SULT
02/06/07
Memorial Services for Lillian M.
“Toodles” Sult, 76, of Marble Rock, were held Monday, January 29, 2007,
at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, Marble Rock, with Pastor Steve
Petroelje officiating. Inurnment at the Hillside Cemetery in Marble
Rock. Lillian Marianne “Toodles” Sult was born North of Marble Rock,
Union Township, Floyd County, the only daughter of Earl Henry “Ben” and
Margaret Elizabeth (Luther) Thieman, and passed away Thursday, January
25, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City. She received
her education in the Marble Rock Public Schools graduating in 1947. On
November 25, 1948 she was united in marriage to Weldon Fox Sult at the
United Methodist Church in Marble Rock. They lived in Des Moines while
he attended barber school and she was employed as a candy girl at a
movie theater. Following his graduation they returned to Marble Rock
where they enjoyed 58 years together. Toodles’ family was her number one
priority. She actively supported her family in their activities and
always said “That she and Weldon were the most fortunate people to have
such wonderful grandkids “ They will remember her for the many things
she has provided, especially her cooking, and the memories of the
flavors, smells, and warmth from her kitchen. She loved entertaining,
singing, dancing, and playing cards She was actively involved in the
life of the Marble Rock Community touching generations of lives. She was
a bus driver for the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Community School District
for 38 years. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary
Post 387, UMW, Floyd County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Unit, Charles
City Women of the Moose, Monday, Wednesday Bridge Club, various bowling
teams, former member of the Mason City Sweet Adeline’s for over 20
years, and a current member of the Heartland Harmony for the past five
years. Living family members include her loving husband of 58 years,
Weldon of Marble Rock, a daughter Nancy (Larry) Glubka of Eugene Oregon;
two sons: Joel (Rosemary) Sult of Allison, Jon (Rhonda) Sult of Marble
Rock; seven grandchildren: Kelly Sult, Casey Sult, Adam and Kara
Halford, Jordan Glubka, Dustin Sult, Dena Sult, and Lilly Ann Glubka.
Extended family members include her sister-in-law, Carol Thieman of
Marble Rock, two nieces: Jennifer Thieman and Penny Thieman, and one
nephew: Ryan “Ben” (Kellie)Thieman. Toodles was preceded in death by her
parents, and one brother, William Thieman. Those planning an expression
of sympathy may direct memorials to the Toodles Sult Memorial Fund in
care of the Marble Rock United Methodist Church, or American Legion
Auxiliary Post 387, or the Hospice of North Iowa.
LEERHOFF
02/06/07
Harland Leerhoff, age 79, of
Clarksville, Iowa, was born June 16, 1927, on his parents’ farm south of
Clarksville in Jefferson Township, Butler County, Iowa, the son of
Seiger and Anna (Freese) Leerhoff. He was baptized October 16, 1927, and
confirmed April 18, 1943, both at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville,
Iowa. He received his education in country schools near his home.
Harland was united in marriage with Marjorie Ann Kimball on July 20,
1947, in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Readlyn, Iowa. They made their
home north of Clarksville where together they started farming and
enjoyed farming for many years. Harland truly loved the land and all
that farming involved, including working on machinery and caring for
animals. His family has said that if you looked up the word “farmer” you
might find his name. Harland was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran
Church in Clarksville, where he served as Chairman of the Church
Council. He had served on the Board of Farmers Home Administration in
Butler County. Harland loved his horses and was a member of the Nashua
Trail Riders. His family was very special to him, and he was proud of
each of them. He enjoyed helping people whenever he could. Harland died
Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, of
natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two
brothers-in-law, Orville Nordman and Delbert Arends. Harland is survived
by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Leerhoff, Clarksville, Iowa; four
sons, Eugene (Marcella) Leerhoff, Greene, Iowa, James (Sharon) Leerhoff,
Clarksville, Iowa, Ron (Sheila) Leerhoff, Plainfield, Iowa and Jeff
(Terri) Leerhoff, Linden, Iowa; nine grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marvel Arends, Clarksville, Iowa.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2007, at
St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville, Iowa with Pastor David Nelson
officiating. Organist was Lois Roose. Congregational Hymns were “I Was
There to Hear Your Borning Cry”, “Blessed Be the Tie That Binds” and
“How Great Thou Art”. Casketbearers were Kurt Leerhoff, Kevin Leerhoff,
Nathan Leerhoff, Nick Leerhoff, Jared Nauman and Justin Nauman. Honorary
Casketbearers were Kelli Nauman, Kimberly Jenison, Danielle Niedert,
Nicole Connick, Pamela Leerhoff, Bill Schrage and Genevieve Schrage.
