POPPEN
09/03/06
Mae Poppen, age 82, of
Clarksville, Iowa, died Sunday, August 27, 2006, at the Community
Nursing Home in Clarksville, of natural causes. Funeral Services will be
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Home in Clarksville with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will
be Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in
Clarksville (319)278-4245 and one hour before services at the funeral
home. Memorials directed to the family of Cedar Valley Hospice, Waverly,
Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of
arrangements.
TJELMELAND
09/03/06
Melissa (Fick) Tjelmeland, 56, died
of ovarian cancer on Saturday, August 26, 2006. Melissa was born to
Frank and Bette (Landis) Fick of Clarksville, Iowa on December 3, 1949.
Melissa attended Clarksville Community School and graduated with the
class of 1968. After graduating from high school she attended Ellsworth
Junior College in Iowa Falls, where she met Jim Tjelmeland. The couple
was married on June 12, 1970 at the Clarksville Community Church in
Clarksville. Melissa and Jim made Vinton their home in 1973. Melissa
worked at the 4th street veterinary clinic in Vinton for 19 years and
was a member of the Vinton Presbyterian Church. Melissa enjoyed spending
time with her family, friends, and basset hounds, and the pets and
clients at the 4th street veterinary clinic. Melissa is survived by her
husband, Jim; two daughters, Lee Tjelmeland (Benjamin Hicks) of Des
Moines and Kay Reser (Jason Reser) of Bristow; one grandson, Davis Jay
Reser also of Bristow; and one brother, Landis Fick (Nancy) of Iowa
City. She was preceded in death by her parents Bette (Landis) Fick and
Frank Fick. The family will host a greeting in the Fellowship Hall of
the Vinton Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 2, 2006, from 1PM
to 4PM. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Eastern Iowa.
BIRLEY
09/03/06
Jennette Birley, age 87, of
Aplington, Iowa, was born June 7, 1919, near Aplington, Iowa, the
daughter of John and Margaret Bohlen Haan. She received her education at
Spring Garden Country School, in Butler County, Iowa. Jennette was
united in marriage with Floyd Birley on August 4, 1939, at the Little
Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple lived first with Floyd’s
parents. In 1950 they moved to a farm north of Aplington where they
farmed until they moved into Aplington in 1994. They had celebrated
their 67th wedding anniversary August 4th. Jennette attended Sunday
School and Church at Hitesville when she was younger. Later she attended
Bethel Reformed Church. She enjoyed listening to the radio of the First
Reformed Church services. She was saved February 17, 1936, with John
3:36. Jennette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She also was a master homemaker whose family
especially enjoyed her cooking. Many delicious meals and conversations
were shared around the kitchen table. You could never leave her home
without her asking, “Would you like to stay and eat a bite with us?”
M&M’s, chocolate cake, ice cream and other goodies were always on hand
for when family and friends stopped in to visit. Jennette had a special
way of making everyone feel welcome. Although she kept very busy helping
on the farm; and after retiring, she was never too busy to help her
family. Her love and devotion to her family was shown every day. She
will be greatly missed. Jennette died Monday, August 21, 2006, at Allen
Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. She was preceded
in death by her parents; her brothers, John (Taft), Harm, Fred, George
and Jake Haan; an infant brother, John Haan; and a son-in-law, Gary
Sill. Jennette is survived by her husband of 67 years, Floyd Birley,
Aplington, Iowa; one son, Larry (Linda) Birley, Aplington, Iowa; two
daughters, Janice (LeRoy) Ostendorf, Ackley, Iowa; Phyllis Sill,
Aplington, Iowa; Six grandchildren, Vince (Susan) Birley, Dawn (Tony)
Standera; LeAnn (Steve) Greene; Teresa Hippen, Peggy (Wayne) Gipple;
Curtis (Amy) Sill; 13 great-grandchildren, Ben, Connor, Anna Grace
Birley; Nathan, Nicole, Korrigan Hippen; Kayla Ostendorf, Jewel, Vicki,
Bobby Dean Gipple; Morgan, Jared, Kyla Sill; one brother, Andrew Haan,
Clarksville, Iowa; three sisters-in-law, Doris Haan, Shell Rock, Iowa;
Mabel Haan and Francis Haan, both of Aplington. Funeral Services were
held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Hitesville Gospel Hall,
Aplington, Iowa with Mr. Robert Orr officiating. Vocalist Doris Haan
sang “Rock of Ages”. Congregational Hymns were “Safe in the Arms of
Jesus” and “Amazing Grace”. Casketbearers were Curtis Sill, Steve
Greene, Tony Standera, Wayne Gipple, Nathan Hippen and Vince Birley.
