Richard A. Hanson, 1949-2005
March 9, 2005
Richard
A. Hanson, 55, of Klemme, died
on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at
the University of Iowa
Hospitals, Iowa City.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, March 7, at the United
Methodist Church in Klemme, with
the Rev. Paddy Druhl
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Madelyn Priebe, who
accompanied soloist, Nikki
Katter and congregational hymns.
Ushers were John Schwichtenberg
and Arlyn Waddingham.
Honorary bearers were Craig
Larson, Rich Chevallier, Kent
Ridlon, Max Christy, Jim
Prescott, Dick Esser, Kenneth
Weiland, Toby Gouge, Dennis
Badker, Shep Ysselstein, Doug
Hanson and Ken Hanson. Casket
bearers were Dennis Hanson, Ron
Hanson, Herman Meyer, Kevin
Hanson, Bob Frayne and Mike
Little. Burial was in the Ell
Township Cemetery, Klemme. The
Cataldo Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Richard Allen Hanson, the son of
John August and Ardella Darlene
(Schneider) Hanson, was born on
August 23, 1949 in Mason City.
He graduated from the Klemme
High School in 1968. Rich worked
with Craig Larson during and
after high school doing auto
body repair in Klemme.
In 1968, he married Marilyn
Draper in Belmond. The marriage
was later dissolved.
Rich worked briefly at Winnebago
Industries in the paint and ship
out department. He then went to
IMT where he worked for 20 years
as a paint foreman. In 1981, he
started his own auto body
specialty paint and repair
business, "Rich's Auto Body" in
Klemme. He continued to operate
the business until 1998 when he
began long distance trucking. He
was a consultant and a friend to
many in the truck driving
business.
Over the years he restored many
classic cars, but the '55 Chevy
was always his favorite. He was
especially proud of the '55
Chevy that he and his son worked
on together. Rich also loved
Harley Davidson motorcycles. He
will be greatly missed by his
family and many friends.
Survivors include his parents,
John and Ardella Hanson of
Klemme; his maternal
grandmother, Lydia Schneider of
Garner; two children, Shelly
Hanson (Jeremy Eenhuis) and
their two children, Summer and
Cole, of Klemme and Jason
(Patti) Hanson and their two
children, Caitlin and Blaine, of
Klemme; a sister, Janelle
(Herman) Meyer of Mason City;
two brothers, Dennis E. Hanson
of Garner and Ron (Barb) Hanson
of Owosso, Michigan; a special
friend, Julie Haugen of Klemme;
and many nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandfather, William
Schneider; and his paternal
grandparents, William and
Rebecca Hanson.
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Wendy L. Wilson, 1951-2005
March
9, 2005
Wendy Lee Wilson,
53, of Britt, died on Wednesday,
March 2, 2005, at her residence
in Britt.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, March 5, at the
Ewing-Dugger Funeral Chapel in
Britt. The Rev. Dr. John Meyer
officiated. Casket bearers were
Brandon Douglas, Dale Douglas,
Marc Gibbons, Greg Wilson,
Jeremy Gibbons and Joel Jacobs.
Burial was in the East Lawn
Cemetery at Sheldon.
Wendy Wilson, the daughter of
Arnold E. and Adelaide Helen
Harms Wilson, was born on
October 10, 1951, in Sleepy Eye,
Minnesota. As a young girl, she
moved with her family to South
Dakota where she spent most of
her childhood.
Following graduation from the
Melvin High School in 1969,
Wendy attended NCC in Sheldon
for secretarial training. She
was employed in the accounting
department of the Wilson Library
at the University of Minnesota
for 16 years. In 1994, Wendy
moved to Britt where she was
employed as secretary and
receptionist for Oleo Acres
Kennels in Britt.
Wendy enjoyed fishing, bowling,
word games, crafting and
arranging silk flowers. She
loved to bake and was an
excellent cook. She especially
enjoyed playing bingo, whenever
she had the chance. Wendy was
active in Civil War Reenactments
and was a member of the 20th
Texas Dismounted Cavalry.
Wendy is survived by one son,
Gregory Wilson of Bloomington,
Minnesota; five siblings, Patti
Noethe and John of Britt, Jan
Pennings and Ivan of Sheldon,
Daniel Gibbons and Mary of
Sanborn, Barbara Nilles and Ken
of Sanborn and Joel Gibbons and
Linda of Sanborn; numerous
nieces: nephews; aunts; uncles;
and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; infant sister, Linda
Kay; and two nieces.
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Verna B. Alke, 1917-2005
March 16, 2005
Verna
B. Alke, 87, of Britt, died on
Monday, March 7, 2005, at the
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, March 11, at the First
Lutheran Church in Britt, with
the Rev. Dr. John Meyer and
Janelle Siffring, AiM,
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Donna Tech who
accompanied congregational
hymns. Ushers were Melvin
Pergande and Duane Hanson.
Honorary bearers were Greg
Michaelsen, Darwin Michaelsen,
Tim Radig, Ed Alke, Kirk
Thacker, Paul Thacker, Tom
Thacker and Nathan Schwandt.
Casket bearers were Curt Holck,
Mark Holck, Troy Holck, Duane
Seegebarth, Gary Michaelsen, Al
Schoeneman, Steve Houdek and
Darryll Alke. Burial was in the
Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The
Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Verna B. Alke, the daughter of
Adolph and Rose (Daliman) Holck,
was born on December 18, 1917 in
Orthel Township, Hancock County.
She graduated from the Britt
High School in 1935, where she
received her normal training.
She taught at various country
schools in the Britt area.
On February 8, 1944, she was
married to George Alke at the
First Lutheran Church in Britt.
They farmed south of Titonka
until 1983 when they moved into
Britt. In May of 2002, they
moved to the Summit House in
Britt.
Verna was a member of the First
Lutheran Church in Britt, ELCW
and the Britt Senior Citizens.
She was an active member of the
Good Hope Lutheran Church in
Titonka, before they moved to
Britt. She also was a member of
the Neighborhood Club in
Titonka.
She is survived by her husband,
George Alke of Britt; her
daughter, Jan (John) Hana of
Garner; a granddaughter,
Jennifer (Mike) Dillon of
Denver, Colorado; and many
nieces and nephews.
Verna was preceded in death by
her parents; three sisters,
Lucille Dewey, Erma Bohling and
Irene Schoneman; two brothers,
Maynard and Harold Holck; and a
nephew, Arlin Dewey.
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Dallas G. Elwood, 1922-2005
March
16, 2005
Dallas G. Elwood,
of Corwith, died on Tuesday,
March 8, 2005, at the Hancock
County Memorial Hospital, Britt.
