Alice Mae, the daughter of Morse and Marie (Leens) Hunst, was born on March 15, 1937 in Belmond. She graduated from the Belmond High School in 1956. Later that year she married Bob Iehl. They made their home in Belmond.

In 1973 she married Jim Peterson. The couple made their home in Belmond. Alice was a homemaker, worked in daycare for twenty years, and also worked as a waitress.

Family was very important to Alice, and her life revolved around her three girls. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and the Trampel Arena Rodeos. Alice liked listening to Alan Jackson. She was a very upbeat, positive person. Alice had a strong faith and was very involved at the St. Francis Xavier Church, where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Iehl; husband, Jim Peterson; one child in infancy; and one brother in infancy.

Henry, the son of Harm and Gazena Halfwassen Koenen, was born on July 20, 1920 in rural Latimer. He attended the Plain View County School. Henry served four years in the United States Navy during WW II aboard the USS Hermitage.

On July 22, 1942, he married Viola Stoffer at Alexander. They farmed near Alexander until 1978, then they farmed near Latimer until retirement in 1983.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harm and Peter; and sisters, Grace, Anna, Rebecca and Helen.

Iola, the daughter of Torres and Anna Asbe Wicks, was born on March 26, 1915 south of Kanawha. She graduated from the Clarion High School in 1932.

On July 19, 1934, Iola married Walter Grimm at River Falls, Wisconsin. The couple moved back to the Kanawha area where they farmed until they retired.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter; five sisters; and three brothers.

Lova Leonard, was born on November 15, 1913, at the family farm to her parents, Arthur Wallace and Erma (Meacham) Leonard. She was the first of five children. She was raised on the farm and attended country schools. Lova graduated from the Belmond High School at 16 years of age. She attended Cedar Falls Teacher's College. Later she taught school at Plum Grove, Sheriff and Didio, one-room country schools near Belmond.

On June 20, 1936, she married Robert J. McAlpine at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Shortly thereafter they moved to California where their first child was born. They remained there for a few years, then moved to Waverly. Their second child was born after returning to California to live. In 1955 the family moved to Piedmont, California where they made their permanent home.

Lova was never tardy or missed one day of high school. She was a square dancer for over 70 years. She was a founding member of the Lucy Standish Chapter of the Wright County D.A.R. and also was a member of the Mayflower Society.

Lova loved family history and researched the family genealogy most of her life. She enjoyed returning to Belmond to visit family and old friends. Lova enjoyed sewing and knitting.

Lova was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Arthur Leonard; sister, Icle Severson; and her parents, Arthur and Erma Leonard.

Delwyn Dean, the son of Aaron Arthur and Ruby Evelyn Goll Stromer, was born on April 22, 1930 on a farm southwest of Garner. He graduated from the Garner High School.

He married Harriet June Ostendorf, on August 26, 1950, at the EUB Church in Meservey. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Then he farmed.

He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1966 and served 23 years, including time as Speaker of the House. In 1989, they moved to Kansas City where Del worked as the Federal General Services Administrator. In 1993, them moved to West Des Moines, where he served as agriculture advisor to U.S. Senator Grassley. He retired in 1999.

He was preceded in death by his father; son, Randall; and brother, Norman.

Paula was born on January 10, 1943 in Lake Park, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Alva Anna (Puck) Schwarzenbach. She received her B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls and taught elementary school in Belmond for 19 years. Recently she endowed the National Patient Advocacy Office in Des Moines.

Paula was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Lyle Schwarzenbach.

Norman was born on November 19, 1915 in Humboldt, the son of Oscar and Inger Risseon Watne.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and a nephew.

Organist was Lyla Van Horn. Casket bearers were Brad Warren, Randy Frohling, Keith Koenen, Scott Pottebaum, Paul Koenen and Eugene Frohling.

Catherine B. "Kate" Koenen, was born on November 27, 1904 in Meservey, the daughter of Bernhard and Helen (Pals) Koenen. She attended the Wisner Township School through the eighth grade. She worked at the general store in Meservey and would help new mothers care for their children in their homes.

On November 28, 1934, Catherine married Louis Meinders in George, Iowa. The ceremony was performed by her brother, Rev. Peter Koenen. They farmed the family farm south of Meservey until 1975, when they moved to town.

