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Elizabeth Durfey, 99
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Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements. Liz, 99, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Elizabeth A. Durfey was born May 30, 1913, in Cresco, the daughter of Frank and Louisa (Swestka) Pecinovsky. She graduated from Cresco High School with the class of 1931. After high school she went to secretarial school in Chicago, and then moved to Burbank, Calif. She worked her way up to become the head secretary at Gladden McBean in California, which made Franciscan china and pottery. While living in California she was very active with her church, knitting, traveling, and making crafts. While on vacation back to Cresco, Liz ran into her high school sweetheart, Albert "Jinx" Durfey, their feelings for one another were rekindled. On July 30, 1983 they married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cresco, and made their home in Winona, Minn. She returned to Cresco in 1991 after Jinx died to be closer to her siblings. Liz enjoyed watching baseball, the Lawrence Welk Show, and collecting butterflies. When out with family and friends Liz would treat herself to a margarita and steak. Liz is survived by her nieces and nephews: Ronald Pecinovsky of Green Valley, Ariz., Carol Foley of Cresco, Suzanne (Jim) Downey of Colorado Springs, Colo., Linda Rose of Carmel, Ind., David (Ginny) Pecinovsky of Lawrence, Kansas, and Mike (Marion) Pesky of Sioux City, Iowa, Mary (Rex) Dodson, of Winona, Minn., Robert (Ann) Durfey of Bay Field, Wis., and John (Lois) of Winona, Minn.; several great nieces and nephews; and great great nieces and nephews; her three step-children: George (Edith) Durfey of Menlo Park, Calif., William Durfey of San Jose, Calif., and Ruth (Nick) Wilson of Desoto, Texas; several step grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert "Jinx" Durfey; her parents; four brothers: Ed, Adoph, Art, and Don; and two sisters: Emma, and Jerry. Posted on 5 October 2012
Virgil Mackenburg, 92
Published: HEMPHILL, TX - Virgil L. Mackenburg, 92, died Friday night, Oct. 5, 2012 at the Hemphill Care Center. Memorial services will be announced by the family at a later date. Virgil Leo Mackenburg was born Feb. 27, 1920 in Cresco, Iowa, the son of George and Ada (Volkering) Mackenburg. He lived and worked on the family farm in Cresco all his life until moving to Hemphill, Texas, four years ago. Virgil is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Mackenburg of Hemphill; a son: Dale Mackenburg and his wife Jill of Hemphill; three grandchildren: Paula, Dean and Richard; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Dorothy Grube; and a brother-in-law: Harold Grube.
Roger Smith, 76
Published: TREMPEALEAU, WI - Memorial services for Roger D. Smith of Trempealeau, Wis. were held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home with Rev. Peter Jonas officiating. Interment was held in Greenwood Cemetery near Centerville, Wis. Friends were to call on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Roger, 76, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at his home. Roger
Dean Smith was born Dec. 5, 1935, in
Howard County Iowa, the son of Edwin and
Myrtle (DeGreve) Smith. On May 22, 1955, he married Sherrill Becker in Cresco, Iowa. Roger farmed in the Township of Dodge. He enjoyed woodworking, horses and traveling out west. Roger is survived by his wife, Sherrill of Trempealeau; four sons: Steve (Cindy) Smith of Trempealeau, Kevin (Mary) Smith of Maybelle, Colo., Tim (Debra) Smith of Arcadia, Wis., Patrick (Kimberly) Doss-Smith of Minneapolis, Minn.; one daughter: Wendy (Scott) Sullivan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons: Michael in 1988 and Edwin in infancy in 1962; his parents; and a brother: Eugene.
Dora Layton, 95
Published: INDIALANTIC, FL - Funeral services for Dora Florence Layton of Indialantic were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at the Satellite Beach United Methodist Church in Satellite Beach, Fla. Beach Funeral Homes & Cremation Services handled the arrangements. Dora, 95, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at Life Care Center of Melbourne. She is
survived by her husband of 66 years,
Robert W. Layton; a daughter: Jane
(Gerald) Seifert; grandchildren:
Catherine (Christopher) Toeniskoetter
and Kristin (Timothy) Durkin; and
great-grandchildren: Aidan, Jake, Kellen,
Logan and Madison. Dora was preceded in death by an infant son and daughter; parents: Al and Bess Wildman; brothers: Howard, Robert and John Wildman; and a sister: Verna Carlson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Life Care Center of Melbourne or any charity of your choice. Anyone wishing to share a memory or send the family a message is asked to please visit Dora's guestbook at www.beachfuneralhome.com.
