Marlene Jane
Eekhoff, 71
January 5, 2010
BELMOND-Marlene
Jane Eekhoff, age 71, of Belmond, passed away on Saturday,
January 2, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 6, at the Calvary
Baptist Church in Belmond. Pastor Troy Lohmeyer will
officiate. Burial will take place in the Madison Township
Cemetery near Forest City. Visitation was held from 5-7:00
p.m., on Tuesday, January 5, at the Dugger Funeral Home in
Belmond and will continue one hour prior to the services at
the church on Wednesday.
Marlene Jane, the daughter
of Earl G. and Irene Lackore Peterson, was born on December
29, 1938 in Forest City. She grew up in the Forest City area
and graduated from the Forest City High School in 1956.
Marlene was united in marriage with Hemmo Eekhoff on
September 4, 1964, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Forest
City. The couple made their home north of Belmond, where
they farmed and raised their family. She worked as a nurse's
aid at the hospital in Britt. Marlene was not only a
dedicated mother, she also played a major role in the
farming operation.
Marlene is remembered for
the love of scrap-booking. She chronicled not only her
family, but the Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond. She
enjoyed working in her flower garden, a passion she passed
on to her sons. Marlene was an active member of the Calvary
Baptist Church in Belmond. She is most remembered for her
service as the Sunday School Secretary at the church.
Marlene is survived by her
husband, Hemmo; children, Tim and wife, Jeannie of
Pittsville, Wisconsin and Larry of Belmond; granddaughter,
Stephanie; twin sister, Marlys Clark and husband, Dennis of
Forest City; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her parents.
The Dugger Funeral Home of
Belmond, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Gladys Irene
Daniels, 82
January 13, 2010
Gladys Irene Daniels, 82, of Houston, Texas, died on
Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at College Station.
Memorial services were
held on Saturday January 9, at 11:00 a.m., at the Lakewood
United Methodist Church, Houston.
Glad was born on August
23, 1927 in Nora Springs, Iowa, to Neil and Grace Burnett.
She attended Upper Iowa University. She married Richard
Daniels on August 10, 1947. Glad and Dick were married
sixty-two years and lived in Houston for 31 years.
Glad played the piano and
flute and enjoyed playing Scrabble and Joker.
Glad is survived by her
husband, Richard; four children, Gloria Daniels, Steve
Daniels (wife Sue), Linda Brochu (husband David) and Gary
Daniels (wife Donna); her brother, Clyde Burnett; by 6
grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
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Vivian Formanek, 91
January 13, 2010
Our loving mother,
grandmother, friend and mentor, Vivian Formanek, 91, of
Britt, died on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the Hancock
County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, at the St. Patrick's
Catholic Church in Britt, with Fr. Henry Huber
officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Catholic
Cemetery in Duncan. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on
Tuesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, with a rosary
being recited at 4:00 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at
7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the
services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to the St. Patrick's Catholic Church or to the
Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.
Vivian Formanek, the tenth
of twelve children of Frank and Elizabeth (Kudej) Kopacek,
was born on November 20, 1918, on a farm south of
Duncan. She attended the rural schools of Liberty Township
and the Britt High School, where she graduated as class
valedictorian at the age of fifteen. She continued her
education at Britt Junior College. During high school and
college she lived with her maternal grandparents and various
family members, caring for her many nieces and nephews. On
April 13, 1937, she married Edward John Formanek at the St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They were the loving
parents of five children. They farmed northeast of Duncan
until 1975 when Ed became ill. They moved to Britt in 1976
where Vivian cared for Ed until he passed away in December
of 1983.
Vivian was a compassionate
and caring individual. She worked at the Westview Care
Center and was an active church and community
volunteer. Vivian delivered Meals on Wheels, was a hospice
volunteer, taught catechism and was a Eucharistic minister.
She took communion to patients in hospitals and nursing
homes for thirty years. Vivian received the Governor's
Volunteer Award for her service. She was devoted to her
church and family. She enjoyed genealogy, traveling and
baking.
She was a member of the
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Wenceslaus Catholic
Church and Catholic Workman FCSLA w51.
