Hilda Elise (Jurgensen) Ernst (1898 - 1983)
Hilda Elise Ernst was born June 14, 1898, in Morgan Township, near Schleswig, the daughter of John and Frieda Friedrichsen Jurgensen. She died on Tuesday evening, July 12, 1983, at Eventide Lutheran Home for the Aged in Denison, Iowa at the age of 85. Hilda was baptized into the Christian faith in 1898 in Grant Township and was confirmed at Friedens Church in Schleswig.On February 14, 1918, Hilda was married to Thedore Ernst. Together, they made their home on the Ernst farm, three miles north of Schleswig, and remained there until 1948, when they moved to Schleswig. In March of 1982, they moved to the Eventide Home in Denison. Hilda was an active church member, belonging to Trinity Lutheran Church, Grant Township, throughout much of her life and then to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. She was a lifelong member of the Eventide Auxiliary, while a resident of that home.
Hilda was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Herbert Jurgensen; two children, Vernon Ernst, and Carol, Mrs. Louis Schmadeke; by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband Ted; three children, Merle of Schleswig, Phyllis, Mrs. John Gosch of Denison, and Audry, Mrs. James Munson of Monroe, Louisiana; a daughter-in-law Mrs. Darlene Ernst of Denison; a son-in-law, Mr. Louis Schmadeke of Schleswig; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 1983, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with Pastor Richard E. Nelson officiating. Mrs. Marlene Hight served as organist with the ladies choir singing "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Jesus Savior Pilot Me". The congregation sang "In the Hour of Trial". Pallbearers included Allen Ernst, Danny Munson, Marc Gosch, Jerry Ernst, Scott Ernst and Harlan Schmadeke. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Grant Township.
Transcribed by: Jenny Mihaly
Hilda Augusta (Paulsen) Engelking (1892 - 1976)
Hilda Augusta Engelking, daughter of Nicholas Paulsen and Julia Eggen, was born in rural Schleswig of Crawford County Iowa, Oct. 6, 1892, and died at the Crawford County Hospital Sept. 7, 1976 at the age of 83 years. A lifelong resident of Crawford County, she attended the rural public school, was a confirmed member of the United Church of Christ, Schleswig and a member of the Dorcas Society.Feb. 19, 1913 she was united in marriage to Dietrich C. Engelking in the United Church of Christ, Schleswig by Rev. William R. Welzeler. To this union two children were born: Milton and Dorene, Mrs. Arthur Hollander, Schleswig. The Engelking family took into their home and reared from boyhood, Dick Peters, providing for him as they did for their own children. The Engelking family also had a part in providing for and rearing Byron Carr and Dick Engelking.
They farmed and made their home west of Schleswig until retirement in 1950 when they moved to Schleswig. In early 1976, Hilda moved to Morningside Manor, Ida Grove, and this summer to Eventide Care Center, Denison.
Hilda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dietrich, on Aug. 5, 1960; son Milton; three brothers: Albert, Carl, Walter Paulsen and two sisters: Ella Wiedemann, and Leona Backhaus.
She is survived by her daughter, Dorene Hollander and her husband, Arthur Hollander, one granddaughter, Rebecca Hollander of Hanover, New Hampshire; sisters: Louise Backhaus, Schleswig and Vernette Stuhr, Rice, Wash.
The Memorial service was held Friday, Sept. 10 in the Schleswig United Church of Christ. The committal service was in Morgan Cemetery. Officiating was Pastor Fred Moore. Music was provided by Malinda Evers, Jeanette Grell, and Evelyn Johnson. Hymns of Praise were "Faith of Our Fathers" and "How Great Thou Art". Pallbearers were Roger Paulsen, Norman Paulsen, Frank Hoppe, Alva Wiedemann, Leo Barby, and Edwin Backhaus.
Transcribed by: Jenny Mihaly
Hilda (Petersen) Groth (1893 - 1978)
Hilda Groth was born on February 27, 1893 at Goodrich Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Amilia Petersen. She died on Friday, May 12, 1978, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, Iowa at the age of 85. Hilda was raised on a farm near Schleswig and received her formal education in the area. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Christian faith.On February 16, 1916, she was united in marriage to John Groth at Denison, Iowa. Together they made their home on a farm in Goodrich Township, until 1944 when they moved to Denison. John passed away in 1971 at which time Hilda moved to Schleswig where she lived with her daughter.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Hilda was preceded in death by one brother. Survivors include, one daughter, Eleanor, Mrs. Johannes Breckling of Schleswig, one grandson, four great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Jensen and Mrs. Caroline Groth of Denison.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 15, 1978, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Moore officiated at the services. Serving as pallbearers were Harry Groth, Wilbert Groth, Herman Meiners, Arlo Jensen, Willie Luth and Walter Maack.
Transcribed by: Jenny Mihaly
Rose Mae Emma Ida (Schneider) Schneller (1925 - 1938)
Rose Mae Emma Ida Schneller was born December 8, 1925, the daughter of Paul and Emma Quandt Schneider. She died Monday, June 7, 2004 at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of seventy-eight. Rose was born on the family farm, Goodrich Township, Denison, Iowa. She was baptized in Christ on January 10, 1926 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and also confirmed at Zion on April 10, 1938.On September 3, 1944, Rose was united in marriage to William Schneller at Zion Lutheran Church. The couple made their home on a farm near Denison and were blessed with the birth of eight children.
Rose was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church and their Ladies Aid. She was actively involved as a volunteer, helping with Bingo at Eventide and card playing at the Denison Care Center. She enjoyed gardening, baking, especially angel food cake and pies, listening to the Polka Party and playing cards. In her leisure time, Rose loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, also celebrating birthdays and holidays with relatives.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William, two sons, Harold and Albert Schneller, two sisters, Esther Schneider and Emma Riessen and two brothers, Paul and Martin Schneider. Survivors include three sons, Paul Schneller and his wife, Marylou; Robert Schneller and his wife, Lona; Marvin Schneller and his wife, Deb; three daughters, Marcella Schneller; Mary Buss and her husband, James; and Margaret Schneller, all of Denison; eight grandchildren; one brother, Hermie Schneider of Deloit; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Schneider of Denison and Jeanette Knief of Deloit many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Parish Cemetery. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross", "I'm But a Stranger Here" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Vernon Emil Carstensen (1926 - 1994)
Vernon Emil Carstensen was born December 27, 1926, the son of Benhard and Marie Bohlmann Carstensen. He died at the Marian Health Center in Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday, November 8, 1994 at the age of sixty-seven years.Vernon was born on a farm in Hanover Township and was baptized and confirmed a Christian at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Ricketts. He received his education in the Ricketts Community School.
After completing is education he was employed at a produce station in Ricketts and also as a truck driver for Chris Hennings, subsequently owning and operating his own trucking business for several years. Vernon was also employed at Whip's Lane for a number of years. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Ricketts. He enjoyed socializing with his friends in a game of cards, dancing and just driving around in his car.
He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Marie of Ricketts; two sisters, Dorothy Miller of Denison and Deloris Harding of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; also two nieces, three nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 11, 1994 at Luke's Lutheran Church in Ricketts, Iowa, with Rev. Eugene Ernst officiating the service and grave side rites held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Hanover Township, Charter Oak, Iowa. Shirley Stull provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Henry Henningsen singing "How Great Thou Art" and congregational hymn "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" Pallbearers were: Eugene Schaben, Lloyd Carlson, Richard Knop, Kenneth Baak, Jim Harding and Glen Miller. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join for lunch at the church served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Leslie Franz Christian Reincke (1924 - 2007)
Leslie Franz Christian Reincke, son of Moritz and Lillian Schmidt Reincke, was born on February ?, 1924 in rural Crawford County near Schleswig, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-three.Leslie was baptized in Christ on May 11, 1924 by Pastor Firnhaber at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa and later confirmed there on April 10, 1928 by Pastor Schwidder. He received his education at a rural school in Otter Creek Township. After completing his schooling he assisted his parents on the family farm.
On April 14, 1946, Leslie was united in marriage to Ruth Schultz, at St John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa by Pastor Schroeder. They were blessed with three sons. The couple continued to farm. He enjoyed farming the land and was always looking for better ways to preserve it. After retiring he enjoyed buying and selling antiques and also buying windmills that were mostly sold and delivered to ranchers in western states. In his younger years he loved to hunt, fish and trap.
