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Louise Kapler, 93

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
 
Louise Kapler, 93

    A Mass of Christian Burial for Louise M. Kapler of Fort Atkinson was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with Rev. Donald Hawes and Rev. Herb Hayek officiating. Organist was Doris Thompson, cantor was Dan Silhacek and St. Wenceslaus Choir. Mass servers were Alex Shatek, Garret Bohach and Liam Hayek. Lector was Very Reverend Hal Hayek, Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation Diocese of Maryland. Offertory giftbearers were Leah Knutson, Ellierose Knutson and Katie Shatek, Eucharistic Ministers were Crol Hayek and Rev. Herb Hayek. Honorary pallbearers were: Sis Volsch, Denis Reicks, Alex Shatek, Katie Shatek, Leah Knutson, Janice Balk, Jeanne Verlsteffen, Linda Pochobradsky and Linus and Rose Tupy. Pallbearers were: Neil Shatek, Paul Shatek, Darrell Wagner, Rick Wagner, Jim Wagner, Randy Wagner, Butch Pochobradsky and Carol Hayek. Interment was in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Spillville.   
    Balik Funeral Home in Spilliville handled the arrangements.
    Louise, 93, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.
    Louise Magdalene Kapler was born Oct. 29, 1916, the daughter of George C. and Rose (Klimesh) Huber, on the Michael Huber farm west of Spillville. She attended St. Wenceslaus Grade School and graduated from Decorah High School in 1935. She received her training in elementary education at Luther College and Upper Iowa University attending school nights and summers, graduating in 1968. She did post graduate work at the University of Northern Iowa, Winona State College and the University of Iowa. She started her teaching career in rural schools, and later taught in the Fort Atkinson Public School. She taught in the Turkey Valley School District from 1960 until 1981 when she retired after a 43-year teaching career.
    Through her retirement, although no longer in the classroom, her passion to teach continued as she created lesson plans for her grandchildren and instilled in them her great love and respect for nature.
    Some of her adventures included hitchhiking to Yellowstone National Park, attending the 1939 World's Fair in Chicago and driving her Harley Davidson motorcycle to Fort Knox, Ky. in 1943 to visit Norbert where he was stationed while in the Army. She also found joy in fishing, bowling, playing softball, and baking the greatest zelniky.
    On June 1, 1942 she was married by the Rev. John Chihak to Norbert Kapler in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. They farmed the Huber family farm west of Spillville. 
    Louise was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville and the Iowa State Teachers Association.
    Louise is survived by her husband: Norbert of Fort Atkinson; one daughter: Lori (Roger) Shatek of Fort Atkinson; five grandchildren: Leah (Joe) Knutson; Neil Shatek, Katie Shatek, Paul Shatek and Alex Shatek; one great-grandchild: EllieRose Louise Knutson; one sister-in-law: Zenetta Eckerman of Hudson; and two brothers-in-law: Francis Kapler of Maryland and Clem Kapler of Cresco.
    She was preceded in death by her parents: George and Rose Huber; three sisters: Henrietta (Chuck) Pochobradsky, Evelyn (Clarence) Hayek and Gladys (Edward) Wagner; one brother: George (Rita) Huber; brother-in-law: Urban (Margaret) Fitzpatrick; and one sister-in-law: Sister Elwyn Kapler.