Flower Committee was Clayton and Janice Kampman and Chuck and Joyce
Bochmann. Burial was in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.
VAN HAUEN
02/06/07
Johanna Van Hauen - Koefoed,
age100, of Aplington, Iowa, was born August 11, 1906, the daughter of
Joe and Freeda Johnson Schrage near Clarksville in Butler County, Iowa.
She was baptized 1906 and was later confirmed in 1921 at the St. John
Lutheran Church in Clarksville. She received her education in a school
near her home. Hannah was united in marriage with John Van Hauen on
March 30, 1927, in her parent’s home. The couple made their home in
Parkersburg. John died May, 1951. Hannah married Ed Koefoed December 22,
1952. Ed died in 1957. Hannah worked as a hired girl for seven years
before her marriage. Beginning in 1951, she worked at Clay Equipment.
Later she operated a restaurant in Grundy Center for 20 years, where
senior citizens made her restaurant their home away from home. She was a
cook at the Beverly Manor for two years prior to her retirement. Hannah
was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. She was very active in community
service, being involved especially with Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on
Aging, which honored her for her efforts. She was instrumental in
starting the Senior Citizen Nutrition Site in Parkersburg and was a
regular volunteer there. Hannah was a member of the Area Advisory
Council and President of the Butler County Council on Aging. She had a
real compassion for the elderly and in her concern for them, she often
forgot herself. She enjoyed bingo, crocheting and sewing in her spare
time. Most of all she loved being with her grandchildren. Hannah died
Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington, Iowa,
of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husbands, John Van Hauen and Ed Koefoed; one son, Raymond Van Hauen; two
brothers, Abel and Henry Schrage; five sisters, Elizabeth Mennga, Lena
Lubben, Tena Pickering, Freeda Knock and Anna Garbes. Hannah is survived
by her son, Lawrence (Mary) Van Hauen, Waterloo, Iowa; seven
grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, Larry (Denise) Van Hauen, Tim
(Debra) Van Hauen, Jon Van Hauen, Allen (Kristy) Van Hauen, Tana (Jay)
Pieters, Chad (Melissa) Van Hauen and Nanci Henningsen; two great-great
grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Wilma Schrage, Shell Rock, Iowa and one
daughter-in-law, Judy Crosser, Grundy Center, Iowa. Funeral Services
were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Bethel Lutheran
Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Pastor Paul Schaedig officiating.
Organist was Janet Mennen. Vocalist Terry Schrage sang “One Day at a
Time” and “How Great Thou Art”. Congregational Hymns were “Precious
Lord, Take My Hand” and “You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord” On
Eagles Wings. Casketbearers were Larry Van Hauen, Tim Van Hauen, Jon Van
Hauen, Allen Van Hauen, Chad Van Hauen and Dennis Knock. 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.
