Thelma V. Truhlar, 1912-2003
April
9, 2003
Thelma V.
Truhlar, of Wesley, died on
Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at the
Westview Care Center in Britt,
where she was a resident a short
time. She was 90.
Funeral services
were held on Friday, April 4, at
the St. John Lutheran Church of
Corwith. The Rev. Ron Feuerhak
officiated. A special message
was given by Dr. Barrie Tritle.
Music was provided by Helen
Burrington who accompanied
congregational hymns. Burial
will be at a later date in the
Oak Hill Cemetery in Central
City. The
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral Home of Wesley was in
charge of the arrangements.
Casket bearers
were Howard Mullins, Orville
Weiland, Doug DeGroote, Mervin
Krauss, Bill Cruise and Richard
Hankom. Honorary bearers were
her grandchildren, Kae Tritle,
Linda Swafford, Jill Adams, Glen
Turner, Sharon Turner Mulvihill,
Audrea Wendel, Lucy Rummens and
Wayne Turner.
Thelma Vivian
Truhlar, was born on December
12, 1912 at Salem, South Dakota.
As a young girl she moved with
her family to Central City,
Iowa. She graduated from the
Central City High School in
1931. After her schooling,
Thelma worked as a housekeeper
in Cedar Rapids.
On December 12,
1933, she married Clarence
Tessman at Central City. The
couple lived in Audubon for
several years, where they
farmed. They moved to Ely, Iowa,
where Thelma was a homemaker. In
the mid 1960s, she was employed
as a secretary to the middle
school principal in Cedar
Rapids. She worked there for ten
years before retiring. She moved
to Wesley to be near her family.
Thelma was a
member of the St. John Lutheran
Church of Corwith, where she
belonged to the Miriam Circle.
She was a member of the Charity
Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge in
Britt and the Older Iowans
Legislature. She enjoyed
reading, quilting, playing cards
(especially Bridge) and doing
handiwork.
She is survived
by her son, John Tessman, and
his wife, Jean of Garner; her
daughter, Joan Turner and her
husband, Nelson of Wesley. Also
surviving are eight
grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; her
husbands, Clarence Tessman and
Raymond Truhlar; three sisters,
Bessie Bishop, Esther Atherton
and Mavis Stone; a brother,
Freddie Fuller; a granddaughter,
Terri Tessman Duncan; and two
grandsons-in-law, Calvin Rummens
and Paul Adams.
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Florence E. Dyer, 1917-2003
April
9, 2003
Florence E.
(Simons) Dyer, of Spearfish,
South Dakota, died on Saturday,
April 5, 2003, at the Lookout
Memorial Hospital in Spearfiish.
She was 85.
Graveside
services will be held on
Saturday, April 12, at the
Greenwood Cemetery in Upton,
Wyoming. The Carlsen and
Aldinger Funeral Home of
Spearfish was in charge of the
arrangements.
Florence E.
(Jacobs) Dyer, was born on
November 12, 1917 in Rockford.
She was the daughter of William
and Zelda (Ransom) Jacobs. She
was raised and went to school at
Dougherty.
On March 30,
1937, she married Victor Simons
at Garner. She was employed at
Hanson's Inc., which later
became Winnebago Industries,
until her retirement in the
early 1970s. They spent their
winters in central Florida. In
1976 they made their permanent
residence in Florida and
traveled in their motor home.
Victor Simons died on August 23,
1981, and Florence moved to
Spearfish in 1987.
She married John
Dyer on March 16, 1988 at
Spearfish. Florence continued to
live in Spearfish after the
death of John Dyer on April 16,
1995.
A member of the
Ladies of the Moose in Phoenix,
Arizona, Florence was a
volunteer at the Lookout
Memorial Hospital gift shop and
the Salvation Army store in
Spearfish. She enjoyed playing
cards with her friends.
Survivors include
a daughter, Sharon Johnson and
her husband, Roger of Upton;
three grandchildren, Sherri
Randall and her husband of
Upton, Rodney Johnson of Fertile
and Russell Johnson and his
special friend, Sharon Kvammen
of Forest City; and a sister,
Margaret "Peggy" Turner of
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; her
husbands, Victor Simons and John
Dyer; two brothers; and four
sisters.
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Max S. Arney, 1900-2003
April
16, 2003
Max S. Arney, of
Britt, died on Monday, April 7,
2003, at the Hancock County
Memorial Hospital in Britt. He
was 102.
Funeral services
for Mr. Arney were held on
Saturday, April 12, at the Ewing
Funeral Chapel, Britt. The Rev.
