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Wallace Ihns, 73
Published:
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
LIME SPRINGS - Funeral services for Wallace R.
Ihns of Lime Springs were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
Oct. 4, 2011 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lime
Springs with Pastor Maureen Hagen officiating. It was
Wallace's wishes to be cremated. A private family burial
will take place at a later date at the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery in Lime Springs.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Wallace, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at the Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, Minn. Wallace Roger Ihns was born June 18, 1938 in rural Lime Springs, the son of Walter and Emma (Austin) Ihns. He was the youngest of four children. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lime Springs. He attended rural country school through the eighth grade, attended Lime Springs High School for one year and later received his GED. On Sept. 2, 1961, he married Edith Ann Betten at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford, Minn. They farmed the family farm, raising crops and livestock. Wallace enjoyed the farm life and being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, going to farm auctions and looked forward to pheasant and deer hunting with his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing cards, reading and watching old movies. Wallace is survived by four children: Kathy (Lavern) Lansing of Fort Atkinson, Walter Ihns of Lime Springs, Karla Ihns of St. James, Minn., and Kay Ihns of Lime Springs; three granddaughters: Amanda Lansing of Altoona, Iowa, Heidi (Jason) Meyer of Fort Atkinson, and Leann Kleppe of Cresco; five great-grandchildren: Damon, Riley, Kaydn, Kara and James; two sisters: Margie Snyder of Spring Valley, Minn. and Wanda (Mervin) Isaacson of Riceville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Wallace was preceded in death by his wife: Edith Ihns on Nov. 18, 2008; his parents: Walter and Emma Ihns; and his father and mother-in-law: Emil and Agnes (Woxland) Betten. Bette Squires, 82
CRESCO - Bette Squires, 82, of Cresco passed away
on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at the Cresco Care Center in
Cresco. No formal services will be held. Her final
wishes were to be donated to medical science at the Mayo
Clinic.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Bette Squires was born May 4, 1929 in Bedford, Iowa the daughter of Tom and Mable Cross. She attended Simpson College from 1947-1949 and later received her Bachelor's Degree at Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, Mo. Bette married Ed Squires in 1950. They started their teaching career at Linden, Iowa. When her husband Ed enlisted in the Navy in 1951 she moved to Oregon where her husband was stationed. Bette taught in Astoria, Ore. for four years. Bette and Ed moved to Cresco in 1955. She taught in the Howard-Winneshiek School District for 30 years. She is survived by her many family and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed; two sons: Stephen and Vincent; and her parents. Irene McQueen, 80
Published:
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
DECORAH - Funeral services for Irene McQueen of
Decorah were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30,
2011 at First United Methodist Church in Decorah with
Rev. John Caldwell officiating. The organist was Connie
Bolson and the Congregational Hymns sung were "Holy,
Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty", "Let There Be Peace on
Earth", and "How Great thou Art". Pallbearers were
Howard Bernatz, Elliott Christen, Dale Miller, Dale
Olson, David Svenson, George Tekippe, and Gerald
Thompson. Interment was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 1 in Oakland Cemetery in Moulton, Iowa with Rev.
Tara Amundson officiating.
Visitation was held from 4:30-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Irene, 80, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Irene McQueen was born April 22, 1931 in London, England the daughter of James and Edith (Briggs) Talbot. She received her education in the London schools. After graduation from what is considered high school in the United States, she began working and trained herself to be a very efficient executive secretary. In 1958, to be nearer a sister living in the Des Moines area, she immigrated to the United States and eventually became a U.S. citizen. She accepted a secretarial position with a Des Moines law firm. She continued doing secretarial work in Des Moines for numerous firms before accepting a position with the Iowa Bankers Association. While employed there she met her future husband, Robert McQueen, a Ridgeway banker. She eventually decided to leave Des Moines and move to Decorah. On April 26, 1980 she was married to Robert McQueen at the First United Methodist Church in Decorah by Reverend David Ash. They made their home in Ridgeway until Robert retired and they moved to Decorah. Irene was a member of the Ridgeway American Legion Post Auxiliary and was active for several years in the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, serving on its Board of Directors for a number of years. For six years she directed the Cancer Society Road to Recovery program, whose work is to coordinate rides with volunteer drivers getting cancer patients to their medical treatment destinations, usually in Rochester, Minn. or LaCrosse, Wis. Irene was a loving, considerate lady whose activities have been limited for many years by poor health and chronic pain, but she was always as active as possible while living with various health problems. Irene is survived by her husband, Robert McQueen of Decorah; two sisters: Marjorie (Raymond) Tyler of Mitchellville, Iowa and Valerie (David) Pratt of London, England; nieces; a great-nephew; and great-nieces in England and America. Irene was preceded in death by her parents. Posted on 10 October 2011 Walter Larson, 86Published:
WAUKON - Funeral services for Walter R. Larson of
Waukon will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct.
12, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with
Rev. Lynn Groe officiating. Honorary pallbearers are
LeRoy and Marcella McCabe, Ed and Chris Lauerman, Dick
and Jean Roggensack, John and Lorna Kerndt, Ron and
Nancy Brandt, Bob and Agnes Anderson and Robert J. Stock
and Darlene Larson. Pallbearers are Ryan Larson,
Jennifer Larson, Chelsea Larson, Drew Aspenson, Brett
Aspenson, Kale Blessum, Drake Blessum, and Miles Blessum.
Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Waukon.
Visitation was held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Memorials may be made to Mayo Clinic Neurological Research. Walter, 86, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at Providence Place in Minneapolis, Minn. Walter Raymond Larson was born Jan. 14, 1925 in Decorah, the son of Arthur and Genette (Ask) Larson. He attended rural area elementary schools and graduated from Waukon High School. He lived in Minneapolis, Minn. for a time where he did engineering work for a factory. On Oct. 25, 1952, he married Myrt Zoll at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon. They lived in Chicago for several years before returning to Waukon, where he owned and operated the Model Cafe for 25 years. Later Walter worked as the manager and grounds superintendant at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Throughout his working career he spent time improving and maintaining several rental properties. Myrt died in January of 1989. On Aug. 3, 1991, Walter married Gloria Lee Aspenson at First Lutheran Church in Cresco. They lived in Waukon in a home Walter built for them himself. Walter was a member of the Waukon Golf and Country Club and St. John's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed golfing, dancing, gardening, and fishing. He also loved to travel. He enjoyed being with people and many of his favorite times were spent with his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife Gloria of Waukon; his five children: Robert J. (Sharon) Larson of Florence, Ala., Pam (Larry Moore) Larson of Harpers Ferry, Craig A. Larson of Howell, Mich., and Peg (Kirk Roggensack) Larson and Jody Larson, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; his step-children: Donald (Marcia) Aspenson, Jr. of Jenks, Okla., Sue Gould of Houston, Texas, Diane (Coit) DuBose of Oklahoma City, Okla., Gary (Marlene) Aspenson of Cresco, Jim (Mary) Aspenson of Witchita, Kan., Julie Aspenson of Cresco, Mark (Tami) Aspenson of Waterloo, and Janet (Zane) Blessum of Waukee, Iowa; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother: Norval (Pat) Larson of Lansing, Mich.; and a sister: Virginia Rumbaugh of Chicago, Ill. Walter was preceded in death by his first wife Myrt; his parents; three sisters: Minnie Larson, Frances Campbell, and Lorraine Reniger; and two brothers: Arnold Larson and Leslie Larson. Dorothy Balk, 91
Published:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
CRESCO - A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy
"Mabel" M. Balk of Cresco was held at 11:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco
with Father Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment was in
Calvary Cemetery in Cresco. Visitation was held at the Conway-Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Dorothy, 91, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Dorothy Mae Balk was born May 15, 1920 in Cresco, the daughter of Ernest and Emma Kach. At an early age, she was nicknamed Mabel and has been known as Mabel ever since. She attended rural schools in Howard County through the eighth grade. On Feb. 13, 1939, she married Louie Balk at St. Joseph's Church in Cresco. Shortly after their marriage, Mabel was instrumental in helping Louie get started in the trucking business after purchasing their first truck. Throughout the years, the business grew to the current Louie Balk Lime and Ready Mix. She could be found at the shop every Saturday morning up until her passing. Louie and Mabel enjoyed traveling throughout the US, Mexico, and Japan. Mabel was very active in the church. She was president of the Altar and Rosary Societies, a sacristan, and a willing volunteer. Mabel was also a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. Some of Mabel's hobbies were golf, knitting and bowling. She was inducted into the Cresco Women's Bowling Hall of Fame in 1986. Her latest hobby was playing bridge with her good friends. Mabel is survived by her sons: Willard (Marilyn) Balk, Dale (Susan) Balk, and Dean (Melodee) Balk; six grandchildren: Brian Balk, Brenda (Dean) Mackenburg, Kris (Tom) Omar; Benjamin Balk, Brad (Amber) Balk, and Bret Balk; six great-grandchildren: Breanne, Bethany and Baylee Balk; Alicia and Alex Mackenburg, and Bliss Balk; one sister: Irene (Nathan) Brenno; and one brother: Donald (Bud) Kach. She was preceded in death by her husband Louie in 1991; her parents; and one brother: Percy Kach. Posted on 14 October 2011 Eulogy for Naomi ClarkBy Jane Oberbroeckling
I would like a few moments to
reflect on our mother, grandmother,
aunt, cousin, and friend, Naomi Clark.
