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Bernadine Kelly, 81 CRESCO
- Memorial services for Bernadine "Bun" M. Kelly of
Cresco will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7,
2011 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco with Rev. Ray E.
Atwood officiating. Inurnment will be held in Calvary
Cemetery in Cresco.Conway Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements. Bernadine, 81, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco where she has made her home since February of 2004. Bernadine Marie Kelly was born Feb. 17, 1930 in Elma, Iowa, the daughter of James and Catherine (Keefe) Kelly. At the age of five, "Bun" moved to Cresco with her family and attended school at Assumption Grade School and graduated from Assumption High School. During high school and following her graduation, she worked at various jobs. On Sept. 28, 1949, she married Charles Morgan at the Assumption Parsonage. Following their marriage, they lived in the Lime Springs area. They were later divorced and Bernadine lived in various homes in Preston, Minn. before entering the Spring Valley Nursing Home. She eventually moved into the Evans Memorial Home. She liked to read and just loved to cook. She enjoyed making a chow mein dinner which was one of her family favorites. She also made a sour cream chocolate cake. One thing that she continued to enjoy was visiting with family and friends, or anyone who would stop to listen. She was quick witted and was known to tell a joke or two. She was active in the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Chester. Bernadine is survived by her children and their spouses: Rick (Gin) Morgan of Dilworth, Minn., Mary (Harlan) Larson of Lime Springs, Joe (Lori) Morgan of Lake City, Minn., Tim (Bev) Morgan of Rochester, Minn., and Tom (Renee) Morgan of Hamden, Conn.; 12 grandchildren: Catie, Patrick, Alison, Christina, Michael, Ericka, Jared, Drew, Miranda, Taralee, Julia and Keith; three great-grandchildren: Emily, Madelyn and Andrew; a sister: Betty Shimek of Bloomington, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Susan Reiss; her parents; one brother: Keith Kelly; and two sisters: Eileen Hoopman and Lorraine Norlander. Donald Sebastian, 95 CRESCO
- Mass of Christian Burial for Donald E. Sebstian of
Cresco was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011 at
Notre Dame Parish in Cresco with Rev. Dennis Cahill
officiating. Lector was Nicole Sebastian. Gifts were
carried by Tina Diehl, Candace Gohr and Chuck Peterson.
The Eucharist Minister was Lois Voyna. The organist was
Suzanne Ollendick, the song leader was Bootie Kapler and
special music was by Nicole Sebastian. Honorary
pallbearers were: Chuck Peterson, Chad Diehl, Tina
Diehl, Candace Gohr, Jeremy Gohr, Paul Martin, Kayla
Platte, and Cambria Bullerman. Pallbearers were: Casey
Sebastian, Andy Sebastian, Nicole Sebastian, Daniel
Sebastian, Jason Voyna and Katie Martin. Interment was
in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Donald, 95, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Regional Health Services of Howard County Hospital in Cresco. Donald E. Sebastian was born July 17, 1915, on a farm in Vernon Springs, the son of Leslie and Jessie (Bouska) Sebastian. Donald graduated from the Cresco High School in 1933. On Jan. 31, 1944 he married Marie Hron at the Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. Later that year he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served overseas. Donald worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 31 years and retired in 1976. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of the Knights of Columbus for 71 years (27 years as a 4th Degree Knight). He is survived by his wife: Marie; one son: Gary (Marie) Sebastian of Pine City, Minn.; one daughter: Lois Voyna of West Des Moines; one daughter in-law: Joan Sebastian of Cresco; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son: Wayne Sebastian; his parents; and a brother: Melvin Sebastian. Emma Erdahl, 59
CLEAR LAKE - Funeral services for
Emma Erdahl of Clear Lake were held at
3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake
with Pastor Rich Murray officiating.
