JUDITH
MARIE THOMAS
Published October 1, 2005, page 7
January 23, 1948 - September 28, 2005
D OWS—Judith
Marie Thomas, 57, of Spread Eagle, Wis., formerly of Racine, Wis., went home to
the Lord on Sept. 28, 2005. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 3, from 9:30 to 11
a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
at the church. The Rev. William Straka will officiate. Burial will be in Otis
Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and memorials, donations may be made to the
Dickinson County Cancer Unit, 1401 S. Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801.
The Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain, Mich., is serving the family.
Judy was born Jan. 23, 1948, in Iowa Falls, the daughter of
Harley and Alma (Anderson) Gardelan. Judy graduated from Alden High School,
Alden, and Dana College in Blair, Neb. On Aug. 15, 1981, Judy married Robert
Thomas in Racine. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iron
Mountain, Mich., where she truly enjoyed being a choir member. Judy was a loving
and devoted wife and mother. She loved winters, traveling and her flower garden.
Besides her husband, Bob, Judy is survived by a son,
Christopher, of Cedarburg, Wis.; her father, Harley Gardelan, of Popejoy; two
sisters, Victoria (Vicky) Wiechmann, of Flanagan, Ill., and Karen (Bill) Knight,
of Iowa City; two stepchildren, Mark Thomas, of Racine, Wis., and Angela Thomas,
of Union Grove, Wis.; a step granddaughter, Taylor Thomas, of Union Grove; her
mother-in-law, Mary Thomas, of Racine; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in
law, nieces and nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Gardelan.
Harold Bode
Published October 1, 2005, page 7
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
AUSTINVILLE—Harold Bode, 86, of Austinville, died Wednesday,
Sept. 28, 2005, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral services will be at 1:30
p.m. Saturday at the Austinville Christian Reformed Church, with burial in the
Austinville Cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of
arrangements.
Lucille DePuew
Published October 1, 2005, page 7
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
CLARKSVILLE—Lucille DePuew, 86, of Clarksville, died
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly from natural
causes. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Community United
Methodist Church, with burial in Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville.
Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in
Clarksville.
Marius Leroy Kole
Published October 1, 2005, page 7
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
APLINGTON—Marius Leroy Kole, 77, of Aplington, died Tuesday,
Sept. 27, 2005, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls from natural
causes. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Christian
Reformed Church in Aplington. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington is in
charge of arrangements.
Anna H. Oltmann
Published October 1, 2005, page 7
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
ALLISON—Anna H. Oltmann, 87, of Allison, died Wednesday,
Sept. 28, 2005, at Allison Health Care Center of natural causes. Funeral
services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in
Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Burial will be in Allison
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Allison.
Margaret Wood
Published October 1, 2005, page 7
Thursday, September 29, 2005
ALDEN—Margaret Wood, 79, of Alden died Thursday, Sept. 29,
2005, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be 10:30
a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Alden with burial in the Alden
Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday at the Surls Funeral Home in
Alden.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/2/2005
ROBERT
J. DREIER
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5
November 7, 1919 - October 1, 2005
 H UBBARD—Robert
J. Dreier, 85, formerly of Hubbard, died of cancer on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at
the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m.
at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard. The memorial service will be Thursday at
10:30 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard with the Rev. Ron Ridgway
officiating. Interment will be in Hubbard Cemetery, with a private committal
service prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to Salem United
Methodist Church or Heifer Project International.
Robert Joseph Dreier was born Nov. 7, 1919, to William and
Ruth (Ritner) Dreier in Des Moines. He attended Dean School in Tipton Township
of Hubbard for eight years and graduated from New Providence High School in
1938. Bob attended two winter quarters at Iowa State University enrolled in a
herdsman course while helping his father farm.
On Sept. 4, 1941, Bob was united in marriage to Margaret
Meier in Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church. They made their home on the
Meier farm south of Hubbard until Bob was inducted into the Air Force in which
he served 44 months. He received his basic training at Chanute Field to become
an instrument specialist. After graduation he was assigned to the 336 Service
Squadron at Battle Creek, Mich., and was sent to Springfield, Mass., and later
to Camp Stoneman, Calif., where he was shipped out to the Pacific on Aug. 17,
1942. He spent Thanksgiving in Townsville, Australia, and on Dec. 24 was sent to
New Guinea. He spent time on Wake Island, the Philippines and Japan. He was
discharged from the service and arrived home before Christmas of 1945. The
couple lived and farmed on the Meier farm until their retirement.
As an active member of Salem Church, Robert served various
positions in the church. He was also a member of the Lions Club, Elevator Board
and Creamery Board. He participated in Heifer Project International in
Perryville, Ark., helped to build a church in Heart Butte, Mont., and through
Volunteers in Mission repaired homes in Louisiana following Hurricane Andrew.
Bob enjoyed working with stained glass, reading, playing
cards, traveling, woodworking and his grandsons. He was especially proud of
making grandfather clocks for each of his grandsons and refinishing several
Hoosier cabinets for relatives. With all of these many interests, he maintained
that he still found his greatest pleasure and satisfaction in farming.
Those thankful for having shared in his life include his
wife, Margaret of Iowa Falls; a son, Gordon (Mary) Dreier of Hubbard; a
daughter, Sharon (Thomas) Lundgren of Milton, Wis.; his three grandsons,
Benjamin Dreier of Anchorage, Alaska, Seth Dreier of Ames and Alex Dreier of
Hubbard; his brother, William (Mary Ellen) of Cedar Falls; and his sister,
Lucile Duitscher of Ames; along with many other relatives and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brother,
Walter; his sister, Elizabeth Henning; and his grandson, Matthew Lundgren.
MERLE
L. TROUSDALE
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5
January 7, 1929 - September 29, 2005
 R OCKWELL—Merle
L. Trousdale, 76, of Rockwell died Thursday morning, Sept. 29, 2005, at Mercy
Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services were held Monday at
the United Methodist Church in Rockwell with the Rev. Bruce E. Wittern
officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rockwell-Gallagher American
Legion Post No. 208, during Merle’s service at the church. Private family
inurnment was in the Rockwell Cemetery. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation
Services of Rockwell was in charge of arrangements.
Merle Leon Trousdale was born Jan. 7, 1929, in Alden to H. G.
and Otsie (Walton) Trousdale. He attended schools in Alden and graduated from
Iowa Falls High School, class of 1947, and furthered his education by attending
Ellsworth College. Merle was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the
Korean War. He served as an advance scout during the war which involved his
traveling 20 miles or more behind enemy lines, bringing back information for his
unit. He received the Bronze Star and the Korean Medal of Honor. After honorably
and faithfully serving his country Merle attended the Colorado School of Trade,
specializing in the gunsmithing school.
