Ruth Johnson
July 25, 1923-August 1, 2007

August 4, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Ruth Johnson, 84, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, August 4, at the Popejoy United Methodist Church, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth V. Johnson, was born on July 25, 1923, the daughter of Chris H. and Matilda Timm Thompson in Franklin County. She attended school in Alexander, graduating with the class of 1940. On February 21, 1948, she was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Johnson at Kasson, Minnesota. They made their home in Popejoy where Ruth was postmaster, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Popejoy United Methodist Church, Clarion Chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Oak Hill Cemetery Association and the Town and Country Senior Citizens.

Survivors include a son, Gary Johnson and wife, Vonda of Alden; daughter, Julie Hook of Guttenberg; son, John Johnson and wife, Shelley of Burnsville, North Carolina; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Beverly Larson of Rochester, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth in 1976; three brothers; and four sisters.
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Milo Greimann
Wednesday, August 1, 2007

August 4, 2007

SHEFFIELD—Milo Greimann, 84, of Chapin, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 4, at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield, with burial in the church cemetery. The Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield is in charge of the arrangements.
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Betty Engelson
November 27, 1946-August 2, 2007

August 4, 2007

BUCKEYE—Betty Engelson, 60, of Buckeye, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 6, at the Ellis Methodist Church rural Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Gerald Caquelin officiating. Burial will be in the Buckeye Cemetery, Buckeye. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to breast cancer research or to the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, Iowa.

Betty Lou Van Hove, was born on November 27, 1946 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of John and Tina (Wubbena) Van Hove. She attended Iowa Falls Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1964. On October 5, 1964, she was united in marriage to Richard Earl Engelson at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. To this union three children were born, Lori, Scott and Teresa. Betty was employed at Riverside Book and Bible for many years and then Whink Products Co., Eldora. She was a member of the Ellis United Methodist Church.

Betty Engelson is survived by her children, Lori Engelby of Roland, Scott (Vicki) Engelson of Manassas, Virginia and Teresa (Andy) Stansbury of Eldora; five grandchildren, Jaimie Marchant and Joshua Engelby of Roland and Emily, Nicki and Drew Stansbury of Eldora; three brothers, Ben (Mildred) Van Hove of Hampton, Mient (Irene) Van Hove of Ackley and George (Peggy) Van Hove of Duatre, California; and three sisters, Mary (Larry) Hickman of Otley, Gladys (Kent) Burton of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Joan (Gary) Gorder of Bradford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Tina Van Hove; and her husband, Richard Engelson.
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Dr. Robert L. Moore
Thursday, August 2, 2007

August 4, 2007

HAMPTON—Dr. Robert L. Moore, 86, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 6, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2-5:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate at the service.
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Lorene Connell
Thursday, August 2, 2007

August 4, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Lorene Connell, 91, formerly of Grundy Center and Gladbrook, died on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at the Dream Catchers Group Home in Scottsdale, from natural causes.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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Lorene Vietor
Friday, August 3, 2007

August 4, 2007

PARKERSBURG—Lorene Vietor, 91, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Friday, August 3, 2007, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington, from natural causes.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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George A. Weber
February 22, 1926-August 4, 2007

August 8, 2007

MASON CITY—George A. Weber, 81, of Mason City, died on Saturday, August 4, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 8, at the St. James Lutheran Church, with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. The Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.

George Weber, was born with God’s tether on February 22, 1926 in Fairmont, Minnesota. God drew his tether home on August 4, 2007, when George died at age 81, at the Muse Norris Hospice Center in Mason City.

George graduated in 1944 from the Fairmont High School and worked for DuPont in Rosemount, Minnesota making gunpowder. He then managed the family livestock business in Fairmont. He married Marjorie Nelson in 1948 and two sons, James and Lee, were born to that marriage. George closed the livestock business in 1966 when, at the age of 40, he enrolled at Mankato State College, graduating magna cum laude in 1970 and earning a master’s degree in business education in 1971.

In 1971, George began his teaching career at NIACC as an instructor in the Business Department. He married Dianna Arndt in 1978 and retired from NIACC in 1988.

