Audrey Cenek
 

New Hampton — Audrey Cenek, age 77, of New Hampton, died Thursday evening, July 27, 2006 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City following complications from brain surgery. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary’s Center in New Hampton with Rev. Don Czapla officiating. The pall was placed on the casket by Audrey’s children. The offertory gifts were presented by Audrey’s grandchildren.

Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery with Jamie Breitbach, Joe Breitbach, Dominic Frese and Colin Frese as pallbearers.

Visitation was 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Further visitation was at 9:00 a.m. Monday at the Funeral Home.

Audrey was born January 19, 1929, in Polar, WI, the daughter of Ben and Agnes (Phillips) Kluwe. She attended and graduated from Charles City High School. On October 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to Dale Cenek. They were long time residents of New Hampton. On February 15, 1995 Dale passed away. Audrey was a life long homemaker who enjoyed camping for many years in Lansing, IA, socializing with friends and raising pet Schnauzers. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton.

Survivors include two children, Barbara (Ken) Harmening, Sumner, Robert (Linda) Cenek, Dillon, MT; four grandsons, Jamie and Joe Breitbach, Sumner, Bernard and Nicholas Cenek, Dillon, MT; one granddaughter, Angel Palm, Minneapolis, MN; two brothers, Vernon Kluwe and Bob Kluwe, both of Charles City.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Dale; infant son, Bradley Cenek; her parents; one brother, Ben Kluwe; one sister, Delores Godowski.

Beverly L. Montgomery

Greene — Beverly L. Montgomery, 68, of Greene, died early Thursday morning, July 27, 2006 at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 31 at the United Methodist Church, 107 N. Water St. in Greene with Rev. Ashok Patet officiating.

Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Family greeted relatives and friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford. The visitation continued on Monday prior to service at the church in Greene.

Memorials may be directed to the Beverly L. Montgomery Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family on the website www.fullertonfh.com.

Connie M. (Haupt) Witzel

Sumner — Connie M. Witzel, 51, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Manor Care Health Center in Waterloo, after a lengthy illness.

Services were held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 28 at the Becker-Milnes Funeral Home, Sumner with Rev. William Runaas, Jr. officiating. Hannah and Aaron Haupt sang “Here I Am Lord” and “Shine On Us”. Casket Bearers were Randy Witzel, Terry Steggall, Chris Steggall, Joe Steggall, Erik Haupt and Mike Dillon.

Interment was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Sumner.

Family and friends shared in lunch and fellowship at the Clarence Haupt, Jr. Home, following the committal service.

          Posted on 08/01/2006 by Gene Manning

Bill Eisner

Bill Eisner, 62, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 as a result of an airplane accident in Cresco, Iowa. Chancellor Funeral Home chapel in Florence, Miss. was in charge of arrangements.

He was born in Williamsport, Pa. and had lived in Pearl since 1981. A Veteran of the U. S. Navy, Mr. Eisner was a corporate pilot for most of his 35 year career.

He will be missed by those he leaves behind; 2 daughters, Sheryl Conerly of Florence, Lisa Redmond of Braxton; one son, Eric Eisner of Little Rock, Ark.; 4 brothers, Phillip Eisner, Howard Eisner, Jr., Donald Eisner and Bobby Eisner of Willamsport, Pa.; 3 grandchildren, Joseph Thompson, Dayna Thompson, Devin Conerly, and Zipper, his dog that he loved.

Clyde James "Jim" Lewis, III, 41, a devoted Christian, family man and friend to many, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in Cresco, Iowa as the result of injuries sustained in an aviation accident. Services were at Pinelake Baptist Church with burial in Lakeland Place Cemetery. Dr. Chip Henderson officiated. The Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon was in charge of arrangements.

Jim was born in Jackson, and was a member of the 1982 graduating class of Jim Hill High School. He was an accomplished black belt in Karate having earned his degree while in high school. From an early age, Jim loved to fly airplanes, having flown solo at the age of 15 and later earning his pilot's license. Jim continued his formal education at Mississippi College and then on to Delta State University where he completed his aviation degree.

Jim began his career as a pilot with AV Charter Company at the early age of 21. He continued his career with US Airways where he was employed as a pilot for 16 years. After leaving US Airways, Jim began flying privately for SAKS Corporation and later with Jackson Aviation Charter Services. He was an active member of the MS Soaring Association.

