Kenneth E. Lashbrook

January 2, 2008

Kenneth E. Lashbrook, age 90, of Osage, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 5, at the United Church of Christ in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Steven J. Lashbrook officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery, with military honors at the grave by the Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before the services at the church.

Kenneth was born on June 27, 1917 at Osage, the son of G. O. and Nettie Mae (Millard) Lashbrook. Kenneth attended school in Osage and graduated in 1934. He attended one year of college at Waldorf in Forest City. Kenneth married Mildred Jorgensen on August 18, 1940, in Riceville.

He worked at his father's drug store until 1943 and then enlisted in the Navy as a pharmacist mate. He was discharged on Christmas Day in 1945 and returned to Osage, where he was employed by the Osage Post Office until retiring as Postmaster in 1979.

Kenneth was active in the Congregational Church, acting as treasurer for 23 years and as church custodian for five years. He was very active in Kiwanis and the American Legion. He was kept busy for many years doing woodworking, attending senior citizens, delivering Meals on Wheels and was always reading.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Mildred Lashbrook of Osage; a daughter, Ann (Ed) Latham of Duncombe; two sons, Kenneth G. (Marcia) Lashbrook of Cedar Rapids and Rev. Steven J. (Laurie) Lashbrook of Manistee, Michigan; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Bethel Durby of Cedar Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dean; and a granddaughter Kelly Ann Pilcher.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Frederick "Nick" Pitzen

January 2, 2008

Frederick Nicholas Pitzen, age 68, of Stacyville, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the home of his brother, Steve in Adams, Minnesota, following a short battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 4, 2008, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Stacyville, with military honors at the grave by the Stacyville American Legion Post 569. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Visitation Catholic Church, where there will be a Forester's rosary at 7:30 p.m.

He was born on August 4, 1939 in Stacyville, Iowa, the third son of Sylvester and Dorothy (Coan) Pitzen. He graduated from the Visitation High School in 1957 and attended Loras College for two years before entering the U.S. Army for another two years. He worked for Hatten and Sons Plumbing and Heating before becoming part owner and operator of the Stacyville LP Gas Company. He later became the sole owner and operator of the company. He also owned land and raised Murray Grey cattle east of town.

Nick was active in many community and church activities. He served his community in many capacities as mayor, long term council member, Community Club officer and club member. He also served as a member of the Visitation Church Board of Directors. Nick was a lifetime baseball and sports enthusiast. He was an active player and proud sponsor of many area baseball and softball teams, as well as a racing team and a bowling team. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and Stacyville American Legion Post 569. Nick played an active role in the planning and development of local public affairs. He was an unsung hero to many who knew him and will be greatly missed by family, friends, and business associates.

Survivors include two brothers, Tom Pitzen of Stacyville and Steve (Diane) Pitzen of Adams, Minnesota; a sister, Mary Ellen (Gary) McGlashing of Cedar Rapids; eleven nieces and nephews, Brian, Kathy, Greg, Joanna and Andrea Pitzen of San Diego, California, Kent (Wendy) Pitzen of Clear Lake, Sarah (Jim) (Pitzen) Douty of Adams, Minnesota, Janel Pitzen of Owatonna, Minnesota, Brad (Tammy) Pitzen of River Falls, Wisconsin and Jenny (Brad) (McGlashing) Johnson and Tim McGlashing of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Capt. John R. Pitzen, U.S.N.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Eleanor Boerjan

January 4, 2008

Eleanor Frieda Elise Boerjan, 90, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 5, at 10:30 a.m., at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Eleanor Boerjan, was born on July 21, 1917, the daughter of Reinhold and Martha (Dietrich) Bublitz. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. Eleanor was united in marriage on November 19, 1936 to Henry Boerjan. The couple was blessed with five children.

Eleanor and Henry spent a lot of years farming and she was a devoted wife in helping him on the farm. When Henry retired, they decided to go to Arkansas to live for the winter. They came back in the summer to live in St. Ansgar and did a lot of traveling together in their mobile home with their son, H. Allen and Virginia.

