Arthur Boyd Fuller
October 27, 1927-April 1, 2012

April 11, 2012

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin—Arthur Boyd Fuller, 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Sterling House in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with family at his side, after a valiant fight against renal failure and lung cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 14, at the Alden United Methodist Church in Alden, Iowa, with a gathering beginning at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the church, with committal in the Jackson Township Cemetery (aka the Berlin Cemetery) near Owasa, Iowa. The family is being assisted by the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home in La Crosse and by the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. In lieu of plants or flowers, memorials can be made to The Minnie Pearl Foundation or the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Art Fuller, the firstborn son of Louis and Edna (Hoag) Fuller, was born at home on October 27, 1927 in Reasnor, Iowa, where his father managed the coop elevator. The family moved to Kennedy Station, Iowa, before settling on a farm in 1929 near Owasa, Iowa, where Art began his education. The family later moved to another farm near Owasa before moving, in the spring of 1941, to a farm just northeast of McCallsburg, Iowa. Art graduated from the McCallsburg Consolidated High School in 1945. He began to further his education at Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. However, during the winter of his first year he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he volunteered to become a paratrooper. He participated in the Occupation of Japan in the aftermath of World War II as a member of the 11th Airborne. After his discharge as a sergeant from the U.S. Army, Art returned to the states and to his high school sweetheart from the farm down the road. Art proposed to Sybil Britson at Younkers’ Tea Room in Des Moines, Iowa, while Roger Williams played “Autumn Leaves” on the piano especially for them. They were married days later on July 20, 1947, in Des Moines.

Following their wedding, Art and Sybil followed Art’s father to Boulder, Colorado, where he was trying his hand at chicken farming. After seeing that it would not be a profitable venture, Art worked construction and then started driving a truck, delivering meat to area markets. It was at one of the markets that Art was offered a job with a meat manager who brought him into the world of meat cutting which would remain his career. Art took meat manager positions throughout the United States bringing his family with him as his career advanced. The Fuller family moved to Casper, Wyoming, before returning to Iowa, living in Grinnell, Ottumwa and Des Moines. Art took a position as Director of Meat Sales in Fargo, North Dakota. Then the family moved to Columbus, Wisconsin, where Art went into business with his brother, co-owning a grocery store. It wasn’t long though, before Art moved his family to Appleton, Wisconsin, while he worked in nearby Little Chute as the Regional Meat Director for United Grocers. Art next ventured to Plant City, Florida, to work in stores owned by a friend. He was courted by Farmland Foods, who eventually convinced him to move to Denison, Iowa, in 1976. He took on the position of Retail Meat Specialist, traveling the country offering training and giving seminars dressed in his spotless tuxedo. Farmland relocated Art and Sybil to Lilburn, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.

After retiring from Farmland in 1989, Art took a position with Excel Meats, a division of Cargill, as Pork Merchandiser and Meat Consultant. In 1993, Art and Sybil moved to Russellville, Kentucky, where they could be close to their youngest daughter and only grandson and the commute to Nashville’s airport was only an hour. Art retired from Excel on January 1, 1997 and enjoyed his retirement in Russellville.

In 2011, Art and Sybil moved to the Chandler Assisted Living in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where they enjoyed friendships, card playing, and other activities with fellow residents and staff alike. In February of 2012, when health issues became more complicated for both of them, they moved to Sterling House Assisted Living in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to be closer to more family.

Art had many interests, but his family was the highlight of his life. He got a kick out of teaching his grandchildren how to play pool, golf and various card games. Many of his younger male relatives will fondly, albeit painfully, remember being schooled in karate by Art. Art and Sybil put hundreds and hundreds of miles on their cars and in the air to attend weddings, graduations and baptisms. If family was visiting them, one could bet the evening would be spent at the dining room table playing Uno or Dominoes. Art was never shy about taking Sybil out on a dance floor and could often be caught with his granddaughters and other young relatives standing on his feet as he twirled them around for their turn.

During his retirement, if Art wasn’t traveling, he could typically be found in one of three places. He would be at his computer playing either Mahjong or Solitaire or emailing his enormous contact list of friends and family. Or on nice days he would be found at the local country club taking in 18 holes or socializing. If the weather wasn’t cooperating, he would be in his favorite recliner enjoying old western movies starring John Wayne or watching Kentucky basketball, golf tournaments, or really any sporting event.

He was a member of the Southern Heights Baptist Church, Russellville, Kentucky. Art was also a 50-Year Master Mason of Acanthus Lodge #632 in Des Moines, Iowa, and a Noble of the Rizpah Shrine, Madisonville, Kentucky. He truly enjoyed all the work he did with children through those organizations and proudly supported the Shriners Childrens Hospitals. Art was a member of the Legion and supported various veterans groups. He was also a member of the local country club wherever he lived.