Keith Fravel, 93

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
 
Keith Fravel, 93

    Funeral services for Keith W. Fravel of Cresco were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco with Pastor Tim Sir officiating. Interment was in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco. 
    Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday and on Tuesday one hour prior to services.   
    Keith, 93, died on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at the Cresco Care Center.
    Keith Watson Fravel was born Nov. 22, 1916 in Howard County, Iowa, the son of Julius E. and Caroline (Watson) Fravel. He received his education from the rural school near his home and then boarded in Cresco to attend Cresco High School. Following his education, he returned to the farm to help his father. He traveled showing cattle with his father, but preferred doing the work of farming.
    On July 14, 1939, he married Lucile Bilek in Des Moines. Following their marriage, they lived on the farm across the road from the Fravel Farm. He raised crops, pigs, and had dairy cows. For a short time, he raised pure bred shorthorn cattle and was listed in the pure bred book because of the excellent cattle he had. In 1954 they moved onto the family farm where Keith lived the remainder of his life.
    Keith was very talented, and liked to tinker. He would take something that was factory made and make it better. He enjoyed anything mechanical. He was also very good at woodworking and made little wagons, rocking horses and even cradles for his grandchildren. He restored some old player pianos and put them back into service.
    Keith is survived by two sons: John (Ann) of Sedalia, Mo. and Leonard (Dorette) of Cresco; five grandchildren: Darrin Fravel, Lori Williams, Jesse (Jolynn) Fravel, Christy and Brian Fravel; four great-grandchildren: Tiffany Bottcher, Brooke and Jake Williams and Alyssa Fravel.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile in 2004; his parents; and one brother Glenn Fravel.


Winifred Gunderson, 86

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
 
Winifred Gunderson, 86

    Graveside services for Winifred "Pud" M. Gunderson of Reno, Nev. were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno, Nev.     
    Winifred, 86, died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.
    Winifred M. Gunderson was born Nov. 22, 1923 in Sheldon the daughter of Charles and Leona Farran. After her mother died, she was adopted as a young child by her biological aunt, Winifred C. Morris and Walter Morris. She graduated from Cresco High School in 1942.
    She married Gerald Gunderson and lived for many years in Waterloo where she retired from John Deere Engineering Center in 1972. After retirement she and her husand moved to Reno. At that time they worked together in managing the Donner Inn Motel in Reno and eventually owned and operated the Lariat Lodge in Sparks, Nev.
    Pud is suvived by many nieces and nephews: Francis (Patti) Lybbert of Cresco, Sharon (Jim) Gunhus of Papillion, Neb., Patty Ratzke of Reno, Nev., Ron Benson of Shorwood, Ill., Sue (Jerry) George of Lime Springs, Diane (John) Carney of Eatonville, Wash., David Gunderson of Eatonville, Wash., Dean (Shelly) Fischer of Downieville, Calif., Loren (Debbie) Magnus of Mocksville, N.C., Janice (Dan) Ollendick of Cresco and Ron Magnus of Kendallville; many great nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law: Marge Gunderson of Cresco and Ione Gunderson of Eatonville, Wash.; and a brother-in-law: Elmer Benson of Cedar Falls.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Gunderson; her parents: Charles and Leona Farran and Winifred and Walter Morris; her sisters: Bernice Magnus and Arcola Zohlsdorf; and a brother: Roy Farran.


Gayle Dybevik, 65

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
 
Gayle Dybevik, 65

    Funeral services for Gayle Dybevik were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. 
    Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the funeral home.    
    Gayle, 65, died on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
    Gayle was born, July 17, 1944 in Elma the son of Anna and John Dybevik.     
    Gayle will forever be remembered for his generosity, his huge and kind heart and his energy. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and spending time at his and Diane's lake house at Lake Ponderosa. He was a huge Hawkeye and Dodgers fan and enjoyed playing pool and cards. 
    Gayle is survived by his wife, Diane; daughters: Heidi Dybevik and Shannon (Russ) Grabbe; sons: Isaiah (Sheryl) Dybevik and Kris (Angie) Enos; grandchildren: Sofie, Anders, Shyann, Aiden and Teagan; sisters: Joann Partelow, Carol Schwake and Karen Streich; brothers: Donald (Jackie) and Daryl (Janice) Dybevik.   
    He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother: Ollie Dybevik.


