As published by the Abels Funeral Homes website.

As published by the Abels Funeral Homes website.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/7/2005

Amy Endriss
Published May 7, 2005, Page 6

February 5, 1921 - May 5, 2005

SHEFFIELD—Amy Endriss, 84, of Sheffield died of natural causes Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice Burkett
Published May 7, 2005, Page 6

January 15, 1910 - May 2, 2005

DUMONT—Bernice Burkett, 95, of Dumont died of natural causes Monday, May 2, 2005, at Dumont Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5, at the Dumont Reformed Church with the Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Burial followed in Dumont Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.

Elizabeth Roose
Published May 7, 2005, Page 6

June 2, 1917 - May 4, 2005

ALLISON—Elizabeth Matilda Roose, 87, a resident of Allison Health Care Center, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church-Vilmar, rural Greene, with the Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements.

Gene Haskin
Published May 7, 2005, Page 6

February 4, 1929 - May 3, 2005

AURELIA—Gene Haskin, 76, of Aurelia died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, May 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Aurelia with the Rev. Jack Weida officiating. Burial followed in the North Lawn Memory Garden Cemetery in Iowa Falls with the Rev. Bruce Rapp officiating. Redig Funeral Home in Aurelia was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Mark
Published May 7, 2005, Page 6

Thursday, May 5, 2005

WILLIAMS—Helen Mark, 97, of Williams died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Williams with burial in the Williams Cemetery. There will be one hour of visitation prior to services at the church on Monday. Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/10/2005

WILLIAM R. ‘BILL’ WELCHKO
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

January 21, 1930 - May 6, 2005

DES MOINES—William Robert “Bill” Welchko, 75, of Des Moines, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed from this life on Friday, May 6, 2005, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, at First Christian Church in Des Moines. Committal services will be held at 3
p.m. on Thursday at Union Cemetery, in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, at Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines, where the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society or Mercy Hospice of Johnston.

William was born the son of William and Gladys Snyder Welchko on Jan. 21, 1930, in Iowa Falls. Bill attended Ellsworth College from 1949-1950. On Jan. 9, 1951, Bill enlisted with the U.S. Air Force, serving as staff sergeant during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 9, 1953, at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. Bill later attended the University of Iowa, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, graduating in 1956. For nearly 55 years, Bill had lived in Des Moines. He was formerly employed with Principal Financial as a senior communications/planner for 35 years, retiring in 1992. Bill was a member of First Christian Church and L.O.M.A. (Life Office Management Association). Bill was an avid Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball fan. He enjoyed traveling with Principal retirees and took great pride in his roses.

He is survived by his four sisters, Evelyn Hartema and Marian Newton, both of Iowa Falls, and Kathryn Herteen and Shirley Shepherd, both of Des Moines; six nephews; three step-nieces; and a host of many friends. Bill was preceded into eternal life by his parents and one sister, Arlene Diemer.

CALVIN DEAN PRINS
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

August 11, 1941 - April 28, 2005

LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz.—Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Litchfield Park, Ariz., for Cal Prins of Glendale, Ariz. The Rev. Dave Bolte officiated. Pall bearers were Marvin Prins, Todd Prins, Roger Mathews, Lyle Mathews, Rollie Halverson, Jeff Roberts and Geoff Jessen. Soil from Iowa was poured on the casket prior to burial at Resthaven Cemetery. On Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 1 p.m., the heavenly chorus gained a new tenor and Earth lost a man of integrity, strength and wisdom.

Calvin Dean Prins was born on Aug. 11, 1941, in Ackley to Peter and Etta Prins. Cal was baptized on Jan. 7, 1951. He attended school in Ackley and Iowa Falls, graduating with the class of 1959. He attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls before joining the U.S. Air Force. He was married on Aug. 22, 1964, to Sandra Mathews. He was confirmed on Feb. 5, 1967, in Roswell, N.M. After his military discharge, he returned to college, graduating with a BS in math from Mankato State College. He taught high school math in Minnesota and Iowa. Cal co-owned and operated Bradford Implement before moving to Phoenix in 1985. After moving to Phoenix, he owned Cal’s Custom Car Care. Cal was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, singing in the choir, serving on the Board of Elders, prayer group and the Building Committee. This school year, every morning he tutored first graders in daughter Michelle’s classroom. Cal especially loved his two grandsons, Iowa, golf and golf in Iowa!

