Eileen Osterman dies at 93
Published: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 10:59
AM CST
Eileen Osterman, 93, passed away on Jan. 29, 2011 in
Escondido, Calif.. Mrs. Osterman was born on August 20, 1917 in
Waverly. She lived much of her life in Nashua, before moving to
California in 1952. Mrs. Osterman married Bernard Osterman in
October of 1939.
She is survived by daughters, Beverly Scott, Marlene Larsen, and
Patricia Laporte; son, Ronald Osterman; 12 grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on
Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Redding,
Calif. with burial following at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Alhiser-Comer Mortuary.
Jolene Rasing dies at 55
Published: Friday, February 4, 2011
10:13 AM CST
Jolene Rasing, age 55 of Elma, died Monday Jan. 31, 2011, at the
Regional Health Services Hospital in Cresco.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday February 6, 2011, at
the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton with burial
in St. Boniface Cemetery, Ionia.
Visitation will be held 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday February 5 at the
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Online
condolences for Jo's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Jolene Vera Rasing was born on April 20, 1955, in New Hampton
the daughter of Edwin and Anna Marie (Fischbach) Rasing of
Ionia. She received her education at St Boniface School, Ionia
and New Hampton Community Schools, graduating in 1973. After
graduation, she worked as a cook, CMA at the nursing home in
Elma, and activity leader at group homes in Decorah and Cresco
before health issues placed her on disability.
Being a kid at heart, she enjoyed doing various crafts from
sewing Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, embroidery, to making quilts.
She shared crafting with young friends in her neighborhood.
Jolene is survived by three brothers, Bill (Micki) Rasing,
Davenport, Tom (Alice) Rasing, New Hampton, and Wayne (Margie)
Rasing, New Hampton; two sisters, Jan (Orlin) Herfindal, Alamo,
Texas, and May Rasing Des Moines; five nephews, Orin (Peggy)
Herfindal, Bob Rasing, James Rasing, Andrew Rasing, and Austin
Rasing; four nieces, Cathy (Derek Groft) Herfindal, Alaina
(Raul) Ramos, Kate (Laion Neves) Rasing-Neves, and Carrie
Rasing; three great grand nephews, Landon Ramos, Andres Ramos
and Oliver Herfindal.
Jo is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister Diane.
Louis B. Geerts dies at 94
Published: Friday, February 4, 2011
4:06 PM CST
 Louis
B. Geerts, age 94, of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday,
Feb. 3, 2011 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, February 8, 2011at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s
Center in New Hampton with Fr. Mark Osterhaus celebrating
the mass. Karen Schwickerath will be cantor with Chris
Carrier as accompanist. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery
at New Hampton with all of Louis’s grandchildren as honorary
casket bearers, and Ted Geerts, Jr., Scott Geerts, Adam
Geerts, Patrick Geerts, Todd Geerts, Bob Geerts, and Justin
Geerts serving as casket bearers.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 7, 2011 from 4 - 8
p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton with a
Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service at 6
p.m.. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior
to the service on Tuesday. Condolences may be left for
Louis’s family and friends at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Louis Bernard Geerts was born on June 24, 1916 to Theodore
and Margaret (Brehm) Geerts near Elma. He attended country
school near Alta Vista. Louis helped several farmers in the
area. On June 24, 1943 Louis was united in marriage to
Katherine Smith at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New
Hampton. In 1946 Louis was employed by John Blethin as a
plumber and later took over ownership of the business
changing the name to Louis Geerts Plumbing and Heating. He
later worked for New Hampton Plumbing and Heating until his
retirement in 1984. In his retirement, Louis managed the
New Hampton parks. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and
spending time at his cabin on the Mississippi River in
Lansing. He also enjoyed taking his wife, Katherine and
their family on long country drives. But his greatest joy
was spending time with his grandchildren. Louis was a
member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Center, a life
member of the Knights of Columbus, and a previous member of
the New Hampton Fire Department.
Louis is survived by his daughter, Margaret (Joe) Harn
of Waterloo; his five sons, Ted (Veronica) of New Hampton,
Tom (Helen) of New Hampton, Mike (Katie) of New Hampton,
John (Rita) of North Washington and Steve (Nita) of New
Hampton; daughter-in-law, Susan Geerts of New Hampton; his
brothers Paul of New Hampton and Dan (Coletta) of New
Hampton; his sisters, Ruth Kruth of Evansdale, Mabel Geerts
of Elma and Monica (Virgil) Marvin of Alta Vista; his
sisters-in-law, Monica Geerts of New Hampton and JoAnna
Geerts of New Hampton; 30 grandchildren; 46
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife,
Katherine in 2002; his son Bernard; his brothers Andrew,
Elmer and one in infancy; his sister-in-law, Helen Geerts;
his brother-in-law, Everett Kruth; and three
great-grandsons, Austin Geerts, Alex Geerts and Tyler Ronnei.
