Harvey Harberts
November 29, 1914-October 2, 2003
October 8, 2003
PARKERSBURG—Harvey Louis Harberts, 88, of Parkersburg, died
on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Funeral services were held on Monday, October 6, at the Reformed Church of
Stout, with Pastor David H. Powers officiating. Burial was in the Oak
Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.
Harvey was born on November 29, 1914, to John and Hannah (Casjens)
Harberts near Holland. He received his education at the Beaver No. 4
country school in Grundy County. On March 10, 1941, he was united in
marriage to Reka Tjebkes at the Parsonage of the Coster Christian
Reformed Church. Harvey was inducted into the U.S. Army on December 16,
1942. He served with the Medical Detachment of the 706th Tank
Destroyer Battalion in Paris, Texas. He received an honorable
discharge on February 17, 1944 and returned to Iowa where the couple
made their home in Parkersburg. Harvey worked as a farm hand,
trucker and mechanic for an implement dealer prior to his 26 years
of employment at Viking Pump in Cedar Falls.
He was a member of the
Reformed Church of Stout and the men's choir. Harvey was a lifetime
member of the Parkersburg American Legion Post No. 285, Butler
County Volunteer of the year in 1990, and served with the Historical
House restoration in Parkersburg. He enjoyed the fellowship with his
friends at the senior center in Parkersburg and singing with the
Silver Beaver vocal group.
Survivors included one daughter, Brenda Hempen and husband, Harlan of
Cedar Falls; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one
brother, Orville Harberts of New Hartford; and one sister-in-law,
Vella Harberts of Garnavillo.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Reka; his parents; one brother, Dick Harberts; and son-in-law,
Robert Berry.
The
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home of Parkersburg, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Kenneth N. Hanson
March 20, 1916-October 2, 2003
October 8, 2003
DOWS—Kenneth N. Hanson, 87, died on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at
the Mercy
Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, October 4, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with Pastor Paul
Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Otis Grove Cemetery,
rural Dows.
Kenneth was born on March 20, 1916, to Bennett and Gene (Gunderson)
Hanson on their farm in Franklin County. He attended country school
near the farmstead through eighth grade and graduated from the Popejoy High School. Throughout school Ken played baseball, pitching
for Popejoy when they played in the state tournament. Following
graduation, Ken even spent some time pitching for a farm team in
Virginia. On March 21, 1937, Ken was united in marriage to Evelyn
Ingebritson at the Methodist Parsonage in Hampton. The couple made
their home in rural Dows where they raised their family. Ken farmed
his entire life, grew an abundance of garden produce and maintained
many apple trees. He taught woodworking at the Popejoy High School for a
short time and continued this talent to create many pieces of
furniture for his family. Bus trips to various locations was a
favorite of the couple in their later years.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; three sons, Merrill Hanson and
wife, Geraldine, Norman Hanson and wife, Carol and Neilan Hanson and
wife, Trish, all of Dows; seven grandchildren and their families,
including John Hanson and wife, Kerri, Brent and Ellie of Dows; and
two sisters, Alice Osborne of Dows and Arlene Engelby of Iowa Falls.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda; one
grandson, Erik Hanson; one sister, Lenore Kirby; and four brothers,
Gilman, Merlin, Olin and Milo Hanson.
The
Dows Community Funeral Home of Dows, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Doris Hoffman
August 11, 1909-October 3, 2003
October 8, 2003
IOWA FALLS—Doris Helen Hoffman, 94, of Iowa Falls, died
on Friday,
October 3, 2003, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility in Iowa Falls.
Funeral
services were held on Tuesday, October 7, at the First United Methodist Church
in Iowa Falls, with Rev. Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in
the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the North
Iowa Hospice or to the First United Methodist Church.
Doris was born on August 11, 1909, to Charles A. and Susie (Platts)
Jackson at her parents' home in Jackson Township, Hardin County. She
graduated from the Owasa High School in 1926. She taught country school
in Hardin County and was employed by Northwestern Bell in Iowa
Falls as a telephone operator. On December 8, 1931, she was united in
marriage to Leonard E. Hoffman at the home of her parents. The
couple lived on farms in the Owasa, Iowa Falls and Buckeye areas. In
1961, they moved to Washington, D.C., where they lived for eight
years, retiring to Iowa Falls and spending their winter months in
Arizona.
Doris was a member of the First United Methodist Church and
the United Methodist Women.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Madole and husband, Marly of
Mt. Pleasant and Jean Chappell and husband, C. B. of Morehead City,
North Carolina; one son, Gary Hoffman and wife, Karla of Iowa Falls; seven
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Mae Jackson of
Eldora and Betty Jackson of Des Moines.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Leonard; two brothers,
Dallas and Gerald; one sister and brother-in-law, Glenita and Robert
Pryor; and one great-granddaughter, Kristie Bahr.