Merle was united in marriage to Darlene Marie Benson on Dec.
4, 1954, in Mason City. The couple had lived in Osage, rural Grand Rapids,
Minn., before making their home in the Rockwell area where they have resided for
the last 46 years. He had been employed most recently as a driver with the
Cartersville Co-op Elevator in Cartersville. Some of Merle’s interests and
leisure activities included fishing, woodworking, golfing, reading and duck
hunting. He enjoyed figuring out how things work; he was considered a
jack-of-all-trades and could fix anything. Merle will be best remembered as a
kind, gentle and caring man who never said a bad word about anyone, had a
wonderful way of always looking on the bright side and having a terrific sense
of humor. He took great pride in providing for his family, being family oriented
and truly enjoyed family get-togethers.
Merle will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family
and friends who have shared in his life. Grateful for having had the privilege
of sharing in Merle’s life are his loving wife, Darlene M. Trousdale of
Rockwell; his three children, Kandice M. (Karl) Nedved of Mason City, William E.
(Sharon) Trousdale of rural Mason City and Gina A. (Antonio) Muñiz of Waterloo;
nine grandchildren, Matt, Ben, Jordan and Reid Nedved, Cory, Kyle and Ryan
Trousdale, and Elena and A.J. Muñiz; three great-grandchildren, Trevor and
Serena Trousdale and Emma Dorseth; two brothers, Max W. (Ardith) Trousdale of
Iowa Falls and G. Faye (Elaine) Trousdale of Alden.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, H. G. and Otsie
Trousdale, and an infant sister.
MARGARET
WOOD
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5
August 15, 1926 - September 29, 2005
 A LDEN—Margaret
Wood, 79, of Alden died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Mary Greeley Medical Center
in Ames. Funeral services were held Monday at the United Methodist Church in
Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden was in
charge of arrangements.
Margaret L. (Babe) Wood was born on Aug. 15, 1926, in
Glidden, the daughter of Denton and Martha (Sea) Wheeler. She graduated from the
Glidden High School. On Nov. 26, 1947, Margaret was united in marriage with Guy
S. "Bud" Wood in Minneapolis, Minn. She was a retired telephone operator for
Bell Telephone Company. Margaret was a member of the United Methodist Church in
Alden, Church Funeral Committee, Friends of the Alden Library, Alden American
Legion Auxiliary, Telephone Pioneers, Alden Methodist Faith Circle, DAV
Auxiliary and Methodist Women’s Fellowship.
Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband, Guy S. "Bud" Wood of
Alden; four daughters, Carolyn Cunningham and husband E.J. of Alden, Peggy Rash
and husband Linn of Grundy Center, Nancy Sheets and husband Jim of Bloomfield,
and Jeanie Prouty and husband Danny of Alden; a son, Martin S. Wood and Renae
Berdahl of Buckeye; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and
two sisters.
Dallas L. Burmester
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5
Saturday, October 1, 2005
HAMPTON—Dallas L. Burmester, 75, of Hampton died Saturday,
Oct. 1, 2005, at Glenview Heights Nursing Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services
will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton
with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Burial will be at Hampton Cemetery.
The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Leroy George Frey
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5
Thursday, September 29, 2005
ACKLEY—Leroy George Frey, 81, of Ackley died Thursday, Sept.
29, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services were held
Monday, Oct. 2, at Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington. Officiating were Mr.
Robert Orr, Mr. Russell Nesbit and Mr. Roy Weber. Interment was in Hitesville
Cemetery, rural Aplington. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in
charge of arrangements.
Marvin Niehaus
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5ge 7
Sunday, September 25, 2005
CLARKSVILLE—Marvin Niehaus, 82, of Clarksville died Sunday,
Sept. 25, 2005, at Community Nursing Home in Clarksville of natural causes.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 29, at the St. John Lutheran Church,
Clarksville, with the Rev. David Nelson officiating. Interment was in Lynwood
Cemetery, Clarksville. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge
of arrangements.
Ofelia R. Ramirez
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5
Saturday, October 1, 2005
HAMPTON—Ofelia R. Ramirez, 76, of Hampton died Saturday, Oct.
1, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with
burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at
the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
John Ernest Roose
Published October 5, 2005, page B-5
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
CLARKSVILLE—John Ernest Roose, 73, of Marshalltown, formerly
of Allison, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in
Marshalltown of natural causes. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 30, at
St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville, with the Rev. David Nelson officiating.
Interment was in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home,
Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/6/2005
Calvin James ‘Jim’ Heard
Published October 8, 2005, page 7
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
STEAMBOAT ROCK—Calvin James “Jim” Heard, 80, of Steamboat
Rock, died from natural causes Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at his home while under
the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at
the First Baptist Church of Steamboat Rock, with the Rev. Bruce Baillie of the
First Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock officiating. Burial will follow at
the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Creps-Abels
Funeral Home in Eldora.
Harry C. Luiken
Published October 8, 2005, page 7
Saturday, October 1, 2005
STEAMBOAT ROCK—Harry C. Luiken, 92, of Steamboat Rock, died
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Services were
held Friday at First Baptist Church, Steamboat Rock, with interment at Steamboat
Rock Cemetery. Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora was in charge of arrangements.
Donald Martin
Published October 8, 2005, page 7
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
ACKLEY—Donald Martin, 78, of Ackley, died Wednesday, Oct. 5,
2005, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Services will be at
1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Faith Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Faith
Presbyterian Cemetery, both in Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in
charge of arrangements.
Goldie Nachazel
Published October 8, 2005, page 7
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
ALDEN—Goldie Nachazel, 90, of Lenexa, Kan., and formerly of
the Alden area, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at the Shawnee Mission Medical
Center in Shawnee, Kan. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Vernon
Lutheran Church, rural Dows, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams.
George H. Reysack Jr.
Published October 8, 2005, page 7
Friday, October 7, 2005
DUMONT—George H. Reysack Jr., 67, of Dumont, died of natural
causes Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Memorial
services and inurnment in the Dumont Cemetery will be at a later date. There is
no visitation. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of
arrangements.
Kathryn ‘Polly’ Temple
Published October 8, 2005, page 7
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
ACKLEY—Kathryn “Polly” Temple, 97, of Ackley, died Wednesday,
Sept. 14, 2005, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Memorial services will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Presbyterian Village Chapel in Ackley.