Vivian will be greatly
missed by her children, Gary (Jane) Formanek of Portland,
Oregon, Karen (Al) Boeck of Phoenix, Aarizona, Patricia
(David) Wallen of Minot, North Dakota and Cindy Formanek
Kirk (Bob Florian) of Birmingham, Alabama; daughter-in-law,
Jean (Ron) Pederson of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Kim
Becker, Rachel Formanek Monteiro, Renee Patchak, David
Haverly, Patrick Wallen, Stephanie Wallen, Beth Wallen,
Brian Kirk, Elizabeth Kirk, Krisanne Pederson and Jason
Pederson; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Brcka
of Britt; and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband, Ed on December 26, 1983; son, Ron
on October 18, 1966; sisters, Mildred Wellik, Lillian Chizek,
Agnes Rayhons, Blanche Paca and Evelyn Kopacek; brothers,
Vincent and Raymond Kopacek; and three siblings in infancy,
Helen, Arnold and Francis.
The Cataldo Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
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Laura Mae “Tudy”
Green, 85
January 13, 2010
Laura Mae “Tudy” Green, of
Hastings, Minnesota, formerly of Wesley, died on Saturday,
January 9, 2010, at the Regina Care Center in Hastings,
following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held
at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 12, at the Regina Chapel,
Hastings, Minnesota and will be held at 11:00 a.m., on
Thursday, January 14, at the United Methodist Church in
Britt, Iowa. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in
Britt. Visitation will be for one hour prior to each
service. Arrangements are being handled by the Caturia Smidt
Funeral Home in Hastings and the Cataldo Funeral Home in
Britt.
Laura was born on May 3,
1924 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to H. Sidney and Bertha C. (Davis)
Lundgren. She grew up in and attended school in Crystal
Lake, Iowa. She enjoyed sports of all kinds and was a
basketball player at her school and was the team's high
scorer on the state championship team. She was an avid card
player, an excellent seamstress, she loved poetry and was
active in local 4-H groups. Laura's greatest pleasure was
spending time with her family.
She married William G.
Green on September 18, 1943 at Garner. They made their home
near Wesley, Iowa where they farmed for 55 years. After
William's death on January 18, 2003, Laura moved to Hastings
to live nearer to family.
She is survived by four
children, Kim Smidt and her husband, Steve of Hastings,
Minnesota, Nancy Smith and her husband, Don of Kasson,
Minnesota, Patsy Dudgeon of Riverside, California and Gerald
Green and his wife, Bea of Phoenix, Arizona; six
grandchildren, Adam Smidt and Allison Smidt (Derek),
Michelle Dudgeon (Tommy) and Jennifer Dudgeon (Rick), Brian
Green (Jennifer) and Chad Green; three great-grandchildren,
Jasmine, Victoria and Saige; one brother, Ronald Lundgren;
and one sister, Jeannette Wolff and husband, Peter.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband, William; sisters, Doris Van
Note, Phyllis Schmidt, Arlis Demro, Mavis Hill, an infant
sister; brothers, Laurice Lundgren, Delbert Lundgren, Loren
Lundgren and Francis Lundgren.
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Orville
“Curly”Weiland, 79
January 13, 2010
Orville Harold “Curly”
Weiland, died on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at the Algona
Manor Care Center. He was 79.
Funeral services will be
held on Wednesday, January 13, at 10:00 a.m., at the United
Methodist Church in Wesley, with Reverend Denise Group
officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in
Britt. Arrangements were handled by the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Wesley.
Orville was born on May 2,
1930 in rural Wesley, the son of John B. and Della Marie
(Thompson) Weiland. He attended the Wesley Country School.
Orville was united in marriage to Marilyn Price on June 8,
1950 and to this marriage five children were born. In March
of 1977, he was united in marriage to Dorla Dangelser. Both
had been divorced so together they combined their families
and became friends with each others children and
grandchildren.
Orville worked for the
Kossuth County Road Department for 42 years, retiring in
1992. He took great pride in his long term employment with
the county. He was also a long time member of the United
Methodist Church in Wesley. Orville liked to play golf with
his sons and golf buddies at the Hillside Golf Course. He
always enjoyed a good cup of Earl Grey Tea and the company
and conversation that went with it. He had a passion for
clean and shiny vehicles. After retirement Orville enjoyed a
good ol' snow storm knowing that he wouldn't have to “man
the plow” for hours on end. He loved visiting with children
and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his five
children, Patricia (Robert) Frayne of Clear Lake, David
(Susan) Weiland of Algona, Betty (Craig) Erpelding of
Algona, Judy (Dave) Weber of Corwith and Jon (Janelle) of
Britt; two step-sons, Jeff (Linda) Dangelser of Manson and
Adrian (Tammy) Dangelser of Boone; 12 grandchildren, Tara,
Marc, Matthew, Ryan, Jill, Candace, Emily, Tyler, Elise,
Jacob, Jenna and Jordan; three step-grandchildren, Clint,
Alex and Amber; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; wife, Dorla; sister, Doris Widen; and two
infant brothers.