Survivors include his wife, Sybil; three daughters, Diane (John) Landro of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Sally (Arlen) Harmoning of Eagan, Minnesota and Nancy Coursey of Russellville, Kentucky. He was blessed with a large, loving family, including six granddaughters, Jennifer (Brad) Kooistra of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, Aimee Derra of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Elizabeth (Ben) Leuenberger of Holmen, Wisconsin, Nicole (Bill) Grundel of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Korie DeBruin of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Stacey (Carl Bartell) Wilson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; one grandson, Lee (Amanda) Coursey of Russellville, Kentucky; five step-grandchildren, Kathy (Kerry) Shannon, Kim (Tom) Garrison, Jeff (Candie) Landro, Jason (Alicia) Landro and Matt Harmoning; nine great-grandchildren, Theo and Arthur Kooistra, Cody Derra, Ben Singleton and Ethan Grundel, Maddie and Birk DeBruin and Reagan and Lauren Coursey; 11 step-great-grandchildren, Kevin and Adam Shannon, Hannah and Joe Garrison, Ethan and Owen Landro, Levi, Logan, and Lauren Grundel and Gabriella and Zelda Harmoning; three brothers and their families, Louis “Keith” (Marge) Fuller of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Michael (Jeanine) Fuller of Crest Hill, Illinois and Charles (Lynne) Fuller of Round Lake, Illinois; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wallace Fuller; and his grandson-in-law, Mike DeBruin.
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Bernice Nolte
July 28, 1922-April 2, 2012

April 4, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Bernice Nolte, 89, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 5, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Bernice Dorthea Lee, was born on July 28, 1922 at Plymouth, the daughter of Gilbert and Olga (Fromstead) Lee. She attended school in Plymouth, graduating with the class of 1940. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), receiving her teaching certificate. She taught in a one-room school and then for Montgomery Ward in Chicago. On April 15, 1945, Bernice was united in marriage to Adrian Merlin Nolte in Osage. After moving to Iowa Falls she worked for the Newberry Department Store, Nairda Jewelry Store and Nairda Gifts and also for Dorothy’s Fashions until retiring at 85 years young.

She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, the Rebecca Circle and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society.

Bernice Nolte is survived by her husband, Adrian Nolte of Iowa Falls; and her daughter, Lois Weisley of Urbandale.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Olga Lee; and infant daughter, Linda Nolte; a sister, Gertrude Rudolph; and a brother, Carl Lee.
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D’Vere Braga
June 19, 1910-April 3, 2012

April 7, 2012

IOWA FALLS—D’Vere Braga, 101, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 7, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. David Werges officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

D’Vere Braga, was born on June 19, 1910 at Iowa Falls, the son of Irvin Welcomb and Mary Marcella (Courtney) Braga. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1930. On December 5, 1931, D’Vere was united in marriage to Leona Dora Marie Eisentrager at Eldora. D’Vere operated an automobile dealership called I. W. Braga and Sons with his father and sons for many years.

He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls and was a former member of the Iowa Falls Kiwanis Club.

D’Vere is survived by his children, Daune Marie (Keith) Schwebke of Iowa Falls, James Braga of Eldora, Ronald (Wallis) Braga of Iowa Falls, Sheri Ann (Archie) Steenhard of Ames, Frances Lee (Ronald) Meyer of Iowa Falls and Steven (Pamela) Braga of Iowa Falls; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Marvin (Marjorie) Braga of Marshalltown; and one sister, Beulah Patton of Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Braga; his mother, Mary Marcella Courtney Braga; his step-mother, Isabelle Nelson Braga; his wife, Leona Braga; twin children, Deniese (infant 1933) Braga and Gary Braga (1952); a granddaughter, Jill Kristen Braga; and two brothers, Stanley Braga and Vincent Braga.
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Roy Stolen
Thursday, April 5, 2012

April 11, 2012

HAMPTON— Roy Stolen, 84, of Hampton, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 10, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hampton. Burial was in the North Prairie Cemetery in Lake Mills. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jane Ford
June 11, 1938-April 6, 2012

April 11, 2012

ALDEN—Jane Ford, 73, of Alden, died on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 10, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Sarah Jane (Sparrow) Ford, was born on June 11, 1938, in Marshalltown, to Ora and Agnes (Austin) Sparrow. She attended school in Clemons and Jewell and then after graduating, Jane went to the Iowa State Teachers College now known as UNI in Cedar Falls. On August 19, 1960, Jane was united in marriage to Kenneth Ford in Jewell. Jane worked as a home economics teacher for one year in Alden and two years in Aplington, was a dietitian at Schoitz Hospital in Waterloo, was a substitute teacher for many years at local schools and restored furniture.

Jane was involved in the Eastern Star-Rebeccas Club, the Alden Garden Club, Hardin County Home Economists and was a 4-H Leader. Jane was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Dows, where she taught Sunday School and was involved with the Ladies Aide and Church Circle. Jane enjoyed working in her flower gardens and vegetable gardens, sewing, quilting, cooking, baking, and spending a lot of time with her family. Jane also enjoyed attending UNI football games with her husband, Ken and their grandchildren, and going on trips to Branson, Missouri with her husband, Ken.