Burial was in Bethel Reformed Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may
be directed to the American Cancer Society.
NORMAN
09/11/06
Eva M. Norman, 95, of Hansell, Iowa,
passed away August 30, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in
Hampton, Iowa. She was born March 3, 1911, in Greene, Iowa, to Samuel F.
and Annie (Richard) Allen. Eva graduated from the Hansell High School in
1929. She married Delores Beryl Norman on December 28, 1941, at Union
Ridge Church of the Brethren north of Hansell. Eva worked at Coonley
Hotel coffee shop in Hampton for several years, later employed at the
Hansell Savings Bank and Hansell Post Office. She belonged to the
Hansell Methodist Womens Fellowship group, Hansell Senior Citizens and K
& S Sewing Club. She liked people, enjoyed crocheting, crafts and
traveling. Eva was a member of the Hansell United Methodist Church. She
is survived by her son Daryl & wife Cindy Norman of Hansell, daughter
LeAnn & husband James “Biff” Winsor of Dallas, Texas, four
grandchildren: Dustin, Laura, Michael & Nicole Norman, nephew Duane
Niswander, four sister-in-laws and several nieces and nephews. Eva was
preceded in death by her parents, husband in May 28, 1979, sister Alta
Niswander and brother Wayne Allen. Funeral services were held at 10:30
a.m., Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the Hansell United Methodist Church
with Rev. Elsa Lawry officiating. Special music was provided by organist
Geraldine Koch accompanying soloist Dawn Simons. Ushers were Ron Schulz
and Clarence Moore. Pallbearers were Jesse Viet, Joe Hanna, Steve
Norman, Skip Norman, Dustin Norman and Michael Norman. Final resting
place was in the Dumont Cemetery with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
CONKLIN
09/11/06
Albert Richard Conklin, age 74, of
Clarksville, Iowa, was born the son of Vaughn and Effie (Dietz) Conklin
on September 16, 1931, in Bremer County near Waverly, Iowa. He received
his education and graduated from the Plainfield High School in 1949.
Following graduation he began working at Carver’s Lumber. Albert served
in the United States Navy from 1951 - 1955 aboard the U.S.S. Oriskany
during the Korean War. When he returned home from the military he
resumed working at Carver’s Lumber. On January 5, 1958, Albert was
united in marriage with Arlene Mae Hirsch at the Little Brown Church in
Nashua, Iowa. Through the years he worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone
Company, the Waverly Post Office as a custodial worker and the City of
Clarksville. Albert was a member of the American Legion in Clarksville.
He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, camping and
gardening. His hobbies included woodworking, crafts and quilting. He
enjoyed spending time with his family. Albert died Thursday, August 31,
2006, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City,
Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother-in-law, John deNeui. Albert is survived by his wife, Arlene
Conklin of Clarksville, IA; two sons, Michael (Diane) Conklin of Dumont,
IA and Kevin Conklin of Clarksville, IA; three daughters, Arlana Poland
of Clarksville, IA, Linda Kramer and her special friend Anthony Fisher
of Hansell, IA and Tamara Majewski of Greene, IA; eight grandchildren,
Jeramiah, Lacie, Lucas, Scott, Chelsi, Corey, Autumn and Braden; two
brothers, Alvin (Liz) Conklin of Casa Grande, AZ and James (Beverly) of
Plainfield, IA; and two sisters, Betty deNeui of Waverly, IA and Marie
(Russell) Rohwedder of Waverly, IA. Funeral Services where held 10:30
a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at the Immanuel United Church of
Christ with Pastor Laura Hucke officiating. Harriett Forry was the
organist and the congregational hymns where “Amazing Grace” and “In The
Garden.” Honorary Casketbearers where his grandchildren; Jeramiah
Poland, Lacie Kramer, Lucas Kramer, Scott Conklin, Chelsi Majewski,
Corey Conklin, Autumn Majewski, and Braden Conklin. Casketbearers where
Jeff Ralvanz, Jeff Kromminga, Don Kielman, Arlan Laube, Bruce Hoodjer,
and Darrell Aissen. Military rites where provided by the Clarksville
AMVETS post # 30. Inurnment will be held at a latter date at the Lynwood
Cemetery in Clarksville. Flower committee was Marge Nordmeyer and Alesia
Kromminga. Memorial maybe directed to the family of Albert Conklin.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville are in charge of
arrangements.
