Mary Schermer, 98, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 27, at Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton. She was born June 23, 1915, in rural Chapin, Iowa, to John and Gussie (Hemmes) Mollenbeck. She attended Plainview School, rural Chapin. She was confirmed at Zion Church in rural Chapin. The first pastor of this church was her grandfather, Bernard Mollenbeck. Mary was married to Harold Schermer on June 23, 1934, by Pastor C.J. Barth, Harold's uncle, at the then Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Church in rural Franklin County. This Church was later built in Latimer, Iowa, and is the Immanuel United Church of Christ.

Mary enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, working on the farm, singing and attending auctions. She was involved in Garden Club, Kitchen Klatter, Good Luck Club, Sweet Adelines, ODM Chorus, Kitchen Band, Senior Citizen Center, Farmers Union, National Farmers Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Franklin County Historical Society, and Church activities such as Women's Guild and quilting. She quilted the Iowa square of the National Peace Quilt.  

She is survived by one sister, Bernice Johansen, of Austin, Texas, two daughters, Norma Jean Miller (Jack), rural Dumont, Carol Card (Myron), Hampton, grandsons Lance (Cheryl) Miller of Des Moines, Marlon Card of Webster City, Troy Card of Armstrong, Sheldon Card (Melisa) of Pleasantville; great grandsons Jack and Sam Miller, Max Hinners, Lincoln Card, and great granddaughters, Maddisen and Savanna Card. 

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bernard, Bill, Bert and Ted, sisters Johanna Deam and Pauline Johansen, son-in-law Jack Miller, grandson Michael Card, brothers-in-law Andrew Deam, Milton Johansen and Silas Johansen; sisters-in-law Lena Mollenbeck, Gracie Mollenbeck, and Leona Mollenbeck.

Burial will take place in the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer, Iowa.

LOLA MAXINE SPRINGER
April 2, 1916 - September 29, 2013

Lola Maxine Springer, 97, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa.

She was born on April 2, 1916, in Vermont, Illinois, to Ross Ervin and Roxie Lola (Stroops) Heaton. Maxine graduated from Macomb High School in Macomb, Illinois.

She was united in marriage to Harold Springer on January 27, 1934, in Macomb, Illinois. Maxine was a homemaker. She was a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Maxine enjoyed going to the Hampton Senior Center, attending church services, quilting, doing various activities at Springer Auction and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter Lola Mae Ault of Macomb, Illinois, son Don (Betty) Springer of Hampton, daughter Mary Lou (Jerome) Lenth of Postville, son Richard (Marylou) Springer of Suisun, California, nine grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, brothers Vernon Heaton of Quincy, Illinois, Virgil (Linda) Heaton of Bettendorf, William Heaton of Quincy, Illinois and Ben (Lois) Heaton of Wheaton, Illinois, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents Ross and Roxie, husband Harold, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, four brothers and three sisters.

Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery.

MAYNARD W. RIEKS
July 6, 1917 - September 23, 2013

Maynard Rieks, 96, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, and formerly of Owasa, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Maynard Rieks will be 10:30 am Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be one hour before services at the church on Friday. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by Hyman Peavey American Legion Post # 188, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa, is handling the arrangements.

Maynard Walter Rieks was born July 6, 1917, at Hubbard, Iowa, the son of Chris and Esther [Tintjer] Rieks. When he was 2 years old the family moved to a farm north of Alden, Iowa. He attended country school through the 8th grade. He farmed with his parents and on April 24, 1942, he enlisted into the United States Army. He was discharged on October 19, 1945, after serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre and in the India-
Burma-China Theatre. He received the Air Medal while serving with the 14th Air Force. While serving 2 years in China, India, and Burma, he was a Technical Sergeant Engineer, Gunner, and Mechanic on the B-25 aircraft.

Maynard was baptized and confirmed June 8, 1947, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden. On September 22, 1948, he was married to Doris Klein also at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. To this union two sons were born: Bruce and Barton. The family farmed north of Alden until 1956 and then moved to a farm east of Owasa, Iowa where he retired. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.

