Obituaries on this page:
Quentin Brus
D. Arlene Richardson
Lelon Wayne Westervelt
Lawrence "Bud" Hruska
William L. “Bill” Cleveland
Bruce R. Cerwinske
John L. Elenz
Chloris Godeva Anderson Sands
Karen Kay Herman
Kendra Kay McCall
Bill Niewoehner
Jerome J. Imoehl
Ardith B. Goings
Lavern F. Hilsman
Luke Theodore Kuennen
Ivan Anthony Langreck
Kermit Julian Hildahl
Sara Jean (Nibaur) Baughman
Mary Louise Alderman
Alan M. Fehr
Merle D. Bartz
Kathryn Zwanziger
Leallan “Butch” Nicholas
Croatt
Stanley E. Bahlmann
Phyllis T. Glaser
June B. Kamrath
Quentin Brus
Alta Vista, Iowa -
 Quentin
Brus, age 78, of Alta Vista, IA, died on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at
his home of heart failure.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, February 3,
2010 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, in Alta Vista, Iowa with Father
Ray Atwood as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at
Alta Vista with the following grandchildren serving as casket bearers:
Andrew Carney, Stephen Carney, Alex Grober, Heather Glaser, Dana Glaser,
and Sigrid Brus.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 2, 2010
at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma with a rosary at 5:00pm.
Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral
home in Elma. Online condolences for Quentin’s family may be left
at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com
Quentin Lawrence Brus was born April 2, 1931 to Ralph and Martha (Brost)
Brus on the family farm near Alta Vista, IA. He attended school at
St. William’s Catholic School in Alta Vista. Quentin then farmed
with his father until his father’s death in 1958, and continued farming
to the present. Quentin was united in marriage to Mildred Rosonke
on June 2, 1953 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton. The couple
made their home on the family farm where they presently live.
Quentin belonged to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Alta Vista, and
Catholic Order of Foresters. He previously served on St. Bernard’s
Parish Council.
Quentin enjoyed hunting, woodworking, driving his Kawasaki all terrain
vehicle around the farm, tinkering, and teasing his grandchildren.
Quentin is survived by his wife Mildred Brus; eight children Diane
(Dennis) Carney of Greene, IA, David Brus of Alta Vista, Randy Brus of
Alta Vista, Nancy (Chuck) Glaser of New Hampton, Norman (Bev) Brus of
Waverly, IA, Jane (Dean) Grober of Charles City, IA, Lynette (Curt)
Schwickerath of New Hampton, Brenda (Vern) Steidl of Mason City, IA; 13
grandchildren; one brother Roger (JoElyn) Brus of Libby, MT; and several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Ardell Ries; and one
brother-in-law Raymond Ries.
D.
Arlene Richardson
New Hampton, Iowa -
 D.
Arlene Richardson, 87, of New Hampton, died Friday, January 29, at Mercy
Medical Center, New Hampton.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Saude Lutheran
Church, Lawler, with Pastor Daniel Larson officiating. Burial will
be at Saude Lutheran Cemetery, Lawler.
Visitation is Sunday, January 31, from 3-7p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral
Home, New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior
to the service on Monday.
Doris Arlene Richardson was born November 16, 1922 to Alvie and Alice
(Nelson) Knutson in Chickasaw County. She was baptized and
confirmed at Jerico Lutheran Church. Arlene was united in marriage
to Arthur Anderson on November 19, 1940 at Saude Parsonage. Art
passed away on September 11, 1958. Arlene later married Sam
Richardson on October 3, 1959. Sam died on October 25, 1965.
Arlene worked as Deputy County Treasurer in Chickasaw County for 18
years until her retirement in 1985. She later worked as a
bookkeeper at B&D Sports for 11 years. She was a member of the
Saude Lutheran Church, Business and Professional Women, County Liners,
and Saude Ladies Aid.
Arlene enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time with her family, traveling
by car or bus. Arlene also enjoyed volunteering her time to those
who needed her help.
Arlene is survived by her two daughters Virginia “Ginny” (Fred) Kucko of
Shell Rock, Jan (Marv) Eiler of New Hampton; one son Randy (Darlene)
Anderson of New Hampton; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
two stepsons Gary (Gretchen) Richardson of Colorado Springs, CO, Reg
Richardson of Sarasota, FL; one stepdaughter Carole Otto of Boulder, CO;
one sister-in-law Mary Knutson of Charles City; and several nieces and
nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands Art Anderson and
Sam Richardson, one stepson Jim Richardson, one brother Nels Knutson,
and one niece Rhonda Knutson.
Online condolences for Arlene’s family may be left at
http://www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Lelon
Wayne Westervelt
Nashua, Iowa -
Lelon Wayne Westervelt, 77 of Nashua died Friday evening, Jan. 29, at
his home.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Hugeback & Chenoweth
Funeral Home, Nashua with interment in St. Michaels Cemetery, Nashua
with the Nashua VFW Post 6792 conducting military rites.
Friends may call 4 - 7 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home,
Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the funeral
home.
Online condolences for Lelon may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Lawrence
"Bud" Hruska
Lawler, Iowa -
 Lawrence
"Bud" Hruska, 92 of Lawler, died Friday, Jan. 29, at Wellington Place,
Decorah.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday Feb. 1, at Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with Rev. David Beckman
officiating. The pall will be placed by Mark and Brad Hruska. Lector for
the service will be Jaclyn Hruska Jacobsen. Verna Orvis will be the
organist accompanying Mike Carlin singing, “Amazing Grace”, “On Eagles
Wings”, “Loving and Forgiving” and “Be Not Afraid”. Presenting the
offertory gifts will be Jaclyn Hruska Jacobsen and Nicholas Hruska.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Reilly Ridge rural Lawler with
Michael Hruska, Jonathan Hruska, Paul Hruska, Richard Hruska, Larry
Hruska and Steve Hruska as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
Chuck Vikdal, Clarence Kreiner, Dean Fisher, Allen Borlaug, Larry Jirak,
Norbert Shileny and Charlie Orvis. Military honors will be conducted by
the Harold Redman Post 279, Lawler.
