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Friday, March 2, 2007
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Immaculate Conception Church, Elma, with Reverend Raymond Atwood as celebrant. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Elma. Visitation will be Friday, March 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home New Hampton, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church in Elma. In life Lavern was born April 21, l952 to Levern (Vern) and Dolores (Kaatz) Worple in Elma. He attended Elma Public School and is a graduate of Cresco High School, Cresco. He was baptized, received Holy Communion and was confirmed in the Immaculate Conception Church, Elma. After graduating from high school, Lavern attended business college in Des Moines. He was employed by Farm Service Co. of Illinois and Iowa for several years, followed by Paris and Sons of Manchester. At the time of his death, Lavern was part owner of Super Eight Motel of Toledo, receiving many awards for excellence. He was also actively involved in real estate. Lavern was president of the Tama/Toledo Chamber of Commerce and a 4th Degree Knight of St. Pius X Council #4332. His life-long hobbies were his family and friends and remodeling and redecorating older homes. He loved working in his flower gardens, sharing the beauty with everyone to enjoy. Survivors include his three sons, SSgt Allen “Chris” (Sharon) Worple, Hunter Army Airfield, Pooler, Ga., Jonathan “Matt” (Karen) Worple and Joe “Toby” (Jamie) Worple, New Hampton; seven grandchildren, Katelyn, Justin, Cameron, Zoe, Jordon and Jaydon Worple and Cassandra Reneker; former daughter-in-law, Tonya (Daniel) Young and daughter, Savannah, Des Moines; former wife and best friend, Betty Worple, Mendota, Ill.; special friend, Michelle Marvin and sons, Spencer, Jacob and Ethan, Tama; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; three special aunts, Esther Cutsforth, Waterloo, Anna Abbott, Rockford, Ill. and Gertrude “Gertie” Bennett, Peru, Ill.; five sisters-in-law, Patsy (Bill) Kresal, Huntly, Ill., Mary Lou Lance, Rantoul, Ill., Beverly (Wayman) Thompson, Mountain Grove, Mo., Martha Brittingham, Utica, Ill. and Rev. Luella Loveless, Ottawa, Ill.; two brothers-in-law, George (Linda) Trout, Woodbridge, Va., and John (Jeannie) Trout, Little Rock, Ark. Preceding him in death were his mother, Dolores Worple in 2004, father, Levern “Vern” Worple in 2006, former in-laws, John and Mamie Trout; nine uncles, Harold Kaatz, Bill, George, Dan and Louis Worple, Robert T. Cutsforth, Edward Groff, Roy Eishweiller and Taylor Abbott; four aunts, Rosena Groff, Lula Eishweiller, Viola Lubbert and Charlotte Worple; two brothers-in-law, James and Charles Trout; three nephews, one niece and one great-nephew. Geneva A. Peckham Friday, March 2, 2007
Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Geneva, 85, died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI. Geneva Ann Peckham was born on November 6, 1921 near Elma, IA, the daughter of Francis Emmett and Mary Evelyn (Harris) Cummings. As a young girl, she attended school at Turkey River Rural School. On May 17, 1941 she married Arthur L. Peckham in Dubuque, IA. Four children were born to this union. They farmed near Cresco until about 1965 when they moved to Prairie du Chien, WI, where Geneva owned a zoo, moved to Madison, WI, where she managed an apartment building, ran a bowling alley in Trenton, MO, then ran a restaurant, and owned a resort on Lake MilleLac. They moved back to Cresco in the early 1980s. She was an avid reader, and continued with her love of books through tapes when her eyesight became too poor to read. She enjoyed her trips to Hawaii, and she traveled south in the winter. She liked to go to the boat in recent years. She was
very happy when her children and grandchildren came to visit and spend a holiday together. She is survived by her children: Tom of Dike, IA and Ruth Ann, and her husband, Lester Lueck of Portland, OR; eight grandchildren: Bruce, Wayne, Lisa, and Jeff Peckham, Joy Peckham-Knutson, Kimberly Shughart, Lynn Lueck, and Lori Blomgren; 13 great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Kyle, and Lee Egen, Shay, Sawyer, and Stone Peckham, Mike and Tom Lueck, Kristina Oviatt, Brandon, and Brent Peckham; Kiana Peckham, and Tate Shughart; one great great grandchild: Isabella Petronie; two sisters: Margaret Burkett of Cresco, IA and Irene (Bernard) McGee of Austin, MN. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Art in 1987; two sons: William in 1989 and Steven in 1998; grandchildren: John Peckham, Becky Lueck, and Terry Peckham; six brothers: Donald, George, Thomas, James, Richard, and William Cummings; and two sisters: Edna Miller and Marie O'Neal. Christie Marie Weber Friday, March 2, 2007
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary Worship Center in New Hampton with Reverend Don Czapla as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton at a later date. Pallbearers will be Kevin Erickson and Margo Bodensteiner. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. In life Christie was born Nov. 7, 1970 in Decatur, Ill. to Chuck and Chris (Hill) Warner. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1989. Rick and Christie were married on July 22, 1993 in New Hampton. Christie worked at Beatrice in Fredricksburg for 12 years. While doing this she decided to go to school for nursing. After the closing of Beatrice she went to work at Allen Hospital in Waterloo in the emergency room and still continued her schooling. Christie achieved her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse while working fulltime at Allen. Upon her diagnosis she continued to work and help people, which she loved to do, until she was no longer physically able. Survivors include her husband Rick, New Hampton; two sons, Nicolaus and Lincoln, New Hampton; mother, Christine Livingston, Waterloo; two sisters, Candy Moore and husband, Royce, LaPorte City and Jackie Dixon and husband, Scott, Waterloo; one brother, David Workman and wife, Barb, Illinois; paternal grandmother Saxon Warner, Mason, Ill.; goddaughter, Irelynn Bodensteiner, New Hampton; nieces and nephews, Holli, Jon, Morgan and Dylan. Preceding her in death were her father, Chuck Warner; paternal grandfather, Clark Warner; maternal grandparents, Doris and Robert Hill. Ada Baker Friday, March 2, 2007 CRESCO - Funeral services for Ada Baker of Cresco, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2007 at the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA is handling the arrangements. Ada, 93, died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, IA. Melinda B. Lakeland Friday, March 2, 2007 NASHUA - Melinda B. Lakeland, 94, Nashua, died Friday, Feb. 23 at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. Arrangements are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua 641-435-4134. Allen McIntyre Friday, March 2, 2007 CRESCO - Funeral services for Allen McIntyre of rural Cresco, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Interment was in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Allen, 78, died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the Regional Health Services of Howard County. Emmett Edward Murphree Friday, March 2, 2007 GRAND JUNCTION, CO - Emmett Edward Murphree, 91, Grand Junction, Colo., died Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Bartels Care Facility in Waverly, following a sudden stroke, while visiting family. Private Family Services will be held locally, with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua, handling the arrangements Mildred I. Benson Friday, March 2, 2007
Friends were to call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 27 at the Richardson Funeral Home in Cedar Falls and also one hour prior to the services at the church. Richardson Funeral Home in Cedar Falls, IA is handling the arrangements. Mildred, 81, died Sunday, February 25, 2007 at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls after a lengthy illness. She was born March 4, 1925, in Ridgeway, IA, the daughter of Theodore and Martha (Aberg) Gunderson. On September 11, 1945, she married Elmer “Benny” Benson in Waterloo. She was employed as a clerk at S.S. Kresge's Dime store and later Woolworths, both in Waterloo and Woolco in Cedar Falls. She and her husband also owned and operated the
Travel Tel Motel in Waverly and the Rainbow Motel in Cedar Falls. Mildred is survived by her husband of Cedar Falls; daughter: Patty Fratzke of Reno, NV; son: Ronald Benson of Sherrard, IL; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son: Michael Benson; seven brothers: Art, Roger, Floyd, Lloyd, Gerald, Oscar and Arlis Gunderson; and three sisters: Marjorie Fischer, Grace Slock, and Inis Gunderson. Eldred Arneson Friday, March 2, 2007 HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Eldred Arneson of Harmony, MN will be a private family service at a later date. Interment will be in Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, MN. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA is handling the arrangements. Eldred, 87, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel, MN. Vera K. Bauer Friday, March 2, 2007 CRESCO - Funeral services for Vera K. Bauer of Cresco, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. Friends were to call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, from 5-7 p.m. on Monday evening and one hour prior to services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Vera, 93, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, IA following a brief illness. Vera Kathryn Bauer was born on January 30, 1914 in Howard County, IA the daughter of Chris J. and Florence (Lewis) Blaser. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, IA. On March 6, 1936 she married Norbert Bauer and they resided on their farm southwest of Cresco, IA until 1986. She is survived by her daughter: Alice (Wayne) Carolan; one sister: Janet (Lawrence) Peters; and one brother: Arnold (Perry) Blaser, all of Cresco, IA. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 30, 1986; her parents; one brother: Marvin; and three sisters: Marjorie Bauer, Mary Ann Vobr, and Mildred Vobr. Norbert J. Neuerburg Friday, March 2, 2007
Visitation was held from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27 at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, IA is handling the arrangements. Norbert, 93, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage. Norbert J. Neuerburg was born October 11, 1913, in Wadena, MN, the son of Nicholas and Louise (Tabery) Neuerburg. On June 29, 1938 he married Estella Mandler at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They began their married life in Waterloo, where Norbert worked at Rath Packing Company. They then farmed in Minnesota, after which they farmed for 30 years
