May 2009

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Mary Urban, 90

    A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary A. Urban of Cresco, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. The lector was Angie Kappes. Gifts were brought to the altar by Joan Wicks and Angie Kappes. The Eucharistic Minister was Angie Kappes. Suzanne Ollendick accompanied song leader, Bootie Kapler. Pallbearers were: Gary Shock, Ronnie DuCharme, Lawrence Urban, Tony Wicks, John Stejskal, Lloyd Neubauer and Ron Balk. Interment was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in rural Elma, IA.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, handled the arrangements.
    Mary, 90, died Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.
    Mary Antonette Urban was born June 11, 1918 on the farm in rural Paris Township, the daughter of Louis and Mary Catherine (Falada) Urban. She attended rural school near the farm. Following her education, Mary worked on the farm with her family. She raised chickens, ducks, geese, and guineas. Mary was an avid gardener, who liked to raise their food. She liked to do artwork and was very good at it. Her memory for dates of birthdays and anniversaries was remarkable. She moved into Cresco in 2004.
    Mary was a devout catholic and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church until she moved into Cresco and joined the Notre Dame Church. She was a former member of the Altar and Rosary Society and when able, was willing to do what was asked of her. She had no children of her own, but enjoyed having all of her nieces and nephews come to visit.
    She is survived by three sisters: Leona Urban of Cresco, Zita Shock of Waterloo, and Theresa DuCharme of West Bend, WI, and many nieces and nephews.
    Mary was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers: Thomas, Cletus, Wenzel, Francis, Louis, and Joseph; and three sisters: Clara Stejskal, Helen Stejskal and Anne Urban.

William Mayer, 81

    Funeral services for William "Bill" Mayer of Riceville, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Riceville.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville handled the arrangements.
    William, 81, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Brian Allen, 50

    Funeral services for Brian K. Allen of rural New Hampton, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
    Visitation was held Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Hugeback & Cenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
    Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg handled the arrangements.
    Allen, 50, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family.

Bernetta Lachmich, 99

    Funeral services for Bernetta K. Lachmich of Cresco, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Cresco. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco.
    Visitation was held Monday, May 4 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Conway Funeral Home and an hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Bernetta, 99, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco.
    Bernetta Kathryn Lachmich was born November 11, 1909 on a farm in Vernon Springs, Howard County, Iowa the daughter of Charles and Mary Mae (Lickteig) Kapler and has been a lifetime resident of Cresco. Bernetta completed the eighth grade at St. Joseph Catholic School and it was at this time that her father offered her a chance to complete high school or receive a new sewing machine. She opted for the sewing machine and became an excellent seamstress. She also was a waitress at many local restaurants in the area.
    On December 2, 1934, she married John R. "Jack" Burgess in Wykoff, MN. Jack and Bernetta lived in Cresco. They moved to the Burgess family farm on the Pole Line Road, where they farmed together with Jack's brother and his wife, Clifford and Edith Burgess. It was on this farm that their two children were born. They lived on this farm until 1969, when they purchased a home in Cresco, where Bernetta continued to live after Jack's death on August 21, 1980.
    Bernetta worked at several different jobs besides helping with the farm work and raising their children. She was a waitress at Tucheks Cafe and Cresco Cafe, a sales person for the KuTee Shop, and also as a greeter at the Conway Funeral Home.
    Bernetta was remarried on June 17, 1984 to William "Bill" Lachmich in Cresco. When Bernetta had cataract surgery, Bill was admitted to the Evans Home. Bernetta became very involved with the Evans Home and played piano several times a month. After Bill's death on September 16, 1992, Bernetta continued living in her home until August 16, 2004, when she became a resident of the Patty Elwood Center.
    Bernetta is survived by her son: Donald (Deborah) Burgess of St. Charles, MO.; her daughter; Sonia (Richard) Drtina of Cresco; six grandchildren: Bryce Burgess, Breck (Nicole) Burgess, Bratt (April) Burgess, and John Burgess, all of the St. Charles area; Daniel Drtina of Cresco, Robin (Dave) Sobolik of Cresco; eight great-grandchildren: Alanda, Brendan and Ciara Drtina; Quentin, Jessica, and Karlie Burgess; and Brian and Jayme Sobolik.
    She was preceded in death by her husbands: Jack and her second husband Bill; her parents; two sisters: Regina Melvold and Caroline Wilson; one brother: William Kapler; one sister in-law: Kate Kapler; two brothers in-law: Earl Wilson and Clarence Melvold; and two nephews: Dr. Thomas Wilson and John Wilson.