The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Dennis K. Eller
January 13, 1942-October 4, 2003
October 8, 2003
RADCLIFFE—Dennis K. Eller, 61, of Radcliffe, died on Saturday, October 4,
2003, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday, October 7, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard, with
Rev. Ron Ridgway and Rev. Al Streyffeler officiating. Burial was in
the Hubbard Cemetery.
Dennis was born on January 13, 1942 in Eldora, to Verner and Inez (Hornung)
Eller. He received his education at the Evergreen Country School and
graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1959. He completed the
two-year farm operations course at Iowa State University and began
farming full-time. He was manager of the family grain and livestock
operation until the mid 1980s, at which time he became
owner/operator of his own farming business. On December 28, 1970, he was
united in marriage to Marcia (Dreier) Rooks in Eldora.
Dennis was
involved in both the Hubbard and Radcliffe communities. He was a 4-H
Leader of the Concord-Sherman Challengers, president of the
Hubbard-Garden City Co-op, president of the Hardin County
Cattleman's Association, served on the Radcliffe School Board, was a
past member of the Iowa Cattleman's Association, was in charge of the
Hardin County Fair 4-H calf weigh-in for many years, and served on
the Board of the Midland Power Co-op. Dennis was a member of the Evergreen EUB until it closed. He was a member of
the Salem United Methodist
Church in Hubbard, where he served in many capacities. Dennis liked
farming, raising cattle and his German Shepherd dogs. He enjoyed
golf, traveling, fishing and camping, as well as winter trips to
Texas that allowed him to hike, bicycle and bird watch. Baking was
another interest, with the family favorite being his chocolate chip
cookies.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Julie Sandvig and husband,
Kent of Grimes; one son, Matt Eller and his partner, Susan Harrison
of Portland, Oregon; one granddaughter, Liliana K. Sandvig; his
father, Verner of Hubbard; and a brother, Loren Eller and wife,
Darlene of Ankeny.
He was preceded in death by his mother; an infant sister; and his
stepmother.
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Henrietta Pieters
January 28, 1920-October 5, 2003
October 8, 2003
STEAMBOAT ROCK—Henrietta Pieters, 83, of Steamboat Rock, died
on
Sunday, October 5, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m., at the
First Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock, with Pastor Bruce
Baillie officiating. Burial will be in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery.
Henrietta was born on January 28, 1920, to Arend and Anka (Heikens)
Noordman. On May 18, 1937, she was united in marriage to Leo James
Pieters at Owasa. They farmed near Morrison before moving to
Steamboat Rock in March of 1956. In 2001, Henrietta moved to Valley
View Nursing and Rehab in Eldora, where she resided until her death.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock
and enjoyed gardening, observing wildlife and hunting mushrooms.
Survivors include four sons, James and wife, Janelle of Holland,
Leland and wife, Bev and Howard "Butch" and wife, Jan, all of Steamboat
Rock, Dean and wife, Carol of West Des Moines; one daughter, Sheryl
Farley of Steamboat Rock; 12 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Leo;
her parents; and sister, Mattie Egabroad.
The
Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Viola E. Smith
April 5, 1910-October 6, 2003
November 12, 2003
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois—Viola Edna Smith, 93, of Rock Island,
Illinois,
formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, October 6, 2003, in Rock
Island.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 15,
in the Union
Cemetery, with Rev. Dave Schwechel officiating.
Viola was born on April 5, 1910 in Iowa Falls, to Charlie and Hanna
(Roskam) Smith. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in
1928, Ellsworth College in 1932 and the Iowa Falls Conservatory
of Music in 1934. She moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1936 and
became a subscriber relations correspondent, methods and
procedures for TIME Magazine in Chicago, retiring in 1970. Viola
moved from Evanston, Illinois, to Friendship Manor in Rock Island in
1983. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in
Iowa Falls, Ministering circle of King's Daughters of Rock
Island and the First Baptist church choir in Evanston.
Survivors include her niece, Wilma Anders and husband, Henry of
Hubbard; two nephews, K. Dale Smith and wife, Carol of
Marshalltown and Robert M. Smith and wife, Judy of Muscatine; 12
grand nieces and nephews; and several great grand nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death be her parents; and two brothers.
The
Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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Avonelle Leino
July 23, 1912-October 7, 2003
October 15, 2003
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Avonelle June Leino, 91, of Arlington, Virginia,
formerly of Alden, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at the Inova Fairfax
Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday,
October 15, at 11:00 a.m., in the Alden Cemetery, with Rev. Rick Layman
officiating. There will be no visitation.
Avonelle was born on July 23, 1912 in Popejoy, to Wilson and Mina
(Trousdale) Jaques. She graduated from the Popejoy High School.
