MILLER
11/11/06
Dale Charles Miller, age 85, of
Shell Rock Healthcare Center, Shell Rock, Iowa, formerly of Clarksville,
Iowa, was born the son of Ira and Emma (Seemann) Miller on April 21,
1921 near Waverly in Bremer County. He received his education from rural
country schools in Butler and Bremer Counties. Early in his life he did
farm work for various farmers. Through the years he worked at the
Norton’s Sawmill eastside of Clarksville, he delivered coal, and was a
day laborer for various businesses in town, but primarily he worked as a
farm hand. Dale enjoyed helping people in need and was known for his
Ford tractor. Dale died on Friday, November 3, 2006, at the Shell Rock
Healthcare Center in Shell Rock, Iowa, of natural causes. He was
preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Veleave Fails and Faye
King; and two brothers, Lloyd and Glenn Miller. Dale is survived by his
half-sister, Carolyn (Roger) Henninger of Waverly, Iowa; and five nieces
and nephews, Ronald (Betty) Miller of Clarksville, Iowa, Marilyn
(Charles) Niehaus of Clarksville, Iowa, Audrey (Lyle) Smith of Columbus
Junction, Iowa, Ricky (Cyndi) Henninger of Allison, Iowa and Mike and
(Dee) Henninger of Oelwein, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 1:30
p.m., Monday, November 6, 2006, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in
Clarksville with Rev. Laura Hucke officiating. Special Music was “In the
Garden” and “Amazing Grace”. Honorary Casketbearers were Roger Henninger,
Ron Miller and Lyle Smith. Casketbearers were Rick Henninger, Mike
Henninger, Paul Miller, Alan Miller, Brian Miller and Bruce Hoodjer.
Burial was in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa with Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home, Clarksville, in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be
directed to the family.
DUFFIELD
11/11/06
Carol “Joanie” Duffield, 70, of
Charles City, formerly of Greene, died Monday, November 6, 2006, at the
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene
641-823-4457.
WEDEKING
11/11/06
Herman Wedeking, age 89 of Nashua,
died Sunday morning October 29, 2006, at Bartel’s Lutheran Home in
Waverly. Herman William Wedeking was born October 26, 1917 in Butler
County, Iowa, the son of Edmund and Louise (Klunder) Wedeking. He
attended rural school at Beaver Creek # 6 in Butler County. He was
united in marriage to Maxine L. Boeckman at St. John’s United Church of
Christ - Siegel, rural Waverly. To this union seven children were born.
They farmed until 1962 when they moved to Nashua and Herman started
hauling canned and bulk milk for Hygrade in Plainfield. He later hauled
for Farmers Co-Op Creamery in Nashua until it closed. He retired in 1979
but continued farming small tracts of ground as his hobby. Herman
belonged to the Moose Lodge in Charles City and enjoyed dancing to
waltzes and polka music. He also enjoyed traveling the countryside and
checking how the crops were doing. Failing health made it necessary to
move to Bartel’s Lutheran Home in 2005, he improved and was able to
return home for awhile before returning in June of 2006. Herman is
survived by two sons, James (Lois) Wedeking of Nashua and Eugene (Susie)
Wedeking of Grinnell; four daughters, Sandy Bienemann of Waverly, Nancy
(Butch) Hillesheim of Nashua, Linda (Gene) Johnson of Plainfield and
Sheila (Bob Steely) Wedeking of Waverly; two brothers, Clarence of
Clarksville and Raymond of Shell Rock; 11 grandchildren, Annette Dietz,
Todd Bienemann, Chris Siemons, Shawna Hillesheim, Melaine Clipperton,
Janel Wedeking, Michelle Bond, Brian Bilharz, Jeremy Bilharz, Daphne
Peckham and Mellissa Burton; nine step-grandchildren; 39 great &
step-great grandchildren; and a special friend, Donna Hullion. Herman
was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine on April 28, 1991; a daughter,
Mary Ann (in infancy) in 1957; two grandchildren, Jay Betsinger and
Adalissa Wedeking; two sons-in-law, George Betsinger and Darwin
Bienemann; his parents; two sisters, Lily Schrage and Florence Wedeking.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the United
Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Keith Tomlinson and Pastor Karl
Schiltz officiating. Internment was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery rural
Clarksville with Todd Bienemann, Brian Bilharz, Jeremy Bilharz, Austin
Siemons, Brandon Siemons and Drew Dietz serving as casket bearers.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home, Nashua, was in charge of arrangements.
