Obituary Archive

Chickasaw County

New Hampton Tribune
10 North Chestnut
New Hampton, IA 50659

MARY JANE RAUSCH
July 20, 1921 - March 29, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 1, 2013

Mary Jane Rausch, age 91, of New Hampton, passed away on Friday, Mar. 29, 2013 at Linn Haven Rehab and Health Care in New Hampton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 6, 2013 at Holy Family Parish ~ St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmidt celebrating.  Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery at New Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 5, 2013 with a 7 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton.  Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Online condolences for Mary Jane’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Mary Jane Goebel was born on July 20, 1921 to Martin and Elizabeth ( Kuechenberg) Goebel in New Hampton.  She attended St. Joseph’s School and graduated from New Hampton High School in 1938.  Mary Jane was a bookkeeper for several area businesses before becoming a bookkeeper for Rausch Brothers trucking.  She was united in marriage to Ralph Rausch on December 29, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hampton.  Ralph and Mary Jane made their home in New Hampton all of their married lives.  Mary Jane enjoyed flower gardening, fishing, playing cards and family get-togethers.  She was a member of Holy Family Parish ~ St. Joseph Center, Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters and American Legion Auxiliary. 

Mary Jane was survived by her children, Bob (Brenda) Rausch of New Hampton and Janet (Ray) Herriott of Kalispell, MT; her grandchildren, Ryan (Heather) Rausch of New Hampton, Brooke (Patrick) Toohey of Waverly, IA, James (Ashley) Herriott, Robert Herriott and TJ Herriott, all of Kalispell, MT; her great-grandchildren, Reid and Kye Rausch and Shea Michael Toohey; her sisters, Lyanda Siglin of Seattle, WA and Celine Scholl of New Hampton; her brother, Edward (Shirley) Goebel of Colorado Springs, CO and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph on January 30, 2012; sister, Sylvia Gerarden, Irene Goebel and Betty Rouser and her brother, Gerald Goebel.

ADELINE L. FENNEMAN
April 25, 1920 - March 29, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 1, 2013

Adeline L. Fenneman, age 92 of New Hampton, died on Friday, March 29, 2013 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 5, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.  Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery at New Hampton with Jan and Dennis Reaman, Pastor and Marsha Bergstrom, Jim and Barb Shekelton, Rich and Teresa Drilling, Nick and Kendra Leibold, and Orla and Ray Wiley serving as honorary casket bearers and Joseph Alberts, Jill Cowen, Michael Cowen, Jason Cowen, Justin Allen, Vickie Brummond, Cindy Sheridan, Lanette Pint and LeAnn Ede serving as casket bearers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 4, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton, and will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.  Memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice. Online condolences for Adeline’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com

Adeline Lois (Edgar) Fenneman was born on April 25, 1920 in New Hampton, the daughter of George and Clara (Kahn) Edgar.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Williamstown Methodist Church, later becoming a member of  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, which is now Trinity Lutheran Church of New Hampton.

She attended rural “Lindy School” through 8th grade , in Richland Township, after which, she worked with her parents on their farm, until her marriage to Loren Fenneman on September 6, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

She and Loren farmed near New Hampton and Fredericksburg before purchasing their present farm in New Hampton Township in 1957 after farming for 40 years, the couple retired in 1980.

Adeline was very active in her church, holding several offices, with the church council, Women’s ALCA, and the Circles.  She is noted for being the first woman to hold the office of president of the church council.

Her enjoyments in life came from cooking and baking for others, gardening, bowling and a good game of bridge.

Survivors include a son Larry (Jackie) Fenneman of Marion, and daughter Lorene (David) Cowen of Upper Darby, Pa; four grandchildren Joe Alberts of  Atkins, Jill Cowen of Harrisburg, Pa., Michael (Nicole) Cowen of Clifton Heights, Pa., and Jason (MaryAnne) Cowen of Drexel Hill, Pa; four great grandchildren  Cody Alberts, Noah Cowen, Luke Cowen and Cali (Jo) Martin; step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; sister-in-law Darlene Fenneman of Elma; and beloved nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband Loren in 2001; parents George and Clara Edgar; sisters Alice (Bill) Schmidt, Lucille (Ed) Hagedorn, Arlene (Harold) Robrock, Libby (Lloyd) Peters, Barney (Melvin) Carney, Georgia (Bob) Lang; and one brother Robert (Irene) Edgar.

DORIS DARLENE DAVIS
March 10, 1936 - April 2, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Doris Darlene Davis, age 77, of Nashua, passed away Apr. 2, 2013, at the 11th St. Chautauqua Nursing Home in Charles City, after a long battle with cancer. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday Apr. 5, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Rev. Alan Schulz presiding. Interment will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua with Jason Davis, Eric Davis, Chad Stambaugh, Phillip Baldwin, Dean Lynch, and Clark McGregor serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday Apr. 4, 2013 at the Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.  Online condolences for Doris' family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Doris Darlene Davis was born in Worth Co., Iowa, in the Grafton area, on March 10, 1936. She was the daughter of Clarence and Amelia Schultz (Walk). She received her education in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School in 1953. On February 14, 1954, she married Robert "Bob" Davis of rural Grafton/Plymouth. The couple made their first home in the Carpenter/Northwood area, on a farm. In their union, four children were born to them: Douglas Lee, Donald Thomas, Doreen Renee and Darla Rochelle. 

In Doris' time, she enjoyed her family, grandkids, and loved to prepare good ole' fashioned home cooked meals. Doris loved her sewing, crocheting, knitting, quilts, bedspreads, needlepoint sewing or whatever her hands felt busy to create. She loved the outdoors and had a passion for gardening, for which she kept the family supplied with fresh, canned, or frozen veggies. She also enjoyed the Big 4 County Fair, which she entered ceramics, sewing, canned, & baked items. Winning her 5 trophies! She was a very active member of St. John Lutheran Church with choir and was secretary of the Rebecca Circle.

Survivors include her husband, Bob, of Nashua. Two sons: Douglas (Cindy) Davis of Aurelia, and Donald Davis of Ionia. Two daughters: Doreen (Kraig) Baldwin of Tripoli, and Darla (Jeff) Beckner of Waverly. Three grandsons: Jason Davis, Eric Davis, and Phillip Baldwin. Three granddaughters: Melissa (Chad) Stambaugh, Chelsea Beckner, and Megan Baldwin. Great granddaughters: Haylie and Anna Stambaugh and Great grandson, Hudson Davis. Two brothers: Dale and Allen Schultz, of Grafton, along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Russell Schultz, and one sister, Arlene Sletten

BETH A. WRIGHT
March 24, 1967 - April 3, 2013
Posted: Thursday, April 4, 2013

Beth A. Wright, age 46, of Waterloo and formerly of Shell Rock, died Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2013, surrounded by her family at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, from complications of cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 6, at Holy Family Parish Center- St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmidt celebrating. Following lunch at the church, burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday and on Friday, Apr. 5, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly from 5 to 7 p.m. with a scripture service at 7 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to Beth’s family. On-line condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.

