Marie E. Brannon

Marie E. Brannon, 96, of San Diego, CA, died October 13, 2005 in San Diego, CA.

Graveside inurnment services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton.

Arnold "Arnie" Henn

Arnold "Arnie" Henn, age 71 of New Hampton, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. 641-394-4334

Wilma Caffrey

Wilma Caffrey, 78, died Thursday, June 29, 2006

She is survived by her seven children: Kathy (Ken) Abrams of Champaign, IL, John (Pat) of Oakton, VA, Linda (Bruce) Moudry of Evansdale, IA, Gerry (Cherri) of Cresco, IA, Bill (Peg) of Cresco, IA, Deb Caffrey of Springfield, IL, and Mike (LaVonne Gjere) of Cresco, IA; and 11 grandchildren: Barb Abrams, Jennifer and Kevin Caffrey, Todd (Stef) and Nick Moudry, Danny (fiancee Jaime), and Becky Caffrey, Andy Rink and Amanda Caffrey and Alex and Madison Caffrey.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband in 1993; her parents; brother: Wayne; sister: Arlene; and one infant grandchild Mark.

Paul Hentges

Paul Hentges, 79, of Alta Vista died Tuesday, June 27, 2006

A Mass of Christian Burial for Paul V. Hentges of Alta Vista was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista with Reverend Ray Atwood, Reverend Robert J. Ament, and Reverend John Harpel concelebrating the mass. Jane Karels was the organist and accompanied the St. Bernard Men's Choir and the North Washington Men's Choir singing "Be Not Afraid," "On Eagles Wings," "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," "It's Not The First Mile," and "How Great Thou Art." Lectors for the service were Leo Posichal and Kathy Hentges. Gregg, Laurie, Hannah, and Justin Schierl presented the offertory gifts and the pall was placed by Paul's wife and children. Mass servers were Calvan and Anne Lucum. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Alta Vista. Pallbearers were: Ronald Newsum, James Hentges, Jack Hentges, Joe Pospichal, Peter Hentges, and Robert Savre. Honorary pallbearers were: Dan Frudden, Joe McAvoy, Phyllis Meyer, O.J. Tomson, Terry Anderson, and Colin Robinson.

Friends were to call from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma where there was a 5 p.m. combined Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation was also an hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma handled the arrangements.

Paul, 79, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at the Colonial Manor in Elma.

Paul Hentges was born July 25, 1926 at Alta Vista, IA, the son of Peter & Susan (Lentz) Hentges. He attended St. William's High School and in 1943 had the distinction of being the only graduate in his class. Paul went on to further his education, receiving his degree in banking from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He worked his whole life at the Alta Vista State Bank, now First Citizens, from 1943 until 1988, except for a year and a half from 1949 to 1950 when he was the acting Postmaster in Alta Vista. He worked at the Alta Vista State Bank going from janitor to bookkeeper to President and Chairman of the Board. Paul has always been active in community and civic affairs.

Paul was united in marriage to Wilburta DeBoer Roegner on September 2, 1989 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista. Paul and Burta resided in the original Peter Hentges home until March 15, 1993, when they moved to their new home in Alta Vista.

He was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Davis Assembly, Knights of Columbus Council 4144 in Elma, and a 50 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters St. Joseph Court Elma, IA.

Paul is survived by his wife Wilburta of Alta Vista; children: Barbara (Dr. Kevin) Parsons of Appleton, WI, Donald (Lynn) Roegner of Appleton, WI, Laurie (Gregg) Schierl of Appleton, WI, Kathy Bruns of Appleton, WI, and Tom and Mary Gloede of Appleton, WI; six grandchildren: Anne Parsons, Emily Parsons, Hannah Schierl, Justin Schierl, Daniel Burdick, Beth (Brian) Robinson; one brother: Clem (Lillian) Hentges of Ft Dodge, IA; two sisters: Maxine Neuhauser of California and Mary Lou (Gerald) Pospichal of Riceville, IA; a sister-in-law: Mercedes Hentges of Mason City, IA; two brothers-in-law: Mark (Edie) DeBoer of Aplington, IA and Gary (Marie) DeBoer of Oklahoma; special Godchildren: James Hentges of Mason City, Linda Wilkinson of Cedar Rapids, Paul Druce of California, and Lisa Barnes of North Carolina; special friends: Frank and Joan Marcatante of Alta Vista and Kevin and Julie Palmbach of Appleton, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Marlene Burdick; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: Clifford (Evelyn) Hentges, Elroy (Betty) Hentges, Reynold (Marilyn) Hentges, and Robert Hentges.

Marcella Svoboda

Marcella Svoboda of Protivin died Saturday, June 17, 2006

Mass of Christian Burial for Svoboda "Marcie" C. Svoboda of Protivin was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with Rev. David Beckman officiating. Interment was in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Protivin. Pallbearers were her grandsons: Michael Johnsrud, Jason Johnsrud, Brian Svoboda, Bradley Svoboda, Eric Svoboda, Joel Svoboda, and Ryan Svoboda. Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters: Allison Svoboda, Kristin Wilson, Keri Johnsrud, Dana James, and Sara Gay.