Friends may call 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday Jan. 31, at Hugeback & Chenoweth
Funeral Home, New Hampton. Further visitation will be one hour prior to
the service at the church on Monday.
Lawrence “Bud” Louis Hruska was born January 16, 1918, in Ludlow, South
Dakota, the son of William and Vlasta (Vavrock) Hruska. At an early age
his family moved to Lawler, where he received his education in rural
country schools. On April 7, 1942, Bud was inducted into the United
States Army, serving in the 62nd Fighter Squadron. He was part of the
Normandy air offensive receiving a Bronze Star.
On December 19, 1947, in South Hampton, England he was united in
marriage to Naomi Bicknell. The couple honeymooned in Switzerland. To
this union five sons were born. Naomi and Bud made their home north of
Lawler, where they farmed and raised livestock, until recently moving to
Decorah due to health reasons.
Bud was a founding co-leader of Utica Lucky 4‘s 4-H Club, co-founder of
4-H Achievement Show Auction and 4-H Leader for over 25 years. Bud and
Naomi were also inducted into the State of Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. He was
a lifelong member of the Chickasaw County and Iowa State Cattleman’s
Associations and a 40 plus year member of the Lawler Legion.
Bud is survived by his wife of 62 years, Naomi; five sons, Michael
Hruska of Charles City, Jonathan (Cathy) Hruska of Oxford, Paul Hruska
of Mesa, AZ, Richard (Dianne) Hruska of New Hampton, and Larry (Pam)
Hruska of Lawler; four grandchildren, Mark Hruska, Brad (Bethany) Hruska,
Jaclyn (Chad) Hruska Jacobsen and Nicholas Hruska; three
great-grandchildren, Maya, Nora and Ella Hruska; one brother-in-law, Jim
Cutsforth of Calmar.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and
William Hruska; one sister, Margaret Cutsforth.
Online condolences for Bud may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
William L. “Bill” Cleveland
Nashua, Iowa -
 William
L. “Bill” Cleveland, 64 of Nashua, died Sunday Jan. 31, at his home.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at United Methodist
Church, Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula officiating.
Interment with military honors will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua
with the Nashua VFW Post 6792 serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers are the band members of “Sundance”, Rick Wangsness, Kelli
Wangsness, Fred Davidson, Kim Miller, Denny Mattke and Chad Smith.
Friends may call 3 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home, Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the
church on Thursday.
William “Bill” Lynn Cleveland was born October 23, 1945, in Waverly,
the son of Leon Lester and Elaine Esther (Hunt) Cleveland. He received
his education in Nashua, graduating from the Nashua High School in 1964.
On November 4, 1965, Bill was inducted into the United States Army. He
served during the Vietnam War as an Air Frame Repairman and received
Service and Commendation Medals. Bill was honorably discharged on
September 21, 1967.
On December 2, 1967, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua, Bill was
united in marriage to Bonnie Betsinger. To this union one son, Bud, was
born. The couple farmed the Hunt Family Farm south of Nashua and he also
worked for several local contractors.
Bill loved hunting, fishing, dancing, gardening, mushroom hunting and
woodworking. He especially enjoyed the time he was able to spend with
his grandsons. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, his
philosophy and point of view on many subjects.
Bill was a past Commander of the Nashua VFW Post, a member of the County
Fair Board, the Veterans Affairs Board, a Webelos Cub Scout Leader and
attended the Nashua United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bonnie; his mother, Elaine
Cleveland of Nashua; one son, William E. “Bud” (Stacy) Cleveland of
Nashua; two grandsons, Riley & Cameron Cleveland; family friend, Todd
Carpenter of California; one brother, Leroy (Pat) Cleveland of Charles
City; one sister, Jane Krough of Nashua; several nieces and nephews and
great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leon.
Online condolences for Bill may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Bruce R. Cerwinske
Nashua, Iowa -
Bruce R. Cerwinske, 59 of Nashua, died Thursday
morning, Feb. 4, at Waverly Health Center of natural
causes.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at St. John
Lutheran Church Nashua with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Nashua.
Friends may call 2- 6 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback &
Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua and one hour prior to the
service at the church on Monday.
Online condolences for Bruce may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
John L. Elenz
Evansdale, Iowa -
 John
L. Elenz, 63, of Evansdale, died Wednesday, Feb. 03, at his home after a
long battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Holy
Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Center, New Hampton, with Monsignor Carl
Schmitt as celebrant. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery, New
Hampton.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, New Hampton. Visitation
will continue one hour prior to the service at the church in New
Hampton.
John Leander Elenz was born December 9, 1946 to Lawrence and Marie (Papenheim)
Elenz, New Hampton. John attended St. Mary’s School in North
Washington. He was then a farm hand for several years. John
was employed at Rath Packing Plant in Waterloo for 15 years before
working at John Morrell in Sioux City. Later, John was employed at
Tyson’s in Waterloo before retiring in 2007. He was united in
marriage to Sandy Onken. The couple later divorced.
John enjoyed family get-togethers, wrestling on TV, cooking, and his
time alone.