Les was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Lorenz; one sister, Irene Andresen and her husband, Burdell; one sister-in-law, Vernet Wessel and her husband, Fernon; and one brother-in-law, Charles Schultz and his wife, Edna Mae.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth of sixty-one years; two sons, Leslie Reincke Jr. and his wife, Linda of Denison; Larry Reincke and his wife, Maureen of Morgan Hill, California; three grandchildren, Keith Reincke of Denison; Kevin Reincke and his wife, Amy of Carroll; and Kyleen Reincke of Morgan Hill, California; one great-grandson, Maxwell Reincke of Carroll. Two sisters-in-law, Marcella Harbaugh and her husband, Robert of Charter Oak; Marilyn Kuehl and her husband, Norman of Denison; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Dorothea Marie (Hargens) Henkel (1920 - 1979)
Dorothea Marie Henkel was born on July 3, 1920, in Soldier Township, near Ricketts, Iowa, the daughter of George and Mathilda Schultz Hargens. She died on Monday, July 30, 1979, at the Crawford County memorial hospital, Denison, Iowa at the age of 59. Dorothea was raised on a family farm near Ricketts. She received her formal education in the Ricketts Public Schools and the Rural School near her home. She was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith.On June 25, 1939, Dorothea was united in marriage to Daniel Henkel at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. They farmed near Dow City for 25 years before retiring to Ricketts in 1976. Dorothea was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City while they were on the farm near Dow City. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church at the present as well as a member of its Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Ric-Ettes and the Valley View Country Club in Down City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one half-brother Ernest Nemitz.
Survivors include, her husband Daniel of Ricketts, three sons, Dale of Denison, Glen of Charter Oak and Shirlee of Denver, Colorado, and three grandchildren. Also by two brothers, Alvin Hargens of Ricketts and Louie Hargens Sr. of Charter Oak, two sisters, Elonore, Mrs. John Meggers of Charter Oak, and Esther, Mrs. Glenn Wood of Denver and two half-brothers Walter Nemitz of Omaha and William Nemitz of Storm Lake.
Funeral Services were held on Thursday, August 2, 1979, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Ricketts, Iowa. Burial was in the St. Clair Cemetery at Ute, Iowa. The Rev. Stanley Rosenau officiated at the services. Pallbearers included, Vernon Jepsen, Richard Knop, Kenneth Baak, Henry Meseck, Wayne Kuhlmann and Vic Schwarz.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Lee Stegemann (1923 - 2007)
Lee Stegemann was born March 10, 1923 the son of Marcus and Edna Bielenberg Stegemann. He died Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Crawford County memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-four. Lee was born in Schleswig, Iowa and was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa.On April 18, 1963, Lee was united in marriage to Mildred Chrestensen Winsor. He owned and operated an electrical and plumbing business. He also worked for a line company putting electrical lines in Colorado, Montana and Utah. In his leisure time Lee enjoyed woodworking, gardening and small engine repair. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mildred, two sisters and their husband: Lamorne Whitenack and her husband Albert and Betty Jean Malone and her husband, Sam.
Survivors include his son, Larry Stegemann and his wife, Connie of Burkburnett, Texas; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy Stegemann of Pacific Junction, Iowa and one sister, Mary Ann Fertig and her husband, Bernard of Wall Lake; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the services and grave side rites held at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Organist Dianne Furne provided accompaniment for congregational hymns. "How Great Thou Art", "The Old Rugged Cross", and "Amazing Grace". Those serving as pallbearers were William Whitenack, Lawrence Malone, Herbert Quandt, Paul Whitenack, Ernie Malone, and Dale Fertig. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them for fellowship and lunch at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, served by the Evening Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Kenneth W. Steckelberg (1922 - 1985)
Kenneth W. Steckelberg was born on June 2, 1922, near Buck Grove, the son of William and Hertha Mundt Steckelberg. He died on Friday afternoon, March 14 at his home in Denison, at the age of 62.Kenneth spent his early years on his family's farm in Crawford County. He received his formal education in the rural schools near his home. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1937 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Kenneth was united in marriage to the former Viola Miller on October 23, 1949, at the Miller family farm in Crawford County. Together they made their home in the Aspinwall and Manilla areas where Kenneth was employed in the farming community. In 1979, Kenneth began his employment with the Farmer's Elevator in Denison. In 1982, they moved into the Denison community.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother Hertha, one daughter at birth, and one sister Ferne Petersen.
Survivors include his with Viola of Denison, two daughters, Connie, Mrs. Loren McKown of Omaha, Neb., and Becky, Mrs. Lloyd Buell of Ankeny, and two sons, Larry of Des Moines, and Steve and his wife Kim of Manilla. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Amy and Heather, one grandson, Christopher, his father William of Denison, and one sister, Shirley, Mrs. Martin Schneider of Denison, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Burial was in the Nishnabotna Cemetery near Manilla. The Rev. Donald D. Fraker officiated at the services and graveside rites. Mrs. Karen Kahl served as organist for the services with Mr. Henry Henningsen serving as soloist, Hymns for the services included "How Great Thou Art" and "Heaven is My Home", with "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" sung by the congregation. Serving as pallbearers were Alfred Petersen, Leslie Petersen, Edward DeMey, Paul Jahn, Raymond Walde, and Art Boettger. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Loretta Mae (Thomas) Flynn (1928 - 2003)
Loretta Mae Flynn was born September 29, 1928, the daughter of Ray and Donnie Akerage Thomas. She died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at the Eventide Nursing Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of seventy-four. Loretta was born in Rodman, Iowa and received her education in Jamaica Community School, graduating from Jamaica High School with the class of 1947.On November 4, 1947, Loretta was united in marriage to Melvin Flynn at the United Methodist Church Parsonage in Perry, Iowa. The couple made their home in Perry until moving to Schleswig, Iowa in 1958. In the mid 1960's Loretta worked at Jo-Mart and then at Cronk's Restaurant in Denison, retiring in 1990 after working at Cronk's for twenty years. Loretta was baptized in Christ at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, where she was a member of the Women's Guild and a member of the Schleswig V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and especially baking. In her leisure time, she loved bowling and playing cards.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, James Barnes; two brothers, Raymond and Clifford Thomas; and one sister in infancy, Janice. Survivors include her husband, Melvin of Schleswig, one daughter, Carol Barnes of Crystal, Minnesota; four sons, James Flynn of Denison; Ronald Flynn and his wife , Beverly of Nevis, Minnesota; Richard Flynn and his wife, Mary Lu of Mapleton; Thomas Flynn of Cody, Wyoming; four grandchildren, Jesse and Jason Flynn, Jeffrey Skruppy and Jennifer Skruppy; one brother, Harry Thomas and his wife, Connie of Newberry, South Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Rosa Thomas of Jamaica and Freda Thomas of Des Moines.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003 at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Chris Burtnett officiated the service with grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Mary Lu Flynn provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "In the Garden" and "How Great Thou Art". Pallbearers were: Lawayne Gronau, Lorenz Schultz, Jesse Flynn, Jeff Skruppy, Bill Flynn and Travis Root. The family invited everyone in attendance to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch, served by the Women's Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of arrangements.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Garnet M. (Schoenfeld) Petersen (1927 - 1991)
Garnet M. Petersen, age 63, of Anthon died Wednesday, July 17, 1991, at a Sioux City hospital. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Midway, rural Battle Creek. The Rev. Carl Peterson officiated. Mrs. Arlene Iverson was the organist and Valerie Petersen and Garth Petersen sang a duet, "Just As I Am, Without One Plea" and "I'm But a Stranger Here". Burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was after 2 p.m. Friday, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Walter-Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon.Mrs. Petersen was born November 23, 1927, in Charter Oak, the daughter of Fred and Sophie (Hein) Schoenfeld. The family moved to a farm near Schleswig and later to a farm near Battle Creek.
She married Elmer Petersen March 4, 1945, in Ida Grove. The couple farmed in the Anthon-Midway area until 1975 when they retired. They moved into Anthon in 1980. Mr. Petersen died May 2, 1986. Mrs. Petersen was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She was active in the Ladies Aid (LWML) and also did quilting.
Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Barbara and Gordon Quandt of Schleswig; three sons and their wives, Roger and Barb Petersen of Sioux City, Bruce and Roxann Petersen of Correctionville and Ron and Becky Petersen of Mapleton; a brother, Fredrick Schoenfeld of Battle Creek and eight grandchildren, Alison and Kyle Petersen, Bo and Libbie Petersen, Lee and Lindsey Petersen and Hollie and Tyler Quandt.
Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Petersen, Marvin Petersen, Alva Wiedeman, Holger Anderson, Richard Hamann and Fritz Burow. Pallbearers were Brad Petersen, Jim Petersen, Greg Petersen, Stan Petersen, Kirk Petersen and Gary Schoenfeld.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Doretta Henrietta Viola Jepsen (1913 - 2003)
Doretta Henrietta Viola Jepsen was born April 8, 1913, the daughter of henry and Maria Hollander Jepsen, She died Sunday, February 9, 2003 at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa at the age of eighty-nine.Doretta was born in Denison, Iowa and received her education in Milford Township No. 9 School near her home. She was baptized on August 12, 1913 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and later confirmed there on April 1, 1928. After receiving her education, Doretta remained at home to care for her parents and brother, Walter. She also helped with milking cows, sawing wood, caring for the animals, especially her cats and other farming activities. While living on the farm, Doretta had no electricity, and used kerosene lamps and a battery operated radio. She occupied her free time crocheting and embroidering.