Friends were to call from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home where there was a 4:00 p.m. Rosary, 6:00 p.m. Scripture Service and a 6:30 p.m. Video Memorial Tribute. Further visitation was Thursday morning from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home in Protivin handled the arrangements.

Marcie, 88, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the Bethesda Meadow Nursing Home in St. Louis, MO.

Marcella Caroline Svoboda was born July 12, 1917, on the Kalishek family farm located two and one half miles south of Protivin in rural Chickasaw County, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Kovarik) Kalishek. She received her elementary education in a rural country school and then at Holy Trinity Grade School. At the age of 14, the Kalishek family moved into Protivin where she would help with her parents in their family meat market. Marcie joined the adult choir as a freshman and then became the church organist and later, music director. She was a 1935 graduate of Rudolphinium High School in Protivin.

On May 15, 1939, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she married Edward John Svoboda. To this union four children were born. The couple made Protivin their home for the remainder of their lives. In 1944, Edward "Swab" and Marcie purchased the local poultry business from Ed's uncle. The business continued with Marcie and the children playing a larger role when Edward became ill in the early 1960's. Edward died on August 25, 1977, and shortly thereafter Marcie sold the business.

Marcie was always very musically active in her church and was helpful in the early days of the Protivin Czech Choir. She also spent time making cakes for weddings and other special events.

In December of 2003, she became a resident at the Oneota Nursing Home in Decorah and in February of this year went to live in the Bethesda Nursing Home in St. Louis to be near family.

Survivors include her three sons: Larry (Helen) Svoboda of Clear Lake, Edward "Bud" (Diane) Svoboda of St. Charles, MO, and John (Nancy) Svoboda of Omaha, NE; one daughter: Margaret Johnsrud of Chicago; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one niece: Grace McNeal of Protivin.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; and a brother: Benjamin Kalishek.

Arnold Henn

Arnold Henn, 71, of New Hampton died Thursday, June 29, 2006

A Mass of Christian Burial for Arnold "Arnie" J. Henn of New Hampton, IA was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center in New Hampton. Interment was in New Hampton City Cemetery in New Hampton.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton handled the arrangements.

Arnold, 71, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Ella Lange

Services held for Ella Lange,

Funeral services for Ella L. Lange of Harmony, MN were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Big Springs in rural Harmony, MN. Interment was in Big Springs Cemetery in rural Harmony.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, MN handled the arrangements.

Ella, 87, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at the Harmony Health Care Center in Harmony, MN.

          Posted on 07/11/2006 by Gene Manning

David Wernett

David Wernett, 61, died Monday, July 3, 2006 services on Friday, July 7.

Funeral services for David C. Wernett, formerly of Cresco were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2006 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, IA. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak, IA.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

David, 61, died Monday, July 3, 2006 at Rochester Health Care in Rochester, MN.

David C. Wernett was born November 8, 1944 the son of Charles and Dorothy (Wilbur) Wernett in Iowa City, IA. David was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church by Rev. Frankie. He was a very caring and loving young man with a very contagious smile which was always very genuine especially with in dealings with family and friends. He made and kept many dear friends. Those friends that he made were his second family and he lived for all their gatherings. He would sometimes travel several states to attend picnics and camp for weeks at a time, often with his dog "Pepper". He always was giving a helping hand to those in need.

David attended the Council Bluffs School For The Deaf where he took shoe repair and baking classes, and graduated in 1963. After school he worked at both several years before moving to Minneapolis where he worked at Globe Tool and Manufacturing Inc. He was a very dear brother and we are going to miss him tremendously.

He is survived by his mother: Dorothy Wernett of Cresco, IA; brother: Duane Wernett of Rochester, MN; sister: Cherri Gram of Newton, IA, and sister: Ann Deihl of Spring, TX.

He was preceded in death by his father; his sister: Sharon Johnson; brothers: Frank Wernett and Perry Manley; grandparents: Candace and Charles Sr. Wernett and Genevieve Burgman and Oscar Wilbur.

Robert Fravel

Robert Fravel, 78, died Monday, July 3, 2006

Funeral services for Robert P. Fravel of Cresco, IA were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Lime Springs, IA. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Lime Springs handled the arrangements.

Robert, 78, died Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN following a lengthy illness.

Robert was born on October 28, 1927 the son of Glen and Dora (Pilgrim) Fravel in Cresco, IA. Robert graduated Cresco High School in 1948. He was drafted during the Korean War. He served as private first class Calvary Scout. His division was named "Hell on Wheels" and was the 57th medium tank battalion. He spent 17 months in Germany during 1951 and 1952. He then was Honorably discharged and returned to Cresco were he farmed.

He married Janice Griffin (Garrison), and to this union two children were born, Richard (Anne) of Mabel, MN and Karen (Brad) Hurst of Cresco, IA. Robert also took on three stepchildren; Diana, Jennifer, and Duane, and had two sons die at birth.

