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Melita Klein, 38 Published:
Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah handled the arrangements. Melita, 38, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Melita Irene Klein was born July 18, 1973, in Decorah, the daughter of Roger and Louise (Linnane) Quam. She was baptized on Aug.9, 1973 at Madison Lutheran Church and confirmed on Oct. 25, 1987 at the Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church. Melita graduated from the GED Program at NICC in 2002. Melita worked as a mechanic, helping to rebuild old cars, was a tractor operator for JB Holland, bartended at Country View Golf Course and at Cowboys and worked as an inspector at CamCar in Decorah. She loved to ride horses and loved all animals, including birds, dogs, and cats. She always kept busy, tending to her garden; where she could always get anything to grow. Melita loved classical music, old movies, poetry, and going fishing. She enjoyed exploring all kinds of faiths, along with believing in healing stones. Melita was a very unique person, loving life and was one of a kind. Melita is survived by her parents: Roger and Louise Quam of Decorah; two sisters: Melissa (David) O'Brien of Gaithersburg, Md. and Melanie Cotton of Decorah; one brother: Roger Quam, Jr. of Decorah; nieces and nephews: Declan O'Brien, Andrea Quam, Ariana Kampschroer, Hudson Quam, Olivia and Kendal Quam; two special step-children: Cyndal and Cole Klein of Cresco; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins; a special friend: Jeanette (Chris) Cotant, and their children: Kendall, Karissa and Katrina. Melita was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Patrick and Irene (McKenna) Linnane; and paternal grandparents: Milford and Elsie (Nessett) Quam. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be given to the Cancer-Leukemia Research Team at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242. Eva
Foote, 94 Published:
Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Eva, 94, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Eva May Foote was born Oct. 17, 1917, in Indiana the daughter of Alfred and Nettie (Shuey) Nicoll. Her mother passed away at a young age and was raised by her grandparents. She graduated from high school in 1935. On February 20, 1937, she married Floyd Foote in Logansport, Ind. They farmed their entire lives until 1978. They wintered in Texas and returned to the family farm to live every summer until entering the Cresco Care Center in September of 2011. She enjoyed playing pool, including her time playing for the Senior Citizen Olympics of the Valley in Texas. She also enjoyed making craft items and even recently won four blue ribbons at the Howard County Fair for her entries. She is survived by her husband Floyd; two daughters: Elinor Taylor of Ionia, Iowa and Connie (Roger) Ihkre of Elgin, Minn.; two sons: Roger (Donna) of Lime Springs and David of Tyler, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren with one more on the way; two brothers: Alfred Nicoll of Stewartville, Minn. and Don Nicoll of Lucerne, Ind.; a sister: Vivian Roller of Wabash, Ind.; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; two sisters; a son-in-law: Rod Taylor; and a daughter-in-law: Carol. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Lime Springs United Methodist Church.
Marcella Vsetecka, 93 Published:
Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is handling the arrangements. Marcella, 93, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Marcella Mary Vsetecka
was born Nov. 21, 1918, on the family
farm in Jackson Township, near Jackson
Junction, Iowa, the daughter of Frank
and Annastasia (Klima) Vsetecka.
Marcella was baptized and confirmed at
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in
Spillville. She received her grade
school education at School District #7
south of her home. She attended
parochial school at St. Wenceslaus
School. She grew up on the family farm.
