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Robert "Bob" Raymond Rigler dies at 90
January 5, 1923 - February 27, 2013
Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2013, Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013.

Robert Raymond Rigler, 90, of New Hampton, died on Feb. 27, 2013, at Grand Strand Regional Health Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, his winter home and the state where he and his Charleston, South Carolina bride were married. His family was at his side; their love for him is deep and true.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Mar.8, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, with Pastor Kevin Fry officiating. Military rites will be provided by the New Hampton American Legion Post 38 and the New Hampton VFW Post 5238. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be from 3 - 8 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 7, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church on Friday one hour prior to the service.

Friends may leave condolences for Bob’s family at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

He was born on January 5, 1923, in Great Falls, Montana, to John P. and Ferne Barr Rigler, and moved to New Hampton, in 1931 where he was introduced to banking by his dad who founded the Security State Bank.

While attending the New Hampton schools and at the University of Iowa, he excelled academically and athletically. He worked his way through the University of Iowa as a waiter in the student union.

Following his 1943 graduation from the University of Iowa, he served in Calcutta, India, as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army. After World War II, he was employed by the Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, and in 1947 became the assistant cashier of the Security State Bank.

In 1954, Bob was elected to the first of four terms to the Iowa Senate where he served as the Republican floor leader. Gov. Robert Ray appointed him to the Iowa Highway Commission (later, the Department of Transportation) in 1970 where he served as chair for several years. Subsequently, he was named Iowa's Superintendent of Banking. At the time of his death, Bob was board chair of the Rigler Investment Company and the State Bank & Trust Company.

He was a member of many organizations including the Order of the Shrine, American Legion, New Hampton Rotary Club, and the New Hampton Golf & Country Club where he won multiple men’s club championships.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Virginia Es’Dorn Rigler, of New Hampton; four children and their spouses, Nancy Rigler and Pat Burke of DeKalb, Illinois, Jane Rigler and John Tighe of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, John and Cheryl Rigler of New Hampton, and Robert and Maeve Rigler of Alexandria, Virginia; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Daisy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers William James Rigler (in infancy), John B. (Jack) Rigler, and granddaughter Elizabeth Rigler.

Any memorials directed to the Rigler family will be allocated to the following organizations: Chickasaw County Food Bank, Dollars for Scholars, New Hampton Public Library, and the University of Iowa’s Rigler Scholarship Fund.

Posted on 2 March 2013

TOD ALAN PALMER
August 11, 1964 - February 28, 2013
Posted: Sunday, March 3, 2013

Tod Alan Palmer, age 48 of Fredericksburg, Iowa formerly of New Hampton died Thursday, February 28, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg, with Pastor Ronnie Koch presiding. Janiece Kramer will be the organist leading the congregation in "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art". "God Be With You Until We Meet Again" will be sung by Brent Osborne.

Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Steve Koleno, Paul Brandenburg, Jerry Meiergerd, Dave Gorman, Brett Ohm and Rod Rodemaker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jay Speicher, Brian Westendorf, Nick Palmer, Tim Palmer, Bryan Palmer, Mike Olson, Jeff Olson, Brian Carberry, Brad Carberry, Bruce Carberry, Tracy Trevethan, Tammy Richards, Kari Osborne, and Ashley Sanders.

Friends may greet the family 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Online condolences for Tod's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Tod Alan Palmer was born August 11, 1964, in Waterloo, IA, the only son of Myron and Linda (Kautz) Palmer. He received part of his elementary education in Waterloo and in 1973, the family moved to New Hampton where he became a 1982 New Hampton High School graduate. After graduation, Tod attended Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo to become a diesel mechanic and truck driver. He was then employed by the Elk Run Truck Plaza for many years.

On September 21, 1996, at Peace United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg, he married Dena Speicher. To this union, their son Zachary was born.

Tod worked as a welder at Dura Automotive in West Union and later for Omega Cabinets. He also trained and became a certified EMT, working for the Chickasaw Ambulance Service. Tod was attending school for nursing when he was diagnosed with cancer on February 11, 2011. He battled and survived his first bout with cancer. His second bout with cancer lasted only the last 5 days of his life. He valiantly fought to stay with his family, but succumbed to Leukemia.

Tod loved motorcycling, shooting his guns with his son, and working on his 1936 John Deere B Tractor. He followed the Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, and the Wisconsin Badgers. Tod enjoyed being Cubmaster of the Fredericksburg Cub Scout Pack #83 for 5 years. He also was a member of the Fredericksburg Antique Tractor Club.

Tod will be remembered as a man who made many friends and treasured his precious time with his family.

Tod is survived by his wife, Dena; one son, Zachary at home; his parents, Myron and Linda Palmer of New Hampton; one sister, Dawn (Rod) Rodemaker of Osage; his in-laws; Dean and Judy Speicher of Fredericksburg; brother-in-law, Jay (Tonya) Speicher of Fredericksburg, sister-in-law, Susan Collins of Waterloo; niece, Mercedez Speicher of Fredericksburg; nephews, Hunter Rodemaker of Osage, Zaine Speicher of Fredericksburg and Zade Collins of Waterloo; his aunts, Karen (Bob) Olsen of Belle Vista, AR, Nancy Carberry of Chaska, MN and Billie Jo Tonn of Independence; uncles, Donald (Jane) Palmer of Hazleton, IA and Russell (Sue) Palmer of Independence.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Ada Kautz; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Edna Palmer; uncles, Arnold Palmer, Larry Carberry and Rich Tonn; one cousin, Kristen Palmer.

Matthew Nels Smith
January 15, 2013 - February 28th, 2013
Posted: Sunday, March 3, 2013

Matthew Nels Smith, age 6 weeks, died February 28th at his home in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Hampton, IA, with his uncle, Pastor Peter Faugstad presiding. Interment will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the Scarville Synod Lutheran Cemetery, Scarville, IA.

Friends may greet the family 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Online condolences for Matthew's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Matthew Nels Smith was born January 15, 2013, in New Hampton to Rev. Glenn and Maria Smith. He was baptized on January 17th. On January 30th he became critically ill and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The final weeks of his life were spent at home in hospice care, surrounded by loving family and friends. He is now in his eternal home with his Savior.

He is survived by his parents, Pastor Glenn and Maria Smith of New Hampton; his siblings, Gabriel, Philip, Micah, Isaac, and Grace; his grandparents, Robert and Janice Smith of Healdsburg, CA, and Jim and Emily Faugstad of Emmons, MN; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

RICHARD H. SCHWICKERATH
March 11, 1926 - February 27, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 | Updated: Mon Mar 4, 2013

Richard H. Schwickerath, age 86 of New Hampton, died Wednesday Feb. 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday Mar. 5, 2013, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and three daughters and the offertory gifts will be presented by Tom Straw and Sam Hilt. Bob Martin will be the lector.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton with Gordon Schwickerath, Steve Gilbert, Avey Johnson, Gail Pontenberg, Vic Baltes, Jason Reicherts, Richard Hackman and Tim Rozen serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 3 - 7 p.m. Monday, Mar. 4, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 6 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences for Richard's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Richard Herman Schwickerth was born March 11, 1926, on the Schwickerath family farm south of North Washington, the son of Nick and Dora (Papenheim) Schwickerath. He received his education at St. Mary’s School in North Washington. On April 20, 1949, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington, he married Darlene Pontenberg. To this union three daughters were born. The couple began farming at several farms in the New Hampton. In 1965, they purchased their current farm northwest of New Hampton. As with most farmers in the area, they raised their field crops as well as livestock. Richard began as a substitute rural mail carrier, later becoming full time and retired from the Post Office in 1991.

Darlene died in 1999.

On March 6, 2002, he married Dorothy (Berry) Reicherts. They enjoyed their years ‘wintering in Texas’, golfing, playing cards and shuffleboard.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Connie (Tom) Straw of New Hampton; Karla (Sam) Hilt) of Rochester, Minn., Karen Schwickerath of Des Moines; three grandsons, Brian (Erin) Straw of Cedar Falls, Mitch (Julie Buhmeyer) Straw of Cedar Rapids, Tony Straw of Cedar Falls; two great-grandchildren, Avery and Lakin Straw of Cedar Falls; two step-daughters, Rose Reicherts of Shawnee, KS, Laura (Duane) Schwickerath of New Hampton; three step-sons, John (Deb) Reicherts of New Hampton, Robert Reicherts of Cannon Falls, Minn., Mike (Jamie) Reicherts of Greene; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Schwickerath and Wilbert Schwickerath, both of New Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one brother, Alvin Schwickerath and two sisters, Valery Gebel and Mildred Schwickerath.

