Marion Hayden
April 9, 1920-February 1, 2009

February 4, 2009

PORT RICHEY, Florida—Marion Hayden, 88, of Port Richey, Florida, passed away at his home in Florida, on Sunday, February 1, 2009.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 21, with Pastor Jerry Nordsieck officiating. His ashes will be interred in the Berlin Cemetery sometime this following summer. Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Williams, Iowa or to the Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church, New Port Richey, Florida. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Marion Hayden, was born on April 9, 1920 at Filer, Idaho, the son of Elva Mae (Lockwood) and Lester McKinley Hayden. He was a descendent of Wallen Hayden who settled in Jackson Township, Hardin County, Iowa, in 1854 among the pioneers. At the age of 2, after the death of his mother, he was lovingly raised by his aunt and uncle, Clair (Hayden) and Ernest Frisbie in Hardin County. He was educated locally and graduated from the Alden High School. On April 13, 1940, he eloped to Missouri with Geneva Matilda Neubauer. He was employed by the Iowa Department of Transportation for 36 years and retired as a supervisor for them in Hamilton County.

Marion liked to hunt and fish. His gardens always provided enough to share. He always enjoyed a good game of cards, bingo and coffee with his buddies.

Marion is survived by his wife, Geneva; his two daughters, Theone (Pete) Emslie of Port Richey, Florida and Sara Hayden of Hudson, Florida; two grandsons, Justin Kennison of Pinellas Park, Florida and Thomas Kennison of Longwood, Florida; a step-grandson, K. Gordon (Shannon) Emslie of Fort Collins, Colorado; four great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; three half-brothers, Wayne Hayden, Dennis Hayden and Dick Hayden; a special sister, Gladys (Frisbie) Merklin of Iowa Falls; a special daughter, Darcy Schriever; and a special granddaughter, Lori Kennison. His high school buddies, Clifton Nelson, Kenneth Barhite and Mervel Wood, also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Russell Hayden; and his sister, Agnes (Hayden) Jackson; his half-brothers, Robert Hayden who was killed in Vietnam and Tom Hayden; as well as the parents who raised him, Clair (Hayden) and Ernest Frisbie; and his special brother, Kenneth Frisbie.
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Avis Maxine Murray
February 19, 1939-February 2, 2009

February 4, 2009

Avis Maxine Murray, 69, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, February 6, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Burial will be in the union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Avis Maxine Knode, was born on February 19, 1939 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Harley Harvey and Gleneva [Waldo] Knode. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On May 21, 1960, Avis was united in marriage to Ralph Eugene Murray at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. Avis was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.

Avis is survived by her daughters, Eunice Pearson of Des Moines and Glenda Carroll of Marion; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Francis (Sharon) Knode of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Gleneva Knode; her husband, Ralph Murray in 2004; two sons, Ralph Jr. in 1961 and Daniel in 1997; one great-granddaughter, Sidney Marsh; two brothers, Harvey Knode and Donald Knode; and one sister, Phyllis Ramsey.
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Wyone M. Ross
Thursday, February 5, 2009

February 7, 2009

WELLSBURG—Wyone M. Ross, 86, of Wellsburg, died on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care Unit in Grundy Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, February 9, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Wellsburg, with Pastor Gary Burkhalter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg.
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Dean E. Miller
April 24, 1919-February 7, 2009

February 11, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Dean E. Miller, 89, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009, after a lengthy hospitalization at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 12, at the First Church of God, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Dean E. Miller, was born on April 24, 1919 in rural Eldora, to Glen and Ruth Miller. He graduated in 1938 from the Eldora High School. Second Lt. Dean Miller served his country in World War II as the co-pilot of the B-24 Liberator Maraje. He was stationed in Norich, England, Second Air Division. Dean was united in marriage to Dorothy Poland on August 16, 1958, at the First Christian Church, Hampton. To this union were born two children, Debra and Janet. Dean worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Commission for 32 years in Hardin County. An expert in his field, he designed farm drainage projects. During this time he also farmed east of Iowa Falls on the family farm. Following retirement from the federal government, he continued to engineer farm drainage projects for McDowell and Sons Contractors.

