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FRANCIS “Fritz” J. SHATEK
October 6, 1933 - June 28, 2013
Posted: Monday, July 1, 2013

Francis “Fritz” J.  Shatek, age 79, of rural Elma, died on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes  Church in Lourdes, with Father Steve Garner celebrating mass.  Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery at Lourdes with Fritz’s grandchildren serving as honorary casket bearers and Nancy Shatek-Suek, Don Suek, Tom Shatek, Pauline Shatek, Mark Shatek, Amy Shatek, Tim Shatek and Gayle Shatek serving as active casket bearers.  Military rites by the Elma John Frahm American Legion Post 597.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma. There will be a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and scriptural wake service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family or donor’s choice. Online condolences for Francis’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Francis “Fritz” John Shatek was born on October 6, 1933 to Joseph and Mary (Komarek) Shatek on the family farm near Lourdes, where he lived his entire life.  He attended country school near Lourdes.  Fritz worked on the family farm before entering the US Army in 1953.  After his honorable discharge he returned to the farm which later became a century farm.  He was united in marriage to Lavonne “Bonnie” Gilbert on Sept. 27, 1958 at St. Boniface Church in Ionia.  The couple made their home on the family farm where they raised their four children.  Fritz farmed all of his life and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, playing cards, collecting toy tractors and spending time with his family and friends.  He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and the Farm Bureau.

Fritz is survived by his wife Lavonne “Bonnie” of Elma; children Nancy (Don) Suek of St. Paul, Minn., Tom (Pauline) Shatek of Elma, Mark (Amy) Shatek of Cedar Falls, and Tim (Gayle) Shatek of Mason City;  11 grandchildren Erin and Amy Suek, Brad (Jamie) Shatek, Jennifer, Nikki and Eric Shatek, Elizabeth and Josephine Shatek, Sydney, Emily and Hadley Shatek; sister Celia Kapler of Cresco; brothers Clarence Shatek of Elma, Joseph Shatek of Ft. Atkinson, Leonard Shatek of Elma and John (Margaret) Shatek of Elma; and many special nieces and nephews.

Fritz is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Shatek; brothers Aloys and Edward; brother-in-law Leonard Kapler; and sisters-in-law Lucille, Rosemarie, Mildred, and Rita Shatek.


 

JAMES D. O'CONNOR
August 30, 1933 - July 2, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, July 3, 2013

James D. O'Connor, age 79, of New Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Patty Elwood Center in Cresco.

Mass of Christian Burial for James will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Holy Family – St. Joseph’s Center in New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt celebrating. Burial will held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton, with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Joseph’s gathering space one hour prior to the funeral mass on Saturday. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. The family will be donating the memorials to charities of their choice. Online condolences may be left for Jim’s family at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

James David O’Connor was born on August 30, 1933 to Dr. Edwin and Cecelia “Dee” (McGuire) O’Connor in New Hampton. He attended grade school in Alta Vista and at St. Mary’s School in New Hampton. While his father served in the US Army, Jim also attended several schools on the West Coast until returning to New Hampton where he was a 1951 graduate of New Hampton High School. Upon graduation, Jim attended the University of Iowa. Once completing his undergraduate degree, Jim enlisted into the US Army. He proudly served his country in the Korean War and received his honorable discharge in 1955. Jim then returned to the University of Iowa to complete his education in law graduating in 1959. He then joined James O’Donohoe in his law firm where he practiced law until his retirement. On April 23, 1960, Jim was united in marriage to Kathryn Hyland in Hastings, Minn. The couple made their home and raised their six children in New Hampton. From 1961-1964, Jim served as the Chickasaw County Attorney and was the City of New Hampton’s attorney from 1964-1972. He also served as the New Hampton Chamber of Commerce President and was a long time member; also belonging to the New Hampton Rotary Club where he served a term as President. He was a member of Holy Family Parish – St. Mary’s Center, the New Hampton Jaycees, a 50 year member of the Iowa Bar Association and St. Mary’s Parish council, where he also served a term as president. In 2006, Jim was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He was able to remain at home until January of 2012 when he entered the Patty Elwood Center for Alzheimer’s patients in Cresco. Jim enjoyed traveling, golf, bird watching, fishing, gardening, reading, listening to music and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren.


SHAY E. PECKHAM
February 8, 1996 - July 14, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Shay E. Peckham, 17, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. Notre Dame Catholic Church, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at the Heritage Events Center. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home 404 North Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

Shay Elizabeth Peckham was born in Decorah, on February 8, 1996, the daughter of Jeff and Colleen (Conway) Peckham. Shay grew up on the farm northwest of Cresco where she developed a strong love of the animals.