He is survived by his wife, Sandy, daughter Michelle, grandsons Dominick and Andy, and chosen daughters Lorraine Mercado and Joan Konecki. Also surviving and mourning his loss are his mother-in-law, Evalyn Mathews; uncle Claus Prins; brothers John Prins and Marvin (Sue) Prins; sister Donna (Everett) Kromminga; Wilma Trende; brothers- and sisters-in-law Lyle and Susan Mathews, Carl and Barb Teig, Geoff and Patty Jessen, Rollie and Becky Halverson, Roger and Barb Mathews, Jeff and Rhonda Roberts, and Steven and Julie Boeke; 24 nephews and nieces; and two dogs, Boutrous and Rocky.

Cal was preceded in heaven by his parents, father-in-law and his son, Andy.

Condolences and memories may be sent to Sandy at 7591 W. Montebello, Glendale, AZ 85303. The family requests memorials be directed to The American Cancer Society.

HELEN MARK
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

July 21, 1907 -May 5, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Helen Mark, 97, of Iowa Falls died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Funeral services were held Monday at the United Methodist Church in Williams with the Rev. Rick Layman officiating. Burial followed in the Williams Cemetery.

Francis Helen Grey was born July 21, 1907, on a farm near Marathon, the daughter of Gust and Rena (Budzynsti) Grey. She graduated from Lincoln Lee Consolidated School in 1925. On Feb. 22, 1928, Helen was united in marriage with Earl Mark in Storm Lake. Earl and Helen farmed northeast of Storm Lake until moving to a farm south of Williams in the spring of 1936. Helen had been a resident of Heritage Care Center since November 1998. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Williams, Order of Eastern Star in Williams and the American Legion Auxiliary and Neighborhood Club in Williams.

Mrs. Mark is survived by a son, John Mark and wife Sharon of El Dorado Hills, Calif.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three daughters-in-law, Darlene Mark of Williams, Sharon Mark of Knoxville, Tenn., and Sue Mark of Casper, Wyo.; one sister; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1968; three sons, Earl Jr. in 1990, David in 1991 and Dale in 2001; and nine brothers and sisters. Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams was in charge of arrangements.

JON L. SANTEE
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

March 13, 1938 - May 6, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Jon L. Santee, 67, of Iowa Falls passed away Friday, May 6, 2005, at North Iowa Mercy Medical Center, Mason City. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Margaret Debner officiating. Burial followed at the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: JoAnn Santee, 107 High St., Iowa Falls, IA, 50126.

Jon was born March 13, 1938, at Fort Dodge, the son of Kenneth L. and Mildred I. (Trickey) Santee. For most of his life he lived in Iowa Falls, except when his father worked for the Defense Department in Riverside, Calif., during World War II. Jon attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools graduating with the class of 1956. He then attended Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls. On Sept. 28, 1963, Jon was united in marriage to JoAnn M. Ohling at Wellsburg. To this union two children were born: Jaci Lynn and James Kenneth. Jon operated Jon’s Music Center and the Colonial Grill, both of Iowa Falls, and was also a custodian for Iowa Falls Community
Schools from 1974 to 1994 when he retired. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard for 20 years, retiring as a specialist fourth class. Jon was a member of the Iowa Falls Lions Club, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Ducks Unlimited, Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, all of Iowa Falls, and also the National Rifle Association and Promise Keepers.

