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Mary Jones, 91 Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the church. Mary, 91, died Friday, March 22, 2013 following a brief illness. Mary Kathryn Jones was born April 11, 1921 in Faulkner, Iowa, the daughter of John and Grace (Weimer) Laipple. Mary graduated from Geneva High School in 1938. She attended college at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa where she received her teaching certificate. Upon receiving her certificate, she accepted a teaching position in Lime Springs where she met Roy W. Jones. On February 22, 1948 she married Roy W. Jones. She and Roy made their home in Lime Springs where they owned and operated Jones Meat Market until 1991. She was an elementary teacher and later an assistant librarian at the Lime Springs Public Library. Following the death of her husband Roy in 2008, Mary spent her remaining years in Cresco sharing a home with her daughter Kate. Mary was a 50 year member of the United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the J.C. Club. She also belonged to the Lime Springs Community Club. Mary enjoyed the regular gatherings of the "Coffee Bunch" over the years in Lime Springs. Her hobbies included: baking and decorating cookies for various holidays, cooking, sewing, playing solitaire, traveling to see family with a few casino trips along the way, and reading. She is survived by her four children: Kathryn Jones of Cresco, Patricia (Greg) DeTimmerman of Urbandale, Iowa, Scot (Deborah) Jones of Omaha, Neb., and Kristi (Andrew) Borland of Hibbing, Minnesota; five grandchildren: Stephanie (Garrett) Stratton, Amanda (Blake) Reigert, Kyle Jones, John Borland, and Mark Borland; five great-grandchildren: Addison, Sydney, and Gregory Stratton, and Jacob and Brooklyn Reigert; her youngest brother: George Laipple; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy; her parents; her sisters: Susannah Hayward and Dorothy Ashley; and four brothers: John "Bus" Laipple, Leslie "Bud" Laipple, Robert "Bob" Laipple, and Donald "Bill" Laipple.
Arnold Blaser, 79 Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 3 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Arnie, 79, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco. Arnold Dale Blaser was born March 14, 1934, on the family farm south of Cresco, Iowa, the son of Christ and Florence (Lewis) Blaser. He attended rural country schools in Howard County. Arnie was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. On Sept. 30, 1954, he married Perry Robinson. When he was first married, he and Perry lived in Riceville and Arnie worked for the Oliver Company in Charles City. In 1955 they started farming northeast of Cresco where they raised livestock, maintained a dairy herd and raised crops for 58 years; last fall Arnie and Perry both harvested their last crops. Arnie collected and restored John Deere, Oliver and International Harvester tractors; he and his family drove them in many local parades. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, including Antelope hunting in Wyoming. Arnie always liked to listen to Polka music on Saturday mornings. He was a member of the Historical Society and was a past director of the Winneshiek County Soil Conservation Board. Arnie is survived by his wife: Perry of Cresco; four children: Bruce (Judy) Blaser of Cresco, Dale (friend Marsha Nagel) Blaser of Cresco, Judy (Cliff) Carolan of Cresco and Deanna Heimerdinger of Cresco; 12 grandchildren: Carly Heimerdinger, Kenedy Heimerdinger, Brian Lepa, Samuel Lepa, Curtis Ryan, Elizabeth Thomsen, Rebecca Conlan, Steven Blaser, Sarah Brown, Laura Ryan, Matthew Sorsen and Michael Sorsen; and six great-grandchildren. Arnie was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings: Vera Bauer, Marvin "Jake" Blaser, Mildred Vobr, Marjorie Bauer, Janet Peters and Mary Ann Vobr.
John Robinson, 88 Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services. Lindstrom Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. John, 88, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco. John R. Robinson was born May 1, 1924, in Saratoga, Iowa, the son of Norman and Hazel (Sigler) Robinson. Jack resided in Howard County his entire life with the exception of 20 months in the Army. He served during WWII as a heavy duty truck driver during the Luzon campaign in the Philippines. He was the recipient of the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/1 Bronze Battle Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon W/1 Bronze Battle Star, 1 Overseas Service Bar and the Good Conduct Medal. Upon his discharge, he returned to truck driving for different livestock companies and for the A&K Feed and Grain. He returned to farming in 1950 for seven years on the Golden Ridge near Granger. In 1957, he and his family moved to Lime Springs where he resided for the rest of his life. He was employed by the Miles Company as a mechanic and tire salesman until 1969 when he was hired by Howard County as a Secondary Road Employee operating dump trucks and motor graders until his retirement in 1986. On April 3, 1947, he married Mae Keune in her mother's home in Cresco. They were happily married for 55 years. Jack was a member of the Saratoga Presbyterian Church and American Legion Lloyd L. Horton Post #545 of Lime Springs. He was a city council member for two terms, member of the volunteer fire department with a stint as Chief, member of the Howard County Board of Health for 15 years and civic volunteer until his retirement in 1986. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, golf, traveling, visiting and reminiscing with his family and friends. Jack is survived by his daughter: Connie (Arnie) Bakken of Lime Springs; sons: Donald (Ann) Robinson of Iowa City and Douglas Robinson of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren: Brian (Michelle) Bakken of Lime Springs, Brady (Kayla) Bakken of Lime Springs, Nathan (Julie) Robinson of Riverside, Iowa, Sarah (Ryan) Lee of Fridley, Minnesota and Chad (Jenn) Robinson of Henderson, Nevada; great-grandchildren: Josh (Karie) Bakken of Cresco, Amanda Bakken of Rochester, Minnesota, Cody Bakken of Lime Springs, Madison Bakken of Lime Springs, Jackson, Chase and Jacob Robinson of Riverside and Zoey Robinson of Henderson, Nevada; great-great grandchildren: Blair and Brylie Bakken of Cresco; a sister: Betty (Harold) Munkel; sister-in-law: Marcella (Dale) Keune; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his wife: Mae; his parents; a brother: Ronald (Bub) Robinson; a sister: Dorothy Rapp; and brothers-in-law: Dale Keune and Raymond Rapp. The family requests memorial donations to be made to the Lime Springs Commercial Club for the Fire Department, Library or Swimming Pool.
Merle Rethamel, 75 Published: Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 31 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a scripture wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation continued one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Merle, 75, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Linn Haven Rehab and Care Center in New Hampton. Merle William Rethamel was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Elma, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Helen (Kubik) Rethamel. As a child, Merle's family moved to a farm east of New Hampton. Merle is a 1956 high school graduate of New Hampton High. He enlisted into the US Army in 1961 and received his honorable discharge on Dec. 20, 1962. On Sept. 5, 1964, he married Alice Reicks at St. Stevens Catholic Church in Chester, Iowa. He worked at White Farm Equipment in Charles City for 34 years. Merle also worked for GMT in Waverly until he retired in 2001. He enjoyed carpentry, working and grading mink, and Hawkeye and Chickasaw sports. Merle especially enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their functions. He was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center. Merle is survived by his wife: Alice of New Hampton; children: Shari (Ken) Rasing of New Hampton, Sheila (Greg) Shekleton of New Hampton, William (Denise) Rethamel of Muscatine, Iowa, and Sandi (Ken) Honts of New Boston, Illinois; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister: Lois Girken of Charles City, Iowa; brother: Eldon (Penny) Rethamel of Fredericksburg, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Merle was preceded in death by a son: Mark Rethamel (July 24, 2004); his parents; brothers: Father Roger Rethamel, Dale Rethamel and Reed Rethamel; brothers-in-law: Garland Girken, Delbert Reicks, Melvin Reicks, and Virgil McGrane; and a sister-in-law: Mary Rethamel.
Adolph Sir, 66 Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, April 1 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a scriptural wake service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation continued one hour prior to services at the church. Adolph, 66, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton. Adolph Paul Sir was born July 24, 1946, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Adolph P. and Edna (Gronwoldt) Sir. He graduated from Crestwood High school in 1964. Adolph then attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, Neb. for automotive mechanics. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1965 serving in Vietnam. Adolph received his honorable discharge from the Marines in 1969. He drove truck and worked construction and continued to do so until he became employed at Conagra in Fredericksburg for seven years before it closed. He also worked for Featherlite in Cresco several years before he worked for Progress Casting in New Hampton. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and Elma American Legion Post #597. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, auctions, license plate collecting, traveling to many national license plate conventions in the country and he especially enjoyed his family and friends. Adolph is survived by his wife: Pat of Elma; son: Tom Sir of East Moline, Illinois; his mother Edna Sir of Elma; sister: Lavon (Gary) Hyberger of Cedar Rapids; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ron Novotny of Harlan, Iowa, Linda (Don) Baltes of Rochester, Minnesota, Randy (Pam) Novotny of Protivin and Sue (Lenny) Cutsforth of Lawler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Adolph was preceded in death by his father Adolph who died Jan. 27, 1991.