LENORA S. "Cookie" GOINGS
February 5, 1915 - February 28, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 4, 2013

Lenora S. "Cookie" Goings, age 98 of Nashua, died Thursday Feb. 28, 2013, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Marc. 6, 2013, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua with Rev. James Mann presiding. Interment will be held at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, with Todd Dietz, Paul Becthold, Jamey Welter, and Jeff Welter serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4 – 7 p.m. at the Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences for Lenora's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Lenora Sophronia “Cookie” Goings was born Feb. 5, 1915, in Winter Haven, Florida the daughter of Ralph and Josephine (Wise) Oran. She received her education at Winter Haven grammar school. Upon completion she was hired by the William Roc Packing plant, where she would pack citrus fruit to be shipped around the world. Several years later, Cookie was hired by the Boeing Corporation and worked in the wiring division. Cookie served as a Corporal in the United States Army. After her service she met Donald D. Goings and the couple was married September 25, 1943, in Montgomery, Alabama. They were blessed with two sons Bill and Harold Goings.

Cookie was a very faithful person, reading the bible everyday and very active in The Little Brown Church.

She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, and gardening. Cookie loved animals of any kind and always had a faithful pet by her side.

Cookie is survived by her two sons, Bill (Lisa) Goings of Derby, Kansas, Harold Goings of Charles City; special friends, Jeff (Cherri) Welter of Nashua; three grandchildren, Megan, Chad, and Grant.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald; one sister, Hazel Goings in infancy.

FREDERICK LOUIS SCHILLING
June 25, 1938 - February 28, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 4, 2013

Frederick Louis Schilling, age 74, formerly of Clarksville, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Bartels Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waverly.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday Mar. 4, 2013, at St. John United Church of Christ - Pleasant Hill with Rev. Jessica Schirm presiding. Organist will be Mary Jo Stille accompanying vocalists Tonya Fisher and Ron Stille.

Pallbearers for the service will be Greg Schneider, Morgan Neuendorf, Andrew Schilling, Blane Schneider, Megan Neuendorf, Matthew Schilling, and Michael Schilling. Honorary pallbearers are Kelsi Schilling, Emily Pothast, Joseph Pothast, and Marie Schilling. Interment will be held at the church cemetery at a later date.

Friends may greet the family 3 - 6 p.m. Sunday Mar. 3, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. 641-435-4134 Online condolences for Fred's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Fred was born on June 25, 1938, to Louis and Lydia Schilling. He attended country grade school in Butler county, one-half mile from the farm where he was born and raised, and farmed for many years later, with his father. He worked for Oliver Manufacturing, John Deere, and Allied Road Construction for a few years after graduating from Plainfield High School in 1956. While working road construction, he met Marlys Sinnott at a roller skating rink in West Union. They married on January 15, 1961, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She passed away May 10, 2009.

Fred and Marlys worked together on their dairy farm for many years. Fred also worked as a painter, did custom bailing, and later worked for GMT Corporation in Waverly up until his retirement. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ - Pleasant Hill, Nashua.

Fred loved country western music and gospel music. He always enjoyed spending time with his friends and cousins. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and their children.

Fred is survived by his children and their families; a son, Scott (Doreen) of Clarksville; three daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Pothast of Shell Rock, Melissa (Dale) Schneider of Denver, and Priscilla Schilling of Austin, Texas; one brother-in-law, Lyle Schafer of Mason City; grandchildren and great grandchildren, include Matthew, Kelsi, Autumn and Aubry Schilling; Michael and Marie Schilling; Andrew Schilling; Megan Neuendorf, Morgan Neuendorf, Emily Pothast, and Joseph Pothast; and Greg Schneider and Blane Schneider.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marlys; one sister, Sylvia Schafer.

ROBERT "Bob" WEIDLER
October 24, 1935 - March 1, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 4, 2013

Robert "Bob" Weidler, age 77 of New Hampton, died Friday Mar. 1, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey presiding.

Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Kirk Weidler, Duane Lewis, Dean Speicher, Virgil Warnke, Roger Pleggenkuhle and Todd Elliott as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Shurtleff, Harvey Drewelow, Max Steege, Gerald Johnson, Arlie Severson, John Woodring, Charles Turner, Terry Wilbourn, John White, Jerry Weidler, Dr. Don Wiedler, Al Snyder and Frank Utley. Full military honors will be provided by the Fredericksburg AMVETS.

Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Online condolences for Bob's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Robert “Bob” Weidler was born October 24, 1935, in New Hampton, Iowa the son of Martin and Mary (Romig) Weidler. He was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Boyd, IA, where he was also confirmed. He received his education in New Hampton and was a 1954 graduate of the New Hampton High School. While in school he played football, but he excelled the most at track.
After high school, he joined the United States Army and was stationed at Swineford, Germany. He was honorably discharged after two years of service.

After returning home from the service, Bob was attending a basketball game in Fredericksburg and noticed a twelfth grade player named, Lorraine Winter. After their first date of dancing at the Starlite Ballroom in Lawler, they continued dating through that fall and winter before becoming engaged on February 14, 1958. On a very hot summer Sunday, August 10, 1958, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church-Richfield, rural Sumner, IA, he married the love of his life, Lorraine Winter. That following Monday night they held a dance for their family and friends. Love was large but money was tight, so for their honeymoon the couple went camping at Yellowstone National Park. Upon returning from their get-a-way, they moved into the acreage they are still living at today. They began buying farmland from Bob’s father and were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Debbie in April of 1961 and Kathy in April of 1963.

During the first years of their marriage, Bob worked many jobs to support his family and earn extra money to begin buying his farm. He hauled can milk for the Farmers Butter and Dairy Co. and also during that same time period he hauled hogs for the Lawler Hog Buying Station. Shortly there after he was hauling cheese and bulk milk for Meinerts Creamery. He also raised a large amount of Capons.
In 1981, Bob and Lorraine's farm house burnt to the ground with all of their belongings inside. Saddest of all was the loss of their precious pictures. With the help of friends and family they were able to duplicate some of the originals that had been given away. They rebuilt their new house in the fall and winter of 1981. It was during the farm crisis and with their house insurance falling short and the price of crops so low they were forced to give up some of the land they were buying. Bob, however, was a wonderful money manager and with hard work, along with scrimping and saving their money, they were able to buy back their land and purchase more equipment one piece at a time. Before long they even purchased the farm that adjoined theirs and had the accomplishment of all their land being tiled.

Bob and Lorraine and family loved to fish. In the early years the couple traveled to the Twin Lakes Lodge in Manoga, MN and later headed up to Canada, mostly going to “Jim’s Cavier Camp” when vacationing. The only way to get there was by boat, but the fishing was incredible and well worth it.

In 2001 the couple decided to take a “second honeymoon” to St. Martin in the Caribbean. It was love at first site, becoming a yearly ritual with many friends. They arrived the first time knowing not a soul, and by their 50th Anniversary they had a party in St. Martin for over 50 of their "Martin" friends from all over the United States, England and around the world.
Bob retired in 2001 and rented out his land to spend more time with his family. He finally was able to spend time woodworking, enjoying making Adirondack chairs and benches. He even built a woodworking shop to hold all his tools in the garage.

After retirement, Bob and Lorraine also bought a place within a resort in Florida. They would travel there in October, come home for the holidays, and then head to St. Martin. They made many lifelong friends that they still keep in touch with today. Upon hearing of Bob’s death, the resort flew their flag at half mast to honor their good friend.

Bob had a love for animals. His tender heart would show when he drove to town or headed out hunting with his beloved dog, Daisy. When they were both young, she was a constant companion for him. In the last months of his life, he convinced Lorraine to take in another stray young cat. They became fast friends and Tippy did not leave his side until the day he died.

