Marreld Cecil King

June 2, 2009

Marreld Cecil King, 89, of Charles City, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville, on Friday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor James Allard officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, from 4-7:00 p.m. and one hour before the services at the funeral home.

Marreld Cecil King, was born on April 23, 1920, on the family farm northeast of Riceville, to his parents, George and Eva (Johnson) King. He attended country school through the fourth grade. He was united in marriage to Bernice Seidel on October 9, 1940, at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. To this union 2 daughters and 4 sons were born. Marreld farmed for a few years, owned and operated a feed truck in Riceville and worked at the Oliver Corporation in Charles City before retiring after 31 years.

Marreld was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to collect guns and shotgun shells. He traveled to many states to attend gun and cartridge shows. He won many trophies and awards for his efforts.

Marreld is survived by one daughter, Darlys and Rick Rogers of Osage; four sons, Fred and Sharon King of Charles City, Duane and Cleone King of Floyd, Wayne and Deborah King of Pensacola. Florida and Cecil and Kathleen King of Robbins, Iowa; one brother, Melvin (Bud) King of Austin, Minnesota; and a brother-in-law, Harold and Wilma Seidel of Riceville; 20 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Leona Parish; a great-granddaughter, Kellie Sue King; a great-great-granddaughter, Aspen Faith Richards; and five sisters.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Donald T. King

June 2, 2009

Donald Theodore King, age 47, of Lawler, Iowa, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at his home in Lawler.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton, with Rev. Larry Chapin officiating. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the services at the funeral home

Donald Theodore King, was born on August 3, 1961 in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of Donald J. and Bertha A. (Moellers) King. He was a 1981 graduate of the Fredericksburg High School and had been previously employed at the Heritage Residence in New Hampton, Featherlite in Nashua and most recently for Kurtenbach Farms.

Don is survived by his father, Donald (Myrna) King Sr. of New Hampton; five sisters, Diane (Craig) Roalfs of Osage, Deb (Bernard) Dickman of Great Falls, Montana, Paula (Larry) Taylor of Salina, Kansas, Dona King of Anchorage, Alaska and Lori King of Osage; five brothers, Harold (Mary) King of Fredericksburg, David King of New Hampton, Ronald (Deanna) King of Loves Park, Illinois, Darryl (Gina) King of Columbus Junction and Michael (Lisa) King of Oskaloosa.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha in 1982.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Josephine Stuckey

June 8, 2009

Josephine Stuckey, age 93, formerly of McIntire, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. She had been living at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, Iowa, for the past year.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 8, at the Wayne Baptist Church in McIntire, with the Rev. Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial was in the Wayne Cemetery near McIntire.

Josephine M. Stuckey, was born on April 13, 1916 in McIntire, Iowa, to Bertiss Johnson and Mary (Fortney) Johnson. After her mothers death when she was 13 months old, she was raised by her paternal grandmother whom she referred to as "Grammy". She received her education in the McIntire Public School and graduated Valedictorian of the Class of 1934. On January 30, 1938, she was united in marriage to Avery Stuckey in Riceville. Together they raised 8 children.

She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed playing the piano, which she did at the Wayne Baptist Church in McIntire until she was 87 years old.

She is survived by seven children, Robert (Sharon) Stuckey of Lanesboro, Minnesota, Roberta (William) Dunn of Waterloo, Irvin (Linda) Stuckey of Loves Park, Illinois, Gaylord (Naomi) Stuckey of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Gladys Ericksen of Wykoff, Minnesota, Ardys (David) Duryee of Ackley and Grace (Steven) Farmer of Charles City; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Rose Peterson of Commerce City, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Avery on April 15, 1982; a daughter, Martha Berentsen; a son, Terry in infancy; an infant granddaughter, Stephanie Jo Farmer; a son-in-law, Russel Ericksen; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Stuckey; three brothers; and two sisters.

Arrangements made by the Hindt Funeral Home LeRoy.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Leona E. Horgen

June 8, 2009

Leona E. Horgen, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. She was 94.

The Rev. Byron Northwick presided over the funeral services held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 6, at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Leona Emelia Erdman, the only child of Otto and Elsie (Haupt) Erdman of rural St. Ansgar, was born on January 16, 1915. She was baptized by the Rev. Wm. Reinecks on February 12, 1915, at the St. John's Lutheran Church east of Grafton, and confirmed on April 1, 1928, by the Rev. Paul Brammer. Leona and Kenneth Edwin Horgen of Osage were married on December 26, 1941, by the Rev. Paul Brammer in the church parsonage. They had eight children.