John is survived by one son Danny Jo (Paula) Elenz of Sioux City; seven
sisters Theresa Stremcha of New Hampton, Rita Cummings of Waterloo, Rose
(Leon) Meirick of Jesup, Maggie Faber of Algona, Tillie Havlik of Elma,
Katie Schmitt of New Hampton, and Alice Kintzle of Waterloo; three
brothers Leo (Marilyn) Elenz of New Hampton, Mike Elenz (companion Sue)
of Reno, NV, and Larry Elenz of Lincoln, NE; four grandchildren Gage
Elenz, Jarrett Elenz, Branna Elenz, and Jewel Eichenberger and numerous
nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter Judy Elenz; two
sisters Mary Ann Webb and Barbara Borman; and one grandson Jeremy Elenz.
Online condolences for John’s family may be left at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Chloris Godeva Anderson Sands
Long Beach, California -
Chloris Godeva Anderson Sands (1910 –2010)
The daughter of John Anderson and Christina Braham was
born on September 10, 1910 in Haywarden. She moved with her aunts to Los
Angeles in the 30’s taking up residence in the Hollywood area and
working as a beautician. She met and married John James Sands in 1940.
Chloris was active in her church, Olivett Lutheran, for many years. She
traveled extensively going on several cruises and land excursions a
year. After a long happy life, she passed away peacefully in her sleep
in Long Beach, California on January 29 at the age of 99.
Chloris was a kind, caring and wonderful mom, grandmother,
and friend
and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, John Sands and
his
wife, Sherry and her grandsons, Brian, his wife Erica and Steven Sands.
Services were 11a.m. Saturday Feb. 6 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver
City, California.
Karen Kay Herman
Cedar Rapids -
 Karen
Kay Herman, 53, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Feb. 9,
at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy,
Hiawatha.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at
Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar
Rapids by Pastor John Seitz.
Survivors include her husband, Larry D. Herman; three
children, Jessica (Steven) Mahlstedt of Prairie Du Chien,
Wisconsin, Brandon (Jami) Kasemeier of Decorah, and
Jasmine (Skyler) Leat of Cedar Rapids; five
grandchildren, Heaven, Bradley, Jenaya, Caiden, Carter,
and one on the way; and a brother, Gary Zeibarth.
Karen was born January 11, 1957, the daughter of Robert
and Dorothy Zeibarth in Charles City. She first married
Bradley Kasemeier on February 17, 1994. He died February
28, 1994. On October 28, 2006, she married Larry
D. Herman in Cedar Rapids. Karen worked as a manager at
Hardees and at Rolling Hills.
Karen enjoyed traveling, shopping, going to the race
track and rooting for Arlo Becker. She especially
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer
Society.
Please sign the online guest book for Karen at
www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Kendra Kay
McCall
Nashua, Iowa -
Kendra Kay McCall, 38 of Nashua, died Tuesday, February 9, at
Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. surrounded by her family.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, at United
Methodist Church, Nashua with interment Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua.
Friends may call 3 - 8 p.m. Friday at Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral
Home, Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the
church on Saturday.
Bill
Niewoehner
Fredericksburg, Iowa -
Wilfred “Bill” Niewoehner, 85 of Fredericksburg, died Thursday
morning February 11, at his home after a 9 ½ year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 15, at St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church - Richfield, rural Sumner with interment in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
Friends called 2 - 6 p.m. Sunday, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home
Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the
church on Monday. Online condolences for Bill may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Jerome J.
Imoehl
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Jerome
J. Imoehl, 88 of New Hampton, died Monday, Feb.15, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Holy
Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Center, New Hampton with Monsignor Carl
Schmitt celebrating. Lectors for the service will be T.J. Taylor
and Jordan Imoehl. The gift bearers will be Kristi Malek, Renae Grimes,
Michelle Imoehl, and Sandy Imoehl. Eucharstic ministers will include
Dick and Judy Taylor, Sue Imoehl, Russ Imoehl, and Tamie Feldmann.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with Glenda Ross, Clyde Franzen,
Duane Imoehl,Leroy Imoehl, Douglas Feldmann and Eric Feldmann serving as
casket bearers.
Visitation is 3 -8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 with a rosary at 4 p.m.
and a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s Gathering
Center in New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour
prior to services.
Jerome Joseph Imoehl was born on March 3, 1921 to Frank and Angela
(Hageman) Imoehl on the family farm near Festina. He was baptized
and confirmed at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina,
where he attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. Jerome worked for
farmers in the area during his youth. He was united in marriage to
Alvina Kriener on September 11, 1945 at St. Lukes Catholic Church in St.
Lucas, and to this union four children were born, Judy, Russell, Kevin
and Juley. The couple farmed near New Hampton for thirteen years
before purchasing a farm near Lourdes, where they farmed until retiring
in 1985. They continued to live on the farm until they moved to
New Hampton in 2000. Since 1991 Jerome and Alvina were able to
enjoy taking their children and their families on annual week long
vacations to various lake resorts though out the Midwest.
Jerome enjoyed being active in the Farm Bureau, woodworking, square
dancing, reading, playing cards, gardening, fishing and being active in
his church. He was a member of Holy Family Parish in New Hampton.
He is survived by his wife Alvina of New Hampton, daughter Judy
(Dick) Taylor of New Hampton, sons Russell (Mary) Imoehl of Garner, and
Dr. Kevin (Sue) Imoehl of Oelwein, and daughter Juley Imoehl of Pleasant
Hill, grandchildren Tamie (Steve) Feldmann, Renae (Jared) Grimes, T.J.