Robert Dodge officiated. Larry
Fox gave the eulogy. Music was
provided by Russell and Cindy
Schubert.
Honorary casket
bearers were Gregory D. Arney,
Hollis A. McCoy, Jennifer A.
Busby, Sara J. Steile, David S.
Arney, Meredith A. Giordano,
Kristin J. Peters, Mark W.
Thede, Kimberly A.
Thede-Turnmeyer, Beth A. Dahle,
Lisa K. Arney, Erin K. Arney,
Justin M. Arney, Vanessa F.
Mueller and Melissa K. Landis.
Interment was on Monday, April
14, in the Riverside Cemetery at
Marshalltown. The Rev. Jennifer
Daniel officiated. The Ewing
Funeral Chapel of Britt was in
charge of the arrangements.
Max S. Arney, son
of P. F. and Cora (Crouse)
Arney, was born on October 17,
1900 in Albion. The youngest of
four children, he graduated from
the Marshalltown High School in
Marshalltown, Iowa and from
Cornell College in Mount Vernon.
Max Arney, was
united in marriage to Elizabeth
C. Stoakes of Traer, on August
22, 1931. To this union five
children were born, Dean, Craig,
Naomi, Paul and Herbert. Mr.
Arney was employed at his
family's Marshalltown
Manufacturing (farm equipment),
farmed, and ran the apple
orchard.
He is survived by
his five children, Dean S. Arney
and family of Bettendorf, Craig
E. Arney and family of Plymouth,
Minnesota, Naomi J. Thede and
family of Britt, Iowa and
Clarkdale, Arizona, Paul F.
Arney and family of Frankville
and Herbert M. Arney and family
of Albion; 15 grandchildren; and
17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; his
wife, Elizabeth in 1973; his
step-mother; and three sisters.
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Helen Rasmuson, 1916-2003
April
16, 2003
Helen A.
Rasmuson, 87, of Britt, died on
Thursday, April 10, 2003, at the
Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services
were held on Monday, April 14,
at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in
Britt. The Rev. Robert Dodge
officiated. Music was provided
by organist, Brenda Smith who
accompanied soloist, Joleen
Leerar.
Casket bearers
were Mark Rasmuson, Michael
Rasmuson, Chris Pierce, Steve
Pierce, Bob Formanek and Jim
Rasmuson. Burial was in the
Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The
Ewing Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements.
Helen, the
daughter of Cyril and Barbara
Anna (Vavrik) Formanek was born
on April 9, 1916 in Britt, Iowa.
She grew up in the Britt area
and attended the Britt Schools.
Helen was united
in marriage with Lloyd Rasmuson,
on May 24, 1934. She was active
in the Congregational Church and
her circle. Helen enjoyed
antique sales, crafts, sewing,
growing flowers and gardening.
She is survived
by her son, Richard Rasmuson and
his wife, Kathy of Mason City; a
son-in-law, Jim Pierce of
Destrehan, Louisiana; nine
grandchildren, Mark Rasmuson and
his wife, Brenda of Swaledale,
Sue Baldwin and her husband,
Keith of Burchinal, Sarah Cannon
and her husband, Russ of Tyler,
Texas, Mike Rasmuson of Fort
Dodge, Becky Pierce of
Destrehan, Louisiana, Chris
Pierce and his wife, Maureen of
Destrehan, Louisiana, Steve
Pierce and his wife, Patti of
Searcy, Arkansas, Scott Pierce
and his wife, Joan of Sugarland,
Texas and Melissa Flanagan and
her husband, Keith of
Mandeville, Louisiana; and 19
great-grandchildren.
Survivors also
include two sisters-in-law,
Carol Rasmuson of Britt and
Clara Formanek of Britt; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her parents;
husband, Lloyd in 1986;
daughter, Carol Pierce on March
12, 2003; grandson, Timothy
Pierce; step-mother; two
brothers, Charles and Cyril; and
two sisters, Mayme Engel and
Barbara Johnson.
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Garnet E. Gelner, 1918-2003
April
16, 2003
Garnet E. Gelner,
85, of Garner, died on Saturday,
April 12, 2003, at the Concord
Care Center, Garner.
Her funeral will
be held at 10:00 a.m., on
Friday, April 18, at the United
Presbyterian Church in Garner,
with the Rev. Roger Kallem
officiating. Music will be
provided by organist, Audrey
Sonnenberg who will accompany
soloist, Beverly Cataldo and a
congregational hymn. Ushers will
be Harlan Carolus and Don
Quintus.
