Dorothy M. Farris, 1941-2003
August
13, 2003
Dorothy M.
"Dotti" Farris, of Garner, died
on Monday, August 4, 2003, at
the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit, Mason City. She
was 62.
Her memorial
service was held at 10:30 a.m.,
on Friday, August 8, at the St.
Paul Lutheran Church in Garner,
with the Rev. Robert Bronson
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Beverly Cataldo who
accompanied vocalist, Connie
Wubben and congregational hymns.
Ushers were Fred Weiss and Rob
Willms.
Honorary bearers
were her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Interment
was in the Concord Township
Cemetery, Garner. The Cataldo
Funeral Home in Garner was in
charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy M.
Farris, the daughter of William
and Gladys (Shave) Wallace, was
born on July 9, 1941 at Waseca,
Minnesota. She grew up in New
Richland, Minnesota, where she
attended school. She continued
her education later in life
receiving a bachelor's degree in
social work.
On November 18,
1964, she was married to Laverne
"Sonny" Farris. They lived in
southern Minnesota until 1967,
when they moved to northern
Iowa. In 1975, they moved to
Garner. She worked at the Forest
City Hospital, Concord Manor in
Garner, Hancock County Memorial
Hospital in Britt and Prairie
Ridge in Mason City. Most
recently, she was employed with
the Hancock County Home Care.
Dotti enjoyed her
grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, reading,
computers and collecting dolls.
She was a member of the St. Paul
Lutheran Church where she was
active in LWML, Bible study,
divorce care and human care
ministry.
She is survived
by her husband, Sonny Sr., of
Garner; 9 children, Diane
Schmidt and husband, Jeff of
Garner, Donna Saltou and
husband, Randy of Glenville,
Minnesota, Dawn Nedved and
special friend, Melvin Wellik of
Britt, Barb Parker and husband,
Bob of Aurora, Colorado, Dan
Farris and wife, Cheryl of
Garner, Lori Winter and husband,
Jim of Mankato, Minnesota, Kelly
Ganseveld of Klemme, Sonny
Farris Jr. and wife, Connie of
Ventura and Nikki Flugum of
Garner; 19 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving
are a brother, Dale Wallace and
wife, Jen of New Richland,
Minnesota; a sister, Rose
Treadway and husband, Miles of
Center Junction; and two
sisters-in-law, Ilse Wallace of
Blaine, Minnesota and Lorraine
Wallace of Geneva, Minnesota.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; and 2
brothers, James and Donnie
Wallace.
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Bert O'Neel, 1918-2003
August
13, 2003
Bert O'Neel, of
Clarion, died on Wednesday,
August 6, 2003, at the Israel
Family Hospice House in Ames. He
was 85.
Funeral services
were held on Saturday, August 9,
at the First United Methodist
Church in Clarion. The Rev. O.
Donovan officiated. Burial was
in the Evergreen Cemetery. The
Willim Funeral Home of Clarion
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Bert O'Neel, the
son of Carl LeRoy and Grace
(Mahoney) O'Neel, was born on
March 20, 1918 in Monticello,
Minnesota. As a young child,
Bert moved with his family to
the Galt-Dows area where he
attended school and graduated
from the Dows High School.
On October 4,
1941, Bert O'Neel and Maxine
Chapman were married at
Princeton, Missouri. Living in
rural Clarion for 50 years, they
raised livestock and farmed over
500 acres. The couple continued
to farm after moving to town in
1986.
Bert enjoyed
hunting, trap shooting,
woodworking and refinishing
furniture. He enjoyed working
with children and was a 4-H
Leader for 20 years. The family
hosted the State Mechanical Corn
Picking Contest on the farm in
1963.
He was a member
of the First United Methodist
Church of Clarion and served
several years as chairman of the
Board of Trustees. He was
involved in various church
renovation projects and was
responsible for the mowing and
snow removal there for 30 years.