Jim was best known by all as a devoted Christian, husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was a friend to all who knew him. To those who met and knew Jim, his smile and kindness captured the essence of his spirit and his heart. Although Jim's passion was flying, his true love was his family, his wife Leslie and son Zachary, and his daily spiritual walk with his Lord. Jim was an active member of Pinelake Baptist Church family where he will be deeply missed. Jim's approach to business reflected his walk with his Lord and his devotion to his family and friends. Jim was a principal partner and developer of WoodBridge subdivision at the Northshore in Rankin County. Jim's vision for WoodBridge was to be a place where common Christian families and friends could share and live in a community that would glorify the Lord. Jim was a mentor to others as he touched their lives.

Survivors include his wife, Leslie Lewis of Brandon; son, Zachary Lewis of Brandon; mother, Judy Lewis of Brandon; father, Dr. Jimmy Lewis, Jr., and his wife Laura of Terry; brothers, Jay Lewis and his wife Wendy of Flower Mound, Texas; Jon Lewis and his wife Tricia of Byram and Jeff Lewis and his wife Crystal of Brandon; stepsisters, Kristin Smith of Terry and Kandice Rowe and her husband Mark of Terry. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will be Ken Bailey, Ken Blaine, William Cummins, Jeff Lewis, Ray Montgomery and Curt Summerlin. Honorary Pallbearers are Mike King, Jay Lewis, Jon Lewis, Dean Melton, Eugine Starks and Andy Stewart.

Memorials may be made to Son Valley, a division of Baptist Homes. Inc., P. O. Box 406, Canton, MS 39046.

Memorial services were held for Neil R. Applen of Lanesboro, formerly of Harmony at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1 at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN. Interment was in the Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony.

Lindstrom Funeral Home of Harmony handled the arrangements.

Neil, 75, died Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Harmony Health Care Center.

Melvin Borseth

A Memorial Service was held for Melvin Borseth of Cresco on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. A private family inurnment will be held at the New Oregon Cemetery at a later date.

Melvin, 80, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, IA.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

A graveside service for Gertrude Bunge was held at St. Matthews Cemetery in Granger, MN on Monday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m.

Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Gertrude, 92, died Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the Ebenezer Care Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Gertrude Bunge was born November 14, 1913 the daughter of Herman and Theresa (Bronner) Weinkauf. She was baptized December 25, 1913 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Granger, MN. On December 9, 1927, she was confirmed by Rev. DeGuisne.

She was married to Ed Bunge June 9, 1945 by Rev. Pless at the parsonage. In July of 1956 Gertrude moved to Minneapolis where she was a salesclerk for the Donaldson Company. She has remained living in Minneapolis since that time.

She is survived by her nieces: Sharla (Victor) Fencl of Calmar, IA and Charlene (Wayne) Wilkins of Ottawa, IL; her great-niece: Sarah Cieciek of Denver, CO; her great-nephews: Tim Fencl of Ames, IA and Lee Wilkins of Peru, IL; and her brother-in-law: Charles Nast of Cresco, IA.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; her brother: Russell Weinkauf; and her sister: Ferneva Nast.

Services for Otto Finger, former businessman in Fayette and Calmar, IA were held Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Fayette United Methodist Church.

Otto, 88, died Monday, July 24, 2006 in Casa Grande, AZ.

Otto and his first wife, Margaret owned Ott's Drive In in Fayette and The Little O Drive In in Calmar for many years. Margaret passed away in 1985. Otto married Ima McKee in 1990. They traveled in the south and southwest, and for the last 10 years lived in Casa Grande.

Otto is survived by his wife Ima; a daughter: Judy (Leonard) Zeller of Cresco; a son: Alan (Kathy) Finger of Coggon, IA; three grandchildren: Adam Finger of Coggon, Amy (Steve) Roth of Cross Plains, WI, and Alex (Mindy) Finger of Coggon; two great-grandchildren: Connor Roth and Blair Finger; two sisters; two brothers; a brother-in-law; a sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Additional survivors include: Ima's three children; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Otto was preceded in death by his first wife: Margaret; his parents; three brothers; and a sister.

Sister Lea Henkes

 

A Memorial Service for Sister Lea Henkes, FSPA was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids.

Friends were to call after 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse. A prayer service was held that evening at 7 p.m. in Mary of the Angels Chapel. Rev. Thomas O'Neill, chaplain at Viterbo University presided at the Mass of Christian Burial in Mary of the Angels Chapel on Friday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in La Crosse.

Sister Lea, 73, died Monday, July 17, 2006 at her apartment in Hiawatha, IA. She was in the 47th year of her religious profession.