Perry Walton, 69
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Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Perry, 69, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at the Hospice House of Mercy surrounded by family. Perry
Walton was born Feb. 14, 1943, in
Charles City, Iowa the son of Perry and
Hazel Walton. He graduated from
Crestwood High School in 1961 and the
Police Academy. Perry married Norma Olson of Cresco and they became the parents of three children. They farmed in the Elma area before moving to Oelwein. He was a police officer for the Oelwein and Cedar Rapids Police Departments as a patrolman, undercover officer, and spent over 15 years as a police helicopter pilot. They later divorced. After more than 20 years of service, Perry retired to devote his energy to his aviation business, P & N Flight Charter. Starting at McBride Airport with one airplane he met and fell in love with his student, Jan Harbit who he later married in 1985. Their flight school moved to the Marion Airport and branched out to the Platteville Airport. After purchasing the Marion Airport, they developed it from a 2800' grass strip runway with only open T-hangars to the current 3800' asphalt runway and multiple enclosed hangars. The Marion Airport became the only full service, privately owned, public use airport with asphalt runways in Iowa. Perry was a commercial pilot and Certified Flight Instructor for helicopter and airplane single and multi engine land with instrument privileges; FFA Examiner; and Light Sport Mechanic with over 60,000 flight hours. He was a member of the Iowa State and Cedar Rapids Police Protective Associations, EAA and AOPA. He enjoyed fishing ad spending time with his wife. As one of Iowa's aviation icons, he will be deeply missed. Perry is survived by his wife Jan; children: Randy Walton of Marion and Gina (Shawn) Holman of LaPorte City; his mother: Hazel Walton of Cresco; brothers: Tim (Glenna) Walton of Cresco, Les (Cindy) Walton of Perry; sister: Carol (Bill) Whiting of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Perry was preceded in death by an infant son; his father; his father and mother-in-law; and a half-sister Marian.
Naomi D. Natvig, 72
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Friends greeted the family 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at the church. Naomi, 72, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 after a courageous 14 year battle with cancer. Naomi
Delphine Natvig was born Feb. 18, 1940,
in St. Peter, Minn. the second of six
children of Rev. Milton and Delphine (Sonstegard)
Tweit. She was baptized at Norseland
Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Minn. and
attended Norseland Lutheran School
through the eighth grade. She graduated
from Bethany Lutheran High School in
Mankato, Minn. in 1958. On August 29, 1959, she married Dennis Natvig at Saude Lutheran Church in Lawler, Iowa, and they were blessed with three sons. After living briefly in Saude, Iowa with her father after her mother was killed in a car accident, Naomi and Denny lived in Abilene, Kan., while Denny served in the army, and then moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa. In 1964, they moved to Mankato, Minn. and enjoyed many happy years there with dear friends, co-workers and fellow members of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Mankato. Naomi worked as an administrative assistant at AMS Supply and Graybar Electric Company and served on many civic and church committees, but entertaining family and friends was her favorite pastime. In 1995, Naomi and Dennis retired and permanently moved to Pine River, Minn. and their beloved Hay Lake. They joined Christ Lutheran Church in Baxter and met many wonderful new friends. In 2011, they moved to Cottage Grove, Wis., to be closer to family. They joined Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Naomi is survived by her husband, Dennis; three sons: Craig (Sheila) Natvig of Elko, Minn., Jon (Cindy) Natvig of Cottage Grove, Wis. and Scott (Carla) Natvig of Los Angeles, Calif.; nine grandchildren: Evan, Clay, Blayne, Emily, Andrew, Aaron and Cody Natvig and John and Brad Doerr; three brothers: David (Louise)Tweit of Gibbon, Minn., Paul (Mary Jane) Tweit of Mankatok, Minn. and Jonathan (Dawn) Tweit of Ashville, N.C.; two sisters: Ruth (Robert) Smith of Pine River, Minn., Beth (Arthur) Silverstein of San Diego, Calif.; uncle: Arvid (Marjorie) Tweit; aunt: Terry Sonstegard; and numerous dear nieces and nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saude Cemetery Fund or the Holy Cross Relocation Fund. Posted on 13 October 2012 Romana Ryant, 82