Jane is survived by her husband, Kenneth; two daughters, Jill (Steve) Trusty of Iowa Falls and Peggy (Michael) Swope of Alden; two sons, Rex (Ann) Ford of Iowa Falls and Terry (Rachel) Ford of Knoxville, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Brianna Brady, Shawna Butler, Christopher Brady, Savannah Trusty, Andrea Buss, Alison Hackney, Emily Ford and Jonathan Ford; great-grandchildren, Olivia Hackney and Amari Butler; two sisters, Mary (Art) Sandvig of Memphis, Tennessee and Rosalie Ingeldue of Clemons; and a brother, Austin Sparrow of Webster City.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Martha Suzanne Olson; a brother-in-law, Richard Olson; an infant brother and an infant sister.
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Esther (Hodnefield) Knutson Larson
Friday, April 6, 2012

April 11, 2012

RADCLIFFE—Esther (Hodnefield) Knutson Larson, died on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 9, 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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Ivan Harken
Saturday, April 7, 2012

April 11, 2012

APLINGTON—Ivan Harken, 86, of Aplington, died on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 11, at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Evelyn Lee
Saturday, April 7, 2012

April 11, 2012

HAMPTON—Evelyn Lee, 97, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Hospice House of North Iowa.

Private services will be held at the Hampton Cemetery at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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William J. Hassman
Sunday, April 8, 2012

April 11, 2012

APLINGTON—William J. Hassman, 69, of Aplington, died on Sunday, April 8, 2012, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 12, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, in Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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Pauline M. Voogd
Monday, April 9, 2012

April 11, 2012

APLINGTON—Pauline Voogd, 93, formerly of Aplington, died on Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Presbyterian Home of Ackley, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, April 13, at the Aplington Baptist Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, in Aplington. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to the start of the service on Friday at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Murl and Gerry Biery
Celebration of Life

April 11, 2012

IOWA FALLS—There will be a luncheon celebrating the lives of Murl and Gerry Biery on Saturday, April 14, from 1-3:00 p.m., at the First Christian Church, down in the fellowship hall. The church is located on the corner of Washington and Fischer, Iowa Falls. Everyone is welcome to come. Their children, Marcia Ziemann, Murl Biery Jr., Dan Biery and Randy Biery.
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Karen K. Zacharias
Monday, April 9, 2012

April 14, 2012

DUMONT—Karen K. Zacharias, 64, of Dumont, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa Hospital in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 16, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Visitation will be from 3-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Maynes Grove Cemetery in rural Hampton.
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Warren Kurth
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

April 14, 2012

ACKLEY—Warren Kurth, 85, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his home.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley, is charge of the arrangements.
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George W. Eason
Oct. 6, 1912-April 12, 2012

April 14, 2012

IOWA FALLS—George W. Eason, 99, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, April 16, at the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

George William Eason, was born on October 6, 1912 at Buckeye, the son of John and Naomi (Burdick) Eason. He attended the Buckeye Community Schools. On October 2, 1935, George was united in marriage to Maxine “Marjorie” “Ikey” King. He worked for Johnson Produce, Iowa Falls, hauling eggs and poultry and being their fireman/boiler operator and for Weldon Brothers Construction before the war. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II. George was a general carpenter for many contractors and self-employed for many years. He also worked at Prestressed Concrete, Iowa Falls.

George Eason is survived by his son, Ronald (Varina) Eason of Iowa Falls; a daughter, Dixie Flathers of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Naomi Eason; his wife, Maxine Eason; a grandson, George C. Eason; a brother, James Russell Eason; and two sisters, Enola Tolzmann and Fern Tolzmann.
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Donald Mathew Hey
July 16, 1930-April 12, 2012

April 18, 2012

ANKENY—Donald Mathew Hey, 81, of Ankeny, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center.

Graveside services with military honors, were held on Monday, April 16, at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Van Meter.

Don was born on July 16, 1930 in Colman, South Dakota, the son of Raymond and Martha (Mergen) Hey. He was the oldest of eight children. He grew up on a farm until the family moved to Cedar Rapids in 1941. Don graduated from the St. Patrick’s High School in Cedar Rapids in 1948. After graduation Don attended Loras Collage in Dubuque. In 1951, he enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. He was discharged in 1954 and finished college at the University of Iowa where he received his bachelor’s degree in physics. He began his teaching career at the Anita High School in 1957, where he taught physics and math for three years. He taught at the Iowa Falls High School from 1960 to 1962. Don earned a master’s degree in science education from Iowa State Teachers College in 1961. In 1962, he began teaching physics at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls where he taught until 1989. Don taught at the Indiana Academy of Arts and Sciences at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, from 1990 to 2000. While there, his physics class was televised to students around the country. In 2000, Don and Helen moved to Ankeny and Don was a part-time lab instructor at Drake University since 2002.