Maynard Rieks is survived by his sons: Bruce Rieks [Colleen] of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Barton Rieks of rural Iowa Falls, Iowa; two grandchildren: Shelby Rieks and Garrett Rieks; two step-grandchildren: Hannah Saland [Curt] and Nick Kollasch; two great grandchildren: Lydia Saland, Lila Saland; two sisters: Shirley Rotgers of Eldora, Iowa, Marian Hazelwood of Kansas; a brother Lavern Rieks of Alden, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Esther and Chris Rieks; his wife: Doris Rieks; his brother: John Rieks; a nephew: Kevin Rotgers; and a niece: Vicky Rotgers.

LARRY SCHINAGEL
November 28, 1949 - September 29, 2013

Larry Schinagel, 63, of Cottonwood, Ariz., died on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at his home with his daughter, Tracy, by his side.

He was born on November 28, 1949, in Hampton, to Gerald and Dagmar Schinagel. Larry graduated from Sheffield-Chapin High School in 1968 and NIACC in 1970. After graduation he resided in Colorado and Arizona.

Larry enjoyed working on cars and his greenhouse and loved country music and dancing. He enjoyed roaming the mountains with his dogs. He was a loving father and brother.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Tracy Schinagel, of Cornville, Ariz.; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Darrell Stratmann, of Hampton; and nieces, Angela Petersen, of Goldfield; and Darcy Tidd, of Monument, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Dagmar Schinagel and grandparents, George and Clara Schinagel and Marius and Mary Johansen.

A memorial service will be held at a later date by his family and friends in Jerome, Ariz

Wilma Jean (Weir) Oleson, 83, of Coulter, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa.

She was born November 3, 1929, in Dows, Iowa, the daughter of Curtis and Thelma (Frye) Weir. Wilma attended the Hampton High School in Hampton and also Hamilton College in Mason City.

She was married to Dwight C. Oleson on July 17, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Hampton. Wilma took care of the bookkeeping for her and Dwight's business.

She enjoyed cooking, collecting plates, Eagle figurines and Jewel Tea dishes, traveling in the motor coach, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In later years she was an avid fan of the Iowa State Cyclones.

Wilma is survived by her son Mike (Carla) Oleson of Latimer, sister Coleen Risius of Iowa Falls, granddaughter Ginger (Justin) Song of Park View, granddaughter Candice Oleson of Ankeny, great grandchildren Logan, Sydney, and Macy Song, Preston Oleson, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dwight and infant daughter Roxanne.

Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa.

DEAN KELSEY
January 2, 1923 - October 4, 2013

Dean Kelsey, 90, of Iowa falls, Iowa, passed away Friday evening at Scenic Manor. Funeral services for Dean Kelsey WILL BE 10:30 am Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main Street, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 8th also at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa is in charge of the arrangements.

Dean Kelsey was born January 2, 1923, on his parents farm near Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Charles Jerold ‘C. J.’ Kelsey and Florence ‘Ola’ [McCord] Kelsey. He attended Country School #8 in Hardin Township near his home and then the Iowa Falls High School (on the fast pitch softball team), graduating with the class of 1940. While in High School he received an Iowa Farmer/FFA Award in 1940. After High School he worked for the Iowa Falls Machine Works, Ray Braga Garage, and was a grain, livestock, and dairy farmer, while also serving on the Iowa Falls Police Reserve (serving as chief).

On May 1, 1950, Dean was united in marriage to Barbara Elaine McCord at Bentonville, Arkansas. Through the years Dean’s business accomplished included: owned and operated Kelsey Auto Salvage, a Hardin County Telephone Lineman, was a Harley Davidson Motorcycle dealer, a Bridgestone Motorcycle dealer, a Mono Chainsaw Dealer, and an accomplished farmer. He performed motorcycle stunts at the Hardin County Fair, participated in Flat Track Motorcycle racing and was a Class C professional motorcycle hill climber. He sold Amway with his wife and also did odd jobs like chainsaw work, Caterpillar work and even sheared sheep. He worked with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church (serving on various church boards), a member of the Farm Bureau, the Iowa Falls Coop, Friends Cemetery Association, a member of the American Motorcycle Association, and a founding member of the Ghost Town Ramblers Motorcycle Club. He also was a Brother of the Brush in the 1955 Iowa Falls Centennial (beard growing contest).