(Karen) Taylor, Kristi (Cory) Malek, Michelle Imoehl, Melissa (Andy)
Eldridge, Laura (Jeff) Rasmussen, Sandy Imoehl, and Jordan Imoehl, 11
great grandchildren, sisters Eleanora (Pete) Franzen of Ossian and
Corrina Steinlage of New Hampton, brothers Ralph (Arlene) Imoehl of
Tuscon, AZ, Nilus (Jenny) Imoehl of Ossian, Merlin (Anita) Imoehl of
Decorah and Laverne (Lee) Imoehlof Elgin. He is also survived by
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents, sister and brother-in-law Valeria and Gordian Lensing,
brother-in-law Leo Steinlage, and nephew Allen Imoehl and Leroy Lensing.
Family and friends may leave condolences for Jerome’s family at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Ardith B.
Goings
Nashua, Iowa -
Ardith B. Goings, 87 of Nashua, died Friday February 12, at 9th
Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, her daughter Kathy at
her side.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, at United
Methodist Church, Nashua with interment in Sunnyside Cemetery, rural
Charles City.
Friends may call 4 - 7 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home, Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at
the church on Tuesday.
Online condolences for Ardith may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Lavern F.
Hilsman
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Lavern
F. Hilsman, 89 of New Hampton, died Sunday Feb. 14, at Mercy
Medical Center, New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday Feb. 18, at Holy
Family Parish - St. Mary's Center with Rev. John Harpel celebrating
the Mass. The pall will be placed by his wife, Kathleen, Virgil and
Mary Hilsman, Tom and Paula Rosonke and Mary Lee Geerts. Ann Bennett
will be the organist accompanying the North Washington Men's Choir
with Travis Bouska as cantor. The lector for the service will be
Cindy Friedhoff. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Virgil &
Mary Hilsman and Mary Lee Geerts. Serving as eucharistic ministers
will be Pat Schwickerath and John and Mary Rosonke.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton with Mike Weigel,
Ron Leichtman, Jim Schwickerath, Tom Schwickerath, Jim Lewis and
LeRoy Geerts serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
the Catholic Order of Foresters, Mitch Rosonke, Caleb Rosonke, Katie
Rosonke and Larry Geerts.
Visitation will be 3 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth
Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. combined
Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary. There
will also be a 5:30 p.m. Scripture Service lead by Rev. John Harpel.
Further visitation continues 8 - 10 a.m. before the service Thursday
morning at the funeral home.
Lavern Frank Hilsman was born October 12, 1920, on the family farm
north of North Washington, Iowa, the son of Peter and Mary (Zimmer)
Hilsman. His father died when he was twelve years old and at age
sixteen he took responsibility for farming the family farm.
On September 28, 1950, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton,
Lavern was united in marriage to Kathleen Schueller. The couple
farmed northeast of North Washington until moving into New Hampton
in 1986. While farming he also worked driving stock truck and cream
truck for Frank Schilling. After retirement, Lavern worked as a
carpenter for L & C Builders and on the John Laures Farm.
Lavern was a 75 year member of Catholic Order of Foresters and a 50
year member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed dancing and playing
cards with his many friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Kathleen; one brother, Virgil
(Mary) Hilsman of New Hampton; many nieces and nephews including,
Mary Lee (LeRoy) Geerts of Charles City.
Lavern was preceded in death by his parents; one brother in infancy,
Ralph Hilsman; one sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Leo
Hoffman.
Online condolences for Lavern may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Luke
Theodore Kuennen
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Luke
Theodore Kuennen, 78, died Feb 12. in New Hampton. Funeral Mass was
Monday, Feb 15 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Festina,
with Rev. Marvin Salz.
Visitation was 4 p.m. Sunday Feb 14 with Scripture Service at 7 p.m. and
Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters with brothers, Greg
and Henry at 7:30 p.m.at Festina Parish Center. Interment was in Festina
Church Cemetery.
Luke Theodore Kuennen second oldest son of Frank and Elizabeth (Meyer)
Kuennen, was born April 2, 1931 on the homestead Henry Kuennen family
farm in rural St. Lucas. He was baptized and confirmed in the
Catholic faith by Monsignor Francis L. Schuh. He graduated from
the eight grade at St. Luke’s Parochial School in St. Lucas. Upon
graduation, he worked for area farmers.
On November 5, 1951 Luke was united in marriage with Elaine Schmitt at
the St. John Nupemence Catholic Church at Ft. Atkinson. To this
union five sons and three daughters were born. They farmed near
Festina, where the family raised registered Holstein’s. Luke
enjoyed showing these cattle at the area county fairs. He also
worked for Baumler Brothers, constructing farm buildings, operated the
Festina Feed mill for Behernds, and drove a gravel truck for Bruening
Construction. He enjoyed hunting out West and fishing trips to
Canada and the Mississippi with the Tekippe brothers and neighbors.
In the 70’s he divorced, left the area and moved to Georgia. While
in the south, he remarried and later divorced. He also worked
various construction jobs. In the early 80’s, Luke returned to
Iowa, working road construction retiring from Cessford Construction of
Cedar Rapids. Luke lived for several years in the St. Lucas and
Waucoma area. As his health steadily declined, he moved into the New
Hampton Care Center in December 2003 and then relocated in January 2009
to the New Hampton Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center. Luke
was a 50 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and an honorary
life member of the Knights of Columbus.