Survivors include
his children, Carolyn Threlkeld
and her husband, Dennis of Britt
and Mitchell O'Neel and his
wife, Barbara of Ankeny; seven
grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and one
sister, Phyllis Stupka of
Clarion.
He was preceded
in death by his wife, Maxine;
his parents; and two brothers.
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Jean S. Ambroson, 1919-2003
August
13, 2003
Jean S. Ambroson,
84, of Leland, died on Thursday,
August 7, 2003, at the Concord
Care Center, Garner.
Funeral services
were held on Saturday, August 9,
at Our Savior's Lutheran Church
in Leland, with the Rev.
Jacqueline Swanson officiating.
Music was provided by organist,
Ruth Sheldon who accompanied a
vocal duet of Greg and Rosemary
Ambroson and congregational
hymns.
Casket bearers
were Randy Wass, Rick Wass, Greg
Ambroson and Jason Ambroson.
Burial was in the Forest Home
Cemetery, Leland. The Cataldo
Funeral Home of Garner was in
charge of the arrangements.
Jean S. Ambroson,
the daughter of Clarence and Ida
(Nonnweller) Evanson, was born
on May 8, 1919 at Thornton. At
an early age she moved with her
family to Forest City where she
graduated from high school in
1937.
On October 14, 1938, she was
married to Arnold T. "Runt"
Ambroson at Our Savior's
Lutheran Church in Leland. The
couple lived in Leland all of
their married life, where she
raised their children and helped
her husband farm. She enjoyed
spending time with her family
and friends. She also enjoyed
knitting and crocheting for her
family.
She was a member
of Our Savior's Lutheran Church
in Leland, where she taught
Sunday School and was active in
the church circle.
She is survived
by her husband, Runt Ambroson of
Leland; a son, Vance Ambroson
and his wife, Judy of Leland; a
daughter, Debra Ward and her
husband, Bill of Brighton,
Colorado; 10 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; a sister,
Bernice Steltzner of Mason City;
and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; a
daughter, Karen Boyd on August
3, 1987; a sister, Norva; and
three brothers, Harry, Marshall
and Richard Evanson.
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Accident Fatality
August
13, 2003
Eric Lee
Grady of Britt, age 19,
was fatally injured in a
one vehicle accident
Monday afternoon, August
11, 2003. The accident
occurred 4 miles west of
Klemme and 1/2 mile
north on Oak Avenue in
Hancock County.
Grady was driving a 1987
Volkswagen south on
county gravel Oak Avenue
when he lost control of
the vehicle and rolled
several times. A
passenger in the car,
Ryan Rosenstiel was
treated and released at
the Hancock County
Memorial Hospital in
Britt.
The Iowa State Patrol
was assisted at the
scene by the Hancock
County Sheriffs Office,
Garner Ambulance, Garner
Fire Department and West
Hancock Ambulance.
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Eric L. Grady, 1984-2003
August
20, 2003
Eric L. Grady,
19, of Wesley, died on Monday,
August 11, 2003, from injuries
sustained in a car accident.
Funeral services
for Eric Grady were held on
Saturday, August 16, at the
Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High
School in Corwith, with the Rev.
John Bates officiating. Music
was provided by pianist, Dennis
Holmes who accompanied a
congregational hymn and a
special selection by the
Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne students.
Casket bearers
were Randy Waltman, Brandon
Askeland, Mitch Johnson, Ryan
Rosenstiel, Mike Grady and Jason
Kunkel. Burial was in the
Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley.
The Ewing Funeral Home of Britt
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Eric, the son of
Jerry and Theresa (Mausehund)
Grady, was born on February 14,
1984, in Iowa City. He grew up
in Wesley and graduated from the
Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High
School with the class of 2003.
Eric was active
in cross country, football,
basketball and track at the
Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High
School. He also attended the
Wesley Youth Group while in high
school. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing.
