Clydene K. Fliger

Published: Friday, April 1, 2011 9:11 AM CDT

Clydene K. Fliger, age 84, of New Hampton, died on Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Memorial services for Clydene will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home Chapel in New Hampton with Father Carl Schmitt officiating.  Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Clydene’s family and friends may be left at  www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com. 

Clydene Katherine was born on July 26, 1926 to Clyde and LaVona (Nelsen) Weaklen in Mason City.  She moved with her family at the age of five to New Hampton, where she attended St. Joseph’s School through the 8th grade and graduated from New Hampton High School in 1944.  Clydene then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.  She moved to Chicago, where she worked as a secretary for Dr. McGrane and Dr. Murtogh and later worked for Northwest Airlines.  On September 23, 1946 Clydene was united in marriage to Russell Fliger at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hampton.  Clydene and Russell owned and operated Fliger’s Bakery for many years.  She was a cook for the New Hampton School district for seven years and was employed at the New Hampton Newspaper for several years.

Clydene enjoyed her time at the cabin in Wabasha, Minn., reading, crocheting, spending time on the Mississippi River and attending her grandson’ activities.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a volunteer at Mercy Hospital, New Hampton Cultural Center, Democratic Central Committee for 10 years, as well as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and St. Joseph’s Rosary Society.

Clydene is survived by her children, Susan (Dennis) Peters of La Crosse, Wisc., and William Fliger of New Hampton; her grandson, Jeffery Russell Peters of St. Paul, Minn; her brother, Fred (Janice) Nelsen of Wabasha, Minn; a special nephew, Dan (Pat) Fliger of Ankeny; several bothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, special cousin Patsy Cummings, nieces, nephews and special friends, Gloria Parks, and Mary and Frederick Rewoldt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Russell in 1991; and her son, Ricky Fliger in 1952.

Henry W. Galing dies at 80
 

Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 2:56 PM CDT

Henry W. Galing, age 80, of Alta Vista, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

There will be a graveside service for Henry on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Cemetery west of Elma, IA.  Online condolences for Henry’s family may be left at  www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Henry William Galing was born August 18, 1930 in Elma, the son of Herman and Mary (Koci) Galing.  He attended school in North Washington through the eighth grade.  On May 5, 1958 Henry was united in marriage to Ruby Simons.  Following their marriage, the couple moved to the Galing family farm where they have lived since.  Henry loved his family, being on a skid loader and Heineken beer. 

Henry is survived by his wife Ruby; his children, Catherine Galing of Alta Vista, Joann (Steve) Schuety of St. Olaf, IA, David (Sharon) Galing of Center Point, and Dale Galing of Alta Vista; his grandchildren, Austin and Autumn Rose Schuety and his sisters, Hilda Zweibohmer of Elma and Rosella Reiss of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Willard Galing; daughter, Theresa Galing; sisters, Agnes Eichenberger and Helen Geerts and brother, Bernard Galing.

Arrangements are being handled by Conway-Kolbet of Elma and Ionia Funeral Home.

Stacey Cano dies at 15

Published: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 3:57 PM CDT

Stacey Cano, age 15, of North Washington, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington with Fr. Mark Osterhaus as celebrant.

Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation continued at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Online condolences for Stacey’s family may be left at HYPERLINK "http://www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com" www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Stacey Cano was born on August 10, 1995 to Amado Cano and Monica Espiricueta in McAllen, Texas. At the age of eight, Stacey became a student of the New Hampton School District. During her academic career she was active in basketball, dance, cheerleading, track and chorus. Stacey’s passions were dancing and singing. She loved spending time with her brother and sister. Stacey was involved with Upward Bound for students through Luther College in Decorah.

Stacey is survived by her father Amado Cano of Florence, AL; her mother Monica Espiricueta of Mexico; her guardian grandparents, John and Rita Geerts of North Washington; her brothers, Junior Lopez of Ackley, Jesse Bluhm of North Washington; her sister, Brittney Bluhm of North Washington; her grandparents, Consuelo and Francisco Reyna; several aunts and uncles; numerous cousins and classmates.

Arlene Kolthoff dies at 90

Published: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:16 PM CDT

Arlene Kolthoff, 90, of Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center in Waterloo, formerly of Charles City, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City on Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. with Monsignor Stanley Hayek as celebrant.

Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery in New Hampton. A visitation will be held at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City on Friday, April 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Scripture Service to be held at 5:00 p.m.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the family to be distributed at a later date. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

 Evelyn S. Browning dies at 64

Published: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 1:45 PM CDT

Evelyn F. Browning, age 64, of New Hampton, died Sunday, April 10, 2011 at New Hampton Care Center.

Funeral services for Evelyn will be 10:30 am Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, with Rev. Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will follow in New Hampton Cemetery at New Hampton.

Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be left for Evelyn’s family at HYPERLINK "http://www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com" www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.

Evelyn Frieda Browning was born on March 7, 1947 to Harry and Frieda (Wickman) Buhre in New Hampton. She graduated from New Hampton High School in 1965. Evelyn learned to dance at the Arthur Murray Dance School in Waterloo and later became an instructor for Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Waterloo, Des Moines, and Lincoln, Neb.. On June 17, 1973, Evelyn was united in marriage to Darrel Browning at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. After their marriage Evelyn continued her career as a dance instructor for Graceland Dance Studio in Des Moines. In 1977 the couple moved to New Hampton where she was employed at Tri Mark and later sold Avon. Evelyn enjoyed shopping, collecting, dancing and farming. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Evelyn is survived by her loving husband, Darrel of New Hampton; her brother, Harry Buhre and his friend, Sandra Oldenburger of New Hampton; her mother-in-law, Louise Browning of Boone; and her nieces, Christine (Steve) Butler of Oregon, Angela Harper of Williams and Michelle Roby of Boone.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law, Karolyn Roby.

Cecilia A. Luenberger dies at 88
 

Published: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:13 PM CDT

Cecilia A. Leuenberger, age 88 of Lawler died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at her home. 



A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick March celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by Cecilia’s children.



Interment will be in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery with grandchildren Sarah Berns, Lindsey Leuenberger-Klautsch, John Berns, Justin Leuenberger, and Mark Berns serving as pallbearers.



Friends may greet the family 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with a 6 p.m. rosary. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Saturday. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, Lawler. Online condolences may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com



Cecilia Ann was born in rural Winneshiek County on November 23, 1922, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Herold) Chipera. She attended school in Ft. Atkinson and graduated from Ft. Atkinson High School. On February 18, 1946, she was united in marriage to Eugene Leuenberger at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ft. Atkinson. To this union, four children were born. The couple farmed together North of Lawler until Eugene’s death in 1990. She was involved in numerous community activities and active in the church.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Wayne) Huber of Decorah, Rebecca (Ron) Berns of Monona; two sons, Norbert (Boni) Leuenberger of Westminster, Colo., George Leuenberger of Lawler; five grandchildren, Sarah Berns of Silver Spring, Md., John Berns of Ames, Mark Berns of Ames, Lindsey (Steven) Klautsch of Brigton, Colo., Justin Leuenberger of Hermosa Beach, Calif; twin great granddaughters, Avery Klautsch and Kendall Klautsch; a sister, Viola Pitzenberger of Jackson Junction; two brothers, Leonard (Nerissa) Chipera of Waucoma, Paul (Lillian) Chipera of Ft. Atkinson; a brother-in-law, Lou (Glenna) Leuenberger of Ft. Dodge; a sister-in-law, Ann Leuenberger of Palmer, AK; and many nieces and nephews.



She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on January 4, 1990; brothers and sisters-in-law Rudy Pitzenberger, Irene (Walter) Shores, Darlene (Dan) Mracek, Leo Leuenberger, and Ben (Beverly) Leuenberger.

Lorna Mae Haeflinger dies at 87

Published: Friday, April 15, 2011 3:11 PM CDT

Lorna Mae Haeflinger, age 87, of Elma, died on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral Services for Lorna Mae will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Elma, with Rev. Ryan McDermott officiating. Burial will follow in Howard Cemetery at Elma with Michelle Friday, Georgia Ridgway, Kristin Haeflinger, Mindy Buckley, Kerri Morton and Jenna Haeflinger serving as casket bearers.

Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be left Lorna Mae’s family at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.