Beth was born March 24, 1967, in Waverly, the daughter of Tom and Shirley (Gobin) Wright. She graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School in 1985 and Mount Mercy College in 1989. She then went on to earn her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1998. She began her career in education at St. Nicks in Evansdale and later St. Johns in Waterloo. She became Principal at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Waterloo and continued in the same position with Queen of Peace Catholic School until 2006. She was currently serving as Principal at St. Joseph Community School in New Hampton, a post she held for six years.

An individual of strong faith and compassion for her work, Beth cherished the opportunities she was given to shape the lives of young children. She had a passion for seeing that each and every student was taken care of.  She was a proud member of the Sisterhood of the Eastside. Her greatest joy in life came from her nieces and nephews. She took them on countless outings, including camping and trips to the movie theatre. She enjoyed attending all of their sporting events.

Beth is survived by her parents, Tom and Shirley Wright of Shell Rock, two brothers; Matthew Wright of West Des Moines and Michael Wright of Shell Rock, one sister; Cathy (Jerry) Asplund of Waverly, six nieces and nephews; Victoria, Jacob, Zachary, Meghan, Robby and Brynn, and a very special lifelong friend, Terrance Funke.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Arnold and Lucille Wright, maternal grandparents, Murl and Ella Gobin, and her Godparents Aunt and Uncle Marlis and Lloyd Matt.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements. 319-352-1187

JAMES L. PICKAR
June 8, 1936 - April 7, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 8, 2013
 
James L. Pickar age 76 of New Hampton died Sunday, Apr. 7,2013, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Private family interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton. Pallbearers are Dawn Pickar, Chad Pickar, Matt Zeien, Ray Zeien, Jill Zeien and Zach Zeien. Honorary pallbearers are Bob & Shermayne Cross, Lyle & Val Poock, Jack & Rose Kerkove, Dick & Phyllis Orthaus, John Kramer, David Kramer, Vern & Connie Tilkes. 

Friends may greet the family 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.  Online condolences for Jim's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

James “Jim” L. Pickar was born June 8, 1936, in Elma, the son of Raymond and Bertha (Boehmer) Pickar. He received his education in rural country schools in Deerfield Township in rural Chickasaw County. The Pickar family farmed in the Deerfield area and Jim learned how to work hard at a very young age. He never really retired. In 1954, Jim met the love of his life, Rosalie Kriener, at a dance in Spillville. The couple was married on June 25, 1957, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas. To this union; three children were born. Jim and Rosie farmed north of New Hampton until 1982 when the couple moved into their current New Hampton home. Jim continued farming by working for several area farmers and then took the maintenance position at St. Joseph Parish and School. For the last eight years, Jim was the head groundskeeper for the New Hampton City Cemetery. Jim will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman, his love for hunting, fishing, farming and mowing his lawns. Jim took great pride in the manner the cemetery was maintained. Jim knew how to do so much and could fix anything, even building his daughter’s home and butchering his own meat. Jim cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jim walked thousands of miles at the Chickasaw Wellness Center and in town. He was known to have said that he walked across the United States and half way back.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Rosalie; one son, Rick (Lois) Pickar of Lawler; two daughters, Cindy (Tom) Zeien, Janet (Tony) Schwickerath all of New Hampton; eight grandchildren, Dawn (C.J. Philo) Pickar, Chad (Carissa) Pickar, Matt Zeien, Ray Zeien, Jill Zeien, Zach Zeien, Beth Schwickerath, Carrie Schwickerath; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Pickar, Alex Pickar and Kiara Philo; two brothers, Virgil Sr. “Mike” (Edna) Pickar of New Hampton, Stanley Pickar of Garden Grove, CA; and one sister, Bernice Houser of Cresco.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bernard Pickar; two sisters-in-law, Joan Pickar, Joanne Pickar; one brother-in-law, Art Houser; his father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Julia Kriener.

“REST IN PEACE,HUSBAND, DAD AND GRANDPA” For the pain is gone, the lake is calm and the fish are biting! We will love you forever!

JOANNE MARIE SHEEHY
May 29, 1928 - April 5, 2013

Joanne M. Sheehy age 84 of New Hampton, Iowa died Friday, April 5, 2013, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Joanne’s four sons will place the pall. Crossbearer for the service will be granddaughter Erin Ison. Dennis Strum will be the organist accompanying with hymns, “Rock of Ages”, “Beautiful Saviour” and “How Great Thou Art”.

Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Joe Sheehy, Pete Sheehy, Cody Sheehy, Kate Sheehy, Hannah Sheehy, Meredith Sheehy and Abby Sheehy serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Joanne Marie Sheehy was born May 29, 1928, in rural Howard County, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore Grover and Marie (Anderson) Haugen. She was educated in rural country school in Howard County, Paris #7 Country School.

On September 25, 1951, at St. Mary’s Rectory in New Hampton, she was united in marriage to Clifford “Joe” Sheehy of New Hampton. Joanne and Joe made New Hampton their home. The couple were blessed with four sons, Bruce, Bradley, Bryan and John.

Joanne was a wonderful wife, mother, homemaker and cook. Throughout their married life, Joe and Joanne, enjoyed their travels from Europe to Hawaii. They enjoyed a great friendship with many, especially with their “ten-couple group.”

Joanne was very active in her community especially at her church, Trinity Lutheran. She was fond of her bridge group and entertaining them in her home.

She enjoyed entertaining her family during the holidays and went above and beyond to entertain everyone. Her cooking will be greatly missed, especially her chocolate chip cookies, a family favorite. She had a close-knit relationship with her brothers and sisters as they often got together for birthdays and special occasions. She also enjoyed quilting.

Joanne had a positive outlook, making her enjoyable and fun to be around. She will be deeply missed by her family and those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her four sons, Bruce (Paula) of Mesa, AZ, Brad (Tess) of East Bethel, MN, Bryan (Denise) of Cresco and John (Lori) of Mosinee, WI; eight grandchildren, Joe Sheehy, Cody Sheehy, Erin (Justin) Ison, Kate Sheehy, Abby Sheehy, Hannah and Meredith Sheehy, Peter Sheehy; three brothers, John (Cyrilla) Haugen of Waterloo, Willis (Mary Jo) Haugen of Seattle, Karl Haugen of Cedar Falls; one sister, Nancy Jackson of LaPorte City, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford “Joe” on February 21, 2011; one sister, Leone Roberson in 2010; three brothers, Wallace at the age of 4, Daniel in infancy and Davis Haugen in 1987

RUTH E. JESPERSEN
September 15, 1927 - April 6, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 8, 2013

Ruth E. Jespersen age 85 of Nashua, died Saturday Apr. 6, 2013, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City. 