John Schatz, 77

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
 
John Schatz, 77

    Funeral services for John "Jack" D. Schatz were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Burnham-Wood Funeral Home in West Union with Rev. Scott Kober officiating. Organist was Linda Johansen and soloist was Drew Wedemeier. Pallbearers were: Walter Schwartz, Keith Knox, Ron Juve, Mike Schulte, Larry Whittle and Charlie Byrnes. Interment was in West Union Cemetery in West Union.     
    Jack, 77, died on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 at Waterloo.
    John Dennis Schatz was born Dec. 3, 1932, the son of George and Marian (Dennis) Schatz at Fayette. He graduated from West Union High School in 1950 and attended Upper Iowa College. He played football during both high school and college and was named "Prep of the Week" three times during his football career. Jack served his country with the United States Army from May of 1954 to March of 1956 during the Korean Conflict.
    On March 16 he married Mardelle Halverson at Arlington, Va. Three children were born to this union. Jack and Mardelle were later divorced.
    After Jack was discharged from the service he became an auctioneer and also worked with his father in the Greasy Spoon Restaurant in West Union. Later he lived in the Waukon and Dorchester area where he loved to train and race thoroughbred horses. He also enjoyed being with people, auctioneering and entertaining friends.
    Jack is survived by two daughters: Erin Schatz of Albuquerque, N.M. and Kara and husband, Kerry Wedemeier of West Union; three grandchildren: Suzanne Rowe of West Union, Cole Schatz Sanchez of Albuquerque, N.M. and Drew Wedemeier of West Union; two great-grandchildren and special friends, Brenda Shafer and Betty White.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Blair in 1993; and his parents.


Posted on 6 January 2010 by Marie Thompson



Leonard Lukes, 93

Monday, January 11, 2010

A Mass of Christian Burial for Leonard V. Lukes of Protivin was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with Rev. David M. Beckman officiating. Leonard's wife and children placed the pall on the casket. Marlene Pecinovsky was organist and Miriam Humpal was vocalist. His four children presented the offertory gifts and lectors were Lynn Franzen, Andrea Riley and Leah Cress. Pallbearers were: Keith Lukes, Greg Lukes, Randy Lukes, Dana Svenson, Matt Cress and Jamie Schwade. Honorary pallbearers were: Julie Schwade, Lori Lukes, Lynn Franzen, Carla Lukes, Dawn Kirchert, Andrea Riley, Amanda Balik, Alyson Kramer, Leah Cress and Angie Cress. Interment was in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery in Protivin.
    Friends were to call from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home in Protivin where there was a 4 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary and a 6 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continued from 8-10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.  
    Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
    Leonard, 93, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2010 at Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, Wis.
    Leonard was born June 15, 1916, on the Lukes family farm near Protivin in Chickasaw County, IA, the son of Rudolph and Albina (Riha) Lukes. He received his education in Protivin.
    On October 6, 1937, he married Bernadine Kalishek at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. The couple farmed southeast of Protivin for 32 years until 1969 when they moved into the town of Protivin. While in town, Leonard drove school bus for 15 years, worked at the Lumber Yard in Protivin and was a janitor at the church for four years.
    He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Workman.
    Leonard enjoyed the outdoors, especially trout fishing and working with his horses. He never really retired from farming as he continued helping his son until his later years.
    Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Bernadine; two sons: Russell (Agnes) Lukes of Protivin and Ron Lukes (Judy Bartlett) of Decorah; two daughters: Janice (Gary) Johnson of Spillville and Shirley (John) Svenson of Webster City; a son-in-law: Dave Cress of Minneapolis; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister: Grace (Max) Slifka of Cresco; two sisters-in-law: Florence Lukes of Robbins and Ursula Wagner of Protivin.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter: Diane Cress; his parents; one brother: Marvin Lukes; and two sisters: Alice Fencl and Doris Svec.


