moved to their home in Clarksville.
She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville,
where she attended the women’s circle meetings and enjoyed the quilting
meetings. She was a member of the Embroidery Club. Annette enjoyed
gardening, growing beautiful rose-colored gladiolas and also took pride
in sewing some of her own clothing. Annette died Tuesday, May 30, 2006,
at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, Iowa, from complications
of congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, Heiko on November 19, 1980, three brothers, Thomas, George
and Onno Buseman and one sister, Louise Hunt. Annette is survived by one
son, Marvin Steck of Carol Stream, Illinois; one sister, Olga Jordon of
Panora, Iowa and three sisters-in-law, Jennie Buseman, Parkersburg,
Iowa, Lonnie Buseman, Lowbard, Illinois and Bernice Buseman, Grundy
Center, Iowa, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were
held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the St. John Lutheran
Church in Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. David Nelson officiating. Organist
was Lois Roose. Vocalist Sharon Frerichs sang “God Be With You Until We
Meet Again”. Congregational Hymns were “How Great Thou Art” and “Sweet
Hour of Prayer”. Casketbearers were Dave Clark, Richard Mennenga, Cecil
Krull, Robert Janssen Vern Wedeking and Gay Hempen. Flower Committee was
Lola Clark and Marj Krull. Burial was in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville,
Iowa. Memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of
arrangements.
Nadine Martha
Buss
06/10/06
Nadine Martha Buss, 94, of Allison, Iowa, passed away May 31, 2006,
at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison, Iowa. Nadine was born
March 1, 1912, in Butler County, Iowa to Walter S. and Estelle (Belknap)
Bettesworth. She attended schools in rural Butler County. Nadine was
married to Henry Buss. She was employed by Dr. F. F. McKean for over 30
years. Nadine was a member of the Allison United Church of Christ, the
UCC Women’s Fellowship and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed
flower gardening, needlework, baking and playing cards. Nadine is
survived by her brother Lyle and wife Virginia Bettesworth of Kelso,
Washington and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
her husband Henry, son Donald E. Buss, infant daughter Doris Ann Buss,
two sisters and six brothers. Funeral services were held on Saturday,
June 3, 2006 at the Allison United Church of Christ at 10:30 a.m. with
Pastor Tom Laufer and Pastor Ralph Wedeking officiating. Special music
was provided by organist, Robin Morton accom-panying soloist, Karen
Strempke. Pallbearers were Jay Shultz, Dana Shultz, Kenneth Dralle,
Richard Dralle, Doug Sivertsen and Duane Strempke. Final resting place
was in the Allison Cemetery with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements.
Mary Lou Heuer Roark
06/10/06
Mary Lou Heuer Roark departed this world on May 30, firm in the
belief that nothing in life or death can separate us from the Power that
created the universe. She was born near Greene, Iowa, on October 25,
1938, to Alfred and Anna (Voigts) Heuer. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 39 years, Eldridge W. Roark, and also her father and
niece, Cara Oltmann. Mary is survived by her children, Lisa (Frank)
Haner of Charlotte, NC and Michael Roark (Nicola Shelton) of
Pleasantville, NY; her mother, Anna Heuer, of Clarksville, IA; three
sisters, Edith (Wendell) Oltmann of Pella, IA; Janice (Roger) Loyson of
Des Moines, IA; Joyce (Carei) Thomas of Minneapolis, MN; one brother,
Don Heuer (Joan Buls) of Allison, IA; and many beloved nieces and
nephews. Mary’s active love of family, both immediate and extended, was
a centering force in her life. May graduated from Allison-Bristow High
School and received degrees from Wartburg College, Syracuse University,
and Virginia Tech. She retired as Professor Emeritus of Counselor
Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh after a
variety of positions as an educator. During her long academic career,
Dr. Roark published many professional articles, gave lectures, and
presented papers at Professional meetings. Her dedication to teaching
was recognized with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in
1997 at SUNY Plattsburgh. She held numerous positions in learned and
professional societies. Mary led a life of service, devoting her
energies and expertise unstintingly in many educational, community, and
church settings. She demonstrated a lifelong commitment to feminism,
civil rights, and other issues regarding the oppressed. After her
retirement to Naples, Florida, in 1998, her involvement included
tutoring at Grace Place and Literacy Volunteers and serving on the
Collier County Sheriff’s Department Coalition against Human Trafficking.
Mary was an Elder and active member of Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church.