Interment was in South Blue Earth
Lutheran Church Cemetery in Bricelyn,
Minn.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake handled the arrangements. Emma, 59, died Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Emma Jean Leone Erdahl was born July 26, 1951 in Cresco, the daughter of Leonard S. and Emma (Verlo) Erdahl. Emma lived with her folks and enjoyed going with her parents to East Leaf Lake in northern Minnesota for many summers. At the age of eight she moved to Woodward, Iowa and on July 23, 1974 she was one of the first residents to move into Opportunity Village, Morning Sun cottage. She eventually moved to Oak Hill cottage. Emma loved to clip coupons, coloring, gardening and her latch hooks. She was extremely patriotic and very fond of the American Flag. She was affectionate with people, mostly by giving hugs. Emma is survived by two brothers: Jerry Erdahl and his wife Shirley of Cresco and Leonard "Lenny" Erdahl and his wife Arlene of Shorewood, Ill.; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her extended family at Opportunity Village. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers: LeMar and his wife Linda and Milford and his wife Wilma. Susan Stone, 56 ALBUQUERQUE,
NM - Susan "Sue" Stone, 56, of
Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Cresco
passed away peacefully on April 28, 2011
in Albuquerque, N.M.Susan Stone was born May 7, 1954 in Madison, WI the daughter of Calvin and Genevieve (Yngsdahl) Peterson. She attended college in Rochester, Minn., Northern Michigan University, Mid-America in Kansas City, and the University of New Mexico. She worked for several years as a personal banker for Bank of America. On Oct. 27, 1984 she married Carl "Tex" Stone in Albuquerque, N.M. She enjoyed flowers, sewing, reading, and Bible studies. Sue is survived by her husband, Carl "Tex" Stone of Albuquerque; her mother: Gen Peterson of Cresco; a sister: Anne (Gary) Landswerk of Spring Valley, Minn.; and two brothers: James (Janet) Peterson of Fayetteville, N.C. and Robert (Cindy) of Denver, Colo. She was preceded in death by her father: Cal in 2006; her grandparents: Alice and Alvin Peterson and Marvin and Viola Yngsdahl. Violet Ladwig, 99 CRESCO
- Mass of Christian Burial for Violet L.
Ladwig of Cresco was held at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Notre
Dame Catholic Church in Cresco with Rev.
Dennis Cahill officiating. Lectors were
Kally Jones, Allison Drtina, Jennele
Svoboda and Jessica Beyer. The Eucharist
Minister was Jerome Nibaur. The organist
was Suzanne Ollendick and the song
leader was Pam Daley. Pallbearers were:
David Drtina, Gary Drtina, Danny Drtina,
Charles Neubauer, Duane Svoboda and Mark
Drtina. Interment was held in Calvary
Cemetery in Cresco.Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Violet, 99, died Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Cresco Care Center. Violet Lillian Ladwig was born Dec. 24, 1911 on a farm in Howard County, near Davis Corners, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Zobeck) Drtina. She attended a country school near her home. On Jan. 24, 1939 she married Orvin R. Ladwig at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes. They farmed in rural Lime Springs until 1970 when they moved to an acreage south of Cresco. In 1988, they retired and moved to a home in Cresco. Violet, being the oldest of eight children helped to care for her siblings and was always devoted to family. Throughout her life she worked very hard and took pride in farming and raising livestock. She loved the outdoors; especially helping on the farm, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens and fishing. She was a long time member of St. Stephen's Parish in Chester, and later the Notre Dame Parish in Cresco. Violet is survived by two sisters in-law: Helen Drtina and Angie Drtina; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her husband Orvin R. Ladwig on Jan. 19, 1996; her parents; four brothers: George Drtina, Joseph Drtina, Lester Drtina and Edward Drtina; and three sisters: Esther (Willard) Jones, Anita (Arthur) Svoboda and in infancy Annie Estella Drtina. Ronald Roberts, 75 GUTTENBERG
- Funeral services for
Ronald L. Roberts of
Guttenberg will be held
at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,
May 6, 2011 at St.
Mary's Catholic Church
in Guttenberg with Rev.