Posted on 7 May 2009 by Marie Thompson

Bill Fishbaugher, 83

    Funeral services for Bill T. Fishbaugher of Harmony, MN were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Interment was held in Greenfield Cemetery.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, MN handled the arrangements.
    Bill, 83, died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Harmony Health Care Center in Harmony.
    Bill Thomas Fishbaugher was born on April 17, 1026, on the family farm in Bristol Township, MN, the son of George and Hazel (Berning) Fishbaugher.
    On June 9, 1944 he married Marian Reinsvold in Rochester, MN. They wanted to go on a wedding trip but it was war time and tires were scarce. They blew a tire 100 miles from home, finally found a tire, and came back home again.
    Bill and Marian made their home on his family farm.
    Bill attended the Marks Country School through the eighth grade. Bill was active on the church board, township board and served as a member of the Cresco Union Savings Bank Board of Directors. Throughout his life he enjoyed dancing, playing cards, visiting and travelling south with friends, and watching the Minnesota Twins. In retirement, Bill enjoyed being an Amish tour guide.
    Bill's children also attended Marks Country School and have fond memories of him taking them to school on snowy winter days in the trip bucket of the tractor. He would have to make frequent stops to lower the bucket to let the kids out, move the snow, and then load the kids back up to continue on their way.
    Bill and Marian loved to play whist and 500 and taught Denny and Lori how to play at a young age so they had partners. They also taught the kids to dance around the kitchen table and eventually were sneaking them into Matters Ballroom with them.
    Bill made many trips to South Dakota to buy and sell feeder cattle over the years. One of his favorite stories was telling about the thrill of going across the swinging bridge at Chamberlain, SD, with a full semi load of cattle.
    Bill is survived by five children: Dennis Fishbaugher of Onalaska, WI,; Lori (Bob) Moore of Sugar Grove, IL; Kathy (Dan) Broadwater of Preston, MN; Neil (Mary) Fishbaugher of Canton, MN; and Renee (Curt) Hegg of Harmony, MN; 12 grandchildren: John (Ellen) and Joshua Moore; Julie, Ben, Laura, and Shauna Broadwater; Nikki, Corey, and Bill Fishbaugher; and Randi (Jim), Cassie, and Cody Hegg; and 10 great-grandchildren: Ethan and Olivia Moore, Tristan Larson, Payton Olson, Michael and Hanna Fishbaugher, and Coltin, Morgan, Claytin, and Madylan Wingert.
    He is preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and his sister: Shirley Suker.

Izzy Kubik, 67

    Visitation for Izzy Kubik of Cresco will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco. Inurnment will be at a later date.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.
    Izzy, 67, died Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
    Elfriede Isolde Freisinger was born on December 22, 1941, in Niederaudenhain/torgau, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Johanna (Huenemoerder) Freisinger. She graduated from high school in her home town.
    On September 10, 1960, she married Leonard Kubik, a serviceman stationed in Germany. Izzy came to America with Leonard and was naturalized a citizen. They made their home in Cresco, where Izzy raised her family, worked for the State of Iowa working in the Liquor Store until it privatized in 1987. She then worked at the Cresco Union Savings Bank and managed the American Legion Club. Izzy was seriously injured in an automobile accident and spent the last 12 years of her life in the nursing home.
    She is survived by three children: Tom (Brenda) Kubik of Cresco, Shirley (special friend Rob Klemme) Hansen of Garner, IA, and Mark (Dana) Kubik of Cresco; 10 grandchildren: Heather Johnson, Stephanie and Kayla Kubik; Justin and Jared Dietzenbach, Kaitlin, Paige and Dalton Hansen; Leighton and Garrett Kubik; two step grandchildren: Ryan and Kayla Graham; and one sister: Hella in Germany.
    Izzy was preceded in death by her husband Leonard; her parents; a step son: Mike Kubik; and five brothers: Klaus, Wolfgang, Vano, Filmore, and Yuli Freisinger.