CARD
02/10/07
Kathryn P. Card, age 83, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the daughter of
Harm and Pauline Lena (Reints) Bronsema on March 8, 1923, on her
parents’ farm near Parkersburg, Iowa. She received her education and
graduated from the Parkersburg High School in 1942. Kathryn was united
in marriage with Vernon Card in 1950 at the First Congregational Church
in Parkersburg, Iowa. They made their home east of Parkersburg on a farm
near Sinclair. Kathryn was a hard working farm wife. Through the years
she also worked at Clay Equipment for a couple of years and did seasonal
work at Asgrow Seed Company. Kathryn has always lived on their farm
until this past November when she moved to the Grundy County Memorial
Hospital in the Long term Care in Grundy Center, Iowa. Kathryn was an
active member of the First Congregational Church, where she had taught
Sunday School, Bible School, Ladies Guild and had volunteered in
numerous other ways. She enjoyed gardening, where she raised many
vegetables and loved her flowers. She liked to go play bingo in New
Hartford. She also had her own loom and made many rugs. Kathryn died
Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Grundy County Hospital Long Term Care in
Grundy Center, Iowa, from natural causes. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Vernon Card on September 27, 1986; a son, Mitch Card in
1967; her parents; two sisters, Angaline in infancy and Johanna Kadous;
and three brothers, Edo, Bruno and Jack Bronsema. Kathryn is survived by
one son, Mike (Leona) Card of Parkersburg, Iowa; six step-grandchildren;
17 step-great grandchildren; and two step-great great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at
the First Congregational Church, Parkersburg, Iowa with Rev. Brad
Zinnecker officiating. Organist was Mary Ann Simon. Vocalist Randy
Eilderts sang “How Great Thou Art”. Congregational Hymns were “Amazing
Grace” and “In The Garden”. Honorary Casketbearers were Paul Klinkenborg
and Gary Eastman. Casketbearers were David Abkes, Curt Peterson, Randy
Schell, Bob Schell, Stan Mulder, and Al Mulder. Burial was in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg,
was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be di
WELCH
02/10/07
Memorial services for Helen J.
Welch, 90, formerly of Marble Rock, were held Thursday, February 1,
2007, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, in Marble Rock with Rev. Msgr. Walter
Brunkan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Westside Cemetery at a
later date. There was no visitation as cremation has been accorded.
Helen J. Nixt was born March 17, 1916 in the home that she lived her
entire life, in Union Township, Floyd Co., a daughter of Joseph and Emma
(Nikolas) Nixt, and died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Allison Health
Care Center, in Allison. She received her education and graduated from
the Marble Rock Public Schools in 1933. As a young lady she was a
housekeeper and seamstress for families in the Marble Rock area. She
loved working in her large flower and vegetable garden. It’s been said
that “if Helen couldn’t make it grow it was not meant to grow!” She will
be remembered as a good cook. Living family members include her son,
Larry (Shirley) Welch of Marble Rock, her granddaughter, Teresa (Steve)
Wells of Marble Rock, and four great- grandchildren: Aaron Wells, Alyssa
Wells, Anna Wells, Sadie Wells. She was preceded in death by her
parents, three sisters: Dorothy Hayungs, Marion “Pinky” Smith, Virginia
Kolbet; two brothers: Frank Nixt and Leo Nixt. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Helen J. Welch
Memorial Fund in care of the family.
STARKWEATHER
02/10/07
Funeral services for Thelma E.
Starkweather, 87, formerly of Greene, were held Thursday, February 1,
2007, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, in Greene, with Pastor Ashok Patet
Officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Thelma
Eugene Starkweather was born January 16, 1920 near Powersville, Pleasant
Grove Township, Floyd Co., a daughter of Edwin LeRoy and Clara Belle (Stepp)
Starkweather and died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Liebe Care Center
in Greene. She received her education in the Coldwater No 2 Country
School and graduated from the Greene Public Schools in 1936. As a young
lady she worked for Buchholz and Dralle Dept Store and later for the B &
W Grocery Store in Greene. She was last employed by the First State Bank
of Greene as a bank teller until her retirement in 1968. Thelma was a
life long and faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Greene.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, going on bus trips, and family
genealogy.. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Mae
Cleone Starkweather, Irene Starkweather; and one brother: Clair
Starkweather. Living family members include several nieces and nephews.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Thelma E. Starkweather Memorial Fund designated for the United Methodist
Church or the American Heart Association, in care of the family, 23
Highschool Blvd, Greene, IA 50636.