Following
graduation, Eric was employed
with Hormel in Algona. He
recently enlisted in the
National Guard.
Eric is survived
by his parents, Jerry Grady and
his wife, Mindy of Rockford and
Theresa Grady and Steve Earles
of Wesley; sisters and brothers,
Amanda Grady of Wesley, Kaylyn
Earles of Meservey, James Grady
of Waterloo, Taylor Earles of
Wesley, Mitchell Grady of
Rockford, Tanner Grady of
Rockford and Colby Grady of
Rockford; maternal grandmother,
Veleta Mausehund and Rick
Gremmer of Wesley; maternal
grandfather, Larry and Sue
Mausehund of Rudd; paternal
grandmother, Delores Grady of
Rockford; maternal
step-grandparents, Chuck and
Doris Earles of Britt; maternal
great-grandmother, Mary
Mausehund of Nora Springs; and
many aunts and uncles.
He was preceded
in death by his paternal
grandfather, Gerald Grady;
maternal great-grandfather,
Herbert Mausehund; and maternal
great-grandparents, Harvey and
Velora Hansen.
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Donna V. Knoll, 1922-2003
August
20, 2003
Donna V. Knoll,
of Belmond, died on Monday,
August 11, 2003, at the Belmond
Medical Center in Belmond. She
was 80.
A Mass of
Christian Burial was held on
Thursday, August 14, at the St.
Francis Catholic Church in
Belmond, with the Rev. David
Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit
officiating. Interment was in
the St. Francis Catholic
Cemetery in Belmond. The
Tenold-Andrews Funeral home of
Belmond was in charge of the
arrangements. The family
suggests memorials to the
Catholic Daughters of the
Americas or to the donor's
choice.
Donna (Gray)
Knoll, was born on December 18,
1922, on the family farm at
Stilson, rural Hancock County.
She was the daughter of George
and Evelyn Gray.
Donna was united
in marriage to Lynn "Chappie"
Knoll in September of 1942. The
couple had 14 children, seven
sons and seven daughters. Mrs.
Knoll was dedicated to her
family and making a home for her
children. She was a substitute
in the Belmond School District
for 17 years.
In 1962, Lynn and
Donna built and operated Lynn's
Supper Club until their
retirement in 1980. She was an
active member of the St. Francis
Xavier Catholic Church, Catholic
Daughters of the Americas,
Rosary Society, and held
leadership roles in the Right to
Life Organization. She enjoyed
golf, music, bridge, and working
crossword puzzles when she
wasn't spending time with her
children and grandchildren.
Survivors include
her 14 children, Michael and
wife, Claudla of Ossining, New
York, James and wife, Kathy of
Corpus Christi, Texas, Mary
Luick, wife of the late Michael
Luick of Belmond, Paul of
Anaheim, California, John and
wife, Roylene of Belmond, Dennis
and wife, June of Catlin,
Illinois, Kathryn Cahill and
husband, Bill of Danville,
Illinois, Patrice Whitty and
husband, David of Lancaster,
Wisconsin, Jeannie McWhorter and
husband, Pat of Beeville, Texas,
Kevin and wife, Deb of Belmond,
Elizabeth Barrett and husband,
Bernard of Belmond, Angela Olson
and husband, Dennis of Belmond,
Sherrie Kunecke and husband,
Brad of Atchison, Kansas and
Matthew and wife, Kim of Wesley;
55 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren.
Survivors also
include five sisters, Ardys,
Mary, Rita, Romona, and Joan;
and two brothers, Paul and
Jerry.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; her
husband, Lynn in December of
1997; two sisters; three
brothers; four grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
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Esther H. Meyer, 1909-2003
August
20, 2003
Esther H. Meyer,
of Mason City, died on
Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at
the USA Healthcare Center, Mason
City. She was 93.
Her funeral was
held on Saturday, August 16,
2003, at the St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Garner, with the Rev.
Robert Bronson officiating.
