Lucille J. Guth, 1922-2007

May 16, 2007

Lucille J. Guth, 85, a long time resident of Klemme, died on Monday, May 7, 2007, at the Hancock Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit in Britt, with her family at her side.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 10, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme. The Rev. Paddy Druhl officiated. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. The Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, was in charge of the arrangements.

Lucille Jane Hatch, the daughter of Ray and Jewell (Young) Hatch, was born on May 3, 1922, on her parents' farm at Nemaha, Iowa. She attended the Nemaha Schools and graduated from the Nemaha High School in the Class of 1939. She attended Buena Vista College, where she received her teaching certificate following two years of college. She then went on to teach for a time in the Rhinehardt and Albert City Schools Systems

Lucille was united in marriage to Everett I. Guth on May 24, 1944, at the Methodist Church in Nemaha. Following their marriage they lived for a time on a farm near Meservey. In 1946, they moved to a farm north of Klemme. Lucille and Everett owned and operated the farm for the next 33 years before retiring from active farming in 1979.

Lucille was a devoted and dedicated wife and partner on the farm. Her greatest joy was providing for the needs of her husband and nurturing and caring for her children. They will cherish the love and relish the life education and direction that she instilled as a precious gift in each of them.

Lucille looked forward to any opportunity to spend time with her children and their families whether it was at a family dinner, gathering, or any other occasion that meant time in their presence. They will remember her hard work on the farm with Everett and her many other domestic tasks that were completed with her loving hands. Her grandchildren love to reflect back on times when "Grandma" would baby-sit with them.

Lucille was a long time devoted member of the Klemme United Methodist Church, where she fulfilled many roles including membership in UMC and teaching Sunday School for more than 15 years and serving on the church memorial fund committee. She was a life member of the WSCS (Women's Society of Christian Service). Her strong faith carried out in all aspects of her life, a trait that all who knew her will verify.

Lucille was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout Leader for many years and a long time member of the Grandmother's Club, where she held various offices. Lucille and Everett enjoyed many years of square dancing. They loved to travel and go camping. They looked forward to wintering in Mission, Texas for 14 years, the first 12 in a motor home and the last couple in a trailer home. In recent years Lucille enjoyed congregate meals at the 4 Point Center in Klemme and the friendship and conversation that came with them.

Lucille's family will cherish the memories of the aroma of her freshly made home made bars, cookies and pies coming from the kitchen and seeing her yard filled with beautiful daffodils. They will miss her friendly smile, the soft twinkle in her eyes, and the warmth and love which she shared with each of them.

Lucille's memory will be cherished by her surviving daughter, Nancy and husband, David Cartier of Vienna, Virginia and their children, Scott Cartier and wife, Gwen Byard and their children, Gavin and Gareth, all of Mountain View, California and Kristina Cartier of Herndon, Virginia; Lucille's son, Dennis Guth and wife, Margaret of Klemme and their children, Eric Guth and wife, Ashley (Boyken) of Forest City and Natalie, Anna, Peter and Lillian Guth, all at home in Klemme; and Lucille's daughter, Peggy Talarico and husband, Frank of Omaha, Nebraska and their daughters, Angela and Amy Talarico, of Omaha; Lucille's step-grandsons, Steve Talarico of Canby, Oregon and John Talarico of Mollah, Oregon.

Also surviving is her sister, Evelyn Rockufeler of Storm Lake; and sisters-in-law, Marvyl Frink of New Hampton and Amelia Guth of Meservey.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett Guth on July 16, 2006; and her brothers-in-law, Eugene Guth, Everett Frink, Ardell Rooks and Frank Rockufeler.
©The Garner Leader & Signal 2007

Lynn W. Greiman, 1947-2007

May 16, 2007

Lynn W. Greiman, 59, of Mason City and formerly of Garner and Clear Lake, died early on Thursday morning, May 10, 2007, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 12, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, with the Rev. Edward Bard officiating. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery, Garner.

Lynn Wilson Greiman, was born on November 22, 1947 in Waterloo, the son of Florence Irene (Baker) and Wilson Benjamin Greiman. In 1951, he and his family moved from Waterloo to Garner, where he attended school. In 1959, at the age of 12, Lynn won a trophy, a trip to Chicago and the bragging rights as the "Champion of Sales" in a contest for the Globe Gazette carriers. He graduated in 1966 from the Garner High School.

Lynn furthered his education, attending NIACC for one year and Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids for two years, attaining an Associate of Implied Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree in May of 1982. He was employed at Alexander Manufacturing in Mason City as a project designer. Due to complications of multiple sclerosis, Lynn was no longer able to work. His main "connection to the world" became his computer, on which he was extremely proficient.

Some of Lynn's interests included writing poetry, engaging in philosophical discussions, assisting various band groups with sound system set-ups and listening to music. He was a "Star Trek" fan and found great accomplishment and pride in designing and building a variety of technical projects, including a robot.

Lynn's family describe him as a very intelligent man who made friends easily! He deeply cared for his sisters and their families and openly professed his devotion to his faith and the care and concern his sisters gave him. Lynn was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ma-son City.

Left to cherish Lynn's life are his two sisters, Marjorie and Richard Koolbeck of Cedar Rapids and Shirley and Roland Pals of Duncanville, Texas. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends will also dearly miss him.

Preceding Lynn in death are his parents, Wilson and Florence Greiman; and his brother, Jerald Greiman.
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Elizabeth "Betty" D. Jones, 91, of Des Moines, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 26, at Dunn's Funeral Home in Des Moines. Burial was in the Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Grace United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Elizabeth "Betty" Darlene Jones, the daughter of Floyd and Janet (Peck) Fields, was born on May 31, 1915 at Clarinda. At the age of 8 she moved with her family to Des Moines. Betty graduated from the Roosevelt High School and Drake University. At Drake she was active in the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. After graduation from Drake, she worked in the state chemist's office in Des Moines.

On October 19, 1940, she was married to Donald O. Jones in Des Moines. Betty and Don enjoyed traveling and entertaining. Family and friends will miss her generosity, strength and sense of humor.

Betty's interests included sewing, cooking and crafts. She enjoyed her bridge club and book club. Her travels took her to many foreign countries as well as domestic locations and she collected articles and pictures to record and document her experiences.

Recently, Betty resided at the Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines until health concerns necessitated a move to the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason Cit to be closer to her daughter. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and the Des Moines Golf and Country Club.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Janet (Gus) Erickson of Clear Lake; two grandsons, Dr. Brad (Kristi) Erickson of West Des Moines and Brian Erickson (fiancée, Jenny Guddall) of Savannah, Georgia; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; son, Steven Donald Jones; and daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Jones.
©The Garner Leader & Signal 2007