Mae Lucille Leach dies at 96

Posted: Thursday, August 9, 2012

Mae Lucille Leach age 96 of Grand Junction CO, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Mesa View retirement Center in Grand Junction, CO.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences for Mae's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Mae Lucille Leach was born December 24, 1915, in Garber, the daughter of Fred and Alma Wathen. On August 31, 1957, she married Rollis Leach in Elkader. Mae was a retired and very dedicated school teacher, having taught in both Iowa and Colorado. Rollis L. Leach died on May 6, 2005, at the age of 88.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Vivian Wenthe of Fredericksburg; three nieces, Diana (Danny) Suplita of Fairmont, W.Va., Pastor Claudia (Pastor Fred) Tessmer of Deerwood, Minn. and Linda (Sam) Rosewall of Des Moines; two nephews, Craig (Connie) Wenthe of Boscobel, Wisc., and Mark (Terry) Wenthe of Altonna.

Wilma Elizabeth (Witte) Hamann dies at 89

Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012

Wilma Elizabeth (Witte) Hamann, age 89, of Garnavillo, died Thursday, August 2, 2012, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

She was born on April 29, 1923, in Rockwell, the daughter of Edward H. and Mary (Bergman) Witte. Wilma received her early education in Rockwell, graduating from high school in 1939. She furthered her education at Wartburg College where she received her degree in 1941 and then received her Bachelor’s from Upper Iowa University in 1973. Wilma married Milton Hamann on September 23, 1945, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmersburg. Together they farmed near National and raised a family of four children. With her college education, Wilma taught school for many years. She taught school in National, Farmersburg and Guttenberg where she retired. When she had some free time, Wilma enjoyed working in her garden, reading, feeding the birds, spending countless hours with her cats, traveling, sewing, being a creative cook in the kitchen, get-together’s with the Jolly Neighbors and cheering on for her beloved Chicago Cubs.

Wilma is survived by her three children, Dennis (Beverly) Hamann of Garnavillo, Darlyce Hamann of New Hampton and James (Linda) Hamann of Carmichael, Calif.; six grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; son in law Ray Troester and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Milton; daughter Janis Troester; grandson, Jeremy Hamann; sisters, Iona Lorenzen and Naomi Witte; brother Ivan Witte.

Merle A. Vorwald dies at 81

Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012

Merle A. Vorwald, age 81, of New Hampton, died on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services for Merle will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 13, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Chapel in New Hampton, with Chaplin Dave Bird officiating. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery in New Hampton.

Friends may greet the family from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be left for Merle’s family at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Merle Allen Vorwald was born on March 30, 1931 to Victor and Anna (Peterson) Vorwaldon the family farm in rural New Hampton. Merle attended country school. He then worked with his family on the family farm until the age of 19 when he went to work for RathPacking Company where he worked for 32 years. In 1960 Merle met his future wife Dorothy J. Franklin, the couple later married at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton on May 26, 1962. After their marriage the couple made their home in New Hampton where they raised their two children, Debra and Michael.

Merle was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, as well as an active member of the Chickasaw Trail Riders. He enjoyed his horses, camping, gardening, the outdoors and cooking. Merle and Dorothy enjoyed dancing and country music. His greatest love was for his grandchildren; Courteney, Zaccariah and Dillon, he was an extremely proud grandpa.

Merle is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy of Elma; his children, Debra (Don) Morrison of Elma and Michael Vorwald of Sheboygan, WI; his grandchildren, Courteney (Ron) Boenig, Zaccariah Refshauge and Dillon (KC Mishak) Refshauge; his sisters, Eleanor Grimm, Hazel Kacher, Valora Vorwald, Jean Tank, Edna Koleno, and Carol Drewelow; his brother, Donald Vorwald and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Kenneth, Harold and Gerald; his sisters Shirley and Mary Ellen.

Charles D. Lembke dies at 61

Posted: Monday, August 13, 2012.