Music was provided by organist,
Barb Mrosko. Ushers were Alvin
"Pete" Hansen and Mike Duregger.
Casket bearers
were her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Burial was
in the Memorial Park Cemetery,
Mason City. The Cataldo Funeral
Home in Garner was in charge of
the arrangements. Memorials may
be directed to the St. Paul
Lutheran Church.
Esther Helena
Meyer, the daughter of Herman
and Adeline (Greinke) Lemke was
born on November 27, 1909, on a
farm near Garner. She was
baptized on September 11, 1910,
and confirmed June 1, 1924.
Esther attended the rural
schools of Hancock County.
On May 24, 1928,
she was married to Harry E.
Meyer at the St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Garner. They farmed
southeast of Garner until they
retired in 1966 and moved to
Mason City. The couple spent
many of their winters
vacationing in California.
Esther enjoyed company giving
her guests some of her crochet
handiwork. She was a life long
member of the St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Garner.
She is survived
by two sons, Dale Meyer
(Shirley) of Kensett and Dean
Meyer (Mardine) of Kensett; a
daughter-in-law, Shirley Meyer
of Rancho Cucamonga, California;
a sister, Ruth Katter of Clear
Lake; grandchildren, Rodger
Maynes, Dan (Carol) Meyer, Sue
Meyer, Ron (Terri) Meyer,
Jeanine (Joe) Mistretta, Randy
(Rhonda) Meyer, Tom (Mallssa)
Meyer, Dennis (Kathy) Meyer,
Barb (Lyle) Jass, Janet (Dave)
Solberg, Doug (Pam) Meyer, and
Sandy (Dave) Smith;
great-grandchildren, Jon, Erin
and Ryan Maynes, Michelle
(Larry) Washington, Mike
(Michelle) Meyer, Christy (Ken)
Manaway, Jesseca (Denver)
Coulter, Allison (Ruben) Ruiz,
Julie Meyer, Rhianon, Morgan and
Anthony Mistretta, Amanda, Corey
and Colten Meyer, Ryan, Travis
and Kristen Meyer, Ben (Morgan)
Jass, Betsy Jass, Shannon, Shane
and Jeremy (Gina) Solberg and
Melissa, Nicole and Courtney
Meyer, Connor and Sierra Smith;
and four
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Harry
Meyer on July 8, 1994; her son,
Donald Meyer; a granddaughter,
Linda Maynes; her parents; two
sisters, Lisa Haes and Martha
Heimendinger; and two brothers,
Otto Lemke and Paul Lemke.
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Carol L. Kline, 1935-2003
August
20, 2003
Carol L. Kline,
68, of Britt, died on Thursday,
August 14, 2003, at the North
Iowa Mercy Medical Center in
Mason City.
Funeral services for Carol Kline
were held on Tuesday, August 19,
at the United Methodist Church
in Britt, with Pastor Janet
Wearda officiating. Burial was
in the Evergreen Cemetery in
Britt. The Ewing Funeral Home of
Britt was in charge of the
arrangements,
Carol L. Kline,
the daughter of Orvin and RuBee
(Swanson) Friedow was born on
August 5, 1935 in Forest City.
Carol attended Britt Schools and
graduated from the Britt High
School with the class of 1953.
On July 17, 1955,
Carol was united in marriage
with Dennis Kline at the Little
Brown Church in Nashua.
Carol was
employed at the Britt News
Tribune for over 20 years. She
retired from PSI in Belmond in
1992. Carol served as a
volunteer at the Hancock County
Memorial Hospital following her
retirement.
Carol was an avid
reader. She enjoyed spending
time with her grandchildren,
quilting, and beading. She also
enjoyed traveling with the
Winnebago Itasca Travelers Club,
which she served as Secretary.