Mercy Me, her book of poems, psalms, and prayers on the topic of cancer
and faith brought her positive message of trust and hope to thousands.
Memorial services were held at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples,
FL on June 3 to be followed by interment in the St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church Cemetery, Greene, IA, on June 10, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 16005 Keystone Avenue, Greene, IA 50636 or to a charity
of your choice.
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Alvin G. Junker
06/19/06
Alvin G. Junker, 78, of rural Nashua died Friday afternoon, June 9, 2006
at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Alvin G.
Junker was born February 24, 1928 at Wellsburg, Iowa, the son of Fred
and Anna (Maifeld) Junker. When he was three he moved to Aplington with
his family. He attended rural area schools. He was united in marriage to
Dena l. Endelman on May 4, 1951. He served with the Second Infantry
Division during the Korean Conflict from January 1, 1951 until October
of 1952. He began farming in 1955 and retired in 1991. He started
driving school bus when he was 17 years old for Parkersburg, then for
Allison-Bristow and 24 years for Nashua-Plainfield. He also worked as a
butcher for several local lockers and also did some on-site butchering.
Alvin was a member of the Nashua V.F.W. Post #6792, was Sunday School
Superintendent and on Building Committee for Calvary Baptist Church in
Parkersburg. He enjoyed fishing and the bus trips for school activities.
He is survived by his wife, Dena of Nashua; two daughters, Marlene
(Richard) Sowers of Fredericksburg and Sheryl (Lew) Lindner of
Clarksville; a son, Bryan (Mary) Junker of Greene; four grandchildren,
Matthew Sowers, Kaleb, Katelyn and Karter Junker; six brothers,
Frederick and Jerry both of Parkersburg, Floyd of Waverly, Victor of New
Hartford, Ralph of Sitka, AK., and Curtis of Mason City; four sisters,
Imogene Spree of Parkersburg, Marilyn Legler of Eden Prairie, MN., Anna
Cady of Inver Grove Heights, MN., and Milanya Hall of Cedar Falls and
many nieces and nephews. Alvin was preceded in death by a son, Wendell
Junker; a grandson, Justin Lindner; his parents; a brother, Alfred; two
sisters, Rosalyn Harberts and one in infancy. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel Lane, Charles
City. Interment was in the Allison Cemetery at Allison with Military
Rites by Nashua V.F.W. Post #6792. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in
Nashua was in charge of arrangements.
Jack A. Scribner
06/19/06
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Jack A. Scribner was interred at Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa,
on Friday, June 9, 2006, at a private family burial commemoration.Jack
was born November 2, 1935 in Waverly, Iowa. He grew up in Clarksville
before moving with his mother to Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of
fourteen. He graduated from high school in Grand Junction and served
briefly in the United States Navy.Jack and his mother moved to Oregon
City, Oregon where he lived and worked until his retirement as a kitchen
assistant at a local Catholic convent. He then went to live with his
sister Romona and his niece Ginger in Odessa, Washington.Jack died of
complications from diabetes on May 3, 2006, in Three Forks, Montana at
the home of his niece and caregiver, Ginger Morris. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Ralph Carter Scribner and Thema Austin Scribner,
and his sisters, Romona Alsup and Maxine Dilly. He is survived by his
brother, Ronald Scribner, and twelve nieces and nephews. Jack enjoyed
rummage and garage sales and was an avid coin collector. He will be
remembered by his family for his polite manners, thoughtfulness, and
mischievous sense of humor.