RHODES
02/17/07
Edgar Rhodes, 70, of Hampton,
Iowa died on Friday, February 9, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in
Knoxville, IA of natural causes. Edgar was born on July 13, 1936, to
Robert and Mary (Morris) Rhodes of Colbert County, Alabama. He served in
the Korean War in the United States Army. On August 4, 1961 he was
united in marriage to Sandra Leerhoff in Iuka, Mississippi. He was a
truck driver. Edgar loved spending time with his grandchildren, and he
enjoyed fishing and cooking. He also co-piloted a tractor-trailer with
his son James for the last 8 years. He loved to tell jokes, some were
funny and some were not, but that never stopped him. He is survived by
three daughters Rebecca Hosni, and Nancy Rhodes of Hampton and Susan
Olmstead of Lake Mills, IA; a son James Rhodes of Hampton; and eight
grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sandra on
June 26, 2004. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
MJONESS
02/17/07
Tena D. Mjoness was born on January
8, 1908 in Lyon County, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel and Agnes (Buss)
Meester and departed this life February 2, 2007. Tena Meester was united
in marriage to Willie Floy Vance of Clarksville, Iowa, and four children
were born to this union. They were later divorced. Tena later married
John Johnson of Shell Rock, Iowa. They farmed near Shell Rock and Tena
was a mother to his five step-children, as well as the four children
born to this union. Her husband passed away when their four children
were very young and she was left to raise them alone. She returned to
Rock Rapids and sought the help of her family to raise her young
children, but later returned to Clarksville, Iowa, with her children and
was employed by the Garrison Produce as an egg candler. Tena later moved
to Huxley to be near her sister, Christina, and brother, Harold, and was
employed as a cook at Gamma Phi Beta, Iowa State University. She met and
married Palmer Mjoness of Slater, Iowa, an employee of Iowa State
University, in 1962. Palmer Mjoness passed away in 1972. Tena enjoyed
crocheting, sewing and craft projects. Her sweet smile and gentle ways
will be missed by all who knew her. Services were conducted by Pastor
Emily Allen at the Slater United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February
7, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. Organist was Helen Hueven and soloist Vickie
Johnson Duffy, daughter of Nathan and Jan Johnson, (granddaughter) and
music instructor at Knoxville, Iowa, sang three hymns chosen by Tena -
Nearer My God To Thee, Under His Wings, and Jesus Keep Me Near The
Cross. Scott Hamilton, son of Betty and Wayne Hamilton, wrote and read a
poem entitled “Rejoice.” Wayne Hamilton, son-in-law of Tena, read
scripture, I Corinthians, Chapter 13, the Love Chapter, her favorite.
Ken Vance, the eldest son, and Sally Johnson Sawhill, the youngest
daughter, and a niece, delivered eulogies in praise of their mother.
Survivors include eight children: Kenneth (La Vonne) Vance of
Clarksville, Iowa; Daniel (Florence) Vance of Newton, Francis (Darlene)
Vance of Clarksville, Thomas (Edna) Vance of Apache Junction, Arizona,
Betty (Wayne) Hamilton of Ankeny, Jerry (Marilyn) Johnson of Milaca,
Minnesota; Nathan (Janice) Johnson of Waverly, and Sally (Dale) Sawhill
of Ankeny; four step-children: Virgil Johnson of Waverly, Kenneth
(Donna) Johnson of Waverly, Gilbert (June) Johnson of Cedar Falls, and
Esther (Don) Christensen of California; one brother, Harold Meester of
Huxley; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Russell Vance, Frankie
Vance, Tom Vance, Jr., Brett Johnson, Jason Johnson, Keith Sawhill, and
Scott Hamilton, all of whom were the eldest son of her children.
Relatives from California, Arizona, Texas, Minnesota and Iowa were in
attendance. Lunch was served by the Slater United Methodist Women’s
Society. Tena was laid to rest with her husband, Palmer Mjoness in the
Slater Cemetery. Soderstrom Funeral Homes of Roland, Slater and Story
City, Iowa, was in charge of services.