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Frank S. Haugland,
89
January 27, 2010
Frank S. Haugland, 89, of Crystal Lake, Iowa, passed away on
Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Westview Care Center in
Britt.
Funeral services were held
on Saturday, January 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. John's
Lutheran Church in Woden, with Pastor Jacqueline A. Ziemer
officiating. Burial will be in the Crystal Lake Township
Cemetery when weather permits. Visitation was held on
Friday, January 22, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral
Chapel, Britt and continued one hour prior to the services
at the church.
Frank Sanford Haugland,
was born on April 24, 1920 in Maple Island, Minnesota, to
Theodore and Frida (Osmundson) Haugland. Frank was educated
in the Crystal Lake School System and served in the United
States Army from 1942 until 1945. Upon his discharge from
the Army, he farmed with his father for several years. On
August 13, 1950, Frank married Eloise Morgan and to this
union four children were born. The couple farmed for several
years before moving to Crystal Lake in 1969, where they
operated the Crystal Café and later, Frank's Café and Lounge
in Woden and The Coffee Shop in Crystal Lake until their
retirement in 1982.
Frank enjoyed gardening,
fishing, playing cards and junking. He also enjoyed spending
time with his family and friends. Frank was a member of the
Grant Lutheran Church, the American Legion, the VFW and was
a past member of the National Cribbage Congress.
Frank is survived by four
children, Lois (Steve) Hogard of Crystal Lake, Franklin
(Linda) Haugland of Manly, Ruth Haugland of Crystal Lake and
Rita Gross of Crystal Lake; seven grandchildren, Ben (Tina)
Hogard, Jaime Haugland, Nicole Bayer, Michelle (Mike Wright)
Demery, Allyson (Brett Wilson) Gross, Katie Gross and Amanda
Gross; five great-grandsons, Wesley, Kaden and Tylar Hogard,
Christopher and Shaun Bayer; two brothers, Marvin (Janice)
Haugland of Crystal Lake and Bobbie (Barbara) Haugland of
Garner; three sisters, Sally Peterson of Britt, Frances
Hallett of Crystal Lake and Barbara (Jim) Larson of Crystal
Lake; along with many nieces, nephews, other family members
and friends.
Frank was preceded in
death by his parents; his wife, Eloise; sister, Marie; and
brothers-in-law, Harold Peterson, Lee Hansen, Ivan Iverson
and Stanley Hallett.
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Donald J. Kudej, 86
January 27, 2010
Donald
J. Kudej, age 86, of Forest City, died on Thursday, January
21, 2010, at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City, from
complications of a stroke.
A Mass of Resurrection was
celebrated at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 23, at the
St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Fr. Henry
Huber and Rev. Msgr. Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial was
in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan, with
Graveside Military Rites by the Forest City American Legion
Post 121.
Visitation was from 4-7:00
p.m., on Friday, January 22, at the Peterson Lund Funeral
Home, Forest City. There was a Parish Scripture Service at
7:00 p.m. Visitation continued an hour prior to the services
at the church.
Donald Joseph Kudej, was
born on June 19, 1923, on a farm southwest of Duncan. He was
the son of Matthew and Emma (Hejlik) Kudej. During WW II,
Don was a Sergeant in the United States Army, serving in the
South Pacific. He was honorably discharged in 1946. On
January 4, 1949, Don was united in marriage to Florence
Currier, recently celebrating over 61 years of marriage. The
couple made their first home on a farm in rural Duncan. In
1955, they moved to a farm near Wesley. In 1963, he
purchased an acreage near Forest City.
He was employed by
Winnebago Industries for 25 years. He was proud of the fact
that he helped build the first Winnebago motor home. He
always was a farmer at heart. His children and grandchildren
enjoyed his storytelling about his life adventures. He
enjoyed listening to his polka music.