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Balik Funeral Home in Spillville handled the arrangements. Romana, 82, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Romana
Catherine Ryant was born Feb. 28, 1930,
near North Washington, Iowa, the
daughter of John and Wilhelmina (Schwickerath)
Zeien. She graduated from high school at
North Washington and worked at the New
Hampton Hospital. On Oct. 17, 1950, she married Joseph Ryant of Spillville. They farmed near Spillville for the next 37 years, before retiring and moving to town in 1988. Romana was very active in her church, including the Legion of Mary, assembling layettes, making rosaries, caring for the Grotto of Lourdes, Eucharistic Minister and distributing communion to the home bound, leading the rosary before Mass and altar care. She worked part-time at the Spillville Library for 10 years and was volunteer coordinator for the Spillville Senior Meal Site and Senior Bingo. She was proud of and loved, all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Romana is survived by three daughters: Pat Pinter of Cresco, Judy (Richard) Jessen of Ankeny and Karen (Michal) Hutzel of Mason City; three sons: Francis (Donna) Ryant of Cresco, James (Denise) Ryant of Spillville and Gary (Jane) Ryant of Ridgeway; sixteen grandchildren: Jeff Hulsebus, Dawn (Othello) Rollon, Dana (Joe) Karasek, Chad (Kristin) Pinter, Shane (Elisa) Pinter, Sara (Noah) Parr, Anne (Carl) Piper, Chris (Bonnie) Jessen, Michelle, Mark, and Monica Ryant, Ashten and Zachariah Frana, Chezny Ryant, Jacob and Jennifer Hutzel; 15 great-grandchildren: Amber Burkhart, Clay and Zoe Rollon, Kennedy and Kali Karasek, Alexa, Brianna, and Ciara Pinter, Michaela, Josephine and Kathryn Pinter, Konner and Caleb Parr, Grace and Grant Jessen; three brothers: Louis (Lucille) Zeien and Francis (Rita) Zeien, both of New Hampton and Vincent (Toddy) Zeien of Ionia; and one sister: Agnes Brincks of New Hampton. Romana was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph; one son: John; her parents; one son-in-law: Joe Pinter; two brothers: Alvin Zeien, Elmer Zeien; and one brother-in-law: Guido Brincks.
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Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City handled the arrangements. Marvel, 91, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at her home. Marvel Ann Beyer was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Westside, Iowa the daughter of Thomas E. and Mabel H. (Lamp) Brown. She graduated from Westside High School in 1937 at the age of 16. Prior to marriage Marvel worked in Westside and Storm Lake, Iowa. On March 29, 1948, she married Virgil G. Beyer at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa. The couple moved to Cresco where Marvel worked in the Howard County Extension Office and later in the local dress shop. She also volunteered teaching English as a second language to area refugees while living in Denison. The couple and in time their family had lived in Clear Lake, Mason City, Denison, Storm Lake, Carroll, Lidderdale, and Cresco, Iowa before moving to Oelwein in their retirement. She lived in Oelwein for nearly 20 years. In 1999 she moved to Iowa City to be closer to other family. Her interests included reading, gardening, politics, and above all else, her family, which includes her seven children: David Beyer (Janelle) of Snohomish, Wash.; Jane Aldrich (Mike) of Oelwein; Mary Alterman (Marty) of Burnsville, Minn.; Debra Pelinski (Stephen) of Newark, Del.; Tim Beyer of Rochester, Minn.; Amy Beyer (Mark Dramstad) of Iowa City and Nancy Beyer (Chuck Henderson) of Iowa City; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her sister: Ardith Sporledor of Carroll. Marvel was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil on May 13, 1989; two brothers; and two sisters.