Sister Lea Henkes was born to Harry and Esther (Herold) Henkes on May 1, 1933 in Cresco, IA. At her baptism she was given the name Olive Margaret. She attended St. Joseph's School in Cresco, staffed by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and Cresco Public High School. After graduating from high school, Olive took a secretarial position at the high school. During those years her family relationships grew ever deeper. After wrestling with the "empty" feeling within her, Olive began to entertain the idea of a religious vocation. Because she had a special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, she would often stop for a visit in church. When Olive saw a brochure from the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, she knew that was where she wanted to be. She entered St. Rose Convent on September 7, 1956.

Olive was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1957, and was given the name Sister Lea. She made first profession of vows on August 12, 1959, and final vows on August 10, 1964.

After earning a bachelor's degree from Viterbo College in music education and piano and a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in music history and literature, Sister Lea ministered in the field of music education for 22 years in elementary and high schools in Iowa, California, and Wisconsin. She also served her religious community as secretary for the Central Province from 1975-1979. Sister Lea was parish liturgist for 12 years in Spokane, WA, Beaverton, OR, Dubuque and Decorah, IA. After caring for her parents until their deaths, she devoted her time to publishing music as editor, composer and arranger.

For a time she worked for Franciscan Communications in California and Oregon Catholic Press. In recent years Sister Lea volunteered at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha.

Community members, family, and friends remember sister Lea as a talented musician, a woman who enjoyed life, and a faithful religious devoted to prayer and the Eucharist. She was an avid gardener. As an accomplished pianist Sister Lea was often called upon to prepare music for community events. Her delightful sense of humor and cheerfulness attracted people to her. She took recruiting new members to religious life as a personal responsibility. Sister Lea was a member of the Dubuque Area Vocation Association and served on the FSPA Membership Promotion Team.

Sister Lea is survived by her Franciscan Community; two brothers: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Henkes and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Henkes, all of Cresco, IA; two sisters: Verna (Darold) Dralle and Charlotte Henkes of Wabasha, MN; brother-in-law: Ron Weis of Minneapolis, MN; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister: Shirley.

Irma M. Thomsen, 81, of Scottsdale, AZ died Sunday, July 23, 2006 from cancer and other complications.

A gathering of family was held at Green Acres Mortuary on Thursday, July 27, 2006.

Irma M. Thomsen was born July 17, 1925 in Cresco, IA, the daughter of Oscar and Laura Moen.

She is survived by her husband: Bert Thomsen; a daughter: Lisa Thomsen-Morrison of Scottsdale; a son: Mark Thomsen of Rhinelander, WI; five grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Betty Moen of Cresco, IA and Kay Moen of Arkadelphia, AR; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Irma was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Thomas and Oscar Moen Jr.; and a sister: Josephine McKinstry.

Paul Kolbet

Funeral services for Paul M. Kolbet of Osage, formerly of Cresco were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at Notre Dame Parish-Assumption Worship Center in Cresco, IA. Rev. Richard Ament, Rev. Joseph Fogal and Rev. John Moser were the participating priests. Music was provided by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Interment was held in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.

Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. There was visitation at the church an hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco, IA handled the arrangements.

Paul, 88, died Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, IA.

Paul M. Kolbet was born September 30, 1917 on a Chickasaw County farm near Alta Vista, IA, the son of Nicholas and Mary (Ravers) Kolbet. He was educated at St. Williams grade and high school in Alta Vista and graduated from Iowa State College (now University) in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II prior to graduating from college.

On May 24, 1944, he married Geneva G. White at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Alta Vista. He moved to Cresco in the fall of 1944 to become manager of the Farmer's Cooperative Creamery Assn. He received his Securities License in 1959 and then took the NASD test at the University of Minnesota. This license he has held ever since. In 1964, he joined J.E. O'Donnell in the real estate business, which he continued as Paul Kolbet Real Estate until his retirement in 2005. In 1961 he and others promoted and built Cresco Pellets, Inc. which was later sold to Cargill, Inc. in 1967.

He was a member of Notre Dame Parish-St. Joseph's Church, serving on the church council, he served on the board of directors of the Cresco Country Club, he served on the Junior Chamber board, he was district chairman of the Boy Scouts. Paul was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresters serving many years as the juvenile director, the American Legion, and the Local, State, and National Associations of REALTORS.

