Ida Marie Kollmann

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

NASHUA — Ida Marie Kollmann, age 84 of Nashua, died Saturday morning, September 30, 2006, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Benjamin “Benj” Kramer

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Donald H. Rosonke
 

Tuesday, October 3, 2006 3:52 PM CDT
 

FLOYD — Donald H. Rosonke, 67, of Floyd, IA, died Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church on Wednesday. Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Henry Rosonke was born August 28, 1939 in Elma, IA the son of Henry and Bernetta (Weber) Rosonke. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1957. Don farmed with his father for several years in the Elma area and then moved to Charles City in 1964. There Don worked as a painter and shop blast operator at the Oliver White Farm Plant for 30 years. After the closing of the plant, Don worked other jobs in the area until retiring in 1999. Don was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Elma and recently transferred his membership to the Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. Don enjoyed playing pool, watching football, and playing cards. His passion was his family, whether it was camping with them, holidays, or other family events. Don was united in marriage to Nancy Smith on September 23, 1995 at their home in rural Floyd, IA.

Survivors include his wife Nancy; one daughter Tina (Doug) Brightwell, Indianola; six sons, Rick, Prior Lake, MN, Todd (Stacy), Vinton, Brian (Jennie), Omaha, NE, Donald Jr. (Jennifer Hedrick), Pleasant Hill, CA, Scott (Erica), Evansville, WI, and Jason (Liz Eden), Vinton; five step-children, Bill Ransom, Floyd, Julie “Jewel” Ransom, Mason City, Crystal (Tim) Farilie, Cedar Rapids, Sonya (David) Bosier, Cedar Rapids and Amber (Mike) Franklin, Alburnet; 34 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister Carol Showalter, Waterloo; a twin brother, Ron, Peoria, AZ; an aunt, Theresa Biwer, Elma.

Preceded in death by his parents; sister Lois Showalter; brother David Rosonke; and a grandson Lucas James Brightwell.

Mildred Ruth Arjes Fisher
 

Tuesday, October 3, 2006
 

LAWLER — Mildred Ruth Arjes Fisher, age 90 of Lawler, died Saturday, September 30, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Joel Dahlen officiating. Edith Kolthoff will be the organist accompanying the congregation singing "The Old Rugged Cross", "How Great Thou Art", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "In The Garden".

Burial will be in Harlington Cemetery, Waverly with Rhon Arjes, Mike Arjes, Cory Arjes, Mark Arjes, Gary Gustafson and John Arjes serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday, at the church. Online condolences for Mildred may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com <http://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com> Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is handling the arrangements. 641-394-4334 Mildred was born on April 2, 1916, in Zaneta, Iowa, rural Grundy County, the daughter of John and Emma (Mutschler) Richards. She attended and graduated from the Shell Rock High School. On December 31, 1934 she was united in marriage to John Arjes in Clarksville, Iowa. To this union three sons were born. John passed away in 1969. On May 1, 1971 she was united in marriage to Raymond Fisher in Waverly, Iowa. In 1998 he passed away. Mildred lived and worked in the Waverly area for the majority of her life. She was employed by Wartburg College, working in the Student Union and Den. Mildred enjoyed bowling when she was able to, crocheting gifts for her grandchildren and had a profound love for playing the organ. In her last years she enjoyed bird-watching from her window.

Survivors include two sons, James (Judy) Arjes, Lawler; Richard (Ann) Arjes, Aitkin, MN; daughter-in-law, Betty Arjes-Johnson, Cedar Rapids; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Roger Arjes; both husbands; one sister, Marie Richards; one brother, Ward C. Richards.

Cora M. Dunt

Wednesday, October 4, 2006 10:59 AM CDT

CRESCO - Funeral services for Cora M. Dunt of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at the United Methodist Church in Cresco with Rev. Mike Carey officiating. Interment was in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Conway Funeral Home on Monday, October 2 and at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements.

Cora, 71, died Friday, September 29, 2006 at her home in Cresco of cancer.

Cora M. Dunt was born on December 24, 1934 in Independence, WV, the daughter of Harland "HV" and Cora (Walls) Andrews. She graduated from Newburg High School in Newburg, WV. She met Don while he was in the service and she was working with the F.B.I.

On June 30 1954 she married Donald D. Dunt in Washington, D.C. They became the parents of three children. Cora had admired the County Nurse that had visited them as children. And so after their children were born, she started nursing school in Calmar, becoming an aide, working as an LPN at the Evans Memorial Home and finally obtaining her R.N. degree and working at the Cresco Hospital for 20 years. Cora was one to care for everyone else, always giving to others, and therefore, became an admired Public Health Nurse. She was organized, liked challenges and always believed that no mountain was too big.

Cora had a love for nursing, the outdoors and her family. She was a number one grandma. On their 50th anniversary, they took their family to a resort in West Virginia. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and cooking.

She was a member of the Wa-tan-ye, the VFW Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women, HoCA, a Hospice volunteer and just recently became a SHIIP volunteer. In 1996, Don and Cora moved into town, but her heart always remained out on the farm.

She is survived by her husband, Don; three children: Joy (Gary) Moss of Farmington, IL, Scott (Gudrun) Dunt of Normal, IL, and Barry Dunt of Kalona; four grandchildren: Alexander and Emily Dunt, Samantha and Benjamin Moss; three sisters: Vida Sinsel and Belle Wolfe, both of Philippi, WV, and Esther Brewer of Gladesville, WV; and three brothers: Charles Andrews of Mogadore, OH, and Jarvis and Leonard Andrews, both of Independence, WV.

Cora was preceded in death by her parents; and five brothers: one in infancy, Clinton, John, Virgil, and Clarence "Chub" Andrews.

 Donald Murphy

Wednesday, October 4, 2006 10:59 AM CDT

CRESCO - Funeral services for Donald "Don" A. Murphy of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Notre Dame Parish-St. Joseph Worship Center in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. The family placed the pall. Sarah Murphy was lector, gifts were carried by Paige, Chase and Davis Murphy, Marilyn Ott was eucharistic minister, Suzanne Ollendick was organist, with Katie Ferrie as cantor and Kathleen Thiele singing, "Here I Am Lord", "Ave Maria", "How Great Thou Art", "Celtic Song of Farewell", and Amazing Grace". Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Elma, IA. Pallbearers were: Paul, Stephen, Mitchell, Russell, and Steve Murphy and Tom Bigley.

Visitation was held at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday and at the church one hour prior to services on Tuesday. There was a parish Vigil Service on Monday at 6 p.m.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

Donald, 89, died Saturday, September 30, 2006 at his home in Cresco after a long illness.

Donald Aloysius Murphy was born October 3, 1916 on the family farm near Elma, IA, the son of James and Lena (Graf) Murphy. He attended the rural school near his home through the eighth grade. Following his education, he stayed on the farm to help his family. With war seeming to be on the horizon, Don went to Ft. Des Moines and enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 7, 1941, serving in the Infantry and Medic Corps in Hawaii. He was discharged on October 14, 1945 from Jefferson Barracks, MO. Upon his return home from the service, Don became a barber.

On November 23, 1950, he married Gertrude Eileen Bigley in the Immaculate Conception Church at Elma. Don and Eileen farmed for 25 years, eventually moving to Cresco in 1968 where Don began working for Donaldson Inc. He worked there for 15 years and retired in 1984, being the first retirement from the Cresco Donaldson Plant.

Don was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the American Legion Post #135, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4565 and the United Auto Workers, being at one time a representative to the National Convention. After retiring, Don enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening, baseball and keeping up on world news.

Don is survived by five sons: James (Sheila) of Cresco, Gene of Burlington, Greg, Doug (Sue), both of Cresco, and Tom of Minneapolis, MN; seven grandchildren: Paul, Sarah and Stephen Murphy, Paige, Mitchell, Chase and Davis Murphy; and one sister-in-law: Kay Murphy of Waterloo.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Eileen on December 26, 2003, his parents; two infant sons; one sister: Darlene Weber; and five brothers: Jerome, Russell, Robert, Vern, and Leon.

                   Posted on 10/04/2006 by Gene Manning

Bernard J. Felder

Thursday, October 5, 2006

ALTA VISTA - Bernard J. Felder, 80, of Alta Vista, died Friday, September 29, 2006 at the St. Mary's Care Center in Winsted, MN.

