Betty Jean Lindhorst dies at 87

Published: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:49 PM CST

Betty Jean Lindhorst age 87, passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Betty Jean Lindhorst were held on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona with Reverend Okitakoyi Landula officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.

Betty Jean Lindhorst was born March 1, 1923, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Martin and Ruth (Tallmadge) Holte. During her early years, she lived with her mother and step-father, Leland Wildin, near Algona, and Marshall, Minn. Betty graduated from high school in Marshall, Minnesota. She worked as a sales clerk in the S & L Department Store in Algona before her marriage to Kenneth Lindhorst on June 29, 1947. To this marriage three children were born, two daughters, Sheryl Lee and Joleen Rae and a stillborn son, Garry Lynn.

Betty and Kenny moved their family to Ionia, in 1954 where they had purchased a farm. They farmed there until Kenny’s retirement in 1984. They owned a cabin on a lake near Faribault, Minn., for many years and enjoyed spending time there. In 1994, they moved to a house in Charles City. Kenny passed away in July of 2000. In December 2006, Betty moved to Riverside Assisted Living in Charles City and in Oct. 2010, she moved to the 11 Street Chautauqua Guest Homes where she lived at the time of her death.

 

Betty enjoyed fishing and crocheting as she made hundreds of crocheted afghans over the years. She was a long time member of the United Church of Christ in Ionia.

She is survived by her daughters, Sherry and Leon Wait of Nashua; Joleen Lindhorst of Charles City; two granddaughters, LeAnne Wait of Waterloo; Valerie and Greg Hennings of Waverly and a great-granddaughter, Madelyn Hennings of Waverly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant son, Gary.

Condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Julaine J. Farrell dies at 62

Published: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:08 PM CST

Julaine J. Farrell age 62 of New Hampton died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Her five daughters will place the pall on the casket. James Neuzil will be the Lector and the offertory gifts will be presented by Nolan and Brock Hromidko, Ashlee Crawford, Paige and Curtis Nelson, Levi Suhr.

Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Todd Suhr, Tony Crawford, Dylan Suhr, James Howe, James Neuzil and Dennis Howe serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Levi Suhr, Paige Nelson, Curtis Nelson, Taylor Neuzil, Nolan Hromidko, Brock Hromidko, Rylee Simpson, Ashlee Crawford and Caycee Crawford.

Friends may greet the family 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Online condolences for Julaine’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Julaine Jean Farrell was born February 17, 1948, in Charles City, the daughter of Walter and Bernadine (Brown) Howe. She grew up in Rockford, and was a graduate of the Charles City High School. On March 20, 1965, she married Kenneth William Farrell. To this union five daughters were born. The couple made New Hampton their home where Julaine worked at Mercy Medical Center for over 29 years. She spent her life devoted to her family and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Kenneth; five daughters, Shelly (Todd) Suhr of New Hampton, Karri Simpson of Cedar Rapids, Penney (James) Neuzil of Ft. Atkinson, Robyn (Tony) Crawford of New Hampton, Kelley Farrell of Cedar Rapids; her mother, Bernadine Howe of Rockford; two brothers, Dennis (Diane) Howe of Mason City, James (Rhonda) Howe of Rockford; three sisters, Janelle (Dana) Larson of Rudd, Diane Howe, Kathy (Bryan) Hobbs all of Rockford; ten grandchildren, Dylan Suhr, Levi Suhr, Nolan Hromidko, Brock Hromidko, Rylee Simpson, Paige Nelson, Curtis Nelson, Taylor Neuzil, Ashlee Crawford and Caycee Crawford; her mother-in-law, Maxine Farrell of Charles City; two brothers-in-law, John Farrell of Charles City and Jerry (Sherry) Farrell of Hudson.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Ortha L. Liddle dies at 87

Published: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:37 PM CST

Ortha L. Liddle age 87 of Nashua died Saturday morning, Dec. 11, 2010, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Online condolences for Ortha’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com 641-435-4134.

James H. Stapleton dies at 67

Published: Monday, December 13, 2010 4:40 PM CST

James H. Stapleton, age 67, of New Hampton, died of a sudden heart attack at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 15, 2010 at New Hampton Cemetery in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus presiding. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for James’s family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.