Doretta remained on the farm until 1980, when she moved to Denison and gave up needle work to watch television, especially game shows. She was a loving and caring lady of independence who enjoyed sending birthday greetings and visiting with family and friends. In 1995, Doretta entered the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Hilda Jaacks, a brother, Walter Jepsen, a nephew, Robert Jaacks and a great niece, Annette Jaacks. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Norma Jaacks of Webster City; Richard and LeAnn Jaacks of Spirit Lake; Ruth Bell of Denison; Roger and Courtney Jaacks of Tallahassee, Florida; Ronald and Pat Jaacks of Joplin, Missouri; Roseann and Bob Olson of Deloit; Rhonda and Doug Wessel of Denison; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Vicar David Lyons officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Colleen Wessel singing "Jesus Loves Me" and "How Great Thou Art" and congregational hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". Pallbearers were: Douglas Wessel, Richard Jaacks, Ronnie Olson, Travis Wessel, Robert Olson and Troy Wessel. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
Transcribed by: RoseMary Rene
Robert John Moeller (1925 - 2002)
Robert John Moeller, 77 of Sioux City, died Sunday, March 31, 2002 at the Indian Hills Nursing and Rehab Center, where he had been a resident since October 5, 2001.Robert (Bob) was born January 10, 1925 on a farm near Schleswig, Iowa, the son of Robert Max and Violet Amanda (Friedrichsen) Moeller. He was baptized and confirmed at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church in Schleswig. He received his education in rural schools and attended Schleswig High School through his junior year, after which he was employed on numerous farms in the Schleswig area.
On February 20, 1954, he was married to Evangeline Stark at the Friedens Church in Schleswig. To this union two children were born, Robert Paul and Kimberly Ann. After their marriage, Bob worked for a farmer near Ida Grove and then took up farming for a couple years near Galva. He later worked for farmers in the Holstein, Kingsley and Moville areas. After moving to Sioux City, he worked for Morningside College and for many years worked for the City of Sioux City.
He enjoyed dancing, reading, driving around to see the countryside, eating out and spending time visiting with family and friends. He was a member of the South Sioux City Eagles.
Survivors include a son and his wife, Robert Paul and Linda Moeller of Salisbury, England; a daughter and her husband, Kim and Russel McHenry of Sioux City; three grandchildren, Krista Moeller, and special friend Stewart Dyas, Krystal McHenry and Ryan McHenry all of Sioux City; and two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kelsy Moeller; three sisters, Charlene and her husband, Howard Iversen of Vail, Iowa, Maxine Hansohn of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Sharon and her husband, Charles Bandow of Denison, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister LaMae Miller of Ida Grove and a brother Richard Moeller of Denison.
Services were held on Friday, April 5 at the Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel in Sioux City, with Pastor Donald O. Schlesselman, Bethel Lutheran Church, officiating. Music included "Just As I Am", "The Lord Is My Shepherd", and "Under His Wings". Pallbearers were: Leon Husk, Daryl Miller, Duane Miller, Randy Miller, Don Koch, and Jeff Tronson. Interment was at the Morgan Cemetery, Schleswig with Pastor Merle Mahnken, of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Schleswig, officiating.
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Harold H. Hill (1923 - 1991)
Harold H. Hill was born on December 29, 1923 the son of Ferdinand and Anna Struve Hill. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa on Friday, November 29, 1991 at the age of 67 years.Harold was born on a farm in Iowa Township, Crawford County, Iowa and was baptized a Christian and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith on August 12, 1955 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Iowa. As a young boy, he received his education in a rural school near his home. After completing his education, he worked as a farm hand in the region in addition to his employment with various packing plants in Omaha, Nebraska during the 1940's.
In 1948, Harold began farming on the family farm near Manning, Iowa, and on September 14, 1949, he was united in marriage to Viola Nobiling at the Zion Lutheran Parsonage in Arcadia by Rev. Theo A. Tews. In 1954, they moved to a farm near Westside, Iowa, and in 1960, they purchased a farm near Schleswig.
In recent years, Harold was semi-retired but remained active on the farm. He enjoyed nature and working with livestock was one of his greatest pleasures. His devotion to farming won him the Crawford County and Siouxland Soil Conservation Awards in 1988. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig where he served as a member of the board of Trustees and as an Elder of the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Marvin, Albert and Willus and one daughter-in-law, Karen Hill. Survivors include: his wife Viola; one son James of Schleswig and one daughter, Doris of Sioux City, Iowa. Also two grandchildren, Matthew and Janet Hill of Schleswig, one sister Faily Hill of Manning and one brother Wilbur and his wife Wynona also of Manning.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 2, 1991 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Rev. Richard E. Nelson and Rev. Donald R. Wager officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Marlene Hight provided the organ accompaniment for the congregational hymns of "Just as I Am, Without One Plea", "Beautiful Savior" and "My Faith Looks Up To Thee". Pallbearers were: Louis Aldag, Delbert Clausen, Carl Petersen, Merlin Jurgensen, Bonard Christiansen and DeWayne Schultz. The family invited everyone to return to the church to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Walter A. Huebner and Sons Funeral Home in Schleswig.
Transcribed by: Thomas Kruse
Paul Andrew Dozler (1924 - 2000)
Paul Andrew Dozler was born July 22, 1924, the son of Ed and Teresa Herbers Dozler. He died Monday, July 17, 2000 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of seventy-five.Paul was born in Templeton, Iowa and received his education in St. Augustine's Catholic School in Halbur, Iowa. After receiving his education he began farming with his father until entering the United States Army on June 20, 1945 where he served with the Medical NCO Unit 673 and was decorated with a World War II Victory Ribbon.
After receiving his honorable discharge on November 10, 1946, Paul returned to farming with his father in the Denison area where he also did mechanical work for area farmers. Paul retired at age sixty-two after working at Farmland Foods in Denison for twenty-one years and farming. Paul was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison and the American Legion Post Number 8. He was also a member of the Denison Golden K. Paul was called the "Reo Man", he was a member of the Reo Car Club, the Early Ford V8 Club of America, the Motor Club of Iowa, the Ridge Road Truck Classic, Motor Ioway and the Antique Tractors and many other clubs.
Paul spent most of his time after retiring restoring older cars, trucks and tractors and helping his friends. He enjoyed sharing pictures of his cars, trucks, tractors with his friends and family and of his many trips and tours of Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Paul built one of the first electric trucks in the area.
Family survivors include one brother Earl and his wife Dorothy of Denison; two sisters Ruth Kragel and her husband Jim of Denison; Alice Holst and her husband Silos of Grandview, Missouri and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2000 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa with Father Edward Murray officiating the service and interment held at· the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery. Organ music was provided by Jean Cornelius. Pallbearers were Delaine Listaman, Donald Listaman, Rodney Weltz, Kyle Broderson, Paul Shook, Willie Weltz, Eric Skoog and Bob Rice. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Transcribed by: Thomas Kruse
Raymond Lewis Gonnerman (1920 - 2006)
Raymond Lewis Gonnerman was born August 25, 1920, the son of Christopher and Helena Knypers Gonnerman. He died Thursday, May 25, 2006 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa at the age of eighty-five. Ray was born near Wall Lake, Iowa and received his education in a rural school near his home. On October 13, 1942, he entered the United States Army where he was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone and also in Anchorage, Alaska. After his honorable discharge in 1945, he began farming with various farmers in the Odebolt and Wall Lake area.On February 1, 1950, Ray was united in marriage to Berdena Aldag at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Iowa. The couple made their home on the Aldag family farm in Schleswig and were blessed with the birth of three children. He began farming on the Aldag farm until his retirement when the couple moved to town. Ray entered the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt in 2005. In his spare time, Ray enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical, attending sales and auctions, especially at the Denison Sale Barn. He also enjoyed restoring his John Deere tractor and visiting with his old friends. He was known to take drives through the countryside and admire the fields. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy Gonnerman; and his grandson, Lance Wolmutt. He is survived by his wife, Berdena of Odebolt; two sons: Steve and his wife, Rita of Charter Oak; and Duane and his wife, Shannon of Tallahassee, Florida; one daughter, Rhonda Kragel and her husband, Ryan of Schleswig; six grandchildren: Jeff, Michelle, and Ashley Kragel; Stephanie and Alisa Gonnerman; and Nycole Ganzhorn and her husband, Tom; one great-grandson, Blake McDermott; one brother, Wallace Gonnerman and his wife, Shirley of Odebolt; and one sister, Darlene Wunschel and her husband, Clifford of Ida Grove; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Rev. Merle Mahnken officiated the services and grave side rites held at Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist Marlene Hight provided the organ accompaniment for the congregational hymns, "How Great Thou Art", "Amazing Grace" and "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me". Military Honors and Pallbearers were provided by the V.F.W. Post 3930 & American Legion Post 645 of Schleswig, Iowa. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ralph Henry Vogt (1929 - 2001)
Ralph Henry Vogt was born June 20, 1929 to Henry and Hilda Plagge Vogt, on a rural farm near Charter Oak. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Ralph attended country school until the eighth grade, when he went to work on the family farm.On March 29, 1953 Ralph was united in marriage to Darlene Evers of Denison at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Ralph and Darlene made their home on a rural Charter Oak farm and sold feed and seed with his dad and his brother. In the early sixties Ralph bought a truck and started his trucking business until the mid-nineties when he retired.