Survivors include her husband,
Dennis; her children, Rick Kline
and his wife, Mary of
Monticello, Minnesota, Rhonda
Bellard and her husband, Larry
of Panora, Dan Kline and his
wife, Pam of Britt, Denise
Jakoubek and her husband, Doug
of Britt and Dwight Kline and
his wife, Jill of Stallings,
North Carolina; grandchildren,
Evan, Tony and his wife, Abbie,
Tim, Travis, Reed, Lauren,
Regan, Adam, Joshua, Danielle,
Derica, Makali, Cooper, and
Annabeth; and one brother,
William Friedow of Britt.
She was preceded
in death by her parents.
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Richard L. Jensen, 1949-2003
August
27, 2003
Richard L.
Jensen, of Garner, formerly of
Oelwein, died suddenly on
Monday, August 18, 2003, at the
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa,
Mason City. He was 54.
Funeral services
were held on Friday, August 22,
at the Peace Lutheran Church in
Oelwein. The Rev. Mark Beesley
officiated. Interment will be at
a later date. The
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home of
Oelwein was in charge of the
arrangements. A military
memorial was held on Thursday at
the funeral home.
Richard L.
Jensen, was born on April 30,
1949 at Oelwein. He was the son
of Floyd Everett and Wilma
Lucille (Albert) Jensen. He
graduated from the Oelwein
Community High School in 1967
and from Kirkwood Community
College, Cedar Rapids in 1976.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam
War, serving in the Navy.
On April 9, 1976,
Richard Jensen married Susan
Jean Fairchild at Oelwein. They
later divorced. Mr. Jensen
formerly owned and operated the
Oelwein Dental Studio in Oelwein
for many years. He was currently
a dental technician in Garner.
He was a member of the St. Paul
Lutheran Church, Garner and a
former member of the Peace
Lutheran Church in Oelwein. He
was a member of the VFW in
Garner.
Survivors include
a daughter, Elizabeth Jensen of
Garner; two sons, Andrew Jensen
and his wife, Rachel of
Sacramento, California and
Christopher Jensen of Ft. Hood,
Texas.
Also surviving
are three sisters, Annette (Mrs.
Joseph) Moore of Hiawatha, Kay
Jensen of White Sands, New
Mexico and Sharon (Mrs. Duane)
Johnson of Winfield; three
brothers, Ronald Jensen and his
wife, Virginia of Independence,
Robert Jensen and his wife, Sue
of Oelwein and Brian Jensen of
Memphis, Tennessee; many aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded
in death by his parents.
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Nieves Ochoa Sr., 1947-2003
August
27, 2003
Nieves Ochoa, of
Des Moines, died on Thursday,
August 21, 2003 at his home. He
was 56. Services will be held at
10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August
27, 2003, at the Sunset Funeral
Chapel in Des Moines.
Nieves Ochoa was
born on April 12,1947 in
Hampton, to Larry Ochoa, Sr. and
Mary Ochoa. Nieves enjoyed being
a shade tree mechanic, fishing,
spending time with his grand
kids and watching his son race.
He is survived by
his wife, Roberta Ochoa; his
parents; daughter, Toni Pierce
of Washington; sons, Nieves
Ochoa Jr. of Buffalo Center and
Thomas Ochoa of Des Moines;
grandchildren, Joseph, Madeline
and Abigail Pierce, Maisen,
Avery, Daly, Cheyenne, Ethan and
Meeah Ochoa; brothers, Larry Jr.
of Florida, Mario of Mason City,
Richard of Mason City, Leo of
Garner, Louie of Ankeny, Carlos
of California and Ev of
California.
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Elna H. Stearns, 1916-2003
September 3, 2003
Elna H. Stearns,
86, of Garner, died on Monday,
August 25, 2003, at the Mercy
Medical Center, North Iowa in
Mason City.
Funeral services
were held on Thursday, August
28, at the United Methodist
Church in Garner, with the Rev.
David Wagner officiating. Music
was provided by organist, Mary
Kopacek who accompanied soloist,
Bill Renner and a congregational
hymn. Ushers were Marvin
Schoneman and Burke Haberkamp.