Sietsema Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard H. ‘Bud’ Williams
Published October 8, 2005, page 7
Thursday, October 6, 2005
ALLISON—Richard H. “Bud” Williams, 74, of Allison, died
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural
Aplington, with burial in the Allison Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friends may call Sunday
from 1 until 5 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/13/2005
RUSSELL
DUNN HOWE
Published October 12, 2005, page B-6
July 25, 1957 - October 6, 2005
S T.
ANTHONY—Russell Dunn Howe, 48, of San Antonio, Texas, died early Thursday
morning, Oct. 6, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. A funeral mass will
be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Anthony,
with the Rev. Rick Dagit officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s (Dunn)
Cemetery, rural St. Anthony. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the
Russell Dunn Howe education memorial fund. The Fredregill Funeral Home in
Zearing is in charge of arrangements.
Russ was born on July 25, 1957, in Marshalltown to Ralph and
Rita (Dunn) Howe and raised on a farm north of Clemons. He graduated from West
Marshall High School in 1976; graduated from Marshalltown Community College in
Marshalltown in 1978; received his bachelor of arts degree in accounting and
computer science from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls in 1981; and
completed his master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in
management information systems in May 1989 from Drake University, Des Moines,
including graduate work at Boston College, Boston, Mass. Russell started his
career with Brenton Bank in Des Moines in 1981. During his years there,
Systematics Inc. acquired the data processing services at Brenton Bank, and Russ
was assimilated into the Systematic environment. In 1988 Systematics transferred
Russ to the Boston Five Cent Saving Bank in Boston, where he worked as a
programmer. He supported numerous banking applications and provided client
support. In 1993 Russ transferred to First New Hampshire Bank in Manchester, NH,
as a programming supervisor. In 1996, Russ transferred to Cleveland, Ohio, where
he became the account manager at Chase Financial, supporting the Advance Loan
System. In 1999, Russ transferred to PRIMUS in Nashville, Tenn., where he was
promoted to Account Management II and started transitioning his banking
knowledge to automotive finance. In 2001, Russ transferred to Daimler Chrysler
in Detroit, Mich. Over the past year, Russ continued his account management
responsibilities at USAA in San Antonio, Texas, which took him back to his roots
of the banking world. Russ’ career took him from programmer analyst to account
manager during a period of 25 years. Russ loved his work. He was a great mentor
and coach, always giving of his time, knowledge and patience. Russ always had a
great rapport with his clients and always went the extra mile for both his
coworkers and clients. Russ valued his loving family, his many friends, the
importance of education and his Catholic faith. He enjoyed leisurely time near
the water and on his boat, entertaining family and friends, traveling home and
abroad, singing in church choirs, gardening and the love of learning.
Russ is survived by his father, Ralph R. Howe of rural
Clemons; sisters Connie of Eldora, Carmen of Melbourne and Tamma of Des Moines;
brother Roger of rural Clemons; sister-in-law Patricia (Rick) Howe of State
Center; nieces Michelle and Paige Bolton; and nephews Nick and Ross Howe.
In death he has rejoined his mother, Rita M. Howe, who
died on Jan. 24, 2004; his brother, Rick Howe, who died on April 23, 2004; and
his grandparents, Arthur and Nellie (Lawler) Dunn and Ellsworth and Luella (Leversee)
Howe.
GOLDIE
NACHAZEL
Published October 12, 2005, page B-6
December 1, 1914 - October 5, 2005
A LDEN—Goldie
Nachazel, 90, of Lenexa, Kan., and formerly of the Alden area, died Wednesday,
Oct. 5, 2005, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee, Kan. Funeral
services were held Sunday at the Vernon Lutheran Church, rural Dows, with burial
in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams was in charge of
arrangements.
Goldie
Amelia Nachazel was born on Dec. 1, 1914, in Vernon Township, the daughter of
Ernest and Anna Marie (Thorman) Heiden. She was baptized and confirmed in the
Vernon Lutheran Church. She went to country school in Vernon Township and
graduated from the Williams High School in 1932. In October 1943, Goldie married
Frank Nachazel and lived north of Alden near Popejoy. She was a member of the
Vernon Lutheran Church, rural Dows. Goldie enjoyed life, especially her family
and her gardening on the farm. Everyone enjoyed her cooking and her joyous
conversations.
She is
survived by her daughter, Patricia Protzmann of Overland Park, Kan.; four
grandsons, John Protzmann of Overland Park, Mark Protzmann and Chris Protzmann,
both of Lenexa, Kan., and Matt Protzmann of Olathe, Kan.; nine
great-grandchildren; a brother, Herbert Heiden and wife Vivian of
Williams; a sister-in-law, Doris Heiden; 13 nieces and nephews; and several
cousins.
She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Nachazel; a son-in-law,
Herbert Protzmann; three sisters, Myrtle Rockow, Mable Schutt and Vernie
Schutt; and three brothers, Irvin, Fred and Leo Heiden.
GEORGE
E. THOMAS
Published October 12, 2005, page B-6
December 16, 1928 - October 8, 2005
 I OWA
FALLS—George E. Thomas, 76, of Iowa Falls died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Mary
Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at
the Cottage Community Church with burial in the Union Cemetery, both in Iowa
Falls. Visitation will be 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Surls Funeral Home in
Iowa Falls.
George Edwin Thomas was born on Dec. 16, 1928, in Arkansas
City, Kan., the son of Claude E. and Edith Mae (Shamahorn) Thomas. He graduated
from the Ottumwa High School. He was united in marriage to Ann Marie Hulsebus on
Dec. 11, 1976, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. George had worked for the
Williams Dairy, John Morrell & Co., the railroad, and for 18 years at the Iowa
Falls Community Schools. He enjoyed fishing, golf ball hunting and having fun
with his buddy dog, “Cotton.”
George is survived by his wife, Ann; two sons, Michael Thomas
of Sacramento, Calif., and Tom Paul Thomas of Ottumwa; three daughters, Cheri
Janney of Las Vegas, Nev., Denise Ritz of Yukon, Okla., and Sue Ellen Johnson of
Ottumwa; 31 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a brother, Sterling Thomas of
Alpine, Calif.; and two sisters, Donna Jean Henshaw of Calhan, Colo., and
Annabelle Beghtol of Ottumwa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Lou
Reece; and a brother-in-law, Willard Beghtol.