Edna Sir, 96 Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, April 1 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a scriptural wake service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation continued one hour prior to services at the church. Edna, 96, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton, Iowa. Edna Emma Sir was born Feb. 8, 1917, in rural Lime Springs, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Dora (Shade) Gronwoldt. Edna attended country school and graduated from Riceville High School in 1934 with a teaching certificate. She then taught in area country schools. On May 8, 1943, she married Adolph P. Sir at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. They farmed in the area and later took over the family farm north of Lourdes where she has continued to live to the present. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking, playing cards, board games, fishing and especially her family and friends. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and the Rosary Society. Edna is survived by her daughter: Lavon (Gary) Hyberger of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter-in-law: Patricia Sir of Elma; grandchildren: Kevin Hyberger, Jeff (Pam) Hyberger, Lana (Mark) Poole, Dawn (Rob) Krousie and Tom Sir; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Adolph in 1991; a son: Adolph on March 26, 2013; her parents; brothers: Vern, Walter, Marvin, and Leonard; and sisters: Rose, Dorthea, Esther, Norma and Alice.
Robert Davis, 73 "We are so sad to lose someone who has been such an amazing supporter of the college for so long," said NIACC President Debra Derr. "We are really, really going to miss him." "Davis was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December," said NIACC's current choral director, Jayson Ryner, who is also one of Davis' former students. "He was very formative for me early in my career," Ryner said, noting he wasn't planning to major in music when he arrived at NIACC as a freshman, but he changed his mind during his sophomore year." Davis retired in 2001 after 27 years at the college. "He went by the choir room nearly every day for a decade after he retired just to listen and be proud of the program," Ryner said. Ryner said Davis always offered him his assistance and subbed for him if necessary. Ryner said some little things he does during choir rehearsals came from Davis, so his influence is being passed on to the next generation. Davis, a native of Perry who received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Drake University, taught high school vocal music in Belmond and Boone before arriving at NIACC in 1974. In his second year at the college, he started the NIACC Singers, a show choir that has traveled all over the country to perform. He also founded the North Iowa Choral Society. Ryner said Davis' influence reached farm beyond NIACC. He was instrumental in starting the Iowa Choral Directors Association, which has its annual conventions in Mason City. Davis also was the exhibit chairman for the American Choral Directors Association's annual convention, where he did a lot of behind-the-scenes work. "He did a lot of wonderful things in his lifetime," Ryner said. Davis was first elected to NIACC's board of directors in 2007. He was re-elected in 2011. Davis had diabetes, but he loved to run and was "tremendously fit," Ryner said. Derr said Davis was a big supporter of NIACC's athletic programs and could often be found taking tickets at basketball games. "We have kind of lost one of our guardian angels," she said.
Kathleen Dietzenbach, 62 Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 3 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco with a scripture service to follow. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Kathy, 62, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco after a distinguished and courageous fight against her aggressive illness. Kathleen Ann Dietzenbach was born April 20, 1950, the daughter of William and Grace (Blomgren) Roche of Cresco. On Dec. 30, 1967, she married Robert Alan Dietzenbach at the Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. They made their home on a farm west of Cresco. She was a fun loving, strong, hard-working woman. Kathy found joy in baking (she always had a weakness for sweets), reading, gardening, sewing, animals, traveling (she loved the ocean), and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered as accomplishing more than most on any given day, so she could spare a few moments to enjoy some simple pleasures such as a good book; an episode of Seinfeld; or a phone call to one of her children or grandchildren. No matter what situation she encountered, her positive attitude and good natured spirit were admirable. She is survived by her husband, Robert Dietzenbach; three children: Phillip Dietzenbach of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jeff (Zuleide) Dietzenbach of St. Louis, Missouri, and Laura (Scott) Berg of Salt Lake City, Utah; eight grandchildren: Amanda (Levi) Ledbeter, Nate Dietzenbach, Josh Dietzenbach, Alisha Dietzenbach, Emily Dietzenbach, Parker Berg, Zoe Berg and Abigail Berg; three brothers: William (Fran) Roche, Jim Roche, Tom (Regina) Roche; and three sisters: Elaine Hosek, Mary (Mike) Schmauss, and Jo (Don) Fenske. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; her sister: Caroline Thomas; and nephew: Clint Roche.
Edward Kriener, 80 Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco with a scripture service to follow. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Edward, 80, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Cresco Care Center in Cresco. Edward Peter Kriener was born Nov. 17, 1932, on the family farm in Waucoma, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Julia (Kuennen) Kriener. On August 23, 1955, he married Marilyn Jane Houser. To this union three children were born, Gary (Lori) Kriener, Nancy (Mark) Hunziker, and Joe (Jadi) Kriener. In 1989 following the death of Marilyn's sister they welcomed into their home her two young children, Carla (Cory Baldwin) Johnson, and Brent Fencl. Edward farmed in rural Howard County for many years and also bought and sold cattle for area farmers. Edward enjoyed following his grandchildren's education and was so proud to see his grandsons and granddaughters participate in sports. Edward's grandkids all knew when going to see Grandpa that he never called them by their given name as he had a special name for each and every one of them. Edward also enjoyed just being at home and sitting in the garage watching the people and cars go by and cheering on his beloved Minnesota Twins (No Yankee Fans), Edward then would yell to his two other boys Mac and Ole to come and go for a ride on his beloved golf cart. Edward enjoyed going to the casino win or lose, but especially when he won. Edward is survived by his wife Marilyn; his three children: Gary (Lori) Kriener, Nancy (Mark) Hunziker, Joe (Jadi) Kriener all of Cresco; his niece: Carla (Cory Baldwin) Johnson of Cresco, and Brent Fencl of Minneapolis, Minnesota; his grandchildren: Mitchell (Savanna Novak) Kriener of Cresco, Olivia Kriener of Cedar Rapids, Kari (Lorne) Byrnes of Owatonna, Minnesota, Kali Hunziker of Cresco, Kale (Angie Courtney) Hunziker of Cresco, LANCE CPL Kole A. Hunziker of Kailua, Hawaii, Kerigan Hunziker of Cresco, Hayley Sobolik, Jacy Kriener, Joey Kriener, Logan Johnson all of Cresco; two great-grandchildren: Parker Byrnes of Owatonna, Minnesota, and Mila Grace Hunziker of Cresco; sisters: Alvina Imoehl of New Hampton, Alice Klimesh of Protivin, Rosalie (Jim) Pickar of New Hampton, and Doris Weigel of Cedar Falls; mother-in-law: Bernice Houser of Cresco; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Kriener of Fredericksburg, and Janice (Jerry Maher) of Valparaiso, Neb.; brothers-in-law: Dan Houser of New Hampton, Tom (Cindy) Houser of Riceville, and Scott (Danae) Houser of Soloman, Kansas. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Henry Kriener; brothers-in-law: Jerome Imoehl, Glenn Klimesh, and Jack Weigel; nephews: Jeff Miller and Danny Jo Webb; sister-in-law: Joyce Webb; and father-in-law: Arthur Houser.
Michael Slifka, 56 Visitation will be held 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. Michael, 56, died Saturday, March 23, 2013. Michael P. Slifka was born and raised in Minnesota. He started his career at a local truck shop where he met his first wife and started his family. Michael moved his family to Southern California after a vacation where he realized his affinity for the warm weather and mild climate. Over the next 30 years, Michael established a successful collaboration of auto service business throughout Southern California where his legacy remains today. Michael's hobbies included traveling and visiting new places, relaxing by the pool or beach, BBQing and fishing. Michael is survived by his wife Emelda Sandoval; children: Jennifer, David (Michele) Slifka, late William Slifka; parents: Betty and the late William Slifka; sister: Pamela Slifka; brother: Patrick (Spiff) Slifka; nieces and nephews: Stephanie (Jason) Farley, Zachary and Jonna Slifka, first wife; Theresa Slifka, second wife; Irma Slifka; step-children: Carolina Sandoval, Joshua Garcia and Imperio Anderson.