Jon L. Santee is survived by his wife, JoAnn Santee of Iowa Falls; his mother, Mildred Santee of Iowa Falls; his daughter, Jaci L. Miller and husband Tad of Fertile; his son, James K. Santee and wife Katie of Council Bluffs; and one granddaughter, Molly Jo Miller of Fertile.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Santee; and an infant sister, Janet Louise Santee. Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of  arrangements.

OTTO G. SCHNORMEIER
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

April 21, 1914 -May 8, 2005

HUBBARD—Otto G. Schnormeier, 91, of Hubbard died Sunday, May 8, 2005. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hubbard, with the Rev. Matthew Rueger officiating. Interment will follow in the Hubbard Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to join for lunch and fellowship at St. John’s Fellowship Hall after the services at the cemetery. Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.

Otto Gayhart Schnormeier was born April 21, 1914, on the family farm southeast of Hubbard. He was the second born of four children to Henry and Louise (Goebel) Schnormeier. He attended Grant Township “Mud Swamp” Rural School. In 1914, Otto was baptized in Zion Church in Hubbard, by the Rev. Buehler and confirmed in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in 1928 by the Rev. Olsen. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hubbard until his Savior called him home. Otto farmed with his father until he went into the service in October 1942 when he joined the military. He served in the Medical Corps at various islands and states. Otto served his country from 1942 to February 1946. On March 7, 1947, Otto was united in marriage to Emma Rohlfsen. They moved to a farm southeast of Hubbard, which Otto had purchased earlier. On March 4, 1981, after 34 years on the farm, Otto and Emma retired and moved to a new home in Hubbard. Otto spent a lot of time repairing and refinishing old furniture for many people. Later he built more difficult craft items, plant stands and knick knack shelves. He enjoyed collecting pocketknives, gardening and giving away the many vegetables and fruit to family and friends. Otto and Emma spent and enjoyed many evenings sitting outside their home and visiting with those who were passing by.

He is survived by his wife, Emma of the Hubbard Care Center; one son, Gary of Blue Springs, Mo.; one daughter, Becky Turpen and husband Richard of Chanhassen, Minn.; one sister Hulda Zierke of Hubbard; along with many other relatives and friends.

Otto was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Martin Schnormeier; and one sister, Esther Brandt.

Arvilla B. Freese
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

April 7, 1924 -May 9, 2005

WELLSBURG—Arvilla B. (Meyer) Freese, 81, of Wellsburg died Monday, May 9, 2005, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard of natural causes. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg with the Rev. Todd Rempe officiating. Burial will follow at the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery. To view the complete obituary or to send messages of condolence, visit www.abelsfuneralhomes. com. A memorial fund has been established. Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.

As published by the Abels Funeral Homes website.

Arvilla B. (Meyer) Freese, 81, of Wellsburg, Iowa, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard, Iowa, of natural causes. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg, with Pastor Todd Rempe officiating. Burial will follow at the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery in Wellsburg. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 10, 2005, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg, where the family will be present to greet friends. A memorial fund has been established.

Arvilla Bernice (Meyer) Freese was born at the home of her parents, in Grundy County, Iowa, on April 7, 1924, the daughter of Harm J. and Rachel ( Meyer) Meyer. Arvilla graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1941. After graduation, Arvilla attended American Institute of Business in Davenport, Iowa. Upon graduation she began working at Schukei Chevrolet in Waterloo & later at Flessner Implement in Wellsburg. On January 22, 1948, Arvilla was united in marriage to Clarence Freese at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. After their marriage, they lived in Patuxent River, Maryland, until Clarence was discharged from the U.S. Navy. Upon their return, Arvilla and Clarence lived in Wellsburg. Besides working on the farm, Arvilla worked at Collectors News and the Spokesman Press in Grundy Center. In 1986, they retired from farming and moved to Wellsburg. Arvilla was a member of the Wellsburg Reformed Church where she was involved in Ladies Guild and Bible Study. She enjoyed gardening and watching birds, and being with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Clarence of Wellsburg; one daughter Sherry Caldwell and her husband Stan of Steamboat Rock; two sons Mike Freese and his wife Cindy of Grundy Center; John Freese of Grundy Center and his friend Sue Simon; four grandchildren Eric Caldwell and his wife Becky of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Chris Caldwell of Dundee, Iowa; Jon Freese of Rathdrum, Idaho; and Sara Freese of Iowa City, Iowa; one great-granddaughter Rylee Jo Caldwell of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; one sister Viola (Harris) Peters of Wellsburg; one brother Marlyn Meyer of Holland, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; on sister Mathilda (Harry) Rassmusson and one brother John H. Meyer.

