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Cecelia McKone, 91

Published:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

CRESCO - A Mass of Christian Burial for Cecelia "Cec" A. McKone of Cresco, Iowa will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco with Father Dennis Cain officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the funeral home.

Cecelia, 91, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 at the Parkview Care Center in Northfield, Minn.

Cecelia Anna McKone was born March 21, 1922, in Bancroft, Iowa, the daughter of John and Barbara Wessels. She also lived in Eagle Grove, Iowa and Pocahontas, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1940. Cec spent the war years in New Hampton working in a Medical Clinic.

On Nov. 17, 1947, she married Nehl J. McKone in New Hampton, Iowa. They moved to Cresco, where they spent their life. They had 5 children: Jim, Tom, Mark, Mary and John.

When most of the children had left home in 1975, Cec started a business career as the owner of the Cresco Davis Paint Store. She was very involved in St. Joseph's Catholic Church including holding various offices in the Altar Society, and was one of the first women Eucharistic Ministers in the parish.

Cec enjoyed bridge, crossword puzzles, golf, family activities, and was active in the bowling league.

She is survived by her children and their families: Jim (fiance Aleta Alden McCann), his children Ryan (wife Jenn Cammarano) and Katie (husband Andy McDonald); Tom (wife Virginia), children Justin and Stephen; Mark; Mary (husband John Halstvedt) twin sons Scott and Kyle; and John (wife Amy Oriani) children Christopher and Ben; a sister: Rosemary Wren; and a brother: Don Wessels.

Cec was preceded in death by her husband Nehl; her parents; her sisters: Eileen (Sister Elsa), Dorothy Morgan, and Francis Mandot; and brothers: Larry and Jack (Father Cletus) Wessels.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Notre Dame Parish in Cresco.


Arlene Rue, 92

Published:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

RIDGEWAY - Funeral services for Arlene Rue of Ridgeway, Iowa will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ridgeway. Interment will be held in Lincoln Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Oct. 6 from 4-7 p.m. at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco.

Arlene Rue was born Feb. 21, 1921, in Girard Township, Clayton County, near Monona, Iowa, the daughter of Emma (Kuthe) Appel and William Appel. She was baptized in Monona, Iowa and confirmed in her faith in 1935 at Greenfield Lutheran in Harmony, Minn. She attended rural schools in Clayton, Howard and Winneshiek counties and graduated in 1940 from Ridgeway High School.

Arlene met Harry Wemark at a restaurant in Cresco while she was still in high school. She said he was fun and friendly, and they dated by attending dances and going roller-skating. They were married in January 1941 at the Ridgeway Parsonage. Arlene and Harry loved to go fishing with friends at Minnesota lakes several times a year, especially Lakes Winnebigosh and Milacs. Harry died in September of 1964 shortly after they visited the World's Fair and Niagara Falls.

Arlene married Malcolm Rue in October 1969 in Kennset, Iowa. Arlene and Malcolm did quite a bit of traveling, including trips to Hawaii, Florida, the Black Hills, Colorado, Oregon, Norway and Germany where Arlene met her first cousin, Magda. Arlene and Malcolm were charter members of the Sons of Norway in Decorah and she helped make lefse for The Nordic Fest for many years. Malcolm died in February 1997.

Arlene's love of traveling continued into her later years with visits to family and friends. She spent a month each summer with her daughter Elaine, either in the mountains of Colorado or houseboating in Utah. Christmas would find her with one of her other daughters, Deb in Fairfield or Dianne in Cedar Rapids. She also took many vacations with friends to Las Vegas each winter. When she was home, Arlene enjoyed many meals with her son, Vince, also of Ridgeway. Vince was a tremendous help to her. Vince, along with Arlene's numerous dear and loving friends, allowed Arlene to live independently her entire life.

Arlene was very active at Lincoln and Peace Lutheran Church through the years. She taught Sunday school, helped with the Newsletters, quilted for Do Day, ALCW and Circle. She also made wonderful embroidered dish towels for the Fall Bazaar. Her hobbies included sewing, reading, growing flowers and quilting. She belonged to a quilt club for many years, completing quite a few quilts and wall hangings. When she wasn't rooting for the Hawkeyes, she enjoyed bowling and walking. She bowled for nearly 60 years and was still competing in a Decorah league when she was 90 years old. She was an avid walker for more than 40 years, strolling the country roads and trails spring through fall, and the Ridgway gym in the winter. It kept her young and healthy for many years.

