Obituaries on this page:
Ralph S. Volk
Louise Kapler
Marlene M. McDonnough
Frances Shannon
Leonard V. Lukes
Maurice Edward Peters
Allen P. Shinstine
Richard K. Samec
George H. DeVries
Agnes Langreck
Mildred B. Nosbisch
Eugene David Johnson
Marie Ann Griffin
Joan Alice Smith
Lavonne Troyna
Ralph S. Volk
Clear Lake -
 Ralph S. Volk, 85, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service was 2 p.m., Saturday, January 2, at Ward Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Dianna Hoover officiating.
A Private family inurnment will take place Monday, January 4, at the
Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation was 12 -2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to Marcia Volk, in memory of Ralph.
Ralph was born June 12, 1924, the son of Samuel and Myrtle (Ellison)
Volk, in Steamboat Rock. He graduated from Steamboat Rock High
School and attended AIB College in Des Moines. Ralph entered the
United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1946. He
married Marcia Ames on June 30, 1950, in Eldora, and to this union 2
children were born.
Ralph worked for Martin Marietta as a superintendent most of his life,
and later managed the Thornton City Park for Cerro Gordo County for 13
years.
Ralph was known as a master tinkerer, but the main joy of his life was
his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great
grandfather who loved when his grandchildren would come visit him.
Ralph was a lifetime member of the V.F.W., and a member of the Disabled
Vets of America.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia, Clear Lake, his daughter Susan
(Michael) Janka, Clear Lake, grandchildren Hillary Janka, Clear Lake,
Craig (Nicole) Volk, Lakeville, Minn., Kristin (Aaron) Anderson,
Waverly, Ryan (Kristin) Volk, Altoona and Holli Gorman, New Hampton,
step grandsons Jason (Mandy) Janka, Curlew, IA, Jeremy Janka, Clarion,
great grandchildren Reece Volk, Trice Anderson and Caleb Volk, step
great grandchildren Jordyn Janka, Jason Green, Jordan Green, Jade Green
and Jacob Green, several nieces and nephews, and extended family members
Jim (Janet) Gorman, New Hampton.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his son Timothy Craig Volk
who died in 1983, his mother and father-in-law, and his grandparents.
Louise Kapler
Alta Vista, Iowa -
Louise Kapler, 93, of Fort Atkinson, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at
Winneshiek Medical Center, Decorah.
Louise Magdalene Huber Kapler was born on October 29,
1916, the daughter of George C. and Rose (Klimesh) Huber, on the Michael
Huber farm west of Spillville. She attended St. Wenceslaus Grade
School and graduated from Decorah High School in 1935. She
received her training in elementary education at Luther College and
Upper Iowa University attending school nights and summers, graduating in
1968. She did post graduate work at the University of Northern
Iowa, Winona State College and the University of Iowa. She started
her teaching career in rural schools, and later taught in the Fort
Atkinson Public School. She taught in the Turkey Valley School
District from 1960 until 1981 when she retired after a 43-year teaching
career.
Through her retirement, although no longer in the
classroom, her passion to teach continued as she created lesson plans
for her grandchildren and instilled in them her great love and respect
for nature.
Some of her adventures included hitchhiking to
Yellowstone National Park, attending the 1939 World’s Fair in Chicago
and driving her Harley Davidson motorcycle to Fort Knox, Kentucky in
1943 to visit Norbert where he was stationed while in the Army.
She also found joy in fishing, bowling, playing softball, and baking the
greatest zelniky known to man.
Louise married Norbert Kapler on June
1, 1942 by Rev. John Chihak in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.
Together they farmed the Huber family farm west of Spillville.
Louise was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville and
the Iowa State Teachers Association.