Robert Ernst, 91 Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 31 at the Geilenfeld Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church on Monday. Bob, 91, died peacefully Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa with his family at his side. Robert L. Ernst was born Nov. 7, 1921 in Cadott, Wisconsin, the son of Otto and Florence (Libbey) Ernst. On August 1, 1944, he married Viola "Vicki" Reicks at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, Iowa. He worked in the grocery business most of his life. Bob enjoyed gardening, tinkering around the home and just the simple things in life, but his greatest love was his family. He is survived by a son: Rick (Lori) Ernst of Oelwein; three daughters: Connie Bliss of Des Moines, Iowa, Bev (Duane) Schommer of Hazelton, Iowa and Deb Reisner of Altoona, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Brad Bliss, Robert Schommer, Brett Schommer, Heather Ferguson, Ben Reisner, Alex Ernst and Chris Ernst; 11 great-grandchildren: Jordon Bliss, Courtney Bliss, Andy Schommer, Elizabeth Schommer, Whitney Schommer, Brandon Schommer, Blake Schommer, Libby Ferguson, Kyler Skaggs, Claire Reisner and Brynn Reisner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki on Dec. 7, 1999; twin sons: Jerry and Larry; his parents; and two sons-in-law. A memorial fund has been established in Bob's name.
Charles Kimber, 87 Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel, Minnesota is handling the arrangements. Charles, 87, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at his home. Charles Milo Kimber was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Alice (Bolson) Kimber. Charles (Chuck) grew up in the Burr Oak area, graduating from Canton High School in 1939. Chuck married Alice Muchow Dec. 22, 1954. They raised six children, sharing their values and love of the land, fishing and importance of the simple things in life. If it could be fixed, Chuck would find a way, nothing was wasted. Chuck and Alice farmed together near Burr Oak until retiring, eventually moving to Canton. He continued to fish and "putter" as long as his health would permit, preferring to be outside rather than in. Many evenings and family gatherings included playing cards and laughing with family and friends. He spent hours reading, watching PBS and listening to Nascar on the radio. Chuck is survived by his wife Alice; children: Debra Douglas of Flower Mound, Texas, Barb (Brad) Kerns of Canton, Minnesota, Loren Kimber of Waukon, Steve (Jean) Kimber of Cresco, Al Kimber of Wichita, Kansas, and Linda Kimber of Rochester, Minnesota; grandchildren: Chris of Denton, Texas, Scott of Lewisville, Texas, Jennifer (Nate) Ashwill of Flower Mound, Texas, Cassie (Justin) Olson, Jordan (Katie) Kerns of Preston, Minnesota, Marie (Stan Flack) Kimber of Waukon, Kristy Kimber of Waukon, Valarie Kimber of Sunnyvale, California, Lori Kimber of Waukon; Nicole Kimber of Cresco, Ryan Kimber of Ames, Evan Kimber of Cresco, Amanda (Travis) Kimber of Cresco, Matthew and Emily Kimber of Wichita, Kansas; as well as 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and only brother: Irvin Kimber. Posted on 5 April 2013
Donald Havel, 76 Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 at Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Donald, 76, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton. Donald L. Havel was born Feb. 19, 1937, in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of of Lewis and Leona (Moravetz) Havel. On Oct. 2, 1957, he married Mary Sweeney at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Schley. During their marriage the couple were blessed with five children. They made their home in Cresco and Evansdale, Iowa areas before moving to Des Moines. Don worked as a mechanic at both Schuki Chevrolet in Waterloo and Bob Brown Chevrolet in Des Moines. After Don moved back to the Cresco area, he found his real passion, refurbishing old tractors. He was in the height of his glory when taking what his children thought was junk, and creating masterpieces. He took real pride in this passion, from finding all the parts and piecing them together, to hearing the tractor motor run for the first time, to sanding and eventually painting the final product. Each one he restored was like the first; always very meticulous in making sure they were perfect. Some of the tractors he refurbished he would drive in parades, even having his sons driving some of them. Don loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He and his long-time companion, Lois Fisher, enjoyed going to towns along the Mississippi River, attending auctions, flea markets, tractor and car shows. He really enjoyed thrashing season and having everyone come out to his acreage and assist him. He also loved his old time country music and NASCAR racing. Don is survived by Lois Fisher; his five children: Jackie (Darrell) Manning of Ankeny, Alan Havel of Winterset, Bryan (Kimmy) Havel of Pleasant Hill, Carolyn Walker of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kevin (Lori) Havel of Altoona; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister: Celesta Praska of Cresco; a niece; and three nephews.
Jeanette Milbrath, 87 Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Visitation continued at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services. Jeanette, 87, died Thursday evening, April 4, 2013 at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Jeanette Cecil Milbrath was born March 29, 1926, the only child to John and Clarissa (Christen) Enger at the home of her grandparents, Christian and Annie (Pearson) Enger in Decorah. Growing up she lived in the Decorah and Ridgeway area. She was baptized at Madison Lutheran Church near Ridgeway and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. Jeanette attended Winneshiek County rural schools and graduated from Decorah High School in 1943. She worked as a secretary at Decorah High School from 1943 to 1946, as a telephone operator in Decorah from 1946 to 1948. On June 26, 1948, Jeanette and George Milbrath were married at First Lutheran in Decorah. They were married 57 years and were the parents of three daughters, Glenda, Wanda and Cynthia. She spent the rest of her life in Cresco where she worked at the Cresco State Bank from 1952 until retiring in 1998. George and Jeanette enjoyed travel; after retiring from the Bank Jeanette continued work with Jeanette's Tour business until 2012 where she was very dedicated to and caring of her travel companions. Together George and Jeanette traveled throughout the United States and Canada and to a granddaughter's wedding in Jamaica. Jeanette was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Cresco and the church's Women's organizations having been treasurer for many years. She and George both enjoyed going to all the activities their grandchildren were involved with. Jeanette is survived by two daughters, Wanda (Jim) Barkema of Muscatine, Iowa and Cindy Gardner (Jerry Driscoll) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Kendra (Matt) Tobin, Amanda (Lonnie) Carolan, Sam (Jenny) Stockdale, Troy Gardner, C.J. (Sarah) Barkema, Ben Barkema and Amanda Barkema; one step-grandson: Eric (Amie) Carstensen; 10 great-grandchildren: Liam and Merrick Tobin, Clarissa, Hudson and Gabriella Carolan, Sofia Gardner, Max and Izebella Stockdale, Wakelea and Harlow Barkema; sisters-in-law: Hazel Amundson, Ethel Moen, Audrey Ott, Jeanette Milbrath; brother-in-law: Gareth Vagts; and many special cousins, nieces and nephews. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, George in 2005; a daughter: Glenda Stockdale in 1999; and her parents. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, the Aase Haugen Home or charity of the sender's choice. Mildred Christians, 90
Published: Visitation was held on Friday, April 5 from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien handled the arrangements. Mildred, 90, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Prairie Maison Care Center. Mildred J. Christians was born June 20, 1922, in Lucas County, Iowa, the daughter of Lonnie and Gertrude (Curtis) Ruble. She married James Davis in 1940 who preceded her in death in July of 1968. She later married Roger Christians in 1970 and he also preceded her in death. Mildred was a devoted wife and mother who was active in her church, the P.E.O., the Order of the Purple Heart and the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved music and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her son: Michael (Joyce) Davis of DeSoto, Wisconsin; her daughter: Cindy Davis of Orange, California; her grandchildren: Alison, James, Kristine and Melissa; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; her parents; and a brother: Olan Ruble. Posted on 10 April 2013
Palmer Ruffridge, 87 Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah handled the arrangements. Palmer, 87, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Palmer Burdette Ruffridge was born March 18, 1926, on the family farm near Locust, Iowa, the son of Frank and Cora (Barth) Ruffridge. Palmer was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Locust and confirmed at the Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah. He attended country school and Decorah High School. He served in the US Navy, during World War II, from 1943-1946, in the South Pacific. On Nov. 10, 1946, he married Arla Smorstad at the Decorah Lutheran Church. He returned to Decorah and worked as a parts clerk at Standard Battery until he retired in 1988. Palmer loved to play cards, do jig saw puzzles, travel and to joke around with all. He is survived by his wife: Arla Ruffridge of Decorah; three sons: Dennis (Pat) Ruffridge of Cresco, Dean (Pam) Ruffridge of San Juan Capistrano, California, and Paul (Michele) Ruffridge of Madeira Beach, Florida; grandchildren: Amy (Eric) Lensing, Tara (Dan) Stoddard, Erik (Stephanie) Ruffridge, Janna (Ryan) Leighty, and Jon (Caroline) Ruffridge; step-grandchildren: Adam (LeNae) Schwickerath, Nathan (Jami) Schwickerath and Amanda (Brad) Trask; great-grandchildren: Alexa, Ashlyn, Aidan, Kyra, Maxwell, Jylien, Gybson, Carson, Lauren, Molly, and Aubrey; five step-grandchildren; two sisters: Fern Dungey of New Hampton, Iowa and Virginia (Eldon) Nelson of Portage, Wisconsin; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. Palmer was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Cora (Barth) Ruffridge; four brothers: Norman (Neoma) Ruffridge, Orville (Dottie) Ruffridge, Curtis (Dorothy) Ruffridge, Gordon Ruffridge; and one sister: Harriet (George) Brom. The family suggests memorials to the Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA 52101 or to the Helof Holm VFW Chapter #1977, 104 State Street, Decorah, IA 52101.
Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, April 15 at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco with a 7:30 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continued one hour prior to services at the church. Dorothy, 87, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco. Dorothy Zweibahmer was born Jan. 29, 1926, in Festina, Iowa, the daughter of Florian and Kathryn (Backes) Rothmeyer. She attended schools at Festina, Fort Atkinson, and graduated from Calmar High School in 1944. Following graduation from high school, Dorothy worked at Holtz Drug in Austin, Minnesota, the Midland plant and also at Darlings Drug Store in Decorah, Iowa. She also worked at HECO in Harmony, Minnesota sewing campers from 1966-1991. On Nov. 6, 1946 she married Elias Zweibahmer at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar, Iowa. They made their home in Fort Atkinson, Ossian, Cresco, and farmed most of their life near Kendallville, Iowa. She was a very hard worker and enjoyed working side by side with her husband Elias. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, going to casinos, dancing, working crossword puzzles, and old time music. She is survived by her husband, Elias: two daughters: Cynthia (fiance Ed Voves) Ptacek of Cresco and Susan (Jerry) Patterson of St. Ansgar, Iowa; six grandchildren: Robert Ptacek of Elma, Iowa, Daniel (Renee) Ptacek of Elma, Vicky (Todd) Ulve of Manly, Iowa, Debra (Monty) Meyer of Mantorville, Minnesota, Jamie (Jill) Patterson of St. Ansgar, Iowa, and Scott (special friend Taji North) Patterson of St. Ansgar; 10 great-grandchildren: Jessica and Alicia Ulve, Rebecca and Zachary Meyer, Addison Ptacek, Dargan, Dakotah, and Dylan Patterson, Xavier Patterson, and Jadyn North; three sisters: Alice Elfner of Tallassee, Alabama, Norma Holshbach of Belgium, Wisconsin, and Mary Hosek of Elma; and one brother: Richard of Bellingham, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Jerome, Kenneth, and Dale; a brother-in-law: James Hosek; and one son-in-law: James Ptacek.
Visitation was held 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at the funeral home and continued one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Jim, 48, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at home in Cresco, surrounded by his family. James V. Dunn was born Feb. 17, 1965, in Des Moines, the son of Richard and Margaret (Kreitinger) Dunn. On Feb. 16, 2001 he married Becky Bina in Cresco. Throughout his life Jim worked for Featherlite, Alum Line Trailers, Spillville Mill, JP Builders, and Johnson Farms. He enjoyed camping and sitting around a bon fire with family and friends, watching the Green Bay Packers and NASCAR, and tailgating at the Iowa Speedway. Jim loved spending time with his granddaughter Maycee. He is survived by his wife, Becky of Cresco; son: Michael of Colfax, Iowa; step son: Paul (fiance Meagan Novotny) Sobolik and their daughter, Maycee of Cresco; his father: Richard (Bonnie) of Des Moines; step father: Howard Holdefer of Des Moines; brother: Rick (Deb) of Cresco; sisters: Barb Miskimins of Des Moines and Kathy Lamb of Mingo, Iowa; father and mother-in-law: Art and Bev Bina of Cresco; brother-in-law: Jerry (Lisa) Bina of Cresco; sisters-in-law: Patty (Milan) Mohn of Protivin and Shirley (Rod) Williams of Des Moines; aunt and uncle: Clem and Judy Smith of Cresco; and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his mother: Margaret Holdefer; and grandparents: Vince and Evelyn Kreitinger.
Visitation was held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Visitation continued one hour prior to services at the church. EdnaMae, 90, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. EdnaMae Fagner Crow was born June 9, 1922, in rural Lime Springs, Iowa, the daughter of Marie and Nels Larsen. She walked three miles to Forest City Township School occasionally getting a ride in a wagon or a horse drawn sleigh. She graduated from Cresco High School in 1940, where she had enjoyed softball and basketball. EdnaMae attended a business school in Davenport and two years later enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where she used her skills as a stenographer while stationed in Hawaii/California, and was discharged Dec. 28, 1945. On June 18, 1946, she married Dale Fagner Sr., and they raised eight children on their Lime Springs farm. They attended the Bonair United Methodist Church where they filled up a church pew. She also sold Fashion Frocks and Tupperware products. EdnaMae mentored many young women through her work as a 4-H leader. Her acting debut was on the Cresco Community Theatre stage in "My Fair Lady‚" where she was literally knocked off her feet, regained her role and said her lines. She won a number of spelling bee contests at the Howard County Fair. Because of her love for photography she was a natural as the Historian for the Lime Springs American Legion Post #545, Zion United Methodist Church, and the Cresco Historical Society. She also served as a news reporter representing the Bonair Community. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the neighborhood Stop & Go Club. EdnaMae married Ted Crow, on May 30th, 2009 and together they traveled and danced the world. Survivors include her husband: Ted Crow of Cresco; her eight children: Althea (Norm) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Dianne Fagner of Des Moines, Barbara (Larry) Sallis of Waterloo, Marlene (Gary) Aspenson of Cresco, Dale (Julie) Fagner II of Elkader, Janel (Gary) Langreck of Cresco, David (Lynette) Fagner of Wilton, Dean (Tracy) Fagner of Durango, Colo., and their families; siblings: Shirley Tuccillo of Brooklyn, New York, Albert Larsen of Edgar, Wisconsin, and Grace Bronner of Decorah; and 10 step-children and their families. EdnaMae was preceded in death by her first husband: Dale Fagner Sr.; her parents; and four brothers: Sherman, Harry, Nels, and Richard Larsen.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony is handling the arrangements. Wayne, 84, died Friday morning, April 12, 2013 at his home in Harmony. Wayne A. Hovey was born May 5, 1928, on the family farm in York Township, Fillmore County Minnesota, the son of Knute and Martha (Lietz) Hovey. On June 14, 1952 he married Marilyn Thoreson at Ostrander Lutheran Church. Wayne grew up on the same farm where he and Marilyn raised a family of their own. He worked the farm until September of 2009 when he and Marilyn moved to Harmony. One of Wayne's greatest gifts was his work ethic which he passed on to each of his children. Wayne always loved his animals and had a special place in his heart for his dog Friskie. Sunday dinner with "the kids", grandkids, and great-grandsons brought a joyous smile to his face, lifting his spirits and brightening his day. Wayne is survived by his wife, Marilyn Hovey of Harmony; five children: Kandace (Chris) Johnson of Harmony, Wayne G. (Sue) Hovey of Preston, Kyle (Desiree) Hovey of Milton, Wisconsin, Rick (Karla) Hovey of Winona and Lisa Eckhart of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren: Nicole (Adam) Knoepke, Breanne Johnson, Sierra (Kyle) Tollefson, Spencer Hovey, Kelsey Eckhart, Matthew Hovey, Adam Eckhart, Abby Eckhart, Jason (Tara) Peterson and Joe (Laura) Holmes; two great-grandsons: Caden and Carson Knoepke; a special niece and nephew: Chuck and Joanie O'Connor; and many other nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; and all five of his siblings.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Joanne, 84, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at her home. Joanne Marie Sheehy was born May 29, 1928, in rural Howard County, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore Grover and Marie (Anderson) Haugen. She was educated in rural country school in Howard County, Paris #7 Country School. On September 25, 1951, at St. Mary's Rectory in New Hampton, she married Clifford "Joe" Sheehy of New Hampton. They made New Hampton their home. Joanne was a wonderful wife, mother, homemaker and cook. Throughout their married life, Joe and Joanne, enjoyed their travels from Europe to Hawaii. They enjoyed a great friendship with many, especially with their "ten-couple group." Joanne was very active in her community especially at her church, Trinity Lutheran. She was fond of her bridge group and entertaining them in her home. She enjoyed entertaining her family during the holidays and went above and beyond to entertain everyone. Her cooking will be greatly missed, especially her chocolate chip cookies, a family favorite. She had a close-knit relationship with her brothers and sisters as they often got together for birthdays and special occasions. She also enjoyed quilting. Joanne had a positive outlook, making her enjoyable and fun to be around. She is survived by her four sons: Bruce (Paula) of Mesa, Arizona, Brad (Tess) of East Bethel, Minnesota, Bryan (Denise) of Cresco and John (Lori) of Mosinee, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren: Joe Sheehy, Cody Sheehy, Erin (Justin) Ison, Kate Sheehy, Abby Sheehy, Hannah and Meredith Sheehy, Peter Sheehy; three brothers: John (Cyrilla) Haugen of Waterloo, Willis (Mary Jo) Haugen of Seattle, Karl Haugen of Cedar Falls; and one sister: Nancy Jackson of LaPorte City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford "Joe" on Feb. 21, 2011; her parents; one sister: Leone Roberson in 2010; three brothers: Wallace at the age of four, Daniel in infancy and Davis Haugen in 1987. Mina Haslerud, 37
