Craig S. Conklin

Craig S. Conklin, 46, of Allison, Iowa passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Craig Stewart Conklin was born on April 1, 1964, the son of Arthur and Gladys P. (Pierce) Conklin in Nyack, New York. He graduated from Tivvy High School in Kerrville, Texas. Craig lived in California, Texas and New York where he was a carpenter for 26 years. On August 16, 2003, he was united in marriage to Mari Boomgarden in Horton, Iowa. Craig started to work at Terex on November 20, 2006 as an assembler and later as a janitor until February of 2009.

He was a huge fan of the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. Craig loved all sports and shared that with all of his children and his wife. He would help anyone that asked and he was a character. He laughed a lot, loved a lot. We will all miss him. And at the time of his death, he was a donor, so he is still giving to others.

Survivors are his wife, Mari Conklin of Allison, Iowa; three sons, Anthony Conklin of Austin, Texas, Matthew Conklin of Kerrville, Texas and Craig Conklin Jr. of Round Rock, Texas; his father and motherin- law, Arthur and Fran Conklin of Suffern, New York; his mother-inlaw, Esther Schmidt of Allison, Iowa; his grandmother, Margie Tremper of Kerrville, Texas; his sister, Beth Heiden of New Braunfels, Texas; four step-children, Tashia Connell, Cherise Bortle, Bobbie Bortle and Shelbi Boomgarden-Willoughby all of Texas; several aunts, uncles and cousins in Texas and New York; and numerous step-brothers, stepsisters and their families all of New York.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys; sister, Debbie Conklin and by his father-in-law, Pete Boomgarden.

Craig’s body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. There will be no public visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences for Craig may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home of Waverly is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carl “Pete” Taylor

Carl Taylor, age 89, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, November 26, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Carl “Pete” Taylor Carl “Pete” Taylor was born on January 24, 1921 in Hampton, Iowa to Frank and Florence (Kiser) Taylor. Carl graduated from Hansel High School in 1938 and then later joined the US Army in 1942. Carl was married to Betsy Wickwire from 1946 until 1974.

He later married Connie Abbas in August of 1975 until she passed away in 2003. Carl spent his life as a carpenter.

Carl is survived by a son Darwin (Sallie) Taylor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a daughter Carla (Virgil) Pruisner of Parkersburg, Iowa; a sister Grace (John) Toomsen of Geneva, Iowa; a brother Bob (Dorothy) Taylor of Hampton, Iowa; 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Carl was preceded in death by a grandson Daren Taylor, wife Connie, brothers Harry, Gerald, Gilbert, Jim and a sister Myrtle Hess.

Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of arrangements.

Marlys Arlene Konken

Marlys Arlene Konken, age 84, of Aplington, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, Iowa, of natural causes.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 27, 2010, at the Reformed Church of Stout with Pastor David Vander Leest officiating. Burial was held in Stout Cemetery. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Marlys. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

Glen Eugene Skillen

Funeral services for Glen Eugene Skillen, 81, formerly of Greene, were held Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, with military honors conducted by the Tack- Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.

Glen died Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison, Allison, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Glen Skillen Memorial Fund, 1198 Grand Ave, Greene, IA 50636.

Arrangements were entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene.

Helen Sarah Glaspie

Funeral services for Helen Sarah Glaspie, 97, formerly of Greene, were held Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Helen died Monday, November 29, 2010, at the Bickford Cottage in Marion, Linn Co., Iowa.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Helen Glaspie Memorial Fund 3425 Sycamore Ct., N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene.

Joe R. Barnett

Joe Robert Barnett, age 79, of Bloomington, Minnesota, was born September 28, 1931 on the Barnett farm near Clarksville in Butler County, Iowa, the son of Ornan and Fern Marx Barnett. He received his education in the Fremont #4 Country School and graduated from Clarksville High School in 1949.

He enlisted in the United States Navy, and served among other places, in Japan. After his service, Joe attended and graduated from Iowa State University. Joe was united in marriage with Joyce Ann Jellison in Waterloo, Iowa on June 22, 1957. The couple first lived in Ames, then moved to the Minneapolis area. To this union three children, Russell, Mark and Stacy, were born.