She is survived by four children: Vince Wemark of Ridgeway, Elaine (Doug) Peterson of Grand Junction, Colo., Dianne (Jack) Driscoll of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Debra (Paul) Buelow of Fairfield, Iowa; four grandchildren: Jeanette (Mike) Cox of Oxford, Iowa, Sven (Terrie) Peterson of Aurora, Colorado, Shana Peterson of Littleton, Colorado, and Rachel Buelow of Fairfield, Iowa; and four great-grandchildren: Jessica and Alex Cox of Oxford, Iowa and Eiger and Laeta Peterson of Aurora, Colorado.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry Wemark and Malcolm Rue; her parents; sisters: Jane (Robert) Miller and Lorene (William) Templeton; and her brother: Rueben Appel.


Donald Hrdina, 73

Published:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA - Funeral services for Donald W. Hrdina of Rochester, Minn. formerly of Cresco, Iowa were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, Iowa with Father Jim Dubert officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne and Janet Kreitzer, Bob and Janie Butler, Dennis and Linda DeBuhr, Wayne and Nona Sawyer, Roger and Jeannette Ruegnitz, Audrey Angel, Jane Dietrich, Betty Irons, Marlys Leiran, and Donnalee Osland. Pallbearers were Mark Goodell, Scott and Toni Kreitzer, Krissy Kreitzer, Bryon Houlgrave, Ron Praska, Harold Meyer, and Alan Vokaty. Interment was held in St. Mary's Lycurgus Cemetery, rural Waukon.

Visitation was held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco and continued at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at St. Patrick Church in Waukon.

Martin Funeral Home of Waukon handled the arrangements.

Donald, 73, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at his home in Rochester.

Donald William Hrdina was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Frank and Anna (Lucka) Hrdina. He was baptized and confirmed at the Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. Don attended Lincoln #4 Elementary School in rural Ridgeway, Iowa and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1957. Following high school he attended the Gale Institute in Minneapolis for telegraph training and then went to work for the Milwaukee Road railroad. In 1960 Don started classes at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in 1964. He then attended the University of Minnesota where he received a Master's in Social Work in 1967. Throughout his life Don continued his education with professional development courses.

Don spent most of his working career as a counselor and therapist and was a licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of Minnesota. He worked for a number of educational institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and private corporations in the counseling and therapy areas. He was involved with a number of projects in the Mayo Health System where he was named the clinic's Child Care Resource Consultant. He also played a key role in creating Continuous Quality Improvement programs at St. Joseph's Hospital in Mason City, Iowa. In addition to hands-on work, Don taught continuing education classes at several places including Winona State University, the University of Minnesota, and Rochester Community Technical College. He also co-authored Choosing Child Care at Mayo Clinic.

Don was a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Academy of Certified Social Workers, the American Society for Training and Development, Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and a past board member of the National Association of Social Workers, MN Chapter.

Don retired in 2011 but continued to use his professional expertise as a volunteer with the Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross. In recent years he was sent to assist with their operations at Hurricanes Lee and Irene in Vermont and Pennsylvania, the Waldo Canyon Wild Fire in Colorado, Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana, Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey, tornados in Texas and Oklahoma, and the Varnell Hill Fire in Arizona.

While still in college Don started dating Kay Zimmerman of Waukon, Iowa. Through the years they shared life's special events and many happy family times. Don enjoyed traveling, especially by train, and had been to 49 of the states. He had an adventurous spirit and liked to sample the unique experiences of the places he visited. He also enjoyed doing landscaping and yard work. Don had a good sense of humor and sharp wit and enjoyed surprising Kay with unexpected outings.

Donald is survived by the love of his life, Kay Zimmerman of Waukon; a brother: Frank Hrdina of Cresco; and sister-in-law: Joyce Hrdina of West Des Moines, Iowa and their children: Judy (Mark) Goodell of Iowa City, Iowa, Sheri Hrdina and her children Claire and Noel Guderjahn of Des Moines, Jerry (Haru-chan) Hrdina and their son Lynn of Chigasaki, Japan, and Katie Hrdina of New Braunfels, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.