To this union they were blessed with four sons: Dean, Burdette, Terry and Kevin. In his spare time Ralph enjoyed working with his horses, attending antique steam shows and having his grandchildren near. In his earlier years, Ralph enjoyed playing softball in which he was the pitcher.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Darlene of 47 years, Dean and his wife Gail, Burdette and his wife Patti, Terry and special friend Leah, Kevin and his wife Elaine. Grandchildren Dustin, Katie Jo, Brandon, Ryan, Nathan and Daniel, all of Charter Oak. One brother Delaine, (Pete) and his wife Joyce of Denison. Four aunts Mae Plagge of Mapleton, Hazel Hintz and Mildred Plagge of Denison and Minnie Vogt of Dunlap. And a host of family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2001 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. L.C. Gebhardt officiated the service and grave side rites held at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Art Beeck provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound", "How Great Thou Art" and "I Know that My Redeemer Lives". Honorary pallbearers were: Calise Thygesen, Leann Shipley, Lana Toyne, Linda Vogt and Karen Evers. Pallbearers were: Lydell Schoenfeld, Leon Schoenfeld, Mark Ewoldt, Dale Ewoldt, Brian Vogt, Mike Vogt, Russ Vogt and Don Vogt. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.
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Leonard B. Hagemann (1926 - 1991)
Leonard B. Hagemann was born September 26, 1926, the son of Otto and Amelia Wulf Hagemann. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa on October 28, 1991 at the age of 65 years. Leonard was born on a farm in Morgan Township and received his education in a rural school near his home and lived west of Schleswig through the formative part of his life.On November 23, 1952, Leonard was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Feddersen at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison by Rev. C.W. Schmidt and the couple were blessed with the birth of five children. Shortly after their marriage, Leonard joined the army and served his country in Korea. In 1954 he was discharged from the service and returned to Crawford County to begin farming in 1955. He farmed in Schleswig, Battle Creek and Dow City region until 1979 when ill health forced him to retire. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lester. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of rural Denison; two sons: Lonnie and wife Brenda of Quinlan, Texas and Craig and his wife Lori of Castana, Iowa; three daughters: Karen Hagemann of Sioux City, Iowa, Marlys Haberberger and her husband Gene of Schleswig; and Janice Petersen and her husband Jeff of Hooper, Nebraska. Also eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister Lorraine Groth and her husband Chester of Schleswig, one sister-in-law, Bernice Hagemann of Battle Creek and his father-in-law, Meinhard Feddersen of Denison.
Funeral services were held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with Pastor Richard Nelson officiating the service and grave side rites held in the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Marlene Height provided the organ accompaniment for the hymns "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds", "I'm But A Stranger Here" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". Honorary pallbearers were Walter Hagemann, Melvin Ladwig, David Friedrichsen, AlWayne Riessen, Wilbert Prussing and Les Boger. The Schleswig American Legion Post No. 3930 served as pallbearers and Military Honor Guard for the committal service. The family invited everyone to return to the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Immanuel Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home of Schleswig was in charge of the arrangements.
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Stuart Gordon Winey (1920 - 2006)
Stuart Gordon Winey was born March 15, 1920, the son of Louis Arthur and Ruth Jordon Winey. He died Monday, April 10, 2006 at his home in Battle Creek, Iowa at the age of eighty-six.Stuart was born in Deloit, Iowa and received his education at the Deloit Community School. After completing his education he began farming with his family. On March 31, 1944, Stuart entered the United States Army, serving with Company A 6th Army Infantry during World War II. He received his honorable discharge on April 10, 1946 having been decorated with the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart for battle injuries he received and the Bronze Star.
He was united in marriage to Mary Joan Vrana in 1948. The couple were married for thirty-two years and resided in the Deloit area and were blessed with the birth of four children. Along with farming, he hauled coal for the Lorenzen Coal Company, worked for Bilstein Construction, Farmland Industries, and Paul Shook as a carpenter for many years. Stuart enjoyed carpentry his entire life, even helping three of his children build their homes. To the last of his days, he longed to pick up a hammer and get to work, although his health and age kept him from doing so.
Stuart, also called "Pops" by his children, had a kind and compassionate heart, always willing to help others and do various carpenter jobs. In his leisure time he enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, and in his earlier years on the farm took great pride in the watermelons he grew and sold to buy his children's school clothes. Stuart especially enjoyed occupying his time making wooden replicas of old tractors from memory. He loved to travel and go to the apple fests. He also loved to socialize with his friends and the comradery of those near him. In recent years, he enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center, and he dearly loved times spent with his children and grandchildren.
He was a member of the Deloit American Legion and V.F.W. On October 6, 2005, Stuart was married to Betty Hedges and they made their home in Battle Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary (Joanie), a great-grandson, Wesley, one brother, Carlyn Winey, two sisters, Ardath Cose and Sharon Stehr, and a dear and special companion of many years, Doris Hunt.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Winey of Battle Creek; three sons, Gordon Winey and his wife, Judy of Dodge, Nebraska; Steven Winey and his wife, Maxine of Deloit and David Winey and his wife, Julie of Defiance; one daughter, Kathy Mathies and her husband, Steven of Deloit; fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also Betty's three daughters, Donna, Debbie and Kim; two brothers-in-law: Darwin Cose of Missouri; Donald Stehr of Denison and one sister-in-law, Marian Winey of Vail; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2006 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the services and grave side rites held at the Deloit Cemetery in Deloit, Iowa. Organist Karen Kohl provided the organ accompaniment for the congregational hymns "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound," and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Those serving as pallbearers were: Nathan Winey, Clinton Winey, Toby Mathies, Chris Winey, Boe Winey, Matthew Winey, Skipper Winey, Randy Winey, and Scott Winey. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post 8 of Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Faith Lutheran Ladies Aid at the Deloit Community Building. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Esther Caroline (Gosch) Brockman (1911 - 1994)
Esther Caroline Brockman "nee" Gosch was born December 25, 1911, the daughter of Emil and Hilda Evers Gosch. She died Thursday, March 17, 1994 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-two years, two months and twenty days.She was born on a farm in Crawford County, near Charter Oak and Ute, Iowa and was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ute. Esther received her education in a rural school near her home and grew to womanhood in the Ute Community.
On May 5, 1937, she was united in marriage to Fred Brockman at the Redeemer Lutheran Parsonage in Sioux City, Iowa by the Rev. Otten. The couple settled on a farm in Hanover Township until moving to Charter Oak in 1946. She was a devoted and loving wife and homemaker who had a deep affection for children. She enjoyed her yard and flower garden and was an excellent seamstress who sewed for her many nieces including some wedding gowns. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, the MWL and the Lamp Lighters for many years. In 1987, the couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Phyllis Reuber and twin Edna Riddle. Survivors include her husband, Fred of Charter Oak; one sister, Helen Knutzen and her husband, Erwin of Ute and one brother, Lawrence Gosch and his wife, Marie of Mapleton; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Nelson of Charter Oak and Hilda Brockman of Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 1994 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa with Rev. L.C. Gebhardt and Vicar Timothy Kersten officiating the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, Iowa. Angela Mea Gebhardt provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Angela Ruth Gebhardt singing, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "How Great Thou Art" and congregational hymn "I'm But a Stranger Here". Pallbearers were: Virtus Brockman, Wilbur Reimers, Lauren Knutzen, Wayne Gosch, Bob Lahr, Tom Nutt and Wayne Brockman. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them for lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.
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Wilmer C. Wiese (1921 - 2004)
Wilmer C. Wiese was born August 30, 1921, the son of Detlef and Alma Kruetzfeldt Wiese. He died Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at the Manilla Manor in Manilla, Iowa at the age of eighty-two.Wilmer was born in Vail, Iowa and received his education at the Vail Community School, graduating from the Vail High School with the class of 1939. He was baptized and confirmed in Christ at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Wilmer helped on the family farm until entering the United States Army on November 5, 1942 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He served with the Army Air Corp 809 Medical Evacuation Squadron from November 1942 to November 1945. He earned two combat stars during his service in the Central Pacific and four combat stars while in the Philippines. Wilmer was also awarded the Air Medal and six Bronze Stars before receiving his honorable discharge on November 2, 1945.