Jane E. Ebaugh
Published October 12, 2005, page B-6
Monday, October 10, 2005
FOREST CITY—Jane E. Ebaugh, 91, of Forest City died Monday, Oct.
10, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. Her daughter is Mary
Hatlevig of Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m.
at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with the Rev. Charles Wallace
officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will
be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest
City, and an hour prior to services at the church.
Robert Pelz
Published October 12, 2005, page B-6
Monday, October 10, 2005
WEBSTER CITY—Robert Pelz, 94, of Webster City died Monday, Oct.
10, 2005, at the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City. Services are pending
with the Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/13/2005
ROBERT
M. LEHMEIER
Published October 15, 2005, page 8
February 27, 1931 - October 11, 2005
 C EDAR
FALLS—Robert M. Lehmeier died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at his home in Cedar
Falls. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at First Presbyterian Church
in Cedar Falls, with interment in the North Lawn Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Friends
may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Richardson Funeral Home, 615 Main St.,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cedar
Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, the church, American Cancer Society, or
the American Diabetes Association.
Bob was born Feb. 27,
1931, in Iowa Falls, the son of Paul H. and Vivian A. Nolte. He graduated from
Iowa Falls High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy during
the Korean War. On Sept. 5, 1953, he was united in marriage to Alice C. Chapman
in Nampa, Idaho. She died Jan. 11, 2001. He owned and operated the Christie
Motel from 1961 until 1976 and was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service
from 1965 until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Cedar Falls
Kiwanis, serving as past president; active in the Cedar Valley Arboretum and
Botanical Gardens, and was a Master Gardener.
Bob is survived by his
sons, Thomas E. (Vicki) of Elgin, Texas, and David of Austin, Minn.; his
daughter, Susan E. (Mike) Walker of Kalona; 11 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Lehmeier (special friend Carol) of
Tipton; foster child, Tammy Schnock of Cedar Falls; and special friend, Ardith
Kundert of Darlington, Wis.
He was preceded in
death by his parents and wife.
Vera L. Langford
Published October 15, 2005, page 8
Thursday, October 13, 2005
IOWA FALLS—Vera Lucille Langford, 86, of Iowa Falls, passed
away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at the Scenic Manor Care Center, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Corydon Bible Church
in Corydon. Visitation will be one hour before services. A visitation with the
family present will be at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel Sunday,
Oct. 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Sharon Cemetery in rural
Wayne County. Vera Langford is the mother of Loren Langford of Iowa Falls.
Robert Pelz
Published October 15, 2005, page 8
Monday, October 10, 2005
WEBSTER CITY—Robert Pelz, 94, of Webster City died Monday,
Oct. 10, 2005, at the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City. Memorial
services are Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Congregational United Church of Christ in
Blairsburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the
church. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams is in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/21/2005
IOLA JASS
Published October 19, 2005, page
B-5
November 5, 1912 - October 14, 2005
A LDEN—Iola Jass,
92, formerly of Alden, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton. Interment will be in the Oakhill Cemetery near Popejoy at a later date. Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of arrangements.
Iola was born Nov. 5, 1912, near Eldora, to Ross and Cora (Struck) Hartman. After high school she attended Upper Iowa University and graduated in 1934. She taught school in rural Franklin County for seven years. She married Herman Jass Jr. of Dows at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden on Feb. 18, 1939. They farmed in Hardin and Franklin counties their entire married life of 54 years. They were the parents of two sons, Robert and James. Iola was a member of the Popejoy Methodist Church and their United Methodist Women’s Group. Survivors include sons Robert (Cheryl) Jass of Alden and James (Pauline) Jass of Dows, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman in 1993; her parents; three brothers, Charles, George and Harold; three sisters, Pearl Gardalen, Caroline Blome and Myrtle Blome; and one great-granddaughter.
DONALD E. LAWSON
Published October 19, 2005, page B-5
October 18, 1923 - October 17, 2005
A LDEN—Donald E.
Lawson, 81, of Alden passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at the Alden Township Cemetery.
Donald Elgen Lawson was born Oct. 18, 1923, in Hardin County, the son of Vernon Oliver and Hattie (Burns) Lawson. He attended the Alden Community Schools. He served with the U.S. Army from Feb. 14, 1943, to Oct. 25, 1945, during World War II. He was a heavy equipment operator serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. On July 5, 1947, Don was united in marriage to Charlotte A. Williams at Mason City. To this union three sons were born: Craig, Scott and Brad. He was employed as a truck driver for American Cyanamide for many years, retiring on Nov. 30, 1986. He then worked for Heinzeroth Brothers Trucking of Alden for 10 years.
Don Lawson is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lawson of Alden; his three sons, Craig Lawson of Iowa Falls, Scott Lawson of Alden, and Brad Lawson and wife Rhonda of Eagle Grove; and two sisters-in-law, Norma Lawson of Rockwell City and Grace Lawson of Alden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Hattie Lawson; and three brothers, Eugene Lawson, Homer Lawson and Wayne Lawson.
WADE NELSON
Published October 19, 2005, page B-5
Saturday, October 15, 2005
A LBUQUERQUE,
N.M.—Wade Nelson, 54, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the French Mortuary, Wyoming Boulevard Chapel, 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UNM Cancer Research Center, 900 Camino de Salud NE, MSC 084630, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
Wade graduated from Iowa Falls High School. He was later the general manager of Karl Malone Toyota in Albuquerque for many years. His interests included golf, tennis, scuba diving and collecting electronic gadgets. Wade was very involved with many community projects and research and treatment of various illnesses. Wade inspired deep and lasting relationships and was blessed with a large extended
family of friends.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Rullestad of Boone; and two nieces, Kelly Hinrich of Altoona and Lisa Quam of Boone. He is also survived by his son, Jeremy Nelson, and a granddaughter, Emma C. Nelson, both of Albuquerque, N.M.
LILLIAN D. NUSTAD
Published October 19, 2005, page
B-5
June 15, 1926 - October 17, 2005
I OWA FALLS—Lillian
D. Nustad, 79, of Iowa Falls passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the Ackley Presbyterian Village, Ackley. Funeral services for will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Lillian Darlene Rex was born June 15, 1926, at Marble Rock, the daughter of Galen and Myrtle (Crabtree) Rex. She attended the Marble Rock Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1938. She was a telephone operator before her marriage to Donald Lewis in 1945. To this union two children were born, Charlotte and Carl. The couple were later divorced. In 1977 Lillian was united in marriage to Albert Nustad in Minneapolis, Minn. She was a nurse’s aid at several nursing homes in the Minneapolis area. She retired to Iowa Falls, living on Henderson Street.