Then in 1967 Robert married Yvonne Lewis (Spinler) at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage and continued to farm all of this time. To this union two children were born; Rose (Bill) Goetsch of rural Cresco, IA, and Ron (Rinetta) Fravel of Cresco, IA. Again Robert took on two step children; Dan Lewis of New Hampton, IA, and Brenda Lewis (Block) of New Hampton, IA.

Robert enjoyed reading, puzzles, and putting model airplanes together. He was always jolly, and quick to smile or laugh, and just enjoyed life. He retired after many years of milking dairy cattle. He would have been 80 years in another year and four months.

He is survived by his wife Yvonne; six children; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers; and one uncle: Keith.

Tyler Tank

A Mass of Christian Burial for Tyler W. Tank of New Hampton was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Rev. Don Zapla of Holy Family Parish and Pastor Kevin Frey of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. The pall was placed on Tyler's casket by his parents and their spouses. The offertory gifts were presented by Tyler's Godparents: Amy Drewis and Dave and Barb Tank. Interment was in the New Hampton City Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Brandon Derry, Kyle Oxendine, Andy Hugeback, Alec Amundson, Simon Schuchardt, Brice Schissel, Eddy Rausch, Matt Tank, Kevin Vsetecka, and Brian Tank. Honorary pallbearers were: the "Class of 2009."

Friends were to call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was an 8 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation was also an hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton handled the arrangements.

Tyler, 15, died accidentally on Sunday, July 2, 2006 in Dane County Wisconsin.

Tyler Wayne Tank was born January 2, 1991, in Rochester, MN, the son of Jerry Wayne and Rochelle Renae (Derry) Tank. He attended elementary and middle school in New Hampton and recently finished his freshman year. Tyler was very active in football and wrestling while in school.

He loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, paint-balling, four-wheeling and going to the races. Tyler liked hanging-out with his friends and during the summer months he worked construction with his dad. Tyler already had his mind set on going to Iowa State University to study automotive engineering.

Tyler will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind, generous and caring young man who had a contagious smile. His memory will live forever in their hearts.

Surviving are his parents, Rochelle (Troy) Pitzenberger and Jerry (Ilona) Tank, all of New Hampton; two brothers: Tony Tank and Joel Kuehn of New Hampton; a step-brother: Terry Schott of Fredericksburg; one sister: Victoria Tank of New Hampton; six step-sisters: Jessica Polster of New Hampton, Mandy Jo and Jennifer Schott, both of Fredericksburg, Emma, Lindsay and Caitlin Pitzenberger of New Hampton; maternal grandparents: Roger and Lynne Derry of New Hampton; maternal great-grandparents: Mary Foster of Riceville, Doris and Darrell Derry of LeRoy, MN.; paternal grandmother: Jean Tank of New Hampton; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: LaVerne Tank; paternal great grandparents: Harold and Mabel Tank, Victor and Anna Vorwald; and maternal grandfather: Curtis Foster.

George Johnson

George Johnson services held Tuesday, July 1

Funeral services for George A. "Bud" Johnson of Chester, IA were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Chester United Methodist Church in Chester with Rev. Candraeah Carey officiating. Interment was in the Chester Hill Cemetery in Chester.

Friends were to call from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10 at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, MN handled the arrangements.

George, 89, died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at his home following a short battle with cancer.

George A. Johnson was born May 20, 1917 in rural Chester, IA the son of John Albert and Frances Cordelia (Smith) Johnson. He graduated from Lime Springs High School in 1934.

On October 12, 1944, he married Kathleen Hazel Armstrong at the Chester United Methodist Church and together they raised three children.

Bud farmed and also worked for his father-in-law, W.J. Armstrong. In later years, Bud did carpentry work. He was a member of Chester United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, meeting the guys for coffee and cards and John Deere tractors and gas engines.

Bud is survived by his daughter: Karen (Mike) Wendel; son: Reed (Les) Johnson, and daughter: Jane (Rick) Ullom, all of Chester, IA; one sister: Nellie Miller of Chillicothe, IL; six grandchildren: Ben, Jill, Dana Johnson, Holly (Beau) Voigt, Jason and Kyle Ullom; and one great-grandchild: Heath Voigt.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Kathleen; brother: Allen Johnson; and three sisters: Lucille Johnson, Clarice (Ralph) VanZante, and Mabel (Art) Rembold.

Anna Grace DeCou

Anna Grace DeCou, 81, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006

 

A Memorial Mass for Anna Grace DeCou of Decorah, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Plymouth Rock, IA with Rev. Donald Hawes officiating. Lector was Margaret Miller. Organist was Alan Sensor and soloist was Anna Dilaura singing "Here I Am, Lord," "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art," and "One Day At A Time." Interment was in St. Agnes Cemetery in Plymouth Rock.

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, IA handled the arrangements.

Anna Grace, 81, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah after a long illness.