Lorna Mae Clara Haeflinger was born May 21, 1923, to Augustus and Elsie (Ladwig) Leitz in Elma. She was a graduate of Elma High School. Lorna Mae was united in marriage to Earl Haeflinger on June 30, 1945. Following their marriage, they moved to the Haeflinger family farm near Alta Vista. It was there they raised their children. They worked together on the farm and in their spare time they enjoyed fishing and visiting with family and friends. After retirement, they moved to Elma, where they lived in the home Lorna Mae was born and where they were married. Lorna Mae loved gardening, fishing, crocheting, cross stitching, reading, playing cards and games with family and friends, card stamping with her daughter Lorna, watching the food channel and especially loved baking pies. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the LWML. Her family gatherings were special to her.

Lorna Mae is survived by seven children, Lorna Ann Haeflinger of Elma, Rick (Jane) Haeflinger of Rochester, Minn., Earl (Julie) Haeflinger of Aurora, Colo, John (Sharon) Haeflinger of Perrysburg, Ohio, Jim (Bev) Haeflinger of Alta Vista, JoAnn (Robert) Ridgway of Minneapolis, Minn., and Roger (Hattie) Haeflinger of Columbus, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband Earl in October 1995, parents, one sister and four brothers.

Edwin W. Diesburg dies at 92
 

Published: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:11 AM CDT

Edwin W. Diesburg, age 92, of Ionia, died Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Cedar Health Care Facility in Charles City.

Mass of Christian burial for Edwin will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia with Fr. Mark Osterhaus celebrating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery at Ionia. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia with a 4 p.m. rosary and 7 p.m. scriptural wake service, and will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Online condolences for Eddie’s family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Edwin William Diesburg “Eddie” was born September 19, 1918 in Ionia, the son of Theodore and Susan (Klassen) Diesburg. He attended St. Boniface School in Ionia. As a young man he worked for area farmers and gave his earnings to his parents to support the family after the Great Depression. Eddie served in the U. S. Army during World War II from 1941-1945 in the Japanese Theatre. On May 23, 1943 he was united in marriage to Avis Spurbeckat St. Boniface Catholic Church. After Eddie’s honorable discharge from the Army in 1945 the couple moved to Ionia where he started his tank wagon and service business known as Diesburg Oil Co. Eddie was strongly associated with the Catholic Church, especially St. Boniface where he was an altar boy and carried bricks for the construction of the new church. He maintained a strong faith in God. His enjoyment came from his family, especially during holidays and summer vacation in Minnesota at Twin Lakes.

Eddie is survived by two daughters, Donna (Hut) Vass of Staunton, VA, and Marilyn (Joe) Rochford of Charles City; two sons, Daniel (Rhea) Diesburg of Charlotte, NC and Kenneth (Lynn) Diesburg of De Soto, Ill; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one brother, A.J. (Wishy) Diesburg of Ionia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Avis on August 31, 1997; one daughter, Patricia Diesburg; two brothers, Cletus and Roy Diesburg and three sisters, Magdeline Eernisse, Kadie Brown and Edith Adler.

James “Jim” C. Koehler dies at 70

Published: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:16 AM CDT

James “Jim” C. Koehler, age 70 of Nashua died Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday April 20, 2011, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Interment will be in Beckwith Cemetery, rural Colwell.

Friends may greet the family 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday April 19, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

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Wendell Wahl dies at 87
 

Published: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:06 PM CDT

Wendell Wahl, age 87, of New Hampton, died unexpectedly Monday, April 18, 2011 in New Hampton.

Funeral services for Wendell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in New Hampton with Pastor Laura Hucke officiating. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery at New Hampton.

Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences for Wendell’s family may be left at HYPERLINK "http://www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com" www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Wendell James Wahl was born on October 21, 1923 to Will and Emma (Gerhardt) Wahl in New Hampton,. He graduated from New Hampton High School in 1942. After his graduation, Wendell farmed with his father and brother. On July 25, 1948 he was united in marriage to Norma Nicholson at the Congregational United Church of Christ in New Hampton. After their marriage, the couple operated a dairy farm in the New Hampton area all of their lives.

Wendell served as an area 4-H leader, had been on the Farm Bureau Board and was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in New Hampton. He enjoyed milking cows, woodworking, baking for his neighbors and family, neighborhood card parties, and loved his family dearly.