Casket bearers
were Mike McNutt, Craig
Molander, Jeff Molander, Brad
Molander, Larry Matson, Bill
Matson, Tom Murray and Bob
Arhart. Burial was in the Rose
Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove. The
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Elna Harbison
Stearns, the daughter of William
and Christy (Ryan) Harbison, was
born on November 5, 1916 at
Whittemore. She grew up in Eagle
Grove where she graduated from
high school.
On January 21,
1948, she was married to Walter
Stearns at her parent's home in
Garner. Elna was employed by the
Bell Telephone Company in Iowa
for 45 years, retiring in 1981.
Following retirement, she moved
to Garner to be near her family.
In 1990, she moved to the
Prairie View Apartments in
Garner. She enjoyed her family,
her job and watching sports on
TV.
She was a member
of the United Methodist Church
in Garner, Rebekah Circle and
was a former member of the
Homemakers Club and Eastern
Star.
She is survived
by four sisters and a brother,
Enola Matson of Chicago,
Illinois, Lorene Petty and
husband, Jack of Hutchinson,
Kansas, Reuel Pruyn and wife,
Virginia of Hemet, California,
Clare Molander and husband,
Royal of Garner and Helene Maley
and husband, Dale of Garner; two
brothers-in-law, LeRoy Stearns
and wife, Florence of Abilene,
Texas and Rollo Stearns and
wife, Cora of Eagle Grove; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Walter
Stearns in 1962; her parents; a
brother, Willard Harbison; and
two sisters, Jesse Wilson and
Billie McNutt.
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William L. Hiscocks, 1931-2003
September 3, 2003
William (Bill) L.
Hiscocks, 71, of Garner, died on
Monday, August 25, 2003, at his
home near Garner, surrounded by
his family.
His funeral was
held on Thursday, August 28, at
the St. Boniface Catholic Church
in Garner, with the Rev. Michael
Schueller officiating. Bennett
Cepak was the lector. Music was
provided by organist, Carolyn
Kumsher who accompanied the
church choir and soloist, Brandi
Hiscocks. Ushers were Robert
Kral and Lawrence Engstler.
Casket bearers
were Ryan Hiscocks, Emily
Hiscocks, Scott Hiscocks, Erin
Hiscocks, Michael Cepak, Natalie
Cepak and Matthew Hiscocks.
Riley Hiscocks was honorary
bearer. Burial was in the St.
Boniface Catholic Cemetery,
Garner, with military rites by
the Garner Veterans Ceremonial
Unit. The Cataldo Funeral Home
was in charge of the
arrangements.
William Lewis
Hiscocks, the son of Robert Sr.
and Mavis (Rapp) Hiscocks, was
born on September 17, 1931 at
Algona. He graduated from the
Britt High School in 1949. He
served his country in the U.S.
Army during the Korean Conflict
from November 19, 1952 to
October 21, 1954.
On November 20,
1954, he married Irene Chizek at
the St. Patrick's Catholic
Church in Britt. They farmed
near Britt until 1965, when they
moved to a farm southeast of
Garner. In addition to being a
loving husband, father, and
grandfather, Bill's friendly
wave and quick wit ensured he
never met a stranger.
He was a member
of the St. Boniface Catholic
Church and the Garner VFW and
American Legion. Over the years
he served on the following
boards: Hancock County FSA,
Hancock County tax review board,
Ell Township Trustees, North
Central FS board in Hampton,
Garner Farmer's Co-op Society
(President) and the Britt
Farmer's Co-op Society. He was
honored with a meritorious
service award for his service as
a 4-H Leader for the Elcon
Indians. He was granted service
awards from both the Ventura and
Britt FFA chapters.
