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Clarence Lynn Gordon funeral Clarence “Lynn” Gordon, 93, of Carpenter, Iowa, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Home in St. Ansgar, Iowa. His funeral services will be Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church near Carpenter with the Reverend Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be at the Deer Creek Cemetery with military honors by Walter T. Ennenberg Post Number 358 of the American Legion, St. Ansgar. Lynn was born to Ole A. and Petronilla (Johnson) Gordon on July 18, 1918, at the home place West of Carpenter. He was baptized and confirmed at Deer Creek Lutheran Church and attended Carpenter Community School. He grew up on the family farm and at age 16 became the sole support of his mother for ten years. In June of 1944, Lynn gave up his farm deferment and volunteered in the US Navy. Lynn was honorably discharged in June 1946 as a Fireman Second Class. The American Fleet was congregating at Okinawa to strike Japan when the war ended. After service in the Navy, Lynn and his brother, Roy, formed the Gordon Construction Company. They built over 40 homes in the area. On February 19, 1950, Lynn was married to Beverly Furst-Blome of Lakota at Mason City, Iowa. They became the parents of three daughters. In 1955 they purchased the Deer Creek Parish Hall, renovated it into the home where they currently reside. Lynn held many civic offices which included; the Carpenter and St. Ansgar School Boards, Carpenter City Council, Carpenter Fire Department, and the Deer Creek Church council under five different pastors. In 1982, he volunteered many hours helping to remodel the gym which is now the Carpenter Community Center. Hobbies include; bowling, dancing, gardening and playing cribbage. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, eight sisters and four brothers, and his granddaughter Dana Quebe. He was the last survivor of the immediate Gordon family. He is survived by his wife Beverly, his daughters; Linda (Kevin) Herberg of Redwood Fall, MN; Julie Quebe of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Jill (David) Smith of Maricopa, AZ., and one step-son, Jeff (Marvella) Blome of Thompson. Also, seven grand children, Marnie (Shawn) Maki, Tiffany (Nicholas) Olson, Ryan Blome and Keely Blome, Stephen (Rachael) Hollatz and Bethany Hollatz, Jerek Strouf, and greatgrand children, Jericho and Chloe Strouf, Aubrey Olson and Baby Hollatz due in April. He is also survived by his brother–in-law LuVerne Purdy and many nieces and nephews. Allison “Ally” Smith funeral  Allison
“Ally” Marjie Smith, age 17, of Stacyville, died Tuesday, November 1,
2011, of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial was in Visitation Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Allison Smith Memorial Fund. Ally was born October 10, 1994, in Osage, the daughter of Paul and Lesa (Penney) Smith. Ally was a junior at St. Ansgar Community High School. She loved sports and was involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, and kept statistics for the football team. Ally was also a member of FFA. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and riding horses with her brother. Ally loved animals and was considering going to college for veterinary medicine. Ally is survived by her parents, Paul and Lesa Smith; her brother, Cole Smith; her grandparents, Earle and Beverly Penney; uncles and aunts, Kathy Sonne, Kenneth Smith, Dale and Mary Smith, Vance and Joyce Krebsbach, Dennis and Carrol Smith, Todd and Sherry Brandt, Roger Smith, Mike and Julie Smith, Joe and Karla Smith, Glen Smith, Larry and Donna Adams, Steve and Shirley Penney; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Marjorie Smith. Clyll Decklever service  Clyll
Delores (Wilder) Decklever, age 95, of St. Ansgar, passed away Friday,
November 4, 2011, at the Faith Home in Osage. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Clyll was born July 16, 1916, on her grandparents’ farm near Lyle, Minnesota, the only child of Clifford and Hazel (Murphy) Wilder. She was united in marriage to Glenn Decklever on November 18, 1937. They were blessed with seven children. Glenn passed away in 1978. Clyll will be remembered for her deep love and devotion to her family, her generous spirit, ready smile and delicious meals. She was thankful to God for each day and some of her final words were “I’m so happy.” We will miss her and look forward to seeing her again in the resurrection. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dean (special friend, Jill Adams), Dale (Carol), Mary Ann (Gary) Nelson, Glenda Bahnsen, David (Darlene), Kenneth (Pat), Don (Sue); She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Harvey Hanson  Harvey
M. Hanson, 68, of St. Ansgar died Thursday, November 10, 2011 in