Benjamin Davis, 83

Monday, January 11, 2010

 Funeral services for Benjamin "Ben" F. Davis of Spencer were held at   2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer with Father William Schreiber officiating. The processional taps and Reveille were played by Jack Ryan. Pallbearers were: Mike Kashchmitter, Frank Rose, Pat Kenney, Denny Phillips, John Albert and Gale Gruhn. A military flag presentation was held by Spencer American Legion Glen Pedersen Post #1. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer. 
    A vigil service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Warner Chapel in Spencer.
    Warner Funeral Home in Spencer handled the arrangements.   
    Ben, 83, died on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 at the Spencer Hospital.
    Benjamin Francis Davis was born July 30, 1926 in Princeton, Minn.,
the son of Elmer and Sophia (Ponach) Davis. His childhood years were spent in Cresco, where he received his education, graduating from Cresco High School in 1943. He later attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls for one year. He entered the military in 1945, where he served as an aviation electrician in the U.S. Navy during WWII, until his honorable discharge in 1946.
    On October 25, 1951, Ben married Maxine Joyce Dunt in Cresco. Following their marriage, he began his career in Law Enforcement, working for the DNR as a biologist's aide and later a conservation officer in 1952, assigned to Mitchell and Floyd Counties and living in Osage for 12 years. He was promoted to Law Enforcement Supervisor and transferred to Spencer in August of 1964, where he continued his career, until his retirement in January of 1989 after nearly 38 years of service. Following his retirement, he enjoyed working for RIDES for the last 10 years.
    He was a member of Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Spencer. Ben was active in the American Legion since 1947, where he held numerous positions and was very active in the Boy Scouts, where he held several administrative positions. He had a lifelong interest in hunting, fishing, aquatic sports and water safety. Ben served many years as a Red Cross Water Safety and First Aid instructor, where he developed and coordinated water safety training programs for enforcement officers of his department. He also served on the board of the Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross, where he was active for many years.
    One of his many family activities was traveling, in the early years tent camping or canoeing.
    He is survived by his wife, Maxine of Spencer; one daughter: Deborah Davis of Ankeny; two sons: Richard Davis and his wife, Julie of Oakridge, Ore. and Danford Davis and his wife, Shannon of Minneapolis, Minn.; his granddogs; a sister: Edith and her husband, Danford Roberts of Harrison, Alaska; and other relatives.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; and a half brother: Edward Svoboda.


Colleen Wenthold, 64

 

Monday, January 11, 2010

Funeral services for Colleen M. Wenthold of rural Garner were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Interment was in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner. 
Cataldo Funeral Home handled the arrangements.   
    Colleen, 64, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
    Colleen M. Wenthold was born July 5, 1945 at Decorah, the daughter of Earl and Vada (Roney) McLain. She attended country school and graduated from Decorah High School in 1963. After high school she worked in Des Moines for two years before returning to Decorah where she was employed at Lynch Law Firm.
    On June 6, 1969, she married John Wenthold at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah. They made their home in Lime Springs, Garner and in 1973 moved to their home in Hayfield. Colleen had worked at Templeton Pronk Law Firm before returning to school at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She then worked various jobs in the north Iowa area including Decal Specialties in Mason City, the Iowa Department of Transportation in Algona, Hancock County Extension Office in Garner and Westview Care Center in Britt where she retired in 2000 due to ill health.     She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, polka dancing, shopping and reading. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.
    Colleen is survived by her husband John of rural Garner; son: Chuck (Ann) Wenthold of Jefferson; four siblings: Milton (Ruth) Stevens of Saratoga, Lois (Bernie) Phillips of Spillville, Lowell (Sandy) McLain of Spring, Texas and Daryl (Marie) McLain of Cannon Falls, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; and two nephews.