He was 82.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, March 11, at the United
Methodist Church in Corwith. The
Rev. Dan Fernandez officiated.
Music was provided by organist,
Sharon Gourley who accompanied
soloist, Diane Nall and several
congregational hymns.
Casket bearers were Wayne Elkin,
Merlin Morgan, Merle Sohl, Mike
Pearson, Craig Steenhard and Jay
Gourley. Burial was in the
Corwith Cemetery with graveside
military honors provided by the
Elmer Wilson American Legion
Post #229. The
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf
Funeral Home of Corwith was in
charge of the arrangements.
Dallas G. Elwood, was born on
November 7, 1922 at Eagle Grove,
to George and Margaret Jordan
Elwood. He received his
education in Eagle Grove. Dallas
served his country during World
War II in the U.S. Army from
1942 until 1945. He served in
the European Theater, where he
earned the Bronze Star for
bravery. After the service he
returned to Eagle Grove.
Dallas was united in marriage to
Eunice Maxine Tabb on March 31,
1948, at Corwith. The couple
lived for a time in Eagle Grove
and then moved to Corwith in
1956. Dallas and Eunice owned
and operated Elwood's Meat
Processing and Grocery. They
retired in 1983.
Dallas was a member of the
Corwith United Methodist Church.
He also belonged to the Elmer
Wilson American Legion Post #229
at Corwith. Dallas was a member
of the Iowa Meat Processing
Association, where he had served
as Director, Vice President and
President. He also belonged to
the Corwith Merchant's Club.
Dallas's wife, Eunice preceded
him in death on March 13, 2003.
Due to failing health, Dallas
became a resident of the Kanawha
Community Home in Kanawha.
Survivors include two sons,
their spouses and four
grandchildren, Scott Elwood and
wife, Vicky and their two sons,
Mike and Steven of Jefferson
City, Missouri and Tom Elwood
and wife, Ladine and their two
daughters, Katie and Elizabeth
of Liberty, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife, Eunice; an
infant son, Rodney; and eight
brothers and sisters.
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Hazel M. Greiman, 1914-2005
March 16,2005
Hazel
M. Greiman, 90, of Garner, died
on Friday, March 11, 2005, at
the Good Samaritan Center in
Forest City.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, March 14, at the Zion
Evangelical and Reformed Church
in Garner with the Rev. Darrell
Weber officiating. Music was
provided by organist, Margaret
Jass who accompanied
congregational hymns.
Casket bearers were Celine
Hartwig, Amy Peterson, Paul
Austin, Brad Muhm, Andrew
Hartwig and Brad Peterson.
Burial was in the Concord
Township Cemetery, Garner. The
Cataldo Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Hazel Mae Greiman, the daughter
of Charles and Anna (Anderson)
Hodson, was born on November 18,
1914 at Earlham. She attended
the rural schools of Hancock
County.
On December 11, 1937, she was
married to Laurence Greiman at
Garner. They farmed in the
Klemme and Garner area. In 1951,
they moved into Klemme and a
year later to Garner. In
February of 2004, Hazel and
Laurence became residents of the
Good Samaritan Center in Forest
City. Hazel enjoyed gardening,
canning and cooking.
She was a member of the Zion
Evangelical Church, Zion Women's
Fellowship, the Garner Senior
Citizens and Grandmothers Club.
Hazel is survived by her
husband, Laurence; her two
children, Bill (Liela) Greiman
of Santa Rosa, California and
Janice (Tim) Hartwig of Boone;
three grandchildren, Sonja
(Brad) Muhm of Garner, Andrew
(Celine) Hartwig of Iowa City
and Amy (Brad) Peterson of
Ankeny; three
great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; three sisters, Helen
Gjerde, Lois Austin and Eva
Anderson; and three brothers,
Howard, Ralph and Donald Hodson.
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Kermit E. Greiman, 1930-2005
March 23, 2005
Kermit
E. Greiman, 74, of Garner, died
on Monday, March 14, 2005, at
the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial services were held on
Wednesday, March 16, at the Zion
Evangelical and Reformed Church
in Garner, with the Rev. Darrell
Weber officiating. Music was
provided by organist, Margaret
Jass who accompanied soloist,
Beverly Cataldo and
congregational hymns. Ushers
were Daryl Upmeyer, Calvin
Josten and Willis Davison.
Honorary bearers were E.D. "Red"
Buntenbach, Larry Bell, Gary
Lenz, Gus Erickson, G.W. "Bill"
Templeton, Jim Steward, Ron
McCabe, Bob Deibler, Phil
Garland, Maynard Beyer and Bob
Sniezek. Interment was in the
Concord Township Cemetery,
Garner, with graveside military
rites by the Garner Veterans
Ceremonial Unit. The Cataldo
Funeral Home was in charge of
the arrangements.
Kermit Edwin Greiman, the son of
Edwin George and Fern (Rowe)
Greiman, was born on April 13,
1930 in Garner. He was baptized
and confirmed at the Zion
Evangelical and Reformed Church
in Garner. Kermit graduated from
the Garner High School in 1948.
Following his schooling, he
enlisted in the USAF and served
his country during the Korean
Conflict as a corporal in the
91st Air Refueling Squadron at
the Barksdale Air Force Base in
Shreveport, Louisiana. Following
his honorable discharge, he
returned to Garner.
On June 16, 1954, he married
Arlene Prestholt at the Zion
Evangelical and Reformed Church
in Garner. They lived in Garner
where Kermit worked with his
father, E.G. "Shorty" Greiman,
in the excavation business until
1978. From 1979 to 1992 he was
employed in the sales department
at IMT in Garner and from 1992
to 2000 at Stellar Industries in
Garner. Kermit traveled all over
the United States and even to
China in his job at both
companies. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing and most of all, flying
airplanes. He had been an
airplane pilot for 60 years.
He was a member of the Zion
Evangelical and Reformed Church,
the Garner American Legion, was
a past member of the Garner
Rotary Club and was on the
original board of directors at
IMT.
He is survived by his wife,
Arlene of Garner; three
children, Jeffrey (Rita) Greiman
of Boylston, Massachusetts, Jody
(Rudolph Jr.) Marmaro of
Colorado Springs, Colorado and
George (Nina) Greiman of Garner;
seven grandchildren, James and
Christopher Greiman and Hannah,
Nathan, Jordan, Abigail and
Sarah Marmaro; a sister, Betty
Hughes of Garner; two nieces; a
nephew; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a brother-in-law,
George Hughes.