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Apr. 12, 2013, at the United Methodist Church, Nashua with Rev. Okitakoyi Lundula presiding. Interment will be held in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City with Scott Jespersen, Sean Jespersen, Jack Schlomer, Jerry Pyle, Gene Smith, and Gaylen Morris serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday Apr.12, 2013, at the church prior to the service. Online condolences for Ruth's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Ruth Elaine Jespersen was born September 15, 1927, in Charles City, the daughter of Frank and Mae (Tolle) Pyle. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1945. Ruth then traveled to Ohio where she was certified to work in civil service. After completing the program she acquired a job at an Air Force base in Oakland, Calif. During her time there she met Jess Jespersen and they were married on March 2, 1947 in Carson City, Nevada. 

After getting married, the couple moved to the Seattle area. To this union one son, David was born. After a year in Seattle, the family packed up everything and moved to Nashua where Jess ran a trucking feed grinding business. Ruth Elaine answered phones and dispatched the trucks for the company. 
Ruth enjoyed going on trips in their motorhome and always looked forward to taking a new trip to a new destination. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Nashua. 

Survivors include one son, David and special friend Pam Litzle of Nashua; two grandsons, Scott (Jill) Jespersen of North Liberty, Sean (Jen) Jespersen of Nyssa, Ore; one granddaughter, Megan Jespersen of New Orleans, LA; one sister, Marlene Batog of Moline, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jess (2005).

DONALD L. HAVEL
February 19, 1937 - April 4, 2013

Donald L. Havel age 76 of Calmar, Iowa died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, at Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home, Protivin, with Chaplain Dave Byrd from Iowa Hospice presiding. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Schley, with Alan Havel, Bryan Havel, Kevin Havel, Steve Praska, Sheldon Praska and Shawn Praska serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Brandon Havel. Jenna Havel, Wayne Vokaty, Mark Opat and Adrian Samec.

Friends may greet the family 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home, Protivin. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Don's name to the Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home.

Don was born February 19, 1937 in New Hampton, IA, the son of Lewis and Leona (Moravetz) Havel. On October 2, 1957, Don was united in marriage to Mary Sweeney at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Schley. During their marriage the couple were blessed with five children. They made their home in Cresco and Evansdale, Iowa areas before moving to Des Moines. Don worked as a mechanic at both Schuki Chevrolet in Waterloo and Bob Brown Chevrolet in Des Moines.

After Don moved back to the Cresco area, he found his real passion, refurbishing old tractors. He was in the height of his glory when taking what his children thought was junk, and creating masterpieces. He took real pride in this passion, from finding all the parts and piecing them together, to hearing the tractor motor run for the first time, to sanding and eventually painting the final product. Each one he restored was like the first; always very meticulous in making sure they were perfect. Some of the tractors he refurbished he would drive in parades, even having his sons driving some of them.

Don loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He and his long-time companion, Lois Fisher, enjoyed going to towns along the Mississippi River, attending auctions, flea markets, tractor and car shows. He really enjoyed thrashing season and having everyone come out to his acreage and assist him. He also loved his old time country music and NASCAR racing.

Don is survived by Lois Fisher; his five children, Jackie (Darrell) Manning of Ankeny, Alan Havel of Winterset, Bryan (Kimmy) Havel of Pleasant Hill, Carolyn Walker of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kevin (Lori) Havel of Altoona; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by one sister, Celesta Praska of Cresco, a niece, three nephews and a host of friends.

The Family is deeply grateful to the staff at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare for the compassionate and loving care they provided.

Posted on 13 April 2013

ETTA CHRISTINE POPPE SCHILLING
January 15, 1916 - April 8, 2013
Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

Etta died on Monday, April 8, 2013, at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, of natural causes.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, at First United Church of Christ – Pleasant Valley in rural, Clarksville, Iowa, with Pastor Linda Myren officiating.  Twila Deike Dietz was the pianist and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “Children of the Heavenly Father” and “Fairest Lord Jesus”.  Special music, “There Is A Redeemer” and “You Raise Me Up” was played.  Burial was held at Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville.  Kenn Deike (son-in-law), David Reints (nephew), Larry Petersen (nephew), Jeff Kolb (friend), Steven Wedeking (great-nephew), John Aitken (grandson), Michael Wedeking (great-nephew) and Geoff Reid (grandson) served at Casketbearers.

Visitation was held from 3 to 6 p.m., on Thursday, at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, and continued for one hour prior to services at the church.  Memorials may be directed to First United Church of Christ – Pleasant Valley.  Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

Etta Christine Poppe Schilling, age 97, of Clarksville, was born to Carl and Ida (Buchholz) Poppe on January 15, 1916, in Fremont Township, Clarksville, Iowa.  She was their ninth child.  Etta was baptized on February 13, 1916, at First United Church of Christ – Pleasant Valley.  She attended German rural country school at Pleasant Valley.  Etta was confirmed into the Christian faith on August 18, 1929.

Etta was united in marriage to Alvin Louis Schilling on June 21, 1934, at Pleasant Valley Church.  To this union, two children were born.  Etta dedicated her life on the farm to helping Alvin and hosting many family gatherings.  She appreciated and kept up the farm house built by her husband’s parents, William and Ernestine Schilling.  It was always a welcome place for siblings, nieces, nephews and neighbors with dinners from her huge garden that she was proud to upkeep.  Etta enjoyed attending her church, Pleasant Valley Women’s Fellowship and Ida Hardt Sewing Circle all her life.  It was important for her to attend the Poppe Cousin Reunion every August.

In May of 1971 Etta and Alvin moved to town and resided in the Hoodjer Addition on North Mather Street.  These were happy years with family, neighbors and the births of their grandchildren.  She enjoyed baking and giving her coffee cakes for others to enjoy.  Alvin passed away from this life on August 12, 1991.  The couple shared 57 years of marriage together.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin; seven sisters, Janie (Arnold) Wedeking, Edna (Sievert) Reints, Bertha (Martin) Ruth, Alma (Ralph) Petersen, Lillian (LaVerne) Schmidtke, Noble and Elvona Poppe in infancy; two brothers, Elmer Poppe and Helmuth (Ruth) Poppe; two sisters-in-law, Lucinda Reints and Hilda (John) Reints.

Etta is survived by her two children, Dean (Betty) Schilling of New Braunfels, Texas and Mary Ann (Kenn) Deike of Plainfield; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Angela (John) Aitken, Nichole and Sabrina of Soquel, California, Christine (Geoff) Reid, McKenzie and Marcus of Portland, Oregon, Kendra Etta Deike of Plainfield, Maria Deike and Preston Jacob of Marble Rock.