Published on 11 January 2010


Arlene Larson, 84

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

    Memorial services for Arlene M. Larson were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn.     
    Arlene, 84, died on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital from complications due to Alzheimer's.
    Arlene Margarite Larson was born January 24, 1925 the daughter of Mildred and Almar Helleck of rural Blooming Prairie. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church.
    On June 11, 1944 she married Lawrence Larson. Following their marriage, they lived, farmed and raised their children primarily in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Arlene taught country school prior to marriage. She enjoyed family gatherings, entertaining, dancing, a good game of cards, winter visits to Arizona, sunrises and sunsets.
    Arlene is survived by her husband, Lawrence Larson; six children: Daniel Larson of Des Moines, Karmen Artmann of Denver, Colo, Kathy Walton of Williston, N.D., Steven Larson of Ellsworth, Wis., Mary Fisher of St. Peter, Minn. and Leif Larson from Eugene, Ore.; and her siblings: Hazel Egtvedt, Dorothy Kittelson, Myron Helleck, Lorraine Eddie, Connie Cedargren, David Helleck and Cheryl Larsen.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother: Thomas.


Dennis Barr, 69

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Funeral services for Dennis K. Barr of Cresco were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco with Rev. Richard J. Ament officiating. Organist was Marilyn Novak. Inurnment will take place at a later date.     
    Dennis, 69, died on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wis.
    Dennis Kay Barr was born July 21, 1940 in Charles City, the son of Roland and Florence (Myers) Barr. He graduated from Charles City High School and proudly served in the United States Navy for four years.
    Dennis married Faye (Boge) Barnes in 1984 in Cresco. He worked for Oliver/White Farm Equipment for over 30 years. He was currently employed by General Security Services Corporation where he headed Security at Featherlite in Cresco.
    Dennis was an avid reader, Louis L'Amour among his favorites. Dennis was a die hard sports fan, especially enjoying watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was king of the grill, enjoyed family gatherings and loved playing cards with his wife, family and friends.
    Dennis is survived by his wife, Faye; two brothers: Ron (Ann) of Texas and Rich (Kathy) of Charles City; one sister: Merrilinn (Dick) of Washington State; four sons: Tracy, Tim, Craig and Chad; two step daughters: Rhonda Barnes and Robin (Jack) Darland; a step son: Scott (Trudy) Barnes; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.


Raymond Van Dyke, 59

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

    A memorial service for Raymond "Ray" Van Dyke of Lime Springs will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the Lindstrom Funeral Home.   
    Ray, 59, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
    Raymond Van Dyke was born Jan. 26, 1950 the son of Vern and Stella (Posternak) Van Dyke in Germany. He attended school in Lime Springs through the eighth grade, then graduated from Crestwood High School in 1969 where he participated in several sports. He was drafted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Ray was also a member of the American Legion in Lime Springs. Following his discharge Ray moved to LeRoy, Minn. He was married twice and later divorced. To those unions two sons were born, Travis and Ben.
    Ray loved golfing, fishing, playing pool, cards and softball. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and even simply enjoyed quiet time at home.
    He is survived by a son: Ben of Cresco; three grandsons: Brennan, Sloan, and Hunter; a granddaughter: Bryn; two brothers: Allen (Carol) of Rochester, Minn. and Jeff (Jodene) of Rochester, Minn.; a sister: Wanda (Rick) Byrnes of Cresco; a significant other, Peggy Schneider of Lime Springs; along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He was preceded in death by a son: Travis; and his parents.


Posted on 19 January 2010

 