Philip J. Babcock dies at 52
Published: Friday, February 4,
2011 10:11 AM CST
Philip J. Babcock, age 52, of Colorado Springs,
Colo., formerly of New Hampton, passed away on Monday,
Jan. 31, 2011 in Colorado Springs.
Arrangements are being made with Conway-Kolbet Funeral
Home in New Hampton. Condolences may be left for
Philip’s family at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Douglas Wayne Babcock dies at 64
Published: Monday, February
7, 2011 4:17 PM CST
 Douglas
Wayne Babcock age 64 of New Hampton died Friday
morning, Feb. 4, 2011, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at Holy Family Parish-St.
Mary’s Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus
celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on
Doug's casket by his wife and children. Lector for
the service is Curt Kiesling. The offertory gifts
will be presented by Doug's nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery
with military honors by the New Hampton American
Legion and VFW Posts. Pallbearers are Jerry Mihm,
Melissa Junge, Bill Drewelow, Duane Carpenter,
Gilbert Rosenbaum and Jeremy Mihm. Honorary
pallbearers are Harvey Drewelow, Tom Straw and Bill
Straw.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 8, 2011, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home
in New Hampton where there will be a 7 p.m. parish
scripture service. Visitation continues 9 - 10 a.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences
for Doug's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Douglas Wayne Babcock was born January 6,
1947, in New Hampton, the son of Donald and Lucille
(Hackman) Babcock. He received his education in New
Hampton and was a graduate of the class of 1965. On
April 7, 1966, he was inducted into the United
States Army and served in Vietnam. While in service
he received a Bronze Star and was honorably
discharged on April 5, 1968.
On April 12, 1969, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
New Hampton, he married Judy Eichenberger. To this
union three children were born. In his early years,
Doug worked for the former B & P Silo Company in New
Hampton and the former Carlson Construction from
Decorah. In 1983 he began raising fox at home and
also worked for Drewelow fur in Fredericksburg. Doug
did custom fur processing for himself and the
Drewelow’s.
Doug loved his dogs, all wildlife, hunting, fishing
and spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Judy; one son, Jeffrey
(Stacy) Babcock of Charles City; one daughter, Laura
(Curtis) Kiesling of Nevada; six grandchildren, Alex
Babcock, Tyler Babcock, Justin Babcock, Megan
Babcock, Caitlyn Kiesling and Logan Kiesling; one
brother, Ken Babcock of Nashua; a mother-in-law,
Lois Eichenberger of New Hampton; an aunt and uncle,
Duane & Marlys Hackman of Elma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Mark
in 1997 and one brother, Keith Babcock.
Donna Mae (Tefft) Bertelson dies
at 82
Published: Monday,
February 7, 2011 4:12 PM CST
 Donna
Mae (Tefft) Bertelson, 82, of Osage and formerly
of Charles City, passed away peacefully at the
Osage Rehabilitation and Care Center on Friday,
Feb. 4, 2011, following recent heart
complications.
Donna was born on February 26, 1928, in Mason
City to parents Bernie and Marvel (Carter)
Tefftof rural Nashua. She attended grade school
in a one-room country schoolhouse. An only
child, Donna enjoyed spending time especially
with her dad, and loved working outside with the
animals and driving the tractor. Donna spent
many hours writing poetry and loved music. She
played the coronet in Nashua’s high school
marching band. Donna had a beautiful voice
singing in concert choir, participating in vocal
music contests, and was often the lead in school
plays and musicals. She was a featured soloist
when the high school band made a professional
studio recording. A pianist from Chicago once
invited her to come and perform in clubs with
her but Donna and her folks thought the windy
city seemed much too far away from small-town
Iowa. In 1946, she graduated Nashua High School
in a class of 46, receiving the big silver
extra-curricular activity cup award. One of
Donna’s favorite memories was of her father
surprising her after school one day in a new
Model-A Coupe!
After graduating Gates College in Waterloo, she
worked at the unemployment office in Charles
City until marrying LeRoy Head in 1947 at the
Little Brown Church in Nashua. In 1949, they
welcomed their first daughter Barbara and six
years later, a second daughter Debra was born.
Following Donna’s father’s untimely death, the
couple moved to her family’s farm west of
Nashua. When her daughters began playing organ
and piano in the Methodist church, Donna got
back to singing in the church choir and for
weddings and funerals. Their third daughter
Linda Sue was born in 1970. At the end of her
25-year marriage to LeRoy, Donna went on to
attend Hamilton Business College in Mason City.