Avonelle and Leo T. Leino were married in Washington, D.C. She was
employed by the Scripts-Howard Newspapers, retiring in 1972. Avonelle
was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Arlington and
Rainbow Circle.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Annie Jaques of Silver Spring,
Maryland; two nieces, Charlotte Jaques Salmin of Northport, New York and
Barbara Waite-Jaques of Silver Spring, Maryland; and one nephew, Robert
P. Callens and wife, Susan of Orange Beach, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her parents; twin
brother, Alvin T. Jaques; and one nephew, Edward Trousdale Jaques.
The
Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Betty A. Donner
Tuesday,
October 7, 2003
October 8, 2003
ELDORA—Betty A. Donner, 69, of Eldora, died from cancer on Tuesday,
October 7, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 13, at
the St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora, with Father James Dubert
officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in
Eldora. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral
Home in Eldora, with a rosary and prayer services beginning at 5:00 p.m. A
memorial fund is being established in her name.
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Mildred Willeke
December 11, 1909-October 9, 2003
October 15, 2003
APLINGTON—Mildred Willeke, 93, of Aplington, died on Thursday, October 9,
2003, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, October 13, at the Aplington Baptist Church, with Pastor Dan
Smith and Rev. Donald Patet officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant
View Cemetery in Aplington. Memorials may be directed to the Baptist
Japan Short Term Mission.
Mildred was born on December 11, 1909, to Charles and Tillie (Spieker) Willeke in her parents' home in Aplington. She graduated from
the
Aplington High School and enrolled in the Mounds-Midway School of
Nursing in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mildred became a registered nurse,
working in St. Paul and during WW II in the Des Moines Munitions
Plant. She returned to Aplington to care for her parents and to work
as a partner in the family firm of Charles Willeke and Sons.
Mildred
was a lifelong member of the Aplington Baptist Church, serving in
many capacities, in addition to mission work. Gardening, music and
playing the piano were among her favorites.
Survivors include six nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and two
sisters-in-law.
The
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel of Aplington, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Marlyn Runge
December 28, 1923-October 10, 2003
October 15, 2003
BUCKEYE—Marlyn Carl Runge, 79, of Buckeye, died on Friday, October 10,
2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral
services were held on Tuesday, October 14, at the Peace United Church of Christ,
with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Military rites were conducted by
the Buckeye VFW Post No. 1886. Burial was in the Buckeye Cemetery,
rural Buckeye.
Marlyn was born on December 28, 1923, to Carl and Hedwig "Hattie" (Lettow)
Runge at the family farm, rural Buckeye. He was a 1941 graduate of
the Buckeye High School. Marlyn served in the U.S. Army during WW II and
was the chief escort and guard at the Nuremberg Trial. On September 20,
1952, he was united in marriage to Frances Steelman at the Immanuel
Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden.
He was a member of the Peace
United Church of Christ in Buckeye, serving on the church board. Marlyn was a 44-year member of the Elks, a member of the Buckeye
Community Club, ASCS Township Committeeman, trustee for the Buckeye
Cemetery and was the quartermaster for the VFW in Buckeye. He was a
life member of the Buckeye VFW Post No. 1886 and the Collins-Dunning
American Legion Post No. 201 of Alden. Hunting, fishing, photography
and attending the state fair were among his favorites.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; one son, Jack Runge and wife,
Terry of Radcliffe; one stepson, Allen Brown and wife, Carlene of
Arizona City, Arizona; seven grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Carolyn Lawrenz.
The
Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Harvey C. Mackie
April 1, 1910-October 10, 2003
October 15, 2003
GRUNDY CENTER—Harvey C. Mackie, 93, of Grundy Center, died
on Friday,
October 10, 2003, at the Arlington Place in Grundy Center.
Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, October 14, at the First Baptist Church in Grundy
Center, with Pastor Michael Nemmers officiating. Burial will be in
the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed
to the Shepherd's Children's Home in Union Grove, Wisconsin or to
the Cedar
Valley Hospice.
Harvey was born on April 1, 1910, to Jesse and Neta (VanHoy) Mackie on
his parents' farm near Union. The family moved to Eldora where he
attended school. On February 13, 1934, he was united in marriage to
Agnes Dooyema at her parents' farm near Leota, Minnesota. The couple
farmed in rural Grundy Center for 30 years, retiring in 1965, at
which time they moved to Grundy Center. In August 2002, they moved
to Arlington Place. Harvey was a member of the First Baptist Church,
where he served as a deacon, trustee and usher. Horses, ponies and
woodworking were among his favorites.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes; one son, Vernon Mackie and wife,
Betty of Grundy Center; one daughter, Marceline Romig and husband,
Dave of Midlothian, Virginia; 10 grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Walter,
Clarence, Gurnie and C. Arthur Mackie; and two sisters, Gertha Diehl
and Rose Clemons.