Luke’s death occurred on February 12, 2010 at the age
of 78 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin in 1966;
his parents; two brothers, David in 1981 and Francis in 2005 and
brother-in-law, Bob Kuhn in 1997.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Sue (Jim
Massman) Kuennen of New Hampton, Mary (Dean) Pawlicki of Doylestown, OH
and Karen (Dennis) Kleve of Calmar; four sons, Larry (Peggy) Kuennen,
Tom (Cindy) Kuennen and Brian Kuennen, all of Cedar Rapids and Pat
(Rhonda) Kuennen of Mantorville, MN; sixteen grandchildren, Brad
(Arianne) Kuennen, Brent Kuennen, Kyle Kuennen, Eric Kuennen, Jennifer
Beckman, B.J. Beckman, Sarah (Matt) Bosley, Melissa (Ryan Rostedt)
Pawlicki, Michael Pawlicki, Katie Pawlicki, Nicole Kuennen, Beth (Matt)
Friend, Brandon Kleve, Nathan Kleve, Evan Kuennen and Lily Kuennen; six
great-grandchildren, Christien Beckman, Devan Gipson, Sophie Bosley,
Phoebe Bosley, Amie Kuennen and Josiah Kuennen; five brothers, Norbert
(Delores) Kuennen of St. Lucas, Neil (Irma) Kuennen of Waucoma, Henry
(Arlene) Kuennen of Cresco, Gregory (Rosemary) Kuennen of Waucoma and
Martin (Carol) Kuennen of St. Lucas; five sisters, Mary (Jim) Kuhn of
Lime Springs, Helen (Fred) Williams of Mabel, MN, Margaret (Gerald)
Kuennen of St. Lucas, Laura Lukes of Protivin and Kathleen (Dennis)
Russler of Minneapolis, MN; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Kuennen of
Waucoma and Deb Kuennen of Denver, CO, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ivan
Anthony Langreck
West Union, Iowa -
 Ivan
Anthony Langreck, 47 of West Union, died Feb.13, at his home, of
unknown causes.
An 11 a.m. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, Feb. 17, at St. Luke's
Catholic Church, St. Lucas. Visitation is 4 p.m. Tuesday with a 7
p.m. Scripture Service at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Internment
will be in St. Luke's Cemetery.
Ivan Anthony Langreck, son of Alvin and Lila (Johansen) Langreck,
was born October 20, 1962 at West Union. He was a 1981
graduate of Turkey Valley High School. He then worked as a
farm hand until the spring of 2003. Then he was employed with
Midwest Irrigation and currently employed with Rugged Rock LLC.
On March 24, 2008, Ivan was united in marriage with Patricia Farina.
He was a loving husband, grandpa, step-father, uncle, son and
brother. Quiet and soft spoken, he was his own man and
followed his heart. He was a woodsman truly at home in the
timber, with his beloved hound, Dixie (also deceased) among others
at his side. Ivan cherished his time hunting and fishing with
friends and family. He was an excellent marksman with rifle
and pistol, and keen of instinct with rod and reel. Skilled
with paddle and canoe, he enjoyed the Turkey River. Coyote and
deer hunting, trapping fur bearing game and collecting agates,
arrowheads and unique stones and fossils were some of his
enjoyments. He was seasonally active in hunting mushrooms and
ginseng and knew all the best spots. When asked about those
spots, he would smile; lift his sunglasses and say, “In the woods.”
With each changing season, his outdoor activities and hobbies flowed
like the drifting leaves in the fall, the gentle snows in midwinter
and the thawing streams in the spring. Ivan loved to attend
the tractor pulls and was a supporter and fan of the Sly Fox pulling
team. He was a hard worker, mechanically inclined, who always
stayed busy.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia; two
step-sons, Anthony Sabin and Corey (Amanda) Sabin, all of Decorah;
two grandchildren, Chloe and Dak Sabin; his parents; Alvin and Lila
Langreck of St. Lucas; four brothers, Dennis, Gary, Kevin (Diana)
and Terry Langreck, all of St. Lucas; one sister, Colleen (Kelly)
Mishak of Alta Vista; two nieces, KC Mishak and Emma Mishak; two
nephews, James and Justin Langreck; his mother-in-law, Joyce Farina
of Sumner and other relatives and friends.
Kermit
Julian Hildahl
Chickasaw County -
Kermit Julian Hildahl, 81, passed to the next life Saturday, Feb.
13, after a long battle with cancer.
A Memorial Service will be held in March.
Mr. Hildahl was born to Selmer and Hensena Ronnei Hildahl on the
family farm in Chickasaw County, March 7, 1928. He married Erma
Elizabeth Eggimann in 1958.
Mr. Hildahl attended school in a one-room school house through
eighth grade, when he had to quit to help on the family farm. He was
drafted into the Army in 1950. He served in Korea, was wounded and
was awarded the Purple Heart.
In spite of his limited education, Mr. Hildahl passed his college
entrance examinations. He earned a Bachelor of Agricultural
Education and later a Master’s of Science in Horticulture from Iowa
State University in Ames. He was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta
Agriculture Honor Society.
Mr. Hildahl worked most of his life in the University Extension
system. He was a youth specialist in Iowa. After earning his
master’s degree, he moved his family to Hannibal in 1976 and became
the University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist. Local
gardeners may remember the helpful information he provided in radio
and television sports, newspaper articles, his newsletter and
hundreds of patiently answered phone calls. He retired in 1993, but
continued to consult and help with any plant question he was asked.
He judged vegetables at both the Iowa and Missouri state fairs as
well as numerous county fairs.
Mr. Hildahl believed that if you want to live in a good community,
you’ve got to be a part of making that community a good place to
live. He was a member of the Mark Twain Chorale for more than 30
years, was active in Hannibal Community Theatre and was a faithful
Rotarian. Mr. Hildahl taught Master Gardener classes, and the
beautiful garden in downtown Hannibal was dedicated to him by the
Master Gardeners.
Mr. Hildahl showed his dedication to young people by being a 4-H
leader, Sunday school teacher and superintendent and by teaching
Lutheran confirmation classes. He also enjoyed being a reader at
Oakwood School, Veterans School and Wee Care Daycare.