On March 4, 1974, Donna Mae Head married Robert
“Shorty” Bertelson in their home in Charles
City. In the 70’s and 80’s, Donna ran a
successful Avon business receiving numerous
awards for top sales. Donna and her dear friend
Sally (McGilligan) Lehman also had a painting
and wallpapering business for several years
together. The Bertelsons owned “Shorty’s
Locksmith”, serving the Charles City area for
over 25 years where Donna was the bookkeeper;
however in later years, Shorty taught her how to
unlock vehicles as well.
Some of Donna’s hobbies included
painting/refurbishing items to look new,
crocheting/embroidering, going to rummage sales,
dancing/listening to country music, working
outside, baking, and spending time with family
and friends. She loved the many trips the family
took to Nashville, TN. She always welcomed all
into their home with a big smile, coffee, and
homemade cookies. Donna and Shorty were married
nearly 36 years until his passing in February
2010.
Since 2008, Donna had lived in Osage at 820 Ash
Street with her daughter Linda and their cat Mr.
Bentley, where she baked pies weekly and simply
enjoyed retirement. Donna will forever be in the
hearts of those whose lives she touched so
dearly. Left to mourn her passing are three
daughters: Linda Sue Baker, Osage, Debra (Tom)
Clark, Osage, and Barbara Garbes, Clear Lake;
Three grandchildren Adam (Nicole) Clark, Dustin
(Whitney Chambers) Clark of Osage, and Tracie
Garbes, Clear Lake; and one great-grandchild
Hank Clark of Osage. She is survived by three
step-children: Connie Loesch (special friend
Korri Savoy), Stewartville, MN, Jean Adams,
Fairmont, MN, and Victor Bertelson, Norfolk, VA;
Nine step-grandchildren, and five step-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and
husband.
A memorial service will be held at Fullerton-Hage
Funeral Home in Charles City, Saturday, February
12 at 2 p.m., with visitation one hour prior.
Following the service will be a lunch at the
Charles City VFW.
Loraine E. Kolbet dies at 95
Published: Monday,
February 7, 2011 11:06 AM CST
Loraine E. Kolbet, age 95, of New Hampton,
passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 at New
Hampton Nursing and Rehab.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at
Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Center in
New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus
celebrating. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery at New Hampton.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 9,
2011 from 3 - 8 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet
Funeral Home in New Hampton with a Rosary at
4 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service at 5
p.m. Visitation will continue at the church
one hour prior to the mass on Thursday.
Condolences may be left for Loraine’s family
and friends at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Therese Busta dies at 89
Published:
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 3:26 PM CST
 Therese
Busta age 89 of Cresco, formerly of
Protivin, died Friday morning, Feb. 4,
2011, at the Evans Memorial Home in
Cresco.
A Memorial Mass will be held this summer
at Assumption Parish, Little Turkey with
inurnment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Little
Turkey. Times and dates to be announced.
Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Online
condolences for Therese’s family may be
left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Therese Busta was born June 5, 1921, in
Little Turkey, the daughter of Wencel
Anton (W.A./Jim) and Anna (Jirak) Busta.
She graduated from Rudolphinum High
School, Protivin, in 1939. She attended
Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), Cedar
Falls and then taught country school.
When her parents moved from Little
Turkey to New Hampton, Therese moved to
Chicago. She worked with the well-known
architect, Stanley Tigerman. Therese
then moved to Fort Myers, Florida,
trained to be a cosmetologist and worked
in salons until she decided to drive her
father's 1951 Nash Rambler to Los
Angeles. She became a respected
accountant for Volkswagen for many
years, and later joined a Los Angeles
Cadillac dealership. Upon returning from
a vacation day one summer, she learned
that Elvis Presley had visited the
dealership that day and purchased three
Cadillac‘s.
Therese spent 25 years in Los Angeles
and hosted each sibling at least once
during that time. She attended night
classes at five different colleges,
studying accounting, data processing,
art appreciation, and art history.
In 1987, Therese retired and moved back
to Protivin. When the moving van arrived
from California with all of her
possessions, the first item to exit was
her 1971 yellow VW Bug. In 1998, Therese
moved to Cresco where she lived out her
life, enjoying the community and its
many offerings very much.
She traveled to Europe six times as well
as to China, Tahiti, Fiji, Panama Canal,
Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and to most of
the lower 48 states. One of her favorite
trips was to Australia and New Zealand.
Her most recent trip was in 2008 when
she accompanied her nephew, Bob (Betty)
Soukup to San Jose, California where her
niece Margaret (Soukup) Hoge and husband
Hal hosted them and treated them to a
two-day limousine tour of Napa Valley.