Grace Bronner, 85

Published:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

DECORAH - Funeral services for Grace M. Bronner of Decorah, Iowa were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at the Congregational Church in Cresco.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

Grace, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 at Wellington Place in Decorah.

Grace Marie Bronner was born on March 16, 1928 in Lime Springs, Iowa, the daughter of Nels and Marie (Simonsen) Larsen.


Joan Wicks, 73

Published:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

CRESCO - A Mass of Christian Burial for Joan M. Wicks of Cresco, Iowa was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco. Interment was held in Burr Oak Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Heritage Events Center in Cresco, with a scripture wake service held at 7 p.m.

Joan, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 at the Cresco Care Center.

Joan M. Wicks was born June 29, 1940, in Howard Center Township, the daughter of William and Clara (Urban) Stejskal.

On Sept. 12, 1964, she married Leonard "Whimpy" Wicks at Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, Minn. They settled on acreage in Kendallville and during their 38 years of marriage created a happy home for their six children and her sister Mary. Joan had numerous occupations throughout her life. She was a hired girl/fry cook, a production worker at Collins Radio, and an administrative assistant for both Opportunity Homes and The Laura Ingalls-Wilder Museum. She was strongly involved with the TOPS group and taught CCD for many years.

Joan had immense faith in God, and enduring love of family, and a drive to socialize and make new friends. She also had a huge affinity for all things frog (especially the stuffed variety), which paired nicely with her incredible sense of silliness, which created smiles all around her. She is survived by her children: John (Gay) Wicks of Schaller, Iowa, Ruth (Mark Carolan) of Ridgeway, Iowa, Kaye (Paul) Steege of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tony Wicks of Cresco, Iowa, Anne of Justin, Texas, and Dean (Judith) Wicks of Pella, Iowa; grandchildren: Luke and Tim Kuhse, Jared Stearns, Casey Phillips, and Mercedes Kridlebaugh; great-grandchildren: Cali, Blaine, Mason, Bailee, Kohen, and Diamond; her siblings: Clare Stejskal, Tom Stejskal, John (Leslee) Stejskal, and Mary Stejskal; and her aunt: Leona Urban.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband: Leonard; a son: Paul; son-in-law: Skip Stearns; her parents; and brother: Loras.


Duane Lockie, 87

Published:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

RICEVILLE - Funeral services for Duane Roger Lockie of Riceville will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at the Riceville United Methodist Church with Pastor Joyce Proctor officiating. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Friends may call on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 5-8 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour before services at the church.

Duane, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief struggle with leukemia.


Posted on 3 October 2013



Dennis Pecinovsky, 71

Published:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

CRESCO - A Memorial Mass for Dennis W. Pecinovsky of Cresco, Iowa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, Iowa with Father Nick March officiating.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Protivin with a parish wake service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dennis, 71, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013 at Regional Health Services of Howard County.

Dennis W. Pecinovsky was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Howard County, the son of William G. and Helen (Stika) Pecinovsky.

On March 8, 1965, he married Frances Boeding. As partners, Dennis and Frances lived and farmed near Cresco. They raised eight children: Mary Kerian Sanger, Ron (Rachel) Kerian, Marilyn (Keith) Schmitt, Tom (Brenda Meier) Kerian, Linda (Lyndon) Heiselman, Laura (Kevin) Smith, Denise (Tracy) Northup, and Paul (Melinda Lindell) Pecinovsky.

Besides spending time with the love of his life Frances, his children, grandchildren, and friends, Dennis was passionate about farming, collecting toy tractors (especially Case IH), and listening to polka music (especially Mollie B).

Dennis is also survived by many loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Anna Sanger, Adam (Julia) Kerian, Trenton and Ava; Bryan Kerian, Cassie Kerian, Ben Kerian, Victoria Kerian, Samantha Kerian, Zach and A.J. Zeman, Aaron Schmitt, Allison Schmitt, Nicole (Kerian) and Drew Adey, Matt Kerian, Angie West, Brad West, Casey West, Alex Heiselman, Garrett Heiselman, Erica Heiselman, Connor Smith, Dalton Smith, Abby Northup, Ryan Northup, and Eden Northup.


Martha Clark, 87

Published:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

CRESCO - Martha Clark, 87, of Cresco, Iowa passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.

Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco.

Martha Clark was born Sept. 4, 1926, in Howard County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mayme (Praska) Hosek. She attended a rural country school until the 8th grade.

On Aug. 13, 1945, she married Joseph Clark at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, Iowa. For most of Martha's life, she was a homemaker helping out on the farm. For nine years, she worked as a nurse's aide at the hospital in Cresco. Martha enjoyed word game books, car rides, NASCAR and Tony Stewart, and listening to Polka music. For the last two years, Martha has resided at the Cresco Care Center.

Martha is survived by six daughters: Virginia Clark of Woodbury, Minn., Elaine (Roger) Brookins of Cresco, Iowa, Karen (Bruce) Jacobs of Shell Rock, Iowa, Patricia Clark of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, Debra (John) Hayward of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Lynette (Dan) Thornburg of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren: Connie Axvig, Corrie (Larry) Barnabo, Cindy (Mike) Yslas, Barry Brookins, Aaron Folkert, Beth (Kip) Powers, Hilory (Craig) Harding, Kim (Steve) Jacobsen, Zack (Melissa) Jacobs, Uriah Jacobs, Sara Schiller, Daniel Schiller, and Kristin (Elvedin) Babic; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers-in-law: Zenas Meyer and Ted Crow, both of Cresco.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph; her parents; and sisters: Dorothy Meyer and Mildred Crow.


Gladys Bartels, 93

Published:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

CRESCO - Funeral services for Gladys E. Bartels of Waterloo, Iowa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Interment will be held in Garden of Memories.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories in Waterloo. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Gladys, 93, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 at her home of natural causes.

Gladys Evelyn Bartels was born Sept. 27, 1920, in Elma, Iowa, the daughter of Frederick and Amelia (Anderlik) Lauck. Growing up she attended rural school near Elma. She graduated from the Riceville High School in 1938, and graduated from Upper Iowa University with a Normal Training Teacher's Certificate. She taught in rural school until her marriage to Leonard Bartels on June 16, 1943, when she became a housewife. They farmed his parent's land near Maple Leaf, Iowa, until they moved to Waterloo.

In 1947, they joined Our Saviors Lutheran Church where they were faithful members. She has been a member of the Women's Organization since joining the church, and also held several offices, including Greeting Coordinator. She was a member of the Adult Bible Study Group, Grief Group, Mary Martha Circle, and A.A.L. Aid Association for Lutherans. Leonard and Gladys owned several rental properties, and they enjoyed taking care of them together. She enjoyed being a mother and raising her children, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, seeing her friends, and doing work for the church. She enjoyed quilting and made a quilt for every grandchild.

She is survived by her children: Dean (Carol) Bartels, Rosalene (George) Schumacher, Allen (Connie) Bartels, all of Waterloo, Wayne Bartels of Phoenix, Arizona, Carolyn (David) McAnally of LaVista, Nebraska, and Gary (Marcia) Bartels of Lingo; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Leonard; grandson: Dwight; her parents; and sisters: Leota Lubbert, Violia Miller, and Leona Arndt.

Memorials may be directed to Our Savior's Lutheran Church Kitchen.


Posted on 11 October 2013



Lyle Streich, 65

Published:
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Lyle G. Streich of Kansas City, formerly of Elma, Iowa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with Father Steve Garner officiating. Interment will be held in Howard Cemetery in Elma.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with a 5 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service and a rosary immediately following. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the memorial mass on Thursday.

Lyle, 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 at his home.

Lyle Gene Streich was born June 20, 1948, at the Elma Hospital in Elma, the son of Edwin and Blanche (Kutzbach) Streich. Lyle graduated from Crestwood High School in 1966.

On Aug. 1, 1970, he married Patricia (Enright) Streich at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes, Iowa.

He was a leader in his community including two terms as the Mayor of Elma and President of the Howard County Conservation Board. He was a volunteer fire fighter, active in Jaycees and Elma Community Club. He was a member of the Elma Immaculate Conception Parish and served on the Parish Board. Lyle was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. He was active in Scouting as a youth, earning his Eagle Scout award. He continued to be active as an adult serving on the local, district and council levels in the Winnebago Council. For his dedication and service, he was recognized as a Vigil Honor member in the Order of the Arrow, was presented the Silver Beaver and the St. George Catholic Scouting awards.

