Part Number: 069
Jordan, Catherine 1920-1937
Jordan, Edna Krause 1913-1981
Jorgensen, Ervin 1905-1996
Jorgensen Hiner, Lulu Larson 1912-2001
Jorgenson, Axel 1867-1942
Jorgenson, Carrie 1864-1945
Judd, Lottie 1863-1890
Juenger, Edith 1932-2003
Juenger, Francis 1922-2004
Juenger, Marie Deal 1955-2002
Julius Kindschuh, Verla 1924-1999
Jung, Richard 1936-2002
Kapka Kruger, Velma 1933-2005
Kara, Alvina Barlow 1914-2002
Katcher, Veronica 1933-2004
Kathan, Charles -1904
Kathan, Marshall 1906-2005
Kay, Kermit 1913-1999
Keating, Fred 1872-1917
Kelley, Dexter 1825-1901
OBITUARY: Catherine Joyce Jordan, 1920-1937, Mitchell Co., Iowa
Catherine Jordan
Catherine Joyce Jordan was born August 9, 1920 at McIntire, Iowa,
and passed away at her home in Cedar Falls, on January 29, 1937 at
the age of sixteen years, 5 months and 20 days.
Joyce attended rural schools nearest her home during her early years,
until she had completed the requirements of the grade school. She
then enrolled in the McIntire high school, where she finished her
first year and her first semester as a sophomore.
The family moved to Cedar Falls during the first part of December,
1936 but she remained at McIntire until the end of the semester.
Then she joined her parents and had attended the high school at
Cedar Falls for one week, when her life was cut short, as she
returned from school on Friday, January 29, 1937 being accidentally
killed by an auto on Highway 20 in front of her home.
Funeral services were conducted Monday morning, Feburary 1, 1937
at St. Mary's Catholic church by Rev. Burchard Conrad and laid
beside her sister, Mary Lucille at Riceville, Iowa.
She leaves to mourn her passing: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
M. Jordan; a sister, Florence; two brothers, Richard Joseph and
John Marcus, all of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two grandmothers, Mrs.
Ellen Jordan of McIntire, Iowa and Mrs. Joseph Campbell of
Phillip, South Dakota, and a host of relatives and friends.
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OBITUARY: Edna Ann Krause Jordan, 1913-1980
[St. Ansgar Enterprise, 1 JAN 1981]
Mrs. Edna Jordan Funeral Held December 22
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna A. Jordan, 67, route 1, Osage, who died
December 19 at the Mitchell County Memorial hospital, were held December 22
at the Champion Funeral Home, Osage, with the Rev. Richard Zellmer, pastor
of St. John’s Lutheran church, Rock township, officiating.
Edna Ann Krause was born September 23, 1913, the daughter of Emil and
Anna Krause. She married Gayden B. Jordan November 18, 1933. Four children
were born to them.
Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her husband, Gayden, her mother and
sisters.
She is survived by two sons, Garth Dean, rural Osage and James Allen of
Sheridan, Wyo.; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Rita) Kruger of Baudette, Minn.
and Mrs. John (Carol) Hunchis of Plymouth; six grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Burial was in the St. Ansgar cemetery with Rev. Zellmer in charge of
committal services.
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OBITUARY: Ervin Jorgensen, 1905-1996, Mitchell County, Iowa
[ From Mason City Globe Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, March 16, 1996 (edited)]
Ervin Jorgensen
OSAGE--Ervin Jorgensen, 90, of Osage, died Thursday, March 14, 1996,
at Mitchell County Regional Health Center.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church
with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial
will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Champion Funeral Home.
Ervin Jorgensen was born Aug. 14, 1905, at Creighton, Nebraska.
Survivors include his wife, Lulu, of Osage; four sons, Milton
Jorgensen of Syracuse, Kan.; Kenneth Jorgensen and Keith Jorgensen,
both of Osage, and Lloyd Jorgensen of Golden, Colo.; three sisters,
Alma Hansen and Helen Walker, both of Blair, Neb., and Bertha
Scheer of Rantoul, Ill.; two brothers, Maurice Jorgensen of Osage,
and Carl Jorgensen of Creighton, Neb.; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one son,
two brothers and two half-brothers.
