Howard Penney

April 3, 2012

Howard “Sharky” Penney, age 98, of Osage and formerly of Little Cedar, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 5, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery at Little Cedar, with military honors at the grave by the Osage American Legion Post 278 and Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

Howard was born on February 20, 1914 at Little Cedar, Iowa, the son of Herbert and Gladys (Makepeace) Penney. He graduated from the Little Cedar High School in 1932. Howard was united in marriage to Wilhelmina “Minnie” Arndt on July 26, 1943, at the Little Brown Church at Nashua. He served on the battleship U.S.S. Texas in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1945, Howard and Minnie started farming together near Little Cedar. They moved to Osage in 1993.

Howard served on the Little Cedar Co-op Board of Directors and was a member of the Little Cedar Gun Club, Osage American Legion and Osage V.F.W. Howard played catcher for the Little Cedar Semi-Pro Baseball Team. He enjoyed trap shooting, hunting and farming.

Howard is survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilhelmina “Minnie” Penney in 2011; a brother, Stuart C. Penney; and a sister, Dorothy (Penney) Drum.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Elmer Jensen

April 10, 2012

Elmer Jensen, age 94, of Sterling, Illinois and formerly of Rock Falls, died on Tuesday April 3, 2012, at the Sterling Pavilion, Sterling.

There are no services. Cremation rites have been accorded. The McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls completed the arrangements.

Elmer was born on April 19, 1917 in Klemme, Iowa, the son of Martin and Laura (Larson) Jensen. He married Violet Ingalls on November 28, 1964 in Osage, Iowa. She died on March 11, 2012. Elmer and his wife, Violet owned and operated the Jensen Liquor Store in Morrison for 13 years, retiring in 1977. He was a WW II Veteran serving in the Air Force.

Survivors include three daughters, Victoria (Dave) Ricketts of Savanna, Sandi Ryan of Rock Falls and Peggy Jensen of Virginia; six grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Eva Taylor; and one brother, Melvin Jensen.

Janet Mae Peterson

April 10, 2012

Janet Mae Peterson, 76, of Joice, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer and was surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, April 6, at the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa, with Pastor Doug Farrell from the Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City officiating. Burial was held in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 5, at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, Iowa. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Janet Peterson Memorial Fund in care of her family.

Janet, the daughter of Ervin and Alta Sutton of Plymouth, was born on March 2, 1936 in Mason City. She graduated from high school in Plymouth in 1954 before marrying Earl Peterson on July 24, 1954. The couple farmed in the Carpenter area, kept bees, and owned a carpentry shop. Later in her life, she moved to Nora Springs and worked at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in St. Ansgar, as a CNA for more than twenty years before retiring and moving to Joice to be closer to her family.

Janet taught Sunday School for many years and was involved with the Fellowship of Christian Women. She loved music and played the piano and accordion. Family was very important to her and she kept in touch with her loved ones every day.

She is survived by her seven children, Darvin (Veronica) Peterson of Joice, Brian (Noella) Peterson of Lake Mills, Burton (Marcie) Peterson of Lake Mills, Carmen (William) Lange of Joice, Justin Byers of Creston, Iowa, Robert (Vivian) Carson of Roswell, New Mexico and Heather (Brent) Butler of Kensett; 22 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lora (Jerald) Tourtellott of Osage and Linda (Mike) Kohler of Mason City; brother, Clinton (Karen) Sutton of Hastings, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Carol Sutton of Rudd; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl Peterson; infant son, Gary; son, Mardy; grandson, Jason Peterson; brothers, Earl Sutton and William Clayton Sutton; infant sister, Bonnie Crystal and sister, Carrol Bernice

God Bless, I Love You!

The Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of the arrangements. www.colonialchapels.com

Marvin "Red" Bernard Krebsbach

April 10, 2012

Marvin "Red" Bernard Krebsbach, 87, of Stacyville, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 10, at 10:30 a.m., at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Father Jack McClure CPPS officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Stacyville. Visitation was held on Monday, April 9, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, where there was a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

Marvin was born on October 12, 1924 in Union Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, northwest of Stacyville, to Anton and Rose (Wingert) Krebsbach. He attended the Union #2 country school for eight years and four years at the Visitation High School, graduating in 1943. On June 2, 1945, he entered into the United States Army and served in active duty in France until October of 1946 when he was discharged. He was then employed by Theobald Implement in Stacyville and also worked for Hormel in Austin, Minnesota for a time. Marvin was united in marriage on June 25, 1947 to Adeline Gilles. They began farming northwest of Stacyville in 1949, where they remained for forty years. In 1990, they retired to a new home in Stacyville.

