Clifford Sheehy, 82
Published:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
 NEW
HAMPTON - A Mass of Christian Burial for Clifford "Joe"
Sheehy of New Hampton was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,
Feb. 25, 2011 at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center
in New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating.
Pallbearers were Cody Sheehy, Peter Sheehy, Kevin Sheehy,
Bob Stavnes, Al Weber and Andy Boss. Honorary
pallbearers were Steve Orr, Bill O'Neill, Heinz Engel,
Jim Ferkins, Leon Hugeback, Wayne Moetsch, Bob Rigler,
Jim O'Connor and Harry Zipse. Interment was in New
Hampton City Cemetery with full military honors
conducted by all Chickasaw County veteran associations.
Visitation was held 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at the
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton with a
7 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continued from 9-10
a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Clifford, 82, died Monday morning, Feb. 21, 2011 at
Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Clifford "Joe" Sheehy was born Sept. 25, 1928, in New
Hampton, the son of Gregory and Hazel (Strike) Sheehy.
He received his education in New Hampton and graduated
from the New Hampton High School in 1946. He was
inducted into the United States Army where he served as
a military policeman. He was honorably discharged as a
corporal on Jan. 29, 1948.
On Sept. 25, 1951, he married Joanne Haugen at St.
Mary's Catholic Church in New Hampton. Joe initially
worked at Schueth Hardware and later began working at
Mikkelson Motors. Joe eventually purchased the business
changing the name to Sheehy Motors. He later partnered
with Dick Holten forming H & S Motors in Cresco. Joe
retired in 1990 and his son Bryan took over the
business. Joe began a second career and became the
Chickasaw County Veteran Affairs Director where he
worked until his death.
In his younger years, he enjoyed pheasant hunting,
fishing, golfing and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne; four sons: Bruce
(Paula) Sheehy of Mesa, Ariz., Brad (Tess) Sheehy of
East Bethel, Minn., Bryan (Denise) Sheehy of Cresco and
John (Lori) Sheehy of Mosinee, Wis.; eight
grandchildren: Joe Sheehy, Erin Ison, Abby Sheehy, Peter
Sheehy, Cody Sheehy, Kate Sheehy, Hannah Sheehy and
Meredith Sheehy; one brother: Gregory (Regina) Sheehy of
Duluth; and one sister: Clara Mae Kruse of Monona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters:
Delphine Reilly, Rosemarie Baltes and Shirley Todd; six
brothers: Bob Sheehy, Maurice Sheehy, Ed Sheehy, Gerald
Sheehy, Keith Sheehy and Ralph Sheehy.
Alta Farlinger, 96
Published:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
 LYLE
- Funeral services for Alta M. Farlinger
of Lyle will be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Our Saviors
Lutheran Church in Lyle with Pastor
Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.
Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery,
rural Lyle.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at
Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, Minn.
and at the church one hour prior to the
service.
Alta, 96, died Friday afternoon, Feb.
25, 2011 at Good Samaritan Center in St.
Ansgar where she had made her home since
October of 2007.
She was born Nov. 24, 1914 the daughter
of Clyde C. and Orcelia (Culp) Dilling
in Grand Meadow, Minn. She grew up in
Albert Lea.
On Jan. 10, 1935 she married John
Henry Farlinger in Northwood, Iowa. They
made their home in the London area until
1943 when they moved to a farm near Lyle
and St. Ansgar. John passed away on Feb.
11, 1979.
A homemaker and farmwife, Alta was very
involved in Our Savior's Lutheran Church
in Lyle, teaching Sunday School, Bible
School and singing in the choir. She
also held many offices in WELCA and
mission circles. She spent much of her
time with the grandchildren and
great-grandchildren and loved to cook,
travel and work in her flower garden.
Survivors include one son: Earl
(Marlene) Farlinger of St. Ansgar, Iowa;
four grandchildren: Craig (Pat)
Farlinger of West Liberty, Carlton
(Lisa) Farlinger of St. Ansgar, Curtis
(Lori) Farlinger of Sheridan, Wyo., and
Clinton (Amy) Farlinger of Cresco; eight
great-grandchildren: Clare (Beth) LeMay,
John (May) Farlinger, Caleb Farlinger,
Marisa Farlinger, Melissa (Russell)
Miller, Katie Farlinger, Amy Farlinger
and Mark Farlinger; ten
great-great-grandchildren;
sisters-in-law: Pat Dilling of North
Carolina and Alta (Norman) Joynes of
Austin; brother-in-law: Clifford Medina
of Florida; many nieces, nephews, other
relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, John; her parents;
great-grandson: Lucas; and nine brothers
and two sisters.