On October 27, 1962, he married Helen Bills Gutschenritter at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. They were married for 49 years. Don and Helen were actively involved in Scouting in Iowa Falls for over 20 years. During that time he served many roles and received many awards in Scouting, including the Award for Merit for his service. Don’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Hey of Ankeny; children, Paul Hey of Ankeny, Mark (Beth) Hey of Ankeny and Greg (Sheri) Hey of Naperville, Illinois; grandchildren, Matt, Noah, Natalie and Grace; siblings, Bonnie (Theron) Gordon of Newhall, Bob (Sharon) Hey of Lake Kiowa, Texas, Mary Finnerty of Lake Carroll, Illinois, Dave (Bev) Hey of Galena, Illinois and John (Linda) Hey of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law, Jerri Hey of Sanford, North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy (Lou) Hill; brother, Jim Hey; and brother-in-law, John Finnerty.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Tim Heggen Foundation, a cause he shared with his granddaughter, Grace.

Services handled by the Ankeny Funeral Home.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012

Ronald E. Clark
Sept. 26, 1959 April 13, 2012

April 18, 2012

ALDEN—Ronald E. Clark, 52, of Alden, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, April 20, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ronald Edward Clark, was born on September 26, 1959 at Belmond, the son of Anna Mae (Doane) Clark. He attended grade school in Popejoy and Buckeye and high school in Alden with the class of 1978. He was employed as a dryer operator with Iowa Limestone Resources at Alden for many years. He was a member of the Honda Goldwing Association.

Ronald Clark is survived by his companion, Dawn Schlachter of Alden; his brother, Andrew Clark of Gilbertville; a stepbrother, Kalvin (Theresa) Scholte of Ackley; a stepsister, Emily (Michael) Ubben; and Dawn’s children, Brandon Schlachter of Iowa Falls and Casey Schlachter of Alden.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae Scholte; and his stepfather, Kampe Scholte.
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Norma Krueger
May 9, 1914-April 13, 2012

April 18, 2012

IOWA FALLS—After an abundant, fulfilled life, Norma Krueger, 97, died peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Crestview Nursing Center in West Branch.

A celebration of life service was held on Monday, April 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Norma (Winters) Krueger was born on May 9, 1914 in New Providence. She was the second of 15 children. She met her future husband at the Surf Ballroom, where they loved to waltz. She married Martin Carl Krueger on June 27, 1942, at Ft. Leonard, Missouri, just prior to him leaving for World War II. From this union, two children were born, Larry and Sheri. Her talents were numerous, but cooking and sewing were her passions. She relished family reunions to be with her loved ones and to try a new recipe! She welcomed all new neighbors by baking and sharing her homemade “snail” rolls. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls and volunteered in her special church circle.

She embodied the Golden Rule and exemplified to others a life of unselfish acts, constant encouragement and limitless gifts of helping hands. Her Christian faith and these values are her legacy. Even during the final week of her life, she was reaching out to family and more concerned for our wellbeing. We will remember how Norma loved her family unconditionally. Her devotion set the best example ever possible.

She is survived and lovingly remembered by her two children, Larry (Joan) Krueger of Summerville, South Carolina and Sheri (Duane) Swartzendruber of Iowa City; six grandchildren, Deborah Krueger of Goose Creek, South Carolina, Lisa Krueger of Martin, Tennessee, Jason (Jamie) Powers of Iowa City, Jessica (Andy) Off of Iowa Falls, Jason (Kelly) Swartzendruber of Denver, Colorado and Scott (Tara) Swartzendruber of Fort Collins, Colorado; eight great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Martin Powers, Jacob and Samuel Off, Ruby and Iris Swartzendruber and Nicholas and Kate Swartzendruber; and four brothers and one sister, Stan Winters, Don Winters, Lawrence Winters, Millard Winters and Kay Wood.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Martin Krueger; three sisters, Hazel Anderson, Ferne Winters and Jeanette Payne; and six brothers, Wallace Winters (infancy), Floyd Winters, Kenny Winters, Merle Winters, Willard Winters and Lester Winters.
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Gregory T. Bakker
Friday, April 13, 2012

April 18, 2012

HAMPTON—Gregory T. Bakker, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Pioneer Park Care Center, Lone Tree.

In accordance with Gregory’s wishes, his body was donated to Des Moines University. There will be no formal services. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with honoring Gregory’s wishes.
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Esther M. J. (Berninghaus) Klein
July 12, 1919-April 14, 2012

April 18, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Esther M. J. (Berninghaus) Klein, 92, of Iowa Falls and formerly of West Bend, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Scenic Manor.

