Eleanor Erdmann

February 8, 2005

Eleanor Erdmann, age 77, of Osage, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, of injuries she received in an accidental fall.

Memorial services were held on Monday, February 7, at the First Baptist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Douglas Brown officiating. Inurnment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Eleanor was born on the family farm near Morristown, Minnesota, on October 10, 1927, the daughter of Jesse and Adelaide (Tolzman) White. She was the second of 12 children. Eleanor attended country school and graduated from the Morristown High School. Eleanor was united in marriage to Gilbert E. Erdmann on July 4, 1948, at Faribault, Minnesota. They made their home in Osage, where they raised five children.

Eleanor loved to entertain and always made sure that the table had an appropriate centerpiece for the occasion. Cooking was her interest, her whole life, starting with helping to feed 11 siblings, to caring for her own five children, to preparing meals at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital. No one ever left her house hungry. Eleanor came from a very musical family and loved to sing a lively hymn. She also possessed the very unique ability of playing the saw. She had a very strong faith in God that guided her, her whole life. Eleanor was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osage and was a member of the Ann Judson Circle.

She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Erdmann of Osage; three daughters, Judy (Joel) Voaklander of Osage, Cheryl (Alan) Adams of Osage and Christie (Troy) Levenhagen of Mason City; two sons, Ken (Mary Kay) Erdmann of Plymouth and Kevin Erdmann of Osage; 12 grandchildren, Doug and Dawn Erdmann, Ben, Darin, Brent and Nathan Voaklander, Travis and Christopher Adams and Stephanie (Adams) Thompson, Courtney, Jona and Cameron Levenhagen; one step-grandson, Jordan Beier; and six great-grandchildren, Haley, Will, Adam, Lauren, Gwen and Ava Voaklander; 11 brothers and sisters, Arlene Engler, Thelma Derby, Jean (Ivan) Ludeman, Jerome (Betty) White, Elaine (Dale) Laun, Ione (Lloyd) Doerbaum, Genevieve Delk, Fred White, Ruth Ann (Karl) Pearson, Arvid (Shelly) White and Philip (Kathy) White; and a sister-in-law, Eveline Sorg.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Kathy J. Thoms

February 8, 2005

Kathy J. Thoms, 51, of Waverly, Iowa, died on Friday, February 4, 2005, at the Waverly Health Center, Waverly, after a fifteen year battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 8, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Waverly, Iowa. Burial was in the Harlington Cemetery, Waverly. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, St. Paul's School or to the Bremer County Fair.

Kathy was born on July 22, 1953 in Riceville, Iowa, the daughter of Harry Lee and Rosa P. (Pflieger) Warburton. She was baptized at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Elma, Iowa and was confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa. She graduated from the Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School on May 26, 1971 and went on to graduate from the Spencer School of Business in 1972. She also attended Wartburg College and the University of St. Thomas. On June 29, 1974, she was united in marriage to E. William (Bill) Thoms at the St. Luke's Lutheran in Nora Springs, Iowa.

She worked for the Vernon Company from 1976 to 1997. From 1989 to 1996 she was the Bremer County Auditor. In 1997, she became the Bremer County Director of Finance and Management and continued with that position until the present time.

She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority (XI Gamma Nu Chapter); WWAS Red Hat Society; Bremer County Breast Cancer Support Group; Iowa State Association of Counties; 4-H Bremer Ranchers Leader; A-Z Coffee Group; a former member of the St. Paul's Church Council and School Board as well as being a former Sunday School Teacher. Kathy enjoyed collecting angels and elephants. She was also very involved in politics.

Kathy is survived by her son, Adam W. Thoms of Waverly, Iowa; her brothers and sisters and their spouses, John (Mel) Warburton of Janesville, Iowa, Terry (Stan) Sprung of Plymouth, Iowa, Ann (Jerry) Arndorfer of Spokane, Washington, Martin Warburton of Mason City, Iowa and DeLaine Warburton of Britt, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; and her husband, Bill on July 21, 2003.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Frances M. Barker-Schroeder

February 15, 2005

Frances M. Barker-Schroeder, 86, of Wheeling, Illinois, formerly of Osage, died on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, at McHenry, Illinois.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 12, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Frances was born on January 30, 1919, to Theodore and Ruby (Woodward) Gunderson in Osage, Iowa.