Paul is survived by his wife Geneva of Osage; two daughters: Kathryn Karrigan of Hainesvile, IL and S. Joyce Kolbet SSND of Makato, MN; two sons: Kevin (Janean) and Philip (friend, Linda Kuehne and daughters, Bradie and Jacey Kuehne), both of Osage, IA; four grandchildren: Michelle (Andy) Ptasienski, Kathleen Karrigan, Kyle and Karen Kolbet; five great-grandchildren: Joey, Jackson, Abraham, Andrsen, and Maddux Ptasienski; and two sisters: Evelyn Adams and Marie Gebel, both of Elma, IA.

Paul was preceded in death by three brothers: Leonard, Nicholas, and Joseph; and one sister: Leone Lentz.

               Posted on 08/03/2006 by Gene Manning

Keegan Gamez Bennett

Keegan Gamez Bennett was born on August 4, 2006 and was sent to live with the Lord on August 5, 2006.

Funeral services for Keegan Gamez Bennett will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, IA. Friends are to call two hours prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Howard Center Cemetery in rural Cresco.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.

Keegan was born to two loving parents, Richard Bennett and Nicole Gamez of Beloit, WI. Keegan was baptized August 5, 2006. In his short life, Keegan touched many hearts and will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

He is survived by his parents: Richard and Nicole; his maternal grandparents: Adolph and Jolene Gamez of Cresco, IA; his paternal grandparents: Glen and Mary Bennett of Oxford, WI; aunts and uncles: Dustin Bennett and Victoria Olsen, Cariee Bennett and Ryan Mittlestedt, Barbara Gamez Sims and Paul Sims, Jeff Gamez and Jamie Bakkum Gamez; cousin: Ayva Bennett; great-grandparents: Rita Gamez, Glenn Bennett, Gloria Thesen, Jane Smith, and Jerry Smith.

Keegan was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Walter and Irene Pittelko and Daniel Gamez; and his great-great-grandparents: Anne and Roy Manteufel.

Leroy Draheim

Ionia — Leroy Draheim, 58, of Ionia, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, following a brief illness.

Funeral Services for Leroy Draheim will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 11 at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Sr. Jennifer Rausch, pastoral assistant at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Burial will be in Cedar View Cemetery, Chickasaw.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.

Leroy Edward Draheim was born August 26, 1947, in Charles City, the son of John and Mildred (Kilby) Draheim. He graduated from the Charles City High School. Leroy owned and operated the Basset Bar until his retirement.

Survivors include a sister, Maida Wiegmann, Charles City; five nieces and nephews, Denise (Jerry) Conway, Austin, TX., Jeff Lore, Bellville, TX, Bobby (Pam) Lore, Bassett, Valerie (Mark) Tedder, Buda, TX, and David Lore, Austin, TX. Preceding him in death were his parents; and a half sister, Phyllis Butler, Shedd, OR.

Lawrence Ondrashek

Decorah — Lawrence Ondrashek died Monday, July 31, 2006 in Decorah, Iowa after suffering an apparent heart attack while helping on the farm. He was 72 years of age.

 

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 4 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. David M. Beckman presided. Conway Funeral Home in Protivin assisted with the arrangements.

Lawrence Norbert Ondrashek was born in Winneshiek County near Protivin, Iowa, the son of Charles F. and Mary R. (Pecinovsky) Ondrashek. He attended the rural school for four years and then attended Rudolphinum for two years. Following his education, he stayed on the farm, helping neighbors with their farming chores.

On June 21, 1960, he was united in marriage to Rosalin M. Holder at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, IA. They farmed north of Jackson Junction for 13 1/2 years then moved 2 1/2 miles northeast of Jerico for four years and in 1977 purchased an acreage 1 mile northeast of Jerico. He was living in Jerico. During these early years, he worked for Cliff Ohm, in sanitation, hauled grain with a semi to the Mississippi River, he drove truck for Fred Carlson Co. of Decorah from 1990-2001. He was currently hauling grain for Kevin Kovarik and farming his Dad’s farm.

Lawrence enjoyed old-time music, antique tractors, farming, being a lefse flipper, and tinkering. He was courageous, strong, but sometimes stubborn.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalin, Jerico, three sons, Kevin (friend, Dorothy), and Roger, both of Fort Atkinson, Charles, Lawler; two daughters, Marcia (Rick) Nesvik, Ossian and Sheila (Dean) Klimesh, New Hampton; seven grandchildren, Derek, Deborah, Sandra and Savannah Nesvik, Renae, Bryan, and Brandi Schwickerath; four step-grandchildren, Steven Nesvik, Hillary, Travis, and Liza Klimesh; four sisters-in-law, Patricia Ondrashek of New Hampton, Regina (Marvin) Beer and Rachelle Phillipp, both of Cedar Rapids, and Ruth Ann Moore of Marion; one brother-in-law, Raymond (Sue) Holder, Cedar Rapids. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Robert and Norbert Ondrashek.

