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Ethel Ketchum

July 6, 2004

Funeral services for Ethel Mae (McDonald) Ketchum, 94, were held on Friday, July 2, 2004, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Rev. Michael Druhl officiated. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery, Rowan.

Music was provided by Dona Cleveland, organist and Inez Ketchum, soloist. Ushers were Mick Ketchum and Dan Ketchum. Casket bearers were her grand and great-grandchildren, Kathy Ketchum, Scott Ketchum, Charles Vestweber, Tim Vestweber, Travis Delzell, Dennis Vestweber, Sue Delzell, Joe Delzell and Danielle Delzell.

Honorary bearers were Cory Ketchum, Barbara Pike, Pat Crafton, Linda Williams, Anna Lee Stone, Richard Ketchum, Bern Ketchum, Branden Vestweber, Doris Pepin, Lola Robinson, Renee Ketchum, Linda Nickerson, Robert Ketchum, Lionel McDonald, Nick Ketchum, Joan Regan, Ellen Sturges, Robin Ketchum, Del Shinneman, Sidney Ketchum and Gene Ketchum.

Ethel McDonald was born on February 6, 1910 in Cavalier County, North Dakota, the daughter of James Allen and Mabel (Woodrow) McDonald. She attended school in Sarles, North Dakota, where she graduated in 1928. Ethel attended teachers college in Valley City and taught in rural North Dakota for two years.

Ethel married Jack E. Ketchum of Rowan on October 15, 1931. They farmed and raised their family in Grant Township near Belmond until 1969, when they retired and moved into town.

Ethel was a life long homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She and Jack enjoyed traveling throughout the county and wintered in Arizona for several years.

Ethel was a member of the United Methodist Church in Belmond and the UMCW. For many years she was involved with the Rebekah Lodge and had served in various offices.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; infant son, Herbert Allen; sister, Evelyn; and brothers, Raymond (Bud) and Ward.

Survivors include her son, Ronald L. (Marlys) Ketchum of Central Point, Oregon; daughter, Mary Jane (Garold) Vestweber of Belmond; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Glee Belle Mennenga

July 6, 2004

Glee Belle Mennenga, 81, died on Saturday, July 3, 2004, at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 7, at the Immanuel Reformed Church near Belmond, with Rev. Rob Ford officiating. Interment was in the Alexander Cemetery.

Music was provided by Shirley Kuhlers, organist and Stacia Creason, recorded music. Honorary casket bearers were Sara Waltzing, Kelli Showalter, Mary DeCarlo, Katie Studer, Stacia Creason, Jenna Waltzing, Gina Noftsger, Bob Mennenga and family. Casket bearers were Brian Tisor, Joe Showalter, Jeff Tisor, Scott Waltzing, Josh Studer and Dave Mennenga.

Glee, the daughter of Clarence and Violet Raymond Hill, was born on July 21, 1922 in Clear Lake. She graduated from the Clear Lake High School.

During WW II, Glee was employed at an airplane factory in Omaha. She later worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. She was foremost a housewife and mother.

On February 28, 1946, Glee married Elmer Waltzing in Klemme. Elmer died in 1977. Glee married Don Mennenga on January 4, 1979 in Belmond. Don died in 1983. She also enjoyed many years of companionship with Ed Pals.

Glee's hobbies included dancing at the Surf, cooking, quilting, playing Uno with her grandchildren and playing cards with friends.

She was a member of the Immanuel Reformed Church and was active in the women's group. She helped with the Pleasant Peppy Pals 4-H Club as a Leader and Judge.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands; daughter, Marilyn; special friend, Ed Pals; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth; one brother, Vern Hill; and sister, Edna Morgan.

Glee Belle is survived by her daughters, Jolene (Charles) DeCarlo of Truro and Janice (Chris) Creason of Perry; sons, John (Lee Ann) Waltzing and Doug (Barb) Waltzing of Belmond; son-in-law, Larry Tisor and Becky of Mason City; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and extended family, Dave Mennenga of Grand Island, Nebraska; Bob (Pat) Mennenga of Omaha; and Marcia (Frank) Bergmark of Grand Island; brother, Elston (Barbara) Hill of Springfield, Missouri; sisters, Marguerite (Edward) Hoffland of Cresco and Geri (George) Klesel of Springfield, Missouri; and sister-in-law, Almina Hill of Laguna, California.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Lowell Koci

July 13, 2004

Lowell H. "Bud" Koci, 83, of Manly, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2004. His body has been donated to the University of Iowa for medical study.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, with Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services. The Edward Tosel American Legion Post #110 will conduct military rites.