Many children and adults enjoyed Mr. Hildahl’s portrayal of the
Spirit of St. Nicholas, a program much requested by groups of
Christmastime. Mr. Hildahl served as a lay minister to several small
area churches. He was an elder emeritus, a member of the choir, and
a leader during the “Children’s Moments” part of the worship service
of First Christian Church DOC in Hannibal.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church
(DOC) Youth Activities Fund, American Cancer Society, or Public
Broadcasting Station WQUB of Quicy, in care of Smith Funeral Home &
Chapel.
Survivors include his wife Erma, children and grandchildren, Kirsten
(Jim) Hildahl-Dewey, their son Paul (Andrea) all of Hannibal and
daughter Meagan, Bowling Green; Heidi (Ed) McCullough and son
Karsten, Kansas City, Mo. and Todd (Beth) Hildahl and daughter
Kaleigh, Columbia, Mo.; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Orla
(Ray) Wiley and brother Spencer (Franci) Hildahl and five nieces and
nephews.
Preceded in death by his two infant brothers and one sister, Gladys
Anderson.
Sara
Jean (Nibaur) Baughman
Lourdes, Iowa -
 Sara
Jean (Nibaur) Baughman, 40 of Indianapolis, formerly of Lourdes, died
Sunday February 21, at the Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, of
cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Friday, February 26, at Our Lady
of Lourdes Catholic Church, Lourdes with Rev. John S. Haugen celebrating
the Mass. Jolene Schaefer will be the pianist accompanying Danielle
Bilidt as cantor. The pall will be placed by Sarah’s parents and
husband, John. Lector for the service will be Rose Schroeder. Presenting
the offertory gifts will be Sara’s sister, Lisa and two brothers, Jeff
and Greg. Mass servers will be Stephanie and Emily Nibaur.
Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Tom Shatek, Joe
Thraenert, Tom Bilidt, Sean Brophy, Alex Persels and Bill Cashman as
pallbearers.
Friends may call 3 - 8 p.m. Thursday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home, New Hampton where there will be a 7 p.m. Scripture Service.
Visitation continues 8 -10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Sara Jean Nibaur, was born October 14, 1969, in New Hampton, the
daughter of Francis and Peggy (Hughes) Nibaur. She received her
education from New Hampton School District graduating in 1988. While in
High School she was active in cheerleading, band and choir. Following
high school she attended Loras College in Dubuque, majoring in music and
psychology. She received her bachelors degree from Loras in 1992.
Sara initially lived in the Quad Cities for a few years and then moved
to Indianapolis where she worked with Principle Financial and then
Russell Benefit Consulting. On September 17, 1999, in Cancun, Mexico
Sara was united in marriage to John Baughman of Indianapolis.
Sara had a love for animals, especially horses and her dog Cassie. She
was a gracious and thoughtful host and enjoyed entertaining people in
her home. She was like a mother to her nieces and nephews, never
forgetting to send cards to them all. Sara also had a passion for music.
Please visit the web page
http://www.hotshare.net/audio/225810-9569813be5.html
to enjoy her beautiful voice and talent.
Sara is survived by the love of her life, John of Fishers, Indiana;
parents, Francis and Peggy (Hughes) Nibaur of Elma; one sister, Lisa
(Mike) Persels of Tiffin; two brothers, Jeff (Rose) Nibaur of Elma and
Greg (Colleen) Nibaur of Cedar Rapids; mother-in-law, Pat Baughman of
Indianapolis, Indiana; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, George and
Clementine Hughes; paternal grandparents, Raymond Nibaur and Audrey
Nibaur.
Online condolences for Sara may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Mary Louise
Alderman
Nashua, Iowa -
Mary Louise Alderman, 65 of
Nashua, died Thursday, February
18, at the Cedar Vale Assisted
Living, Nashua.
Private family services will be
held at a later date with
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home, Nashua. Online
condolences for Mary may be left
at hugebackfuneralhome.com
641-435-4134
Alan M. Fehr
Elma, Iowa -
 Alan
M. Fehr, 56 of rural Elma, died
on Monday, February 22, at his
home after fighting cancer since
November.
Mass of Christian burial will be
at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February
25, at Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church in Lourdes, with
Father Ray Atwood as celebrant.
Burial will be at Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Cemetery,
Lourdes.
Visitation will be on Wednesday,
February 24, from 4-8 p.m. at
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home,
Elma. Visitation will continue
at the funeral home one hour
prior to the service on
Thursday.
Alan Matthew Fehr was born on
June 16, 1953 to Clarence “Pete”
and Elsie (Wieck) Fehr in
Waterloo. Alan was raised in
Dysart, where he graduated from
Dysart-Geneseo High School in
1971. Alan immediately enlisted
in the US Air force and served
his country during the Vietnam
Conflict. He was honorably
discharged in 1974. Alan was
married to Janice (Sell) Vesely
and the couple was later
divorced. He was employed by
John Deere in Waterloo. Alan was
laid off for a period of time
and drove truck over the road
for Elliott Brothers Trucking in
Dysart. Alan was called back to
John Deere where he worked as a
Machinist and Union Committeeman
until he retired on July 31,
2009 after 31 years of service.
He was united in marriage to
Suzan Gansen on November 26,
1993 at Raleigh Hills Golf
Course near Ionia, IA. The
couple made their home near
Lourdes.
Alan enjoyed spending time with
family and friends, his pets,
golfing, fishing, camping,
Hawkeye Football, motorcycling,
traveling and trail riding by
horseback. He was a member of
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church in Lourdes, he was a
Fourth Degree Knight in the
Knights of Columbus, Maple
Heights Country Club, John Deere
Fire Brigade, Elma American
Legion John Frahm Post 597,
Dysart Jaycee’s, UAW Local 838,
County Chairman of Pony Express
of Iowa (Easter Seals) for eight
years.
