Funeral services for Carl "Judd" Krueger, Jr. of New Hampton, IA will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Interment with military honors will be in Grace Lutheran Cemetery in rural Tripoli.
Friends may call 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 3 at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is handling the arrangements.
Carl, 78, died Saturday, November 29, 2008.
A memorial service for Louise M. Murphy of Riceville, IA will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville with Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Riceville.
Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Friday one hour before services.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is handling the arrangements.
Louise, 98, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center.
Louise Mabel Murphy was born August 21, 1910 in Riceville the daughter of Brice and Mary (Svoboda) Seavy. Louise graduated from Riceville High School in 1927 with a Special Teaching Certificate for public education. She completed a number of correspondence studies from the University of Iowa at Iowa City and continued teaching in country schools and in the Riceville Public School System. She was affectionately known as “Mrs. Murphy” by her many students.
On March 7, 1929 she married Lawrence James Murphy and from this union two children were born, Helen and John. They farmed and maintained a dairy herd northeast of Riceville. After retiring from the farm they moved into Riceville as resident managers of the Chisholm - Lindstrom Funeral Home. They purchased a home on East Third Street where Louise continued to live after Lawrence’s death on October 18, 1983.
Louise is survived by her daughter: Helen (Helene) Russell of Waverly, TN; grandchildren: Michelle Bodensteiner of Loveland, CO, Donna Lynn of Frankfort, KY, Pattie Funte of Davenport, and Philip Russell of Kingston Springs, TN; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; a son: John; one brother; and one sister.
A memorial service for Charlotte M. Baethke of Princeton, MN, formerly of Cresco, IA was held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Williams-Dingmann, Princeton, MN. Visitation was held at 6 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco.
Charlotte, 90, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Elim Care & Rehab Center in Princeton with family by her side.
Charlotte Mae Baethke was born January 7, 1918 the daughter of Mary (Meyer) and Ed Schlee at Postville, Iowa.
On July 10, 1943 she married Reuben Baethke in Cresco.
She worked many years as a cook in the Cresco Public School system, and filled many hours working in her garden and canning all that grew in it. She was known to do embroidery work and make quilts. You could also count on finding her in the kitchen whipping together many yummy meals and of course you had to have dessert, maybe her pecan pie. If she knew you, she fed you!
Survivors include her children: Jack (Jan) of Harlingen, TX and David of Prairie du Chein, WI; granddaughters: Tonia (Nick) Anderson and Kristi (Troy) Keeler; grandson: Luke Baethke; great-granddaughter: Emily Anderson; sister: Mary Jane (Ken) Timmerman of Decorah; brother: Dick (Norma) Schlee of Postville; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brothers: Jim and Bill; and sister: Betty Anderson.
Funeral services for Dorothy A. Rainboth of Marcus, IA will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus with Rev. Gary McDonough officiating. Interment will be in Marcus Amherst Cemetery.
Visitation was from 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2 at the Earnest - Johnson Funeral Home of Marcus. The family was present from 5-8 p.m. with a prayer service held at 7 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral today, Wednesday, December 3.
Earnest - Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus is handling the arrangements.
Dorothy, 88, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars.
Dorothy Agnes Rainboth was born September 4, 1920 on the family farm near Kingsley, the daughter of George Arthur and Mary Agnes (Conley) Pratt. She attended rural school near her home and later graduated from Union Consolidated High School, rural Remsen. Dorothy earned her teacher's certificate from Western Union (Westmar) College in Le Mars and then taught in Lincoln Township, Plymouth County, Iowa for the next three years.
Dorothy and Wendell "Babe" Rainboth were married on August 14, 1941 in Coleridge, NE. The couple made their home south of Le Mars. Dorothy and Babe farmed and raised their family near Le Mars until 1954 when they relocated to a farm west of Marcus. Babe passed away on May 3, 1994. Dorothy remained on the farm until moving into Marcus in 1996. She became a resident of Heartland Care Center in Marcus in February of 2003.
She was presently a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus and formerly a member of the Union Presbyterian Church, rural Remsen. She enjoyed dancing and playing cards.
Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter: Sharon and Ron Sadler of Spirit Lake; two sons: Clark and Vickie Rainboth of Marcus and Bruce Rainboth of Marcus; seven grandchildren: Rustin and Carol Sadler of Battle Creek, IA, Ryan Sadler of Ida Grove, IA, Jason and Melynda Rainboth of Sioux Falls, SD, Wendy and Todd Tryon of Harrisburg, SD, Joe and Brandie Rainboth of Spearfish, SD, Lee Rainboth of Marcus, and Amber Neisius of Marcus; eight great-grandchildren: Austin and Justin Sadler, Thomas, Avery and Victoria Rainboth, Tytan, Jersy, and Lyncoln Tryon; five brothers: Donald Pratt of Pierson, IA, Lyle and Marian Pratt of Washta, IA, Clarence and Dorothy Pratt of Aurelia, IA, Orlin and Ellen Pratt of Remsen, IA, and Richard and Donna Pratt of Le Mars; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Wyndom and Robert "Bobbie" Pratt; and sisters: Erma Plendl and Iona Sudtelgte.
Funeral services for Eldo Nolte of Fredericksburg, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Peace United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg.
Visitation was held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church today, Wednesday, December 3.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is handling the arrangements.
Eldo, 89, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at his home.
A memorial mass for Lucille A. Moudry of Protivin, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Spillville.
Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the mass at church on Thursday.
Hugeback's Funeral Home in Protivin is handling the arrangements.
Lucille, 91, died Monday, December 1, 2008 at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Leo J. Etteldorf of Cresco, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco with Father Richard J. Ament officiating. Interment will be in St. Francis DeSales Cemetery in Ossian.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church today, Wednesday, December 3.
Conway Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.
Leo, 91, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI following a short illness.
Leo John Etteldorf was born February 23, 1917 in Ossian, IA, the youngest child of Andrew and Regina (Wagner) Etteldorf. Leo was educated in the Ossian Catholic School and attended Loras Academy in Dubuque. He spent his early years working on the family's Ossian farm with his mother and brothers.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. When the farm was sold, Leo moved into a home in Ossian with his mother. They subsequently moved to Cresco. Leo worked in Cresco for his brother-in-law Edward Barloon installing aluminum storm doors and windows. He also was a self-employed painter.
He is survived by a sister-in-law: Helen Etteldorf of Waukon; one niece: Mary Ann Etteldorf of Waukon; four nephews: Dr. Tom Barloon and Dave (Julie) Barloon, both of Iowa City, Al (Doris) Etteldorf of Decorah, and Robert Etteldorf of Riverside, CA; five grand-nieces; and four grand-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sister: Frank, Al, Peter, Dr. Hugh, Archbishop Raymond, Joyce Barloon, and Jerome; a brother-in-law: Ed Barloon; and sisters-in-law: Mabel Etteldorf and Mary Etteldorf.
Funeral services for Ellis D. Arnold of Riceville, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church in McIntire. Interment was held in Wayne Cemetery in McIntire.
A Memorial Mass for Lucille A. Moudry of Protivin, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with Rev. David Beckman officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Spillville.
Ann was born on October 25, 1961 to Roger and Marvel (James) Grabau in Cresco, IA. She was raised on her family farm near Bonair. As a child she was baptized and confirmed at the Bonair United Methodist Church. She graduated from Crestwood High School in 1980 and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Winona State University in 1984. She worked as an oncology nurse in Peoria, IL, following college.
Darlene Perry, 74
Memorial services for Darlene J. Perry of Cresco, IA formerly of Alta Vista, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco with Rev. Michael Massa officiating. Inurnment will take place in Union Cemetery at Alta Vista with her grandchildren as honorary pallbearers.
Gladys Birmingham, 94
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys M. Birmingham of Elma, IA formerly of Cresco, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes with Father Ray Atwood officiating. Theresa Burke was the organist. Pallbearers were: Nathan Dusheck, Graham Rue, Tony Peters, Jeff Nibaur and Greg Nibaur. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
December 16, 2008
Funeral services for Edwin "Eddie" L.
Begalske of Hawkeye, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on
Monday, December 15, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church
in Hawkeye with Rev. William Horn officiating.
Organist was Linda Fritz. Congregational hymns were:
"When Peace, Like A River" and "Amazing Grace".
Special music by The Luren Singers: "We Shall Walk
Through The Valley" and "Beautiful Savior". Honorary
pallbearers were: Gideon Brothers of the Local Camp.
Interment was in Hawkeye Cemetery in Hawkeye.
Visitation was held from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Becker-Milnes Funeral
Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services
at the church on Monday.
Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye handled
the arrangements.
Eddie, 89, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008
following a brief illness at the Good Samaritan Home
in West Union where he had made his home since
September 12.
Edwin Louis Begalske was born October 21, 1919,
the son of Louis and Lizzie (Ohmann) Begalske in
Windsor Township of rural Fayette, County, IA. He
was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran
Church in Hawkeye. He received his education in the
rural schools and graduated from Hawkeye High School
in 1937.
On April 4, 1967, he married Elaine DeWeese at
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waucoma. Eddie farmed
for many years between Hawkeye and West Union prior
to retiring in 1984.
He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran
Church in Hawkeye where he taught Sunday School for
over 22 years, and also served on the church council
in many capacities over the years. He also served as
a committeeman for 35 years with the A.S.C.S.,
served on the board of the Lutheran Credit Union in
Decorah for seven years, served as chairman and
hunger advocate for the Schechum Cluster, and was an
active member of the Luren Men's Chorus since 1968.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling
with his wife. In his youth he enjoyed baseball and
pitched for many local area teams.
He is survived by two sisters-in-law: Mildred
Begalske of Hawkeye and Gladys Schmitt of Cresco;
three nephews: Rollin (Ardell) Begalske of Cedar
Rapids, David (Judy) Begalske of Oelwein, and Arlin
(Kathy) Begalske of Sumner; and one niece: Ruth
(Allan) Schlatter of Hawkeye.
Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine,
who died October 9, 2004; his parents; one brother:
Erwin; one sister: Lelah Niemeyer; and one nephew:
Mila Begalske.
December 16, 2008
Memorial services for Heather A. Kimber of
Decorah, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,
December 13, 2008 at First Lutheran Church in
Decorah with Rev. Lynn G. Groe of St. John's
Lutheran Church in Waukon officiating. Organist was
Marcia Engebretson. Congregational hymns were:
"Eagles Wings", "When Peace Like a River", and "Day
by Day". Honorary pallbearers were: Nicole Aldredge,
Chianne Gangstead, Erin Houdek, Emily Jaastad,
Kendra Kraus, Laura Ruen, Veronica Soukup, and
numerous friends. Interment was in Hawkeye Cemetery
in Hawkeye.
