Maurice T. Muller

March 27, 2001

Maurice T. Muller, of Eatonville, Washington, died on Friday, January 26, 2001.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 30, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Graham, Washington.

Maurice was born on October 9, 1919, to Herbert and Marie Troge Muller in Osage, Iowa. He attended school at Osage and graduated from the Orchard High School, Orchard, Iowa and Business College in Mason City. He farmed with his uncle Herman Dietrich. In 1950 he married Margaret Joyce Dockstader of Rudd. They moved to Orange, California, where he owned and operated service stations until he retired in 1981. Later they moved to Eatonville, Washington.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Joyce; sons, Lawrence of Portland, Oregon, James of Irvine, California and John of Santa Barbara, California; daughter, Janet Muller of San Mateo, California; sister, Mary Ann Green of Phoenix, Arizona; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Esther Gilbert

March 27, 2001

Esther Marie Gilbert, age 65, of Wildwood, Illinois, died on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at the Candell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 12, at the Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium in Grayslake, Illinois, with Pastor Wayne Jahn of the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Waukegan officiating. Interment was in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, Illinois.

Esther was born on October 12, 1935 in Riceville, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Mable (Dilley) Ring. She was a resident of Wildwood since 1964 and was formerly of Iowa. Esther was employed at Danaher Controls in Gurnee, Illinois, for over 36 years.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Richard Gilbert; a brother, Earl Ring; and step-mother, Vivian “Peanuts” Ring.

Those that survive her include her daughter, Cynthia Marie and husband, Gary Carlson of Wildwood, Illinois and their three children, Nicole Marie, Bret Ryan and Kyle Richard Carlson; her brother, Wilford and Ilene Ring of McIntire; a sister-in-law, Belvia Lovik of Osage; and several nieces and nephews.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Everett R. Hughes

March 27, 2001

Everett Raymond Hughes, of Riceville, died on Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Austin, Minnesota, after suffering a heart attack.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 21, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville. Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiated. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery, Riceville. The Conway Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Everett was born on June 28, 1938, the son of Norbert and Theresa (Wettstein) Hughes. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Mel’s Catholic Church in McIntire and graduated from the McIntire High School.

In 1959, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Francis at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in LeRoy, Minnesota and they set up farming in the McIntire area. Everett started raising purebred hogs and became a breeder of Poland China hogs. After many ups and downs in the hogs market, Everett went into trucking which is was what he did up to the present time.

He was a former member of the Poland China Association, former member of the St. Mel’s Catholic Church and present member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Those that survive him include his children and their spouses, Lori and Tom Hall of Hayfield, Minnesota, Debbie Hughes and Scott Losee of McIntire and Dan and Lydia Hughes of Fremont; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Elaine and Larry Freerksen of LeRoy, Minnesota.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Theodore A. Bascombe

March 27, 2001

Theodore A. Bascombe, age 82, of Troy, Ohio, died on Monday, March 19, 2001, at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbia, Ohio.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 23, at the Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio. Rev. Gilbert and Phyllis Welbaum officiated and military services were held at the graveside by the Base Honor Guard from WPAFB and the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard of Troy.

Theodore A. Bascombe, was born on March 21, 1918 in Osage, Iowa, to Zaidee (Hocumb) and Fred Bascombe. He was a 1936 graduate of the Osage High School and a graduate of Aeronautical Engineering and Architecture from Ohio State University, Columbus in 1949. He received his Masters Degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.

He was a teacher of graphic arts at the Troy High School from 1950 to 1979. In 1954 to the late 1960’s he was assistant track coach at the Troy High School. He worked at Par Stripping Co., Springfield, Ohio, in surveying and laying out of high school tracks in addition to lining tracks. He was an official at Tri-State Track meets with photographic timers.

He was a member of the Living Word Fellowship, Troy, Ohio, a Veteran of World War II in the Army/Air Force and retired public school teacher from the Troy High School after 29 years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and his wife, Alice on May 9, 1994.

Those that survive him include his daughter, Carole Vardakas of Troy, Ohio; sons, Charles Bascombe of Troy and Michael Bascombe of Charleston, South Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Chris Bascombe of Yuca Valley, California; sister, Joan Brandau of Osage; and five grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Marie E. Lubbert

March 27, 2001

Marie E. Lubbert, age 88, of Riceville, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at the Riceville Community Rest Home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 24, at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville. Rev. Michael Parris officiated and burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. The Lindstrom Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Marie Erma Lubbert, was born on August 10, 1912, to Thomas and Barbara Huglin Evans in Winterset, Iowa. She was one of nine children born to this marriage. Marie attended local schools in Garner and moved with her family to the Riceville area in 1926. She continued her education in Riceville, graduating from the Riceville High School in 1931.