Bob and Lorraine discovered that all their hard work and saving during the younger years, meant enjoying life and traveling more when they were older. Bob was always a good money manager, especially with the markets. He was a wonderful provider, sacrificing for his family and saving for their retirement. The couple had many times when they felt the odds were overwhelming, but later realized the "footprints in the sand" were the times they were being carried. Bob and Lorraine spent their time side by side, raising their kids, working the farm, and traveling in retirement. Most of all they were best friends.

Bob is survived by his best friend and wife of 54 years, Lorraine; two daughters, Debbie Weidler and Kathy Weidler, both of New Hampton; one sister, Karen (Al) Snyder of Des Moines; a sister-in-law, Joanne Weidler-Hemple (Donald) of Omaha, NE; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Keith Weidler.

DARLENE FORDYCE
December 14, 1926 - February 28, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 4, 2013

Darlene Fordyce age 86 of Nashua, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the Covenant Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua, with Rev. Alan Schulz presiding. Interment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua.

Friends may greet the family 4 - 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences for Darlene's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Darlene Fredena Ida was born December 14, 1926, in Farmersburg, the daughter of Reinhold and Malinda (Krueger) Voelz. At an early age, she moved to the John Shay Farm in Ostrander, Minn. It was through the Depression years, so Darlene learned to work at an early age. She loved music and dancing. She graduated from the 8th grade in Postville, and later completed her high school education in Nashua, in 1969. As a young adult, Darlene worked at the Postville Hospital as a Nurse’s Aide and the Palm Café.

On November 23, 1947, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Postville, she married Clyde Fordyce. Darlene was a compassionate and natural caregiver, working as a Nurse’s Aide through most of her working days. The couple moved to Nashua in 1961. She continued caring for others at the Fritze Nursing Home and Floyd County Hospital. Darlene was active in her community, serving as President and Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliaries. She was also a local Den Mother for Cub Scouts and a founding member of the Neighborhood Group program. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua.
Darlene enjoyed many years of fishing and summertime vacations with her family at their cabin in Akeley, MN. Her favorite pastime was creating beautiful crafts and cards which have been enjoyed by so many. She loved visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Darlene is survived by one son; Clyde David (Janola) Fordyce of Plainfield; three daughters; Veralyn (William) Martin of Memphis, TN, Carolyn (Michael) Johnston of Akeley, Minn. and Delane (Wendel) Muller of Nashua. 10 grandchildren; April Martin, William (Melody) Martin Jr., Dean Martin, September Tucker, Tim Fritze, Kevin Demro, Paul (Sue) Fordyce, Teresa (John) Swanson, Chad (Melissa) Connell, Alyssa (Cary) Rose. 22 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; one brother-in-law Roger (Carol) Fordyce of Naples, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde; her parents and one sister, Loretta.

ELIZABETH “Betty” RICHARDS
February 18, 1923 - March 2, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 4, 2013

Elizabeth “Betty” Richards, 90, of Charles City, died Saturday, Mar. 2, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Betty Richards will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Nashua.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Elizabeth Jeanette Richards was born February 18, 1923, at Plainfield, the   daughter of George and Jessie (Shadbolt) Richards. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1940 and from Gates Business College at Waterloo in 1942. On September 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to Clinton Richards. Betty was a business partner with Clint in numerous business enterprises for 65 years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Wildwood Golf Course. Her interests included golfing, bowling and playing cards. For 37 years  Betty and Clinton looked forward to wintering in Dade City, Florida.

Living family members include her husband of 70 years, Clinton Richards of Charles City; four children, Marlys Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah, Darlene (Russel) Troyer of Floyd, Nancy (Royce) Stephens of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Keith Richards of Fayetteville, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a great great grandson; a brother, Merwin (Betty) Richards of San Marcos, Tex.; and a sister, Marjorie (Bud) Strike of Waukon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Clyde, Rual, Roger and Byl Richards; and three sisters, Alene Moine, Joyce Swinton and Marian Zwanziger.

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.

JONATHAN "Matt" WORPLE
August 19, 1973 - March 1, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Jonathan "Matt" Worple, 39, of New Hampton and Elma, died Friday, Mar. 1, 2013, at his home in New Hampton.

Matt was born August 19, 1973, the son of John and Sandra (Angelo) Trout and later adopted by Lavern H. and Betty (Trout) Worple in Illinois. He graduated from New Hampton High School in 1991. On January 14, 1995, he was united in marriage to Karen Haar at Warren United Methodist Church, Waverly. He was employed by Gromark in Waterloo as a diesel mechanic. He had previously worked for Crystals Plumbing and Heating as well as Cahoe Pump.

Matt will forever be remembered for the time he devoted to his family and friends. He was at the center of every event; whether it was an annual hog roast, Fourth of July celebration, or a simple get together. His family came first and his needs were secondary. He was a great cook and enjoyed sharing his musical talents, especially at those get togethers. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Karen of New Hampton, son; Cameron (Worple) Haar of New Hampton, daughter; Zoe Worple at home in New Hampton, his mother; Betty Worple, two brothers; SGT Allen "Chris" (Sharon) Worple who is stationed in Korea, and Joe "Toby" Worple of Mendota, Illinois, brothers-in-law; Gerald (Susan) Haar of Elma, and Richard Haar of Bremer, sisters-in-law; Linda (Bob) Haines of Shell Rock and Joan Lamfers of Forest City, father and mother-in-law Arnold & Rose Haar of Bremer, a biological sister; Tammy Greer of Oiltown, Oklahoma, two biological brothers; Tim Trout of Little Rock, Arkansas and Andrew Trout. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Levern and Dolores Worple and John and Mamie (Mae) Trout, father; Lavern H. Worple, Jr, two brothers; Adam Charles and Jonathan Franklin, brother-in-law; Arlan Haar and sister-in-law Barbara Haar.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 8, 2013, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly with Nate Frazee officiating. Burial will follow in the Harlington Cemetery, Waverly. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 7, 2013, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and for an hour before the funeral on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family and on-line condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements. 319-352-1187

LARRY UGLAND
Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Larry Ugland, age 70, of Montrose, passed away Sunday, Mar. 3, 2013 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Ugland of the family home; daughter Kirsten Arebalos and her husband Jason of Montrose; and three adorable grandchildren Joseph, Hannah and Sarah Arebalos also of Montrose.

At Larry’s request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Co.

Posted on 7 March 2013

ELAINE C. ELENZ
January 31, 1938 - March 4, 2013
Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2013

Elaine C. Elenz age 75 of North Washington, died Monday, Mar. 4, 2013, at the Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 9, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be place on the casket by her three children. Louie Arens will serve as lector. The offertory gifts will be presented by Amanda Uhlenhake, Ashley Goltz and Riley Elenz.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with Adam Brincks, Graham Goltz, James Uhlenhake, Jim Boos, Steve Boos and Joe Arens serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bonnie Shatek, Barb Havlik, Jane Harrington, Connie Tilkes, Pat Tenge, Harriet Capaul, Doris Ries, Irma Tenge and Darlene Throndson.

Friends may greet the family 3 – 7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 8, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 6 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Saturday. Online condolences for Elaine's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Elaine Clara Elenz was born January 31, 1938, in New Hampton, the daughter of Nicholas and Bertha (Jenn) Jacobs. She received her education at St. Boniface Catholic Grade School and High School, graduating in 1956. Elaine was active in the Ionia girls softball, playing first base for many years. It was while she was a senior, in 1956, when she went to a dance in Lawler and met her future husband. On June 3, 1957, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia, she married James Joseph Elenz. To this union three children were born. The couple lived southeast of Alta Vista and later moved into North Washington when Jim began to get ill. On May 5, 1965, Jim died at the age of 33, from complications due to severe diabetes.

Elaine loved her garden when she was younger, growing vegetables and tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed embroidering, playing cards, watching t.v. and talking on the telephone. She treasured her time with family, especially the grandchildren and the lunch’s she enjoyed with her girlfriends

Elaine did some babysitting, and helped at the St. Mary’s School Library in North Washington until she began working at Sara Lee in 1974. She remained working at Sara Lee until her failing health forced her to quit in the late 1980’s. She had many health problems, but never complained and always kept her faith. When her eye sight worsened baking was something she was still able to do. She loved to bake and share her goodies with everyone. She enjoyed listening to polka music on the radio and going to softball games.She was very fun loving, compassionate, and a hard working mother. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Elaine was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the I.C. Rosary Society of North Washington. Memorials may be directed to the family or Iowa Hospice.