Paul Sir, 79
Published:
Tuesday,
March 1,
2011
 CRESCO
- Funeral services for
Paul A. Sir of Cresco
were held at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday, Feb. 26,
2011 at Notre Dame
Catholic Church in
Cresco with Rev. Dennis
Cahill and Rev. Tim Sir
officiating. The family
placed the pall, with
the Sir family singing.
Pam Daley was the cantor
and Mary Tremmel was the
pianist. The gifts were
carried by the
daughters, assisted by
the granddaughters. The
pallbearers were the
oldest grandsons, with
the honorary
pallbearers, the younger
grandsons. Interment was
in Our Lady of Lourdes
Cemetery, rural Elma.
Conway Funeral Home in
Cresco handled the
arrangements.
Paul, 79, died Monday,
Feb. 21, 2011 at home.
Paul Alphonsus Sir was
born Oct. 30, 1931 in
Elma, the son of Joseph
and Mary Sir. Paul
attended country school,
Lourdes School through
10th grade, and then
graduated from Cresco
High School. He attended
Upper Iowa College for
two years.
On July 8, 1952 he
married Mickie O'Connor
at Assumption Catholic
Church, Cresco.
Paul was always
self-employed. He had a
bulk milk route for 18
years, sold real estate,
and then became a
successful insurance
agent, a career from
which he never retired.
Paul was a tremendous
athlete who played
baseball and basketball
in high school and
college, earning
all-state honors. He
remained a sports
enthusiast and took
great joy in following
the athletic careers of
his children and
grandchildren.
Paul was a Boy Scout and
continued to be an avid
outdoorsman who loved
life on the farm. He
enjoyed fishing,
hunting, snowmobiling,
gardening, and was a
conservationist who
planted hundreds of
trees. In addition, he
was a pilot and one of
the original members of
the Cresco Flying Club.
Paul was proud of his
Czechoslovakian heritage
and loved polka music
and dancing. Paul loved
and adored his eight
children, their spouses,
his 34 grandchildren and
three
great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his
wife, Mickie; eight
children and their
families: Paul (Sandra)
of Edmonton, Alberta,
Steven (Caitlyn), Ben,
Sam and Ethan; Lee Ann
(Jeff) Fosse of
Stillwater, Minn.,
Brady, Liz (Phil), Matt
(Gina), Rachel and
Alexandra; Tim (Kim) of
Cresco, Joseph (Lindsey,
Drake, Liam), Kelly
(Dave, Iris), Mollie and
Emily; Mary (Tim) Ray of
Odenton, Md., Nicole
(Roy), Nathan, Noah,
Noelle, Natalie and
Naomi; Pat (Shelly) of
Shorewood, Minn.,
Connor, Charlie, Cara,
and Coco; Mike (Julie)
of Eden Prairie, Minn.,
Michaela, Katie, Anna,
Michael, Scott and
Matthew; Joe (Shannon)
of New Richmond, Wis.,
Samantha and Zachary;
Kathy (D.C.) Murphy of
Marion, Ryan, Daniel and
Sara; a sister: Myldred
Yount of San Jose,
Calif.; and many friends
and relatives.
He was preceded in
death by his parents;
two brothers: Joseph and
Adolph; two sisters:
Marie Baker and Blanche
Leigh; and
daughter-in-law: Amy.
Kevin
Boyle, 47
Published:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
 NEWALLA,
OK -
Mass of
Christian
Burial
for
Kevin J.
Boyle of
Newalla,
Okla.
was held
on
Monday,
Feb. 14,
2011 at
St.
Teresa
Catholic
Church,
Harrah,
with
Father
Lucas
Raj
Pinapati
officiating.
Interment
was in
St.
Teresa
Catholic
Cemetery.
Kevin,
47, died
Friday,
Feb. 11,
2011
following
complications
of a
heart
attack.
Kevin
John
Boyle
was born
Dec. 22,
1963 in
New
Hampton,
the son
of John
and
Ardel (Schwickerath)
Boyle.
On April
25, 1987
he
married
Gail
Schmitz
in
Raymond.
Kevin
received
his
teaching
degree
from
Iowa
State
University.
He
worked
as a
senior
livestock
reproductive
specialist
for
Genex.