George and Dianna enjoyed their retirement, spending winters in south Texas and summers in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

George was a past master (1963) and a 50-year member of the Chain of Lakes Lodge No. 64 A.F. & A.M., at Fairmont. He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.

George loved learning and the changes, progress and growth that learning creates. Stories with a point that illustrated something he had learned filled his conversation and he delighted in hearing a well-turned phrase. He examined life and his values evolved and developed with what he saw and what he learned, resulting in his strong commitment to peace and justice.

George was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Dianna; sons, James Weber of Richland, Washington and Lee Weber (Yvonne) of Mason City; granddaughter, Sarah Weber (Colby VanVoren) of Corvallis, Oregon; as well as three step-children, Victoria Arndt (Bob Rohlfson) of Iowa Falls, Jodi Arndt (Dennis Boileau) of Chaska, Minnesota and Michael Arndt of Flagstaff, Arizona, and by their children, Paul Miller, Christopher Snere, Katie Boileau, Andrew Boileau, Zachary Arndt, Shealyn Arndt and Chelsea Arndt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Lou; and his sister, Marjorie Gaylord.
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Helen A. Burkgren
Sunday, August 5, 2007

August 8, 2007

HAMPTON—Helen A. Burkgren, 82, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 8, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. David Sorenson will officiate at the service.
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Bernice "Dolly" Hahn
September 24, 1928-August 6, 2007

August 11, 2007

ALDEN—Bernice “Dolly” Hahn, 78, of Alden, died on Monday, August 6, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 9, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Hazel Green Cemetery, Ackley. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice was born on September 24, 1928 in Dows, the daughter of Alvin and Martha (Cooper) Oleson. She attended the Iowa Falls High School and on September 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Donald Hahn in Iowa Falls. Bernice enjoyed watching humming birds.

She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Chaplin of Hubbard; a son, Donald Michael (Mike) Hahn of Garden City; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Marjorie Groff of Iowa Falls, Aileen Robinson of Iowa Falls and Wanda Kloetzer of Geneva.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; a son, Roger Hahn; and two brothers, Leo and Merton Oleson.
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Vera Berniece (Cone) Eller
Monday, August 6, 2007

August 11, 2007

ELDORA—Vera Berniece (Cone) Eller, 84, of Eldora, died on Monday, August 6, 2007, lovingly surrounded by her family, while under the compassionate care of the staffs of the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center and the Hospice of North Iowa.

A service celebrating Vera's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Augusta Sophia Rykena
Tuesday, August 7, 2007

August 11, 2007

AUSTINVILLE—Augusta Sophia Rykena, 91, formerly of Austinville, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at the Ackley Presbyterian Village in Ackley, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 10, at the Austinville Christian Reformed Church, with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Austinville. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.
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Max Bartlett
February 10, 1922-August 7, 2007

August 11, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Max Bartlett, 85, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at his home.

Funeral (Celebration of Life) services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 11, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. Family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, at the church for a short scripture service followed by a 10:00 a.m. burial at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Max Rowley Bartlett, son of Frank and Ellen Sabina (Rowley) Bartlett, was born on February 10, 1922 at Perry. He moved with his parents from Perry to begin farming in the Iowa Falls area. He attended the Perry Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1940.

On January 1, 1948, Max was married to Donna Rotzler at the Open Bible Church, Iowa Falls. Three sons were born to this blessed marriage. Max farmed southwest of Iowa Falls until his semi-retirement in 1976. He served on the County Zoning Board and Alden Cooperative Elevator Board. Max was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Iowa Falls, where he served as chairman of the congregation and an elder for many years. In 2006, he was privileged to be given the title of Elder Emeritus.

Max died peacefully in his home during hospice care surrounded by his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ellen Bartlett; his brothers, Norris and Meade Bartlett; and his sister, Hortense Dodds.

Max Bartlett is survived by his wife, Donna Bartlett of Iowa Falls; sons, Steven (Janet) Bartlett of Fort Dodge, Paul (Linda) Bartlett of Iowa Falls and Kelly (Janet) Bartlett of Charlotte, North Carolina; 16 grandchildren, Matthew, Timothy, Joseph, Seth, Adam, Micah, Daniel, Andrew, Rachel, Grace, Ethan, Jon, Josh, Lyndon, Lawson and Annie; and 16 great-grandchildren.