Visitation was held from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on
Friday, December 12, 2008 at Fjelstul Funeral Home
in Decorah and for one hour preceding services on
Saturday at the church.
Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah handled the
arrangements.
Heather, 20, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008
at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse,
WI as a result of injuries suffered in a motor
vehicle accident that occurred on Sunday, November
30, 2008 on Highway 9 east of Churchtown in
Allamakee County.
Heather Ann Kimber was born August 29, 1988, in
Decorah, IA, the daughter of Jeffrey and Debra
(McCormick) Kimber. She was baptized by Rev. Lynn
Groe of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon. She
attended Decorah High School and Rockefeller School
at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, IA.
Heather worked at Subway, McDonald's and
Wal-Mart. She enjoyed being with her friends and her
family. She loved animals, listening to music,
cooking, baking, and being outdoors.
Heather is survived by her mother: Debra
McCormick (fiance, Dean Patterson) of Cresco; her
father: Jeff (Judy) Kimber of Waukon; her brother:
Jeff Kimber, Jr. of Cresco; two step-sisters: Angela
Thornton of Waterloo and Alexis Patterson of Calmar,
IA; two step-brothers: Cody Heying and Chase Heying
of Ossian; two grandmothers: Helen McCormick of
Mission, TX and Vivian Kimber of Decorah; and
numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Heather was preceded in death by two
grandfathers: John Kimber, Jr. on April 26, 2000 and
Jerry McCormick on September 7, 1992; and one uncle:
Terry McCormick.
December 16, 2008
Funeral services for Thomas G. Heath, Sr. of
Lanesboro, MN were held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday,
December 13, 2008 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
Lanesboro with the Rev. Kerry Eversole and the Rev.
Wade Davick officiating. Interment was in Lanesboro
Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. on
Saturday at the church.
Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro, MN
handled the arrangements.
Thomas, 69, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at
Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN following a brief
battle with cancer.
Thomas Gary Heath was born April 22, 1939 in
Minneapolis, MN. Following school he served in the
Navy.
On May 31, 1958 he married Della Lee, they later
divorced. He married Patricia Forstrom Sorum on May
26, 1972.
Thomas began his law enforcement career with the
Lake City, FL Police Department. He then moved back
to Minnesota where he served as police chief of
Lanesboro before joining the Fillmore County
Sheriff's Department as a deputy. He then took the
position of Chief of Police in Cresco, IA where he
served more than 20 years. Law enforcement was the
love of his life and he enjoyed giving the younger
generation the opportunity to pursue careers in law
enforcement. Three of his recruits went on to become
a county sheriff or police chief.
In 1998 Thomas returned to Lanesboro. In
retirement, he enjoyed bowling, playing cards with
friends, fishing, camping, and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; nine
children: Mike Heath of Germany, Vikki Heath of
Lanesboro, Thomas Heath, Jr., Cathy (Jeff) Raulerson
and Carol (Daniel) Ward, all of Florida, Mark Heath
and LeAnn (Gary) Olson, both of Lanesboro, JoAnn
(Robin) Drake of Iowa and Janel (Al) Pecinovsky of
Lewiston; 26 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;
two brothers: Denny (Marti) and Jim (Evie), both of
Minneapolis; and one sister: Nancy Sathre of
Minneapolis.
Thomas was preceded in death by a step son:
Steven Sorum; and a granddaughter: Shannon Goodson.
December 16, 2008
Funeral services for Walter "Walt" W. Gabelmann
of Riceville, IA will be held at 10:30 a.m. today,
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the First
Congregational United Church of Christ in Riceville
with Rev. Mary Hatch and Rev. Dan Christensen
officiating. Interment will be in Riverside
Cemetery.
Friends were to call at the Lindstrom Funeral
Home in Riceville on Tuesday during the hours of 3-7
p.m. and one hour before services at the church
today, Wednesday, December 17.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is handling
the arrangements.
Walter, 86, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at
the Golden Living Center in Rochester, MN.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Funeral services for Ellis D. Arnold of
Riceville, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,
December 5, 2008 at the Church of God in Christ
Mennonite Church in McIntire. Interment was held in
Wayne Cemetery in McIntire.
Friends may greet the family one hour prior to
the mass at church on Thursday.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville handled the
arrangements.
Ellis, 82, died Monday, December 1, 2008 at the
Osage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Osage.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
A Memorial Mass for Lucille A. Moudry of
Protivin, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
December 4, 2008 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in
Protivin with Rev. David Beckman officiating.
Inurnment will take place at a later date at St.
Wenceslaus Cemetery in Spillville.
Friends greeted the family one hour prior to the
mass at the church on Thursday.
Hugeback's Funeral Home in Protivin handled the
arrangements.
Lucille, 91, died Monday, December 1, 2008 at
her home.
Lucille A. Moudry was born March 2, 1917, in
rural Winneshiek County, IA, near Ft. Atkinson, the
daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Hyke) Bohach.
On August 26, 1935, she was married to Ben
Moudry at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in
Spillville by Rev. J.P. Broz. To this union one son
was born. Her husband Ben died on June 6, 1961.
Lucille was employed at Buchheit Produce in
Calmar, IA for 13 and one half years and then at
Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital in Decorah for
another 17 one-half years. She later retired into
Protivin.
In her free time she enjoyed flowers, gardening
and crocheting. She was a member of Holy Trinity
Catholic Church and Rosary Society.