They were lifelong members of the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Marvin was a member of the Mitchell County Hospital Board for seventeen years. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, boating and in his later years he spent many hours building wooden replicas of farm equipment that he used during his years of farming.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Adeline in 2000; two brothers, Raymond and Eugene; an infant sister; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilfred (Chrystal) Gilles, Wilmer (Arlis) Gilles, Rueben (Ardella) Gilles, Leo (Marian) Johnson, Vernon Gilles, Theresa Langenfeld, Daniel Gilles and Clarence Hemann.

Marvin is survived by his thirteen children, Diane Rose, Kenny, Jim (Sheryl) Krebsbach of Stacyville, Judy (Rick) Thurnau, Emily (Rod) Kuntz, Marcia (Mike) Molsberry of St. Ansgar, Marilyn (Dave) Bode of Osage, Gregg (Mindy) Krebsbach of Stacyville, Russ Krebsbach of Owatonna, Minnesota, Roger (Tina) Krebsbach of Newburgh, Indiana, Joleen (Gary) Pedersen of Mason City, Carolyn (Dave) Devens of St. Ansgar and Paul (Coralie) Krebsbach of Stacyville; 38 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Barbara Krebsbach of Stacyville, Ardella Krebsbach of Adams, Minnesota, Gloria Gilles of Adams, Minnesota and Elizabeth Hemann of Stacyville.; brothers-in-law, Greg Langenfeld of Dunlap, Iowa and Paul (Gertie) Gilles of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry L. Anhorn

April 17, 2012

Jerry L. Anhorn, age 65, of Chicago City, Minnesota, died on Monday, April 9, 2012, while surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.

A Celebration of His Life was held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 14, at the Forest Lake Christian Church, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Memorials are preferred to the family; which will be designated at a later date.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Carol; and brother, Wayne.

He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife of 29 years, Linda; children, John (Cindy) Lane, Nichole (Doug) Jorges, Michelle (George Kruse) Anhorn, Renae (Nate) Lance; grandchildren, Cassie, Jacob, Lexi, Layton, Kayleigh, Noah; siblings, Carol Ann (Gene) Tabbert, Linda Wrage, Elaine (Larry) Feldt, George (Dennis) Anhorn, Alan (Donna) Anhorn; and many other family and friends.

The Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service was in charge of the arrangements.

Don Erbe

April 17, 2012

Don Alyn Erbe, age 80, of Riceville, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Riceville Family Care Center in Riceville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 18, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

Don Alyn Erbe, son of John Henry Erbe and Mabel (Wherry), was born on October 2, 1931 at Osage, Iowa. Don moved to Cabool, Missouri, with his family in 1949. He married Margaret Marsh on November 2, 1965 in Cabool, Missouri. Don moved to Marshfield, Missouri and worked for several years. Don and Margaret later moved to northern Iowa where he worked for various dairy farmers in the Lime Springs area until his retirement. After retirement, he moved to Riceville where he has lived for many years.

Don was a very friendly person and liked to visit many of the Riceville businesses and talk to people as they would come and go.

Don is survived by two sisters, Avis Kurtz and Norma (Rex) Gilmore, both of Willow Springs, Missouri; several nephews and nieces, Ian (Camille) Kurtz of Ozark, Missouri, Marie (Robert) Morterud of Bayfield, Colorado, John (Jolene) Erbe of Ridgeway, Jim (Diane) Erbe of New Albin, Joe Erbe of Riceville, Andrew Gilmore of Willow Springs, Missouri, Kerrie (Steven) Green of Federal Way, Washington and Mary (Eric) Cederholm of Lincoln, California; and by numerous grand nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; and brother, Dale.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Maxine Hartwig

April 17, 2012

Maxine E. Hartwig, age 91, of Osage, died on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 21, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Visitation is from1-2:00 p.m., on Saturday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place with inurnment in the Kensett Cemetery.

Maxine E. Hartwig, was born on April 7, 1921, to William and Maude (Wells) Pangburn on the family farm near Kensett. She was baptized in the Kensett United Methodist Church and continued her membership there for 78 years. Maxine graduated from the Kensett High School in 1938. She received her registered nurse degree in 1942 from the St. Joseph Mercy College of Nursing at Sioux City. Maxine married Paul L. Hartwig on February 14, 1945. She was employed at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital for over 26 years.