Lowell was born on April 26, 1921, on the family farm west of Grafton, the son of John and Laura (Prell) Koci. He attended the Grafton School where he lettered in sports, graduating in 1939. He attended Iowa State University prior to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on September 7, 1942. He served his country fighting in the Battle of Tarawa and was awarded a Purple Heart.

While on leave he married his sweetheart, Shirley Jeanne Ciner, on September 19, 1944 at the old Lutheran Church in Manly. The newlyweds were stationed in Hastings, Nebraska and San Diego. Following his discharge in September 1945, the couple returned to the Manly area. Bud spent 37 years with Peoples Gas & Electric (later Interstate Power), including both gas and electrical work. He retired in 1983 as area manager of the Nora Springs office.

A true people person, Bud gave of himself freely and wholeheartedly. He was a member of the Manly Pioneer Town & Country Club, Manly Retirement Apartment Board of Directors, North Central School Board, Manly Jaycees, Manly Volunteer Fire Department, and Manly Senior Citizens Taxi Service. He played Santa to local children during the American Legion holiday celebration. He was recently honored by the Edward Tosel American Legion Post for being a member in good standing for 60 years.

Bud bowled in numerous leagues throughout the area and participated in numerous card clubs. He loved to fish, and took twice yearly fishing trips to Canada. He also loved to hunt and golf, and on a particularly good day on the greens he would come home with a turtle. Bud was well known for his ability to catch and cook turtles and he loved to host large "turtle feeds." Both vegetables and flowers did well in Bud's many gardens. In later years he took much enjoyment in bird watching.

Bud loved his family most of all. While growing up his two daughters could always count on him for unconditional love and support. Bud delighted his girls with car ride sing-a-longs, winter picnics, massive candy making marathons, bag swings, adventurous vacations, evening fires and moon gazing. He welcomed his sons-in-law into his family and found delight in his five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brother-in-law, Harley Urbatsch.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Jean Marie (Roy) Arends of Alexander and Ann Jeanette (Michael) Burkart of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Kelly Lynn (Joe) Pratt of Urbandale, Matthew Lowell Burkart of Chicago, Jill Michelle Burkart of Austin, Texas, Andrew Joseph Arends of Las Vegas and Johnathan Charles Arends of Kansas City; great-grandson, Nicholas Lowell Pratt of Urbandale; sister, Pearl Urbatsch; nephew, Harley Urbatsch II; and niece, Sue Urbatsch all of Forest City; and his special fishing buddy, George "Andy" Anderson of Nora Springs.

The family requests that memorials be given to those organizations that Bud supported throughout his life, such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Hospice of North Iowa, or the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
©Belmond Independent 2004  


 
John Stark

July 13, 2004

John W. Stark, 62, died on Sunday, July 11, 2004, at his home in Brookings, South Dakota. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 14, at the Lake Campbell Lutheran Church.

John William, was born on April 20, 1942 at Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Carl William and Susannah Mary (McMartin) Stark.

He married Lynne Boller at Decorah in 1964. In 1976 John received an award from the City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for saving the life of a ten year old boy. In 1981 they moved to Brookings where he he worked for the Coast to Coast Warehouse. He retired in June 2002.

Survivors include his wife of Brookings; children, Chad (Jennifer) Stark of Fargo, North Dakota, Christopher (Bridgett) Stark of Carlyle, Illinois, Susan (Scott) Gehring of Brookings and Michael Stark of Eugene, Oregon.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Mourine Pals

July 20, 2004

Mourine R. Pals, 94, of Belmond, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 17, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, with burial in the Belmond Cemetery. Pastor Mike Druhl conducted the funeral.

Organist was Dona Cleveland and soloist was Marilyn Janssen. Casket bearers were Tom Lerdal, Joel Pals, Terry Evans, Lynn Ostendorf, Terrill Baker and Robert Pals. Honorary bearers were Jean Ostendorf, Alice Bryant, Rosemary Hamilton, Shirley Fulton, Marvel Stadtlander and Judy Poolman.

Mourine Ruth, was born on July 30, 1909, on the Lieuwen family farm in Avery Township, Hancock County. She was the seventh of eleven children born to Teeke Tjaard and Helen (Frey) Lieuwen. She received her education in a rural school.