KLUNDER
11/11/06
Harold W. Klunder was born September
17, 1930 in the farming community known as Pleasant Valley, Iowa to
Arthur and Dora (nee Schrage) Klunder. He entered into rest November 1,
2006 in Spokane, Washington. He was 76 years old. Harold was baptized in
the First United Church of Christ Pleasant Valley and confirmed at St.
John Lutheran Church, Clarksville, Iowa. He received his education at
the rural school of Pleasant Valley and graduated from Clarksville High
School. He entered the United States Air Force in 1951 where he remained
until 1971. On December 6, 1962, he was united in marriage to the former
Martha Winkler. After leaving the Air Force, Harold continued to work
for various asphalt companies in the Spokane area. He worked at Wm.
Winkler Co, S & F Paving, and Shamrock Paving. He was an avid pheasant
hunter and sponsor of Ducks Unlimited. He pitched in the Spokane
Fastball League and was a member of International Foot Printers and the
Teamsters. Harold is survived by his wife, Martha; daughters: Kim Clark
and husband Tim of Spokane, Robin Klunder of Seattle, step-daughter,
Connie Ashby of Spokane; granddaughter, Carla Klauder of Spokane;
grandson, Roger Klunder of Dallas, Texas; and one of the great joys of
his life, great grandson, Michael Barton; brother, Larry Klunder and
wife Pat of Remer, Minnesota; nieces: Julie Guttierrez and Kelly Murphy
of San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and
daughter, Loretta. A Memorial Service was held Monday, November 6, 2006
at Hennessey Smith Funeral Home in Spokane, WA, with a private burial at
Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane, WA. Honorary Pallbearers were: Dave
Walker, Tom McLaughlin, Doug Christensen, Sherman Barnes, Larry Klunder,
Jim Winkler, Tim Clark, Dan Murphy and Jim Merriman. Memorial
contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ, 31035 150th
Street, Clarksville, Iowa 50619; or a charity of your choice.
WOLFF
11/11/06
Luella Dena Wolff, age 75, of Eldora and formerly of Aplington, Iowa,
was born November 18, 1930, to Jacob and Dena Frey Wolff at the family
home near Aplington, the youngest of four children. She attended the
Aplington School and continued living with her parents until they passed
away. She was a member of the Aplington Baptist Church. Due to failing
health, she became a resident in the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center for
eleven years. Luella enjoyed taking care of her flowers in the garden.
She enjoyed playing Wahoo and Chinese Checkers when family stopped by.
Through the years she kept in touch with a pen pal in Germany. She liked
to work on her scrapbooks, play piano and crochet edges on hankies.
Luella passed away Tuesday morning, October 31, 2006, at the Eldora
Nursing & Rehab Center in Eldora, Iowa, at the age of 75 years and 11
months. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Dena Wolff;
a brother, Garrelt Wolff; a sister-in-law, Anna (Henry) Wolff; a
brother-in-law, William Hemmen; a niece Linda Meinders and a
great-niece, Tressa Meinders. She is survived by one brother, Henry
Wolff, Aplington, Iowa; one sister, Swanetta Hemmen, Aplington, Iowa; a
sister-in-law, Berdena Wolff, Aplington, Iowa; many nieces and nephews
and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services were held at 10:30
a.m., Friday, November 3, 2006 at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel,
Aplington, Iowa with Pastor Dan Smith and Rev. Donald Patet officiating.
Vocalists Gordon Hippen and Rev. Don Patet sang “This World Is Not My
Home”. Special Music was “Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace”.
Casketbearers were Kenneth Nevenhoven, LaVern Wolff, David Wolff and
Gordon Hippen. Interment was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.
NEHRING
11/11/06
Norma Nehring, age 88, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, November 01,
2006 at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls. Funeral services
are 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls
with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the
Keystone Cemetery in Keystone. Norma Amanda Brauer Nehring was born
January 22, 1918 in Guttenburg, Iowa, the daughter of Albert H. and Anna
(Ortman) Werner. Norma grew up in Allison and recieved her early
education there graduating from Allison High School in 1935. Following
her graduation she attended Iowa Normal School in Cedar Falls to recieve
her teaching certificate. Norma taught country school until her marriage
to Albert H. Brauer on June 2, 1940 at St. John Lutheran Church in
Keystone, Iowa by Rev. Albert W. Brauer. Residing in various
communities, Norma and Al raised three children while he pursued his
career in school administration. In 1954, while in Hubbard, her husband,
Supt. A.H. Brauer passed away. Norma returned to teaching, and at the
same time attended summer school and evening classes at Iowa State
Teachers College in Cedar Falls, to complete a B.A. degree in education.