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Elsie Nuehring, 1928-2005
March 23, 2005
Former
Klemme resident, Elsie Nuehring
of Osage, died on Monday, March
14, 2005, at the Mitchell County
Regional Health Center Hospice
Unit in Osage. She was 76.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday, March 17, at the Eden
Presbyterian Church rural Rudd,
with the Rev. John Bates
officiating. Burial was in the
Eden Presbyterian Cemetery. The
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in
Osage was in charge of the
arrangements.
Elsie was born on July 29, 1928
in Belmond, the daughter of Tim
and Meta (Fastenau) Gerdes. She
was baptized on November 4,
1928, at the Immanuel Reformed
Church in Belmond. Elsie
graduated from the Klemme High
School in 1945.
She was united in marriage to
Dean Nuehring at the Immanuel
Reformed Church in Klemme on
February 24, 1948. Prior to her
marriage, Elsie was employed at
a grocery store in Goodell.
She was an active member of the
Eden Presbyterian Church. Elsie
was an avid sports fan, loved to
sew and quilt, played cards,
helped with gardening, and
enjoyed canning fruits and
vegetables. Elsie was well known
for the pies that she loved to
bake.
Survivors include her husband,
Dean Nuehring of Osage;
daughters, Avon (Jerry) Rurup of
Titonka and children Jodi and
Jeremy, Donna (Marloe) Ellingson
of Joice and children Karen
(Brian) Ahrens and twins Emily
and Tyler, Jennifer (Randy) Hall
and daughter, Kimberly and Dean
Ellingson, Nancy (Neal) Hirota
of Osage and children Nicole,
Natalie, Nicholas and Nolan,
Janet (Gerard) May of Osage and
sons Jonathan and Jeffrey, Ronda
Olson of Rose Creek, Minnesota
and children Katherine and
Derek, Brenda (Randy) Ricke of
Garner and children Amber,
Stephanie and Alexander;
daughter-in-law, Sharon Mihm of
Mason City and children Timothy
(Sarah) Nuehring, Holly (Paul)
Manny and Michael Nuehring.
Survivors also include a
brother, Henry (Dorothy) Gerdes
of Belmond; sisters-in-law,
Norma Gerdes of Belmond and
Rosie Gerdes of Klemme.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; a son, Dennis Dean
Nuehring; and two brothers,
George and Elmer Gerdes.
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Gary L. Hollatz, 1943-2005
March 23, 2005
Gary
L. Hollatz, 62, of Garner, died
on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at
St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester,
Minnesota.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, March 19, at the St.
Paul Lutheran Church in Garner,
with the Rev. Henry Friedrich
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Barb Mrosko who
accompanied soloist, Doug Hayes
and congregational hymns. Ushers
were Earl Jaspersen, Mark
Boehnke and Tom Boehnke.
Casket bearers were David
Pueggel, Billy Olson, Arlen
Doorenbos, Leland Doorenbos,
Reuben "Butch" Whitehurst, Dean
Hollatz, David Rosendahl and
Philip Boehnke. Burial was in
the St. John's Lutheran
Cemetery, east of Garner. The
Cataldo Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Gary Lee Hollatz, the son of
LeRoy and Agnes (Pueggel)
Hollatz, was born on January 27,
1943, on the family farm north
of Garner. He was baptized and
confirmed at the St. John's
Lutheran Church east of Garner.
He attended St. John's Parochial
School and graduated from the
Garner-Hayfield High School in
1961. Following high school,
Gary attended the Dunwoody Trade
School in Omaha, Nebraska and
was employed for seven years as
a mechanic at Kenworth in Omaha.
In 1970, he returned to Garner
and became the third generation
to farm the family farm.
On April 7, 1973, he married
Sharon Doorenbos at the St.
John's Lutheran Church. He
continued to farm until 1996.
Gary served on the board of the
Farmer's Coop Society in Garner
for nine years, six years as
president. He also was a crop
insurance agent for Gatchel
Insurance in Garner. In 1998,
Gary and Sharon moved into
Garner.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing,
traveling, visiting with family
and friends and supporting the
Lord's work. Gary's faith in the
Lord gave his life meaning and
purpose. He was a member of the
St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Garner where he was active as
chairman of the congregation,
deacon and was on the evangelism
team and the assimilation team.
He was a past member of St.
John's Lutheran Church where he
served as a trustee.
He is survived by his wife,
Sharon of Garner; three
children, Jonathan Hollatz of
Garner, Brian Hollatz of Porto
Alegre, Brazil and Emily (Adam)
Boge of Huxley.
Survivors also include a
brother, Stephen (Sophia)
Hollatz of Naperville, Illinois;
a niece and nephew, Allison and
Timothy Hollatz; a step-brother,
Vern (Pat) Severson of Clear
Lake; a step-sister, Sandra
(Roger) Aceto of Des Moines;
three aunts, Dorothy Hollatz of
Garner, Ann Radloff of Garner
and Laura Boehnke of Clear Lake;
and an uncle, Arnold (Marlys)
Pueggel of Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and his step-mother,
Ann Hollatz.
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Elaine M. Keraus, 1921-2005
March 23, 2005
Elaine
M. Keraus, 84, of Garner, died
on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at
the Westview Care Center, Britt.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, March 21, at the United
Presbyterian Church in Garner,
with the Rev. Linzy Collins
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Audrey Sonnenberg
who accompanied soloist, Rev.
Linzy Collins and a
congregational hymn. Ushers were
Brad Henderson, Todd Henderson,
Matt Keraus, Kyle Keraus, Matt
Farup and Craig McGuigan.
Burial was in the Concord
Township Cemetery, Garner. The
Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner
was in charge of the
arrangements. Memorials may be
directed to the United
Presbyterian Church in Garner or
Hospice of North Iowa.
Elaine Martha Keraus, the
daughter of Edward Clyde and
Martha Clara (Rockow)
Buntenbach, was born on January
15, 1921 at Klemme. She attended
school in Klemme where she
graduated from high school.
On May 20, 1941, she was married
to Verle "Bub" William Keraus at
the United Church of Christ in
Klemme. Throughout their 59
years together, Elaine was a
solid partner and best friend to
Bub. They were blessed with two
sons and a daughter. Elaine, a
homemaker, devoted her full time
and attention to her husband and
family. Her children describe
her as a kind, gentlewoman with
a wonderful sense of humor.
She was a devoted wife,
nurturing mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother. Elaine
will be dearly missed and fondly
remembered by her family,
special friend, Jim Howie and
others who have shared her life.
She was a member of the United
Presbyterian Church in Garner
since 1949 where she served as
an elder. She was a member of
the VFW Auxiliary in Garner.