She received her education in the Notre Dame Elementary School, Crestwood Junior High, and would have started her senior year at Crestwood High School. Shay has been active in Crestwood volleyball, track, and softball, and was the boys basketball manager. She was a member of the Crestwood FFA and the Millennium Master 4H Club. Shay played Granger-Florenceville softball in her younger years. She has shown cattle, sheep, dogs, and horses at the Mighty Howard County Fair. Shay had two photographs that she had shown at the fair and went on to the Iowa State Fair.

She loved the animals at the farm, especially Twinkletoes, her cow, Domino, her horse, and the dogs, Grace, Calley, Willow, and Holly, and many cats. Her plans were to become a Vet Tech and work with animals and farm with her dad. She loved the outdoors, including farming and hunting with her dad, brothers, and the Golden Ridge Gang.

Shay is survived by her parents, Jeff and Colleen Peckham, two brothers, Sawyer and Stone Peckham all of Lime Springs, her boyfriend, Jesse Johnson of New Hampton, paternal grandmother, Lorraine Peckham, and maternal grandparents, Don and Camilla Conway all of Cresco, paternal great grandmother, Irene Aarre of Preston, Minn, aunts and uncles, Joy (Bill Caffrey) Peckham, and her children, Rebecca, Kyle, and Lee, Jim Conway, Joellyn (Mike) Berg, and their children, Samantha (Jason) Hrdlicka, Tasha (Jerry Fay) Berg, David and Alex, Cari (Jamie) Hoppe, and their children, Ethan, Alexis, Austin, Emmaly all of Cresco, and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her, paternal grandfather, Steven Peckham, uncle John Peckham, paternal great grandparents, Art and Geneva Peckham, Rueben Bigalk, and maternal great grandparents, Jim and Ellen Conway, and Robert and Adeline Shinstine.


NITA GEERTS
February 6, 1959 -  July 14, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Nita Louise Geerts age 54 of New Hampton, Iowa died Sunday morning, July 14, 2013, at her home, with her family by her side, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph Center, New Hampton, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by Steve and her children. Lector for the service is Zo Bear. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Linda Burrichter and David Kerkove.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton at a later date. Pallbearers will be Bob and Kathy Beckman, Al& Joan Morris, Steve and Deb Dockendorf. Honorary pallbearers are members and spouses of the New Hampton Fire Department.

Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton with a 4:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continues beginning at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Mass Thursday at the church. Online condolences for Nita's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Nita Louise Geerts was born February 6, 1959, in Oelwein, IA, the daughter of Jack and Rosella (Tilkes) Kerkove. At an early age the Kerkoves moved to North Washington. Nita continued receiving her education in New Hampton, graduating in 1977. She also received her Associates Degree from N.I.C.C. in Calmar. On December 1, 1978 at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph Center, she married Steve Geerts. To this union two children were born, Lacy and Adam.

Nita worked at Geerts Plumbing and Heating and later at Wilshire Jewelry. She also is a licensed Respiratory Therapist and worked at St. Joseph, now Mercy Hospital and Rotech Medical Supply. Nita also used her love of dogs to start, Firehouse Grooming. She operated that business out of her home, until June of 2011, retiring to spend more time with her family.

Nita was a member of the New Hampton Fire Department, the Hospital Auxiliary, Rescue Squad (ERT), Ambulance (EMT) and current New Hampton City Council Member.

Nita loved to spend time in her flower garden and supplied flowers to many. She had a passion for dogs and they always had a special place in her heart. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing and traveling. She was very crafty and loved sewing, quilting and photography. Steve and Nita had a barn home in Lansing and time spent their always held special importance. She primarily loved her time spent with friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 34 years,Steve; one son, Adam (Brenda) Geerts of New Hampton; one daughter, Lacy (Chris) Carolan of New Hampton; grandchildren, Alivia and Evan Geerts, Gene, Ella and Cara Carolan; her parents, Jack and Rosella Kerkove of North Washington; one brother, David (Toni) Kerkove of New Hampton; one sister, Linda (Al) Burrichter of New Hampton; four brothers-in-law, Ted (Ronnie) Geerts, Tom (Helen) Geerts, Mike (Katie) Geerts, John (Rita) Geerts, all of New Hampton; one sister-in-law, Margaret Harn of Waterloo; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Geerts; her father and mother-in-law, Louis and Katherine Geerts; and brother-in-law, Bernard Geerts.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for local charities and organizations.