She is survived by her children, Mert (Marci) Barker, Willie Barker, Russell (Linda) Barker and Clete Barker; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Laverne (Maxine) Gunderson and Lauren (Phyllis) Gunderson; and sister-in-law, Jenny Gunderson.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Ruby Gunderson; a son, Ronald Barker; a daughter, Cheryl Duda; a brother, Eugene Gunderson; and a sister, Dorothy Gunderson.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Robert Ellsworth Hinzman

February 15, 2005

Robert E. Hinzman, age 82, of Riceville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 9, 2005.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, February 12, at 3:00 p.m., at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville. Burial will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Iowa, as Robert made an anatomical gift to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Robert was born on November 20, 1922, to William Ford and Lera (Dunton) Hinzman in Riceville, Iowa. He attended local schools and graduated from the Riceville High School in 1940. Robert was united in marriage to Lola Thompson on July 1, 1942, north of Riceville. To them was born a daughter, Connie Rae. As a young man, Bob enjoyed hunting and was an excellent trap shooter. Bob's biggest enjoyment was attending any kind of car races and he was a regular spectator most weekends with his special friend, Gabby Howland.

Bob worked with his father in the Hinzman Pool Hall in Riceville and later attended barber's college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Robert and his wife, Lola operated the Hinzman's Hair N Care in Riceville until health caused Bob to retire in 2003. Lois continues to operate the salon.

His survivors include his wife, Lola of Riceville; a daughter, Connie and her husband, Jerry Kilts of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and a granddaughter, Kimberly O'Hara of Iowa City, Iowa.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

John "Jim" Hungerford

February 15, 2005

John "Jim" Hungerford, 74, of Osage, died on Thursday February 10, 2005, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Osage, with military rites by the Osage VFW Post 7920 and the Osage American Legion Post 278.

Jim was born on December 26, 1930 in Osage, the son of Roy and Mary (Schloff) Hungerford. He was educated in the Osage Schools and graduated from the Osage High School in 1949. After graduation, Jim served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Jim was united in marriage to Wilma Bechtum on October 4, 1969 in Osage. He was employed as a meat cutter for 40 years, retiring from Steele's Super Valu in Osage.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, the Osage VFW Post 7920 and the Osage American Legion Post 278.

Jim is survived by his wife, Wilma Hungerford of Osage; a son, Loren (Barb) Bechtum of La Crosse, Wisconsin and their children, Sarah Bechtum, Amy Bechtum, Amanda and her husband, Nick Rouch and Levi Bechtum; a sister, Betty DeMar of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Neva Hungerford of Osage; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Matthew and Andrew Bechtum; and two brothers, Jean and Charles Hungerford.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Rev. Wilbur Troge

February 23, 2005

Pastor Wilbur Albert Troge, went home to heaven to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at the age of 89 years.

The Christian funeral  was held on Monday, February 21, at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin, with Rev. Robert F. Raasch officiating. Interment was in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Oshkosh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Grace Christian School or to the Mount Olive Ev. Lutheran School.

Wilbur was born on February 6, 1916 in Mitchell County, Iowa, to Albert and Minnie (Hartwig) Troge. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Mitchell County, a church that grandfathers on both sides helped to establish. He attended the public grade and high school in Osage, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in business and was planning to attend law school. However, God called him to the preaching ministry and he enrolled at the Wartburg Lutheran Seminary in Waverly, Iowa. His first parish was in Garden City, Kansas. He served there for two years. On January 10, 1948, he married the former Helen Brockdorf in Milwaukee. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1998. God blessed them with five children.