Published: William Bouska, 72
Published: Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, 407 Woodland Ave., Riceville. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Riceville. He is survived by his children: Tim (Annie) Bouska of Rome, New York, Tom (Tamra) Bouska of Yorktown, Virginia., Jodi (Jeff) Kinney of Elkton, Minnesota, and Julie (fiance Glenn Allen) Bouska of Cresco; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister: Kathy Bouska of Cresco.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Diana, 52, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 after fighting pancreatic cancer which in turn spread to her liver. She fought hard for nearly a year. Diana Marie Roberts was born Nov. 26, 1960, in Dixon, Illinois. On May 17, 2003, she married Tim Roberts. They were blessed with three boys and also adopted a daughter. She and her husband maintained a farming and trucking business for many years in the Lime Springs, Iowa area. She held her faith in her heart and accepted God into her life. Diana was baptized March 21 by Father Knipper of the Catholic church. Diana loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart and treated their friends as children of her own. She enjoyed her morning coffee, watching Days of Our Lives, and watching the storms blow in and out of her life. She loved her cats and also enjoyed watching her birds. Diana is survived by her husband: Tim Roberts; her children: Clayton, Adam, and Joe Hurst (Darcie Abbott), Sheena (Josh) Hanson, Tammy (Travis) Hovey, Conner, Riley, Kaylee and William Roberts; her grandchildren: Damian, Dominic, Trinity, Logun, Brittany, Hope, Matthew, Makayla, Gage and Alyssa; her mother: Frances Widell; and her sisters and brother: Bonnie, Cecilia, and Doug. Diana was preceded in death by her father: Don Widell. Posted on 19 April 2013 Donald Kach, 91 Published: Donald, 91, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, Iowa. Zelma Peterson, 90 Published: Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements. Zelma, 90, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Hazel Walton, 94 Visitation was held from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday. Hazel, 94, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco. Hazel Annetta Walton was born March 19, 1919, in Knox County, Nebraska, the daughter of Robert and Martha Cross. She attended school until the 8th grade. Listening and dancing to polka music were some of Hazel's favorite leisure activities. She also enjoyed being outside hearing the birds sing while tending to the garden and flowerbeds around her house. Hazel was a talented seamstress that took pleasure in sewing and quilting. Hazel is survived by her children: Carol (Bill) Whiting of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tim (Glenna) Walton of Cresco, Les (Cindy) Walton of Perry, Iowa; and daughter-in-law: Jan Walton of Marion, Iowa; grandchildren: Randy, Gina, Richard, Renata, Mike, Kevin, Chris, Karen, and Tim; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Perry; son: Perry James Walton; stepdaughter: Marion Knaak; and her parents.
Vernon Jones, 79 Friends were to call from 4-6 p.m. on Friday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Vernon, 79, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin Vernon Harlan Jones was born July 6, 1933, in Oak Dale Township of Howard County, the son of Hollis and Inga (Hansen) Jones. He was in the Army from 1952 to 1956. On Sept. 20, 1959 he married Carmen Dutton. They farmed in the Riceville area. She passed away on April 16, 1967. On June 21, 1969 he married Lucile (Meyer) Ewy. They owned a filling station in Lime Springs. They had shares in Oak Dale Pallet. After a bout with cancer in 1980 he went on disability. Lucile and Vernon enjoyed dancing and following their favorite bands. They also enjoyed doing Ole and Lena skits. Vernon and Lucile entered the Cresco Care Center in 2010. He went to the Howard Residential Facility for awhile, then back to Cresco Care when his health was failing. Lucile preceded him in death on Dec. 22, 2010. Vernon was a member of the Lime Springs American Legion. Vernon is survived by three siblings: Donald Jones of Chester, Roger (Betty) Jones of Manchester, Carol Mullenbach of Rose Creek, Minnesota; two sisters-in-law: Zona Jones of Cresco and Dorothy Jones of Adams, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both wives: Carmen and Lucile; his parents; a baby brother; a sister: Lucille in infancy; three brothers: Clarence (Donna) Jones, Harold Jones, Walter Jones; a sister: Helen (Lorimer) Eastland; and in-laws: Kay Jones and Clarence Mullenbach.
Barbara LeGrand, 66 Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the celebration at the Melby Funeral Home. Barbara, 66, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her home with her family beside her. She is very thankful for the care of family and friends, along with the domino club, the morning prayer group and Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), during these last months of pancreatic cancer. A special appreciation is given to Hospice of Dubuque for their care. Barbara Ann LeGrand was born May 10, 1946, in Cresco, Iowa, the second child of Vergil F. and Mary Frances (Thoma) Ahern. Hers was a happy, adventuresome childhood, including high school hours involved in radio broadcasting and news publication, thanks to the dedication of KDEC in Decorah, Iowa, and The Times Plain Dealer newspaper in Cresco to students and high schools. She left home after graduating Notre Dame High School with honors, off to pursue a career in journalism. At Iowa State University's 1964 Community Journalism Workshop she was part of a group that interviewed newly named astronaut Neil Armstrong. From there, Barbara moved into work at radio stations KAGE in Winona, Minn.; KDTH and KFMD in Dubuque, Iowa; and WKPL and WTOQ in Platteville, Wisconsin At KDTH, under tutelage of Gordon Kilgore, Barb received unofficial notification of being the first woman news broadcaster in the state of Iowa. She helped get KFMD (now KAT-FM) on the air, assisting in its technological advancements. At the Platteville radio stations, she served as news director. Barbara graduated UW-Platteville in Fall 1996 with B.A. in English with Writing Emphasis, and worked for Brodbeck Enterprises, Inc., followed by several development companies until 2010 retirement. She was an avid gardener and special friend to the wildlife that visited her gardens. Married in October 1968, she is mother of Robert F. LeGrand (Cindy) of Pardeeville, Wisconsin, Michael J. (Vicki) LeGrand of Platteville, Wisconsin, and Amy R. LeGrand (friend Nick Jeskey Jr.) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; their father: Ronald C. LeGrand of Dubuque, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Daphne (fiance Erik), Christopher, Stephanie, and Phoenix of Pardeeville; and Jessica, Alexandria, and Georgiana of Platteville; her siblings: Susan Kratz of Iowa City, Paul (Shirley) Ahern of Marengo, Iowa, Mark (Patricia) Ahern of Cresco, Iowa, and their children; aunts, uncles and cousins. A Barbara A. LeGrand memorial fund has been established for her favorite charities.
Lovene Howland, 85 Friends and family may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville today, Wednesday, April 24 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Lovene, 85, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center. Lovene Helen Howland was born Jan. 15, 1928, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Eva (Frank) Eaton. She attended local schools and graduated from Crestwood High School. On Jan. 26, 1946, she married Raymond Lyle Howland in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They resided in Riceville most of their married life. Lovene was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Riceville. At the early age of 32, Lovene had a stroke which caused many personal challenges for her during her lifetime. She lost her husband, Ray, in 1984 and moved to the Stacyville Community Nursing/Assisted Living Home in 1985. In 1987, Lovene moved to Waverly, Iowa to be near her daughter and resided at an assisted living apartment until she suffered a brain tumor and underwent surgery. Following her recovery, she moved back to Stacyville where she resided for over 10 years. In 1998, she moved back to her beloved hometown and lived at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center which was her home. Throughout the years, Lovene kept her good humor and always had a smile on her face. Lovene's greatest love in life was listening to her son Tim's music. She also dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing cards with her friends, and doing ceramics and crafts. Survivors include four sons: David Howland and his wife Vicki of Riceville, Robert Howland and his wife Karen of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Thomas Howland and his wife Diane of Riceville, Timothy Howland and his wife Cindy of Protivin, Iowa; a daughter: Donna Penning and her husband Lee of San Jose, California; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a brother: Harlan (Pat) Eaton of Jacksonville, Florida; and two sisters: Alice Belle (Bud) Albertson of Iowa City, Iowa, and Maureen (Wally) Vreeman of Rochester, Minnesota. Lovene was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her parents; a sister: Norma Jean Ernst; and a brother: Charles Eaton.
