A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary G. Hosek of Lime Springs, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, IA with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
    Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. There was a Scripture Service at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Mary, 88, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at her home after a sudden illness.
     Mary Grace Hosek was born May 30, 1921 in Howard Twsp, Howard County near Elma, Iowa, the daughter of Francis E. and Beatrice A. (Polansky) Lipa. She attended school at Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School through the eighth grade. Following her education, she returned home to help her family with the farm chores. 
    On June 9, 1941, she married Vincent C. Hosek in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at Lourdes, Iowa. Vince and Mary started farming near Schley and in 1953, moved to their present farm west of Cresco. They belonged to Holy Cross Church in Schley and then joined the Assumption Church in Cresco. Mary loved her family, and took great pride in baking rolickys and kolaches for family  gatherings. In earlier years, Vince and Mary loved to dance, especially to old time music and on Sunday afternoons, they enjoyed fishing on Crane Creek. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and raised chickens and ducks.
    She is survived by her two sons: Gene (Diana) of Lime Springs, and Don (fiance Diane Rinkert) of Cumming, IA; five grandchildren: Connie (Robert) Hackenmiller, Robert (Deanne) Hosek, and Julie (David) Wilkes; Kimberly (Steven) Blakesley and Donald (Richelle) Hosek Jr.; three step grandchildren: Angela (Dwayne) Tiegs, Scott Rivers, and Lisa (Michael) Kreger; eleven great-grandchildren: Andrew, Amanda, Stacy and Ryan Hackenmiller; Kayla and Lucas Hosek; Megan, Miranda, and Ethan Wilkes; Mykel and Shawn Hosek; nine step great-grandchildren: Elizabeth and    Jordan Sickels, Tyler and Dylan Rivers, Mikaela, Christian and Olivia Kreger, Adrian Ross and Gage Buechler; one great-great-grandchild: Addison Hosek; one brother: Clarence (Phyllis) Lipa of Elma; three sisters: Cecelia (Ray) Praska of Cresco, Agnes (Ed) Novak of Elma and Anna May (Ray) Maravetz of Riceville.
    She was preceded in death by her husband Vince on December 24, 2005; her parents; and daughter-in-law: Judy Hosek. 

    Funeral services for Otila "Tillie" R. Woldan of Cresco, IA were held at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. The lectors were Nancy Zumski, Nicole Cummings and Charlene Stasko. The gifts were presented to the altar by the great-grandchildren. The Eucharist Minister was Alma Klute. Marilyn Novak accompanied Pam Daley and Cathy Hoffert played guitar and sang a solo. Pallbearers were Brian Klute, Dennis Klute, John Lowe, Wayne Lowe, Christopher Stasko and Joseph Busta. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
    Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. There was a 7 p.m. Scripture Service on Friday.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Tillie, 91, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco.
    Otila Rose Woldan was born September 13, 1917, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Kovar) Busta in Fort Atkinson, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. She grew up on a farm near Fort Atkinson, IA, where she received her formal education in rural public school and St. John Nepomucene Catholic School in Fort Atkinson, IA.
    On October 11, 1937, she married Frank Woldan at the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. Following their marriage they resided on the family farm near Ridgeway, IA where they raised their four children. Tillie attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spilllville, IA, for many years where she was very active and a chairman in the Ladies Group.
    After moving in 1975 to their retirement home in Cresco, Tillie worked part-time at the Cresco Motel for eight years. She was a member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church until her death. Some of her favorite past times included gardening, baking kolaches, embroidering, watching TV, and listening to old time music.
    Due to her declining health, Tillie entered the Howard Residential Care Facility on November 3, 1995 and on June 8, 2001 she entered the Patty Elwood Center where she resided until her death.
    She is survived by three daughters: Charlene Stasko of McHenry, IL, Imogene (Wayne) Lowe of Waterloo, IA, and Alma (Dennis) Klute of Milford, IA; one son: Frank (Becky) Woldan of Dysart, IA; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother: Godlove Busta of Ft. Atkinson, IA; one sister: Clara Kuhn of Ft. Atkinson, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents, two sons-in-law: Ronald Stasko and Marion Lundby; one brother: Charles Busta; and one sister: Emma Schmitt.