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OBITUARY: Lulu A. Jorgensen Hiner, Mitchell County, Iowa
Lulu A. (Larson) Jorgensen Hiner [1912-2001]
[Mitchell County Press-News -- www.mcpress.com -- Posted Aug. 21, 2001]
Funeral services were held Monday, August 20, 2001 at the Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home, Osage, for Lulu A. Jorgensen Hiner, 89, of Osage. Rev. Roy Ott
officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery. Lulu died Friday, August 17,
2001 at the Faith lutheran Home, Osage.
Lulu was born June 6, 1912 west of Mona in Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter
of Oliver and Anna (Gunderson) Larson. She was baptized and confirmed in the
Mona Lutheran Church. She graduated from Lyle High School in 1930 and moved
to Osage in August of 1930. Lulu married Clarence "Joe" Hiner on August 21,
1931. They lived in Osage. Joe died in 1969. She married Ervin Jorgensen on
October 16, 1971. Ervin died in 1996. Lulu has been a resident of the Faith
Home since Nov. of 1999. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and
the Martha Circle. The family suggest memorials be given to the Faith Lutheran
Home.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husbands, Clarence "Joe" Hiner
and Ervin Jorgensen; a son, Clair Allen Hiner; a brother, Orven Larson; three
sisters, Irene Stromley, Mabel Penney, Lillian Gunderson; one stepson Jerome
Jorgensen.
Those that survive her include a daughter, Joanne Ahrens and husband, Lester
of Monroe, WI and their children, Lester John, David and Dennis and Lulu's
great-grandson Lester John; a son, Donald Hiner of Independence and son Erik;
four step-sons Keith and Kenneth Jorgensen of Osage, Milton Jorgensen of
Kansas and Lloyd Jorgensen of Colorado; five step-grandchildren.
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OBITUARY: Axel Jorgenson, 1867-1942, Mitchell County, Iowa
Axel Jorgenson
The remains of Axel Jorgenson, 75, who died at Decorah, Iowa, were
brought here Monday for funeral services and burial. The service was
held at the Rock Creek Lutheran church, conducted by the Rev. C. Blaine
Gunderson, and burial was made in the Rock Creek cemetery.
Axel Jorgenson was born in Norway on June 27, 1867. He came to this
country at the age of 13 years, landing in New York. He became a
citizen of the United States on October 1, 1900. He spent the greater
part of his life in and near Osage. Until some twenty years ago, he
farmed west of Osage. Then he, together with a sister, Carrie, moved
into Osage where they have spent the last years until about three
weeks ago. At that time, because of failing health of both he and
his sister, it became necessary to try to care for them in some
other way than in their own home.
On December 22, 1941, he and his sister were admitted to the Aase
Haugen home for the aged, where he has been until his death on
January 8, 1942.
Preceding him in death was one sister and other relatives who remained
in Norway. Left to mourn his passing is one sister, Carrie, and other
more distant relatives and friends.
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OBITUARY: Carrie Jorgenson, 1864-1945, Mitchell County, Iowa
Carrie Jorgenson
Carrie Jorgenson, 81, died Thursday night, April 19, from a heart attack
at the Aase Haugen Home for the Aged at Decorah, where she had been
cared for since December 22, 1941.
Carrie Jorgenson was born in Skedsmo, Lillestrommen, Norway on
September 18, 1864. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran
faith while in Norway.
At the age of 16 she, with a brother and sister, came to this country.
She spent the greater part of her life in and around Osage. First she
lived on a farm west of Osage and then spent some 20 years in town.
Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Axel, and a sister,
Inga. Surviving are a son, George Nelson, of Tolley, ND and three
grandchildren, Evelyn, Joyce, and Eldon.
Funeral services were held at the Rock Creek Lutheran church Tuesday
at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. Blaine Gunderson in charge. Burial was
in the Rock Creek cemetery.
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OBITUARY: Lottie L. Judd, 1863-1890, Mitchell County, Iowa
DIED
JUDD - At the residence of her parents on Saturday, January 4, 1890,
Lottie L. Judd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Judd of this city.
Miss Judd was born in Houston Co., Minn., September 3, 1863, and moved
with her parents to Mitchell county in 1871. For some six years she has
been a sufferer from heart disease, which finally cut her off in her youth.
Her patience in illness has been the admiration of many friends; her
sufferings are ended, and she has gone to her eternal rest. The funeral
occurred at her home on Sunday, at one o'clock, when a large number of
friends assembled to pay their last tribute of regard to the departed - the
funeral services being conducted by Rev. Eugene May of the M.E. church.