On May 21, 1986 Henry died, so Eleanor sold the home in Arkansas and came back to live in St. Ansgar.

Eleanor had a rug loom and made rag rugs. She made 1,372 for her family and friends. People would call her to make them some. She loved to bake bread and her Angel food cakes from scratch. She also knitted, crocheted, and made lots of quilts. She always kept busy doing the things she liked to do.

She went to the nursing home to help feed residents, and one day decided she wanted to be a CNA. (Certified Nursing Assistant) She completed a 75 hour course at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar at the age of 78. Before she did this she had 18 years of housekeeping there.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; parents, Martha and Reinhold Bublitz; brothers, Harvey, Wilmer, Arnold and Lawrence Bublitz.

We will cherish her memory of everything she has done in her life with us. This includes Henry Allen, Jr. and Virginia Boerjan of St. Ansgar, Larry Eugene and Lola Boerjan of St. Ansgar, Jerry Lee and Gaila Boerjan of Elma, Arkansas, LaVonne Marie Severson of Mountainburg, Arkansas and Yvonne Marie and Ivan Woods of St. Ansgar. Eleanor had 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

James O. Francis

January 8, 2008

James "Jim" O. Francis, age 56, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, January 7, at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Preston, Iowa. Reverend Gregory Geier officiated. A second funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, January 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with Rev. Dr. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Memorials may be given to the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jim's memory.

Jim was born on October 2, 1951 in Riceville, Iowa, the son of Gerald and Zella (Fritcher) Francis. Jim attended the Osage High School, graduating in 1971 and also later graduated from the Lincoln Technical Institute in Des Moines. Jim married Connie Arterberry on July 8, 1978 in Osage and they later divorced.

Jim was employed by the Jackson County Secondary Road Commission for 23 years, and did mechanic work on the side. Jim was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed attending tractor pulls. Jim will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by one daughter, Corey Francis of Maquoketa; one son, Fred Francis of Maquoketa; his parents, Gerald and Zella Francis of Osage; four brothers, Gary (Barbara) Francis of Osage, Herbert (Claire) Francis of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Kenneth (fiancée, Shea) Francis of Cedar Rapids and Robert Francis of Perry, South Dakota; one sister, Colleen (Mike) Counsell of Gainesville, Florida; one nephew; and two nieces.

Jim was preceded in death by one brother, David Francis.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Lena Ahrens

January 8, 2008

Lena (Lampman) Ahrens, age 97, of Osage, died on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 8, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, Rudd, with Rev. John Bates officiating. Burial was in the Eden Presbyterian Cemetery.

Lena is survived by twin sons, Donell Ahrens and wife, Pat of Mason City and Berdell Ahrens and wife, Wave of Rudd; two daughters, Vonda Lee Schmidt and husband, Richard of Lodi, Wisconsin and Dorothy Lesch and husband, James of Brentwood, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two brothers.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Howard Carson Hveem

January 22, 2008

Howard Carson Hveem, 65, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, of heart complications.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the AMVETS Post 49, Cedar Falls. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements. Memorials may be given to a charity of your choice in Howard's name.

Howard was born on February 8, 1942 in Osage, Iowa, to Hans and Joyce Hveem. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1960 and joined the US Army. He worked in New York City and farmed in Mitchell County before working in sales for Bearing Distributors Inc. in Waterloo, prior to his retirement in 2000.

Howard was a member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls and the Cedar Falls AMVETS.

Survivors include his sister, Marcia D. (William) Dedic of Waterloo; and a brother, Gary N. (Francis) Hveem of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

His parents; and a niece, Stephanie preceded him in death.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Mary Lou Kisner

January 22, 2008

Mary Lou Kisner, age 70, of Osage, died on Thursday, January 17, 2008, at the Faith Home in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 21, 2008, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.