DAVID JOSEPH CROATT
August 19, 1944 - July 15, 2013
Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

David Joseph Croatt, age 68, of Lawler, died Monday morning, July 15, 2013, at the Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton following a long battle with brain cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick March celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by Dave's wife and children. Bob Huinker will be the organist and vocalist. Lector will be Steve Lynch. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Aftin and Austin Phyfe.

Interment will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Lawler, with Dean Schmitt, Doug Wieck, John Croatt, Tom Kerian, Kevin Wenthold, Paul Sabelka, Ryan Huffman and Andy Messersmith serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 6 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Lawler is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Dave's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

David Joseph Croatt was born August 19, 1944 in New Hampton, Iowa the son of John and Blanche (Tierney) Croatt. He graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1962. On August 19, 1967, he was united in marriage to Elaine Boeding at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas. To this union four children were born.

After high school, Dave farmed and did carpentry work. He also managed the Kaiser Fertilizer Plant in Jackson Junction for five years. From 1972 – 2000, Dave worked as Sara Lee as a supervisor and after Sara Lee closed, he worked until retirement at Featherlite in Cresco.

Dave dearly loved his family. He also loved sporting events that his children and grandchildren participated in. He was a great Los Angeles Dodgers and Green Bay Packers fan.

David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elaine; two sons, Keith Croatt, Kevin Croatt both of Cedar Falls; two daughters, Lisa (Steve) Phyfe of Waverly, Carol Canales (Wayne Gregg) of Amana; two grandchildren, Aftin and Austin Phyfe of Waverly; one brother, Gerald Croatt of Ossian; two sisters, Shirley (Alex) Schmitt of St. Lucas and Dorma (Dale) Wieck of Rochester, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Duane Croatt in infancy, his mother and father-in-law, Joe and Ann Boeding and his step father-in-law, LeRoy Huffman.


ELMA M. BURGART
May 27, 1916 - July 19, 2013
Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

Elma M. Burgart, age 97, of New Hampton, passed away on Friday,  at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Elma will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph’s Center in New Hampton, with Father Mark Osterhaus celebrating the mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral mass on Wednesday. Online condolences for Elma’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Elma Maebelle Burgart was born on May 27, 1916 to Elmer and Rosabel (Inwards) Larsen at Maple Leaf. She attended country school near Saratoga. Later, she worked at the Elma Hospital in Elma and worked for the Olds family of Charles City as a housekeeper. While working as a housekeeper in Fort Dodge she met her future husband, Marvin Burgart, becoming his wife on October 9, 1940 at Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington. In 1941, the couple purchased their present farm west of Jerico. There the couple farmed and raised their family of nine children. On June 19, 2009, Elma entered into New Hampton Nursing and Rehab. Elma enjoyed birdwatching, traveling, dancing, crocheting, embroidering, and playing cards. Her family was most important to her. Elma was a member of Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph Center, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Holy Family Rosary Society, and Happy Homemakers.

Elma is survived by her children, Rose (Richard) Holschlag of New Hampton, Ruth (Dick) Zuehl of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Michael (Colleen) Burgart of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Beverly (Paul) Veres of Alexandria, VA, Judith (Louis) Hafner of Duluth, Ga., Norbert Burgart of Los Angeles, Calif., Timothy Burgart of Ionia, Kathleen (David) McGraw of Charleston, SC, Donald (Janice) Burgart of New Hampton; 29 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; her sister, Rose Marie “Susie” (Frank) Belmont of Vista, Calif. and her sisters-in-law, Mavis Burgart and Francella Burgart, both of New Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin on May 10, 2005; her sisters, Laura, Mildred and Arlene; her brothers, Victor, Nels “Duke”, Leonard, Donald, Elmer “Kenneth” and Duwayne; one granddaughter, Yvonne Los on May 19, 1993 and one infant grandson.


ELEANORA D. LARSON
August 18, 1924 - July 17, 2013
Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

Eleanora D. Larson, age 88, of New Hampton, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Crane Creek Lutheran Church in rural Lawler with Pastor Vincent Fricke officiating. Burial will be at Crane Creek Cemetery following the funeral services.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 22, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences for Eleanora’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to her family.

