Jeannine 'Jea' Burgart dies at 46
Published: Sunday, December 4,
2011
 Jeannine
Anna “Jea” Maxim Burgart, age 46 of New Hampton, IA,
died Friday afternoon, December 2, 2011, at her home.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December
5, 2011, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center, New
Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the
Mass.The Lau family will accompany the Holy Family
Resurrection Choir including soloist Joe Holmers. Jea’s
two children will be the urn bearers. Lector for the
service will be George Maxim III and the offertory gifts
will be presented by Riley Burgart, Jesse Rausch and
Autumn Tenge.
Private family inurnment will take place at a later date
in Minnesota. Honorary urn bearers are George Maxim III,
Jim Kidwell, Mike Kidwell, David Kidwell and Shereen
Kidwell.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday,
December 4, 2011 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 5:00 p.m.
Scripture Service. Visitation continues an hour prior to
the Mass at the church on Monday. Online condolences
for Jea's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Jeannine was born January 23, 1965, in Port Chester, NY,
the only daughter of George and Darlene (Tollefsbol)
Maxim. She received her education in Eden Prairie, MN,
graduating from the Eden Prairie High School in 1983.
Jea joined her mother in the hotel management business
and then began working for Midway Airlines both in
Minneapolis. On May 11, 1991, in Minneapolis, she
married Al Burgart of New Hampton. To this union their
son, Taylor and daughter, Riley were born. The couple
later divorced but remained best of friends. Jea was the
Director of New Horizons-Chamber in New Hampton for many
years.
Jea was great at hosting Burgart slumber parties,
gardening and cooking. She had a special relationship
with her brother, step-brothers and step-sister and
loved time spent with them as well. She loved family
get-togethers, mostly the card game ‘3 and 13’, which
was a family favorite. Jea was a wonderful, devoted
mother and the time spent with her children was what she
cherished the most.
Survivors include one son, Taylor Burgart of New
Hampton; one daughter, Riley Burgart of New Hampton; her
mother and step-father, Darlene (Rich) Kidwell of Apple
Valley; her father, Geroge Maxim II of Mamaroneck, NY;
one brother, Geroge Maxim III of Bloomington, MN; three
step-brothers, Jim (Michele) Kidwell of Minneapolis,
Michael Kidwell of Bayfield, WI, and David (Norma)
Kidwell of Apple Valley, MN; one step-sister, Shereen
(Peter) Kidwell of Canada.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal
grandparents; her paternal step-grandparents and a
special aunt, Debbie Novak.
Alice M. Olson dies at 85
Published:
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Alice M. Olson, age 85 of Vallejo,
CA formerly of New Hampton, passed away
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at her home in
Vallejo surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm,
Monday, December 12, 2011 at Jerico
Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural
Lawler with Pastor Dan Larsen
officiating. Burial will be in the
church cemetery with John Roberson,
Harvey Knutson, James Costello, Orin
Johnson, Paul Johnson and Everett
Schacht serving as casket bearers.
Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. at the
church on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. Online
condolences for Alice’s family may be
left at
www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials
may be directed to the family.
Alice Marie Olson was born January 3,
1926 to William and Laura (Riekmann)
Kuntz in Limes Springs, Iowa. She
attended schools near Lime Springs and
Chester. Later Alice moved to Decorah
with her family. She was employed in
Cedar Rapids where she met her loving
husband, Lawrence Olson. The couple
married on May 6, 1961 at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church in Marion, IA. After
their marriage Alice and Lawrence lived
in Cedar Rapids until they moved to New
Hampton in 1988. Alice was an active
member of Jerico Evangelical Lutheran
Church, volunteering her time with the
Ladies Aid and Bible Study groups.
Alice is survived by her husband
of 50 years, Lawrence and the couple’s
son, Wayne (Lisa) Olson, all of Vallejo,
CA.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; three sisters, Viola Klotzback,
Ella Newton and Dorothy Ruffridge and
two brothers, John and Art Kuntz.
May Rogers dies at 94
Published:
Thursday, December 8,
2011
May Rogers, age
94, of New Hampton,
passed away on
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011
at her residence in
Denver.
Funeral services are
pending
arrangements.Please
contact Conway-Markham
Funeral Home in New
Hampton for further
information. Online
condolences may be left
for May’s family at
www.conway-markhamfh.com.