ALICE MARIE ESCHWEILER
May 3, 1931 - April 11, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013 

Alice Marie Eschweiler age 81 of New Hampton, died Thursday, Apr. 11, 2013, at her home.
 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by Alice’s children. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Dave Eschweiler, Sheryll Harambasic, and Steve Eschweiler. Michelle Lau will be the pianist accompanying Shawnessy Lau as cantor.
 
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Victoria Eschweiler, Taylor Eschweiler, Logan Eschweiler, Dave Eschweiler, Nathan Eschweiler and Chris Nikkel as pallbearers. 
 
Friends may greet the family 4 - 7 p.m. Monday, Apr. 15, 2013, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 5 p.m. Scripture Service. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.  Online condolences for Alice's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
 
Alice Marie was born May 3, 1931, the daughter of John and Mabel (Dougherty) Huffman. She was a 1948 graduate of the Waukon High School. After high school she furthered her studies at the St. Francis School of Nursing in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
After college Alice lived in Denver, Colorado for ten years where she worked as a nurse in the civil service at Fitzsimons Army Hospital and the Lowry Air Force Base Hospital. She returned to New Hampton in 1961 and worked as a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital for five years. 
On October 9, 1965, Alice was united in marriage to John Eschweiler at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hampton. To this union the couple was blessed with four children.
 
John and Alice moved to Washington, Iowa in 1966 and she worked as a nurse for Mercy Hospital in Iowa City for five years. They returned to New Hampton in 1971 and Alice worked as a public health nurse for Chickasaw County for over 20 years. After retiring in 1997, she worked part time as a nurse for Public Health Homemakers Home Care Aid Agency until her full retirement in 2005.
 
In her spare time and during retirement Alice enjoyed knitting, cross stitching, baking, and working crossword puzzles. Alice was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered her time to comfort patients and assist with fundraising projects. She was strong in her Catholic faith and was very active with the church and so enjoyed working with the RCIA group and teaching faith formation classes. She enjoyed watching sports and was a passionate Iowa Hawkeye fan.
 
Alice lived in New Hampton for many years and loved serving and caring for those in the community. Alice especially had a caring heart for those who were terminally ill and was able to comfort their families during those trying times. She worked long hours during the day, but was always willing to go out of her way at night to administer to those in need. As a wife, mom and grandmother she was always there to support and encourage her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Alice lived a simple life from a worldly perspective, but a very splendid life from a heavenly perspective and will truly be missed by all. 
 
Alice is survived by her children, Sheryll (Jerry) Harambasic of Lynchburg, VA, Steven (Deb) Eschweiler of New Hampton, David (Marlena) Eschweiler of Fort Wayne, IN, Kevin (Anita) Eschweiler of Cedar Falls, Tim (Emily) Eschweiler of Woodbury, MN, Todd (Amy) Eschweiler of Johnston, IA and Jean (Scott) Roers of Eau Claire, WI; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Hanson and Maxine Campbell of Waukon, IA; sisters-in-law, Coila Huffman of Oelwein, IA, Mila May Meyer of New Hampton, Bernadette “Sissie” Unterberger of Waverly, IA; brother-in-law, Merle Eschweiler of Portland, OR.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel Huffman; husband, John Eschweiler; brothers, LeRoy Huffman, Cletus Huffman, Raymond Huffman and Curtis Huffman; brother-in-laws, Ralph Hanson, Jim Campbell, Cletus Unterberger and Tom Meyer; sisters-in-law, Jeneen Huffman, Rosemary Huffman, Raffaella Huffman and Ann Huffman; grandson, Joey Eschweiler.

PAUL SCHWICKERATH
April 30, 1920 - April 10, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013

Paul Schwickerath, age 92 of New Hampton, died Wednesday Apr.10, 2013, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his children. Lector for the service is grandson Chad Schwickerath. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Paul’s granddaughters, Hillary and Jennifer Schwickerath. HIs grandson, Chad Schwickerath, will be the lector. Shawness Lau will be the cantor with Ann Bennett and the Holy Family Resurrection Choir accompanying.

Interment will be with full military honors by the New Hampton V.F.W. Post 5238 and the New Hampton Fae Stine American Legion Post 38 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton.  Tom Straw, Ken Kuse, Jay Burgart, Glen Schwickerath, Chad Schwickerath and Gordon Schwickerath will be Paul's pallbearers. 

Friends may greet the family 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 5 p.m. Parish Scripture Service.  Visitation continues 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Online condolences for Paul's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Paul John Schwickerath was born April 30, 1920, in North Washington,  the son of Nick and Dora (Papenheim) Schwickerath.  He received his education at St. Mary’s Catholic School in North Washington.  
On June 2, 1947, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington, he married Louise Burgart.  To this union five children were born.  For a few years the couple rented a farm west of New Hampton and in the mid 1950‘s purchased their family farm located north of New Hampton. The couple retired into their current New Hampton home in 1985. 

Paul loved fishing, traveling and camping.  The couple also spent part of their winter months in Texas and Florida.  Paul was an active member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, having served on many boards. He was a board member at the Farmer’s COOP, and won many awards for his progressive farming methods in pork production and conservation.

Survivors include two sons, Gordon Schwickerath of New Hampton and Glen (Laura) Schwickerath of Hugo, MN; two daughters, Vicki Schwickerath (Ken Kuse) of  Gladstone Mo; Judy Schwickerath of Madison, WI; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Schwickerath of Ankeny; three grandchildren, Jennifer Schwickerath, Chad Schwickerath and Hillary Schwickerath; one brother, Wilbert Schwickerath of New Hampton.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise in 1999; one son, Merlyn Schwickerath; two brothers, Alvin Schwickerath and Richard Schwickerath; two sisters, Valery Gebel and Mildred Schwickerath

DOROTHY "Dutch" MARIE HAYES
October 3, 1928 - March 30, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013

Dorothy "Dutch" Marie Hayes, 84, of Webster City, formerly of New Hampton, died Saturday, Mar. 30, 2013 at the Southfield Wellness Community. Private services were held in Webster City.
    
Dorothy Marie Koob, daughter of Basil and Maude (Northrop) Koob, was born October 3, 1928 in La Farge, Wisc. She graduated from Webster City High School and attended the University of Iowa. On April 17, 1949, she married Clifford Earl Hayes.
   
When the family lived in New Hampton, Dorothy helped set up a non-profit day care (Winnie-the-Pooh) in the Methodist Church, writing the constitution to found the day care and getting donations for the center. In 1973 she received her real estate broker license, becoming the first woman real estate broker in Chickasaw County.

She also was a member of the New Hampton School Board, set up section 8 housing in New Hampton for two years and worked for Community Action for two years.
    
The couple later moved to Webster City where they both worked part time in real estate for a number of years.
    