Therese is survived by numerous nieces
and nephews; including Bob (Betty)
Soukup of New Hampton.
She was preceded in death by all of her
eight siblings: Anna Vrba; Eleanor
Skoda; Regina Pechota; Robert Busta;
Mayme Vrba; Nellie Denner; Clara Soukup;
Benjamin Busta and her parents.
Loraine E. Kolbet dies
at 95
Published:
Wednesday, February
9, 2011 3:35 PM CST
Loraine E. Kolbet,
age 95, of New
Hampton, passed away
peacefully Sunday,
Feb. 6, 2011 at New
Hampton Nursing and
Rehab.
Mass of Christian
Burial will be held
at 10:30 am on
Thursday, February
10, 2011 at Holy
Family Parish-St.
Joseph’s Center in
New Hampton with
Father Mark
Osterhaus
celebrating. Lectors
for the service are
Julie Redmond, Brady
Kolbet, and Kristy
Throndson; gift
bearers are Kimberly
Rand, Nicholas
Kolbet, and Deb
Storts; Loraine’s
Children will place
the pall;
Eucharistic
ministers were Roger
Kolbet, Phyllis
Brown and Joann
Throndson; and the
mass servers are
Kolby Kolbet and
Rick Kolbet.
Accompanist for the
service is Chris
Carrier, the cantors
is the Lau Family,
soloist was Sister
Joyce Kolbet. “On
Eagles Wings”,
“Quietly,
Peacefully”,
“Canticle of the
Sun”, “Hail Mary,
Gentle Woman”, and
“The Prayer of St.
Francis” are the
hymns for the mass.
Burial will be in
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
at Alta Vista with
Mike Fries, Scott
Fries, Sonia Egbert,
Karri Jarchow,
Nicole Brown,
Jennifer Muzzy and
Karen Clark as
honorary casket
bearers. Randy
Kolbet, Sara Esser,
Del Brown, Nathan
Kolbet, Amy Macal,
Robyn Kolbet, Emily
Throndson serving as
casket bearers.
Burial is in Mt.
Calvary Cemetery at
Alta Vista.
Visitation is
Wednesday, February
9, 2011 from 3 - 8
p.m. at Conway-Kolbet
Funeral Home in New
Hampton with a
Rosary at 4 p.m. and
a Scriptural Wake
Service at 5 p.m.
Visitation continues
at the church one
hour prior to the
mass on Thursday.
Condolences may be
left for Loraine’s
family and friends
at
www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be
given to Holy Family
Parish or St.
Joseph’s Catholic
School, 202 North
Broadway, New
Hampton, IA 50659 or
charity of donor’s
choice in Loraine’s
memory.
Loraine Eva Kolbet
was born on March
26, 1915 to Michael
and Theresa (Peske)
Burgart on a farm
near North
Washington. She
attended and
graduated from St.
Mary’s School in
North Washington in
1932. On June 5,
1939 Loraine was
united in marriage
to Joseph Kolbet at
Immaculate
Conception Church in
North Washington.
The couple farmed
near Alta Vista
until their
retirement in 1985.
Joseph and Loraine
then moved to New
Hampton. Loraine
enjoyed music,
gardening,
crocheting, baking
and cooking, sewing,
attending mass at
the hospital, the
hospitality
following mass,
cards and games
along with bus
trips. Her family
was her greatest
love. Loraine was a
member of Holy
Family Parish-St.
Joseph’s Center,
Holy Family Rosary
Society, St.
Joseph’s Mixer and 2
to 4 Club.
She is survived by
her children Ken
(Norma) Kolbet of
Naperville, Ill.,
Shirley (Gary) Fries
of Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisc., Phyllis
(Larry) Brown of New
Hampton, Dale
(Valerie) Kolbet of
Alta Vista, Roger
(Jean) Kolbet of New
Hampton, Leon (Suellen)
of New Hampton, and
Joann (Tim)
Throndson of
Raleigh, NC; 22
grandchildren and 39
great-grandchildren;
two brothers,
Clayton (Mavis)
Burgart and Vincent
(Francella) Burgart
both of New Hampton;
two sisters-in-law,
Elma Burgart of New
Hampton and Geneva
Kolbet of Osage.
Loraine was preceded
in death by her
parents; her loving
husband, Joseph on
January 11, 2003;
one son, Ralph; her
brothers, Raymond,
Clarence and Marvin;
her sisters, Adeline
and Sarah; one
great-grandson,
Connor Fries.
Monica
Kay
(Busch)
Zabel
dies
at
49
Published: Friday, February 11, 2011 3:30 PM CST
 Monica Kay (Busch) Zabel, 49, of Waverly, died peacefully at her home on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, after a long battle with breast cancer.