Wendell is survived by his children, Susan (Donald) Selk of Dysart, Richard (Valerie) Wahl of Johnston; one daughter-in-law, Julie (Brian) (Wahl) Hoffman of Cedar Falls; one brother, Bill Wahl of New Hampton; one sister, Winelda Lane of Lynchburg, VA; his grandchildren, Wendy (Troy Smethurst) Marshall, Will (Brandee) Wahl, Tina Wahl, Stephanie Selk, Carlos Wahl, Anthony Wahl, Mary Wahl, Abbey Wahl, his six great-grandchildren and special friend, Mildred Lore of Ionia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Norma; two sons, Wesley and Dennis; two sisters, Clara Maklenburg and Willetta Hilgendorf; one grandson, Matthew Wahl and one great-grandson, Austin Wahl.

Frank E. Wickham dies at 65
 

Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:17 PM CDT

Frank E. Wickham, age 65 of New Hampton, died Sunday April 24, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Online condolences for Frank's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com 

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 Richard Shields dies at 75
 

Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:17 PM CDT

Richard Shields, age 75 of Nashua died Monday April 25, 2011 at the Waverly Medical Center.

Funeral services are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.

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Jean Elizabeth McKnight O'Connor dies at 89

Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:35 PM CDT

Jean Elizabeth McKnight O'Connor was born on October 10, 1921 in Iowa City, to Hazel and Rufus McKnight, and died on April 22, 2011 in Brookfield, Wisconsin, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Her survivors include Catherine (Dale, deceased 2008) Zeien of Omro, Wisconsin; Daniel (Richard) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Peg Hotchkiss of Bolingbrook, Illinois; Mary (John) Fleckenstein of Olympia, Washington; Terri (Glenn) Geisberger of Brookfield, Wisconsin; Maureen (Don) Barnosky of Edwardsburg, Michigan; and Patrick (Wu Man) of Eugene, Oregon; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward (1994).

Jean was born and raised in Iowa City. Her father died when she was just nine years old. No small part of her personality came from being raised by her very strong, independent mother, who was a noted pianist at the University of Iowa.

Jean was also a musician. In High School, she placed second in the National Cello Solo Contest. She earned admission to the Eastman School of Music to study cello. As an adult, she taught piano in New Hampton and Davenport. Her musical genes passed through the generations; many of her children and grandchildren excel in instrumental music.

She spent her early adult years in Washington, D. C. During the War, she worked at the First Special Services Force – a joint WWII American-Canadian commando unit.

Jean married her childhood friend, Edward Francis O'Connor, in 1945. The family was raised in Iowa, primarily in New Hampton (1959-1972) and Davenport (1972–2006). She was an accomplished homemaker, and created many works of love through her needlework, sewing, knitting and quilting. At the ripe old age of 84, Jean moved to Milwaukee to be closer to family. This proud Democrat was known by her Milwaukee friends and neighbors as “Iowa," due to her many stories of Iowa.

A funeral mass was held at St. Mary Catholic Faith Community in Hales Corners, Wisconsin on Monday, April 25. Burial is at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City.

Memorials to the family, which will be used for a cello scholarship for a graduating senior in Iowa City's City High School, will be appreciated.

Ruth L. Peterson

Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:17 PM CDT

Ruth L. Peterson of Waterville, Minn., formerly of Nashua died Friday evening, April 22, 2011, at the Waseca Medical Center in Waseca, Minn.

Funeral services are pending with Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Online condolences for Ruth's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.con

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Frank E. Wickham dies at 65

Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:17 PM CDT

Frank E. Wickham, age 65 of New Hampton, died Sunday April 24, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Online condolences for Frank's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

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Alice A. Peterson dies at 95

Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 3:36 PM CDT

Alice A. Peterson, age 95, of Apple Valley, Minn, formerly of Elma, died Monday, April 25, 2011 at Augustana Health Center in Apple Valley.

Funeral services for Alice will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Conway-Markham Funeral Chapel in Elma. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery at Elma.

Visitation will be from 1–2 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Conway-Markham Funeral Chapel in Elma.

Online condolences for Alice’s family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the Elma Library.

Sylvester Weber dies at 88

Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 4:08 PM CDT

Sylvester Weber age 88 of Newton passed away Jan. 06, 2011.

Grave side funeral services for Sylvester will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011,

at Cemetery of the Immaculate Conception, Elma.