Survivors include one son, Tom (Ruby) Elenz of Hopkins, SC; two daughters, Kathy (Chuck) Brincks of Ossian, Jane (Jack) Seelhammer of North Washington; four grandchildren, Ashley (Graham) Goltz of Ossian, Adam Brincks of Ossian, Amanda (James) Uhlenhake of Ossian, Riley Elenz of Hopkins, SC; four great-grandchildren, Jackson Goltz, Isabelle Goltz, Owen Goltz and Ryder Uhlenhake; one step-great-grandson, CJ Uhlenhake; one sister, Florence (Jim) Boos of New Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jim.

LEVI PATRIE
November 7, 1929 - March 5, 2013
Posted: Friday, March 8, 2013

Levi Patrie, age 83, a life long New Hampton resident died Tuesday March 5, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday MARCH 16, 2013 at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.

Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Ken Rasing, Rev. Kevin Frey, Pat Folkers, Doug Patrie, Rick Patrie and Pat Patrie as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday MARCH 16, 2013. Online condolences for Levi's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Levi was born November 7, 1929, in New Hampton, Iowa the son of Joseph and Clara (Wilhelm) Patrie Sr. Levi was a longtime residence of the Heritage Residence, followed by many years at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He had been employed at Comprehensive Systems in Charles City. Levi enjoyed his trips to Camp Courageous for many years with his brother Clinton. He was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church of New Hampton. Levi, made many friends living at the Heritage Residence and the Rehab Center. 641-394-4334

Levi is survived by his sister-in-laws, Phyllis Patrie of New Hampton and Geneva Patrie of Charles City; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Mel, Clyde, Joe, Clinton and LaVern Patrie.

JOHN R. JACOBS
September 4, 1936 - March 6, 2013
Posted: Friday, March 8, 2013

John R. Jacobs, age 76 of Ionia, IA, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday March 11, 2013, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. Lector for the service will be Karen Bonfig. Presenting the offertory gifts will be John's grandchildren, Jammie Ackerson, Jessie Holm and Chad Flick. Ann Bennett will be the organist accompanying the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir singing, "Here I Am Lord", "How Great Thou Art" and "Be Not Afraid". Connie Flick will be the urnbearer.

A private family interment will take place at a later date.

Friends may greet the family 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday.

John R. Jacobs was born September 4, 1936, on the Jacobs family farm near North Washington, IA, the son of John G. and Johanna M. (Hoffman) Jacobs. When he was 17, he was inducted into the United States Air Force serving from 1953 until being honorably discharged in 1957. John met Beverly Watkins from Charles City and the couple were married on February 15, 1958. To this union one daughter, Connie was born. The couple farmed the Jacobs farm from the time of their marriage until 1974 when they moved into Ionia. Johnny had worked for several years at the former White Farm Tractor Company in Charles City and also for Rausch Brothers Trucking. He also worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation retiring in 1999. His family will remember him for his quick wit, jokes and the stories he loved telling.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Beverly; one daughter, Connie (Jim) Flick; three grandchildren, Jammie (Scott) Ackerson of Cedar Falls, Jessie (Doug) Holm of Charles City, Chad Flick of Ionia; three great-grandsons, Dane Ackerson, Carson and Cooper Holm; three sisters, Mary Meihost of Waverly; JoAnn Miehost of Readlyn, Rita (Leo) Rasing of New Hampton; brother-in-law, Jerry Watkins; sisters-in-law, Betty Watkins, Ethel Kelly, Josie Jacobs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen Chambers; four brothers, Leo Jacobs, Linus Jacobs, Franny Jacobs and Melvin Jacobs in infancy.

LLOYD AASEN
February 27, 1920 - March 8, 2013
Posted: Friday, March 8, 2013

Lloyd Aasen, age 93, of New Hampton, Iowa died on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm, Monday, March 11, 2013 at Jerico Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jerico, Iowa with Pastor Daniel Larson officiating. Burial will be in Jerico Lutheran Cemetery at Jerico, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 12:30pm to the tie of the service on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Jerico Evangelical Lutheran in Jerico, Iowa. Online condolences for Lloyd’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Lloyd was born in Jacksonville Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa on February 27, 1920, the son of Lars and Sigrid (Kjarvik) Aasen.

He was born again to be God’s own child in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism when he was baptized at the Jerico Evangelical Lutheran Church on June 3, 1934. He attended Jacksonville School District #2 School and graduated from New Hampton High School in 1938. Lloyd was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and had nineteen months of service overseas operating the Ordinance Depots at Portsmouth, England and Paris, France. He received two Battle Stars for the Campaigns of Northern France and the Battle of Germany. Following WWII, until 1950, along with his brother Sam, he operated the Aasen family farm. After that time he was employed by Boos Implement until his retirement.

Lloyd is survived by one sister Charlotte Ferkenstad of New Hampton; four nephews Gene Guetzkow of Madison, Wisconsin, Loren (Flo) Gordon of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Warren (Dixie) Gordon of Madison, Wisconsin and Craig (Teresa) Ferkenstad of St. Peter, Minnesota; and great nieces and nephews Aaron Ferkenstad, Elsa Ferkenstad, Seth Ferkenstad, Amy Enderlein, Michael Hughes and Terri Olson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters Ella, Gertrude, Martha, and Hanna; and four brothers Oscar, Melvin, Selmar and Merle.

DOROTHY IRENE REICHERTS
March 31, 1931 - March 11, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013

Dorothy Irene Reicherts, age 81, of New Hampton, died on Monday, Mar. 11, 2013 at her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013 at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph’s Center in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus celebrating mass. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery with her grandchildren Jason Reicherts, Brian Reicherts, Jerry Reicherts, Cory Reicherts, Travis Schwickerath, Codey Fox, and Josh Reicherts serving as casket bearers.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hamton with a scriptural wake service at 5p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences for Dorothy’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Dorothy Irene Berry was born on March 31, 1931 to Kenneth and Genevieve (Neal) Berry in Indianola. The family moved to rural Alta Vista when she was a teenager. Dorothy graduated from New Hampton High School in 1949. She was united in marriage on December 27, 1949 to Raymond Reicherts at St. Patrick’s Church in Jerico. The couple made their home on the family farm near Jerico. They retired to New Hampton in 1986 enjoying fishing, traveling, wintering in Texas and most of all spending time with family and friends. Raymond died in 1999. Dorothy married Richard Schwickerath on March 6, 2002.
Dorothy enjoyed life to its fullest. Her most frequent activities were playing cards, golf, sewing, shuffle board and volunteering. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church.

Dorothy is survived by her children Rose Reicherts of Shawnee, KS, John (Deborah) Reicherts of New Hampton, Mike (Jamie) Reicherts of Greene, Bob Reicherts of Cannon Falls, Minn., Laura (Duane) Schwickerath of Alta Vista; step children Connie (Tom) Straw of New Hampton, Karla (Sam) Hilt of Rochester, Minn. and Karen Schwickerath of Des Moines; nine grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren ; four step great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Genevieve Berry; her first husband Raymond Reicherts; second husband Richard Schwickerath; three brothers, Ken, Don and Dave Berry and one grandson Chad Reicherts.

HARRY KNIGHT
Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013

Harry Albert Knight, 63, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at VA Hospital in Des Moines. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 at Iles Funeral Homes – Grandview Park Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13 at Grandview Park Baptist Church, of which he was a member for 30 years. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 2 p.m., following the service.

Harry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in July, 2009.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Ruth Knight-Long (Robert); son, Adam Knight (Brooke Wilcoxon); six granddaughters; a grandson on the way; siblings, Mavis (Jay) Levsen, William Knight, Donald (Luisa) Knight, Richard Knight, Merrilyn Knight, Carole Severin, Susan Hastings, Roger (Robin) Knight, and Dennis Knight; cousins; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Irene, and his brother Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grandview Park Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association- Greater Iowa Chapter.

GARY GREENLEY
January 16, 1939 - March 10, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Gary Greenley age 74 of Waverly, died Sunday evening, Mar. 10, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2013, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Fredricksburg with Pastor Al Bidne, Chaplain at the Bartles Lutheran Home in Waverly, presiding. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo.