Survivors include one son: LuVerne (Hazel)
Moudry of New Hampton; two grandsons: Allen (June)
Moudry of Protivin and Kevin Moudry of Ossian, IA;
three great-grandchildren: Brad (Amy) Moudry, Sarah
(Al) Njus, and Ben Moudry; four
great-great-grandchildren, Breanna and Ty Moudry,
and Lydia and Elaina Njus; five step-grandchildren:
Annette (Curt) Taylor of Lisbon, Suzanne (Pat) Wall
of Prior Lake, MN, Theresa Mihm of Colorado, David
(Corey) Mihm of Breckenridge, CO, and Pam (Patrick)
Gume of California; and 12 step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a
granddaughter: Cheryl Ann Moudry in 1967; her
parents; and her brother and sister-in-law: Rudy and
Ruth Bohach.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ann was born on October 25, 1961 to Roger and
Marvel (James) Grabau in Cresco, IA. She was raised
on her family farm near Bonair. As a child she was
baptized and confirmed at the Bonair United
Methodist Church. She graduated from Crestwood High
School in 1980 and received her Bachelor of Science
Degree in Nursing from Winona State University in
1984. She worked as an oncology nurse in Peoria, IL,
following college. On October 3, 1987 Ann married Todd Kowalke at
the First United Methodist Church in Cresco. To this
union were born daughters Courtney and Caitlin on
October 19, 1990. Ann worked as a post-surgery nurse
in Des Moines while Todd attended school. Ann and
her family moved to Cresco in 1994. Since moving to
Cresco Ann worked at Kessel Kids, Cresco Care
Center, Howard-Winneshiek Community School District,
and Community Health Services. She was also a member
of the Cresco Library Board, PEO, Band Boosters,
Choir Boosters, and First United Methodist Church of
Cresco. Ann is survived by her mother: Marvel; husband:
Todd; children: Courtney and Caitlin; brothers: Tim
(Sheila) and Alan; nieces and nephews: Garrett,
Karlee, Gabe, Danielle, Brooke, Ashley, Shelby,
David and Cory; father-in-law and mother-in-law:
Ward and Evelyn Kowalke. Ann was preceded in death by her father: Roger. Ann died at home on December 7, 2008 of causes
related to cancer. A memorial service will be held today,
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at the
United Methodist Church in Cresco, IA. There will be
no public visitation. Friends are encouraged to join
the family for a time of gathering and fellowship in
the church basement immediately following services
at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco is
handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, gifts
and plants, the family requests that donations be
made to the charity of donor's preference in Ann's
memory.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Memorial services for Darlene J. Perry of
Cresco, IA formerly of Alta Vista, IA will be held
at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco with Rev. Michael
Massa officiating. Inurnment will take place in
Union Cemetery at Alta Vista with her grandchildren
as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until
the time of services at the church on Wednesday.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma is handling
the arrangements.
Darlene, 74, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at
her home after a brief battle with cancer.
Darlene Josephine Perry was born April 11, 1934
the daughter of George and Mary (Schleimer)
Mohrhauser in Battle Creek, IA. She was schooled
throughout Iowa, graduating from Cresco High School
in May of 1951.
In June of 1952, she married LaVern Richardson.
To this union, three children were born Kenneth,
Michael and Cathy. In 1953 Darlene moved to Illinois
where she became a factory worker, making everything
from drill bits and magnets to Playskool toys.
Darlene and Rich were divorced after which Darlene
and her children moved back to Iowa.
Later she wed Eugene Perry on September 3, 1970
at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. After farming
a few years in the Lime Springs area, Darlene and
her family moved to the Alta Vista area, eventually
working as a knitter at Fox River Mills in Osage.
She retired at age of 65 to care for her ailing
husband, moving back to Cresco, after his death.
Darlene enjoyed being with her family, gardening
(flowers), crocheting, watching sports especially
NASCAR and her little black dog Tiffy. Darlene was a
member of the Abigail Circle, crocheting baby
sweaters for the missions. She was on the church
council for three years and chairperson of the Board
of Christian Education for three years. She taught
Sunday School at Zion Lutheran Church in Alta Vista
for many years, and at Immanuel Lutheran Church for
four years. Darlene started the Cresco Area Prayer
Shawl Ministry in November 2006.
Darlene is survived by her sons: Kenneth
Richardson of Waverly and Michael (Linda) Richardson
of Cresco; a daughter: Cathy (Keith Meyer) Koenig of
Castalia; eight grandchildren: Rebacca (Chuck)
Pierce, Jodi Richardson, Sarah Richardson, Rachel
Koenig, Daniel Koenig, Antionette (Chris) Lewis,
Dannelle Richardson, Jonathan Richardson; seven
great-grandchildren; two sisters: Beverly Wilson of
Atwater, CA and Joan Wernett of Cresco; one brother:
Wayne Mohrhauser of Rochester, MN; and several
nieces and nephews.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband:
Gene; parents; a sister: Marian Applen; and a
nephew: Shawn Ehlert.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys M.
Birmingham of Elma, IA formerly of Cresco, IA was
held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes with
Father Ray Atwood officiating. Theresa Burke was the
organist. Pallbearers were: Nathan Dusheck, Graham
Rue, Tony Peters, Jeff Nibaur and Greg Nibaur.
Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on
Saturday, December 6 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, IA is
handled the arrangements.