As a husband, father and grandfather, Max will be missed. But the way Max lived his life while on this earth will not only be remembered; it will live on as an example of how we, too, should live. Max lived each day as it came. In good seasons and bad, he found contentment only by placing his faith in God. He did not see himself as someone who could boast; but rather, as someone in need of a Savior. That Savior, Jesus Christ, made all the difference for Max.

Together with Donna, his traveling companion for life, Max saw the world. Max would describe amazing adventures to all who would listen. But most amazing of all to Max was the love of his family and land to farm. When the Lord of his life called him home to heaven, Max was ready. It wasn’t that he wanted to leave his friends, family or the land he loved, but he was ready to receive the inheritance kept in heaven for him. This inheritance can’t be destroyed of corrupted. It will never fade away (1 Peter 1:4).

Max now enjoys this inheritance-eternal life in splendor and majesty because of Jesus Christ. Max fought the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12). He would want us to do the same.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Sandy Berndt
April 27, 1943-August 8, 2007

August 11, 2007

BUCKEYE—Sandy Berndt, 64, of Buckeye, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 13, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls, with Pastor Mary Stonebraker officiating. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Sunday, from 4-7:00 p.m. At the close of the visitation the Buckeye Fire Department will honor Sandy with a brief memorial service.

Sandra "Sandy" L. Berndt, was born on April 27, 1943 in Iowa City, the daughter of Frank and Viola (Fisher) Wikert. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1961. Ever anxious to learn, she increased her knowledge with various classes for her work, her interests and her voluntary positions.

Sandy was united in marriage to Eugene B. Berndt on February 2, 1974 in Nashua, at the historic Little Brown Church in the Vale, and they have made their home in Buckeye for many years.

Sandy was a longtime member of the United Church of Christ, being an active member of the Buckeye Peace Church for 35 years, and, most recently, an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls. In both churches she served in many roles, including the church council.

Sandy was employed by the city of Iowa Falls as dispatcher and supervisor for 40 years, starting her employment in 1966.

Sandy made a difference in her world by being involved in many activities. Sandy has served as mayor of Buckeye since 1996, serving on the town council prior to that. She was the chairperson for the Buckeye Centennial Celebration in 2003. As an active Democrat, Sandy was on the Hardin County Democratic Central Committee, and in 1996 she attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as an Iowan delegate. She served on the Hardin County Community Endowment Board, was President of the Friends of the Alden Library, and was a First Responder for the Buckeye Fire Department. It was not all work for Sandy; she was also a member of the Iowa Falls Women’s Club, B.P.W., Buckeye Homemakers, and Buckeye Line Dancers, she enjoyed cards with her 500 Club, and had fun in her Red Hat group. Because of her civic involvement and her many achievements, Sandy was honored as Iowan of the Day at the 2005 Iowa State Fair.

Left with wonderful memories of a woman who made a difference are her husband, Eugene of Buckeye; daughter, Tamera Hohneke and husband, Tony; grandsons, Dustin and McCray (Scooter) Hohneke and granddaughter, Calie Hohneke, all of Indianola; brothers, Marvin Wikert of Pfaltzgraff, Texas and Darwin Wikert (Janet) of Hampton; sister-in-law, Maxine Wikert of Aplington; sisters, Shirlee Frisk (Homer) of Stanhope, Millie Wickman (Jay) and Marlene Hendricks (Gary), both of Palmer, Alaska and Karen Bartling (Frank) of Coralville; many nieces and nephews; and a host of dear friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Frank and Viola Wikert; a brother, Duane Wikert; and a nephew, Terry Wikert.
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Alan C. Oelmann
August 25, 1952-August 9, 2007

August 15, 2007

ACKLEY—Alan C. Oelmann, 54, of Ackley, died on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 13, at the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Alan was born on August 25, 1952 in Waterloo, to Charles and Ruth (Adolfs) Oelmann. He graduated from the Aplington High School in 1970. He graduated in 1972 from Hawkeye Tech in ag power mechanics.