Friends may greet the family an hour prior to services at the funeral home. Online condolences for Gary's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Gary Duane Greenley was born Jan 16, 1939, on the Greenley family farm northeast of Raymond, the son of Clifford and Fannie (Finley) Greenley. He received his education in a rural country school.

As a young boy and young man, Gary was active in the family farm operations, working in the fields, as well as milking the cows. On Nov 23, 1962, in Janesville, he married Joann Wireman of Janesville. To this union one daughter, and three sons were born: Sheila, John, James and Matthew. Following their marriage, Gary worked for 7-Up Bottling Company, Waterloo, and shortly after decided to farm for himself by New Hartford. He suffered a broken back and decided to continue his education in drafting. Upon graduation, he started at Fort Dodge at Stan Hoist and moved to Grinnell to work for Miracle Recreation in 1976. He retired from there in 1987.

Throughout his life, Gary loved the outdoors; he was an avid nature lover. He enjoyed leisurely country drives with his wife, Joann, looking for wild life and spending time with his grand children, Madison and Kalen.

Gary is survived by his wife of fifty years, Joann; two sons, John Greenley (Sandra Pleggenkuhle) of Janesville and James Greenley of Waterloo; two grand daughters, Madison Greenley and Kalen Greenley of Janesville;, two brothers, Wendall Greenley of Cedar Falls and Ronnie Greenley of Dike; three sisters, Lois Marbach of Clive, Sharon Bouck of Raymond and Bonita West of Raymond.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Sheila; his son, Matthew; and a grandson, Joshua.

VERNON "Snoball" PERRY
July 26, 1928 - March 12, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Vernon "Snoball" Perry age 84 of Waucoma, died Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Center in West Union.   At his request, his body was donated to Des Moines University. Friends may greet the family 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 17, 2013, at the Waucoma Legion Hall. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Waucoma Cemetery.

Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home, New Hampton is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences for Vernon's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. Online condolences for Vernon's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.   641-394-4334

Vernon Herbert Perry was born July 26, 1928, on the Klicher family farm, south of Lawler in rural Chickasaw County. He was the second son of Oscar and Agnes (Kilcher) Perry. He received his education in Waucoma.

On June 19, 1948, in Berwyn, Ill., he married Elaine Marron of Waucoma. To this union six children were born. The couple later divorced. Vernon was a jack of all trades having worked for Western Electric in Chicago and John Deere in Waterloo. He was a heavy equipment operator, building the bridges at Prairie Du Chien and LaCrosse, Wisc.   Additionally, he worked heavy equipment in the development of Onalaska, Wisc. Snoball also worked at developing the current site of the George Wyth State Park in Waterloo. During his career, he took pride in having worked on the Alaskan Pipeline.

Snoball's most admired trait is being a master at story telling, and to quote one of his favorite sayings, "I have driven more miles in reverse than you have driven forward!"

Survivors include Elaine Perry of Waucoma. Four sons, Duane (Debra) Perry of Belmond, Chris (Donna) Perry of Mason City, Art (Beth) Perry and Steve (Traci) Perry, all of Waucoma; two daughters, Janeen (Tom) Connell of Cedar Falls and Kathleen (Clarence) Copus of Soldiers Grove, Wisc; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Duane Perry; one grandson, Ben Perry.

ANNA M. O’BRIEN
December 26, 1928 - March 11, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Anna M. O’Brien, age 84, of Elma, passed away on Monday, Mar. 11, 2013 at Colonial Manor in Elma.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with Father Steve Garner celebrating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery at Elma.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.on Friday, Mar. 15, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with a 4:30 p.m. Rosary and a 7:30 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences for Anna’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Anna Marie Shock was born on December 26, 1928 to William and Alice (Green) Shock at home near Schley, IA. She worked at Woolworth’s in Waterloo until she was united in marriage to Edward O’Brien on June 3, 1947 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma. Anna helped her husband farm near Acme for 21 years. Later, the couple moved to a farm west of Elma where they farmed for 31 years and the farm is now the Produce Auction facility. Upon retirement in 1999, they moved to Elma. Anna loved to feed the community with her garden produce. She also enjoyed Polka dancing, music, playing cards and driving Mennonite families. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Immaculate Conception Rosary Society.

Anna is survived by her children, Patricia (Donald) Loomer of Sumner, Janiece (Randy) Pickar of St. Ansgar, Dennis (Ann) O’Brien of Elma and Daniel (Barbara) O’Brien also of Elma; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dewayne and Elizabeth Kruger of Waterloo and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward in 2005; five brothers, Charley, John, Bob, Ray and Bill and one sister, Alice Urban.

JOAN E. SMITH
Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2013

Joan E. Smith age 81 of Nashua, died Tuesday Mar. 12, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Nashua with interment in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, New Haven.

Friends may greet the family 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 15, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary along with a 6:45 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continues 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. 641-435-4134 Online condolences for Joan's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

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NORBERT N. STEFFEN

April 27, 1923 - March 18, 2013

Norbert N. Steffen, age 89, of New Hampton, IA died on Monday, March 18, 2013 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab in New Hampton.

Norbert Nicholas Steffen was born on April 27, 1923 to Joseph and Matilda (Meier) Steffen in Dunkerton, IA. Norbert attended school in Dunkerton and graduated from Dunkerton High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country in WWII. Norbert was united in marriage to Elizabeth Reisz on August 4, 1952 in Panama, IA. Norbert owned and operated Steffen Farm Supply in New Hampton, retiring in 1985. He enjoyed watching sports especially the Chicago White Sox, gardening and bowling. Norbert was an active member of the New Hampton American Legion, Rotary International, Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Norbert is survived by his wife of 61 years Elizabeth “Betty” Steffen of New Hampton; children Paul (Gretchen) Steffen of Overland Park, KS, David Steffen of New Hampton, Thomas Steffen of New Hampton, and Julie (Mike Ironside) Steffen of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren Sean Steffen and Sarah Steffen and her fiancé Matt; great grandson Cameron Steffen; brothers Sylvester “Pat” (Fely) Steffen of New Hampton, Ralph Steffen of Hoffman Estates, IL, Rev. Arnold Steffen SVD of Papau, New Guinea; sisters-in-law Margaret Steffen of Dunkerton, and Betty Steffen of Ames, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Matilda Steffen; sisters Sister Samuel Steffen, OSF and Sister Justina Steffen, OSF; brothers Vincent, Cletus, Joseph “Richard”, and Alfred; and sisters-in-law Ann Steffen and Lillian Steffen.

Online condolences for Norbert’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

JAMES MICHAEL SCHMIDT
May 29, 1942- March 15, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013

James Michael Schmidt, age 70, of Des Moines, formerly of Elma and Osage, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, Mar. 15, 2013 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2013 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Elma with Pastor Timothy Phillips Officiating. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery at Elma.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma, and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Condolences for Jim’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Jim was born on May 29, 1942 in Elma, to Max and Eva Beth (Mealy) Schmidt. He was raised on his parent’s farm and continued to work on the farm while attending Upper Iowa University. He graduated with degrees in biology and history. After college, Jim worked for H.L. Hunt, a large canning company in Storm Lake, as a field operating manager. After two years, he moved on, working for Lundberg’s Greenhouse in Osage. After a few years he bought a greenhouse operation in Harmony, Minn. Four years later, Jim sold the greenhouse in Harmony and purchased Lundberg’s Greenhouse in Osage and renamed it Schmidt’s Greenhouse. Around 1980 he decided to change his career path and work in real estate, insurance and securities in and around Tipton and DeWitt, IA. He spent his retirement years in Des Moines where he attended Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and was an active resident of Luther Park. Jim enjoyed farming, fishing, watching sports, crossword puzzles, attending his grandkid’s activities, baking, helping others and spending time with his family and friends.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his children and their spouses Kevin (Kelly) Schmidt, of Gahanna, OH, Marla (Steve) Dostal of Pleasant Hill, Nathan (Deb) Schmidt of Altoona, and Rochell (Alan) Heimdal of Forest City, seven grandchildren Kelani and Quinn Dostal, Paige, Morgan, and Maggie Schmidt, Nathaniel, and Joel Schmidt; brothers Max (Georgia) Schmidt of Elma, Daryl Schmidt of New Hampton, and Mark (Karen) Schmidt of Princeton, IL; sisters Mary Schmidt of Elma, Alice Schmidt of Marion, and Rhonda Sands of Dallas, TX as well as many nephews, nieces and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward.