Ellen Wiest, 85
Schluter-Balik Funeral Home-Chekal Chapel in Fort Atkinson handled the arrangements. Ellen, 85, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah after a lengthy history of cancer. Ellen Catherine Wiest was born Feb. 28, 1928, the daughter of Victor and Rose (Gebel) Schwickerath. She grew up in the rural areas of North Washington and Alta Vista and enjoyed being on the farm and the close relationships she had with her brothers and sisters. On April 21, 1947, she married Arthur Wiest at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista, Iowa. Ellen's life centered around her family. She was well known for her cooking and baking. Ellen enjoyed playing cards, watching game shows, and spending time with her family. Ellen had been a member of the Fort Atkinson Legion Auxiliary since 1947, holding many offices during those years, the Catholic Order of Foresters, St John's Guild, and St John's Catholic Church of Fort Atkinson. After raising her children, she was employed at Northeast Iowa Technical Institute (now NICC) as head cook for 13 years. Ellen is survived by her six children: Jan (Lance) Sbiral of Spillville, Iowa, Wayne (Corinne) Wiest of Calmar, Iowa; Joyce (Roger) Hageman of Ossian, Iowa, Judy (Dr. W. Douglas Weaver) St. Romain of Birmingham, Michigan, Ron (Mary Tschida) Wiest of St. Paul, Minnesota., and Jo (Dan) Allers of Hiawatha, Iowa; six grandchildren: Jason (Alice) Sbiral, Jennessa (Brian) Luzum, Josh (Laura) St. Romain, Amanda (Chad) Humpal, Grant Wiest and Kendra Wiest; eight great-grandchildren: Noah and Trevor Sbiral, Cael, Ellie, and Lauren Luzum, Dillon St. Romain, and Landon and Kennedy Humpal; her siblings: Arlene (Mike) Heying of New Hampton, Iowa, Millie Webber of Independence, Iowa, Clair (Tina) Schwickerath of Cambridge, Massachussetts, and Doris (Sylvester) Mrachek of Schley, Iowa; Ellen's sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Anne (Bill) Swisher of Waterloo, Iowa, Vera Wiest of Fort Atkinson, Marj Schwickerath of Waterloo, Marlene Schwickerath of Apache Junction, Arizona and Arnold (Betty) Wiest of Fort Atkinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur in 1995; her grandson: Darin Hageman in 1991; her parents; her brothers: Earl and LaVern Schwickerath; her husband's parents: Henry and Agnes Wiest; and her brothers-in-law: Bob Webber, Henry Jr. and Clarence Wiest.
Daniel Schroetter, 18 Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church on Thursday. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements. Daniel, 18, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at home in Lime Springs. Daniel Joseph Schroetter was born Jan. 1, 1995, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Steve Schroetter and Brenda Roethler. He was currently employed at Featherlite in Cresco. Daniel enjoyed golfing with his Dad, tossing a football with his brothers, hanging out with friends, working in the field, anything John Deere, and fishing with anyone who was able to go. He especially enjoyed bow hunting in a peaceful woods. He is survived by his parents; two brothers: Joshua and Jacob; maternal and paternal grandmothers: Lavonne Klein and Doris Schroetter; step grandfather: Wayne Klein; and several cousins, aunts, and uncles. Daniel was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandfathers: Donald Roethler and Earl Schroetter; half brother: Brandon Pearson; his uncles: Bill Turner, Bruce Roethler, Mike Hall, and Denny Baugh. Memorials may be directed to C US Bank in Lime Springs, Iowa or to Daniel's family. Posted on 24Aptil 2013
Agnes Bohr, 81 Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Agnes, 81, died Friday, April 26, 2013 with her daughter by her side. Agnes Barbara Bohr was born April 13, 1932, on a farm near West Union, Iowa. She was the daughter of Henry C. and Mary (Langreck) Mihm of St. Lucas, Iowa. She attended school in St. Lucas, graduating in 1950 from St. Luke's High School. Upon graduation, Agnes moved to Des Moines, Iowa, working as a credit report clerk for Iowa Home Mutual. She returned to northeast Iowa, and met her future husband, Vernon A. Bohr, when he came into the Calmar State Bank to cash a check at her teller window. Agnes and Vernon were married on Oct. 27, 1956, at St. Luke's Church in St. Lucas. They purchased their farm, northeast of Cresco, in 1959. There, they farmed, raised four children, and Agnes kept meticulous books for their fertilizer business. Agnes moved to Cresco in 2008, and loved being able to go out and about any time she wished. A member of the Howard County Historical Society, American Legion Auxiliary, Evans Home Auxiliary, Regional Health Services of Howard County Auxillary, Notre Dame Sewing Ladies, Notre Dame Circles of Faith, and Notre Dame Stewardship Committee, Agnes was highly involved in her community. Agnes volunteered for Meals on Wheels, sewed pants for wounded soldiers, was a Pink Lady, sold Buddy Poppies, placed flags at the cemetery for Memorial Day, sewed cloth diapers for layettes and lap robes for those in need, and served as treasurer of her condo homeowner's association. She liked to garden and work with perennials. Tulips were some of her very favorite flowers. Her other main hobby was quilting, in which Agnes very much enjoyed attending classes and workshops, piecing many beautiful quilts. She enjoyed family. She was very proud of all her children and grandchildren and looked forward to time spent with them. The most recent family road trip to Yellowstone National Park was a highlight for her. She left her children with many memories and a really good Angel Food cake recipe. Agnes is survived by four children: Gerard (Christiane) Bohr of Fountain Valley, Calif., Daniel Bohr of Williams, Iowa, Janell (Jim) Novak of Roselle, Ill. and Sharlene Bohr of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; six grandchildren: Ben, Tim and Mimi Bohr, Amanda and Sarah Novak and Wren Bohr; two brothers: Leo Mihm of Oregon City, Ore., and Clarence Mihm of Portland, Ore.; two sisters: Ann Roach of Des Moines, Iowa and Loretta Zweibohmer, formerly of Ossian, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; one son: Michael, in infancy; her parents; three sisters: Mary in infancy, Florence Manderfield and Frances Thole; and one brother: Robert Mihm.
David Linderbaum, 69 Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, as well as one hour prior to services at the church. Dave, 69, died peacefully Monday, April 22, 2013 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. David Elmer Linderbaum was born Dec. 12, 1943, in Cresco, the son of Elmer and Bernice (Hovey) Linderbaum. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1961. On August 31, 1963, he married Kay Davis and to this union three children were born; Lisa, Mark, and Aaron. They later divorced. Dave graduated from Northeast Iowa Community College with a degree in Ag Business Management. Dave owned and operated his own farm for years by Ridgeway and later worked at Huntting Elevator along with area farmers. He loved farming, watching baseball and softball games, playing cards, and visiting with friends and family. When his health declined, he was often seen in Cresco on his scooter attending sporting events. Dave is survived by his children: Lisa (Linderbaum) and James Herd, Mark and Jane (O'Byrne) Linderbaum, and Aaron and Mya (Cutler) Linderbaum; grandsons: Jacob and Adam Herd, Jack and Sam Linderbaum, Beck and Ryder Linderbaum; brother: Dennis (Barb) Linderbaum; sister: Jeanne (Larry) Kerr; and nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his mother, father, and former wife. Memorials may be directed to cancer research.