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Clifford; her children, April (Ronald) Brott of Des Moines, Barbara (Bob) Hauer of Waucoma, and Wyatt (Susan) Hayes of Farmington, New Mexico, her grandchildren, Kurt Hauer, Sarah Charbon, Joshua Brott, Jacob Brott and Joseph Brott; her great-grandchildren, Matthew Charbon and Allyson Hauer; her sisters, Alice Senty of Sheboygan, WI and Judy (Tom) Pritchard of Callender.
    
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Bell Kepler.
    
She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
    
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Backpack Program of Webster City to fight childhood hunger in honor of Dorothy. Donations may be sent to: Rev. Craig U. Blaufuss at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1000 Willson Ave., Webster City, IA 50595, with checks made out to the Webster City Ministerial Association and a note on the memo line that it is intended for the Backpack Program.
   
Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for Dorothy's family and friends at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com

ANNA ZEIEN
June 16, 1916 - April 14, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013

Anna Zeien age 96 of New Hampton died Sunday morning, Apr. 14, 2013, at the Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday Apr. 20, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Jane Karels will be the organist accompanying the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir in song.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with Roger Ries, Lonnie Ries, Jerry Reiss, Ed Reiss, Jim Albrecht and Norman Zeien as pallbearers. 

Friends may greet the family 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Apr. 19, 2013, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service, Saturday at the church. 641-394-4334  Online condolences for Anna's friends may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Anna Marie Zeien was born June 16, 1916, the daughter of Frank and Rosa (Dumelle) Reiss. She attended country schools in Chickasaw County, followed by St. Mary’s School in New Hampton where she completed eighth grade. She then held several jobs as an “in-home helper” for various families in the area. She married George T. Zeien, Jr., on May 22, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Church, North Washington, and to this union two daughters were born.

The couple lived and farmed near North Washington. Anna was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Rosary Society. She enjoyed outdoor activities, particularly gardening (both vegetables and flowers). She was involved in several farmers markets in the area over the years and most recently was the manager of the New Hampton Farmers Market until her entry into the nursing home forced her “retirement” at the end of the 2009 season. Anna loved the changing seasons and holidays and always made sure appropriate decorations were in place. Although her grandchildren lived several states away, Anna enjoyed watching them grow up via videotapes, audiotapes, photos, and phone calls. She was very proud of their accomplishments and the fine young adults they have become.

Anna is survived by two daughters, Linda Schmickle of New Hampton and Phyllis (Tony) Kombol of Kannapolis, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Thomas Kombol and Katherine Kombol of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Rosella Reiss of Alta Vista; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; five brothers, Tony Reiss, John Reiss, Paul Reiss and Joseph Reiss and Frank Reiss Jr. in infancy. 

JAMES A. MAYO
September 4, 1926 - April 13, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013 

James A. Mayo age 86 of Fredericksburg died Saturday, Apr. 13, 2013, at the Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg with Pastor Michael Christie presiding. 

Interment with military honors will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Patrick Mayo, Russell Robrock, Eric Robrock, TomTrewin, Dave Hauser, Neil Brandenburg and Paul Brandenburg serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are members of his coffee club and the Northeast Iowa Antique Engine and Power Club.

Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.  Online condolences for Jim's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

James A. “Jim” Mayo was born September 4, 1926, in Forman, ND, the son of Fred J. and Bertha J. (Muller) Mayo.  Jim was very young when the family moved to a farm near Fredericksburg.  He attended rural country schools and finished his elementary education in Fredericksburg.  He then attended the Fredericksburg High School through his junior year and became a mechanic.  Jim was later inducted into the United States Army and served at Fort Campbell, KY and Fort Knox, KY.  

On June 25, 1950, at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, he married Evelyne Beaver.  To this union a son, Patrick was born in 1966. Jim had been a mechanic for Harry Laabs Garage and the Morf Motor Company, both in Fredericksburg.  He then owned and operated the Standard Oil Tank Wagon Service for many years as well has owning and operating his own repair garage.  Jim worked the last 23 ½ years for the Chickasaw County Secondary Roads as a maintainer operator.  He retired from the county on December 31,1988.

Over the years, Jim had collected John Deere Tractors; a 1939 B and a 1952 A. He loved to work on the old gas powered engines and wood-working.  Jim, Evelyne and Pat attended many engine shows and he enjoyed displaying his own old engines.  He was a member of the Lawler American Legion, the Northeast Iowa Antique Engine and Power Club, the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star.  

Jim and Evelyne loved traveling and visiting around the country. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Evelyne; one son, Patrick (Kerri) Mayo of Payson, AZ; two grandchildren, Cameron Mayo of Payson, AZ and Hope Kellogg of Clive, IA; three step-grandchildren, Chad Barton of Phoenix, Crystal (Mike) Davis and Caleb Barton, both of Payson, AZ; one step-great-grandson, Wyatt Davis of Payson, AZ; one sister-in-law, Beverly Robrock of Fredericksburg; nephews, Russell Robrock of New Hampton and Eric (Tami) Robrock of West Union; great niece, Kayla Robrock and great nephew, Zack Robrock both of West Union; his pets, Scooter and Tinker.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Shirley Huebner; and brother-in-law, Raymond Robrock

CORRINE KAY MARTIN
September 30, 1969 - April 14, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013

Corinne Kay Martin age 43 of Fredericksburg, died Sunday Apr 14, 2013 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Hillcrest Baptist and Brethren Church in Fredericksburg with Chaplain Dave Byrd of Iowa Hospice, presiding. 

Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Joel Martin, Ben Benter, Brayden Sanderson, Nick Rieck, Tristin Rempel, Andrew Martin and Todd Kelley serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.  Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Wednesday.

Corinne Kay Martin was born September 30, 1969, in New Hampton, the daughter of Richard and Sharon (Grummitt) Martin. As a young girl she enjoyed tap dancing and was a Bible school helper.  She received her education in Fredericksburg and was a 1988 graduate of the Fredericksburg High School. After High School Corinne worked as a CNA in a nursing home. 

On October 19, 1991, at the Hillcrest Baptist and Brethren Church, she married Joe Doubek. To this union a son, Jordon was born. The couple divorced many years later.

In 1994, Cori, as she was know to her friends, became a student at North East Iowa Community College in Calmar.  She received her Associate of Art Degree (AA) in 1996 and was on the Dean’s list both years.  From there she transferred to Upper Iowa University in Fayette, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, graduating with honors as Summa Cum Laude.

Cori was hired by Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, a non-profit organization, to be the Chickasaw County Crises Services Coordinator.  An office was opened in New Hampton where Cori provided victim advocacy and counseling Services for the firt time in Chcikasaw County, to victims of domestic abuse, sexual asssault and the homeless.  In 2000, Cori left Cedar Valley Friends of The Family and was hired by the Floyd, Mitchell and Chickasaw Empowerment Board to work in Chickasaw County for Child Care Resource and Referral.  Cori provided training and guidance to daycare proviers.  She helped them become licensed through the State’s Department of Human Services (DHS).  Part of this work included ensuring that licensed daycares kept in compliance with State regulations.  Cori’s work ethic, creativeness and friendly nature made her very well liked and appreciated by her employers, co-workers, daycare providers and other agencies.  She later left this employment due to health issues.