[Mitchell County Press]
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OBITUARY: Edith Juenger 1932-2003, Mitchell Co., Iowa
[ Mitchell County Press-News online -- Posted May 21, 2003 ]
Edith Juenger
Funeral services for Edith E. Juenger, 71, of Osage, were held Friday,
May 16, 2003 at St. Ansgar Catholic Church, St. Ansgar, with Father Mark
Reasoner officiating. Edith died on Monday, May 12, 2003 at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa, Mason City
Edith was born January 15, 1932 to Curtis and Wilma (Hewitt) Duncan. She
married Luke Juenger August 3, 1949 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Osage. Edith enjoyed turtle fishing, sewing, playing bingo and her cat,
Tootsie.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, husband Luke in 1990, brother
Wilfred, and brother-in-law Robert Duponcheele.
She is survived by three children; daughter, Shirley and her husband Jerry
Nitschke of Le Mar, AR, son, Tom and his wife Kris Juenger of Garner, and
daughter, Bev and her husband Duane Steiger of Orchard. Six grandchildren:
Sheila Taylor, Cristy Taylor, Bryan Juenger, Jason Juenger, Karla Juenger,
and Mark Steiger. Three great grandchildren: Christina Taylor, Jesse
Taylor, and Olivia Juenger. Two great great grandchildren: Tristin Taylor
and Kailey Taylor. One sister Erma Duponcheele of Stacyville, Iowa.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa was in charge of
arrangements. (641) 713-4920.
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OBITUARY: Francis L. Juenger, 1922-2004, Mitchell County, Iowa
[From: Mitchell County Press News online - Posted June 16, 2004 (edited)]
Francis L. Juenger
Mass of Christian Burial for Francis L. Juenger, age 82, of Stacyville,
Iowa, was held Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Visitation Catholic Church in
Stacyville with Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Interment was in the
Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville. Francis died Wednesday, June 9, 2004
at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage, Iowa.
Francis L. Juenger was born Jan. 19, 1922, on the family farm near
Stacyville, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Ida (Weber) Juenger. He attended
Visitation Catholic Schools in Stacyville.
Francis was united in marriage to Veronica Mullenbach on Oct.8, 1955,
at St. John's Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minnesota.
He was employed by the Mitchell County Highway Department, retiring
in 1987. He also helped local farmers with field work, haying, and
plowing.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, one
sister and a daughter-in-law, Marie Juenger.
He is survived by his wife Veronica Juenger of Stacyville, two sons
Marvin Juenger and his wife Jane of Adams, Minnesota, Maurice Juenger
of St. Ansgar, Iowa, one daughter Jeanette Losee and her husband Duane
of Riceville, Iowa, grandchildren, Chad Juenger, Tim Juenger, Jenna
Juenger, Ellena Rivera, Donnie Juenger and his wife Brady, Toleka
Juenger, Nathan Juenger, Noah Juenger, Kellie Switzer and Korey
Switzer; three great-grandchildren Alex and Jacob Rivera and Keandra
Juenger; three brothers, Virgil Juenger and his wife Louise of
Stacyville, Danny Juenger and wife Bev of Rochester, Minnesota,
Ron Juenger of Carpenter, Iowa, and special friend Elizabeth
Carter; four sisters Gertrude Hommez and her husband Louis of
Osage, Mary Ann Lammers and her husband Frank of Spring Valley,
Minnesota, Elizabeth Spitz of Osage, Barb Collier of St. James,
Minnesota, several nieces and nephews.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of arrangements.
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OBITUARY: Marie Deal Juenger, Mitchell County, Iowa
Marie Deal Juenger
Funeral services were held Thursday at St. Ansgar Catholic Church in St.
Ansgar, IA for Marie Juenger, 46, of St. Ansgar who died Monday, April 1,
2002 near Carpenter, IA. Rev. Joseph Schneider officiated with burial taking
place at the Newburg Cemetery, Carpenter.
Marie was born September 27, 1955 in Rochester, MN to Virl and Betty (Heaps)
Deal. She attended St. Ansgar High School and graduated from La James
College. She married Maurice Juenger on March 13, 1982 at the Methodist
Church in St. Ansgar. Marie enjoyed bowling, gardening, fishing, camping,
playing cards and making bread. Her family and grandchildren were her
greatest joy. Marie was a member of the St. Ansgar Catholic Church.
Preceding her in death were her mother Betty, uncles Mel and Ross and her
grandparents.