Louise is survived by her husband: Norbert Kapler, Fort
Atkinson. daughter: Lori (Roger) Shatek, Fort Atkinson. Five
grandchildren: Leah (Joe) Knutson; Neil Shatek, Katie Shatek, Paul
Shatek and Alex Shatek. One great grandchild: EllieRose Louise
Knutson. One sister-in-law: Zenetta Eckerman, Hudson. Two
brothers-in-law: Francis Kapler, Maryland and Clem Kapler, Cresco.
Louis was preceded in death by her parents: George and
Rose (Klimesh) Huber. Three sisters: Henrietta (Chuck) Pochobradsky,
Evelyn (Clarence) Hayek and Gladys (Edward) Wagner. One brother:
George (Rita) Huber. Brother-in-law: Urban (Margaret) Fitzpatrick. One
sister-in-law: Sister Elwyn Kapler.
Marlene
M. McDonnough
Stewartville -
 Marlene
M. McDonnough, 73 of Stewartville Minn., died Friday, Jan. 1, following
a short illness, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester where she was a
patient for one week. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 4, at 10:30
a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Stewartville. Burial will be in
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Chatfield, Minn.
Marlene M. Erickson was born Jan. 17, 1936 to Kenneth and Audriene (Eggenberger)
Erickson in St. Paul, Minn. She grew up in Lake City, Minn. where she
attended St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from Lake City High
School. She was married May 2, 1955 in Lake City to Dewey K. Partello.
Following their marriage the couple lived Killen, Texas where Mr.
Partello was serving in the U.S. Army. After his discharge they moved to
a farm in rural Stewartville. Mr. Partello died August 18, 1988. Marlene
was married in May of 1990 to John McDonnough at St. Bernards Catholic
Church in Stewartville and they lived on the farm in rural Stewartville.
Mr. McDonnough died in Dec. of 1999. Marlene moved to the cottages of
Stewartville where she lived until her recent illness. She was a member
of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Stewartville, Stewartville American
Legion Auxiliary, V.F.W. Auxiliary and Paternal Order of the Eagles
Club. She enjoyed her home, friends and family.
Survivors include a daughter Barb (Joe) Thraenert of Elma; three
grandchildren Emily (David) Smith and Eric Thraenert both of New
Hampton, Andy and special friend Kally of Rochester, Minn., two
great-grandchildren Taryn and Camryn Smith. She was preceded in death by
her husbands Dewy and John and special friend Les Wernimont in 2007, her
parents and son Michael.
Frances Shannon
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Frances
M. “Fran” Shannon, 82 of New Hampton, died Thursday, Jan. 07, at New
Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Holy
Family Parish – St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Monsignor+
Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by her four
children Lector for the service will be Tara Patrie. Organist will be
Ann Bennett with Shawnessey & Stephaine Lau, cantors, accompanying the
Holy Family Resurrection Choir. The offertory gifts will be presented by
Caleb Ulrichs, Keegan Ulrichs, Rylie Patrie, Tori Ulrichs, and Jack
Northrup.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Nathan Northrup,
Ryan Shannon, Jon Shannon, Jeff Ulrichs, Josh Patrie, Joe Baron, Kirk
Grandstrand, and Sam Boos serving as pallbearers. Grant Stroughton will
be an honorary pallbearer.
Friends called 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home,
New Hampton where there was a 5:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation
continued one hour prior to the service at the church.
Frances M. “Fran” Shannon was born in Elma, on June 25, 1927, the
daughter of Frank and Florence (Roche) Riley. She attended Immaculate
Conception Academy in Elma graduating in 1945. Fran was united in
marriage to Paul Shannon on November 10, 1947, at St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church in St. Cecelia. The couple lived in New Hampton and to this union
four children were born. Fran was employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital, the
former Latours Apparel in New Hampton, and the Canteen Services at Sara
Lee for 18 years. Paul died on May 17, 2001 at the age of 77.