Joe was employed at Honeywell among other places, in Minneapolis. He was an outdoorsman and dearly loved his family. Joe died October 19, 2010, at his home of natural causes.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, on December 15, 2006; one son, Russell Barnett on January 14th, 1976; his parents, Ornan and Fern Barnett; three sisters, Gail Bolin, Rose Brown and Eleanor Rhoads and two brothers, Lyle Barnett and Ivan Barnett.

Joe is survived by one son, Mark (Rita) Barnett, Cook, Minnesota and one daughter, Stacy (Gary) Couch, Dayton, Minnesota; two granddaughters, Sydney and Samantha Barnett; one sister, Evelyn Dye, Phoenix, Arizona; one brother, Ben (Beverly) Barnett, Iowa City, Iowa; one brother-in-law, Richard Rhoads, San Rafael, California; one sisterin- law, Marie Barnett, Clarksville, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held Saturday, October 23, 2010 with burial in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Bernice E.Ingebritson

Bernice E. Ingebritson, 89, of Hampton, Iowa, formerly of Geneva, passed away December 8, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton, Iowa.

Funeral service was held Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Sietsema- Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial was in the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva, Iowa.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of arrangements.

Edna Reiter

Edna Reiter, 99, of Brookville, Florida, and formerly from Shell Rock, passed away November 19 in Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Edna was born July 5, 1911, near Shell Rock to Sylvester and Lucinda Miller Hodgson. She retired after many years as an elementary school teacher for the Butler County School system. Funeral services were held at the Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Largo, Florida.

Entombment was at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo.

Paul C. Franken

Paul C. Franken, 74, of Clarksville, died Monday, December 13, 2010, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Paul was born February 3, 1936, in Parkersburg, Iowa, the son of Charlie and Sena (Siems) Franken. He attended grade school at Norton Corner and graduated from Shell Rock High School in 1954. Upon graduating he was a member of the National Guard for ten years.

On January 20, 1957, he was united in marriage to Norma Jean (Bohlen) at the Shell Rock United Methodist Church. In 1963, he attended John Deere Mechanics School in East Moline, Illinois. He farmed and worked for Terry Peck-Waverly Implement for ten years and then went to work at Carnation in Waverly. In 1977 Paul and Norma Jean purchased a farm northeast of Clarksville, a venture they continued until retirement in 1984.

Paul remained active with his repair and restoration business until his passing. Paul was a longtime, faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and working on tractors. He was a member of the Sod Busters.

Paul is survived by his wife Norma Jean of Clarksville; sons, Paul Charles “Chuck” (Kathy) Franken of Nashua, Robert L. “Bob” (Kim) Franken of Clear Lake; brother, Bennett (Sandy) Franken of Gilbertville; sisters, Fannie (Don) Albrecht of Waverly, Irene (Bill) Senne of Aplington, Janice (Don) Campbell of Hampton, June (Jerry) Welter of Parkersburg, Mary (RaeDean) Jacobs of Allison, Betty (Tom) Turner of Aplington; grandchildren, Stacey (Shay) Franken, Christopher (Kayla) Franken, Jordan Franken, Daniel Franken, Timothy Franken; great grandchild, Payton Schott. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Monday, December 20, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock. Memorials may be directed to the family and on-line condolences may be left for the family at www.kaisercorson.com Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly was in charge of arrangements.

Daryle W. “Taco” Daluge

Funeral services for Daryle W. Daluge, 61, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Daryle W. Daluge Memorial Fund, 411 E. Ely St. Greene, IA 50636.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene.

Irene B. Vorhes

Irene B. Vorhes, 94, of Marble Rock, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 at her home with her daughters by her side.

Services were entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene.

Roscoe Hulbert

Roscoe Hulbert, 86, of Shell Rock, Iowa passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Roscoe was born on August 20, 1924, in Beacon, Iowa, the oldest son of Pearl and Vesta (Heaverlo) Hulbert. He entered the US Army on April 20, 1945, serving during W.W. II as a motorcycle M.P. in Germany and France until his discharge on November 5, 1946.

On November 21, 1947, he was united in marriage to JoAnna Johnson at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville, Iowa. Roscoe and JoAnna farmed side by side in the Clarksville area before moving into Shell Rock in 1966. He retired from Butler County in 1985 as a maintainer operator. Roscoe enjoyed his visits with family and friends. He could be found cruising around on his scooter with his great granddaughters on his lap.