Mary Klimesh, 96 Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Protivin is handling the arrangements. Mary, 96, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Eastern Star Home in Decorah. Mary A. Klimesh was born Aug. 15, 1916, on the Klimesh family farm, southwest of Protivin, in rural Chickasaw County Iowa, the daughter of Frank J. and Caroline (Bouska) Klimesh. She received her education at Holy Trinity School in Protivin. Following her schooling, she and her sister, Caroline lived and worked the Chicago area for 10 years. Mary then worked around five years in Florida as a waitress and child care giver. In the 1960s, Mary moved back to her home to help care for her aging parents. During this time, she worked as a waitress for over 20 years at the former Roger's Famous Foods in New Hampton. Survivors include one sister: Caroline (Bryan) Brown of Forest Park, Ill.; three nieces: Eileen (Robert) Chihak of Lourdes, Iowa, Ellen (Paul) Martell of LaCrosse, Wis., Edna Klimesh of rural Protivin; and one nephew: Ed (Linda) Klimesh of Spillville. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Frank Klimesh, Edward Klimesh; and one sister: Angie Kuhn.
Shirley Ohloff, 81 Visitation was held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville. Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Shirley, 81, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center in Postville. Shirley M. Ohloff was born Feb. 7, 1932, in Waukon, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Irma (Robey) Olson. She was baptized on March 7, 1932 at St. John Lutheran Church in Waukon and confirmed on Dec. 1, 1946 at Old East Paint Creek Church in Waterville. Shirley graduated from Waukon High School in 1950. After graduation, she sold theater tickets at the Waukon Theater. On Aug. 4, 1950, she married William Ohloff at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They farmed while raising their family. Shirley was a member of a coffee club in Castalia, Farm Bureau Women, and Bloomfield Historical Society doing apron shows all over Northeast Iowa. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and WELCA. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, puzzles, crosswords, playing piano/organ, feeding and watching birds and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her husband, William; five children: Dean (Laurel) Ohloff of Postville, Stephen (Wendy) Ohloff of Dubuque, Daniel Ohloff of Postville, Marlyn (Debra) Ohloff of Cresco and Glen (Kathryn) Ohloff of Moneek Road; a daughter-in-law: Carmela (John) Hubler of Round Rock, Texas; 14 grandchildren: Aaron (Stephanie) Ohloff, Seth Ohloff, Arica Ohloff, Blake (Stephanie) Ohloff, Matthew Ohloff, Patience (Robert) Kober, Sara (Kevin) Palas, Candice (Matt) Stier, Collin Ohloff, Craig Ohloff, Jacob Ohloff, Garret Ohloff, Shane (Heather) Fox and Dustin Fox; 13 great-grandchildren: Paige, Dalton, Hannah, Summer, Haley, Brittany, Bobby, William, Ryker, Jackson, Claire, Reed, and Zoe; her sister: Carol Heller of Readlyn; brother-in-law: James (Mary) Koevenig of Oviedo, Fla.; three nieces; a nephew; and several great nieces and great nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her son: Thomas in December 1988; her parents; a sister-in-law: Kathleen Koevenig; and a brother-in-law: Martin Heller. Eyvone Lange, 91
Published: Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Eyvone, 91, died Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Green Lea Manor in Mabel, Minn. Eyvone Bernidine Lange was born Sept. 22, 1922, the daughter of Brominnie and Carl Thoen.
Zelma Peterson, 90 Lindstrom Funeral Home of Cresco is handling the arrangements. Zelma, 90, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Zelma M. Peterson was born July 21, 1922, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Haswell A. and Gertrude R. (Specht) Rucker. She was a graduate of Cresco High School in 1939. On Nov. 2, 1941, she married Willard J. Peterson at her parents' home. She was a telephone operator. Zelma and her husband farmed north of Cresco until 1977 when they moved into Cresco. In April of 2008 they moved to Iowa Falls. She was active in her church, taught Sunday school and participated in women's circles. She was a 4-H leader, member of 20th Century Federated Women's Club in Cresco, and always helped organize class reunions. Zelma loved to remember friends' and relatives' birthdays with cards and phone calls. Zelma was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. She loved spending time with family and was especially proud of their grandchildren. She enjoyed square dancing, creating pine needle baskets, cooking, sewing, baking, vegetable and flower gardening, crocheting, camping, and wintering in Florida. She is survived by her husband Willard of Iowa Falls; three children: Gayle (Eldon) Rahmiller of Iowa Falls, Karen (Keith) Krueger of Maquoketa, Iowa, and Steven (Gui Rong) Peterson of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; grandchildren: Ryan (Amanda) Rahmiller of Charles City, Iowa, Sean Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz., Lindsay Krueger of Durham, N.C., Brad (Tammy) Rahmiller of Marshalltown, Iowa, Erin Peterson of Glenwood, Iowa, Tyler (Ariana) Krueger of Grimes, Iowa, and Jiao Chen of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; a sister: Shirley Wicks of Farmville, Va.; a brother: Al (Marlys) Rucker of Sheridan, Ill., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
William Andera, 82
Published: Visitation was held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Protivin. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. William, 82, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. William Stanley Andera was born Oct. 13, 1930, on the farm in Winneshiek County between Spillville and Protivin, the son of Albert and Frances (Humpal) Andera. He was the 11th of 13 children. He attended Spillville schools until the 8th grade, where he was the only boy in his class of eight. Willie enlisted in the Navy in October 1950. He then went to San Diego, Calif. for boot training, and joined Carrier Task Force operating in Korean Waters for six months as an Aviation technician on the USS The Essex. He returned to Moffet Field, California and later made two more trips to Korean Waters for nine and 14 months each. He was discharged at Treasure Island, California as AM2 in August of 1954. Willie met Mary Ann Fencl at the Inwood Ballroom in Spillville, while on leave, 10 months before he was discharged. The two were married Aug. 24, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. They moved to California where Willie was an airplane mechanic. They lived there until Willie's father Albert mailed them a letter saying they needed to come home to help on the family farm. They made their home west of Protivin where they raised six children. Willie and Mary Ann raised Angus beef cattle, corn, beans and hay. Willie received an Outstanding Conservation Farmer award in 1977 presented by Howard Soil Conservation District. Willie worked part-time at Clet Koshatka Farm Equipment and Fencl Oil & LP Company as a mechanic. Willie was a proud member of the KC's and American Legion Post 605, Protivin. Willie enjoyed taking a dip in the family pond after a long day of bailing hay or fieldwork, fishing, cracking walnuts, and was an avid reader. He loved the outdoors, along with his family and their children. William is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; children: Sally (Gary) Wichman of Gilbertville, Iowa, Deborah (Paul) Schaefer of Waterloo, Iowa, Kenneth (Jeri) Andera of Cresco, Sandra (Pete) Schrandt of Cambria, Wis., Cynthia (John) Pitulla of Stillwater, Minn., Patrick of Austin, Minn.; 21 grandchildren: Lisa (Matt) Abbas, Christopher Wichman, Adam (Laura) Schaefer, Anne Schaefer, Allison (Kyle) Ramaker, Aaron and Aimee Schaefer; Benjamin, Mark, Matthew, John Andera; Sullivan, Clayton, Simon, Cooper, Olive Schrandt; Angus, Ryan Pitulla, Justin (Whitnei) Abel, Bethany and Nicholas Andera; three great-grandchildren: Claire and Natalie Schaefer, Coen Abel, and baby Andera due June 2013; two brothers: Matt (Darlene) Andera of Spillville, Iowa, Larry Andera of Decorah, Iowa; three sisters-in-law: Doris Andera of Ft. Atkinson, Iowa, Grace Andera and Janet Andera both of Cresco; and brother-in-law: Jim Soukup of Decorah. Willie was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters: Adella (Carl) Peterson, Frances (Leonard) Hageman, Marcella (Ed) Hayek, and Mary Soukup; six brothers: Edward (Helen) Andera, Albert Andera, Louis Andera, Frank (Georgina) Andera, Cyril Andera (in infancy), and Robert Andera. Posted on 2 May 2013
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CRESCO
- Memorial services for Mary K. Jones of
Cresco, Iowa, formerly of Lime Springs,
were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March
29, 2013 at the United Methodist Church
in Lime Springs. Interment will be held
in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later
date. 
CRESCO
- Funeral services for Arnold "Arnie" D.
Blaser of Cresco, Iowa, will be held at
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco with
Pastor Michael Massa officiating.
Interment will be held in New Oregon
Cemetery. 
CRESCO
- Memorial services for John "Jack" R.
Robinson of Cresco, Iowa, will be held
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at
the Lime Springs Community Center, 201
Center St., Lime Springs with Pastor Tim
Sir officiating. Inurnment will be held
at a later date. 
NEW
HAMPTON - A Mass of Christian Burial for
Merle W. Rethamel of New Hampton, Iowa,
was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April
1, 2013 at Holy Family Parish - St.
Joseph Center in New Hampton with Father
Mark Osterhaus officiating. Interment
was held in St. Mary's Cemetery at New
Hampton. 