Bonnie Swieter
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

Sunday, May 8, 2005

ACKLEY—Bonnie Swieter, 78, of Mesquite, Texas, formerly of Hampton, died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at the Willow Bend Nursing Home in Mesquite. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley with burial in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, Geneva.

Oldig ‘Ollie’ Haupt
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

December 4, 1912 - May 7, 2005

WELLSBURG—Oldig “Ollie” Haupt, 92, of Wellsburg died from natural causes Saturday, May 7, 2005, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the First Christian Reformed Church located west of Wellsburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Timothy Christian School or to the mission of the donor’s choice through First Christian Reformed Church. To view the complete obituary or to send messages of condolence, visit www.abelsfuneralhomes. com. Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.

Note: see complete obituary printed above.

Peggy Sue Warwick
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

October 17, 1961 - May 5, 2005

COULTER—Peggy Sue (Michels) Warwick, 43, of Coulter died Thursday, May 5, 2005, in Popejoy of natural causes. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in the Coulter Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sharon Lindaman
Published May 11, 2005, Page B-6

May 24, 1944 - May 4, 2005

CEDAR FALLS—Sharon “Sheri” Lindaman, 60, of Cedar Falls died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at her home of cancer. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, at the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington with the Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Inurnment was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family. Sutton Allan Battles.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/13/2005

ARDIS K. JOHNSON
Published May 14, 2005, Page 7

July 24, 1907 - May 11, 2005

UNION—Ardis K. Johnson, 97, of Union died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the Villa del Sol in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Church of Christ in Union. Burial will follow services at the Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed in her name to her family. For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.purseldavis.com. Biersborn Funeral Home in Union is in charge of arrangements.

Ardis was born July 24, 1907, in Chapin, the daughter of Edward F. and Della O. (Lanko) Froning. She was raised and educated in Eldora and Liscomb and graduated from the Liscomb High School in 1924. Ardis then attended Iowa State Teachers College for two years. She was united in marriage to Errol “Huck” Johnson on May 31, 1927, in Hampton. Following their marriage they made their home in Union where she raised her family and helped operate their family grain and feed business. Ardis was the oldest living resident of Union and the oldest living graduate of Liscomb High School. During her lifetime she played the organ for the Church of Christ for more than 50 years and also played for more than 10 different churches in the surrounding area. Ardis was proud to have played the organ for three generations of Biersborns: Henry, Edwin and Keith at the Biersborn Funeral Home. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Union and was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge.

Ardis is survived by her son, Robert (Margaret) Johnson of Union; her daughter-in-law, Kay Johnson of Union; her seven grandchildren, Kim, Pat, Jan, Kipp, Heath, Brock and Paige; and her seven great-grandchildren, Britni, Jamey, Casey, Sydney, Carson, Kennedy and Tucker.

Ardis was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Della; her son, Lynn; her sister, Orpha Bartine; and her two brothers, Merle and Deane.

Everette Ernest Sams
Published May 14, 2005, Page 7

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

WHITTEN—Everette Ernest Sams, 87, of Whitten died at his home Tuesday, May 10, 2005, while under the care of Hospice of Northern Iowa. Funeral services were held Friday at the Whitten Community Church with burial in the Vienna Cemetery, south of Beaman. Memorial contributions may be directed in his name to his family. Biersborn Funeral Home in Union was in charge of arrangements.