He plowed and tilled gardens for many years in Shell Rock. He had many hobbies such as camping, gardening, wood working and riding motorcycle. He had a passion for his great grandchildren. Roscoe “Bud” was a loving husband to his wife, JoAnna for 61 years, father, son, brother, grandpa, great grandpa (papa), uncle and friend.

Survivors are his two daughters, Faye (Gaylen) Dewey and Patricia (Ron) Hardee both of Shell Rock, Iowa; three sons, Pearl Hulbert, Glen (Brenda) Hulbert and David (Shirley) Hulbert all of Shell Rock, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two sisters, Georgia (Ed) Eilers of Clarksville, Iowa and Marge (Keith) George of Shell Rock, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Beverly and Jeanette Hulbert.

He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnna on March 11, 2009; his parents; a grandson, Joshua Dewey; two brothers, Lloyd and Robert Hulbert and by two sisters, Leota DeGeus and Joy Spoerl.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock, Iowa with Pastor Kim Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Antioch Cemetery, rural Clarksville, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences for Roscoe may be left at
www.kaisercorson.com. 

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock was in charge of arrangements.

Laura A. Oltmann

Laura A. Oltmann passed away December 23, 2010, at the Allison Health Care Center, her home since May of 2006.

Laura was born to Henry and Mary Schrage, at her parent’s home near Bristow, Iowa on January 5, 1911. She attended school in Coldwater Township schools through the 8th grade at which time she began working for a number of farm families helping with child care as well as household and farm chores. In February 10, 1932 she married Ed Oltmann of Allison, Iowa.

The couple began farming on a rental farm in Butler County. Their successful farming efforts resulted in the opportunity to farm and subsequently manage multiple farms in the Shell Rock area for Lloyd Gibson of the Shell Rock Bank. In 1950 Ed and Laura realized the dream of purchasing their own farm on the Butler Center Road near Allison, Iowa, where they raised their four children.

Laura worked beside Ed in their farming activities, taking particular interest in a hen flock of 3000 as well as 500 chickens annually to butcher for the family freezer and for sale. For additional income she worked and managed the Waverly Sale Barn restaurant during its weekly sale for seven years.

In 1968, taking advantage of her sewing skills, she began a custom drapery business, selling, making and putting up drapes in homes and businesses from Hampton to Waterloo, Iowa. Her sewing skills were also demonstrated in the brides and bridesmaid gowns she created for daughter-in-laws to be, and for her granddaughters. This business was sold in 1992.

Through the years she also served as a 4-H leader and a teacher of sewing skills, which led to recognition by Butler County for 50 years of service to 4-H clubs. Laura also enjoyed gardening, providing fresh, canned and frozen foods for her family. Eventually her efforts were focused on flower gardening. Her flower gardens were admired by passer-bys, and cuttings were often displayed at church as well as numerous weddings. She took pride especially in Giant Delphiniums, the seed coming from England.

Laura also enjoyed traveling, first to the homes of her children throughout the United States, and also to Germany (visiting relatives) and to Japan on a national Lutheran Church sponsored event. In 1983, at age 72, she participated in a Colorado Wilderness horseback venture for three days.

Laura was preceded in death by her husband Ed (11/12/1973), the result of a farm accident; by her parents, Henry and Mary Schrage; by two brothers, Alfred and Raymond; by two sisters, Ernia and Louise; and by two grandsons, Douglas (Leroy’s son), Larry, (Leon’s step-son); as well as a great grandson Thompson Lee Cox (Larry’s grandson).

Laura is survived by daughter, Mary Ann (Oltmann) Lee (Hazelett, Texas); sons, Leroy Edward Oltmann (and Barbara Eilers of Bristow, Iowa); Leon K. Oltmann (and wife Jill of Parlin, Colorado); Larry C. Oltmann (and wife Mary Jo of Bellingham, Washington); also a sister-in-law, Edna Schrage (wife to Raymond); along with fourteen grandkids and twenty-six great grandkids.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with burial in the Butler Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 2011, from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema- Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Rev. Jeffrey Blank will officiate the service.

Louis Lammert Dohrmann

Louis Lammert Dohrmann, 85, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away December 22, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa.

Funeral service was held Friday, December 24, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Burial took place in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiated the service.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Latimer was in charge of arrangements.