Marie I. Smith dies at 67
Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
 Marie I. Smith, 67, passed away on December 2, 2011. The family greeted friends on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Marie was born in Elma, on September 28, 1944 to Veronica (Polansky) and Henry Smith and graduated from New Hampton High School. Most of her career was spent caring for children, her own and those of others. She operated an in-home daycare for many years while her daughters were growing up. Marie was devoted to her family and always put them first. As a single parent family times were tough, but the family found joy in simple pleasures. They didn’t have a car, but they found great joy in walking together to the store or to the A&W for a treat. Marie knew how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
Another great joy for Marie was the birth of her two sets of twin grandchildren in the same week. How many people can say they went from 2 to 6 biological grandchildren in one weeks’ time? Family was extremely important to Marie.
In later years, Marie worked for the New Hampton Community Hospital, a Mercy Hospital affiliate, and Mercy Hospital in Des Moines in the Environmental Services area.
Marie will be greatly missed by her daughters, Angela (Ivan) Steinlage and Jennifer Krome; grandchildren, Jacob, Nicholas and Ryan Steinlage, and Jimi, Kimberlee and Cooper Krome; sisters, Margaret George, Jeanette Dickhoff, Susan Miller and Teresa Klobassa; and brother Henry W. Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Monica.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michael K. “Ike” Laydon dies at 60
Published: Monday, December 5, 2011
Michael K. “Ike” Laydon age 60 of Nashua died Friday evening, Dec. 2, 2011, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at St. John United Church of Christ – Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua with interment will be in the church cemetery. Online condolences for Ike's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Friends may greet the family 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Faith Kuennen dies at 70
Published: Friday, December 9, 2011
 Faith Kuennen, age 70, of Glenwood, formerly of Lawler, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at Hospice with Heart in Glenwood.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler, with Father Marvin Salz celebrating the mass. Burial will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Lawler.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler.
Faith Barbara Kuennen was born on November 12, 1941 to Conrad and Katherine (Lusson) Kuennenin Lawler. Faith has been a resident of Glenwood Resource Center since 2002. Faith worked at various jobs at the center during her time there. She enjoyed music, karaoke, Special Olympics and visiting with her Glenwood family. Faith was outgoing and loved to visit with everyone she came in contact with. She was greatly loved by her Glenwood family.
Merle Irene (Bonwell) Wolff dies at 87
Published: Monday, December 5, 2011
Merle Irene (Bonwell) Wolff, age 87, of Charles City, formerly of Nashua, died Saturday Dec. 3, 2011, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City, Iowa, with her children at her bedside.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Rev. interment in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Friends may greet the family 9 – 11 a.m. Tuesday before the service at the church.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Merle’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Jeanette Braun Dies at 80
Published: Monday, December 12, 2011
Jeanette Braun age 80 of Sumner, formerly of Fredericksburg died Sunday evening, December 11, 2011, at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.
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Lola M. Ptacek dies at 85
Published: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
 Lola M. Ptacek, age 85, of Waterloo, formerly of New Hampton, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at her home in Waterloo.
Funeral services for Lola will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery at New Hampton.
Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be left for Lola’s family at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Lola Mae Cutsforth was born October 30, 1926 to Arthur and Ida (Olson) Cutsforth in rural Lawler. Lola was baptized and confirmed at Jerico Lutheran Church. She attended and graduated from New Hampton High School in 1942. On April 3, 1945 Lola was united in marriage to Russell Munson at Jerico Lutheran Church in Jerico. After Russell’s death in 1977 she was united in marriage to Frank Ptacek on July 20, 1983. Lola worked as the catalog manager at JC Penney’s in New Hampton and later worked in the business office for United Telephone Company until her retirement. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Lola loved dancing, and took exceptional pride in her family.
Lola is survived by her children, Patricia (Richard) Crawford of Waterloo, Robert (Patricia) Munson of Grundy Center; daughter-in-law, Kathy Munson of Cedar Rapids; son-in-law, John Hermann of Herndon, VA; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her step-children, Jerry (Mavis) Ptacek of Fredericksburg, Mary Ptacek of Las Vegas, NV, Beverly (Robert) Lowe of Lansing, Rose (William) Lowe of New Hampton and Kristi (Randy) Schmidt of Cedar Rapids 10 step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Sadie McFarland of New Hampton and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Munson in June of 1977; her second husband, Frank Ptacek in May of 1987; one son Larry Munson in March of 1999 and one daughter, Connie Hermann in February of 2004.
Jeanette Braun dies at 80
Published: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Jeanette Braun age 80 of Sumner, formerly of Fredericksburg died Sunday evening, December 11, 2011, at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.
Private family graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
Friends may greet the family 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.