A private graveside burial service will be held at a later date at West Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated, in Esther’s name, for the PIANO FUND or BUS FUND at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, Iowa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Esther was born on July 12, 1919 at West Bend, the daughter of Gustav and Alvina (Ostwald) Berninghaus. She attended the West Bend Community Schools. She was united in marriage to Timothy Frank Klein on January 14, 1937, at West Bend. This union was blessed with three children, Robert, Edgar and Mary. Esther devoted over 60 years of her life serving her Lord and Savior as church organist, Saturday/Sunday School teacher, church secretary, and helping with devotions at the nursing home.

She is survived by her three children, Robert (Sue) Klein of Fulda, Minnesota, Edgar Klein of Tucson, Arizona and Mary (George) Severson of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Alvina Walker of Emmetsburg; and a brother, Gustav Berninghaus of Osakis, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Klein; her parents, Gustav and Alvina Berninghaus; and two sisters, Viola Berninghaus and Pauline Elbert.
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June Wilson
Sunday, April 15, 2012

April 18, 2012

AMES—June Wilson, 86, died on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, April 20, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe. June will be buried in the Buckeye Cemetery in Buckeye. Friends may call at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe, on Thursday, from 5-7:00 p.m.
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Judith Harris
March 5, 1921-April 16, 2012

April 21, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Judith Harris, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, April 23, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church Music Ministry or to the William J. or Judith M. Harris Scholarship Fund. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Judith Maxine Drury, was born on March 5, 1921 in Des Moines, the daughter of Almon E. and Flossie E. (Stewart) Drury. Judy grew up in Dows and graduated from the Dows High School in 1939. After graduation, Judy attended Iowa State Teachers’ College (UNI) and nursing school at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids. On November 24, 1941, Judy was united in marriage to William Joseph Harris at the First Presbyterian Church in Hollywood, California. Judy and Bill were married 65 years, nearly all spent living in Iowa Falls. They raised three children, Steve, Craig and Anne.

Judy was a gracious, caring and genuine lady. Her love for family came above anything else in her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, creating special traditions and memories for all of them. Judy loved music, whether it was being in high school chorus, singing in Etude, or attending concerts and Broadway musicals. Judy always enjoyed home decor and putting together color schemes. Flowers kept Judy busy during the spring and summer months. Trips with Bill all over the U.S., Europe, Africa and to the Caribbean were lasting memories.

Judy was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, belonging to the Sarah Circle, PEO, Etude, and the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital Auxiliary, where she served as president. Judy led fifth-graders on “folk marches” of Iowa Falls for several years. Judy sewed many costumes for Halloween, plays and musicals, and doll clothing for her grandchildren. Judy and Bill moved to Cedar Ridge in 2001, then to Ashbrook in 2004 and to Scenic Manor at the end of 2005.

Judy will be dearly missed by her children and their spouses, Craig and Kristi Harris and Anne and Pat Voge, all of Iowa Falls; grandchildren, Stephen (Bonnie) Harris of Boise, Idaho, Jocelyn (Mike) Wynn of Des Moines, Meredith (Dustin) Chase of Coralville and Allison Voge-Nielsen (Kent) of Broomfield, Colorado; great-grandchildren, Lexi, Mason, Leta, Harper, Troy, Holden and Avery; a brother-in-law, nieces, a nephew, and many friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Harris; her parents, Almon and Flossie Drury; a son, Steve Harris; two sisters, Miriam Vroman and Carol DeNio; a grandson, Daniel Voge; and a granddaughter, Patricia Voge.
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Betty "Becky" Tjaden
January 8, 1931-April 17, 2012

April 21, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Betty "Becky" Tjaden, 81, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at her home.

A Mass of the Resurrection was held on Friday, April 20, at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the St. Mark Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa and other charities as wished.

Betty (Becky) Tjaden, was born on January 8, 1931 in Hampton, the daughter of Al and Johanna (Mohrfeld) Holtkamp. She moved to Williams with her parents in 1941. She graduated from the Williams High School, attended Ellsworth College, and received a degree in elementary education from Drake University. Becky was united in marriage to George Tjaden on May 31, 1952 in Williams. She taught for 40 years, the majority of that time at the Eldora Elementary School, before retiring in 1993.

She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, served as a board member and volunteered at the Thrift Store, was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church, was a Eucharistic minister and took communion to the shut-ins at Cedar Ridge and Ashbrook, and was a member of the Highland Golf Club. Becky enjoyed biking, golfing, reading and playing bridge.