    A Mass of Christian Burial for Bernard "Bernie" Kerian of Waverly, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at St. Mary's Church in Waverly, IA with Father Mike Tauke officiating. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Waverly.
    Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29 at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly where there was a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Friends were also invited to call an hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
    Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly handled the arrangements.
    Bernard, 72, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
    Bernie was born March 7, 1937 in Howard County, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Bernie attended Holy Trinity Catholic grade school and graduated from Rudolphinum High School in 1956. Following his education, he enlisted in the Army, serving his basic training in Fort Hood, Texas and discharged at Fort Belvior, Virginia proving grounds as a Private 1st Class. 
    On January 5, 1959, he married Geraldine Martinek at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, IA. Bernie worked as a meatpacker in a butcher shop, worked for an automobile parts factory on the production line, did farm work in the summer in the Protivin area, and then began working in the tool and die business at several shops. In 1983, he was a founding owner of North East Machine and Tool, until retiring in 1998. 
    He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly; Knights of Columbus and the Waverly Country Club. Bernie enjoyed coaching little league, gardening, fishing, hunting, traveling, golfing and watching his grandchildren's sporting events. He also enjoyed volunteering his time and talents, helping others both around Waverly and in their winter home in Dade City, FL. 
    Survivors are his wife, Geraldine Kerian of Waverly; son: Steve (Tina) Kerian of McCook Lake, SD; three daughters: Ann (Curt) Teeter of Charles City, IA, Sarah (Bernie) Benavidez of Rochester, MN and Heidi (Craig) Knaak of Liberty, MO; 10 grandchildren: Jeffrey, David, and Matthew Kerian, Amanda, J.D. and Brian Lund, Katelyn and Colton Benavidez and Kerian and Karl Knaak; two great-grandchildren, Paisley and Leah; sister: Dorothy Praska of Cresco; two brothers: Richard Kerian of Las Vegas, NV and Jerry Kerian (Maureen) of Winters, CA. 
    He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son and daughter; three brothers: Stanley, Joseph and Daniel Kerian; and a sister: Marcella in infancy.

    Funeral services for Alice D. Frana of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco. The lector was LaVonne Prochaska. The gifts were brought to the altar by Alice's granddaughters. Deb Moellers accompanied song leader, Katie Ferrie. The honorary pallbearer was Jamie Prochaska. The pallbearers were: Bert Lane, Demitrius Frana, Raymond Frana, Eric Frana, Chad Frana, Greg Frana, Adam Guthrie and Ivan Guthrie.  Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
    Visitation was from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. There was a 4 p.m. Rosary and a 6 p.m. Prayer Service on Sunday.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Alice, 87, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
    Alice Dorothy Frana was born November 11, 1921 the daughter of Theodore and Mary Ann (VonDerSitt) Uhlenhake.
    On November 18, 1940 she married Raymond Frana. Ray and Alice had six children:  LaVonne, Jane, Ron, Tom, Rebecca and Ted.
    She enjoyed cooking, baking, card playing, traveling and spending time with her family. She was a member of Notre Dame Parish, Circles of Faith, Catholic Workman Society, Ridgeway Birthday Club, The Legion of Mary Auxiliary and Decorah Hospital Club.
    She is survived by her children: LaVonne (Jim) Prochaska of Milan, IL, Jane Lane of Clifton, VA, Ron (Carol) Frana of Lawler, IA, Tom (Connie) Frana of Ridgeway, IA, Rebecca  (Brian) Guthrie of Coal Valley, IL, and Ted (Cindy) Frana of Ridgeway, IA; 19 grandchildren: Jamie Prochaska, Frana (Jack) Beciri; Bert (Nancy) Lane, Allison (Taylor) Grant; Demitrius (Kate) Frana, Raymond Frana, Eric Frana, Chad (Molly) Frana; Amber (Jim) Earles, Greg (Sheena) Frana, Emily Frana; Alison Johnson, Adam Guthrie, Ivan (Eliza) Guthrie, Olivia (Josh) Quillin, Elaine Guthrie; Stephanie, Sarah and Rachel Frana; 15 great-grandchildren: Dylan and Camden Lane, Elizabeth Grant; Elizabeth and Joshua Frana, Wyatt Frana, Kurt Drube, Jake, Lane and Samantha Frana; Sienna, Connor and Penny Earles, Cloe Burke; and Ethan Johnson; her sisters: Dolores Uhlenhake Simmons of Cedar Falls, IA, Lou Ellen (Dale) Chase and Marilyn (Sergio) Fuggitt, both of Waterloo IA.
    Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on October 16, 1990; her parents; two grandchildren: James Prochaska and Jason Prochaska; her siblings: Maurant Uhlenhake, Mary Uhlenhake, Clarence Uhlenhake, Lucille Uhlenhake White, Adeline Verla Uhlenhake Adams, and Merlin Uhlenhake.
 