Wilbur and Helen enjoyed camping, traveling and serving the Lord together in his church. In 1948, Pastor Troge was called by Grace Lutheran Church of Appleton, Wisconsin. He served the rest of his ministry there. During those 33 years Pastor Troge helped the congregation in two building projects and the establishment of the Grace Christian Day School, PK to 6th grade. During his retirement he and his wife moved to Oshkosh where he served the Bethel Lutheran Home as a chaplain and also several pastoral vacancies in the Oshkosh area. His last years were spent at the Greenfield Manor, Little Chute and at the Renaissance Assisted Living, Appleton, where he held a weekly Bible class for his fellow residents. He currently resided at the Rennes Health Center, Appleton, and was a member of the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Appleton.

Survivors include four children, Christine Gallipeau of Spring, Texas and her fiancée, Adrian Luecke, Eric (Arlyss) Troge of Hortonville, Melissa (Howard) Estervig of Jacksonville, Florida and Gretchen (Pastor Stephen) Gallo of St. Peter, Illinois; a daughter-in-law, Debra Troge of Manitow; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a former granddaughter-in-law, Renee' Gallipeau-Aguiluz; a sister, Harriet Trusty of Osage Iowa; three brothers-in-law, Carl Brockdorf of Mecosta, Michigan, William (Berniece) Brockdorf of West Bend and Robert (Jeanette) Brockdorf of Milwaukee; and cousins, nieces and nephews.

Wilbur Troge was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Minnie Troge; his wife, Helen in 1998; a son, Kurt in 2004; a brother-in-law, Charles Trusty; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Brockdorf.

Funeral arrangements by the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, Wisconsin.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

David John Warrington

February 23, 2005

David John Warrington, died suddenly on Thursday, February 17, 2005, while at work in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Arrangements are pending.

David, the son of Harold and Bonnie Warrington of Osage, was born in Annapolis, Maryland. He attended schools in Nora Springs, Iowa, Phoenix, Arizona and Salem, Virginia. He also attended one semester at the University in Johannesburg, South Africa and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. David was a producer/director at Wyoming Public Television in Riverton. He married Darlene Stewart in Norfolk, Virginia in 1979.

David enjoyed fishing and flying. He had a single-engine pilot’s license and a balloon pilot’s license. He was very active in the Riverton Balloon Club and the local amateur radio club.

His survivors include his wife, Darlene of Riverton, Wyoming; his parents in Osage; and aunts, uncles and many cousins.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Ruth Gilbrech Henning

February 23, 2005

Ruth Gilbrech Henning, age 97, of Osage, died on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at the Faith Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 21, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with the Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Cremation will follow the services with inurnment later in the Osage Cemetery.

Ruth, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Snyder) Tottenham was born on June 26, 1907 in Kossuth County, near Algona. She graduated from the Minneapolis School of Beauty and Culture. She married Alvin Gilbrech on March 9, 1926 in Minneapolis. They moved to Osage and together operated the Mari Posa Beauty Shop for 47 years. Alvin died on October 2, 1972. Ruth married Lars Henning of Latimer on May 24, 1975, at the First United Methodist Chapel in Osage. Lars died in 1980. Ruth wintered in Texas for many years.

Ruth is survived by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Ackland of Minnesota; two step-sons, Owen (Juanita) Henning of Marco Island, Florida and Wayne (Eva) Henning of Latimer; seven step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special friends, Ed and Beverly Boehmer of Osage and their family, Sandy Roll and fiancée, Rod Harang and family of Lake Mills, the late Merle Boehmer, wife, Laurie and family of Osage, Ken Boehmer and wife, Kathy and family of Osage, Donna Forsyth and husband, Mark and family of Charles City, Mary Bethke and husband, Carl and family of Osage and Jim Boehmer and wife, Angie and family of Lake Mills.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Gilbrech and husband, Lars Henning; and a sister, Effie Tottenham.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Mary Louise Miller

March 1, 2005

Mary Louise Miller, age 86, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of New Haven, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2005, at Rochester Health and Rehab.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, February 25 at the St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven. Reverend Ray E. Atwood officiated. Burial was in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in New Haven. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, had charge of the arrangements.