Alan was united in marriage to Sharon Neessen on April 12, 1976 in Austinville. He worked many years for DeVries Trucking of Austinville and was presently working at Eaton Corp in Belmond. In 1995 he was one of the founders of the West Franklin EMS and was the first President. He later became an EMT-B and an EMT-I. In 1999 he became a paramedic specialist and a member of the Ackley Ambulance.

Alan is survived by his wife, Sharon; one daughter, Jennifer Oelmann of Des Moines; two sons, Heath Oelmann and wife, Heather of Lakehurst, New Jersey and Riley Oelmann at home; one son-in-law, Matthew Hansen of Independence; one grandson, Jayden Hansen and two granddaughters, Hallie and Hannah Oelmann; three brothers, Keith Oelmann and wife, Deb of Aplington, Warren Oelmann and wife, Cindy of Austinville and Brian Oelmann of Austinville; two sisters, Janet Robinson of Ackley and Donna Muhs and husband, Joe of Adel; one sister-in-law, Dee Munson and husband, Wayne of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth; one brother, Ed; his brother-in-law, Richard Robinson; his nephew, Justin Robinson; and his mother-in-law and father-in law, Richard and Dorothy Neessen.
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Allan Alberts
Thursday, August 9, 2007

August 15, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Allan Alberts, 90, of Radcliffe, died on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the Salem Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Allan will be buried in the Lincoln Cemetery near Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Louise Folkers
Thursday, August 9, 2007

August 15, 2007

ALLISON—Mary Louise Folkers, 89, of Allison, died of natural causes on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison.

Graveside services were held on Monday, August 13, at the Allison Cemetery, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Randy Witt
November 6, 1949-August 10, 2007

August 15, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Randy Witt, 57, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 14, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa River Sportsman Club, Alden or to the Des Moines Animal Rescue League.

Randel Edward Witt was born on November 6, 1949 at Des Moines, the son of W. Lyle and Arlene (Gibleon) Witt. Randy attended the Des Moines Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1968 of East High School. He managed the Iowa Falls Kentucky Fried Chicken for many years and then became a vocational culinary arts instructor at the Eldora State Training School.

He was a member of the Iowa River Sportsman Club, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Arcturus Lodge No. 100, Iowa Falls, and the Correctional Educators Association.

Randy Witt is survived by his mother, Arlene Lear of Des Moines; sister, Kelly (Dudley) Phipps of Pleasantville; sisters-in-law, Elna “Georgie” Witt and Melinda Lear, both of Des Moines; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Witt; twin brother, Ronald L. Witt; younger brother, Gaylen Lear Jr.; and step-father, Gaylen Lear Sr.
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Lawrence Eide
July 29, 1914-August 10, 2007

August 15, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Lawrence Eide, 93, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 16, at the United Methodist Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church on Thursday. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Lawrence was born on July 29, 1914 in rural Williams, the son of Joseph and Gentle (Knickerbocker) Eide. He graduated from the Alden High School in 1930 and on March 17, 1938, he was united in marriage to Ione Thompson in Dubuque.

Lawrence had farmed all of his life, he was on the board of directors for the Alden Co-op for 15 years, was on most church boards, and was a member of the PTA of the Alden school system.

Lawrence is survived by his two sons, Roger Eide and wife, Lori and Marvin and wife, Ethel, all of Iowa Falls; four grandsons, Kevin Eide and wife, Kelly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Curtis Eide and wife, Kaaren of Rochester, Minnesota, Gregory Eide and wife, Gina of Dunlap, Illinois and Brian Eide of Des Moines; and two great-grandsons, Nathan and Daniel Eide, both of Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two brothers, Vernon and Garnet Eide.
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Irene L. Ruter
Friday, August 10, 2007

August 15, 2007

WELLSBURG—Irene L. Ruter, 79, of Wellsburg, died on Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, while under the care of Iowa Hospice.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 13, at the Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg, with Pastor Todd Rempe officiating. Burial followed in the Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Paul William Schmidt
Saturday, August 11, 2007

August 15, 2007

ALLISON—Paul William Schmidt, 88, of Allison, died of natural causes on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 14, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Josephine Coltvet
March 26, 1915-August 12, 2007

August 15, 2007

Helen J. Coltvet, 92, of Eagle Grove, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at the Rotary Ann Home in Eagle Grove.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 15, at the Samuel Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Samuel Lutheran Church.