Dean Kelsey is survived by his children: Mary [James] Martz of Andover, Minnesota, Charles [Sue Pierce] Kelsey of Iowa City, Coralville, Iowa, Marjorie [Paul] Zani of Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren: Adam Peterson of Sioux City, Iowa, Christopher Peterson of Bath, Maine, Jesse Kelsey of Oakland California, Keegan Kelsey of Ithaca, New York, Paul Zani, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tessa Colon of Melbourne Beach, Florida, Jason Dagg of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Florence and Charles Kelsey; his wife: Barbara Kelsey; a daughter: Sandra Kay Kelsey; a sister: Margaret Lawton; and three brothers: Bruce Kelsey, Donald Kelsey, and Raymond Kelsey.

LILLIAN I. LUBKEMAN
January 23, 1924 - October 8, 2013

Lillian I. Lubkeman, age 89, of Latimer died Tuessday October 8, 2013 at the Country View Nursing Facility of Hampton.

Funeral services for Lillian I. Lubkeman will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday October 14, 2013 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 12th Avenue N.E. in Hampton. Pastor Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Nathan Schieber will officiate. Burial will take place in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery near Beed’s Lake. 

Visitation for Lillian I. Lubkeman will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Sunday October 13, 2013 at the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East Street in Latimer and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Lillian Irene, the daughter of Paul and Clara Stauffacher Schnabel was born January 23, 1924 in Hampton. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Grant Center Lutheran Church in rural Franklin County. Lillian attended Maysville Country School and graduated from Geneva High School in 1941. 

Lillian was united in marriage with Edwin Lubkeman on November 29, 1941 in Princeton, MO. They farmed north of Latimer for 29 years and then south of Coulter for 11 years. They moved to Latimer in 1982. Lillian was a representative of the Avon Cosmetic Company for over 30 years winning many honors and awards. She was a charter member of the neighborhood, L & L Club, former member of the Latimer Park Society and the Coulter Library Board of Directors. Lillian enjoyed sewing, reading, sewing and playing Scrabble with anyone who was brave enough to challenge her.

Lillian is survived by a son, Ken and his wife, Carol of Latimer, a daughter-in-law, Sharon of El Cerrito, CA, five grandchildren, Paul Lubkeman of Marintez, CA, Dan Lubkeman of El Cerrito, CA, Amy (Craig) Grinley of Ames, Sarah Nachazel of Iowa Falls, and Brian and Kirsten Lubkeman of Alexander, eight great-grandchildren, Danielle, Seth, Shannon, Alyssa, Ellyson, Miller, Isable and Tyler, two great-great grandchildren, Alex and Zoey, brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Edna Schnabel of Sheffield, sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Arlon Duit of Monticello, IA, and her many nephews, nieces and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edwin in 2007, and her son, Marvin.


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KEITH JOSEPH STUDER
February 18, 1943 - October 10, 2013

Keith Joseph Studer, 70, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013, in rural Franklin County, Iowa.

He was born on February 18, 1943, in Hampton, Iowa, to Kenneth and Helen (Huntbatch) Studer. Keith graduated from Geneva High School and attended Iowa State University.

He was united in marriage on February 6, 1970, to Linda Nelson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Keith was a farmer. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton. Keith enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, boating and driving his 4-wheeler.

He is survived by his wife Linda Studer of Hampton, son Todd (Betsy) Studer of Denver, Colorado, son Kevin (Jeanne) Studer of West Des Moines, daughter Krista (Eugene) Hibbs of Ames, Iowa, sister Barbara Studer of Altoona, grandchildren Blaize Studer, Chase Studer, Holden Hibbs, Henry Hibbs and Izabella Studer.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Helen.

Private family services will be held.

RUTH E. MEYER
October 3, 1916 - October 17, 2013

Ruth E. Meyer, 97, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa.