CARD
02/17/07
Floyd “Buddy” William Card, age 44, of Dumont Wellness Center, Dumont,
Iowa, formerly of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Clarence “Bud”
A. and Gloria Grace (Hersey) Card on August 15, 1962, at the Waverly
Hospital, Waverly, Iowa. He received his education at the Woodward State
Hospital. Through the years Floyd lived at the Woodward State Hospital,
the Harmony House in Waterloo and then moved to the Dumont Wellness
Center in Dumont. As a young boy he attended the First Baptist Church in
New Hartford, Iowa. His favorite times were playing with rubber balls
and stuffed toys. Floyd died Sunday, February 11, 2007, at the Dumont
Wellness Center, Dumont, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in
death by his Father, Clarence “Bud” on December 17, 1998. Floyd is
survived by his Mother, Gloria Card of Marshalltown, Iowa; and three
brothers, John (LaVonne) Card of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Allen Card of
Austinville, Iowa and Paul Card of Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral Services
were held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Rev. Ben Epley of the First Baptist
Church, New Hartford officiating. Casketbearers were John Card, Allen
Card, Paul Card and Donny Warneke. 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.
RHODES
02/26/07
Edgar (Ed) Rhodes, age 70, of
Hampton, Iowa, was born July 13,1936, the son of Robert Edgar and Mary
Louis (Morris) Rhodes in Sheffield, Alabama. Ed was united in marriage
to Sandra Kay Leerhoff on August 4th, 1963 in Iuke, Mississippi. The
couple eventually made their home in Hampton, Iowa in 1978. Edgar was a
veteran of the Korean War thru the United States Army. He was a great
patriot and supported the armed forces and the veterans. Ed was also
fond of his life on the open road. He loved getting into the cab of his
truck and taking off driving across America. He really enjoyed doing
this in his later years because this was something he could experience
with is son, James. Most important to Ed was his family. Not only was he
a devoted father to his children, but he also had a hand in raising all
six of his grandchildren. He especially had a tenderness for the little
ones. He would always say that his grandchildren weren’t spoiled, they
all smelled that way. Ed died Friday, February 9th, 2007, at the
rehabilitation center in Knoxville, Iowa of complications from a stroke.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sandra Rhodes, June,
2004; a brother Johnny Chaney and a sister Betty Ann Chaney. He is
survived by his children, one son James Rhodes, Hampton, Iowa; three
daughters, Rebecca (Ahmed) Hosny, Hampton, Iowa ; Susan Olmstead, Lake
Mills, Iowa, and Nancy Rhodes, Hampton, Iowa; and six grandchildren,
Mike and Josh Schipper, and Lisa, Angie, Christopher and Chance Rhodes
and one brother, William Chaney, Muscle Shoals, Alabama; and two sisters
Virginia Chaney, Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Estelle Chaney, Muscle
Shoals, Alabama. He is also survived by one brother-in-law Paul
(Lucille) Leerhoff, Clarksville, Iowa. A time of remembrance will be
Saturday, February 17, 2007, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral
Home, Hampton, Iowa. Burial of cremains at a later date in Lowell
Cemetery, rural Clarksville, Iowa.