Memorial Mass will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2006 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista with Reverend Ray Atwood celebrating the Mass. Theresa Burke will be the organist and will accompany the St. Bernard Church Choir and those in attendance singing “Be Not Afraid,” “One Bread, One Body,” “On Eagles Wings,” and “How Great Thou Art.” The soloist, Pat Felder, will sing “Ave Maria.” The lector for the service will be Sally Grober and presenting the offertory gifts will be Bernard's six children. The eucharistic minister will be Roxanne Felder.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bernard's grandchildren Travis Felder, Jerrod Felder, Dalton Felder, Amber Felder, Megan Felder, Brooke (Felder) Peterson, Garret Felder, Nicholas Felder, Christopher Felder, Zackery Felder, Jami Meirick, Austin Meirick, Leigha Felder, Nichole Felder, and great grandson Logan Felder.

Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

Bernard James Felder was born September 8, 1926 at New Hampton, IA, the son of August H. and Anna (Delsing) Felder. He received his education at the St. Williams Catholic School in Alta Vista. After his schooling, Bernard farmed with his family until entering the US Army on November 16, 1945. He served as a Paratrooper during WWII in the European Theater until his honorable discharge on December 8, 1946. After his discharge from the service, Bernard returned to Alta Vista where he hauled milk for the Alta Vista Creamery, drove truck, and farmed until his retirement. On February 14, 1955, he was united in marriage to Phyllis M. Johnson at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Alta Vista area. In their retirement years, the couple wintered in Arizona. In his free time, Bernard enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife Phyllis; 6 children, Mitchell James (Pat), Carthage, NC, Scott (Lynn), Mankato, MN, Kent (Rhonda), Lakeville, MN, Jeff (Sue), Oelwein, Vicki (Neal) Meirick, Pasadena, MD, and Tracy (Roxanne), Winsted, MN; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; a brother Ray (Bernice) Felder, New Hampton; 3 sisters Madonna (Al) Recker, Alta Vista, Helen Ray, Mesa, AZ, and Rita Ann Nuebel, Dunkerton.

Sharon Rose McDowell

Thursday, October 5, 2006

NEW HAMPTON - Sharon Rose McDowell, age 60 of New Hampton, died Wednesday morning, October 4, 2006, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary's Center, New Hampton with Rev. Don Czapla celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton, with Jeromy Winter, Travis Winter, Tony Winter, Bob Hackman, Randy Buchheit, and Jim Klunder as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Tammy Alford, Missy O'Hara, Penny Winter, Justin Alford, Chad O'Hara and Michelle Winter.

Friends may call 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America Rosary and a 6:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continues 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Sharon was born on July 20, 1946, in Waucoma, IA, the daughter of Irvin and Evelyn (Vrzak) Winter. She received her elementary education in a rural country school near New Hampton and was a 1965 graduate of the New Hampton High School. On February 7, 1970, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, she married Jim McDowell. The couple were later divorced.

Sharon was an active member at Holy Family Parish where she was a Eucharistic Minister, a lector, a member of the Catholic Daughters of the America's and took communion to the home-bound. She has worked 42 years, since 1963, at the Klunder's Café, formerly, the Crystal Grill in New Hampton. Sharon also made many wedding cakes for the last 38 years and was a licensed beautician. Sharon rejoined the love of her life in 1995, when she met Dennis Breitbach. He died on March 6 of this year. Her hobbies included embroidering, gardening, walking, music and being outdoors. Sharon was always interested in helping others, especially those going through cancer treatment.

Survivors include her mother, Evelyn Winter, New Hampton, two brothers, LaVern (Vada) Winter and Lee (Diane) Winter all of Charles City, a sister-in-law, Darlene Winter, McFalls, MO and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her father, one brother, Gordon Winter and two nieces, Sebrina Winter and Tina Winter.

                              Posted on 10/05/2006 by Gene Manning

Jerome L. Ott
 

NEW HAMPTON - Jerome L. Ott, age 70 of New Hampton, died Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center, New Hampton.

Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton, with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.

Private family interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with full military honors by the Fae Stein American Legion Post #38.

Friends called from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton. 641-394-4334 Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences for Jerome may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com <http://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com>

Jerome was born in Little Turkey, IA, on August 7, 1936, the son of Joseph and Theresa (Hackman) Ott. He attended rural country school near the family home. As a young man, Jerome began working at the former Oliver Tractor Co., in Charles City. He entered the United States Air Force on August 26, 1956. While in the military, in Germany, he met and married Inge Walther on August 29, 1959. To this union six children were born. He was honorably discharged on June 28, 1962. Jerome then rejoined the Oliver Tractor Co. in Charles City where he worked until 1992. Following his six years in the Air Force he also served in the National Guard for 16 years. He enjoyed playing cards, pool and good times with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Inge, two sons, Raynold Ott, Fredericksburg, Martin Ott (Yuri), Ft. Worth, TX, four daughters, Patricia Ott (Tim), New Hampton, Susan Ott (Mark), Lawler, Karen Ott (Bill), Fayette, Christina Ott (Hans), New Hampton; six grandchildren; one brother, Alvin Ott, Cedar Falls, two sisters, Loretta Drewelow, Waterloo and Imelda Ungs, New Hampton. He is also survived by his faithful companion, Muttley.

Preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Fritz, Joe, Arnold, Arthur and Albert Ott, two sisters, Margaret Williams and Toots Coburn.

Elsie C. Frank

CRESCO - Funeral services for Elsie C. Frank of Cresco will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco with Rev. Michael Massa officiating. Interment will be held in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco.

Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA is handling the arrangements.

Elsie, 94, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.

Elsie Caroline Apolonia Derr was born on August 16, 1912 in rural Howard County, IA, the daughter of Fred and Amalia (Falck) Derr.  She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in St. Paul's Maple Leaf Lutheran Church.  She was educated in the rural schools of Howard County and as a young girl took care of her mother who was stricken with fainting seizures. 

On March 26, 1940, she married Edward Adam Frank at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Parsonage. To this union one daughter, Amalia Louise, was born.

Elsie was a devoted mother, wife and friend. She was a 4-H leader, active in many community and church activities during her marriage. Elsie and Edward farmed with Ed's brother for 23 years on the family farm. In 1965 Edward died of a heart attack. Elsie then started working at the Evan's Memorial Home, and continued for 20 years. After retirement, she worked as a private duty aide with several elderly people enabling them to stay in their homes. Throughout her life she always was a caregiver in various ways. 

She loved to play cards, garden, sew, crochet, knit, socialize and visit with friends, relatives and neighbors, and be a grandmother to neighborhood children.

She is survived by her daughter: Molly (Irv) Myron of Cresco, IA; two grandchildren: Susanne (Bill) Zimmerman of Rensselaer, IN, and Jeff (Tara) Myron of Cresco, IA; three grandchildren: Blake, Samantha, and Skylar Zimmerman, all of Rensselaer, IN; nephews, nieces, “adopted” grandchildren, as well as many dear friends and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed; her parents: Fred and Molly; brothers-in-law: Roy, Howard, and Gerald; and two sisters-in-law: Adeline and Elsie.

Allene Welch
 

ALTA VISTA - Allene Welch, 84, of rural Alta Vista, died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista with Reverend Ray Atwood celebrating the Mass. Theresa Burke will be the organist and will accompany the St. Bernard Church Choir and those in attendance singing “Song of the Body of Christ,” “Here I Am Lord,” “One Bread, One Body,” and “On Eagles Wings.” Jerry McGrane will lead those in attendance singing “O Loving God.” Lector for the service will be Sr. Mary Lee Cox O.S.F. and presenting the offertory gifts will be Eileen Orthaus and Coleen Carlson. Eucharistic minister will be Jane Froehlich and mass servers will be Cara and Kyle McGrane.

Burial will be in the St. Patrick's Cemetery at St. Cecelia, rural Elma with Kevin McGrane, Bob Beckman, Doug Mack, Jerry McGrane, Mel Pinns, Tim Cox, Rick Cox, and Ray Cox serving as casket bearers.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma where there will be a 4:30 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary and a 7:00 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will also be an hour prior to services at the church.