near Cresco, IA. Norbert also hauled milk for several years for the Schley Cheese Company and drove a school bus for several years for the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. He retired from farming and moved to Osage in 1986. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Knights of Columbus. Norbert enjoyed playing cards, dancing, fishing, and pitching horseshoes, and mixed with everything, a little mischief. Norbert is survived by two sons, Joseph of Traverse City, MI, and Ronald and wife Marilyn of Eldora; four grandchildren: Troy, Michael, Elizabeth, and Thomas Neuerburg; three sisters: Marie, Bertilla, and Cyrilla; three brothers: Leo, Herbert, and Clement; three sisters-in-law: Leona Rogers and Lucille Hultman of Osage, and Vivian Neuerburg of Rock Island, IL; and special friend: Beulah Cockrum of Osage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estella in 1997; his parents; and two brothers: Bernard and Lawrence. Ruth T. Benson Friday, March 2, 2007 HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Ruth T. Benson of Harmony, MN will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Interment will be in Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, MN. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA is handling the arrangements. Ruth, 99, died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the Harmony Health Care Center in Harmony, MN. Bertha M. Shaw Friday, March 2, 2007 CRESCO - Funeral services for Bertha M. Shaw of Cresco, IA were held on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, IA on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Bertha, 100, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Bertha Margaret Shaw was born in Walcott, IA on November 8, 1906, the daughter of John H. and Johanna (Suelau) Strohbeen. She attended elementary school in Walcott and high school in Davenport, IA, and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1928. On June 10, 1930, she married David F. Shaw at her parent's home. They moved to Britt, IA where he practiced medicine until 1972 except for five years during WWII, when he served as a flight surgeon for the Army Air Force. They lived in Long Beach, CA, Delhart, TX, Pratt, KS and during the year he was in Guam with the 20th Air Force, she and their two sons came back to Britt and they spent the last year in Vallejo, CA. Along with being a homemaker, she was a member of the Congregational Church, Nota Bena Club, Medical Auxiliary, Library Board, Red Cross Volunteer, Den Mother, golfer, avid bridge player, and she enjoyed spending time at the cottage on Spirit
Lake. After the death of her husband in 1980, she came to Cresco and lived with David and family until 1992 when she broke her hip and has been a resident at the Evans Memorial Home ever since. She is survived by her sons: David (Darlene) of Cresco, IA and John (Ruth) of Lighthouse Point, FL; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother; sister; daughter-in-law; and grandson. Jeneen Huffman Friday, March 2, 2007 NEW HAMPTON - A Mass of Christian Burial for Jeneen Huffman of New Hampton was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Center in New Hampton. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton. Friends were to call from 3-8 p.m. on Friday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was a 4 p.m. Rosary, a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service and a 7 p.m. Video Memorial Tribute. Further visitation was held one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton handled the arrangements. Jeneen, 69, died Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Robert Eugene Mattke Friday, March 16, 2007
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at the Peace United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg with Pastors Linda and Robert Myren officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Fredericksburg AMVETS Post # 90. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation was from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the family, in care of Robert Mattke Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for Bob at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com. In life Robert Eugene Mattke was born January 29, 1926 at Fredericksburg, Iowa, the son of Gustave and Alvena (Ruff) Mattke II. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1947. He then attended John Deere Tractor School in Moline, IL. After his schooling was completed, he returned to Fredericksburg to work for Knutson & Korth Implement. Bob was united in marriage to Beryl E. Morf on July 1, 1950 in Hawkeye, Iowa. Robert was inducted into the U.S. Army on May 4, 1951. He served in the 5th Army Ordinance Division until his Honorable Discharge in 1953. They moved back to Fredericksburg, where he returned to work for the implement shop. Bob opened his tractor repair shop in 1967. He later developed a process for welding stainless steel and as the word of his talents spread so did his business. The partnership of Mattke and Rogers started in 1975. Bob retired just prior to Beryl's death on June 5, 1988. He was joined in marriage to Sherry Crabtree-Wurzer on October 4, 1997 at their home in Fredericksburg. Bob enjoyed his retirement and established Mattke Park on the west edge of Fredericksburg where he and Sherry have planted over 26,000
trees. Bob was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg AMVETS, Fredericksburg Fire Department and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Sherry, Fredericksburg; a step-son, Wade (Shannon) Wurzer, Sumner; two step-daughters, Natalie (Mike) Wurzer-Seepers and their children Colton and Cassidy, Littleton, CO and Renee Milano and her children Allison and Jett, San Diego, CA. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Beryl E. Mattke on June 5, 1988; his parents, Gustav and Alvena; a brother, Warren H. Mattke; a step-grandson, Will Wurzer-Seepers. Ada G. Baker Friday, March 16, 2007 CRESCO - Funeral services for Ada G. Baker of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2007 at the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment will be held at a later date at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco, IA. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Ada, 93, died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Ada G. Baker was born September 28, 1913 in Clermont, IA, the daughter of Edon and Tillie Hanson. She graduated from Cresco High School and was a lifelong resident of Cresco. She worked as a secretary for the school principal and as a legal secretary for the Elwood firm. On June 15, 1935 she married Arnold W. Baker. They owned and operated the Black and White Cafe from 1935 to 1955. For some years she wrote a weekly column, the Little Red House, of recipes and local interest features in Cresco Times Plain Dealer. Ada was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Cresco, and a long time member and active volunteer in the Howard County Historical Society. She and Arnold were members of the Cresco Country Club from 1935 until their deaths. She was an avid
bridge player and collector of antiques. Ada loved cooking and being with her family. She is survived by her son: William (Bernadette) of Des Moines, IA; her daughter: Linda (Frank) Morton of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren: Jane (Daryl) Mathews, and Jill (James) Handis both of Camp Verde, AZ, and Bridget (Andy) Baker-White of Seattle, WA, and Eric Baker of Des Moines, IA; and six great grandchildren: Tiffani, Taylor, and Tori Mathews and Ryan, Kyle, and Emily Handis all of Camp Verde, AZ. Ada was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold, who died in 1992; her parents; and two brothers: Richard and Dale. Donald L. Potratz Friday, March 16, 2007
Funeral services for Donald Potratz will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the Mass at the Church on Friday. Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641)228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. In life Donald Leroy Potratz was born November 29, 1918, the son of Edwin and Martha (Katz) Potratz at Sumner. He graduated from the New Hampton High School in 1936. Donald served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. On January 30, 1965, he was united in marriage to Lorna Cooney in Nebraska. Don was employed at Oliver / White Farm where he retired in 1975. He was the first manager of the Legion Club in New Hampton, a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. His interests included refinishing home furniture, playing cards, and fishing in the summer. Survivors include a step daughter, Willa (Harvey) Brasel, New Hampton; a step son, Roger (Ruth) Cooney of Maple Grove, Minn; nine grandchildren, Lora (Trace) Dungey, Kevin Tenge, Lisa (Kevin) Flick, Rochelle (Joe) Giuliani, Ronda (Matt) Stelljes, Robert Cooney, Karen (Jerry) Wilkenson, Suzanne (Bill) Tretanier, Rick Cooney; and 13 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Lorna in October of 2006; a stepson, Gordon Cooney; a grandson, Jimmy Cooney; a sister; and two brothers. Gladys M. Rude Friday, March 16, 2007
Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, IA handled the arrangements. Gladys, 75, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah after a long illness. Gladys Mae Rude was born May 5, 1931 in Decorah, IA the daughter of Harry and Mary (Reiwer) Brandt. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Benedict's Church in Decorah and educated at St. Benedict's School. On July 16, 1949 she married Roger O. Rude in Houston County, MN. To this union four children were born: Mary, Ronald, Donald, and Joseph. Gladys worked on the family farms and raised her children in Glenwood and Canoe Townships until she and Roger moved to Decorah in 1974. She then worked at Aase Haugen for many years as a dietary supervisor. She also worked at Eastern Star in the housekeeping department. Gladys cherished spending time and sharing stories with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She treasured visiting with friends and family, playing cards, gardening, fishing, camping and watching the races on Saturday
night. She also loved to bake, especially lefse, krumkake, and rosettes. She had a passion for music, whether it was playing, dancing, or simply listening. Gladys embraced life with laughter and devoted her life to helping others. She is survived by her children: Mary J. Wemark (Harris) of Ridgeway, IA, Ronald D. Rude (Joan) and Donald E. Rude (Julia) of Decorah; her grandchildren: Rick Wemark, Eric Wemark (Darcy), Chrishelle Stravers (Joel) of Ridgeway, Nick Wemark (Katie) of Fort Atkinson, IA, Jared Rude (Jackie) of Troy Mills, IA, and Jessica Rude (Tony) of Burr Oak, IA, Kristin Schultes (Ben) of Crystal, MN and Cara Rude of Rochester, MN; her great-grandchildren: Zachary, Alexa, and Drake Wemark; Carson and Addison Wemark; Ethan Stravers; Aidan Wemark; Kelsey Rude, Kailee Slaton, and Brandon Kesler; one sister: Alice Richardson (Russell) of Canton, MN; her sisters-in-law: Helen Borseth, Arlene Moen, Martha Rude of Decorah and Darlene Durand of Wisconsin; her brothers-in-law: Russell Richardson of Canton, MN, Harold Jensen of Minnesota, Kermit Mestad and Curtis Rude of Decorah; as well as many nieces and nephews. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger; her sisters: Margaret Jensen and Kate Barta; her brothers: Matt Eidenschink, Jerry Eidenschink and George Brandt; her infant son: Joseph Rude; and her infant great-grandson: Jack Wemark. Gertrude Orletta Vaal Friday, March 16, 2007