Richard Samec, 62

Monday, January 25, 2010

 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard K. Samec of New Hampton was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary's Center in New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt officiating.    Pallbearers were: John Northness, Jason Northness, Troy Wilkes, LeRoy Wilkes, Curtis Wilkes and Kenneth Hammell. Honorary pallbearers were: Alan Hammell, Chad Shoars, Chris Shoars, Joleen Pietro, Julie Romeo and Connie Hammell. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery at New Hampton with military rites provided by the American Legion Fae Stine Post #38.
    Visitation was held from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton with a 6:00 p.m. scriptural wake service. Visitation continued at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Monday.  
    Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton handled the arrangements.
    Richard, 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton after a short battle with lung cancer.
    Richard Kenneth Samec was born Oct. 14, 1947 the son of Joseph and Bertha (Christenson) Samec in New Hampton. Rich graduated from New Hampton High School in 1966. He worked for Super Value in New Hampton for 28 years, working for Wendell Liddle and later Matt Anderson. Rich worked for Ameritec in Fredericksburg and most recently was employed by Featherlite Trailers of Cresco for 18 years. In January of 1968 Rich was inducted into the U.S. Army serving his country in Italy. He was honorably discharged from the army in December of 1969.
    On June 13, 1970 he married Joeleen Thome at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.
    Rich enjoyed hunting, fishing, and in later years he enjoyed metal detecting and was an avid gardener. Rich and Joeleen enjoyed vacations to Memphis, Tenn. visiting Elvis's Home, Nashville, Tenn., Black Hills, S.D., Colorado and many bus trips to Branson, Mo. Rich was always very positive and had a smile and laugh for everyone. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
    Rich is survived by his wife Joeleen Samec of New Hampton; three children: Jerry Richard Samec of New Hampton, Randy Brian Samec of Janesville and Jill Marie Samec of Mason City; three sisters: Eleanor Wilkes of Waterloo, Ruth (John) Northness of Waterloo and Hazel (Kenneth) Hammell of Wapello; a sister-in-law: Deanna (Mike) Shoars of Orchard; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law: Charles Wilkes.


 

Georgia Lucas, 78

Monday, January 25, 2010

Memorial services for Georgia J. Lucas of Cresco were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Her body was cremated. 
Visitation was held for one hour prior to services.   
Georgia, 78, died on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wis. of natural causes.
Georgia Jean Lucas was born July 24, 1931 in Jesup, the daughter of George and Matilda "Tillie" Hultz. She graduated from Jesup High School in 1949.
She married Dan Mast in 1954 and moved to Tripoli, IA. They moved to Cresco in 1967. They were married for 16 years. She then married Lawrence Lucas in 1971 and they've been married for 38 years.
    She worked for the VFW and Kent Feed in Tripoli, was employed at the Cresco Hospital as a nurse, a seamstress at HECO and a bartender at Highway Inn. She moved to Nashville, Tenn. for 10 years where she was employed at Red Lobster as kitchen staff and a hostess. When she returned to Cresco in 1995 she was employed at the Plantpeddler until she retired.
    She was an active member of the VFW Auxillary and the Shares program. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, fishing on the Mississippi, and doing puzzles. She kept a list of everyone's birthdays so that she could celebrate them with a card or gift even as the family kept growing.
    She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Lucas; son: Wayne Hultz of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters: Deb Lange of Woodward, Ia., Karen McIntyre of Decorah and Julie Mast of Nashville, Tenn.; stepchildren: Robert Warren of Cedar Rapids, Larry Lucas of Cisco, Texas, Debbie Showers of Ulyssess, Kan., Wanita Brandt of Corpus Cristie, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister: Evelyn Thompson of Jesup; and two brothers: Butch Hultz of Cour D. Alexe, Idaho and Brian Hultz of Rochester, Minn.    
    She was preceded in death by a daughter: Vicki Sue Mast; grandson: Nicolas Nathan Mast; granddaughter: Kimberly Lynn Lucas; her mother: Matilda Hultz; father: George Hultz; sister: Karen Hultz; and brother: Sunny Hultz.