ELMA
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Adolph
P. Sir of Elma, Iowa, was held at 10:30
a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Our
Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes, Iowa
with Father Steve Garner officiating.
Interment was held in Our Lady of
Lourdes Cemetery in Lourdes with
military rites by the Elma American
Legion Post #597. 
ELMA
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Edna E.
Sir of Elma, Iowa, was held at 10:30
a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Our
Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes, Iowa
with Father Steve Garner officiating.
Pallbearers were: Logan Poole, Jared
Poole, Derek Hyberger, Kyle Hyberger,
Courtney Krousie, Camille Krousie, Cade
Krousie, Ashley Hyberger and Alex
Hyberger. Interment was held in Our Lady
of Lourdes Cemetery in Lourdes. 
MASON
CITY - Robert Davis, the longtime choral
director at North Iowa Area Community
College who was elected to the college's
board of directors after he retired,
died Friday at age 73. 
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for
Kathleen "Kathy" A. Dietzenbach of
Cresco, Iowa, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Notre Dame
Catholic Church in Cresco. Interment
will be held in Calvary Cemetery in
Cresco. 
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward
P. Kriener of Cresco, Iowa, will be held
at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013 at
Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco.
Interment will be held in Calvary
Cemetery in Cresco at a later date.
EL
CENTRO, CA - Funeral services for
Michael P. Slifka of El Centro,
California
will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday,
April 6, 2013 at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral
Home, 404 North Elm Street in Cresco.
Interment will be held in New Oregon
Cemetery. 
OELWEIN
- Funeral services for Robert "Bob" L.
Ernst of Oelwein, Iowa were held at 11
a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Zion
Lutheran Church in Oelwein. Interment
was held in Woodlawn Cemetery in
Oelwein. 
CANTON,
MN - Funeral services for Charles M.
Kimber of Canton, Minnesota, and
formerly of the Burr Oak, Iowa area,
will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
April 4, 2013 at the Burr Oak Lutheran
Church in Burr Oak, Iowa with the Rev.
Matt Larson officiating. Interment will
be held in the Burr Oak Cemetery.
CALMAR
- Funeral services for Donald L. Havel
of Calmar, Iowa, were held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, April 8, 2013 at Hugeback's
Protivin Funeral Home in Protivin with
Chaplain Dave Byrd from Iowa Hospice
presiding. Pallbearers were Alan Havel,
Bryan Havel, Kevin Havel, Steve Praska,
Sheldon Praska and Shawn Praska.
Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Havel,
Jenna Havel, Wayne Vokaty, Mark Opat and
Adrian Samec. Interment was held in Holy
Cross Cemetery in Schley. 
CRESCO
- Funeral services for Jeanette C.
Milbrath of Cresco, Iowa, were held at
11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at
First Lutheran Church in Cresco with
Pastor Robert Thacker officiating.
Interment was held in Oak Lawn Cemetery
in Cresco. 
DECORAH
- A Celebration of Life for Palmer B.
Ruffridge of Decorah, Iowa, was held at
2 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at
Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah with
Rev. David Sorenson officiating.
Organist was Kathy Murray. Hymns sung
were "Precious Lord, Take My Hand", "In
the Garden", and "Mine Eyes Have Seen".
Military rites at graveside were held by
Helof Holm VFW Chapter #1977, Decorah.
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy
Zweibahmer of Cresco, Iowa, was held at
11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at
Notre Dame Parish in Cresco. Interment
was held in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.
CRESCO
- Funeral services for James V. "Jim"
Dunn of Cresco, Iowa were held at 11:00
a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at
Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco.
Interment was held in Holy Cross
Cemetery in Schley, Iowa. 
CRESCO
- Funeral services for EdnaMae Fagner
Crow of Cresco, Iowa, were held at 11
a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the
Cresco United Methodist Church in
Cresco. Interment was held in Pleasant
Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs, Iowa.
HARMONY,
MINNESOTA - Funeral services for Wayne
A. Hovey of Harmony, Minnesota, will be
held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday,
April 17, 2013 at Greenfield Lutheran
Church in Harmony with Pastor Curt
Schneider, Wayne's granddaughter, Pastor
Breanne Johnson and Rev. Jane Timmerman
officiating. Pallbearers are Matthew
Hovey, Adam Eckhart, Spencer Hovey, Joe
Holmes, Kyle Tollefson, Adam Knoepke and
Jason Peterson. Interment will be held
in Greenfield Cemetery, Harmony.
NEW
HAMPTON - Funeral services for Joanne M.
Sheehy of New Hampton, Iowa, were held
at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013
at Trinity Lutheran Church in New
Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey
officiating. Joanne's four sons placed
the pall. Crossbearer for the service
was granddaughter Erin Ison. The
organist was Dennis Strum accompanying
the hymns, "Rock of Ages", "Beautiful
Saviour" and "How Great Thou Art".
Pallbearers were Joe Sheehy, Pete Sheehy,
Cody Sheehy, Kate Sheehy, Hannah Sheehy,
Meredith Sheehy and Abby Sheehy.
Interment was held in New Hampton City
Cemetery. 
LIME
SPRINGS - A Mass of Christian Burial for
Diana M. Roberts of Lime Springs, Iowa
will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April
19, 2013 at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco.
CRESCO
- Funeral services for Hazel A. Walton
of Cresco, Iowa were held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the
Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco with
Pastor Tim Sir officiating. Interment
will be held at a later date in Oak Lawn
Cemetery. 
LIME
SPRINGS - Funeral services for Vernon H.
Jones of Lime Springs were held at 10
a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the
United Methodist Church in Lime Springs
with Pastor Candareah Carey officiating.
Interment with military rites were held
in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville,
Iowa. 
PLATTEVILLE,
WISCONSIN - A celebration of life for Barbara
A. LeGrand of Platteville, Wisconsin was held
at 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at
the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in
Platteville with Maureen Kuhn
officiating. Interment was held in New
Hampton City Cemetery. 
RICEVILLE
- Funeral services for Lovene H. Howland
of Riceville, Iowa will be held at 10:30
a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the
United Methodist Church in Riceville
with Rev. Candareah Carey officiating.
Interment will be held in Riverside
Cemetery in Riceville. 
FORT
ATKINSON - A Mass of Christian Burial
for Ellen C. Wiest of Fort Atkinson,
Iowa, was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,
April 19, 2013 at St. Luke's Catholic
Church in St. Lucas, Iowa with Father
Nick March officiating. Mass servers
were Cael and Ellie Luzum and lector was
Brian Luzum. Offertory giftbearers were
Amanda Humpal and Jennessa Luzum and
Eucharistic Ministers were Wayne Wiest,
Margaret Riha, and Pat ad John Wiest.
Jeanette Dietzenbach was organist with
the St. John's Choir singing "Be Not
Afraid", "Gift of Finest Wheat", "One
Bread, One Body", "On Eagles Wings",
"How Great Thou Art'. Honorary
pallbearers were all of Ellen's
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were
Jason Sbiral, Jennessa Luzum, Josh St.
Romain, Amanda Humpal, Grant Wiest and
Kendra Wiest. Interment was held in St.
John's Catholic Cemetery in Fort
Atkinson. 
LIME
SPRINGS - A memorial service for Daniel
"Dan" J. Schroetter of Lime Springs,
Iowa will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, April 25, 2013 at St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Lime Springs with
Pastor Maureen Hagan officiating.
Interment will be held in St. Peter's
Lutheran Cemetery in Riceville.
CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes
B. Bohr of Cresco, Iowa, will be held at
11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at
Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco.
Interment will be held in Calvary
Cemetery in Cresco. 
CRESCO
- Funeral services for David "Dave" E.
Linderbaum of Cresco, Iowa were held at
10 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the
Orleans Lutheran Church in rural Cresco.
Interment was held in Orleans Lutheran
Church Cemetery. 
PROTIVIN
- A Memorial Mass for Mary A. Klimesh of
Protivin, Iowa will be held at 10:30
a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with
Rev. Nick March officiating. 
CASTALIA
- Funeral services for Shirley M. Ohloff
of Castalia, Iowa, were held at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Postville with Rev.
Steve Brackett officiating. Interment
was held in Postville Cemetery in
Postville, Iowa. 
IOWA
FALLS - Memorial services for Zelma M.
Peterson of Iowa Falls, Iowa, will be
held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013
at First Lutheran Church in Cresco, Iowa
where she was a former member. Interment
will be held in New Oregon Cemetery in
Cresco.
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