Posted on 05/13/2009 by Marie Thompson

Yvonne Fravel, 67

    Funeral services for Yvonne Fravel of Cresco, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church in Cresco. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs, IA.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Yvonne, 67, died in her sleep on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 of acute kidney failure at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA.
    Yvonne Fravel was born August 14, 1941 the daughter of Frank and Lara (Edridge) Spinler in Evergreen township, Langlade County, WI. She attended school through the 10th grade. She began playing piano by ear for the Church of God at age 13. At age 18, Yvonne married Val Lewis. To this union two children were born, Daniel Val of New Hampton and Brenda Lee (Jonathan) Belisle of Jacksonville, FL.
    In 1967, Yvonne married Robert Peter Fravel at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA after courting by mail through a Christian dating service. She raised two stepchildren, Karen Margaret (Brad) Hurst of Cresco and Richard Peter (Ann) of Mable, MN. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage and continued to farm all this time, with Yvonne raising large gardens. To this union two children were born, Rose Yvonne (William K.) Goetsch and Ronald Robert (Rinetta) both of Cresco, IA.
    Yvonne became a member of the Assembly of God Church in March, 1973 and played the piano for a few years.
    Yvonne is survived by six children; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and one grandchild: Roger Alden Goetsch.

Joseph Berka, 87

    Funeral services for Joseph C. Berka of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
    Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 18 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco and an hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. There was a Knights of Columbus rosary at 6 p.m. and a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Joseph, 87, died Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.
    Joseph C. Berka was born September 13, 1921, on a farm near Ridgeway, IA, the son of Joseph and Victoria (Samec) Berka. After school, Joe farmed with his aunt and uncle. He entered the Army on July 3, 1942 and was discharged on September 29, 1945 serving in southern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe.
    On June 10, 1946, he married Georgine Praska at the Holy Trinity Church in Protivin, IA. They farmed for a few years east of Protivin and north of Saude. When they quit farming, they moved into Cresco and owned and operated a gas station. He worked as a part-time police officer for the City of Cresco, then he was elected Chief of Police. After leaving the city police department, he was a Deputy Sheriff for Howard County. He and Georgine owned and operated J & G Hardware for a number of years.
    Joe enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting and going to "the boat", but he especially liked to fish. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Cresco Council of Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Catholic Workman, and the Catholic Church.
    He is survived by his wife Georgine of Cresco; one son: Don Berka of Ridgeway; two daughters: Doris (Tom) Taylor of Versailles, KY; and Debbie (Lester) Hyke of Cresco; and Robert Olson who was a special person in Joe's life; 10 grandchildren: Kevin (Julie) Carter, Josh (Angie) Berka, Andrew (Jennie) Wolfe, Trevor (Amy) Taylor, Tim (Bonnie) Shea, Amanda Shea, Kayla Hyke, Natalie Hyke, Devin Hyke, Tracy Leuchtenmacher; nine great-grandchildren: Elizabeth and A.J. Shea; Beth, Kristina, Chance and Conner Carter; Delaney Wolfe; Thomas and Wyatt Taylor.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Charles E. Berka; four sisters: Marie Voves, Margaret Wacha, Irene Shimak and Marcella Kovarik; and a son in-law: Phil Wolfe.