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Harvey Abrahamson officiating. Carol Anderson was the organist accompanying the congregation in singing, "I'm But A Stranger Here" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". Burial was in Saude Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lawler, with Kendall Miller, Alan Miller, Randy Vaala, Martin Vaala, Glen Vaala, Tom Schmitz, Paul Petersen and Dan Little as pallbearers. Friends called from 4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton. Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences for Gertrude may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com In life Gertrude was born October 12, 1911, on the Vaala family farm near Saude in Chickasaw County, IA, the daughter of Andrew and Mat Hilda (Natvig) Vaala. She attended rural country school and was a 1929 graduate of the New Hampton High School. Gertrude then attended the former Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and earned a teaching certificate. She taught in Cedar Falls for several years and then moved to Hammond, IN, where she taught and enjoyed her free time on a local bowling team. Gertrude taught in Hammond until her retirement in 1976 at which time she retired to New Hampton. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards and reading. Gertrude was involved at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, P.E.O., and the Loafers Club. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Survivors include two sisters, Ethel Mae Miller, New Hampton and Adelaide Petersen of Ardmore, OK. ten nieces and nephews; several cousins and great-nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Gregory Vaala and a sister, Irene Vaala. Margaret Borlaug (Gibson) Friday, March 16, 2007 DALLAS, TX - Memorial services for 94 year-old Margaret Borlaug (Gibson) will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas, TX. Margaret is the wife of Norman Borlaug, formerly of Cresco, and sister-in-law of Charlotte Culbert of Cresco. Memorials and cards may be sent to: Jeanie and Rex Laube (daughter and son-in-law), 13352 Peyton Dr., Dallas, TX 75240 and designated to be given to Reading for the Blind or Spina Bifida. Delores Irene Lauer Friday, March 16, 2007 ELMA - Delores Irene Lauer age 75 of Elma died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton. Memorial services were held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Eldorado with inurnment at a later date. Friends Online condolences for Delores may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Allen C. McIntyre Friday, March 16, 2007 CRESCO - Funeral services for Allen C. McIntyre of rural Cresco, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA. Interment was in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco, IA. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Allen, 78, died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the Regional Health Services of Howard County. Allen Carl McIntyre was born May 21, 1928 to Vernon and Ares (Anderson) McIntyre in Compton, CA. He was one of nine children. As a young child, he attended elementary school in Dubuque, IA and eventually the family relocated to Bluffton, IA, where he helped his father as a hired hand. He then worked for Decorah Monument for a short time. He then enlisted in the Army in 1946 until his honorable discharge in 1948. Upon his return he met Carrie Evelyn Thorson. They were married at Decorah Lutheran Church on May 21, 1949. Completing 56 years of marriage until Carrie's death on December 20, 2005. He was baptized on March 26, 1963 and confirmed on April 7, 1963 both at Orleans Lutheran Church. At first Allen and Carrie worked at Wapsie Produce as well as other odd jobs for a short time until they accepted a share farming proposal with Chris Flanigan. After many years of share farming, an opportunity to become independent farmers
arose, were he continued farming for the remainder of his life. Allen became a member of the American Legion in 2006. Throughout their life together, they shared in raising six children and taking in five foster children. Allen's integrity led to rarely venturing from farming responsibilities. He, on occasion, would visit neighbors for a “friendly” game of cards or family oriented holidays and family celebrations. He would take the time with his children to play games, such as softball, volleyball and croquet in the front lawn. After chores were done, tiddlywinks, pick-up sticks, or a “good game of cards” were played. He was some-what of a prankster, “trying to get a rise out of someone” and Allen thoroughly enjoyed his fishing. In his later years, Allen most certainly took time to “teach” those whatever he could about what he knew best. Allen would give whatever resources he had available to those in need. He also took great pleasure in the innocent antics of children and sharing in the laughter. Although, he would always offer freely, ‘lessons in card playing, to whomever didn't seem to know what they were doing,” his lesson would be not that there was a “winner” or “loser” but more along the lines of “being able to play their cards correctly.” Allen is survived by two sons: Robert (Kathy) of Cresco, IA and David (Sue) of Madison, WI; four daughters: Judy Bergan of Cresco, IA, Angie Erickson of Decorah, IA, Julie McIntyre of New Mexico, and Gail (Jeff) Ayres of Ridgeway, IA; two sisters: Arlene Kintzle of Dubuque, IA and Bev (Don) Jackson of Kansas; two brothers: Jim (Doris) of Cresco, IA and Sherman of Kansas; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie; two sons-in-law: Phil Bergan, and Erv Erickson; three brothers; and a sister. Mabel Lucille Hinders Friday, March 16, 2007 FREDERIKA - Mabel Lucille Hinders, 89, Frederika, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner from complications of osteoporosis. Funeral Services were Tuesday, March 13 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Frederika. Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Frederika. Visitation was Monday, March 12 at Rettig Funeral Home, Tripoli, and for one hour prior to services at the church. A Memorial Fund has been established. Jewell R. Losee, Jr. Friday, March 16, 2007
Conway Funeral Home in Riceville, IA handled the arrangements. Jewell, 56, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at his home of an apparent heart attack. Jewell Robert Losee, Jr. was born April 27, 1950 in Riceville, the son of Jewell Robert and Violet (Huntley) Losee. He attended school in Riceville and graduated in 1969. On March 29, 1969 he married Ruby Keeton at the United Methodist Church in McIntire. They were the parents of three children. He started driving semi tractor over the road and desired to spend more time with his family, so he started working as a welder for McNeilus at Dodge Center, MN. He gradually worked his way up the ladder and became a supervisor. The last couple of years, he has been working for R & S Grain Systems in Dexter, MN. His hobby was racing cars. He enjoyed tinkering with motors. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Jewell is survived by his wife Ruby; his children: Shawn Allen and friend Lacy Shea of Riceville, IA, Shannon Sue Losee of Riceville, IA, and Joel Losee of Northwood, IA; three grandchildren: Justice, Jodi, and Fredrick; his father: Jewell, Sr.; seven brothers: Ken (Virginia) Huntley of Norwalk, IA, Tom (Deloris) Losee of Winterset, IA, Larry (Jane) Losee of Stewartville, MN, Garry (Cindy) Losee of LeRoy, MN, Darrell (friend, Lisa) of Lime Springs, IA, Scott Losee of Riceville, IA, and Richard (Ann) Losee of Riceville, IA; two sisters: Deanna (Mark) Huemann of Stacyville, IA and Darla Roher of Riceville, IA. Jewell was preceded in death by his mother: Violet; his maternal grandparents; and his paternal granparents. Evelyn M. Winter Friday, March 16, 2007 NEW HAMPTON - A Mass of Christian Burial for Evelyn M. Winter of New Hampton, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center in New Hampton, IA. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton, IA. Friends were to call 3:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 6:30 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. Visitation continued one hour prior to the Mass at church on Saturday. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, IA handled the arrangements. Evelyn, 85, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at her son's home in Charles City. Doris A. Sinning Friday, March 16, 2007
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Doris, 74, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Irvin J. Minear Friday, March 16, 2007
Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Irvin, 81, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN after a long illness. Irvin James Minear was born February 20, 1926 at Cresco, IA, the son of Page and Kathryn (Daley) Minear. He attended the rural school near his home and graduated from Cresco High School in 1945. While in high school, Irvin went to state in wrestling. Following his education, he stayed on the farm to help his family. On December 26, 1945 he married Bernice Davis at the Assumption Church in Cresco. They became the parents of nine children. Irvin and Bernice lived on the farm southwest of Cresco throughout their married lives. He was a total farmer with dairy cattle, beef cattle, chickens, hogs and nearly every kind of crops. He was an architect and builder of farm buildings, building most of the buildings on his farm. He totally remodeled the house where they lived. Irvin was a very curious person who researched everything he did. A child in the Depression, he learned how to fix almost anything and taught his children to do the same. He attended flight school, was interested in building blue bird houses,
trout fishing, and was an avid reader, who read many books, never wanting to read the same one twice. He enjoyed growing roses and was a good gardener, liked singing and story telling. He and Bernice traveled to Europe, Ireland and the British
Isles. Irvin was also very active in his church, he sang in the church choir, was a Eucharist Minister, and spent many years in the lay ministry program. At one time, he was on the school board, and the Assumption parish council. Irvin also was
active in the 4-H program, and was a leader of the Golden Ridge Rockets. Retirement activities were swimming and playing cards several times a week. He also kept busy with building and remodeling projects. He was always willing to help others,