On November 6, 1946, Wilmer was united in marriage to Darlene Kahl at the Zion Lutheran Parsonage in Denison by Rev. C.W Schmidt. The couple made their home in Vail and were blessed with the birth of three daughters. Wilmer worked as an electrician for the Vail Hardware for several years and then drove a DX's tank wagon before he began working for the United States Postal Service in Vail, on August 30, 1963, as the rural mail carrier. In August of 1970, Wilmer was appointed to the Postmaster position in Vail, retiring after twenty-eight years of service.
Wilmer was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and a past member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia. He was also a member of various postal organizations and the Vail City Council. He enjoyed fishing, and gardening, especially raising horseradish, making numerous jars, adding his secret ingredients and giving them to family and friends.
Preceding Wilmer in death were his parents, his wife, Darlene in 1992, three sisters, Adelaide Schrum, Vera Morton and Viola Dozark, and eight brothers, Leslie, George, Pete, Donald, Raymond, Alvin, Leonard and Emil Wiese.
Survivors include his three daughters, Beth Hargens and her husband, Dean of Solon, Iowa; Debbie Jans and her husband, Arlan of Denison; Faye Meyer and her husband, Jim of Brandon, South Dakota; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Wiese and his wife, Nina; and one sister, Ila Crampton, all of the Manilla Manor; many other relatives and friends
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Westside Cemetery in Westside. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Larry Boeck who sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and congregational hymns "Lift High the Cross" and "How Great Thou Art". Pallbearers were: Trent Hargens, Donovan Jans, David Kessen, Keith Duncan, Nick Meyer and Eric Jans. Military Honors were Vail American Legion Post No. 65 and Westside American Legion Post No. 196. The family invited everyone to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Evening Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Melvin Henry Hoffmeier (1921 - 1992)
Melvin Henry Hoffmeier was born on August 11, 1921, the son of Henry and Viola Boeck Hoffmeier. He died at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Tuesday, January 7, 1992 at the age of 70 years.Melvin was born on a farm in Denison Township and received his formal education in a rural school near his home. He was baptized a Christian on November 30, 1921 in Buck Grove and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison on April 5, 1936. After receiving his education, he remained on the farm helping his family.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Weber on December 16, 1945 at the Zion Lutheran Parsonage by the Rev. C.W. Schmidt. The couple settled on a farm west of his birth place and were blessed with two children. In 1991, Melvin retired from farming but continued to live on the farm where he maintained a life time devotion to his family and farm. He was a caring and loving husband and father who worked diligently to provide for those he loved. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, and was a member of the voters' assembly at the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harry. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Denison; one son, Roger and his wife Barbara of Phoenix, Arizona and one daughter, Betty Subach and her husband James of Syracuse, New York. Also five grandchildren, two sisters, Annetta Vetter and her husband Harvy of Westside and Loretta Anderson of Denison and one sister-in-law, Clara Hoffmeier of Denison.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 1992 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. Philip E. Bloch officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for the congregational singing "The Old Rugged Cross," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Pallbearers were Darrell Hoffmeier, Hans Hoffmeier, Glen Vetter, Rick Vetter, Kenneth Wulf and Russell Wulf. The family invited everyone to return to the church to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Zion Ladies Aid. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Walter A. Huebner and Sons Funeral Home of Denison.
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Lyle E. Gruhn (1924 - 1993)
Lyle, son of August and Minnie Ranniger Gruhn, was born July 16, 1924 on a farm near Manilla, in Crawford County, Iowa. He attended Manilla schools, graduating with the class of 1942. Lyle served with the United States Army European occupation forces after World War II. He was a member of his regiment's basketball team that toured Europe.On April 21, 1948 Lyle was united in marriage with Leora Petersen at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Lyle lived all his married life in the Manilla area. He was in the seed corn business with his father. Later, in 1959, he and his brother founded a company known as Super Cross Hybrids.
Two years ago Lyle was diagnosed with cancer and has been in failing health; he gradually became less active in the seed corn business. Lyle died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 7, 1993 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, NE at the age of 69 years, one month and 22 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by three brothers: Laverne, Lewis and Norman Gruhn; and by a sister, Margaret Ohde.
Survivors include his wife, Leora, of Manilla; his sons: Nyle Gruhn and his wife Lynne of Manilla; Garry Gruhn and his wife Linette of Dorchester, NE and Mark Gruhn and his wife Jean of Carroll; two granddaughters, Melissa and Katie; a sister, Ethel, Mrs. Leo Seib of Des Moines; a brother, Gene Gruhn, of Mesa, AZ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lyle was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and held various church offices. He was always interested in civic affairs and served as mayor of Manilla and as a school board member. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Manilla Manor Nursing Home and helped to initiate city street paving. He donated land in Manilla to be used for tennis courts. Lyle will be remembered by his customers, friends, and peers as a highly regarded seedsman in western Iowa.
Services were held Thursday, Sept. 9, 1993 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Manilla with Pastor Glenn Wichmann officiating. Interment was in the Nishnabotna Cemetery, Manilla. Organ music was provided by Marian Joens, and Carl Ann Segebart and Marlene Jahn sang "How Great Thou Art" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Congregational hymn was "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Honorary pallbearers were Clayton Dohse, Melroy Carstens, Robert Kracht and Del Kloewer. Pallbearers were Dick Saunders, Art Joens, Pat Houston, Loren Ferry, Ed Guritz and Wayne Ranniger. The Ohde Funeral Home of Manilla was in charge of arrangements.
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Marvin Henry Lackman (1923 - 2002)
Marvin Henry Lackman was born April 10, 1923, in Milford Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Martha Luitjens Lackman. He was baptized in May of 1923 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and later confirmed there in March of 1937 by Pastor Frehse. He attended school for six years at Milford No. 9, two years at Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Denison High School in 1942. After completing his education he farmed with his father until 1945 when he started farming for himself.On September 30, 1945, Marvin was united in marriage with Anna Thies at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. To this union five children were born. They farmed northeast of Denison until 1948 when they moved to a farm in East Boyer Township. They resided there for 45 years until retiring and moving to Denison in 1993.
During Marvin's lifetime he served his church as trustee, treasurer, vice president and elder. He also served as township trustee and clerk for 33 years; ASCS township committeeman for 20 years; township director of the Crawford County Pork Producers for four years and secretary for one year; school director of East Boyer Center School for five years until the schools were consolidated and a Crawford County Soil Commissioner for 11 years serving as president for 3 of those years. Marvin was honored in 1985 for being chosen as Outstanding Soil Conservation District Commissioner for Region 5 of 9 counties. He believed in soil conservation and put into practice many soil conservation ideas on their farm. Marvin was a member of the Over the Hill Band and enjoyed playing for Senior Citizen dances, nursing homes and at Jam Sessions. He enjoyed going to the Trio Cafe and having coffee with the fellows as well as playing pinochle.
Marvin died Monday evening, September 23, 2002, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 79 years, 5 months and 13 days.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Marilyn and Sally and two sons Ralph and Richard.
Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife of over 56 years, Anna Lackman of Denison, Iowa, one daughter, Janice Mirza of Orlando, Florida, two grandchildren, Farah Mirza of California and Shaun Mirza of Florida, one sister, Helen Bull of Coon Rapids, Iowa, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2002, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa with the Rev. Kurt R. Kaiser, the Rev. David M. Sewing and Vicar David Lyons officiating. Music for the service included the congregation singing "How Great Thou Art", "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Abide With Me" with Karen Kahl serving as organist. Casket bearers were Fred Neumann, David Sampson, Shaun Mirza, John Vetter, Donald Thies, Sami Mirza, Irwin Denker and Vernon Greder. Interment was at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Denison. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Darlyne (Farley) Gehring (1922 - 2007)
Darlyne Gehring was born August 8, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle Barden Farley. She died at the Morningside Rehab and Care Center, Monday, July 2, 2007 at the age of eighty-four.Darlyne was born in Vail, Iowa and was baptized in Christ as an infant. She received her education in the Vail Community Schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1940. After completing her education, she moved to Des Moines where she found work and later returned to Vail where she was employed in a local cafe.
October 10, 1941, Darlyne was united in marriage to Louis Gehring in Maryville, Missouri. The couple made their home in Vail before moving to the Gehring family farm and were blessed with the birth of four children. The couple retired to Denison.