In her free time Cori loved crafting, quilting, researching on the computer, reading and singing along with the radio while driving her car.

Cori was a person you would love to have as your friend.  She loved her family and friends, especially loved being Jordan’s mom.  She was very proud of her son.  Cori was a loving, kind and generous person.  She had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make you laugh.  She was loved by many and will truly be missed. 

Survivors include her son, Jordan Doubek of Calmar; her parents, Sharon and David Isenhower of Fredericksburg; three brothers, Dennis Martin, William (Bill) Martin, John (Katy) Isenhower, all of Fredericksburg; one sister, Connie (Keith) Benter of Fredericksburg; grandparents, Iva Jean and Wesley Isenhower of Fredericksburg; special friends, Lanny Ludden and Richard Kindler, both of Fredericksburg; 8 nieces and nephews; 8 great-nieces and nephews: many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her biological father, Richard W. Martin; grandparents, Dorothy Griesert,  Mike Griesert, Milton Grummitt, Emma and Joseph Martin

MARY ANN FISHER
October 16, 1934 - April 16, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Mary Ann Fisher, 78, of Ionia,  passed away on Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013 at her home.  Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 19, 2013 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S Main St., Charles City.  Reverend Dennis Niezwaag will be officiating.  Interment will immediately follow at Sunnyside Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home.  Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Mary Ann Fisher Memorial Fund at First Citizens Bank in Charles City. 

Mary Ann Fisher was born on October 16, 1934 in Cresco to Calvin and Velma (Bestor) Ruesink.  She grew up in Greanlefton,Minn.  When she was a little girl she would ride the bus from Preston, Minn. to Rochester, Minn. to stay with her Aunt Viva.  On June 25, 1952 in Greanlefton, Minn she was united in marriage to Charles Fisher.  To this union eleven children were born.  Mary Ann spent most of her life as a homemaker.  She always put her children’s needs first.  Family was very important to her.  She cherished the ring her grandma Bestor bought her from taking in eggs.  She enjoyed animals such as deer, birds, goats, and her donkey. Her pets were Sammy the sheep, Skeeter the horse, and a few dogs.  Mary Ann also loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She always knew how to make others smile.  One of her favorite hobbies was going dancing with her husband; which is how they met.  Her favorite music was anything country.  Mary Ann will be remembered as a caring and compassionate mom, grandma, and great-grandma.  She will be missed by all those who knew her. 

She is survived by her nine children, Charlene Fisher of Ionia, Kevin Fisher of Wichita, KS, Darwin (Rita) Fisher of New Hampton, Dale Fisher and Sheri Hansen of Charles City, Larry Fisher of Faribault, MN, Lori (Mike) Fisher Kuykendall of Floyd, Randy Fisher of Ionia, DeeEtta (Felix) Alberto of Charles City, and Tiffaney Fisher of Waterloo; three sisters, Sharon Bonwell, Virginia Young, and Jean Flynn; 25 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren on the way; and many other family members. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fisher; children, Calvin Fisher and Neena Jones; and two grandchildren, Rachel Fisher and Cody Hanson. 

 FullertonFuneral Home and Cremation Services, 401   Blunt Street, CharlesCity, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com              

ELLEN WIEST
February 12, 1928 - April 15, 2013
Posted: Friday, April 19, 2013

Ellen Wiest, 85, of Fort Atkinson, died Apr. 15, 2013 at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home, in Decorah, after a lengthy history of cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, with Rev. Nick March presiding. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson.

Friends may call from: 3-7 p.m., on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, Fort Atkinson. There will be a Foresters Rosary at 4 p.m., and a scripture service at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Friends may also call after 9:30 a.m., at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on Friday morning.

Ellen Catherine Schwickerath was born February 12, 1928 to Victor and Rose (Gebel) Schwickerath. She grew up in the rural areas of North Washington and Alta Vista and enjoyed being on the farm and the close relationships she had with her brothers and sisters. Ellen married Arthur Wiest on April 21, 1947, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista, Iowa and they had six children. Ellen's life centered around her family. She was well known for her cooking and baking. Ellen enjoyed playing cards, watching game shows, and spending time with her family. Ellen had been a member of the Fort Atkinson Legion Auxiliary since 1947, holding many offices during those years, the Catholic Order of Foresters, St John's Guild, and St John's Catholic Church of Fort Atkinson. After raising her children, she was employed at Northeast Iowa Technical Institute (now NICC) as head cook for thirteen years.

Ellen is survived by her six children: Jan (Lance) Sbiral, Spillville; Wayne (Corinne) Wiest, Calmar; Joyce (Roger) Hageman, Ossian; Judy (Dr. W. Douglas Weaver) St. Romain, Birmingham, Minn; Ron (Mary Tschida) Wiest, St. Paul, Minn, and Jo (Dan) Allers, Hiawatha. Also surviving are Ellen's six grandchildren: Jason (Alice) Sbiral, Jennessa (Brian) Luzum, Josh (Laura) St. Romain, Amanda (Chad) Humpal, Grant Wiest and Kendra Wiest. Also surviving are Ellen's eight great-grandchildren: Noah and Trevor Sbiral, Cael, Ellie, and Lauren Luzum, Dillon St. Romain, and Landon and Kennedy Humpal. Her siblings: Arlene (Mike) Heying, New Hampton; Millie Webber, Independence; Clair (Tina) Schwickerath, Cambridge, MA; and Doris (Sylvester) Mrachek, Schley. Ellen's sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Anne (Bill) Swisher, Waterloo; Vera Wiest, Fort Atkinson; Marj Schwickerath, Waterloo; Marlene Schwickerath, Apache Junction, Ariz. and Arnold (Betty) Wiest, Fort Atkinson.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Rose (Gebel) Schwickerath, her husband, Arthur, in 1995, her brothers, Earl and LaVern Schwickerath, her husband's parents, Henry and Agnes Wiest, her brothers-in-law, Bob Webber, Henry Jr. and Clarence Wiest, and her grandson, Darin Hageman, in 1991.

JUNE D. HAUTH
June 14, 1923 - April 17, 2013
Posted: Friday, April 19, 2013

June D. Hauth, age 89 of New Hampton, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton, with Pastor Kevin Frey presiding. 

Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Sam Boos, Kendall Rosauer, John Andersen, John Brayton, Tony Schueth and Bob Hackman serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.  Online condolences for June's friends and family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

June always gave generously of herself and her possessions. She would smile upon donations to any good cause made in her memory. 

