Robert E. Stueve, 74, of St. Ansgar, died on Saturday, May 27, 2012 at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, after a ten week battle with brain cancer.

Memorial service will be on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, with Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. No visitation is planned.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Bob was born in rural Missouri Valley, Iowa on December 27, 1937 to Roland and Eva (Porter) Stueve. He attended school in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Bob was united in marriage to Patricia A. Phelps on February 23, 1958 in Emmetsburg. To this union three children were born. Bob enjoyed being a meat cutter for 48 years. He cut meat in Iowa, Minnesota and California.

He owned and operated meat processing lockers in St. Ansgar, Joice, Ackley and Thompson all in Iowa. After his “2 day” retirement, he took the position of head of the Mitchell County Transit Bus Service. He put on many miles for 10 years. Bob made numerous friends along the way. He will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; aunts and uncles and cousins.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat, of St. Ansgar; daughter Cheryl and husband Martin Lemmon of St. Ansgar; son Dave Stueve of LaPorte City, Iowa; daughter Jill Kroneman of St. Ansgar; grandchildren Carson Coordes and Cooper and Sam Randall.

Jurn Rieman funeral

Jurn “Curly” Rieman, age 84, of Rudd, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Charles City.
 

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Avenue, rural Rudd, with Rev. John Bates officiating. Burial was in Eden Presbyterian Cemetery.

Jurn was born August 19, 1927, in Owen Township, Cerro Gordo County, the son of Hie and Marie (Weaverling) Rieman. He graduated from Rudd High School in 1945.

On October 27, 1946, he married Mary Jane Stromley at Eden Presbyterian Church. Jurn started farming and then worked for a grain elevator, the coop tank wagon and Armour.

From 1976 until 1989, he managed motels. Jurn was a member of Eden Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed bowling, dancing with his wife, watching his children in sports and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed the Hawkeyes and the Twins.

Jurn is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Rieman of Rudd; his children, Dennis Rieman and special friend, Bonny Derr, of Rudd, Darwin Rieman of Rockford, Delmer and Kris (Hanson) Rieman of Newell, Douglas Rieman of Newell, Donald Rieman of Newell, Candace Eimers and special friend, Russ Demaray, of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Irene (Leo) Schupanitz of Mason City; and brother, Richard (Cora) Rieman of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jule Rieman.

Rose Marie Rockafellow

Rose Marie (Boyle) Rockafellow, 85, of Iowa City died peacefully on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 in her home.

A funeral mass was held Friday, June 8th, at 10 am at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 603 E. Davenport St. Iowa City, IA.

Rose was born to James and Rose Boyle in Austin, Minnesota on December 9, 1926. The daughter of a railroad man, Rose grew up throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, before landing in Mason City, IA. There, she graduated from Holy Family High School.

In 1947, Rose met her husband after his service during WWII. She was working as a saleswoman for Damon’s Women’s Clothing Store, a waitress at Ford Hopkins, and a ticket seller at the movie theater in Mason City.

She married her husband of (64) years, Irving “Rocky” Rockafellow, on August 19, 1948 in Mason City. After they married, Rose worked for a short while as a telephone operator in Sheffield, IA until they started their family. They raised 13 children together.

In 1967, the family moved to Iowa City, IA and Rose went back to work when her youngest child began first grade. She was employed as a telecommunications switchboard operator for the University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Rose was a loving wife and mother; she centered her life around her children, her family, and her faith. Being surrounded by her 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren gave her special joy.

Rose also enjoyed cheering on the Hawkeyes, collecting dolls, baking, and shopping for a good bargain. Rose’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Mercy Hospital ER, 4C, 3C Skilled, Dr. Moonjely and Iowa City Hospice and their devoted and compassionate staff.