James “Jim” Henry Stapleton was born Feb. 8, 1943 to Harold and Lucille (Kobliska) Stapleton in Elma. Jim graduated from Elma High School in 1961. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1961 and served as a postal clerk on the USS McMorris off the coast of Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he was united in marriage to Gloria Stiefel on Nov. 18, 1967 at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. The couple made their home in New Hampton where they have lived ever since. Jim was a city mail carrier for the New Hampton Post Office for 42 years before retiring in 2006, as well as, farming dairy cattle and hogs. Jim also helped Gene Dorsey and his father as an auctioneer. Since Jim retired he has been a part-time maintenance man for the South Gate and Super 8 motels in New Hampton. Jim enjoyed fixing clocks, being a handy man, traveling and antiquing, football and spending time with his family.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Gloria of New Hampton; his children, Shelby (Katherine) Stapleton of New Hampton, Salina (Bill) Gavin of Waterloo; two sisters, Judith Biwer of Zumbrota, Minn., and Joyce (Ron) Swestka of Protivin; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
 

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers at birth; his son, Shawn; brother-in-law, Lee Stiefel; and sister-in-law, Shirley Flick.

Edwin J. Weigel dies at 90

Published: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:37 PM CST

Edwin J. Weigel, age 90, of New Hampton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph's Center in New Hampton with Fr. Mark Osterhaus celebrating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at New Hampton. Michelle Lau will be the pianist accompanying Chris Carrier, the cantor. Congregational hymns will be “Servant Song”, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”, “Taste And See”, “Quietly, “Peacefully”, and “On Eagles Wings”. Edwin’s family will be lectors. Eucharistic ministers are Marlene Weigel, Florence Throndson, and Jack Gorman. Edwin’s children will be gift bearers and placed the pall.

Visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 from 3 - 8 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Joseph's Gathering Space one hour before services on Tuesday. Condolences for Edwin’s family may be left at HYPERLINK "http://www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com" www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.

Edwin Joseph Weigel was born June 6, 1920 to John William and Mathilda (Blaska) Weigel on the family farm north of New Hampton. He attended country school until he graduated the grade 12 from New Hampton High School. During these years he farmed on the family farm. On September 19, 1944 Edwin was united in marriage to Rose C. Schwickerath at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hampton. The couple farmed northeast of New Hampton until 1999 when they moved to New Hampton. Over the years Edwin raised hogs and cattle, and farmed. He belonged to the Iowa Pork Producers, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Knights of Columbus. During his years of marriage the couple spent many memorable moments dancing, playing cards, traveling and spending time with family, which he enjoyed very much.
 

Edwin is survived by two daughters Audrey Conner of Charlotte, NC, and Madonna (Mark) Fohrman of Dover, Minn.; one son Andrew (Gloria) of Onalaska, Wisc. along with eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceding his death was his loving wife of 56 years, Rose; his parents; one daughter, Alberta;

one son, David; three sisters Emma Wild, Sister Mary Madonna Weigel, Stacia Hackman; two brothers Francis and Leo Weigel; one great-granddaughter, Morgan Jacobson and one great-grandson Edwin Alford.

Ortha L. Liddle dies at 87

Published: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:33 AM CST

Ortha L. Liddle, age 87 of Nashua died Saturday Dec. 11, 2010 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Pastor Tom Hagen officiating.

Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua with Randy Sinnwell, Richard Greenlee, Charles Lantow, Lynn Lantow, Randy Liddle, and Richard Clipperton serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 3 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Ortha was born March 21, 1923, in rural Floyd County, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Carpenter) Ferch. She attended Nashua schools, graduating in 1941. On June 24, 1941, Ortha was united in marriage to Owen Liddle in Bremer County. She spent the majority of her life living and working on the farm, but also worked for a short time at the school as a cook. Ortha loved fishing, flowers, and gardening. She enjoyed baking and visits by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Soldwisch of Nashua; two sisters, Elaine Lantow of Shell Rock, and Marie (Kurt) Schmidt of Corona, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Liddle of San Bernadino, Calif.; four grandchildren, Susan Soldwisch of Lathrop, Mo., Randy (Kathy) Soldwisch of North Liberty, Gary (Andrea) Soldwisch of Gilbert, Ariz., and Pat (Maria) Liddle of San Bernadino, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Joshua Watts, Benjamin, Madison, and Emma Soldwisch, Izabella Soldwisch, Sean, Andrew, and Aiden Liddle; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Owen in 1994; her parents; two sisters, Marjorie Kelly and Mardelle Greenlee; one brother, Russell Ferch; a grandson, Roger Soldwisch; three brothers-in-law, Clarence Greenlee, Bob Lantow, and Gene Kelly; and one sister-in-law, Beverly Ferch. Online condolences www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Diane L. Martin dies at 79