Bernice Louise Wubbena
Rieken
06/19/06
Bernice Louise Wubbena Rieken, 91, of Allison, Iowa, passed away June
12, 2006, of natural causes at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo,
Iowa. Bernice was born September 15, 1914, in West Point Township, near
Bristow, Iowa, to Ralph and Mary (Schrage) Wubbena. She attended rural
schools in Butler County. Bernice was baptized on October 11, 1914, in
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vilmar. She was confirmed April 1, 1928,
in St. Jacobus Lutheran Church in Allison. At a young age she moved with
her family to a farm in Butler Center near Allison. She attended rural
schools in Butler County. Bernice was married to Rieke A. Rieken on June
2, 1940, in Allison and he passed away December 5, 2003. They lived and
farmed in the Allison, Shell Rock and Clarksville communities until 1978
when they retired and moved to Allison. The past six and one-half years
she had been a resident of the Allison Care Center. Bernice was a
homemaker and raised chickens. She was a seamstress, creating her own
patterns, quilted and crocheted. She was a member of St. James Lutheran
Church in Allison. Bernice is survived by a daughter Marietta and
husband Wayne Sargeant of Waverly, sister Lucille and husband Harry
Eckhoff of Allison and brother Robert and wife Jessie Wubbena of
Allison. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Rieke in
2003, and one brother Lawrence Wubbena. Visitation will be Thursday,
June 15 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in
Allison. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 16,
2006 at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank
officiating. Special music will be provided by organist Mrs. Cecil
Radcliffe accompanying the congregational singing. Pallbearers are Dale
Amunson, Randy Rieken, Jerry Manning, Roger Litterer, Keith Schneider
and Stanley Wubbena. Final resting place will be in the Allison Cemetery
with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Harry Endelman
06/19/06
Harry Endelman, age 82 of Clarksville, Iowa, was born November 4, 1923,
on a farm in Ripley Township, Butler County, near Allison, Iowa, the son
of Charles and Martha “Mattie” Henrichs Endelman. He received his
education at Jefferson Township #5 country school. Harry was a member of
the United States Army during World War II. He had been stationed in the
Philippians and later in Japan, serving from December or 1944 to August
of 1946. Harry was united in marriage with Verla Ball on November 30,
1947, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. The couple made their
home on the family farm near Clarksville where Harry farmed with his
brother. He also worked for Clay Equipment Company in Cedar Falls for
over 20 years. Harry was baptized November 25, 1923 at the Ebenezer
Lutheran Church in Butler Center, Iowa. He later attended St. James
Lutheran Church in Allison and currently a member of St. John Lutheran
Church, Clarksville. Harry was a member of the Clarksville AMVETs. He
loved music, playing the harmonica and singing. He liked to go fishing,
work in the yard and play horse shoe. He loved being in the country and
around animals. He loved to spend time with family and friends. Harry
died Friday, June 10, 2006 at his home in Clarksville, Iowa, of cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Harry,
brother, Siebert; one sister, Tena Wilkens, and a grandson, Ryan
Endelman. Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Verla Endelman of
Clarksville, Iowa; five sons, Charles Endelman, Keith (Brenda) Endelman,
Craig (Terry) Endelman, John (Kim) Endelman, and Dennis Endelman; one
daughter, Kathy (Don) Franzen; thirteen grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren; five sisters, Florence Schrage, Shell Rock, Iowa;
Margery Endelman, Parkersburg, Iowa; Anna Negen, Waverly, Iowa; Marian
Wilkens, Nashua, Iowa and Dena Junker, Nashua, Iowa. Funeral Services:
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2006, St. John Lutheran Church with
burial in Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville, Iowa with Military
Rites by Clarksville AMVETs Post #30. Officiating is Rev. David Nelson.
Organist is Glenda.Timmer. Congregational Hymns are “”In the Garden”,
“What a Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Old Rugged Cross”. Casketbearers
are his grandsons, Derek Endelman, Kevin Endelman, Philp Franzen,
Timothy Frazen, Blake Frazen, and Travis Endelman. Honorary Casketbearer
is Henry Johnson. Visitation: 4-8 Tuesday at Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Home, Clarksville. 319-278-4245. Memorials may be directed to American
Cancer Society or Cedar Valley Hospice.
Scott Randall
Thurm
06/19/06
Scott Randall Thurm, 37, of Readlyn, Iowa, died on Wednesday, June 7,
2006 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa due to
complications of liver disease. Scott was born on October 25, 1968 in
Waverly, Iowa, the son of Gerald and Dixie (Forry) Thurm. He attended
Denver Schools and graduated from Denver High School in 1987. After high
school he worked for Theis Construction and later he started Thurm
Repair with his dad. He also farmed together with his dad. He was united
in marriage to Sarah Lenehan on October 14, 2000 at St. John Lutheran
Church, Maxfield and they were later divorced. He is survived by his
daughter, Molly Jayne of Readlyn, his parents, Gerald and Dixie Thurm of
rural Denver, Iowa; one brother, Mark “Wilbur” Thurm and his wife, Janel
“Nelly-Bell” of Denver, Iowa; three sisters, Dawn Marie Wells and her
husband, Dave “Wellsey” of Dunkerton, Iowa; Amy “Spike” Thurm of Eagan,
Minnesota; and Stacy “Stac” Thurm of Waterloo, Iowa; nieces and nephews,
Dustin, Dalton “Dalty-Doo” and Devon “Ruffy” Wells; Hunter James
“Roundhead” Ohrt; Madison “Tootsie” and Mason “Bubba” Thurm; his
paternal grandmother, Lorena Thurm of rural Readlyn, Iowa; his maternal
grandparents, Buster and Harriet Forry of rural Clarksville, Iowa and
Glendora Forry and her friend Fred Wedeking of Clarksville, Iowa. He was
preceded in death by his grandfather, Lorraine Thurm in 2005. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, June 12, 2006 at 10:30 am at St. John
Lutheran Church, Maxfield, rural Denver, Iowa. Burial will be in the St.