Leona drew her strength from the love of family, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many friends. In her garden, among the flowers, Leona found peace and a sustaining faith that carried her through life with courage and grace.

She is survived by daughters, Karen Jaspers and husband, Keith of Springfield, Missouri, Janice Vervaecke and husband, Edward of St. Ansgar and Sherlyn Horgen of St. Ansgar and fiancée, David Klatt of Mason City; sons, Russell Horgen of Grafton and friend, Janice Ask of Northwood, Keith Horgen and wife, Jan of St. Ansgar and Darwin Horgen and friend, Julie Wiede of Grafton. Leona's legacy lives through her 19 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Each, in their own special way, brought her laughter and joy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; daughters, Dorothy Navratil and Norma Horgen; and her parents.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Donald C. Adams

June 8, 2009

Donald C. Adams, age 76, of Osage, died on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 9, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage, with Military Honors conducted by the Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 and the Osage American Legion Post 278.

Donald was born on June 14, 1932 in Stacyville, the son of Reinhart and Margaret (Hemann) Adams. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On September 17, 1955, Donald was united in marriage to Darlene Anderson at Stacyville. He farmed with his brother, "Pickle" and worked for White Farm for 43 years. In his retirement, he helped his son at Adams Plumbing and Heating.

Donald was a member of the Osage V.F.W. Post 7920, the Osage American Legion Post 278 and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, gardening and wood working.

Donald is survived by his wife, Darlene Adams of Osage; three sons, Brian (Jan) Adams of Osage and their children, Roxanne (Rick) Peoples and their children, Karleena and Eric, Kristi (Doug) Feldmann and their children, Liberty and Vinton, Jason (Stacey) Adams and their children, Isabella and Lily, Chad (Jen) Adams Marty Adams and his fiancée, Karla Hutchins of New Born, Georgia and his children, Jamie and Nicole Adams, Terry (Tonya) Adams of Osage and their children, Madison and Cole Adams; two sisters, Ruth Mayer of Stacyville and Beverly "Dudy" Weber of Stacyville; three brothers, Marv (Bev) Adams of Stacyville, Dean (Veronica) Adams of Stacyville and Glen "Pickle" (Irma) Adams of Osage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Scott.

Arrangements made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

George Thomas "Tom" Mooney

June 8, 2009

George Thomas "Tom" Mooney, 96, of Northwood, died on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 10, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, Northwood, with Reverend Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will be in the Stateline Cemetery, rural Northwood, with military graveside honors conducted by members of the Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service time on Wednesday at the church.

The family of Tom Mooney has requested that those wishing to give a memorial in Tom's memory may direct them to the Northwood United Methodist Church, Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood and to the Salvation Army.

George Thomas Mooney, was born on August 22, 1912 at Waynesville, Missouri, the son of Thomas Christopher and Lela (Shelton) Mooney. He attended school in Waukee, Iowa, graduating from the Waukee High School. After completing his schooling, Tom worked on the Alaskan Highway until his induction into the United States Marine Corps on April 1, 1944 at Des Moines. Tom served his country honorably in the Marine Corps. in the Northern Solomons and the Asiatic-Pacific area during World War II, until his honorable discharge on December 29, 1945, in San Diego, California. After his discharge, Tom lived in Des Moines and worked as a delivery route driver for Montgomery Wards and also painted homes in Des Moines and in Texas during the winter. Tom moved to Northwood in 1954, and farmed around the Stateline area in Worth County and Freeborn County. Tom also owned and operated Mooney's Painting Company in Northwood and was painting homes and farm buildings into his late 80's.

He enjoyed reading, his vegetable garden, continuing to collect National Geographic Magazines that his father started, driving his 1969 Grand Prix in the 4th of July parade in Northwood, driving his Allis-Chalmers tractor, snowmobiling in his earlier years, avid Twins baseball fan, always enjoyed doing something and never resting, playing cards, sweet corn feeds and was very giving of himself. He was a member of the Northwood United Methodist Church, Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood, American Legion Post of Northwood, National Geographic Society and was a Salvation Army supporter.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Joseph Mooney and Sharon (Dean) Krafka of Northwood; two grandchildren, Michelle (Mike) Skellenger and Ranae (Jonathan) Thompson, all of Northwood; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Beenken, Grace Skellenger, Camden Thompson and Tyce Skellenger; a sister, Alice Conrad of Arlington, Virginia; a brother, A. Russell (Betty) Mooney of Greensboro, North Carolina; as well as other extended family members and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Lorraine Collins.