Elaine is survived by her three
children, Michael (Susie) Keraus
of Boone, Kay (Dale) Henderson
of Plano, Texas and Lynn (Gail)
Keraus of Garner; six
grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; a brother,
Edward "Red" D. (Pat) Buntenbach
of Garner; and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Bub on December 14,
2000; her parents; a sister,
Lorraine Rygh; and a
brother-in-law, Earl Rygh.
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Ervin W. Kahl, 1914-2005
March 30, 2005
Ervin
Walter Kahl, 91, of Spirit Lake,
formerly of Britt, died on
Thursday, March 17, 2005, after
a brief stay in the Hospice unit
in the Dickinson County Regional
Hospital, Spirit Lake.
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, March 23, at the
Ewing-Dugger Funeral Chapel in
Britt. The Rev. Jeff Ungs
officiated. Music was provided
by organist, Leanne Buns who
accompanied soloist, John
Weishaar.
Casket bearers were Don
Hiscocks, Monte Hiscocks, Roger
Jacobson, Paul Peterson, Paul
Smith and Harold Wallen. Burial
was in the Evergreen Cemetery in
Britt. Memorials may be directed
to Opportunity Village, Clear
Lake or the Hancock County
Agricultural Museum in Britt.
Ervin Kahl, was a long time
resident of Britt, later Clear
Lake, and Minnetonka. Minnesota.
Ervin was born on February 27,
1914, in Malta, Illinois. He
later moved to Mason City and in
1931, moved to Britt with his
brother Neil and his parents,
Walter and Nellie Kahl. He
attended school in Mason City
and graduated from the Britt
High School in 1932. He attended
the University of Iowa.
In 1938, Ervin married Elizabeth
(Betty) Nix from Britt. Together
they farmed in the Britt
community for over 50 years and
were members of the First
Lutheran Church in Britt and the
Galilean Lutheran Church in
Clear Lake. Ervin enjoyed
contributing to his community.
He served as the Rural School
Director for Erin Township #2
and as president and board
member of the Britt Public
Schools. He also served on the
board of the Britt Co-op, Britt
Creamery, the Hancock County
Care Center, the Britt Country
Club and Golf Course and served
as a director of the 1st State
Bank in Britt for 19 years.
Ervin was president and
treasurer of the
Hancock/Winnebago County Arc
Association for People With
Disabilities for 22 years. He
also served as president of the
Hancock County Farm Bureau.
After moving to Clear Lake he
became a member and officer of
the Ventura Lions Club. He
enjoyed piloting his single
engine plane in his earlier
years, fishing and golf.
He is survived by his wife,
Elizabeth (Betty); daughters,
Karmon Amsler and husband, John
of Sioux City, Mona Jean Kahl
from Spirit Lake and
granddaughter, Shonda Warner of
London, England; two
grandchildren; and a
great-granddaughter.
Also sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, Mildred
Phillips and husband, Lyle of
Bella Vista, Arkansas, Geneva
King of Evansville, Indiana,
Chris Nix and wife, Dorothy of
Evansville, Indiana, Bill Nix of
Evansville, Indiana; and many
nieces and nephews including
Marsha Peterson and husband,
Paul of Britt.
Also step-grandchildren, John
and Mary Amsler of
Davidsonville, Maryland, Greg
and Chell Amsler of Stevenson
Ranch, California; Paige and Dar
Sampson of Libertyville,
Illinois and their families.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Walter and Nellie Kahl;
son. Lon Ervin Kahl; and
brother, Neil Kahl.
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Evelynn R. Dillin, 1908-2005
March
30, 2005
Evelynn R.
Dillin, 96, of Garner, died on
Saturday, March 19, 2005, at the
Concord Care Center, Garner.
Memorial services will be held
at a later date. The Cataldo
Funeral Home in Garner is in
charge of the arrangements.
Evelynn Rotruck Dillin, the
daughter of Charles and Edythe
(Jones) Wright was born on
August 12, 1908 in Danville,
Illinois. She graduated from
high school and attended a
business college. She was
married to James Ralph Dillin.
They lived in Nevada where they
owned and operated a hardware
store. Evelynn was also employed
at the Nevada Journal for 28
years.
After her husband's death in
1976, Evelynn moved to Longview,
Washington and in 1984 to Hot
Springs, Arkansas. In 1998, she
moved to the Prairie View
Apartments in Garner to be near
her grandson, Dr. Scott Wood.
She enjoyed sewing, music and
giving piano and organ lessons.
She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church, Soroptimist
Club and Royal Neighbors of
America.
Evelynn is survived by her
daughter, Jackie (David) Stuelke
of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a
step-daughter, Martha (Richard)
Churchill of Oklahoma; six
grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, James; her son, James
Dillin Jr. in 1988; and two
brothers.
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Stellar Executive Killed
In Motorcycle Accident
March 30,
2005
Kenneth
Lee, Chief Financial
Officer and Chief
Operating Officer of
Stellar Industries,
Garner, died in a
motorcycle accident in
southeastern California,
on Saturday, March 19.
Lee, 55, recently
attended a trade show in
Las Vegas and had stayed
to go on a three-day
motorcycle tour of Death
Valley. He was riding at
night with friends in a
remote area
approximately 13 miles
north of Trona,
California. He
apparently lost control
of his motorcycle on a
curve, according to
Stellar President Dave
Zrostlik.
Lee moved from the Twin
Cities to Garner when he
accepted the position at
Stellar in August 2003.
An obituary for Kenneth
Lee is immediately
below.
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Kenneth Lee, 1949-2005
March 30, 2005
Kenneth
D. Lee, of Garner, died on
Saturday, March 19, 2005, from
injuries sustained in a
motorcycle accident near Trona,
California. He was 55.
A prayer service was held on
Friday, March 25, at the St.
Boniface Catholic Church,
Garner. The Rev. Jerry Blake
officiated.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday, March 29, at the Pax
Christi Catholic Church in Eden
Prairie, Minnesota. Another
service will be held in
Walhalla, North Dakota, over the
Memorial Day weekend.
Born on August 18, 1949, to
Yvonne (Verville) Lee and
Clarence Lee, Kenneth grew up in
Walhalla, North Dakota. He
married Hope Johnston in 1967.
Kenneth graduated with a degree
in Accounting from UND, became a
CPA and received an MBA from The
College of St. Thomas. He worked
a number of years for Arctic
Enterprises, forming many life
long friendships. He was
employed as Chief Financial
Officer and Chief Operating
Officer at Stellar Industries in
Garner for the past 20 months.
Survivors include a daughter,
Deirdre Lee; a son, Morgan Lee
(Kate), who resides in the Twin
Cities; two granddaughters, Vaun
and Blayne Lee; two brothers,
Robert and Terry Lee; foster
mothers, Alma, Gloria and Ethyl;
many other family members; a
special friend, Julie Nowatske;
and beloved dog, Cameron.