even though his time was limited. Irvin is survived by his wife Bernice; nine children: Linda (David) Slavik of Las Vegas, NV, Paul (Beth Riley) of Westminster, CO, Jannette (Donald) Domayer of Sioux City, IA, Rebecca Rice of Portland, OR, Mary Ellen Miller of Des Moines, IA, Christine Minear of Reno, NV, Joel (Angela) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Peter (Johnna) of Sheboygan Falls, WI, and Jeffrey (Joan) of Calmar, IA; 22 grandchildren: Loretta, Daniel, Derek, Darin and Lucinda Slavik; Emily Domayer; Hans Harshfield, and Rachel Borsch; Sarah and William Borchard; Sean Gaul; Lisa Opfer and Mary Schiotis; Jennifer Minear; Sierra and Jaime Minear; Brandon, Brian, Garrett, Kelly and Morgan Minear; five great-grandchildren: Nicole and Kellie Johnson, Jacob Slavik; Alana Gaul and Samuel Opfer; and one sister: Marjorie (Charles) Jacobson of League City, TX. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren: Cheyenne Minear and Ian Gaul; four sisters: Mary Cooney, Evangeline Fujioka, Clare Poindexter, and Virgina Strasser; and two brothers: John and Robert Minear. Evelyn M. Winter Friday, March 16, 2007 NEW HAMPTON - A Mass of Christian Burial for Evelyn M. Winter of New Hampton, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center in New Hampton, IA. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton, IA. Friends were to call 3:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 6:30 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. Visitation continued one hour prior to the Mass at church on Saturday. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, IA handled the arrangements. Evelyn, 85, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at her son's home in Charles City. Rita C. Kapler Friday, March 16, 2007
Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements. Rita, 85, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Regional Health Services Hospital in Cresco, IA. Rita Catherine Kapler was born July 31, 1921, in Cresco, IA the daughter of Albert F. and Mary T. (Drilling) Kapler. She attended school in Cresco and graduated from Cresco High School in 1938. She then attended a business college in Minneapolis in order to further her education and obtain a job. For a short time, Rita worked in Minneapolis for Nash Coffee and at the outbreak of WWII, Rita moved to Los Angeles and worked there. In 1948, she returned to Cresco and began a career as Dr. Nierling and Dr. Giles secretary and office manager. She retired in the mid 1980s and continued being a caregiver for family and friends. When Rita was younger, she enjoyed traveling and playing golf. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by two brothers: Joseph (Helen) Kapler of Dubuque, IA and Vitalis Kapler of Rochester, MN; nieces; nephews; and a host of friends. Rita was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: Victor Kapler; and one sister: Clara Gillis.
Eva Joyce (Watterson) Norman Friday, March 23, 2007
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Seaside Funeral Home. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 23 at Seaside Chapel. Interment followed at Seaside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to King's Crossing Church of Christ building fund in Joyce's name. In life Joyce was born on Feb. 15, 1928 in Key, Texas, to Lee and Pearl Watterson. She was raised by her loving uncle and aunt, Lloyd and Mabel Bailey, after the death of her mother. Joyce met the love of her life, Lowell Norman, in New Hampton, and they married on Dec. 22, 1947 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They are the parents of two daughters, Pat and Sherri. In August of 1952, they moved their family to Corpus Christi where they continued to live until her death. Joyce worked for the Corpus Christi Independent School District for 32 years as the cafeteria manager of Casa Linda Elementary School. She was a faithful member of the King's Crossing Church of Christ where she had many friends and was loved by all. Survivors include her loving husband Lowell and her children Pat (Steven) Leggett and Sherri (Alton) McCollum, her aunt Mabel Bailey and cousins Louis, Jack, Don and Tim Bailey. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Brian and Tara (McCollum) Jackson, Kris and Lisa (Leggett) O'Neal, Jeff and Rebecca Leggett and Jonathan Leggett. She also leaves behind nine great grandchildren: Klayton O'Neal, Garrett Jackson, Ross Jackson, Brent Jackson, Kamryn O'Neal, Jacob Leggett, Jillian Leggett, Karson O'Neal and Jayla Leggett, who all loved “Momo” dearly. Joyce will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Preceding Joyce in death were her parents, Lee and Pearl Watterson, and her uncle Lloyd Bailey. Amy R. Sir Friday, March 23, 2007
Huber Funeral Home in Eden Prairie, MN handled the arrangements. Amy, 43, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at N.C. Little Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. Amy Rose Sir was born January 24, 1964 in Winona, MN, the daughter of Don and Louise Merchelwitz. Amy graduated from CFC High School in 1982. She graduated from Winona State University in 1996 where she met her loving husband, Mike. Amy was a flight attendant for American Airlines for nearly 20 years. On July 7, 1990 she married Mike Sir. Amy and Mike were blessed with three precious daughters: Michaela 13, Katie 10, and Anna four. Amy will be most remembered as a loving, Godly wife and mother. She loved life and found great joy in serving others. Amy always had a beautiful smile and a joyful outlook on life. She was gifted in many areas. She is greatly loved and will be
missed by all who knew her. Amy is survived by her husband, Mike; daughters: Michaela, Katie and Anna, all of Eden Prairie; her parents: Don and Louise Merchelwitz of Fountain City, WI; three sisters Donita, Cindy and Gayle; and many other family members. Amy was preceded in death by her grandparents: Harry and Sally Mrozek, Sophie Dienger, and Lawrence Merchelwitz. Harold H. Wiegand Friday, March 23, 2007
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center in New Hampton with Rev. Don Czapla officiating. The pall will be placed on Harold's casket by his wife and three daughters. Chris Carrier will be the pianist with Josh Kuennen accompanying the Holy Family Resurrection Choir as cantor. Lector for the service will be Cindy Kraft-Scheurenbrand. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Harold's three daughters. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery with grandchildren, Chad Shurtleff, Jody Hays, Adam Pontenberg, Ashley Pontenberg, Casey Mai, Craig Mai, Marvin Vrzak and Bob Schlindwein as pallbearers. Full military honors will be conducted by the Fredericksburg AMVETS. Friends may call from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service and a 7:30 p.m. Video Memorial Tribute. Visitation continues from 8 - 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences for Harold may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. In life Harold Henry Wiegand was born July 30, 1928, in Alpha, the son of George and Anna (Zangerle) Wiegand. He was a 1947 graduate of Alpha High School. On Jan. 10, 1952, Harold entered into active service with the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 11, 1953. On Nov. 3, 1955 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sumner, Harold was united in marriage to Shirley Buckendahl. Following their marriage the couple lived in Fredericksburg while Harold farmed with his father. In 1957, he began working for the Texaco Oil Company and made moves to Evansdale and Waterloo while working for them. In 1964, the couple moved to New Hampton and Harold worked for John Knight Plumbing and Heating. In 1968, he began working for the Oliver Corporation in Charles City until 1972, when Sara Lee opened in New Hampton. He retired from Sara Lee in 1995. During retirement Harold worked summers for the New Hampton Park and Rec. Department. Harold and Shirley spent their winters in Florida where he enjoyed the weather and time spent fishing. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Shirley; three daughters, Diane (Dennis) Shurtleff, Fredericksburg, Debbie (Bill) Tuttle, Land O'Lakes, Fla. and Darlene (Chuck) Mai, New Hampton; six grandchildren, Chad (Linda) Shurtleff, Jody (Jay) Hays, Adam Pontenberg, Ashley Pontenberg, Casey Mai and Craig Mai; five great-grandchildren, Nikki, Kayla, Christina, Tyler and Kalise and one sister, Armella (Milly) Vrzak, New Hampton. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother-in-law, Jim Vrzak. Boyd Loveless Friday, March 23, 2007 CRESCO - Funeral services for Boyd Loveless of Cresco, IA will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco, IA. Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco from 4-6 p.m. on Friday evening and one hour prior to services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, IA is handling the arrangements. Boyd, 86, died Monday, March 19, 2007 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI. Leona Barloon Friday, March 23, 2007
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center, New Hampton. Rev. Don Czapla will officiate. The pall will be placed by Leona's sons, James and Ronald. Lector for the service will be Jeff Brooks. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Leona's three grandchildren, Ronda Brooks, Jessica Barloon and James R. Barloon. Chris Carrier will be the pianist with Travis Bouska accompanying the Holy Family Resurrection Choir as cantor. Friends may call 3 - 8 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Further visitation will be 8 - 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at the funeral home. Online condolences for Leona may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton with Dan Conlon, Norbert Shileny, Ron Eckenrod, Tom Britt, Louis Whitnable and Tim Conlon as pallbearers. In life Leona Sophia Barloon was born July 26, 1926, in rural Fayette County, Iowa, near St. Lucas. She was the daughter of Baptist John and Helen (Hackman) Ott. She attended the St. Lukes Catholic School in St. Lucas, Iowa. On May 7, 1946, in St. Lucas, she was united in marriage to Leonard Barloon. To this union two sons were born. The couple lived and farmed near Little Turkey and were members of Assumption Parish. In 1985, they retired and moved into New Hampton. Leonard died on Jan. 8, 2004. Leona became a resident of New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 23, 2006. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and Rosary Society. Leona enjoyed gardening, canning and playing cards. Her greatest love was spending time with her neighbors, friends and family. Survivors include her two sons, James L. (Grace) Barloon of Rochester, MN and Ronald R. (Wanda) Barloon of Killeen, TX; three grandchildren, James R. (Myung OK) Barloon, Ronda (Jeff) Brooks and Jessica Barloon; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Autumn Barloon; one brother, Dale Ott of Festina; two sisters, Hermina Koudelka of Cresco and Hilda Bullerman of Charles City. Preceded in death by her husband Leonard on Jan. 8, 2004; one granddaughter, Keri Lynn Barloon; five brothers, Roman, Leo, Oscar, Paul and Herbert Ott; one sister, Agnes in infancy. Harold G. Knox Friday, March 23, 2007 3:19 PM CDT HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Harold G. Knox of Harmony, MN, formerly of rural Burr Oak, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2007 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, MN with Father Donald P. Schmitz and Father Donald Hawes co-officiating. Interment was in St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Plymouth Rock, Cresco, IA. Visitation was from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, MN and one hour prior to services at the church. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel, MN handled the arrangements. Harold, 93, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the Harmony Healthcare where he had resided since 2002. Harold George Knox was born October 13, 1913 at home on the original homestead in Burr Oak Township in Winneshiek County, Iowa, the son of R. Emmett and Anna (Mullaney) Knox. Harold lived and farmed all his life at this location with his two brothers, Leo and Adrian, where the three men were locally known as “The Boys.” Harold attended the Number 7 Burr Oak Country School through eighth grade and graduated Valedictorian from the Canton High School in Canton, MN. He was an excellent carpenter, and avid reader, and in his later years, a world traveler. He was