Online condolences for Jeanette's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Thomas Paul "Moose" Folkers dies at 62
Published: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thomas Paul "Moose" Folkers age 62 of New Hampton died Monday morning, Dec. 12, 2011, at the New Hampton Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. The pall will be placed by Paulette Nosbish, Jim Folkers and Pat Folkers. Crossbearers will be Stephanie Gilli, Lewe Gilli and Xzavier Gille. Edith Kolthoff will be the organist, joining the congregation singing, "Amazing Grace", "Little Brown Church In The Vale" and "Onward Christian Soldiers"
Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Pat Folkers, Mark Folkers, Paul Folkers, Randy Nosbisch, Gregg Shattuck and Dennis Knight. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Buchholz, Bob Field and Paul Kruger.
Friends may greet the family 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Online condolences for Tom's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Thomas Paul “Moose”Folkers was born July 29, 1949, in New Hampton, a twin son of Galen and Pauline (Cramer) Folkers. He received his education in New Hampton and graduated from the New Hampton High School in 1969. After high school Tom began working for Chickasaw County Secondary Roads where he was in charge of the signage for the County. He retired after working for over 32 years. Tom enjoyed motorcycling, boating and taking many trips throughout the United States as well as a trip to Japan. Tom liked to socialize with his family and numerous friends. He will be remembered by his family for the generosity shown to his nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.
Survivors include one sister, Paulette (Roger) Nosbisch of New Hampton; two brothers, Jim Folkers, Patrick (Valerie) Folkers all of New Hampton; nieces and nephews, Randy (Lori) Nosbisch of New Hampton, Angie Nosbisch – Jordon of Barrington, RI, Stephanie Gilli of Papillion, NE, Mark (Angie) Folkers of Urbandale, Scott (AnnMarie) Folkers of Salt Lake City, UT, Paul (Amy) Folkers of Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dickie Joe Folkers and a nephew, Travis Folkers
Durrell L. Crooks dies at 49
Published: Thursday, December 15, 2011
 Durrell L. Crooks age 49 of New Hampton, Iowa died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at his home of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Songs for the service will be "You Can Let Go Now Daddy", "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "Thank You For Being My Dad".
Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Kevin Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Monty Rosol, Lee Schoenrock, Steve Ameling, Scott Ameling, Brandon Ohm and Joey Willitts serving as pallbearers. Durrell’s children will be honorary pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3 – 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Saturday. Online condolences for Durrell's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Durrell Lee Crooks was born April 8, 1962, in New Hampton, the oldest son of Darrell Lee and Sandra Jo (Kelly) Crooks. He received his education in New Hampton and was a 1981 graduate of the New Hampton High School. While in high school, Durrell was active in both football and wrestling. On April 23, 1983, he married Christina Zubrod. To this union two sons were born. The couple later divorced. On July 14, 1990, in Ionia, he married Sonya Ameling. To this union two daughters were born. Durrell lived his entire life around the New Hampton area. He had been employed by Nestle’s in Waverly from 1983 until he became disabled in an auto accident in 2001. Durrell enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be remembered for his sense of humor and the pranks he liked to play.
Survivors include his wife, Sonya of New Hampton; two sons, Justin (Maria) Crooks of Ionia, Brandon (Kristin) Crooks of New Hampton; two daughters, Jenna Crooks and Natasha Crooks, both of New Hampton; five grandchildren, Dominque, Skylier, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lydia and one on the way; his parents, Darrell and Sandra Crooks of Ionia; his maternal grandmother, Zenovia Kelly of New Hampton; his in-laws, Sheila (Duane) Tank of New Hampton, Bill (Carol) Ameling of Fredericksburg; one sister, Kendra (Doug) Walker of Clear Lake; one brother, Dennis (Kendra) Crooks of New Hampton; sisters-in-law, Pam (Chad) Rausch of Ionia; Paula (Gregg) Sassman of Fredericksburg, Annette (Joe) Ameling of Sumner, Joanne Wickham and Sara Noehl, both of New Hampton; brothers-in-law, Steve (Tammi) Ameling of Fredericksburg, Wynn Hartson of New Mexico; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joe Kelly and paternal grandparents, Don and Rosella Crooks.
Joseph P Biwer dies at 80
Published: Friday, December 30, 2011
Joseph P Biwer, age 80, of Granger, died on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 at the Granger Nursing and Rehab Center.
A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at the Ankeny Funeral Home in Ankeny.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with Father Kenneth Glaser celebrating the mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Elma. Military rites will be provided by Elma American Legion Post 597.
Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Chapel in Elma and will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be left for Joseph’s family at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Mary S. Dreckman dies at 71
Published: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Mary S. Dreckman, age 71, of New Hampton died, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Center in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhauscelebrating the mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery atNew Hampton.