Gladys, 94, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at
Colonial Manor in Elma.
Gladys Margaret Birmingham was born December 28,
1913 the daughter of George and Martha (Zimmer)
Nosbisch on the family farm near North Washington.
She attended St. Mary's School in North Washington.
Gladys worked as a house keeper for families in the
area.
On October 10, 1933 she married Martin Edward
Birmingham at Immaculate Conception Church in North
Washington. After their marriage the couple made
their home in New Hampton before moving to their
farm near Lourdes in 1951. In 1966 they moved off
the farm to Cresco. Gladys worked as a nurse's aide
at Cresco Hospital for 18 years. She retired to be
with her grandchildren and family.
Gladys enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking for
her family. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, Rosary Society and Our Evening Out Club.
Gladys is survived by her son: Francis (Peggy)
Nibaur of Elma, IA; four daughters: Joan (Dan) Cole
of Kansas City, MO, Nancy Haseltine of Estes Park,
CO, Ellie Birmingham of Cape Coral, FL and Diane
Birmingham of Iowa City, IA; one sister: Mildred
Briggs of New Hampton, IA; 16 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Martin
Edward in 1980; one daughter: Gladys; a grandson:
Christian Haseltine; her parents; three brothers:
Raymond Nosbisch, Harold Nosbisch and Francis
Nosbisch; and a sister: Florene Murray.
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12/16/2008 by Marie Thompson
Funeral services
for Dianne M. Schatz of
Cresco, IA were held at
11:00 a.m. on Monday,
December 22, 2008 at
Notre Dame Parish in
Cresco with Rev. David
A. Schatz and Rev.
Richard J. Ament
officiating. Lectors
were Lexi Logsdon and
Wade Marlow. Wendy
Schatz accompanied
Andrea Schatz in the
music. Jessica Wohlsdorf,
Nick Marlow, Torie and
Talon McConnell brought
gifts to the altar.
Eucharist Ministers were
Fred and Patty Marlow.
Pallbearers were: Mike
Marlow, Dawn Milligan,
Kevin Marlow, Paula
Triebsch, Jacob Puffer,
Hannah Puffer, Katie
Ferrie and Mali Rushton.
Interment was in Calvary
Cemetery in Cresco.
Conway Funeral Home
in Cresco handled the
arrangements.
Dianne, 57, died
Thursday, December 18,
2008 at her home in
Cresco.
Dianne Marie Schatz
was born July 10, 1951
the daughter of Walter
and Kathleen (Sharp)
Marlow in Decorah, IA.
She attended rural
school in Winneshiek
County, then graduated
from North Winneshiek
High School and went on
to receive her
Bachelor's Degree in
Education from UNI in
Cedar Falls, IA. She
taught briefly at North
Winneshiek following her
schooling.
She married John
Schatz on April 6, 1974
at St. Agnes Catholic
Church at Plymouth Rock
in rural Cresco. Dianne
left teaching to raise
her family. Later she
worked for Community
Action as a Family
Development Specialist
where she worked for 20
years until she retired
due to her health.
Dianne is survived
by her husband: John of
Cresco; her daughter:
Kaycie Schatz of
Hiawatha; two sons:
Christopher Schatz of
New Hampton, and Jeremy
Schatz and Amanda
Mullinix of Riceville;
her mother: Kathleen
Marlow of Cresco; five
brothers: Charles
(Delores) Marlow of
Cresco, Wayne (Karen)
Marlow of Ely, Fred
(Patty) Marlow of
Bluffton, Walter Jr.
(Faye) Marlow of
Bluffton, Jeff (Dawn)
Marlow of Burr Oak; and
three sisters: Wanda
Stanton of Minneapolis,
MN, Mary Beth (Scott)
Logsdon of Decorah, and
Amy (Brad) McConnell of
Cresco.
She was preceded in
death by Her father.
A memorial service
for Greg Wohlsdorf of
Cresco, IA, formerly of
Big Lake, MN were held
at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, December 13,
2008 at the Lindstrom
Funeral Home in Cresco.
Greg, 54, died
Monday, December 8, 2008
at his home.
Greg Wohlsdorf was
born September 29, 1954
in Cresco, IA. He was
the second of three
children born to Ronald
and Kay Wohlsdorf. He
grew up in Cresco and
graduated from Cresco
High School in 1972.
After graduating, he
attended Upper Iowa
College in Fayette, IA
for two years. His
summers after graduation
and during the college
years were spent helping
at the concrete block
plant his Grandpa Alan
Wohlsdorf owned and
operated. He very much
enjoyed doing this type
of work and working for
his grandparents.
He then moved to
Minneapolis, MN and
attended the Minneapolis
Institute of Arts for
two years. He was an
accomplished artist all
through high school and
college. Even though his
love was art, he got a
job at a car dealership
in the cities. He worked
as a service manager in
a couple different
locations for 22 years.
He mostly lived in the
city until moving to
Monticello, MN for a
while and finally to Big
Lake, MN. After being
laid-off because of
downsizing, he took a
few years off work and
concentrated on his
artwork. He then got a
job in the restaurant at
the Silver Springs
Country Club in
Monticello, MN where his
brother Tim also worked.
When the Country Club
was sold, the restaurant
was closed and Greg
decided to move back to
Cresco in May of 2008.
Greg enjoyed hunting
and target shooting,
collecting guns, and
painting in his leisure
time.