She is survived by her husband, Irving “Rocky” Rockafellow and their children: Lynn Apel, Patrick (Novelette) Rockafellow, Ramona (Chuck) Eckermann, Suzette (Joe) Zoll, Paulette (Terry) Jones, Michael Rockafellow, Kathleen (Dave) Link, Tim (Kim) Rockafellow, Tom Rockafellow, Mary Rockafellow, Jack Rockafellow, Bill (Amie) Rockafellow; 15 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren; Two sisters Virginia Torgerson, Sandra Bohl, a sister-in-law Suzie Boyle, sister and brother-inlaws Dean (Marilyn) Rockafellow, Mary Lou (Leonard) Amundson, (Joan) Rockafellow and many nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her youngest son Todd Rockafellow, her parents James and Rose Boyle, 4 sisters Clara, Shirley, Joyce, and Mildred, 3 brothers James, Edward and Frances and 5 brother-in-laws Carl True, James Mills, Robert Askildson, Glenn “Torgy” Torgerson and Darwin “Skip” Bohl; her father and mother-in-law Lawrence and (Mary Lou) Rockafellow and brother-in-law Dale Rockafellow.

Naurice Dean Rockafellow funeral

Naurice Dean Rockafellow, 84, of St. Ansgar died Tuesday, June 12 at Mitchell County Regional Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15 at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Weeg officiating. Burial will be at Six Mile Grove Cemetery, Lyle, Minn. Visitation will be Thursday, June 14 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713- 4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Joyce Ardell (Bork) McCready funeral

Joyce Ardell (Bork) McCready, 81, passed away on June 16, at Hospice of North Iowa.

She was born in Carpenter on January 31, 1931 to Hedwig (Beyer) and Edwin Bork. Joyce graduated from Carpenter High School where she was proud to be on the basketball team that played in the State Tournament.

She became an avid fan of Iowa Hawkeye Men’s Basketball, rarely missing a game through the years and looked forward to discussing the games with her Aunt Ellie.

Joyce married Daryl McCready at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, on November 27, 1949. The couple moved to their 80 acre homestead in Bolan, Iowa which became a Centennial farm in 1990. Joyce was always an exceptional homemaker, wife and mother who took the extra time to find that perfect gift or card for her family. Joyce enjoyed colored glassware, decorating her home and loved flowers, butterflies, dolls, and Scrabble, which was coincidentally invented the year she was born. Joyce took trips to Hills garden center each spring for flowers and referred to it as “Heaven.” Joyce and Daryl renewed their vows again after 52 years of marriage.

Daryl, the love of Joyce’s life, passed on July 8, 2004.

Her son Steve helped maintain the place after Daryl’s passing, keeping all things beautiful; yard, flowers, garden ornaments. Joyce loved spending time with family and friends. Many times she joined two best friends Ilene Milbrandt and Del-Rose Rosenberg, visiting malls and going out to lunch.

Joyce’s pride and joy were her 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She felt blessed to have them and treasured the time spent with them and always spoiled them. Joyce’s claim to fame was the whole town of Bolan appearing on the David Letterman show in 1989. She loved to visit Branson, watch the spectacular shows and had pictures taken with Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, John Davidson and others. Joyce was nominated Grand Marshall of the Bolan Stand Still Parade in 2011 during Bolan’s 125 year celebration.

Joyce was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Grafton since 1965. Her tombstone was personally designed in awaiting anticipation of her heavenly home.

Joyce is survived by her three children, Cheryl, (husband John) Thompson of Urbandale, Iowa, David (wife Tammie) of Mason City, and Steve of Bolan; granddaughters (twins) Jennifer Thelen (Rob) and Michelle Brunk (Andy), Angie Thompson (fiancée Dean Sass), Shannon Duncan (Chris), and Jessie McCready; grandsons Jamie and Jeramie McCready; great granddaughters Miranda and Bryant Thelen; great-grandsons Sterling and Avery Brunk; sister Janet Latshaw; sister-in law Doris McCready, as well as special aunts, nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband Daryl, parents Hattie (Hedwig) and Edwin Bork, her in-laws Anna and Blair McCready, brother in-laws Johnny Latshaw and Don McCready, daughter-in-law Kathie McCready, and niece Cindy Richards.

The funeral is scheduled for June 20th at 1:00 pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Grafton, with Janet Dorenkamp officiating.

Dean Rockafellow funeral

Naurice Dean Rockafellow, 84, of St. Ansgar, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, Iowa.