John Lutheran, Cemetery, Maxfield Township. Visitation will be held on
Sunday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Denver,
Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be
left at www.kaisercorson.com
Dallas
Wildeboer
06/19/06
Dallas Wildeboer, age 80, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Harm
and Fara Durand Wildeboer on August 30, 1925, in Bristow, Iowa. He
received his education in Kesley and the Aplington High School and
graduated in 1942. Dallas was a Corporal with the United States Marine
Corp. 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. He was stationed in
Guam, Ieojima, and Pearl Harbor, serving from 1943 to 1946. On October
26, 1946, Dallas was united in marriage with Ruth Lamfers at the First
Congregational Church in Parkersburg, Iowa. Following their marriage,
the couple made their home together in Kesley. Dallas worked a rural
milk route for several years and spent six years at Stokley USA canning
plant in Ackley. Later he worked at building houses throughout Waterloo
and Cedar Falls for 35 years. Dallas retired from carpentry in 1988.
Dallas died Friday June 9, 2006, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in
Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth on
December 19, 1998 and his parents. Dallas is survived by his son Dallas
(Deb) Wildeboer of Dike, Iowa; three grandchildren, Craig (Mandie)
Wildeboer of Holland, Iowa, Chad (Kathy) Wildeboer of Florida, and Amy
(friend Travis) Wildeboer of Waterloo, Iowa, one step-grandson; Spencer
Stumbery; and one great-grandson Austin Wildeboer. Graveside Services
were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Oak Hill Cemetery,
Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Paul Schaedig officiating. Military Rites
were conducted by Kesley AMVET Post #85. Burial was in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of
arrangements. 319-346-1534.
Posted 0n 06/20/2006 by Gene Manning
Oliver Theodore
Freerks
06/25/06
Oliver Theodore Freerks, age 96, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the son
of Harm and Tefja (Cordes) Freerks on August 28, 1909, near George,
Iowa. He was baptized into the Christian faith at the First United
Church of Christ - Pleasant Valley, rural Clarksville, Iowa. When Oliver
was three years old the family moved to Lavern, MN. He received his
education at the Lyon country school in Kenneth, Minnesota. At the age
of 19 Oliver moved back to Iowa and did farm work in Butler County. He
served in the United States Army Air Corps from October 17, 1942, until
honorable discharged on November 7, 1945. He served during World War II
and was active duty in Puerto Rico, Wyoming, California, Utah, Kansas
and Guam. Oliver was united in marriage with Violet Wilken on December
12, 1944, in Geneva, Nebraska. They made their home and farmed near
Clarksville. Through the years Oliver farmed on several farms in Butler
and Floyd Counties. In 1972 he retired from farming and moved to town in
Clarksville. Oliver was a member of the First United Church of Christ -
Pleasant Valley, rural Clarksville, Iowa, where he served as an Elder
for several years and was the Treasurer for a couple of years. He was a
member of the American Legion formerly in Clarksville and the fraternal
order of I.O.O.F. in Clarksville. He enjoyed history and had a very good
memory especially for poems and songs. He liked to play cards and daily
enjoyed reading the Waterloo Courier. Oliver loved to go dancing with
Violet and always looked forward to his family activities they shared
together. Oliver died Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Community Nursing
Home in Clarksville, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death
by one grandson, Cory Lehman; his parents; and fourteen brothers and
sisters. Oliver is survived by his wife, Violet Freerks of Clarksville,
IA; one son, Allen Freerks of Plainfield, IA; two daughters, Linda
(Brad) Ellison) of Fredericksburg, IA and Patsy Freerks of Waverly, IA;
five grandchildren, Ryan (Beth) Scrivner, Alisa (Tom) Pattison, Michele
(Tracy) Jordan, Mitch Ellsion and Callie Ellison; and five great -
grandchildren. Funeral Services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17,
2006, at the First United Church of Christ - Pleasant Valley, rural
Clarksville, Iowa. Officiating the services was Rev. Anne Sunday, the
Organist was Sharon Leerhoff and the Congregational Hymns were “How
Great Thou Art,” “One Day At A Time” & “God Be With You.” The
Casketbearers were Marlin Swygman, Gary Freerks, Herb Freerks, Ryan
Scrivner, Mitch Ellison and Randy Wilken. Interment was at the Pleasant
Valley Cemetery, rural Clarksville, Iowa with Full Military Rites
conducted by Clarksville AMVETs Post #30. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home
in Clarksville were in charge of arrangements. Memorial maybe directed
to the Family.