    A Mass of the Resurrection for Irvin "Irv" McCarville of Marion, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. Interment with military honors by Marion American Legion Post No. 298 was in Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.
    Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids with a wake service at 7 p.m.
    Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids handled the arrangements.
    Irvin, 81, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at his home following a courageous battle with Lymphoma.
    Irvin McCarville was born December 27, 1927 on the family farm near Cresco, and graduated from Cresco High School in 1945.
    On November 9, 1957, he married Marian Frommelt at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
    Irv worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company as office manager for over 30 years. Since his retirement, he was involved in many volunteer activities. He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church, served as an usher, was a member of the Holy Name Society, and Marion American Legion Post 298. Irv was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
    Irv is survived by his wife, Marian; son: Steven (Susan) of Omaha, NE; daughter: Diane (Irwin) Morris of Marion; six grandchildren: Patrick, Michael, Maureen, and Kevin of Omaha; Marie (Justin) Billings and Matt Gilbertson of Marion; three step-grandchildren; two brothers: Harold (Dorothy) of Des Moines and Charley (Ardith) of Brownsboro, TX.; a sister-in-law: Sherry McCarville of Viola; and many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Hazel Eldridge McCarville; a brother: Gerry; and aunt Madge Eldridge.
 

    Funeral services for Opal N. Payton of Cresco, IA, formerly of rural route Lime Springs, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Cresco United Methodist Church in Cresco. Interment was in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, IA.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Opal, 84, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
    Opal N. Payton was born November 7, 1924 in Story City, Iowa the daughter of Ole P. and Nettie K. (Hanson) Frette. She graduated from the Radcliffe High School, Radcliffe, Iowa in 1942. She taught country school for 2 and one-half years after graduation from high school.
    On April 10, 1945 she married Richard D. Payton at the Rose Grove Lutheran Church, Williams, Iowa. They farmed in the Blairsburg and Ogden areas before moving to Northeast Iowa in March, 1956. Opal was a farm wife until she worked part-time at the Farm Bureau Office, Cresco and then as a full-time secretary for Production Credit Association (PCA) for 15 years retiring in December, 1980.
    Opal was a 4-H leader; a member of the Stop & Go Club and 20th Century Club. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.
    Survivors include her husband, Richard D. "Dick" Payton; their children: Norma Jean (Eugene) Pecinovsky of Cambridge, IA and Janice (Dean) Hauge of Mason City, IA; grandchildren: Scott (Chelly) Pecinovsky; Shannon (Mandi) Pecinovsky; Kimberly (Darrin) White; and Kelly (Brandon) Lane; great-grandchildren: Ashlynn and Mallary Pecinovsky; Cadin, Danica and Lilli Pecinovsky; Caleb White and Carter Lane; sister: Helen Norem of Ames, IA; sister-in-law: Alveda Payton of Thornton, IA; brother-in-law: Robert (Carol) Payton of Liberty, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents: Ole P. and Nettie K. Frette; her in-laws: Daniel and Dorothy Payton; brother: Francis Frette; sister: Arlene West; half-brothers: Elmer Frette, Arthur Frette and Percy Frette; and half-sisters: Agnes Alvestad and Ethel Olson.
 

Posted on 6/30/2009 by Marie Thompson