Harry Meyer

Montevideo, MN — Harry Meyer, 95, of Montevideo, MN passed away at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2006.

Included in the list of survivors is a son, Herman Meyer of New Hampton.

Services were held Tuesday at the Hope Reformed Church, Montevideo, MN with burial at Sunset Memorial Cemetery at Montevideo.

Clarice O. Geffe

Nashua — Clarice O. Geffe, 84, of Nashua died Tuesday morning, August 8, 2006 at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
 

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 11 at the Little Brown Church at Nashua with Rev. Ralph Wedeking officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and for one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. On-line condolences may be left for Clarice at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

 Earl Pearson

New Hampton — Earl Pearson, 86, of New Hampton, died Saturday August 5, 2006 at the New Hampton Care Center.
 

Memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 11 at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Center, in the New Hampton with Reverend John Barnes presiding.

Inurnment with military honors will be in New Hampton Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 7:00 p.m. scripture service. Additional visitation will be at the church an hour prior to service time.

Earl Richard Pearson was born July 18, 1920 at Manly, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Opal (Quinn) Pearson. The family moved to Cedar Rapids where he graduated from Franklin High School. After graduation Earl was employed as a fireman for the Rock Island Railroad. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. While in the service he was married in New York to Rosalie Ament in 1942. After his discharge, he went back to the Rock Island Railroad where he was an engineer. He was stationed at numerous places including Manly, Iowa, Fairbury, Nebraska, Des Moines, Iowa, El Reno, Oklahoma, McAlester, Oklahoma and finally to Iowa Falls where he retired.

He was a resident of the New Hampton Care Center since September of 2004. He had been a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include three daughters, Paula (Steve) Dahl, New Hampton, Pamela Pearson, Waterloo and Polly (Mike) O’Donnell, Orange, California; two sons, Patrick (Sunny) Pearson, Queen Creek, Arizona and Pierre (Kris) Pearson, New Hampton; seven grandchildren, Christopher (Staci) Dahl and Jaydon Dahl both of New Hampton, Trista Pearson, Wilmington, NC, Zach Wintermute and Ryne O’Donnell both of Orange, California and Tyler Pearson and Tasha Pearson both of New Hampton; five great grandchildren; Starr and Cory Pearson and Delanie, Branigian and Kinsli Dahl. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Rosalie September 5, 2001 and a great grandson Jayden Pearson.

Clarence Regan

Services held for Clarence Regan on August 4
 

A Celebration Mass for Clarence J. Regan was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2006 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids with Father Mark Osterhaus and Monsignor Karl Glovik officiating. Military graveside services were conducted by VFW Post 788. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Friends were to call at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday where a vigil service was held at 7 p.m. Visitation took place at St. Matthew's Catholic Church after 10 a.m. on Friday.

Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids handled the arrangements.

Clarence, 75, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness.

Clarence J. Regan was born November 28, 1930 on a farm in rural Howard County, the son of Richard and Christina (Marik) Regan.

On January 27, 1954 he married Evelyn Chihak at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes, IA.

He was employed over 34 years at Allis Chalmers, later known as Harnischfeger Corporation.

He was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788, having served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Clarence enjoyed his family, especially his two grandchildren. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, gardening, and seeing friends mall walking. He also enjoyed garage sales and tinkering in his garage.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn; three sons: Jerry (Linda) Regan of Ely, IA; Jack (Cindy) Regan of Cross Plains, WI; and Jeff Regan of Fairfax; three sisters: Peg Campion of Eyota, MN, Midge Dawson of Rochester, MN Patti Lybbert of Cresco, IA; one brother: Donnie Regan of Fairfax, IA; and two grandchildren: Holly and Joe Regan.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents: Richard Regan, and Christina Regan Grant; his stepfather: John Grant; and three brothers: Dick, Ronnie, and Bill Regan.

Lawrence N. Ondrashek

Funeral services held for Lawrence Ondrashek

Funeral services for Lawrence N. Ondrashek of Jerico were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2006 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Interment was in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery in Protivin.

Lawrence, 72, died Monday, July 31, 2006 on County Road V-64 in Decorah, IA while helping on the farm.

Conway Funeral Home in Protivin handled the arrangements.