Early on she went to live and work in
Decorah, Cresco, Minneapolis and
Waterloo. In 1946, she came back and
settled in Decorah. Throughout her lifetime she was employed as a homemaker, waitress, dietary aide, dental assistant, and lastly a nurse's aide. After retirement, Marcella and her sister, Gertrude became caregivers for their parents and several other family members. They enjoyed traveling together on occasion. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, and her yard was her pride and joy. Her hobbies were many, and the latest genealogy, doing the family tree. She also loved entertaining her family and taking them to Phelps Park for picnics. Marcella was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Marcella is survived by her two brothers: Alvin (Patricia) Vsetecka of Lawler and Raphael "Ray" (Delores) Vsetecka of Cresco; one sister-in-law: Phyllis Vsetecka of Lawler; along with many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Gertrude Vsetecka, Elsie (Leonard) Chihak, and Margaret (Leonard) Panos; and four brothers: Frank Vsetecka, Cletus (Wilma) Vsetecka, James (Edith) Vsetecka and Marceline in infancy. Posted on 4 July 2012
Tillie Webster, 92
Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements. Tillie, 92, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the West Village Care Center in Independence. Tillie
R. Webster was born July 2, 1920, near
Little Turkey, the daughter of Peter and
Eleanor (Cosk) Kubik. She loved her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed drawing, crafting, and embroidering. She is survived by four children: Mary E. Luke of Cedar Rapids, Elizabeth (Ron) Miller of Independence, Terry (Wendy) Webster of Independence, and Don Webster of Elgin, Iowa; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister: Cecelia Jarosh of Cresco. Tillie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; three sons: Robert, Gary and Tom Webster; her parents; two brothers: Clarence and Peter Kubik; and a sister: Mayme Cahill. Memorials may be directed to APDA Iowa Chapter, PO Box 507, Waukee, IA 50263, or to Hospice Compassus, 4506 Chadwick, St. A, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Gene Strike, 69
Published: CHESTER - Gene L. Strike, 69, passed away at his home in Chester on Monday, June 25, 2012. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Iowa Cremation in Cedar Rapids is handling the arrangements. Gene Lewis Strike was born on Aug. 15, 1942, in Cresco the son of Lewis and Angeline (Kurash) Strike. Gene graduated from Chester High School and then enlisted in the US Army from 1964 to 1966. Gene was very proud of his service to his country. After Gene was discharged from the Army he went to work at White Farm in Charles City and worked there for 32 years. Gene is
survived by his wife Judy A. Strike;
son: Darrin Strike (Beth) of Sheffield;
a daughter: Dawn Rozell (Steve) of
Chaska, Minn.; two granddaughters:
Catherine and McKenna Strike of
Sheffield; a sister: Joyce Englehardt of
California; and brothers: Lyle Strike
and David Strike, both of LeRoy, Minn. Gene was preceded in death by his mother and father; sisters: Sharon and Bernice; and a brother: Dennis. Stephen DeWalle, 62
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Stephen O. DeWalle was born on Oct. 14, 1949, in Cresco. He graduated from Malcolm Price Lab School in Cedar Falls and from Kirkwood Community College. He also attended Southwestern Community College in Creston, where he studied photography and film production. Steve then worked in Cedar Rapids for Lippisch Design and Type II Design for several years. In 1992, he moved to Columbus, Ind., and then to Winter Haven in 2001. He was a Civil War enthusiast and enjoyed watching movies and reading history books and novels. Stephen
is survived by his children: Shane
(Rachel) DeWalle of Marion and Sondra
(Ryan) Teslik of Amana; grandchildren:
Madden DeWalle, Selina Teslik and Elijah
Teslik; sister: Mary Ann (John) Hudecek
of Columbus, Ind.; brothers: David
DeWalle of Marion and Thomas (Wendy
Toyama) DeWalle of Glen Ellyn, Ill.;
several nephews, nieces and cousins; and
his first wife, Angela (Prescott)
DeWalle of Amana. Memorials may be sent in his name to the Civil War Trust to preserve historic national battlefields at www.civilwar.org. Walter Haynes, 92