Becky is survived by her husband, George; a son, Rick of Iowa Falls; two granddaughters, Nicole Tjaden and fiancé, Chris Buhr of Grimes and Natalie Tjaden and fiancé, Jed Cox of Grimes; siblings, Laverna Larson of Ames, Corine Kelly of Waterloo, Richard Holtkamp and close companion, Cindy of Omaha, Arkansas, Mary Lou (Don) Dailey of Mitchell, South Dakota, Dan (Pam) Holtkamp of Newton, Larry (Janet) Holtkamp of Dows and Jerry (Jan) Holtkamp of Williams; 32 nieces and nephews; an exchange student-son, Uwe of Koediz, Germany; and through the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) sponsored and corresponded with Nainar from India.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Holtkamp; and a sister, Gloria Evenson.
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Janet Eleanore Thorp Beam
Thursday, November 10, 2011

April 21, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Janet Eleanore Thorp Beam, of Irvine, California and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on November 10, 2011, after a 10-month battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bethany Lutheran Church, with burial to follow in Union Cemetery, both in Iowa Falls. A light lunch will then be served at the church. For the complete obituary, see the November 2011 archive in this website.
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John Stephen Rosenstock
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

April 25, 2012

DUMONT—John Stephen Rosenstock, 65, of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 24, at the New Hope Parish of the Methodist Church in Dumont. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Carol Joyce Hoefer
November 18, 1933-April 19, 2012

April 25, 2012

COLLINSVILLE, Oklahoma—Carol Joyce Hoefer, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at home with family in Collinsville, Oklahoma.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, April 20, at the First United Methodist Church, Owasso, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home of Collinsville, Oklahoma.

Carol was born in Hardin County, Iowa, on November 18, 1933, to Edward and Henrietta Nuendorf. Carol loved her husband and kids, and her dog Buddy. She loved bike riding, fishing, walking, trapping and anything outdoors.

Carol is survived by her Husband, Donald C. Hoefer of the home; her sons, Rickie Dale Hoefer, David Leon Hoefer, Michael Roy Hoefer and Patrick Allen Hoefer; her daughters, Teresa Lynne Hovenga and Christy Sue Cook; her grandchildren, Paul, Ryan, Blake, Garrett, Tristin, Christopher, Samantha, Timothy, Joshua, Cherie, Cierra, Jayden, Madison and Evan; 15 great-grandchildren; her brother, Harold Eugene Nuendorf; her sister, Carolyn Ann Peterson; and a host of extended family and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Carl Fremont, Everett Richard, Ervin Dale, Louis Marlin and Raymond Laverne; and sisters, Ilene Enid Browning and Gertrude Pauline Buckholtz.
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Larry J. Oldenburger
Thursday, April 19, 2012

April 25, 2012

ANKENY—Larry J. Oldenburger, 75, of Ankeny, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 23, 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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Beverly Lochmann
December 22, 1931-April 20, 2012

April 28, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Beverly Lochmann, 80, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Bev was buried in the Alden Cemetery in Alden. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.

Beverly Belle Lochmann, was born in Iowa Falls on December 22, 1931, to Raymond and Irene (Markley) Bissey. On July 29, 1950, she married Harold Oswald Lochmann, son of Oswald and Anne Lochmann. Beverly attended country school and then graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1950. She enjoyed working with her family on their farm south of Alden and also enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, caring for the livestock and having hot cooked meals on the table at noon and 6:00. Anyone was always welcome in her home for a tasty meal and a hot cup of coffee. Beverly enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors, always having an encouraging word for everyone. She always saw the glass half full and not half empty. She enjoyed traveling with husband Harold, daughters Anita and Janet and son Victor in their family band, listening to the music and dancing every chance she got.

Beverly spent the last eight years living and loving life with Darwin Adams and his loving family and also with her son Victor and family. She loved getting together with the “Golden Girls” on Saturday mornings for coffee and conversation. She touched the lives of many with her positive attitude and loving spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Lochmann; daughter, Anita Lochmann; sisters-in-law, Minnie Porter, Helen Stahl and Pauline Lochmann; brothers-in-law, Clarence Porter, Earl Stahl and Freddie Lochmann; niece, Linda Hamilton; and grandson, Clint Neal.

She is survived by her son, Victor Lochmann and wife, Jackie of Van Wert; her daughter, Janet Fisher and husband, Tim of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Kayla Lochmann Gwinn and husband, Darrell of Osceola and Taylor and Cheyanne Lochmann of Van Wert; sisters, Mary Lou Mardick of Boulder, Colorado and Ilene Hamilton and husband, Larry of Humboldt; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Mom - we will love you always.
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Lola Marianne Kulow
Friday, April 20, 2012

April 25, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota—Lola Marianne Kulow, 90, of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, formerly of Eldora, died on Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 23, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, with interment in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens, both in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Calvin Abbas
Saturday, April 21, 2012

April 25, 2012

APLINGTON—Calvin Abbas, 59, of Aplington, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at his home from cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 25, at the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Wednesday. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jacki Atwood Shaver Woodley
Saturday, April 21, 2012

April 25, 2012

HAMPTON—Jacki Atwood Shaver Woodley, 69, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 27, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Lewis Jess Clark
Monday, February 6, 2012

April 25, 2012

CORYDON—Lewis Jess Clark, 99, of Chariton and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the Corydon Nursing Home.