Anna Grace DeCou was born January 19, 1925 on the family farm near Plymouth Rock the daughter of Frank and Julia (Daley) Ryan. Anna Grace attended Winneshiek County country school and graduated from Canton High School in 1943.

On January 25, 1945 Anna Grace married Donald DeCou at St. Agnes Catholic Church at Plymouth Rock, IA. They farmed near Burr Oak until 1972 when they moved to Burr Oak, where they owned and operated the Burr Oak Mercantile. They moved into the Oneota Apartments in Decorah in 1994, in March of 2006 they moved to the Oneota Riverview Care Facility.

Anna Grace enjoyed her dogs, watching sports, fishing, farming and going to "The Boat".

Anna Grace's survivors include her husband; Donald of Decorah, IA; one son: David of Decorah, IA; two sisters: Frances Ryan of Rochester MN and Jane Headington of Austin, MN; two sisters-in-law: Rose Ryan of Cedar Falls,IA and Evelyn Ryan of Decorah, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

Anna Grace was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter: Shirley in 1952; three brothers: Harold, Edward and Layle Ryan; four sisters: Phyllis McCabe, Mae Gossman, Doris Carr and Donna Whalen.

William Steffen

William Steffen, 85, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 - services on Thursday, July 13

Funeral services for William J. "Bill" Steffen of Cresco, IA will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Notre Dame Parish-Assumption Worship Center in Cresco. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12 at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco and at the church one hour prior to services on Thursday.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.

Bill, 85, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco.

William John Steffen was born March 9, 1921 in Howard County, northwest of Cresco, the son of Jacob (Jake) and Catherine (Arens) Steffen. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cresco. He attended and graduated from St. Joseph's grade school in Cresco.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, he enlisted in the United States Navy Air Force. He spent two years in Corpus Christi, TX, where he trained to be a mechanic on the Navy's PBY seaplanes. From Corpus Christi, he was sent to Hawaii where he spent the rest of his enlistment.

He married Marion Nehl on June 7, 1948 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. They became the parents of five children, Michelle (Neil) Funke, Warren (Karen), Julie (Dean) Walsh, all of Cresco, Keith and Lee in California.

He farmed near Cresco for many years and also operated a poultry farm with an egg delivery route. Later he worked at Hawkeye Tri County electrical Co-op in Cresco and retired in December of 1987.

His only hobby and past time was fishing, which he did every Sunday during the summer.

He is survived by his wife Marion; his children and their spouses; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; two brothers: Clarence (Evelyn) Steffen and Gerald (Elaine) Steffen of Cresco; a sister: Gladys Koenigsfeld of Traer; and a brother-in-law: Gerald Nehl of Cresco.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law: Lloyd Koenigsfeld.

Lorence Lundby

Lorence Lundby, 87, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006
 

Funeral services for Lorence M. Lundby of Cresco, IA and formerly of Decorah were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2 at First Lutheran Church in Cresco with Rev. John Gannett officiating. Organist was Rick Nance. Soloist was Steve Casterton singing "Beautiful Savior" and "The Lord's Prayer." Congregational hymns were: "Rock of Ages" and "O God, Our Help In Ages Past." Interment was in Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ridgeway, IA. Pallbearers were: Marc Rue, Daniel Lundby, Clifton Fjelstul, Lance Rue, Sarah Moyer, and Ray Torresdal.

Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah handled the arrangements.

Lorence, 87, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco following a long illness.

Lorence Marion Lundby was born April 15, 1919 in Ridgeway, IA, the son of Elling and Josephine (Bakken) Lundby. He was baptized and confirmed at Lincoln Lutheran Church, rural Ridgeway. Lorence was educated in country school and graduated from Ridgeway High School with the Class of 1937.

He married Mildred O. Landswerk on April 1, 1939. To this union four children were born: Lorence Marion, Joan, Michael and Rebecca.

Lorence farmed for many years near Ridgeway in Lincoln Township. The couple later moved to a small acreage near Decorah in 1971. He enjoyed raising Clydesdale horses and both angus and shorthorn cattle. Lorence also worked at the lumberyard, First Lutheran Church and Roverud Construction in Decorah. The couple relocated to Cresco in 1993.

Lorence was a 4-H leader for many years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Cresco and a former member of Lincoln Lutheran Church and Decorah Lutheran Church. He also held membership in the National Clysdale Association, the Shorthorn Association and he showed registered shorthorn cattle at local fairs for many years. For seven years, Lorence and Mildred participated in the Friendly Town Project, an effort to bring inner city youth from Chicago to a rural community for a two-week visit.

Lorence loved his family and was active in all of their activities. He also enjoyed baseball.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mildred of Cresco; three children: Joan (Darryl) Rue of St. Louis, MO, Michael (State Senator Mary) Lundby of Marion, IA, and Rebecca (William) Moyer of Carlock, IL; four grandchildren: Marc (Andrea) Rue of West Union, IA, Lance (Angela) Rue of O'Fallen, MO, Daniel Lundby of Bronx, NY and Sarah Moyer of Carlock, IL; one great-granddaughter: Madison Rue; two step grandchildren, Alexis and Colton Caldwell; and a sister: LeVohn Miller of North Richland Hills, TX.