Helen was born in Goldfield on March 26, 1915, the daughter of Albert and Jenny Jergensen. She married August Coltvet in 1938 and they farmed for eight years until August’s death in 1946. Helen and children moved to Eagle Grove where she lived for 50 years. She moved to the Meadows in Clarion in 1999, and then to the Rotary Ann Home in Eagle Grove in 2004.

Following her graduation from the Eagle Grove High School in 1933, Helen attended Iowa State Teacher’s College for one year. She taught in country schools until her marriage. In 1956, she attended Eagle Grove Junior College and later earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Drake University in 1962. She was a member of the ADK Teachers’ Sorority and taught first grade in Thor, then the Eagle Grove Community School District for 22 additional years.

Helen was an active member of the Samuel Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School and Bible School.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, August; three sisters, Gertrude Cameron, Bette Anderson and Virginia Myers; and a brother, Dean Jergensen.

Survivors include Marlene Jorgensen and husband, Robert of Columbia, South Carolina; Arnold Coltvet and wife, Sharon of Eagle Grove and Charles Coltvet and wife, Lana of Iowa Falls; brother, Harley Jergensen; sister, Phyllis Erdal; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
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Marjorie C. Groff
November 12, 1922-August 13, 2007

August 18, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Marjorie C. Groff, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 17, at the Bethel Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Steve Hill officiating. Burial was in the Berlin, Jackson Township Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Cecile Oleson, was born on November 12, 1922 at Dows, the daughter of Albin “Ole” and Martha (Cooper) Oleson. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On December 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Merle “Mike” Eugene Groff at the Baptist Church Parsonage, Eldora. To this union six children were born, Larry, Gary, Terry, Sharon, Connie and Sandi. She was employed as a waitress for the Arling Hotel, Iowa Falls.

Marjorie Groff is survived by her children, Larry (Sharon) Groff of Cheboygan, Michigan, Gary (Sharon) Groff, Terry Groff, Sharon (James) Kiroff and Connie (Ray) Allen, all of Iowa Falls and Sandi (Phillip) Thorson of Marshalltown; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Aileen Robinson of Iowa Falls and Wanda Kloetzer of Geneva.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albin and Martha Oleson; her husband, Merle Groff; two brothers, Merton and Leo (infant); one sister, Bernice “Dolly” Hahn; and two grandchildren, Zachary Arends and David Allen.
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Chad Allen Sanders
May 16, 1969-August 13, 2007

August 18, 2007

KELLEY—Chad Allen Sanders, 38, of Kelley, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, August 16, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. T.J. Norman officiating. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Chad Allen Sanders, was born on May 16, 1969 at Iowa Falls, the son of John Edward and Lana Kay (Kleckner) Sanders. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools and graduated from the Belmond High School with the class of 1987.

Chad is survived by his mother and step-father, Lana and Charles Coltvet of Iowa Falls; father and step-mother, John and Mary Beth Sanders of Sycamor, Illinois; sons, Lucas Sanders of Belleview, Nebraska and Caleb Sanders of Glenwood; a special friend, Kim Rezarch of Kelley; brother, Derek (Tami) Sanders of Springville; three step-sisters, Lesli Hopeman and Amy Watkins, both of Lincoln, Nebraska and Carrie Coltvet of Fort Collins, Colorado; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Minnie Ann Pruisner
Monday, August 13, 2007

August 15, 2007

APLINGTON—Minnie Ann Pruisner, 87, of Aplington, died of natural causes on Monday, August 13, 2007, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 16, at the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington and one hour before the services at the church.
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Frances Haan
Monday, August 13, 2007

August 18, 2007

APLINGTON—Frances Haan, 84, of Aplington, died from natural causes on Monday, August 13, 2007, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 16, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial was in the Washington Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Ackley, with the Rev. John Helmus officiating.
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Michael Deane Weir
Monday, August 13, 2007