Charles D. Lembke, age 61, Salisbury, NC and formerly of New Hampton and Decorah, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. of heart complications, with his wife by his side.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Decorah, with Rev. Mark Kvale officiating. Inurnment will be in Phelps Cemetery in Decorah with full military honors.

Visitation will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church, one hour before the service. There will be a Masonic and Eastern Star service at 10 a.m. Saturday. Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah is serving the family.

Charles David Lembke was born November 14, 1950 in Iowa City. He was the son of Florence Dougherty and Oscar Lembke.

Chuck lived in Luana, for a short while until his family moved to a farm on the Centennial Road in rural Decorah. He went to South Winneshiek schools until his junior year when his family moved one mile down the road and he finished his high school days in Decorah Community Schools, graduating in 1969. After graduating high school Chuck joined the US Navy and served a tour in Viet Nam until he left active service in 1972. He then became a member of the 389th Engineering Battalion, the Decorah Army Reserve Unit and served with them until 1984, having reached the rank of staff sergeant.

After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Chuck worked at various jobs from farming to cheese maker to factory worker. While serving as a police reservist in Decorah he found his true calling and served as a city officer for the New Hampton police department from 1979 to his retirement in 2007.

He was united in marriage to Jean Ann Ringdahl on August 21, 1982 at Congregational United Church of Christ in Decorah. They enjoying spending time and doing things together.

Chuck was a member of Washington Prairie Lutheran Church as a child and young adult and attended Trinity Lutheran Church while living in New Hampton.

During his free time, Chuck loved to fish, hunt and read. He found an interest in watching birds around his home and just sitting and enjoying a hot summer day. He LOVED animals and was known as a softie when it came to dogs and kittens. He was a member of the Great Lights Lodge 181 (Masons) in Decorah and the Order of the Eastern Star, New Hampton Chapter 75.

In 2011, Chuck and Jean left their Iowa roots to begin a new chapter of their life in Salisbury, NC. Chuck loved the change and could not image going back to snow and cold. After a brief trip back to Iowa to see some friends and family, Chuck died Sunday, August 5th, 2012 at the Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC of heart failure, with his wife by his side, at age 61.

He was preceded in death by his mother Florence on July 24, 1992, his father Oscar on September 14, 1994, his sister Marilyn (Lembke) Brandt; and father- and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Shirley Ringdahl.

Chuck is survived by his wife Jean; one brother Kenny (Marcia) Lembke of Decorah; two nephews, Shane Brandt of Phoenix, AZ and Kent Ingvalson of Decorah; two nieces, Whitney Timp and Kayla Ingvalson of Decorah; and a great-nephew, Charles Brandt of Phoenix AZ.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.fjelstul.com.

Sister Mary Irene Burns, RSM, dies at 80

Posted: Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Sister Mary Irene Burns, RSM, age 80, died on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at Hallmar Care Center in Cedar Rapids after a long illness.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Sacred Heart Convent Chapel in Cedar Rapids by Rev. David Ambrosy. Burial will follow the funeral service at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17 at Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids with a wake service at 7 p.m. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services.

Sister Mary Irene was born on July 1, 1932 in Lawler, Iowa, the daughter of Edwin and Irene (Meyer) Burns. She attended Lawler schools and graduated from Mount Mercy Academy in Cedar Rapids in 1950. Following graduation, she entered the Sisters of Mercy Community in Cedar Rapids and received her bachelor’s degree in History from Mount Mercy College. Sister Irene's lifelong ministry of teaching music, reading and working in education administration took her all over Iowa, as well as Montana. She served at St. Nicholas, Waterloo; St. Patrick, Garryowen; Immaculate Conception, Elma; St. Matthew, Cedar Rapids; St. Matthew in Kalispell, Montana; St. John, Waterloo; Sacred Heart, Waterloo; and All Saints in Cedar Rapids. In between her years of teaching, Sister Irene earned her M! aster’s degree in Reading and Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisc. Sister Irene retired in 2001, but continued to tutor students at the Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids and served as an assistant archivist for the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community at Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids.

Sister Irene was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Francis Burns; a sister, Delores Burns and two siblings at birth.