Maxine was a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service through the Kensett Methodist Church, the Royal Neighbors of America, the Mitchell County Hospital Auxiliary and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Maxine is survived by her son, Robert Hartwig of Nevada; four grandchildren, Janelle Hartwig of Des Moines, Chelsea Hartwig of Ames, Landon Hartwig of St. Cloud, Minnesota and Mason Hartwig of Boone; her sister, Virginia Scott of Marshalltown; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Aleatha Hooven and Gladys Bringe; and a brother, Milo Pangburn, Sr.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Emil F. Mueller

April 17, 2012

Emil F. Mueller, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Odyssey Hospice in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by his family. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with a service to immediately follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Osage. Local arrangements entrusted to the Champion Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage. Interment will take place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage. Please share memories of Emil by visiting the family’s website at www.MariposaGardens.com

Arriving on June 23, 1921, Emil was born in Stacyville, Iowa, to John and Elizabeth (Thome) Mueller. In September of 1942, Emil was drafted and served over 3 years in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He was a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus, a lifetime member of the American Legion and also a member of the VFW. On January 30, 1946, Emil married the love of his life, Margaret Loecher in Stacyville, Iowa. For 35 years he farmed southeast of Osage, Iowa. They moved permanently to Mesa, Arizona in 1999. He enjoyed his retirement years in Arizona playing softball, tennis, golf, dancing, and bridge.

Emil is survived by his loving wife, Margaret of Mesa, Arizona; daughter, Janet Pickar of Austin, Minnesota; sons, Robert (Cheryl) Mueller of Mesa, Arizona and Richard Mueller of Forest City, Iowa; 3 brothers, Elmer (Mary) Mueller of Austin, Minnesota, Delphin (MaryAnn) Mueller of Austin, Minnesota and Lavern (Gloria) Mueller of Osage, Iowa; 5 sisters, Cyrilla Rockers of Austin, Minnesota, Maxine Halback of Austin, Minnesota, Irene Hemann of Stacyville, Iowa, Anita Adams of Stacyville, Iowa and Mary (Jerome) Mullenback of Adams, Minnesota; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Keith Mueller; one brother, Marvin Mueller; two sisters, Viola Mueller and Evelyn Brumm; and four brothers-in-law.

Maureen Brooker

April 17, 2012

Maureen Elizabeth Brooker, age 81, of Osage, died on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, April 20, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Maureen was born on February 4, 1931, on the family farm east of Osage, to Leo and Charlotte (Kurtz) Comisky. She graduated from the Osage High School in1948. Maureen married Dean Brooker on May 2, 1949, at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven. They were the first couple to be married there, doing so before the church pews were installed. Maureen was a school bus driver for the Osage Community Schools for 27 years.

Maureen and Dean were avid campers. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and hosting “Sunday Bread”. Maureen loved her Minnesota Twins and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Maureen is survived by her six children, Denny (Bev) Brooker of Osage, Deke (Bev) Brooker of Buffalo Center, Sandi (Roger) Osheim of Emmons, Minnesota, Linda (Dave) Wetter of Floyd, Betty Smith of Osage, Nancy (Mark) Milbrandt of Osage; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Marlow (Kay) Comisky of Melrose Park, Illinois, Mick Comisky of Osage; three sisters, Leone Shepherd of Norwalk, Kathy (Jerry) Laker of Hull, Georgia, Doke (Clarence) Kruse of Osage; sisters-in-law, Della (Gene) Cordle of Osage and Janice (Elmer) Schonrock of Winnebago, Minnesota; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Don (Joan) Brooker of Santa Maria, California and Alan (Barbara) Brooker of Eagan, Minnesota; and special friend, Lester Nauman of Floyd.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean in 2006; her parents; a granddaughter, Jackie Johanns in 2002; a grandson, Matt Milbrandt in 2003; sisters, Margaret in infancy and Mary Larson; brothers, Maurice, Irish and Hites Comisky; sister-in-law, Ann Comisky; and brothers-in-law, Gary Shepherd and Melbourne Larson.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Max C. Schultz

April 24, 2012

Max C. Schultz, 91, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Osage, Iowa, died on Monday, April 16, 2012, at  the Sartori Hospital. 

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 25, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, with burial in the Osage Cemetery in Osage. Memorials may be directed to the family.

He was born on April 17, 1920 at Haubstadt, Indiana, the son of George A. and Mathilda (Rohlfing) Schultz. He married Alice A. Pruessner on September 6, 1948 in Kewanee, Illinois. She preceded him in death on May 23, 2006. Max was a pastor in the United Church of Christ and served churches in Geneseo and Chicago, Illinois, Hebron, North Dakota, Detroit, Michigan, Roseville, Minnesota and Akron, Ohio. Max retired in 1986 and he and his wife, Alice moved to Osage. He moved to Cedar Falls in 2011.

Max had many hobbies, including stamp and coin collecting, gardening and traveling to Germany many times with his wife. 