Visitation will be from 3 - 8 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences for Mary’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Mary Suzanne Nosbisch was born on May 11, 1940 at Mission, Texas, the daughter of Joseph Edward Nosbisch Sr. and Sophia Rosella (Nathem) Nosbisch. She was baptized at St.’s Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mission. At a very young age the family returned to the North Washington area. She attended and graduated from St. Mary’s School in North Washington in May of 1958. Mary received her First Holy Communion on May 11, 1947 and was confirmed in April of 1956. On November 22, 1958, Mary was united in marriage to Robert Dean Dreckmanof rural Lawler at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington. Following their marriage the couple lived in Jacksonville Township in rural Lawler until moving to their present home in New Hampton on February 14, 1978. Mary was a home maker while her children were growing up. She was a Cub Scout den mother and a Junior Girl Scout leader for many years. She also volunteered at Head Start in Nashua for two years while her daughter, Stacie was a student there. In later years, Mary worked at Hardees, Kolby’s Dine and Stein, New Hampton Care Center and retired from KwikStar in June of 2000. Mary and Robert became parents of six sons and five daughters. Mary enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, bowling and games with her grandchildren. Mary loved to cook, bake, especially trying new recipes, canning the family’s garden produce and work in the flower gardens. Her hobby was collecting cookbooks and recipes. Her children were the loves of Mary’s life. She enjoyed many special times spent with them and their sporting activities throughout the years. In later years she dearly loved the times spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary and her husband loved to listen to old time music and enjoyed going to polka fests and dances just to listen to the music and visit with friends.
Survivors include her husband Robert of 53 years of New Hampton; her children, Robert Dreckman, Jr. of New Hampton, Roger (Carla) Dreckman of Lawler, Richard (Mary) Dreckman of Waukon, Susan (Henry) Straight of Arthur, Russell (Pat) Dreckman of New Hampton, Raymond Dreckman of Protivin, Sharon (Richard) Zeien of New Hampton, Shirley (Chris) Brinkman of Manly, Ronald (Rhonda) Dreckman of New Hampton, Sara (Chris) Onken of New Hampton and Stacie Dreckman of New Hampton; 34 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Nosbisch of Des Moines and Beverly Goebel of Reinbeck; one brother, Thomas (JoLene) Nosbisch of Des Moines; two sisters-in-law, Helen Nosbisch of Waterloo and Earlene Nosbischof Reinbeck and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph Nosbisch Sr. on June 27, 1973 and Sophia Nosbisch on February 3, 1983: grandson, Jeffrey Robert Dreckman; brothers, RobertNosbisch, William Nosbisch, Richard “Tiny” Nosbisch and her twin brother, Joseph Nosbisch Jr.; in-laws Walter and Sylvia Dreckman, and brother-in-law, Raynold Goebel.
Merrill Shaw dies
Published: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Our dad, Merrill Shaw, died on Tuesday this week (December 27). Dad wrote his own obituary, but it only told about his accomplishments, not who he was as a person. So here is our obituary for our dad. Dad was born on a farm, raised on a farm, and went to a country school in a horse drawn wagon. Dad didn’t talk about his childhood much; his dad died when Dad was 16. Dad was the oldest of four boys, and life was hard for Dad and his entire family.
Dad went into the elevator business early in his life. After he married Mom, he bought the grain elevator from his father-in-law in New Hartford, Iowa. Mom and Dad had four daughters. Dad’s life during the time of having his family at home was filled with working long hours at the elevator, attending all of his children’s school and church events, singing in the church choir, and taking a two week family summer vacation, usually to Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota, every year. Dad also enjoyed pheasant hunting with some of his friends and his daughter, Marlene. Dad supported two of his daughters in 4-H by keeping beef cattle at the elevator, so the Butler County Fair became an important part of family summer schedules.
After we girls left home, Dad changed professions and started golfing. He went from owning a grain elevator to owning a bank. His first bank was in Wisconsin; he was there for two years. Then he and Mom moved to New Hampton where he was President of First National Bank. Mom died in 1983. Dad married Delilah Boos in 1984. Dad stayed in the bank and continued to golf until 1990. He finally retired in 1990 and then he just golfed a lot. Dad and Delilah moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, after Dad retired. They lived in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills until his death this week.
All four of us girls are still living; Jeannine and Marlene in Arizona, Sharon in Texas and Pat in Des Moines. Very sadly, one of Dad’s grandsons, Eric Diddy, died in 2004. He has 10 grandchildren and a host of great-grand-children.