He is survived by his wife
Suzan of Elma; four children
Chad (Candie) Fehr of
Coatesville, IN, Wendy (Greg)
Fehr-Deitrick of Traer, Bradley
(Lacey) Gansen of Mason City,
Melissa (Cody) Stuart of Wykoff,
MN; six grandchildren Callie and
Cole Fehr, Sydney and Sable Fehr,
Collin Stuart and Olivia Gansen;
two brothers Peter (Delores)
Fehr of McIntyre, and Mark
(Kathy) Fehr of Clutier; one
sister Laura (Don) McCool of
Eldorado Springs, MO; several
nieces and nephews and great
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and grandparents.
Online condolences for Alan’s
family may be left at
conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Merle D. Bartz
New Hampton, Iowa -
Merle D. Bartz, 82 passed
away Sunday, February 7.
Merle Bartz lived life
large. A loving husband,
father, and grandfather, he
brought out the best of those
around him.
He was born June 20, 1927 in
New Hampton, to Frederick Bartz
and Irene Schima, both
deceased. He served his country
in the U.S. Navy, enlisting at
age sixteen, from 1944-1946. He
was in the building industry as
a construction foreman and
supervisor. He was also an
excellent carpenter.
He married Juanita Merrick in
1958. They were blessed with
three wonderful children, Gina
(deceased), Brenden and Leah
(Josie). They also adopted a
son, Theodore Little. In
December of 1975 he married Jean
Brown (Rapp).
He was an avid supporter of
Habitat For Humanity, often
traveling to other locations to
help build houses for the
needy. He was heavily involved
in supporting American Cancer
Society’s Relay For Life. He was
also an active member of the
First United Methodist Church in
Castle Rock, CO.
He is survived by his son,
Brenden, wife Tina and
grandchildren; Samantha and
Hunter of Castle Rock, CO: Leah
(Josie), husband Geoffrey
Stephen and grandchildren; Tyler
and Shelby of Castle Rock, CO;
sister Helen (Roger) Wegner, and
a brother Fred (Dorothy). His
older brother Glenn preceded him
in death.
He is also survived by his
wife Jean; and her three
children, Tom (Diane), Betsy
(Herb), and Jim; 5 other
grandchildren (9 total). Many
extended family, great
neighbors, wonderful church
members, co-workers and friends
will remember him fondly.
Contributions may be made to
Habitat For Humanity or to the
American Cancer Society.
Kathryn Zwanziger
Nashua, Iowa -
Kathryn Zwanziger, 95 of Nashua, died Thursday, February 25, at Shell Rock Healthcare Center, Shell Rock.
Funeral Arrangements are pending with Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua. 641-435-4134 Online condolences for Kathryn may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Leallan “Butch” Nicholas Croatt
St. Lucas, Iowa -
 Leallan
“Butch” Nicholas Croatt, 64 of
Cannon Falls, Minn. passed away
peacefully at his home
surrounded by family on February
21, after a 15 month battle with
ALS.
Visitation is Friday Feb. 26
from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday Feb.
27, 9-10:30 a.m. at the Lundberg
Funeral Home, Cannon Falls,
Minn. Funeral Mass is Saturday
Feb. 27 11a.m. at St. Pius V
Catholic Church, Cannon Falls,
Minn.
Leallan was the son of the late
Nick and Eleanor Croatt of St.
Lucas. He served his country in
the US Army. During his 33 year
career at the University of
Minnesota he was a Director of
Computer Information Services.
After his retirement in 1998 he
became active with the American
Red Cross. He volunteered for
several national disasters
including Hurricane Katrina, the
2008 flooding in Southeastern
Minn., the Southern Iowa
flooding and the 35W bridge
collapse. He served as the
Disaster Chairperson and on the
Board of Directors for the
Goodhue County Red Cross
Chapter. He also served on the
Advisory Council for the
Southeastern Minnesota Region of
the Red Cross. After Leallan was
diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s
disease) he became passionate
about ALS awareness and
research. He also became the
first ALS Chairperson for the
Minn. MDA. This passion led him
to be an organ donor for the
Boston VA program for ALS
research.
Treasured memories are left
with Jeanette Irene (Bodensteiner)
his loving wife of 42 years; his
daughters Alison Lea (Bert) Hill
and Aimee Beth (Steve) Henry;
grandchildren Andrew Lee Croatt
Knutson, Alexander Nicholas
Croatt Knutson, Mitchell Allen
Croatt Knutson, Halle Ann Hill,
Isabelle Lea Hill, Emma
Elizabeth Henry, Allen Alexander
Henry; his sister Arlys Jean
(Pat) Fitzgerald of Elkader, and
many relatives and special
friends.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and sister Sharon Kay
Frana. Memorials preferred to
Minn. MDA, Minn. ALS Assoc., or
Goodhue County Red Cross. www.lundbergfuneral.com.
Stanley E. Bahlmann
 Frederika, Iowa - Stanley E. Bahlmann, 89, of Frederika, died on Monday,
February 22, at New Hampton Care Center, New Hampton.
Funeral Service
were 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26, Frederika United Methodist Church
with Reverend Sheryl Hull as celebrant. Burial will be at Alcock
Cemetery in Bremer County.
Visitation was Thursday, February 25, from
4-7 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, New Hampton. Visitation
continued at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Stanley Ernest Bahlmann was born on November 14, 1920 to Herman and
Helen (Bergman) Bahlmann on the farm near Frederika, in Bremer County.