June Darleth (Maas) Hauth was born June 14, 1923, on the Meswarb family farm near Fredericka, IA, the daughter of Harold V. and Ann (Meswarb) Maas. June attended New Hampton Community Schools graduating in 1941. She then attended the Iowa State Teacher’s College (now U.N.I.) and graduated in 1945 having earned a B.A. Degree in Home Economics. While at college, she was named to the honorary sorority Theta Theta Epsilon and was elected vice president of the Nu Omicron Nu Sorority. 
On June 25, 1954, she was united in marriage to Henry “Hank” Hauth at St. Paul’s (now Trinity) Lutheran Church in New Hampton. 

June taught Home Economics for the Ventura, school system (1945 - 1947) and the Burlington, school system (1947 - 1954). Following their marriage, June and Hank lived in New Hampton where Hank was co-owner of Hauth Corner Drug. June taught for the Alpha, school district and then the Lawler, school district before retiring in 1957. Following Hank’s death, June returned to teaching (1961) as a sixth grade teacher for the New Hampton Community School district. When she retired from that position in 1985, the classroom in which she had been teaching was the same classroom in which she had attended kindergarten in the 1920s. 

June was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Over the years, she had also been a member of the New Hampton Golf and Country Club, P.E.O., and the A.D.K. sorority. She traveled abroad and throughout the U.S. with friends and family and for many years enjoyed winters at her home in Florida. 
June’s interests were many, from flower arranging and cooking to crafting pine needle baskets. She enjoyed playing bridge in a number of clubs as well as “pick-up” games at Kensington Place Assisted Living where she had been residing since 2007. She took pleasure in reading and welcomed the challenge of pursuing this pastime on a Kindle. June relished visiting with friends and took special delight in her extended family of unofficially adopted, but none-the-less loving, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many of whom were recipients of one of her hand-knit baby afghans. 

June was a benefactor of the Carnegie Cultural Center and most recently donated her home to benefit the New Hampton Community Schools’ Dollars for Scholars Program. 

June is survived by a number of cousins and many close friends who will miss her dearly. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, H.V. and Ann Maas, her husband, Hank, in 1960 and her brother, Cletus, in 2006.

ROBERT WELTER
September 21, 1933 - April 21, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013  

Robert P. Welter age 79 of Nashua, Iowa died Sunday, Apr. 21, 2013, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. 

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 25, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Rev. Alan Schulz and Chaplin Bill Carpenter presiding. Interment will be held in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City with Bryan Welter, Matthew Welter, Joshua Appel, Colton Appel, Amy Edgeworth, Austin Crabtree, Justin Crabtree, and Elizabeth Appel serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Amanda Appel, Dustin Crabtree, Faith Crabtree, Tiffany Brown, Ramsey Bark, Samantha Hyde, Ian Johnson, Angel Hicks, Heather McFarland, Joselyn Kinter, and Christie Welter.  

Friends may greet the family 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, at the Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.  Online condolences for Robert's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Robert “Bud” P. Welter was born September 21, 1933, in Ottosen, the son of Celestin and Opal (Wood) Welter. He received his education in Nashua. Bud married his wife, Dorothy Hartman, on June 8, 1951 at the Little Brown Church. To this union three children were born.

Bud worked at Hydrotile for many years. He also helped farm the family farm with his father. He also served on the Nashua city council, and served as the Mayor of Nashua for two terms. He later worked at Featherlite until his health made it no longer possible. 

Bud enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. One of his favorite things to do was watch football on Sundays with his whole family. 

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three children, Duane (Glenda) Welter of Cape Girardeau MO; Dawn (Dennis) Johnston of Nashua; DeAnn Crabtree (Jeff McFarland) of Charles City; eleven grandchildren, Bryan Welter, Amy Edgeworth, Matthew Welter, Amanda Appel, Joshua Appel, Colton Appel, Elizabeth Appel, Austin Crabtree, Dustin Crabtree, Justin Crabtree, Faith Crabtree; five step-grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one brother Roger Welter of Oak Park MN. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Marion Ziehe and Helen Anderson

VIVIAN SYMONDS
December 25, 1928 - April 20, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013

Vivian Symonds, age 84 of Nashua, died Saturday Apr. 20, 2013, at her home.   A memorial celebration will be held in Vivian’s honor at a later date. Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua is entrusted with arrangements.  Online condolences for Vivian's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Vivian Ethel Symonds was born December 25, 1928, in Mason City, the daughter of William and Ethel (Lester) Cory. She attended school in Mason City. The family moved to Nashua in 1946. After moving to Nashua, Vivian met Gilbert Graeser. The couple was united in marriage in 1946. To this union five children were born. Gilbert passed away in 1963. Vivian was later introduced to Ralph Symonds and they were married in 1966. 

Vivian retired from the Floyd County Memorial Hospital after 22 years working as a Pharmacy Technician. Vivian passed away at home following a brief battle with cancer. 

Vivian is survived by her husband, Ralph; two sons, Les (Bianka) Graeser of Nashua, Cory (Partner Doug Perry) Graeser of Minneapolis, Minn; three daughters, Sheryl Smith of Bennett, Colo., Gloria Cerwinske of De Soto, Wisc., Teresa Fisher of Nashua; thirteen grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gilbert (1963), five brothers, Orie Cory, Charles Cory, James Cory, Glen Cory, and Harold Cory. 

Donations may be made in Vivian’s honor to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

THERESA LINKENMEYER
April 20, 1931- April 19, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013

Theresa Linkenmeyer, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 19, 2013 at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Charles City.    

Private family services will be held at a later date.    

Theresa Mary Finnegan Linkenmeyer was born April 20, 1931, in Ionia, the daughter of James and Agnes (Bolton) Finnegan.  On August 27, 1948 she was united in marriage to Joseph Linkenmeyer at Saint Bonifas Church in Ionia. Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, and  homemaker.  She enjoyed cooking, and crocheting, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.      

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Jennifer (Max)  Wildes of Evansdale; a grandson David (Lisa) Young; great grandsons AJ and Jacob Young, all of Asbury; a step granddaughter Darcy (Dave) Stoen of Iowa City; two sisters Della Johnson of Nashua, and Annette Schmitz of New Hampton; a brother James Finnegan of Ionia; a brother-in-law George (Mary Linkenmeyer of Waterloo; sister-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews.    

Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Joe, two sisters, Rita Smith and Madonna Bynon; two brothers Jerry and Pat Finnegan.     

Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.
               
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

RUPERT EDWIN HARTSHORN
Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Rupert Edwin Hartshorn, age 74 passed away peacefully on Apr. 20, 2013.