Monica was born on February 28, 1961, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital, Waverly, the daughter of Caroll O. “Joe” and Catherine R. (Rosol) Busch. Monica attended school in Waverly until 1972 at which time she moved with her family to Cresco. Monica then continued her education in Cresco, graduating from Crestwood High School in 1979. In 1980, Monica moved with her family back to Waverly.
While in Waverly, Monica was employed briefly at various businesses, namely, The Red Fox Inn, Hy-Vee, Mediacom, Cuna, and Meyer Pharmacy. She also attended Hawkeye Community College, graduating with a degree in Child Development. On September 7, 2002, Monica was united in marriage to Daniel Zabel at Grace Baptist Church in Waverly. In 2003, Monica started her own child care business in her home and continued until her illness forced her to stop working in 2010.
Monica was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Waverly. She was a volunteer with Waverly Pet Rescue and provided a temporary home for many dogs. She was active with the Relay for Life and was an avid Waterloo Black Hawks hockey fan. Monica enjoyed fishing, camping, animals, and spending time with her family and friends.
Monica’s memory is honored by her husband, Daniel Zabel of Waverly; her son, Dustin Busch of Waverly; her step-daughter, Kelsey (Shane) Pabst of Aplington; her step-granddaughter, Kiley Pabst; her mother, Cathy Busch of Denver; two sisters, Joyce (Mike) Lowe of New Hampton, and Kelly (Dan) Rustad of Waverly; her father-in-law, Eugene Zabel of Waverly; five sisters-in-law, June (Ivan) Meyer of Tripoli, Ellyne (Doug) Gray of Waterloo, Barbara (Don) Gilbert of Waverly, Kerri (Rick) Wellman of Waverly, Dawn Parker of Waverly; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Monica was preceded in death by her father, Caroll “Joe” Busch, on September 6, 2009; her mother-in-law, Irene Minnie Zabel on February 8, 2005; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church (Peace United Church of Christ) in Waverly, with Pastor Jon Hennings officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Iowa Hospice, or the donor’s choice. Online condolences for Monica’s family may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of services. 319-352-1187. ©
Margaret Joebgen dies at 80
Published: Monday, February 14, 2011 9:59 AM CST
 Margaret Joebgen, age 80 of New Hampton died Thursday, February 10, 2011, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Lector for the service is Linda Tiemessen. Presenting the offertory gifts are Pat Sheridan and Mary Hilsman. The Immaculate Conception Men's Choir will accompany Jerry Bailey, organist.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with Craig Holschlag, Aaron Flugum, Tony Roethler, Tyrel Roethler, Ivan Reicks, Dayton Reicks, Dylan Joebgen and Roger Tiemessen as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are The Catholic Order of Foresters.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 8 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 7:30 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday. Online condolences for Margaret's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Margaret Joebgen was born September 1, 1930, in Lawler, the daughter of Daniel and Blanche (Finnegan) Sheridan. She received her education in Lawler.
On May 6, 1952, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler, she married Henry Joebgen Jr. of North Washington. To this union five children were born. Margaret and her husband worked side-by-side on the family farm west of North Washington until they retired, and in 1988, moved into New Hampton. Margaret was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, a local volunteer and a member of the Immaculate Conception Rosary Society.
Survivors include two sons, Jim (Dixie) Joebgen, Mike (Tammy) Joebgen all of New Hampton; three daughters, Mary Roethler Starr of Elma, Doris (Harold) Baltes and Jeanette Reicks, all of New Hampton; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice (Ray) Tiemessen; Mary (Virgil) Hilsman all of New Hampton; one brother, Pat Sheridan of Manly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry on October 6, 1991 at the age of 63.
R. Edythe Diederich dies at 96
Published: Friday, February 18, 2011 4:23 PM CST
 R. Edythe Diederich, age 96, of New Hampton, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Center in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus celebrating the mass. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery at Nashua, IA with Nick Tilkes, Richard Havel, Jerry Mosimann, Tracy Ott, Don Flick and Linus Flick serving as casket bearers.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 4 -7 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service at 6 p.m.. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences for Edythe’s family and friends may be left at HYPERLINK "http://www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com" www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com.
Ruth Edythe Diederich was born to Daniel and Bernice (Bloom) Diederich on May 7, 1914 in Nashua. After her family moved to North Washington, Edythe attended and graduated from St. Mary’s School in 1932. She later graduated from St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Dubuque, in 1936. Edythe worked as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Later she moved back to Iowa and worked at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City for many years as nurse and later as director of nursing. Edythe was also employed as a nurse at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton until her retirement. Edythe enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, reading, and crocheting. She was a member of Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Center, a 50 year member of Catholic Daughters of America, and the Carmelites.