Allene Frances McGrane Welch was born June 27, 1922 on a farm in Deerfield Township, the daughter of Melbourne and Nellie (Riley) McGrane. She received her education in a country school near her home and continued her schooling in Riceville where she received her Normal Training and teaching certificate. Since she was only 16 years old after receiving her teaching certificate, Allene went to work in Charles City for two years. After she turned 18, she began teaching in Chickasaw and Howard County Schools. On February 15, 1947 she was united in marriage to Dee Welch at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at St. Cecelia. Following their marriage the couple resided on an acreage in Deerfield Township where she has lived ever since. Allene and Dee were co-owners and managers of a filling station in Colwell and raised mink and sold furs on their acreage for many years.

She enjoyed fishing, trapping, gardening and especially reading. Allene was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church until it's closing when she transferred her membership to St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Alta Vista.

Survivors include a sister Edna Cox, Alta Vista, a brother Merle (Jane) McGrane, Ionia; two sisters-in-law Joanne McGrane Kulp, Thornton, CO and Shirley McGrane Daleske, Eldora, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Dee (1975); three brothers Walter McGrane, Lee McGrane, and Earl McGrane, a brother-in-law Lee Cox and a sister-in-law Vera McGrane.

Guy Van De Weerd
 

CRESCO - Funeral services for Gysbert “Guy” Van De Weerd of Cresco, IA were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Cresco Methodist Church in Cresco with Rev. Mike Carey officiating. Interment was in Howard Center Cemetery of rural Cresco.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements.

Guy, 94, died Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Patty Elwood Center in rural Cresco.

Gysbert “Guy” Van De Weerd was born July 16, 1912 in Beaver Township, Fillmore County, MN just north of Chester, IA, the son of Herman and Effie (Van Grevenhof) Van De Weerd. He attended rural school until the beginning of eighth grade when he was shot in the leg in a hunting accident. He spent most the next year recuperating. Until the time of his marriage he hired out as a farm hand.

On June 12, 1939, he married Dorothy Craft at the Lime Springs Methodist Church. They became the parents of one child. After their marriage, Guy worked road construction until 1942 when he started farming. He farmed various farms in Howard County. In 1955 they moved to a small farm within the Cresco city limits. Guy drove school bus and a livestock truck for a few years and drove a tank truck for Standard Oil until his retirement.

After moving into the Cresco city limits he was elected to the Cresco City Council. After retiring he volunteered at the Cresco Senior Citizen Meal Site for many years and did errands for people that couldn't drive. He received an award from Governor Branstad for volunteering.

Guy enjoyed life and helping people. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. He loved to visit with them.

Guy is survived his daughter: Fran (Don) Burke; five grandchildren: Brenda Burke of Decorah, Mark (Becky) Burke, Laurie Bollman, Scott (Tonya) Burke and Brad (Jennifer) Burke; 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, all in the Cresco and Decorah area; one brother: Bert Van De Weerd of Stongville, OH; one sister: Helen Hansen of Greeley, CO; brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

Guy was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents; and one brother: Marion.

Cherri Cleveland
 

IONIA - Cherri Cleveland, 59, of Ionia, died Friday, October 06, 2006 of cancer at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, IA.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Ionia Funeral Home with Reverend Mary Hatch presiding. Gerald Bailey will be organist and accompany vocalists Peter and Phyllis Willadsen.

Burial will be in Riverton Cemetery near Nashua with Don Bonwell, Dean Lines, John Farley, Dan Testroet, Jeff Roths and Mark Koenigsfeld serving as casket bearers.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Ionia Funeral Home.

Cherri A. Cleveland was born Sept. 26, 1947, at Charles City, the daughter of Donald C. and Dorothy M. (Usher) Bonwell. She attended school in Nashua before graduating in 1966 from Charles City High School. Cherri was married to Roger Cleveland Feb. 17, 1968. She worked for many years at White Farm Equipment in Charles City and later at the Sara Lee Bakery in New Hampton. She was presently employed at Fort Dodge Animal Health in Charles City. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Ionia.

Survivors include her husband Roger, a daughter LeAnn Fuller, Marshalltown, two sons, Wesley (Heather) Cleveland, New Hampton and Jim (Susan) Cleveland, Boerne, TX; five grandchildren, Ashtyn Fuller, Connor, Mason and Mallory Cleveland and Benton Cleveland; four sisters, Darliss (Bill) Farley, Waterloo, Sandra Huisman, Waterloo, Donna (Guy Jr.) Lines, Nashua and Brenda (Steve) Malloy, Omaha, NE; four brothers, Lynn (Paulette) Bonwell, Lansing, Allen (Carol) Bonwell, Cedar Rapids, Bill (Mary Ann) Bonwell, Waterloo and Denny (Cherri) Bonwell, Fertile; a sister-in-law Sandie Bonwell of Charles City and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; a brother Jim Bonwell; a brother-in-law Ron Huisman; one nephew and two nieces.

Harriett Ostermeier
 

RIDGEWAY - Funeral services for Harriett Ostermeier of Ridgeway, IA were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at St. Paul's Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, rural Elma with Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Norma Groth was the organist and accompanied those in attendance singing “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”, “On Eagles Wings”, and “In The Garden.” Pallbearers were: Keith Cannon, Dave Christensen, Andrew Havlik, Jonathan Havlik, Rick Bitterman, Jim Duff, Wes Rowcliffe, and Merle Havlik. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the church cemetery.

Friends were to call from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church on Saturday.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, IA handled the arrangements.

Harriett, 83, died Monday, October 2, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident west of Decorah.

Harriett Rowcliffe Ostermeier was born July 8, 1923, at Forest City, IA, the daughter of Willis and Elsa (Neubauer) Rowcliffe.  She graduated from Mason City High School in 1942.  After graduating, she worked as a telephone operator in Mason City. She later moved with a friend to the Michigan City, IN and LaPorte, IN area.  

On February 8, 1947, she married Earl Ostermeier. After their marriage the couple resided in the Michigan City and LaPorte, IN area until their retirement in 2001. In 2002 the couple moved to Ridgeway, IA. Throughout her life in Indiana she worked at the Pullman Car Factory, at J.C. Penney as a bookkeeper, at Vail Toy Store as a manager, H & R Block and as a Real Estate Agent for Merrion and Associates in LaPorte, IN.

She served as a Sunday School Teacher in Indiana for 16 years. Harriett enjoyed working, cooking, and the couple's pet birds, rabbit and dog “Simba.”

Harriett is survived by three sisters: Lola C. (Roy) Duff of LaCrescent, MN, Bonnie Willemson of Mason City, IA, and Ruth Cannon of Elma, IA; two sisters-in-law: Eythel Rowcliffe of Osage, IA and Jane Dawson of Chesterton, IN; a brother-in-law: Dan Ostermeier of Michigan City, IN; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother: Walter Rowcliffe; a nephew: Steve Cannon; a niece: Bonnie Rowcliffe; three brothers-in-law: Marvin Willemsen, Roy Bitterman, and Melvin Cannon.

Roselyn Ehlers
 

Funeral services for Roselyn J. Ehlers of Waterloo and formerly of Cresco will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home with interment in Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, both in Cedar Falls. There will be no public visitation.

Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home in Cedar Falls, IA is handling the arrangements.

Roselyn, 78, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at her brother's home in Waterloo.

Roselyn was born October 1, 1928 at Ridgeway, IA, the daughter of Arnold and Eva (Fargham) Albertson.

On May 22, 1949 she married Clarence Ehlers, Jr. in Waterloo. He preceded her in death January 29, 1978. She retired as Office Manager of the Younkers Store in Cedar Falls after more than 10 years of employment.

Survivors include her son: David Ehlers of Cedar Rapids, IA; two brothers: Robert (Kay) Albertson of Waterloo and Stanley Albertson of Rochester, MN; and two sisters: Janeen (Richard) Ness of Blaine, MN and Beverly (Harvey) Koshatka of Cresco, IA.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence; her parents; two brothers: Roger Albertson in infancy and Leland Albertson; and one sister: Lois Brown.

                                    Posted on 10/12/2006 by Gene Manning

Earl Ostermeier

Friday, October 13, 2006

RIDGEWAY - Funeral services for Earl C. Ostermeier of Ridgeway, IA were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at St. Paul's Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, rural Elma with Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Norma Groth was the organist and accompanied those in attendance singing “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”, “On Eagles Wings”, and “In The Garden.” Pallbearers were: Keith Cannon, Dave Christensen, Andrew Havlik, Jonathan Havlik, Rick Bitterman, Jim Duff, Wes Rowcliffe, and Merle Havlik. Military Honors were accorded by the Elma American Legion John Frahm Post 597. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the church cemetery.