August 18, 2007

CLEAR LAKE—Michael Deane Weir, 35, of Clear Lake, passed away at his home on Monday, August 13, 2007.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 17, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery, with the Rev. Karl C. Bollhagen officiating.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

William F. Mundt
May 13, 1930-August 14, 2007

August 18, 2007

MARSHALLTOWN—William F. Mundt, 77, of Marshalltown, formerly of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 18, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Eldora, with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. Memorials may be directed to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Eldora or to the St. Henry’s Catholic Church of Marshalltown. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

William was born on May 13, 1930 in Denison, the son of Carl and Dorothy (Hufford) Mundt. He graduated from the Manilla High School in 1948 and then served with the U.S. Marine Corps from May 1948 to July 1951. William served in Korea reaching the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received.

On March 21, 1952, William was united in marriage to Betty Enegar in Tama. He moved to Eldora in 1974 and was self-employed as an independent building contractor and also enjoyed woodworking and furniture building.

He was a former member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora and an active member of the St. Henry’s Catholic Church of Marshalltown. He was also a former member of the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the Eldora American Legion and a present member of the Frank-Lewis-Glick Post 46 of the Marshalltown American Legion.

Surviving are his wife, Betty; children, Linda Hay of Austin, Minnesota, Vicki Davis of Galt, Sandra (Michael) Johnson of Madrid, William J. (Kathyrn) Mundt of Newhall and Debra (Michael) Forristall of Madrid; two sisters, Betty (Ed) Grage of Manilla and Karlene (Lewis) Helbig of Marion; one brother, Carl Jr. of San Diego, California; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

William was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Douglas Mundt; and a sister, Delores Schmitz.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Dallas D. Kadolph
Tuesday, August 14, 2007

August 18, 2007

ELDORA—Dallas D. Kadolph, 74, of Eldora, died at his home from natural causes on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, while under the care of Hospice of North Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 17, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in the Jackson Township Cemetery (Berlin Cemetery) near Owasa, with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dena Maise
Wednesday, August 15, 2007

August 18, 2007

HAMPTON—Dena Maise, 90, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 18, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton, with Chaplain Carla Werre officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy L. Doden
Thursday, August 16, 2007

August 18, 2007

HUBBARD—Dorothy L. Doden, 86, a resident of the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard, died on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Dorothy will be buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Radcliffe. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe.
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Dean Clingerman
Thursday, August 16, 2007

August 22, 2007

NEW PROVIDENCE—Dean Clingerman, 71, died on Thursday, August 16, 2007, in his home near New Providence.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 21, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. Burial was in the Eldora Cemetery in Eldora. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Margaret O'Reilly
February 2, 1917-August 17, 2007

August 22, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Mary Margaret O'Reilly, 90, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, August 20, at the St. Mark's Catholic Church, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Margaret O'Reilly, was born on February 2, 1917, at her parents' farm near Secor, the daughter of Phillip and Mary (Smythe) O'Reilly. She attended the Eldora Community Schools graduating with the class of 1934. She was employed as a clerk at the Federal National Mortgage Corporation, Los Angeles, California, retiring in 1975. She was a very caring person and prayer was very important in her daily life.

Mary Margaret is survived by two sisters, Nora "Peg" (Francis) Oppold of Iowa Falls and Helen (Roily) Larson of Des Moines; and two brothers, Sylvester O'Reilly of Iowa City and Joe (Rose) O'Reilly of Chariton.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Mary O'Reilly; one sister, Ann Nelson; and a sister-in-law, Lois O'Reilly.
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John Van Lenning
February 28, 1920-August 17, 2007

August 22, 2007

ACKLEY—John Van Lenning, 87, of Ackley, died on Friday, August 17, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 21, at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

John Van Lenning, the son of George and Anna Van Lenning, was born on February 28, 1920, in the Netherlands. He immigrated to the United States with his parents at the age of 3. He went to school in a one-room schoolhouse in the rural Ackley area and lived around Geneva and Ackley his entire life.

John was united in marriage to Wanda Lamb in Iowa Falls on March 23, 1947. John's life was centered around his family and his love for farming. At an early age, he was helping neighbors with farm work. He and Wanda farmed west of Geneva for many years. John took great pride in being one of the first farmers to have crops planted in the spring and an early harvest in the fall. John also drove a milk truck for a number of years. He moved to Ackley after Wanda's death.