Lorence was preceded in death by a son: Sgt. Lorence Marion Lundby who died in the Vietnam War on March 4, 1968; his parents; two sisters: Edna Lundby and Beulah Werhan; and a brother: Clarence Lundby.

Richard Bork

Richard Bork, 43 years old, Postville - died on June 30, 2006

Funeral services for Richard D. Bork were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2006 at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville, IA with Rev. Steve Brackett officiating. Joann Martins was the organist and Ronald Meyer was the soloist. Interment was in New Oregon Cemetery at Cresco. Pallbearers were: Larry Wilson, Michael Wilson, Randy Wilson, Tom Benson, Mark Looney, and Loren Looney.

Schutte Funeral and Cremation Service of Postville handled the arrangements.

Richard was 43 years, six months, and 17 days old when he died on June 30, 2006 at the home of his mother at Postville, IA.

Richard Dean Bork was born December 13, 1962, at Cresco, IA, the son of Robert Gene Bork and Dorothy Marie (Creger) Looney. He was baptized January 20, 1963 in Immanuel Lutheran Church at Cresco, IA and confirmed May 6, 1979 in St. Paul Lutheran Church at Postville by the Reverend Norris C. Swenson. Richard attended Postville Community Schools from 1968 to 1981. He served in the U. S. Navy for three years and sailed on the U. S. S. Carl Vinson on its maiden voyage around the world.

Richard was employed at the Iowa Turkey Plant and Agri Processors in Postville. He then moved to Independence, IA and worked at the Tyson Plant in 1990. In 2004 he moved to West Union and worked for Dura.

His interests included fishing, playing golf, and he was an avid Hawkeye, Raiders, and Cubs fan.

He is survived by a daughter: Taneasha of Calmar, IA; a son: Brandon of Janesville, IA; his parents: Mike and Dorothy Looney and Bob and Phyllis Bork, all of Postville; three brothers: Jim of Cedar Rapids, IA, Brian of Winona, MN, and Lonnie of Iowa City, IA; three sisters: Heather (Mark) Suckow, Melissa (Travis) Blockhus, all of Cresco, IA, and Jodi (Ryan) Koch of Clarence, IA; four nephews: Dylan, Michael, Cole, and Conner; and five nieces, Emma, Grace, Paetyn, Hannah, and Rylee.

                 Posted on 07/14/2006 by Gene Manning

Mary A. Boomgarden

Nashua — Mary A. Boomgarden, 82, of Nashua, died Saturday evening, July 15, 2006 in the Hospice Unit at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at St. Michaelâs Catholic Church with Rev Carl Ries officiating and burial will be in St. Michaelâs Cemetery both in Nashua.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. A Rosary Service will be held at 4 p.m. and a Scripture Service at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday.

Mary Anne Boomgarden was born January 3, 1924 in Frederic, Wisconsin, the daughter of John G. and Frances (Engelhart) Sullivan. They moved to Waverly where Mary graduated from Waverly High School in 1942.

She was united in marriage to Jake Boomgarden on August 8, 1949; the couple moved to Nashua and started Jakeâs Food Market. To this union a daughter was born. Jake passed away October 14, 1961 and Mary managed the store for a couple of years. After she sold the store Mary served as Deputy Treasurer for Chickasaw County for a number of years. She retired in 1983 from the Cronin Law Office in Nashua.

Mary was a member of St. Michaelâs Catholic Church serving her church faithfully in many different capacities. She was also a member on the Nashua Town & Country Club, Nashua Boat Club and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bird-watching and word puzzles in her spare time.

Survivors include her daughter, Cherie (Phil) Hatlem of Grand Rapids, MI; three brothers, Tim (Darlyce) Sullivan of Waverly, Jerry (Bonnie) Sullivan of Odessa, MO and Bob (Joyce) Sullivan of Shell Rock; also one sister-in-law, Vi Sullivan of Nashua.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Jake; her parents, two brothers, Patrick and John Sullivan.

Wayne E. Hull

Nashua — Wayne E. Hull, 74, of Nashua. died Saturday afternoon, July 15, 2006 at his home in Nashua.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Thomas Hagen officiating.

Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, Iowa with military rites by the Charles City V.F.W. Ceremonial Unit. Services will be Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

            Posted on 07/18/2006 by Gene Manning

George A. "Bud" Johnson

George A. "Bud" Johnson of Chester, IA
 

Funeral services for George A. "Bud" Johnson of Chester, IA were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Chester United Methodist Church in Chester with Rev. Candraeah Carey officiating. Interment was in the Chester Hill Cemetery in Chester.

Friends were to call from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10 at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, MN handled the arrangements.

George, 89, died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at his home following a short battle with cancer.

George A. Johnson was born May 20, 1917 in rural Chester, IA the son of John Albert and Frances Cordelia (Smith) Johnson. He graduated from Lime Springs High School in 1934.