She was born October 3, 1916, in Aplington, Iowa. Ruth Ellen Bruns was the daughter of Heiko and Anne (Bengen) Bruns. She graduated from the Dumont High School in 1933. On October 3, 1935, she married Harry Fred Meyer who preceded her in death on November 24, 1972. With the exception of three years in the employment of Swift & Company, they were engaged in farming. Along with her being a very active partner in the farming operation, Ruth was a bookkeeper for Northrup King & Company for 26 years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and active in the LWML women’s group.

Ruth enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. Chocolate cake became her trademark for frequent guests. Home canned peaches, fresh applesauce, homemade rolls and her famous strawberry jam made stopping at Ruth’s a treat for everyone.

She enjoyed living at the Franklin Prairie Assisted Living for the past year and continued there with her love of baking. When visiting Ruth in the past year, guests often took portions of her cake and cookies home as a treat for later. Her family and friends were her life and she enjoyed all of their visits.

Ruth also enjoyed playing cards and, before her “fi ngers quit working”, she made many quilts and lots of crochet items. These also were shared with others.

Mourning her passing are two sons; Larry (Marlys) Meyer of Geneva and Lyle (Judy) Meyer of Iowa City; brother, Robert (Venita) Bruns of Allison; sister-in-law, Beth Bruns of Mesa, Arizona; four grandchildren, Janelle (Brad) McCalla, Alan (Kristi) Meyer, Steve Meyer, and Quenten (Amber) Meyer; and nine great-grandchildren as well as other relatives and cherished friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Fred (Violet) and Jake (Beth) Bruns, sisters Gertrude (Fred) Van Dyke and Doris (Bruno) Asche.

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 21 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, Iowa. Burial took place at the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton, Iowa. Rev. Karl Bollhagen
officiatied the service.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of arrangements.

RUBY B. HAWKE
March 19, 1918 - October 14, 2013

Ruby B. Hawke was born March 19, 1918, a daughter of Lloyd and Pearl (Cuffel) Murphy-Bick and passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Dumont Wellness Center at 95 years of age.

Ruby Hawke graduated from Hansell High School in 1935 and was united in marriage with Vernon ‘Mike’ Hudson in 1936. They were married 20 years and had four daughters: Audry (Arnold) Meyers, Longmont, CO; Patty (Gene) Miller, Dumont, IA; Patsy (Brian) Jones, Fort Dodge, IA; Dona (Donovan) Meehan, Cedar Falls, IA: 14 grandchildren and many great- and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In 1957 Ruby married Dallas Hawke. They farmed for a few years and then owned and operated the Allison Dairy Sweet for many years. After retiring, Ruby and Dallas moved to the Townview Apartments in Dumont where she lived until moving into the Wellness Center a year ago.

Ruby enjoyed time spent with friends as she drove for their trips to the grocery store, diner, and running errands. She loved to read and enjoyed making broomstick afghans. Her pets were special to her especially a little dog named Joey and two cats, Tabby and Tommy.

She is preceded in death by her husband Dallas, daughters Audry and Dona, her parents, sister Wanda Thorson and brother Don Murphy.

Funeral service was held Friday, October 18, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, Sheffield, with Rev. John Scherb presiding. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield was in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA LOUISE BAGBY

Bagby, Barbara Louise, 85, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. Service 12 P.M., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Third & Topeka. Preceded in death by great-grandchild, Samantha Bagby-Johnson. Survivors: son, Samuel Bagby (Susan Kennedy) of Jemez Springs, N.M.; daughters, Deborah Bagby of Wichita, Katharine Bagby of Cuba, N.M., Sarah Bagby (Eric Cale) of Wichita; grandchildren, Andrea and Joshua Bagby of Wichita, Douglas Moore of Wichita, Lillian Moore of Lawrence, KS, Louise Cale of Los Angeles; great-grandchildren, Alexis and Jacob Bagby of Wichita; brother, Bob Ahrens of Hollandale; sister, Bonnie Fielding (Mike) of Hampton, IA. Memorial has been established with EWARM, Episcopal Wichita Area Refugee Ministry, 401 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing and Lahey Mortuary East.