Friends were to call from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church on Saturday.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, IA handled the arrangements.

Earl, 79, died Monday, October 2, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident west of Decorah.

Earl Carl Ostermeier was born November 9, 1926 at Michigan City, IN, the son of Earl and Irene (Ruggles) Ostermeier. He received his education at Michigan City High School and went on to receive a degree in Law Enforcement from Purdue University. On February 28, 1945, Earl was inducted into the US Army and served during WWII until his honorable discharge on October 22, 1946. After his discharge he returned to the Michigan City area where he was united in marriage.

On February 8, 1947 he married Harriett Rowcliffe. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Michigan City and LaPorte, IN area until their retirement in 2001. In 2002 the couple moved to Ridgeway, IA. Throughout the years, Earl worked as a barber in Michigan City, Prison Guard, and Bethlehem Steel where he worked in safety and security until his retirement.

Earl enjoyed firearms, going to the shooting range for target practice, and the couple's pet birds, rabbit and dog “Simba.”

Earl is survived by a half brother: Dan Ostermeier of Michigan City, IN; a half sister: Jane Dawson of Chesterton, IN; four sisters-in-law: Lola C. (Roy) Duff of LaCrescent, MN, Bonnie Willemsen of Mason City, IA, Ruth Cannon of Elma, IA, and Eythel Rowcliffe of Osage, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers-in-law: Walter Rowcliffe, Marvin Willemsen, Roy Bitterman, and Melvin Cannon; a nephew: Steve Cannon; and a niece: Bonnie Rowcliffe.

Margaret Catherine Blazek

Friday, October 13, 2006

LAWLER - Margaret Catherine Blazek, 103, Lawler, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 14 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler, with Rev. Marvin Salz as celebrant. Organist Ruth McKone will accompany vocalist Sherri Achen. Joe Scally will be lector and offertory gifts will be presented by Jenna Blazek and Jamie Blazek.

Inurnment will be in the church cemetery with Margaret's grandchildren, Don Blazek Jr., Gene Blazek, Tom Blazek, Scott Blazek, Jay Blazek, David Blazek, Mark Blazek, Steve Kraft, Laura Norcross, Julia Kraft and Sara Kraft as honorary pallbearers.

Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Lawler, where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the America's Rosary and a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service, and visitation continues an hour prior to the services at the church. Online condolences for Margaret may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Margaret was born April 18, 1903 on the family farm north of Lawler, the daughter of George P. and Julia (Masterson) Winter. Initially she attended country school in Utica township and in 1915, the family moved to New Hampton where she attended St. Joseph Grade School. She was a 1922 graduate of New Hampton High School. Margaret taught country school for five years.

On June 7, 1927 she married James Richard Blazek at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Hampton. To this union three children were born. The couple farmed north of Lawler from 1927 until 1961, when they moved into Lawler. Her husband, James died on November 12, 1984. Margaret remained at home until becoming a resident of the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in 1994. She was a 50-plus year member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas where she had served three years as Grand Regent. She served as president of the Lawler Library Board, during which time the library was completely remodeled, and was president of the Lawler Senior Citizens' club in 1973. Margaret was an active volunteer in the Chickasaw County Democratic Women's Club and was nominated Outstanding Older Iowan for Chickasaw County in 1984. She helped organize the Chickasaw County Council on Aging in Lawler and volunteered delivering Meals On Wheels.

Her compassionate nature and drive to be of service always moved her to visit the sick or dying, and those less fortunate in her community with offerings of her time and energy along with food and service. Margaret loved gardening, growing flowers, cooking and gathering with friends and family, and she could never turn down a game of bridge. She wrote biographies of Older Iowan nominees from Lawler, organized wedding showers and wrote a history of Mt. Carmel Church for the 1970 centennial celebration. Margaret had an irreverent Irish wit and infectious sense of humor that lives on in the memory of those who knew her.

Margaret had a framed motto near her front door which guided her life: “I shall pass through this world but once. Therefore, any good thing that I can do, any kindness I can show to any human being--Let me do it now. Let me not neglect it nor defer it. For I shall not pass this way again.”

Survivors include two sons, Dr. James Blazek, Columbus, OH, Don (Shirley) Blazek, Lawler; one daughter, Margaret Mary Kraft, Mt. Horeb, WI; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, James; three sisters, Lucille Forkenbrock, Mayme McGowan and Rocille Winter in infancy; three brothers, Andrew Winter, George “Pat” Winter and Leo “Pete” Winter.

Lauretta A. Barta

Friday, October 13, 2006

FORT ATKINSON - Lauretta A. Barta, age 88, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, died on Monday, October 9, 2006, at the Winneshiek Medical Center, Decorah, IA, following a short illness.

Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2006, at St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with Rev. David Beckman officiating.  Margaret Riha served as lector and Eucharistic minister and Haley Stallsmith, Ray Nienhaus and Myles Kupka were the mass servers. Kathy Meyer, organist accompanied the St. John's Choir in singing “Prayer of St. Francis”, “Let There Be Peace on Earth”, “Hail Mary, Gentle Woman” and “How Great Thou Art”. Greg Lynch, Mike Lynch, Matt Lynch, Dawn Downes, Laura Stallsmith and Torey Stallsmith were casketbearers.

Burial was in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, Spillville, Iowa.

Friends called from 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Schluter - Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, in Ft. Atkinson, Iowa, and until 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning. There was a rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a scripture service at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Lauretta Ann (Schwade) Barta was born on February 22, 1918, the daughter of William and Ludmilla (Taylor) Schwade on the family farm, between Spillville and Fort Atkinson.  Lauretta attended country school west of Fort Atkinson.  She married Paul Barta on September 7, 1943 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa. Together they farmed and raised their family near Fort Atkinson.  Lauretta enjoyed baking, gardening, playing cards, visiting with friends and taking care of her family.  They retired and moved into Fort Atkinson in 1982. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Ladies Guild.

Survivors include her two daughters: Patricia (Jack) Lynch, Lawler, and Norma Barta, North Liberty. One son: Jim Barta, Plainfield. Five grandchildren: Greg (Eileen) Lynch, Mike Lynch, Matt Lynch, Laura (Steve) Stallsmith and Dawn (Stu) Downes.  Six great grandchildren: Torey, Haley and Conner Stallsmith; Carson and Reagan Downes and Kirk Lynch. Three sisters: Mildred (Raymond) Riehle, Spillville, Doris (Leonard) Macal, Cresco and Rita Kuehner, St. Lucas.  Two brothers: Lynn (Delores) Schwade, Cresco, and Ermin Schwade, Gahanna, OH.  One sister-in-law: Joan Schwade, Protivin. 

Preceded in death by her parents: William and Ludmilla Schwade; her husband: Paul on Sept. 24, 1999; one brother: Eugene Schwade; one sister-in-law: Mary Schwade; and one brother-in-law: Leonard Kuehner.

Richard Thompson

Friday, October 13, 2006
 

FREDERICKSBURG - Richard Thompson age 81 of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Graveside services were 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Grant Lutheran Cemetery near Woden, Iowa, with Pastor Jim Berka officiating. There was no visitation. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg was in charge of arrangements (563) 237-6212.

Online condolences for Richard may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com <http://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com>

Mary Gansen

Friday, October 13, 2006

ELMA- Mary Gansen, 91, of Elma, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the Colonial Manor in Elma.

Funeral services are pending at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma.

                                   Posted on 10/14/2006 by Gene Manning

Beatrice B. “Bea” Novak

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

She is survived by four sisters: Florence Zahasky of Protivin, Madelyn Ryan of Cresco, Helen Anderson of Harmony, MN, and Eileen Sbiral of Spillville.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest on August 19, 1991; and her parents.

Mary Adeline Swenson Laub
 

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:27 PM CDT

CRESCO - Funeral services for Mary Adeline Swenson Laub of Cresco, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2006 at Notre Dame Parish-St. Joseph's Worship Center in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating.