Mourine married Joe Pals of Alexander on November 9, 1929, at the Parsonage of the First Reformed Church in Meservey. During the years when Joe worked for Wright County, the couple made their home in Belmond. In 1947 they moved to the Lieuwen farm where they lived until retiring to Belmond in 1974. Joe died in 1989.

A homemaker all her life, Mourine's home was always the focal point for many family gatherings. She especially enjoyed New Year's Day when her family would gather for the traditional Speck en Dicken. Her grandchildren have many fond memories of times spent with her on the farm and later when she moved to town.

Mourine was an excellent cook. She enjoyed trying out new recipes and then giving them her own special touch. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, canning, and reading, especially cookbooks. Over the years, Mourine served countless cups of tea to her family and friends, along with tasty treats fresh from the oven.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, George, Bert and Donald Lieuwen; and sisters, Nellie (Hauko) Barkema, Grace (Hauko) Barkema, Rose (Ralph) Baker and Helen (Gene) Kelley.

Survivors include her children, Joan (James) Carroll of Osage, David (Marlys) Pals of Cedar Falls, Carol (Roland) Lerdal of Berne, Indiana and James of Britt; grandchildren, Susan Neuwohner, Leanne Ermer, Susan Gersema, Debra Cunningham, Teresa Pietsch, Laura Grimm, Lisa Smith, Tom Lerdal, Nicole Stoller and Joel Pals; fourteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mabel (Clif) Evans of Clarion, Mary (Andy) Jasperson of Glendale, California and Margaret (Kenneth) Parker of Yucaipa, California: niece, Jean (Arnett) Ostendorf of Klemme; sister-in-law, Jennie (George) Lieuwen of Belmond; and brother-in-law, Peter (Gladys) Pals of Belmond.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Ellen Johnston

July 20, 2004

Ellen R. Johnston, 76, of Belmond, died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 19, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, with burial in the Alexander Cemetery.

Pastor Marvin Lorenz conducted the service. Casket-bearers were Michael Walrod, John Walrod, Don Suntken, Doug Suntken, Larry Suntken and Collin Steenhard.

Ellen Ruth, the daughter of Enno and Allie Schmidt Suntken, was born on April 26, 1928 in Franklin County. She grew up near Dows where she attended school.

Ellen married Wallace F. Johnston in 1951. The couple lived in the Belmond, Alexander and Meservey areas. Ellen enjoyed crocheting afghans, cooking and baking. Her family fondly remembers when Ellen would bake pies.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Harold in 2003; brothers, Clarence and Marvin; and sister, Inez.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Wally of Belmond; daughter, LaNae (Michael) Walrod of Latimer; son, Clarence of Holmes; daughter-in-law, Lelani Johnston of Goodell; grandchildren, Alex, Matthew, John, and Tammy; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Don (Marlene) Suntken of Belmond.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Harold Mack

August 10, 2004

Harold Terence Mack, 87, of Clarion, died on Thursday, July 22, 2004, at the Wright Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 24, 2004, at the Clarion Church of Christ, with burial in the Graceland Cemetery in Webster City.

Harold was born on August 20, 1916, to John and Nancy (Bamford) Mack in Belmond. He graduated from the Belmond High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during WW II. He married Lida Bickford on March 3, 1948, and they farmed in Wright County for 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert and George; and sisters, Ruth and Marian.

Harold is survived by his wife; sons, Stanley (Jane) of Kingston, Washington and Tracy (Beth) of Lakeville, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; and sister, Ruby Alderson of California.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Mark Staley

July 27, 2004

Mark Allen Staley, 43, of Meservey, died on Friday, July 23, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, after a short battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 27, at the Salem United Methodist Church, Meservey, with Pastor Rose Calderon-Khan officiating. Words of remembrance were shared by Red Haugland. Interment was in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Mark was born on January 19, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of John William and Jean LaRae (Retallick) Staley. He attended school in Oregon, Wisconsin and graduated from the Freedom House High in Madison, Wisconsin in 1979.

Mark moved to Clear Lake in 1985 and worked for Plastic Molders, County Market and Target. He moved to Thornton in 1987 and worked for several contractors, Hennings, GSI, Lerdal Construction and Roger's Roofing. He worked for KR Construction in Belmond from 2002 until this past April, when he was unable to continue.