Darlyne was a loving wife and mother who cared for her family with devotion. She loved socializing with her family and being with them found her the happiest. She adored her grandchildren and especially enjoyed watching them in various sporting events. She occupied her leisure time knitting, sewing and embroidering. Also, reading books, watching soap operas and especially, watching golf tournaments with Tiger Woods was an event she always anticipated, as well as daily visits from Denise's daycare kids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Louis in 2006, one daughter, Sandy; two grandchildren, Kraig Steinkuehler and Ally Chisholm; nine sisters, Fern Frahm, Amy Farley, Fanny Fritz, Ollie Farley, Kathleen Wall, Maxine Carstens, Jeanette Brewster, Dorothy Hoover and Bonnie Benton; and three brothers, Francis, and two as infants. Survivors include two daughters, Deb Steinkuehler and her husband, Don of Denison; Denise Chisholm and her husband, Stanley of Ida Grove; and one son, Terry and his wife, Carol of Orion, Illinois; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Rev. Kevin Freese officiated the service and inurnment at Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Service music included "Anyway," performed by Martina McBride, "Amazing Grace," performed by Charlotte Church, and "Rock of Ages," performed by The Praise and Worship Choir. Grandchildren serving as pallbearers were Kevin Steinkuehler, Michael Gehring, Rhonda Weber, Katie Chisholm, Jamie Chisholm, and Amanda Drey. Great-grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers were Lindsey Chisholm, Dominic Drey, Austin Engstrom, Hailey Chisholm, and Logan Drey. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch at Cronk's Café in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lloyd Alfred Carstens (1927 - 2004)
Lloyd Alfred Carstens was born October 2, 1927, the son of Alfred and Meta Greder Carstens. He died Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of seventy-six.Lloyd was born on a farm near Buck Grove, Iowa and was baptized in Christ on June 10, 1928 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and later confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Buck Grove. He received his education in a rural school near his home and graduated from the Denison High School. After completing his education, Lloyd helped on his family farm.
On June 4, 1950, Lloyd was united in marriage to Vera Frey at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Buck Grove. The couple made their home on a farm near Buck Grove, until moving to Lloyd's grandparent's farm in 1956. Lloyd was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Buck Grove. He held various offices throughout his membership at St. John's and is currently serving as an elder of the church. He was also a current member of the Eventide Board of Directors and a trustee for Washington Township since 1965. Lloyd was a very loving and honest man who loved farming, especially raising cattle and hogs. He also loved attending auctions, driving his bulldozer and hunting deer, coyote and in his younger years, pheasants. In his leisure time, Lloyd enjoyed fishing on farm ponds and at Okoboji. For many years he held a pilot's license and enjoyed flying.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Gary, and two brothers-in-law, John Winter and Vernon Janssen. Survivors include his wife, Vera Carstens of Defiance; two sons, Ross Carstens of Clive; Dale Carstens and his wife, Kim of West Des Moines; six grandchildren, Tyler Carstens and his wife, Melissa of Des Moines; Casey and Kelsey Carstens of Clarksville, Tennessee; Callie Carstens of Urbandale; Matt Carstens of West Des Moines; step-grandson, Ben of West Des Moines; and one great-grandson, Noah Carstens of Des Moines; one brother, Gilbert Carstens and his wife, Ruth of Loveland, Colorado; two sisters-in-law, Helen Winter of Denison; Vi Milow and her husband LaVerne of Denison; one brother-in-law, John Frey and his wife, Jane of Monroe, North Carolina; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 30, 2004 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Gordon Buchholz officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Eldon Hardekopf as he sang "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "The Lord's Prayer". The congregational hymn was "I Know that My Redeemer Lives". Honorary pallbearers were: Les Rath, Palmer Volkmann, Gaylord Boeck, Don Friedrichs, Martin Spiegel, Mark Gray, Walt Nun, Jerry Stull and Lois Bliesman. Those serving as pallbearers were: Byron Meeves, George Janssen, LeRoy Stover, Don Carstens, Brian Plagge and Curt Janssen. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them at the church in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Loraine S. (Jochims) Preul (1924 - 2002)
Loraine S. Preul was born December 20, 1924, the daughter of Adolf and Amanda Stockfleth Jochims. She died Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of seventy-seven.Loraine was born in Morgan Township near Schleswig, Iowa. She was baptized in Christ on August 2, 1925 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa and later confirmed there on April 10, 1938. She received her education in the Denison Community Schools, graduating from the Denison High School with the class of 1942. After completing her education, Loraine worked at the Montgomery Ward Store and at the Rex Drug Store.
On July 23, 1944, Loraine was united in marriage to Ardelbert Preul at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. The couple made their home near Westside and were blessed with the birth of two children. They later moved to Charter Oak and in 1961, they made their home in Denison. Loraine was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed camping with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers, attending auctions and playing Euchre with her niece. In her later years, Loraine enjoyed going for rides in the car.
Loraine was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Hilda Lafrentz, Sadie Ernst, and two brothers, Harvey and Clarence Jochims. Survivors include her husband, Ardelbert of Denison; one son, Dudley of Denison; one daughter, Velva Bubke and her special friend, Gary of Des Moines; three grandchildren, Joel Bubke and his wife, Sandy of Mapleton; Michele Lindquist and her husband, Larry of Kasson, Minnesota; Dean Bubke and his wife, Jana of Danbury and six great-grandchildren, Samantha and Christopher Silva; Taya and Trey Lindquist, Kaylee and Kenedee Bubke; two sisters, Leone Gehring of Denison; Alice Johnson and her husband, Roy of Schleswig; two brothers, Arlo Jochims; Glenn Jochims and his wife, Shirley, all of Carroll; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2002 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Organist Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Mandy Matthew as she sang "How Great Thou Art", and "The Old Rugged Cross", and for the congregational hymn "What A Friend We Have in Jesus". Those serving as honorary pallbearers were: Kenedee Bubke, Samantha Silva, Trey Lindquist, Jana Bubke, Michaele Lindquist, Taya Lindquist, Kaylee Bubke, Christopher Silva, and Sandy Bubke. Those serving as pallbearers were: Larry Lindquist, Don Burnett, Dean Bubke, Jeff Jochims, Wess Fume, and Joe Bubke. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Carroll D. Steffen (1922 - 1991)
Carroll D. Steffen was born Jan. 1, 1922, the son of Arno and Hattie Larson Steffen. He died March 15, 1991 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of 69 years. Carroll, known better as Kelly, was born on the family farm in Willow Township, Iowa. Growing up on the farm, he received his education in the Mullin School near his home.While young, he helped his family on the farm, and on Sept. 14, 1943, Kelly was united in marriage to Audrey Boger at Dakota City, Neb. The couple made their home on a farm in the Charter Oak area where they farmed and raised a family of three children. In 1966, they retired from farming and Kelly began his employment with the Charter Oak Grain Company where he remained until retiring in 1981. In 1970, the couple moved to their home in Charter Oak, where they have lived to the present. In 1988, Kelly acquired health problems from which he was unable to fully recover. He was a devoted husband and a loving father who dedicated his life to his family. The affection he shared with those he loved has encouraged the sentiment for him they will remember.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joyce at nine months of age; and one brother, Earl. Survivors include his wife, Audrey of Charter Oak; two sons, Russell and his wife, Michele of Dow City, and Randy and his wife, Lisa, also of Dow City; one daughter, Roxanne Steffensen and her husband, Neil of Thompson, Iowa; five grandchildren; two brothers, Victor and his wife, Charlotte, of Oinuba, Calif., and Charles and his wife, Joy of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; and one sister, Delores Greene of Charter Oak.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Charter Oak. The Rev. Jeff Dadisman officiated the services and the graveside rites. Jeanette Kuhlmann served as organist for EveVonne Muff as soloist singing "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" with "In the Garden" sung by the congregation. Honorary pallbearers were Adolph Neddermeyer, Raymond E. Schroeder, Wallace Saunders Jr., LeVerne H. Creese, Lyle J. Petersen, Kevin Greene, Percy Creese and Gregg Boger. Pallbearers included Juhl Carstens, Jeff Carstens, Richard Greene, Roger Steffen, Tim Dunklau and Kevin Boger. Interment was in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens at Denison. Funeral arrangements were made under the arrangement of the Walter A. Huebner & Sons' Funeral Home of Charter Oak.
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Milroy John Hottendorf (1927 - 1998)
Milroy (Mick) John Hottendorf was born September 20, 1927, the son of Oscar and Hulda Hesse Hottendorf. He died Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of seventy.Mick was born in Manilla, Iowa and baptized in Christ. He was later confirmed on December 21, 1958 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. He entered the United States Navy on November 21, 1944, serving his country in the Asiatic Pacific and American Area. Receiving his honorable discharge on November 7, 1947.