In addition to the Sisters of Mercy she is survived by a sister-in-law, Marilyn Burns (Jim) Leibold of Lawler; nephews David (Patricia – deceased) Burns and Owen Burns both of Lawler, Don (Pam) Burns of Rochester, Minn., and Ed (Bridgett) Burns of Norfolk, Va; a niece, Mary Burns (Dale Christensen) of Shorewood, Minn.; five great nieces and nephews; 4 great-great nieces and nephews and several cousins. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy at 1125 Prairie Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.

Shirley Ann Cagley dies at 84

Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012

Shirley Ann Cagley, age 84 died Nov. 25, 2010 as a result of a heart attack.

A memorial service for Betty will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at 1 p.m. Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua.

Shirley was born June 9, 1926 in Nashua, Iowa the daughter of Vernon and Miriam (Winters) Laird.

She was raised and educated in Nashua. Shirley married Louis Cagley in 1944 and moved to Oregon in 1953. Shirley worked as a receptionist and resident attendant for Campbell-Watkins North Bend Chapel, the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend as support staff and also worked at the Coos County Jail. She was a member of the Coos Bay Eagles Lodge Aerie #538 Ladies Auxiliary and Women's Bowling Association. She was an avid bowler for most of her adult life. She loved baking and sharing goodies.

Shirley is survived by her brother, Jack Laird of Raymond, Wash.; son, David Cagley and wife Susi of Eugene; daughters, Janice Ellis and husband, Allen of Coos Bay, Vicky Walker and husband, Jim of Dallas, Ore. and Marcia Carlisle and husband, Jim of Brookings; adopted daughter, Myrna Harris and husband, Jerry of Terrebonne, Ore.; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Mariam Laird; sister, Margaret Waters and former husband, Lois Cagley.

Contributions in her memory may be made to South Coast Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 1620 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay, OR 97420 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131

Betty Lou Bergmann dies at 78

Posted: Monday, August 20, 2012

Betty Lou Bergmann, age 78, of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral Services for Betty will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Western Douglas Cemetery near Plainfield.

Visitation will be from 3 – 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences for Betty’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Betty Lou Bergmann was born November 21, 1933 to Ernest and Marie (Suhr) Neuendorfin Bremer County. She graduated from Plainfield High School. After graduating, Betty worked for Lutheran Mutual Insurance Company in Waverly. On November 27, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert Roy Bergmann at Western Douglas Church in Plainfield. The couple farmed for 12 years in Bremer and Chickasaw counties. They moved to rural Lawler in 1963 when Betty began working for Hillandale Farms, working there for 20 years before working for Liddle’s Super Value for 15 years before retiring in New Hampton. Betty enjoyed traveling, fishing, reading and being around people. Her favorite saying was, “Strangers are friends I haven’t met yet.” Her greatest loves were her children and grandchildren. Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton.

Merle D. Hayden dies at 90

Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Merle D. Hayden, age 90, of Charles City, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, with Father Steve Garner celebrating the mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Elma. Military rites will be provided by Elma VFW Post 597.

Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma and will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral mass on Thursday. Online condolences may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Beatrice Bridges dies at 92

Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Beatrice Bridges age 92 of Hampton, formerly of Plainfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at the Franklin County General Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the First Baptist Church, Plainfield, with Pastor Shawn Geer presiding. Interment will be in Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield with Patrick Bridges, Jared Stewart, Darren Bridges, Andrew Bridges, Stephanie Bridges Wallace and Shiona Stewart Chambers. Honorary pallbearers are Stuart Bridges, Dawn Bridges Lofland, Jennifer Bridges Johnson, Eric Bridges, Vicki Bridges, Kristin Bridges Mast, Andrea Bridges Klopfenstein and Abigail Bridges Barkman.

Friends may greet the family 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

If so desired, memorials may be given in Bea's memory to the First Baptist Church in Plainfield.