She is survived by her husband Maurice; three sons, Donnie, Nathan, and Noah
all of St. Ansgar; two daughters, Ellena Rivers of Carpenter, Toleka Juenger
of St. Ansgar; two grandchildren, Alex and Jacob Rivera; her father Virl
Deal of Grafton; two sisters Lorraine Beland of St. Ansgar and Nancy Short
of Stacyville; one brother Virl Deal, Jr. of Albert Lea, MN.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Mitchell County Press-News online - 10 APR 2002 - www.mcpress.com ]
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OBITUARY: Verla A. Kindschuh, Mitchell County, Iowa
[ Mason City Globe Gazette Online Obituaries ]
Sunday, May 2, 1999
VERLA A. KINDSCHUH
MASON CITY - Verla A. Kindschuh, 75, of 360 Yorktown Pike, died Thursday
(April 29, 1999) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Frederick J. Wood officiating. Interment
will be in Little Cedar Cemetery, Little Cedar, Iowa.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111
N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, or one hour prior to the services at the
church.
Memorials may be directed to the Verla A. Kindschuh Memorial Fund.
Verla was born April 10, 1924, in Parkers Prairie, Minn., the daughter of
Wright and Dora (Grose) Julius. At age 13 Verla's family moved to Little
Cedar, Iowa, where she later graduated from high school.
She married Paul W. Kindschuh on Nov. 10, 1941, at St. Ansgar, Iowa. Verla
worked for the U. S. Postal Department for 21 years. She retired June 30,
1991, as Postmaster for the Stacyville Post office. She moved to Mason City
in 1993.
Verla was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and American Legion
Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her two sons, Dennis Kindschuh and his wife, Becky, and
Allen Kindschuh, both of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Bridget Kindschuh True
of Mason City; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Lee Julius and his wife, Delia, of Mason City, and Larry Julius and his
wife, Ruth, of Riceville; three sisters, Joanne Thome and her husband,
Clarence, of Charles City, Alta Counsell and her husband, Bob, of Little
Cedar, and Janice Canny and her husband, Clair, of Lake Mills; and a
brother-in-law, Dean Kindschuh and his wife, Dorothy, of Osage.
Verla was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Charlene;
a son, Kim; and a granddaughter, Vickie.
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OBITUARY: Richard J. Jung, Mitchell County, Iowa
[Mitchell County Press-News, online, www.mcpress.com, Posted Oct. 9, 2002]
Richard J. Jung
Funeral services for Richard J. Jung, 66, of St. Ansgar were held at
10 am Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002 at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar,
IA. The Rev. Robert Porisch officiated. Burial was at Garden of Memories
in Waterloo, IA. Military honors were conducted by Walter T. Enneberg
Post #358 of the American Legion.
Jung was born on May 21, 1936 in Waterloo, IA to Harold and Dorothy
(Collins) Jung. He graduated from West High School, Waterloo in 1954.
He entered the U.S. Army and served his country in the 404th Signal
Corps.
Richard married Mary Lou Schulz on Oct. 8, 1961 at College Hill Lutheran
Church, Cedar Falls.
He was active in the banking industry, retiring from the Federal Reserve,
7th District in December 1999. He lived in Waterloo for 53 years,
Des Moines for 10 years and St. Ansgar for three years.
Richard was an active community member serving in various organizations
and boards including church treasruer, City Council, Veteran's Affairs
Administration, Economic Development Board, American Legion Post #358
and the Elks. One of Richard's favorite hobbies was bowling.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother Robert Jung.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou of St. Ansgar, IA, daughter, Debbie
Lynn Kirkpatrick and husband, Kevin of Waterloo, IA, two sons, Scott
Richard Jung and his wife Suzanne of Phoenix, AZ, Brett Alan Jung and
his wife Tasha of Waterloo, IA, four grandchildren, Justin and Josh
Kirkpatrick, Chelsea and Chad Jung.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, IA 641-713-4920 is in charge
of arrangements.
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OBITUARY: Velma Marie (Kapka) Kruger, 1933-2005, Mitchell Co., Iowa
[Posted Aug. 10, 2005 on www.mcpress.com (Mitchell County Press-News)
Edited by Kermit Kittleson]
Velma Marie Kruger
Funeral services for Velma Marie Kruger, 72, of Riceville, Iowa, were
held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in
Riceville, with Rev. Michael Parris officiating.
Velma passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in
Rochester, Minn.