On March 17, 1951, Mick was united in marriage to Lois Strong at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. The couple settled in Denison and were blessed with the birth of three children. Mick was employed by the Highway Commission, until a back injury in 1975, when he started his own saw sharpening and lawn mower repair business. Mick was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, and the Denison V.F.W. He was a very loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mick was a very avid fisherman and handyman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Rosalie and Margaret, three brothers, Raymond, Robert and Laverne, two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Survivors include his wife, Lois of Denison; two sons, Garry Hottendorf and his wife, Nancy of AR; Roy Hottendorf and his wife, Reva of Greenville, Texas; one daughter, Judy Lorenzen and her husband, Roland of Omaha; nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel Tech and her husband, Vern; Clara Winey and her husband, LeRoy, all of Denison; Lucille Lingle, of California; one brother, Leonard Hottendorf and his wife, Carleen of Oregon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 1998 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. Daniel Gifford officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Dow City Cemetery, Dow City, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "The Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". Those serving as pallbearers were: Scott Hottendorf, Terry Hottendorf, Gaylon Reetz Jr., George Brandt, Mike Lorenzen and Mike Clark. Military honors were V.F.W. No. 2504, Denison, Iowa. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Arion Community Building. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Marvin Dudly Jensen (1929 - 2003)
Marvin Dudly Jensen was born January 16, 1929, the son of Christ and Olga Berndt Jensen. He died Monday, January 13, 2003 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of seventy-three.Marvin was born in Laurel, Nebraska and as a young boy moved with his family to Dunlap, Iowa. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith in Dunlap on February 3, 1929 and later confirmed in 1943. Marvin received his education in the Dunlap Community School and after completing his education he helped on the family farm.
On July 2, 1950, Marvin was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Pokorny in Ainsworth, Nebraska. The couple made their home on a farm near Denison and were blessed with the birth of two children. Marvin also worked as a parts and service manager at B & M Motors in Denison. Marvin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and their Voter's Assembly. He was a loving husband and caring father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. During the holidays, Marvin enjoyed decorating their home for Christmas and helping in the kitchen with the cooking, baking, especially bread and making peanut brittle and divinity.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Dennis Dale Jensen, and a sister-in-law, Janice Jensen. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Denison; one daughter, Glenda Kilker and her husband, Jack of South Sioux City, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Christina Kilker of Omaha, Nebraska and Scott Kilker of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Marlene Berndt and her husband, Frank of Denison; three brothers, Robert Jensen of Omaha, Nebraska; Charles Berndt and his wife, Barbara·of Nixa, Missouri; Ronald Berndt and his wife, Claudia of Thornton, Colorado; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2003 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the services and grave side rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Organist Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Eldon Hardekopf as he sang "On Eagle's Wings", and "The Old Rugged Cross", and for the congregational hymn "How Great Thou Art". Those serving as pallbearers were: Mickael Berndt, Brad McQeun, Brad Grimm, Vernon Kuehnhold, Scott Kilker, and Mike Lynn. The family invited everyone in attendance to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid and the Evening Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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J. Curtis Yankey (1923 - 1985)
J. Curtis Yankey was born at Denison, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1923, the son of I.J. and Mabel Shives Yankey. He was raised on the family farm in East Boyer Township where he attended the East Boyer Number 2 Rural School. He then attended the Denison High School from which he graduated with the class of 1940. After high school, Curtis farmed near Denison.On June 16, 1945, Curtis was married to Arlonne Smith at the First United Methodist Church in Denison and they made their home on the farm. Curtis served his country in the United States Army from August 4, 1945, until January 18, 1947. After his discharge he returned to the farm where they lived until moving to Denison in 1955. He was employed for three years as parts manager for Jahnke Farm Implement Dealership in Denison and from 1958 until 1963, was an inspector of the Iowa Department of Agriculture. From 1963 until 1965 he was employed as manager of the Farm Service Co-op in Denison.
Curtis began his insurance career in 1965 as a salesman and in 1966, established his own agency, Yankey Insurance Agency Inc. in Denison. In 1974, he established the Yankey Travel Agency in Denison and was currently owner and operator of both agencies. Curtis entered Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Neb., Nov. 15, 1984, and was released Dec. 15. He re-entered the same hospital Jan. 2, of this year where his death occurred Thursday evening, Jan. 10, 1985. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 61 years and 23 days. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 8, and the Optimist Club all of Denison.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Arlonne Yankey of Denison, three daughters and their husbands, Bethine and John Kempf of Omaha, Neb., Jolynn and James Oldfield of Charles City, Ia., and Karla and Ronald Cose of Lincoln, Neb., six grandchildren, one brother, Donald Yankey and his wife Roberta of Denison, and one sister, Opal and her husband Earl Whiteing of Vail. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 14, 1985, at the First United Methodist Church in Denison with Dr. L. Scott Woodworth officiating at the services. Comfort in music was provided by Mrs. Terry Magden singing "One Day at a Time", "The Lord's Prayer", and "The Twenty-Third Psalm", and the congregation singing "How Great Thou Art." Mrs. Dorothy Norman served as organist. Honorary pallbearers were Eldon Christensen and William Blair. Pallbearers included David Yankey, Merlin Whiteing, Robert Fink, William Walsh, Jack Simonsen, and Urban Neppl. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lajune Anna Viola (Wiedemann) Obrecht (1927 - 2006)
Lajune Anna Viola Wiedemann Obrecht was born June 26, 1927, the daughter of John and Lizzie Bendixsen Wiedemann. She died Monday, January 16, 2006 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of seventy-eight.Lajune was born on a farm near Ida Grove, Iowa and was baptized August 7, 1927, and later confirmed at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church in Schleswig. She went to rural school and graduated from Schleswig High School in 1945. She continued her education at Commercial Extension in Omaha, Nebraska.
On September 23, 1948 she was united in marriage to B.P. "Bud" Obrecht at Friedens Evangelical Church in Schleswig. The couple made their home on a farm near Schleswig until 1963 when they moved into Junie's house in Schleswig until present time. This union was blessed with five children: four daughters and one son. Lajune was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed socializing (coffee) and playing cards with her family and her many friends. In her leisure time she loved to cane, refinish woodwork, quilt, crochet, golf, bowl, and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Lavina; her brother-in-laws: Leonard Schiernbeck, Hugo Brus, Herschel Yeargan, and Gayle Obrecht.
Survivors include her husband, and her children, Linda Henningsen and her husband, Howard of Denison; Keith and his wife, Sandy of Vail; Brenda Ernst and her husband, Scott of Sioux City; Gloria Smith and Wayland McClellan of Corsicana, Texas; and Maria Teut and her husband, Alan of Schleswig; her sisters, Elvera Brus of Denison; Milda Schiernbeck of Kiron; and Ardene Yeargan of Denver, Colorado; her sister-in-law, Millie Obrecht of Des Moines; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2006 at United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Chris Burtnett officiated the services and grave side rites held at Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist Tammy Neubauer provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Tracie Miller as she sang, "In the Garden," and "On Eagle's Wings" and for the congregational hymn, "How Great Thou Art." Those serving as pallbearers were: Matthew Henningsen, Jerrod Henningsen, Gregory Ernst, Tyson Teut, Benge Obrecht, Chris Obrecht, Tony Obrecht, and Kyle Obrecht. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Women's Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of the arrangements.
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Willard E. Swaters (1922 - 1990)
Willard E. Swaters was born the son of George and Lenora Arens Swaters, Oct. 27, 1922, in Montrose, Mo. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital on March 8, 1990, at the age of 67 years. As a young boy he lived with his parents in Montrose, where he received his education attending St. Mary's Catholic School. As a young man in Missouri, he worked on various farms prior to joining the service.In 1942, Willard began his service to his country. He was trained as an electrician, and assigned to the 8th Army Air Corps serving his country in England. After fulfilling his military responsibilities, he returned to Montrose where he was employed in various occupations.
Willard and Reva Snider were united in marriage Feb. 28, 1946, in Montrose, and their union was blessed with three children. In 1949, they moved to Iowa and farmed in the Denison and Danbury areas. In 1970, Willard retired due to ill health, and they moved to Denison. He enjoyed occupying his spare time in the out of doors with hunting and fishing. Additionally, he was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post No. 8 and the W.F.W. Ninus L. Hunt Post No. 2504 of Denison.
Preceding Willard in death was his father and four brothers, Vincent, Paul, John and Robert.
Survivors include his wife Reva of Denison; daughters, Sharon and her husband, Roger Collier of Missouri Valley, Shirley and her husband, Michael Whyte of Socorro, N.M. and Jan Ernst of Auburn, Ind.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Lenora Swaters of Montrose, Mo.; two sisters, Betty Dudley of Butler, Mo. and Elinor and her husband, Wilber Rotert of Flagstaff, Ariz.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 1 p.m. Monday, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Celebrant was Fr. Michael T. Larkin. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Mrs. Jean Cornelius was organist for the St. Rose Church Choir. Serving as pallbearers were Bryan Collier, James Collier, Michael Ernst, Harold Segebart, Albin Rickert and LeRoy Mathews. Parish wake services were held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Walter A. Huebner and Sons' Funeral Service in Denison.