The
Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home of Grundy Center, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Edna E. Walters
January 19, 1916-October 10, 2003
October 15, 2003
IOWA FALLS—Edna E. Walters, 87, of Iowa Falls, died
on Friday, October
10, 2003, at her home in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services were held on Monday,
October 13, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with Rev. Kenneth
Krueger officiating. Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard.
Edna was born on January 19, 1916, to John and Martha (Puttkamer) Brandt
at Hubbard. She attended rural school near Alden and graduated from
the Hubbard High School. On February 19, 1936, Edna was united in marriage
to William Zoske. The couple later divorced. On March 10, 1956, she
was married to David Walters at Austin, Minnesota. Edna was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Rebekah Circle.
Survivors include her husband, David; one daughter, Karen Touch and
husband, Bob of Ankeny; one son, Dennis Walters and wife, Dixie of
Conrad; two grandchildren, Konni VanLangen and husband, Doug of
Ellsworth and Kirk Haugland and wife, Rachel of Randall; and five
great-grandchildren, Andrew Haugland, Kristina Haugland, Ceara
VanLangen, Jacob Haugland and Shea VanLangen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a great-grandson, Tjay
VanLangen.
The
Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Arnold G. Thies
Friday,
October 10, 2003
October 11, 2003
Arnold G. Thies, 79, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away
on Friday,
October 10, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October
13, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial to
follow in the Hampton City Cemetery, Hampton. Visitation will
be from 2-8:00 p.m., at the Linn's Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel, with
family present to receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Memorials may be
directed to the family. The Linn's Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge
of the arrangements.
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Arvilla Aalfs
June 9, 1922-October 12, 2003
October 15, 2003
HOLLAND—Arvilla F. Aalfs, 81, of Holland, died on Sunday, October 12,
2003, at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at
1:30 p.m., at the Holland Christian Reformed Church, with Pastor Gary Nibbelink officiating. Burial will be in the Holland Cemetery in
Holland.
Arvilla was born on June 9, 1922, to Tom and Mary (Venenga) Dreesman at
her parents' home in Grundy County. She attended country school at
Palerma No. 4 in Grundy County. On November 26, 1942, she was married to
Harm L. Aalfs at Holland, making their home in the Holland area.
Arvilla was a homemaker, sales clerk and seamstress who enjoyed
cooking and bird watching. She was a member of the Holland Christian
Reformed Church, where she taught Sunday School and was involved with
the Ladies Guild.
Survivors include her husband, Harm; two sons, Michael and wife,
Marlene of Gladbrook and Terry and wife, Debra of Wellsburg; five
grandchildren, including Jennifer Rose and husband, Chad of Steamboat
Rock; six great-grandchildren; one sister; and two sisters-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and one
sister.
The
Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home of Grundy Center, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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Phyllis (Bossard) Buhl
Sunday,
October 12, 2003
October 15, 2003
RADCLIFFE—Phyllis (Bossard) Buhl, 79, formerly of Nevada, died
on Sunday, October 12, 2003, in Crookston, Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m., at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in
Radcliffe. Burial will be in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe.
The
Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard D. Smith
November 4, 1936-October 13, 2003
October 15, 2003
ELDORA—Richard D. Smith, 66, of Eldora, died at his home
on Monday,
October 13, 2003, while under the care of the Homeward Hospice.
Funeral
services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at the First Congregational
United Church of Christ in Eldora, with Pastor Corey Larson
officiating. Burial will be in the Eastlawn Memory Garden in Eldora, with
full military honors by the Walter-Sayer Post No. 182 of the American
Legion and Roll-Harless No. 3974 of the VFW.
Richard was born on November 4, 1936 in Eldora, to Richard and Ethel
(Johnson) Smith. He was raised in Eldora, graduating from the Eldora
High School in 1954. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 and was
honorably discharged in 1957. On February 14, 1982, Richard was united
in marriage to Sandra Clapsaddle in Eldora. He had previously worked
for Fisher Controls of Marshalltown, the Iowa State Training School
for Boys in Eldora and Clapsaddle Sales of Whitten. In April of
1988, Richard was forced to retire due to health problems.
He was a
member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in
Eldora and a 29-year member of the Walter-Sayer Post No. 182 of the
American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra; one daughter, Stacey Frerichs
and husband, Chris of Des Moines; one son, Jason Smith and wife,
Kellie of Eldora; one step-son, Troy McDonald and wife, Tammy of
Eldora; and three grandchildren, Hannah Frerichs, Justyn Smith and
Melinda McDonald.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
The
Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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Ed Boyenga
June 12, 1932-October 14, 2003
October 22, 2003
WATERLOO—Ed Boyenga, 71, of Waterloo, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2003,
at the Covenant Medical Center.
Funeral services were held on Friday, October 17,
at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Waterloo, with burial in the First
Christian Reformed Church Cemetery in Wellsburg. Military rites were
conducted at the church by the American Legion Post No. 138 and the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post No. 1623.