THOMAS LEE HERBERT
December 10, 1946 - October 16, 2013

Thomas Lee Herbert, 66, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at his home. Funeral services for Thomas Herbert will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1206 Cedar Street, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday evening at Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors by Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post # 188, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Thomas Lee Herbert was born December 10, 1946, at Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of Faye and Evelyn [Spohr] Herbert. He graduated the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1966. He served with the United States Army from October 10, 1966 to October 9, 1969, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze stars and the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 overseas service bars. He had been married to Nancy Middlestat for a period of time. He worked primarily at Prestressed Concrete of Iowa Falls.

Thomas Lee Herbert is survived by his mother: Evelyn Herbert of Iowa Falls; two sons: Thomas ‘Shane’ Herbert and Daniel Herbert two sisters: Sandra Grimm of Des Moines, Iowa, Susan Hansen of Dexter, Iowa; nephews David Decker, Donald O’Neal; and Grand nieces and nephews: Dustin Decker, Broderick Decker, Danielle Decker, Elijah O’Neal, Heath O’Neal, and Gage O’Neal. He was preceded in death by his father: Faye Herbert; and a brother: Ronald Herbert.

Susan Marie Blau, 62, of Alexander, Iowa, passed away at her home in Alexander on Monday October 14, 2013, surrounded by her husband and children.

She was born July 20, 1951, in Hampton, Iowa, to Willard and Leona (Hansen) Meyer. Susan graduated from CAL High School in 1969. As a parent Susan continued to be involved in many ways including volunteering, helping with class room parties, and participated in many school betterment committees.

She was united in marriage to Richard Blau on May 22, 1971, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, Iowa. During their 42 years of marriage they raised ponies and farmed the family farm in rural Alexander. Susan worked at the Alexander Post Office for twenty two years; she also worked at the Bloemke Pharmacy in Belmond. Susan was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, Iowa, where she was active in Ladies Aid, Bible School, Sunday School and many other church functions. Susan enjoyed cross stitching, reading, baking and spending time with family.

She is survived by her husband Richard Blau of Alexander, son Heath and wife Gina Blau of Latimer, daughter Michele and husband Blake Greenfield of Clarion, son Nicholas and wife April Blau of Larchwood, mother Leona Meyer of Coulter, brother Jeff and wife Sally Meyer of Newton, grandchildren Clair Blau and fiancé Troy Shipper, Jacob Blau, Tyler Greenfield, Kylie Greenfield, Elise Blau, Jay Blau and Jack Blau, great granddaughter Emma Shipper.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Burial will take place Alexander Cemetery in Alexander.

Stacia Mathilda (Engebretson) Etnier was born October 25, 1924, at home in Richland Township, Franklin County, Iowa a daughter of Percy and Christena (Petersen) Engebretson, and passed away October 17, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center at 88 years of age. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with Rev. G Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield. Memorials may be directed to the Stacia Etnier Memorial Fund.

 Stacia graduated from Sheffield High School in 1942, where she was active in chorus and band, and had the distinction of serving as the first drum majorette.

 On June 9, 1942, Stacia married G. Leonard Etnier in Trenton, Missouri. They farmed east of Sheffield until moving into town in 1998. She was not just a farm wife but a partner in the entire farming operation. They celebrated 69 years together prior to Leonard’s death in September 2011.

 Stacia was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church, What’s New Club, and a Jolly Westforkers 4-H Club leader. Also as a member of the Sheffield Cemetery Society, she thoroughly enjoyed volunteering countless hours planting and tending to the cemetery flower beds. Stacia was caring and compassionate and always ready to provide food to family, friends and neighbors in need. She was most appreciative of the care provided to her and maintained her sense of humor to the end.

 Above all, Stacia loved her family, and treasured each of her children, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.

 Stacia is survived by four children: Edward (Betty) Etnier, Hampton; David (Stella) Etnier, Dunlap, IL; Roger (Marcia) Etnier, Sheffield; and Nancy Etnier (Troy Ross) Columbus Junction; eight grandchildren: David (Sheila) Etnier, Todd Etnier, Joel (Megan) Etnier, Jill (Sam) Kolars, Michael Van Heiden, Sarah Van Heiden, Kurt (Kim) Hirth and Kory (Ann) Hirth; 8 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; sister: Loretta Penta; sister-in-law: Betty Engebretson, numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend Helen Brandt.