Kevin
was a
member
of St.
Teresa
Catholic
Church,
Harrah,
Okla.,
and the
Knights
of
Columbus
#4598.
He was
very
active
in his
church
and
enjoyed
fishing,
golfing,
cooking
and
spending
time
with his
family.
Survivors
include
his
wife,
Gail;
three
sons:
Zachary
stationed
in the
Navy at
Groton,
Conn.,
Dylan
and
Austin
at home;
his
parents:
John and
Ardel
Boyle of
Elma; a
brother:
Kraig
(Andrea)
of
Sleepyeye,
Minn.;
two
sisters:
Kim
(Tim)
Voth of
Rochester,
Minn.
and
Kelly
(Ron)
Blaser
of
Ostrander,
Minn.;
three
nephews;
and many
relatives
and
friends.
Wanda
White,
56
Published:
Tuesday,
March 1,
2011
CRESCO -
Wanda L.
White,
56, of
Cresco
died
Wednesday,
Feb. 23,
2011 at
St.
Mary's
Hospital
in
Rochester,
Minn. It
was
Wanda's
wishes
to be
cremated.
Memorial
services
for
Wanda
Lou
White
will be
held at
1 p.m.
Saturday,
March
19, 2011
at
Immanuel
Lutheran
Church
in
Cresco.
Wanda
Lou
White
was born
Oct. 3,
1956 in
Freeport,
IL, the
daughter
of
Leland
and Ruby
(Lane)
Scofield.
She
graduated
from
high
school
in 1974
and
worked
in the
insurance
industry
for 30
years.
Wanda
was
married
to Lewis
White.
In the
late 90s
they
moved to
Iowa.
Wanda
loved
her
family,
enjoyed
birds
and her
beloved
cat
Norton.
Her
passion
was
crocheting.
She
received
several
awards
for her
crocheting
and her
famous
chocolate
chip
cookies.
She was
known
for her
charity
work in
the
community.
She
is
survived
by her
husband,
Lewis;
son:
Robert
of
Cresco;
daughter:
Tammy
(Rob)
Druien
of
Byron,
Ill.;
five
grandchildren:
Mitch
and
Amanda
Kuczynski,
and
Becca,
Katie
and Nick
Druien;
her
mother:
Ruby
Scofield;
brothers:
Steven
(Diane)
Scofield
of
Nekoosa,
Wis.,
Brian
(Sharon)
Scofield
of New
Mexico
and John
(Oneida)
Scofield
of
Virginia;
an
uncle:
Donald
(Donna)
Scofield
of
Freeport,
Ill.;
and
several
nieces
and
nephews.
Wanda
was
preceded
in death
by her
father;
brothers:
Ronald
and
David
Scofield;
and one
sister:
Barbara
Scofield.
Posted on 1 March 2011
Jeanie Wolfe, 52Published:
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
CRESCO - Jeanie Wolfe, 52, of Cresco died unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at home of natural causes. It was Jeanie's wishes to have no services. The family is planning a memorial at a later date.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
Jeanie Kay Wolfe was born Oct. 20, 1958 in Mishawaka, Ind., the daughter of Eugene and Martha Bixler. On Dec. 2, 1977 she married Jerry Wolfe. Jeanie was President and co-owner of Wolfe Drilling Supply & Consultants, Inc. Jeanie loved her family and especially spending time with her grandson, Ryland. She was an excellent southern style cook and loved trying new recipes. She enjoyed being outside and all of her pets.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Wolfe; her daughter: Ashley (Jeff) Schmakel of Ostrander, Minn.; son: Tanner (Callie) Wolfe of Spring Valley, Minn.; her grandson: Ryland; a sister: Melodie (Joseph) Landes of Casper, Wyo.; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Robert and Alberta Thomas of Jasonville, Ind.; and sister-in-law: Robin (Merrick) Herakovich also of Jasonville, Ind.
Jeanie was preceded in death by her father and mother.
Lavine Greenslade, 85Published:
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
 CRESCO - Funeral services for Lavine J. Greenslade of Cresco were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment was in Ridgeway Cemetery in Ridgeway.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
Lavine, 85, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.
Lavine Jeanette Greenslade was born Jan. 31, 1926 the daughter of Fred and Alice (Short) Rassman, Jr. Upon Lavine's parents deaths on October 14, 1933, she and her brother, Kenneth were raised by their grandparents, Fred and Anna Rassman, Sr. Lavine attended Howard County grade schools and graduated Cresco High School in 1944. She worked at Kellow's Grocery Store and the Cresco Bank. She also drove school bus for 33 years.