extremely generous with his wisdom, conversation, and wit. But, most importantly, he was a loving son, a loyal brother, a terrific uncle, and true gentleman. Harold is survived by two brothers: Leo and Adrian of Burr Oak, IA; one sister: Marjorie Horihan of Lanesboro, MN; and 21 nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: John, Richard and Roger; and two nephews. Teresa J. Anderson Friday, March 23, 2007
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2007 at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt celebrating the mass. Chris Carrier was the organist and accompanied the North Washington Men's Choir. Visitation was 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 18, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, 115 N. Broadway Ave. in New Hampton. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton with Ed Shekleton, Butch Britt, Tom Britt, Joe Kieffer, Bill Weigel and Dale Wagoner serving as casket bearers. In life Teresa was born on Sept. 16, 1947 in West Union, Iowa to Roy and Catherine (Franzen) Tierney. She graduated from New Hampton High School in 1965. Teresa was employed at Children's Hospital in Iowa City helping with physical therapy. Teresa was united in marriage to Harlan Anderson on April 8, 1972 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Hampton. She was employed by Don Lester Insurance in New Hampton for several years. Harlan and Teresa then purchased Andy's Tavern in North Washington and operated it until 1985. In 1988 they opened Andy's Bar in New Hampton which they operated until 1993. She then worked as an administrative assistant to Dr. Clark at CVMS in Waterloo until 2006. Teresa loved spending time with her granddaughters, playing cards and vacationing. She was a member of the Holy Family Parish. Survivors include two daughters Wendy Blinn (Cameron), Waterloo and Mindy Johnston (Jay), Riceville; four granddaughters Tierney Blinn, Kaleigh Blinn, Jordyn Johnston and Alexandria Johnston; four brothers Francis Franzen (Janet), Ossian, Arnie Tierney (Lois), New Hampton, Tom Tierney (Judy), New Hampton and Jim Tierney (Georgia),Waterloo; one sister Betty Gleason (Gerald), Waterloo and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Roy and Catherine Tierney and her husband Harlan who died on January 9, 2007. Gertrude O. Vaala Friday, March 23, 2007 3:19 PM CDT NEW HAMPTON - Funeral services for Gertrude O. Vaala of New Hampton, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Interment was in Saude Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lawler. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, IA handled the arrangements. Gertrude, 95, died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton. Rev. Donald P. Schmitt Friday, March 23, 2007
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello, with Archbishop Jerome J. Hanus, OSB, presiding. Burial will be Tuesday afternoon in St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery in St. Lucas after a prayer service in St. Luke's Church at approximately 3:30 p.m. Friends may call from 2:30 - 8 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. and a parish scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made according to the wishes of the donors. Due to the Lenten season, memorials are preferred to flowers. Condolences accepted and information available at www.kramerfuneral.com <http://www.kramerfuneral.com/> In Life Father Schmitt was born on Sept. 5, 1936 in St. Lucas, Iowa the son of Agnes P. Blong and Chris J. Schmitt. He attended St. Luke's Elementary and Secondary Schools. He graduated from Loras College and completed his theological studies at Mt. St. Bernard Seminary, both in Dubuque. He received his Masters Degree in Counseling and Administration from Creighton University. After ordination, he was named associate pastor at Visitation Parish in Stacyville, and St. Mel's in McIntire from 1962 - 1967. He also served on the faculty of Visitation High School in Stacyville, during this time. In 1967, he became the
associate pastor at St. Mary's, Cascade and served as teacher/counselor at Aquin High School in Cascade. In 1968, he was appointed principal of St. John High School and associate pastor of John the Evangelist Parish, both in Independence. He was
named administrator of St. Mary Parish, Hazelton, in addition to his role at the school, in 1969. In July 1974, Father Schmitt became principal of LaSalle High School in Cedar Rapids and in 1977 was named executive coordinator of the school as
well. He remained at LaSalle until 1989. While at the school, he was administrator of Holy Trinity Parish, Walford from 1978 to 1980. In 1989, he became pastor of St. Athanasius Parish in Jesup and St. Francis Parish, Barclay. In 2002, he became
pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Monticello until his death. Survivors include three brothers, Theodore, Decorah, Richard, Calmar, and Earl (Nell), Johnston; two sisters, Gladys (Joseph) Oppold, Waterloo and Sylvia (George) Barloon, Ft. Atkinson; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, the Rev. Mr. Linus Schmitt of Calmar. Harold “BJ” E. Spores III Friday, March 23, 2007
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, IA is handling the arrangements. Harold, 31, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 following an illness. Harold E. Spores III was born January 21, 1976 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Harold (Bud) and Karol (Ellingson) Spores. BJ is survived by his parents; one sister: Leisa (Chris) Knudson; and two nieces: Serena and Sophie Knudson, all of Cedar Rapids; grandmother: Maxine Spores of Cedar Rapids; great aunts: Hazel Hildahl (also Godmother) of Cedar Falls, Beatrice
(Marvin) Burgess of Yorktown, VA, and Ruth Burnell of Cedar Rapids; great uncles: Owen (Carol) Hildahl of Grand Rapids, MI, Gilbert (Irene) Hildahl of LaMoure, ND, and Paul (Fran) White of Cedar Rapids; aunts: Karen Ellingson of Cresco, Karlene
(Ronald) Humpal of Decorah, Arlene Barrows of Cedar Rapids, Myra (Eugene) Barrette of Lowden; uncles: Kenneth (LouAnn) Ellingson of Spencer, Jerry (Debbie) Spores of Cedar Rapids, Stanley Spores of Olin, John (Sheryl) Spores of Olin, Bill Spores
of Des Moines; along with many cousins. BJ was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Omer and Mildred Ellingson; his paternal grandfather: Harold Spores, Sr.; and various aunts, uncles, and cousins. Francis G. Meirick Friday, March 23, 2007
Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary's Center in New Hampton with Father Don Czapla celebrating. Burial will be in the Howard Cemetery at Elma at a later date. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. at the Conway - Kolbet Funeral Home, 115 N Broadway Ave. Memorials preferred to Hospice of North Iowa. In life Francis George Meirick was born to William and Josephine (Gardner) Meirick on March 6, 1914, on the family farm near Elma. He attended Immaculate Conception Academy in Elma. After his schooling he farmed the family farm until 1940. Francis was united in marriage to Jean Ellen Mahoney on Sept. 13, 1939 at Immaculate Conception Rectory in Elma. Francis started the Elma Meat Locker and operated the locker for 25 years. In 1969 Francis and Jean moved to Keystone Heights, Fla. where they lived until 1999. They then moved back to New Hampton where they have lived ever since. Francis enjoyed fishing, cards, reading, golfing and spending time with family. Francis was a member of Holy Family Parish in New Hampton and the Knights of Columbus Council #4144 of Elma. Survivors include his wife Jean of New Hampton; two daughters Louise Harris (Donn), New Hampton and Maureen Bird (Bob), Keystone Heights, Fla.; one son Michael Meirick (Bev,) West Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren, John Harris (Lori), Brian Harris (Stacey), Michael Meirick, Angela Peterson (Mike), Amelia Bird and Carson Bird; and three great-grandchildren Eric, Lauren and Levi. Preceded in death by his parents William and Josephine; three brothers Leon, Victor and Clarence; and two sisters Mildred Wacha and Florence Deegan. Virgil Gerleman Friday, March 23, 2007 FT. ATKINSON - Virgil Gerleman, age 76, of Ft. Atkinson, Iowa, died on Friday, March 16, 2007, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa, following a lingering illness. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa, with Rev. Marvin Salz officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Friends called from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the St. Luke's Historical Chapel in St. Lucas. Friends also called on Monday morning until time of services at the church. There was a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 4 p.m. and a scripture service at 5 p.m. on Sunday. In Life Virgil William Gerleman was born on October 28, 1930, the son of Aloysius and Rose Marie (Tillman) Gerleman near St. Lucas, Iowa. Virgil attended St. Luke's Catholic School. He served in the US Army during the Korean War from June 10, 1952 to May 12, 1954. Virgil married Grace Ann Lensing on May 1, 1956 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Hampton, Iowa. Virgil farmed his entire life near St. Lucas and worked the farm that he was born on. He loved farming, driving tractor and looked forward to his favorite season every year which was Spring. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, visiting with family and friends, his dog, Buster; but most of all he treasured and loved his family and grandchildren. He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Grace Gerleman, Ft. Atkinson; one son, Glenn Gerleman, Ft. Atkinson; three daughters, Janice (William) Holthaus, Calmar; Darlene (James) Koenig, Byron, MN and Kathleen (Guy) Gregerson, La Crosse, WI; seven