Visitation at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton will be from 4-7pm on Friday, December 30. Private family burial follows on Saturday in New Hampton Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Care Initiatives Hospice.
Fondly written by Jeannine, Sharon, Marlene and Pat, for our Dad.
Roland “Roger” Strempke Jr. dies at 55
Published: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Roland “Roger” Strempke Jr. was born on June 22, 1956 to parents Roland Strempke Sr. and Leola “Lee” (Jones) Strempke.
He graduated from West Central High School in 1975. Roger married Carma Forney (Davis) in 1981 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Roger worked at John Deere for several years. He later worked for various farmers. He retired from AMPI.
Roger was always a hard worker, and a friend to so many. He will be dearly missed.
Amber N. Hill dies at 23
Published: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:27 AM CST
Amber N. Hill age 23 of New Hampton died Thursday evening, Dec. 22, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at the Chickasaw Centre, 301 North Water Street New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus, Holy Family Parish, presiding.
Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Adonnis Hill, D.J. Nunley, Simon Schuchhardt, Isaiah Zeien, Jake Bucknell, Marshall Havens, Josh Mandt and Lee Schuchhardt serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4 - 8 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the Chickasaw Centre. Online condolences for Amber's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Catherine Hartmann dies at 82
Published: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Catherine Hartmann, 82, of Charles City, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at her home.
Funeral services for Catherine Hartmann will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Reverend Todd Sorensen will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Catherine Joan Springer Hartmann was born August 28, 1929, at Albion, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Waddell) Springer. She graduated from Floyd Consolidated School. On October 23, 1949, she was united in marriage to Robert Hartmann. Catherine worked at Salsbury Laboratories, Holiday gas station and diner and Floyd County Memorial Hospital for 22 years, head cook for 17 years. She was a member of the Heritage Club, Royal Neighbors, 60 Plus Card Club and Senior Citizens of Charles City. Her interests included cooking, vegetable and flower gardening, playing cards, crafting, flowers and nature in general. Catherine always looked forward to sharing her life with her family and friends.
Living family members include five children, Sandra (Mike Hueholt) Hartmann of Des Moines, Barbara (Todd Sorensen) Hartmann of Littleton, Colo., August (Carolyn) Hartmann of Denver, Colo., Linda (Michael) Leiva of San Antonio, Tex. and Christina (Terry) Payne of New Hampton; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Lou Lipelt of Owatonna, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, on October 27, 2006; and a grandson, Zachariah Payne.
The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at HYPERLINK " http://www.hauserfh.com/" www.hauserfh.com.
Robert D. (Bob) Meyer dies at 81
Published: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Robert D. (Bob) Meyer age 81 of Lawler died Saturday morning, Dec. 24, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with Rev. Nick March celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and brother-in-law, Andy Meyer. Lector for the service will be Pat Lynch and the offertory gifts will be presented by his brother and sister, Pete Meyer and Carole Burke. Interment in the church cemetery with Mark Meyer, James Bergeson, Jay Bergeson, Joe Bergeson, Sue Henry, Lori Shroeder and Chris Meyer serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Chruch in Lawler. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at church.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Bob's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Robert Donald (Bob) Meyer was born February 4, 1930, in Ft. Atkinson, the son of Dan and Laura (Vsetecka) Meyer. He received his education at St. John Catholic School and attended the Ft. Atkinson Public High School. Bob worked on the family farm from his youth until his fathers death in 1968. Bob then began working construction for Reilly Construction out of Ossian. He retired in the early 1990’s after working for over 25 years. Bob was united in marriage to Charlotta Ann Meyer of Lawler on February 3, 1978, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Bob loved to socialize wherever he went. No one was a stranger, as he spoke to everyone. He was a life-long member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Knights of Columbus and a member at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotta Ann Meyer of Lawler, four brothers, John (Dolores) Meyer of Calmar, James (Janice) Meyer of Ft. Atkinson, Daniel (Jeannie) Meyer of Garden Grove, CA, Pete (Marge) Meyer of Decorah; one sister, Carole (William) Burke of Waucoma; aunt, Ellen Riese of Colo, IA; brother-in-law, Andy Meyer (Annette Jurgensen) of Fredericksburg; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, William (Bill) Meyer; two sisters, Virginia Cloninger, Charlene Schmitt.
Iva May Rogers dies at 100
Published: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Iva May Rogers, age 100, of Greene and formerly of Plainfield, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.