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Daniel R. Barz, 1955-2005
March 30, 2005
Daniel
R. Barz, 49, of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, formerly of Garner,
died on Saturday, March 19,
2005, at his home in
Minneapolis.
Family and extended family
funeral services were held on
Wednesday, March 23, at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel in
Garner, with the Rev. Darrell
Weber officiating. Music was
provided by organist, Margaret
Jass and vocalist, Beverly
Cataldo.
Casket bearers were Kenny
Engstler, Robert Hagen, Matt
Hagen, Scott Campbell, Al
Tompkins and Larry Tompkins.
Burial was in the Concord
Township Cemetery, Garner.
Daniel Ray Barz, the son of
Allen Kenneth and Ihlajean
(Johnson) Barz was born on July
29, 1955 at Belmond. He was
baptized at the Immanuel
Reformed United Church of Christ
in Klemme and confirmed at the
Zion Evangelical and Reformed
Church in Garner. He graduated
from the Garner-Hayfield High
School in 1973 and Iowa State
University at Ames in 1978 with
a degree in Environmental
Studies. After graduation, he
moved to Denver, Colorado, where
he was involved in environmental
sales. In July of 2004 he moved
to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In high school Dan enjoyed
playing in band, swing choir and
sports. He also enjoyed the
sports and activities offered by
the mountainous environment of
Colorado. Dan was a member of
the Zion Evangelical and
Reformed Church in Garner and
was a former choir member.
He is survived by his mother,
Ihlajean Barz of Garner; two
brothers, Mark Barz and his
wife, Dalena of Ventura and Mike
Barz of Minneapolis; four nieces
and nephews, Nathan Barz of
Ventura, Erika (Bob) Kirby of
Omaha, Nebraska, Nora
Muessingmann of Omaha and
Melissa Dakin of Fort Collins,
Colorado; his grandmother, Gay
Horgen of Albert Lea, Minnesota;
several aunts and uncles and
many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Allen Barz on February
2, 2005.
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Wilbur Peterson, 1920-2005
March 30, 2005
Wilbur
Peterson, 84, of Crystal Lake,
died on Wednesday, March 23,
2005, at the Hospice of North
Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, March 28, at the Crystal
Lake United Methodist Church,
the Rev. Catherine Luck and the
Rev. Diane Goulson officiated.
Music was provided by pianist,
Kristi Kirschbaum who
accompanied soloist, Bruce
Wubben. LaVurne Josten and Roger
Leerar ushered.
Casket bearers were Richard
Peterson, Craig Binnebose,
Daniel Peterson, Danny
Cunningham, Steve Boyken and
Brian Hobbs. Burial was in the
Buffalo Township Cemetery,
Titonka. The Ewing-Dugger
Funeral Chapel of Britt was in
charge of the arrangements.
Wilbur W. Peterson, the son of
Oley and Martha Overgaard
Peterson, was born on April 28,
1920 in Elmore, Minnesota and
later was baptized in Radcliffe.
At an early age, Wilbur moved
with his parents to a farm near
Crystal Lake. He attended the
Bingham Township Country School
#1 and graduated from the
Crystal Lake High School with
the Class of 1939.
On February 20, 1946, Wilbur was
united in marriage with Lula
Eden at the Methodist Church
parsonage in Belmond. The couple
established their home on the
same farm Wilbur was raised on
northwest of Crystal Lake. While
on the farm, Wilbur sold Archer
Oil products for over 39 years.
He did custom oat windrowing,
raised seed beans, sold seed
corn and fed out cattle on the
farm. He served on the board of
directors for the Forest City
Cooperative Elevator for a
number of years. In 1984, the
couple moved into Crystal Lake.
Wilbur attended the United
Methodist Church in Crystal Lake
where he served in various
capacities. In recent years he
was unable to attend services
due to health reasons. He
enjoyed coffee time at the
Senior Citizens Center, daily
drives in the country to feed
the farm cats and look over the
crops and annual Canadian
fishing trips with family and
friends.
Wilbur is survived by his son,
Richard and wife, Carol of
Garner and their children, Gina
and Danny Cunningham and their
children, Skylar and Eliza of
Perry and Daniel and Liz
Peterson and daughter, Halley
Anne of Marion; his daughter,
Janelle Binnebose and husband,
Craig of Mason City;
sisters-in-law, Annette Peterson
of Canistota, South Dakota, Edna
Eden of Britt and Florence Eden
of Titonka; and several nieces,
nephews and other family
members.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; wife, Lula on June 1,
1991; two brothers, Ernest and
Roy; one sister, Mildred Eden;
and two siblings in infancy.
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Anna M. Verly, 1917-2005
March 30, 2005
A
Mass of Christian Burial for
Anna M. Verly, 87, of Minneota,
Minnesota, was held on Monday,
March 28, 2005, at the Holy
Redeemer Catholic Church in
Marshall. Minnesota. Interment
was in the Calvary Catholic
Cemetery in Marshall.
Anna Verly, died on Wednesday,
March 23, 2005, at the Minneota
Manor.
Anna Marie Doom, was born on
October 12, 1917, in Fairview
Township, Lyon County, to
Camille and Alixa (Lemahieu)
Doom. In 1923, she moved with
her parents to Belgium for
approximately one year, then
returned to the Marshall area.
On September 16, 1941, she was
united in marriage to Albert C.
Verly at the Holy Redeemer
Catholic Church. She farmed with
Albert and the couple raised
their family in the Marshall
area. Anna enjoyed camping,
sewing, baking bread, playing
cards, reading, gardening and
visiting with family and
friends. She was a member of the
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
and Ladies' Guild.
She is survived by her children,
Roger (Shirley) Verly of
Marshall, Bernice (Nicholas)
Reuter of St. Cloud, Shirley
(Denny) Timmerman of Boyd,
Charlene (Dennis) Popowski of
Garner, Fran (Sharon) Verly of
Marshall, Rose (Lynn) Goltz of
Tracy, Pat (Gary) Timmerman of
Green Valley, Therese DeBaere of
Ghent, Elaine (Doug) Sietesma of
Watertown, South Dakota, Lou
(Gary) Wischer of Marshall and
Cathy Verly of Litchfield;
daughters-in-law, Carol (John)
Carlson and Barb (Clayton)
Minnehan; 47 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren.
Survivors also include brothers,
Ed (Leona) Doom and Ray
(Harriett) Doom all of
Cottonwood; sisters-in-law,
Marie Doom of Minneota, Mary E.