Ed was born on June 12, 1932, to Edward and Tena (Bleeker) Boyenga at
Faulkner. He graduated from the Ackley High School and attended
Ellsworth Junior College. Ed served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War. In 1965, he married Leola Nederhoff in Wellsburg. Ed was
employed by Chamberlain Manufacturing Co. until its closing.
Survivors include one daughter, Cindy Phillips and husband, Donald of
Belle Plaine; one son, Kent Boyenga and wife, Jennifer Terry-Boyenga
of Ottumwa; four grandchildren; two sisters, Marion Bodecker of
Waterloo and Betty Wilkens and husband, James of Marshalltown; and
two brothers, Arlyss Boyenga of Caballa, New Mexico and Alvin Boyenga of
Ackley.
The
Locke Funeral Home of Waterloo, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lorraine Hornung
April 22, 1929-October 16, 2003
October 22, 2003
HUBBARD—Lorraine Dee Hornung, 74, of Hubbard, died on Thursday, October
16, 2003, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Funeral services
were held on Monday, October 20, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard.
Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery.
Lorraine was born on April 22, 1929, to Marion and Margie (Hauser)
Upton. Lorraine attended the Whitten Community School, graduating in
1946. She attended Drake University for two years and obtained her
teaching certification and later continued her education at Drake
University, graduating in 1971. Lorraine taught second grade in
Hubbard from 1948-1950 and resumed teaching in 1961, continuing her
teaching career until 1991. On June 14, 1950, Lorraine married
Robert Hornung at Whitten. The couple farmed near Hubbard.
She was a
member of the Whitten Christian Church and later became a member of
the Zion
United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Lorraine was active in church
and the community, serving on the library board and various church
boards. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Theta Chapter.
Her bulletin boards at the Care Center, church, school and library
were enjoyed by many.
Survivors include one son, George Hornung and wife, Kristi of
Fairfield, Illinois; one daughter, Barbara Doering of Hubbard; three
grandchildren, David and Brooke Doering and Taylor Hornung; two
sisters, Arlene Fuller and Beatrice Elliott; five nieces; and three
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her
step-father, Robert Bavender; one brother, Wallace Upton; and one
sister, Colleen Upton.
The
Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Orville Landrith
June 4, 1914-October 17, 2003
October 22, 2003
HAMPTON—Orville James Landrith, 89, of Hampton, died
on Friday, October
17, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services
were held on Monday, October 20, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with
Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery in
Hampton.
Orville was born on June 4, 1914, to Orville and Cora Bell (Carle) Landrith in Keithsburg, Illinois. He received his education in the Keithsburg
School System. Orville served in the U.S. Navy during
W.W. II, earning the Purple Heart. On July 12, 1960, he was united
in marriage to Ann H. Johnson at Jefferson City, Missouri. Orville was
employed by the U.S. Post Office in Mason City and Hampton. He was a
member of the Hampton United Methodist Church. Fishing and hunting
were among his favorites.
Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Stockberger and husband, Dale
of Geneva; one brother, John Landrith of Little York, Illinois; two
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his special friend, Ila Mae
Peterson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; his parents; three
sisters, Rosa, Bessie and Mary; and one brother, Lawrence.
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Kevin W. Holder
June 27, 1960-October 17, 2003
October 22, 2003
ELDORA—Kevin W. Holder, 43, of Glenwood, died on Friday, October 17,
2003, in Council Bluffs, from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m.,
at the First United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Anne
Lippincott officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City
Cemetery.
Kevin was born on June 27, 1960, to Raymond and Betty (Free) Holder. He
attended school in Eldora, graduating with the class of 1978. Kevin
went to a mechanic technical school in Sheldon. He served in the
U.S. Marine Corps for a number of years. After being honorably
discharged, he attended the Lincoln Technical Institute in Des Moines
for auto and diesel mechanics. On December 6, 1986, Kevin was united in
marriage to Cynthia Hoffman in Knoxville. They lived in
Pleasantville, Storm Lake and Grand Island, Nebraska, making their home
for the last 13 years in the Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs area.
Kevin
was an avid bowler, belonging to two leagues and receiving numerous
recognition in that sport. He was a member of the Midwest Mudraggers
Association and was a volunteer at the Midwest Motorplex Race Track
in Glenwood.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia; two children, Raymond and
Brittany, both at home; one step-son, Aaron Cole of Spring, Texas;
one step-daughter, Aimee Baker and husband, Michael of Council
Bluffs; one brother, Larry Holder of Rochester, Minnesota; two sisters,
Nancy Ertz of Estherville and Barbara Walker and husband, Jack of
Wyckoff, New Jersey; and one step-grandchild, Andrew Baker.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant sibling; and his
father-in-law, Clarence Hoffman.