Fran enjoyed baking for her children and grandchildren. She loved
spending time with her girlfriends in the Birthday Club. She was a
member of Holy Family Rosary Society and Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons, Terry (Vonnie) Shannon of New Hampton, Tom
(Cindy) Shannon of Rochester, Minn., and Steve (Jean) Shannon of Charles
City; one daughter, Maureen (Brad) Northrup of Hastings, Minn; nine
grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one brother, Lee (Veronica)
Riley of Charles City, and one brother-in-law, Bob Boos of New Hampton;
two sister-in-laws Jean Shannon of New Hampton and Marge (Gerald) Gansen
of Elma.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul, three brothers,
Joe Riley, Gerald Riley and Paul Riley; four sisters, Bernice Showalter,
Marion Ales, Grace Riley, and Helen Riley.
Online condolences for Fran may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Leonard V.
Lukes
Protivin, Iowa -
Leonard V. Lukes, 93 of Protivin, died Thursday
afternoon, Jan. 7, at Gunderson Hospital, LaCrosse, Wisc.
A Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan.
11, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Protivin with
interment in the church cemetery.
Friends called 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback’s Protivin
Funeral Home, Protivin, where there was a 4 p.m. Knights
of Columbus Rosary and a 6:00 p.m. Scripture Service.
Visitation continued 8 - 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral
home.
Online condolences for Leonard may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Maurice
Edward Peters
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Maurice
(Maury) Edward Peters, 76, passed away January 13, at his home in Chula
Vista, California, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Hugeback
and Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Interment with military
honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Friends may call beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, January 23, at the funeral
home.
Maurice (Maury) Edward Peters was born to Clarence and Margaret (Ball)
Peters in New Hampton, October 5, 1933. Maurice married Maria Louisa
Alvarez on February 23, 1973, in Chula Vista, California. After retiring
from the US Navy, Maury and Maria returned to Chula Vista and purchased
their home, staying close to their children and their families.
Maury grew up in New Hampton during the post-depression years which
shaped his character and spawned his powerful work ethic. He graduated
from New Hampton High School in 1951. After a brief employment at Rath
Packing in Waterloo, he and his brother, Robert, enlisted in the US Navy
in 1952. Maurice started his naval career as a ship fitter and attained
the highest enlisted rank in his field as a Hull Technician Master Chief
Petty Officer. He retired from the Navy after 24 years of service in
1978 and continued working at the Long Beach Naval Ship Yard as a
project foreman until 1990.
His family held him in high regard and saw him as a hard worker and a
very giving and caring human being. He was an extremely loyal family
person. His passions were his family, his rose bushes, and his fruit
trees, to which he devoted much care and love. He will be greatly missed
by all.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; four step children, Cesar, Linda,
Tom, and Dolores; six grand children, Clyde, Eric, Rich, Inga, Rocky,
and Melina; nine great grand children, Kayla, Alysa, Savannah, Alixis,
Madison, Cassidy, Megan, Zachary, and Michael; and his brother Larry
(Chris) Peters.
Maury was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margaret; and
his siblings, Robert, Rose Ann, and Vern.
Online condolences for Maurice may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Allen P.
Shinstine
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Allen
P. “Al” Shinstine, 74, of Cedar Falls, formerly New Hampton, died
Friday, Jan. 15, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa
City.
He was born June 8, 1935 at Boyd, the son of Paul A. and Alveda (Pitz)
Shinstine. Al married Mary K. Boehmer on September 2, 1958 at
Charles City. He was a 1953 graduate of New Hampton High School,
attended the University of Northern Iowa, and graduated from the
Business Institute of Technology in Cedar Falls. Al served in the
United States Army and was an accountant at Clay Equipment Company and
Roberts Home Decorating, retiring in 1991. He was a member of St.
Patrick Catholic Church and was a fourth degree knight with the St.
