Frank L. Hammond

Mon Feb 01, 2010
Cresco, Iowa -

    Funeral services for Frank L. Hammond of Cresco were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.     
    Frank, 89, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Muse Norris Hospice Impatient Unit in Mason City.
    Frank L. Hammond was born Feb. 22, 1920 in Alta Vista, the son of Frank and Elsie (Sheetz) Hammond. He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1937. From 1942-1945, Frank served with the U.S. Army Air Force in the front lines in the North Africa and Southern Italy theaters.
    After the war, Frank had a 38-year career in the creamery industry.     On July 11, 1968 he married Tamara Egorenko.
    Frank is survived by his wife, Tamara; brother: Fern; sister-in-law: Galina Caldemeyer; and their respective families.
    He is preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Elsie Hammond; a brother: Fay (1942); in-laws: Gregory and Alexandria Egorenko; and brother-in-law: Val Egorenko.

Virgil Buntrock

Mon Feb 01, 2010
Emmetsburg, Iowa -

    Funeral services for Virgil Buntrock of Emmetsburg, formerly of Cresco were held Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 in Emmetsburg.
    Joyce Funeral Home, Inc. in Emmetsburg handled the arrangements.   
    Virgil, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.
     Virgil Buntrock was born Aug. 29, 1925, in Vernon Springs Township, Cresco, the son of Fred and Anna (Smith) Buntrock. He was a graduate of Cresco High School and following his education, Virgil entered the United States Navy.
    On Sept. 16, 1950, he married Etta Tenney in Cresco. The couple made their home in Cresco where they raised their children until moving to Denver, Colo. in 1970. Virgil was a self-employed painter.
    He was a member of the Cresco American Legion Post 135 for 64 years and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Virgil enjoyed golfing and bowling. 
    He is survived by his wife Etta of Emmetsburg; children: Patricia and her husband, Gerald Theesfeld, James Buntrock and his wife, Jan, Karyn Davis, Ronald Buntrock, and Denise Kirkwood; brother: Ralph Buntrock; sister: Cecilia and her husband, Dale DeSart; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his son: Dale; infant son: Virgil Jr.; his parents; and his brother: Harold.

Beacher E. Bollman

 Mon Feb 01, 2010
Harpers Ferry, Iowa -    

Funeral services for Beacher E. Bollman of Harpers Ferry were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona Center in Monona with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Pallbearers were his grandchildren: Dale, Paul, Loren, Mark, Russell, Gary and Keith Jones, Cindy Moose, Rick, Ron, Don and Laura Bollman, Lisa Diersen, Kristin Osborn and Larry and Pat Enderle. Interment with graveside military rites was held in IOOF Cemetery in Rossville. 
    Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.   
    Beacher, 93, died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 at his home in rural Harpers Ferry.
    Beacher Eli Bollman was born Aug. 21, 1916 in Ion, Iowa, the son of Charles Ransom and Etta Mabel (Deal) Bollman. He was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Ion and attended the Ion School. Following his schooling, Beacher began cutting wood and digging ginseng with his family and worked at Ed Heim's sawmill. He started farming.
    On Jan. 2, 1936 he married Beulah Grace McClintock at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Monona. Beacher and Beulah farmed together in the Ion area and also hauled milk and livestock for other area farmers. During 1945 and 1946 he served in the US Army and saw part of his duty in Germany. Following his discharge he returned to the farm. In 1956 they moved to Waterville, Iowa, where they operated Bollman's DX Station and continued hauling milk. In 1958 they moved to Cresco, and operated Bollman's DX Station and drove school bus at the local school. In 1967 Beacher and Beulah moved to Van Horne where he was the bus mechanic for the Benton Community Schools. They returned to the Ion area of rural Harpers Ferry in 1985 where he has lived ever since.
    Beacher was a member of the Methodist Church in most of the places they lived and was currently a member of Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona Center. He was also a member of the American Legion Posts in National, Cresco, Van Horne, and Harpers Ferry and a member of the VFW Posts in Cresco and Waukon. He had a life-long love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting mushrooms, berries and ginseng, deer hunting with his grandkids, and watching the birds and animals around his home. He was an expert when it came to the woods and could identify most all of the different plants and animals. During the mid 1960s he did some stock car racing with his son Boyd in Cresco.
    Beacher and Beulah enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, music and dancing. Beacher played the violin by ear. He traveled throughout many parts of the United States, and spent several winters in Arizona.
    Survivors include three children: Bonnie (LeRoy) Jones of Harpers Ferry, Boyd (Mary) Bollman of Cresco and Bev Bollman of Silverton, Ore.; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and 17 step-great-grandchildren.
    He is preceded in death by his wife Beulah, who died in 2007; great-grandson: Bill Moose; two brothers: Ferris and Lawrence Bollman; and two sisters: Delilah Schlitter and Violet Meyer.