 

Dale Keune, 84

Monday, January 25, 2010

    Funeral services for Dale E. Keune of Cresco were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Cresco. Interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
    Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.   
    Dale, 84, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.
    Dale was born Nov. 1, 1925 on a farm located on the Golden Ridge Road in Albion Township. He was the son of Wesley and Ethel (Barnes) Keune. He attended rural schools in Albion Township. He was a lifelong member of the Zion Church located on the land adjacent to his family farm.
    On Sept. 10, 1946 he married Marcella Henkes at the Zion Church. Dale and Marcella lived and farmed much of their life on the Keune Century Farm on the Golden Ridge. Though they retired and moved to another nearby farm in 1978, one of Dales' greatest pleasures was to continue to help farm side by side with his son, Jerry and grandson, Jonathan, the sixth generation of the Keune farm family.
    Dale's top priority was spending time with his family. He served on many offices with his church, Granger Creamery Board and the Granger State Bank. He enjoyed playing cards and socializing with friends, driving for the Amish neighbors, and operating farm machinery.
    Dale is survived by his wife, Marcella of Cresco; his children: Jim (Mary Jane) of Preston, Minn., Jerry (friend Vicky) of Cresco and Martha of Cresco; seven grandchildren: Todd (Jill) Keune of Wykoff, Minn., Autumn (Randy) Fruth of Grand Meadow, Minn., Jarod (fiance Jonie) Keune of Preston, Minn., Laura Keune of Rochester, Minn., David Keune stationed in California in the U.S. Navy, Jonathan (Rebecca) Keune of Cresco, Lynette Keune of Austin, Minn.; and a family friend: Jessica Reicks of Cresco; great-grandchildren: Caden, Connor, Carter Fruth, Kylee Shumpert and Ashton Keune; brother-in-law: Jack Robinson of Lime Springs and his family, Connie (Arnie) Bakken of Lime Springs, Don of Iowa City and Doug of Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: JoAnne and Merlin Kratz and Mary Lou and Raymond Murray, all of Cresco; and their families.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister: Mae Robinson.


James Shaw, 84

Monday, January 25, 2010  

Funeral services for James "Jim" A. Shaw of Riceville will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville with Pastor Michael Parris officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Riceville with military honors conducted by the Roy Gue Post 244. 
Friends may call on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and also one hour prior to services at the church.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is handling the arrangements.   
    James, 84, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wis.
    James Arnold Shaw was born on Sept. 22, 1925 at home in rural Wright County, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Sadie (Hefte) Shaw. He was the fifth of 10 children. He attended country school until the eighth grade at which time he started working as a hired hand for various farmers.
    On January 20, 1946, he married Cora E. Christensen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Shortly after they married, he enlisted in the Army. In 1951, Jim and Cora started farming in the Hubbard and Union areas but settled on a place of their own in 1971 just north of Riceville. James retired from farming in 1996 and moved to town.
    Jim enjoyed reading, fishing, visiting friends and family, and traveling.
    He is survived by his friend, Janice Regan of Cresco; five children: Beverly Gardner of Strawberry Point, Dean (Marti Wade) Shaw of Alexandria, Va., Dan (Roxanne) Shaw of Altoona, Wis., Barbara (Randy) Schnepper of Rosemount, Minn. and Beth (William) Gorton of Urbana; 13 grandchildren: Annie (Hollis) Weller, Jesse Gardner, Nicholas (Jessica) Shaw, Christopher Shaw, Nathan (Stacy) Shaw, Justin Reiter, Erin Schnepper, Richard Schnepper, Jared Gorton, Hannah Gorton, Jacob Gorton, Emma Gorton and Tyler Gorton; two great-grandchildren: Matthew Shaw and William Shaw; four sisters: Bernice Lindsay, Caroline Neve, Evelyn Engelman and Eldoris Lindsay; and three brothers: Donald Shaw, Robert (Pam) Shaw and Orlan (Carol) Shaw.
    He was preceded in death by his wife Cora Shaw; his parents; sister: Hazel Streitilmeir; brother: Wayne Shaw; and son-in-law: Thomas Gardner.


Donald Johnson, 94

Monday, January 25, 2010

Funeral services for Donald A. Johnson of Harmony, Minn. were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony handled the arrangements.
Donald, 94, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Harmony Healthcare Center.
Donald Arlow Johnson was born May 7, 1915 in Harmony, Minn. the son of Theodore and Bessie Johnson.



Posted on 25 January 2010

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