Arnold C. Kubalsky

Arnold Kubalsky services held August 5

Funeral services for Arnold C. Kubalsky were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006 with Rev. Gene Hermeier officiating. Interment was held in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco, IA.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

Arnold, 87, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, IA.

Arnold was born April 13, 1919 on a farm near Buffalo, MN, the son of Charles and Linda (Strohschein) Kubalsky. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, educated in a rural school and graduated from Buffalo High School. After graduation in 1937, Arnold moved to Clarks Grove, MN where he learned the butter making trade.

He married Pauline Kolind on January 3, 1942 in the First Lutheran Church in Cresco, Iowa.

During World War II, Arnold served with the Army in Europe where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Upon discharge from the military, he was employed by the creamery in Plainview, MN and later served as manager of the Farmer's Co-op Creamery in Dodge Center, MN. Arnold, Pauline, and son David moved to Cresco in March of 1954, where he purchased and operated the Cresco Greenhouse until retirement in 1980.

Arnold was a life long Lutheran and a member of the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. He served on the board of directors of the Cresco Chamber of Commerce, was a vice-president of the Howard County Fair Board, and was a president of the Cresco County Club. He was also a member of the VFW, a 60-year member of the American Legion, and served as a volunteer fireman for 18 years.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. After retirement, Arnold became an accomplished wood worker and created many pieces of furniture for friends and family.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Pauline; a son: David (Sherry) of Marshalltown; two grandchildren: Angela (Nick) Maral and Carl; one great- grandchild: Tyler Maral; two brothers: Edgar (Gloria) Kubalsky of Medford, MN and Charles (Fern) Kubalsky of Brownsville, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Fern; and a brother: Immanuel.

                       Posted on 08/10/2006 by Gene Manning

Steven J. Colton

Marion — Steven J. Colton, 58, of Marion, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006 of a heart attack in a hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho while vacationing with his wife, Sharon.

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Services are 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 24 at Linn-Mar High School auditorium in Marion.

Burial is private. Visitation is from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.

Memorials may be directed to the family and will be contributed to the Steve Colton music scholarship fund and to the First Presbyterian Church of Marion. Please leave a message, tribute or memory on our online guest book at www.cedarmemorial.com.

Steve was born September 11, 1947 in Postville, Iowa. A graduate of Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Steve earned his Bachelor of Arts in music education from UNI in 1969. He completed a Master of Arts degree in music education at UNI in 1974. After earning his M.A. degree, Steve earned 50 additional semester hours of graduate credit in music education and school administration.

He began his teaching at Turkey Valley Community Schools from 1969-1973 followed by Sumner High School from 1973-1977. In 1977 he began teaching at Linn-Mar Community Schools where he served as director of bands until he retired in 2004 after his 35th year of music education. Following his retirement, he served on the Linn-Mar school board, continuing his valued involvement with and devotion to education.

Steve was active in the community as well as throughout the state providing great leadership in music education. Steve was an active member of the Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA) serving as president in 1991-1992. He was awarded the Karl King Distinguished Service Award for both active and retired members of IBA. Since retiring, he served on the faculty of Coe College and taught private lessons through the Cedar Rapids Symphony School. He played in the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band for 31 years and was actively involved at First Presbyterian Church in Marion where he served as an elder.

Steve and Sharon were married June 3, 1972. Steve enjoyed traveling, camping, hiking and biking with his wife. He enjoyed woodworking and took pride in his 1973 Camaro. He was a man devoted to his family, and clearly put them as a priority above anything else. He spent much time with his three children who all followed in his footsteps as music educators in the community. His spirit was always a spark for a smile or laughter among his family and friends. Steve will be greatly missed by his family and in the community to which he provided so much leadership and inspiration.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; his son, Dennis, his daughters, Kristine and Michelle and his father, Luman and his wife Sharon F., all of Marion and Cedar Rapids; one sister, Sue Clayton (Eric), Denver, CO and Laura Coppock (Chuck), Hartford, Vermont. Preceding him in death was by his mother, Ahlene (1985).

Esther Griebel

Funeral services for Esther Griebel of Harmony, MN were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN. Interment was held in Greenfield Lutheran Cemetery in Harmony.

Esther, 80, died Friday, August 11, 2006 at the Olmsted Community Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, MN handled the arrangements.

Irene M. Goodale

Redlands, CA — Irene M. Goodale, 81, of Redlands, CA, formerly of Elma, IA, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Redlands Community Hospital in Redlands, CA.
 