Iva was born on January 3, 1911, in Waterloo, the daughter of Jess and Vera (Knapp) Seeley. Her mother passed away when she was five and she was adopted by her maternal grandparents Dennie and Carrie Knapp and was raised Iva May Knapp. Iva attended various country schools and the Clarksville High School. On April 23, 1929, Iva was united in marriage to Alfred Rogers in Austin, Minnesota. The couple lived and farmed together in the Clarksville area until 1960, when they purchased a farm north of Horton. They retired from farming in 1972 and the couple then moved into Plainfield where Iva worked at the Hartman Meat Locker in Plainfield. In 1989, they moved to Waverly. Due to failing health Iva moved to Nashua Assisted Living in 2006 and then to the Liebe Care Center in Greene in 2008 where she lived until her passing.
Iva was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville where she was baptized and confirmed. Her enjoyments included polka music, sewing, quilting, baking, gardening, canning, and cooking. However, what she enjoyed most was her family.
Iva’s memory is honored by her daughter, Ruth (Robert) Shaffer of Cedar Rapids; nine grandchildren, Randy (Nancy) Rogers, Vicki (Bob) Kleinschmidt, Steven (Sylvia) Rogers, Leroy Kellner, Diane (Jim) Oltmann, Charles Kellner, Cindy Kellner (Mason Larson), Ruth Kellner, Brian (Janis) Vorhes, and Julie Vorhes (Karl Hufnagel); thirteen great-grandchildren, Matthew Rogers, Caitlyn Rogers, Kelly (Andy) Gerrits, Amy (Zach) Kejo, Kyle Kleinschmidt, Alex (fiancé Sara) Rogers, Emily Rogers, Jimmy (Katie) Oltmann, Jamie Oltmann, Stacia Kellner, Krista Kellner, Austin Kellner, Nicholas Hufnagel; six great-great-grandchildren, Tegan, Quinton, Amaria, Lilly, Morgan, and Mason; a niece, Eileen (Bernard) Sauers; and a nephew, Albert Hansen. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, a son, Louie Rogers and his wife Burdette, a daughter, Lorraine Kellner and her husband John, a grandson, Craig Kellner, a brother, Jesse Seeley, a sister, Gladys Hansen, and a son-in-law, Dean Vorhes.
uneral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Burial will follow at the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 26, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly where the family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com
Maurice and Elaine Deutsch die at 89 and 83
Published: Friday, December 23, 2011
Maurice and Elaine Deutsch, ages 89 and 83, of rural Ionia died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at their home.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia, IA with Father Mark Osterhaus celebrating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia, with a rosary at 4 p.m., a scriptural wake service at 7:30 p.m. and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Elaine Mary Boehmer was born on September 28, 1928 to Walter and Beatrice (Roethler) Boehmerin Alta Vista. She graduated from St. Bernard’s Catholic School in Alta Vista.
Maurice Leo Deutsch was born on January 11, 1922 to Bernard and Cecilia (Hess) Deutsch in North Washington. He attended country school and helped his parents on the family farm.
On April 16, 1947 Maurice and Elaine were united in marriage at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Alta Vista. The couple lived in the New Hampton-Ionia area since their marriage, and have lived on their present farm since 1965. Maurice worked as a blacksmith, at John Deere in Waterloo and he has farmed all his life. The couple was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Chickasaw Trail Riders for over 40 years.
Maurice and Elaine are survived by their children, Leo (Serena) Deutsch of Waverly, IA, Rose (John Busta) Qualley of New Hampton, Roger (Lori) Deutsch of Prescott Valley, AZ, Barb (Gary Taylor) Richter of Ionia, Richard (Nancy) Deutsch of Ionia, Steve “Beaver” (Sheryle) Deutsch of New Hampton, Pam (Bobby) Lore of Bassett, Allen “Muddy” (Rhonda) Deutsch of Nashua and Susan (Troy) Usher also of Nashua; 26 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; Maurice’s sister, Marie Heying of Alta Vista; Maurice’s sisters-in-law, Marie Deutsch of New Hampton and Evelyn Alessi of Mays Landing, NJ; Elaine’s sister, Louise (Maurice) Conry on New Hampton; Elaine’s brother, Walley (Phil) Boehmer of Alta Vista and numerous nieces and nephews.
The couple was preceded in death by their parents, their son, Bernard; their grandson, Benjamin Qualley; great-grandsons, Jackson DeSloover and John Anthony Fey; Maurice’s brothers, Victor, Carl, Francis and Henry and Maurice’s sister Cecily.