Norma and her children moved to Iowa Falls in 1958 where she taught 5th
grade and remedial reading until her retirement in 1983. On July 13,
1968, Norma was married to Arthur C. Nehring at the Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Iowa Falls and lived in Iowa Falls until Arthur’s death August
5, 1995. Norma remained involved with church, community and professional
activities until heatlh issues required her to move to Scenic Manor in
2000. Norma was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she served on
several committees, Delta Kappa Gamma, Retired Teachers Association,
Bridge Club and BPW. Those thankful for having shared her life include
two sons, Ronald A. Brauer and his wife Susan of Crete, IL.and Dennis L.
Brauer and his wife Martha of Hayward, WI. ; a daughter, Carol J. Deal
of Batavia, IL.; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents, both spouses and three brothers.
GARRELS
11/11/06
Miriam Garrels passed away October
30, 2006 at the Dumont Wellness Center. Funeral services were held
Friday morning at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont, Iowa
with Rev. Douglas Tharpe officiating. Special music was provided by
organist Phyllis Gronberg accompanying the congregational singing.
Ushers were Ruth Cuvelier and Gert Wilken. Pallbearers were Andy Garrels,
Tim Bazyn, Greg Garrels, Mike Sawyer, Mark Sawyer and Matt Sawyer. Final
resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery. I. Miriam Garrels was born on
August 2, 1926 to Andrew and Mame (Fenning) Lupkes. She attended a
one-room school near the family farm in rural Ackley until 8th grade and
then attended and graduated from Dumont High School in 1944. On March
22, 1946, she married Elmer Garrels. They farmed in the rural Dumont
area for 53 years. To this union were born 4 children, Michael, Elgene,
Brian and Jennifer. She enjoyed being a Mom and Grandma. Miriam was an
active member of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, singing in the
church choir and teaching Sunday School for many years. She was a member
of the Pathfinders Adult Sunday School Class and the United Methodist
Women. She was secretary of the Mason City District of United Methodist
Women for several years, and served as a “shepherdess” for several other
local UMW units within the district. She was a volunteer for the Butler
County Chapter of the American Cancer Society and active in Relay for
Life. She served on the committee to raise funds for the remodeling of
the Dumont Library. In 1993, she received the Governor’s Volunteer Award
from Governor Branstad for leading the effort to transfer past Dumont
Journal newspapers on microfiche for storage at the local library.
Miriam was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed gardening, crocheting,
needlepoint, and embroidery. She also enjoyed attending and hosting card
parties with friends and neighbors. Miriam passed away peacefully on
Monday evening, October 30, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. She is
survived by her children: Mike (and Sue) Garrels of Laurel, Elgene (and
Dick) Bazyn of Henry, Illinois, Brian (and Cheryl) Garrels of
Emmetsburg, and Jennifer of Altoona; 8 grandchildren: Matthew (and
Stacy) Bazyn of Austin, Texas, Timothy (and Raeanne) Bazyn of
Chillicothe, Illinois, Laura Bazyn currently doing mission work in the
Czech Republic, Kathryn Garrels of Madison, Wisconsin, Andrew (and Kyla)
Garrels of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jenna Garrels of Laurel, Nathaniel
Garrels of Rochester, New York, and Gregory Garrels of Emmetsburg; 2
great grand-daughters; her brother Gaylord Lupkes of Ackley; and sister
Magdalene DeVries of Aplington. She was preceded into death by her
parents and husband. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
DUFFIELD
11/19/06
Funeral Services for Carol “Joanie” Duffield, 70, Charles City, formerly
of Greene, were held Thursday, November 9, 2006, at Reid’s Funeral
Chapel, Greene, with Pastor Val Swinton and Pastor Kent Sovine
officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Carol JoAnn
Figgins was born December 16, 1935 in rural Pocahontas, a daughter of
Val Eugene and Pauline Laura (Craig) Figgins, and died Monday, November
6, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. She
received her education in the Mason City Public Schools and as a young
lady was employed as a nurse’s aide at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. On
September 15, 1958, she was united in marriage to James Arthur Duffield
in Canton, SD. In 1964 they made their home in Greene where she was
employed by the Candle Shop, Sonny’s, and the Greene Inn. She was last
employed by Bill’s Foods until she was forced to retire in 1998 after
being diagnosed with cancer. Her interests included crocheting,
knitting, and going to rummage sales. Her family, especially her
grandchildren, was her life and joy. She walked the Relay For Life every
year up to the end. Living family members include her loving husband,
Jim of Charles City; her daughter, Connie (Dan) Glandon of Charles City,
three sons: Terry Taylor of Springfield, OR, Del Duffield of Charles
City, David (Debra) Duffield of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren: Cody
Duffield, Lindsey Glandon, Joshua Duffield, Cassandra Glandon, Jesse
Duffield, and Jason Glandon; her sister Betty (Gordon) Pennington of
Black Water, MO, sister-in-law: Martha Starkey of Charles City, and
daughter-in-law: Karen Hughes of Osage. She was preceded in death by her
parents, and one son: Douglas James Duffield; and one brother: Bill
Figgins. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials
to the Carol “Joanie” Duffield Memorial Fund in care of the family, 5
Bird Circle, Charles City, Iowa 50616.