He is survived by three sons, Dr. Georg (Elizabeth) Schultz of St. Joseph, Michigan, Rev. James (LeeAnna) Schultz of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Paul (Dr. Denise) Schultz of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Dorothea (Rev. Dennis) Hanson of Cedar Falls and  Elizabeth (John) Kappler of Shoreville, Minnesota; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Rev. Valerius Schultz of Hermann, Missouri; and two sisters, Helene (Rev. Dale) Krampe of Marthasville, Missouri and Margaret Schultz of Washington, Missouri. 

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. 

The Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Cedar Falls, was in charge of the arrangements. www.dahlfuneralhome.com

Jim Hanna

April 24, 2012

William James Hanna, age 86, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Osage, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Bickford of Cedar Falls. 

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, April 23, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial was in the St. Ansgar Cemetery, with military honors at the grave by the Walter T. Enneberg American Legion Post 358 of St. Ansgar. Visitation was from 3-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Jim was born on February 1, 1926 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of William and Agnes (Anderson) Hanna. He attended school in St. Ansgar and graduated from the St. Ansgar High School. Jim served in the U.S. Marines during World War II in the Pacific Theater. On May 25, 1947, he was united in marriage to Geneva Marcks at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. They made their home in St. Ansgar before moving to Osage in 1954, where Jim was a printer at the Osage Press News.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as a deacon, and was a life time member of the St. Ansgar American Legion. Jim enjoyed golf, dancing, playing cards, and most importantly, spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his commitment to his country, wife, family and faith.

Jim is survived by his wife, Geneva Hanna of Cedar Falls; his children, Mike (Pam) Hanna of Urbandale and Julie (Russ) Foth of Cedar Falls; five grandchildren, Kate Westphal, Kelly Kohls, Jennifer Wightman, Jamie Johnson and Kurt Hanna; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Doug (Rose) Hanna of St. Ansgar.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Phillip Hanna.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence J. Brumm

April 24, 2012

Clarence J. Brumm, age 86, of Osage, died on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 25, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Father Jack McClure, CPPS officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage, with a flag presentation at the grave by the Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 5:00 p.m.

Clarence was born on January 26, 1926 in Stacyville, the son of Joseph and Sophia (Halbach) Brumm. He graduated from the Visitation High School in Stacyville. Clarence served in the Army, where he achieved the rank of sergeant, from 1950-1952, during the Korean Conflict. He received numerous medals including the Bronze Star. Clarence married Marjorie Pitra on June 23, 1951, at the Little Flower Chapel, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was a self-employed contractor at Brumm Construction Inc.

Clarence was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Osage, the Knights of Columbus (past Grand Knight), Osage VFW Post 7920, Osage American Legion Post 278 and served on the city of Osage Board of Adjustment for 23 years. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards, woodworking and golfing.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Osage; his son, Richard (Karen) Brumm of Osage; 7 grandchildren, Eric (Kim) Brumm of Ames, Andrew (Katie) Brumm of Osage, Marita Brumm of Mason City, Patti Brumm of Dallas, Texas, Nina Brumm of Dubuque, Shelly Brumm of Osage and Isaac Brumm of Osage; two great-grandsons, Dex Anderegg of Dubuque and Tucker Brumm of Osage; a brother, Othmar (Betty) Brumm of Stacyville; and a sister, Joan Dworschak of Champaign, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joseph in 1965; four sisters and four brothers.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Gene R. Foxen

May 1, 2012

Gene R. Foxen, 52, of Emporia, Kansas, died of cardiac arrest on Monday, April 23, 2012, at his home in Emporia.   

Cremation is planned with a memorial service at a later date. You can leave online condolences at robertsblue.com

Gene was born on March 30, 1960 in Osage, Iowa, the son of Leo and Mary Jane (Thome) Foxen. He married Shannon D. Dycus on August 4, 2005 in Big Springs, Kansas. Gene was a machinist at Vektek in Emporia for over twenty years.

Gene is survived by his wife, Shannon; his mother, Mary Jane (Thome) Foxen of Osage; sons, Cody Allen Foxen of Emporia, Kansas and William Vincent Johnson of Fairview, Oklahoma; sisters, Ann Maas of Kasson, Minnesota, Jane Foxen of Des Moines, Joan Butterfield of Charles City and Lisa Foxen of Mantorville, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Foxen.

Paula Christine Badker

May 1, 2012

Paula Christine Badker, 41, of Manly, died on Friday, April 27, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 1, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, with the Reverend Don Preston officiating. Interment will be in the Manly Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Monday, April 30, at the Bethel United Methodist Church and one hour prior to the funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Cancer Center, Mason City, or to the Paula Badker Memorial Fund in care of her family.