Left to cherish John's memory are his three children, John Kent (Pat) Van Lenning of Belmond, Sandra Heiden of Alden and Christal (Howard) Munyon of Ankeny; four grandchildren, Ryan Van Lenning of Berkeley, California, Cory Van Lenning of Bellevue, Nebraska, Bret (Tricia) Heiden of Iowa Falls and Jason Heiden of Alden; step-grandchildren, Tammy (Bill) Freerks of Belmond and Todd (Dawn) Mennenga; and step-great-grandchildren, Dalton and Danielle of Clear Lake.

Preceding John in death were his wife, Wanda; his parents, George and Anna; two brothers, Pete and Henry; and his son-in-law, Merle Heiden.
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Jane Ingebritson
Friday, August 17, 2007

August 22, 2007

HAMPTON—Jane Ingebritson, 87, of Hampton, died from natural causes on Friday, August 17, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 20, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Alta Catherine Malsed
Saturday, August 18, 2007

August 22, 2007

HAMPTON—Alta Catherine Malsed, 100, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at the Sanford Sheldon Senior Center in Sheldon.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 22, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Donald Larson
Monday, August 20, 2007

August 25, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Donald Larson, 87, of Radcliffe, died on Monday, August 20, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 24, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Irene Boelkes
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

August 22, 2007

HAMPTON—Irene Boelkes, 71, of Eagle Grove, formerly of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at the Rotary Ann Home, Inc., in Eagle Grove.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, August 24, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
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Patricia Dorien Steenrod
June 8, 1940-August 21, 2007

September 12, 2007

RENO, Nevada-Patricia Dorien Steenrod, 67, of Reno, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, in her sleep in Reno, having lost her long and valiant struggle against cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, September 17, at the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel will be handling the local arrangements.

Patricia Dorien Steenrod, was born in Rochester, Minnesota on June 8, 1940, the daughter of Dr. Emerson J. and Ethel "Dorien" (Reid) Steenrod. Pat grew up in Iowa Falls and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1958. As a high school student, Pat was very active in many school activities, especially the band and music programs. Following high school, Pat attended the University of Iowa, from which she earned her bachelor's degree in 1962.

Pat began her professional career as a high school teacher in the Quad Cities, where she taught science and physical education and served as an advisor and sponsor for several different student groups and activities. Leaving the teaching profession, she began a 33-year career with United Airlines. Pat began her employment with United as a reservation sales agent in Chicago in 1969. In 1984 she transferred to San Francisco where she served in various sales capacities with United until her retirement in 2003, shortly after which she moved to Reno. During her career with United, Pat received numerous special achievement awards in recognition of her exemplary service to the company and her dedication to the needs of United and its customers.

Throughout her career with United Airlines Pat took advantage of the many travel opportunities her job made possible and traveled extensively throughout the world, on occasion taking her parents and her brother and his family with her. She was a member of several travel-related organizations and served for several years as one of United's representatives at NorCal ASTA, the northern California branch of the American Society of Travel Agents. Pat's favorite travel destination was Hawaii and she was United's representative to NorCal Ohana, which promotes travel to the Hawaiian Islands and she was an officer in that organization.

Pat was a member of several churches during her lifetime, including St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Iowa Falls, Church of the Epiphany in San Carlos, California and Trinity Episcopal Church in Reno. She participated actively in the music programs of all three churches, regularly singing in the church choirs and as a soloist, and playing as a pianist and organist.

Pat's passing brings to an end her family's long and distinguished association with Iowa Falls. Her parents and her brother, Robert predeceased her, as did her aunt, Lorna Reid. Her maternal grandmother, Isabelle Reid's, memorial service was held at the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in 1955.