Lillian D. Nustad is survived by her son, Carl Lewis and wife Wendy of Iowa Falls; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her brother, William Rex of Ackley; and one sister, Georgia Diesburg of Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Galen and Myrtle Rex; her
husband, Albert Nustad; her daughter, Charlotte Kock; and two brothers, Dick Rex and Raymond Rex.
VERA L. LANGFORD
Published October 19, 2005, page
B-5
December 17, 1918 -October 13, 2005
 I OWA FALLS—Vera
Lucille Langford, 86, of Iowa Falls passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at the Scenic Manor Care Center, Iowa Falls. Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at the Corydon Bible Church in Corydon. Burial was in the Sharon Cemetery in rural Wayne County.
Vera was born Dec. 17, 1918, on the parental farm in Wayne County, the daughter of Loren Otto (Dick) and Stella Marie (Greenlee) Coffey. She attended Clay Center Country School and graduated from Corydon High School in 1937. Growing up she attended the Unity Baptist Church south of Humeston with her parents and sisters Elva and Reva. After graduation from high school, Vera worked as a domestic employee for the Curtis family in Chariton and later the Duncan family in Allerton. On Oct. 4, 1939, she was united in marriage to Virgil Adren Langford in Chariton. To this union two children were born, Loren Dwaine and Nona Irene. Vera farmed with her husband of 51 years, from 1939 until his death in 1990. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed, among other things, raising large gardens, canning the produce from the gardens, and sharing it with family and friends. She liked to cook and bake, and also found time to sew during the winter months. In 1949 Vera accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour. Vera was a baptized member of the Corydon Bible Church where she attended church for a number of years.
Vera Langford is survived by her children: Loren (Evelyn) Langford of Iowa Falls and Nona (Robert) Hayward of Leesburg, Va.; her five grandchildren: Marilyn (Ron) Snyder of Dubuque, Mark (Jody) Langford of Midlothian, Ill., Rob Hayward of Leesburg, Va., and twins Todd (Priscilla) Hayward of Ashburn, Va., and Jill (Joshua) Arnestad of Lansdowne, Va.; her four great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Snyder, Cooper and Chase Arnestad, and Avery Hayward; and one brother-in-law, Gerald Baker of Cottonwood, Ariz., and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
Her parents, her husband, her two sisters and an infant brother preceded her in death.
Marlyn Hickethier
Published October 19, 2005, page
B-5
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
ALDEN—Marlyn Hickethier, 65, of Alden died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, while farming. Funeral services are pending with the Surls Funeral Home in Alden.
Sena Margaret Ibeling
Published October 19, 2005, page B-5
Saturday, October 15, 2005
DUMONT—Sena Margaret Ibeling, 92, of Guttenberg, formerly of Ackley, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dumont Reformed Church with burial in the Dumont Cemetery, both in Dumont. Friends may call one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont is in charge of arrangements.
Verda M. Vanderzyden
Published October 19, 2005, page
B-5
Sunday, October 16, 2005
ELDORA—VerdaMae Vanderzyden, 77, of Eldora died from natural causes Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora with the Revs. Douglas Harding and Douglas Holmes officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Klooster
Published October 19, 2005, page B-5
Monday, October 17, 2005
ALLISON—Margaret Klooster, 89, of Allison died Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington. Services are pending with the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/21/2005
House fire kills Eldora
woman
Published October 19, 2005, page
A-1
Death ruled a homicide
By Jay Knoll
NEWS REPORTER
ELDORA
|
THE CHARRED
remains of the bedroom area of the Brenda Cuevas
home on 9th Avenue in Eldora. Cuevas died in the Saturday blaze. |
 An
early morning house fire in Eldora Saturday claimed the life of a north
central Iowa woman.
Neighbors called E-911 regarding a house fire at 606
9th Ave. at about 3:20 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. When inside, police
found the body of one person. An autopsy revealed the body was that of
Brenda Cuevas, 39, of Eldora.
Trevor Wiley, 18, of Eldora, lives in the Tamarack
Apartments just south of where the fire occurred. He was the first to
call E-911.
“Me and a friend of mine were sitting in our place
talking, then we heard a loud ‘pop,’ almost like a shotgun. We looked
out the window of my bedroom and saw a fire. We went outside and first
thought it was a bonfire, but then we thought the houses were too close
together, so that’s when I knew the house was on fire and I made the
call. We weren’t sure if anyone was inside and then we heard two more
‘pops’ before police arrived. We were beside the house and heard the
fire alarm going off, but didn’t realize anyone was in the house at the
time. We both couldn’t hear anything inside the house other than the
fire alarm,” Wiley said.
Investigators set up a barricade in front of the
house and spent much of the day Saturday searching for clues. The Eldora
Police Department has had at least one officer guarding the residence
since the fire occurred. The Department of Criminal Investigation, State
Fire Marshal’s Office, State Medical Examiner’s Office and other state
and local officials are investigating the case. Hardin County
authorities were investigating the incident as a suspicious death. Late
Tuesday afternoon, the State Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the
death has been ruled a homicide.
In the early morning hours of May 20, the Jess and
Brenda Cuevas residence, located at 27653 270th St. in rural New
Providence, was struck by fire. The couple have two young daughters
(Nicole and Jami). No one was home at the time of that blaze and
according to Jim Saunders with the State fire Marshal’s Office, the
residence was unoccupied as no utilities were connected to the home. He
added officials were never able to determine the cause of that fire. He
did say that fire originated from the basement of the rural home, but
could not say if the two fires were connected in any way.
According to an incident report filed by the Hardin
County Sheriff’s Office, Brenda Cuevas was “in the process of moving
out” of the home at the time of the May fire.
Regarding the fire this past weekend, Eldora Fire
Chief Bruce Harvey could not comment on the extent of the blaze. He did
note the Eldora Fire Department was the only fire crew on the scene to
extinguish the flames. Eldora Police Chief Dave Twedt said he could not
provide any further details on the case at this point. He also could not
say whether or not law enforcement officials had any suspects.
Authorities could not confirm nor deny the
whereabouts of Jess Cuevas the early morning hours of Oct. 15. They
could also not comment on if J. Cuevas has been questioned in the
investigation.