Doom of Marshall and Annie Verly
of Marshall; and nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Albert; sons,
Joe, Chuck, Leroy and Denny;
grandchildren, Jason Timmerman,
Shawn DeBaere;
great-grandchildren, Dylan
Bailey, Isaiah King; brothers,
Gerard (infant), Hector
(infant), Oscar and Michael
Doom; sisters, Julia Doom
(infant), Marie and Bertha
Girard.
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Rose A. Geddes, 1912-2005
March 30, 2005
Rose
A. Geddes, 92, of Garner, died
on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at
the Hancock County Memorial
Hospital, Britt.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, March 28, at the St.
Boniface Catholic Church in
Garner, with the Rev. Jerry
Blake officiating. Donna Young
was the lector. Music was
provided by organist, Carolyn
Kumsher who accompanied the
church choir. Ushers were Robert
Kral and Lawrence Engstler.
Casket bearers were her
grandchildren. Burial was in the
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery,
Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home
was in charge of the
arrangements.
Rose Ann Geddes, the daughter of
Michael Casper and Mayme Helen
(Hrubes) Malek, was born on
April 23, 1912 at Duncan. She
attended school at Hayfield
where she graduated from high
school in 1931.
On April 17, 1933, she was
married to Harold Emmett Geddes
at the St. Boniface Catholic
Church in Garner. They farmed in
the Hayfield area until 1941,
and then moved to Miller where
they continued to farm. In 1968
they retired and moved into
Garner.
She was a member of the St.
Boniface Catholic Church and
Rosary Society.
Rose is survived by her
daughters, Sharon Kay (Gorden)
Anderson of Scarville, Sally
Boomgarden of Britt and Kathy
(Ellsworth) Hanson of Garner;
eight grandchildren, Diane
(Bruce) Steele, Julie (Kent)
Swenson, Gorden Jr. (Denise)
Anderson, Geoffrey (Jodie)
Anderson, Annette (Brian)
Larson, Jolene Kaliff, Sheila
Graff and Todd Hanson; ten
great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; a
brother, Larry Malek of
Dodgeville, Wisconsin; a
sister-in-law, Marjorie Malek of
Lemont, Illinois; many nieces,
nephews, friends and GG Club
members.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harold on December 18,
1978; a daughter, Jane Ann
Geddes in 2002; her parents; a
sister, Marie (Joe) Zrostlik;
and three brothers, James
(Ella), Rudy (Marjorie) and
Alfred (June) Malek.
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Curtis C. Greimann, 1915-2005
March 30, 2005
Curtis
C. Greimann, 89, of Garner, died
on Saturday, March 26, 2005, at
the Concord Care Center, Garner.
Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March
30, at the Peace Reformed
Church, south of Garner, with
the Rev. Jeff DeBoer
officiating. Music will be
provided by organist, Connie
Greiman who will accompany
soloist, Tom Renner and
congregational hymns. Ushers
will be Virgil Stahl and Steve
Lenz.
Casket bearers will be Jeff
Kracht, Monte Mosher, Dean
Mosher, Mark Greimann, Ben
Exline, Michael Greimann and
Brandon Greimann. Burial will be
in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4
to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E.
4th St., Garner and one hour
prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the
Peace Reformed Church or Hospice
of North Iowa.
Curtis Calvin Greimann, the son
of Rev. Herman and Caroline
(Haberkamp) Greimann, was born
on September 17, 1915 in Dale,
Wisconsin. He was baptized at
the Reformed Church in Dale and
confirmed in the faith at the
Peace Reformed Church. Curtis
attended rural schools near
Schaller and Garner. He
graduated from the Garner High
School in 1933. After
graduation, he worked as a hired
farm hand in the Storm Lake area
and then the Garner area until
1936, when he started farming on
this father's farm southeast of
Garner.
On February 10, 1938, he married
Ruth Hall at her parent's farm
near Miller. They farmed
together for 48 years retiring
in 1983. In October of 1995,
they moved from the farm into
Garner and in October of 2004 to
the Cardinal Grove Assisted
Living. Curtis entered the
Concord Care Center on March 7,
2005. Curtis enjoyed life and
"people". He especially enjoyed
times with his family.
He was a life time member of the
Peace Reformed Church and served
in many positions in support of
his church. Curtis loved his
Lord and Savior and he and Ruth
set an example for their family.
Curtis served on the Farmers
Co-op Elevator Board in Garner,
Ventura School Board, Hancock
County Fair Board, North Iowa
Mental Health Center Board,
County Compensation Board,
Concord Care Committee and was
active in the Farm Bureau. He
was a 4-H Leader and a member of
the Garner Rotary Club.
Survivors include his wife of 67
years, Ruth of Garner; five
children, Delores (Dennis)
Mosher of Clear Lake, Vernon
(Shirley) Greimann of Eldora,
Calvin (Nadia) Greimann of
Lititz, Pennsylvania, Phyllis
(Bill) Byrd of Newcastle,
Washington and Barbara (Wayne)
Hassebrock of Kamrar; seven
grandchildren, Rochelle (Jeff)
Kracht of Clear Lake, Monte
(Dorcey) Mosher of Des Moines,
Dean (Hollie) Mosher of Clear
Lake, Mark (Lana) Greimann of
Huxley, Kristi (Ben) Exline of
Streamwood, Illinois, Michael
Greimann of Overland Park,
Kansas and Brandon Greimann of
West Chester, Pennsylvania; 12
great-grandchildren; one
great-great grandchild; five
step-grandchildren; nine
step-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother,
Eugene (Doris) Greimann of
Garner; sisters, Charlotte
Swanson of Austin, Minnesota and
Dorothy Anderson of Garner;
step-brother, William Huenemann
of Indiana; step-sister, Ruth
Huenemann of California;
step-brother-in-law, Alvert
Streyle of Minnesota;
step-sisters-in-law, Lois
Huenemann of Garner, Frances
Huenemann of Virginia and Mary
Lou Huenemann of Wisconsin;
Ruth's sister, Anna Mae (Curtis)
Upmeyer of Garner; brother,
Orville (Josephine) Hall of
Garner; brothers-in-law,
Clarence Schroeder of Klemme and
Dick Halloway of California; and
many cousins, nieces, nephews
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Herman on May 12, 1927;
mother, Caroline on January 30,
1924: step-mother, Anna (Maurer)
Greimann Huenemann on April 21,
1971; sister, Adeline (Charles)
Carothers; brother-in-law,
Norman Anderson; step-brothers,
Reuben, Calvin, Karl, Elmer,
Edward and Lorenz Huenemann;
step-sisters, Miriam Huber, Lois
Streyle, Erma Buehrer and
Dorothea Volkert; and Ruth's
sisters, Olive Halloway and
Alice Schroeder.