He is survived by
his wife, Irene of Garner; four
children, Kerry Hiscocks and
wife, Denise of Ventura,
Kathleen Cepak and husband,
Bennett of Southlake, Texas,
Mark Hiscocks of Garner and Rita
Hiscocks of St. Louis, Missouri;
grandchildren, Ryan Hiscocks and
wife, Brandi, Emily and Erin
Hiscocks, Michael and Natalie
Cepak, Scott and Matt Hiscocks;
and one great-granddaughter,
Riley Hiscocks.
He is also
survived by siblings, Bonnie
Doughan, Don Hiscocks and wife,
Gloria, Jon Hiscocks, Dean
Hiscocks and wife, Marie, Judy
Becker and husband, Mike; and
in-laws, Lurene and Ken Pruitt
(Alan), Dorothy Hiscocks (Robert
Jr.), Kay Hiscocks (Monte), Dale
Nielsen (Jane), and Steve
Casperson (Nancy).
He was preceded
in death by his parents; three
brothers, Robert Jr., Monte, and
Alan Hiscocks; two sisters, Jane
Nielsen and Nancy Casperson; a
sister-in-law, Beverly Hiscocks;
and a brother-in-law, Gene
Doughan.
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Marie L. Hejlik, 1922-2003
September 3, 2003
Marie L. Hejllk,
of Rockwell, formerly of Duncan,
died on Tuesday, August 26,
2003, at her home following a
short illness. She was 81.
A funeral Mass
was held on Friday, August 29,
at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Rockwell, with the
Rev. Craig E. Steimel
officiating. Interment was in
the St John's Catholic Cemetery
in Duncan. The Fullerton Funeral
Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
Marie Lillian
Hejlik, was born on May 28, 1922
near Duncan. She was the sixth
child of ten children born to
Frances (Wellik) and James
Drabek. She attended school in
Duncan.
On June 5, 1940,
Marie Drabek was united in
marriage to Raymond Paul Hejlik
at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic
Church in Duncan. The couple
farmed in the Duncan/Britt area
and were the parents of six
children. They enjoyed polka
music and spending their winters
in Texas.
Marie served as a
cook at the Newman Catholic High
School for ten years. She
retired from her position at the
school in 1975.
She was a member
of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Sacred Heart's Ladies
Guild and the Senior Citizens of
Rockwell.
Marie is
remembered by her family as a
fabulous cook. Her leisure
activities and interests have
included flower and vegetable
gardening, canning, tending her
strawberry beds, embroidery and
quilting.
She is survived
by her children, Arnold Hejlik
and his wife, Bette of Rockwell,
Ronald Hejlik and his wife, Mary
of Nashville, Illinois, Kathleen
"Kay" Kopacek and her husband,
Donald of Britt, Darryl Hejlik
and his wife, Suzanne of
Fremont, Nebraska, Mari Batty
and her husband, Dennis of West
Liberty and Jerry Hejlik of
Clear Lake.
Survivors also
include a sister, Clara Malek
and her husband, Ernest of
Britt; her brother, William
Drabek of Columbus, Wisconsin;
12 grandsons; 7 granddaughters;
9 great-grandchildren; and many
other relatives and friends.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Raymond
in February of 1993; her
parents; two sisters and five
brothers.
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Garner Leader & Signal 2003
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Ervin Harder, 1912-2003
September 3, 2003
Former Garner
resident, Ervin Harder, of Ames,
died on Tuesday, August 26,
2003, at the Riverside Manor in
Ames. He was 91.
A private family
service was held. Burial was in
the Ames Municipal Cemetery. The
Adams Funeral Home of Ames was
in charge of the arrangements.
Ervin Harder, was
born on July 8, 1912 at
Keystone. He was the son of
Henry and Mata (Krohnke) Harder.
A graduate of the Keystone High
School, he graduated from Iowa
State University in 1934. He
served in the United States Navy
during World War II. He received
his Masters Degree in 1953. He
married Rozella M. Stephenson on
September 14, 1935 in Austin,
Minnesota.