 She is preceded in death by her husband Leonard; son Larry Leonard; daughter-in-law Vicki Etnier; her parents Christena and Percy Engebretson; two brothers: Everett and Rolland; and one sister: Florence Emhoff.

PHYLLIS ANN WARWICK
April 22, 1935 - October 20, 2013

Phyllis Ann Warwick, 78, of Coulter, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 26, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer with Rev. Travis Berg officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, October 25 at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton. Burial will take place in the Coulter Cemetery.

Phyllis Warwick (otherwise known as Willie) was born on April 22, 1935 to Jeanette Williams of Eldora. She graduated from Eldora High School in 1953, and on August 1, of that same year, Phyllis married Allen J. Warwick. Together, they spent their first years living in Western Iowa, eventually moving to Latimer in 1958 where Allen was employed with Central Telephone until his retirement. In 1965, the family made their final move to the acreage in Coulter, taking up an idyllic small-farm life, as well. Phyllis spent her years as homemaker; active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer, as a member of Lutheran Ladies Aid; as a member of the Coulter Community Center - original site of the local Over 60s program still currently enjoyed; and active participant with the Franklin County Republican Party. Another venture she relished was her long tenure as writer of the Coulter News for the Hampton Times and Chronicle. She loved working in her huge gardens and canning her vast amount of produce to feed anyone who ventured through the door. Yet, Willie's pride and joy were her four sons and their many ballgames and activities, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren as the family grew. Most notably throughout her life, her home had an open door policy where friends, family and kids were always welcome for lively conversation, a pot of coffee, tacos and a "swiller" (Pepsi) or two. Prior to her stroke in her later years, she loved "going coffee-ing"; shopping; hosting holidays for and pulling pranks on her family. But listening to music, acquiring anything pink, having dear friends of all ages stop by, and keeping in touch with all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their lives on Facebook never diminished.

Phyllis is survived by sister Barb (Arnie) Carlson of Marcus; son Jim (Katherine) Warwick of Coulter; son Patrick (Dee) Warwick of Rifle, Colo.; son Thomas (Pamela) Warwick of Coulter; son Doug (Diane) Warwick of Mason City; 15 grandchild and their spouses; 16 great-grandchildren with two more due within days; three dear sets of brother and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews and life-long friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, her husband, Allen, and daughter-in-law, Peggy. She will be deeply missed.

MARTIN "Gale" REHM
January 5, 1939 - October 14, 2013

Gale Rehm, 74, of Alden, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, at North Iowa Hospice House, Mason, City, Iowa. Funeral services for Gale Rehm will be 2:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Saturday, October 19th at Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Burial will be at the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden, Iowa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Alden Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Martin “Gale” Rehm was born January 5, 1939, at Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Martin Carl Ludwig Rehm and Blanche [Whisler] Rehm. He graduated from the Alden, Iowa Community Schools with the class of 1957. He served in the Iowa National Guard for several years as a young man. On September 23, 1960, Gale was united in marriage to Donna Jean Marie Osmanson at the Temple Baptist Church, Omaha, Nebraska. He was a self employed farmer, farming for many years north of Iowa Falls, south of Dows and west of Alden, Iowa. He was employed at Farmland Foods, Iowa Falls for 15 years starting the day they opened the plant. He attended Bethany Lutheran Church of Iowa Falls. Gale loved to work on the farm and in the garden. Sharing produce from the garden with others was very important to him. He dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren. One of his favorite pastimes was telling stories (fact, fiction, or embellished) and making people laugh.

Gale Rehm is survived by his wife: Donna Rehm of Alden, Iowa; his children: Tammy [Bob] Senn of Alden, Iowa, Wendy Rehm of Ames, Iowa, Kim [Jeff] Jacob of Corona, California; his grandchildren: Samara, Blake, Ashley, Amber; one great grandchild Tristan; one brother: Carl Gene [Marilyn] Rehm of Dows, Iowa; and nieces and nephew: Krista [Brett] State and their children; Logan and Cassidy of Dows, Iowa; Adam [Crystal] Rehm and their children; Kyle, Jacob, Ryan, and Kennedy of Iowa Falls; Sherry [Dave] Meints and their children; Kylie, Jorie, Braden, and Braxton of Belmond, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Timothy Rehm and one sister Jane Rehm.