Published: CRESCO - A Celebration of Life for Walter M. Haynes of Cresco was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 at Immanual Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment was held in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements. Walter, 92, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Walter M. Haynes was born May 7, 1920 in Sioux Falls, S.D. His parents were Guy and Margaret Haynes of Waterloo. On Dec. 8, 1943, he married Ruth M. Rewoldt in Frederika, Iowa, while on leave. After serving in the U.S. Army in WW II, he graduated from Iowa State Teachers College. He started his life long career in education, teaching Industrial Arts, Math and Science at Keystone and then Cedar Falls, Iowa. After receiving his masters degree from UNI, he was hired as Junior High Principal at Howard Winneshiek Community Schools in 1960. He retired in 1983. He enjoyed his family, reading, playing cards, fishing and popcorn. He is survived by his son: Allan (Barbara) of Tipton; his daughter: Deb (Steve) Hackman of Cedar Falls; four grandchildren: Scott (Kristin) Hackman of Orangevale, Calif.; Kayla (Chad) Schumacher of Fairbanks, Alaska; Rachel (Jeff) Thomas of Temple, Texas; Amanda (Isaac) Masoner of Temple, Texas; four great-grandchildren: Paige and Grant Hackman; Peaceful and Jude Masoner; two sisters-in-law: Arlene Moeller of Cloverdale, Calif.; and Evelyn Rewoldt of Cedar Falls; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth, in 2010; a grandson: Matthew Hackman; brothers-in-law: Leo and Elston Rewoldt, Duane Moeller, Leo Buckendahl and Gerald Fox; and one sister-in-law: Marcille Fox. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a Crestwood student scholarship. Posted on 19 July 2012
Roger Tibbitts Published: CHARLES CITY - Funeral services for Roger Tibbitts of Charles City were held Friday, July 20. Roger passed away on Wednesday, July 18. Deanne, his wife, is the daughter of Beverly Haugen of Cresco.
Published: CRESCO - A Mass of Christian Burial followed by Military Rites for Raphael "Ray" L. Ferrie of Cresco were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony, Minn. Honorary pallbearers were Russell, Shaun and Robert Ferrie, Dallas Bestor and Harold Rosendahl. Pallbearers were Peyton, Austin, Dustin, Jason and Seth Ferrie and Michael Dieter. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Ray, 79, died Tuesday morning, July 17, 2012 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Raphael Louis Ferrie was born Aug. 27, 1932, in Cresco, the son of Raymond and Clara (Tupy) Ferrie. He enlisted in the Army on Nov. 6, 1952 and was sent to Korea. Ray served as a private in the 5th Army. He was honorably discharged on July 11, 1953, due to an ill father. On August 10, 1954, he married Gladys Frana in Lourdes, Iowa. They moved into a farmhouse outside of Kendallville, Iowa. During their 58 years of marriage Ray never went to a barbershop as his wife Gladys always cut his hair. Ray kept busy farming, milking cows, and raising sheep and pigs. He was the seventh employee hired at Donaldson Company when it opened and retired from the position of Lead Man after 30 years. He worked for Winneshiek County Sanitation until retiring in May of 2012. Ray was an avid coon hunter with his dogs, Tippy and Fritz. He also spent time as a member of the Cresco VFW and American Legion and a charter member of the Midwest Sad Iron Collectors Club. Ray enjoyed fishing, teaching his grandchildren to play card games, working in his garage and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Ray is survived by his wife Gladys of Cresco; six children: Dean (Ann) Ferrie of Chester, Kenny (Carol) Ferrie of Mora, Minn., Kevin (Deb) Ferrie of Byron, Minn., Russell (Cindy Krause) Ferrie of Lourdes, Nancy (Kevin Fonley) Dieter of Cresco, Roger (Kari) Ferrie of Cresco; one sister; Connie (Dallas) Bestor of Cresco; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by a daughter Amy; his parents; two brothers-in-law: Raymond Hayek and Joseph Stortz; mother and father-in-law: George and Cecelia Frana; a sister-in-law: Marie Mashek; and a great-granddaughter: Nadja Carr. Posted on 24 July 2012
Ione Barclay, 85 Published: HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Ione Barclay of Harmony, Minn. were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Interment was held in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs. Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Ione, 85, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Frances Ione Barclay was born on Sept. 29, 1926 in Miller, South Dakota, the daughter of Grace (Dynes) and Arthur Logan Barclay.
Dora Eastman, 91 Published: McINTIRE - Funeral services for Dora Jean Eastman of McIntire were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2011 at the Riceville United Methodist Church in Riceville. Interment will be held in Wayne Cemetery, east of McIntire. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville handled the arrangements. Dora, 91, died Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center in Riceville.