Stanley attended country school and then worked with his father on the
farm. He was united in marriage to Marian Treloar on June 24, 1941 at
Faith Church in Tripoli. The couple then farmed his father’s farm. In
1945 Stanley entered the U.S. Army and served his country during World
War II in Okinawa, Japan. He was honorably discharged on August 18,
1946. Stanley purchased a truck and joined his father in the trucking
business. Later, Stanley worked at the Concrete Materials rock quarry at
Frederika for 15 years before going to work for Chamberlain
Manufacturing in Waterloo, where he worked for 18 years before retiring
in 1983.
Stanley enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, dancing, and
his family. He was a member of the Frederika United Methodist Church,
Sumner American Legion, and Ducks Unlimited.
He is survived by his wife
Marian of Frederika; seven children Gary (Gayle) Bahlmann of Lansing,
Marilyn (Vern) Bockhaus of Ionia, Dennis Bahlmann of Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisc, Jeffery Bahlmann of New Hampton, Judy Houston of St. Louis, MO,
Debbie (Denny) Reding of Dysart, Marty Bahlmann of Cedar Falls; 13
granchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother Virgil (Wilma)
Bahlmann of Clermont; five sisters Iola Buchholz of Tripoli, Ruth Rosol
of Frederika, Eldora (George) Hagen of Denver, Maxine (Roy) Volker of
Frederika, LaDonna (Kenny) Lampe of Waverly; and several nieces and
nephews.
Online condolences for Stanley’s family may be left at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Phyllis T. Glaser
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Phyllis T. Glaser, 76 of New Hampton, died Sunday morning, February
28, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 4, at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington with Monsignor
Carl Schmitt and Rev. Ken Glaser con-celebrating the Mass. Jane Karels
will be the organist accompanying the I.C. Men's Choir. Lectors for the
service will be Dan Conlan and Joan Nosbisch. Presenting the offertory
gifts will be Phyllis' three daughters.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with her ten
children serving as pallbearers.
Friends may call 3 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home, New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at
church Thursday.
Phyllis Theresa Glaser was born July 15, 1933, in Elma, the daughter of
Philip and Elizabeth (Rosonke) Biwer. She received her education in Elma
graduating from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in 1951. She
worked for four years in Mason City for the local telephone company.
On August 24, 1954, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elma,
she was united in marriage to Joseph Leo Glaser. To this union ten
children were born. The couple raised their family and together farmed
southeast of North Washington.
Phyllis was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Rosary
Society in North Washington and a neighborhood card club. She enjoyed
gardening and was an avid Chickasaw fan and enjoyed watching college
sports as well. Phyllis especially enjoyed watching her ten children
grow up and attend all the events for her grandchildren. She will be
remembered by her family as always willing to give time to those needing
any assistance and playing games with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Joe; three daughters, Bev
(Norman) Brus of Waverly, Diane (Dan) Sumner, Linda (Dale) Rosonke all
of New Hampton; seven sons, Steve (Shirley) Glaser of Nashua, Chuck
(Nancy) Glaser, Phil (Theresa) Glaser, all of New Hampton, Fr. Ken
Glaser of Cedar Falls, Jerry (Diane) Glaser of Prior Lake, Minn, Ed
(Lynn) Glaser of Dubuque, Jim (Janet) Glaser of Albert Lea, Minn; twenty
four grandchildren, Sigrid Brus, Morgan Brus, Amy (Eric) Conlon, Stacie
(Eric) Schockemoehl, Missy (Travis) Birkey, Sarah Sumner, Nicki (Jared)
Herrmann, Brad Glaser and fiancé Krista Lerch, Heather Glaser, Dana
Glaser, Tim Glaser, Emily Glaser, Marie Glaser, William Glaser, Hannah
Rosonke, Nathan Rosonke, Jonas Rosonke, Ryan Glaser, Abby Glaser, Katie
Glaser, Jackson Glaser, Emerson Glaser, Mackenzie Glaser and Mattison
Glaser; four great-grandchildren, Braylen Conlon, Ashlyn Schockemoehl,
Kinsey Herrmann and Cadin Herrmann; three brothers, Joe (Betty) Biwer of
Granger, Matt (Jackie) Biwer of Seattle, Wash. and Al (Donna) Biwer of
Elma; three sisters, Gerry Heying of Elma, Mary Sullivan of Rochester,
MN and Betty (Bob) Klassen of Ventura.
She was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Leander “Slim” Heying
and Burdell Sullivan.
Online condolences for Phyllis may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
June B. Kamrath
New Hampton, Iowa -
 June B. Kamrath, 76, of New Hampton, died Sunday, February 28,
in New Hampton.
We invite you to join us for a “Celebration of June’s Life” to be
held from 4 -7 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity
Lutheran Church, New Hampton. A tribute to June and a time for sharing
will begin at 6 p.m.
June Betty Kamrath was born on June 22, 1933 to Edward and Sylvia (Klossowsky)
Linkemeyer in New Hampton. June graduated from New Hampton High School
in 1951. She was united in marriage to Robert K. Kamrath on October 14,
1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Bob and June had two
children Deb and Cindy. June was employed as a bookkeeper all of her
professional life.
Her life was devoted to her family, her pride in her work, and her
compassion for others. She inspired and encouraged friends and
family with her hand written letters. We will miss her creative
spirit and homemade cookies! As a family, we thank her for her
unconditional love and quiet strength.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the American Legion
Auxiliary.
June is survived by her husband Robert of 57 years; two daughters Deb
and Tom Speltz of New Hampton and Cindy Perry of Louisville, KY; two
grandsons Jason Speltz of New Hampton, and Michael Perry of Louisville,
KY.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two grandsons Alexander
and Ryan Speltz.
Online condolences for June’s family may be left at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
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