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Memorial Services For Anna
Falada
March 30, 2005
Memorial services
for Anna M. Falada, of West Des
Moines, formerly of Garner, who
died on Wednesday, January 26,
2005, will be held on Thursday,
March 31, 2005, at 10:30 a.m.,
at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, West Des Moines.
Interment services will be in
the St. Boniface Catholic
Cemetery, Garner on Friday,
April 1, at 1:30 p.m. The family
will receive friends following
the service at the Garner VFW
Club.
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Grace Kalkwarf Celebrates
102nd Birthday
March 30, 2005
Grace
Kalkwarf celebrated her 102nd
birthday on Saturday, March 19,
2005. Grace was born on a farm
near Meservey in 1903.
She and her husband, Dick farmed
near Belmond where they raised
two sons, Loren Kalkwarf of
Garner and the late DuWayne
Kalkwarf. She has five
grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Kalkwarf became a resident
of the Concord Care Center in
Garner in 2004.
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Margreete Tjaden Celebrates
102nd Birthday
March 30, 2005
Margreete
Tjaden, celebrated her 102nd
birthday on Thursday,
March 24, 2005.
Margreete Tjaden was born in
1903, in Titonka. She moved with
her family to Woden and later to
Garner during the 1950s.
Margreete taught country school,
was a 4-H Leader and involved in
church and community activities.
She was a resident at Prairie
View for 33 years before
becoming a resident at the
Concord Care Center in 2000.
On Sunday, March 20, the grades
of preschool through 8th grade
of the Sunday School, United
Presbyterian Church, Garner, had
one of the best Sunday School
lessons about doing something
special for others by going to
the Concord Care Center to wish
Margreete a very special
birthday.
Margreete was the teacher of the
day when she recited all the
books of the Old Testament and
said she had read the complete
Bible at least two times. She
shared what it was like growing
up when she was a child and how
she helped her parents on the
farm, as well as other things
about her life and family.
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Felix Schultz, 1923 -2005
April 6, 2005
Felix
Schultz, 81, of Duncan, died on
Sunday, March 27, 2005, at the
Hospice of North Iowa in Mason
City.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Wednesday, March 30, at
the St. Wenceslaus Catholic
Church, Duncan. The Rev. Jerry
Blake officiated. Anton Trca was
the lector. Music was provided
by organist, Mary Kopacek who
accompanied soloist, Louise
Zrostlik and the St. Wenceslaus
Church Choir. Melvin Wellik and
Leo Wellik ushered.
Casket bearers were Jeff
Schultz, Matt Schultz, Mike
Schultz, Robert Formanek, Jr.,
Tom Formanek and Dean Brooks.
Burial was in the St. John's
Catholic Cemetery, Duncan. The
Ewing-Dugger Funeral Chapel of
Britt was in charge of the
arrangements.
Felix Hubert Schultz, the son of
Gregory and Anna (Kulla)
Schultz, was born on October 30,
1923 in Wells, Minnesota. He
attended country schools in the
Wells area and helped his dad on
the family farm. Felix served in
the United States Army with the
6th Cavalry Reconnaissance
Division in Germany during WW
II.
On February 6, 1947, Felix was
united in marriage with Jane
Nowak in Wells. The couple
farmed in the Wells area until
1967, when they moved to the
Britt area. He was employed at
Iowa Mold Tooling in Garner for
20 years. He retired in 1984.
Felix enjoyed spending time with
his family, woodworking,
gardening, and fishing. He was a
member of the St. Wenceslaus
Catholic Church in Duncan and
the Knight's of Columbus.
Survivors include a daughter,
Judy Deetz and husband, Steve of
Charles City; son, William
Schultz of Britt; grandchildren,
Rachel and Scott; sister,
Victoria Sonnek and husband,
Donald of Wells, Minnesota;
brothers, Leo Schultz and wife,
Ardean, David Schultz and wife,
Sharon, Eugene "Bud" and wife,
Bonita of Longmont, Colorado,
Donald Schultz and wife, Laurie
of Colorado, Roger and wife,
Corrine of Albert Lea,
Minnesota, Lavern Schultz and
wife, Fran of Loveland,
Colorado; sisters-in-law, Diane
Schultz of Reinbeck, Marilyn
Schultz of Wells, Minnesota;
several nieces, nephews, and
other family members.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; wife, Jane in 2002;
three brothers, Fritz, Quentin,
and LeRoy; and one brother,
Robert who died in infancy.
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John R. Abele, 1915-2005
April 6, 2005
John
R. Abele, 89, of Garner, died on
Monday, March 28, 2005, at the
Concord Care Center, Garner.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday, March 31, at the
United Methodist Church in
Garner. The Rev. David Wagner
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Mary Kopacek who
accompanied soloist, Warren
Torkelson. Ushers were Maynard
and Marvin Schoneman.
Casket bearers were Daryl
Upmeyer, John Schwichtenberg,
Harlan Carolus, Marvin Rayhons,
Greg Rayhons and Mike Oborny.
Burial was in the Memorial Park
Cemetery, Mason City. The
Cataldo Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
John Richard Abele, the son of
Arthur and Ada (Blank) Abele,
was born on April 9, 1915, on
his parents' farm northwest of
Garner. He attended school at
Garner where he was active in
football and music. He was proud
of the fact that when he was a
senior, the Garner football team
did not allow any team to cross
their goal line. He received
honorable mention in football by
the Des Moines Register and was
offered a scholarship to Drake
University. John was also a
member of the Garner relay team,
which participated in the Drake
Relays and represented Garner at
state. He graduated from the
Garner High School in 1933.
On March 20, 1943, he married
Ivadell Reemtsma at Mason City.
John retired from a life time of
farming in 1980 and moved into
Garner. He enjoyed farming and
feeding cattle. He was a life
time member of the United
Methodist Church in Garner and
was on the board of directors at
the Farmer's Co-op Society in
Garner.
John is survived by his wife of
62 years, Ivadell; his children,
Marby (Tom) Lange of Leewood,
Kansas, Nile (Ann) Abele of
Columbia, Missouri, Adree Abele
of St. Louis, Missouri and Jill
(William, Jr.) Butcher of
Suffield, Connecticut; eight
grandchildren, Shelly
Heidenrich, Kristen (Greg)
Trainor, Ethan, Ellie and Eric
Abele and Aubrey, William III
and Dory Butcher; a great
grandson, Jack Trainor; a
sister, Marguerite (Lindley)
Wogen of LeGrande; and a
sister-in-law, Beverly (Jack)
Greiman of Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by two
sons, Brent in 1988 and Thad in
2003; his parents; two brothers,
Oren and Caryle Abele; and a
sister, Robin Hartshorne.