Mildred Lundby, 91

    Funeral services for Mildred O. Lundby of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009 at First Lutheran Church in Cresco with Rev. Robert G. Thacker officiating. Organist was Darlene Shaw with soloist, Steve Casterton singing "The Lord's Prayer". Congregational hymns were: "Beautiful Savior", "Rock of Ages", and "O God, Our Help In Ages Past". Pallbearers were: Marc Rue, Darryl Rue, Daniel Lundby, Sarah Moyer, Bill Moyer, and Roy Torresdal. Interment was in Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ridgeway, IA.
    Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, and on Friday one hour before the service at the church.
    Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, IA handled the arrangements.
    Mildred, 91, died Sunday evening, May 10, 2009 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.
    Mildred Olivette Lundby was born December 18, 1917, the daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Otteson) Landswerk. She was baptized and confirmed at the rural Lutheran Church near Saude, IA. She attended Cresco High School.
    On April 1, 1939 she married Lorence M. Lundby. Mildred and Lorence were married for 67 years and lived in Cresco since 1993. Lorence died in May of 2006.
    While living on the farm near Ridgeway, Mildred had been active at Lincoln Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school, helping with the Luther League youth group and participating in the women's PTA. She was also a member of Decorah Lutheran Church and, most recently, First Lutheran Church in Cresco.
    Mildred worked on the catering staff at Luther College for 19 years, retiring in 1985. She was a 4-H leader of young women in the Lincoln Sunflowers 4-H club. She was extremely grateful to the V.F.W. in Howard County for recognizing her as a "Gold Star" mother and for all the kindness they had shown her over the years.
    She is survived by three children: Joan (Darryl) Rue of St. Louis, MO, Michael (State Senator Mary-deceased) Lundby of Marion, IA, and Rebecca (William) Moyer of Carlock, IL; four grandchildren: Marc (Andrea) Rue of West Union, IA, Lance (Angela) Rue of O'Fallen, MO, Daniel Lundby of Bronx, NY and Sarah Moyer of Carlock, IL; two great-granddaughters, Madison and Baylee Rue; two step great-grandchildren, Alexis and Colton Caldwell; and a sister-in-law, LeVohn Miller of North Richland Hills, TX.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorence; her parents; her son: Sgt. Lorence Marion Lundby, who died in the Vietnam War on March 4, 1968; her daughter-in-law: Mary Lundby; and her brother: Carlton Landswerk.

Harold Henkes, 77

    Funeral services for Harold H. Henkes of Cresco, IA were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery in rural Cresco.
    Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Conway Funeral Home in Protivin.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Harold, 77, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Regional Health Services of Howard County Hospital in Cresco.
    Harold Henkes was born November 19, 1931, in Albion Township, Howard County, IA, the son of Harry L. and Esther (Herold) Henkes. He attended the rural school near his home and St. Joseph's Grade School then graduated from Cresco High School in Cresco. While in school, he went out for the wrestling team. Following his education, he entered the armed forces and fought during the Korean Conflict. He attained the rank of corporal in the infantry and always enjoyed telling about his experiences during his service. After the service he worked on the road and helped build the road west of Protivin.
    On August 1, 1970, he married Mildred Pesek at the Holy Cross Church in Schley, IA. They made their home on the home place even after they retired and rented the farm out. He was a farmer at heart, raised pigs and enjoyed getting together with all the neighbors at the meeting place in Schley. He enjoyed fishing, watching the birds and building bird feeders. He also enjoyed working on old tractors in his shop. Harold liked to build and fix things. Most of all he enjoyed teasing his grandchildren.
    He is survived by his wife Mildred of Cresco; two sons: David (Sue) Henkes of Independence, IA; and Dale (Amanda) Henkes of Protivin, IA; five grandchildren: Katie and Lilly Henkes; Devin and Daric Albertson and Abbey Ott; one brother: Melvin of Cresco; two sisters: Verna (Darold) Dralle of Wabasha, MN; Charlotte Henkes of Wabasha, MN and brothers-in-law: Ronald Weis of Minneapolis, MN and Art (Janice) Pesek of Cresco.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Sister Lea Henkes and Shirley Weis; three sisters-in-law: Marlene Henkes on May 11, 2009; Lorriane Pesek and Genevieve Pesek; and brother-in-law: Robert Pesek.