Mary Lou was born on January 5, 1938, on a farm west of Plymouth, the daughter of Claud and Cecelia (Dixon) Kisner. She attended school in Orchard and Osage. For the past several years, Mary Lou has resided at the Mitchell County Care Facility near Osage. Memorials may be given to the Mitchell County Care Facility, Osage.

Mary Lou is survived by 10 nieces, 10 nephews and their families; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Kisner, Mitchell and Shirley Newhouse of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clint Kisner, Ray Kisner and Tim Kisner and wife, Marce.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Ruth Hannam

January 22, 2008

Ruth Hannam, age 88, of Osage, died on Friday, January 18, 2008, at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Osage, with Rev. Steven M. Kellett and Rev. Rick Magstadt officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.

Ruth was born on August 15, 1919 near Osage, the daughter of Lewis and Ellen (Nelson) Myrtle. Ruth taught in rural schools in the Osage area. She married Robert Hannam on January 2, 1945 in Osage. They lived in Osage all of their married life. Robert died on November 27, 1990.

Ruth was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, and was one of the founding families of the church. She was also a member of the Cedar Valley Retired School Personnel.

Ruth is survived by two daughters, Carol (Bob) Chapman of St. Paul Park, Minnesota and children, DeeAnn, Perry and Brad; Jean (Dan) Kringle of Cottage Grove, Minnesota and children, Laura, Amy and Austin; two sons, Philip Hannam of Bloomington, Minnesota and children, Marissa, Joelle and Christiana; Dean (Diana) Hannam of Houston, Texas and children, Jeffrey and Jason; seven great-grandchildren, Josiah, Elliana, Hope, Peyton, Kinsley, Camille and Scarlett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; a sister, Grace Gilbert; a brother, Owen Myrtle; and a daughter-in-law, Claudelle Hannam.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Bradley "Bundy" Blake

January 22, 2008

Bradley Joseph Blake, age 40, of Stacyville, died on Sunday, January 20, 2008, of injuries he received in a snowmobile accident near Stacyville.

Funeral services will be held at at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the Sacred Heart Oratory in Meyer, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meyer. Visitation is from 4-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Sacred Heart Oratory in Meyer, with a scripture wake service at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before the services at the church.

Brad was born on August 18, 1967 at Osage, Iowa, the son of Larry and Joanne (Olson) Blake. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1986. Brad was a farmer and self-employed grain trucker. He enjoyed camping, hunting, car racing, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Brad is survived by his life partner, Nancy Wontorski of Stacyville; two sons, Corben and Billy at home; two daughters, Miranda and Erin Houdek; his parents, Larry and Joanne Blake of Stacyville; two sisters, LuAnn (Jerry) Miller of Pine Island, Minnesota and Sheila Blake of Rochester, Minnesota; two brothers, Jim Blake of Stacyville and Curt (Jill) Blake of Indianola; his paternal grandmother, Theresa Blake of Stacyville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Corbin Blake; and his maternal grandparents, Richard and Armeda Olson.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Lynn Merrill Cameron

February 6, 2008

Lynn Merrill Cameron, departed this life on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in the Magnolia Square Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri, following a short illness. He was 76 years, 3 months, and 4 days of age.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 26, at 1:00 p.m., in the First Baptist Church, Mountain Grove, Missouri, with Rev. Gene Edwards officiating. Song selections were "In The Garden," "Don't Cry for Me" and "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." Pallbearers were Jeremy Cameron, Brad Millikan, David Cameron, Bart Andrews, Todd Barry and Steve White. Burial was in the Mountain Valley Cemetery, under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove, Missouri.

Lynn Merrill Cameron, son of the late Lenard Samuel and Gertrude (Jergensen) Cameron, was born on October 18, 1931 in Goldfield, Iowa. Lynn grew up between Goldfield and Clarion, Iowa and graduated from high school in Osage, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Jocelyn White on March 3, 1951 in Bricelyn, Minnesota. Five children were born to this union. They had made their home on Moore Road near Mountain Grove, Missouri for over 36 years.