Mark was a volunteer for the Klemme Boy Scout Troop 456. He enjoyed bowhunting, fishing, camping, traveling, attending his children's activities, Harley Davidsons, the Packers, and being with family and friends. He attended the Salem United Methodist Church.

Mark was preceded in death by his father in 1991; brother, Bob in 2003 and brother, Michael at birth.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughters, Toni Staley of Barneveld, Wisconsin and Stacy Nachazel and son, Tyler Staley both at home; grandson, Braden Hosler of Barneveld; mother, Jean (Mike) Diggan of Madison; grandmother, Ruth Vultaggio of Columbus, Wisconsin; brothers, John (Karen) Staley of Garner and James Staley of Stoughton, Wisconsin; sisters, Cheryll (Dennis) McCormick and Michelle Staley all of Madison; nieces, Alicia, Shauna, Laiken, Stacey, Erin, Karin and Ashley; nephews, Andy, Kyle, Collin, Devon, Brett, Brian, Brent and Brandon; great-nieces, MacKenzie and Alexis; great-nephew, Jacob; parents-in-law, Lynn and Alice Scharlau of Mason City; and brother-in-law, John (Tina) Scharlau of Mason City.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Jerry Wilhite

July 27, 2004

Jerry Duane Wilhite, 65, died on Sunday, July 25, 2004, at the Belmond Medical Center, after a battle with kidney cancer.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, July 28, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond, with Father David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit officiating. Donna Kopriva was lector. Janyce Kluss was organist and Maxine Whitty was cantor.

Honorary casket bearers were David Dunfee, David Riggs, Robert Wade, Stillman Wickert, Gilman Soma, Tom Christianson and Vic Fleener. Ushers were Hubert Kopriva and Harry Nelson. Interment was in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond. Military rites were conducted by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Jerry Wilhite was born on December 8, 1938 in Corwith, to Evan and Geraldine Dunlap Wilhite.

Jerry married Marjorie Zeimet on June 4, 1960 at the St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Jerry was drafted and served with the United States Army at Fort Carson, Colorado.

After military service he took over management of his father's business, Evan's Lounge in Corwith. Jerry and Marj raised their son and two daughters in Corwith.

They moved to Belmond in 1982 where Jerry managed the Belmond Country Club for 12 years. Then for several years he was the owner of Jerry's 2nd Chance in Belmond. He sold his business and began semi-retirement. He worked part time in the meat department at P&G in Belmond.

Jerry was a true people person and had made many friends. He was a good cook, loved to play cribbage and poker, enjoyed gardening (especially his strawberry patch) and he loved to fish with Marj. Jerry collected elephants, iron wood, and oak crafts.

He was preceded in death by his father, Evan; and his step-father, Ray Stout.

Jerry is survived by his wife of Belmond; son, Todd (Shelley) Wilhite of Altoona; daughters, Brenda (Brent) DeBerg of Bristow and Connie (Todd) Stewart of Royal; mother, Geraldine Stout of Belmond; brothers, Ted (Trish) Wilhite of Largo, Florida and Bill Wilhite of Tampa, Florida; grandsons, Joshua Wilhite, Nick, Steven and Michael DeBerg, Chance and Casey Stewart; and five sisters-in-law.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Gerhard Gabrielson

August 4, 2004

Gerhard Arnold Gabrielson, 91, of Belmond, died on Monday, July 26, 2004, at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 31, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in rural Belmond, with Pastor Lowell Halvorson officiating. Interment was in the Belmond Cemetery.

Organist was Carol Severson, soloist was Marilyn Janssen and the men's chorus also sang. Casket bearers were Duan Mennenga, Daren Mennenga, John Gabrielson, Daniel Gabrielson, Kraig Oeltjenbruns, Brent King and Roger Reid. Ushers were Cliff Toft and Alfred Johnson.

Gerhard, the son of Gabriel and Anna Sunde-Peterson Gabrielson, was born on March 24, 1913 near Belmond. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Olaf Church. He attended rural schools in Wright County.

Gerhard married Marion Odegard of Waterville, Iowa on January l5, l938 at the St. John's Lutheran Parsonage in Waukon. They farmed in the Belmond and Waterville areas for more than thirty years. In 1972 they moved to Waukon where Gerhard did painting, drove a school bus, and was foreman for the Allamakee County Road Department. In l978 they moved to Belmond. He enjoyed farm life, family, fishing, gardening and flowers.