Marlene Henkes, 69

    A Mass of Christian Burial for Marlene M. Henkes of Cresco, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. The lectors were Rachel Dralle, Scott Weis and Shelley Weis. Gifts were brought to the altar by Jordan Henkes, Ty Henkes, Caden Henkes and Blake Murphy. Wendy Schatz accompanied the Notre Dame choir with the music. Pallbearers were: Jennifer Daley, Matthew Daley, Brett Daley, Eric Dralle, Rick Moyle and Martin Weis. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, handled the arrangements.
    Marlene, 69, died Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Cresco Care Center following a lengthly illness.
    Marlene May Henkes was born May 1, 1940 at Lamont, IA, the daughter of James and Kathryn (Newton) Murray. She grew up in the Lamont area and graduated from Lamont High School. Marlene worked at a cafe in Lamont where Melvin met her. She also worked at a drug store in Oelwein.
    On January 27, 1962, she married Melvin Henkes at St. Johns Church in Independence. They lived in Independence about a year and in 1963 they moved to a farm in the Cresco area. Marlene was a farm wife for her married life and raised their children there. They moved into town in 2008.
    Marlene enjoyed going to Bingo, playing golf, but didn't think she was very good, and enjoyed having Sunday dinner, but somebody needed to be there to eat it. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed attending her children's events and now her grandchildren's events.
    She is survived by her husband, Melvin; three children: Pam (Dave) Daley of Cresco, Jeff (Bobbi) Henkes of Ankeny, IA and Russell Henkes of Cresco; six grandchildren: Jennifer Daley, Matthew (Erin) Daley and Brett Daley; Jordan, Ty and Caden Henkes; two great-grandchildren: Blake Murphy and Jarrett Oakes; one brother: Milo (Helen) Murray of Cedar Rapids, IA; two sisters: Sandra (Charles) Lange of Southaven, MS and Marcia (Dan) Moyle of Lamont, IA; and in-laws: Harold (Mildred) Henkes of Cresco; Verna (Darold) Dralle of Wabasha, MN; Charlotte Henkes of Wabasha, MN and Ronald Weis of Minneapolis, MN.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters in-law: Sister Lea Henkes and Shirley Weis.

Edward Bouska, 91

    A memorial mass for Edward Bouska of Protivin, IA was held at 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, with Rev. David Beckman officiating. Lectors were Ann Novak, Diane Svoboda and Charm Kuennen. Organist was Marlene Pecinovsky and Marian Humpal as Soloist. Ed's grandchildren were offertory giftbearers. Interment was in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Protivin. Balik Funeral Home in Spillville handled the arrangements.
    Edward, 91, died in his home on Saturday, May 16, 2009 surrounded by his loving wife of 68 years, children and grandchildren, continuing to share his wisdom through his final moments, dying 10 feet from where he was born.
    Edward was born June 26, 1917 on the family farm located in Jackson Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, the son of John A. and Agnes (Sazma) Bouska. He attended Holy Trinity High School and Rudolphinum High School in Protivin and Iowa State University in Ames.
    Ed married Elmarie Novak on February 24, 1941 at Holy Trinity Chuch in Protivin. Edward and Elmarie were leaders in their Church and NE Iowa Communities. Ed loved reading and kept current on local and world events.
    Edward and Elmarie raised seven children: Jack, Mary Jane (deceased), Sally, Ann, Margaret (Peg), Allan (deceased) and Carol. Grandchildren include Les, Lynn, Paul (Jack & June Bouska), Tess (Mary Jane Bouska), Kate, Mary & Jen McCoy (Sally & Tom McCoy). There are six great grandchildren.
    Edward's body was donated to Mayo Clinic for medical education, per his request.
    "Ed's final message was to practice peace and forgiveness in our daily lives. Peace be with us all."