POPPEN
09/11/06
Mae Edna Poppen, age 82, of Clarksville, Iowa, formerly of Ledges in
Waverly, Iowa; was born May 18, 1924, the daughter of Harm and Anna
Hoodjer Poppen near Allison in Butler County, Iowa. She was baptized and
confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. She received her
education and graduated from Allison High School in 1942. She attended
Wartburg College and later earned her Masters Degree in teaching at LA
State College while living in California. Mae first taught school in
Butler, Bremer and Floyd Counties. She moved to California in 1955 where
she was an elementary school teacher, until her retirement in 1989. In
2004 she returned to Iowa and lived in Waverly. Mae enjoyed traveling,
sewing and reading. She was a season ticket holder to the Oakland
Raiders games. She was a member of the Music Center of Los Angeles. Mae
died Sunday, August 27, 2006, at Community Nursing Home in Clarksville
of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harm and
Anna Poppen and infant twin sisters. Mae is survived by two brothers,
Lynn (Peg) Poppen, Charles City, Iowa and Vern (Vera) Poppen,
Clarksville, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were
held at 10:30 a.m., August 30, 2006, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home
in Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. Marvin Schumacher officiating. Special
music was the hymns, “Abide With Me” and “Amazing Grace”. Casketbearers
were Gary Poppen, Dennis Awe, Jerry Magnuson, DeWayne Fasse, Joel Poppen
and Tom Hoogestraat. Interment was in the Allison Cemetery, Allison,
Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
OPPERMAN
09/11/06
Jack R. Opperman, 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and formerly of Waverly and
Allison, died Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2006, at the Marshalltown
Medical and Surgical Center. He was born on February 16, 1926, in Cedar
Falls, Iowa, and was raised in Allison, Iowa, where he graduated from
high school. He then entered the US Navy during WWII, and upon his
discharge he returned to Iowa. He then attended Iowa State Teachers
College in Cedar Falls where he received his BA. In 1950 he was united
in marriage to Harriette Wilder and the couple made their home in
Allison where they farmed. Jack then sold insurance for a time and later
owned a restaurant in Allison. Harriet died in 1971 and Jack eventually
retired and moved to Waverly. In January of 2005 ill health forced him
to move to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown where he had since
lived. He was a life member of the Amvets Post. Jack is survived by his
two adopted children, Terri (Ron) Bertram of Shell Rock, Gene Ramsey of
Tucson, Arizona; four grandsons, William Bertram, Aaron Bertram, Mark
Bertram and Licon Opperman; and eight great grandchildren, Tristin,
Jordan, Shelby, Shay and Summer Bertram, and Xairia, Paris, Titian
Opperman. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Harriette; and
one grandson, Nathan Bertram. The family will greet friends from 9:00 am
until 10:30 am on Saturday, September 2, 2006, at the Kaiser-Corson
Funeral Home, Waverly, where there will also be a flag presentation by
the Amvets Post #79, Waverly. There will no other services. His body has
been cremated and private burial of the cremains will be in the Allison
Cemetery, Allison. Memorials may be directed to the Waverly Amvets Post
#79 or to the family. Condolences may be left at: www.kaisercorson.com.
HANSEN
09/11/06
Pamela K. (Crane) Hansen, 52, of Waverly, Iowa, died Saturday morning,
September 2, 2006, at the Waverly Health Center following a sudden
illness. Pam was born on November 6, 1953 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the
daughter of Billy & Barbara (Hute) Crane. At a young age she moved with
her family to Clarksville, Iowa, where she was baptized on March 30,
1958 at I.U. Church of Christ and later confirmed on March 19, 1967. She
attended school in Clarksville, and on August 9, 1969 she married
Jeffrey Franke and to this union one son was born, Steven. The couple
later divorced. On June 25, 1976 she was united in marriage to Steve
Hansen at Clarksville, Iowa. The couple made their home in Waverly and
for many years Pam worked at the Senior Center until it closed. She then
went to work for Rubber Development Inc, Waverly, where she was
currently employed. Pam enjoyed getting together with friends and just
visiting. She loved to cook and was known for her deviled eggs and
pumpkin bars. She loved spending time with her family and fishing with
her husband. Pam is survived by her husband, Steve Hansen of Waverly;
one son, Steven Franke of Copperas Cove, Texas; her parents, Billy &
Barbara Crane of Clarksville; three sisters, Sandy (Bill) Rustad of
Waverly, Brenda (Al) Worrell of Janesville, Janice (Rick) Wehrhan of
Allison; and one brother, Steven (Cindy) Crane of Clarksville; four
nieces; two nephews; several step nieces and nephews, and two aunts,
Phyllis Myatt of Maquoketa, Iowa, and Beverly (Wendell) Higgins of
Delmar, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; one infant
brother, Patrick Michael Crane; one infant nephew, Blake Howard Wehrhan,
and her mother and father-in-law, Phyllis and Lyle Hansen. Funeral
services will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 1:30 pm at the
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, with Pastor Reuben Topp
officiating. Burial will be at later date. Visitation will be held on
Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home,
Waverly. Friends may also call on Thursday morning prior to the
services. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later
designation. Condolences may be left at: www.kaisercorson.com.