On October 12, 1944, he married Kathleen Hazel Armstrong at the Chester United Methodist Church and together they raised three children.

Bud farmed and also worked for his father-in-law, W.J. Armstrong. In later years, Bud did carpentry work. He was a member of Chester United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, meeting the guys for coffee and cards and John Deere tractors and gas engines.

Bud is survived by his daughter: Karen (Mike) Wendel; son: Reed (Les) Johnson, and daughter: Jane (Rick) Ullom, all of Chester, IA; one sister: Nellie Miller of Chillicothe, IL; six grandchildren: Ben, Jill, Dana Johnson, Holly (Beau) Voigt, Jason and Kyle Ullom; and one great-grandchild: Heath Voigt.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Kathleen; brother: Allen Johnson; and three sisters: Lucille Johnson, Clarice (Ralph) VanZante, and Mabel (Art) Rembold.

Virgil S. "Dusty" Duneman
 

Funeral services for Virgil S. "Dusty" Duneman of Cresco held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco with Pastor Michael Massa officiating. Interment held at New Oregon Cemetery in Cresco, IA.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Conway Funeral Home and will be held from 1 p.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the church. Honorary pallbearers are: Gene Gunhus, Scott Duneman, Brandon Grover, Steve, Cory, Ross and Randy Ellingson. Pallbearers are: Gary Duneman, Leland Malek, Chuck Malek, Dale Ellingson, Jess Elingson, and Rod Ellingson.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.

Virgil, 87, died Saturday, July 15 at the Evans Memorial Home.

Virgil Stanley Duneman was born February 21, 1919 in Howard County the son of Fred and Olive (Crisp) Duneman. He was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church. He attended the rural schools in Howard County.

On December 28, 1945, he married Evelyn Schneider at St. John's Lutheran parsonage in Wykoff, MN. They became the parents of four children. Virgil was a long time employee of Howard County until his retirement in 1983. He lived his entire life in Howard County.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a member of the Cresco Wildlife Club. Virgil enjoyed fishing, stock car races and playing cards with family and friends.

Survivors are two sons: Richard (Charlotte) of Fort Dodge, IA, Danny (Melanie) of Tomah, WI; daughters: Janelle (Dale) Hruska of Chandler, AZ and Lisa (Dean) Reicks of Cresco, IA; nine grandchildren: Amy (Chris) Jones, Scott Duneman, Brandon Grover, Aidan Duneman, Alesia (Michael) Hageman, Melissa (Heath) Pomeroy, Alyson, Hailey and Ashley Reicks; six great-grandchildren: Tyler Jones, Gunnar and Kian Hageman Jordan, Miranda and Brianna Pomeroy; one brother: Jerry of New Hampton, IA; and two sisters: Sylvia Price and Eunice Kaupel of Oregon.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Evelyn; three brothers: Lyle, Lester, and Donald; and four sisters: Opal Peter, Alta Malek, Dorothy Gunhus, and Darlene Ellingson.

Bernice M. Showalter

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice M. Showalter of Elma, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 17, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with Monsignor Paul Showalter and Reverend Linus Rasing concelebrating the mass.

Theresa Burke was the organist and accompanied the Immaculate Conception Church choir singing: "Be Not Afraid," "Prayer of St. Francis," and "Here I Am Lord." Kathleen Thiele sang "On This Day O Beautiful Mother." Randy Showalter was the lector and Peg Mueterthies, Christine Sonchak and Mary Jo Showalter presented the offertory gifts. The pall was placed by Bernice's son, daughter, and daughter-in-law. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery at St. Cecilia, rural Elma. Pallbearers were: Andy Showalter, Mark Showalter, Tom McGrane, Mike Mueterthies, Matt Mueterthies, and James Gossling.

Friends were to call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16 at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma where there was a 4 p.m. rosary and 7 p.m. scripture service.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, IA handled the arrangements.

Bernice, 95, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Bernice Mary Showalter was born October 17, 1910 on a farm near St. Cecelia, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Roche) Riley. She received her education at a county school near her home.

On June 7, 1932, Bernice married Harold Showalter at the St. Patrick's Church at St. Cecelia. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the Elma area and then moved to Mason City where they resided for six years before returning to Elma.

In 1959, the couple opened the Dew Drop Inn and operated it for five years. Bernice also served as foster grandparent at the Comprehensive Systems in Elma for many years.

Following the death of her husband, Bernice was able to remain in her own home until 2005 at the age of 93, when she went to live at the Colonial Manor.

Over the years she enjoyed going out to eat, sight seeing and reading. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and Rosary Society in Elma.

Bernice is survived by a daughter: Marie (Neil) Jones of New Hampton; a son: Mike (Ann Marie) Showalter of Milton, VT; a daughter-in-law: Carol Showalter of Waterloo; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Lee (Veronica) Riley of Charles City; a sister: Fran Shannon of New Hampton; and two sisters-in-law: Agnes Riley of Elma and Josephine Riley of Ft. Meyers, FL.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Harold; son: Jim; daughter: Karen Ann in infancy; grandson: Tom Hurd; granddaughter: Sandra Showalter; three brothers: Paul, Joe, and Gerald; and three sisters: Marian, Helen and Grace.