Arrangements made by the Conner Colonial Chapel.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Nellie Lunde

June 8, 2009

MASON CITY-Nellie V. Lunde, age 88, of Mason City, died on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 10, at the St. James Lutheran Church, with the Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery in rural Osage. A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church.

Nellie V. Lunde, was born on October 17, 1920 in Plymouth, Iowa, the daughter of S.L. "Roy" and Adah (Kruse) Seeley. After graduating from the Plymouth High School in 1938, she attended the Hamilton School of Business College. She worked a short time at 1st National Bank and Standard Oil Co. Nellie was married on November 29, 1942 to Herbert Lunde in Plymouth. After marriage she moved to the farm where she raised her family and helped Herbert on the farm for fifty years.

She was an active member of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, where she was baptized and confirmed and a member for over forty seven years. After moving to Mason City in 1992 she joined the St. James Lutheran Church in 1996.

Nellie loved music in her life. She accompanied the cherub choir for twenty years, choirs, trios and soloists. She was a member of the Martha Circle and WELCA. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and took part in social activities and loved to sing and had a wonderful sense of humor. She also enjoyed visiting with her friends at the Shalom II Towers.

She was survived by her sons, Carroll Lunde of Fort Madison, Harlan Lunde and wife, Diane of Maribel, Wisconsin, Gary Lunde of Mason City, John Lunde and wife, Sally of Mason City and David Lunde of Mason City; five grandchildren, Miles Lunde and wife, Jade, Sean Lunde, Aric Lunde, Sonja Lunde and Dawn Lunde; and three great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Ariana and Ian Chavez.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert; son, Roger; sister, Alice Tennihill; brothers, Donald and George; and niece, Wanda Seeley.

Arrangements made by the Major Erickson Funeral Home.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Florentine Moody

June 8, 2009

Florentine Moody, age 98, of Osage, died on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 10, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1-2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Faith Assisted Living, Iowa Hospice or to the Faith Lutheran Home.

Florentine was born to Iver and Lydia (Schulte) Tidemanson on August 25, 1910, at Mitchell, Iowa. She attended the Mitchell Consolidated School for eleven years, graduating from the Osage High School in 1928. Florentine attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids for two years, transferring to Iowa State University and graduating in 1932 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics Education. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha National Social Sorority. Florentine was united in marriage to Robert G. Moody on June 5, 1934. To this union was born a daughter, LaVonne and a son, James.

She was a fifty year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron four different times. She was also a District Instructor for five years and was a state officer as Grand Martha. She was on the Barthel O.E.S. Home Board, Decorah, Iowa, for five years and served as President. Florentine was active in the Methodist Church, was chairman of her circle and took part in other activities. In her later years, she attended the Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Florentine was also active in the Republican Party. She enjoyed playing bridge and working in her flower garden.

Survivors include one daughter, LaVonne (Sam Horne) Bunch of Indialantic, Florida; one son, James (Dorothy) Moody of Osage; four grandsons, Thomas (Ruth) Bunch of Tucson, Arizona, John Bunch of Grand Junction, Colorado, Michael (Nancy) Moody of Louisville, Kentucky and Timothy (Lin) Moody of San Diego, California; three granddaughters, Sherry (John) Rice of West Melbourne, Florida, Shelly (James) Larson of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Jennifer (Joseph) Dye of Louisville, Kentucky; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Robert Moody in 1990; a brother, Jack Tidemanson; and a sister-in-law, Zella Boggess.

Arrangements made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

David Huseby

June 9, 2009

David Huseby, 54, of Key West, Florida, formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, died on Sunday, June 7, 2009, after a lengthy illness.

There are no services. The body was cremated with burial at a later date.

David was born on July 28, 1954 in Soat Lake, Washington. He was raised by Ray and Coke Huseby, growing up in the Osage, Iowa area.

Those left to celebrate his life are his parents, Ray and Coke Huseby of DeWitt, Iowa; a sister, Laurie (Todd) Willey; three brothers, John Huseby of Hardy, Iowa, Ken (Char) Huseby of Superior, Wisconsin and Don (Patti) Huseby of Dallas, Iowa; a niece and two nephews; and a very special friend, Caroline Fite of Key West, Florida.