During his
36-year career in education,
Ervin Harder served as
elementary principal at the
Garner-Hayfield Community School
from 1958 until his retirement
in 1978. Prior to accepting the
position at Garner, he was
Superintendent of Schools at
Shellrock from 1948 to 1958. He
taught at Central Webster and
Goodell. He enjoyed coaching
boys basketball and baseball.
Survivors include his wife,
Rozella; a son, Stephen M.
Harder of Ames; and two
grandsons.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; three
brothers and one sister.
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Garner Leader & Signal 2003
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Marguerite Upmeyer, 1925-2003
September 10, 2003
Marguerite M.
Upmeyer, 78, of Garner, died on
Sunday, August 31, 2003, at the
Concord Care Center, Garner.
Her funeral was
held on Wednesday, September 3,
at the Zion Evangelical and
Reformed Church in Garner, with
the Rev. Darrell Weber
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Margaret Jass and
pianist, Mary Etherington who
accompanied the church choir and
congregational hymns. Ushers
were Daryl Upmeyer, Dale Upmeyer
and Ed Barkema.
Casket bearers
were Neal Woiwod, Mark
Waddingham, Chad Upmeyer, Matt
Upmeyer, Blake Upmeyer, Tyler
Upmeyer, Adam Upmeyer and Dwight
Steege. Burial was in the
Concord Township Cemetery. The
Cataldo Funeral Chapel of Garner
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Marguerite Marie
Upmeyer, the daughter of John A.
and Mabel (Hein) Borchers, was
born on May 22, 1925, on a farm
west of Garner in Liberty
Township. At the age of two, she
moved with her family to a farm
north of Garner. They lived
there until the early 1930's
when they moved into Garner due
to her father's illness.
Marguerite attended school in
Garner until moving with her
family to Bellevue, Nebraska,
where she graduated from high
school. She worked for the
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Company in Omaha and the Martin
Nebraska Bomber Plant. In March
of 1946, she returned to Garner
with her family.
On April 2, 1946,
she was married to Gordon
Upmeyer at the Methodist Church
in Garner. They farmed southwest
of Garner until retiring in the
fall of 1973 and moving to their
new home in Garner. Her
grandchildren were her pride and
joy. Marguerite was also proud
of her Grandma Hein who lived to
be 94 years old.
She was a member
of the Zion Evangelical and
Reformed Church, where she sang
in the choir for over 40 years,
taught Sunday School, was a
member of the Women's
Fellowship, serving as President
three times and belonged to the
Adult Bible Class. She was also
a member of the O.N.O.
Homemakers Club and sang in the
Hancock County Chorus for many
years.
Survivors include
her three children, Kathy Woiwod
of Garner and fiancée, Gary
Zeitz of Welcome, Minnesota and
her three children, Liz
Waddingham and husband, Mark and
their three children, Megan,
Brooke and Ben of Garner, Neal
Woiwod of Garner and Susan
Steege and husband, Dwight and
their son, Cole of Waverly, Doug
Upmeyer and wife, Linda of
Garner and their five children,
Dr. Sara Upmeyer of Columbus,
Missouri, Chad Upmeyer of
Garner, Matt Upmeyer and Erica
of Ankeny and Blake and Tyler
Upmeyer of Garner, Ron Upmeyer
and wife, Marcia of Garner and
their two children, Adam Upmeyer
and wife, Denise and their two
children, Nicole and Jordan of
Garner and Mary Nessert of
Garner and her husband, Kirk of
Ames.
Survivors also
include a brother, Merlin
Borchers and wife, Mary Lu of
Garner; a sister, Betty Katter
and husband, Lyle of Bend,
Oregon; and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Gordon
on March 13, 2000; her parents;
step-father, Earl Henschen;
son-in-law, Arlo Woiwod on
January 23, 1991; and grandson,
Andy Upmeyer on April 20, 1992.
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Garner Leader & Signal 2003
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