Virgil S. "Steve" DeGreve

Virgil S. "Steve" DeGreve of Cresco, IA

A Mass of Christian Burial for Virgil S. "Steve" DeGreve of Cresco, IA was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Notre Dame Parish-St. Joseph's Worship Center in Cresco with Msgr. Stanley Hayek officiating.

Lector was Jerome Nibaur, the readings were: Wisdom 3: 1-9, responsorial song was sung, second reading was Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 4: 13-5 1 and the Gospel selected was Matthew 11: 25-30, following Msgr.'s Homily the general intercessations was #2, page 90 (167-B). Marilyn Novak was the organist and Joe Wacha was the song leader. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco. Pallbearers were: Dustin Rosendahl, Tony Halverson, Larry Voves, Gerald Steffen, and Kirk Ollendieck.

Visitation was held at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7, and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services.

Conway Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.

Virgil, 89, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Virgil Steffen DeGreve was born February 18, 1917 and raised on a farm five miles north and one and one half miles east of Cresco, IA, the son of Edmund and Genevieve (Steffen) DeGreve. He attended the rural school and graduated from Cresco High School in 1933. Following high school, he wanted to attend Ames, but times were tough and he had to help out on the farm.

In October of 1942, he walked into the local draft board and requested to be drafted. He entered the active service in November at Camp Dodge. He served as an Airplane Maintenance Technician and attended Boeing School of Aeronautics in Oakland, CA, later going to the Lockheed Factory School where P-38's were built. He was discharged on his birthday in 1946. On returning home, he went to work for the Farmers Creamery and in the fall, he worked for Sears until 1947 when he and Carl Stopperan started up the Dray Business.

On August 16, 1947 he married Marie J. Meyer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cresco. He eventually began driving a tank wagon delivering fuel for heat, and for farmers. While delivering petroleum products, he started selling pickup campers, toppers, and trailers. And he and Marie made and delivered ice to local businesses.

He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W., Notre Dame Parish, and Knights of Columbus.

His only survivors are a goddaughter and several cousins.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marie in 1992; and an infant child at birth.

         Posted on 07/20/2006 by Gene Manning

 Charles E. "Chuck" Howard

A Memorial Mass for Charles E. "Chuck" Howard a former Cresco resident was held on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center, FL.

Charles, 91, died Monday, June 12, 2006.

He served in the Navy during World War II, lived in Florham Park, NJ for many years, and retired in Sun City Center, FL.

He is survived by a daughter: Mary Pat (Bob) Suessman of Whitehouse Station, NJ; a son: Jim (Penny) Howard of Circle Pines, MN; six grandchildren; one brother: J.T. Howard of Garland, TX; and two sisters: Betty Grange of Surprise, AZ and Joan Murray Smith of Winthrop Harbor, IL.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Ethel who died in October 2005; a son: David who died in 1988; his parents: J.W. and Lottie Howard; two brothers: Bob and John; and one sister: Gladys Flick.

Dr. Jeanne K. Lingbeck

A Mass of the Resurrection for Dr. Jeanne K. Lingbeck, Phd. Edu. of Burnsville, MN was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Savage in Savage. Interment was private.

Cremation Society of MN in Edina, MN handled the arrangements.

Dr. Jeanne, 59, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006.

Dr. Jeanne was a devoted educator for 35 years. She served in the Rochester, Osseo, and Burnsville School Districts. She had a passion for literacy and touched the lives of many throughout her years of service.

Dr. Jeanne is survived by one son: Bradley (Michele); grandchildren: Annabelle and Jack; parents: Darlene (Jack) Byrnes; brother: Robert (Becky) Albertson. Also survived by many dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Leona B. Rosendahl of Calmar was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar with Rev. Donald Hawes officiating. Organist was Alan Sensor, lector was Alberta Huinker. St. Aloysius Choir sang "How Great Thou Art," "Here I Am, Lord," "On Eagle's Wings," and "Amazing Grace." Interment was in Calmar Lutheran Cemetery in Calmar. Pallbearers were: Greg Staut, Bryan Schmitt, Chad Snyder, Michael Pfeffer, Mark Oberheu, Michael Oberheu, Daniel Oberheu, and Terry Rosendahl.

Leona Rosendahl, 92, of Calmar, IA, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, IA, following a short illness.

Schluter-Balik handled the arrangements.

Leona Beatrice (Sobolik) Rosendahl was born August 12, 1913, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Kipta) Sobolik near Calmar, IA. Leona attended schools in Calmar, graduating from high school in 1930.

She married Herman Rosendahl August 13, 1934. Leona was a clerk at the local grocery store and a cook at a local restaurant until the couple opened a shoe store in Calmar. She also did cleaning at the Area I College Campus in Calmar. Leona was a life-long resident of Calmar, until entering the Cresco nursing home in March 2006.