Lois M. Schulz
Published May 14, 2005, Page 7

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

HAMPTON—Lois M. Schulz, 88, of Hampton died of natural causes Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hansell United Methodist Church in Hansell with the Rev. Sam Lee officiating. Burial will be at Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred ‘Min’ Opperman
Published May 14, 2005, Page 7

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

ALLISON—Mildred “Min” Opperman, 84, of Allison died of natural causes Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral services were held Friday at the Allison United Church of Christ with the Revs. Ralph Wedeking and Eileen Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of
arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/15/2005

Edna Mae Siems
Published May 18, 2005, Page B-5

March 24, 1924 - May 14, 2005

ACKLEY—Edna Mae Siems, 81, of Ackley died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17, at Washington Reformed Church in Ackley with the Rev. Jack Ritsema officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Elaine Brockway
Published May 18, 2005, Page B-5

Friday, May 13, 2005

ALLISON—Elaine Brockway, 87,of Allison died Friday, May 13, 2005, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homein Allison is in charge of arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/18/2005

GARY KLEIN
Published May 21, 2005, Page 9

July 26, 1946-May 17, 2005

ACKLEY—Gary Robert Klein, 58, of Ackley, formerly of Vicksburg, Miss., died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Geneva, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Duane K. Rhoadarmer will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by Elliott-Keninger American Legion Post No. 252 of Ackley.

Gary was born July 26, 1946, in Hampton to Earl and Arlene (Sprain) Klein. He served four years in the U.S. Army. Gary had worked at Disney World in Florida, served as the chief executive officer at Flagship Bank in Haines City, Fla., and was in pre-need funeral sales in Vicksburg, Miss. He was a member of the Lions Club and American  Legion in Vicksburg, and served as a youth baseball coach. Gary enjoyed fishing and golfing.

Survivors include a daughter, Tia Colao and husband Ivan of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons, Nicholas Klein of Lake Worth, Fla., and Anthony Klein of Vicksburg, Miss.; two grandchildren, Marcus and Mariel Colao; his parents, Arlene and Earl Klein of Ackley; two sisters, Sandra Klein of Urbandale and Lori Johnson of Chaska, Minn.; his step-mother, Beverly Perez of Hampton; and two step-brothers, Delbert Perez and David Perez of Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his birth father, Dick Perez; and two step-brothers, Dick and Dan Perez. Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of arrangements.

Vylas Ruth Abbas
Published May 21, 2005, Page 9

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

ACKLEY—Vylas Ruth Abbas, 84, of Ackley died Wednesday, May18, 2005, at Presbyterian Villagein Ackley. Funeral services will beheld Monday, May 23, 10:30 a.m. at Washington Reformed Church in Ackley with the Rev. Jack Ritsema officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ackley. Visitation is Sunday, from 2 until 5 p.m., at Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Donald Arends
Published May 21, 2005, Page 9

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

HAMPTON—Donald Gerald Arends, 67, of Hampton died of natural causes Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Franklin General Hospitalin Hampton. Funeral services were held Friday, May 20, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial followed in Hampton Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge ofarrangements.

Olive Ruth Sword
Published May 21, 2005, Page 9

Saturday, May 14, 2005

ACKLEY—Olive Ruth Sword, 89, of Ackley died Saturday, May14, 2005, at Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at Ivester Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Tim Button-Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Sheller Cemetery. Friends may call on the family at Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls from 4 until 5 p.m. Saturday.

Paul Hansen
Published May 21, 2005, Page 9

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Paul A. Hansen, 78, of Iowa Falls died Wednesday,May 18, 2005, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Bethany Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Union Cemetery, both in Iowa Falls. Memorials maybe directed to the family c/o his wife: Jayne Hansen, 1602 Taylor Ave., Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/24/2005