RANDY O. KELLEHER

December 22, 1956 - March 14, 2013

Randy O. Kelleher age 56 of Denver, IA, died Thursday evening, March 14, 2013, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula presiding. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Friends may greet the family beginning at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2013 at the church.
Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua is entrusted with arrangements.

Randy O. Kelleher was born December 22, 1956, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Harold and Charlotte (Greenwood) Kelleher. He graduated from the Nashua High School in 1975. Randy started working for Terex Crane in the late 70's and was still working there at the time of his death. He was a 35 year employee. On April 1, 2000, he married Pat Vohsman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Randy had a passion for the outdoors. He loved going fishing and deer hunting. As a young man he had Harley Davidson Motorcycles and owned a Road King presently. Randy enjoyed woodworking but the time with his family and grandchildren was the time he treasured. He also enjoyed his two dogs, Weezer and Sissy. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Pat; two sons, Owen (Kellie) Kelleher of Hampton, GA and Mitchell (Jessica Berger) Kelleher of Jackson, GA; one daughter, Randi (Doug) Griffin of Nashua; four grandchildren, Dominique Griffin, Toyia Griffin, Devon Griffin and Isabella Grace Kelleher; four brothers, Terry (Chae-Sun) Ross of Lawton, OK, Hal (Judy) Kelleher III of Nashua, Kendall (Tina) Kelleher of Nashua, Warren (Janice) Kelleher of Waukee, IA; four sisters, Kathy (Wayde) Henry of Nashua, Elda Nargang of Nashua, Millie (Richard) Liddle of Plainfield and Peggy (Galen) Hall of Nashua; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Jane Vohsman of Waterloo; step-mother, Betty Kelleher of Nashua; sisters-in-law, Deb Konken of Waterloo, Donna (Tim) Nabholz of Waterloo, Kristi Vohsman of Denver; brothers-in-law, David Vohsman of CO, Kevin Vohsman of Denver, IA and Mark (Jenny) Vohsman of CO; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Karen Harris.

SANDRA KAY KOLODZIEJ

April 2, 1943 - February 14, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013

Sandra Kay Kolodziej, age 69 of Nashua, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Online condolences for Sandra's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Sandra Kay Kolodziej was born April 2, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Niels and Christine (Haag) Hvitved. She received her edication in Nashua and graduated from the Nashua High School in 1961. Following graduation, she worked a couple years in Iowa and then moved to California to find work. She initially did some data processing before landing a job with G.T.E., a communications company in San Jose. She remained with the company until retiring in 1996. On March 21, 1987, in Carson City, NV, she married Tom Kolodziej. The couple has made their home near Nashua since 1996.

Sandra had a deep love for animals and had several horses, cats, dogs and goats which she enjoyed caring for. She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church where she had previously been an organist and was a choir member. She looked forward to her monthly meetings of the Bradford Home Makers. Sandra would travel around visiting friends and was always up for any adventure. She loved spending time doing all sorts of arts and crafts. Going to the park in Nashua by the river and drawing the scenery was always a joy for her. She loved doing stain glass, ceramics and embroidery and had a passion for trying out new recipes and adapting them to suit her tastes. Sandra loved spending time with her great nieces. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband, Tom of Nashua; one brother, Linn (Connie) Hvitved of Cresco; one niece, Angela (Damian) Dalle Nogare; one nephew, Aaron (Missy) Hvitved; two great nieces and nephews; Mayrn and Brynlie Hvitved.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents.

HELEN L. DOOLY

July 30, 1918 - March 14, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013

Helen L. Dooly age 94 of Waverly, formerly of rural Plainfield, died Thursday Mar. 14, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Mar. 18, 2013, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church Western Douglas, rural Plainfield with Rev. Kim Thacker presiding. Interment will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, rural Plainfield with Travis Miller, Joseph Miller, William Dooly, Jordan Nash, Butch Boeckman, and Burton Feuchtwanger serving as pallbearers.

Friends greeted the family 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday Mar. 17, 2013, at the Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Online condolences for Helen's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com 641-394-4334

Helen Lucille Dooly was born July 30, 1918, in rural Nashua, the daughter of Carmi and Ruth (Sheldon) Till. She attended rural county schools in the Nashua area until 5th grade. Helen then attended school in New Hampton and graduated from the New Hampton High School in 1936. Upon graduation she enrolled in the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa and graduated in 1938. Her first teaching job was in Ionia, and she spent the next seven years teaching in numerous schools around Iowa. Helen’s mother introduced her to Maurice Dooly, a young man that attended their church. Helen and Maurice were married on September 12, 1945, at the Union Park Methodist Church in Des Moines.

Shortly thereafter the couple moved from Des Moines, to a Bremer County farm where they farmed and raised their three children. Her beloved Maurice passed away in 1985. Shortly thereafter Helen moved to Waverly. During this time her youngest son Richard passed away from a heart attack. He was only 39 years old. In 2010, she moved into the Bartels Eichhorn Haus retirement center. Just a week ago Helen moved into Bartels Linden Place, an assisted living center. She enjoyed living in the Waverly community and had many friends.

Her hobbies include oil painting, ceramics, knitting, crocheting, and sewing quilting blocks for the Western Douglas Church. She was an avid reader, sometimes reading up to five books a week.

Helen is survived by one son, Carmi “Tom” (Ann Marie) Dooly of Cave Creek, Ariz; one daughter, Joyce (Dennis) Miller of Waverly; five grandchildren, Travis (Jo) Miller, Tracy (Tom) Nash, Danielle Dooly, William (Kristin) Dooly, and Victoria (Albert) Hampton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maurice Dooly (1985); one son, Richard Dooly (1993); one brother, Donald Till (1946).

LORETTA K. MURPHY

June 27, 1913 - March 15, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013

Loretta K. Murphy, age 99, a life-long New Hampton resident, died Friday Mar. 15, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2013, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by her children. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.

Friends may greet the family 4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences for Loretta's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Loretta Rose Murphy was born June 27, 1913, in New Hampton, the daughter of Albert J. and Mary C. (Simon) Klenske. She received her education in New Hampton and was the valedictorian of the New Hampton High School Class of 1931. Shortly after high school, she began working for the New Hampton Tribune newspaper. On October 11, 1934, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Hampton, she married Gerald T. Murphy. To this union five children were born.

The couple made New Hampton their home, and Loretta raised her family and also spent many evenings posting tract indices for her husband at the G.T. Murphy Abstracter office. Her husband Gerald died on June 3, 1980, at the age of 69. Loretta was an active member at St. Joseph Church, Catholic Daughters of America, and Rosary Society. She was a charter member of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary. Loretta loved playing in her numerous card clubs including her current club, "Fleur de Lis".

Survivors include three daughters, Sally (Ted) Katzmark of Cedar Rapids, Susan Koezly of Coon Rapids, Minn, Laurie (Jim) Davis of Charles City; two sons, Walter (Glennda) Murphy of New Hampton, Tom (Angela) Murphy of Caledonia, Minn; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Klenske of New Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her parent;, two brothers, Lawrence Klenske and Lee Francis Klenske; one sister, Lucille Bates; a grandson, Patrick Murphy; son-in-law, Edwin Koezly.

REYNOLDS "Little Man" OXENDINE

November 25, 1938 - March 15, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013

Reynolds "Little Man" Oxendine, age 74, of New Hampton, died Friday Mar. 15, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Music for the service will be provided by Dennis Strum, organist and Damian Baltes, vocalist. Tom Straw will be the crossbearer.