Pianist was Deb Moellers, friend, and Cantor was Bootie Kapler, friend. The placing of the Pall was done by the family, the Gathering Song was “On Eagles' Wings”, the Old Testament Reading, “Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11” was read by Tanya Laub, granddaughter, the Psalm 122 was read by Richard and Jana Novak, grandchildren, the New Testament Reading “Romans 8:14-23” was read by Tanya Holton, granddaughter, the Gospel and Homily was read by Rev. Richard J. Ament, the Prayers of the Faithful were read by Gretchen Laub, daughter and Emily and Stephen Novak, great-grandchildren, the Procession of the Gifts Song “Here I Am Lord” was sung as Emily Novak, Stephen Novak, and Kurtis Gehling, great-grandchildren, carried the gifts, the Communion Song “Only A Shadow” was sung as Father Ament and the Eucharist Ministers, Collette Kuhn, friend, Mike McGuire, cousin, and Connie Frana, friend, distributed communion. The song during meditation “In The Garden” was sung by Tanya Laub, granddaughter and Bootie Kapler, friend, the reflection was given by Michael Novak, son-in-law. The Song of Farewell “Song of Farewell” and the Recessional Song, “Lord of the Dance” closed the service and prepared the funeral to process to Calvary Cemetery for burial next to her husband George. The pallbearers were: Richard Laub-Novak, grandson, George Laub, grandson, Lucy Laub Gehling, granddaughter, Henry Elwood, friend, Jim Richardson, cousin, and John Richardson, cousin. The program was designed by Lucy Laub Gehling and Tanya Laub.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements.

Mary, 96, descendant of one of the oldest pioneer families in Howard County, died at her home Thursday, October 12, 2006 after a brief illness.

Born on March 20, 1910, Mary's parents were Dora Carver Swenson and the inventor (and manufacturer) John Stephen Swenson, famous in the Cresco area and even nationally for the brilliance and usefulness of some of his many inventions. Young Mary graduated from Cresco Public High School in 1928, four years after the premature death of her father (he was only 51) from a cerebral hemorrhage in 1924. After graduation, Mary and her mother Dora lived in California for the summer, after which Mary entered Grinnell College, and two years later Carleton College, from which she graduated in 1932, with a double major in   English and in Art. During the year 1934, Mary enrolled at the Chouinard School of Art in Los Angeles, developing her distinctive talent in pen and charcoal drawings. With her mother, she traveled broadly, to both coasts and by sea to Cuba and the Panama Canal.

On January 1, 1936, she married George Raphael Laub, also of Cresco, and they had three children, only two of whom survived early infancy, Karen and Gretchen. Both Mary and George were gifted with strong artistic talents. Both loved to sketch the oldest and most distinctive buildings in Cresco and elsewhere. Mary eventually opened “The Little Gallery” on Elm Street, which sold prints, drawings, note cards (featuring scenes of Cresco) and other objects of art for many years. Both Mary and George loved to travel, and visited Mexico, Hawaii, Panama, Italy, France, Germany and many other countries overseas. In addition to her drawing and sketching, Mary loved playing golf, and also cooking huge holiday meals for her family. She could set a groaning table like nobody else.

Mary Laub's grandparents were Mary Fall Carver and Chester M. Carver, who came by covered wagon from Stockbridge, Massachusetts, to Vernon Springs in 1859. The Carvers were descendants of the brother of John Carver, who came to Massachusetts on the Mayflower. Their ancestor settled first near Plymouth Bay, having arrived by ship after the Mayflower.

With her husband George, Mary Laub was very active all her life in projects for the betterment of Cresco - from the Arts Festival, the Country Club, and the Howard County Historical Society, to the Cresco Industrial Development Corporation; and from the Howard County Fair, the Campfire Girls and the 4-H, to the Federated Women's Club and the Red Cross. She was also for a time on the Board of Trustees of Upper Iowa University.

Long suffering from an illness that confined her to a mobile chair for more than forty years, Mary was a conspicuous example of bravery and good spirit - when wheeling rapidly around a room, she could be a real menace to unsuspecting children (and adults). When Mary laughed, it was a good strong laugh, and contagious. Like her daughters and son-in-law, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved her very much.

Mary is survived by two daughters, Karen Laub-Novak of Washington, D.C., and Gretchen Laub of Cresco; and six grandchildren; Richard Novak, Tanya Holton, and Jana Novak; Lucy Gehling, Tanya and George Laub; six great-grandchildren: Emily and Stephen Novak of Des Moines, Kurtis and Samantha Gehling of Decorah, and the daughters of Randall and Tanya Holton of Boston.

She is preceded in death by an infant son within hours of his birth; by her husband George; and by her grand-daughter Sarah.

Irene C. Schmitt
Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Dolores Minnick

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

CRESCO - Memorial services for Dolores Minnick of Cresco will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at St. Michael's Church in Farmington, MN with inurnment in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Shieldsville, MN.

Dolores, 85, died Monday, October 16, 2006 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, IA is handling the arrangements.

Dolores is survived by one son: Patrick (Marty) Minnick of Rockwell City; one daughter Colleen (Larry) Voves of Cresco; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one sister: Jane Gergen of Sun Lakes, AZ.

A full obit will follow in next week's issue of the Times Plain Dealer.

Francis Julius Dietzenbach

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

ST. LUCAS - Francis Julius Dietzenbach died Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at his home following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church, St. Lucas, with Msgr. John Dietzenbach presiding. Jeanette Dietzenbach was organist and Dan Silhacek was cantor.

Interment was in St. Luke's Cemetery with Levern Dietzenbach, Glenn Dietzenbach, Matthew Dietzenbach, Mark Dietzenbach, Derrick Dowd and Dana Dowd serving as casket bearers.

Visitation was Friday at St. Luke's Chapel, with a 4:00 p.m. Rosary Society and Lady Foresters Rosary and a 7:45 p.m. KC Rosary.

Burnham-Wood Funeral Home, West Union, was in charge of arrangements.

Francis Julius Dietzenbach was born October 1, 1924 at St. Lucas, the son of Joseph and Mary (Hackman) Dietzenbach. He attended St. Luke's Catholic School. From 1944 to 1946 Francis served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the St. Lucas American Legion.

On August 30, 1948 Francis was united in marriage with Helen Hageman at St. Aloyisous Catholic Church in Calmar. They farmed all of their married life and retired to St. Lucas in 1992. He had served on both the school and church boards. His hobbies included bowling, fishing, golfing and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife, Helen; four sons, Levern Dietzenbach and special friend, Cathy Binner, Rochester, MN, Msgr. John Dietzenbach, Libertytown, MD, Mark (Deb) Dietzenbach, Fort Atkinson, Glenn (Kristina) Dietzenbach, Des Moines; two daughters, Lois (Don) Dowd, Fredericksburg and Luann (Alan) Schmitt, Ossian; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Huber, New Hampton; two brothers, Edward (Louise) Dietzenbach, St. Lucas and Urban (Lucy) Dietzenbach, Cresco; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Dietzenbach, St. Lucas and Irene Dietzenbach, Waucoma. Preceding him in death were his parents; five brothers, Nick Korzendorfer, John Korzendorfer, Hugo, Herbert and Joe Dietzenbach; two sisters, Theresa Herold and Katie Nolte; in-laws, Paul Herold, Alois Nolte, Loretta Korzendorfer and John Huber.

Ingval J. Nystel

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

LAWLER- Ingval J. Nystel, 86, of rural Lawler, died Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Colonial Manor in Elma.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 18 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alta Vista with Reverend Vincent C. Fricke officiating. Norma Groth will be the organist and will accompany those in attendance singing “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” Burial with military honors will be at the Union Cemetery in Alta Vista with Russell Howe Jr., Danny Howe, David Howe, Josh Howe, Jim Lechtenberg, and Marvel Erion serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers will be Robert Lechtenberg, Raymond Nystel, Devin Hart, Zach Hart, Kaycee Howe, and Natallia Utley.

Military honors will be accorded by the Alta Vista VFW Post 4069.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.