Arrangements made by the Nelson Funeral Home, DeWitt, Iowa.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Cathleen Ann Johanns

June 23, 2009

Cathleen Anne Johanns, 60, of Cedar Rapids, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, June 20, at the St. Ludmila's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Madge Phillips Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Cathleen's memory.

Cathleen was born on January 19, 1949, the daughter of Benjamin and Eileen (Donovan) Flack in Osage, Iowa. On May 27, 1967, she married Leo Johanns at the Sacred Heart Church in Osage. Cathleen worked as a customer service representative for twenty-five years.

Cathleen was a member of the St. Ludmila's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed her grandchildren, cooking, knitting, prayer groups, and having margaritas with her friends.

Survivors include her husband, Leo of Cedar Rapids; four children, Stephen (Tina) Johanns of Naperville, Illinois, Julie (Mike) Cassidy of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Aaron (Mariah) Johanns of Iowa City and Elizabeth (Ontario) Whiteside of Dubuque; nine grandchildren, Benjamin Patrick Johanns, Lauren Annette Johanns, Kate Renee Johanns, Grace Cathleen Cassidy, Patrick Michael Cassidy, Airiana Elizabeth Whiteside, Izaiah Joseph Whiteside, Demi Christina Johanns and Lanie Marie Johanns; and four brothers, Gary, Fred, Elon and Mike Flack.

She was preceded in death by her parents.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Andrew A. Schwab

June 30, 2009

SALEM, New Hampshire-Andrew A. Schwab, 69, of Salem, New Hampshire and longtime former resident of North Andover, Massachusetts, died of respiratory failure on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts, just three days before his 70th birthday.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, June 19, at the Sacred Hearts Church in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Burial was in the Ridgewood Cemetery in North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development and the Jimmy Fund, Brookline, Massachusetts. The Conte Funeral Home, North Andover, Massachusetts, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Schwab graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1962 with a Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering and later earned a Master's Degree in Business. In 1985, he founded the Curran Construction Company with his sons.

He was an avid golfer, a Boston sports fanatic and loved to read from his extensive library of over 1,000 books. He was also active in the Sacred Hearts Church in Haverhill, serving as a former lector and eucharistic minister, as well as a contributor to St. Vincent De Paul. Most of all Mr. Schwab loved spending time with his children and eight grandchildren.

He is survived by his mother, Leona Rogers of Osage, Iowa; a brother, Tom Schwab and his wife, Marcia of Nora Springs, Iowa; children, Sue Schwab of Salem, New Hampshire, Steven Schwab and his wife, Karen of Pelham, New Hampshire, Michael Schwab and his wife, Cindy of Salem, New Hampshire and Melissa Rwambuya and her husband, Alan of New Canaan, Connecticut; and grandchildren, Christopher, Nicolette, Brian, Luke, Jillian, Olivia, Abbey and Sophia.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew J. Schwab; his sister, Shirley DeVore; and his brother, Charles "Chuck".
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Evelyn E. Schnepper

June 23, 2009

Evelyn E. Schnepper, age 75, of Riceville, died on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the Regional Health Services of Howard County Hospital in Cresco, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 24, at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville, with burial in the church cemetery south of Riceville. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 23, at the Conway Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the church.

Evelyn Elaine Schnepper, was born on December 29, 1933, the daughter of Milton and Francis (Koschmeder) Trout. She attended the Osage Schools until 10th grade and later earned her GED. She worked many years as an Aggregate Technician for Martin Marietta Company. On July 19, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert Schnepper at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. Evelyn enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and bird watching. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Robert of Riceville; two children, Sandra Loftin of Chaska, Minnesota and Randy (Barbara) Schnepper of Rosemount, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Michael (Leanne) Lifka, Dawn Krones (fiancée, Jim Adams), Kenneth Lifka, Erin Schnepper and Richard Schnepper; seven great-grandchildren, Conner Lifka, Caitlin Hanson, Jessica Hanson, Mackenzie Krones, Tara Adams, Alexis Adams and Tristan Clapp; and one sister-in-law, Jackie Trout of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Francis Trout; brother, Milton Eugene Trout; daughter, Merry Eckmann; son in-law, Steven Eckmann; and grandson, Brandon Eckmann.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press

Lynn Krahenbuhl

June 30, 2009

Lynn Frederick Krahenbuhl, age 69, of New Haven, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Lynn was born on July 2, 1939 in Osage, the son of Roscoe F. and Mary Ann (Michels) Krahenbuhl.

Memorial services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, at the Champion Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2009 Mitchell County Press