Private family inurnment will take place at the New Hampton City Cemetery with Jeremy Oxendine, Kyle Oxendine, Justin Nelson, Keaton Matthews, Tyler Kuhn, Seth Nordmeyer and Rusty Matthews as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4 - 8 p.m. Monday at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences for Reynold's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Reynolds "Little Man" Oxendine was born Nov. 25, 1938, in Pembroke, NC. He was the fourth of eighteen children born to James and Docia (LockLear) Oxendine. He received his education in North Carolina. As a young man, Little Man worked for the telephone company traveling around the United States. He was working in Lawler, when he met a young girl named Marlene Kalkbrenner. Despite the cold climate, he settled into Iowa and on Aug. 4, 1961, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, he married Marlene Kalkbrenner. To this union four children were born. Little Man was a self employed electrician for many years in the New Hampton area. He will be remembered by his family for the fun asparagus hunting parties and the fishing and hunting trips he made. Throughout his entire life, he enjoyed having a large vegetable garden. His wife Marlene died on March 16, 2011, at the age of 70.

Survivors include one son, Steve (Deb Poock) Oxendine of New Hampton; three daughters, Jean (Bill Sherrill) Franzen of Monroe, NC, Susan (T.C.) Matthews of New Hampton, Sally (Steve) Mills of Charles City; six grandchildren, Jeremy Oxendine, Kyle Oxendine, Keaton Matthews, Nichole (Justin) Nelson, Brittany Kuhn and Tyler Kuhn; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Nelson and Madison Matthews; four brothers, seven sisters; caregiver and friend, Rusty Matthews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a grandson, James Matthews; two sisters; four brothers.

MARK ALLEN JENSEN

October 16, 1957 - March 6, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Mark Allen Jensen, 55, formerly of Nashua, passed away on Mar. 6, 2013 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

A one hour visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Monday, Mar. 11, 2013 at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St, Charles City, followed by graveside services at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City with Sister Diana Blong officiating.

Mark Jensen was born on October 16, 1957 to Reynold and Elenore (Buhmeyer) Jensen in Cedar Falls. He lived with his family in the Cedar Falls and Nashua area and then moved to Comprehensive Systems Inc. in Elma, for many years. In 1993 he resided at the Heritage Residence in New Hampton. He also lived at Community Care in DeWitt. Mark’s last days were spent at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf.

Mark attended several educational and vocational programs for persons with disabilities, namely River Hills ,Cedar Heights, Salvation Army, Crestview and the Comprehensive Systems Inc. Elma workshop. He worked several years for CCI Industries as a paper shredder.

He is survived by guardian, Pat Dreckman of New Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Jensen; sister, Linda Jensen; and grandparents.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211.

BEATRICE MARY KOHLES
January 11, 1922 - March 19, 2013

Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Beatrice Mary Kohles, age 91, of Elma, died on Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 23, 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 John Kohles, Logan Kohles, Michele McKinnon, Lori Stewart, Heather Bunton, Shereen Ries and Kimberly Wiepert serving as honorary casket bearers and Michael Ries, Jeff Biwer, Joshua Tweeten, Jacob Tweeten, Tyler Tweeten, Paul Kohles, Amanda Hageman and Shelly Howe as casket bearers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m, on Friday, Mar. 22, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials for Beatrice may be directed to her family. Online condolences for Beatrice’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Beatrice Mary Havlik was born January 11, 1922 to James and Anastacia (Ludwig) Havlik in Lourdes. She attended country school near Lourdes. Later she worked at an ammunition factory in Des Moines during WWII. Beatrice was united in marriage to Alfred Peter Kohles on May 29, 1944 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The couple farmed and raised their family near Lourdes. The couple retired in the early 90’s and moved into Elma. Beatrice worked at Colonial Manor for several years. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Rosary Society and the Elma American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards, trips to the casino, traveling with family, and helping family and friends.

Beatrice is survived by her children Donna (Al) Biwer of Elma, Mary Lou (Gary) Ries of Ionia, Linda (Bill) Tweeten of Joice, Ronald Kohles of Waterloo and Julie (Mike) Huber of Rochester, Minn; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Tillie Havlik of Elma, Barb Havlik of New Hampton, Rosie Merrick of Jesup, Anna Jean Sullivan of Cedar Rapids, and Rita Thompson of Riceville; brother-in-law Warren Wyatt of Riceville; and several nieces and nephew.

Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents James and Anastacia Havlik, husband Alfred who died May 5, 2000; son Gary Joseph; daughter Betty Jo; brothers Joseph, Edward, Francis and James.

LAWRENCE M. OLSON

Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2013

Lawrence M. Olson, age 99, of Vallejo, Calif. and formerly of New Hampton, died on Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013 at his home in Vallejo surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2013 at Jerico Lutheran Church in Jerico. Burial will be in Jerico Lutheran Cemetery at Jerico.

Visitation will be at the church from 12 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2013.

Funeral arrangements are with Conway-Markham Funeral Home of New Hampton.

Online condolences for Lawrence’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

AGNES M. O’NEILL

June 21, 1925 - March 15, 2013
Posted: Friday, March 22, 2013

Agnes M. O’Neill, age 87, of New Hampton, died on Friday, Mar. 15, 2013 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center in New Hampton, after a short illness.

Memorial services for Agnes will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 28, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home Chapel in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Online condolences for the family of Agnes may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to the time of the service at the funeral home.

Agnes Margaret Martin was born on June 21, 1925 in New Hampton, to James and Elizabeth (O’Neill) Martin. She attended high school in New Hampton. Agnes was blessed with five boys. While raising her sons Agnes created and sold her skillfully crafted pottery. She also had won many awards and was recognized for her unique ability to design and invent new techniques. In 1968, Agnes completed a bookkeeping course and began working as a dental receptionist in Charles City. On June 14, 1969, she was united in marriage to Glenn O’Neill at St. Olaf’s Church in Ft. Dodge. The couple made their home in Charles City. Agnes was a Sunday school teacher for many years at St. John’s Church in Charles City. After retiring, she and Glenn helped with meals on wheels and enjoyed camping. Glenn was one of the first Hospice patients in Charles City and Agnes found comfort in the care she and Glenn received that she decided to became a volunteer for Hospice. Agnes made her way back to New Hampton and once back in town she took on the adventure of remodeling two homes, one of which was previously owned by her parents for many years. Agnes enjoyed painting, crocheting, quilting, making afghans and donating them to numerous charities.

Left to cherish Agnes’s memories are her children Gary Roeder of Nashua, Tom (Mary) Roeder of Springfield, Mo. and James (Vicki) Roeder of Thompson; stepdaughter Patti (Richard) Wilson and stepson Gerald (Charlotte) O’Neill all of Calif; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Mary Pat Attleson of Nacogdoches, Texas; brothers Paul Martin of Mason City, and Frank (Eleanor) Martin of New Hampton; sister-in-law Margie Martin of Humboldt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Martin; sons John and Bruce; sister Regina Leichtman; and brothers James Raymond, John and Patrick Martin.

KENNETH M. PHELPS

March 6, 1936 - March 23, 2013
Posted: Monday, March 25, 2013

Kenneth M. Phelps passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday morning, March 23, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital.

He was born on March 6, 1936 to Maynard and Josephine Phelps. He graduated from Kasson High School in 1954, and attended Austin Community & Technical School. He served in the US Navy aboard Kearsarge Carrier, worked for IBM for 10 years and managed his own business, Rochester Tool & Cutter Grinding, for 46 years.

The services for Kenneth M. Phelps will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1114 - 3rd Street SE, Rochester, MN with Fr. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be at the Grandview Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Kasson American Legion and the Mantorville VFW. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Dibble Funeral Home, (507)634-2331, 213 W. Main St., Kasson, Minnesota and one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be no reviewal.

He enjoyed watching his grandson, Justin, play hockey and baseball, winters in Florida, summer weekends at their cabin in Wisconsin, going to stock car races and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane; three children, Janell Nelsen (Eric) of Chicago, Jack Phelps (Kris) of Kasson, and Cheryl Goldberg (Ken) of Chicago. He is also survived by seven beloved grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Charles (Chuck) Phelps, his parents and his brother, Wayne.

The family prefers memorials to Parkinson Research and Mayo Clinic Hospice Care in lieu of flowers.

Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Kasson, MN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.dibblefuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM F. EDGAR

December 13, 1941 - March 30, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013

William F. Edgar, age 71, of New Hampton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013.