Ingval Jalmer Nystel was born May 25, 1920 on a farm in Utica Township near Reilly Ridge, the son of Andrew and Mary Christina (Anderson) Nystel. Shortly after his birth his family moved to a farm near Crane Creek. Ingval was baptized and confirmed at the Crane Creek Lutheran Church. He received his education at the Jacksonville #7 Country School. After completing his schooling, Ingval farmed with his family until being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941. He served as an Amphibian Engineer operating PT and Landing Crafts delivering supplies and troops to shore during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned to the family farm near Lawler. He farmed with his brothers Erick and Andrew, while his sister, Geneva took care of the household and garden chores. Ingval farmed until he became a resident of the Colonial Manor in Elma in November of 2002.

He enjoyed hunting, trapping, tinkering with machinery, spending time with his family and also he enjoyed many hunting trips to Wyoming.

Ingval was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Alta Vista.

Survivors include his brother Andrew Nystel of rural Lawler, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Erick, J.C., Omer, and Ingvald in infancy; four sisters Agnes Howe, Geneva Nystel and Edna and Mildred in infancy.

Beth L. Gitch

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

FREDERICKSBURG - Beth L. Gitch, 89 of Fredericksburg died Saturday evening, October 14, 2006 at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg with Pastor Ronnie Koch officiating and Karen Downes as the organist.

Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Fredericksburg, with Steven Chambers, Tanner Gardener, Nolan Gitch, Ted Steege III, Gary Schultz and William Elliott serving as casket bearers.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 17th, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg and for one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. On-line condolences may be left for Beth at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com

Beth LaVere Gitch, daughter of Chauncey and Alice (Hunt) Chambers was born April 30, 1917 in Chickasaw County. She graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1934 and then from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. She taught school in several country schools and the Fredericksburg Elementary School for 36 years.

She was united in marriage to Alvin G. Gitch on June 24, 1937 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The couple farmed in the Fredericksburg area until retiring and moving into town in 1968. Alvin passed away May 30, 1996.

Beth has been a resident of Hillcrest Home in Sumner. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. Her hobbies included oil and watercolor painting, basket weaving and playing cards. Survivors include three sons: Jerry (Georgia) Gitch, Sumner, Gayl Gitch, Tripoli and James (Brenda) Gitch, Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren, Terryne (Glenn) Meier, Waverly, Jerelyn (Brent) Steere, Waverly, David (Deb) Fink, Denver, Mary (John) Groh, Rockwell, Marlyne (Garth) Barker, Albert Lea, MN and Lynne (John) Rasmussen, Manchester; 13 step-great- grandchildren; 12 step great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean (Ted) Steege of Fredericksburg and one brother, Keith (Marlene) Chambers, Denver.

Preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; her parents, Chauncey and Alice; and a daughter-in-law, Ruth Gitch.

                                   Posted on 10/19/2006 by Gene Manning

Conrad Bernard Langreck

Friday, October 20, 2006

 

St. LUCAS - Conrad Bernard Langreck, 61, rural St. Lucas, died suddenly on October 16, 2006.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 19 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Waucoma, with Rev. Marvin Salz as celebrant. Janet Schmitt was organist and Sister Luann was lector. Leon Dietzenbach was Eucharistic Minister. Daryl Sawyer and Vanessa Sankey were offertory gift bearers.

Interment was in St. Mary's of Assumption Cemetery, Little Turkey, with Kerri Langreck, Tom Durnan, Linus Menne, Dennis Schmitt, Dean Schmitt and Merle Reicks serving as casket bearers.

Visitation was Wednesday at the Waucoma Funeral Chapel, with a 4:30 p.m. Parish Rosary and 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Burnham-Wood Funeral Home, West Union, was in charge of arrangements.

Conrad Bernard Langreck, son of Henry and Verda (DeSloover) Langreck, was born May 23, 1945 at West Union. He graduated fom Turkey Valley High School in 1963. On June 27, 2002, Conrad married Patricia Cornwell at the United Methodist Church in West Union. He farmed and had worked at FECO in Oelwein for three years. Conrad then started his own welding and repair shop on his farm near St. Lucas. He enjoyed his work, being with his family, music and watching old western movies and comedy shows.

Surviving are his wife, Pat; four sons and their wives, Shawn and Sandra Langreck, Conrad Jr. and Shannon Langreck, St. Lucas, Brian and Kathy Langreck, Patrick and Jennifer Langreck, Fredericksburg; two daughters and their husbands, Jacqueline and George Sankey, Omaha, NE, Michelle and Wayne Sawyer, Waucoma; four stepdaughters, Sandra and Shawn Langreck, St. Lucas, Sherry and Mike Pategas, Wayland, Patty Grant, Waucoma, JoyLyn Helle, Oelwein; 22 grandchildren; his parents, Henry and Verda Langreck, West Union; one brother, Henry (Karla) Langreck, West Union; four sisters, Sandy (Roger) Leibold, Fort Atkinson, Patsy (Gary) Atamian, Rochester, MN, Pam and Alfonso Vasquez, West Union, Maryann and Marvin Hackman, New Hampon; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceding him in death was his first wife, Geraldine in 1999.

Richard J. Bennett III

Friday, October 20, 2006

NEW HAMPTON - Richard J. Bennett III, 50, of New Hampton died Monday, October 16, 2006 at his home in New Hampton.

Private Family Graveside Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Cemetery in Nashua.

There will be NO visitation; Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home (641) 435-4134 in Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard John Bennett was born May 4, 1956 at Waverly, Iowa, the son of Richard and Helene (Bloom) Bennett Jr. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1974. Richard started working for Sara Lee in 1975 and remained there until the plant closed in New Hampton. He had just started to work for Comp Systems at the Treasure Chest in New Hampton.

Survivors include his parents, Richard (Merle) Bennett Jr., Nashua; two sisters: Connie (Ted) Halter, Hemet, CA and Lorene (Donald) Hirsch, Charles City; three brothers, Timothy Bennett, Hemet, CA, Larry (Jan) Doyle, Hinckley, MN and Lynn Doyle, Cedar Rapids.

Preceded in death by his mother, Helene (Bloom) Bennett in 1971.

Charles William Owens

Friday, October 20, 2006 1:03 PM CDT

NORTHRIDGE, CA - Charles William Owens, age 87 Northridge, California, died Sunday October 15, 2006 at his home.

Arrangements are tentatively set for family and friends to call from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Saturday October 21, 2006 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton (641) 394-4334 where there will be a 1:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary and a 2:00 p.m. Scripture Service.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery - Cresco. Online condolences for Charles may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Jerry L. Lienau

Friday, October 20, 2006 1:03 PM CDT

FREDERICKSBURG - Jerry L. Lienau, age 62, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday morning, October 19, 2006 at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.

Funeral services are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg.

Virginia K. Sauer

Friday, October 20, 2006

NEW HAMPTON - Virginia K. Sauer, 91, of New Hampton, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services are pending at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton.

                           Posted on 10/20/2006 by Gene Manning

Adrian Joseph Zbornik

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

FORT ATKINSON - Adrian Joseph Zbornik, 71, Fort Atkinson, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 at his home following a lengthy illness.

A Memorial Mass was held Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Fort Atkinson, with Rev. David Beckman presiding. Jeanette Dietzenbach was organist, Nori Hadley, violinist and Jill Clark was soloist. Musical selections included “Traumerei”, “Farside Banks of Jordan”, “Here I Am, Lord”, Hosea “Come Back to Me” and “How Great Thou Art”.

Lectors were Daryl Neyens, Kay Hess and Stephen James Zbornik. Neil Neyers gave the eulogy and Benjamin Zbornik, Samuel Zbornik and Andrew Magner presented the offertory gifts.

Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, at a later date. It was Adrian's wish to donate his body to the University of Iowa. Arrangements were made by Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, Fort Atkinson.

Adrian Joseph Zbornik was born June 7, 1935 on the family farm west of Fort Atkinson, the son of Frank Ralph and Elizabeth (Moravetz) Zbornik. He attended St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1952. After high school, he helped farm at home with his father.

He married Helen Shindelar on September 7, 1957 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar. Together they farmed west of Fort Atkinson until 1985, when they moved into Fort Atkinson. While farming, Adrian worked as a security guard at Sara Lee in New Hampton. After retiring, he drove the NIECA Tansit Van in the Northeast Iowa area.