He was employed at Donaldson Company, Inc for 29 years and served as UAW Union President. In 2001, Lyle moved to Kansas City to be with his children and grandchildren where he was a parishioner at St. Gabriel Catholic Church and was employed at Walmart.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children: Brian (Marcy) Streich, Bridgette (Barry) Mueller, Robert (Callie) Streich, and Bradley (Staci) Streich all of Kansas City, Missouri; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Edwin (1991); Blanche (1991); and his brother: Robert Streich (1967).



Daniel Schrandt, 54

Published:
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

CRESCO - Funeral services for Daniel "Duke" J. Schrandt of Cresco, Iowa, formerly of Spillville were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with Rev. Donald Hawes officiating. Lector was Deacon Pat Malanaphy. Jeanette Dietzenbach was the organist and Ethan Adams was soloist. Pam Malanaphy was violinist and the St. Wenceslaus choir sang. Music was "How Great Thou Art", "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling", and CD Music was "Daniel My Brother". Pallbearers were Cody Schrandt, Josh Schrandt, Dylan Kopriva, Tyler Kopriva, Sullivan Schrandt, and Kyle Berg.

Balik Funeral Home in Spillville handled the arrangements.

Duke, 54, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 at his home in Cresco.

Daniel James Schrandt was born May 23, 1959, in Decorah, Iowa, the son of William and Mary Lou (Malanaphy) Schrandt. Duke attended St. Wenceslaus School in Spillville and graduated from South Winneshiek High School in Calmar, Iowa in 1977. He worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken and The Cliff House as a chef, and at Cam-Car in Decorah. He then owned the Czech Inn in Spillville for a short time before working at Featherlite in Cresco. Recently, Duke did handyman jobs, bartending and community service in Cresco.

Duke enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, cooking, reading, dancing, and socializing. He also enjoyed family activities especially with his nieces and nephews. Duke never knew a stranger.

Duke is survived by his mother: Mary Lou (Leo) Manning of Lansing, Iowa; four brothers: Mike (Rita Dixon) Schrandt of Decorah, Tim (Cheryl Murray) Schrandt of Ridgeway, Bill Schrandt of Decorah, and Peter (Sandra) Schrandt of Cambria, Wiscinsin; three sisters: Marty (Clint) Berg of Decorah, Becky Schrandt Miles of Decorah, and Pam (Rick) Barnes of Waukee, Iowa; his step-mother: Norma Schrandt of Cedar Falls; nieces and nephews: Terri (Jay) Dankert, Tricia (Dan) Fisher, Kyle Berg, Josh (Lydia Lofte) Schrandt, Cody (Jenny Barness) Schrandt, Tyler (Shelly) Kopriva, Dylan (Susan) Kopriva, Sullivan, Clayton, Cooper, Simon and Olive Schrandt; 10 great-nieces and nephews; 11 step-brothers and sisters as well as aunts and uncles.

Duke was preceded in death by his father: William Schrandt in 2007; one niece: Ashley Schrandt; grandparents: Theodore "Dick" and Magdaline (Geising) Schrandt and James and Dorothy (Marlow) Malanaphy.


Leone Baumgartner, 96

Published:
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

CRESCO - Funeral services for Leone E. Baumgartner of Cresco, Iowa were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco with Pastor Mike Massa officiating. Interment was held in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs.

Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday.

Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

Leone, 96, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.

Leone Elizabeth Baumgartner was born May 28, 1917, in Montrose, Dane County, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Sylvia (Elsner) Paul. At the age of 3 year old she moved with her folks on a farm near Schley, Iowa. Rev. L.W. Moench confirmed her at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco on June 26, 1932.

On May 25, 1939, she married Gaylord Baumgartner.

Leone was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lime Springs for 50 years. She was an active member helping as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School, and served on different circles. Leone enjoyed doing volunteer work at the hospital, where she was a Pink Lady and had a life membership pin. She also volunteered at Evans Memorial Home and the Senior Citizens center.

She is survived by two daughters: Donna Ogden of Des Moines, and Dorothy (Carmen) Ellingson, of Orlando, Florida; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Leone was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord; her parents; and brother: Fred.


Posted on 2 November 2013



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