Velma was born on May 17, 1933 in Riceville, Iowa to Julius and Gertrude
(Lubbert) Kapka. She was baptized and confirmed at Maple Leaf Lutheran
Church. Velma graduated from Riceville High School in 1952. She worked
in the First National bank in Riceville after graduation from high school
until she married Donald Kruger in 1957. To this union two sons were born.
She moved about the USA and overseas with her husband until he retired
from the Air Force in 1982. They returned to live in Riceville in 1986.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents and one brother La Verne in 1986.
Survivors include her husband, Donald of Riceville, two sons Keith A.
Kruger of Wichita Falls, Texas and Eugene and his wife La Nell Kruger
of Wichita Falls, Texas, one brother, Orville Kapka of Riceville, Iowa
and two sisters: Wilma Gesell of Elma, Iowa and Velda Myers of Riceville,
Iowa.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville is in charge of arrangements.
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OBITUARY: Alvina M. Buntrock Kara Barlow 1914-2002, Mitchell County, Iowa
Alvina M. Barlow
A Graveside Service for Alvina M. Barlow, age 87, was held Friday, September
27, 2002 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Toeterville, IA.
Alvina died peacefully on September 19, 2002 in Ambassador Good Samaritan
Center, New Hope, Minnesota. Barlow was born December 6, 1914 in Stacyville, IA.
She was preceded in death by husbands Fred Buntrock Sr., Walter Kara, Byron
Barlow; son, Fred Buntrock, Jr. and grandson Wade Buntrock.
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OBITUARY: Veronica (Roethler) Katcher, 1933-2004, Mitchell County, Iowa
[Adapted from: Mitchell County Press-News online - 10/27/2004]
Veronica Katcher
Funeral services for Veronica M. Katcher, 71, of Melancthon Creek
area, rural Cazenovia, (formerly of Mitchell County, Iowa) were
held Monday, September 27, 2004 at the Picha Funeral Home in
Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Father Wayne Kidd officiated.
Burial was in the St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Melancthon Creek.
Veronica died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004 at the St. Joseph's Memorial
Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin.
Veronica was born Jan. 29, 1933 to Edmund and Sophia (Stricherz)
Roethler in Osage, Iowa. Veronica and her husband Ivan moved to
their farm in Herietta Township, Richland County in 1960. She
operated Vicky's House of Flowers in Richland Center. At their
farm she also worked and enjoyed gardening and raising sheep.
Preceding Veronica in death were her parents; husbands Stanley
Krumrey and Ivan Katcher; a son, Tim Katcher and a grandson,
John Teach.
Her survivors include daughters Patricia (Kevin) Machovec, Yuba,
Diane Teach, Muscoda and Terri (Ralph) Brennum, Muscoda; nine
grandchildren, Tammy Burns, Jimmy Self, Jackie Noyes, Mitchel
Bohn, Michael Bohn, Jennifer VandeHay, Tim Katcher, Jr., Lance
Katcher and Nicholas Katcher; several great-grandchildren and a
sister, Virginia Martin, Charles City.
Expressions of sympathy or memorials may be sent to Patricia
Machovec, 10592 Lebansky Drive, Hillsboro, Wisconsin, 54634
Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro had charge of arrangements.
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OBITUARY: Charles Kathan, -1904, Mitchell Co., Iowa
[Mitchell Co. Press - April 4, 1904]
Charles Kathan
KATHAN. Mr. Charles Kathan, father of Aldermen Kathan of this city, and
grandfather of ex-mayor Kathan, died at the residence of his son on Friday
morning, last at the hour of 7:45, at the age of eighty-seven years, two
months and two days.
Mr. Kathan had long been an invalid, having scarcely been out of doors
for the last year and had been totally blind for five years. He had
lived for years in the home of his son, being kindly cared for by the
family. He was born near Burlington, Vt., removed to New York early in
life, residing in that state until 1856, when he came to Hardin, Clayton
Co., and there remained many years engaged as a mechanic, which was his
occupation through life.
Mr. Kathan was twice married, and reared a family of two sons and three
daughters, only one of whom was unable to be present at his funeral.
Brief funeral services were held at the home on the afternoon of the day
of his death, conducted by the Rev. W. S. Ralph, and the remains were
taken on Saturday morning to his old home in Clayton county for his burial.
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OBITUARY: Marshall Kathan, 1906-2005, Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa
Marshall Kathan
Graveside services for Marshall Kathan, 99, were held at the National
Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, June 22, 2005. Marshall
passed away on June 19, 2005.