Leona enjoyed being a homemaker, and especially loved to bake bread. She kept her entire family in homemade biscuits as long as she was able.

Herman and Leona enjoyed dancing, going fishing, and playing cards, but their greatest pleasure was spending time with their family. Leona was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the Rosary Society.

She is survived by two daughters: Janice (LaVern) Schmitt of Lime Springs, IA and Carolee (Norman) Oberheu of Denver, IA; one son: Dennis (Mary Ann) Rosendahl of Des Moines, IA; one brother: Arnold Sobolik of Cedar Rapids, IA; one sister-in-law: Ellen Jordahl of Decorah, IA; eight grandchildren: Bryan (Betty) Schmitt, Julie (Michael) Pfeffer, Michael (Tina) Oberheu, Mark Oberheu, Daniel (Shannon) Oberheu, Tami (Greg) Staut, Terry (Deb) Rosendahl, and Melissa (Chad) Snyder; and 14 great- grandchildren: Adam Schmitt, Eric Schmitt, Elizabeth Oberheu, Zachary Oberheu, triplets: Lucy, Killian and Jackson Oberheu, Clare Oberheu, Mitchell Staut, Jacob Staut, Joshua Staut, Alivia Rosendahl, Isaac Rosendahl, and Kennedy Snyder.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Herman in 1992; her parents; a sister: Helen Schneberger; and a daughter in infancy: Linda Sue Rosendahl.

 Frank C. Voyna
 

Memorial services for Frank C. Voyna of Ostrander, MN will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander with Rev. Nancy Solomonson officiating. Interment will be in the Ostrander Cemetery.

Friends were to call at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy from 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2006.

Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy is handling the arrangements.

Frank, 55, died Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Rochester Methodist Hospital of cancer.

Frank C. Voyna was born April 3, 1951 in Cresco, IA the son of William and Emily (Vopava) Voyna. He attended and graduated from Crestwood High School in Cresco.

On April 29, 1974 he married Eileen Berg at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, MN. After their marriage they lived in Cresco and later moved to Ostrander in 1977 and have resided there since. Frank worked for Sovereign Grain, Mathias Tiling, and then worked for a number of trucking firms in the area.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a member of the Ostrander Fire Department for 22 years.

Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife Eileen of Ostrander; one daughter: Tasha (Mike) Nelson of Elkton, MN; one son: Tim Voyna of Rochester; one granddaughter: Bria Nelson; and three brothers: Marvin (Pat) Voyna of Conyers, GA, Jerry (Nancy) Voyna of Des Moines, and Al (Karen) Voyna of Cresco.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister: Phyllis.

 Wilmer W. "Willie" Lukes
 

Funeral services for Wilmer W. "Willie" Lukes were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with Rev. David M. Beckman officiating. The pall was placed at the beginning of the service by the family. Lector was Bill Berka, the four children carried the gifts during the offertory, Marlene Pecinovsky accompanied the congregation and Miriam Humpal in song. Loraine Vopova and Bill Berka were Eucharist Ministers. Pallbearers were his grandchildren.

Conway Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Wilmer, 78, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, IA where he moved on Monday.

Wilmer Walter Lukes was born December 21, 1927 in Chickasaw County, IA, the son of Godlove G. and Cecelia (Novak) Lukes. He graduated from Rudolphinum High School in Protivin. As a young man, he helped out on the family farm located about one mile south of Protivin. The family moved to Protivin in 1947. He started working as parts manager for Protivin Implement during which time he hauled cream for the creamery in Protivin from 1951 until 1960. For a short time he worked for Haug Hardware in Spillville where he started installing pumps and doing plumbing. Willie then started in partnership with his brother, Arthur, in the Plumbing and Electrical business. He also was secretary for Bohemian Mutual Insurance, a position he held for over 40 years, and he was an adjuster for IMT Insurance. When he retired, he stared doing lawns and snow removal for many residents.

Willie enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre, going to Bingo, fishing and gardening.

He was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Workman.

On September 27, 1948 he married Marcella Komarek in the Holy Trinity Church at Protivin, IA. They became the parents of four children: Joyce, Gary, Wayne and Joan.

He is survived by his children: Joyce Schutte, Gary (Mary) all of Decorah, IA, Wayne (Deborah) of Marion, IA, and Joan Heinrich (Roland Dempsey) of Orlando, FL, Stanly Heinrich (Laurie Schroeder) of Marquette, IA; seven grandchildren: Eileen Gerth (Michael Gerth), Leah (Greg) Smith, Kara Lukes, Heather Lukes (Aaron), Bradley Lukes, Noah Heinrich, and Kelsey Heinrich; five great-grandchildren: Jacob and Hannah Gerth, Gavin Smith, Corbin and Hunter Lukes; two brothers: Robert of Mason City, IA and Joseph (Elenora) of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Wilmer was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marcella on September 20, 2003; two brothers: Arthur and Daniel; and one sister: Helen Pechota.

              Posted on 07/27/2006 by Gene Manning