Marvin Bries
officiating. Interment
was in Howard Cemetery
at Elma.Family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Guttenberg and one hour before service at the church. There will be a time for all to share memories of Ron from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and a celebration gathering at 6 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Guttenberg. Ronald, 75, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Ronald Lee Roberts was born April 14, 1936 in Waukesha, Wis. As a child he lived in Waterloo, Riceville and moved to Cresco where he was active in track, wrestling and football. Ron was an outstanding athlete, he went to state in wrestling and track where he medaled and held a Cresco High School track record until just a few years ago. Ron met wife Yvonne Slifka in high school and they were married in 1956. When he and Yvonne were first married he worked at Rath Packing Co. for 10 years, sold life insurance, drove a dry ice truck and saved his money. He soon started investing and diversifying. Ron had nursing homes, laundromats, a trucking company, farms, and hotels. Post retirement Ron and son Nick started an amusement game business. Ron was a member of Saint Mary's Church, the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Moose Lodge. Ron loved boating on the Mississippi River. Ron and Yvonne moved to Guttenberg in 2004 to be closer to the river that they love. Ron is survived by his wife Yvonne; daughter: Linda Riley, granddaughters: Alaina and Anna of West Des Moines, daughter: Julie Ilax (husband Todd) of Evansdale, grandsons: Nicholas Ilax (wife Courtney), great-grandsons: Nicholas Jr. and Thomas of Evansdale, granddaughters: Kimberly Skaff (husband Steven Skaff) of Round Lake, Ill., grandson: Anthony Ilax (wife Amber) of Waterloo, Christina Ilax of Cedar Falls; son: Ronald, Jr. (Wife Daphne) of Clermont, son: Nick (wife Tara) granddaughter: Emerie, grandson: Nicholas (Cedar Falls); sister: Joanne Swanell (husband Bob) of Bloomington, Minn.; brothers: Mike Roberts of Cresco and Ralph Roberts (wife Janice) of Gainesville, FL. Ron was preceded in death by his parents: Betty and Ralph Roberts; and one brother: David Roberts. Irvin Munkel, 97 LIME
SPRINGS
- Mass
of
Christian
Burial
for
Irvin W.
Munkel
of Lime
Springs
was held
at 11:00
a.m. on
Friday,
April
29, 2011
at Notre
Dame
Catholic
Church
in
Cresco
with
Rev.
Dennis
Cahill
officiating.
Lector
was
Wayne
Munkel.
Gifts
were
carried
to the
altar by
Kyleigh
Munkel,
Torrie
Munkel
and
Melissa
Munkel.
The
organist
was
Suzanne
Ollendick
and the
song
leader
was
Bootie
Kapler.
Pallbearers
were:
Matt
Munkel,
Tanner
Munkel,
Nick
Munkel,
Jay
Boesl,
Craig
Pinger,
Jason
Munkel,
Laura
Munkel,
Eric
Munkel
and Adam
Munkel.Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Irvin, 97, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco where he has lived since April 8. Irvin W. Munkel was born Feb. 18, 1914 at Charles City, the son of Walter G. and Helen C. (Valenta) Munkel. As a small boy, Irvin moved with his family to Lime Springs where he attended school. While in school, Irvin was a good basketball and baseball player. Following graduation from high school, Irvin and his father did custom baling throughout Iowa and Nebraska. On Dec. 27, 1941, he married Roberta Cook at Osage. They lived in Iowa, although they spent time in Nebraska building houses for the Army. In 1944, Irvin was drafted into the Army and was honorably discharged in 1946. Irvin returned home following the service and spent most of the remainder of his life doing construction. Irvin liked to hunt and fish. He liked flowers and was well known for the size of his garden. He had the ability to make everyone laugh with his joke telling. Irvin is survived by his children and their spouses: Wayne (Mary Jo) of St. Louis, Mo., Jim of Huntley, Ill., Kevin (Julie) and Brian (Patti) all of Cresco, Jon (Connie) of Lime Springs, Harriet (Robert) Pinger of Muncie, In., Judith (Bennett) Reischauer of Muscatine, and Helen Sutphin of Freeburg, Mo.; 31 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Harold (Betty) of Lime Springs and Lawrence (Elaine) of Decorah. Preceding Irvin in death were his wife, Roberta; one son, Kent; his parents; and three brothers: Donald, Stanley and Eugene. Harlan Hovey, 89