Adrian enjoyed playing cards, traveling and dearly loved his grandchildren. He also enjoyed showing off his restored 520 John Deere Two Cylinder Club tractor. Adrian was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church, having served on the parish council and as a Eucharistic minister and lector.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Zbornik, Fort Atkinson; four daughters, Susan Zbornik, Sydney, Australia, Catherine (Kurt Neyens) Zbornik, Cedar Rapids, Julie Zbornik, Chicago, IL and Sarah (Dave) Magner, Decorah; two sons, Stephen Zbornik, Fort Atkinson and John (Carol) Zbornik, Menomonie, WI; six grandchildren, Hannah Zbornik, Stephen James Zbornik, Benjamin Zbornik, Samuel Zbornik, Andrew and Jacob Magner; two sisters, Ursula Klocke, Auxtin, TX and Celeste (Jerry) Johannes, Cedar Rapids.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother in infancy, Celestine Zbornik; one son-in-law, Andrew Thompson (of Australia). Fort Atkinson - Adrian Joseph Zbornik, 71, Fort Atkinson, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 at his home following a lengthy illness.

A Memorial Mass was held Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Fort Atkinson, with Rev. David Beckman presiding. Jeanette Dietzenbach was organist, Nori Hadley, violinist and Jill Clark was soloist. Musical selections included “Traumerei”, “Farside Banks of Jordan”, “Here I Am, Lord”, Hosea “Come Back to Me” and “How Great Thou Art”.

Lectors were Daryl Neyens, Kay Hess and Stephen James Zbornik. Neil Neyers gave the eulogy and Benjamin Zbornik, Samuel Zbornik and Andrew Magner presented the offertory gifts.

Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, at a later date. It was Adrian's wish to donate his body to the University of Iowa. Arrangements were made by Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, Fort Atkinson.

Adrian Joseph Zbornik was born June 7, 1935 on the family farm west of Fort Atkinson, the son of Frank Ralph and Elizabeth (Moravetz) Zbornik. He attended St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1952. After high school, he helped farm at home with his father.

He married Helen Shindelar on September 7, 1957 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar. Together they farmed west of Fort Atkinson until 1985, when they moved into Fort Atkinson. While farming, Adrian worked as a security guard at Sara Lee in New Hampton. After retiring, he drove the NIECA Tansit Van in the Northeast Iowa area.

Adrian enjoyed playing cards, traveling and dearly loved his grandchildren. He also enjoyed showing off his restored 520 John Deere Two Cylinder Club tractor. Adrian was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church, having served on the parish council and as a Eucharistic minister and lector.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Zbornik, Fort Atkinson; four daughters, Susan Zbornik, Sydney, Australia, Catherine (Kurt Neyens) Zbornik, Cedar Rapids, Julie Zbornik, Chicago, IL and Sarah (Dave) Magner, Decorah; two sons, Stephen Zbornik, Fort Atkinson and John (Carol) Zbornik, Menomonie, WI; six grandchildren, Hannah Zbornik, Stephen James Zbornik, Benjamin Zbornik, Samuel Zbornik, Andrew and Jacob Magner; two sisters, Ursula Klocke, Auxtin, TX and Celeste (Jerry) Johannes, Cedar Rapids.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother in infancy, Celestine Zbornik; one son-in-law, Andrew Thompson (of Australia).

Marie W. Konen

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

CRESCO - Funeral services for Marie W. Konen of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at St. Agnes Oratory with Rev. Donald J. Hawes officiating. Alan Sensor was the organist with Chris Gossman and Amy Bryant singing a duet. The readers were Julie Haslerud and Betty Gossman. Pallbearers were her brothers.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

Marie, 49, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Marie Willette Konen was born June 25, 1957 in Decorah, IA, the daughter of Herbert G. and Naomi A (Flatland) Gossman. Marie was baptized, confirmed, and received her First Holy Communion all in St. Agnes Church. She grew up on the farm and graduated from North Winneshiek High School.

She was married at St. Agnes Church to Alvin Komarek, they were divorced in 1984. Marie was married to William Konen in 1986, they were divorced in 1995. She lived in Cresco, Thompson, Castalia and Strawberry Point, before moving back to Cresco.

Marie was employed as a certified nurse's aide and she loved taking care of the residents. She loved horses, dogs and her cat Fareway. She presently is survived by her dog “Mollie”. Marie kept busy working and taking care of her children, but seemed to find time to go bowling.

She is survived by her children: Echo Marie, Nicholas William, and Michael Patrick Konen, all of Cresco; a step-daughter: Kimberly Konen of St. Paul, MN; her mother: Naomi Gossman of Cresco; and 11 siblings: Gregory (Betty) Gossman of Spring Valley, MN, Mike (Pam) Gossman of Willow River, MN, Julie Haslerud of Lanesboro, MN, John (Amy) Gossman of Farmington, MN, Cheryl (Roger) McGinley of Harmony, MN, Tom (Diana) of Rochester, MN, Pat (Shellie) of Cresco, David (Carri) of North Branch, MN, Laurie (Ron) Kavitz of Hammond, WI, Terry (Dawn) Gossman of Cresco, and Chris Gossman of Cresco; and mnay nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her father: Herb Gossman.

Robert D. Grover

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

ELMA - Mass of Christian Burial for Robert D. Grover of Elma, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Church in Riceville, IA with Rev. Ray Atwood officiating. The organist was Theresa Burke and she accompanied those in attendance singing “On Eagles Wings” and “How Great Thou Art”. Vocalists Troy Grover and Callista Grover sang “Amazing Grace”. The lector was Jeff Grover and presenting the offertory gifts were Darla, Cindi, and Sandi Grover. Marge Ludwig was the Eucharistic Minister. Pallbearers were: Keith Cannon, Pat Burke, Tracy Grover, Merlin Christensen, Jim Grover, Ron Brummond, Dave Quam, and Merril Havlik. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

A Wake was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma where there was a 6 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. The Wake was also held from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, IA handled the arrangements.

Robert, 64, died Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at his rural Elma home.

Robert Daryl Grover was born October 13, 1942, in Elma, IA, the son of Franklin and Rosella (Groth) Grover. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Paul's Maple Leaf Lutheran Church. Robert was raised on a farm three miles South of Saratoga and attended country school near his family's home. In 1961 he graduated from Riceville High School and continued farming his grandfather's farm where he began farming during high school.  

On February 17, 1962, he married Genevieve Mattie Ludwig at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Following their marriage Robert was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith at Our Lady of Lourdes. This couple was blessed with three sons Kent, Kurt, and Brian.  

Robert was a lifelong farmer in the Elma area and the love of the land was a family tradition. Up until his passing Robert still worked the land which had been his parents and grandparents, days before his passing he wanted to complete his life-cycle by bringing in the last crop. His favorite thing to do was saddle-up his mule after a hard days work and ride on the trails along Crane Creek.

Robert had many passions in life. First and most important was his family, from being a devoted husband, caring father and Santa Claus to his grandchildren. His love of the outdoors took him many wonderful places. He enjoyed spending time with his mules and continued to do so until he was called away.

Robert was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Riceville.

Robert is survived by his mother: Rosella Grover of Riceville; wife: Jenny of Elma; three sons: Kent (Darla) Grover of Winona, MN and their daughters: Chelsie and Katie; Kurt (Cindi) Grover of Elma and their son: Brandon of Waterloo; and daughter: Samantha; Brian (Sandi) Grover of Elbert, CO; a brother: Richard (Lavon) Grover of Omaha, NE; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his father: Franklin Grover.

Donald C. “Sugar” Fencl

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:58 AM CDT

RHINELANDER, WI - Funeral services for Donald C. “Sugar” Fencl of Rhinlander, WI will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Holy Trinity Church in Protivin. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Church Cemetery in Protivin.

Donald, 76, died Thursday, October 12, 2006 after a short battle with cancer.

Donald C. Fencl was born May 3, 1930, the son of Joseph W. Sr. and Francis (Fannie Shores) in Protivin, IA. He was very proud of his Czech heritage and enjoyed returning to Protivin for celebrations and events all his life.

On August 20, 1951 he married his sweetheart, Lois Barnes, of Cresco and shortly after was drafted into the US Army. He served his country in the Korean War and was honorably discharged on October 29, 1953. He received the Korean Service Medal with Three Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Citation Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant.

Don went on to enjoy a 46 year career in the retail clothing business. He started working for the Leuthold Company in Cresco and later relocated to Austin, MN. He purchased the Leuthold's menswear store in Kasson, MN in 1966 and later purchased the shoe store and womenswear store as his friends retired. He left Kasson in 1984 to purchase the Leuthold's store in Rhinelander and sold that business to retire in 1995.