Eldon Charles Renning
06/25/06
Eldon Charles Renning, 81, of Shell Rock, Iowa passed away on Tuesday,
June 13, 2006 at the Waverly Health Care Center in Waverly, Iowa
following an automobile accident west of Shell Rock, Iowa. Eldon was
born on June 30, 1924, the son of Will H. and Margaret (Hart) Renning in
Waverly, Iowa. Mr. Renning graduated from Shell Rock High School, class
of ’42. He served in the Army Air Corp during W.W. II from April 9, 1943
until October 26, 1945, as a B24 Liberator bomber crew chief and gunner.
He flew 15 combat air missions, including a raid on the Polesti oil
refineries in Romania, then the most heavily defended target of the war.
After the war, Eldon attended GI School and began farming in the Shell
Rock area. On June 24, 1945, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Lee
Kublank in the Shell Rock United Methodist Church in Shell Rock, Iowa.
He was a life long farmer and actively engaged in farming at the time of
his death. He served many years with Butler County Agriculture Soil
Conservation Service, was a 60 year member and Post Commander of the
Avery-Slight American Legion, Post 393 of Shell Rock, Iowa and a life
long member of the Shell Rock United Methodist Church. Eldon enjoyed
reading, history and current events (world). Survivors are his three
children, Joe (Bernadette) Renning of Providence, Rhode Island, Janet
Renning of Lexington, Kentucky and Linda (Lon) Moeller of Iowa City,
Iowa; 5 granddaughters, Jessica, Sarah and Ashley Moeller of Iowa City,
Iowa and Maxine and Julia Renning of Providence, Rhode Island; and by a
sister, Francis Renning Kramer of Crivitz, Wisconsin. His parents; his
wife, Geraldine on January 25, 1986; daughter, Carol Lee in 1950; two
brothers, Blair and Billy Renning and his companion, Annetta Fleshner,
preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June
17, 2006 at 9:30 am at the Shell Rock United Methodist Church in Shell
Rock, Iowa with Pastor Realff Ottesen officiating. Burial will be in the
Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock with military rites conducted by the
Avery-Slight American Legion, Post 393 of Shell Rock, Iowa. Friends may
call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral
Home in Shell Rock, Iowa and one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Boys and Girls Allstate
scholarship fund in care of the Shell Rock American Legion Auxiliary.
Online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.
Marilyn Ann
Winkey
06/25/06
Marilyn Ann Winkey, 77, of Shell Rock, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June
16, 2006 at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa, of complications
from ALS - commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She was born near
Lesterville, South Dakota, on November 19, 1928, the daughter of Ernest
& Louise (Zink) Mueller. She was baptized at home by her grandfather,
Rev. George Zink, of the Odessa Congregation in Yankton County, South
Dakota, and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waverly, Iowa.
The family relocated to Scotland, South Dakota where her father owned a
locker/hatchery business. Her family continued to grow, and three
wonderful sisters were born over the years. She attended school in
Scotland until the family moved to Waverly, Iowa, in June of 1941 where
her father worked for Miller Hatchery before becoming co-owner of the
Wolf Hatchery. She graduated from Waverly High School in 1946 and
Wartburg College in 1950. She then taught high school English and served
as librarian for the Shell Rock Community School in Shell Rock, Iowa.
Marilyn was united in marriage to Wayne Winkey of Shell Rock at St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waverly, Iowa, on June 22, 1952. They lived in
Roswell, New Mexico, where Wayne was serving in the U.S. Air Force, and
In 1953, their son, Randy, was born. Upon discharge in 1955, the young
family returned to farm the Winkey home place near Shell Rock and later
became owner/operator of other farms in the area. In 1956, they became
the proud parents of daughter, Cindy. In 1980, Wayne & Marilyn moved
into their present home and retired from active farming in 1992. Marilyn
was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock and remained
active there until her death. She served as a Sunday School and
Confirmation teacher from 1959 until 1995, was a member and officer in
the women’s organization, and served for many years as librarian for the
church. She was a conference and district officer of the ALCW for ten
years, helped train Sunday School teachers on the conference and
district level, and twice was a delegate to national ALCW conventions.