MABEL, MN - Funeral services for Harlan P. Hovey of Cresco were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak with the Rev. Matt Larson officiating. Interment was in Orleans Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church and also one hour prior to services. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel, Minn. handled the arrangements. Harlan, 89, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel. Harlan Parnell Hovey was born Feb. 5, 1922 in Cresco, the son of Phillip and Johanna (Hanson) Hovey. He was baptized and confirmed in the Orleans Lutheran Church. He graduated from Cresco High School in 1940 and attended electrical school in Chicago, Ill. On June 10, 1945, he married Norma Stinson at Orleans Lutheran Church in a double ceremony with his sister Wilma and Galin Barth. They farmed for 16 years on three farms in rural Orleans Township before moving to rural Burr Oak, Iowa where Harlan operated a Northeast Iowa Farm Service gas truck for many years and eventually also resumed farming on a smaller scale. Harlan enjoyed children, horses, traveling, fishing trips, and old time dances and card clubs. Harlan is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Louise and Donald Kleiboer of Mabel, Minn., Marlene and Arlan Thompson of Iowa City, Susan and Sonny Caputo of Springfield, Va., Myrna Wilson of Decorah, Juanita and Jeffery DeLong of Marion, and Jolene and James Lawrence of Waukesha, Wis.; grandchildren and their spouses: Michael and Heather Kleiboer; Ernie Kleiboer; Aaron and Deanna Thompson; Rachel and Jeremy Pekari; Rebekah and Vijay Golla, and Ruth Thompson; Chad and Jessie Wilson; Chet (fiance Jen Tweten) Wilson, Cory and Stacey Wilson, Carla and Bill Richardson, and Caryn (friend Gene Halverson) Wilson; JoliAnn Schroeder and Joshua DeLong; and Nicholas and Arin Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Dawson Kleiboer, Reese, Sage, and Graham Thompson, Nathaniel, Joshua, and Elijah Pekari, Austin and Hannah Wilson, Waylon Richardson, and Jaxton Schroeder; step grandchildren: Gina and Terry Gallagher, Michael and Lisa Caputo, and Andrew and Allyson Caputo; step great-grandchildren: Trent, Bridget, Darby, ad Sadie Gallagher, Skylar and Hayley Caputo, and Vincent and Anthony Caputo; brother: Ken (Roseann) Hovey of Atkins, Iowa; sister: Kathryn (Vernon) Spilde of Decorah; sister-in-law: Colleen Hovey; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma on Dec. 27, 2002; his parents; sisters: Phyllis and Carol in infancy, Wilma Barth and her husband Galin; brothers: Maynard Hovey and Phillip and his wife Rose; son-in-law: Larry Wilson; and nieces: Tina Hovey and Cheryl Spilde Dignin. Cora Roetman, 96 RICEVILLE - Funeral services for Cora M. Roetman of Riceville were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville with Rev. Michael Parris officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.Cora, 96, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center. Cora Marie Roetman was born Sept. 7, 1914 on the family farm in rural Holmes, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob and Sadie (Peterson) Gord. She was baptized and confirmed in the Holmes Lutheran Church and was a lifetime member of the Lutheran church. She was presently a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. She attended Goldfield schools and graduated from Goldfield High School in 1934. On Jan. 1, 1937 she married Walter John Roetman at the Lutheran parsonage in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Cora worked as a clerk at the Coast to Coast and Mason's Grocery for many years. She was an member of the Riceville Rest Home Auxiliary, site manager for Congregate Meals, and loved gardening. Survivors include a son: Wayne and his wife Sandy of Bethany, Mo; a daughter: Sandy Albertson and her husband Jerry of Ridgeway; and eight grandchildren: Tony Roetman (Shawn), Corinne Ashbeck (Tony), Christy Roetman, Keith Albertson, Peggy (Keith) Sersland, Connie Humpal (Paul Zander), Susan (Gary) Hovey, Dawn (Jeff) Horns; great-grandchildren: Emily Roetman, Tyler Roetman, Aaron Roetman, Andrew Ashbeck, Jaedyn Ashbeck, Camden Ashbeck, Andrea (Andrew) Albers, Robin Sersland, Shawn Sersland, Jessica (Tim) Hovey, Mitchel Donlon, Amber Hovey, Devin Albertson, Daric Albertson, River Horns, Cloey Horns; great-great-grandchildren: Ayden and Ella Albers, and Lily and Kaylee Hovey; and "special" daughters: Sharon Eastman and Marketta Souhrada. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother: Mae Gord, husband, Walter; a daughter-in-law: Catherine (Dale) Roetman; two great-grandchildren: Nicolle Albertson and Jay Sersland; and one great-great-grandchild: Rhett Hovey. Calvin Fenske, 87
CHICO - Graveside services for Calvin C. Fenske of Chico were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Oddfellows Cemetery on Road P in Orland, Calif.