grandchildren: Lynnette (Dale) Kruse, Laurie (fiancé Scott Kluver) Holthaus, Allison (special friend, Eli Phillips) Holthaus, Mitchell Holthaus, Joseph Koenig, Dawn Koenig and Danielle Koenig; one brother Florian “Jimmy” (Marlys) Gerleman,
Charles City; one sister, Agnes Galligan, Lawler. Preceded in death by his father and mother Aloysius and Rose Gerleman; his father-in-law and mother-in-law George and Catherine Lensing; four brothers, Father Laverne Gerleman, Hugo Gerleman, Matthew Gerleman and Edmund Gerleman; one sister, Thecla Lechtenberg; four brothers-in-law Eugene Lensing, Elmer Marpe, Lawrence Lechtenberg and Paul Galligan; two sisters-in-law, Mary Beckley and Rosemary Gerleman; one nephew, Gerard Orthaus. Marie S. Chester Friday, March 23, 2007 PLAINFIELD - Marie S. Chester, age 102 of Plainfield, died Thursday evening, March 15, 2007, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007, at the Plainfield Methodist Church with burial in Willow Lawn Cemetery, also in Plainfield. Visitation was Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Online condolences for Marie may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Clem Schmitt Friday, March 23, 2007 HAWKEYE - Clem Schmitt, 67, Hawkeye, formerly of St. Lucas, died Wednesday, March 21, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Memorial services are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. 641-394-4334.
Reynold Haugen Friday, March 30, 2007 NEW HAMPTON - Reynold Haugen, age 72, New Hampton, died on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral arrangements are pending at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home. Genevieve Dvorak Friday, March 30, 2007 3:49 PM CDT
Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, IA handled the arrangements. Genevieve, 87, died Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah, IA following a lingering illness. Genevieve Dvorak was born April 9, 1919 in Ridgeway, IA, the daughter of Carl and Alida (Knutson) Hovden. Genevieve attended the Madison country school. On March 19, 1940 she married Leonard Dvorak. Genevieve liked helping other people by giving them rides and looking after them. She enjoyed socializing, playing cards, cooking and especially her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Elks Lodge in Decorah. Genevieve is survived by her daughter: Diane Juve of Decorah, IA; one son: David (Carol) Dvorak of Ridgeway, IA; one brother: Carsten Hovden of Decorah, IA; five grandchildren: Chris (Mindy) Dvorak of Ridgeway, IA; Jilaine (Romel) Reynon of
Chicago, IL; Kail (Kelly) Dvorak of Holmen, WI; Denise (Jason) Owens of Minneapolis, MN and Darrin (Tanya) Juve of Minneapolis, MN; eight grandchildren: Samuel and Breanna Dvorak; Alexus Dvorak; Jackson, Marcus and Kennedy Owens; Taylor and Regan
Juve; one brother: Carsten (special friend, Shirley Courtney) Hovden of Decorah, IA. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband: Leonard; her parents; one son-in-law: Dennis Juve; and two brothers: John and Joy Hovden. Clem P. Schmitt Friday, March 30, 2007
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 26 at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Luke's Cemetery, St. Lucas. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton are handling arrangements. Online condolences for Clem may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. In life Clem Paul Schmitt was born on Oct. 10, 1939, on the family farm near St. Lucas, the son of Joseph J. and Anna J. (Blong) Schmitt. He attended St. Luke's Catholic School in St. Lucas and spent his entire life in Fayette County. Clem struggled with a number of disabilities for most of his life. He was self-employed in handiwork and farm labor until he went on disability. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include five brothers, Tony Schmitt, Dickeyville, Wis., Henry Schmitt, Hawkeye, Msgr. Carl L. Schmitt, New Hampton, Floyd (Debbie) Schmitt, Castalia, Raymond (Nancy) Schmitt, Las Vegas, Nev.; four sisters, Agnes Meyer, New Hampton,
Verna (Albin) Massman, New Albin, Emily (Cleo) Heying, Luana, Elaine (Roger) Kleve, Cresco, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Marie Schmitt, and a brother-in-law, Cletus Meyer. Boonmak Iverson Friday, March 30, 2007
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, IA handled the arrangements. Cat, 59, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, March 23, 2007 at her home in Jerico. Boonmak “Cat” Iverson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yooh Kumn Kraison, was born February 16, 1948 in Udon Thani, Thailand where she grew up and attended school. Her family farmed, raising chickens and cropped rice. She met Daryl Iverson while he serviced at the Udorn Air Base in 1975 and they were married on November 20, 1976 at the home of Daryl's parents in New Hampton, IA. Cat's favorite pastimes were fishing, gardening and her flowers. She will always be remembered for her quick wit and smile. She is survived by her husband Daryl; one brother: Noi Kraison of Udon Thani, Thailand; in-laws: Lauren and Selma Iverson of Cresco; five sisters-in-law: Debbie Peterson of Rochester, Deann Staley of New Hampton, Doreen Ellingson of Saude, Denise Miller of Cresco and Darlene Anderson of New Hampton; one brother-in-law: David Iverson of New Hampton; and many nephews and nieces on both sides of the world. Cat was preceded in death by her parents. Janina Hnatow Smith Friday, March 30, 2007 FREDERIKA - Janina Hnatow Smith, age 80, Frederika, died on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 29 at Frederika United Methodist Church in Frederika with Pastor Hermina Amoroso officiating. Betty Schmudlach will be organist and the congregational hymns will be “How Great Thou Art,” “When We All Get to Heaven” and “In the Garden.” Burial will be at Alcock Cemetery in Frederika with Barry Wolfe, Loren Smith, Brock Smith, Carl Wolfe, Mark Steffes and Jack Brodigan serving as casket bearers. In life Janina was born on August 29, 1926 to Michal and Barbara (Razmus) Hnatow in Jasna, Poland. At the age of 12, Janina spent two years in a Russian Concentration Camp stacking brush and collecting maple syrup in Siberia. She was liberated from the labor camp by the British Red Cross. She met Norman Smith in Abadan, Iran where she worked in the U.S. Army Officers mess hall. They were married on June 15, 1946 in Basra, Iraq and came back to Ionia where they farmed until they retired in 1983. She became a US citizen in 1968. Norman and Janina then moved to Frederika where they have lived ever since. Janina enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing cards, driving farm tractors and family and friends. She enjoyed speaking to school children about what she had gone through in her life and how they should be proud to be American. She was a
member of Frederika United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband Norman, Frederika; two sons, Noren Smith and wife Lois, Ionia, and Norris Smith and wife Sybil, Gowrie; two daughters, Barbara Bloom and husband Jim, Albuquerque, N.M., and Linda McCarville and husband John, New Hampton; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, one brother and five sisters. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. Harold Wiegand Friday, March 30, 2007 3:49 PM CDT NEW HAMPTON - A Mass of Christian Burial for Harold H. Wiegand of New Hampton, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center in New Hampton. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in New Hampton, IA. Friends were to call 3-8 p.m. on Friday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was a 7 p.m. Scripture Service and a 7:30 p.m. Video Memorial Tribute. Visitation continued 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, IA handled the arrangements. Harold, 78, died Monday, March 19, 2007 in Land O' Lakes, FL at his daughter's home. Nancy Speltz Friday, March 30, 2007 DES MOINES - Nancy Speltz, 75, Des Moines, formerly of New Hampton, died Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center in New Hampton. Burial in Calvary Cemetery also in New Hampton. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 Rosary and 7 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. In life Nancy was born June 29, 1931, in New Hampton, Iowa the daughter of Vincent and Mabel (Flugga) Krieger. She was united in marriage to Bernard “Ben” Speltz. Nancy worked for many years at the former Medical Associates in New Hampton. She moved to Des Moines in 1991. She then worked for Associated Ophthalmologists in Des Moines until her retirement. She continued to help her daughters in their business. She was known for her love of flowers, cooking, bridge and the Hawkeyes. Condolences can be sent to Nancy's daughters at 8657 Douglas Ave. # 130 Des Moines, Iowa 50322. Survivors include her two daughters, Sandy and Laurie Speltz, both of Des Moines; one brother, John (Toni) Krieger, of Iowa City and brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Ben on July 12, 1958 and one sister, Judy Kane. Leonard Koenig Friday, March 30, 2007 POSTVILLE - Funeral services for Leonard Koenig of Postville, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007 at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, IA. Interment was in Postville Cemetery. The Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville handled the arrangements. Leonard, 87, died Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Center in Postville, IA. Victor A. Amoroso Friday, March 30, 2007 NEW HAMPTON - Victor A. Amoroso, Sr., 87, died on March 21, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center Hospice, New Hampton, from complications of aging. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Frederika Methodist Church in Frederika. In life Victor was born in The Bronx, New York, on February 19, 1920, the only son of Victor and Grace Jackson Amoroso. Upon the death of his mother when he was seven years old, he was raised by his father and stepmother Frances Amoroso. In 1945, Victor was united in marriage to Margaret Casey of Lawler in Cannes, France. After the war, they settled in The Bronx, moving to Lawler in 1950 to raise their family. Drafted in March 1942, Victor served in the United States Army and was stationed during World War II in Scotland, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France, attaining the rank of warrant officer. He was a member of the American Legion Harold Redman Post #279 in Lawler. Victor was retired from the U.S. Civil Service and U.S. Army Reserve, Fort McCoy, Wis., and had previously worked at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Iowa City. Victor and Hermina Harvey were married on Feb. 19, 1983, in Alta. They moved from Lawler to New Hampton in 2001. Victor served on the New Hampton Board of Adjustment, Chickasaw County Board of Health, and the Lawler City Council. In addition, Victor was prolific in submitting letters to the editors of various publications. Survivors include his wife Hermina; three sons and their wives: Victor, Jr., and Faith, Iowa City, and three children Victor III, Dominic, and Rose; Marshall and Beverly, North Liberty, and two daughters, Jill and her husband Matt Tentinger and Molly; and Andrew and Peggy, Burnsville, Minn., and two sons Aaron and Ryan; one daughter, Marta Amoroso, Mason City. Also surviving are step-children Patricia Hansen, Orange City; Lorene (Bruce) Dykstra, Ventura; Susan (Max) Strube, Emmetsburg; Norman (Cynthia) Whitehouse, Denver, N.C.; Darlene (David) Donovan, Phelan, Calif. There are also 11 step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Preceding Victor in death were his parents, stepmother and his first wife Margaret in 1981. According to his wishes, his body has been donated to the University of Iowa Medical School for research. Memorials may be directed to Marshall Amoroso, 40 Cherry Court #5, North Liberty, IA, 52317, to benefit the Chickasaw County Public Health Nurses Association or Hospice of North Iowa. Roger Bengtson Friday, March 30, 2007