Beatrice Andrea Bridges was born April 16, 1920, in Dike, the daughter of Franklin P. and Melinda E. (Huntley) Pipher. She received her education in Liscomb. On July 20, 1935, she married Floyd Bridges at the First Baptist Parsonage in Marshalltown. To this union five children were born. The couple lived and worked in and around the Marshalltown area before settling on a farm near Plainfield, in 1947. Bea was very active at the First Baptist Church in Plainfield where she had been the Sunday School Secretary for many years. She will be remembered by her family as being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was a superb cook and caretaker for her family.

Survivors include four sons, Roger (Karen) Bridges of Bloomington, Ill., Kenneth (Barbara L.) Bridges of Breaux Bridge, L.A., Wayne (Barbara H.) of Beaverton, Ore., Darrel (Esther) Bridges of Belleview Fla; one daughter, Bonnie (Steve) Stewart of Hampton; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on January 21, 2011, and two infant brothers.

Robert F. Lane dies at 79

Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012

Robert F. Lane, 79, of Cedar Rapids, left to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 21, 2012.

Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial: Green Cemetery in Morley.

Bob was born in October 22, 1932 in Long Beach, California, the son of Frank and Muriel Bickerstaff Lane. Bob grew up in Blairstown, Iowa and graduated from McKinley High School. On December 27, 1953 he married Mary Berry in Cedar Rapids. Mary had a long career working at St. Luke’s Hospital in the flower shop and was loved by friends and all those who met her. She survives Bob and is proud of all her children and grandchildren. Bob is survived by his children; Greg Lane of Central City, Lori Willadsen of New Hampton, Lisa Lane of Cedar Rapids and Tim (Linda) Lane of Cedar Rapids, his grandchildren; Brandon, Susan, Robert, Matthew, Patricia, Jenny, Jason, Amanda, Andrea and 11 great grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.

Bob was a man of many talents and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was trained as a medic and was offered OCS, but declined as both he and Mary wished to return to Iowa from Texas. Among many jobs Bob held during his long life were: working at his parent’s store, Jack Sprat Grocery, working in his Coast to Coast store, going to gun smithing school in Colorado, working a print shop for Wagner Printers, working as a gunsmith for the Cedar Rapids Police Department, and at the sporting goods store, Fin and Feather- all in Cedar Rapids. He could do everything from butcher meat to build a custom rifle or handgun from scratch. He built many guns for his children and grandchildren. His mechanical knowledge was legend.

Bob was and excellent sportsman (and trained his children to be the same). He was on the local pistol team, a member of Izaak Walton League and Otter Creek Sportsman Club for many years, and a formidable trap shot. So much so, that having heart surgery and being unable to shoulder a shotgun on his left side due to a defibrillator, he just switched to his right and still held a very high ranking. But more important than all this, he was one of the most decent human beings one could encounter and would help anyone who needed his expertise or assistance. All of those lucky enough to have known Bob, will willingly attest to that.

Bob also enjoyed motor sports and building cars with his oldest son, Greg. They built a prize-winning 1932 Ford Pickup hot rod that was a real head-turner. His children found the old vehicle (Bob had previously owned) and presented it to him. Then they went to work. It stands today as one of his many lasting creations and those who have things he built will treasure.

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Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.

Virgil L. Laures dies at 80

Posted: Monday, August 27, 2012

Virgil L. Laures age 80 of New Hampton died Monday morning, Aug. 27, 2012, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by Virgil's children. Ann Bennett will be the organist with the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir accompanying the congregation in song. Lector for the service will be Molly Morris. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Virgil's siblings, Cletus Laures, Marlene Weigel, Elaine Wedeking and Diane Brandt.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton, with Andrew Laures, Nathan Laures, Taylor Laures, Jason Morris, Robert Jung, Jessica Troendle, James Schilling, and Shane Laures serving as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers are Alyssa Laures, Ashlyn Laures, Nikki Collins, Alan Morris, Aaron Morris, Jordyn Rahlf, Josh Schilling, Randy Schilling, Jared Laures, Dr. Chris Laures, Elizabeth Laures, and Sydney Laures. Full military interment rites will be provided by the Lawler American Legion Harold Redman Post 279 and Alta Vista Paul Johann VFW Post 4069.