As of Tuesday afternoon, funeral arrangements for
Cuevas were pending with the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
Loran and Sharon Balvanz are B. Cuevas’ parents. They
did not care to comment on the case at this time, but said “Brenda was
an outgoing person and will be missed not only by her family members,
but by many in the community too.”
Cuevas was active in volunteer work in both Eldora
and New Providence, with school activities and groups such as the Hardin
County Historical Society.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/21/2005
|
Eldora grieves with
Cuevas family, questions remain
Published October
22, 2005, page
1
By Jay Knoll
NEWS REPORTER
ELDORA
Many people in the Eldora community of 3,000 citizens
are still in shock over the death of 39-year-old Brenda Cuevas. Cuevas’
body was found at 606 Ninth Ave. early Oct. 15, following a report of a
fire at the residence. The State Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Tuesday
that Cuevas’ death was a homicide. They have not released details as to
results that would lead to that conclusion.
“I think many in this community are still troubled
over the developments in this tragedy,” Eldora Mayor Ken Reece said.
“It’s effected everyone in this community one way or another. Many
people who knew Brenda just don’t want to talk about it right now.” The
Cuevas family held a memorial service for Brenda yesterday (Friday)
afternoon at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora.
Authorities have been, for the most part, mum on
answering questions regarding the investigation. Reece spoke with Eldora
Chief of Police Dave Twedt earlier this week and said they were “pretty
positive they are going to solve the case.” The Eldora Police Department
is the lead investigator in Cuevas’ death, assisted by the Division of
Criminal Investigation, State Fire Marshal’s Office, State Medical
Examiner’s Office, Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and other state and
local authorities. So far, no one has been charged in the case. The
cause of the fire remains unknown.
In previous interviews with the
Times-Citizen,
Twedt was tight-lipped about the investigation. He replied, “no comment”
to questions ranging from possible suspects in the case, to the extent
of fire damage in the home.
Trevor Wiley,
18, of Eldora, made the E-911 call for help at about 3:20 a.m. when he
and a friend heard an explosion across the street. Earlier this week,
Wiley said he heard a “loud pop” and two subsequent pops after seeing
the fire start. He compared the first noise to that of a shotgun. He
told the
Times-Citizen he felt
the fire was suspicious from the beginning.
“It was just
weird to listen to. We thought at first a water heater blew up, but when
I heard a “banging” noise from the garage door, it sounded like someone
was either trying to get out or maybe gas containers were blowing up, it
was that loud,” Wiley said.
Wiley lives
across the street in the Tamarack apartment complex and said he didn’t
realize anyone lived at the residence. He has only lived at the
apartments for about a week.
Authorities
treated the death as “suspicious” from the beginning. Last spring, the
rural New Providence home Brenda Cuevas occupied was also struck by
fire. A cause of that blaze was never determined. An Eldora police
officer has been stationed at the Eldora residence since the incident
was reported.
The Rev. David
Splett knew Cuevas for just a short time as she had just recently joined the
Eldora St. Paul Lutheran Church. He confirmed Brenda and her husband,
Jess Cuevas, were in the process of a divorce. The couple has two young
children, Nicole and Jami.
“With the
minimal amount of information that has been given by authorities, it
adds to even more speculation in the city,” Splett said.
He said Cuevas
will be sorely missed throughout the community.
“Brenda was a
very positive, outgoing person who seemed to always have a smile on her
face. She was very involved in the community and school system and was
always enthused. I think it’s very difficult for many right now to
explain their own feelings, just because we know it’s going to be hard
to think we won’t have a person like Brenda in this community anymore,”
Splett said.
Splett added
the family is experiencing a lot of hurt at the moment and is hoping for
a resolution as soon as possible. He noted that despite the pain, the
family is anxious to celebrate her life and faith in the church.
Cuevas was
involved in many city and school activities. She was a member of WINGS
sorority and assisted the local Girl Scouts club. She also volunteered
for the Hardin County Historical Society.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/23/2005
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MARLYN
‘STUB’ HICKETHIER
Published October
22, 2005, page
7
June 14, 1940 - October 18, 2005
 A LDEN—Marlyn
“Stub” Hickethier, 65, of Alden, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, while farming.
Funeral services were held Friday at the United Methodist Church in Alden with
burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden was in charge of
arrangements.
Marlyn Hickethier was born on June 14, 1940, in Popejoy, the
son of Harold and Eva (Bridges) Hickethier. He graduated from the Popejoy High
School. On June 17, 1961, Marlyn was united in marriage to Fonda Jon Hurd at the
Little Brown Church in Nashua. Marlyn was retired from being a warehouse
supervisor. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alden and enjoyed
fishing, carpentry, driving on short trips and enjoying the countryside, and
spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Fonda Hickethier of Alden; two
daughters, Debra Hickethier of Alden and Sandra Hoversten and husband Jeffrey of
Alden; two sons, Craig Hickethier and wife Darcy of Iowa Falls, and Kelly
Hickethier of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Landon and Paige
Hoversten and Cody Hickethier; stepfather, Ellsworth Helm of Popejoy; one
stepsister, Cheryl Deike and husband Roger of Mason City; two half-sisters,
Carol Vanderloop and husband Tom of Alden and Becky Kalous and husband Carroll
of Alden; a mother-in-law, Wilma Hurd of Alden; two sisters-in-law, Francis
Jondall and husband Gene of Alden and Margaret Erickson and husband Roger of
Yuma, Ariz.; two brothersin-law, Lloyd Hurd and wife Jan of Alden and Robert
Hurd and wife Lou Ann of Carlisle; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law,
Donald Hurd; and a brother-in-law, Edward Hurd.
Harold L. ‘Bud’ Burton
Published October
22, 2005, page
7
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
ROCKLEDGE, Fla.—Harold L. “Bud” Burton, formerly of Alden,
died at the Huntington Place Care Center in Rockledge, Fla., on Tuesday, Oct.
18, 2005. A memorial service was held Friday at the South Brevard Funeral Home
in Melbourne, Fla. A full obituary will be published at a later date.