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Rosa Johanna (Messenbrink) Sander (1898 - 1951)
Rosa Johanna Messenbrink, daughter of Emil and Johanna (nee Henrichsen) Messenbrink, was born in Hanover Township, near Charter Oak, April 5, 1989, and passed away in the Lutheran hospital, Sioux City, Saturday, September 11, 1951, at the age of 53 years, 4 months and 28 days.She was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Hanover Township in 1911 by Pastor Runge and continued in that faith until her death.
December 8, 1915, she was united in marriage at Denison, Iowa, with Grover W. Sander. Four children were born to this union: Ruby Arlene, who passed away at the age of 9 years, Louis, Robert and Mary (Mrs. Harold Smith), all of Ute, who with her sorrowing husband, Grover W. Sander, are left to mourn.
Other survivors include her father, Emil Messenbrink, Charter Oak; three brothers, Carl and Fred Messenbrink of Charter Oak and Hans Messenbrink of Boone, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Hilda Waderich of Sioux City; nine grandchildren; besides a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.
Funeral services were held at the Henning Funeral Home in Ute Monday afternoon at 1:30 and at St. Paul's Lutheran church at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Hugo Nieting officiating. A memorial for Mrs. Sander was sent to the Old Folks' home at Vinton, Iowa, and the remainder to the Lutheran Hour. Burial was in St. Clair cemetery at Ute. Pallbearers were Chris Bartles, Ben Jahn, Roy Jones, Herman Kiepe, Carl Klaus and John Mordhorst.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Emil Messenbrink, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Messenbrink, Mr. And Mrs. Fred Messenbrink and David, Mrs. John Sander, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sander, Mrs. Wm. Messenbrink, all of Charter Oak; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sander, Mrs. Bertha Hodkins and son, Dow City; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Henrichsen, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Messenbrink, Mrs. Julia Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Messenbrink, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Messenbrink, Denison; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mundt, Climbing Hill; Hans Messenbrink, Boone; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blunk and daughter, Dorothy, Mrs. Lucille Swartz and son Anthon; Mrs. Hilda Waderich, Mrs. George Thompson, Mr. Henry Waderich, Sioux City; Mary Hanner and son Robert, Mrs. Pollie Hanner, Verda Haimer, Hornick; Mrs. Louise Sander and daughters, Danbury; Mr. and Mrs. George Wall, Mrs. Lela Smith, Marshalltown, Mrs. Gertrude Cooper, Tama; Erick Messenbrink, Battle Creek; Carl Larson, Jesse Hodkins, Mitchell, South Dakota; Kenneth Grant, Spirit Lake, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martiney, Omaha, Nebraska.
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Grover Wesley Sander (1893 - 1977)
Grover Wesley Sander of Ute, the son of John and Charlotte Hodkin Sander, was born July 17, 1893 near Dow City, Iowa. He died November 26, 1977 at Albuquerque, New Mexico having reached the age of 84 years, 4 months and 9 days.As a young man he moved from Charter Oak to Redfield, South Dakota and then to Charter Oak to work at the light plant. He had lived the last 56 years in Ute after moving from Charter Oak. He managed the Farmer Elevator at Ute and worked for Hitchins Hardware and in 1939 Sanders Plumbing and Heating and Hardware retiring 15 years ago. He had spent the last 15 years in Mesa, Arizona during the winter.
He married Rose Mesenbrink in Denison in 1915 with her preceding him in death in 1951. He married Rose Pithan at Missouri Valley on January 9, 1954. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Ute, past member of the Ute Fireman, past member of the Ute Commercial Club and the Iowa Hardware Dealers Association.
Services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Ute at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 1977 with Rev. Robert Leege officiating. Burial was in the St. Clair Cemetery, Ute, Iowa. Pallbearers were Walt Nun, William Perwitz, Dillon Hunter, Elmer Bartels, Dr. Robert Sharp and Johonas Peterson.
Survivors include 2 sons, Louis of Ute and Robert of Lawton; one step-son Laverne Rodewald, Missouri Valley, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Mary) Smith of Marshalltown, Iowa; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dale (Alice) Guiles of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 20 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, one daughter, two brothers, two sisters and one step-son.
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Louis W. Sander (1918 - 2003)
Louis W. Sander, age 84 of Ute, Iowa, died Monday, January 13, 2003, at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa.Services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ute with Rev. Ed Brandt officiating. Burial was in St. Clair Cemetery, Ute with military graveside honors by the American Legion Aaby Post #442 and VFW Post #5605, both of Ute. Ruth Owens was the organist for the service and the congregation sang, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", "Just As I Am" and "Abide With Me". A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Ute.
Louis Wesley Sander was born August 8, 1918, in Charter Oak, Iowa, the son of Grover and Rose (Mesenbrink) Sander. The family moved to Ute when Louis was two years old. He attended Ute Schools and graduated in 1936. He was drafted into the United States Army. He served time in the Philippine Theatre during World War II. He worked in Miller's General Store, had a milk route, and worked with his dad in the plumbing and heating. Louis operated the Skelly Service Station, later the Skelly tankwagon and gave candy to the children when delivering. He also drove school bus for 30 years, retiring in 1986.
On October 22, 1939 he married Madeleine McCleerey in Ute, Iowa. They lived in Ute all their lives and were blessed with four children. Madeleine died December 20, 1986. He married Erma Eggen in 1988.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ute, having been quite active serving as an usher and was on the dart ball team. He was a communicator for Lutheran Brotherhood. He was a member of the American Legion Aaby Post #442 and Ute VFW Post #5606, both of Ute. Louis was also a member of the Ute Fire Department, serving for over 50 years. He was a Ute city councilman and was a member of the Ute Commercial Club, active in the building of the Ute Town and Country. Louis enjoyed fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Erma of Ute, Iowa; two daughters and their husbands, Lynne and Gary Myers of Longmont, Colorado and Loretta and Lloyd Hinrichsen of Ute, Iowa; two sons and their wives, Paul and Susann Sander of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jeff and Dawn Sander of Onawa, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-children, Jolene Douglas of Fort Dodge, Iowa and Norma Eggen of Lafayette, California, and one step-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert; two sisters, Mary and Ruby and two grandchildren, Lori Maack and John Paul Aaby.
Pallbearers were Greg Hinrichsen, Randy Kunze, Mark Shull, Richard Hinrichsen, Matthew Kunze and Donald Ruffcorn.
Submitted by: RoseMary Rene
Rose Ann (Pithan) Sander (1896 - 1976)
Rose Ann Sander, daughter of Henry and Marie Peters Pithan, was born August 22, 1896 at an Onawa nursing home, reaching the age of 80 years and 22 days.She spent her childhood with her parents on a farm in the Charter Oak area. She was baptized in St. John's Lutheran Church, Charter Oak on October 4, 1896 and confirmed.
In August 1914 she was united in marriage with August Rodewald at Charter Oak. To this marriage was born two daughters and two sons. In 1933 the couple moved to Schleswig, Iowa and in 1948 to Missouri Valley, Iowa. There in 1952 Mr. Rodewald preceded her in death.
On January 9, 1954, she was married to Grover Sander in Missouri Valley. The couple made their home in Ute, Iowa, spending their winters in Arizona. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran congregation in Ute, Iowa.
Services were held on Friday, September 17, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ute, Iowa with Pastor Robert Leege officiating. Casket bearers were Dean Rodewald, Ronald Rodewald, Michall Rodewald, Jeffery Sander, Bruce Sander and Dennis Sander. Burial was in the St. Clair Cemetery, Ute, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, by her first husband, and one daughter and one son.
She is survived by her husband Grover; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Alice) Guiles of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one son, Lavern Rodewald of Missouri Valley, Iowa; two step sons, Robert Sander of Lawton, Iowa and Louis Sander of Ute, Iowa; one step-daughter, Mrs. Harold (Mary) Smith of Marshalltown, Iowa; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Frieda Buffington of Denison and two brother, William and Nohna Pithan both of Charter Oak, Iowa.
Submitted by: RoseMary Rene
Ruby Sander (1917 - 1927)
Little Ruby Sander, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Sander of Ute passed away at 3 a.m. Sunday morning (04 Jan 1927) after months of illness. Her passing has brought to a close a long period of suffering through which she exhibited a patience and a little fortitude that would do credit to an adult.Everything that loving, tender hands could do and medical skill devise had been done without avail, and she went out into the better land where suffering is unknown and where the little bud whose growth began on earth, can open in a full blown flower in the Fathers Kingdom. Her gentle loving ways will linger as a sweet perfume with those who knew her, and in the final day, she and her loved ones can be reunited to part no more. Ruby had reached the age of 9 years last August.
She was born in Charter Oak (19 Apr 1917) and spent several years here before the family moved to Ute.
The funeral was held from the Lutheran church in Ute Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Krog and the little body was tenderly laid to rest in the Ute cemetery.
The sympathy of many friends go out to the family in their hour of sorrow.
Submitted by: RoseMary Rene