Friends may greet the family 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and an 8 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Thursday. Online condolences for Virgil's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

If so desired memorials may be given to Iowa Hospice or Iowa Alzheimers Association.

Virgil Lester Laures was born October 15, 1931, in Regent, North Dakota, the son of Vincent and Ida (Schueller) Laures. At a young age the family moved from Regent to North Washington, in pursuit of a better life for their family. Virgil completed his education at St. Mary’s Catholic School in North Washington. While working on the Sinnwell farm as a young boy he met the love of his life Kathleen Sinnwell. The couple was united in marriage October 24, 1951 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. To this union eight children were born. Shortly after being married Virgil entered the service with the United States Army, serving for two years during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on September 10, 1954.

After his time in the service Virgil and the family lived on a farm near North Washington where he farmed and sold feed for MoorMan’s. He then decided to open Virg’s Mobile Service in North Washington a full service station with a general repair shop for many years. Virgil changed careers and began working for the New Hampton Light Plant in 1969. After 24 years of service he retired in 1993.

Virgil enjoyed many hobbies including bowling, fishing, playing cards, wood working, coffee at Jerico Jo’s, and traveling. He treasured spending time with his family and friends. Virgil was very proud of his military service. He was an active member of the Paul Johann Alta Vista VFW Post 4069, Knights of Columbus, Foresters, and the Lawler American Legion Harold Redman Post 279.

Survivors include his wife Kathleen Laures; five sons, Arnie (June) Laures of Waukon, Ron Laures of Platte City, MO, Greg (Joyce) Laures of New Hampton, Larry (Amy) Laures of Alta Vista, Brian (Teresa) Laures of New Hampton; two daughters, Virginia Laures of Oregon, Joan (Al) Morris of New Hampton; one son-in-law, Brian Schilling of New Hampton; one brother, Cletus (Jeanne) Laures of Ionia; three sisters, Marlene (Bill) Weigel of New Hampton, Elaine (Roger) Wedeking of Charles City, Diane (Dave) Brandt of Charles City; twenty grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Ida, one daughter, Peg Schilling on February 23, 2002; one granddaughter, Lynn Laures; two sisters, Rita Burgart, and his twin, Virginia Laures; two brothers, Dale Laures and Kenny Laures.

Nancy Lee Rosonke dies at 70

Posted: Monday, August 27, 2012

Nancy Lee Rosonke, age 70, of Charles City, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd.

Online condolences for Nancy’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lucille E. Wesp dies at 90

Posted: Monday, August 27, 2012

Lucille E. Wesp age 90 of Fredericksburg, formerly of Des Moines, died Sunday morning, Aug. 26, 2012, at the New Hampton Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.

Visitation is 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.

Merle H. Trewin dies at 95

Posted: Monday, August 27, 2012

Merle H. Trewin, 95, of Waucoma, died at home on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye with Rev. Galen Smith officiating. Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the funeral home on Tuesday. Interment will be at Alpha Cemetery with military rites by Ott-Stedman Post 623, American Legion of Alpha and Arnold-Rogers Post 312, American Legion of Hawkeye. Online condolences may be left at HYPERLINK "http://www.beckermilnesrettig.com" www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

Merle Harland Trewin, son of Jesse and Martha Zipse Trewin, was born July 22, 1917, at the Trewin farm home of rural Waucoma. He received his education in the Alpha School and served with the U.S. Army at Camp Crowder, Missouri during World War II.

He was united in marriage with Lucille Tubbs on September 11, 1941, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple farmed on the family farm, near Waucoma for their entire married lives. Lucille’s death occurred on February 5, 2006, and Merle continued to make his home at the farm. He was a longtime member of Ott-Stedman Post 623, American Legion of Alpha.

He is survived by two sons, Harlan (Denise) Trewin of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and James (Cheryl) Trewin of Bend, Oregon; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Lucille, Merle was preceded in death by a son, Jake in 2011; an infant daughter, Martha Mary in 1947; his parents; his brother, Lynn in 2010; and a sister, Martha Grace, who died in infancy.