Hazel Davis, 87

Mon Feb 01, 2010
Cresco, Iowa -

    Funeral services for Hazel M. Davis of Cresco were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at the Saetersdal Lutheran Church in rural Harmony, Minn. with Rev. Maureen Hagen officiating. 
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.   
    Hazel, 87, died on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
    Hazel Marie Davis was born Feb. 19, 1922 at home in Fillmore County, Minnesota to Tollef and Olena (Hovey) Borgan. She attended a rural school named Hovey, and was a lifelong member of Saetersdal Lutheran Church.
    On October 25, 1940 she married John W. Davis in a double wedding with her brother Olaf and his wife Jean at Saetersdal. John and Hazel lived on the Davis family farm north of Lime Springs most of their married life. Hazel was an active partner on the family operation. She retired in 1996 after 20 years at the Evans Memorial Home, where she was a dedicated and caring nurses aid.
    Hazel was a loving and unselfish mother, putting the needs of her children before her own. She enjoyed doing embroidery, quilting, and gardening. Hazel was an avid card player and continued that passion in her year at Evans Memorial Home.
    She is survived by her daughter: Dianne (Gary) Kiefer of Ottumwa; son: Thom of Johnston; grandchildren: Lisa (James) Herd, Mark (Jane) Linderbaum, Aaron (Mya) Linderbaum, Kristi (Jeff Reininga) Kiefer, Brad Kiefer, Nichole (Dan) Stabile; great-grandchildren: Jacob and Adam Herd, Jack and Sam Linderbaum, Beck Linderbaum, Madison, Kaylee and Hayden Reininga; son-in-law: Dick Sobolik of Cresco; brother: Gaylord (Patsy) Borgan of Lime Springs; sister-in-law: Jean Mundfrom of Cresco; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter: Kathleen Sobolik; her parents, brothers: Olaf and Foster; and a sister: LaVonne Keune.

Charles Robinson, 89

Tue Feb 02, 2010
Cresco, Iowa -

    Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" R. Robinson of Cresco will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. It was Charlie's wishes to be cremated. Inurnment will be held in Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga. 
    Friends were to call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home and one hour prior to services today at the funeral home.   
    Charles, 89, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
    Charles R. Robinson was born April 21, 1920 in Upton, Wyo., the son of Henry and Winnie (Sigler) Robinson. When he was two-years-old, they moved back to Iowa, where they lived near Saratoga and Lime Springs. In 1939, his parents purchased a farm south of LeRoy, Minn. Upon the death of his father in 1940, Charlie assumed the responsibility for operating the farm until it was sold in 1948. He then worked at Lee Teach's Service Station and later for Jack Fritcher, a local farmer and dear friend of Charlies. In 1953 he began working as a mechanic for Kratz Motors specializing in working on Oliver diesel tractors. He was well known throughout the area for his expertise. Later during his time working for Kratz Motors, he specialized in overhauling automatic transmissions for cars. He retired from Kratz Motors in 1982. After he retired he spent many many hours working on the diesel train engine in Beadle Park.
    In the early 1960s, he became a life-time member of Antique Acres in Cedar Falls. He owned several of the antique tractors stored on site. During their annual show, Charlie worked with the Steam Engines. He loved to give kids rides on the old steamers. For many years, Charlie spent the winter months in Missouri where he was also a member of an antique tractor club in Booneville. There are numerous stories floating around Iowa and beyond about Charlie and his love for antique tractors.
    In December of 1993, he married Blanche Smith. They lived on her farm near LeRoy, Minn. Blanche later suffered a stroke, and went to the Riceville Rest Home in 1998, later passing in 2008.
    He is survived by one brother: Henry (Junior) of Rochester, Minn. and two sisters: Hazle of Rochester, Minn. and Perry Blaser of Cresco.
    He was preceded in death by his wife Blanche; his parents; and his brother: Leonard.