KRAMER
09/11/06
Ruth Naomi Kramer, 80, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Dumont, Iowa, passed
away August 31, 2006, at the Mill-Pond Care Facility in Ankeny, Iowa.
She was born July 4, 1926, in Hampton, Iowa, to Arthur and Iva (Cooper)
Springer. Ruth graduated from the Dumont High School. She married John
Kramer on May 22, 1944, in Owatonna, Minnesota. Ruth was a homemaker.
She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont,
Iowa. Ruth loved to play cards, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, baking, playing
bingo, needlework and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is
survived by her daughter Peggy & husband John Wedeking of Ankeny,
daughter Karen & husband Bernard Freese of Sacramento, California, son
Steven Kramer of Waterloo, Granddaughter Laura & John, grandson Eric &
Jonna, great grandchildren Amy & Rueben. Ruth was preceded in death by
her parents, husband, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services
were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2006 at New Hope United
Methodist Church in Dumont with Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Special
music was provided by organist Mrs. Beryl Reed accompanying the
congregational singing. Pallbearers were Tim Radig, Eric Freese, Ben
Springer, John Wedeking, John Mellinger and Bernard Freese. Final
resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements.
COURBAT
09/18/06
Marian Hoerman has received the
notice of the death of her sister, Margaret Courbat, of Land O’ Lakes,
Florida. Margaret passed away August 19, 2006, at her home. Margaret was
born December, 1929, to Eldon and Anna Wedeking Hirsch. She graduated
from Clarksville and was united in marriage to Shine Courbat. They lived
in Grundy Center and Manchester before moving to Florida. She is
survived by three daughters, Patricia Courbat of Land O’ Lakes, Dawn
Courbat of Switzerland, and Pam Elliott of Tampa; and a sister, Marian
Hoerman of Clarksville. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband,
Merywn (Shine) Courbat; her parents, Eldon and Anna Hirsch Sr., and a
brother, Eldon Hirsch, Jr.
SERFOSS
09/18/06
Esther Larene Serfoss, age 98, of
Allison, IA; was born May 24, 1908, the daughter of Charles and Clara M.
(Fellows) Toll near Allison; Jefferson Township in Butler County, Iowa.
She graduated from the Allison High School and attended Gates Business
College in Waterloo. Esther worked as a secretary of the Butler County
Court House in Allison, Farm Bureau Insurance Company in Allison and the
health care clinic in Waverly, IA. She was united in marriage with Ralph
Serfoss in 1958 at her parent’s home near Allison, Iowa, Jefferson
Township. They were later divorced. Ester died Wednesday, August 30,
2006, at Allison Health Care Center of natural causes. She was preceded
in death by her parents, Charles and Clara; one sister, Lois; and a
niece, Joyce Johnson. Graveside Services were held at 10:00 a.m.,
Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the Allison Cemetery, Allison, Iowa with
Rev. Val Swinton officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.
HAAN
09/18/06
Russell Dean Haan, age 57, of
Parkersburg, died Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at his apartment in
Parkersburg, from natural causes. No Funeral Services are scheduled at
this time for Mr. Haan. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is
in charge of arrangements.
AALDERKS
09/18/06
William Paul Aalderks, age 74, of
Aplington, Iowa, was born the son of George and Katherine (Schipper)
Aalderks on March 3, 1932, at home in Butler County, rural Aplington,
Iowa. He received his education from a rural country school near his
home and graduated from the Aplington High School in 1950. Willie served
in the United States Army from 1953 - 1955 during the Korean War. Willie
was united in marriage to Phyllis Miller on September 21, 1955, at the
Bethel Reformed Church, rural Aplington, Iowa. They farmed in the Ackley
and Parkersburg area for 10 years. Willie hauled milk on a dairy route
throughout Butler County. Through the years he also worked for Tuloma
Gas, M & R Hardware in Aplington, FarMech in Parkersburg and also with
Schwartz Funeral Home serving the community for many years. During this
time he also drove gas truck for the Standard Oil Company for over 30
years and was an auctioneer for over 30 years until he retired. Willie
was an active member of the First Reformed Church in Aplington where he
served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and sang in the Choir.