Vena Gail (Sours) Poppe
Published: Friday, December 23, 2011
Vena Gail (Sours) Poppe, 89 died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Leibe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral: A funeral mass for Vena Gail Poppe, of Greene will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 29 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, with a Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. 1st Street, Greene, and will continue at the church 1 hour before the service.
Vena Gail Sours was born February 18, 1922, three miles east of Marble Rock, Floyd County, the daughter of Clifton E. and Vera M. (Bower) Sours and died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Leibe Care Center in Greene. She was almost 90 years old. She received her education in the Union Township 10 Country School, Floyd County and graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1940. Vena Gail lived at home until she was 21 years old. She enjoyed farming with her father and especially loved having her pony to ride for 18 years. Vena Gail was married then divorced from Urban Kelly. The couple was blessed with two children.
She was united in marriage to Dale E. Poppe, October 4, 1968. Dale was from Greene and a field representative for P.A.G. Seed Corn Company. Vena Gail worked along side Dale for many years. In 1972 and 1973 they drove school bus for the Greene Community Schools. In 1974 the couple started delivering Winnebago Motor Homes all over the United States for Winnebago Industries. They delivered to every state in the United States and made 4 trips to Alaska and extensively in Canada. Vena Gail also transported Winnebagos by caravan to Mexico many times in a three year period. In her 12 years of driving, she accumulated 253,497 miles. Due to health issues, she was forced to give up driving.
Once able to resume work, she and Dale were hired as Regional Director’s for W.I. Traveler’s. They were responsible for the entire eastern portion of the United States. She and Dale wintered in Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, New Mexico and Oregon for over 23 years. They spent 2 months in Alaska, 3 weeks in Maritime Province and Prince Edward Island, Canada. They were avid fishermen at Leach Lake every summer. She and Dale were Captain and Head Hostess on the “Spirit of Greene” which was a 46 passenger paddle wheel boat that toured the Shell Rock River in Greene. They held their positions from 1988 to 1995.
Vena Gail became fully involved with St. Mary Catholic Church following her driving career. She was a C.D.A. member for 44 years and served as president. She was also a member of St. Lucy’s Circle and was president for many years. Vena Gail was a member of the Women’s Club and the Handicraft Club.
Her interests included traveling, making crafts and playing cards. She was very involved with her family and loved all the family gatherings. Vena Gail enjoyed picnicking, hiking, attending school functions and sporting events.
She is mourned by two children: Joyce Ann Kelly (Jim) Klunder, Paul E. (Dianne) Kelly; three step-children: Dale Poppe, Jr.; Dean M. (Ruth Ann) Poppe and Sharon (Don) Hunt; 10 grandchildren: Jimmy, Joe, Jason, Justin, Jennifer, Jayne Klunder Zwanziger; Paulie, Brian, Laura Kelly Greier; Chris Rowe and 21 plus great grandchildren; Sister: Norma Hall; Brother: Calvin (Carol) Sours Sisters-in-law: Evalyn Nettleton & Diane Hartman.
She is preceded in death by her Husband: Dale; parents, one brother: Claire, nephew: Clifton Sours; sisters-in-law: Vi Tack, Lucille Sours and brothers-in-law: Clair Nettleton and Bud Hall.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Vena Gail Poppe Memorial Fund in care of the family at 244 South Water Ave., New Hampton, IA 50659.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. 1 ^st St., Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com < http://www.reidsfuneralchapel.com>
Donald David Milbrandt dies at 85
Published: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Donald David Milbrandt age 85, died Dec. 16, 2011 at his home in Corning Arkansas. He is formerly from Fredericksburg.
There is a 3 p.m. memorial service Sunday, Jan 1, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at Shell Rock.
Arlene L. Steege dies at 88
Published: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Arlene L. Steege age 88 of Fredericksburg died Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at Peace United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg with Pastor Burt Williams officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with great-grandchildren, Brandon Uhlenberg, Brock Uhlenberg, Alex Uhlenberg, Bryce Uhlenberg, Sadie Uhlenberg, Ryan Uhlenberg and Melissa Uhlenberg serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are her great-great-grandchildren, Jackson Uhlenberg, Hannah Uhlenberg, Karston Uhlenberg and Bella Uhlenberg.
Friends may greet the family 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Friday. Online condolences for Arlene's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Arlene Leona Steege was born January 7, 1923, in rural Bremer County, near Tripoli, the daughter of Herman and Emilie (Schweer) Schwem. She received her education in Tripoli and attended the Tripoli High School. On July 11, 1939, at Faith Evangelical Church, Tripoli, she married Lloyd John Steege. To this union, a daughter, Marilyn was born. The couple farmed for 20 years south of Fredericksburg and in 1959, moved into Fredericksburg. Arlene began working for the United States Postal Service where she worked for many years and later retiring.