William E. “Bill” Sullivan dies at 56
Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2012

William E. “Bill” Sullivan, 56, of Protivin, Iowa died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota after a short illness.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Nick March officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, with a Scripture Service at 3:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home 123 North Main St. in Protivin is in charge of arrangements.

Bill was born May 1, 1956 in New Hampton, son of Leo and Marie (Eckerman) Sullivan. He graduated from Riceville High School in 1974. Bill married Barb Hemann in 1974 they later divorced. In 1988 he married Diane Bruess.

Bill is survived by his wife, Diane of Protivin, a daughter, Carrie (Stuart) Ridge of San Diego, Calif., two sons, Corey and Chris of Protivin, two grandchildren, Piper and Tristan Ridge of San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Mike (Betty) of Fairbank, two sisters, Barb Hugeback of New Hampton, and Sue (Gary) Cenek of Cresco, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother, Al (Ann) and his parents Leo and Marie, and a brother-in-law, Leon Hugeback of New Hampton.

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

Geraldine Morris dies at 65

Posted: Thursday, August 30, 2012

Geraldine M. Morris age 65 of Lawler, formerly of New Hampton died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home, New Hampton, with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.

Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Shaun Schwickerath, John Jepperson, Joshua Jepperson, Randy Lepa, Derek Hanson and Thomas Hanson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Stacy Trower, Samantha Schwickerath, Shannon Schwickerath, Johnelle Jepperson, Sierra Morris, Michaela Schwickerath, Preston Trower, Addison Trower and Kamdyn Trower.

Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2012, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences for Geraldine's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Geraldine Marie Morris was born November 13, 1946, in Fredericksburg, the daughter of Howard Arnold and Beulah Marie (Moody) Slick. On April 4, 1963, at her parents home in Fredericksburg, she married Duane Morris. To this union eight children were born. Geraldine was a mother and caretaker for her family and enjoyed gardening, bird-watching, camping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved being outdoors and caring for her cats.

Survivors include her husband, Duane of Lawler, two daughters, Sheila Schwickerath (Randy Lepa) of Ionia; Glenda Samuelson of Medford, Wisc; four sons, Tracy (Julie Voves) Morris, Tony Morris, Shane Morris and Shaun Morris all of Lawler; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ed Slick of Ionia; Darwin “Butch” (Idella) Slick of Sumner; one sister, Glenis (Robert) Leach of LaPorte City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons; Troy Morris and Tommy Morris; one granddaughter, Ellen Marie Jepperson.

Mona Quint Ball dies at 63

Posted: Friday, August 31, 2012

Mona Quint Ball of Iowa City passed away peacefully with her husband and sister at her side at University of Iowa Hospitals on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.

Mona had a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Her body was donated to The University of Iowa College of Medicine for scientific purposes.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Iowa City, where the family will greet friends from 12 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the Mona Ball Memorial Fund has been established c/o Box167, Iowa City, Iowa 52244.

Mona was born on July 13, 1949 in Independence, the daughter of Paul and Mary Ann (Connolly) Quint. She graduated from East Buchanan High School in 1967 and the University of Northern Iowa in 1971 with a BA in Elementary Special Education. In 1972 she earned her MA in Special Education at UNI. She married Terrill “Terry” Ball of Fredericksburg, on August 25, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown.

Mona was a 40 year teacher primarily in the Iowa City Community School system as an elementary special education teacher and retired in 2012.

Mona was an active member at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hills as organist/keyboardist. Mona’s favorite activities included: teaching, praying, walking and playing music. She will be greatly missed by her husband, family and close friends.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Ball of Iowa City; her mother, Mary Ann Quint of Ames; brother, David (Kathy) Quint of London, England and their children Jennifer (Tony), Angela (Peter), David (Emma) and Geoffrey (Laura); sister Angela (Jim) Nespor of Ames and their children Quinton and Monique; sister-in-law Catherine (John) Ries of Elma and their children Janae (Jim), Mark (Joanne), Deb and Kent (Natalie).

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Quint.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lensingfuneral.com