He is survived by
his brother: Tim (Sue)
Wohlsdorf of Monticello,
MN and Chad (Amannda)
Pemble of New Hampton,
IA; his sisters: Sheri
(Randy) Greenslade of
Cresco, IA and Julie
Pemble of Cresco, IA;
his step-father: Paul
Pemble of Cresco, IA;
five nephews: Matt
Wohlsdorf, Jake
Greenslade, Jed
Greenslade, Zach Wemark,
Drake Wemark; one niece:
Alexa Wemark; and many
uncles, aunts, and
cousins.
Greg was preceded in
death by his father:
Ronald Wohlsdorf; his
mother: Kay Pemble; his
paternal grandparents:
Alan and Irene Wohlsdorf;
and his maternal
grandparents: Armand and
Edith Sutter.
Funeral services for
Lawrence W. Klapperich
of Stacyville, IA were
held at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, December 20,
2008 at Sacred Heart
Oratory, Meyer, IA.
Interment was in Sacred
Heart Cemetery, Meyer. Visitation was held
at the church on Friday,
December 19 from 4-7
p.m. with a Rosary at
4:30 p.m. and Scripture
Service at 6:30 p.m. Schroeder & Sites
Funeral Home in St.
Ansgar handled the
arrangements. Lawrence, 93, died
Wednesday, December 17,
2008 at Osage
Rehabilitation and
Health Care Center in
Osage.
Betty I. Kammer,
80, of Cresco, IA,
formerly of Oelwein,
passed away on
Wednesday, December 17,
2008 at the Evans
Memorial Home in Cresco.
There will be no
public services as it
was Betty's wish to be
cremated. Inurnment will
be held at a later date.
Conway Funeral Home
in Cresco handled the
arrangements.
Betty Irene Kammer
was born May 21, 1928 in
Torquay, England the
daughter of Cyril and
Evelyn (Brown) Bell. She
was raised by Fred and
Harriet Snell in
Paignton, England.
She met and married,
at the age of 16, Robert
E. Kammer during WWII
when he was stationed in
England while serving in
the U.S. Navy. They were
married in Paignton on
May 14, 1945. Betty came
to the United States as
a war bride and lived in
Michgantown, IN with
Bob's family until his
discharge from the
service. Together they
had two sons, Edward
Richard and Thomas
Brian. Betty devoted her
life to her family as a
homemaker.
Betty is survived by
her son: Thomas (Brenda)
of Cresco;
daughter-in-law: Tammy (Kammer)
Dolan of Plymouth, MN;
grandchildren: Michael
Kammer of Krakow,
Poland; Chase Kammer of
Denison, TX; TJ Kammer
of Minneaoplis, MN;
Kelli Kammer of Cresco,
IA; and Chelsea Kammer
of Plymouth, MN; and two
great-grandsons: Guy
Kammer and Landon
Schlangen, both of
Cresco.
Betty was preceded
in death by her husband:
Robert in December 1995;
her son: Edward in
September 1994; her
parents; one sister:
Laura; and two brothers:
Burt and Leslie.
Posted
12/26/2008 by Marie
Thompson
A Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen E. Hugeback of Charles City, IA will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
Friends were to call 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Social Hall where there was a 4 p.m. rosary. Visitation continues an hour prior to Mass at church today.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is handling the arrangements.
Kathleen, 90, died Friday afternoon, December 26, 2008 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Alice Mae Clark, 92 of Marion died Saturday, December 27, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Per Alice's wishes, there will not be a formal funeral service. Private family inurnment will be at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion at a later date.
Friends were to call 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 30 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion.
Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion handled the arrangements.
Alice Mae Clark was born January 4, 1916, the daughter of John and Anna (Skoda) Bader in Protivin.
On August 5, 1938, she married Maynard G. Clark at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Alice was a homemaker and also cared for residents at an area nursing home. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion and St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children: Jerry (Renee) Clark of Lakewood, CA, Gary (Diane) Clark of Cedar Rapids, and Nancy Findlay of Marion; 10 grandchildren: Tammy (Scott) Foster, Sean (Mary) Clark, Greg (Kim) Clark, Matt Clark, Lynetta (John) Kuennen, Shawn Kelley, Susan (Jason) Thomas, Shelly (Scott) Davidson, Carrie Kelley, and Dianna (Tony) Slick; 17 great-grandchildren; and a nephew: Harold (Jan) Burgess of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard on June 18, 1986; her parents; four sisters: Marie, Evelyn, Claire, and Della; and three brothers: Edward, Bill, and Louie.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Andrew B. Tieskotter of Little Turkey, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008 at Assumption Parish in Little Turkey with Rev. David Beckman officiating. The pall was placed on the casket by his wife and children. Lector was Richard Tieskotter and the offertory gifts were presented by Kelli Schmitz, Karen McDonald, Stephanie Schneider and Cheryl Young. Pallbearers were: Charles Tieskotter, Scott Tieskotter, Brian Tieskotter, Julia Alberts, Curt Schmitz, Thomas Tieskotter, Renee Perry and Andrew Friedman. Honorary pallbearers were: Ryan and Cheryl Young, Michael and Tracy Dart, Tom and Ashley Schweer, Amy Tieskotter, Cindy Tieskotter, Jacob Tieskotter, Adam and Kelli Tieskotter, Stephanie Schmeider, Steven Friedman, Staci and Doug Jamsma, Kelli Schmitz, Ryan Alberts, Christian and Karen McDonald, Andrea Tieskotter, Lindsay Schmitz, Jemyma Friedman, Eric Perry, Dan and Tessa Varner, Nathan Tieskotter, Joe and Karen Spiegel, Darren and Laura Carlson and step granddaughter, Kelsey Andera. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Little Turkey.