On June 20, 1945 she married LuVerne Greenslade. They farmed in the Cresco area for over 41 years. Playing cards was a favorite pastime of Lavine's and she held the position of Treasurer for the group.
She is survived by one daughter: Ann (John) Fravel of Sedalia, Mo.; one son: Gerald (Starla) of Cresco; grandchildren: Darrin Fravel of Chillocothe, Mo., Lori Williams of Kansas City, Mo., Jesse (Jolynn) Fravel of Sedalia, Mo., Jennifer (Lee) Heller of Ankeny, Jordan Greenslade of Cresco, and Joshua Greenslade of Cresco; great-grandchildren: Tiffany Bottcher of Kansas City, Mo., Brooke and Jake Williams of Kansas City, Mo., and Alyssa Fravel of Sedalia, Mo.; her brother: Kenneth (Arlene) Rassman of Grover Beach, Calif.; along with numerous cousins in the Owatonna, Minn. area.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LuVerne on July 24, 1990; a son: Dennis on July 20, 1968; and her parents. |
Carmen Tibbals, 55
Published:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
UNION GROVE, WI - A private family service for Carmen L. Tibbals of Union Grove, Wis. was held at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, Minn. on Monday, March 14, 2011. Interment was in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, Minn.
Carmen, 55, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 after a short battle with cancer.
Carmen Lee Tibbals was born June 27, 1955 in Waterloo.
Stanley Franzen, 78
Published:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
 MASON CITY - Funeral services for Stanley B. Franzen of Mason City, formerly of Cresco and Protivin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Protivin.
Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 16 at the Conway Funeral Home in Protivin with a 5 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation will continue 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home until time of services.
Stanley, 78, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Stanley Baptist Franzen was born Nov. 11, 1932 at Auburn, Fayette County, Iowa, the son of Leo and Clara (Panos) Franzen. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa. Stan graduated from St. Luke's High School with the class of 1951.
On Feb. 15, 1954, he married Wilma Bruess at St. Luke's Church in St. Lucas. They became the parents of eight children. Wilma died on Nov. 10, 1978. Stanley then married Alma Hemesath on July 12, 1980 and they later divorced.
Stanley farmed in the Protivin and Lime Springs area. In 1970 he purchased the farm by Schley where he actively engaged in farming until 1991. Stanley later sold his farm and moved into Cresco in the fall of 1992. In the fall of 2004, he sold his house in Cresco and moved to Protivin and in 2005 he moved to Howard Residential Care. Due to declining health and partial leg amputation, he became a resident of the Good Shepherd Health Center in the spring of 2008. Stanley had a short stay at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. He was moved to Hospice of North Iowa where he died.
Stanley's hobbies included racing, fishing, camping, the card club and social activities with family and friends. In later years, Stanley greatly enjoyed getting together with his "coffee group" at Hardee's.
Stanley served on the ASCS and REC Board of Directors for many years. He served on the Holy Cross Parish Council in Schley and beside farming he also was a DeKalb Seed Dealer.
Stan is survived by his children and their families: Carole Bolchen and daughter Kristen Franzen of Arvada, Colo.; Ruth and Kevin Hart and daughter Rachel of Mason City; Ron and Rynonda Franzen and sons: Michael and Sam of Protivin; Janet and Steven Ryberg and sons: Michael, Adam and Dustin of Mauston, Wis.; Wayne and Kenda Franzen and daughters: Lindsi, Sara, and Rebecca of Calmar; and Cheryl Franzen; one sister: Leona (Francis) O'Regan of Waukon; two brothers: Kenneth (Mary Jane) Franzen of Apple Valley, Minn. and Donald (Elsa) Franzen of Haines City, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma; two infant daughters: Carol Ann and Mary Ann; his parents; two infant brothers: Norbert and Dennis; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
Pauline Wilson, 97
Published:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
HARMONY, MN - Funeral services for Pauline A. Wilson will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston. Interment will be in Greenleafton Reformed Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 16 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, Minn. and one hour before services at the church on Thursday.
Pauline, 97, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Harmony Community Healthcare Inc.
Pauline Amanda Wilson was born Sept. 27, 1913 in Bristol Township, the daughter of John and Wilhelmina (Dornink) Sikkink.