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Dale is survived by his wife: Ruth; son: Darwin and Cheryl Friedrich; daughter: Ranel and Rob Nickerson; daughter: Ronda Randolph; son: Dean Friedrich and special friend Karen Curtis; and grandchildren: Jeff and Lacy Randolph.
Arlene Hron
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Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation continued for one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Arlene, 63, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Arlene V. Hron was born May 1, 1949, in Howard County, Iowa, the daughter of John and Caroline (Lukes) Pecinovsky. On Feb. 24, 1968, she married Ronald Hron at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. They made their residence in Cresco. Arlene loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a familiar face in the stands cheering them on at ball games. Arlene was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church and their rosary society. She enjoyed listening to polka music, cooking, gardening, playing cards, and trying her luck gambling. Arlene is survived by three children: Jeff (Julie) Hron of Grimes, Iowa, Doug (Kathy) Hron of Polk City, Iowa, and Rhonda (Maynard) Thompson of Cresco; four grandchildren: Carly Hron, Bryer, Trystin, and Brayden Thompson; her sisters: Evelyn Moriarty, Madonna Anderson both of Cedar Rapids, and Marlene Hron of Cresco; a step sister: Frances Hovorka of Cresco; and her faithful four legged companion, Brownie. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald on January 7, 2008; her parents; and a brother: Wilmar Pecinovsky. Posted on 2 August 2012
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CRESCO
- A Celebration of Life for Melita I.
Klein of Cresco was held at 3:00 p.m. on
Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Canoe Ridge
Lutheran Church in Decorah with Rev.
Stacey Nalean - Carlson officiating.
Kathy Tollefsrud was the organist and
Cindy Schissel the soloist. Songs sung
were "What a Friend we have in Jesus",
"Mine Eyes have Seen the Glory", "Shall
We Gather at the River", and "Amazing
Grace", "If I Die Young", "The Lord's
Prayer", "I Love to Tell the Story",
"Just a Closer Walk with Thee", "Old
Rugged Cross." Honorary pallbearers were
Melita's first cousins. Pallbearers
were: Dustin Seldon, Chris Vang, Milton
Quam, Dale Linnane, Ricky Stadlet, and
Shaun Linnane. 
LIME
SPRINGS - A memorial service for Eva M.
Foote of Lime Springs was held at 11:00
a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the
Lime Springs United Methodist Church in
Lime Springs. Interment was held in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs.
DECORAH
- Mass of Christian Burial for Marcella
M. Vsetecka of Decorah will be held at
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at
St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah
with the Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating.
Mary Beth Bouska will be the organist
and Cindy Schissel the Cantor. Songs to
be sung will be "Here I Am, Lord",
"Prayer of St. Francis", "Amazing
Grace", and "How Great Thou Art". Mass
servers are Emily Luzum, and Anna and
Kelly Langreck. Lector is Quentin
Vsetecka, Offertory giftbearers are Ray
and Alvin Vsetecka, and eucharistic
minister is Linda Luzum. Pallbearers
are: Jim Vsetecka, Rodney Vsetecka, Leon
Vsetecka, Dave Vsetecka, Jeff Vsetecka,
and Chris Malek. Interment will be held
in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in
Decorah. 
INDEPENDENCE
- A memorial service for Tillie R.
Webster of Independence will be held at
10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, July 18,
2012 at St. John's Catholic Church in
Independence with Rev. Don Plamondon
officiating. Inurnment will be held at a
later date in St. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery in Little Turkey, Iowa.
WINTER
HAVEN, FL - Stephen O. DeWalle, 62, of
Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Cedar
Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 26,
2012 at Winter Haven Hospital. A
memorial service will be held at a later
date. 
GILBERT,
AZ - Dale Friedrich passed away at his
home in Gilbert, Ariz. on Saturday, July
21, 2012. A private service was held in
Mesa. 
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene
V. Hron of Cresco was held at 11:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Notre Dame
Catholic Church in Cresco with Father
Dennis Cahill officiating.
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