Patrick Knights of Columbus. Al was the founder and honorary board
member of the Knights of Columbus National Softball Tournament and
founder of the Knights of Columbus State Spelling Bee, Basketball Free
Throw Tournament, and State Softball Tournament. He was past
President of Mended Hearts and past District Deputy of the Knights of
Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Shinstine, of Cedar Falls; three
daughters, Colleen Shinstine of Des Moines, Virginia “Gin” Garbes of
Cedar Falls and Kathleen “Kathy” Burnell of Waterloo; four sons, Gregory
“Greg” (Kathryn) Shinstine of Waterloo, Paul Shinstine of Paola, Kansas,
William “Bill” (Felita) Shinstine of Kansas City, Missouri and Richard
“Rick” Shinstine of Waterloo; twelve grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law,
and his beloved pet Beagle, Marty.
Services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, Jan. 20, at St. Patrick Catholic
Church, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls.
Military honors will be conducted by Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49.
Visitation will be 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral
Home, where a 6:30 p.m. Vigil Service and a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus
Rosary Service will be conducted. Visitation also one hour before
service at the church. Memorials may be directed to Sartori
Memorial Hospital or the Univ. of Iowa ICU or Renal Transplant Depts.
Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.
Richard K.
Samec
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Richard
K. Samec, 62, of New Hampton, died Wednesday, January 20, at Mercy
Medical Center in New Hampton, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Holy Family
Parish-St. Mary’s Center, New Hampton with Monsignor Carl Schmitt
celebrating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with
John Northness, Jason Northness, Troy Wilkes, LeRoy Wilkes, Curtis
Wilkes and Kenneth Hammell serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket
bearers will be Alan Hammell, Chad Shoars, Chris Shoars, Joleen Pietro,
Julie Romeo and Connie Hammell. Military rites will be provided by
the American Legion Fae Stine Post 38.
Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 24, from 4-7 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet
Funeral Home, New Hampton with a 6 p.m. scriptural wake service.
Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the
service on Monday.
Richard Kenneth Samec was born on October 14, 1947 to Joseph and Bertha
(Christenson) Samec in New Hampton. Rich graduated from New Hampton High
School in 1966. He worked for Super Value in New Hampton for 28 years,
working for Wendell Liddle and later Matt Anderson. Rich worked for
Ameritec in Fredericksburg and most recently was employed by Featherlite
Trailers of Cresco for 18 years. In January of 1968 Rich was inducted
into the US Army serving his country in Italy. He was honorably
discharged from the army in December of 1969. On June 13, 1970 Rich was
united in marriage to Joeleen Thome at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Osage.
Rich enjoyed hunting, fishing, and in later years he enjoyed metal
detecting and was an avid gardener. He loved spending time with family
and friends. Rich and Joeleen enjoyed vacations to Memphis, TN visiting
Elvis’s Home, Nashville, TN, Black Hills, SD, Colorado and many bus
trips to Branson, MO. Rich was always very positive and had a smile and
laugh for everyone. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Rich is survived by his wife of 39 years Joeleen Samec of New Hampton;
three children Jerry Richard Samec of New Hampton, Randy Brian Samec of
Janesville and Jill Marie Samec of Mason City; three sisters
Eleanor Wilkes of Waterloo, Ruth (John) Northness of Waterloo, Hazel
(Kenneth) Hammell of Wapello; a sister-in-law Deanna (Mike) Shoars of
Orchard; and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law Charles
Wilkes.
Online condolences for Richard’s family may be left at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
George H.
DeVries
George H. DeVries, 94 of Waverly, formerly of Plainfield died Monday,
Jan. 18, at Waverly Health Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the First
Baptist Church, Plainfield with internment in Willow Lawn Cemetery,
Plainfield.
Friends may call 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home, Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the
church.
Agnes Langreck
New Hampton, Iowa
 Agnes
Langreck, 97, of Calmar, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at her home. Mass of
Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, at St. Aloysius
Catholic Church, Calmar. Burial will be in St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery,
St. Lucas. Friends may call from 2 - 7 p.m. Friday at the Schluter –
Balik Funeral Home, French Chapel, Calmar, and after 10 a.m. at the
church Saturday morning. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. Friday
afternoon at the funeral home. Agnes Elizabeth (Brincks) Langreck was
born on August 24, 1912, in Ossian, to Bernard and Susan (Weber) Brincks.