Marilyn’s favorite activity was playing the alto sax in the Shell Rock
Music Association’s Spring Swing Show, and she performed in every show
from the first year in 1965 until her final show this past spring. She
also enjoyed performing with the Faith Lutheran Church band. Marilyn’s
first love was her family and family activities. She loved to spend time
her grandchildren and enjoyed attending all of their concerts and other
events. Marilyn also rarely missed a performance in Randy’s 30-year
career of directing high school and middle school bands. Traveling the
country in their motor home was an activity the she and Wayne really
enjoyed over the years. Many wonderful times were spent with the entire
family in Des Moines, Okoboji, Minnesota, and Missouri - and 1998, the
family traveled to Hawaii together. Marilyn is survived by son, Randy
and his wife, Carol of Aplington, Iowa; daughter Cindy Dodd and her
husband, Russ of Cedar Falls, Iowa; four special grandchildren, Lindsey
Dodd Behrends (Scott) & Tim Dodd and Tyler & Bryon Winkey; two sisters,
Shirley Bruns and her husband, Dick of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Betty
Borgen and her husband, Jim of Richfield, Minnesota; and several nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, in 2002,
her parents, her sister, Corinne and two infant brothers. Celebration of
Life Services will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at
Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock, with Pastor Steven D. McGinley
officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock.
Public visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock and also for an hour
before services on Wednesday at the church. Memorials will be directed
towards MDA for ALS, Cedar Valley Hospice, or Faith Lutheran Church as
well as other organizations Marilyn supported over the years.
Condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com
Evelyn
Berniece Meyer
06/25/06
Evelyn Berniece Meyer, age 82, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the daughter
of John and Maggie (Finger) Kannegieter on February 15, 1924, in Grundy
County, near Ackley, Iowa. She received her education at the Buck Grove
School near her home. Evelyn was united in marriage with Lawrence D.
Meyer on February 17, 1944, at the First Reformed Church Parsonage in
Aplington, Iowa. They made their home on Lawrence’s family farm
northwest of Aplington. Evelyn worked seasonally at the former O’s Gold
Seed Company near Aplington and seasonally at Anderson’s Green House in
Ackley, Iowa. Most importantly she was a loving farm wife and mother.
Lawrence passed away on December 1, 2000, and the following year Evelyn
moved to Aplington. She was a member of the First Reformed Church in
Aplington, where she taught Bible School, AWANAS, and was a member of
many ladies groups throughout the years. She liked sewing, reading,
quilting, playing the piano and always loved taking care of her flowers.
Time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren was very
special to her. Evelyn died on Monday, June 12, 2006, at her home in
Aplington of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Lawrence; her parents; and one sister, Francis Meyer. Evelyn is survived
by two sons, Derold (Kathy) Meyer of Ackley, Iowa and Wayne (special
friend, Cindy Kintzel) Meyer of Ackley, Iowa; four daughters, Marilyn
(Don) Poppens of Ackley, Iowa, Kathy (special friend, Jack White) Meyer
of Waterloo, Iowa, Roxie (Jeff) Nauman of Lakeville, Minnesota, and
Elaine (Carl) Dietrich of Williamsburg, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer (Lorraine) Kannegieter of
Parkersburg, Iowa, Calvin (Johanna) Kannegieter of Aplington, Iowa and
Willis (Sylvia) Kannegieter of Kesley, Iowa; and one brother-in-law,
John Kalkwarf of Aplington, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 10:30
a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2006 at the First Reformed Church, Aplington,
Iowa with Rev. Harlan DeJong officiating. Organist was Lois Wessels.
Congregational Hymns were “Blessed Assurance”, “The Love of God”, “Does
Jesus Care” and “Because He Lives”. Casketbearers were her Grandsons,
Scott Poppens, Ty Hubbell, Douglas Meyer, Matt Novotny, Sheldon Van
Heiden and Nicholas Nauman. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery,
Aplington, Iowa. Flower Committee was Millie Ridder, Lorraine Schipper
and Berdina Wolf. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of
arrangements.