Merlin Heimerdinger, 82
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Friends greeted the family from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15 at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. A short prayer service and reminiscing were held at 8 p.m. Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Merlin, 82, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 after a valiant 12-year battle with renal cancer. Merlin
Louis Heimerdinger was born July 27,
1930, northeast of Jerico, Iowa, on the
Heimerdinger family farm, in the same
house in which he resided for the
majority of his life. He was the only
child of Louis and Alice (Haugen)
Heimerdinger, and attended school at the
Paris Township country school in Howard
County. Farming was Merlin's lifetime
career and one he genuinely loved. He
took great pride in the fact that his
century farm had been in the family
since 1877. On Feb. 23, 1954, he married Doris Bronner from Lime Springs, Iowa. One of the biggest highlights of Merlin's life was his annual fly-in fishing trip on Trout Lake, Canada, a trip he made for 21 consecutive years, his last being in 2011. He valued this time spent with long time friends, meeting new acquaintances along the way. His enjoyment of this trip was further heightened when one of his sons and a few other close family relatives joined the group. Merlin was an expert at tying his own fishing jigs. One of the best memories in Merlin's 82 years occurred this past spring, soon after Merlin and Doris moved off the farm and into New Hampton. A party was held in their honor at the newly refurbished Heimerdinger family barn. The restoration of this 1895 barn was a labor of love, performed by family and friends, and a process Merlin enjoyed watching and supervising. Merlin was an active member of Immanuel (Crane Creek) Lutheran Church, rural Jerico, and the Paul Johann Alta Vista VFW Post #4069, marching in parades and participating in the military honor guard for veterans who had passed. He enjoyed reading, visiting friends and family, and reflecting on the news and politics with his coffee crew at Jerico Jo's. The Gundersen Foundation in LaCrosse, Wis., recently recognized him for being a 31-year donor. Merlin is survived by his wife, Doris; six children: Deborah (Stephen) Loes of Chardon, Ohio, Gary (Susan) Heimerdinger of Cresco, David (Debra) Heimerdinger of New Hampton, Karen McGrath of New Hampton, Cheryl Edwards of West Branch, and Dale Heimerdinger of Lawler; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a special long time friend, fishing buddy, and the father of three of Merlin's grandsons, Steve McGrath. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alice Lee and Louis Heimerdinger; and his stepfather: Oliver Lee. Posted on 18 October 2012
Florence Patterson, 79
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Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony. Florence, 79, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at Wellington Place in Decorah.
Florence Elizabeth Patterson was born
June 8, 1933, in Fresno, Calif., the
daughter of George and Isadore (Qualley)
Wernet. As a young girl her family moved
from California to Winneshiek County
where she attended Coldwater and Canton
schools. As a young woman she worked at
St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.,
was a nanny for the Fishbaugher family
in Cresco, and was a waitress/bartender
for her brother and sister-in-law, Earl
and Angie Wernet when they owned and
operated the State Line Inn and the
Crystal Inn. Florence is survived by seven children: Arlene (Brad) Cole of LaPorte, Colo., Robert (Sue) Patterson of Mt Hope, Wis., Sharon (Mark) Fabry of Egan, Minn., Betty (Jeff) Rice of Dubuque, Bill Patterson of Burr Oak, David Patterson of Waukon, and Dean (Debbie) Patterson of Cresco; 12 grandchildren: Tiani, Garrett, Ryly, Heather, Hillary, Trever, Jason (and wife Jewell), Jamie, Makayla, Alexis, Jeffery and Zach; three great-grandchildren: Zoey, Bodyn and Kiah; a brother: Floyd Wernet of Caledonia, Minn.; a sister-in-law: Angie Wernet of Brownsville, Minn.; brothers-in-law: Ron Ludeking of Decorah, Richard (Ora Mae) Patterson of Afton, Minn., and Allen (Beverly) Patterson of Spring Grove, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Arland (February 21, 1984); a granddaughter: Heather Kimber; her parents; one brother: Earl Wernet; two sisters: Doris (Joe) Whalen and Georgia Ludeking: and a nephew: Philip Whalen. Matilda Gebel, 98
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Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 with a 9:30 a.m. Rosary at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. Matilda, 98, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center. Matilda Marie Gebel was born Sept. 1, 1914, on the family farm west of Spillville, Iowa, the daughter of John and Susanna (Kapler) Huber. She attended Spillville High School. On Nov. 3, 1937, she married Gregory N. Gebel at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville. They made their home in New Hampton where they raised their only daughter, Sheila. In 1962, Matty received her diploma from Millinery Design Academy in Rutherford, N.J. This was the beginning of her lifelong career custom designing fashion hats. Matty's last hat was a black fur pillbox hat which she created in 2007 at the age of 92. Matty's hats were individual masterpieces but she also enjoyed spending time oil painting. Aside from her custom millinery creations and painting, Matty cared for her aging mother for 18 years along with the help of her sister Lucille. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center, was a past president of the Rosary Society, a member of the St. Mary's card club, Catholic Daughters, St. Mary's Choir. She also taught catechism classes and was the first Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary's. Matty is survived by her granddaughters: Jennifer and Elizabeth Currie; one great-grandson: Chance Sirvant; her siblings: Daniel Huber of New Hampton, Geneva Becker of Cresco and Angela (Bill) Ellis of Reads Landing, Minn.; one sister-in-law: Marie Huber of New Hampton and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory on Feb. 9, 1975; her daughter: Sheila Currie; her parents; her siblings: Viola (Bill) Tupy, Richard (Mae) Huber, Lucille (Bill) Wall and John N. Huber; one sister-in-law: Elizabeth Huber; and one brother-in-law: Leander Becker. Posted on 27 October 2012 Charles Bronner, 79
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Visitation was held from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco and also one hour prior to the services at the church. Charles, 79, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 in Cresco.