On February 18, 1935, she was united in marriage to Otis Lubbert at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charles City, Iowa. Otis and Marie farmed in the Riceville area until their retirement. Marie also worked for Oliver until retiring. Otis passed away on September 26, 1991. In August of 1992, Marie moved to the Riceville Rest Home.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Otis; three brothers, Frank, Ernest and Floyd; and two sisters, Ilo and Louise.

Those that survive her include her son, Thomas and wife, Erma Lubbert of Lakewood, Colorado; two grandchildren, Cynthia Lynn Lipscomb of Richmond, Texas and Timothy Edward Lubbert of Denver, Colorado; two brothers, Roy Evans of Coronado, California and Harold Evans of Phoenix, Arizona; and one sister, Mrs. Inez Clark of Cedar Falls.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Florence Farrell

March 27, 2001

Florence Farrell, age 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Osage.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 24, at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. Interment was in the Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines.

Florence Ann Farrell, was born on April 25, 1913 in Shelby, Iowa, to Joseph and Pearl (Savage) Scott. Florence attended the Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. After graduation in 1931 she went on to the American Institute of Business, majoring in accounting.

In 1941, Florence was married to Melvin Maples in Glendale, California. Together they had one daughter, JoAnn (Joni). In 1954, Florence and JoAnn moved back to Des Moines where Florence was employed by the Valley Bank for 15 years working in the savings and loan department, where she worked until her retirement in 1975.

On March 9, 1973, Florence was united in marriage to John (Jerry) Farrell in Des Moines. Jerry passed away in September of 1982. Florence moved to St. Ansgar in the spring of 1989 and moved to the Worth Living Center in 1994 where she lived until her death.

She was a faithful member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. She was also a member of the Daughters of Elks, a committee member of the Democratic National Party, the Agency on Aging and was a volunteer at the governor’s mansion, Terrace Hill, and active with the St. Ansgar Senior Saints, serving as President.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Jerry; one brother, Dr. A. Mack Scott; and two sisters, Mary Jo Glover and Virginia Gambrill.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, JoAnn (Joni) Schmidt and her husband, David of St. Ansgar; four grandchildren, Emily (Schmidt) Edwards and her husband, Alex of Lincoln, Nebraska, Julie Schmidt of St. Ansgar, Amanda Schmidt of Carpenter and Jonathan Schmidt of St. Ansgar; one great-grandchild, Alexander Schmidt of St. Ansgar; one niece, Cheryl (Scott) Hill and her husband, Curt of Long Beach, California; and one nephew, Randy Scott of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Mildred "Millie" Koschmeder

March 27, 2001

Millie Koschmeder, age 74, of Riceville, died on Friday, March 23, 2001, at her residence, after a short illness with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 26, at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville. Reverend Michael Parris officiated and burial was in the St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Riceville. The Lindstrom Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred was born in Meltonville, Iowa, on June 23, 1926, to Johnnie and Ida (Kvale) Larson. She was baptized at the Osage Lutheran Church and confirmed there on May 26, 1940. She attended local school in Meltonville and Mitchell. Following high school graduation she moved to St. Paul, Minnesota and worked as a hostess at Lee’s Broiler. On April 23, 1949 she was united in marriage to Frederick John Koschmeder at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Millie and Fred moved to the Riceville area in 1950 and farmed in Howard County all of their lives. Millie worked at the Riceville Sales Barn Restaurant and Pettitt’s Cafe in Riceville from April 1971 until she retired in Jan. 1998.

Millie was an active member of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville. She enjoyed participating in Bible studies, ladies aid, quilting, Pairs and Spares and was dedicated to supporting the youth group. Millie enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, playing cards, photography, dancing, theater, concerts and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting her family and many friends. Millie enjoyed being a member of the Farmerettes Club for over forty years. She was an active member of the Riceville Community Rest Home Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Fred in 1992; her parents; four brothers, Arthur, Nuel, Geroge and Hilbert; and two sisters, Viola Larson and Hazel Brandt.