Don enjoyed retirement enormously - puttering in his garage, visiting family and friends, and enjoying life with Lois on beautiful Crescent Lake.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lois, and his daughters: Nancy and Mary Beth of Minneapolis who adored him; he is also survived by his sister-in-law: Helen Fencl of Protivin; her children: Beverly Fencl of MO, Ken Fencl and Carol Barloon and their families of Protivin; his sister's children: Diane Svoboda, Don Novak, and Doreen Keller and their families, all of MO; brother-in-law: Leland Barnes and wife Lois of TX; and their children Sandy Duran of CA, David, Robert, Patrice, Mary and Mike Barnes and their families, all of TX; Don will also be missed by the many dear friends he had gathered in his life.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Joe W.; his sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy (Dotty) and Lloyd Novak; nephews: Dale and David Novak; and great nephew: Drew Keller.

Amanda Thomann

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

ROCHESTER, MN - A Mass of Christian Burial for Amanda Thomann of Rochester, MN, formerly of Cresco, IA was held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2006 at Notre Dame Parish-St. Joseph's Worship Center in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. Alan Sensor, a nephew, played the organ and accompanied Adrienne Moyer-Gerst who sang: “Be Not Afraid”, “Amazing Grace”, “In the Garden”, and “How Great Thou Art”. Pallbearers were: Michael Hoffman, Todd Hoffman, Ann Hoffman, Shari Karls, Terry Roozen, Christopher Roozen, Nicole Roozen, Karla Von Osten, Patricia Von Osten, Jane Chu, and Steven Von Osten. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco assisted with arrangements.

Amanda, 92, died Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Sunrise Cottages.

Amanda Thomann was born on October 30, 1913 in Canoe Township, Winneshiek County, near Decorah, IA, the daughter of George and Anna (Blein) Johnson. She attended Decorah schools and graduated from Decorah High School in 1931. She received her teaching certificate and taught in rural schools in the Decorah area.

On June 3, 1936, she married Raymond Thomann at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah. They farmed in the Decorah area until 1948 when they moved to a farm near Cresco. She was school board secretary for Fremont #3 school district, a member of the Womens Club of the Federated Women's Club of Iowa, the Howard County Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of St. Joseph's Church and Rosary Society in Cresco.

She moved to Sunrise Cottages in Rochester in August 2000. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, doing crafts, and being with family.

She is survived by three daughters: Beverly (Robert) Von Osten of Bloomington, MN, Margo Hoffman of Rochester, MN, and Nancy (Steven) Roozen of Lake City, MN; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Amanda was preceded in death by her husband: Ray in 1994; her parents; three brothers; and five sisters.

David A. Lee

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:57 AM CDT

DECATUR, IL - Funeral services for David A. Lee of Decatur, IL will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Orleans Lutheran Church in rural Ridgeway with Pastors Phil and Ginny Olson officiating. Inurnment will be in Orleans Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Ridgeway.

Visitation was held Sunday, October 8 in Decatur at Dawson & Wikoff Colonial Chapel North.

David, 51, died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at his home.

David A. Lee was born on November 23, 1954 in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of Obed and Sylvia (Bentley) Lee.

David's greatest passion in life was his family and friends, and his love of golfing.

He is survived by his mother: Sylvia of Cresco; brother: Gary (Chris) of Schaumburg, IL; nephews: Jason and Kevin of Schaumburg, and Nathan of Ridgeway; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

David was preceded in death by his father: Obed; and his brother: Steven.

Berthana T. Traaen

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Berthana T. Traaen of Harmony, MN were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN. Interment was in Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, MN.

Berthana, 91, died Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the Harmony Health Care.

Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

                              Posted on 10/25/2006 by Gene Manning

Florence M. Krause

Thursday, October 26, 2006

NEW HAMPTON - Florence M. Krause, 96, of New Hampton, died Monday, October 23, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 26 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton with Reverend Marshall Monthei officiating.

Burial was in the Zion Cemetery, rural Sumner.

Friends called from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services.

Florence M. Krause was born October 22, 1910, near Westgate, IA, the daughter of Samuel and Minnie (Plantz) McClain. She received her education in country school and the Oelwein High School. On December 18, 1930, Florence was united in marriage to Everett Krause at the Graves United Brethren Parsonage in Waterloo. Following their marriage the couple farmed various farms before moving to Everett's parents farm South of Fredericksburg. The couple farmed until Everett's death on April 7, 1980. Florence remained living in the new home they had built on the north edge of their farm and she later moved to New Hampton. In July of 2001, she entered the New Hampton Care Center because of her declining health.

Florence enjoyed crocheting and word finds.

Survivors include her sister Ruby Davidson, Horton and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Everett; two sisters Vella Adkisson and Ellnora Dickey; two brothers Elmer McClain and Archie McClain; two sisters-in-law Hilda McClain and Irene McClain; three brothers-in-law Ralph Adkisson, Leonard Dickey and Delbert Davidson.

Helen L. (Powell) Snyder

Thursday, October 26, 2006

NEW HAMPTON - Helen L. (Powell) Snyder, age 91 of New Hampton died Tuesday evening, October 24, 2006 at the New Hampton Care Center.

A Memorial Tribute will be held 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2006 at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton.

Private family interment will be Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the New Hampton City Cemetery.

Friends may call 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. 641-394-4334 Online condolences for Helen may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Helen Snyder was born Helen L. Campbell on May 30, 1915, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the eldest daughter of Harold and Gladys (Mitchell) Campbell, followed by a sister Jeanne and brother Bill. She graduated from North High in 1933 and began working at the Minneapolis Woolworth store where she met Jim Powell. They married in 1937 and had one child, Jim (Jimmy) Powell.

Helen and her young son lived with her parents while Jim Sr. went north to work on the Alaskan Highway in the early '40s. When he had saved enough for a down payment, they moved to New Hampton, Iowa, where they bought Kelson's Ben Franklin store, renaming it Powell's Variety. Helen and Jim worked side by side for many years, building the business together.

In 1954, Jim Sr. built a log cabin near Ear Falls, Ontario, and the Powells began spending summers in the Canadian wilds; over the years many friends from New Hampton made the trip north to fish with them. Jim Powell, Sr. died in 1976 after a lengthy illness.

In 1977, Helen married Lloyd Snyder and they shared a good decade of their lives, spending winters in Arizona and the rest of the year in New Hampton. Lloyd died in 1987 and after a few years, Helen moved into her own apartment at The Miller, where she lived until going to the New Hampton Care Center.

Helen was a beloved mother and mother-in-law as well as a special auntie to her nieces and nephews and grandmother to her grandsons and her step-grandchildren. She loved working at the dimestore, as well as reading, taking long walks and entertaining. Helen was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church and its Amoma Circle; she also belonged to P.E.O., Loafers, and Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron. Many remember her warm friendship, her elegant apparel, her cheerful whistling and her distinctive perfume.

Survivors include her son Jim Powell and his wife Vickie Jensen, Vancouver, Canada, grandsons Nels and Luke Powell, stepsons and daughters-in-law Wayne and Joyce Snyder, Cedar Falls, Dick and Betty Jo Snyder, New Hampton, step-grandchildren Shelley Trousil, Jeff Snyder, Stephanie Franklin, Sheila Sotlow, John Snyder, and Molly Snyder. Helen is also survived by her brother Bill Campbell and his wife Cathy, Minneapolis, nephews Kenneth, Eric and Peter Campbell, Dennis Heussner, Phillip Hanthorn and John Strater, and nieces Anne Blood, Sheri Borcherding, Karen Durham and Sheri Zarr.

Preceded in death by her parents, a sister Jean Swisher and her husbands James C. Powell and Lloyd Snyder.

Jeanette Brase

Thursday, October 26, 2006

NASHUA - Jeanette Brase of Nashua, died Wednesday evening October 25, 2006 at the Bethany Manor Nursing Home in Story City. Funeral arrangements are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. 641-435-4134

Berthana T. Traaen

Thursday, October 26, 2006

HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Berthana T. Traaen of Harmony, MN were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN. Interment was in Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, MN.

Berthana, 91, died Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the Harmony Health Care.

Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements

                               Posted on 10/27/2006 by Gene Manning