He sang with the Layman Quartet for a couple of years, the Singing
Gospeliers during the 70’s and 80’s and then sang with the Aalderk’s
Family from 1990 through 2006 at many churches and local events. He
loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Willie
died Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in
Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his
father, George Aalderks and his grandparents. Willie is survived by his
wife, Phyllis of Aplington, IA; one daughter, Mitzi (Virgil) Collins of
Guttenberg, IA; one son, Randy (Camie) Aalderks of Aplington; five
grandchildren, Lisa (Kevin) Peek, Mindie (Klay) Hoppenworth, Cassie
(Landon) Schrage, John Collins and Adam Aalderks; three great grandsons,
Corey Peek, Kamdon Hoppenworth and Kyle Peek; his mother, Katherine
Aalderks of Kesley, IA; two brothers, Andy (Barb) Aalderks of Kesley, IA
and Marvin (Rosie) Aalderks of Parkersburg; many nieces and nephews; one
foster daughter, Linda Anderson of Des Moines, IA; three
step-grandchildren, Michael Collins, Jill Collins and Tina Fischer;
seven step-great grandchildren, Brenna, Matt, Jade, Brittany, Hayley,
Vance and Sydney. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday,
September 9, 2006 at the First Reformed Church in Aplington, Iowa with
Rev. Harlan DeJong officiating. Organist was Lois Wessels. Special piano
music was presented by Randy Aalderks. Vocalist Jim Ridder sang “He
Touched Me”. Congregational Hymn was “In the Garden”. Honorary
Casketbearers were Adam Aalderks and John Collins. Casketbearers were
Myron Aalderks, Curtis Aalderks, Gaylen Miller, Roy Hassman, Karl Harken
and Keith Burman. Flower Committee was Millie Ridder, Norma Burman and
Edie DeBoer. Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Aplington,
Iowa with Full Military Rites provided by the Kesley AMVETS.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Aalderks family.
KEPPLE
09/18/06
A Funeral Mass for Claire E. Kepple,
96, Greene, was held Thursday, September 7, 2006, at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial was in St.
Mary’s Cemetery in Greene. Claire Earl Kepple was born August 9, 1910,
on a farm near Republic, Iowa, a son of Guy and Lydia (Adams) Kepple,
and died Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
He went to country school for seven years and attended the Marble Rock
High School where he graduated in 1929. During the Depression when jobs
were hard to find, he worked for John Jesmore in Marble Rock repairing
motors. Claire met Leora Hurd at a dance in 1929 and married her on
February 25, 1935. Claire and Leora moved to Waterloo in 1935 where he
was employed by John Deere until 1946. That year they moved to a farm
near Greene, where they farmed and lived until 2004 when they made their
home at the Liebe Care Center. From 1951 to 1970 Claire operated a saw
mill on the farm doing custom work. He loved to hunt and fish. Claire
and Leora spent many summers in Canada guiding on Lac de Mille Lac, and
they spent winters in Texas for 25 years. They also loved to dance and
belonged to a square dance club for many years. His memory will be
cherished by his loving wife of 71 years, Leora of Greene; his children:
Robert (Swanie) Kepple of Greene, Rita (Bob) Barth of Greene; nine
grandchildren: Mike (Lois) Kepple, Kelly (Al) Zweck, Kayleen (Jason)
Landers, Rhonda Perry and friend Bob, Boyd (Shawn) Barth, Brenda (Todd)
Medenwaldt, Denise (Chris) Nenninger, April (Shawn) Grant, Nicole (Erik)
Graham; 15 great grandchildren; one brother: Clark (Irene) Kepple of
Ionia; one sister: Virginia Moline of Cushing, OK and many nieces and
nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter in law: Linda
Kepple, Brother-in-Law: Raymond Moline; and a grandson-in-law: Fred
Perry. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to
the family or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
NEAL
09/24/06
Helen Repine Neal (Mrs. Lloyd
Neal) died September 5, 2006 from complications after receiving a new
pacemaker. Helen was born July 28, 1913 in Noble County, Indiana. She
grew up and attended school in Huntertown, Indiana, married Lloyd Neal
of Bristow, Iowa, where they lived until 1951, then moved to Cedar
Falls, Iowa and later to Miami, Florida. After Lloyd’s death in 1992,
she moved to Pt. Richey, Florida and lived nearer to family. Helen was
always a homemaker, but did sewing for the community, was an artist, an
avid crossword solver and also the Bristow correspondent for the local
newspapers until their move. While in Florida, she was a veterinary
assistant for Dr. Bild, a noted veterinary surgeon until she was over 80
years old. She is survived by her four children: Robert D. (Shirley)
Neal, Sebring, Florida; Ken M. (Melanie) Neal, Westlake, Michigan;
Janice (Marv) Schumacher, Clarksville, Iowa, and Delores (Ken) Boward,
Pt. Richey, Florida; fourteen grandchildren, and many
great-grandchildren; and her sister Juanita Reid of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Lillian Repine,
husband, Lloyd Neal, two brothers, Paul and Kenneth Repine, and one
granddaughter, Suzette Neal. The body was cremated and a memorial
service will be held at a later date in Iowa.