Paula Christine Badker, daughter of David and JoAnn (Troupe) Lenz was born on March 10, 1971 in Oelwein, Iowa. She attended and graduated from the Oelwein High School in 1989. Paula started working for Pronto in Hazleton, before transferring to the Manly Pronto Market. Paula was the manager up till the time of her passing. She was united in marriage to Lon Badker on September 26, 2009. To this union, Allison Lee was born, along with Lon bringing his children into the family, Mercedes and Madison Badker.

Paula enjoyed pictures, crafts, walking, golfing and gardening. Most importantly, she spent much of her time taking care of her children and spending time with family and friends. Paula was a caregiver enjoying the company of her family, friends, and the residents of Manly. Paula was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Lon Badker of Manly; daughters, Allison, Mercedes and Madison Badker of Manly; mother, JoAnn (Troupe) Lenz of Manly; sisters, Malinda Lenz of Manly and Jodi (Chad) Clendenen of Oelwein; brother, John (Victoria) Lenz of Ottumwa;  mother-in-law, Joyce Badker of Manly; father-in-law, Doug (Sue) Badker of Osage; brothers-in-law, Jon (Kim) Badker of Manly and Dustin Badker of Osage; sisters-in-law, Michelle (Dean) Samuelson of Manly and Donna (Joe) Yezek of Manly; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, David Lenz; and her sister-in-law, Sheila Badker.

The Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, was in charge of the arrangements. www.colonialchapels.com

Carl Henry Klapperich

May 1, 2012

Carl Henry Klapperich, 92, of Stacyville, passed away peacefully at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Oratory, Meyer, with the Rev. Jack McClure CPPS officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meyer. Visitation was on Monday, April 30, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Meyer Church, with a rosary at 4:30 and prayer and remembrance service at 7:00 p.m. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, is in charge of the arrangements.

Carl was born on July 12, 1919 at his home in Meyer, Iowa, to Bernard and Rosa Klapperich. He attended school in Meyer and served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945, when he married his sweetheart, Catherine "Caddy" Hackenmiller on October 3, 1945, at the Sacred Heart Church in Meyer. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. Carl farmed most of his years in Meyer.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Hale Penney Fuller Post #569 of the American Legion in Stacyville. Carl was a loyal Hawkeye and Twins fan. He also loved bowling, golf, cards, bean bag, and most important, just spending time with Caddy and his children and grandchildren. He was devoted to his wife and family, exemplifying his values to his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, John, Isidor, Lawrence, Fred, Leo, Wilfred and Norbert; and one sister, Hildegarde Halbach.

Carl is survived by his wife, Catherine; sons, Charlie (Laurie), Norman (Marcia), Joel (Jane) and Jan (Sheila); daughters, Ann (Bill) Papas and Karen (Marc) Schumann; twenty-one grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Elizabeth; and three sisters-in-law, Esther Klapperich (Lawrence), Estelle Klapperich (Wilfred) and Mary Ann Klapperich (Norbert).

Richard Leslie Harris

May 1, 2012

Richard Leslie Harris, age 80, passed away peacefully from this earth at his winter home in Apache Junction, Arizona, on Monday, January 30, 2012, with his wife and members of his family at his side. 

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, May 4, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Inurnment will be the Osage Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following the services at the church.

Richard was born on May 14, 1931, on a farm near Nora Springs, Iowa, in Cerro Gordo County. He was the son of Leslie J. and Opal V. (Beery) Harris. He lived on farms in Cerro Gordo and Mitchell Counties. He attended country schools and graduated from the Plymouth High School in 1950. Richard married Thelma Jean Elsbury on June 15, 1952. To this union two children were born, Sandra Raye and Curtis Leslie. Richard and Thelma farmed until 1968. Then he went to work for the Iowa D.O.T. in highway maintenance, retiring after 25 ½ years.

Richard was active in the First United Methodist Church of Osage, serving on the trustee board and the SPPR and volunteering for any assistance needed with funerals and other events by the ladies of the church. He was a long time member of the Cedar Valley Engine Club, served as a Boy Scout Leader, loved camping and fishing, playing cards, golf, pitching horse shoes, and above all he loved to dance.

Richard is survived by his wife, Thelma Harris of Osage; his daughter, Sandra (James) Lee of Paragould, Arkansas and children, Mark and Christopher Wahl; his son, Curtis (Donna) Harris of Lake Dallas, Texas and children, Zachary and Casey Harris; and three sisters, Arlene Balsley of Charles City, Bernadine Lifka of Rock Falls, Illinois and Illa June (Dean) Fuchs of Pine Island, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Charolette Klemesrud.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.