CRANE
02/26/07
Bill Crane, age 76, of Clarksville,
Iowa, was born August 7, 1930, the son of Clifford and Amy Merfeld Crane
in his parent’s home in Greene, Iowa. He received his education in the
Greene and Marble Rock schools. Bill was united in marriage with Barbara
J. Hute on June 10, 1950, in the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa.
Following their marriage they made their home in Newton, Iowa and other
towns while Bill was employed with electrical construction and worked
out of Union 55 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In
1957 they moved to Clarksville, being employed by Iowa Public Service,
later named Mid American Energy, retiring after 32 years. He was a
member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville where he was
on the Dart Ball team. Bill was always helping someone and did a lot of
volunteering through the Hawkeye Valley Agency on Aging where he
delivered meals. He also took people to their doctor appointments when
needed. He was a member of the Clarksville volunteer ambulance service;
a 39 year member of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows and a 57
year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
After retirement he enjoyed fishing trips with friends, spending time
with family and always enjoyed his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He and Barb took short trips and enjoyed going out
for drives through the countryside. He always enjoyed the dart ball
games at church and attending the Odd Fellows Lodge. He became ill
February, 2006 with lung cancer. Bill died Wednesday, February 14, 2007,
at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa, of lung cancer. He was
preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Pam Hansen; one son in
infancy, Patrick Michael; one grandson, Blake Wehrhan, and one sister in
infancy, Phyllis Jean Crane. Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Barbara Crane, Clarksville, Iowa; one son, Steve (Cindy) Crane,
Clarksville, Iowa; three daughters, Sandy (Bill) Rustad, Waverly, Iowa;
Brenda (Al) Worrell, Janesville, Iowa and Janice (Rick) Wehrhan,
Allison, Iowa; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral
Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2007 Immanuel
United Church of Christ, in Clarksville, Iowa with Pastor Bob Gaston
officiating. Organist was Sharon Leerhoff. Vocalist Joleen Engel sang
“Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “There’s Holes in the Floor of
Heaven”. Congregational Hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou
Art”. Honorary Casketbearers were his granddaughters, Shani Homeister,
Jessi Stoffregen Toni Engel and Billie Wehrhan. Casketbearers were his
grandsons Steve Franke, Zach Crane, Brady Wehrhan, Dan Rustad, Chris
Rustad, Lee Homeister, Chad Stoffregen and Kris Engel. Burial was in
Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Clarksville was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to
the family.Bill Crane, age 76, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born August 7,
1930, the son of Clifford and Amy Merfeld Crane in his parent’s home in
Greene, Iowa. He received his education in the Greene and Marble Rock
schools. Bill was united in marriage with Barbara J. Hute on June 10,
1950, in the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. Following their marriage
they made their home in Newton, Iowa and other towns while Bill was
employed with electrical construction and worked out of Union 55 of
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In 1957 they moved to
Clarksville, being employed by Iowa Public Service, later named Mid
American Energy, retiring after 32 years. He was a member of Immanuel
United Church of Christ in Clarksville where he was on the Dart Ball
team. Bill was always helping someone and did a lot of volunteering
through the Hawkeye Valley Agency on Aging where he delivered meals. He
also took people to their doctor appointments when needed. He was a
member of the Clarksville volunteer ambulance service; a 39 year member
of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows and a 57 year member of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. After retirement he
enjoyed fishing trips with friends, spending time with family and always
enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Barb took
short trips and enjoyed going out for drives through the countryside. He
always enjoyed the dart ball games at church and attending the Odd
Fellows Lodge. He became ill February, 2006 with lung cancer. Bill died
Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo,
Iowa, of lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents; one
daughter, Pam Hansen; one son in infancy, Patrick Michael; one grandson,
Blake Wehrhan, and one sister in infancy, Phyllis Jean Crane. Bill is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Crane, Clarksville, Iowa; one
son, Steve (Cindy) Crane, Clarksville, Iowa; three daughters, Sandy
(Bill) Rustad, Waverly, Iowa; Brenda (Al) Worrell, Janesville, Iowa and
Janice (Rick) Wehrhan, Allison, Iowa; nine grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,
February 17, 2007 Immanuel United Church of Christ, in Clarksville, Iowa
with Pastor Bob Gaston officiating. Organist was Sharon Leerhoff.
Vocalist Joleen Engel sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “There’s
Holes in the Floor of Heaven”. Congregational Hymns were “Amazing Grace”
and “How Great Thou Art”. Honorary Casketbearers were his
granddaughters, Shani Homeister, Jessi Stoffregen Toni Engel and Billie
Wehrhan. Casketbearers were his grandsons Steve Franke, Zach Crane,
Brady Wehrhan, Dan Rustad, Chris Rustad, Lee Homeister, Chad Stoffregen
and Kris Engel. Burial was in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
EILDERTS
02/26/07
Helena Eilderts, age 81, of Aplington, Iowa, was born March 21, 1925 in
Aplington, Iowa, the daughter of Andrew and Lena Johnson Schipper. She
received her education in Ripley Township School No. 8. Helena was
united in marriage with Steno T. Eilderts on February 28, 1947 in the
bride’s home. The couple lived in Aplington all their married life. She
was a member of First Reformed Church in Aplington where she was a
member of Ruth Circle and participated in other church activities.