Dean is survived by his wife, Dorothy; and daughters, Debra (Thomas) Lavalle of Trumbull, Connecticut and Janet Miller of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Ruth Miller; older brother, Myles Miller; and younger brothers, Glenn and Dale Miller.
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Eldora "Myrt" Sanders
Sunday, February 8, 2009

February 18, 2009

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota—Eldora "Myrt" Sanders, 76, of Bloomington, Minnesota, died on Sunday February 8, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Memorial Mass, officiated by Fr. Mike Tegeder, was held on Thursday, February 12, at the St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Bloomington, Minnesota. Internment was on Saturday, February 14, in the St. Clotilde’s Cemetery in Green Valley, Minnesota. A memorial fund to St. Edward’s Church has been established.

She was an Iowa Falls resident from 1966-1974. Eldora was a talented gardener, an active volunteer at the St. Edward’s Church in Bloomington and an avid bridge player, treasuring all her wonderful friends there and in the old Sunset neighborhood. She leaves behind a vast legacy of kindness and love, and was an inspiration to many.

Eldora is survived by her loving husband, Gordon; her children, Mike (Cindy) Sanders of Marshall, Minnesota, Carol (David) Hall of Appleton, Wisconsin and Greg (Amy) Sanders of Lakeville, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and sister, Irene Westphal.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and a brother-in-law.
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Mildred Clampitt
Monday, February 9, 2009

February 14, 2009

ELDORA—Mildred Clampitt, 96, died on Monday, February 9, 2009, at the Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Mildred Clampitt’s cremated remains will be interred during a family committal service at the Honey Creek Cemetery prior to the service. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 14, at 1:30 p.m., at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. A time of refreshment and fellowship will be held following the memorial service. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of the the arrangements.
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The Rev. Raleigh J. Gordon
August 2, 1924-February 10, 2009

February 14, 2009

ACKLEY—The. Rev. Raleigh J. Gordon, 84, of Ackley, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at the Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.

Memorial services were held on Friday, February 13, at the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. David Schwechel officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the Kelliher Cemetery, Washkish, Minnesota. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted by the family with the arrangements.

Raleigh Junior Gordon, was born on August 2, 1924, at Watertown, South Dakota, the son of Lucy [Glidden] and Raleigh Gordon. He attended the Watertown Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1942. Raleigh then attended Northwestern Bible School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but interrupted his education to enlist in the U.S. Navy on October 30, 1943. He served in the 32nd Construction Battalion base out of Davisville, Rhode Island. He was discharged on May 24, 1946, and resumed his education. He graduated from the Northwestern Bible School and the Bethel Bible College Seminary. On June 7, 1948, Raleigh was united in marriage to Thora M. Nordrum at Washkish, Minnesota.

Raleigh was a minister and interim minister for numerous churches in the American Baptist Assembly. His last church pulpit was the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls. Raleigh was a member of the American Baptist Minister’s Association, Boy Scouts of America and the American Legion. He was a great supporter of the Boy Scouts of America Campus Crusade, loved to read his Bible, golf, and spend time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

The Rev. Raleigh Gordon is survived by his children, Stanley Gordon of Shakopee, Minnesota and Charles Gordon of Ackley; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Beverly (Melvin) Weide of Watertown, South Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh and Lucy Gordon; his wife, Thora Gordon; and two brothers, Wayne Gordon and Donald Gordon.
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Dorothy Greenfield
Thursday, February 12, 2009

February 18, 2009

ACKLEY—Dorothy Greenfield, 86, of Ackley, died on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mackenzie L. Blandau
May 16, 1983-February 14, 2009

February 21, 2009

HAMPTON—Mackenzie L. Blandau, 25, of Hampton, formerly of Eldora, died as a result of a fire in Hampton on Saturday, February 14, 2009.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 20, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, with Pastor Mary Stonebraker officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery.

Mackenzie Lynae Blandau, was born on May 16, 1983 in Fort Dodge, daughter of Michael and Connie (Koch) Blandau. They lived in Holiday, Florida, where Mackenzie attended school through the third grade, moving to Eldora the summer of 1994. She graduated from the Eldora-New Providence High School with the class of 2002. Mackenzie had been living in Hampton the past few years where she was working as a certified day care provider and her greatest joy came from the children she cared for with love.

She is survived by her 2-year-old son, Carlos Dean Blandau; parents, Mike and Connie Blandau of Eldora; brother, Adam Blackstock of Marshalltown; sister, Serena Blackstock of Marshalltown; paternal grandmother, Hazel Nordyke of Eldora; and maternal grandfather, Duane Koch of Eldora.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfathers, Ronald Blandau and Duke Nordyke; maternal grandmother, Lorraine Koch; and cousins, Tanner Ackerson and Derrick Sanders.
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Shirley Lawton
February 7, 1925-February 17, 2009

February 21, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Shirley Lawton, 84, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with inurnment at a later date. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements. A memorial fund has been established and will be donated to animal shelters.