Edythe is survived by her sister Marion Hecky of Mohtomedi, Minn; her brother-in-law David Smith of Dayton, Ohio; nieces and nephews Carolyn (Richard) Havel of Calmar, Sister Lois Tilkes OSF of Dubuque, Florence Tilkes of Ionia, Nick (Jean) Tilkes of New Hampton, Jan (Bob) Helligas of Nashua, Madelyn (Richard) Lansing of Ossian, Grace Pittman of Westminster, Colo., Mary (Tom) Morse of St. Paul, Minn., Karen Hostetler of South St. Paul, John Hecky of Trego, Wisc., Kay (Jerry) Mosimann of Scandia, Minn; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Leone Tilkes and Kay Smith; her brother Joseph; a brother and sister in infancy; and her nephew Lawrence Tilkes.
Mabel A. Tunnell dies at 92
Published: Monday, February 21, 2011 9:22 AM CST
Mabel A. Tunnell, age 92 of New Hampton, died Saturday Feb. 19, 2011, at The Wellington Place in Decorah.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences for Mabel’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Beth C. Edgar dies at 97
Published: Monday, February 21, 2011 9:22 AM CST
Beth C. Edgar age 97 of Fredericksburg died Saturday evening, February 19, 2011, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. 563-237-6212
Clifford "Joe" Sheehy
Published: Monday, February 21, 2011 9:22 AM CST
Clifford "Joe" Sheehy of New Hampton, died Monday Feb. 20, 2011 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Funeral services are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. 641-394-4334
Online condolences for Joe's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Francis T. "Frank" Carolan dies at 83
Published: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 1:15 PM CST
 Francis T. Carolan, age 83 of Charles City died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City with Rev. Carl Ries celebrating the Mass. The offertory gifts will be presented by four of his great grandchildren, Christopher Njus, Nikki Njus, Blake Holschlag, and Braden Holschlag.
Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Charles City with Francis' grandsons, Curt Njus, Jason Carolan, Tim Njus, Craig Holschlag, Jamie Carolan, Lucas Taddonio, Evan Taddonio, and Brad Holschlag serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2011, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church social hall. Where there will be a 5:00 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Francis’ family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Francis Thomas Carolan was born January 1, 1928 in rural Lawler, the son of Frank and Alice (Whalen) Carolan. He received his education in Lawler and was a graduate of Lawler High School. On October 24, 1949, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hampton, he married Madonna Brown. To this union, four children were born.
The couple lived and farmed near Waucoma and Lawler and in 1970 moved to Charles City where they continued their farming operation. Francis enjoyed listening to the farm markets, spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, playing cards, and dancing to polka music.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Madonna; a son, John (Marianne) Carolan of Charles City; three daughters, Carolee (Terry) Stuffelbeam of McGregor, Joannie (Orlo) Njus of Lawler, Linda Taddonio of St. Paul, Minn; a brother, Paul Carolan of Bull Head City, Ariz; a sister, Ann Marie Ellingson of Omaha, Neb; eight grandchildren, Brad Holschlag of Phoenix, Ariz., Craig (Jodi) Holschlag of Rochester, Minn., Curt (Dana) Njus of Pine Island, Minn., Tim (Brenda) Njus of Lawler, Jason (Kellie) Carolan of State Center, Jamie (Sherry) Carolan of Charles City, Lucas Taddonio, and Evan Taddonio both of St. Paul, Minn; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Ryan Holschlag; a granddaughter, Jennifer Carolan; four brothers, Gene, Jim, Bob, and Charles; and one sister, Bernadette Nosbisch.
Robert Arthur Ungs dies at 80
Published: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 2:30 PM CST
 Robert Arthur Ungs, 80 of Readlyn, died on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at the Lakewood Regional Medical Center in Lakewood, California.
Robert was born on January 30, 1931 in Chickasaw County, the son of Edmund and Frances (Roethler) Ungs. He was united in marriage to Dolores Rosauer on September 10, 1951. Bob worked for many years at Rath Packing in Waterloo. After moving to Readlyn, in 1963, he and Dolores owned and operated two businesses over the years; Du Kum Inn and later Borderline Pizza. He was instrumental in organizing softball teams and leagues throughout the 1970’s and beyond. He loved to go fishing, especially in recent years with his grandchildren. He was an avid card player, was honored as the 1996 Readlyn Town Grump, and was a 53 year member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob was also a founding member and a current board member of the Readlyn Historical Society.
Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dolores Ungs of Readlyn; son, Bob (Carol Lau) Ungs of Lakewood, California; Ken (Debra Dancel) Ungs of Highland, California; daughter, Mary Lou Ungs of Readlyn; son, Kelly (Janet) Ungs of Marion, Iowa; and son, Jeff (Kelli) Ungs of Dakota City, Nebraska; grandchildren, Leslie, Lauren, Ben, Kaitlin, Elijah, Isaac, Alisha, Aaron and Abraham; one sister, Sally Carney of Cedar Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Peggy (Dale) O’Neal, and his brothers, Dennis (Norma), Clem (Iola) and Don (Rita); and one brother in law, Clair Carney.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Readlyn. There will be a 7 p.m. Scripture Service on Thursday at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held on Friday one hour prior to mass at the church. In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Readlyn is in charge of arrangements.
Beth C. Edgar dies at 97
Published: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:59 AM CST
 Beth Cleo Edgar, age 97 of Fredericksburg, Iowa died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg with Pastor Shirley Will officiating. Organist for the service will be Kim Hilgendorf. Congregational hymns will be "What A Friend We Have In Jesus", "In The Garden" and "The Hymn of Promise".
Visitation will be held 9 – 11 a.m. at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Steven Granneman, Cathy August, Jackie Smith, Paul Edgar, Jimmy Edgar, Jeff Edgar, Jack Edgar, and Billy Edgar serving as pallbearers.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences for Beth’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth Cleopha was born April 21, 1913, in the Fredericksburg Township of rural Chickasaw County, the daughter of Guy and Amelia (Niewoehner) Schoonover. Beth lived on the family farm southeast of Fredericksburg until she was 19. It was often joked about that she was her fathers “hired man” on the farm. She attended the Lincoln School District #9 country school. Beth was a 1931 graduate of Fredericksburg High School. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. In 1950, she joined the United Methodist Church, which she belonged to until the time of her death.
On February 22, 1933, Beth was united in marriage to Paul Edgar in the Methodist parsonage in New Hampton. To this union, six children were born. The couple lived in the Fredericksburg area most of their married life. After the children were grown, they moved with Paul’s work which took them from eastern Iowa all the way into northern Minnesota. Beth enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, crossword puzzles, and dancing.
Beth is survived by two sons, James (Monica) Edgar of Waterloo, William (Nancy) Edgar of New Hampton; two daughters, Bonnie (Lowell) Granneman of Waverly, Patricia (Dale) Cutsforth of Belle Vista, Ariz; four sisters, Margaret Mueller of Sumner, Burnita Lienau of Fredericksburg, Donna Schoonover of Fredericksburg, Beverly Perry of Cedar Falls; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Schoonover of Fredericksburg; a daughter-in-law Nancy Edgar of New Hampton; 23 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul in 1985; a brother, Wilbur Schoonover; a son, Robert Edgar; a daughter, Gloria Pierce; a sister, Shirley Rabe; a grandson, Scott Edgar; five brothers-in-law, Rollis Mueller, Doug Keith, Jack Perry, Henry Rabe, Laverne Lienau; and two sons-in-law, James Condon, and Jack Pierce.
Mabel A. Tunnell dies at 92
Published: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:24 AM CST
 Mabel A. Tunnell, age 92 of New Hampton died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at Wellington Place in Decorah.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2011, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton with Pastor Hermina Amoroso officiating. Gerald Bailey will be the organist with Pete and Phyllis Willadsen will accompany the congregation in singing, "How Great Thou Art", "For the Beauty Of The Earth" and "Amazing Grace".
Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Kevin Hassman, Dan Hartson, Gary Roberts, Allen Johnson, Michael Roberts, and John Roth serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. If you would like to honor Mabel’s memory with a memorial, please send to SNAP, (Spay and Neuter All Pets) P.O. Box 150, New Hampton, Iowa 50659. Online condolences for Mabel’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.comMabel Tunnell was born July 24, 1918, in New Hampton, the daughter of Riley H. and Mary (Morton) Hartson. As a young girl, Mabel had many fond memories of visits with her grandfather, Ira Morton, who lived next door to the family home. Living a block from the New Hampton School, Mabel attended classes (kindergarten through high school) in the same building complex graduating in 1935. In 8th grade, Mabel was the only student to score 100% on an arithmetic test given to all 8th grade students in Chickasaw County. She received recognition for “superior scholarship through performance on the Every Pupil examination in Second Year Latin” and participated in the State Scholarship Contest in Iowa City. This spurred a lifetime of interest in foreign languages. After graduation, Mabel worked as a stenographic secretary for the president of the First National Bank. She later worked for the State of Iowa in the Chickasaw County Social Service Office. On December 21, 1941, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, she married Dr. W.E. Tunnell.