Gerhard was a member of the Switzerland of Iowa Barber Shoppers at Waukon for thirteen years. He was an active member of the Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church of rural Waterville and had served as President. He was a faithful member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church and sang with the men's chorus for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James; grandson, Benjamin; brothers, Tolford, Elmer and Norman; and sisters, Elizabeth Waddington, Burley Gabrielson and Ruth Boller.

He is survived by his wife; son, Dale and wife, Kathleen of Arlington, Tennessee; daughters, Marjorie (Cletus) Liska of Clear Lake and Margaret (Larry) Mennenga of Belmond; grandchildren, Duan Mennenga of Chicago, Daren (Diena) Mennenga of Belmond, Carolyn (Kraig) Oeltjenbruns of Eagan, Minnesota, Christine (Brent) King of Urbandale, John (Jennifer) Gabrielson of Arlington, Tennessee, Daniel (Andrea) Gabrielson of Arlington and Caroline (Roger) Reid of Oakland, Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Anna, Brinley, Carly, Jamie, Nathan, Tristan, Ty and Wyatt; brother, Lester of Belmond; and sisters, Beulah Reasoner and Ruby Boller of Belmond.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Geneva Lesher

August 4, 2004

Geneva (Genevieve) Fern Boswell Lesher, 79, of Clarion, died on Monday, July 26, 2004, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 29, at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, with Elder Jerry Smith officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Geneva was born on June 24, 1925 in Lehigh, to Clarence and Pearl (Kent) Boswell. The family moved to Webster City, where Geneva attended school.

Geneva and Dannie Lesher were married on May 23, 1941 at Bethany, Missouri. They resided in Rowan for many years and owned the Rowan Tap.

Geneva worked for Webster City Products from 1963 until retirement. After retirement she enjoyed her family, fishing, gardening, traveling, school events for her family, and church fellowship.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Elnor Glawe, Alice Boylan and Dorothy Berleen; and two great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Weimann and Karen (Bill) Wason; grandchildren, Starla (Jerry) Chapman and their children, Mike and Jenni, Susie (Dave) Chapman and their children, Shaun and Jessica, and Scott Wason and his children, Zachary, Katie and Jacob; sister, Verla (Leonard) Carlson of Webster City; brother, Everett (Gene) Boswell of Norfolk, Virginia; and sister-in-law, Virginia (Louis) Knosby.
©Belmond Independent 2004



Evelyn Mae Watne

August 4, 2004

Evelyn Mae Watne, 85, of Belmond, died on Friday, July 30, 2004, at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 3, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Interment was in the Belmond Cemetery.

Organist was Eldoris Bunnell and soloist was Marilyn Janssen. Casket bearers were, Mike Kolbeck, Jeff Watne, Rodney Halfpop, Mark Soma, Troy Watne, Jason McNertney and Jeremy Watne. Ushers were Al Charlson and Loren Bamford.

Evelyn Mae Case, the daughter of Floyd and Gladys Sumners Case, was born on August 24, 1918, in Clarion. She graduated from the Clarion High School in 1936 and then worked as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell in Clarion.

On September 22, 1938, she married John Watne of Eagle Grove at Macon, Missouri. The couple owned a small restaurant in Bayard, Iowa until 1943. They later moved to the Clarion/Belmond area, where they farmed until retiring and moving to Clarion 1981. John died in 1981, and in 1988 Evelyn moved to Belmond.

Evelyn was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed embroidery, sewing and reading.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; great-granddaughter, Kenlee Uhlenhopp; sister, Genevieve; and brother, Bernard.

She is survived by her seven children, Marcia (Earl) Kolbeck of Ashton, Jon (Betty) Watne of Clarion, Susan (Leland) Halfpop of Goodell, Phebe (Charles) Soma of Belmond, Ted (Barbara) Watne of Belmond, Norma (Jerry) McNertney of Ames and Craig (Connie) Watne of Belmond; twenty-seven grandchildren; forty nine great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Anne Case of Clarion.
©Belmond Independent 2004  



Jean M. Hattel

August 4, 2004

Jean M. Hattel, 81, died on Saturday, July 31, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 4, at the Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church in Cedar Falls, with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa. Mrs. Hattel was a former Belmond resident.
©Belmond Independent 2004