Shirley Lawton, was born on February 7, 1925 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Harold and Susan (Wuebben) Stringer. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1943. On March 19, 1944, Shirley was united in marriage to the love of her life, Harold N. Lawton of Alden. They were married 65 years! Shirley directed the Presbyterian Church Choir at Rolfe for 13 years while residing in that community. In 1963, the family moved to Creston. Mrs. Lawton became district chairman of the Moingona Girl Scout Council of Des Moines. She was secretary to the vice principal of the Creston High School, Creston, for many years.

Shirley and Bud moved to Atlantic in 1968. Shirley became secretary to the vice principal and athletic director at the Atlantic High School. Shirley was president of the Atlantic Iowa Golf and Country Club Women’s Association. She directed the Iowa Women’s Golf Association tournament “Forever 39” held in Atlantic. Mrs. Lawton retired as Cass County judge in Atlantic in 1984 after serving in that capacity for 5 1⁄2 years.

She received the Freedom Foundation Award in 1984 as she had developed an Intervention Program as judge, regarding juveniles charged as minors in possession of beer. She developed this program after eight high school boys died in a car accident and beer was found in their car. This program went into effect in several locations in Iowa. Following retirement in 1984, she then moved to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas with her husband, Bud.

She was a member of the Fairfield Bay Indian Hills Golf Club, Fairfield Bay Log Cabin Museum, United States Golf Association and the Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League where she volunteered.

Mourning her loss and celebrating her life are her husband, Harold N. "Bud" of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Susan Stock of Webster City and grandchildren, Marina and David Stock, Michael and Michelle Stock and Matthew and Karol Stock, and Katherine Van Horn and Steven of Algonquin, Illinois and grandchildren, Kristofer Van Horn and Jamie, Sigourney (Van Horn) Guilford and Troy; three great-grandchildren, Chloe Van Horn, Preston Stock and Pierce Stock; and her constant companion and four-legged pal, Pippen.

Mrs. Lawton was preceded in death by her parents.
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Richard “Dick” A. Wearda
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

February 21, 2009

HAMPTON—Richard “Dick” A. Wearda, 89, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, February 23, at the Trinity Lutheran 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. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Jesse Burns will officiate at the service.
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Edna Nicholson
April 27, 1922-February 20, 2009

February 25, 2009

ALDEN—Edna Nicholson, 86, of Alden, died on Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 23, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna was born on April 27, 1922, on a farm near Buckeye, the daughter of Frank and Eda (Runge) Bessman. She was united in marriage to George Nicholson on November 4, 1941 in Osage. Edna sold Avon for many years and baby-sat for many children. She was a member of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden and was active in the VFW Auxiliary.

Edna is survived by her son, Duane and wife, Kay of Alden; one grandson, Jeffrey Nicholson and wife, Anita of Iowa City; two granddaughters, Julie Reynolds and husband, Robert of Iowa Falls and Jennifer Sievers and husband, Jeff of Norwalk; seven great-grandchildren, John and Shane Nicholson, Kassi, Shelby and Parker Reynolds and Abigale and Trey Sievers; two sisters, Martha Hetland of Radcliffe and Erma Burke of Bentonville, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters; and six brothers.
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Anna Buseman
Friday, February 20, 2009

February 25, 2009

APLINGTON—Anna Buseman, 89, of Aplington, died on Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 24, at the Austinville Christian Reformed Church, with burial in the Austinville Cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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Frances Winkowitsch
Saturday, February 21, 2009

February 25, 2009

APLINGTON—Frances May Winkowitsch, 85, of Aplington, died on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, of natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 24, at the Bethel Reformed Church, rural Aplington, with Pastor Scott Summers officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Reformed Cemetery, rural Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of the arrangements.
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David R. Hornung
August 10, 1942-February 22, 2009

February 25, 2009

AMES—David R. Hornung, 66, of Ames, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Select Specialty Hospital, Gulfport, Mississippi.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 27, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Herb Kenyon officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

David Ralph Hornung, was born on August 10, 1942 at Hubbard, the son of Grace E. (King) and Ralph G. Hornung. He attended the Alden and Iowa Falls Community Schools. David served several tours with the U.S. Army. David was an over-the-road truck driver for Roadway for more than 30 years.