Margaret Klooster
Published October
22, 2005, page
7
Monday, October 17, 2005
ALLISON—Margaret Klooster, 89, of Allison, died of natural
causes Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison,
with the Rev. Steve Petroelje officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery,
rural Aplington. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of
arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/23/2005
ALICE
‘DOROTHY’ BREMMER
Published October
26, 2005, page B-5
June 5, 1909 - October 23, 2005
A CKLEY—Alice
“Dorothy” Bremmer, 96, of Ackley, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at the
Presbyterian Village, Ackley. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ackley, with the Rev. Bernie
Grady officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ackley. The Linn’s
Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Alice Dorothy Johnston
was born June 5, 1909, in Etna Township of Hardin County, the daughter of
William J. and Alice W. (Bear) Johnston. She attended the Ackley Community
Schools and Hamilton Business College, Mason City. On Jan. 4, 1937, she was
united in marriage to Gerald Lloyd Bremmer at Salt Lake City, Utah. She had been
employed at J. C. Penney in Iowa Falls and worked at the VA Hospital, Chicago,
Ill., during World War II. She and her husband owned the Bremmer Drug Store in
Traer and Cedar Rapids, retiring in 1973. She had also lived in Clear Lake prior
to moving to the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. She was a member of St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, Ackley.
Dorothy Bremmer is
survived by her nieces, Patricia Lupkes and husband Gaylord of Ackley, and Alyce
Osborn of Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Johnston of Salt Lake
City, Utah; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, William and Alice Johnston; her husband, Gerald L. Bremmer
in 1976; two sisters, Marie Petrie and Gladys Burns; and two brothers, William
Johnston and Kenneth Johnston.
HAROLD
L. ‘BUD’ BURTON
Published October
26, 2005, page B-5
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
 R OCKLEDGE, Fla.—Harold L. ‘Bud’ Burton,
formerly of Alden, died at the Huntington Place Care Center in Rockledge, Fla.,
on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005. A memorial service for him was held Friday, Oct. 21,
at the South Brevard Funeral Home in Melbourne, Fla.
Mr. Burton was born on a farm near Jewell in
1930, just before the Great Depression. Bud attended rural grade school
southwest of Webster City; went to John Muir Junior High in Los Angeles, Calif.;
and graduated from Williams High School in 1947. He went into the business field
after high school. He served honorably in the Air Force from 1951 until 1955,
subsequently obtaining a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State
College in 1958. In 1961 he earned a master’s degree in business administration
from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. Missiles and space were his pursuits
over a 40-year career in industry. Bud was the recipient of the coveted “Silver
Snoopy” award from the astronauts for his work on the lunar roving vehicle.
During his career he received many letters of appreciation and commendation.
Unwilling to accept “it can’t be done,” through his work he distinguished
himself to his corporate employers and to the customer. He was a pioneer in the
space industry in spirit and work and is listed in the “Apollo/Saturn V Roll of
Honor,” a copy of which is preserved in the Library of Congress. He was an
aerospace engineer at Kennedy Space Center, and was on the team who helped to
put men on the moon. Bud wrote his memoirs and published the book, “From Behind
the Sand Bags.” He also enjoyed acting and was involved with Playhouse Theaters.
Mr. Burton is survived by his daughter, Peggy
Pokluda; his sons, Steve and Scott and wife Elizabeth; stepchildren Wayne and
William Leininger and Julie Schultz; brothers Floyd and wife Marie of Iowa
Falls, and Jerry and wife Judy; sister-in-law Nita of Williams; and grandsons
Sean and David Pokluda.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in
July; parents Harold and Gertrude Burton; and brother Stanley.
BRENDA
ANN CUEVAS
Published October
26, 2005, page B-5
July 18, 1966 - October 15, 2005
Note: See related news articles above.
 E LDORA—Brenda Ann Cuevas, 39, of
Eldora, died at her home Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005. A memorial service was held
Friday, Oct. 21, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with the Rev. David
Splett officiating. Burial will be at Eldora City Cemetery at a later date. A
memorial fund is being established.
Brenda was born July 18, 1966, in Iowa Falls, the daughter of
Craig Granzow and Sharon (Westerhausen) Balvanz. Brenda attended Chaparral High
School in Scottsdale, Ariz., graduating in 1984. She went on to receive her LPN
nursing degree at Maricopa College in Tempe, Ariz. Brenda worked as a nurse in
Phoenix, Ariz., until she moved to Eldora in 2002. Brenda became actively
involved in the community as soon as she moved to Eldora. She was president of
WINGS Sorority, a Girl Scout leader, school volunteer, and a Little League
coach. Brenda was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Historical
Society. She had just been elected to be the 2006 co-chair for the Ladies Golf
League at the Pine Lake Country Club where she was a member. She was also a
member of the Pine Lake Country Club Bowling League. Brenda attended St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Eldora and her children, Nicole and Jaime, and attended
Walking Wednesdays at the United Congregational Church every Wednesday night.
Brenda was a new Hawkeye fan and loved to fish. She was a devoted mother,
daughter and granddaughter.
Brenda is survived by her parents, Sharon and Loran Balvanz
of Eldora, and Craig and Cordie Granzow of Denver, Colo.; her two daughters,
Nicole Marie Cuevas and Jaime Annette Cuevas; three sisters, Katheryne Granzow
of Fort Riley, Kan., Kelli and husband Terry Blythe of Trenton, N.C., and Jenny
and husband Kelvin Kitchens of Hiawassee, Ga.; one brother, Chad and wife Maggie
Roy of Eldora; her grandmother, Lois Westerhausen of Eldora; and several nieces
and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Doug
and Charlotte Granzow; maternal grandfather James Westerhausen; and brother
Bradley Granzow. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
NORMA
C. REIFSCHNEIDER ATCHLEY
Published October
26, 2005, page B-5
August 12, 1931 - September 22, 2005
 H UBBARD—Norma C. Reifschneider Atchley,
74, of Hubbard died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center
in Ames. Memorial services were held Sept. 26 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in
Radcliffe with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Interment was in Hubbard
Cemetery. Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of arrangements.
Norma Colleen Reifschneider Atchley was born on Aug. 12,
1931, in Garden City. She was the youngest of nine children born to Martin and
Edith (Erickson) Lura. She received her education by attending the Garden City
School. On June 18, 1948, Norma was united in marriage to Laurice Reifschneider.
They were married in the Zion Lutheran (Hardin) Church in rural Radcliffe. She
and Laurice engaged in a farming and seed corn business. They moved into Hubbard
in 1970. Laurice died in June 1981. Norma married “Bob” Atchley on June 3, 1995,
at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They resided in Mesa, Ariz., until Jan.
17, 2005, when they made their home in Hubbard. Bob died in April 2005.