Virgil Mashek, 70

    Funeral services for Virgil A. Mashek of Lawler were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton with military honors by the Harold Redman Post #279 of Lawler.
    Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Lawler. Visitation continued an hour prior to the Mass at church on Tuesday.
    Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Lawler handled the arrangements.
    Virgil, 70, died Friday, May 15, 2009 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Clara Bruns, 101

A memorial service for Clara Bruns of Cresco, IA will be held at a later date in August. Clara, 101, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Cresco Care Center.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco will be handling the arrangements.

Frank Hudecek, 68

Frank W. Hudecek, 68, of Kissimmee, FL died unexpectedly Friday, May 8, 2009 at his home. He was born August 4, 1940 in Cresco the son of John and Mary (Pokornik) Hudecek.
Myers Funeral Service handled the cremation arrangements.

Harlan Bock, 59

Harlan Bock, 59, of Granger, MN died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at his home. Harlan had wished to be cremated. No public services are planned.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, MN handled the arrangements.

Posted on 05/20/2009 by Marie Thompson

Rita Monthy, 76

    Funeral services for Rita C. Monthy of Cresco, IA were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
    Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Conway Funeral Home.
    Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Rita, 76, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.
    Rita Catherine Monthy was born December 23, 1933 in Cresco, Iowa the daughter of Frank B. and Anna (Herold) Leferink and has been a lifetime resident of Cresco. She received her education from St. Joseph's Grade School and graduated from Cresco High School.
    On June 2, 1952, she married Floyd A. "Doc" Monthy at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cresco. Floyd preceded her in death on July 26, 1995. Rita was active in the community, and worked different places such as Cresco Care Center, the bowling alley, cooked at the Hi-Way Inn, she also cooked and delivered for the Meals on Wheels Program in the area. Rita enjoyed bowling and participating in the bowling leagues, solving crosswords, reading and watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs baseball.
    She is survived by two daughters: Kathleen (Gerald) Ferrie of Cresco; Beth Monthy of Nevada; three sons: Francis (Julie) Monthy of Cresco, David Monthy of Ellsworth, and Gary Monthy of Jewell; eight grandchildren: Josh, Cory, Jeremy, Andy Ferrie and Tiffany Swenson; Francis Monthy Jr. and Kim Steven; and Allisha Orth; seven great-grandchildren: Ashley and Allison Ferrie; Devon and Taylor Swenson; Julia Ferrie; Gabriel and Kameron Steven; and one brother: Leonard (Ruth) Leferink of Riceville.
    Rita was preceeded in death by her parents; her husband: Floyd; one son: Joseph in infancy; three brothers: Bill, Felix and Francis Leferink; and one sister: Lucille Hageman.

Melvin Ott, 82

    Funeral services for Melvin Ott of Cresco, IA were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
    Melvin, 82, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at his home.
    Melvin Ott was born January 2, 1927 in Howard County the son of John and Mary (Junge) Ott. He attended rural school through the eighth grade. After that time he worked on local farms until he was drafted into the Army on April 5, 1945. His infantry training was at Camp Walters, TX, and he served with the Army of Occupation in Korea. He received his discharge on December 30, 1946. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion. Mel went to work for Hawkeye Tri County R.E.C. in March, 1947. He was employed there for 44 years until his retirement in April, 1991.
    On September 3, 1952 he married Audrey Milbrath at First Lutheran Church. Mel was an active member of First Lutheran Church.
    He enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, and tending his garden. Mel was always ready to go for coffee with his friends.
    He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Audrey; son: Jim and wife Jo of Urbandale, IA; grandson: Brad and fiance Erin McCoy; grandson: Marc; three sisters: Lucille Borseth, Joyce Ormsby and Janice Mollenjoff; two brothers: Orvald (Lenora) and Francis (Gerry); along with many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Alvera Richardson and Irene Pittelko; and four brothers: Ervin, Florian, Herbert and John.