POWERS
11/19/06
John Leroy Powers, age 84, of Harrison, Arkansas and formerly of
Parkersburg, Iowa was born October 20, 1922, the son of Reisen Hammon
and Inez (Richardson) Powers near Waterloo, Iowa. He received his
education from the Vinton School for the Blind in Vinton, Iowa. John was
united in marriage with Lorna Brake on January 14, 1950, in Waterloo,
Iowa. They made their home in Waterloo for 25 years. In 1975 they moved
to an acreage west of Parkersburg, where he enjoyed taking care of his
livestock, horses, cattle and hogs. John worked as a machinist for John
Deere Co. in Waterloo for 37 years, until he retired in 1981. John was
an active member of the Iowa State Commission for the Blind and was
president of the local Commission in Iowa. For a number of years he
served on the Independent Living Board. Through the years John enjoyed
playing on a blind bowling league, he liked collecting various knives
and spent many hours wood-working, especially he enjoyed making ladders
“John’s Ladder’s.” John died Tuesday, November 7, 2006 in the Harrison
Nursing Center, Harrison, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife of 52 years, Lorna Powers, on November 15, 2002. He is
survived by one son, John (Deb) Powers, Yellville, Arkansas; one
daughter, Lolynn (Tom) Menuey, Evansdale, Iowa; four grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in
Aplington, Iowa with Rev. Dennis Platt officiating. Special Music was “I
Believe” and “I’ll Fly Away”. Casketbearers were Ray Powers, Thomas
Menuey, Jack Hoffman and Dennis Johnson. Burial was in New Providence
Cemetery, New Providence, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel,
Aplington, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to
the family.
EIKLENBORG
11/27/06
Luella Lena Eiklenborg, age 84, of
Parkersburg, Iowa, was born June 1, 1922, the daughter of Dick and Dora
Claassen Rewerts near Dike in rural Grundy County, Iowa. She attended
country schools. Luella was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church near Fern.
Luella was united in marriage with Albert Eiklenborg on February 21,
1940 at the Pleasant Valley Reformed Church parsonage. She farmed with
her husband until they moved to Aplington. After her husband died, she
later moved to Parkersburg. Luella was a member of the Pleasant Valley
Reformed Church, rural Holland where she taught Sunday School in the
past. She was a farm wife and also did cleaning and babysitting through
the years. She loved to do gardening and taking care of flowers and
enjoyed all her family when they came to visit. She never missed a
birthday or anniversary with a card. Luella died Saturday, November 11,
2006, at her home of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Albert who died July 4, 1972; her parents; one sister in
infancy; two brothers, Dwight and Roy Rewerts; three sisters-in-law and
two brothers-in-law. She is survived by one son, Marvin (Esther)
Eiklenborg, Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters, Betty (Daryl) Schmidt,
Allison, Iowa and Jolene (Scott) Smidt, Solon, Iowa; eight
grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leo (Mildred) Rewerts,
Parkersburg, Iowa and Dean (Betty) Rewerts, Allison, Iowa; three
sisters, Viola (Johnny) Muller, Allison, Iowa; Mary Dixon and Joan
Moore, both of Hansell, Iowa; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2006 at
Pleasant Valley Reformed Church, Holland, Iowa with Rev. Russell
Muilenburg officiating. Organist was Carolyn Stahl. Congregational Hymns
were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “Amazing Grace”, “Precious Lord,
Take My Hand” and “Softly and Tenderly”. Casketbearers were Luella’s
Grandsons and Great-grandsons, Roger Eiklenborg, Royce Eiklenborg,
Matthew Smidt, Marshall Smidt, Zachary Freese and Cody Ott. 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.