Friends are to call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah and an hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the church. Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, IA is handling the arrangements. Roger, 91, died Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah, IA following a brief illness. Roger Edgar Bengtson was born May 18, 1915 in New Rockford, ND, the son of Eddie and Beatrice (Craig) Bengtson. He was baptized and confirmed in the First Congregational Church in New Rockford. He graduated from New Rockford High School. While in high school, he participated in track and set a record in 1934 for the 100 yard dash in 10.3 seconds. This record was held until it was broken in 1955. On October 21, 1942 he married Shirley Nelson in the Methodist Church in New Rockford, N.D. To this union three children were born, Karen, Gary, and Douglas. In 1947 he was employed at the Rock Island Arsenal in Davenport, IA. When he left Davenport, he managed the Lyle Coop service station in Lyle, MN. In 1948, he moved to Albert Lea, MN where he managed the Freeborn Cooperative service station until l953. In l953, Roger and his family moved to Decorah, IA where he managed the Midland Cooperative Service Station until his retirement July l978. After retirement, he and Shirley traveled the United States visiting family and friends. Roger was a member of First Lutheran Church and active in the church serving on the communion committee, men's breakfast committee, and ushering. Roger enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, even taking them on day trips with him and his wife. He entered the Aase Haugen Home in March, 2004 due to failing health. He is survived by his three children: Karen (Bob) Spilde of Decorah, Gary (Christine) Bengtson of DeSoto WI and Douglas (Connie) Bengtson of Charles City, IA; six grandchildren: Kim Holthaus, Scott Spilde, Sara Spilde, John Bengtson, Tiffany Bilharz, and Alyssa Gallup; 13 great-grandchildren: Kyle and Christopher Hovden, Paige and Lacey Holthaus, Jarrett and Justin Spilde, Alexander Spilde, Christopher Bengtson, Morgan, Madelyn, McCoy Bilharz, Marissa Bengtson, Carson Gallup; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in 2004; his parents; his brother: Gordon; and sisters: Mary Hudson and Ruth Lies. Dillon Douglas Reuscher Friday, March 30, 2007 NASHUA - Dillon Douglas Reuscher, 21, of Nashua died Sunday morning, March 25, 2007 at his home in Nashua. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua With Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Bob Philips will serve as organist leading the St. Michael's Church Choir. Lisa Zwanziger will serve as reader. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in Nashua with Dan Garbes, Nate Wedeking, Boe Brown, Zach Sinnwell, Jordan White and Matt Kiehn serving as casket bearers. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, where there will be a Rosary at 4 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home on Friday. Memorials may be directed to the family in Dillon's name. Online condolences may be left for Dillon at www.hugebackfuneralhomes.com. Charles “Chuck” Swehla Friday, March 30, 2007
Private Service the family has requested a private service. Following cremation, there will be a mass held at St. John's Catholic Church, in Hungerford Texas, followed by the final Sacrament of burial at St. John's Cemetery. In life Chuck was born July 31, 1940 to the late Frank and Charlotte Swehla. He graduated High School with the class of 1958 in New Hampton, where his mother was a teacher for more than 30 years. From 1959 to 1965, Chuck served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Walker Air Force Base in New Mexico, where he married Verna Lee Smith, on June 17, 1961, in Rosewell, New Mexico. Chuck spent the bulk of his career in the cable television industry, moving to San Marcos to help design and build the local cable system. Chuck left the cable industry to start his own business enterprise - the first-of-its-kind 24-hour answering service and doctors exchange in San Marcos, Texas. Chuck and Verna ran this successful business from 1975-1990. Chuck also began CESCO Promotional Products 24 years ago, building it into one of the most successful advertising specialties business in town. Chuck was an active member of his community for over 30 years and was an Alumna of the San Marcos Citizen's Police Academy. He was recently honored to receive their distinguished Black Jacket award for 300+ community service hours served. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Verna; his daughter Nancy (Mark) Hofer, Austin, Texas; his son Michael, Norman, Okla.; and his daughter Stacy (Jason) McConnell, Choctaw, Okla.; five grandchildren Zach and Cody Hofer, Michael and Jacob
Swehla, and Stefani McConnell. Sister-in-law Pat Lukes, aunt Anna Borlaug both of New Hampton uncle Harold Borlaug, Lawler, aunt Germaine Swehla Nosbisch, Ionia and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother Larry Swehla. Ruth Dagne Vaala Morf Friday, March 30, 2007
Funeral Services will be Saturday 1:30 p.m. March 31 at the Hillcrest Baptist Brethren Church, Fredericksburg, with Rev. Ron Pickney and Rev. David Byrd officiating. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. Saturday until time of service. The family suggests memorials to Hillcrest Baptist Brethren Church, Fredericksburg, First Baptist Church-Church of Brethren, Cedar Rapid,s or memorials of your choice. In life Ruth was born Jan. 28, 1914 in Alta Vista, the daughter of Alf O. and Ella Marie (Natvig) Vaala. She graduated from New Hampton High School in 1931 and graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in 1935. She taught elementary school eight years in the Dresden Township, Ridgeway, Ossian, Elkader, and Charles City Schools. Ruth was baptized in the Saude Lutheran Church, and confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton. Ruth married Arle Morf June 17, 1941 in her parent's garden in New Hampton. Ruth made her home in Fredericksburg until 2003 when her health required her to move to Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon. Ruth was proud of her Norwegian heritage. She came from a large extended Norwegian family, centered in Saude, where she spent many happy times, both as a child and an adult. Her numerous cousins, many double cousins, were very close to her. She loved to get together with friends in Fredericksburg for coffee and for cards, but most importantly for sociability. Ruth was devoted to her family, and she greatly enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth's favorite scripture was Galatians 5: 22-23. The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Ruth was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Brethren Church of Fredericksburg. She was a 50 year member of Eastern Star and the Home Study Club in Fredericksburg. Survived by her two sons: Darrel Morf and wife Middie, Mount Vernon, and Dano and wife Marianne, Clear Lake; five grandchildren: Paul Morf and wife Jennifer, Mount Vernon, Andrew Morf and wife Reagan, Cedar Rapids, Alex Morf, San Francisco, Eric Morf, Clear Lake and Ali Morf Sparks and husband Asa, Grinell, and three great granddaughters, Nellie, Abbie and Betsy Morf; two brothers-in-law: Robert Morf and wife Betty, Charlottesville, Va., and Louis Morf and wife Marcella, Monticello, nieces, nephew and cousins. Preceded by her parents, her husband in 1978 and her brother Ovey. Katherine Jo (Northrop) Adams Friday, March 30, 2007
A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Stapleton Lutheran Church in Waucoma. Pastor Harold Peterson will preside. Casketbearers include Bob Hedrick; Merlin Jeseritz; Kevin Winter; Ben Hanson; Cody Adams and Pete Blue. An interment will be at Alpha Cemetery in Alpha. In life Katherine Jo Adams, daughter of Leland and Bernice (Snyder) Northrop, was born September 11, 1954 in Iowa City. On Feb. 23, 1985 Kathy was married to Ralph B. Adams in Waverly. During her lifetime she worked at Shafar Fiberglass in West Union, Sara Lee in New Hampton for sixteen years until the plant was closed, Deco in Decorah for about three years and
for Donaldson's in Cresco for the last two years. Kathy enjoyed gardening, walking, riding motorcycles, reading, doing cross stitch, riding the four-wheeler to northern Minnesota and eating at Olive Garden. Survivors include Kathy's husband, Ralph B. Adams, Waucoma; her son, John C. Fisher, Imperial, Calif.; two step-daughters and their husbands, Amy and Ben Hanson, Cedar Rapids, and Carrie and Charles Leff, Cresco; five grandsons, Jonathon, Luke, Dillon, Aidan and Lucas; three sisters and their husbands, Lee Ann and Al Blue and Evelyn and Howard Adams, all of Waucoma and Marlys and Mike Harmening, Ionia; two brothers and their wives, Ken and Leslie Northrop, Floyd, and Ernie and Martha Northrop, Sumner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Delma Knox and Jeannie Boeckman. Rev. Karl Frederick Schiltz Friday, March 30, 2007 NASHUA - Rev. Karl Frederick Schiltz, 60, of Nashua died suddenly Monday, March 26, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 30 at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Rev. Anne Lippincott officiating. Mary Jean Parks will be the organist and lead the congregation in the Hymns, “God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale # 122” and “Hymn of Promise # 707.” Special music will be by Russ Davis. The family will greet friends on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fellowship at the United Methodist Church in Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family in Pastor Karl's name. Online condolences may be left for Karl at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.