Burial services will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m., in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. For the complete obituary, see the February 2012 archive in this website.
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Clarence Oskvig
January 1, 1917-April 24, 2012

April 28, 2012

ALDEN—Clarence Oskvig, 95, of Alden, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence was born on January 1, 1917 on a farm in Hamilton County, Rose Grove Township, to Ordin and Isabelle (Welland) Oskvig. Clarence was baptized in the Lanstad Lutheran Church on July 1, 1917, two miles southwest of the farmhouse where he was born. Clarence attended schools in Williams and a country school a 1/2 mile west of the farm. Clarence was a veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He participated in the battles of Tarawa, Tinian, Makin, Saipan and Iwo Jima. He was a staff sergeant in Company B, Signal Battalion Construction Aviation. On February 24, 1952, Clarence was united in marriage to Doris Olson of Radcliffe, at the Salem Lutheran Church. They lived in Williams for seven years, gave birth to their two sons, Carroll and Paul, then moved to their current home in 1959, which became a Century Farm in 2009 under their ownership.

Clarence enjoyed picking corn by hand, driving teams of horses, walking soybeans, painting his farm buildings, watching Lawrence Welk on TV with Doris, 4-H calf showing with his boys, making pancakes for his grandchildren, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Doris; parents, Ordin and Isabelle; four sisters; and five brothers.

Survivors include two sons, Paul on the Century Farm southwest of Alden and Carroll and wife, Martha of Milford; three grandsons, Jason and wife, Sarah of Ankeny, Kyle of Iowa City and Keith of Milford; and a granddaughter, Kay of Iowa City.
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Jeremy Ray Barnes
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

April 28, 2012

HAMPTON—Jeremy Ray Barnes, 32, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 28, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at a later date.
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Ruth Calkins
March 26, 1920-April 27, 2012

May 2, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Ruth Calkins, 92, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Ruth donated her body to the University of Des Moines for medical advancement. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 1, at the First Congregational Church, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church or the Calkins Nature Center, Iowa Falls or c/o the family at Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel helped Ruth register with the University and conducted the arrangements.

Ruth Winifred Robinson, was born on her grandparents’ farm west of Iowa Falls on March 26, 1920. She was the daughter of Ralph Benjamin and Laura Mae (Atkinson) Robinson. Ruth was raised on a farm near Dundee, Minnesota. In 1933, at the height of the Depression, her family returned to the Iowa farm to live with her grandparents. Ruth graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1939. She married Homer Calkins on March 24, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Ruth lived with her husband on their farm for over 50 years where she was a homemaker. She worked for 14 years as a nurse’s aide at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital and later as a home health care worker. After leaving the farm for a small house on the west side of Iowa Falls near Pineview Elementary School, she volunteered in a classroom, helping students learn to read.

Ruth was a longtime member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls, contributing her time and energy in many ways. She also volunteered for the Red Cross, the Christian Women’s Thrift Store, Iowa Falls Nutrition Site and the Community Theatre. Ruth’s children have many favorite memories of their mother including the way she surrounding them with a wealth of books and music. She also maintained a huge garden, canning and freezing its bounty. Ruth and Homer donated their farm to Ellsworth Community College in 1981.

She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Calkins of Iowa City; four sons, Don Calkins of Great Falls, Montana, Mark Calkins of Des Moines, Jim (Jill) Calkins of Iowa City and Jeff (Sue) Calkins of Tunas, Missouri; grandchildren, Dawn Calkins, Jana Calkins, Karl Calkins, James Calkins, Ted Calkins, Paul Calkins, Rebecca Wubbena, Laurie Slaght, Steve Tjarks, Mike Tjarks, John Tjarks, Ashley Calkins, Caleb Calkins, Claire Calkins, Justin Calkins and Kyle Calkins; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer Calkins; brothers, Donald Robinson and Glenn Robinson; her daughter-in-law, Karen (Mrs. Mark) Calkins; and son, Theodore Ralph Calkins.
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Maxine Lund
January 14, 1932-April 27, 2012

May 2, 2012

WAVERLY—Maxine Lund, 80, of Waverly and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday morning, April 27, 2012, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.

Private graveside services were held on Monday, April 30, in the St. John’s Church Cemetery, rural Coulter. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for Maxine may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly, is assisting the family.