Julia Snyder, 72
Published:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
 CRESCO - Funeral services for Julia "Judy" A. Snyder of Cresco were held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment was in Union Prairie Cemetery in rural Decorah.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco is handled the arrangements.
Julia, 72, died Monday, March, 2011 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.
Julia Amelia Snyder was born Sept. 27, 1938 in New Albion Township, Iowa the daughter of Nathan and Irene Thompson.
She married Gordon Barness in 1955. He passed away in 1956. She later remarried. She spent several years providing an emergency foster home for at risk children in Northeast Iowa. She was also a private daycare provider raising several children as her own.
She was an avid cook and baker, and also a private caterer. She spent years providing her own private meals on wheels to senior citizens in her neighborhood and throughout the Decorah and Cresco area.
She is survived by a daughter: Gordalana "Gordy" Neubauer of Cresco; four sons: Eric "Rick" (Kris) of Cedar Falls, Jeff of Decorah, Gary of Waukon, and Scott (Lori) Erdmann; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother: Ernie (Linda) Thompson; along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her eldest son: Hank; a son-in-law: Todd Neubauer; her parents; and a sister: Karen (Robert Tangeman).
Frances Ryan, 94
Published:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
 ROCHESTER, MN - Mass of Christian Burial for Frances "Fran" M. Ryan of Rochester, Minn. will be held at 10:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony, Minn. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery at Plymouth Rock.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.
Frances, 94, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Eastern Star Home in Decorah where she had resided the past one and one-half years.
Frances Marie Ryan was born Aug. 16, 1916 on the family farm near Plymouth Rock, the daughter of Frank and Jule (Daley) Ryan. She worked in La Crosse, Wis. for 10 years, and then at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester for 30 years until her retirement in 1981.
In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, sewing, and traveling with her sisters.
Fran is survived by a sister: Jane Headington of Austin, Minn.; brother-in-law: Donald DeCou of Decorah; sisters-in-law: Rose Ryan of Cedar Falls and Evelyn Ryan of Decorah; plus many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Harold, Ed, and Layle Ryan; and five sisters: Phyllis McCabe, Mae Gossman, Doris Carr, Donna Whalen, and Anna Grace DeCou.
Gertrude Hendricks, 86 Published:
Tuesday, March
29, 2011
 CRESCO
- Gertrude Hendricks, 86, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Patty Elwood
Center in Cresco where she resided for the last 20 and one-half months.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah is handling the arrangements.
Gertrude Ellen Hendricks was born March 17, 1925 on her parent's farm in
Canoe Township, rural Decorah, the daughter of Horace S. and Ella M. (Korsen)
Smith.
Gertrude married John A. Hendricks in September, 1946 at Decorah
Lutheran Church in Decorah.
Gertrude spent the first few years of her life on the farm where she was
born. She spent many days playing with her two closest friends her
brother, Howard and lifelong "hearing" friend, Dorothy Hanson Phipps. At
the age of seven she traveled each fall to Council Bluffs, to attend the
Iowa School for the Deaf. She spent nine months each year at the school
learning skills. She became proficient in sign language and formed many
lifelong close friendships including that of her future husband. Gertie
received Certificates of Honor at the Iowa School for the Deaf for
outstanding performance in various areas including binding and sewing.
She enjoyed doing needlepoint, crocheting, and knitting, making many
beautiful items for friends and family. Her excellent sewing skills made
her a big asset to the Bob Allen Textile Industries where she worked 20
years until retiring in 1988.
Gertie was a gymnast and played basketball. Every day she would do head
stands and cartwheels, well into her 70s. Her doctor had to tell her to
stop when she required shoulder surgery. She loved riding her bicycle
and throughout her life went for long walks with her dog Tippy. Over a
45 year period she had three different "Tippys", all Boston Terriers.
When Gertrude's three children were young, she would read books out loud
to them, an amazing feat for a nonspeaking deaf person. Gardening was
one of Gertie's favorite pastimes every spring. She planted flowers
surrounding her home and spent many hours tending her plants.
Gertie enjoyed traveling with her husband. Gertie visited her son, Jeff,
stationed overseas with the U.S. Air Force. She traveled once to Japan
(1995) alone and twice to Germany (1997 and 1998), one time alone. She
had no fears traveling worldwide as a deaf person. Her courage and
adventuresome spirit were amazing. Gertie was very involved with her
church, Calvary Lutheran for the Deaf, and attended and held Bible Study
in her home and many potlucks at the church. Her church activities
played a vital and central role in her life. She was the first
Secretary-Treasurer of LWML in 1951.