Charles Bronner was born April 15, 1933,
in Bluffton, Iowa, the son of Claude and
Bessie (Falck) Bronner. Chuck worked for the Howard County Road Department for 40 years, starting as a dragline operator and at age 62 he retired as the Shop Forman. He also spent some years as a Sunday milk hauler for Bill Foley, with his children taking turns going along for the ride and early morning time with their Dad. Chuck was a busy man, organizing fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling excursions. Retirement allowed him more time for his favorite pastimes, fishing and gardening in the summer, and turkey and deer hunting in the fall. He could be found out on Al's farm, helping with calves in the Spring, on the combine in the fall, happy to be back out farming as he was in his childhood. He enjoyed restoring old tractors and drove them proudly in the local parades. A daily trip to Sue-Z-Q's for breakfast with the "guys" was a highlight of Chuck's day. Chuck is survived by his wife, Edna; son: Alan Bronner of Cresco; daughter: Suzanne Kach of Albert Lea, Minn., and grandson Jason Kach of Alden, Minn., daughter: Laurie Musselman and her husband Wayne of Wanamingo, Minn., and grandson Jeff Lepa and his wife Deanna and great-grandson Spencer of Loxley, Ala., grandson Nick Lepa of North Liberty, Iowa, and granddaughter Sydney Klimesh of Wanamingo, Minn. Ken Lueschow of Cresco held his place in Chuck's family as "the other son." Chuck grew up on the family farm by Davis Corners with one brother: Robert (Margaret) Bronner of Cresco; and six sisters: Margaret Callahan of Cresco, Doris Heimerdinger of New Hampton, Shirley (Al) Skoda of Cresco, Claudette (George) Cable of Cedar Falls, Joyce Kach of Hiawatha, Iowa, Bonnie (Jerome) Samec of Manley, Iowa; and by brother and sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by three grandsons: Scott Kach, Eric Bronner, and Benjamin Lepa; and his parents. Isabell Brookins, 92
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Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and continued one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the family. Isabell, 92, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 at her home in New Hampton.
Isabell Pearl Emma Brookins was born
Nov. 22, 1919, near Boyd, Iowa,
Chickasaw County, the daughter of Herman
O. and Elizabeth (Linneman) Drewelow.
She attended school, kindergarten
through eighth grade in a rural school.
Isabell was baptized and confirmed in
the Lutheran faith in Boyd. She worked
in various homes as a housekeeper. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary of Henry Pinch Unit # 104 in Cuba City, Wis. and helped in the kitchen at the Senior Citizen Centers in Cuba City, Searcy, Ark. and New Hampton. Isabell had always raised a large garden and canned much of the food for winter to feed her family, until 1979 when the heat became too much for her. Isabell is survived by her children: Valerie (Ed) Pettit of Corallville, Iowa, Arthur (Doris) Brookins of Chatfield, Minn., Roger (Elaine) Brookins of Cresco, Judy Brookins of Plattville, Wis., JoAnn (Special Friend, Ron) Brookins of Ionia, Iowa, Joseph (Georgie) Brookins of Ellendale, Minn., Alberta "Birdie" (John) Linneman of Mt. Hope, Wis. and Bonnie Brookins of Washington, Iowa; 37 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren; one brother: Francis Drewelow of New Hampton; one sister: Ruth Weeks of Mission, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; by her parents; her brothers: Oliver, Lyle and Robert; her sisters: Leanor Schuchhardt, Bernice Ochala, Gladys Natvig, Eileen Bernard and Rose Marie Stevenson.