BERT HEMMES
Published May 25, 2005, Page B-5

May 1, 1904 - May 24, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Bert Hemmes, 101, of Iowa Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Maynes Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford, with the Rev. Stephen Acheson, Scenic Manor chaplain, officiating. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bert Hemmes was born May 1, 1904, on the family farm in Franklin County, the youngest of five children of Hemme and Margaret (Jurgens) Hemmes. He attended country school and graduated from the Latimer Community Schools in 1924. On March 5, 1928, Bert was united in marriage to Velma Lillian Koch at her mother’s house in Franklin County. To this union two sons were born: Harlan and Jerry. They farmed 11 miles north of Iowa Falls on Stevens Street Blacktop, moving to Iowa Falls in 1968, but remained actively farming and even planted beans at the age of 100. Bert was a member of the United Methodist Church, Bradford, where he had taught Sunday School for many years. He loved farming, his family, friends, and the telling of stories to and about them. Bert and Velma enjoyed traveling and going south for the winter.

Bert Hemmes is survived by one son: Harlan Hemmes and wife Judi of Iowa Falls; five grandchildren: Sarah Henning and husband Dwight “Tony” of Faribault, Minn., April Kazmerzak and husband Thomas of Hampton, Harlan Bert Hemmes II of Hampton, Heather Kestner and husband Rick of Storm Lake, and Margaret Jo Palmatier and husband David of Springfield, Ill.; and seven great-grandchildren: Elizabeth and Melissa Henning of Faribault, Minn., Ethan and Ruth Kazmerzak of Hampton, Heidi and Audrey Hemmes of Eldora, and Olivia Kestner of Storm Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Hemme and Margaret Hemmes; his son: Jerry Hemmes (1936); one great-grandson: Jacob Palmatier; three brothers: Jerry Hemmes, William Hemmes and Toby Hemmes; and one sister: Rebecca Schechel.

KATIE RIEBKES
Published May 25, 2005, Page B-5

Sunday, May 22, 2005

MARTENSDALE—Katie Elizabeth Riebkes, 16, of Martensdale, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, from injuries received in a car accident. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at the First Assembly of God Church, Indianola. Burial will be in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Indianola. Following the services a time for memories and fellowship will be held at the Martensdale Community Church on Highway 28 North of Martensdale. Visitation will be held 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Martensdale-St. Mary’s Gymnasium in Martensdale where family will be present to greet friends. Memorials may be given to the Martensdale-St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters or directed to her parents: Craig and Lisa Riebkes, P.O. Box 273, Martensdale, IA 50160. The Overton Funeral Home, Indianola, is in charge of arrangements.

Katie was born in Des Moines and had lived in Martensdale. She was a sophomore at Martensdale-St. Mary’s High School and was part of the girls’ basketball, volleyball and softball teams. She had an infectious smile, loved life and was full of spunk. She cared about her family and friends and will be missed, but will never be forgotten.

Katie is survived by her parents, Craig and Lisa, and sister Jenni Ann Riebkes, all of Martensdale; grandparents Elmer and Betty Riebkes and grandmother Imogene Emerson and the late Charles J. Emerson, all of Iowa Falls; aunts and uncles James and Darthy Emerson of Starks, La., Pete and Judi Emerson of Iowa Falls, Becky and Kent Thompson of Lawton, Tim and Cindy Emerson of Iowa Falls and Dee Pruismann of Des Moines; as well as several cousins.

PAUL A HANSEN
Published May 25, 2005, Page B-5

March 2, 1927 - May 18, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Paul A. Hansen, 78, of Iowa Falls, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 21, at the Bethany Lutheran Church with burial following at Union Cemetery, both of Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Jayne Hansen, 1602 Taylor Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Paul Adolf Hansen was born March 2, 1927, on the family farm near Coulter, the son of Adolf Magnus and Clara Magdalene (Hansen) Hansen. He attended the Coulter Schools, the Beaver Valley Country School and the Hampton High School. On Aug. 28, 1949, he was united in marriage to Jayne Annette Kinney at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. To this union five children were born: Randall Paul, Diane Marie, Maretta Jayne, Steven Jon and Sonja Ann. The couple farmed at Buckeye, Burdette, and for the last 30 years south of Iowa Falls. Paul also drove a bus for the Iowa Falls School District for 27 years, retiring in 1992. He was a former member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church, Coulter, and was a current member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, also having served on the church council.