Waterloo, IA of a heart attack. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar with Rev. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial was at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood, IA. Harvey Mathias Hanson was born on April 7, 1943, in rural Worth County to Carl and Thelma (Rohne) Hanson. He was the youngest of six children. He attended rural country schools, Otranto Public School and Carpenter High School, graduating in 1961. Harvey graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City, IA in 1963 and from Iowa State University in Ames, IA in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. For 19 years Harvey was employed by the Hormel Corporation as Livestock Buyer in Ringsted, IA and St. Ansgar, IA. He resigned in 1985 to begin his own buying and livestock transportation business, aptly named Double H Livestock, Ltd. He operated the business up until his death. On September 17, 1966, Harvey married Gwenyth Hillman at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. They made their home in Austin, MN, Ringsted, rural Grafton and St. Ansgar, IA. They had three children: sons Kevin and Cameron and daughter Kathryn. Harvey was an active member of First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, serving as a Deacon and on the church council. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and driving semi. Harvey will also be remembered for his baritone voice, singing solos in church, at weddings and at funerals. Living family members include his wife of 45 years Gwenyth of St. Ansgar; son Kevin Hanson and Stacy of Osage and their children Jenna, Jayden and Joryn; son Cameron Hanson and his wife Stephanie of Charles City and their two sons Carter and Brady; and daughter Kathryn Mills and her husband Chad of Northwood and their two sons Tyler and Justin. Survivors also include his siblings Wayne (Mavis) Hanson of Mona, Craig (Marilyn) Hanson of Northwood, Luther (Ila) Hanson of Des Moines, Sharon (Robert) Gordon of Spirit Lake and Darlene Meling of Northfield, MN. He is also survived by a brotherin- law and his wife Wayne and Wanda Hillman of Northwood, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great nephews, and cousins. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Thelma Hanson and parents-in-law Harry and Evelyn (Sime) Hillman all of Northwood. Stanley W. Pringnitz  Stanley
W. Pringnitz, 83, of Osage passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the
Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at the United Church of Christ in Osage, with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill officiating and a flag presentation by the Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Inurnment will be at a later date. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Stanley was born February 7, 1928, in Kanawha, the son of Frank and Minnie (Heinz) Pringnitz. He attended country school for eight years and graduated from Kanawha High School. Stanley served in the Army during the Korean War. On April 23, 1955 he was united in marriage to Eunice Button at the First Congregational Church in Riceville. Stanley was a farmer, a fertilizer plant manager at McIntire and Grafton, and a salesman of feed and livestock products. He was a member of United Church of Christ, served on the Osage School Board for nine years, was a 4-H leader for seven years, and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Stanley and Eunice enjoyed spending 14 winters in Texas and traveling with friends and family. Stanley’s hobbies included fishing, gardening, playing cards and having coffee with friends at Hardee’s, Stangs and Kountry Kupboard. He had a passion for farming, agriculture, and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include, his wife Eunice of Osage; daughter, Diane (Wayne) Budding of Wilton; daughter, Kathy (Jim) Abens of Eau Claire, WI; son, Doug (Nancy) Pringnitz of Spirit Lake; son, Dick (Loni) Pringnitz of Nevada, IA; son, Scott (Deana) Pringnitz of Clarksville, OH daughter, Wanda Hoven of Ankeny; and 16 grandchildren. Stanley was preceded in death by, his parents; brothers, Arthur, Lloyd and Harley Pringnitz; sister, Evelyn Mehus and infant sister, Cleva. Norma Jean Ellis  SALEM-
Norma Jean Ellis, 69 years of age, peacefully passed away Thursday,
November 3rd due to Lung cancer. She was born to Sylvan & Hazel Glassel and grew up on the family dairy farm in Iowa. Mom achieved many accomplishments during her life including managing several apartment complexes, owning and operating The Sports Cottage, as well as a consignment store with her sister, Sylvia, in Sacramento, CA. In June of 1994, she moved to Salem, OR. with her daughter Vanessa and family. Mom enjoyed a few months of 'down time' before getting a job with the newly opened Circuit City, selling major appliances. Later she was employed at Kuebler's Furniture, excelling in sales and eventually becoming store manager. She also managed Meadowlawn Apts. in Salem. She loved every job she had and performed her duties with great skill and precision. Mom had a heart of gold and loved to take care of everyone, spoiling her employees and customers alike with candy and home cooked meals. An avid reader, she loved to cook, garden and shop Goodwill with her nephew and sister nearly every weekend. Mom was one of those exceptional people, shaped by hard times and yet emerged a survivor, she was strong and knew the meaning of 'tough love' and wasn't afraid to speak her mind. One of moms last wishes was to spend a day at the coast with family, which we were able to accomplish. We will miss her dearly but are thankful for the time we had with her. She is survived by her daughter Vanessa Wanting (Jones), son Albert Ellis (Viki), nephew Bill Lee, sister Sylvia Anderson, brother Robert Glassel, five grandchildren, Crystal Johnson, Derek Wanting (Carmen), Lenea Kertson (Trevor), William Ellis, Jenet Stutzman (Bailey), and three great grandchildren, Evelyn and Eleanor Kertson, and Gabriel Wanting, all of which she loved and adored and was affectionately known as Grams and 'G. G.' (great grandma). A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2011 at Sundial Mfg. Home Park 2310 Lancaster Dr. SE, Salem, OR. Refreshments following. |
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