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TOLEDO - Lavern H. (Jr.) Worple age 54, a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend, formerly of the Elma and New Hampton areas, now of the Toledo and Tama area, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007 in a automobile accident near Traer. 
CRESCO - Funeral services for Geneva A. Peckham of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Cresco with Rev. Mike Carey officiating. Inurnment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco. 
NEW HAMPTON - Christie Marie Weber, 36, New Hampton, surrounded by family and friends, succumbed to breast cancer on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo after a long battle. 
CEDAR FALLS - Funeral services for Mildred I. Benson of Cedar Falls, IA will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the Nazareth Lutheran Church Chapel. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Cresco, IA. 
OSAGE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Norbert J. Neuerburg of Osage, IA will be held at 10:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Rev. John Moser officiating. Interment will be in Sacred
Heart Cemetery in Osage. 
FREDERICKSBURG - Robert Eugene Mattke, 81, of Fredericksburg died Sunday morning at his home in Fredericksburg. 
CHARLES CITY - Donald L. Potratz, 88, of Charles City, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. 
DECORAH - Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys M. Rude of Decorah was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2007 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, IA with Rev. Gary Krapfl officiating. Lector was Sister Ann Healy, offertory gifts
were presented by Cara and Jessica Rude and Nicholas Wemark. Organist was Mary Beth Bouska, and soloist was Cindy Schissel singing “On Eagle's Wings”, “Ave Maria”, and “How Great Thou Art”. Honorary pallbearers were: Gladys' grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Bill Jensen, Paul Jensen, Daryl Mestad, Dan Richardson, Dick Jensen, Larry Mestad, Jim Richardson, and Dick Richardson. Interment was in St. Benedict's Cemetery in Decorah, IA. 
NEW HAMPTON - Gertrude Orletta Vaala, age 95 of New Hampton, died Sunday morning, March 11, 2007, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton. 
RICEVILLE - Funeral services for Jewell R. Losee, Jr. of Riceville, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Riceville with Rev. Thelma Colorado Subramanian officiating. Pallbearers were: Kenny
Portis, Chris Adams, Russ Gronwoldt, Larry Sweeney, Mark Huemann, and Albert Winkels. Interment was in Wayne Cemetery at McIntire, IA. 
LIME SPRINGS - Funeral services for Doris A. Sinning of Lime Springs, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church in Saratoga, IA Interment will be in the spring at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime
Springs. 
CRESCO - A Mass of Christian Burial for Irvin J. Minear of Cresco, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Notre Dame Parish - St. Joseph's Worship Center in Cresco, IA with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. Lector was
Jannette Domayer, gifts were carried by Emily Domayer, Kelly and Morgan Minear, servers were Brandon, Brian and Garrett Minear, Eucharist Ministers were Jeff and Joan Minear and John Schatz. Organist was Wendy Schatz and cantor was Pam Daley.
Pallbearers were: Paul, Joel, Christine, and Jeffrey Minear, Hans Harshfield, and William Borchard. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco, IA. 
CRESCO - Funeral services for Rita C. Kapler of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007 at Notre Dame Parish-St. Joseph's Worship Center in Cresco with Rev. Richard Ament officiating. Lector was David Kapler, organist was
Suzanne Ollendick, cantor was Bootie Kapler, and gifts were carried by Zachary and Alexander Kapler and Christopher and John Blythe, Eucharist Minister was Eunice Bamrick. Pallbearers were: Jennifer, David, Joseph, Mark and Mary Kapler and Diane
Erickson. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco, IA. 
NEW HAMPTON - Eva Joyce (Watterson) Norman, 79, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, March 19. 
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - Funeral services for Amy R. Sir of Eden Prairie, MN were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church in Eden Prairie, MN. Interment was in Eden Prairie Cemetery in Eden Prairie, MN. 
NEW HAMPTON - Harold H. Wiegand, 78, New Hampton, died Monday, March 19 in Land O' Lakes, Fla., at his daughter's home. 
NEW HAMPTON - Leona Barloon, age 80 of New Hampton, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 
NEW HAMPTON - Teresa J. Anderson age 59, of New Hampton, died on Friday, March 16, 2007 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. 
MONTICELLO - Rev. Donald P. Schmitt, 70, of Monticello, Iowa formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died suddenly Saturday, March 17, 2007. 
CEDAR RAPIDS - Funeral services for Harold “BJ” E. Spores III of Cedar Rapids, IA will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Saude Lutheran
Cemetery, rural Saude, IA. 
NEW HAMPTON - Francis G. Meirick, age 93, of New Hampton, died on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the New Hampton Care Center. 
DECORAH - Mass of Christian Burial for Genevieve Dvorak of Decorah, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, IA with Rev. Donald Hawes officiating. Organist was Doris Thompson,
soloist, Dan Silhacek singing “In the Garden” and “Going Home” and St Wenceslaus Church Choir also singing. Lector was Dale Hovden, offertory gifts were presented by Christopher and Mindy Dvorak. Pallbearers were: Greg Hovden, Bruce Hovden, John
K. Hovden, Steve Busta, Dale Hovden, and Romel Reynon. Interment was in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Spillville, IA. 
HAWKEYE - Clem P. Schmitt, 67, Hawkeye, formerly of St. Lucas, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. 
JERICO - Visitation for Boonmak “Cat” Iverson of Jerico was held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 followed by a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton with Pastor Vincent C. Fricke
officiating. There was special music by Denise Miller and Beth Ellingson. 
DECORAH - Funeral services for Roger E. Bengtson of Decorah, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the First Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA with Rev. Steven M. Jacobsen officiating. Organist is Marcia Engebretson,
soloist is Tiffany Bilharz, singing “Going Home”, “In the Garden” and “His Eye is on the Sparrow” and the Congregational Hymns are “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “Amazing Grace”. Placing the pall will be his grandchildren: Kim Holthaus, John
Bengtson, Scott Spilde, Tiffany Bilharz, Sara Spilde and Alyssa Bengtson. Pallbearers are: John Bengtson, Christopher Hovden, Kyle Hovden, Scott Spilde, Erlin Walter, and Wayne Walter. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 28 in
Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle, MN with Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. 
HUNGERFORD, TX - Charles “Chuck” Swehla, 66, died at his home on Sunday, March 25, 2007, following a courageous battle with cancer. 
MT VERNON - Ruth Dagne Vaala Morf, 93, Mt. Vernon, formerly of Fredericksburg, died Monday, March 26, 2007 At Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon. 
WAUCOMA - Katherine Jo (Northrop) Adams, passed away March 26, 2007 at the Howard County Regional Hospital in Cresco following a brief illness. |
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