She attended country school and later the Catholic School in Ossian.
Agnes worked at the New Hampton Hospital for several years until her
marriage to Edward Langreck on August 28, 1934, at St. Francis DeSales
Catholic Church in Ossian. To this union, four children were born. Ed
and Agnes farmed near St. Lucas, until 1978, when they retired and moved
to Calmar. Agnes was a devoted mother, grandmother and great
grandmother. She enjoyed baking bread and cookies, making sequined
calendars, doing word searches and playing cards. She treasured all of
her family. Agnes was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church and
Rosary Society. Agnes’ survivors include her daughter: Darlene Elsbernd,
Calmar. Two sons: Gerald “Jerry” (Diane) Langreck, Calmar, and William
“Bill” (Kathy) Langreck, West Union. One daughter-in-law: Joyce
Langreck, Decorah. Nineteen grandchildren: Jeannie (Don) Boyer, Don
(Trish) Elsbernd, Geri Elsbernd, Terry (Jane) Elsbernd, Joe (Kathy)
Elsbernd, Randy (Becky) Elsbernd, Dean (Julie) Elsbernd, Arlyn Elsbernd,
Sherri (Jason) Carolan, Kevin (Dawn) Langreck, Kerry (Ann Brown)
Langreck, Kraig (Brenda) Langreck, Kelly (Becky) Langreck, Brian (Kelly
Cox) Cook, Christine (Chad Bakken) Langreck, James Langreck, Michael
(Margaret) Langreck, Daniel Langreck, and Mary Langreck. Thirty-one
great grandchildren: Matthew, Joey, Jessica & Christine Boyer, Liz, Eric
& Stephanie Elsbernd, David Farley, Amanda & Jeremy Elsbernd, Dylan,
Bryce & Colton Elsbernd, Nathan, Britta & Markus Elsbernd, Katelyn,
Justin, Ashlyn Elsbernd, Cassidy, Emily, Cody & Andy Carolan, Mitchel &
Kaytlan Langreck, Anthony Halverson, Austin & Kamryn Langreck, Jacob
Cook, Brady & Mathias Bakken. One great great grandchild: Nickolas
Farley. Two brothers: Edwin (Elizabeth) Brincks, New Hampton, and
Richard (Evelyn) Brincks, Ossian. Two sisters: Edna Huinker, Decorah,
and Rita (Lavern) Bushman, Ossian. Three sisters-in-law: Alma Gilbert,
New Hampton, Irene Brincks, Waucoma, and Maxine Brincks, Ossian, along
with many nieces and nephews. Agnes was preceded in death by her
parents: Bernard and Susan (Weber) Brincks. Her husband: Edward Langreck
on February 16, 1996. Her son: LaVern Langreck on June 29, 1984. Her
son-in-law: Paul Elsbernd on March 13, 1997. Her sisters and
brothers-in-law: Matilda (Ray) Hackman and Lorraine (Joe) Weiglein. Her
brothers and sister-in-law: William (Cecelia) Brincks, Alphonse Brincks,
Cletus Brincks and Gregory Brincks as a infant. Her father and
mother-in-law: Herman and Rose Langreck. Brothers-in-law and
Sisters-in-law: Florence (Virgil) Blumele, Julie (Tony) Steinlage, Rose
(Joe) Gerleman, Victoria Langreck, Mathias Langreck, LeRoy Gilbert and
Charles Huinker.