Her sister-in-law, Sharon Steenrod, and her brother's children, Heather, Ryan and Christopher and his family, as well as cousins, Louise Marshall, Christopher Reid and Bobbie Lloyd Wakefield survive her. She also leaves behind numerous dear friends who will miss her and her never-ending enthusiasm for life.
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Kenneth Siems
Wednesday, August 22, 2007

August 29, 2007

PARKERSBURG-Kenneth Siems, 78, of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 27, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Geraldine Loretta "Gerry" Thomas
Friday, August 24, 2007

August 29, 2007

DUMONT-Geraldine Loretta “Gerry” Thomas, 88, of Dumont, died from natural causes on Friday, August 24, 2007, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 28, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with Raymond Powell officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery.
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Irene G. Henning
February 14, 1919-August 28, 2007

September 1, 2007

ELDORA—Irene G. Henning, 88, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 31, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Irene was born on February 14, 1919 in Newark, England, the daughter of James W. and Lilian M. (Jeal) Shaw. She graduated from high school in Newark and then attended business school for two years. She met her husband-to-be, Robert Earl Henning, while Robert was stationed in England with the U.S. Air Force and on November 14, 1944, they were united in marriage. Irene came to Eldora to be with her husband in 1946, and in 1956 she became a U.S. citizen.

Irene was employed as a bookkeeper for Dayco Products for 20 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading mysteries and walking.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Henning and wife, Sandy of Eldora; sister-in-law, Evelyn (Floyd) Reinert of Cherokee; nephew, Mike Wilson and family of Ames; and several nieces and nephews in England.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert on May 15, 1998; her parents; four brothers; and two sisters.
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Rosie Sielaff
June 22, 1913-August 29, 2007

September 1, 2007

BUCKEYE—Rosie Sielaff, 94, of Buckeye, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 1, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye, with burial in the Sherman Township Cemetery, rural Buckeye. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials have been established to L.W.M.L. and The Lutheran Hour.

Rosina Sielaff, was born on June 22, 1913 at rural Buckeye, the daughter of Fred and Minnie Fuhrman Sielaff. She received her education in Buckeye, graduating from the Buckeye High School in 1932. Rosie continued her education, graduating from Beauty School in Waterloo.

Following her graduation she worked in Decorah before moving to Iowa Falls to open the S & L Beauty Shop with Vi Weatherman. She later worked at the Hair Care Center with Judy Clock, from which she retired after 60 years of work.

Rosie was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye, where she had played the organ and taught Sunday School and also was a member of the Ladies Aid, where she had held different offices.

Survivors include one sister, Freida Oakland of Eldora; one brother, Erwin Sielaff of Houston, Texas; six nephews; and eight nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Esther Schwartz, Leona Cozart, Marie Berkebile, Dorothea Wiesner and Laura Smith; and three brothers, Al, Wilfred and Arnold.
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Victor L. Amundson
October 9, 1935-August 31, 2007

September 8, 2007

DUBUQUE—Victor L. Amundson, 71, of Dubuque, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2007, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 4, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Dubuque, with burial in the Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home of Dubuque was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.

Victor was born on October 9, 1935 in Postville, to Martin and Mabel (Helgerson) Amundson. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah with a degree in music and education. He received a master’s degree from the University of Iowa. On December 13, 1958, Victor married Karen Crispin.

Victor had a 40-year career in education which included teaching vocal music and being an elementary and middle school principal in the school districts of Ballard (Huxley), Ar-We-Va (Westside) and Iowa Falls. Victor and Karen have resided in Dubuque since his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Kiwanis Clubs in Iowa Falls and Dubuque, the Mid-Iowa Men of Song (gospel quartet) in Iowa Falls, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque and a church choir member in all the communities that he lived in.

Survivors include his wife, Karen of Dubuque; daughters, Kathy (Jack) Christensen of Polk City and Lori (David) Meyer of Dubuque; grandchildren, Jodi (Ryan) Christensen Junge of Van Horne, Todd Christensen of Polk City and A. J., Quinn and Dietrich Meyer of Dubuque; great-granddaughter, Zoey Junge of Van Horne; sister, Arlene Bockoven of Rutherfordton, North Carolina; brother, Roger (Lois) Amundson of Clermont; and 28 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Norman, Joe and Wayne.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Hermann and his wonderful staff members, Gayle, Judy, Sandy, Linda and Sara and Pastor Arnold Flater.
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