The
Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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LaVern Hopkey
August 3, 1915-October 18, 2003
October 22, 2003
LATIMER—LaVern Paul Ernst Hopkey, 88, of Latimer, died
on Saturday,
October 18, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in
Hampton.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 21, at the Immanuel
United Church of Christ in Latimer, with Rev. Jeff Long officiating.
Burial was in the Marion Center Cemetery, rural Latimer.
LaVern was born on August 3, 1915, to George and Louise (Meyer) Hopkey in
Meservey. He attended school in rural Meservey. On February 5, 1941, he
was united in marriage to Clara Mae Blom at Coulter. The couple
farmed in the area until 1976, at which time they retired and moved
to Latimer. LaVern was a 50-year member of the Immanuel United Church of
Christ, serving on the Men's Fellowship Committee and as past
Deacon. He enjoyed bowling, yard work, playing cards and cribbage.
Survivors include his wife, Clara; two sons, Larry E. Hopkey and
wife, Virgene of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Edward D. Hopkey and wife, Marylin of Storm Lake; two granddaughters, Allison Fullenkamp and
husband, John of Troy, Ohio and Angie Hopkey of Coralville; and one
great-grandson, Jonah Fullenkamp of Troy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one
sister.
The
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Latimer, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Blanche Gilbert
July 14, 1913-October 18, 2003
October 22, 2003
IOWA FALLS—Blanche Gilbert, 90, died on Saturday, October 18, 2003, at
the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, October 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the Linn's Funeral Home Chapel
in Iowa Falls, with Rev. Margaret Debner officiating. Visitation will
be on Wednesday, October 22, from 2-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home, with the
family receiving friends between 6-8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Union
Cemetery in Iowa Falls.
Blanche was born on July 14, 1913, on her parents' farm in Dallas
County, to Orva and Laura (Wagner) Myers. She attended the Adel Community
School, graduating with the class of 1932. Blanche received her
Registered Nursing Degree at the Mercy School of Nursing in Des Moines.
She worked as a registered nurse for several years, including
employment with Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. On January
16, 1940, she was united in marriage to C. Harold Gilbert III at her
parents' home near Adel. The couple made their home in Ellis
Township at the Locust Lawn Farms, southwest of Iowa Falls, where they
raised corn, beans, hogs, cattle, sheep and chickens. After
retiring, they enjoyed flea markets. Blanche was a member of the
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls.
Survivors include her daughter, Liz Gilbert of Iowa Falls;
son, Charles
H. Gilbert IV and wife, Carol of Iowa Falls; two granddaughters, Kim
Van Pelt and husband, Jeff of Greenville, South Carolina and Suzanne Askelsen
and husband, Chad of Madrid; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Van Pelt
of Greenville and Mason Askelsen of Madrid; one brother, Harold
Norris and wife, Billie of Iowa City; one sister-in-law, Virginia
Myers of Indianola; and one brother-in-law, Bill Gilbert and wife,
Mary of Iowa Falls.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and two brothers, Frank (in
infancy) and Howard.
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Henry G. Kromminga
April 18, 1921-October 19, 2003
October 22, 2003
APLINGTON—Henry G. Kromminga, 82, of Aplington, died
on Sunday, October
19, 2003, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.
Funeral services will
be held on Wednesday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m., at the Christian Reformed
Church in Austinville, with Rev. George McGuire officiating. Burial
will be in the Austinville Cemetery.
Henry was born on April 18, 1921, to John and Grace (Mulder) Kromminga
at the family farm in Washington Township. On November 26, 1942, he was
united in marriage to Lenora Jane Muller in Austinville. The couple
farmed in the area. Henry was an active member of the Christian
Reformed Church in Austinville, Farm Bureau member and participated
in community events.
Survivors include three sons, Arlen Kromminga and wife, Carol of
Ackley, Kevin Kromminga and wife, Linda of Eldora and Delwyn
Kromminga of Aplington; one daughter, Belinda Kromminga and husband,
Art Dutcher of Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren, Gaylen Kromminga
of Morton, Illinois, Lisa Jeske of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Pamela de Neui and husband, Dale of Dunkerton; three great-grandchildren,
Amanda, Cassandra and Abby de Neui of Dunkerton; and three sisters,
Anna Mae Buseman of Aplington, Marion Harken of Parkersburg and
Julia Johnson of Parkersburg.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Lenora; and one son, Wendell.
The
Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Martha E. Huston
October 21, 1912-October 21, 2003
October 29, 2003
IOWA FALLS—Martha E. Huston, 91, of Iowa Falls, died
on Tuesday,
October 21, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 25, at the Linn's Funeral
Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial was in the Rose Hill Memorial
Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown.