Mildred B. Nosbisch
New Hampton, Iowa
 Mildred
B. Nosbisch, 93, of New Hampton, died on Thursday, January 21, at New
Hampton Care Center, New Hampton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30
a.m. Tuesday, January 26, at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary’s Center, New
Hampton with Monsignor. Carl Schmitt and Father Marvin Salz celebrating.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Cory McDonald,
Brian McDonald, Bill Edgar, Jason Gamble, Paul Schmitz, Nyle Nosbisch,
Tom Schmitz, and Mitch Nosbisch serving as casket bearers. Honorary
casket bearers will be Ella Mae Rankin, Charlotte Hollis, Lavonne
Rosonke, Ethel O’Byrne, Lorna Gorman, Ralph Rausch, Francis Kramer, Paul
Schwickerath, Dick White, Bob Kramer, and Don Kubesh. Visitation will
be on Monday, January 25, from 4-8 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home,
New Hampton with a rosary at 4:30 and a 7 p.m. scriptural wake service.
Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the
service Tuesday. Mildred B. Ungs was born on July 3, 1916 to Michael
and Elizabeth (Rausch) Ungs near North Washington, IA. She attended St.
Mary’s School in North Washington. Mildred was a maid for families in
the area. On December 28, 1937 Mildred was united in marriage to Victor
Nosbisch at Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington. The
couple farmed together in the North Washington area until 1960, when
they moved to New Hampton. Mildred was a cook for Holly’s Café in New
Hampton, as well as, New Hampton Community School. Mildred enjoyed her
plants, flower gardens, collecting dolls, many crafts, crocheting, and
cake decorating. She especially enjoyed good times with her family,
playing cards with her sisters, and cooking. Mildred volunteered at the
New Hampton Care Center for several years. She was a member of St.
Mary’s Catholic Church, and Holy Family Rosary Society. Mildred is
survived by her six children Carol Schmitz of New Hampton, Ron Nosbisch
of Mesa, AZ, Sharon (Mac) McDonald of New Hampton, Jean Wiltse of New
Hampton, Phyllis Nosbisch of Wheeling, Ill, and Steve (Maryanne)
Nosbisch of Larkspur, CO; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 6
great-great grandchildren; two sisters Luella Lentz of New Hampton, and
Edna Long of New Hampton; a brother-in-law Dale Gates of New Hampton; a
sister-in-law Mel Ungs of New Hampton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Victor Nosbisch on
January 3, 1999; five brothers Clarence, Edward, Francis, Reynold, and
Clement Ungs; a sister Elaine Gates; and three sons-in-law Ron Schmitz,
Vernon Wiltse, and Mick Spencer. Online condolences for Mildred’s
family may be left at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Eugene
David Johnson
Plainfield
Eugene David Johnson, 59 of Plainfield, died Sunday, Jan. 24, at the
Waverly Health Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday Jan.
28, at the United Methodist Church, Nashua with interment in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Nashua. Friends may call 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 27, at
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua. Visitation continues an hour
prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Online condolences for
Gene may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Marie Ann
Griffin
Charles City, Iowa -
Marie Ann Griffin, 48 of Charles City, died Friday, Jan. 22, at the
Muse-Norris Hospice, Mason City.
Public visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Hugeback &
Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua. At Marie’s request, private family
services and interment in Sunnyside Cemetery will be held.
Online condolences for Marie may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Joan Alice
Smith
New Hampton, Iowa
 Joan
Alice Smith, 76 of New Hampton, died Monday evening, Jan. 25, at New
Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Hampton. Funeral services
will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New
Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. The pall will be placed by
Joan’s four children. Crossbearers will be Chianne Eischeid and Dalton
Eischeid. Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Joan’s
grandsons, Robert Finnegan, Garrett Testroet, Lance Testroet, Logan
Smith, Taylor Smith and her nephews, Chris Ostland and Brian Loes as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Joan’s granddaughters, Lori
Eischeid, Karrey Smith, Danielle Testroet, MacKenzie Smith and Courtney
Ball. Friends may call from 4 - 7 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth
Funeral Home, New Hampton. Further visitation will be one hour prior to
the service at the church on Tuesday. Joan Alice Smith was born January
4, 1934, in Charles City, the daughter of Glen and Irene (Ellis)
Springer. She received her education in Charles City. On June 6, 1951,
Joan was united in marriage to Gilbert Frank Smith of Nashua. To this
union four children were born, three daughters and one son. Joan worked
seventeen years, for Hillandale Farms of New Hampton, before retiring.