Eleanora Augusta Larson was born on August 18, 1924 to Ralph and Meta (Hartkopp) Dannen in Melbourne. She attended and graduated from Iowa Falls High School. After graduation Eleanora worked as an operator for Iowa Falls Telephone Company for several years. She was united in marriage to Lowell Larson on February 26, 1950 in Nashua, at the Little Brown Church. The couple farmed near Kanawha, before moving to their present home near New Hampton. Eleanora was a member of Crane Creek Lutheran Church and an active member of the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed gardening; shopping, going to rummage sales, quilting with the Ladies Aid, spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren grow.

Eleanora is survived by her children, Kathy (Ron) Turner of Dysart, Gary (Deb) Larson of Lawler, Tony Larson of Lawler,  Debbie (Dan) Fulks of Cedar Falls, Jeff (Deb) Larson of New Hampton, Pam Larson of Clear Lake,  and Kim (Robbie) Hilmer of Dysart; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Ethel Dannen of Prescott, Ariz., Vivian Dannen of Stuart, Doris Shear of Garner, Clarice Yarger of San Diego, Ca. and JoAnn Betten of Arizona; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lowell on June 3, 2006; her grandson, Jared Larson and brothers Don and Herb.


LAVONNE DENISE (Oulman) BOUSKA
February 11, 1957 - July 14, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Lavonne Denise (Oulman) Bouska, age 56, of rural Ft. Atkinson, passed away July 14, 2013, from injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Protivin with Rev. Nick March presiding. The pall will be placed by Lavonne's four children. Lector for the service will be Linda Klimesh. Sue Panos will be the organist accompanying the Holy Trinity Choir.

Interment will be in the church cemetery with Shane Barloon, Kyle Stika, Tom Shileny, Ricardo Mares, Bill Meyer and Dave Phillips as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family to celebrate Lavonne's life from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Protivin Community Center. There will be no visitation on the morning of the funeral. Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences for Lavonne's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com 563-569-8800

Lavonne was born on February 11, 1957 in Osage, the daughter of Ronald and Audrey (Newhouse) Oulman. She was baptized at the Methodist church in Riceville, attended the Riceville Community Schools, where she graduated in 1975. After graduating high school she attended school in Pittsburg, held jobs in Omaha and Colorado; then moved back to Iowa area, where she met her future husband.

She was united in marriage to Joe Bouska of rural Fort Atkinson on June 21, 1980 at Phelps Park, Decorah. Lavonne helped maintain the family farm while raising their four children. Lavonne was an accomplished artist; painting, drawing, sandblasting stones, and daily came up with a new craft/yard project. She was a devoted wife, mother to all, and daughter, and truly adored her family. She always put helping others above herself and enjoyed lending a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. Lavonne loved to be outside, feel the sun on her face and the wind in her hair. One of Lavonne's favorite things was to be with Joe. She enjoyed being on the motorcyle with him and riding on her own scooter. She was currently an active member of the Holy Trinity Parish, working at parish events and she loved to Christmas carol. She was joyfully looking forward to the births of her first two grandchildren this fall.

Lavonne is survived by her husband, Joe; one daughter, Michala Bouska (Ian Floro) of New Albany, IN; three sons, Luke (Tara) of Ankeny, Liberty Bouska (Crystal Wilson) of Elkhart, Lance (Kelly) of Fort Atkinson; her parents, Ronald and Audrey Oulman of Riceville; Siblings, Duane (Dee) Oulman; Keith Oulman; Roni Rae (Steve) Anderlik, Sue Rawhouser all of Riceville; Michele (Jerry) Rosenblad of Stewartville, Minn., Linda (Ed) Klimesh of Spillville; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Nathan and Grace Oulman; materal grandparents, Onie Mayo and Viva Newhouse; two nieces, Jodi Oulman and Darci Rawhouser; one nephew, Allen Meyer; brothersin law, Darrel Rawhouser and John Bouska; brother in law Jim and his wife Debbie Bouska, and mother and father in law, Francis and Pauline Bouska.


MARIE O. DENNER
January 26, 1931 - July 20, 2013
Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2013

Marie O. Denner, age 82, of New Hampton, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services for Marie will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be at New Hampton Cemetery in New Hampton.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2013 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 Marie’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Marie Ollie (Beck) Denner was born on January 26, 1931 near Nashua to Roy and Louise (Rabe) Beck and moved to New Hampton in 1932. She was baptized on November 15, 1931 and confirmed on April 23, 1944 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (now Trinity Lutheran Church) and was active in Luther League. She attended schools in New Hampton and the University of Northern Iowa. After completing her teacher’s certificate she taught in rural school. She was an active lifetime member in the Women of the ELCA.