E. Douglas Richards, 83
Published: HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for E. Douglas "Doug" Richards of Harmony, Minn. were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at the Harmony Methodist Church in Harmony. Interment was held in Elliota Cemetery in rural Canton, Minn. Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Doug, 83, died peacefully Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at the Heritage Grove in Harmony. E. Douglas Richards was born May 19, 1929 in Paris, Texas, the son of Eber and Thelma (Hull) Richards.
David Sorsen, 56
Published: CRESCO - A gathering of family and friends was held for David B. Sorsen of Cresco from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at the Pitt Stop in Cresco. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco assisted the family. David, 56, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at his home. David
B. Sorsen was born May 14, 1956, in
Southfield, Mich., the son of Arthur and
Kathlyn (Tellefsen) Sorsen. David spent 20 years in the Navy and was proud to be a sailor. He has lived in Cresco since 2001. When he first moved to Cresco he was active weekends hosting Karaoke at the Pitt Stop as Joker Dave. He loved taking Missy, his black lab on long walks. Being a patriot he always kept on the look out for flags that needed replacing or lit. David is survived by two sons: Matthew (Gina) Sorsen of La Crosse, Wis. and Michael Sorsen of Honolulu, Hawaii; and other relatives in Michigan. He was looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild. David was preceded in death by his parents.
Anna Ewing, 77
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Friends were to call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon where there was a 4 p.m. scripture service and a 7 p.m. rosary service. Anna, 77, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Anna
Marie Ewing was born Jan. 18, 1935, in
Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence
and Wilhelmina (Huber) Billmyer. She
graduated from Notre Dame High School in
Cresco, Iowa, in 1954. She was a former member of St. Pius at Cherry Mound Catholic Church in rural Harpers Ferry. When Anna Marie and her family moved to Waukon she became a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she was active in the choir. Anna Marie was also active in CEW and the Ecumenical Choir. She enjoyed walking, quilting, sewing, cross stitching, refinishing furniture, making rosaries, taking care of her dogs and cats. Her favorite times were when she was spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her children: Lawrence Ewing of Des Moines, LouAnn (Alyn) Bucheit of Decorah, Deborah (Dave) Dugan of Waterloo, Daniel (Bobbie) Ewing of Cresco, Patricia (Al Peterson) Dahlstrom of Lansing, Judith (Don) Miller of Postville, and Donna (Darby) Stone of Lansing; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents; a brother: Clarence Billmyer and her twin brother who died in infancy.
Sandy Hendrickson Gryting, 71
Published: PHOENIX, AZ - Sandra "Sandy" K. Gryting, 71, died in Phoenix, Ariz. with her family by her side in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, after a massive stroke. Memorial celebrations will be held at three locations as follows: Thursday, Nov. 1, 3-5 p.m. at her residence in Surprise, Ariz.; Wednesday, Nov. 7, 3-5:30 p.m. at her home in Kirksville, Mo.; and Sunday, Nov. 11, 1-4 p.m. at the Odeon Hall in Belview, Minn. Interment will be held at Belview Cemetery. Sandra Kay Gryting was born Sept. 18, 1941 in Lime Springs, Iowa, the daughter of Abner and Olivia (Vik) Hendrickson. She graduated from Cresco High School and earned a B.A. in Sociology (cum laude) from St. Olaf College, where she met her future husband, Robin Gryting. On June 8, 1963, she married Robin Gryting in Minneapolis, Minn., and lived in Shenandoah National Park, Va., and Islamorada, Fla., before settling down in Belview, Minn., to start a family. They had two daughters (Kelly and Randi), then moved to St. Paul, Minn., where Sandy tended to the girls and Robin completed his Master's degree. In 1967, she and Robin moved to Chicago, Ill., where they had another daughter (Terry), then it was on to St. Louis, Mo., in 1970, where a son (Troy) was born. The
four kids kept Sandy busy for several
years as she enjoyed making their house
a loving home. After the family of six
moved to Kendall Park, N.J., in 1973,
she entered the workforce as a
Montessori preschool teacher. Following
another move to Charleston, W.Va., in
1976, Sandy worked as a travel agent and
used her benefits to start showing her
kids the world. In 1980, the family
moved back to Minnesota (Plymouth),
where she continued to fulfill her
life's mission of helping people by