Maxine was born on January 14, 1932, the daughter of Reka and Fredrick Butterwick in Iowa Falls. She attended school at Iowa Falls and graduated in 1950. On September 10, 1950, she was united in marriage to John Lund at the Iowa Falls United Methodist Church. The couple made their home in Waverly where they raised their family. In 1983, they moved back to Iowa Falls. Maxine worked at Kmart in Iowa Falls and then in the pro shop at the Meadow Hills Golf Course in Iowa Falls. More than anything, Maxine enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors are her children, Linda (Tim) Mueller of Yukon, Oklahoma, John R. (Deb) Lund of Waverly, Roger (Kathy) Lund of Waverly and Phyllis Lund of Charles City; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Arthur (Jolaine) Butterwick of Sun City, California.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, John Lund; her parents, Reka and Fredrick Butterwick; brother, Dale Butterwick; and infant daughter, Nancy Kay.
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William Rash
October 17, 1940-April 28, 2012

May 9, 2012

TUCSON, Arizona—William Rash, 71, of Tucson, who grew up in Popejoy, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 2, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tucson. Military rites were held preceding the service. The Adair Funeral Homes-Avalon Chapel of Oro Valley, Arizona, were in charge of the arrangements. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

William Roger Rash, was born on October 17, 1940 in Popejoy, Iowa. Known better as Bill to those close to him, he was in many ways a private man, yet always made himself available to those around him. He always looked to help family and friends, while tending to keep his own troubles to himself.

If there was one word that best described Bill, it might be “devoted.” A devoted patriot, he served his country in the Army from 1961-1964. A devoted employee, he worked as a data processing supervisor with American Can, serving them for over 30 years in three different states. A devoted Christian, Bill’s faith was a central part of his life. It made him generous and thankful when times were good and sustained him when they were hard. His devotion as a friend allowed him to keep many relationships for decades, while forming lasting friendships wherever he went. A devoted father, Bill raised two sons, Keith and Eric, as well as helping to raise his stepdaughter, Phyllis. He always wanted what was best for his children and did whatever he could to see that they received it. After a job transfer to Indiana, he even spent the better part of a year all alone so that Eric could finish high school back in Wisconsin. Even as his health began to wane, his love, advice and support for his children never did. A devoted husband, Bill married his wife, Sandra Ann Hegland Siebert, on February 1, 1966. He then spent the rest of his life providing for her, watching out for her, and most of all, loving her. Without a doubt, her wellbeing was always the foremost thing on his mind and his love and dedication to her remains evident to this day.

An avid sports fan following his graduation from the Popejoy High School in 1958, when Bill had time to himself, it was often spent watching baseball, basketball or football. He and Sandy enjoyed watching racing together. He also loved card games, even forming a Sheepshead club in recent years. Another hobby enjoyed in later years, billiards, earned him two medals at the Tucson Senior Olympics Festival.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Tucson; sons, Keith (Lanette) of Watertown, Wisconsin and Eric (Jennifer Pittman) of Mesa, Arizona; stepdaughter, Phyllis (Bill) Young of Jacksboro, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy McKinley of Alden and Sandy (Don J.) Hackbarth of Dows; and many nieces and nephews. The lasting impression he left with everyone who knew him insured that his memory will always be with us.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Selma Graff Rash, who raised him; and four siblings, L. Ronald Rash, Norma Hunt, Allan Rash and Virginia Willis.
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Darlene M. Winkowitsch
Saturday, April 28, 2012

May 2, 2012

MASON CITY—Darlene M. Winkowitsch, 70, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 2, at the Victory In Christ Free Methodist Church in Mason City. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery in Allison. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Kathryn Miller
June 22, 1922 April 29, 2012

May 5, 2012

IOWA FALLS—Kathryn Miller, 89, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 5, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the church.

Kathryn Ann Gohring, was born in Iowa Falls on June 22, 1922, the only child of Sam and Irene Gohring. Her life was anchored by a sense of place, the love of family and friends and the value of work. At the age of 7 she met Barton Alden Miller, when they played in a recital at the Iowa Falls Conservatory of Music, she on violin and he on piano. They were married 15 years later at the home of her parents on June 5, 1944, and spent the first year of their marriage in Midland, Texas, while Barton served in the Army Air Corps; this would be the only time in Kathryn’s life that she lived away from her hometown on the Iowa River. They built a home on Lincoln Avenue where they raised their family and lived for almost 60 years.

She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in the class of 1940 and Ellsworth Junior College in 1942. Kathryn remained close to her classmates, many of whom she dearly loved, throughout her entire life. She prepared income taxes at Osgood and Nissly and served as the payroll accountant and then as the secretary to the superintendent for the Iowa Falls Public Schools. For 17 years, until her retirement in 1986, she was the office manager at Prestressed Concrete of Iowa, a job that she enjoyed immeasurably.

She is survived by her son, Mark (Vicki) Miller of West Des Moines; her daughter, Meredith (David) Homans of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Benton Miller, Abigail Miller McArthur, Halsey (Martin) Cicero, Charles Homans (Patricia Kang) and Jonathan Homans (Lora Wichser); and great-grandchildren, Lila McArthur, Mayme Donsker and Harold Homans.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
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Vernon Eugene Kampman
Sunday, April 29, 2012

May 2, 2012

ALLISON—Vernon Eugene Kampman, 72, of Allison, died on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Covenant Hospital in Waterloo, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, May 4, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2012