Funeral service were held on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial was in the Six Mile Grove Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota. Military honors were conducted by the Walter T. Enneberg Post #358 of the American Legion.

Dean was born on November 17, 1927 to Lawrence and Mary Lou (Springer) Rockafellow in Toeterville, Iowa. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1945. Dean served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a military policeman based in Germany from 1950 to 1952.

On July 3rd, 1955 he married Marilyn Sampson at Six Mile Grove Church, rural Lyle, Minnesota. Dean and Marilyn operated a Grade A dairy farm with registered Ayrshire cattle for 25 years. They also raised chickens and Dean sold Hyline chicks.

He worked for the Mitchell County ASC office and served on the Toeterville Elevator Board and REC Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Lawrence and Mary Lou Rockafellow; his brother, Dale Rockafellow; his sister-in-law Rose Rockafellow; nephew Todd Rockafellow.

Dean is survived by his wife Marilyn of 56 years; two sons Dan (Judy) Rockafellow of Springfield, MO,; Chris (Jean) Rockafellow of Stratford, MO; two daughters, Ann (Dave) Johnson of Grand Meadow, MN., Lola (John) Gleason of Morton, IL; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grand daughter; a brother, Delos Rockafellow of Iowa City, IA., sister Mary Lou (Leonard) Amundson of St. Ansgar; sister-in-law, Joan Rockafellow of St. Ansgar; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Beverly M. Norberg Hendrickson

Beverly M. Norberg Hendrickson, 85, passed in the early morning on June 22, 2012 at her home in Vintage Hills, Indianola Iowa. Her last days were comforted by her children and the caring Iowa Hospice nurses.

Beverly was born in Oelwein, Iowa on August 4, 1926. She was the only child born to Elmer Norberg and Sarah Yarrington Norberg.

She was a graduate of Upper Iowa University and the University of Northern Iowa Library Science degree. She dedicated her life to sharing her passion for reading and literacy with her students, friends and family. She was always surrounded by her family, cats and rooms filled with books where she spent hours reading each and every day.

She read to her children and grandchildren as soon as they were born and continued that practice throughout their adult lives. If she wasn’t reading or doing crossword puzzles then she was outside in her flower garden adorning every inch of yard space.

She volunteered in her community by serving on the Public Library Board of Trustees as well as being a volunteer librarian. Beverly taught St. Ansgar High School English and was a St. Ansgar Drama Coach for 28 years (previously she taught at Oelwein High School and Ringsted High School).

She developed a professional career and supported her children as a divorced parent in the 1950s. She earned a B.A. from Upper Iowa University in 1958 and in 1982 she earned a Library Science Degree from the University of Northern Iowa. As a school librarian and English teacher she fostered a love for reading in thousands of young adults. She was also loved by her Drama and theatre students that had many a good time performing for audiences under her guidance.

Beverly’s family greatly admired her for her strength and courage. She will be greatly missed.

Bev has two surviving children. Steven Carter (son) a retired high school teacher and track coach resides with his wife Karen in Indianola, Iowa. Linda Carter-McCartney (daughter) teaches at the University of Northern Iowa and resides with her husband Robert (Mac) at Lake Red Rock.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Norberg and Sarah Yarrington Norberg of Oelwein, Iowa.

Beverly is survived by Steven Robert Carter (son) & wife Karen Sams Carter, Linda Sara Carter McCartney (daughter) & husband Robert Andrew McCartney. She has five surviving grandchildren; Lisa Carter Bunch and husband Lee, Jennifer Carter Luna and husband Randy, Brett Carter, Chance Carter of Indianola and Joshua Robert McCartney Esq. of California. She has three greatgrandchildren, Gage Mauk Luna 17, Abby Bunch 11, Carter Bunch 9.

The family plans a private memorial for her remains in Oelwein, Iowa at a later date.

Beverly requested that any memorials on her behalf be given to: Nissan St. Ansgar Public Library PO BOX 40 217 West 5th Street St. Ansgar, Iowa 50472- 0040 Or please give to your local animal shelter in her memory.