earning her Master's degree in Social
Work from the Alfred Adler Institute and
working as a family counselor for six
years. Sandy continued helping families
as a career foster parent after another
move to Kirksville, Mo., in 1989. Fifty
plus kids later, she retired from foster
parenting in 2011 and she and Robin
became "snowbirds," purchasing a condo
in Surprise, Ariz., where they could
spend their winters. Sandy is survived by her husband, Robin Gryting; four children: Kelly (Charles Gerlach), Randi (Kris Perry), Terry (Dan Lien), and Troy (Sophie Soumphonphakdy); her foster daughter: Christina Mullen; her sister: Carmen (Elden) Evans; her brother: Roger (Anne) Hendrickson; and grandchildren: Marit, Bailey and Mallory, Kelsey and Tucker, and Hailey, Autumn, Ali and Arianna. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be sent to "Foster Families of Adair County, Inc." c/o Sheila Jones, 22888 Buck Creek Rd. Greentop, Mo. 63546 or the "Education for All" fund of Plan USA. www.PlanUSA.org/HowtoHelp 1-800-556-7918. Posted on 1 November 2012
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CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Durfey of Cresco will
be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5,
2012 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in
Cresco. Interment will be held in
Calvary Cemetery in Cresco. 
MARION
- Funeral services for Perry Walton of
Marion were held on Wednesday, Oct. 3,
2012 at Midwest Prayer Center in Marion.
Interment was held in Oak Shade
Cemetery. 
COTTAGE
GROVE, WI - Funeral services for Naomi
D. Natvig of Cottage Grove, Wis. were
held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5,
2012 at the Saude Lutheran Church, rural
Lawler, Iowa with Pastor Daniel Larson
and Pastor Mark Bartels officiating.
Interment was held in Deer Creek
Lutheran Cemetery in Carpenter, Iowa.
SPILLVILLE
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Romana
C. Ryant of Spillville, Iowa was held at
11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in
Spillville with Rev. George Karnik
officiating. Lector was Mark Ryant.
Doris Thompson was organist, Dan
Silhacek was cantor. St. Wenceslaus
choir sang "Amazing Grace", "Sing of
Mary," "Ave Maria", "Goin Home", and "On
Eagles Wings." Interment was held in St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in
Spillville. 
IOWA
CITY - Private family services for
Marvel A. Beyer of Iowa City were held
at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
at The Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein with
Reverend Thomas Braac officiating. A
memorial fund has been established in
her memory. 
NEW
HAMPTON - Funeral services for Merlin L.
Heimerdinger of New Hampton were held at
11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at
Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton
with Pastor Vincent Fricke of Immanuel
Lutheran Parish officiating. Military
honors took place in front of the church
immediately after the service, followed
by interment at Saude Lutheran Cemetery.
DECORAH
- Funeral services for Florence E.
Patterson of Decorah, formerly of Burr
Oak, Iowa will be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at the United
Methodist Church in Harmony, Minn. with
Pastor Michael Smith officiating.
Interment will be held in State Line
Cemetery, rural Harmony. 
NEW
HAMPTON - A Mass of Christian Burial for
Matilda M. "Matty" Gebel of New Hampton
was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.
20, 2012 at Holy Family Parish - St.
Mary's Center in New Hampton with Msgr.
Carl Schmitt officiating. Interment will
be held at a later date. 
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles
"Chuck" Bronner of Cresco was held at
11:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at
Notre Dame Parish in Cresco. Interment
was held in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
NEW
HAMPTON - Funeral services for Isabell
Brookins of New Hampton were held at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at
Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New
Hampton with Pastor Corey Brookins
officiating. Interment was held in New
Oregon Cemetery in Cresco. 
WAUKON
- Funeral services for Anna Marie Ewing
of Waukon, Iowa, were held at 11:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at St. Patrick
Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr.
Joseph Schneider officiating. Honorary
pallbearers were Kayla Bucheit, Brenna
Dugan, Ashley Ewing, Tara McGrane and
Karli Miller. Pallbearers were Bryan
Bucheit, James Dugan, Shawn, and Joe
Ewing, Bruce, Brandon and Bryce
Dahlstrom and Dane Miller. Interment was
held in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville.
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