MARTIN
11/27/06
Funeral services for Geneva May
Martin, 99, of 127 Cedar Terrace North, formerly of Greene, will be
11:00 am.,Saturday, November 25, 2006 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in
Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose
Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, November
24, 2006 at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. Visitation
will continue at the church one hour before services. Geneva May Martin
was born March 11, 1907 in Union Twp, Floyd Co., Iowa a daughter of
George and Mary Elizabeth (Ruffridge) Barth and died Saturday, November
18, 2006 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. She
was baptized on September 8, 1909, and confirmed a member of St. Peter
Lutheran Church on April 9, 1922. She received her education in the
Floyd County Country School and attended Greene High School. She was
united in marriage to Ted O. Martin on September 6, 1928 at the
Methodist Church in Waterloo, Iowa, and to this union were blessed two
son: Paul Gene and Duane Robert. Geneva returned to Greene in 1939 where
she was employed by Greene Produce Company. She later worked for Belmond
Mfg in Charles City and did housekeeping for families in the area. At
the age of 91, Geneva moved to Charles City where she worked as a Foster
Grandparent for three years. She enjoyed the years being a Foster
Grandparent. She played Bingo at the Senior Center and playing cards
with her friends. She liked to garden but most of all she enjoyed
spending time with her family. Living family members include her son:
Duane Robert (Bonnie) Martin of Charles City; eight grandchildren, ten
great grandchildren. and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her son Paul Gene Martin (2000), her parents, six brothers
and five sister. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct
memorials to the Geneva May Martin Memorial Fund in care of the family
1000 Terrace Road, No. 42, Charles City, Iowa 50616.
HANSEN
11/27/06
Funeral services for Jessie G. Hansen, 93, formerly Greene, were held
Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene
with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery
in Greene. Jessie Grace Taylor was born May 14, 1913 in rural Toddville,
Linn County, a daughter of Fred and Fern (Mason) Taylor and died
Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. She
received her education in country schools and graduated from the
Toddville High School in 1932. She was united in marriage to Harley
Hansen on September 5, 1933 in Toddville, IA. In 1936 they moved to a
farm in rural Greene where they remained until 1956 when the purchased a
farm between Plainfield and Greene. Harley and Jessie retired in 1978
and moved into Greene. He died March 31, 1984. Jessie was a faithful
member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, where she was
involved in various church circles which included the Friendly Circle
and the Sewing Circle. She was a member of the Coldwater Community Club,
4-H leader for several years, and helped with the congregate meals at
the Greene Community Center. She will be remembered for the homemade
bread and baked goods she made. She will be remembered as a caring and
generous person with her time and possessions, thinking of others first.
She was a practical individual who accepted life as it was. Living
family members include her daughter Rowena (Harry) Johnson of Lexington,
KY; her two sons: Donald (Jacqueline) Hansen of Waterloo, and Gordon
(Diane) Hansen of Kingman, AZ; eight grandchildren, ten great
grandchildren; one brother: James Taylor of Cedar Rapids. Jessie leaves
to join her husband Harley who died March 31, 1984, her daughter, Marion
Foss, who died in 2001, her parents, four sisters:Ruth Feekes, Jean
Tesar, Lois Oliphant, Dorothy Shaffer; two brothers: William David
Taylor and Dan Everet Taylor. Those planning an expression of sympathy
may direct memorials in memory of Jessie Hansen to the First
Presbyterian Church, Greene Ambulance, or Greene Betterment.