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Oscar "Jim" Olson, 1924-2005
April 6, 2005
Oscar
James Olson, 80, of Garner, died
on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at
the St. Mary's Hospital,
Rochester, Minnesota.
His memorial service was held on
Saturday, April 2, at the St.
Paul Lutheran Church in Garner,
with the Rev. Henry Friedrich
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Barb Mrosko who
accompanied soloist, Beverly
Cataldo and congregational
hymns. Ushers were John Haugen
and Gary Mrosko.
Honorary bearers were his
grandchildren, Christina
Elliott, Wade Elliott, Melissa
Elliott, James Schiller, Kara
Schiller, David Schiller, Abby
Olson, Sarah Olson, Jason
Thompson, Jeremy Thompson,
Kimberly Vore, Brad Olson,
Ashley Olson, Michael Olson,
Kelli Wreghitt and Steven
Wreghitt. Interment was in the
Concord Township Cemetery,
Garner. Military rites were
conducted by the Garner Veterans
Ceremonial Unit. The Cataldo
Funeral Home in Garner was in
charge of the arrangements.
Oscar James Olson, the son of
Oscar and Anna (Gansveld) Olson,
was born on May 3, 1924 at
Britt. He graduated from the
Britt High School in 1943.
After graduation, he was
inducted into the U.S. Army. He
served his country in the
medical detachment of the 496th
Quartermaster Battalion in the
European Theatre during WW II.
Following his honorable
discharge on November 10, 1945,
he returned to Britt to continue
his education at the Britt
Junior College.
On July 8, 1968, he married
Elaine (Ashland) Wreghitt at
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jim
was employed as a measurement
technician for Northern Natural
Gas in Ventura for over 30 years
retiring in 1983. He enjoyed
fishing, golfing and playing
softball in church league. He
was a member of the St. Paul
Lutheran Church where he served
as a trustee. He also was a
member of the Edwin Jante VFW
Post No. 5515.
Survivors include his wife,
Elaine of Garner; seven
children, Jean Elliott of Brown
Deer, Wisconsin, Barbara
Schiller of McHenry, Illinois,
Deborah Olson of May City,
Jennifer (Chris) Golien of Clear
Lake, James (Barbara) Olson of
Belgium, Wisconsin, Roger
(Cathy) Olson of Vero Beach,
Florida and Bill (Lori) Wreghitt
of Ventura; 16 grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by four
sisters, Betty Lowe of Mason
City, Arlene Schutjer of Mason
City, Marjorie Halfpop of
Belmond and Marcella (George)
Krambeer of Shellsburg; two
brothers, Kenneth (Charlotte)
Olson of Mason City and Merrill
(Frieda) Olson of Britt; a
sister-in-law, Shirley Olson of
Britt; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; son-in-law, Roger
Schiller; sister, Bonnie Olson;
brother, Robert Olson;
sister-in-law, Jeannette Ashland
Caspers; and brothers-in-law,
J.C. Lowe, Kenneth Schutjer,
Lloyd Halfpop and Robert
Ashland.
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Grace J. Kalkwarf, 1925-2005
April 6, 2005
Grace
J. Kalkwarf, 102, of Belmond,
died on Thursday, March 31,
2005, at the Concord Care
Center, Garner.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday, April 5, at the United
Methodist Church in Belmond,
with the Rev. Mike Druhl
officiating. Music was provided
by organist, Dona Cleveland who
accompanied soloist, Loren
Kalkwarf. Alberta Kalkwarf
accompanied several
congregational hymns. Roger
Moderman ushered.
Casket bearers were Delbert
Pals, Jerry Pals, Kevin Pals,
Vernon Van Horn, Darold Pals,
Jim Suntken, Bill Neuberger and
Ron Simons. Burial was in the
Belmond Cemetery. Services were
under the direction of the
Dugger-Ewing Funeral Home of
Belmond.
Grace Johanna Kalkwarf, was born
on March 19, 1903, to John P.
and Johanna (Frey) Pals on a
farm southwest of Meservey. As
an infant, Grace was baptized at
the First Reformed Church in
Meservey. When she was a young
lady, Grace graduated from the
Heidelberg Catechism and was a
faithful member of the First
Reformed Church. She attended
rural school and attained an
eighth-grade education. She
continued to work on the family
farm.
On Christmas Day, December 25,
1925, Grace was united in
marriage with Dick Kalkwarf at
the Meservey First Reformed
Church parsonage. The couple
farmed in the Alexander and
Belmond area for many years.
In 1952, they retired and moved
to a new home in Belmond.
Together they enjoyed fishing
and their many trips to
Minnesota lakes, and playing
cards with their many friends
and relatives. Following
retirement, Grace enjoyed her
new hobbies of bowling and made
many state bowling trips with
other women bowlers and golfing.
In her honor, the Belmond
Country Club Association named
one day a year the "Grace
Kalkwarf Day."
She enjoyed playing cards and
played for the Belmond Hospital
Auxiliary for many years. Grace
enjoyed crocheting and tatting
many doilies over the years.
In November of 1999, she became
a resident of the Belmond
Community Apartments. Due to ill
health, Grace entered the
Concord Care Center in Garner in
August of 2004.
Since moving to Belmond, Grace
was member of the Belmond United
Methodist Church. She will be
remembered for her love of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She leaves a legacy of
unconditional giving and
steadfast love and commitment to
her family.
Survivors include one son, Loren
Kalkwarf and Alberta of Garner;
one daughter-in-law, Denise
Kalkwarf of Mesa, Arizona;
grandchildren, Charlotte Hanson
of Clear Lake, Lu Ann Archer and
Mark of Littleton, Colorado,
Mike Kalkwarf and Maxine of
Garner, Sharon Bosehardt and
Norman of Gilbert, Arizona,
Diane Scott and Tim of Payson,
Arizona; great-grandchildren,
Spencer Klooster and his
fiancée, Cali Kramer of Garner,
Justin Klooster and his fiancée,
Katie Stikes of Klemme, Hayley
Klooster of Cedar Falls, Katie
Ryder of Boulder, Colorado,
Tracey Bosehardt of Gilbert,
Arizona, Meredith Kalkwarf of
Garner, Marty Kalkwarf of
Garner; sisters-in-law, Grace
Pals of Belmond, Ruth Pals of
Belmond; brother-in-law, Jess
Suntken of Meservey; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Dick in 1968;
son, DuWayne in 2001; grandson,
Gene Kalkwarf in 1967; two
sisters, Gertrude Musgjerd and
Esther Suntken; three brothers,
Bert, Peter and Richard Pals;
and one brother-in-law, Art
Musgjerd.
©The
Garner Leader & Signal 2005
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