Some called her simply "Naomi", others
called her "Aunt Nonnie" and one person
in particular, our father, called her "Naoma".
The grandchildren called her simply
Grandma and one great-grandchild coined
her "white haired Grandma". To my
sisters and I she was just mom.
Mom was born at the family farm near Bluffton into a large family where she was the eighth child of eleven. She was given the name of Naomi Helen Gallagher. Being Irish to the very core was something she was always proud of. Her father died when she was fourteen years old, so at an early age she knew first hand what hardships, hard work and responsibility were all about. Her mother needed help with the younger children, housework, and chores on the farm. Church events, dances, and family gatherings were abundant, despite the hardships. In fact my mother met my father in church while attending Sunday service at St. Bridget's. She often told me how handsome he was and how he made it very hard for her to concentrate on her prayers. They ended up marrying in 1940 and were together for 43 short years. To this union was born my two older sisters and myself. In her nearly 91 years of living life she wore many hats and all of them successfully in the eyes of her family. Mom would probably just say she was a "jack of all trades and master of none". I would like a minute or two to further explain some of the hats she wore in her life. Hat #1: Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend: Our father was often gone for long stretches on the road driving truck and mom became head of the entire household on several occasions. She assisted with the homework, cooked, cleaned, and managed the house 24/7 like a seasoned Army General. She developed many special friendships over the years and encouraged us to do the same as she often said, "life is not fulfilled without good friends". Her grandchildren were each special to her and she was even known to play kickball and baseball with them, handling line drives like a pro. Hat #2: Best Cook, Dishwasher, and Cleaner: For a number of summers many of our relatives would converge on Cresco and the Clark house for a visit. We would spend weeks planning and cooking and baking. Mom would clean the house and wax the old kitchen floor just minutes before everyone's arrival so everything looked just right. If the floor did not look just perfect or if some of the food did not turn out to her liking, she was quick to say one of her famous one liners, "a blind man on a galloping horse will never notice". Food was abundant and she never knew how many would be at a meal, but no matter how many were present, there was always enough to eat and plenty of room for everyone. This was a time of joyous celebrations with family all around, laughing, and eating and playing buck euchre or club stay. Those card games are why my sisters and I rarely got any loose change for our piggy banks. By the time everyone left we had many good memories that are still with us today. When mom sold the old house she often commented how relieved she was that those old kitchen walls could not talk. Hat #3: Hat of Hard Work: Besides the work at home, mom also held various types of employment. She worked a factory job in Harmony, checked groceries at the old Red Owl store and was a clerk at the old Coast to Coast store. She even helped me out a few summer's with my nightcrawler business. She was great at holding the flashlight, but needed playtex gloves to bring herself to even touch one of the slimy critters. Our parents always told us you cannot plan to get far in life without knowing how to work hard and never be afraid of a little sweat, as an idle mind and body was a devil's workshop. Hat #4: The Crafters Hat: Mom was a natural with a needle and thread. She could hem, sew, and mend most anything and had several craft projects over the years. She made all the grandchildren a quilt and sewed a million tiny pearls on a granddaughter's wedding dress. She often mentioned her dream job would be owning a craft store. We all have stitched dish towels, quilts, throws, and seasonal items to remember her crafty ways. Hat #5: The Party Hat: No one liked having a good time as much as mom did. She tailgated in Iowa City, vacationed with us on several occasions, was known to dance with her grandchildren to a tune from Boston and introduced her neighbors to the true meaning of a "toddy for the body". I have been told she even made it to a bowling event despite her car being stolen shortly before it started. Hat #6: The Hat of Courage: The last ten years or so mom started her struggle with dementia and Alzheimer's. Watching mom go through all she did now makes me realize how much courage she had. This struggle was one that took a little bit of mom's life away day by day, week by week, and year by year. Mom often said that we all come into this world essentially the same way, but there were several more ways in which we could depart it. Another way mom would say it would be through another one of her famous one liners, "if you're born to be hung, you'll never be drown". She also often told me that in the end our departure from this world is determined by someone with more power and knowing that any of us have. Mom never asked for her life to have an ending like it did, but now that it is over I know she would say, "we all have our crosses to bear and mine was rather heavy at times, but I have made it and someday you will too." I had the privilege and honor of watching over mom for the last seven years while she was in Austin at Sacred Heart Care Center. During that time mother presented my sisters and I with several challenges as her mind became lost to her disease. Good times of understanding the moment, laughter, and a zest for each day were consumed by not understanding the moment and the inability to love and laugh. Over the last year or so her vocabulary dwindled to a mere six words: over there, mom, dad, boys, and home. In the last few months her speech was essentially no more, but on a rare occasion I could still make out the word "home". Home probably has the same meaning for many of us here. It is our dwelling that is a safe and loving place to come back too. Mom had a few homes in her life. It started at the farm home where she was born and raised, the home on North Elm Street, the home at 301 5th Avenue East, the home at 228 Red Maple, and Sacred Heart in Austin. Today she is back in the town she called home and the Church that was her Christian home for nearly sixty years. However, her final home is now in heaven where she is free from it all, back with dad, and at eternal rest and peace. Enjoy it mom as you deserve it and have truly earned it! Posted on 23 October 2011 Janet Grube, 68
Published:
Tuesday, October 25,
2011
CRESCO - A Mass of Christian
Burial for Janet "Jan" Grube of Cresco
was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.