TENA MURRA LUPPEN
January 13, 1919 - October 18, 2013

Tena Luppen, 94, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Tena Luppen will be 10:30 Monday, October 21, 2013, at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa, with Pastor T. J. Norman officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, October 20th at the Linn’s Funeral Home 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Tena Murra was born January 13, 1919, at Ackley, Iowa to Grace [Meyer] and Anton Murra. She attended the school in Ackley, Iowa. On October 12, 1940, Tena was united in marriage to Albert A. Luppen in Iowa Falls, Iowa. To this union five children were born; Gary, Gerald, Joyce, Kevin, and Judy. Tena was employed at Iowa Falls Community Schools cooking and serving lunch at the West Grade School. She later worked for Heritage Care Center as a cook for twenty-two years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Tena is survived by her children Gary [Darlene] Luppen of Cassville, Missouri, Gerald [Sharon] Luppen of Rock Island, Illinois, Joyce Foster of Des Moines, Iowa, Kevin [Sheryl] Luppen of Alden, Iowa, and Judy [Al] Hammarmeister of Iowa Falls, Iowa. fourteen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren, fourteen great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
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Tena was preceded in death by her parents: Grace and Anton Murra, Husband: Albert Luppen in 1978, six brothers and four sisters, one grandson, one great-great grandson.

HARRY HENRY REYSACK
May 24, 1929 - October 22, 2013

Harry Henry Reysack, 84, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

He was born on May 24, 1929, in Parkersburg, IA, to Ecko and Grace (Mehmen) Reysack. On July 6, 1963, he married Elaine Handorf. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2008.

He worked for his father’s tiling business for many years, until he began working for the Franklin County Secondary Roads Department in 1965. He retired in 1991 after twenty- six years of service.

Harry is survived by three stepchildren, Avis Handorf (Bob Guthart) and Lyle (Diane) Noelting, both of Cedar Falls, and Carl (Joan) Noelting of Cambridge, MN, seven grandchildren, Mike, Cara, Lyn, Lisa, Darci, Rachel and Allen, nine great-grandchildren and his grand dog, Petey. He is also survived by one brother, Bill Reysack of Dumont and six sisters; Ella Mae Greco of Oelwein, Dorothy Leake of Hemet, CA, Lenora Ott of Readlyn, Grace Bandy of Waterloo, Marlene Harkin of Fairbank and Barbara Harms of Hampton, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; two brothers, Ecko and Dale; and one sister, Mary Ellen Boehmke.

Harry was a kind soul. He enjoyed dancing, fi shing, playing cards and games, and just being with others, enjoying a good meal.

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with Pastor Jeff Fiet offi ciating. Burial took place in the Dumont Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of arrangements.

PAULA MARGARET SHANER
September 9, 1917 - October 25, 2013

Paula Shaner, age 96 of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before services on Tuesday.

Paula Margaret Shaner was born on September 9, 1917 on a farm near Buckeye, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Minnie (Klatt) Sielaff. She was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Buckeye. Paula graduated from the Buckeye High School in 1935.

She was united in marriage to Merle Shaner on February 14, 1937 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Buckeye, she had been a homemaker and mother. Paula lived on a farm west of Alden. She loved her gardening, flowers, antiquing, and having her grandchildren visit in the summertime.

Paula is survived by her three daughters, Sharon Sesker and her husband, Wayne of Woden, Kay Nicholson and her husband, Duane of Alden, and Susan Funk and special friend, Dave Dunham of Iowa City; her son, Kenneth Shaner and his wife, Nancy of East Jordan, MI; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle; a son, Mark; a daughter, Carol; brother and sister-in-law, Darrel and Doris Sielaff; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Murra.