Friends were to call 3-8 p.m. Sunday, December 28 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was a 4 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the America's Rosary and a 7 p.m. Parish Scripture Service lead by Tyler and Lynette Wheeler. Visitation continued from 8-10 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton handled the arrangements.
Andrew, 86, died Monday evening, December 22, 2008 at Regional Health Services in Cresco.
Andrew B. Tieskotter was born May 26, 1922, in Festina, IA, the son of John and Cecelia (Schneberger) Tieskotter.
He was united in marriage to Bernadine Tillman on October 10, 1945, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA. The couple initially farmed north of Protivin, IA. In 1964, they moved to Little Turkey and continued farming there until his death.
He was a member of Assumption Parish in Little Turkey.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bernadine; six sons: Richard (Marlene) Tieskotter, Dennis (Kathy) Tieskotter, all of Lawler, Mark (Diane) Tieskotter of Waucoma, Roy (Nancy) Tieskotter of New Hampton, Dan Tieskotter of Harpers Ferry, Gerald Tieskotter of Lawler; three daughters: Mary (Joe) Roybal of Platteville, CO, Martha (Marvin) Andera of Cresco, Maxine (Robert) Friedman of Floyd; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Vera Tierney of Cedar Falls and Marian (Juel) Knutson of New Hampton.
He was preceded in death by a son: David; daughter: Marlene; two grandsons: Jeffrey Schmitz, Jon Schmitz; one granddaughter: Christine Tieskotter; his parents; brothers: Wilfred and Roman; sisters: Bernadette and Leona; brothers-in-law: Leonard Tillman, Joe Tierney and Andrew Kruse; and sister-in-law: Regina Tieskotter.
Funeral services for Irvin K. Fosaaen were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Stavanger Lutheran Church in Ossian with Roy Christophersen, Lay Pastor for the church officiating. Organist was Elaine Knutson who accompanied for Don DiLaura. Honorary pallbearers were: Kermit Anfinson, Alvin Huether, Kenneth Ney, Gary Mundt, Cletus Birdsell, Wayne Quass, Dale Quass, and Stanley Ney. Pallbearers were: Blake Fosaaen, Nathan Fosaaen, Mitchel Schulz, Tess Fosaaen, Melissa Gesing, Kris Fosaaen, Jeremiah Costello, and Ben Rausch. Interment was in Stavanger Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ossian.
Irvin, 89, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah after a brief illness.
Irvin K. Fosaaen was born May 29, 1919 in Dover Township, Fayette County, IA, the son of Oliver and Anna (Wolf) Fosaaen. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at Stavanger Lutheran Church, rural Ossian. Irvin attended Dover #6 country school and graduated from Ossian High School. He worked at the Gunderson Department Store and eventually bought the business, along with two partners. After several years in the retail business, the store was closed and Irvin went to work for the Carnation Company. When the current NICC campus in Calmar was opened, Irvin became one of the first employees hired. He retired from NICC in 1986, after nearly 20 years, and began spending his summers painting houses with his partner Kermit Anfinson.
Irvin married Marion E. Mundt on August 1, 1948 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia. Their marriage was blessed with six children. Marion died in 1982. On July 4, 1987, he married Perrine E. (Stover) Fasse at the Zion Church in Waterloo, IA. Perrine died in 1997. Irvin then wed Phyllis A. (Vrzak) Pavlovec on May 29, 1998 at the Stavanger Lutheran Church.
Irvin was very active in the Ossian community and the Stavanger Lutheran Church congregation throughout his life. He was the Ossian City Clerk for over 25 years, was an EMT for 17 years. He was involved with the planning and building of the Ossian Community Center and current public library building. Irvin served for many years as church sexton, Sunday School Superintendent, and Luther League sponsor. He loved to sing and play the organ.
Irvin enjoyed growing flowers, particularly roses. Irvin was very active in AA, having been involved for nearly 25 years. Irvin spent the last year of his life as a resident of the Ossian Senior Hospice.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis of Ossian; three sons: Irvin, Jr. and wife Patty of Waukon, Stan and wife Bach of Cresco, and Randy and wife Jane of Ossian; one daughter: Sandy Schulz and husband David of Durant, IA; five step children: Mary Fasse-Shaw and husband Jeffrey of Toledo, IA, Shirley Zafft of Decorah, Dennis and Delbert Pavlovec of Calmar, and Shelley Pavlovec of Decorah; 12 grandchildren: Kris, Blake; Tess, Brooke, Nicole; Ashley, Nathan, Kendra and Oliver Fosaaen; Melissa Gesing, Sarah (Jeremiah) Costello and Mitchel Schulz; two nieces; one nephew; and eight step grandchildren.
Preceding Irvin in death were his wives: Marion and Perrine; his parents; two daughters: Lynn at birth and Nancy in 1967; and one sister: Opal Blagoue.
Funeral services for Jane A. Timmerman will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2009 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with interment at 2:30 p.m. at New Oregon Cemetery in Cresco, IA.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street, where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. Visitation will be held for an hour before services at the church on Friday.
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Jane, 68, died Monday, December 29, 2008 at Cedar Valley Hospice House of cancer.