Gertrude is survived by her two sons: Horace (Ace) Hendricks and his
wife, Judy of Ackworth, Iowa and Jeff Hendricks and his wife, Shelley of
Ridgeway; two grandchildren: Horace S. (Ace) Hendricks II of Decorah and
Amber Renee Hendricks of Ridgeway; three great-grandchildren: Scotty,
Jackson, and Pacen Hendricks; husband, Lawrence Buchholz of Des Moines
and his family.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents: Horace S. and Ella Smith;
her son: Jerry A. Hendricks; and her brother, Howard C. Smith.
Norine McKinstry, 87 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011
 RAPID
CITY, SD - Funeral services for Norine M. McKinstry of Rapid City, S.D.
were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at First
Presbyterian Church. Interment was held in Black Hills National Cemetery
at 1:00 p.m.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at
Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Norine, 87, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Norine M. McKinstry was born April 13, 1923 in Cresco, the daughter of
Charles and Myrtle (Stevens) Fagner. She graduated from Cresco High
School in 1940. After graduation she was employed by the US Government
as a secretary with the US Signal Corps at the Pentagon in Washington,
DC.
Following WWII, she moved to South Dakota where she married her high
school sweetheart, James R. McKinstry. She spent the next 65 years being
a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
friend and avid baseball fan.
Norine was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian
Woman's Association.
She is survived by two sons: Jim A. (Suzanne) McKinstry of Rapid City
and Rob (Linda) McKinstry of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; two daughters: Linda
McKinstry and Nita (Ron) Eikenberry, all of Rapid City; eight
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Ora Mae Sommer
of Forest City and Charlene Knutson of Cresco.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents; and one
brother: Dale.
Betty DeRuiter,71 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011
 LIME
SPRINGS - A memorial service for Betty L. DeRuiter of Lime Springs was
held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Lime Springs United
Methodist Church with Rev. Candraeah Carey officiating. A committal
service will be held at a later date in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime
Springs.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco handled the arrangements.
Betty, 71, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at her home in Lime Springs.
Betty Lou DeRuiter was born July 20, 1939 in Elkader, the daughter of
Charles and Fannie (Ross) Rodas. She attended country schools and
graduated in 1956 from Edgewood-Colesburg High School. She received her
teaching degree from Upper Iowa University and taught in the Edgewood-Colesburg
and Howard-Winneshiek school districts for 39 years.
On May 31, 1959, she married Arnie DeRuiter at the Congregational Church
in Edgewood. They lived in Edgewood until 1968 when they moved to Lime
Springs.
She enjoyed flower gardening, reading, and coffee time. She was active
in Oneota Club, Commercial Club, library board and many other community
activities. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her
four grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Arnie of Lime Springs; children: Mark
(Bonny) DeRuiter of Byron, Minn., Janet (Tim) Smith of Elk River, Minn.,
and Craig (Sherri) DeRuiter of Delaware, Ohio; grandchildren: Zach and
Kelsey Smith and Jacob and Joshua DeRuiter; sisters: Phyllis O'Rourke of
Woodbury, Minn. and Elaine (Ted) Roth of Guttenberg; sister-in-law:
Charlene Rodas of Arlington, Iowa; and her brother: Lowell (Maureen)
Rodas of Strawberry Point.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother: Donald Rodas; and
brother-in-law: Art O'Rourke.
Lois Fencl, 80 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011
 MINNETONKA,
MN - Funeral Mass for Lois Fencl of Minnetonka, Minn. will be held at
12:00 noon on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Holy Trinity Church in
Protivin.
Lois, 80, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
Lois Fencl was born May 13, 1930 in Cresco, the daughter of Clarence and
Myrtle (Sweeney) Barnes. She graduated from Assumption High School in
1948.
On Aug. 20, 1951, she married Don (Sugar) Fencl at Assumption Catholic
Church. They retired and lived on Crescent Lake in Rhinelander, Wis.
when Don passed away in 2006. Lois then moved with her daughters to
Minnetonka.
She is survived by her daughters: Nancy and Mary Beth of Minnetonka,
Minn.; her brother and sister-in-law: Leland and Lois Barnes of
Whitehouse, Texas; sister-in-law: Helen Fencl of Protivin; and nieces
and nephews in Texas, California, Iowa, and Missouri.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband Don; her parents; and infant
sister: Minerva.