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EDNA MAE ALICE HUFF
December 23, 1920 - October 12, 2013

Edna Mae Alice Huff, 92, of Sheffield, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, in Boone, Iowa. She was living with her daughter Diana at her time of death.

Edna was born on December 23, 1920, in Sheffield, Iowa, the daughter of Andrew and Oma (Frazier) Christensen. She was married to Millard Davis in 1938 and they had three children; Jerry, Kay and Dixie. She then married Leonard Huff in 1945.

Edna was a Certified Nursing Assistant for over forty years. She was a member of the Neighborhood Bible Church in Hampton. Edna enjoyed embroidery, crossword puzzles, dancing, listening to music and growing plants.

She is survived by her children Kay Davis of Mason City, Judy (LeRoy) Junker of Dumont, Linda Abbott of Hampton, Sandra Endriss of Hampton and Diana (Mitchell) Knauf of Boone, step-son Lew (Carol) Huff of Dumont, twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren and one great great great-grandchild.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard, one son, one daughter and one brother.

Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice in Boone, Hospice in Hampton or Linda Abbott, 725 7th Ave NE, Hampton, IA 50441.

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KENNETH SCHAEFER
December 3, 1935 - October 21, 2013

On Oct. 21, 2013, Kenneth Dale Schaefer passed away peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 77.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, with Pastor Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at First Grace Baptist Church.

Ken was born Dec. 3, 1935, on a farm north of Sheffield, to George and Pearl (Kothenbeutel) Schaefer. He graduated from Chapin Consolidated High School in 1953. Shortly after graduation, he began farming with his father, and continued doing so with his wife until 1990, when a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis forced his retirement at a young age. At that time, he then turned the family farm over to his son, Gary.
Ken entered the U. S. Army Reserves in 1958, serving our country for seven years.

On March 11, 1960, he married his wife of 53 years, Diana Pinneke. To this union, three children were born and raised.

He and his wife then moved into town, and later relocated to the Ridgestone Golf Course in Sheffield, allowing him to play golf, one of his favorite activities. In 1987, he and his wife started spending their winters in Mesa, Ariz., due to health reasons.

That same year, he became associated with a national senior softball team, traveling the U.S. for various tournaments. Ken was a co-manager, score keeper and built many lasting friendships with all the players. He participated in senior softball for seventeen years, and loved each of the guys dearly. Coach’s wife wrote the other day, “God must have had a big game coming on immediately and needed a score keeper quickly and took him to do the job.” Ken also had a big love of his cars and he always remarked to others, “I never put my car to bed dirty.”

Ken also had a super good friend, Mike Blaylock of North English, whom he met every morning during the winter months at 8 a.m. for their glass of soda and a cookie, as well as to “FARM.” Together, they were a pair and a spare. Ken also had another dear farmer friend, Wes Beilke of North Dakota, that he kept in contact with frequently, and had known since 1986. Ken may have not been able to continue farming in Sheffield, but found others who were former farmers themselves, who became so dear to him during his time spent in Arizona.

Of course, his greatest love was for his family, as he spent many hours with all of them, and especially will be missed by his dear children and grandchildren, who kept in touch through their multitude of visits and phone conversations. His family all looked up to him as a mentor, asking his opinion on a variety of matters, which made him feel so proud.

Ken leaves behind his wife, Diana, as well as three children: Jean (Bill) Gallina of Krum, Texas, and children, Anthony of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Staci of Krum, Texas; a son, Gary (Renee) of Sheffield, and children, Kayla (Trevor) Nelson of Hot Springs, Ark., and Matthew of Sheffield; a daughter, Lori (Mark) Rempe of Pella, and children, twins Karissa of Pella, and Kelsi of Kansas City, Mo., and twins Austen and Taelor of Pella. He also is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Schaefer of Mason City, and Ruth Ann Schaefer of Mason City.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl Schaefer, and his in-laws, Ted and Ruth Pinneke.

The family requests that memorial gifts be designated to Rheumatoid Arthritis research at Mayo Clinic, in memory of Kenneth Schaefer, in honor of Dr. Lester Mertz. Gifts can be mailed directly to Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259.

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Posted on 23 November 2013 by Jay Lehmann

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