Don is survived by his
wife, Florence; his children, Lawrence (Kim) Kudej of
Swisher, Joyce (Sandy) Gruhn of Humboldt, Keith (Charla)
Kudej of Madrid, Dr. Ray (Amy) Kudej of Westborough,
Massachusetts and David (Laura) Kudej of Forest City;
grandchildren, Matthew Kudej, Angie (Voss) Clark, Andrew
Voss, Dan and Joe Gruhn, Adam and Chuck Kudej, Emma and
Ellie Kudej, Anton, Josef and Sophia Kudej; and
step-grandchildren, Matthew and Kate Brown.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; a daughter, Donna (Kudej) Voss; a grandson,
Michael Kudej; and a granddaughter, Christine Joy Gruhn; and
brothers, Robert and Eugene.
In lieu of flowers the
family requests that memorial contributions be directed to
the St. James Catholic Church in Forest City.
The Petersen Lund Funeral
Home, Forest City, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Merle "Moe" Kerns,
87
January 27, 2010
Merle "Moe" Kerns, 87, of
Britt, died on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at the Westview
Care Center in Britt.
Memorial services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, at the United Methodist
Church in Britt, with Rev. Robert Dodge
officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring in the
Evergreen Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the
Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from
5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in
Britt and will continue one hour prior to the services at
the church.
Memorials may be directed
to the Britt United Methodist Church, Hancock County
Memorial Hospital, Hospice of North Iowa or the Alzheimer's
Association.
Merle "Moe" Eugene Kerns,
the first of three sons of Paul and Lura (Cruickshank)
Kerns, was born on January 13, 1923, on a farm near
Marshall, Minnesota. He graduated from the Plover High
School where he played trombone and basketball. After high
school, he joined the Army Air Corps serving in Egypt, India
and Italy during WW II. In junior high Merle met the love of
his life, Betty Trimble at a church youth group. On January
8, 1945, they were married at Rochester, Minnesota and made
their home in California. After his honorable discharge they
moved to Iowa where Moe worked at a John Deere dealership in
Ringstead. In 1951, they moved to Britt and established
their own business, Kerns Implement Company, which included
John Deere, Behlen and Honda motorcycles along with other
sidelines. Moe was the first Honda motorcycle dealer in
Iowa. Betty was the bookkeeper. After 48 years in the
business both retired at the age of 76.
Moe enjoyed spending time
with his family. His passion was riding motorcycles in every
state and Canadian province. He loved music of all kinds and
had a large collection. He loved traveling in his motor home
and enjoyed the Minnesota State Fair. Moe was a hard worker
known for his generosity, kindness and compassion. He had a
heart for helping those less fortunate. He was always
willing to give someone a chance. He had strong moral values
and instilled a sense of right and wrong and patriotism in
his daughters. Moe always flew a flag in his yard.
He was a member of the
Britt United Methodist Church, BIDCO, Britt American Legion
and VFW and served on the hospital board. Moe was
instrumental in establishing the Britt Medical Clinic, the
Alzheimer's wing of the Britt nursing home and the Summit
House in Britt. He was the first Grand Marshall of the Hobo
Day parade. His daughters remember his love, generosity,
support, wonderful sense of humor, playful nature, card
playing and great love for their mother. Moe and Betty
celebrated 61 years of marriage on January 8, 2006. His
friends will remember his loyalty, strong opinions and
letters to the editor. One always knew where Moe stood on an
issue. He will be greatly missed.
Moe is survived by his
daughters, Pamela Kerns of Garner, Patricia (Bill) Hopes of
Treynor, Deborah Kerns of Adel, Linda Kerns of Omaha and
Rebecca (Mike) May of Britt; grandchildren, Nicholas (Lisa),
Ivy, Lucas and Paige May and Clay, Alex and Jacob Hopes;
great-granddaughter, Kylie May; brothers, Laurice (Beryl)
Kerns of Ankeny and Larry (Jeanice) Kerns of Britt; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death
by his wife, Betty; parents; and step-mother, Diamond.
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Mildred
"Millie" Schaefer, 79
February 3, 2010
Mildred "Millie" Schaefer, 79, of Garner, died on Tuesday,
January 26, 2010, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services were held
at 10:30 a. m., on Saturday, at the St. Boniface Catholic
Church in Garner, with Fr. Brian Dellaert officiating.
Burial was in the St. Boniface Cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made in her name to Catholic Charities,
American Lung Association or The Salvation Army.