Those that survive her include two sons, Fred Koschmeder Jr. and his wife, Betty (Walker) and their children, Nickolas, Dustin and Kellie of Riceville; Jeffrey Koschmeder and his wife, Rachel of Champlin, Minnesota; three daughters, Lana Fowler of Kansas City, Missouri, Anne Koschmeder and her sons, Chris and Nolan Grimm of Rochester, Minnesota and Nicole Armstrong and her husband, Tom and their children, Jessica and Eric of Independence, Missouri; one sister, Betty Grimm and her husband, John of Council Bluffs; and one brother, Virgil Larson of Fairfield, Iowa and their families.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Harold R. Hintz

April 3, 2001

Harold R. Hintz, age 73, of Faribault, Minnesota, died on Sunday, March 25, 2001.

Funeral services were held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Friday, March 30, 2001. Rev. E.H. Eifert visitation pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault, officiated. Interment was in the Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault.

Harold Richard Hintz, the son of Harry and Lillian (Cerveny) Hintz, was born on July 5, 1927 in Winfield, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Lucille Thorson on May 25, 1973 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She preceded him in death on November 25, 1995.

He was formerly employed by the Champion Implement of St. Ansgar and also drove truck for Wes Bronner in Mitchell, Iowa and the Faribault Woolen Mill.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Lucille; and one brother, Raymond Hintz.

Those that survive him include two sons, Russell and wife, Dorene Hintz of Mitchell and Randy and wife, Patty Hintz of St. Ansgar; one daughter, Karen Norton of Rudd; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Edward and Rose Hintz of Lombard, Illinois.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Verle Enos

April 3, 2001

Verle Enos, age 96, of Riceville, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the Riceville Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 31, at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Saratoga Cemetery. The Conway Funeral Home in Riceville, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Gerald Klapperich

April 3, 2001

Gerald Klapperich, age 79, of Stacyville, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at his home in Stacyville.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 31, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Rev. Joseph Schneider officiated and interment was in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Stacyville. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, in charge of the arrangements.

Gerald was born on January 20, 1922 in Meyer, the son of William and Margaret (Hemann) Klapperich. Gerald attended the Sacred Heart Catholic School in Meyer. He worked for area farmers and was employed at the Stacyville Coop Creamery for nearly 50 years. Gerald was a member of the Visitation Catholic Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and one brother, Oswald Klapperich.

Those that survive him include four sisters, Helen Klapperich and her husband, Ambrose of Rose Creek, Minnesota, Alice Mullenbach of Johnsburg, Minnesota, Rosemary Klapperich of Austin, Minnesota and Carol Osmudnson of Austin, Minnesota; 18 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great-nieces and nephews.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Joanna M. Pickar

April 3, 2001

Joanna Marie (Rausch) Pickar, passed away at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 28, 2001, following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 31, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Sumner. Rev. John Purtell officiated.  Interment was in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Sumner, Iowa.

She was born on November 24, 1929, to John and Anna Glaser Rausch at New Hampton. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School at North Washington, in the class of 1948. On July 6, 1948, she was united in marriage to Bernard Pickar at Ionia. She was a resident of Sumner for many years.

Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Anna Rausch; her husband, Bernard who died on May 3, 1981; one grandson, Thomas Hoth; and four brothers, Leander "Mickey", Louis, Edwin and Vincent.

Joanna is survived by six daughters and four sons, Audrey (Bill) Miller of Anoka, Minnesota, Deborah (Keith) Wolf of Osage, Edward (Ranae) Pickar of Sturgis, South Dakota, Duane (Sandra) Pickar of Radcliffe, Kentucky, Norma (Tom) Woodcock of Westgate, David (Ruth) Pickar of Sumner, Judy (Troy) Schott of West Union, Joan Strempke of Summerville, South Carolina, Kevin Pickar of Owen, Wisconsin and Julie Westendorf of Sumner; 26 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph and wife, Mary Jane Rausch of New Hampton; one sister, Margaret Wegner of New Hampton; other survivors include, Virgil (Mike) and Edna Pickar of New Hampton, Berniece Houser of Ionia, Jim and Rosalie Pickar of New Hampton, June Rausch of Texas, Rita Rausch of Ionia, Stanley and Joan Pickar of Garden Grove, California and special friend, Bill Lalk of Sumner; and numerous nieces and nephews and her “special family” and friends at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press