She then joined her husband Frank in over-the-road trucking, until his
retirement. Frank died in May of 1992 at the age of 59. Joan enjoyed
baking and was a good cook. She loved doing things for others but the
time she was able to spend with her family was the most special of all.
Joan is survived by her son, Doug (Linda) Smith of Cresco; three
daughters, Linda (Tom) Finnegan of Tucson, AZ, Terry (Gary) Ball of
Harrison, TN and Peg (Dan) Testroet of New Hampton; ten grandchildren,
Robert (Roxanne) Finnegan, Garrett Testroet, Lance Testroet, Logan
Smith, Taylor Smith, Lori (Tony) Eischeid, Karrey Smith, Danielle
Testroet, MacKenzie Smith and Courtney Ball; five great-grandchildren,
Dalton Eischeid, Chianne Eischeid, Autumn Delacruz, Kyle Delacruz and
Damian Valenzuela; one brother, Glen (Nancy) Springer of Lansing. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank in 1992; two
sisters, Betty Rath and Norma Kobliska. Online condolences for Joan may
be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Lavonne Troyna
New Hampton, Iowa -
 Lavonne
Troyna, 75, of New Hampton, died on Wednesday, Jan. 27, of cancer
at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Trinity
Lutheran Church, New Hampton, with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.
Burial will be at New Hampton Cemetery, New Hampton with her
grandchildren, Cory Troyna, Ryan Troyna, Jason Troyna, Lindsey Troyna,
Tiffany Troyna, Jenny Troyna, Brian Uglum, Stephanie Coyle, Derek
Rogers, Amanda Olmstead , and John Kleinschmidt serving as casket
bearers.
Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 29, from 4-8 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet
Funeral Home, New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one
hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Lavonne May Hahn was born on May 24, 1934 in Chickasaw County to Emil
and Selma (Schneider) Hahn, the third of four children. She was
united in marriage to David D. Troyna on December 12, 1950, at the
Little Brown Church in Nashua. Lavonne spent most of her life in
Waterloo and New Hampton. She worked as a welder at Hinson
Manufacturing in Cedar Falls, at a grocery store in Waterloo, as well as
Bennett Pharmacy and Liddle’s Super Value in New Hampton. Lavonne
also baked wedding cakes and made wedding apparel. She served as
commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources under Governor Terry
Branstad, as well as serving on the DNR Board for nine years until 1999.
Lavonne was also the past president of Women’s Duck Unlimited of
Chickasaw County. After 32 years of farming, Lavonne and David
retired in 1996.
Lavonne enjoyed hunting, fishing (especially trout fishing and showing
her children how to catch them), as well as playing cards, and spending
time with her family.
Lavonne is survived by her mother Selma Hahn of New Hampton, her husband
David of New Hampton, eight children, Rick (Cindy) Troyna of Raymond,
Kathy (Riley) Uglum of New Hampton, Peggy (Bob Cline) of Nashua, Donna
Troyna of Danville, Calif., Daniel (Barb) Troyna of Allison, Dennis
Troyna of New Hampton, Barb (Dana) Boomgarden of Anoka, Minn. and Karen
(Tim) Rogers of Meridian, ID; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;
and two brothers Lloyd (Mary) Hahn of Fairbanks, and Jerry (Bonnie) Hahn
of Cedar Falls
.
She is preceded in death by her father Emil Hahn, one brother Edwin
Hahn, who was killed in Korea, and one grandchild Kelly Foster.
Memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice of New Hampton.
Online condolences for Lavonne’s family may be left at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
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