David is survived by his wife, Erin L. (Eggers) Hornung of Ames; his children, Kelly Hornung of Pass Christian, Mississippi, Kimberly Weddle of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, Elaina Hornung of Pass Christian and Ben (Missy) Hornung of Diamond Head, Mississippi; one granddaughter, Ruby Hornung of Pass Christian; his mother, Grace Hornung of Iowa Falls; his sister, Connie (Bill) Anderson of Pass Christian; and his brother, Ronald (Kathleen) Hornung of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Hornung.
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Mattie Van Raden
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

February 28, 2009

ALLISON—Mattie Van Raden, 91, of Allison, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at the Allison Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 28, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with the Rev. Doug Tensen officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements.
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George William Hummer
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

March 14, 2009

DENVER, Colorado—George William Hummer, 64, of Denver, Colorado and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

Funeral services were previously held in Denver. Mr. Hummer graduated with the class of 1962 from the Iowa Falls High School.
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Jerald “Jerry” Rodamaker
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

February 28, 2009

HAMPTON—Jerald “Jerry” Rodamaker, 65, of Hampton and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 28, at the Saint Mark’s Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Timothy Lee Hoekstra
March 23, 1948-February 27, 2009

March 4, 2009

ELDORA—Timothy Lee Hoekstra, 60, of Eldora, died at his home on Friday, February 27, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 4, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, with Pastor Ward Richards officiating. Per Tim’s wishes, cremations will take place following the service, with burial at a later date.

Tim Hoekstra, was born on March 23, 1948 in Eldora, the son of Wendell and Margaret Hoekstra. He attended school in Wellsburg, graduating from the Wellsburg High School in 1966. On August 16, 1969, Tim was united in marriage to Cindy Gavin in St. Marys, Iowa. Tim worked for the State Training School for 13 years as a vocational instructor. He later became self-employed in the construction business till health reasons forced him to retire.

Tim loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Tim is survived by his wife, Cindy of Eldora; sons, Jon and wife, Amy of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jason and wife, Joanna of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Ben Hoekstra of Iowa Falls and Allan Hoekstra of Coconut Beach, Florida.

Preceding him in death was his mother.
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Sheila A. Witte
Friday, February 27, 2009

March 4, 2009

HAMPTON—Sheila A. Witte, 63, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 3, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with Pastor John Byrne officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Arlene Ghoske
October 4, 1931-February 28, 2009

March 4, 2009

IOWA FALLS—Arlene Ghoske, 77, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 3, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Minnie Arlene Ghoske, was born on October 4, 1931 in Wellsburg, the daughter of Peter and Gladys (Wolf) Borchers. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School. On December 12, 1953, Arlene was united in marriage to Robert Ghoske in Ackley. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls.

Arlene is survived by her husband, Robert; a daughter, Ann R. Ghoske of Cedar Rapids; a son, Allen D. Ghoske of Iowa Falls; a brother, Albert Borchers of Ackley; and a sister-in-law, Ann Borchers of Waterloo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Russell Borchers; and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Borchers.
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Marion A. Kreimeyer
July 18, 1914-February 28, 2009

March 4, 2009

HAMPTON—Marion A. Kreimeyer, 94, of Hampton, died on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 4, at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, rural Geneva, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.

Marion Augusta Kreimeyer, was born on July 18, 1914 in Ackley, the daughter of George and Rose (Hackrott) Van Eschen. She was united in marriage to John Richard Kreimeyer on July 29, 1935, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley. John and Marion farmed the family farm in rural Geneva until their retirement, at which time they moved into Geneva.

Marion was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in rural Geneva where she enjoyed participating in Women’s Fellowship, taught Sunday School, sang in choir as well as doing solos and small group vocals. She was a 4-H Leader, participated in many Farm Bureau activities and was a member of the Franklin County Historical Society. Most of all she will be especially remembered for her homemade bread which she made for family gatherings and friends.

Marion is survived by her daughter, Rita Diemer of Geneva; a son, Ronald Kreimeyer of Geneva; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Margaret Burmester of Hampton; and a brother-in-law, Victor Kreimeyer and wife, Roxa of Quincy, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 1992; a sister, Letha Coordes; and a brother, George Van Eschen.
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