Kate enjoyed crocheting and hand quilting with her sister, baking angel food cakes and cookies, playing cards, especially "500" with her friends and she liked music. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and the Meservey Kitchen Clatter Band. Kate was a member of the First Reformed Church of Meservey, where she taught Sunday School, was a charter member of the Ladies Society and a member of the choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; great-grandson, Tyson; and brothers, Peter, Bernard and Johnnie.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning, September 24, at the United Methodist Church in Goodell, with Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial was in the Amsterdam Cemetery near Goodell.

Aline Kilgore, was born on December 12, 1911 in Union County, the daughter of Clay Clarence "C.C." and Elizabeth Marie (Holberg) Kilgore. She graduated from high school in Shannon City, Iowa. Aline continued her post secondary education for two years at the University of Iowa and later completed her B.A. Degree at Drake University.

Following her education, Aline was a teacher for rural schools in Wright and Hancock Counties. She was a Librarian for the Klemme School and later for the Belmond School where she retired in 1980.

Aline married Joseph W. Burgess on March 9, 1934 at the United Brethren Church Parsonage in Goodell. They farmed and raised their children on the Burgess homestead north of Goodell.

In addition to her career in education and farming with her husband, Aline was a home maker. She loved any activity that included her family. She enjoyed visiting with friends, playing cards and being a 4-H Leader. She served on the church board and was involved in activities with the church ladies.

Favorite pastimes included fishing and bird watching. She liked to read and keep up on current events. Aline enjoyed music and playing the piano. She had accompanied her mother on various occasions and played for silent movies. Aline made pottery and handmade quilts which she gave to others as keepsakes.

Aline and Joe lived at Prairie View in Garner for four years before moving to Clear Lake where Aline lived at the Courtyard Assisted Living while Joe resided at the Oakwood Care Center. Following his death last year, Aline became a resident at Oakwood.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; son, Dean Burgess; and brothers, Claire and Lyndon.

Billy was born on April 26, 1931 at Ft. Dodge, the son of Joseph Henry and Ruth Cecil Malle Duay. He attended college in California and received his Seminary Degree from the North American Seminary in Sioux Falls. He later received a PhD in Psychology from the Claremont Graduate School in California.

Billy pastored churches for 47 years in Iowa, Wyoming, California and Nebraska. On May 1, 1984, while serving in Belmond, he married his wife, Debbie. In 1987 they moved to Anamosa, where he served as Senior Minister of the First Congregational United Church of Christ until his death.  

He is survived by his wife; sons, Michael (Cheryl) of Utah and Troy of Cedar Rapids; daughters, Karla (Jerry) Corrick of Colorado, Trisha (James) Meyers of Cedar Rapids and Jane Ferry of California; and a sister, Shirliee Schlenker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Eunice; son, Ronald; brothers, Bob and Duane; and sister, Arlene Davis.

Music was provided by Eldoris Bunnell, organist and Marilyn Janssen, soloist. Ushers were Al Charlson and Loren Bamford. Casket bearers were Harold Hill, Clifford Olson, Paul Rokke, Harold Buseman, Tom Hill, Bob Hill and Larry Severson.

Herbert Anton Hill, the son of John and Christian (Hillestad) was born on January 16, 1914, near Belmond. He was baptized on April 8, 1914 and confirmed in 1930, both at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, rural Belmond.

Herb farmed his family's farm west of Belmond. He was united in marriage to Esther May Steenblock on March 1, 1942, by Rev. O. M. Severseike, then pastor of the St. Olaf-Trinity Parish. In 1950, they moved to a farm one mile west of Belmond where they continued farming together until 1978, when they retired and moved into town.

They were members of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where Herbert was an active member, serving as Deacon for a number of years and ushered.

He was known as the "fix it" guy by his family and other relatives. He enjoyed wood-working, such as toys for children, one of which was a rocking horse for their daughter. It is still in use by the great-grandchildren. He also made wooden clocks for family members and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Josie in infancy, Carrie and Annie; brothers, Joseph, Henry and Chester; and nephew, Jerry Lewis.

James, the son of Cecil and Florence (Ward) Austin, was born on February 3, 1945 at Mason City. He attended school at Easton, Minnesota and worked as a mechanic in the North Iowa area. On February 21, 1970 he married Joyce Steenblock. They made their home near Klemme.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Tommy and Richard Austin.