Edith Rieken, 102

Tue Feb 02, 2010
Riceville, Iowa -

    Funeral services for Edith B. Rieken of Riceville will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
    Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is handling the arrangements.
    Edith, 102, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center in Riceville.
    Edith Bertha Rieken was born July 31, 1907 at Afton Township Howard County, the daughter of Adolf and Mary (Hahn) Arndt.

Arthur McCabe, 85

Tue Feb 02, 2010
Cresco, Iowa -

   
Funeral services for Arthur "Jack" J. McCabe of Cresco will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. Interment will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery at Plymouth Rock.
    Visitation was held at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday with a 7 p.m. vigil service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services today, Wednesday at the church.   
    Arthur, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco.
    Arthur Jack McCabe was born December 16, 1924 in Fremont Township in Winneshiek County, the son of Michael and Julia Flynn-McCabe.
    He attended the local school in Plymouth Rock until a debilitating eye problem arose and interrupted his education for sometime. At age 14, these problems finally subsided and he attended and graduated from the Braille and Sight Seeing Eye School in Vinton, Iowa. He completed his 12 years of schooling in six years. Jack also attended the University of Iowa.
    On Dec. 29, 1954 he married Lidwin "Pat" Lansing at DeSales Catholic Church in Ossian.   
    He was an avid White Sox fan. The White Sox brought him much joy in 2005 when they won the World Series. He also took pleasure in watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. But his greatest pleasure was when he was cheering on his children throughout their school sports careers. He loved playing cards and gardening. 
    He is survived by his wife, Lidwin; their children: Kevin (Pam), Terry, Steve, Alan, Patty (Don), Jackie, Joy (Tim) and Scott (Margaret); grandchildren: Travis and Jason McCabe, Keonna Flaskerud, Kendra Henry, Amber, Lauren, Taree Jo and Mara McCabe, Morgan, Montana, McKinleigh, Madison and Maillie McCabe, Nick, Leah and Julia Pizza, Ryan and Colton O'Connell, Christopher Pfuhl, and Courtney and Alec McCabe; and two great-grandchildren: Logan McCabe and Ashton McCabe.
    Jack was preceded in death by his parents; infant son; sisters: Maxine and Eleanor; brother: Flynn; infant brother; son-in-law: Phillip Pfuhl; and daughter-in-law: Kim McCabe.