Memorial services will be at 6 p.m.on Saturday, Mar. 30, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery at a later date. Military Rites provided by New Hampton American Legion Post 38 and the New Hampton VFW Post 5238.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 30, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for Bill’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

William Fay Edgar was born on December 13, 1941 to Paul and Elizabeth (Schoonover) Edgar in New Hampton. Bill graduated from New Hampton High School in 1960. He worked at White in Charles City and joined the Army National Guard. He later was employed as a truck driver for Francis Lowe, Mid-America Farm Lines, C.A.S.H., Hillendale Farms, Plum Building Supplies, Rausch Brothers Trucking and Phillips Modern Ag. He also worked for the IaDOT. Bill was married to Jean Nosbisch in 1964 and later divorced. Bill was united in marriage to Nancy Morrison on July 4, 1981 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Bill enjoyed ice fishing, drives in the country with his dogs, playing cards and tinkering in the garage.

Bill is survived by his wife Nancy of New Hampton; children Shelly (Lance) Moorman of New Hampton, Billy (Jackie) Edgar of Elma, Carly Edgar of Cedar Falls, and Paul Edgar of Minneapolis, Minn; grandchildren Samantha (H.B.) Hill, Emily (Mitch) Boss, Kristina Boos and Brian Mueterthies, Jeremy Moorman and Erin Snyder, Ashley Moorman and Tony Tank, Cody Moorman, Ashley and Aubrey Vorwald, and Austin Edgar; great grandchildren Jayla, Aaliyah, Ryan, Tristin, Izabel, Maddi, Myla, Kei, Lohen and Journie; sisters Bonnie (Lowell) Granneman of Waverly, and Pat (Dale) Cutsforth of Bella Vista, Ariz; brother Jim (Monica) Edgar of Waterloo; and several nieces and nephews.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Elizabeth Edgar, one sister Gloria Pierce and one brother Robert “Bob” Edgar.

ADOLPH PAUL SIR

July 24, 1946 - March 26, 2013
Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013

Adolph Paul Sir, age 66 of Elma, died on Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 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 in Lourdes. Military rites will be by Elma American Legion Post 597.

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

Adolph Paul Sir was born on July 24, 1946 to Adolph P. and Edna (Gronwoldt) Sir in Cresco. He graduated from Crestwood High school in 1964. Adolph then attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, NE for automotive mechanics. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1965 serving in Vietnam. Adolph received his honorable discharge from the Marines in 1969. He drove truck and worked construction and continued to do so until he became employed at Conagra in Fredericksburg for seven years before it closed. He also worked for Featherlite in Cresco several years before he worked for Progress Casting in New Hampton. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and Elma American Legion Post #597. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, auctions, license plate collecting, traveling to many national license plate conventions in the country and he especially enjoyed his family and friends.

Adolph is survived by his mother Edna Sir of Elma; wife Pat of Elma; son Tom Sir of East Moline, Ill sister Lavon (Gary) Hyberger of Cedar Rapids; sisters and brothers-in-law Ron Novotny of Harlan, Linda (Don) Baltes of Rochester, Minn., Randy (Pam) Novotny of Protivin, and Sue (Lenny) Cutsforth of Lawler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Adolph is preceded in death by father Adolph who died January 27, 1991.

EDNA E. SIR

February 8, 1917 - March 28, 2013
Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013

Edna E. Sir, age 96 of Elma, passed away on Thursday, Mar. 28, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 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 in Lourdes with Logan Poole, Jared Poole, Derek Hyberger, Kyle Hyberger, Courtney Krousie, Camille Krousie, Cade Krousie, Ashley Hyberger and Alex Hyberger serving as casket bearers.

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

Edna Emma Gronwoldt was born on February 8, 1917 in rural Lime Springs, to Henry and Dora (Shade) Gronwoldt. Edna attended country school and graduated from Riceville High School in 1934 with a teaching certificate. She then taught in area country schools. Edna was united in marriage to Adolph P. Sir on May 8, 1943 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The couple farmed in the area and later took over the family farm north of Lourdes where she has continued to live to the present. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking, playing cards, board games, fishing and especially her family and friends. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and the Rosary Society.

Edna is survived by her daughter Lavon (Gary) Hyberger of Cedar Rapids, daughter-in-law Patricia Sir of Elma; grandchildren Kevin Hyberger, Jeff (Pam) Hyberger, Lana (Mark) Poole, Dawn (Rob) Krousie and Tom Sir; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Edna is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Dora Gronwoldt; husband Adolph in 1991; son Adolph on March 26, 2013; brothers Vern, Walter, Marvin, and Leonard; sisters Rose, Dorthea, Esther, Norma and Alice.

FAYTHE J. MEANS

December 21, 1934 - March 25, 2013
Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013

Faythe J. Means age 78 of Chandler, Ariz., formerly of Fredericksburg, died Monday, Mar. 25, 2013, at Hospice of the Valley in Tempe, Ariz.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg with Hugh Mackintosh presiding.

Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Bethany Herman, Amy Husveth, Allison Carolan, Kristen Hanten, Eric Choudoir and Stephan Cook serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the funeral home. Online condolences for Faythe's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Faythe was born on December 21, 1934, the daughter of A.E. (Elam) and Lucille (Harford) Benner, on the farm home northeast of Fredericksburg. Faythe attended elementary at the Country School Stapleton Township #5. She graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1952 and continued her education at Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA.

Faythe married Warren Means and lived on the family farm located Northwest of Fredericksburg Together, they raised 6 children. The couple later divorced.

Faythe served as Deputy Clerk of District Court, Chickasaw County from 1967-1982. She moved to Arizona and worked at a law firm in Tempe, AZ for 10 years. In July, 1990, she began work as a Tour Sales Representative for America West Airlines in Tempe, AZ, retiring from America West in September 2000. Faythe continued to volunteer at the Sky Harbor Airport for America West Airlines, which later became US Airways through a merger. She also volunteered at their Corporate Headquarters and served at Secretary to the US Airways Retiree Board Phoenix Chapter for four years. In April, 2001, Faythe began working for a Mobile Onsite Mammography service as a part-time Administrative Assistant, retiring December 2012.

Faythe loved to travel and traveled to several countries abroad. Her favorite vacation spot was Jekyll Island, GA where her family vacationed while they were growing up. She loved the beach and history of the Golden Isles in Georgia. She also loved to collect Lighthouses. Faythe loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and is proud of all of their accomplishments.

Faythe is survived by her children, Patricia (Pat) Neuroth of Conrad; Larry Means, Galveston, Texas; Rhonda (Steve) Plamann, Greenville, Wisc; Sherri (Steve) Carolan, Decorah; Jeffrey Means, Davenport; Carolyn Means, Montgomery, Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Virginia Schneider; and a brother, William Benner.

MERLE W. RETHAMEL

January 13, 1938 - March 28, 2013
Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013

Merle W. Rethamel, age 75, of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Mar. 28, 2013 at Linn Haven Rehab and Care Center in New Hampton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 1, 2013 at Holy Family Parish ~ St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus celebrating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at New Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2013 with a 4:30 p.m. rosary, and a 6 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 Monday. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for Merle’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Merle William Rethamel was born on January 13, 1938 to Raymond and Helen (Kubik) Rethamel in Elma. As a child, Merle’s family moved to a farm east of New Hampton. Merle is a 1956 high school graduate of New Hampton High. He enlisted into the US Army in 1961 and received his honorable discharge on December 20, 1962. Merle was united in marriage to Alice Reicks on September 5, 1964 at St. Stevens Catholic Church in Chester. He worked at White Farm Equipment in Charles City for 34 years. Merle also worked for GMT in Waverly until he retired in 2001. He enjoyed carpentry, working and grading mink, and Hawkeye and Chickasaw sports. Merle especially enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their functions. He was a member of Holy Family Parish ~ St. Mary’s Center.

Merle is survived by his loving wife Alice of New Hampton; children Shari (Ken) Rasing of New Hampton, Sheila (Greg) Shekleton of New Hampton, William (Denise) Rethamel of Muscatine, Sandi (Ken) Honts of New Boston, Ill; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Lois Girken of Charles City; brother Eldon (Penny) Rethamel of Fredericksburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Merle is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Helen Rethamel, brothers Father Roger Rethamel, Dale Rethamel and Reed Rethamel and son Mark Rethamel (July 24, 2004); brothers-in-law Garland Girken, Delbert Reicks, Melvin Reicks, and Virgil McGrane; sister-in-law Mary Rethamel.

Posted on 3 April 2013 by Jay Lehmann

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