On August 20, 1950, Marie was united in marriage to Virgil Denner. The couple farmed and gardened for 45 years before moving to New Hampton. They were the parents of five children.

Marie was active with her family in 4-H; being a leader for 10 years, on the County Extension Committee, superintendent for many years, honorary 4-H member, 4-H family of the year, and a member and on the board of the Cattlewomen. She enjoyed Friendship Club and Putter Pals. Marie also enjoyed canning, baking and cooking. Many times what she fixed was shared with others besides her family. Time spent with her family and friends, sharing and helping others was very special to her. She believed that man does not live by bread alone. She tried to instill a faith in God in her family that would guide them throughout their lives and that the “bread” would not only satisfy their physical needs, but their spiritual needs as well.

After moving to town, she became more involved in church activities, quilting sessions, putting together school kits, Circle, recording Prayer for the Day, taking sermon tapes and communion to shut-ins, as well as volunteering for various activities in the community. She sewed over 600 quilts for Lutheran World Relief, Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp and Blessman Ministries.

She is survived by her four sons, Keith (Eileen) Denner of West Des Moines, Dean Denner of Manhatten, KS, Allen (Jan) Denner of Ames, Gary (Lori) Denner of Ames; one daughter, Karen (Mark) Borchers of Holstein. Her grandchildren include, Matt Denner of Des Moines, Tim Denner of West Des Moines, Patty McKenna of Fairbanks, AK, Emma (Jay) Mercier of New Zealand, Abe Denner of Manhattan, KS, John Denner of Wichita, KS, Lisa (Thomas) Wilson of Ames, Lucas Denner of St. Louis, MO, Brian (Mandy) Borchers of Mt. Pleasant, Amy (Dustin) Vanden Hull of Orange City, Daniel (Amanda) Borchers of Ames and Chad Borchers also of Ames. Marie’s great-grandsons include, Paul, Ethan and Kaden. She is also survived by her brother, Ralph (Norma Jean) Beck of New Hampton and her sister, Elna (Don) Clikeman of Greene; as well as two nieces and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil in 2006; her parents, Roy in 1963 and Louise in 1995; her brother-in-law, Albert Denner in 2009 and sister-in-law, Linda Denner in 2013.


RALPH L KNOLL
September 30, 1922 - July 24, 2013

Ralph L. Knoll, age 90, of New Hampton, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

Ralph Lee Knoll was born Sept. 30, 1922 in Bremer County the son of Fred and Martha (Sneller) Knoll. The family moved to the Fredericksburg area when Ralph was very young. Ralph graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1940. He enlisted in the US Army in 1942 and served in Burma/India/China theater in the 245th Signal Service Company. He received his honorable discharge on January 3, 1946. Ralph married Ruth Boyer June 15, 1947 in Brainard, Iowa. They farmed all their married life NE of New Hampton. Ralph was active in the First Baptist Church, New Hampton serving as a Deacon, Christian Education Board member and Sunday School teacher.

Ralph loved his God, his family, his country and his farm. He enjoyed reading, working on the farm, and spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving are sons, Arnold (Ann), Dean (Judy), Kurt (Joan), and Paul (Christine), all of New Hampton and daughter Jane (Doug) Hilton of Martelle; 11 grandchildren, Sarah (Chad) Buchholz, Ben (Cindy) Knoll, Rachel (Jason) Lewis, David (Susan) Knoll, Beth (Seth) Vopat, Melissa (Kevin) Speer, Tim (Meli) Knoll, Angela (Jake) Bierbrodt, Jonathan Hilton, Jessica (Jude) Rochford, and Shawn Knoll; 16 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are sister-in-laws, Marie Knoll, New Hampton and Alice Boyer, Oelwein.

Ralph was preceded in death by Ruth, his wife of over 60 years in 2008, his dad in 1981, his mother in 1992 and his brother Ward Knoll in 1997. He was also preceded in death by sisters-in-law, Geraldine Boyer, Lola Boyer, Ethel Boyer, Eva Boyer Reeder, brothers-in-law Leo Boyer and Don Reeder.


Posted on 26 July 2013


WARREN EDWARD KIME
January 6, 1928 - July 21, 2013
Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013
 
Warren Edward Kime, 85, of West Palm Beach, Florida and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Hospice of West Palm Beach.