Jane Ann Timmerman was born September 8, 1940 in Spillville, IA, the daughter of Joseph V. and Louise A. (Shileny) Frana.
She married Duane I. Timmerman on October 17, 1959 in Spillville.
Jane worked as the accounting manager at Weissman Steel for 27 years, retiring in 2002.
She is survived by a daughter: Julie (Timothy) Kirkle of Cedar Falls; a son: Allan (Lorrie) Timmerman of Marion; a brother: Joseph (Char) Frana of Spillville; six grandchildren: Katie (Jim) Cory, Jason Kirkle, Kellee Kirkle, Daltyn Timmerman, Dakota Timmerman and Desirae Timmerman; and her mother-in-law: Emma Foote of Cresco.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Duane on May 22, 1991; and her parents.
Funeral services for Doris E. Grimm will be held at 10:00 a.m. today Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco, IA with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. Organist is Suzanne Ollendick and soloist is Joe Wacha. Pallbearers are: John Grube, Joe Praska, Aaron Zimmerman, Joel Morgan, Corey Fauser, and Tony Sunby. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in rural Elma, IA.
Conway Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.
Doris, 84, died Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Elma, where she has made her home since March of 2006.
Doris Eileen Grimm was born on September 22, 1924 in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Benjamin and Alma (Anderson) Hinshaw. She grew up in Illinois, attending school in Danvers, IL, eventually graduating from Illinois State University at Bloomington, with a degree in education. Except for the war, she would not have met her husband to be. Wesley was in the service and Doris met him at a USO Club, they fell in love and on June 26, 1945 she married Wesley Haskovec in the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at Lourdes, IA. They farmed northeast of Elma, where she raised three daughters. They retired and moved into Cresco. Wesley died in 1987 and on September 16, 1989 Doris married Raphael Grimm in the Assumption Church at Cresco. Ray died in 2002.
Doris only taught for a couple of years, but she never lost her love for children. She was a farm wife who devoted as much time as she could to many other activities. She was a 4-H leader for many years, on the board of the Farm Bureau Women, was a member of the ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens) and spent many hours every year working with the Howard County Fair. In her time at home, she enjoyed sewing and quilting.
Surviving her are: one daughter: Karen (Hernando) Bernabe of Lindenhurst, IL; four granddaughters: Jennifer Lalk, Kristen (Tony) Sunby, Noelle (Joel) Morgan and Emily (Corey) Fauser; seven great-grandchildren: Aaron Zimmerman, Brittany Potter, Jack Fauser, Charlie Fauser, Piper Fauser, Avery Sunby and Henry Morgan.
Doris was preceded in death by two husbands; her parents; two daughters: Denise in 1975 and Patricia Portee in 2002; one brother: Wayne Hinshaw; and one grandson-in-law: Roger Lalk.
Funeral services for Charles B. Stevenson of rural Cresco were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in rural Elma, IA with Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Organist was Suzanne Ollendick and song leader was Katie Ferrie. Pallbearers were his grandchildren. Interment was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in rural Elma, IA.
Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
Charles, 92, died Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.
Charles B. Stevenson was born November 11, 1916 in Chatfield Twsp. Fillmore County, MN, the son of Charles A. and Ida (Anway) Stevenson. As a small boy, the family moved to Winneshiek County, Iowa, where he received his education in the rural school. Following his education, he helped many neighbors on the farm. Later, he worked at the Maple Leaf Creamery where he washed cream cans for 75 cents a day.
On June 1, 1942, he married Alice Opat at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes, IA where he remained a member the remainder of his life. After his marriage, they farmed on a few different farms before they purchased the farm, south of Schley, that they remained on the majority of their farming lives. About 2003, they moved into Cresco to make their home. They moved into the nursing home in 2005.
Charles was a 4-H leader for many years and was on the youth committee. He was a member of the Howard County Farm Bureau, and the ASC Township committee. He was also an active church member. He was an outdoor person who loved caring for the land. He enjoyed fishing, camping and woodworking. He made many bird houses which he gave to his family and friends. He enjoyed collecting miniature lamps, playing cards and going to dances. Most of all, he enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Alice of Cresco, IA; two sons: Larry (Deanna) Stevenson of Decorah, IA and Charles (Tammy) Stevenson of Elma, IA; three daughters: Shirley (Omer) Frank of Warrensburg, MO; Kathy (Jack) Barloon of Decorah, IA; and Mary Ellen (Tom) Vachta of Cresco, IA; 19 grandchildren: Scott Frank, Randy Frank, Steve Frank, Anne Bott, Corey Barloon, Angie Hall, Brenda Schmidtke, Brent Barloon, Megan Barloon, Cody Barloon, Derek Stevenson, Alicia Stevenson, Drew Stevenson, Andrea Steffen, Tyler LeClear Vachta, Brian Vachta, Lindsay Stevenson, Katie Stevenson, Michael Stevenson; 13 great-grandchildren: Natalie Frank, Sydney Frank, Katy Frank, Lexi Frank, Charlie Frank, Madelyn Frank, Morgan Frank, Matthew Bott, Andrew Barloon, Grace Barloon, Andre Hall, Hannah Stevenson, and Emma Stevenson; one brother: Wayne Stevenson of Decorah, IA; and a sister: Loretta Leitz of Florenceville, IA.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: Russell Stevenson.
Posted 12/31/2008 by Marie Thompson
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