Richard Schoeberl, 55

    Funeral services for Richard "Rick" Schoeberl of Waterloo, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Waterloo. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waterloo.
    Visitation was held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway where there was a 7:00 p.m. vigil service.
    Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway in Waterloo handled the arrangements.
    Rick, 55, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.
    Richard Schoeberl was born December 1, 1953, in Cresco, IA the son of Eugene and Elsie (Pecinovsky) Schoeberl.
    On November 12, 1977, he married Susan "Sue" Reidy in Manchester.
    Rick graduated from Crestwood High School, Cresco in 1972 and from the University of Northern Iowa in 1977. He was employed with John Deere since 1977.
    He was a Cub Scout Pack Leader and Cubmaster for five years and was involved with St. Edward Jr. High Football for 18 years. Rick loved spending time with his family and especially his new role of "Papa". He enjoyed his Canada trips, coaching and running.
    Survivors include his wife; two sons: Joshua of Windsor Heights and Jonathan (Jennifer) of West Des Moines; a grandson: Brayden Schoeberl; his mother-in-law: Mary Knipp of Independence; two brothers: Kevin of Cresco and Mark (Nancy) of Plano, TX; and two sisters: Karen Duneman of Orange Park, FL and Nancy (John) Schmauss of Cresco.
    Rick was preceded in death by his parent.

Lyle Rosendahl, 80

    Funeral services for Lyle P. Rosendahl of Ridgeway, IA were held at 12:00 noon on Monday, May 25, 2009 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ridgeway with Pastor Phillip Olson and Pastor Ginny Olson officiating. Congregational hymns were: "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less", "The Lord's Prayer", and "Praise and Thanksgiving". Ushers were Roger Kratz and Jerry Henderson. Honorary pallbearers were: Tommy Marhoul, Allyn Linderbaum, Brad Linderbaum, John Hove, Gene Ringoen. Pallbearers were: Knut Brown, Andrew Brown, John Budweg, Kim Bakken, Randy Bakken and Todd Bakken. Interment was in Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ridgeway, IA.
    Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, IA handled the arrangements.
    Lyle, 80, died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his home.
    Lyle Pernell Rosendahl was born May 13, 1929, the son of Olger and Rose (Tieskotter) Rosendahl, on the family farm rural Decorah, IA. He was baptized on June 22, 1929, at the Decorah Lutheran Church and confirmed on June 7, 1942, at the Ridgeway Lutheran Church. Lyle graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1948.
    On September 24, 1950 he married Rosemary Hove at Lincoln Lutheran Church, rural Ridgeway. Together they farmed crops, milked cows, and raised swine and beef. In 2008, he was awarded the Pioneer Dairyman of the year. Lyle was supportive of the Winneshiek Coop where he served on the board of directors for 18 years and 12 years as president. For the last few years he enjoyed his almost daily trip to the Ridgeway office for coffee and conversation. He loved his grandchildren greatly and enjoyed attending their events. Lyle was an active member of the Peace Lutheran Church serving on the council and one year as president.
     Lyle is survived by his wife: Rosemary Rosendahl of Ridgeway; two daughters: Roxann Brown of Denver, IA and Kris (Jim) Lynch of Decorah, IA; one brother: Dennis (Sue) Rosendahl of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters-in-law: Beverly (Charlie Miller) Bakken of Cresco, IA and Carol (Sonny) Harland of Harmony, MN; five grandchildren: Nathaniel Knut (Molly) Brown of Waterloo, IA, Emily Lynch of Rochester, MN, Abby (fiance Drew Sears) Lynch of Chicago, IL, Andrew Brown of Denver, IA, Molly (John) Budweg of Ridgeway, IA; and two aunts: Marj Tieskotter and Viola Palmer, both of Decorah, IA.
     He was preceded in death by his parents: Olger and Rose Rosendahl; one daughter: Kathrine Aleda Rosendahl on August 21, 1959; one son-in-law: Larry Brown on April 29, 2008; one brother: Gordon Rosendahl; and one brother-in-law: John Bakken.