Published: Monday, December 20, 2010 11:39 AM CST

Diane L. Martin, age 79 of New Hampton, died Sunday Dec.19, 2010, at the Cedar Health Care Center in Charles City.

Arrangements are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton.
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Lois L. Domke dies at 82

Published: Monday, December 20, 2010 11:39 AM CST

Lois L. Domke age 82 of Carlisle, formerly of Fredericksburg died Sunday evening, Dec. 19, 2010, at the Carlisle Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.
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Irma Lucille Fobes dies at 94

Published: Monday, December 20, 2010 11:49 AM CST

Irma Lucille Fobes, age 94, of Waverly, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.

Irma has been cremated and memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Waverly with Pastor Deborah Wise officiating. There will be a private family burial of cremains on Tuesday.

Irma was born on April 26, 1916, east of Earlville, the daughter of Cornelius D. and May Jane (Morris) Hunt. She attended the Earlville Consolidated Schools graduating from high school in 1933. She then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls for two years where she received her teaching certificate in secondary education. She then taught in Greeley, McGregor, and Edgewood, ( fifth grade). On Dec. 31, 1940, she was united in marriage to A. Glen Fobes in Manchester. Upon Glen’s discharge from the army in 1946 the couple made their home in Edgewood. While in Edgewood, Irma was active in the Methodist Church where she participated with the U.M.W. and taught Sunday school. She also served as Worthy Matron of Avalon Chapter of Eastern Star, and belonged to the Edgewood Women’s Club. In Dec. of 1988, she and Glen moved to Waverly to be closer to their daughter’s family. While in Waverly, she became a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Matin Circle of the church, a member of the Literature Club, and enjoyed her involvement with the Walk and Talk Club. Her interest included her family, church, needle work, reading, and playing bridge.

Irma’s memory is honored by her husband A. Glen Fobes of Waverly, a son, Steven (Penny) Fobes of Hilton Head, South Carolina a daughter, Jean (Jerry) Rochford, of New Hampton, three grandchildren, Jerry J. Rochford of Guttenberg, James Rochford of Edgewood, and Joel (Andrea) Rochford of New Hampton, and seven great-grandchildren, Payton, Preston, Parker, Pyrce, Conner, Carlee, and Caden Rochford.
 

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Dale, Kenneth, and Clarence Hunt, and two sisters, Hazel Hunt and Viola Wilkinson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to either the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community or Trinity United Methodist Church and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com

Bernice M. Hammond dies at 85

Published: Monday, December 20, 2010 1:04 PM CST

Bernice M. Hammond, age 85, of Elma, died on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 at Colonial Manor in Elma.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, with Pastor Paula Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Howard Cemetery in Elma.

Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Conway-KolbetFuneral Home in Elma. Online condolences for Bernice’s family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.

Bernice Margaret Stiefel was born in the New Hampton hospital on March 26, 1925, daughter of John and Sophia (Weise) Stiefel. She attended the New Hampton Public School graduating with the class of 1943.After graduation from high school she was employed as a secretary by R.J. Sullivan, Attorney at Law for several years. Later she was employed as a bookkeeper for the Barnett Appliance store. She married Fern Hammond on Jan. 15, 1951 and they have lived in Elma until now. Besides being a wife and mother, she was employed by Howard Winneshiek Schools for 20 years as a secretary. Bernice enjoyed bowling, playing cards, especially Bridge, and visiting with family and friends. Bernice was an active member of the Elma United Methodist Church and the Elma American Legion Auxiliary. She also helped with getting the first library started and into its own facility.
 