Lynn was employed as a plumber and pipe fitter for over 45 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially when tending to his beef cattle, horses and dogs. He also liked to do woodworking projects.

He was saved around 1950 while attending a Billy Graham crusade and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain Grove for many years. He enjoyed attending services and visiting with his church family.

Lynn was a very loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Neal Cameron.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jocelyn Cameron of their home; one son, Jeff Cameron and his wife, Melanie of Pearland, Texas; four daughters, Julie Andrews and her husband, Bart of Rogersville, Missouri, Lisa Millikan and her husband, Rusty of Wichita, Kansas, Carol Johnston and her husband, Matt of Springfield, Missouri and Laurie Barry and her husband, Todd of Greenfield, Missouri; one brother, Gary Cameron and his wife, Kim of White Plains, Virginia; two sisters, Beverly Counsell of Cresco, Iowa and Cheryl Whalen and her husband, Dr. John Whalen of Dubuque, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Thomas W. Foth

January 29, 2008

Thomas W. Foth, age 81, of Osage, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January, 26, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage, with military honors at the grave by the Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation is from 4-7:30 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m.

Tom was born on November 11, 1926 in Bancroft, Iowa, the son of Tony and Adelaide (Becker) Foth. Tom graduated from the St. John's High School in Bancroft in 1944. He served in the United States Air Force in Germany during World War II. After his military service, he attended the University of Iowa, where he graduated with a business degree. Tom met Darlene Rae Fox on a blind date arranged by mutual friends. On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1947, they were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.

Tom made his living in the Plumbing and Heating business in Osage until his retirement in 1990. In his lifetime, Tom served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and of the Sunny Brae Golf and Country Club. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. Tom's passion was golf. He loved the challenge of playing various courses with his golfing buddies.

Tom will be greatly missed by his family. His nine children are, Christine Betts and her husband, Ron of Osage, Russell Foth and his wife, Julie of Cedar Falls, Marge Markham and her husband, Richard of Osage, Michael Foth and his wife, Lisa of Hawaii, Frederick Foth of Osage, Lawrence Foth and his wife, Julie of Osage, Ginger Thompson and her husband, Dennis of Osage, Jane Foth of Osage and Anthony Foth and his wife, Audra of Minneapolis; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Helen Lynch of Coralville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; his parents; and one brother, Robert Foth.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Clarence Bruggeman

January 29, 2008

Clarence Bruggeman, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Care Center.

Funeral services were held at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, Iowa on Saturday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the church cemetery following the service.

Clarence William Bruggeman, was born on January 27, 1912 in Mitchell County. He attended grade school in Toeterville, Iowa and was confirmed at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. On February 26, 1938, he married Alvina LaVonne Adams. They farmed one mile east of Toeterville and then moved a mile north of Toeterville. In 1945 they purchased a farm 2 miles north of Toeterville and lived there until 1971, then built a home in St. Ansgar where Alvina still resides.

He became a resident at the Good Samaritan Center in April of 2007 and really enjoyed and appreciated the loving care he received.

Clarence was a life-long member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, served as a Brotherhood President and was a church councilman and helped to build the new church in 1967.

He enjoyed farming, draft horses, tending his vegetable and flower gardens, fishing, family gathering and especially being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Alvina spent many enjoyable hours making windmills and many other wood crafts. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, August and Lawrence.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Alvina; son, Eldon and wife, Anita; daughters, Lorraine Kofoot and husband, Leo and Donna Finstuen and husband, Paul; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Gloria Rice

January 29, 2008

Gloria D. Rice, age 81, of Osage, died on Friday, January 25, 2008, at the Mitchell County Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, January 28, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Steven M. Kellet and Rev. Monte Follis officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.

Gloria was born on June 17, 1926 at Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of David and Ada (Griffin) Parr. She graduated from the McIntire High School in 1943. After her graduation, she moved to California to be with her parents. Following the end of the war, she returned to Osage.