Born in Collins, Iowa on January 6, 1928 to Charles Edward Kime and Faye Lynch Kime, he grew up in New Hampton. He studied trumpet with his father, Charles, and was presented as a child prodigy at 10 years old. He won many national music awards as a child. When his father died he was 11 and started directing his own life; put aside his coronet; took up sports; started hitchhiking to Waterloo to help earn money for the family by playing in their night clubs and staying with a close friend of the family at night.
Four years later Warren was drafted into the United States Army to serve in Europe during World War II and was part of the late Glen Miller Army Band “It’s All Yours”. Drafted again into the Korean War in 1950, at the request of his commanding officer he became bandleader of the Special Services Show in Korea and Japan improving the morale of our soldiers. His show was called “Take Ten” and played in rice paddies while “tom tom’s” flew overhead.

After an honorable discharge as Staff Sergeant he joined the Ralph Marterie Band in 1952 and also enrolled in the GI Plan at Northwestern University Music Department. He met his first wife, Donna, at Northwestern when she sang with his vocal group. He joined the CBS Studio Chesterfield Show in New York in 1953. Later he joined Cesar Patrillo’s CBS Radio Program. He performed on many commercials and in jazz clubs with his Brass Impact Band. He recorded several albums for Command Label with his band, as well as albums of his own compositions. He also was one of the few outstanding jazz recorder players in the world bringing an ancient classical instrument into the 20th and 21st century.

When he became a member of the Baha’i Faith in 1969 he created a Children of Time Road Show. With his first wife, he took it to several colleges sharing the Faith.

In the year 2000 he retired with his second wife, Sheila (who is an artist), to West Palm Beach. His wife, Sheila; son, Larry; daughter, Julie; 8 grandchildren and 6 great children survive Warren.

Services were held at the Palms West Funeral Home and the National Cemetery on July 24, 2013 in Florida.


KARI PATRICIA HARRIS
May 5, 1985 - July 25, 2013

Kari Patricia Harris age 28 of Dubuque, formerly of Fredericksburg died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque following a brief illness.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg with Pastor Connie Markle officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Wilson Grove Cemetery, Sumner. Urnbearers will be Todd Harris and Trevor Harris.

Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kari Patricia Harris was born May 5, 1985, in New Hampton, the daughter of Klel and Merri (Floden) Harris. She attended several area schools and on January 2, 1996, at the age of 10, she became a resident at Hills and Dales child Development Center in Dubuque. She later graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and has been continually employed by Hills and Dales Learning and Trade Center since graduation.

Survivors include her father, Klel (Lynne) Harris of Fredericksburg; her mother, Merri (Rev. Johnny) Tucker-Harris of Sumner; two brothers, Todd Harris of Cedar Rapids and Trevor Harris of Fredericksburg; her grandfather, Jim Mitchell of Fredericksburg; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Irma Floden; paternal grandparents, Edward and Bonnie Harris and a grandmother, Nancy Mitchell.


SUSANNE M. MARION
April 18, 1949 - July 26, 2013
Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013

Susanne M. Marion age 64 of Charles City, formerly of North Washington died Friday, July 26, 2013, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Jane Karels will be the organist accompanying the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir in song. Lector for the service will be Emily Baltes. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Emily Marion and Stephanie Loberg.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Washington, with John Marion, Matt Marion, Brad Loberg, Todd Lemme, Dana Lemme and Bernie Huegel serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 5:00 p.m. rosary and a 6:00 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences for Susanne's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com,

Susanne Marie Marion was born April 18, 1949, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Wendell and Margaret (Huegel) Marion. She stayed at home with her parents until the age of 17 when she became a resident of the newly formed Comprehensive Systems in Charles City. Susanne had worked at the Treasure Chest in New Hampton for many years. She dearly loved the outings provided at Comprehensive Systems with their residents and staff. Susanne enjoyed diet Pepsi in a can, Elvis, John Wayne and Tom Selleck.

Survivors include one brother, John (Penny) Marion of Mt. Vernon, IA; one sister, Joan Petrich of Chicago; a sister-in-law, Mona Marion of Cedar Rapids; nieces and nephews, Perry Petrich, Lori Petrich, Lisa Buzzeli, Todd Lemme, Dana (Connie) Lemme, Stephanie (Brad) Loberg, Matthew Marion and Emily Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Joseph Marion; Jim Marion; one sister, Maryanne Lemme; one brother-in-law, Michael Petrich.


Posted on 8 August 2013 by Jay Lehmann



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