Calvin, 87, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Enloe Hospital. Calvin C. Fenske was born March 14, 1924 in Missouri, the son of Henry and Ruth Fenske. Calvin retired from Glenn County Road Department. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and VFW. He enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing, going to Reno, hunting and parties with family and friends. He was a great mechanic and enjoyed working on his friend's cars. Calvin is survived by his wife, Alma Fenske of Chico; sons: Thomas and wife, Rosie of Corning and Charles and wife Julie of Orland; stepdaughter: Dianna Hansen of Chico; stepson: David Johnson of Orland; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister: Vera Snow; brother: Gene; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Geneva Gager; and four brothers: Lloyd, Bill, Tom and Verne. Vernon Falck, 77
CRESCO - Funeral services for Vernon "Vern" P. Falck of Cresco, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco.
Vernon, 77, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Vernon Phillip Falck was born Jan. 10, 1934 in Prosper, Minn., the son of Fred and Verna (Davis) Falck. Shelley Fox, 58
CRESCO - Memorial services for Shelley Fox of Cresco, formerly of New Haven were held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Champion -Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Shelley, 58, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. of complications from a brain aneurysm. Shelley Fox was born Jan. 10, 1953 in Osage, the daughter of Verne and Catherine (Palmer) Kempf. Leo Wenthold, II, 73
CRESCO - Leo Louis Wenthold, II, 73, of Cresco died Monday, May 9, 2011 at his home.
Services are pending at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Elizabeth Roberts, 79
LIME SPRINGS - A Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth L. Roberts of Lime Springs was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Elizabeth, 79, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Regional Health Services of Howard County. Elizabeth Louise Roberts was born June 22, 1931 on a farm west of Grand Meadow, Minn., the daughter of Thomas and Oliva (Stier) Michaelsen. Geraldine Fox, 93 RICEVILLE - Funeral services for Geraldine Fox were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Riceville.Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville handled the arrangements. Geraldine, 93, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center. Geraldine Fox was born Feb. 14, 1918, on a farm near New Haven, the daughter of Herman and Winnie (Toelle) Jahnel. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1936. She lived in the New Haven and Riceville area. On Dec. 27, 1943, she married Ralph Fox in New Haven. Geraldine is survived by her children: Carol (Steve) Jennison of Littleton, Colo., Mike (Marjorie) Fox of Riceville, Gary (Arlene) Fox of Rochester, Minn., Jane (Tracy) Messer of Chanhassen, Minn., Susan (Shawn) Yavari of Oak Park, Calif., and Sara (Terry) Byrnes of Riceville; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 1998; her son: Jack in 1995; and two brothers: Bob and Jim Jahnel. Bryce Gunhus, 43
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Memorial services for Bryce S. Gunhus of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Cresco, were held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Cresco Community Chapel in Cresco.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Bryce, 43, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at at his home. Bryce Spencer Gunhus was born July 21, 1967 in Cresco, the son of Randall Gunhus and Janet (Agans) Gunhus. Sylvester Opat, 75 CRESCO - Funeral services for Sylvester E. Opat will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at Schley.Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. There was a parish vigil service following the visitation on Tuesday. Sylvester, 75, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Regional Health Services Hospital under the care of Howard County Hospice surrounded by his family. Sylvester Edward Opat was born Dec. 13, 1935 in Howard County, the son of Edward and Marcella (Havel) Opat. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Schley. Syl attended the rural school in his neighborhood and following his education, stayed on the farm to help his dad. On Sept. 22, 1954, he married Janette Pechota in the Holy Trinity Church in Protivin. They made their home on the farm near Schley where they raised their three children. Syl spent his entire life doing what he loved. He enjoyed farming, and being in the outdoors. Syl enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, he would take them fishing and turtle fishing. He enjoyed attending auctions with his wife, Janette, for 20 years. He tended to his toy collection and could fix the unfixable. He enjoyed playing "clubs stay" and having Minneapolis Moline tractors. He