After uniting in marriage, the Tunnell’s bought the Morton house, which was their home for over 60 years. Mabel was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, where she was active in the choir and taught Sunday school for many years. She was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star and Past Matrons. She has been a member of P.E.O. Chapter DL since 1965 and also a member of Iowa Optometric Auxiliary. Doc and Mabel’s interest in traveling took them to all 50 U.S. states and many foreign countries, including a trip around the world in 1970. They spent many winters in Mesa, Ariz. Other hobbies included collecting old eye glasses, bowling, researching family genealogy, and attending elder hostels. She enjoyed times spent with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Being kind to animals was an important philosophy of hers. She demonstrated her fondness for dogs with kind words and treats for many family and neighborhood pet dogs.
Mabel is survived by one daughter, Lois (Gary) Roberts of Decorah; a grandson, Michael (Lisa) Roberts of Pleasant Hill, Mo; a granddaughter Karen (John) Roth of Cedar Falls; four great grandchildren, Kaitlin Roberts, Brayden Roberts, Carter Roth, and Cory Roth; six nephews and nieces, Marlys (Dave) Dodge, Jack LaTour, Judy (Steve) Johnstone, Joan Rucker, Daniel (Kay) Hartson, Riley (Kathy) Uglum; and several great nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. E. Tunnell in 2002; her parents, Riley and Mary Hartson; one brother, Paul Hartson; two sisters, Pearl LaTour and Stella Uglum.
John F. Nissen dies at 76
Published: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:11 PM CST
John F. Nissen, Jr. 76, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at home of congestive heart failure.
He was born November 17, 1934 in Austin, Minnesota, son of John F. and Lieschen Leu Nissen, Sr. He married Donna Franzen June 23, 1956 in New Hampton. She preceded him in death in September, 1982. He married Carol J. Wiese December 7, 1990 in Waterloo.
Mr. Nissen grew up and lived in the New Hampton area 25 years. He was employed by John Deere & Company at the PEC for thirty years, retiring in July, 1990. John was a member of the Janesville Lions Club and a lifetime member of the Waterloo AMVETS Post 19.
He is survived by his wife of Waterloo; one son, Rick (Vicki) Nissen of Evansdale; one stepson, Bruce Simmons of Osceola; one daughter, Susan (Steve) Moore of Ionia; one stepdaughter, Colleen (Martin) Camarata of Dike; ten grandchildren, Jennifer (Travis) Nieman, Lisa Moore, Kyle and Maccoy Camarata, T.J. Nissen, and Corbin, Mason, Thane, Tate, and Jace Simmons; and one aunt, Viola Woessner of Alexandria, Minnesota. John was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; one brother, Werner Nissen; one sister-in-law, Twila Nissen; one granddaughter, Sarah Nissen; four uncles; and one aunt.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Garden View Chapel Funeral Home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Public visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Waterloo AMVETS Post 19 and Evansdale AMVETS Post 31.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at www.kearnsfunrealservice.com.
Richard Gage also known as, "Iowa Blackie," dies at 62
Published: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:55 PM CST
Richard Gage also known as, "Iowa Blackie," age 62 of New Hampton died Thursday Feb. 24, 2011, at his home.
A Memorial Service for "Iowa Blackie" will be held later in the spring. Full obituary to follow in Friday’s paper. Funeral services are with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Online condolences for his family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com 641-394-4334
Kevin John Boyle dies at 47
Published: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:47 PM CST
 Kevin John Boyle, 47, of Newalla, Okla., left to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, following complications of a heart attack.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1963, in New Hampton, and married Gail Schmitz on April 25, 1987, in Raymond. He was the son of John and Ardel (Schwickerath) Boyle.
Kevin received his teaching degree from Iowa State University. He worked as a senior livestock reproductive specialist for Genex. Kevin was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Harrah, Okla., and the Knights of Columbus 4598. He was very active in his church and enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Gail; three sons, Zachary stationed in the Navy at Groton, Conn., Dylan and Austin at home; his parents, John and Ardel Boyle of Elma; a brother, Kraig (Andrea) of Sleepyeye, Minn.; two sisters, Kim (Tim) Voth of Rochester, Minn., and Kelly (Ron) Blaser of Ostrander, Minn.; three nephews; and many relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial were held Monday, Feb. 14, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Harrah, with Father Lucas Raj Pinapati officiating. Internment followed at St. Teresa Catholic Cemetery.
Condolences and memorials may be sent to the Boyle family at 11701 Jeffrey Road, Newalla, OK 74857. Online condolences: http://www.smithparks.com.
Tracy White dies at 47
Published: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:50 PM CST
Tracy White, age 47 of Nashua, died at his home Sunday February 27, 2011.
Funeral services are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.
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