Martha was born on October 21, 1912 in Gilman, to Lewis and Deborah
(Mock) Simcox. Martha graduated from the Lemoile High School where
she was very active in girls' basketball and played on all-state
teams. She attended Drake University and began her 11-year
teaching career in rural schools. On July 3, 1942, Martha
married Russell Huston. The couple lived in Dallas, Texas and
several areas in California during his Navy career, returning to
Iowa to raise their children following his discharge. They
farmed in Marshall County for four years and five years near
Iowa Falls. In 1956, they moved to Eldora where they stayed
until 1972.
After many years at home, she enjoyed her jobs in a
clothing store and later as society editor at the Eldora Herald
Ledger. She was always involved with her children's education
and active in many school groups. In 1972, they moved to Ankeny
and later returned to Iowa Falls to retire. Martha was a member
of the Meeting in Iowa Falls.
Survivors include two sons, Steven Huston and wife, Kathy of
Aplington and Douglas Huston and wife, Sandra of Iowa Falls; one
daughter, Karen Cakerice and husband, Lonnie of Pilot Point,
Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell; one
sister; and eight brothers.
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Daryl N. Altizer
Tuesday,
October 21, 2003
October 25, 2003
Daryl N. Altizer, 73, of Iowa Falls, passed away
on Tuesday,
October 21, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Private funeral services will be held. A public visitation will
be from 6-8:00 p.m., on Thursday evening at the Linn's
Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial will be in the Berlin
Cemetery, Jackson Township, Hardin County, Iowa.
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Margaret Tack
February 16, 1909-October 25, 2003
November 1, 2003
APLINGTON—Margaret Tack, 94, of Aplington, died
on Saturday, October
25, 2003, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington.
Funeral
services were held on Tuesday, October 28, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural
Aplington, with Robert Orr officiating. Burial was in the
Hitesville Cemetery.
Margaret was born on February 16, 1909 in Emdem, Germany. She
migrated with her family as a small child to the United States.
Margaret received her education from a country school near
Allison. On December 25, 1934, she was united in marriage with
Harvey Tack in Kansas City, Missouri. The couple farmed in the Ackley
and Aplington areas. They retired in 1970 and made their home in
Aplington. Margaret enjoyed the fellowship at the Hitesville Gospel
Hall. She enjoyed embroidery work, gardening, flowers, cooking
and baking.
Survivors include one brother, Warner Sluiter and wife, Elizabeth
of Parkersburg; two sisters, Bena Walters of Allison and Fannie
Leerhoff of Parkersburg; two brothers-in-law, Melvin Tack of
Grundy Center and Kenneth Tack and wife, Beulah of Wellsburg; and
one sister-in-law, LaVerne Tack of Wellsburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; her parents;
one sister, Anna Spieker; and three brothers, Adolph, Henry and
Grant Sluiter.
The
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel of Aplington, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Nellie Christensen
January 6, 1919-October 28, 2003
October 29, 2003
HAMPTON—Nellie Gertrude Christensen, 84, of Hampton, died
on
Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing
Facility in Hampton.
Memorial services will be held at a later
date with Rev. Jon Anderson officiating. There will be no
visitation. Inurnment will be in the Hampton Cemetery also at a
later date.
Nellie was born on January 6, 1919, to Harrison and Mildred (Malone)
White in Penn Township, Stark County in Illinois. She graduated
from the Princeville High School in Princeville, Illinois. On July 16,
1939, Nellie was united in marriage to Forest Danger. She was
married to Elmer Christensen on July 27, 1981. On June 11, 1993,
Nellie and George Berlin were married. She was employed by
Farmer's Hybrid. Nellie was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church
in Hampton and the Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary. She
enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Janet Siems of Hampton; one
step-son, Milton Buck Berlin of Jacksonville, Florida; one
sister-in-law, Regina Danger of Buffalo Center; two nieces; one
nephew; five step-grandchildren; and five step
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
and three husbands.
The
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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Kenneth E. Picht
February 24, 1914-October 28, 2003
November 1, 2003
IOWA FALLS—Kenneth E. Picht, 94, of Iowa Falls, died
on Tuesday,
October 28, 2003, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services
were held on Friday, October 31, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls,
with burial in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls.
Kenneth was born on February 24, 1914 in Story County, to Anthony and
Mary (Mackey) Picht. He attended the Beaver Valley County School
in Franklin County. On September 24, 1930, he was united in marriage
to Nina Meyer at her parents' home in Franklin County. The
couple farmed in Franklin County, retiring in 1964. He was
united in marriage to Wilma Nyce on December 26, 1987.
Kenneth was a
member of the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls and the Iowa
Falls Senior Citizens Center. He enjoyed traveling, cooking,
gardening and especially his family.