JORDAN
11/27/06
Swanetta Augusta Jordan, age 87, of
Clarksville, Iowa, was born the daughter of Fred and Minnie (Wildeboer)
Hinders on May 13, 1919, on her parent’s farm near Clarksville. She
received her education from a rural country school near her home and
then continued at the Clarksville High School. Swanetta was united in
marriage with Ernest Jordan on February 18, 1939, at the St. John
Lutheran Church parsonage in Clarksville. They made their home on
various farms north of Clarksville for a short time, until they moved to
a farm in the southeast corner of Clarksville. She was a full time Mom
and homemaker and also took care of a lot of the farm chores. Swanetta
lived there until 1999 when she moved to the nursing home. She was a
member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville, where she
was active on the Women’s Guild in the past. Swanetta always raised a
very large garden each year that they were very appreciative for the
fresh fruits and vegetables. She loved to read and crochet and taught
all of her children to crochet and anyone who wanted to learn. Her
favorite hobby was going to garage sales to collect various unwanted
dolls. She would clean them up, put back together the broken dolls or
add them some new hair if needed. She really enjoyed crocheting them all
new clothes. She loved spending time with her family especially her
grandchildren. Swanetta died Thursday, November 16, 2006, at the
Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, Iowa, from natural causes. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest on October 31, 2000; her
parents; two sisters, Florence Rottink and Annie Henning; and four
brothers, Phillip, Pete, Fred and Richard Hinders. Swanetta is survived
by three sons, Joe (Faye) Jordan, Larry (Kay) Jordan and Steve (Shirley)
Jordan all of Clarksville, IA; nine grand-children; nine great
grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; ten step-great
grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Hinders and Paul (Ruth) Hinders both of
Clarksville, IA; three sisters, Gladys (Carl) Hoodjer, Bernice Krull
both of Clarksville, IA and Mary (Harm) Hovenga of Herron, IL; and two
sisters-in-law, Virginia Graeser of Plainfield, IA and Marilyn Hinders
of Clarksville, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday,
November 20, 2006 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville
with Rev. Laura Hucke officiating. Organist was Harriet Forry.
Congregational Hymns were “Amazing Grace”, “In The Garden” and “Nearer
My God To Thee”. Honorary Casketbearers were her grandsons Cliff Nieman,
Cody Nieman, Charles Jordan and Duane Jordan. Casketbearers were her
grandsons Bill Jordan, Joshua Jordan, Shawn Jordan, Tim Jordan, Daniel
Rambo and Jaron Wagner. Burial was in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.
ZURCHER
11/27/06
Funeral services for Allen Keith “Shorty” Zurcher, 80, of Greene, were
held Monday, November 20, 2006, at St. John’s United Church of Christ,
rural Greene, with Pastor Charles Dorsey officiating. Burial was in the
church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Waverly Amvets
Post 79. Allen Keith Zurcher was born September 21, 1926 at home, rural
Coldwater Township, Butler Co, a son of Thomas and Florence (Pringle)
Zurcher, and died Thursday, November 16, 2006, at the Hospice Inpatient
Unit at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. He received
his education in a country school and graduated from the Greene High
School in 1944. He attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls
for one term. On February 28, 1945 he enlisted in the United States Army
Air Corp where he served as a combination welder with the 534th Air
Engineer Squadron in Clark Field on Luzon. Following his discharge on
January 15, 1947, he returned home where he was employed by Shield
Bantam in Waverly. On November 16, 1949 he re-enlisted with the 2473rd
Air Force Reserve, Offutt AFB in Omaha,NE. Keith was united in marriage
to Adelheid Litterer on November 23, 1950 at St. John’s United Church of
Christ in rural Nashua. They made their home in Waverly. He was recalled
into active duty March 1, 1951 where he served with the 1300th
Maintenance Squadron at Mt. Home, ID. He was released from active duty
on February 29, 1952. He resumed his employment at Shield Bantam, where
he remained until 1958. Keith and his family moved to Greene where he
started Zurcher Construction, which he operated until 1985. He was
co-owner in another family owned business, Plasta Plug Inc. for 39
years. He loved music and enjoyed singing. Keith was interested in
aviation, at one time owning a plane of his own. When he didn’t have his
head in the clouds, he spent time riding, repairing, or rebuilding his
Harley Davidson Motor Cycle. He made a large BBQ cooker for roasting
hogs using it for various events in the area. “Shorty” will be
remembered for his friendly disposition and humble demeanor. He
considered himself a good listener who enjoyed hearing a good story or
joke. Keith was baptized in 1926 at the First Presbyterian Church in
Greene. He became a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ,
Pleasant Hill where he has served as Elder and Deacon of the church.
Living family members include his loving wife of 56 years, Adelheid, his
son Terry (Kelly) Zurcher of Greene; two grandchildren: William and
Jodee; two sisters: Arlene (Bill) Birkholz of Fairborn, OH, and Bonnie
(Ervin) Loomis of Greene; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy. Those
planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Keith
Zurcher Memorial Fund in care of the family.
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