also enjoyed his dog, Biscuit, and his cat, Cookie. Syl is survived by his wife, Janette; two sons: Mark (Barb) Opat of Schley and Mick (Lori) Opat of Decorah; one daughter: JoDene (Jeff) VanDyke of Rochester, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Amanda (Mike) Bergan, Jeremy (Jessica) Opat; Hannah, Emyleigh, Sara, and Olivia Opat; Jena and Brianna VanDyke; four great-grandchildren: Landen, Ethan and Noah Bergan; and Garrett Edward Opat; one sister: Joyce (Richard) Jirak of Cresco; brother and sister-in-law: Gerald and Jeannie Pechota of Fort Atkinson; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one grandson: Hunter VanDyke; his parents; and his father and mother-in-law: William and Alice Pechota. Lynette Stopperan, 87 CRESCO - A memorial service for Lynette J. Stopperan of Cresco will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco.Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements. Lynette, 87, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Howard Residential Care Facility where she has lived for five years. Lynette June Stopperan was born Nov. 18, 1923 in Howard County, the daughter of Ingval C. and Burnetta (Frank) Natvig. She graduated from Cresco High School in 1940. She briefly worked in Mason City and Chicago before she married Carl Stopperan on June 9, 1945. They lived in several different homes in Cresco until moving to the old Immanuel Lutheran Church parsonage south of town. Before her failing eyesight, Lynette enjoyed sewing, reading, music, gardening, cooking and baking. She got enjoyment out of the activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was active in the VFW Auxiliary and was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by three daughters: Bev (Dave) Kirkpatrick of Dominion City, MB, Canada, Karla (Rocky) Hyberger of Litchfield, Minn., and Lori Stopperan of Minneapolis, Minn.; three sons: Bill (Jean) Stopperan of Windsor, Colo., Dale (Kris) Stopperan, Lynden, Wash., and Jahn (Sue) Stopperan of Lakeville, Minn.; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one son-in-law: John (Lynda) Mikkelson of Cresco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; a daughter: Sandy Mikkelson; and sister: Irene Seele. Darlene Gruetzmacher, 85
MASON CITY - Funeral services for Darlene M. Gruetzmacher of Mason City, formerly of Hazleton will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church in Oelwein with Rev. Mark E. Lavrenz from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 27 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Interment will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery at Westgate. Darlene, 85, died Saturday morning, May 21, 2011 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at Mason City. Darlene May Gruetzmacher was born May 29, 1925 at Sumner, the daughter of Carl Phillip and Eva Lela Fern (Paul) Zupke. She graduated from Fayette High School at Fayette in 1943. On June 6, 1947, she married Harold Frederick Gruetzmacher at Fayette. She was a sales clerk at the Conner's Department Store in Oelwein for 24 years until it closed in 1986. She was a former member of Peace Lutheran Church in Oelwein and was currently a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. she has lived in Mason City since 2005. Darlene enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. She is survived by one son: Dwight (Nancy) Gruetzmacher of Duluth, Minn.; four daughters: Vicki (Steve) Wolfe of Mason City, Jackie Tallman of Cresco, Kelly Renae (Merle) Brockshus of Mason City and Kristi Kay Gruetzmacher of Clear Lake; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother: Vaylard (Lorna) Zupke of Randalia; and a sister-in-law: Gladys Klemp of Sumner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold on Dec. 12, 2003; and her parents. Therese Busta, 89
CRESCO - Funeral services for Therese M. Busta of Cresco and Protivin will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Assumption Parish, Little Turkey. Inurnment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Little Turkey.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is handling the arrangements. Therese, 89, died February 4, 2011 in Cresco. Luva Mohrfeld, 80
ELMA - Mass of Christian Burial for Luva M. Mohrfeld of Elma was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma. Interment will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery at Elma.
Visitation was held 4-8 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service on Thursday, May 26 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma. Visitation continued at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday. Luva, 80, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at her home in Elma. Frances Thomson, 77
CRESCO - Funeral services for Frances "Fran" Thomson of Cresco will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Cresco. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco.
Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, June 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Fran, 77, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Memorials may be directed to Fran's favorite causes: HOCA, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Borlaug Farm or the Cresco Theater Commission. Thomson Charitable Trust will match donations. Neal Reicks, 89
Published:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
 LAWLER - Mass of Christian Burial for Neal J. Reicks of Lawler will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick March officiating. Concelebrants include Revs. Peter Bodensteiner, Marvin Salz, and J. David Pepper. The pall will be placed by Neal's eight children. Lectors will be granddaughters Jennessa Einwalter and Abigail Reicks. Offeratory gifts will be presented by granddaughters Rian Dallenbach, Kelly Dallenbach, Annalee Reicks and Alison Thompson. Pallbearers are grandsons Jeremy, Nathan, and Casey Scheidel, Chris Dallenbach, and Joel, Joshua Benjamin, and Zachary Reicks. Honorary pallbearers are Neal's godchildren: Robert Reicks, Paul Kruse, Duane Reicks, Richard Reicks, Henry Reicks, Lanette Reicks, and Eugene Lensing.Visitation was from 3-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler where there was a 4 p.m. rosary and a 6 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church today, Wednesday, June 1. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Lawler is handling the arrangements. Neal, 89, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center. Neal John Reicks was born Aug. 19, 1921, on the family farm one and one-half miles south of St. Lucas, Iowa, the son of Victor and Mary (Heying) Reicks. He received his education at St. Luke's Catholic School in St. Lucas. As a young man, he worked on the family farm. He also operated a cream route, first with a team of horses and then later with a Ford truck. He enjoyed going to dances and playing baseball with his brothers, cousins, and neighbors. On June 3, 1947, he married Alice Huinker in DeSales Catholic Church, Ossian. To this union, seven children were born. They farmed three miles north of Lawler. Alice died on Feb. 11, 1957 at the age of 33. With the assistance of several area child care providers as well as help from friends, neighbors, and the Huinker and Reicks families, Neal continued to farm and raise his seven children. On July 20, 1965, he married Vernice (Eldridge) Nutt at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dougherty, Iowa, with his brother Msgr. Leander Reicks officiating. Joining the family was Vernice's daughter Nancy. Neal and Vernice continued raising their family and growing and expanding their farming operation. Neal was the co-owner and operator of a small tiling business. He was one of the first employees of Croell Redi-Mix in Lawler driving truck during the day and doing mechanical work in the evening. Neal also did custom harvesting of oats, corn, and soybeans for farmers and was the owner of one of the first self-propelled grain combines in the area. In 1976 the couple moved to their new home in Lawler. Neal continued to farm until his retirement in the mid-1980s. Neal and Vernice enjoyed their retirement years traveling to Europe, the Panama Canal, and throughout the United States. They spent over 20 years enjoying the winters in McAllen, Texas. They liked playing cards, dancing, and gardening especially growing the unique black tomatoes. Neal loved spending time with his family and especially watching his grandchildren participate in various sports and activities. Vernice died on Dec. 25, 2006 at the age of 92. Neal had a great sense of humor, loved gadgets and practical jokes. Neal was an excellent mechanic and enjoyed working with engines and repairing things. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed following his favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a seventy-year member of both the Iowa Farm Bureau and the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Catholic Foresters, and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church for 64 years. He also served on the Lawler Creamery Board of Directors. He is survived by eight children: Lois (Lance) Thorkelson of Rochester, Minn., Elaine Reicks of Fayette, Nancy (Tom) Dallenbach of Waterloo, Carol Reicks of Phoenix, Ariz., Jane (Tim) Scheidel of Lawler, Jim (Shari) Reicks of Lawler, Mark (Karen) Reicks of Osakis, Minn., and John (Lynnie) Reicks of Lawler; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; eight brothers: Norbert (Virginia), Alex, Francis (Lucille), and Ardwin (Edna), all of Lawler, Eugene (Grace) of New Hampton, Don of Fort Atkinson, Harry (Barb) of St. Lucas, and Roy (Carolyn) of Missouri Valley; two sisters: Marion (Norbert) Retterath, and Elsie (Dan) Swelha, both of Spillville. He was preceded in death by his wives, Alice and Vernice; a granddaughter: Jill Reicks; great-grandson: Angel Scheidel; his parents; three brothers: Msgr. Leander (2007), Jerome (1964), infant Joseph (1931); a sister: Lucille Kruse 1987; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Posted on 1 June 2011 by Marie Thompson |
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