Survivors include his companion, Avon Price of Iowa Falls;
three daughters, Shirley Johnson and fiancé, Alan Shucard of
Greenfield, Wisconsin, Marilyn Poulson and husband, Don of Des Moines
and
Carol Morgan and husband, Ken of Normal, Illinois; nine
grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his two wives, Nina and Wilma; his
parents; one grandchild, Brian Anthony Picht; one sister,
Lucille England; and two brothers, Russell and Clyde.
The
Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Antonia Rocha
November 26, 1922-October 29, 2003
November 1, 2003
HAMPTON—Antonia Rocha, 80, of Hampton, died on Wednesday, October 29,
2003, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.
Funeral
services will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m., at
the St. Patrick's
Catholic Church in Hampton, with Fr. Jim Miller officiating.
Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
Antonia was born on November 26, 1922 in Medina, Texas, to Mecindo and
Defina (Ramos) Salinas. On January 4, 1942, she was united in
marriage to Gregorio Soto Rocha at La Pryor, Texas. Antonia was
a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church
in Hampton. Sewing, cooking and watching Spanish soap operas
were among her favorites.
Survivors include three sons, Arturo Rocha and wife, Janie,
Guadalupe Rocha and wife, Graciela and Gregorio Rocha Jr. and
fiancée, Pamela Meyer, all of Hampton; two daughters, Rosa
Rodriquez and husband, David of Marshalltown and Defina Martinez
and husband, Francisco of Hampton; two brothers, Mecindo Salinas
of Charles City and Ricardo Salinas of Hampton; one sister,
Anita Briones of Pasco, Washington; 14 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio; her parents;
one daughter; one grandchild; two sisters; and one brother.
The
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of
the arrangements.
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Coral Berndt
April 4, 1917-October 29, 2003
November 5, 2003
 IOWA FALLS—Coral June Berndt,
(pronounced "Bearint"), 86, of Iowa Falls, formerly of
Buckeye, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2003, at her home.
Funeral
services were held on Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m., at the Linn's Funeral
Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Visitation was one hour prior to the
services at the funeral home. Burial was in the Sherman
Cemetery, rural Buckeye.
Serving as casket bearers were David Larson, Kent Lage, Nick Teig,
William Moffett, Gus Zierke, Robert Harsted and Ronald Shaver.
Coral June Teig, was born on April 4, 1917 at Radcliffe,
Iowa, to Carl and Julia (Berve)
Teig. She attended the Radcliffe Community School, graduating as
valedictorian of her class. On June 25, 1938, she was united in
marriage to Wallace Keith Berndt in the Lutheran Church
Parsonage, Williams, Iowa. To this union two daughters were
born, Julia and Joyce. She was a member of the
First Congregational Church UCC at Iowa Falls.
Survivors include her daughters, Julia Newgaard of Iowa Falls
and
Joyce Eittreim and husband, Marlyn of Wichita Falls, Texas; three
grandchildren, Gene Newgaard of Iowa Falls, Paul Newgaard and
wife, Stephanie of Satsuma, Alabama and Sandra Moffett and husband,
William of Akron, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Cody and
Taylor Newgaard of Satsuma and Ashley Moffett of Akron; and one
sister, Clara Larson of Hubbard.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Wallace Berndt; her parents, Carl and Julia Teig; three sisters, Nora Niblo,
Frances Lage and Rosela Klug; and six brothers, Otis, Mervin, Nels, Amos, Clarence and Silas Teig.
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Sommai "Mai" Meyer
December 18, 1963-October 29, 2003
November 15, 2003
BAKERSFIELD, California—Sommai "Mai" Meyer, 39, of Bakersfield,
California, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2003, as a result of a car
crash in northwest Bakersfield.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, November 3, in Bakersfield.
Mai was born on December 18, 1963 in Vientiene,
Laos. Her family moved to Hull, Iowa, in 1976, where she
attended school. She graduated in 1988 with a degree in finance
from the University of Iowa. Mai married Dan Meyer of Ackley
after moving to Taft, California
from Iowa City. She was a member of the Chinese Women's Club of
Bakersfield and was the current president of the Business
Women's Club of Bakersfield.
She is survived by her husband, Dan; two daughters, Whitney and
Alexandria; three brothers; and five sisters; in-laws, Glenn and
Roberta Meyer of Ackley; three sisters-in-law, Deborah Miller of
Iowa Falls, Tamara Fitzpatrick of Wheaton, Illinois and Angie Risius of Ackley; and a brother-in-law, Tony Meyer of Crown
Point, Indiana.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
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Wayne C. Meier
Thursday, October 30, 2003
November 1, 2003
HUBBARD—Wayne C. Meier, 84, of Hubbard, died on Thursday, October 30,
2003, at the Israel Hospice House at Ames, following a lengthy battle
with cancer.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:30 p.m.,
on
Wednesday, November 5, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard,
with visitation at the Boeke Funeral Home from 6-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday
evening. Memorial gifts may be directed to the family.
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