Helena was a homemaker who enjoyed growing her flowers and vegetables.
She enjoyed family travel, especially the trips across the country with
their camper. She very much enjoyed music and had the ability to play
piano by ear. The Schipper family always enjoyed making music together.
Helena died Saturday, February 17, 2007, at her home in Aplington of
natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Steno on October 6, 2002; one grandson, Jeremy Nulton; four brothers,
Andrew, George, John and Henry Schipper and one sister, Anna Marks.
Helena is survived by three daughters, Joan Nulton, Arlington Heights,
Illinois; Judy Sagendorf, McHenry, Illinois and Janet (Bob) Pesicka,
Johnston, Iowa; three grandchildren, Greg and Mark Pesicka and Nancy
(Eric) Olsen; and two great-grandchildren, Skyler and Zachary Olsen and
one expected any day; three sisters, Kate Aalderks, Kesley, Iowa; Grace
(Donald) Huisman, Wellsbug, Iowa, and Hattie (Edwin) Behrends,
Wellsburg, Iowa; three brothers, Harvey (Esther) Schipper, Aplington,
Iowa, Paul (Irma) Schipper, Parkersburg, Iowa, and Lee (Dorothy)
Schipper, Aplington, Iowa; and three sisters-in-law, Alberta Schipper,
Parkersburg, Iowa, Jennie Schipper and Effie Schipper both of Aplington,
Iowa. Funeral Services were 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2007,
First Reformed Church, Aplington, Iowa with Pastor Harlan DeJong
officiating. Organist was Lois Wessels. Vocalist Randy Aalderks sang “O
What a Savior” and “How Great Thou Art”. Congregational Hymns were “He
Hideth My Soul”. “Walking In Sunlight All of My Journey” and “Oh That
Will Be Glory for Me”. Casketbearers were Jerald Eilderts, Verlyn
Schipper, Dean Huisman, Daryl Folken Bryan Schipper and Glenn Behrends.
Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, Iowa. Memorials may be
directed to First Reformed Church Radio Fund. Redman-Schwartz Funeral
Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of arrangements.
SWEITER
02/26/07
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday at the Faith Baptist
Church in Hampton with burial in the St. Peters Church Cemetery rural
Geneva, Iowa. Officiating will be Bruce Collins, Alan Christopherson,
Robert Orr. Visitation will be Monday from 3:30 - 8:00 P.M. at the
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Betty Lou Swieter, 75, of
Geneva, Iowa, passed away at the Franklin General Hospital Care Facility
on February 17, 2007. Betty was born April 25, 1931, in Butler County to
Paul and Maxine (Dye) Ayers. Betty was born again on August 16, 1947.
She graduated from Aplington High School in Aplington, Iowa. Betty
married Carl Swieter on February 26, 1951, in Aplington, Iowa. To this
union were born two children, Carla and Dennis. Carl passed away on
October 29, 1956. She then married LaVerne Swieter on March 3, 1961, in
Aplington, Iowa. To this union was born one son, Donald. Betty was a
homemaker and farm wife. She worked beside her husband and sons with the
livestock and also the fieldwork. For the past five years, Betty would
sing and entertain the residents of nursing homes and retirement homes.
She enjoyed sharing her love of music with others. Betty is survived by
her husband, LaVerne of Geneva, Iowa, a daughter Carla (Robert) Ramey of
Coralville, Iowa, and sons Dennis (Connie) Swieter of Hampton, Iowa, and
Donald (Colette) Swieter, Iowa Falls: eight grandchildren: Cory (Becky)
Ramey, Kristina and Chelsea Ramey, Mike (Mindy) Swieter, Michelle
Swieter, Isaac, Annette and Brent Swieter and seven great-grandchildren,
brothers Robert & wife Darlene Ayers of Dumont, Iowa, Kenneth & wife
Sheryl Ayers of Bristow, Iowa, sister Sharon & husband Wayne Folken of
Waterloo, Iowa. Betty was preceded in death by: First husband, Carl
Swieter, her Father: Paul Ayers, Mother: Maxine Ayers, and one brother,
Marvin Ayers.
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