Marshall Kathan was born June 1, 1906 in Osage, Iowa to Charles and Emma
Kathan. He had been a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for thirty-two
years since his retirement.
Marshall was a 1924 graduate of Osage High School, was a graduate of Iowa
State Teachers College and later attended the National Academy of Art in
Chicago, the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC, and studied in Paris
for one year.
He was a World War II veteran, having achieved the rank of Captain in the
U.S. Army. His career in art involved stage sets and costume drawing and
he spent many years working for the Government as an art illustrator for
the U.S. Weather Bureau, and the Dept. of Labor as a technical illustrator.
Preceding Marshall in death were his parents, a brother, Maurice Kathan, and
a sister, Grace Shumate.
His survivors include a niece, Colleen Gast, and a nephew, Gregory Kathan of
Iowa, and many grandnieces and grandnephews; also by his close friends Ray
and Millie Miller of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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OBITUARY: Kermit E. Kay, Mitchell County, Iowa
[ Mason City Globe Gazette Online Obituaries ]
Thursday, May 20, 1999
KERMIT E. KAY
MASON CITY - Kermit E. Kay, 85, of 324 Second St. N.E., died Tuesday (May
18, 1999) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Major Erickson
Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland of
Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Friday morning until
time of services at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Kermit E. Kay Memorial Fund.
Kermit was born May 28, 1913, in Otranto, the son of James L. and Mary M.
(House) Kay. The family moved to Mason City when Kermit was 13 years old.
He graduated from Mason City High School.
He served three active years in the National Guard and three years in the
reserves.
He married Dorothy B. Griffen on Jan. 29, 1939, in Mason City. He worked
for Jacob E. Decker and Sons Meat Packing Plant for 42 years, retiring in
1975.
Through the years, Kermit did various types of handyman work in the Mason
City area. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and 32-year member
of the Moose Lodge.
He liked to visit with residents of the Good Shepherd Health Center every
Tuesday afternoon. He enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends and
had scrapbooks devoted to Indians and old Automobiles.
Kermit is survived by his wife, Dorothy B. Kay, of Mason City; daughter,
Sandra J. Lichman, of Mason City; and son, Steve Kay and his wife, Ellen,
of Mason City; four grandchildren, Bradley L. Lichman, James R. Kay, Jason
S. Kay and Chris Kay; and many nieces and nephews.
Kermit was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and three sisters.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, (515) 423-0924.
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OBITUARY: Fred R. Keating, 1872-1917, Mitchell County, Iowa
[Mitchell County Press-July 18, 1917]
Obituary-Keating
Fred R. Keating was born at Osage, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1872, and died at
Sanagag, Cal., July 1, 1917 of pneumonia. His friends did not know of
his sickness until the sad message came Sunday evening saying that he
had passed away.
His father died when he was 11 years of age, leaving the responsibility
of the home upon his tender youth. His devotion to his mother, who
preceded him, was equalled by few, and surpassed by none.
He leaves one sister, who resides at Seattle, with other relatives to
mourn his sudden departure.
Submitted to IaGenWeb by Marilyn O'Connor, Aug. 2005
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OBITUARY: Dexter Kelley, Mitchell County, Iowa
Dexter Kelley [1825-1901]
Dexter Kelley was born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, January 23, 1825, and died
at his home in Stacyvlle, March 28, 1901, aged 76 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Mr. Kelley came to Mitchell Co. in 1856 and settled in Union township. He was
married April 5th, 1861, to Miss Elizabeth Thomassen, who came to Iowa in
1857. Her birthplace was Cheshire, England. This wedding was the first to be
solemnized in the township. Two sons, William and John F. were born to them,
who with their mother, survive the husband and father. In 1879 Mr. Kelley
sold his farm and coming to Stacyville, purchased the hotel property then
owned by B. P. Tyler, and was proprietor until last autumn, when he retired
giving the hotel into the hands of his son William.
He was taken sick Saturday evening, March 23, and it was soon evident that
it was "unto death", though loving hands ministered unwearily to him, and
Tuesday evening at 9:45 he entered into rest.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. J. P. Thing in the M. E. Church,
Sunday March 31, at 10:30 after which the body was interred in the village
cemetery. Thus has passed away one who was a familiar figure on the streets
of the village, and who though quiet and self assertive, was sure to be on
the side he believed to be right, and once convinced, never swerved. He will
be missed and he will be remembered for many kindly actions.
Transcribed 2001 by Marilyn Oconnor
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