Mary Miller, was born on December 6, 1918 in New Haven, to Peter and Rose (Byrnes) Miller. She was educated at the St. Mary's Academy in New Haven and received her normal training and teacher certification at the Seminary in Osage. Mary taught school at Douglas Number 2 and Mt. Hope in the rural school system. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota while in Minneapolis. Mary lived in the Minneapolis and Rochester, Minnesota areas for most of her life, where she was employed as a stenographer. She lived for a time with her sister, Agnes in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Mary always felt a close attachment to her many nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting and family genealogy.

Her survivors include her sister, Ruth (Miller) Sullivan and her husband, Don of Waterloo; sister-in-law, Marguerite Miller of New Haven; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John and Maurice Miller; and sister, Agnes Meirick.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Maxine M. McSweeney

March 8, 2005

Maxine M. McSweeney, 86, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Osage and Fort Dodge, died of heart failure on Friday, February 25, 2005, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with inurnment in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, both in Osage. A celebration of her life will be held at the K. C. Hall in Osage, immediately after the services. There will be no visitation.

Maxine Marie Penney, was born near Little Cedar, Mitchell County, Iowa on October 4, 1918, the eldest daughter of Clinton Henry (Joe) and Thelma Lois McPhail Penney. She attended Little Cedar Schools, graduating in the Class of 1936. After briefly attending Iowa State Teachers College, now the University of Northern Iowa, she married Robert Francis McSweeney, whom she had met in the first grade on November 25, 1936, in Cresco, Iowa. The couple set up housekeeping in Little Cedar and through the years, worked on a number of farms in the county. During WW II, along with their only daughter, Kay, the couple relocated to Bangor, Maine, Portales, New Mexico and Portland, Oregon.

Following the war, the couple returned to Mitchell County, settling on a farm north of Little Cedar. They ended farming in 1962, moving to Fort Dodge, Iowa, where Maxine worked for many years at the Friendship Haven Retirement Home before retiring in 1984. In 1985, they moved to Mason City where they lived for 15 years. The couple returned to Osage in 2000 where they lived until moving to Cedar Falls in 2003 to be near their daughter. Her husband of 67 years, Robert, passed away on February 20, 2004. Maxine moved to Bartels in Waverly in November 2004.

Maxine had a great love of her family and friends. Her door was always open, the coffee always brewed and the table always full. She will be missed by all whom she touched during her 86 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay McSweeney of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and her grandson, Michael Higgins of Indianapolis, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dean and Rex Penney; a sister, Ruth Penney Arnold; and an infant granddaughter.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, Cedar Falls.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Keith E. Stille

March 15, 2005

Keith E. Stille, age 81, of Pocomoke City, Maryland, died on Friday, February 25, 2005, at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland of complications of emphysema.

A private graveside service for family members was held on Thursday, March 10, 2005.

Keith Stille, was born on August 26, 1923 in Klemme, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Blanche Liljenberg Stille. He was a parachute rigger (PRC) and a veteran of World War II. He completed 30 years of active and inactive service in the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also worked at the Pocomoke River State Park, Shad Landing area, retiring from the Maryland Forest and Park Service, Department of National Resources in 1983.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Audrey Stille; a daughter, Patricia Stille Lederman and son-in-law, Cary of Salisbury, Maryland; a brother, William Stille and wife, Maxine of Osage, Iowa; sister-in-law, Bonnie Johnson and husband, Paul of Thompson, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Glen A. Christiansen

March 1, 2005

Glen A. Christiansen, 87, of Nora Springs, died on Saturday, February 26, 2005, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 2, at the St. Luke Lutheran Church, Nora Springs, with Reverend Ruth Hansen officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs.

Glen Arthur Christiansen, was born on July 23, 1917, on a farm in West Cedar Township, Mitchell County. Glen is the son of Hans and Augusta (Wohlert) Christiansen. Glen attended a country grade school, graduated from the Nora Springs High School and attended Iowa State University. He was united in marriage to Anna Belle Deets on June 18, 1944 in Nora Springs. Glen farmed his entire life north of Nora Springs until Glen and Anna Belle moved to Nora Springs in 1994. They moved to Summit Heights, Nora Springs, two weeks ago.