22, 2011 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco.
Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in
Cresco.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Janet, 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 at Regional Health Services Hospital in Cresco after a short battle with cancer. Janet Grube was born April 11, 1943 in New Hampton, the daughter of Bernard and Angela (Lechtenberg) Schwamman. Jan went to school till the eighth grade and due to her fathers death had to stay back and help on the family farm. Angela later married Marvin Schilling who then later died. On April 4, 1964, she married Robert "Bob" Grube of Cresco at St. Benedicts Church in Decorah. To this union four children were born. She was active with family and friends. Her jobs through the years included school bus driving, homemaker, and working in the bakery departments of two stores in town. Her hobbies were riding motorcycle, rides on the pontoon, helping sell sweet corn with Bob, enjoying camping with family, and her one we will miss the most is her love for baking goodies (which she made some for about everybody she knew or just met). Jan is survived by her husband Bob of 47 years; two sons: Dean (Tammy) Grube of Red Wing, Minn. and Richard (Susie Balk) Grube of Cresco; two daughters: Lisa (Stacey) Ryan of Cresco; three grandchildren: Molly and Jackson Grube of Red Wing, Minn. and Megan Ryan of Cresco; her mother: Angela Schilling of Wausau, Wis.; two brothers: Roger (Peggy) Schwamman and Gerald (Lois) Schwamman both from Wausau, Wis.; two sisters: Elaine (Curt) Fuhro of Cedar Park, Texas and Norma (Tom) Mroczenski of Edgar, Wis.; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jan was preceded in death by her father: Bernard; and her stepfather: Marvin. William Dozark, 76
Published:
Tuesday,
October
25, 2011
LIME SPRINGS -
Mass of Christian Burial
for William C. Dozark of
Lime Springs was held at
10:00 a.m. on Monday,
Oct. 24, 2011 at Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church in Lourdes.
Interment was in Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Cemetery in Lourdes.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is handling the arrangements. William, 76, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco. William Charles Dozark was born Sept. 27, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of William Charles, Sr. and Thelma Elizabeth (Wentworth) Dozark. Duane Skretta, 76
Published:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
SHEFFIELD
-
Funeral
services
for
Duane E.
Skretta
of
Sheffield
will be
held at
2:00
p.m.
today,
Wednesday,
Oct. 26,
2011 at
Retz
Funeral
Home in
Sheffield
with
Rev. Ken
Livingston
of First
Grace
Baptist
Church
officiating.
Interment
will be
in
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
in Mason
City.
Visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield. Duane, 76, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Duane Edwin Skretta was born May 27, 1935 at Fort Atkinson, the son of August and Wilma (Sobolik) Skretta. He graduated from Ridgeway High School then worked in construction until moving to Sheffield in 1973. Duane worked in the construction and manufacturing industry, he also owned his own concrete and general construction business. Among his larger projects was rebuilding the kilns at Sheffield Brick and Tile. Later he worked for IMI Cornelius in Mason City, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed woodworking, and gardening, he loved to read and is remembered by his family as being, 'One Hard Worker.' Survivors include his sons: Chuck (Linda) Percy of Sheffield, Dennis (Nori) Skretta of Seattle, Wash., Darwin (Sue) Skretta of Glen Aubrey, New York, Dana Skretta of David City, Neb., and David (Lori Lea) Skretta of Lochbuie, Colo.; one sister: Dolores (friend Charles Marlow) Donlon of Cresco; brothers: Donald (Fran) Skretta of Charles City and Dale (Joan) Skretta of Cresco; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Duane is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine; and his parents. |
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