Those thankful for having shared Norma’s life include her two
daughters, Lona Hahn, and Lee Guard and husband Craig, all of Hubbard; four
grandchildren, Alicia Hahn-Moulton and husband Brian of Broomfield, Colo.,
Kimberly Hahn of Hubbard, Adam Guard and wife Karen of Hubbard, and Laura Farley
and husband Dan of Castle Rock, Colo.; four great-grandchildren, Jade Hahn, Max
and Tyson Guard, and Madigan Farley; two sisters, Blanche Marcus of Ames and
Ethel Fosse of Iowa Falls; one brother, Cliff Lura of Hubbard; along with other
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one
brother and five sisters.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
10/27/2005
PEARL E. CRABTREE
Published October
29, 2005, page 7
May 5, 1941 - October 26, 2005
 I OWA
FALLS—Pearl E. Crabtree, 64, of Iowa Falls, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with burial at the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o 617 Forrest Drive, Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Pearl Elizabeth Thorton was born May 5, 1941, at Lawton, Okla., the daughter of William Claude and Opal (Compton) Thorton. She grew up in southwestern Oklahoma and was active in 4-H, basketball and her church. She attended the Faxon, Okla., Community Schools for 10 years and graduated from the Chattanooga High School in 1959 with the highest grade ever in bookkeeping. On July 15, 1959, she was united in marriage to Melvin Dezell Crabtree at Chattanooga, Okla. They moved to the Alden and Iowa Falls area where they farmed for many years. She was employed with the Citizens State Bank in Iowa Falls from 1967 to 1986 when the bank was reorganized as the Green Belt Bank and Trust, where she was employed as the assistant cashier and later as the data processing officer. She attended several classes with the American Institute of Banking. Pearl gave her heart to the Lord as a young girl. She was an active member of the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, and also very active with her gardening projects.
Pearl E. Crabtree is survived by her children, Jerry Peet and wife Phyllis of Cedar Rapids, Rose Meester and husband Myron of Holland, Terri Crabtree of Iowa Falls, and Jean Crabtree of Forest City; 18 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Thorton and wife Carol of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Wilma Reed and husband Leon of Faxon, Okla.; brothers-in-law, John Geddes and wife Anita of Gunnison, Colo., and Wally Gorder of Iowa Falls; sisters-in-law, Allalee Bubeck and husband Dale of Clarion, Dorothy Ziesman and husband Vern of Alden, and Janet Bartlett and husband Steve of Fort Dodge; and her many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Opal Thorton; her husband, Melvin Crabtree; two sisters-in-law, Loraine Gorder and Ellen Geddes; and her brother-in-law, John Miller. She will be missed by so very many family and friends.
MARGARET MCINTIRE
Published October
29, 2005, page 7
February 3, 1913 - October 26, 2005
M ARSHALLTOWN—Margaret, Mrs. Ernest McIntire, 92, a resident at the Iowa Veterans Home since 1997, died there early Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel. Burial of her ashes will be in the Arlington Cemetery in Audubon. Memorials may be donated to the Memorial Garden Fund at the Iowa Veterans Home. There will be no visitation at the funeral home; the Estel Perrin Avey Funeral Home of Marshalltown is honored to be in charge of her arrangements.
Margaret was born in Thompson on Feb. 3, 1913, the daughter of Newton E. and Josephine Jacobsen Isaacs. Reared and educated in Britt, she graduated from high school there in 1930. Following this she attended the Britt Junior College and Grinnell College, and later a beauty school in Des Moines. On Oct. 10, 1936, in Britt, Margaret was united in marriage to Ernest E. McIntire, and this year was their 69th year of togetherness. In 1947 the couple moved to Marshalltown and Margaret sold real estate while Ernest was co-owner of Johnson-McIntire Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Then in 1955 they moved to Hoopston, Ill., where they owned and operated a hotel. In 1961 they moved to Iowa Falls where they owned and operated the Woods Hotel, and Margaret had a beauty shop in the hotel. The couple moved to Clear Lake in 1972 where they lived until 1997 when they moved to the Iowa Veterans Home. Mrs. McIntire was a member of the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown and a former member of the Assistance League.
Besides her husband, Margaret is survived by a niece and a nephew, Joann Jacobsen of Des Moines and Phil Lewis of Dallas, Texas. There are also several grandnieces and grandnephews.
LON L. VIS
JR.
Published October
29, 2005, page 7
December 9, 1964-October 26, 2005
 A CKLEY—Lon
L. Vis Jr., 40, of Ackley, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, of natural causes at his home in Ackley. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Ackley, with burial at the Hazel Green Cemetery, rural Ackley.
Lon Lynn Vis was born Dec. 9, 1964, at Independence, the son of Lon and Sheril (Steding) Vis. He graduated from the Exira Community Schools with the class of 1983. He worked for area farmers during high school and then worked for Farmland Foods after graduation. He then attended Hawkeye Technical College, Waterloo, receiving his associate’s degree in electronic engineering in 1990. He was married to Lori Eilderts in 1990 and they were later divorced. Lon was employed by Schumacher Elevator Company, Denver, Iowa, after graduating from Hawkeye Tech, and then Stokley U.S.A., Ackley, until their closing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working on computers. He spent a lot of time on the Internet and he would help anyone he could with repairing mechanical and electrical equipment.
Lon L. Vis Jr. is survived by his mother, Sheril Farris of Ackley; his two sisters, Julyn Young and husband Larry of Ackley, and Vicki Kielsmeier and husband Jeff of Alden; his nieces and nephews, Jacob and Abbie Young of Ackley, and Katie, Anna, Emma and Madalyn Kielsmeier of Alden; and eight uncles and aunts.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lon Vis Sr. (1985); his maternal grandparents, Dale and June Steding; and his paternal grandparents, Harry and Mary Vis.
Betty Fitz
Published October
29, 2005, page 7
Thursday, October 27, 2005
IOWA FALLS—Betty Fitz, 80, of Iowa Falls, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services are Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 10:30 a.m. at First Congregational UCC church in Iowa Falls. Burial is at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 4
until 7 p.m. at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Evelyn E. Morris
Published October
29, 2005, page 7
Friday, October 28, 2005
ELDORA—Evelyn E. Morris, 67, of Eldora, formerly of Santa Fe, N.M., died Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center. Services are pending at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
Robert E. Steenrod
Published October
29, 2005, page 7
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
DES MOINES—Robert E. Steenrod, 63, passed away peacefully Oct. 25, 2005, at the Hospice Kavanagh House after a courageous fight with advanced prostate cancer. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Des Moines.
Robert was the son of Emerson and Dorien Steenrod and was raised in Iowa Falls, graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1960.
Ochiltree Funeral Service and Aftercare of Winterset is in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/5/2005
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