A Mass of Christian burial was 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elma with Reverend Ray Atwood celebrating the mass. Barb Boyle was the organist and accompanied the church choir. Ryan Klobassa was the lector and presenting the offertory gifts were Cindy Goodale and Ashley Goodale. The pall wasplaced by Irene’s four children.

Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at St. Cecelia, rural Elma with Gary Klobassa, Mark Sharp, Stacy Goodale, Christian Sharp, Brad Klobassa, and Kurt Klobassa serving as casket bearers.

Friends called from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church on Monday.

Irene Marie Goodale was born March 5, 1925 at Alta Vista, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Wandro) Ruhoff. She received her education at St. Williams Catholic School in Alta Vista. After finishing her schooling, Irene worked on the family farm. On March 8, 1943, she was united in marriage to Joseph Goodale at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the rural Alta Vista area until Joseph’s death in 1975. Irene remained on the farm until 1977, when she moved into Elma. While living in Elma, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church where she was active in the church choir and the CCD Program. In 1984, Irene moved to California and has resided there ever since. Irene was an Avon representative for 15 years in California.

Irene enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading and spending time and visiting with her grandchildren, family and friends.

Survivors include two sons Bernard (Cindy) Goodale, Charles City, and Frank (Sandy) Goodale, Hemet, CA; two daughters Marilyn (Gary) Klobassa, Alta Vista and Sharon (Mark) Sharp, Redlands, CA; six grandchildren Ryan Klobassa, Brad Klobassa, Kurt Klobassa, Stacy Goodale, Ashley Goodale, and Christian Sharp. Preceding her in death was her parents, husband Joseph, daughter Rosemary in infancy, three brothers Frank Ruhoff, Edward Ruhoff and Bernard Ruhoff in infancy, and a sister Adella Baltes.

Raymond J. Blomgren

Funeral services for Raymond J. Blomgren of Rochester, MN will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at the Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN with James Collett officiating. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Phillips Cemetery in Bonair, IA.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Macken Funeral Home in Rochester is handling the arrangements.

Raymond, 103, died Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Maple Manor.

Raymond J. Blomgren was born on March 15, 1903 in Burr Oak, IA. He farmed near Cresco, IA.

He married Merle Phillips on April 6, 1932 in Galena, IL, Merle passed away on October 3, 1985.

Raymond was a member of the Jehovahs Witness.

Raymond is survived by his children: Wayne (Mary) Blomgren of Rochester, MN, Roger (Julie) Blomgren of Rochester, MN; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death his wife Merle; his parents; three sisters; and seven brothers.

Lucille R. “Lucy” Uglum

New Hampton— Lucille R. “Lucy” Uglum, 89, of New Hampton, died Sunday, August 20, 2006 at the New Hampton Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 24 at the First Baptist Church in New Hampton with Reverend Sam Webb officiating. Charlotte Markle will be the organist and will accompany those in attendance singing “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “On Eagles Wings.”

Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery with Roger Stansbery, Dr. Richard Reams, Scott Longhorn, Dave Longhorn, Dennis Hajek, and Riley Uglum serving as casket bearers.

Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.

Lucille R. Uglum was born November 23, 1916 in Tennessee, the daughter of Jerry & Ida (Stonecipher) Newport. At an early age she moved with her family to Cincinnati, OH where she attended school at Western Hills. After her schooling she worked at a bank in Cincinnati and met the love of her life, Pierce Uglum at a Baptist Retreat in Wisconsin. The couple was married on December 6, 1945 in Cincinnati. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Cincinnati area until 1949, when they relocated to a home south of New Hampton. During her midlife, Lucille attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette where she received her teaching degree. She taught English for several years in Nashua and Riceville and later went to work at Sara Lee. After her retirement, Lucille was a substitute teacher and was a volunteer at the Food Pantry and the New Hampton Care Center, where she has been a resident since October of 1998. Lucille was always known as Lucy and was fondly called Cille by some. She will always be remembered for her ability to make strangers feel welcome. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly.

Lucille was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was a past member of the choir.

Survivors include three children Wayne D. Uglum, Keaau, Hawaii, Paula Webb, New Hampton, and Glenn D. Uglum, Jerico; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers Paul Newport, Clester Newport, and Ron Newport all of Cincinnati, OH. Preceding her in death was her parents, husband Pierce, daughter Nancy Longhorn and a sister Helen Hertzenberger.

Carolyn Sheets

Burt— Carolyn Sheets, 74, of Burt passed away Monday, August 14, 2006 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Carolyn Sheets will be held Friday, August 18, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Robin L. Thomas officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2006 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt and one hour prior to services at the church.