Mildred Mae Schaefer, the
daughter of Martin and Anna (Hrubes) Stupka, was born on
March 6, 1930, on a farm north of Garner. Millie graduated
from the Hayfield High School in 1947. After high school,
she worked as a bookkeeper at Reuben's Shoe Store in Forest
City. On November 25, 1948, she was married to Calvin "Joe"
Schaefer at the St. James rectory in Forest City. Joe was in
construction work and they traveled to different
construction places in the Midwest. In 1954, they returned
to Garner where they raised their family. Millie worked in a
variety of jobs including the nursing home, Dr. Fuller's
medical office, secretary at the Garner-Hayfield High School
and 20 years as part-time secretary at North Iowa Printing
Company.
She enjoyed spending time
with her family and friends, church activities, card playing
and in her earlier years, camping. She was a member of the
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rosary Society and the Garner
VFW Auxiliary.
Millie is survived by her
six children, Sandra (Lt Gen Dennis) Hejlik of Camp Lejeune,
North Carolina, Linda (Gary) Lemke of Billings, Montana,
Janelle Luppen of Billings, Montana, Joanne Case of Eden,
North Carolina, Joe Schaefer of Seattle, Washington and Greg
Schaefer of Ames; eight grandchildren, Jason (Kamber) Hejlik
and their three children, Kayla, Kassidy and Kenzie, Jill (LCDR
Mike) Brady and their son, Michael, Jamison (Linda) Lemke,
Ben Lemke, Michael Schaefer, Chris Schaefer, Jenny Schaefer
and Ryan Schaefer; a sister, Anna Tlach of Garner; a
brother, Clarence (Marlene) Stupka of Ankeny;
sisters-in-law, Rose Trca, Iris Rayhons and Daisy (Jesse)
Schwichtenberg; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Joe on December 28, 1990; her parents;
sisters, Agnes Formanek and Dorothy Bosch; and brothers,
Lewis, Ray and Harold Stupka.
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Alvin Becker, 80
February 10, 2010
Alvin Becker, died on
Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the Humboldt County Memorial
Hospital. He was 80 years old.
A Funeral Mass was
celebrated on Thursday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m., at the
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley, with Father Randy
Schon officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic
Cemetery.
Alvin James Becker, was
born on July 14, 1929 in Burt, the son of Mathew and Justine
(Bormann) Becker. His family moved to the St. Joseph area
where he attended school and later finished his schooling in
St. Benedict and Wesley. After his schooling, he began to
farm before he entered the military. Alvin served in the
United States Marine Corps from 1951-1953, before returning
to the Wesley area after he was honorably discharged.
On June 2, 1955, Alvin was
united in marriage to Margaret Young at the St. Boniface
Catholic Church in Garner. After their marriage, they lived
near Wesley where they raised their family and farmed. He
also sold farm equipment and feed. Alvin retired from
farming in 1996.
Alvin loved to fish and
took many fishing trips to Canada and Alaska, as well as,
playing cards and wintering in Texas and Arizona. He was a
lifetime member of the American Legion Andrews Post 428 in
Wesley, past member of the Pork and Creamery boards and
member of the St. Joseph Parish in Wesley.
He is survived by his
wife, Margaret of Wesley; children, Ed Becker and friend,
Susie Durst of Everly, Jean Warm of Carroll, Betty (Ron)
Koontz of Council Bluffs, Donna (Steve) Brown of Omaha,
Nebraska, Mike (Terry) Becker of Humboldt, JoAnn Gronstal of
Houston, Texas, Jerry (Jeanine) Becker of Gilbert, Arizona,
Pat Becker and friend, Kathy Manning of Las Vegas, Nevada
and Donnie (Dawn) Becker of Iowa City; 15 grandchildren;
many step-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Delores
Augustine of Cresco, Lorene (Arnold) Kollasch of Whittemore,
Rosemary (Allen) Vaske of Bancroft, Harold (Theresa) Becker
of Port Isabel, Texas, Mark (Mary) Becker of Monroe,
Wisconsin, Betty (Bitz) Berte of St. Joseph, Norma (Don)
Reding of St. Joseph, Bob (Mary) Becker of Wesley, Pat
Baumann of Whittemore, Marge (Ray) Brcka of Forest City,
Joyce (Lee) Wagner of Torrance, California and Jane (Don)
Potthoff of Algona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; daughter, Mary Jane; brother, Frank (Mari)
Becker; father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Rose Young; and
brothers-in-law, Greg Augustine, Pat Baumann, Don Young,
James Pavelka, Al Huinker and Art Chizek.
Arrangements were handled
by the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Wesley.
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