MILLER
09/24/06
Dr. Daniel William Miller MD, 36,
of Dossenheim, Germany, and formerly of Cedar Falls, was born the son of
Robert L. and Lanora F. (Gersema) Miller on March 17, 1970 in Cedar
Falls, and passed away August 15, 2006, in Heidelberg, Germany, from
complications of cancer. Dan grew up in Cedar Falls and attended school
in the Cedar Falls Community School District through the 11th grade and
later transferred to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where he graduated in 1988.
He was also a member of the Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church in Cedar
Falls. He attended Iowa State University for two years and later
transferred to the University of Iowa to study medicine. While doing his
undergraduate work at U of I, he met and married Elisabeth Von Eyb on
May 22, 1993, in Ebermansdorf, Germany. Upon his graduation from the
University of Iowa, he chose to attend medical school at the University
of Marburg in Marburg, Germany, and later transferred to the University
of Heidelberg where he received his medical doctorate. He was in the
final year of residency in ophthalmology. Dan was an active person who
enjoyed life, liked to bicycle, fly fish, cook gourmet meals, be with
friends and family, and had a great love for people. Dan is survived by
his wife Elisabeth, two children: Felix C., 5 years, and Fiona E., 3
years, all of Dossenheim, Germany; his parents Robert L. and Lanora F.
Miller of Galena, Illinois; his brother Greg A. and wife Donna S. Miller
and their children, Ethan, Grant and Lance of Lake Barrington, Illinois;
his paternal grandparents, Harvey and Marjorie Miller of Clarksville;
his father and mother-in-law, Eckart and Elisabeth Von Eyb of
Ebermansdorf, Germany, aunts, uncles, colleagues, friends, and many
other relatives. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,
Henry and Grace Gersema. A memorial service was held on September 16,
2006, at the Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church in Cedar Falls conducted
by Rev. Cathy Young. A memorial service was held in Heidelberg, Germany,
on August 18, 2006 and family funeral services were held August 19,
2006, in Ebermansdorf, Germany, with burial in the family cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
Donor Services, 120 Wall St., 19th Floor, New York, New York 10005 or
online (JDRF.org); or the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Donor Services,
P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 (Leukemia-Lymphoma.org).
HAAN
09/24/06
Russell Dean Haan, age 57, of
Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of George and Francis (Rewerts) Haan
on November 27, 1949, Aplington, Iowa. He grew up in Kesley and attended
a country school through the 8th grade. In 1968 Russ graduated from the
Aplington High School were he played on the varsity football team. Russ
continued his education at Hawkeye Technical College in Waterloo for two
years in Police Science. After graduation he worked in Waterloo, Hudson,
LaPorte City & Aplington as a Police Officer. Russ wanted to serve his
country more and enlisted in the U.S. Army. After 10 years of service
Russ was discharged for medical reasons. He then moved back to Iowa and
made his home near Kesley where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Russ
died Wednesday September 6, 2006 at his home at the Praire Village
Apartments in Parkersburg, IA of natural causes. He was preceded in
death by his father George Haan almost three years ago. Russell is
survived by his mother, Franceis Haan of Maple Manor in Aplington, IA;
one sister, Shirley (Gary) Marks of Gering, NE; two nephews Jason Marks
of Glenwood Springs, CO. and Jeff (Erin) Marks of Scottsbluff, NE.
Graveside Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2006
at the Washington Reformed Cemetery, rural Ackley, Iowa with Pastor Mike
Brost officiating. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in
charge of arrangements.
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