She and her husband enjoyed wintering for many years in Arizona, camping, bowling, golfing and playing cards. She especially loved the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn (Vernon) Uhlenberg of Fredericksburg; three grandsons, Michael (Nancy) Uhlenberg of Fredericksburg; Ronald (Connie) Uhlenberg of Marshalltown, Dean (Jill) Uhlenberg of Red Oak, IA; one sister, Marlys Stahlhut of Tripoli; one sister-in-law, Genevieve Steege of Fredericksburg; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon (Cindy) Uhlenberg, Brock (Jacque) Uhlenberg, Alex Uhlenberg, Bryce Uhlenberg, Sadie Uhlenberg, Ryan Uhlenberg and Melissa Uhlenberg; four great-great-grandchildren, Jaskson Uhlenberg, Hannah Uhlenberg, Karston Uhlenberg and Bella Uhlenberg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lloyd on December 9, 1994; two sisters, Irma Slack, Margaret Schwem, one brother, Loraine Schwem.
Maurice Alvin Treloar dies at 79
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Maurice Alvin Treloar, 79, of Sumner, died from respiratory failure Saturday, Dec.17, 2011 at Hillcrest Home in Sumner.
Maurice was born December 19, 1931, on the family farm in rural Sumner, to his parents Arthur and Angeline (Sharp) Treloar. He graduated in 1950 from Sumner High School, then married Pearl C. Sternat, May 24, 1953. Pearl died February 2, 2000.
Maurice served from 1953 to 1955 in the United States Army. After returning from the service, he farmed the family farm outside of Sumner. He also partnered with Richard Creager, selling seed corn and grain bins. Later, he incorporated and renamed the business Grain Systems, which sold grain storage and handling equipment. He retired
in 1999, to spend more time at his “home away from home” at Harpers Ferry. He spent many years as a board member of First State Bank, Sumner, and also served on the board of Sumner Emergency Medical Services.
Maurice enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, going out to eat and just sitting around sharing stories.
Maurice is survived by his three daughters: Katherine (Bill) Calhoun and their children, Alec Calhoun and Conner Calhoun, all of Cedar Falls; Debra Beckner of Sumner, and her children, Joshua (Brooke) Beckner of Chicago, Illinois, Brooke Beckner of Lawrence, Kansas and Martin M. (Lynette) Beckner and their children Allison, Noelle and Kyle, all of Cedar Falls; Leann (Scott Galenbeck) Treloar and their children, Sara Galenbeck and Emily Galenbeck, all of Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pearl; a brother, Donald in infancy; a sister, Darlene Wheeler; and a son-in-law, Michael Beckner.
Funeral services for Maurice will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church, Sumner, with the Rev. Bill Runaas officiating. Interment will be at Wilson Grove Cemetery, rural Sumner with Military Funeral Honors conducted by the American Legion, Thomas E Woods Post 223, Sumner.
Public visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at the S.K. Rogers Funeral Home, Sumner.
Memorials may be directed to Sumner Emergency Medical Services, 901 West 1st Street, Sumner, IA 50674 or Community Memorial Hospital, 909 W 1st Street, Sumner, IA 50674.
The S.K. Rogers Funeral Home, Sumner, IA is in charge of arrangements. Ph. 563-578-1800.
On-line condolences may be left at www.skrogersfuneralhome.com
Thomas Short dies at 59
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thomas Short, age 59, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at his home in New Hampton.
Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 with a time of sharing at 5 p.m. at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. A private family burial will be at a later date. Online condolences for Thomas’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Thomas Joseph Short was born on February 7, 1952 to Thomas and Alberta Short in Oelwein. He attended school in Fairbank. Tom was employed at John Deere Company in Waterloo for many years. He also drove truck for several years. Tom lived in the New Hampton area for most of his adult life. Thomas enjoyed working on cars, reading western novels and watching western movies and spending time with his friends.
He is survived by his children, Joe Short of Wayzata, Minn., Mike (Sherri) Short of Zimmerman, Minn., Jennifer (Jason) Hackman of Wayzata, Minn., Jamie (Shannon) Short of Mound, Minn. and Jason Short of International Falls, Minn; nine grandchildren; his sisters, Bonnie (Kenny) Pehl of Readlyn, Veronica (Ted) Geerts, Patty Pegg, Mary Ellen Lange and Linda (Larry) Richter, all of New Hampton and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald and Michael and one half-brother, Bob Erhardt.
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