Viola A. Hinders
06/25/06
Viola A. Hinders, 83, of Allison, Iowa, passed away June 18, 2006, at
the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa. She was born January 17,
1923, in rural Allison, Iowa, to George and Marie (Henrichs) Lienemann.
Viola graduated from Allison High School in 1940. She was married to
Andrew Hinders, Jr. on February 21, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in
Nashua, Iowa. She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband near
Coster and Allison before moving into Allison in 1977. Viola was a
member of Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. She enjoyed gardening,
baking, needlework, and her family. She is survived by her daughter
Sharon Hinders of Waterloo, son Gary (Helen) Hinders of Parkersburg, son
Duane (Carol) Hinders of Clarksville, grandson Gregg (Krista) Hinders of
Parkersburg, granddaughter Sherami Hinders of Pella, and granddaughter
Michelle Hinders of Clarksville. Viola was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, daughter Betty, and grandson Matthew Hinders. Funeral
services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at the
Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with Rev. Steve Petroelje
officiating. Special music was provided by key boardist Ruth Seehusen
accompanying the congregational singing. Pallbearers were Darwin
Hinders, Gregg Hinders, Jay Bushbaum, Larry Hinders, Steve Cuvelier and
Steve Boomgarden. Final resting place was in the Allison Cemetery with
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Margaret Johnson
06/25/06
Ruth Margaret Johnson, age 84, of Allison, Iowa, was born September 5,
1921, in Butler County, Jackson Township, near Allison, Iowa, the
daughter of Otto and Rosa (Pagel) DeBower. She was baptized in the Peace
Lutheran Church of Butler Center, Iowa on October 16, 1921, by Pastor
W.A. Siefkes. She was confirmed on March 21, 1937, at St. Jacobus
Lutheran Church, Allison, Iowa, by Pastor W.C. Nassen. Ruth attended
Jackson #9 Country School and graduated from Allison High School in
1939. She attended normal training at the State Teacher’s College in
Cedar Falls, Iowa and taught rural schools for six years. She also
attended Wartburg College in Waverly. Ruth married Andrew H. Johnson on
June 9, 1946. Four children were born to this union; Judith, Clifton,
Margaret, and Karen. She was a homemaker and helped her husband with
farming. Ruth remained on the farm after the death of Andrew on February
16, 2001. On September 21, 2002, she moved to town in Allison. Ruth was
a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Allison and was active in
various Women’s groups and a Bible study group. She taught Sunday and
Bible School for many years and held many offices in the Church. She was
a member of the Triple J Club of Jefferson Township, the Allison Garden
Buddies Club and the ladies Red Hat Club. Ruth enjoyed doing volunteer
work at the Clarksville School for many years, was a 4-H leader for six
years and did baby sitting for Grandchildren and neighbor children for
many years. She loved gardening, flowers, sewing and made lots of quilts
for all members of her family. Ruth and Andrew enjoyed going on bus
tours together for many years. Most of all she loved her family,
especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth died
Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa,
of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew
Johnson; her parents; and infant brother, Clifton and a brother, Louis
DeBower. Ruth is survived by one son, Clifton (LaVonne) Johnson of
Clarksville, IA; three daughters, Judith (Dean) Fink of Cedar Falls, IA,
Margaret (Butch) Jacobs of Clarksville, IA, and Karen (John) Karnik of
Waucoma, IA; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother,
Albert (Donna) DeBower of Allison, IA; and one sister, Irma (Walter)
Muhle of Lafayette, CO. Funeral Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June
19, 2006, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, Iowa. Officiating
the services were Pastor Jeffrey A. Blank and Pastor Ruth Ann Schriver.
The organist was Vivian Green and the Congregational Hymns were “I Know
My Redeemer Lives,” “In The Garden,” and “How Great Thou Art.” The
Honorary Casketbearers were Dan Peterson, Tony Fantozzi, Tracy Yost and
Kyler Syhlman. The Casketbearers were Brett Johnson, Ben Jacobs,
Christopher Fink, Kevin Karnik, Brian Karnik and Will DeBower. Interment
was at the Butler Center Cemetery, rural Allison, Iowa. The Flower
Committee was Steve & Barb Meyer and Randal & Marjorie Johnson.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville were in charge of the
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to her family. Funeral Notice
from Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home 221 West Greene St. Clarksville, Iowa
50619 (319) 278-4245
Posted on 06/26/2006 by Gene Manning
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