Services were held Wednesday, April 24 at Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, Dallas Texas. www.restlandfuneralhome.com

Rupe will be greatly missed by the love of his life, wife of 52 years, Judy A. Hartshorn.  Children, Scott, wife Anne, grandchildren, Drew & Emily, Daughter Melanie, husband Ron & granddaughter, Elizabeth and  Daughter Shelly and grandchildren Allison, Tyler, Abby  and their dad, Randy Slick and his hunting dog, Patches. 

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Edwin and Della Hartshorn, brother, Larry Hartshorn.

Rupe was born and raised in Eldorado, Kansas. He attended Butler Community College for two years then finished his college degree & football career at Drake University in Des Moines, Ia.  He started his teaching and coaching career in Mitchellville. In 1964 Rupe was hired as the head football coach at New Hampton High School, where he coached and taught History.  Rupe also served as the Athletic Director in New Hampton until 1977.   He will long be remembered at New Hampton High  School for his undefeated football season in Fall 1971. In 1977 he left teaching and coaching to make a change in his career and started working for Life Investors in Cedar Rapids.  In 1985 Rupe and Judy moved to Texas and made their final home in Carrollton,Texas.  Rupe went back to teaching in 1987 at Mary Grimes High School where he was able to teach the way he wanted, one on one with each student.  Even in retirement he still worked part-time at Bass Pro Shop. One of his specialties at Bass Pro was sharpening knives which gained him the reputation from the local William Sonoma store as the go to guy for sharpening kitchen knives. We are not real sure if he ever really made money at Bass-Pro or if he spent all of his earnings on the newest gadgets in fishing and hunting.

Rupe loved spending time with his grandchildren cheering on each one of them at their perspective events. As he did with his children Rupe and Judy spent many hours warming the stadium benches to see their assorted activities. He loved making each of them laugh and they knew Grandpa loved each of them dearly. 

Rupe, an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed living in the south so he could do these year round. He had taken many special hunting and fishing trips with his son, Scott and son-in-law, Ron. 

MARY A. KLIMESH
August 15, 1916 - April 24, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 29, 2013

Mary A. Klimesh age 96 of Protivin died Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, at the Eastern Star Home in Decorah.
 
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Protivin, with Rev. Neck March celebrqating the Mass. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
 
Arrangements are with Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Protivin.  Online condolences for Mary's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
 
Mary A. Klimesh was born Aug. 15, 1916, on the Klimesh family farm, southwest of Protivin, in rural Chickasaw County, the daughter of Frank J. and Caroline (Bouska) Klimesh. She received her education at Holy Trinity School in Protivin. Following her schooling, she and her sister, Caroline lived and worked the Chicago area for ten years. Mary then worked around five years in Florida as a waitress and child care giver. In the 1960’s, Mary moved back to her home to help care for her aging parents. During this time, she worked as a waitress for over 20 years at the former Roger’s Famous Foods in New Hampton. 
 
Survivors include one sister, Caroline (Bryan) Brown of Forest Park, Ill; three nieces, Eileen (Robert) Chihak of Lourdes, Ellen (Paul) Martell of LaCrosse, Wisc; Edna Klimesh of rural Protivin; one nephew, Ed (Linda) Klimesh of Spillville.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Frank Klimesh, Edward Klimesh; one sister, Angie Kuhn.

MARIANNE A. MASHEK
July 14, 1931 - April 25, 2013
Posted: Monday, April 29, 2013

Marianne A. Mashek age 81 of Rockwell City, formerly of Lawler, died Thursday evening at the Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Marvin Salz celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by her two daughters. Lector for the Mass will he her brother-in-law, Mike Carlin. The offertory gifts will be presented by her three grandchildren. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton with the cremated remains of her husband Don. Pallbearers are Terry Schwickerath, David Sullivan, Mona Robbins, Genie Clemens, Shawn Schwickerath and David Carlin. Her nieces and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4 - 7 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday.

Funeral arrangements are with the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Online condolences for Marianne's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

If so desired, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Association or Stewart Memorial Hospital Aux. or Community Hospice in Lake City, IA.

Marianne Agnes Mashek was born July 14, 1931, in Colo, the daughter of Leo and Catherine (Coleman) Schwickerath. When Marianne was an infant, the family moved to North Washington, where she received her education and was a graduate of St. Mary's School in 1949. on October 19, 1953, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington, she married Donald Mashek. To this union two daughters were born. Marianne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother helping the family when they lived on the farm. When the children were young, she also taught CCD classes at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. She was also a long time secretary for the couple's insurance and real estate business. She loved to play cards, go bowling and baking, especially bread. She especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren. 

Survivors include two daughters, Anne (Tonie) Curran Sr. of Lake City,  Linda (Gordon) Arneson of St. Paul, Minn; three grandchildren, Tonie Curran Jr., John Curran and Halle Arneson; two brothers, Donald (Donna) Schwickerath, Merle (Karen) Schwickerath, all of New Hampton; two sisters, Kathleen Sullivan of Charles City, Dorothy (Mike) Carlin of New Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don, one brother, Francis Schwickerath; one brother-in-law, Donald Sullivan.

NORMA BETH HALL
April 3, 1926 - April 29, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Norma Beth Hall, age 87, of Washington,0 formerly of Nashua, died Monday, Apr. 29, 2013 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a brief illness.

Celebration of life services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the United Presbyterian Home main dining room with Bill Griffee officiating.  Visitation will begin noon Friday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington where the family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday evening.  Interment will take place at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua, at 3 p.m. Saturday.  Memorials have been established for Hospice of Washington County.  Online condolences may be sent for Norma’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com.

Norma was born April 3, 1926 on the family farm near Marble Rock, the daughter of Cliftonand Vera (Bower) Sours.  She attended school in Marble Rock, graduating from high school in 1944.  She attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.  Norma was united in marriage to Marvin“Bud”Hallon May 3, 1945 in Nashua.

Norma worked as the company secretary for Munsing Wear and Hormel packing in Albert Lea,Minnesota.  She later worked as an office administrator in charge of payroll for Rath Packing in Waterloo.  Norma lived in Nashua most of her married life prior to moving to Washington June of 2011.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Nashua.  Norma served on the School Board for the Nashua Community School District and was the first female elected to serve as Board President.  She enjoyed politics and turned down the opportunity to run for public office so she could raise her family.  Her family always came first and she was known as a great hostess for family get togethers and her neighborhood teas. She was a master Bridge player having participated in and won many tournaments. As a talented artist she excelled in decorating and ceramics, selling many of her wares to retail stores and craft shows.  Norma was a sports fan and especially enjoyed following Big Ten Basketball.

She is survived by four daughters; Sara Hansen and husband Don of Bellingham, Washington; Sandy Stanley and husband Bill of Waverly; Sue Sinnwell and husband Mike of Belmond; Peg Litchfield and husband Lonnie of Washington; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents;her husband in 2008; two brothers, Claire and Cal Sours as well as one sister, Vena Poppe.

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Jay Lehmann