Survivors include her husband; two children Randy Lee Hammond of Brooklyn Center, Minn. and Denise Ann (David) Bergo of Plymouth, Minn; two grandchildren Gretchen (Brent) Wegner and Stephanie Bergo; and one great granddaughter Gemma Lillian Wegner.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers Henry, George, Albert, Walter, Rudy and John Stiefel; and one sister Irma (Alvie) Althof.

Gene Einwalter dies at 82

Published: Thursday, December 23, 2010 8:58 AM CST

Gene Einwalter, age 82, of Ft. Atkinson, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 with his wife, Madonna, by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ft. Atkinson, Rev. Nick March presiding, burial will be in the church cemetery

Visitation will be 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 at the Schluter Balik Funeral Home Chekal Chapel in Ft. Atkinson, there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a scripture service at 5 p.m. there will also be visitation after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Gene is survived by his wife: Madonna, Ft. Atkinson, three daughters: Jane (Tom) Milcoff of Cedar Rapids, Donna (Kevin) Ellis of Cedar Rapids, and Joann (Dean) Kron of Johnston, one sister: Sister Arlene Einwalter, Greenfield, Wisc.. Sisters -in-law: Sister Cephas Wichman, Cedar Rapids, Eleanor Burke, Elma, Margaret (Dick) Reginold, Fairbank, Lynnette (Paul) Ellefson, Mesa, Ariz., Mary Ann Wichman, Marion, Elaine (Al) Spence, Rudolph, Ohio. Brothers-in-law: Robert (Marian) Wichman, Cedar Rapids, and Leo (Mary) Mihm, Portland Ore.

Mary Marie Zwanziger, dies at 98

Published: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:32 PM CST

Mary Marie Zwanziger age 98 of Waverly, formerly of Plainfield, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Plainfield with Pastor Dennis Burns officiating.

Interment will be in the Horton Cemtery with David Balvanz, Dennis Balvanz, Clyde Balvanz, Kevin Zwanziger, Bruce Zwanziger and Larry Schilling serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Francis Buckel, Charles Buckel and Dwight Buckel.

Friends may greet the family 3 - 6 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2010, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour pior to the service at the church on Monday. 

Mary Marie Zwanziger was born October 14, 1912, in rural Bremer County, on the family farm, the daughter of Francis and Grace (Marks) Buckel. She received her education at the Six-Mile Grove School. On June 1, 1932, she married ‘the neighbor boy’ Leo Zwanziger at the Methodist Parsonage in Galena, Ill. Marie lived her entire life in Bremer County farming side-by-side with her husband until his death in 1965. She remained on the farm until 1971 when she moved to Waverly. Marie was an active gardener in her younger days and a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church Women as well as an officer of the Horton Cemetery Society.

Marie also baby-sat for many children in Waverly and was also a Pink Lady at the Waverly Hospital. Nothing meant more to Marie than her family. In her free time she enjoyed embroidery and doing word puzzles.

Survivors include two daughters, Jean Balvanz of Shell Rock, Linda (Don) Luck of Clarksville, TN; two sons, William (Peggy) Zwanziger of Ionia, Leland (Patricia) Zwanziger of Nashua; thirteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo in 1965; son, Duane Zwanziger and daughter-in-laws, Delores Zwanziger and Carol Zwanziger; son-in-law, Ernest Balvanz; six brothers, William, Clifford, Francis, August “Pete”, Robert and John Buckel; two sisters, Buelah Buckel and Gertrude Olson.

Lois L. Domke dies at 82

Published: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:18 PM CST

Lois L. Domke age 82 of Carlisle, formerly of Fredericksburg died Sunday evening, Dec. 19, 2010, at the Carlisle Care Center in Carlisle.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.

Friends may greet the family beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

\Online condolences for Lois’ family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Kenneth Lee Haberman dies at 61

Published: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:21 PM CST

Kenneth Lee Haberman, age 61 of Nashua, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua with Military Honors by the Nashua VFW Post.

Friends may greet the family 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Wednesday. 

Online condolences for Ken's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Bernice M. Cramer dies at 85

Published: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:41 PM CST

Bernice M. Cramer age 85 of New Hampton died Thursday evening, Dec 23, 2010, at the New Hampton Care Center.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2010, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, with Deacon Vic De Sloover officiating.

