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Robert Moser, 87 Published:
Michael Pierce, 58 Published:
Frank Lorenzo, 83 Published:
Irvin Morem, 96 Published: HARMONY, MN - A graveside service for Irvin E.
Morem will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the
Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony. LaVon Thacher, 93 Published:
Richard Miller, 73
LEROY, MN - Funeral services for Richard "Dick"
Miller of LeRoy, Minn. will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Greenleafton Reformed
Church in rural Preston with Pastor Candie Carey
officiating. Interment will be held in Greenleafton
Cemetery, rural Preston. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 13 at Thauwald Funeral Home Spring Valley and also one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Richard, 73, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Spring Valley Care Center after a short battle with lung cancer. Richard Miller was born Dec. 18, 1937 on a farm near Taopi, Minn., the son of Lyle and Florence (Meese) Miller. At the age of two and a half the family moved to Iowa, went to country school kindergarten, half way through third grade, then half way through third grade and fourth grade to Lime Springs then back to country school through eighth grade. He attended Lime Springs High School graduating in 1956. He attended one semester at Iowa State and returned to Lime Springs to work on a farm for a short while. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in January 1957, took basic training in Texas. He then attended Tech school in Biloxi, Miss. for radar operator and spent two and one half years in Germany returning to Cape Cod, Maine and worked in airborne radar until time of an honorable discharge on Sept. 15, 1961. He worked for his uncle in New Jersey for a short period of time and then became self employed as a trucker for 30 years. On June 2, 1962, he married Janis Miedema at the Greenleafton Reformed Church. They went to live in New Jersey until November 1991 when he returned to Minnesota to retire and go fishing but drove truck until he retired in Sept. 2010. Janis joined him in May of 1995. He enjoyed bowling, shooting pool and "loved" his green and white truck. He is survived by his wife Janis; three sisters: Betty (Dean) Fausnaugh of Laurel, Mont., Patricia Vandegrift of North Augusta S.C., and Joyce Ervin of Milford, Ohio; one brother: Jim (Judy) of Lime Springs; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Roy; and two brothers-in-law: Allen Vandegrift and Edward Ervin. Edward Berka, 89 CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward
"Ed" C. Berka was held at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church in Protivin with Rev.
Marvin Salz officiating. The lector was
James Zajicek, gifts were carried by
Marie Moudry and Norma Bullerman, the
Eucharist Minister was Lorraine Vopava
and the servers were Billy and Bobby
Swestka. The organist was Marlene
Pecinovsky and the special music was by
the Protivin Czech Choir. The honorary
pallbearers were Lt. Colonel Scott
Vickery, Kim Bullerman, Dr. Jamie
Hammersland, Blake Bullerman, Owen
Hammersland and Griffen Hammersland.
Pallbearers were Lavon Vickery, Adam
Bullerman, Amy Hammersland, Robert
Moudry, Ron Bullerman, Bill Berka, Don
Berka and Howard Swestka. Interment was
in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Protivin.Conway Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Edward, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Cresco Care Center where he has resided for over three years. Edward Charles Berka was born June 25, 1921 the son of James and Sophie (Komarek) Berka on his parents farm near Protivin in Howard County. He attended country school and Holy Trinity Catholic School and later received his G.E.D. On Oct. 9, 1945, he was married to Mabel Vrba at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin by Rev. Biskup. They farmed the family farm located north of Protivin. This Century Farm was in the Berka family for over four generations. After Ed retired from farming, he became a certified Alcoholism Counselor in health clinics in Iowa and Wisconsin from 1972 to 1986. In 1987, he worked as a program assistant for the Iowa State Extension Services which provided help for needy families. In 2005 they moved to Protivin. Ed was a life long member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus of which he was a past Grand Knight, an usher, and a member of the Protivin Czech Singers and choir. He was an avid musician and played the bass horn for over 60 years and was a member of the Protivin Community Band. For two years, he was a member of the Howard County Conservation Board. Ed was also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 47 years. AA was a strong influence in his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and growing roses. Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years; two daughters: Marie (Robert) Moudry of Cresco and Norma (Ron) Bullerman of Calmar; three grandchildren: Lavon (Lt. Colonel Scott) Vickery of Valrico, Fla., Adam (Kim) Bullerman of Urbandale and Amy (Dr. Jamie) Hammersland of Freeport, Ill.; three great-grandchildren: Blake Bullerman, Owen and Griffen Hammersland; his brother: Bill of Protivin; and one sister-in-law: Wilma Holecek of Fountain, Minn. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. Ruby Jones, 90
HARMONY, MN - Ruby
Jones, 90, of rural
Harmony, Minn, died
Monday, April 4, 2011 at
the Spring Valley Care
Center in Spring Valley,
Minn.
Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Ruby Jones was born Feb. 15, 1921 in Bremer County, the daughter of Edward W. and Amanda Mundfrom. Darrin Oberholtzer, 1
ALTA
VISTA -
Funeral
services
for
Darrin
B.
Oberholtzer
of Alta
Vista
will be
held at
9:30
a.m.
today,
Wednesday,
April
13, 2011
at the
Deerfield
Mennonite
Church,
Ionia
with the
family
meeting
at the
Oberholtzer
home at
8:45
a.m.
Visitation was held at the Luke Oberholtzer home in Alta Vista on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is handling the arrangements. Darrin, 1, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at his home. Darrin Burkholder Oberholtzer was born May 29, 2009, at Alta Vista, the son of Luke and Ethel (Burkholder) Oberholtzer. He is survived by his parents of Alta Vista; four siblings: Kyle, Kendra, Keri and Karla Oberholtzer all at home; paternal grandparents: Joseph and Martha Oberholtzer of Leola, Penn.; maternal grandparents: Lloyd and Esther Burkholder of Ephrata, Penn.; and maternal great-grandfather: Paul Burkholder of Ephrata, Penn. James Tucker, 45 NEW HAMPTON - James "Jim" T. Tucker, 45, of New Hampton died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his home. A private family service will be held at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home at a later date.James Thomas Tucker was born March 5, 1966 the son of Larry and Phoeba (Rodgers) Tucker in Moline, Ill. He graduated from Moline High School in 1984. On Sept. 5, 1986, he married Terry Merritt in Rock Island, Ill. The couple lived in Andalusia, Ill. before moving to New Hampton in 1993. Jim was employed with Waste Management in Mason City at the time of his death. Jim enjoyed playing golf, watching football, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife: Terry of New Hampton; his children: Ashley (Cory) Hammer, James Tucker, and Taylor Tucker, all of New Hampton; his mother: Phoeba (Wayne) Popp of Ionia; his brothers and sisters: Wendy (Harlan) Peters of New Hampton, Brian Van Dewalle of Moline, Ill., Scott Van Dewalle of Moline, Ill.; and several aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his father: Larry Tucker; and his grandparents. Janet Flaherty, 62 LOURDES - A Mass of Christian Burial for Janet C. Flaherty of Lourdes was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes. Interment was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.Visitation was held Sunday, April 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma. A rosary was held at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly along with Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma handled the arrangements. Janet, 62, died suddenly on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at her home in Lourdes. Janet Carol Flaherty was born July 10, 1948, in Elma, the daughter of Nicholas and Lidwina Elizabeth (Busch) Zeimetz. She was baptized on July 18, 1948, received her First Holy Communion on Oct. 30, 1955, and was confirmed on Feb. 8, 1959 all at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elma. She attended grade school and graduated in 1966 from Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Elma. On May 24, 1969, she married Robert Joseph Flaherty at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes. After their marriage, Janet and Bob lived in the Cedar Rapids area until they returned to the Elma area in 1974. In 1977, they moved to Lourdes. Janet worked at Elma Elementary for more than 30 years as the head cook. She loved to go to work and looked forward to seeing the children every day. She took great pride in making sure the students were well fed and enjoyed listening to their stories. Janet retired from Elma Elementary in May of 2008. Upon her retirement she continued to work with children at the Elma Day Care. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where she served on various committees and was a former President of Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Society. Family was very important to Janet; especially her nine grandchildren. She had the most unbelievable patience and would spend countless hours playing with her grandchildren. "Grandma's garden" was a highlight that the grandchildren looked forward to each spring. Janet is survived by her husband, Bob of Lourdes; one son: Don (Shannon) Flaherty of Plainview, Minn.; three daughters: Nancy (Dave) Heinzelman of Rochester, Minn., Becky (Darren) O'Donnell of Readlyn, and Amy Flaherty of Rochester, Minn.; nine grandchildren; Taylor and Austin Flaherty; Kym, Madelyn, Abigail Heinzelman; Cameron, Colin, Casey, and Claire O'Donnell; her brothers and sisters: Roger (Angie) Zeimetz of Spring Valley, Minn., Cathy (Jim) Nosbisch of Stewartville, Minn., Marilyn (Kenny) Kiernan of Cedar Rapids, LouAnn (John) Huegel of Charles City, Susie (Jerry) Marr of Spring Valley, Minn., Zip (Linda) Zeimetz of Elma, Marie (Denny) Smith of Lourdes, Mike (Rosie) Zeimetz of Elma, Tina (Dale) Roethler of Alta Vista, Barb (Pat) Smith of Lourdes, Mary Jo Friedrich of Elma, Nick (Teresa) Zeimetz of Elma, and Larry Zeimetz of Denver, Colo.; sister-in-law: Mary Zeimetz of Rochester, Minn.; brother-in-law: Franny (Carol) Smith; she is also survived by Bob's family: Lorraine (Ed) Polansky of Spillville, Catherine (Ron) Hageman of Calmar, Tom (Kay) Flaherty of Lourdes; and brother-in-law: Mike Poshusta. Janet was preceded in death by her parents: Nicholas and Lidwina Zeimetz; two brothers: Virgil Zeimetz and Thomas Zeimetz; one sister: Linda Smith; one brother-in-law: Lonnie Friedrich; one sister-in-law: Dorothy Poshusta; and mother and father-in-law: Mildred and John Flaherty. Evelyn Morem, 85Leona Enabnit, 77
MARBLE ROCK - Funeral services for Leona M. Enabnit of Marble Rock were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.
Visitation was held Friday, April 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roseville gym with a public Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Visitation continued at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene handled the arrangements. Leona, 77, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at the Star Home in Charles City. Leona Marie Enabnit was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek Co, Iowa the daughter of Lewis and Anna (Wandas) Klimesh. Zachary Afseth, 62
HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Zachary K. Afseth of rural Harmony, Minn. were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Interment was in Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony handled the arrangements. Zachary, 62, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Zachary Kent Afseth was born June 9, 1948 in Decorah the son of Milo and Phyllis (Rasmussen) Afseth. Wesley Drahozal, 84 CEDAR RAPIDS - Funeral services for Wesley J. Drahozal of Cedar Rapids were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Christopher Podhajsky officiating. Interment was in Czech National Cemetery. A military graveside service was conducted by American Legion Moomey-Vogel Post 727.Friends were to call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Papich-Kuba Janeba Chapel West with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 2 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 5 p.m. The Czech Heritage Singers honored Wesley with a song at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral chapel. Wesley, 84, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Solon Nursing Care Center of complications of Alzheimer's disease. Wesley J. Drahozal was born Feb. 27, 1927 in Cedar Rapids the son of Wencil C. and Olga Ann (Hruska) Drahozal. After graduating from Saint Wenceslaus High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. On Aug. 7, 1948 he married Olga Marie Sindelar at Saint Wenceslaus Church in Cedar Rapids. Wes worked at Cherry Burrell from 1947 until 1952, when he was hired by United Air Lines in Cedar Rapids. He was employed by United for 37 years, retiring in 1989. During his years with United as Freight Agent, Wes became known as "Mr. Air Freight" of Cedar Rapids. He was a charter member of the Board of Directors of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library and instigated its application for national recognition. Together with his friend Ed Nejdl, he was instrumental in establishing Sokol Park in Czech Village and getting the Memorial Boulder reinstalled and rededicated there in July, 2006. He and his wife founded the Czech Plus Band in 1978. Wes was a member of Saint Wenceslaus Church, Catholic Workman Knights of Columbus Council 909, Czech Heritage Foundation, Federation of Czech Groups, Sokol Cedar Rapids, Lodge Cedar Rapids 262 W.F.L.A., Czech Village Association, American Legion Hanford Post 5 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788. Wesley is survived by his wife Olga; children: Ruth Ann (Mike) McCormally of Cedar Rapids, Wesley M. (Beth) Drahozal of Des Moines, Walter F. (Jan) Drahozal of Solon, Arthur J. (Roxanne) Drahozal and Denise (Jeff) Upah, both of Cedar Rapids, Becky (Terry) McGurk of Aurora, Colo., and Peter (Annie) Drahozal of Eldridge; 20 grandchildren and 16 great-granchildren; and two brothers: Stanley J. (Barbara) Drahozal of East Stroudsburg, Penn. and Jerry A. (Joanne) Drahozal of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tracy Hall, 53
JANESVILLE - Tracy A. Hall of Janesville, 53, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at his home in Janesville.
Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. A Celebration of Life followed at the V.F.W. Post 2208 in Waverly. Tracy A. Hall was born Feb. 15, 1958 in Decorah, the son of Paul and Faith (Lawler) Hall. Lorna Mae Haeflinger, 87 ELMA
-
Funeral
services
for
Lorna
Mae C.
Haeflinger
of Elma
were
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Tuesday,
April
19, 2011
at St.
Peter
Lutheran
Church
in Elma
with
Rev.
Ryan
McDermott
officiating.
Pallbearers
were
Michelle
Friday,
Georgia
Ridgway,
Kristin
Haeflinger,
Mindy
Buckley,
Kerri
Morton
and
Jenna
Haeflinger.
Interment
was in
Howard
Cemetery
at Elma.Visitation was held Monday, April 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma. Visitation continued at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Lorna Mae, 87, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton. Lorna Mae Clara Haeflinger was born May 21, 1923, the daughter of Augustus and Elsie (Ladwig) Leitz in Elma. She was a graduate of Elma High School. On June 30, 1945, she married Earl Haeflinger. They moved to the Haeflinger family farm near Alta Vista. They worked together on the farm and in their spare time they enjoyed fishing and visiting with family and friends. After retirement, they moved to Elma, where they lived in the home Lorna Mae was born and where they were married. Lorna Mae loved gardening, fishing, crocheting, cross stitching, reading, playing cards and games with family and friends, card stamping with her daughter Lorna, watching the Food Channel and especially loved baking pies. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the LWML. Her family gatherings were special to her. Lorna Mae is survived by seven children: Lorna Ann Haeflinger of Elma, Rick (Jane) Haeflinger of Rochester, Minn., Earl (Julie) Haeflinger of Aurora, Colo., John (Sharon) Haeflinger of Perrysburg, Ohio, Jim (Bev) Haeflinger of Alta Vista, JoAnn (Robert) Ridgway of Minneapolis, Minn., and Roger (Hattie) Haeflinger of Columbus, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl in October 1995; parents; one sister; and four brothers. Posted on 20 April 2011 |
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LIME
SPRINGS - Funeral services for Robert W. Moser of Lime Springs will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the United Methodist
Church in Lime Springs. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco
with military rites.
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael L. Pierce of Cresco was held at
11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in
Cresco with Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Lectors were Darrelleen
Lewis and Kimberly Krause. Gifts were carried by Dylan Johnson and
Keeaunna Wilson. The Eucharist Minister was JoAnn Dostal. The organist
was Suzanne Ollendick and the singer was Julie Andera. The pallbearers
were Chuck Pierce, Tyler Pierce, Howard Pierce, Jeff Pierce, Darrell
Riehle and Jerry Riehle. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Lorenzo of Cresco was held at
11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco.
Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
ROCHESTER,
MN - Funeral services for LaVon B. Thacher of Rochester, Minn. will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Homestead United
Methodist Church in Rochester with Jane Day officiating. Interment will
be held in Cedar Hill Cemetery.|
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