Paul A. Hansen is survived by his wife: Jayne Hansen of Iowa Falls; his children and their spouses: Randall (Darla) Hansen of Iowa Falls, Diane Hansen of Iowa Falls, Maretta (Frank) Curtis of Iowa Falls, Steven (Darlene) Hansen of Gifford and Sonja (Ron) Bauer of Iowa Falls; nine grandchildren: David Paul (Renee) Henry of Iowa Falls, Andrew W. Hansen of Iowa Falls, Michael Paul Hansen of Ames, Justin M. Hahn of Nevada, Bradley A. Hahn of Iowa Falls, Jayne Z. Curtis of St. Paul, Minn., Michelle M. (Wade) Harken of Iowa Falls, Crystal L. Hansen of Gifford and Nikki L. Hansen of Gifford; two great-grandchildren: Michael J. Henry of Iowa Falls and Katelynd M. Henry of Iowa Falls; two brothers: Lee F. (Lorna) Hansen of Iowa Falls and David B. (Ruth) Hansen of Cedar Rapids; one sister: La Mona M. Marchant of Iowa Falls; one sister-in-law: Etta Hansen of Boone; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Adolf and Clara Hansen; one brother: La Moyen P. Hansen; one brother-in-law: Ivan D. Marchant; and one sister-in-law: Evelyn J. Neubauer.

Virginia Joi Nelms Stukenberg
Published May 25, 2005, Page B-5

January 26, 1956 - May 20, 2005

APLINGTON—Virginia Joi “Ginger” Nelms Stukenberg, 49, of Aplington, died Friday, May 20, 2005, at her home in rural Aplington of natural causes. A funeral mass was held Tuesday, May 24, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parkersburg with the Rev. Dennis Quint officiating. Inurnment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, at a later date. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/26/2005

Robert R. ‘Bob’ Hauser
Published May 28, 2005, Page 6

December 10, 1925 - May 24, 2005

UNION—Robert R. “Bob” Hauser, 79, formerly of Union, currently residing in Marshalltown, died at his residence Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Hauser Cemetery in Whitten. No visitation is planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed in his name to either the New Hope Christian Church or the American Cancer Society. For further information or to send a condolence, please visit www.purseldavis.com. Biersborn Funeral Home in Union has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Robert R. (Bob) Hauser
published by Vogel family of Funeral Homes

Born: December 10, 1925

Died: May 24, 2005

Services will be held at: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the Hauser Cemetery in Whitten. No visitation is planned at this time.

No visitation is planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed in his name to either the New Hope Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.

Bob was born December 10, 1925, in Union, Iowa the son of Ross and Josephine (Rowen) Hauser. He was raised and educated in Union and graduated from the Union high school in 1943. Bob was married to M. Lucille Hobson on June 17, 1944, in Biloxi, Mississippi where he was serving in the Army Air Corps. Following their marriage they made their home in Union where he owned and operated the Johnson & Hauser Grain Elevator. They moved to Marshalltown in 1967 where Bob worked for the United States Postal Service until retiring in 1987. During his free time Bob enjoyed golfing, traveling and was an avid sports fan. He attended the New Hope Christian Church.

Bob is survived by his daughter Diane K. Paglia of Key West, Florida, his three sons: Timothy J. (Patricia) Hauser of Marshalltown, James R. Hauser and Rhonda Williams, of Little Torch Key, Florida and Thomas J. (Amy) Hauser of Ankeny, his two sisters: Dorothy Miller of Marshalltown, and Doris (Asa “Bo”) Hammer of Sebring, Florida, his six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his infant son and his son-in-law, Robert Paglia.

Homer Eller
Published May 28, 2005, Page 6

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

HUBBARD—Homer Eller, 92, of Hubbard died Tuesday, May 24, 2005. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe. Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 5/29/2005