Casket bearers
will be Richard Rasmussen, Ted
Greiman, Dennis Best, Robert
Best, Ryan Rasmussen and Larry
Gelner. Interment will be in the
Concord Township Cemetery in
Garner. Visitation will be held
one hour prior to the services
at the church on Friday. The
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner
is in charge of the
arrangements.
Garnet Evelyn
Gelner, the daughter of Rudolph
Anton and Christine (Rasmussen)
Gelner, was born on March 8,
1918, on a farm near Garner. She
was confirmed at the Ellington
Prairie Lutheran Church east of
Miller. She attended the rural
schools of Concord Township and
graduated from the Garner High
School in 1935. Garnet lived
north of Garner until 1962, when
she moved into Garner with her
parents. During WW II she worked
at the Office of Price
Administration and also as a
secretary at the law office of
B.C. Berge.
In 1947, she was
employed as the deputy clerk of
court at the Hancock County
Courthouse in Garner. In 1969
she retired from the courthouse
and cared for her father. In
September of 2000, she became a
resident of the Concord Care
Center. Garnet enjoyed her
family, friends and especially
young children who considered
her as a second grandmother. She
attended the United Presbyterian
Church.
Garnet is
survived by many cousins. She
was preceded in death by her
mother, Christine in 1969; and
her father, Rudolph in 1979.
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Dorothy Schroeder, 1917-2003
April
23, 2003
Dorothy T. Schroeder, of
Kanawha, died on Sunday, April
13, 2003, at the North Iowa
Mercy Medical Center in Mason
City. She was 86.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday, April 17, at the
United Methodist Church,
Kanawha. The Rev. Susan Detwiler
officiated. Music was provided
by organist, Joann Hansen who
accompanied soloist, Pat
Hartwig. Harlan Carlson ushered.
Casket bearers
were Bill Dahl, Donald Abbas,
Ward Wright, Terry Johnson,
Marvin Stupka and Robert
Schroeder. Burial was in the
Amsterdam Township Cemetery. The
Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home of
Kanawha was in charge of the
arrangements.
Dorothy Terrell, was born on
February 25, 1917 in Des Moines.
She lived at the Woodward
Children's Home in Marshalltown
until she was 11 years old. At
that time, Bill and Dot Ketchum
of Rowan adopted her. She
enjoyed playing softball.
Dorothy was united in marriage
with Carl Schroeder on August
31, 1940 in Rowan, Iowa. The
couple made their home in
Kanawha. A housewife and mother,
Dorothy was employed for a short
time as an assistant to the bus
driver on the Hancock County bus
for the physically and mentally
challenged children in the area.
She loved to garden and can
vegetables for the family to
enjoy all winter. She enjoyed
bowling, playing horseshoes, and
was a fan of the Minnesota Twins
and of Iowa Hawkeye football.
Dorothy was a member of the
United Methodist Church in
Kanawha, where she had taught
Sunday School, was the Sunday
School Secretary and helped with
the Bible School program. She
was a very active life time
member of the American Legion
Auxiliary and the Rebekahs, and
held many positions in these
organizations.
Survivors include her son,
Wilfred D. and his wife, Colleen
of Cleveland, Ohio; and a
grandson, Ryan D. Schroeder of
Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Carl on December 26,
1989.
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Garner Man Dies In
Motorcycle Collision
April 30,
2003
A Garner man died in a
motorcycle accident at
Winona, Minnesota, on
Saturday, April 26,
2003. The accident
occurred at
approximately 6:00 p.m.
Branden M. Brock, 22, of
Garner, was driving a
Harley-Davidson
motorcycle north on
Homer Road, Winona
County Road 17.
According to the
Minnesota State Patrol,
Brock turned left onto
Minnesota State Highway
43, and was struck by a
south bound GMC Safari
minivan. The driver of
the minivan was Patricia
S. Dauschmidt, 42, of
Winona. Dauschmidt was
not injured.
Brock was pronounced
dead at the scene. The
accident was
investigated by the
Minnesota State Patrol.
Funeral services for
Brandon Michael Brock,
were held on Tuesday at
the Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Forest City.
The Petersen Lund
Funeral Home was in
charge of the
arrangements.
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Branden M. Brock, 1980-2003
April
30, 2003
Branden M. Brock,
of Garner, died on Saturday,
April 26, 2003, of injuries
sustained in a motorcycle
accident at Winona, Minnesota.
He was 22.
Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, April 29,
at the Immanuel Lutheran Church
of Forest City. The Rev. Lee
Laaveg officiated. Music was
provided by organist, Leonard
Markusen with accompanist, Nancy
Farndale. A duet was sung by Joy
and Mark Newcom.
Casket bearers
were Logan Anderson, Chris
Hoeft, Nick Campbell, Nick
Simmons, Shane Brock and Brad
Butin. Burial was in the Oakland
Cemetery, Forest City. The
Petersen Lund Funeral Home of
Forest City was in charge of the
arrangements.
Branden Michael
Brock, was born in Forest City,
on July 25, 1980, the son of
John Brock and Cheryl Ann
(Rindahl) Hoeft. Branden
attended Forest City schools and
graduated from the
Garner-Hayfield High School in
1999.
He loved cars and
motorcycles. Beginning when he
was 14, he worked for several
years at the Hancock County
Co-op Oil in Garner, eventually
becoming an alignment
specialist. He liked auto
racing, demolition derby and
riding his Harley with friends.
Branden also treasured time
spent with his family,
especially his half-sisters,
Amanda and Erica. Children loved
Branden and he enjoyed the
interaction with them as well.
He was a member of the Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Forest City
and knew Jesus as his Savior.
Survivors include
his parents, John Brock and his
wife, Dawn of Joice and Cheryl
Ann Hoeft and her husband, Kevin
of Garner; two step-brothers,
Darin Perkins and Joe Hoeft; two
half-sisters, Amanda and Erica;
and his grandparents, Barb
Halverson and husband, Paul of
Garner, Norma Monson and
husband, Milton of Leland,
Dennis and Bonnie Hoeft of
Forest City and Bob and Carmen
Holland of Forest City, Ordean
Fredrickson of Forest City; and
many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded
in death by his grandfathers,
Richard Rindahl and Choen Brock;
and a cousin, Jeffrey Good.
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John Lichman, 1928-2003
May 7,
2003
John "Sonny"
Lichman, 74, of Britt, died on
Saturday, April 26, 2003, at his
home in Britt.
Funeral services
were held on Wednesday, April
30, at the St Patrick's Catholic
Church in Britt. The Rev. Jerry
Blake officiated. Music was
provided by organist, Brenda
Smith who accompanied vocalist,
Jolene Leerar.
Burial was in the
St. Patrick's Cemetery with
military services provided by
the Britt Ceremonial Unit.
Casket bearers were, Tracy
Gremmer, Kari Lemmon, Nicki
Lemmon, Shannon Larson, Stacy
Gremmer, Nicholas Moore, Jesse
Moore, Christopher Moore, Adam
Kline and Joshua Kline. Honorary
casket bearers were, Arvin
Larson, Merle Dalland, Darrel
Francis, Joe Appelhons, Tom
Barlas and George Barlas. The
Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt
was in charge of the
arrangements.
John Lichman, the
son of Martin and Elizabeth
(Appelhons) Lichman, was born on
August 7, 1928 in Chicago,
Illinois. Following the death of
his father in 1929, John and his
mother moved to Britt where they
made their home with Elizabeth's
parents. Following Elizabeth's
marriage to Henry Haxton, the
family lived in Eagle Grove for
a short time before returning to
Britt where John attended
school.
At the age of 17,
John joined the U.S. Army and
served from 1946-1948 at Fort
Bragg, North Carolina. Following
his discharge, he returned to
Britt and was employed as a
truck driver for Lee Hunsley.
On December 1,
1951, John Lichman was united in
marriage with Wavel Brand at the
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in
Britt. The couple made their
home in Britt.
John enjoyed
Sunday dinners with his
grandchildren. He also enjoyed
farming with his sons-in-law and
raising livestock at the feed
yard. He was a member of the
Britt American Legion.
Survivors include
his wife, Wavel of Britt; four
daughters, Gloria Lemmon and her
husband, Merv of Augusta,
Wisconsin, Deb Larson and her
husband, Craig of Wesley, Sheri
Moore and her special friend,
Ray Sandhagen of Crystal Lake
and Pam Kline and her husband,
Dan of Britt; ten grandchildren,
Kari and Nicki Lemmon, Tracy and
Stacy Gremmer, Shannon Larson,
Nic, Jesse, and Chris Moore,
Adam and Joshua Kline; and one
sister, Kathy Barlas and her
husband, Tom of Mason City.
He was preceded
in death by his father, Martin
Lichman; mother, Elizabeth
Haxton; step-father, Merle
Haxton; and sister, Mary Haxton.
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