Glen was baptized and confirmed at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church. He became a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Nora Springs, where he served on many boards and committees over the years. His faith was very evident by the way he treated his family and friends. He was an avid baseball fan, playing baseball as a child and throughout his life. He also enjoyed bowling, which he participated in for many years on leagues and in tournaments. He is a member of the Mason City Bowling Association Hall of Fame and was a former President of the State Senior Citizen Bowling Association.

Glen is survived by his wife, Anna Belle Christiansen of Nora Springs; three children, Cathy (Bob) Charleston of Pomeroy, Terry (Pat) Christiansen of Nora Springs and Jay (Dianne) Christiansen of Nora Springs; nine grandchildren, Cari (David) Charleston of Urbandale, Rachel (Craig) Lindsay of Waterloo, Stacy (Curt) Johnson of Pomeroy, Brian Charleston of Pomeroy, Tara (Shannon) Zierke of Cedar Falls, Travis (Donna) Christiansen, Trent (Renee) Christiansen and Kylee and Bailey Christiansen, all of Nora Springs; six great-grandchildren, Dane Johnson, Reagan Lindsay, Jordan Christiansen, Allison Zierke, Stephan Hildman and Cole Christiansen; and one brother, John (Marian) Christiansen of Osage; and several nieces and nephews.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Al, Carl, Herb and Larry Christiansen.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

June Alice Coonradt May

March 8, 2005

June Alice Coonradt May, 83, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2005, at the Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center.

Funeral services were conducted in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, March 3, by Rev. Clifton Whitlock. Burial followed in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Washington, D.C.

June, a native of Osage, Iowa, was a daughter of the late Warren and Alma Runge Coonradt and the beloved wife for 58 years of Richard Russell May. She had been a member for 45 years of the Saint John's United Methodist Church.

In addition to her loving husband, Richard, she is survived by two daughters, Mary Jo Lund and Susan M. Mauldin and husband, Robert, all of Norfolk; two sisters, Bonnie Church and Gloria Moore, both of Osage; and three granddaughters, Melissa Martino, Shelley Martino and Katherine Lund.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Lester N. Rowe

March 8, 2005

Lester N. Rowe, age 92, of Osage, died on Monday, February 28, 2005, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 4, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.

Lester was born on February 8, 1913 at Orchard, Iowa, the son of Ray and Tena (Nelson) Rowe. He attended rural school at Rock No. 7, and attended the Osage High School through the 12th grade. Lester then worked as a hired man and at the Oliver Company in Charles City. He was married to Dallas Nack on November 17, 1936, at the Baptist Parsonage in Osage, Iowa. Lester and Dallas first set up housekeeping and farming in Rock Township, after which they moved to the Little Cedar area in 1944. After one year, they moved to the Mitchell area, where they farmed Dallas's mother's farm for four years. They then moved to the Mildred Goplerud farm in Rock Township. Lester and Dallas remained on this farm for 33 years, before retiring and moving to Osage in 1982. Dallas died on June 14, 2003. They had been married for 66 years.

Lester served as President of the Board of Directors of the Osage Elevator. He also helped break ground for the parish hall of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Lester enjoyed woodworking, refinishing furniture and gardening in his retirement years. He also helped his son, David, with farming during the planting and harvesting seasons.

Lester is survived by two sons, Jerald Rowe and his wife, Pat of Seward, Alaska and David J. Rowe and his wife, Jane of Osage; eight grandchildren, Bryan Rowe, Leslie Altac, Donna Leffler, Lynn Swenson, Thyra Burke, Christopher Rowe, Mary Anna Rowe and Joseph Rowe; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Alan (Phyllis) Rowe of Seattle, Washington; and a sister, Marvel Kubicek of Osage.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dallas Rowe; a grandson, Jon David Rowe; and three brothers, Paul, Clyde and Earl Rowe.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press