Norbert Hovey, 86 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011
 DECORAH
- Funeral services for Norbert R. Hovey of Decorah were held at 11:00
a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Orleans Lutheran Church in rural
Ridgeway with Pastor Joelle Colville-Hanson officiating. Organist was
Judy Hovden and soloist was Brandi Hemesath. Songs were "How Great Thou
Art", "On Eagles Wings", and "Rock of Ages". Pallbearers were: Matt
Zweibohmer, Mitchell Zweibohmer, Mick Zweibohmer, Mitchell Donlon, Pete
Wennes, Will Hageman and Wesley Hageman. Interment was in Orleans
Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ridgeway.
Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah handled the arrangements.
Norbert, 86, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Wellington Place in
Decorah.
Norbert Roger Hovey was born Sept. 26, 1924, the son of Rudolph and
Gladys (Benson) Hovey on the family farm near Cresco. Norbert attended
Hovey country school #5, near Ridgeway.
Norbert met Virginia VanEvery at a dance at the Inwood Ballroom in
Spillville and they were married on June 5, 1948, at the Little Brown
Church in Nashua. They farmed on the Pole Line Road for 60 years, and
raised five children. Norbert enjoyed drinking coffee, along with
visiting with his family and friends. He loved to farm and go to farm
sales over the years. He also worked as a lineman for the Ridgeway
Telephone Company. He also took night classes in Cresco, so he could get
out and visit.
He was a member of the Orleans Lutheran Church and the Winneshiek County
Farm Bureau.
Norbert is survived by three daughters: Sharon (Greg Thiele)
Hovey-Thiele of Decorah, Judy (Frank) Hageman of Decorah, Kathy (Claude
Moore) Hovey-Moore of Chatfield, Minn.; two sons: Roger (Karen) Hovey of
Mason City and Gary (Susan) Hovey of Ridgeway; 17 grandchildren: Matt (fiance
Kassia) Zweibohmer, Shelley (Matt) Bigler, Mick (Cheryl) Zweibohmer,
Mitchell (Tiffany) Zweibohmer, Will (Lori) Hageman, DeAnna (Ryan)
Pavlovec, Wesley Hageman, Dawn Hageman, Darcy (Darren) Einck, Kelsey
Moore, Shawn (Janet) Wennes, Darcy (Sarah) Wennes, Pete (Shari) Wennes,
Darin Meldahl, Jess (Tim) Hovey, Mitchell Donlon, and Amber Hovey; 20
great-grandchildren: Grace and Raymond Zweibohmer, Ryan and Allison
Bigler, Janessa and Mason Zweibohmer, Seth and Ashley Zweibohmer, Kyle,
Allison and Annie Hageman, Nathan and Noah Wennes, A.J. and Ericson
Wennes, Ella and Olivia Wennes, Lily and Kaylee Hovey, Jordan Einck and
Mya Pavlovec; one brother: Raymond Hovey of Cresco; one sister: Norma
Jean (Harold) Peters of New Hampton; along with several nieces and
nephews.
Norbert was preceded in death by his wife: Virginia on Nov. 19, 2008;
his parents: Rudolph and Gladys (Benson) Hovey; one sister: Geraldine
(and her husband; Raymond) Foster; one brother: Erwin Hovey; one
sister-in-law: Bea Hovey; two great-grandsons: Rhett Hovey and Brooks
Zweibohmer.
Katherine Henry, 74 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011
 CRESCO
- A Funeral Mass for Katherine L. Henry of Cresco will be held at 11:00
a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco.
Interment will be held at a later date in New Oregon Cemetery in rural
Cresco.
Friends may call at the church on Friday two hours before services.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco is handling the arrangements.
Katherine, 74, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Methodist Hospital
in Rochester, Minn.
Katherine Louise Henry was born March 18, 1937 in Decorah, the daughter
of Mathias and Malene (Vikre) Schneberger. She attended local schools
and graduated from Calmar High School.
She is survived by her life partner George Grosz of Cresco; six
children: James Henry and his wife Nancy and their children Lacey of
Rochester, Minn. and Jami of Cresco, Mark Henry and his children Colten,
Levi, and Mati of Cresco, Christine Vokaty and her husband Edward and
their children Miranda (Steve Eisermann) and their children Keenan and
Konley of Holmen, Wis., and Samantha Vokaty of Ankeny, Lisa Hadacek and
her husband Chuck and their children Sara and Charles of Protivin,
Jacqueline Lickteig and her husband Don and their children Steven,
Clinton and Stacie, and Phil Henry and his wife Diane and their children
Lexie, Kaylie, Jon and Carter, all of Cresco. Also surviving is a
sister: Anna Houdek and her husband Dean of Spillville; and many nieces
and nephews.