 Lawrence Hruska, 92

Tue Feb 02, 2010
Lawler, Iowa -

   
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence "Bud" L. Hruska of Lawler was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. David Beckman officiating. The pall was placed by Mark and Brad Hruska. Lector was Jaclyn Hruska Jacobsen. Verna Orvis was the organist accompanying soloist Mike Carlin who sang, "Amazing Grace", "On Eagles Wings", "Loving and Forgiving" and "Be Not Afraid". Jaclyn Hruska Jacobsen and Nicholas Hruska presented the offertory gifts. Pallbearers were: Michael Hruska, Jonathan Hruska, Paul Hruska, Richard Hruska, Larry Hruska and Steve Hruska. Honorary pallbearers were Chuck Vikdal, Clarence Kreiner, Dean Fisher, Allen Borlaug, Larry Jirak, Norbert Shileny and Charlie Orvis. Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Reilly Ridge rural Lawler with military honors conducted by the Harold Redman Post #279, Lawler.
    Friends were to call from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continued at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.  
    Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton handled the arrangements.
    Lawrence, 92, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Wellington Place in Decorah.
    Lawrence Louis Hruska was born January 16, 1918, in Ludlow, South Dakota, the son of William and Vlasta (Vavrock) Hruska. At an early age his family moved to Lawler, where he received his education in rural country schools. On April 7, 1942, Bud was inducted into the United States Army, serving in the 62nd Fighter Squadron. He was part of the Normandy air offensive receiving a Bronze Star.
    On December 19, 1947, in South Hampton, England he married Naomi Bicknell. The couple honeymooned in Switzerland. Naomi and Bud made their home north of Lawler, where they farmed and raised livestock, until recently moving to Decorah due to health reasons.
    Bud was a founding co-leader of Utica Lucky 4's 4-H Club, co-founder of 4-H Achievement Show Auction and 4-H Leader for over 25 years. Bud and Naomi were also inducted into the State of Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. He was a lifelong member of the Chickasaw County and Iowa State Cattleman's Associations and a 40 plus year member of the Lawler Legion.
    Bud is survived by his wife, Naomi; five sons: Michael Hruska of Charles City, Jonathan (Cathy) Hruska of Oxford, Iowa, Paul Hruska of Mesa, Ariz., Richard (Dianne) Hruska of New Hampton and Larry (Pam) Hruska of Lawler; four grandchildren: Mark Hruska, Brad (Bethany) Hruska, Jaclyn (Chad) Hruska Jacobsen and Nicholas Hruska; three great-grandchildren: Maya, Nora and Ella Hruska; one brother-in-law: Jim Cutsforth of Calmar.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Robert and William Hruska; and one sister: Margaret Cutsforth.

Donald Pecinovsky, 76

Tue Feb 02, 2010
Fennimore, Wisconsin -

    Funeral services for Donald L. Pecnovsky of Fennimore, Wis. will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore, Wis. with Father Bart Timmerman and Deacon Pat Jozefowicz officiating. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Fennimore. 
    Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service at he church hall on Wednesday morning.   
    Donald, 76, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
    Donald L. Pecinovsky was born Feb. 16, 1933 in Protivin, the son of Joseph and Martha (Strnad) Pecinovsky. Don was a single father of 10 until he married Ellen on June 22, 1968 in Tripoli, Iowa. They were married for 41 years. He was very proud of his accomplishment for being sober for 50 years. By getting his education in alcohol and drug dependency at Independence Iowa and Rutgers University in New York, he was able to help many people in his role as a drug and alcohol counselor. Don devoted his life to helping others change their life.
    His hobbies were playing cards, reading, listening to music, cooking, and crossword puzzles.
    He is survived by his children: Donald Pecinovsky Jr. of Dubuque, Roxelle (Steve) Doyle of Fremont, Calif., Ken Dennis of Darlington, Wis., Dr. Kimberly Tuescher of Darlington, Wis., Kevin Pecinovsky of Kalispell, Mont., Gregory (Sarah) Pecinovsky of Spokane, Wash., Laura Lynn (Rick) Watchorn of Eatonton, Ga., Alicia (John) Smitz of Franklin, Wis., Valerie (Mike) Schaefer of Verona, Wis., Darletta Rodriguez of Broken Arrow, Okla., one step-daughter: Sherry (Jim) O'Deen of Bixby, Okla.; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother: Gerald Pecinovsky of West Des Moines; and three sisters: Judy Busta of Protivin, Matilda Milz of Cresco and Delores (Ray) Schmitt of Carlsbad, N.M.
    He was preceded in death by his wife: Ellen on Oct. 21, 2009; his parents: Joseph and Martha Pecinovsky; his brother: Richard Pecinovsky; and a sister: Elsie Schoeberl.