Internment will be in New Hampton City Cemetery with Pat Folkers, Roger Nosbisch, Jim Akin, Paulette Nosbisch, Val Folkers, and Randy Nosbisch serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family from 12 - 2 p.m. Monday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton.  Online condolences for Bernice’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com 

Bernice M. Kramer was born Dec. 2, 1925 in the Jacksonville Township of Chickasaw County, the daughter of Elias and Anna (Landa) Weigel. She attended St. Joseph School in New Hampton. On Nov. 22, 1952 in Preston, Minn, Bernice was united in marriage to Francis “Stub” Cramer. The couple lived in Waterloo where Bernice worked 32 years for the Powers Manufacturing Company as a seamstress and instructor. She was a member of the AmVets in Evansdale.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law; a step-daughter; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Dec. 27, 1985; and five brothers, Raymond, Claire, Donald, Bud, and Paul Weigel in infancy.

Vicki Mehmen dies at 62

Published: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:21 PM CST

Vicki Mehmen, age 62 of Nashua, died Sunday morning, Dec. 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.  Online condolences for Vicki’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

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Diane Lee Martin dies at 79

Published: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:21 PM CST

Diane Lee Martin age 79 of New Hampton died Sunday, Dec.19, 2010, at the Cedar Health Care Center in Charles City.



Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdon Hall, New Hampton with Mike Booth presiding. Inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the Jehova’s Witnesses Kingdon Hall in New Hampton.



Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Diane’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com



Diane Lee Martin was born Sept. 20, 1931, in New Hampton, the daughter of Jess and Betty (Stevens) Martin. She received her education in Nashua. She enjoyed traveling to places including New York, California, Texas and Washington D.C., where she participated in Special Olympics, receiving several medals of which she was very proud. Diane enjoyed bowling and won trophies in Waterloo and Des Moines tournaments. In her later years she was the Wii bowling champion and the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Diane also enjoyed activities at the New Hampton at the New Hampton Senior Center, playing solitaire on the computer and visiting with friends. She was loved by many for her cheerful smile and out-going personality. 



Diane was a member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She had developed a strong faith in God’s promise of a new world to come, where pain and disability will be thing of the past. Diane faithfully shared this message with others. 



Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Watzke of Willmar, Minn; four nephews and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jerome Francis Hentges dies at 59

Published: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 9:34 AM CST

Jerome Francis Hentges passed away on Dec. 22, 2010 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, at fifty-nine years of age.

A funeral service for Jerry Hentges, of Spirit Lake, was held Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit Lake.  Burial was at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Spirit Lake.

Jerry was born October 1, 1951 in Waterloo, the son of Francis Jerome Hentges and Myrna Mae Costigan.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School in New Hampton and graduated in 1969 from New Hampton Community High School.  Jerry attended Ellsworth Community College and then graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1976 with a teaching degree.  He received his Masters Degree in Counseling from Drake University in 1991.

On June 15, 1974, Jerry was united in marriage to Paula Sue Anderson in New Hampton.  The family lived in Holton, Kansas, Lake Mills, and Lake Park, where he taught and coached.  The family then moved to Spirit Lake, in 1991.

Jerry worked as the Spirit Lake Middle School Guidance Counselor and Athletic Director.  He was head wrestling coach for Lake Park and Spirit Lake for many years followed by several years of refereeing including the Iowa State Wrestling Tournament.  He also coached in the middle school and was a Drivers-Education instructor.

Jerry enjoyed pheasant hunting with his German Shorthair, Annie, pontoon riding with his family, fishing, riding his Harley and trips to South Dakota.

He is survived by his wife, Paula of Spirit Lake; three children, Tera (Ben) O’Malley of Chicago, Illinois, Leah (Jacob) Cruze of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Jenna Hentges at the University of Iowa; his parents, Francis and Myrna Hentges; two sisters, Kathleen (Mark) Timlin of Lawler, and Colleen (Paul) Kruger of New Hampton; one brother, Thomas (Carol) Hentges of Eagan, Minnesota; three nieces and two nephews. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Rosemary Anderson.

Jerry was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harold and Kathleen Costigan, his paternal grandparents, Frank and Anna Hentges, and his father-in-law, Paul Anderson.

Turner Jenness Funeral Home of Spirit Lake was in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be submitted at turnerfuneralhomes.com.