Carolyn, the daughter of George and Annie Jurgensen Campbell, was born September 21, 1931, at Corwith. She attended school in Corwith graduating from Corwith High School in 1950. Following graduation from high school, Carolyn attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota where she received her LPN nursing degree.

On February 3, 1952, Carolyn was united in marriage with Charles S. Sheets in Corwith. The couple was blessed with four children: Leon, Joyce, Calvin and Ester.

Charles and Carolyn farmed land in the Crystal Lake and Hutchins area until Charles’ death in 1986. Charles and Carolyn enjoyed polka dancing.

Following her husband’s death, Carolyn worked with children with disabilities in Forest City; moving to Burt in 1987 to work at Exceptional Opportunities until her retirement in 2001.

Carolyn loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending their school and 4-H events. She enjoyed gardening, traveling; the most memorable being trips to Alaska, being in Boston with classmates on 9-11, and collecting Campbell’s memorabilia.

Survivors include three children; Leon Sheets and his wife, Barbara, Ionia, Joyce Charlson and her husband, David, Clarion, and Ester Nelson and her husband, Bruce, New Brighton, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Jarrod Sheets, Justina Sheets, Austin Charlson and his wife, Angela, Everett Charlson and his wife, Katy and one brother Wayne Campbell and his wife Virginia of Rock Rapids. Preceding her in death was her parents; brother, Merle in infancy; husband, Charles and son, Calvin

Stanley L. Mashek

Fredericksburg — Stanley L. Mashek, 62, of Fredericksburg died Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Allen Memorial Hospital of lung cancer.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the Fredericksburg united Methodist Church with Pastor Don Burket officiating.

Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg.

Visitation will be Friday, August 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg (563) 237-6212 and for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. On-line condolences may be left for Stan at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Edward Barnes

WAVERLY — Edward Barnes, 85, died Sunday, August 13, 2006 at the Bartels Home in Waverly.

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center in New Hampton.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at St. Mary's Church, Waverly.

Burial will be in Waverly.

Ralph “Putz” Nicholas Mishak

Manly — Ralph “Putz” Nicholas Mishak, 77, of Manly, died Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 16 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista with Reverend Ray Atwood officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Alta Vista with military honors conducted by members of the Alta Vista VFW Paul Johann Post 4069.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a public scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126-3rd Street NE, Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista.

Ralph “Putz” Nicholas Mishak was born on December 6, 1928, in Alta Vista, Iowa, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Thul) Mishak. He graduated from St. Williams High School in the class of 1947. After completing his schooling he started working for Otto Lentz Construction Company in Alta Vista until his induction into the U.S. Army in 1950, and served in the Korean Conflict. He was also stationed in West Germany with an engineer battalion until his honorable discharge in 1953.

After his honorable discharge Ralph operated the Skelly Service station in Mason City from 1958 until 1959, and also worked for various jobs around Mason City and Clear Lake, Iowa area. In 1970, he operated a camp ground resort at Noel, MO, and in 1973, he sold the resort to his partner. Ralph traveled throughout the state of Iowa installing chalk and tact board in new schools, and in 1975, he moved to Lake Cornellia, Iowa. In 1997, he moved to Mason City, and lived at The Meadows before moving to Three Links apartments and then to the Sunset View apartments in Manly, and last to Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Alta Vista, Iowa on August 16,2006. “So long everybody - “The Putz”.

He enjoyed collecting antique cars, driving his antique cars in parades, dancing, socializing with friends, and singing, but his great love and enjoyment was being with family.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, and a life time member of Alta Vista VFW Paul Johann Post 4069.

Survivors include his nieces, Frances Eichenberger, Margie Maser, and Louise (Harry) Rimrod all of Charles City, and Karen (Dave) Newton, Davenport, great-nieces; Ronda and Rachel Eichenberger, Daniel (Chrisy) Rimrod, and Tonya (Daniel) Crisantos all of Charles City, Michael (Jenny) Maser, Dubuque, Jason (Tina) Maser, Charles City, Dawn (Jose) Pizano, Austin, MN, Michelle Newton, Durant, Ericka and Isaac Newton, Davenport, and Anthony Eichenberger, Charles City, dear friends; Carla Mosiman and Bob Kolbet, Mason City and their family, as well as other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother; Mark Mishak, a sister; Angela Hall, a nephew; Aloysius Eichenberger, and a special friend; Janet Mosiman.

                   Posted on 08/23/2006 by Gene Manning