Harlan Bock, 59

A memorial service for Harlan (H.B.) Harold Bock of Granger, MN was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Kendallville Park with Pastor Roger Lokker of Greenleafton Reformed Church officiating. With respect to his last wishes, his remains were cremated. Harlan, 59, died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at his home. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, MN handled the arrangements.

Melvin Scheevel, 96

    Funeral services for Melvin D. Scheevel of LeRoy, MN were held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton, MN. Interment was in Greenleafton Cemetery.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
    Melvin, 96, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.

Daniel Meirick, 60

Daniel P. Meirick, 60, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of the Elma area, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 of a heart attack. Private family services were held. He was born Oct. 4, 1948, in Mason City at Mercy Hospital to Paul and Gertie Meirick of New Haven. Inurnment was in Veteran's Cemetery in Boulder City, NV with military rites.
Bunker Mortuary in Las Vegas handled the arrangements.

Roger Hanson, 53

    Funeral services for Roger Hanson of Harmony, MN will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Greenleafton Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN. Interment will be in State Line Cemetery in rural Harmony.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony is handling the arrangements.
    Roger, 53, died Saturday, May 23, 2009.

Posted on 05/26/2009 by Marie Thompson

Evelyn Peterson

    Evelyn (Walker) Peterson, 80, died May 21, 2009 in Lakewood, Calif. with her family at her side.
    Evelyn Walker was born March 30, 1929.
    She is survived by four children, Rick, Dennis, Suzzette and Diana; two sisters, Irene (John) Lambert and Edna (Mike) Pickar; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband Russell after 52 years of marriage.

Loretta Kehret

    Loretta Kehret, 91, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
    Funeral services for Loretta Kehret will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
    Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Loretta Lillian Moltz Kehret was born May 25, 1918, at Huron S.D., the daughter of Fred and Martha (Dahlke) Moltz. She received her education at Wolsey, S.D. and graduated from Charles City High School and Hamilton Business College. On July 5, 1944, she was united in marriage to Oscar Kehret at Austin, Minn. Loretta worked for Equitable Life Insurance from 1939-1944, the Adjutant General of Texas from 1944-1945 and for over 22 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Faith Circle, Charles City Senior Citizens, and retired UAW Workers. Her interests included gardening, flowers, sewing, wildlife, horses and listening to gospel music. Loretta looked forward to sharing her life with her family, always taking special interest in her grandchildren.
Living family members include two sons, Douglas (Maxine) Kehret of Waterloo and Dale (Colleen) Kehret of Charles City; five grandchildren, Mindy (Mitch) McIntosh, Dan (Alissa) Kehret, Bill Kehret, Kelly (Brian) Johnson and Jennifer Kehret; a great grandson, Eli Kehret; and two sisters-in-law, Leona Kehret of Pinetop, Ariz. and Eloise (Glenn) Petersen of Urbandale.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 24, 2003; two sisters, Hazel Teeple and Evelyn Langbehn; and two brothers, Archie Moltz and V.F. “Bud” Moltz.
    Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Samaritan’s Purse, Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Sterling Mackey

    Jessie Sterling Mackey, 94, of Plainfield, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly.
     A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Willow Lawn Cemetery in Plainfield on Saturday, May 30.
     Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Jessie may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Mae Hesley Kollman

    Dorothy Mae Hesley Kollman, 81, of 300 2nd Street NE in Mason City, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 28, at 1 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. NW in Mason City. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
    A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27 from 4-7 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd Street SE in Mason City. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy Kollman Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.
    Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Marie Thompson