Katherine was preceded in death by a grandchild: Stephanie Vokaty; her
parents; a brother: Lester Schneberger; and a nephew: Dan Houdek.
Gynith Groteboer, 100 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011
 ROCHESTER,
MN - Funeral services for Gynith C. Groteboer of Rochester, Minn. will
be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Christ United
Methodist Church in Rochester with Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon
officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22 at Ranfranz and Vine
Funeral Homes in Rochester and one hour prior to the service at the
church today, Wednesday, March 23.
Gynith, 100, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Madonna Towers Nursing
Home.
Gynith C. Groteboer was born Jan. 30, 1911 in Spring Grove, Minn., the
daughter of Oscar and Betsey Erickson.
She married Paul Groteboer of Harmony, Minn. and they farmed near
Cresco, Iowa until they moved to Rochester in 1957. Gynith spent many
years in retail sales working for Woolworth's for one year, JC Penney
for three years, and finally for Donaldson's for 17 years.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church for over 54 years.
She loved visits from all her family members.
Gynith is survived by her daughters: Beverly Katter of Milwaukee, Wis.
and Marlys (Ken) Kramer of Stewartville; sons: Merl (Marilyn) and Dennis
(Marcy); and daughter-in-law: Jan Groteboer. all of Rochester; 13
grandchildren: Vince, Eric, Jon, Jodi, Steve, Joe, Paul, Brian, Dan,
Debbie, Darren, David, and Greg; 18 great-grandchildren: Erwan, Chesiree,
Anna, Nick, Laura, Kelsey, Rayna, Emily, Jake, Ben, Bethany, Jessica,
Darin, Nicolle, Joshua, Andrea, Alexis, and Sydney;
great-great-granddaughter: Kinley; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; son: John Gary;
son-in-law: Dennis Katter; sisters: Odis and Bernice; and brothers: Earl
and Orris.
George West, 87 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011 PRIOR LAKE, MN - A graveside service for George R.
West of Prior Lake, Minn. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March
26 at New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco.
Ballard-Suder Funeral Home in Prior Lake, Minn. is handling the
arrangements.
George, 87, died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at his home.
George R. West was born Feb. 24, 1924 in Cresco, the son of George and
Alma (Klaffke) West.
George is survived by his son: Robert (Deanna Lebens) West of Prior
Lake; grandchildren: Jason (Laura) West of Inver Grove Heights, Keith (Kirie)
West of Chaska, Daniel West of New Market, Eric West of Chaska; and
great-grandson: Lucas West.
He was preceded by his wife, Carleen (Watts) West; his parents; and a
sister: Jean Davaux.
Kenneth Henderson, 82 Published:
Tuesday, March
22, 2011
 CRESCO
- A Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth "Kenny" E. Henderson of Cresco
will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Notre
Dame Parish in Cresco. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, in Cresco.
Friends were to call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco from 4-7
p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to services at
the church today, Wednesday, March 23.
Kenny, 82, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at his home.
Kenneth Edward Henderson was born May 12, 1928 in Hillsboro, Wis., the
son of Elmer and Anna (Landsinger) Henderson.
On May 16, 1953, he married Rita M. Norton at the Holy Trinity Church in
Reedsburg, Wis.
Kenny worked on his father's farm before he became employed with
Dairyland Power as an electrician. Dairyland transferred Kenny to Cresco
in 1965, where he continued to work for the next 42 years, retiring in
1989. Kenny was also enlisted in the service from November 1950 to 1952.
For 19 years Kenny and Rita enjoyed traveling down south in the winter
months. Most of his life was spent camping with his family. He was a guy
who could fix or build anything and he loved teaching his sons and
grandsons how to be as productive.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Rita of Cresco; two sons: David (Joelle)
of Altoona, Iowa and Jeff (Tammy) of Cresco; five grandsons: Kyle
(Amber) Matthew, Jeremy, Noah, and Nathan; and four sisters: Lucille
Bruha, Marge Kayler, Emma Corn, and Evelyn Judd.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Ronald and
Harley.
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