Gloria was employed at the Parr's Wallpaper and Paint Store in Osage. She married Dr. C.D. Rice on February 18, 1951, at the Baptist Church in McIntire. Gloria was a member of the First Baptist Church, and for many years attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, both in Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. C.D. Rice in 2001; and two brothers, Charles Parr and Douglas Parr.

Gloria is survived by a daughter, Debbie Farkas of Osage, and her children, Rachel (Adam) Garms of Iowa City and Amy Farkas of Denver, Colorado; a son, David (Linda) Rice of Osage, and their children, Katie Rice of Osage and Jason Rice of Plymouth; and two nephews, Gene and Stu Parr.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Vernice L. Knapp

February 6, 2008

Vernice L. Knapp, age 95, of Little Cedar, died on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 9, at the Little Cedar United Methodist Church in Little Cedar, with Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Inurnment will be in the Little Cedar Cemetery at a later date. There will be a time of fellowship following the memorial services at the church.

Vernice was born on October 8, 1912 at Winston, Kentucky, the daughter of Andrew Price and Addie (Turpin) Williams. Vernice started attending school in Little Cedar in the third grade and graduated from the Little Cedar High School. She was married to Kenneth Knapp on June 20, 1936, at the Baptist Church in Osage, by Rev. Tiffany.

Vernice was a homemaker and mother who enjoyed singing and music. She played accordion in local dance bands and played on the Little Cedar Women's Baseball Team as a pitcher and a third baseman during her early adult years. She was also a provider of room and board for local teachers.

Vernice was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Mitchell County Women's Chorus. She was baptized in the Baptist faith and was a member of the Little Cedar United Methodist Church in her adult and married life. She was a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Knapp in 1997; brother, Claude; sister, Mary Elizabeth Lockie; and an infant brother, Henry.

Vernice is survived by a daughter, Peggy Jacobson of Osage; son, Richard Knapp of Cedar Rapids; three granddaughters, Dawn (Myron) McCartney of Mayflower, Arkansas, Johanna Knapp of Merriam, Kansas and Amanda (Jeff) Harapat of Des Moines; three great-grandchildren, William Echols, Casey Echols and Bethany Harapat.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Doris Ione Grundel

January 29, 2008

Doris Ione Grundel, 86, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, January 28, 2008, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 1, at 1:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Doris was born on November 23, 1921 near Floodwood, Minnesota, the daughter of Glenn Foy and Velma Ione (Garrett) Chapin. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith. She attended the Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Iowa, graduating in 1936, where she loved to play basketball.

Doris married George Grundel on January 30, 1943 in Plymouth, Iowa at the home of her parents. They farmed in the Nora Springs and Carpenter areas, with Doris being an active part of the farming operation. She taught Sunday School for many years and was president of the Women's Group at the Otranto Community Church. She enjoyed playing cards, yatzee, dancing and was an excellent cook. Doris loved children which was reflected in the babysitting of grandchildren and neighborhood children. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar in July of 2007.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenneth Chapin and his wife, Pauline; brother-in-law, Roland Grundel and his wife, Pearl; and twin great-grandsons, Alex and Ryan Baardseth.

She is survived by her husband, George of St. Ansgar; two sons, Dennis (Marjorie) Grundel of St. Ansgar and Jerry (special friend, Susan Tanner) Grundel of St. Ansgar; two grandchildren, Deborah Baardseth of Buffalo, Minnesota and Robert Grundel of Brownsdale, Minnesota; two great-grandchildren, Ashton and Ellie Baardseth.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press

Keith Allyn Penney

February 19, 2008

Keith Allyn Penney, 83, of Wichita Falls, Texas and formerly of Osage, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

He was born on April 12, 1924 in Osage, to Lynn and Vera (Torney) Penney. He graduated from the Osage High School and then served in the United States Navy, retiring from the Civil Service at the Sheppard Air Force Base.
© 2008 Mitchell County Press