Arkfeld, Lenora Ann (1911 - 2000)

Lenora Ann Arkfeld was born in Harlan, March 14, 1911, the daughter of John and Mary Fromm Klein. She died Jan. 13, 2000, at her home in Denison, at age 88 years. She received her education in a rural school near Westphalia.

Feb. 21, 1933, she married Anthony Arkfeld at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. This union was blessed with the birth of eight children. The couple settled on a farm south of Defiance until 1939, at which time they purchased a farm east of Defiance, where Lenora remained until November of 1995, when she moved to Denison. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Defiance, and their Ladies Council.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony; two sisters, Josephine Book and Catherine Petsche; and one brother, Tony Klein. She is survived by four daughters, Grace Schechinger (Ellsworth) and Lois Blum (Richard), all of Manilla; Gladys Wilwerding (Larry) of Council Bluffs; Elaine Gross (Dick of Denison; four sons, Kenneth (Dorothy) Arkfeld, Bob (Linda) Arkfeld, all of Defiance; Allan (Shary) Arkfeld of Dow City; and Bruce (Velma) Arkfeld of Defiance; 43 grandchildren; 86 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; two sisters, Cecilla Gross and Susan Petsche, both of Harlan; three brothers, John Klein (Isabel) and Joe Klein, all of Harlan; Fred Klein (Dorothy) of Omaha and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held January 17, 2000, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Defiance, with Father Mike Berner celebrant, Father Daniel Petsche, Father Eugene Klein and Father Robert Gralapp concelebrants. Burial was in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Defiance. Honorary casket bearers were Elizabeth Arkfeld, Kayleen Truex, Kathy Lingren, Any Arkfeld, Cindy Seuntjens, Laura Arkfeld, Kim Wegner and Sara Arkfeld. Casket bearers were Doug Schechinger, Andy Arkfeld, Marvin Blum, Craig Wilwerding, Sam Arkfeld and John Arkfeld. Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, in charge of arrangements.

Blum, Donald Ray (1926 - 2000)

Donald Ray Blum, son of Henry J. and Mary Margaret (Haberberger) Blum, was born on October 12, 1926 in Grove Township in the home he grew to adulthood. He was baptized at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap, Iowa. Donald attended country school and then St. Paul's School in Defiance, Iowa.

He was united in marriage to Marie C. Mumm on September 7, 1950, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Eight children were born to this union. Donald farmed all of his life until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa, until December of 1997 when he and Marie moved to Harlan, Iowa, and became a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Donald was a Holy Name officer, a member of St. Peter's Choir, an officer of Shelby County Cattlemen's Association and he was on the board for the ASCS office. He enjoyed hunting, dancing, bowling, playing cards, and teasing people. His greatest joy was his children, their spouses and grandchildren.

Donald died on Sunday, May 14, 2000, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of seventy-three years, seven months and two days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Wilma and Marie and his brother, Ivo. Survivors include his wife, Marie of Harlan, Iowa; his children, Michael Blum and his wife Linda of Manilla, Iowa; Gary Blum and his wife Ann of Earling, Iowa; Patricia and her husband Jerry Lally of Denison, Iowa; Timothy Blum and his wife Dianne of Portsmouth, Iowa; Thomas Blum and his wife Brenda of Denison, Iowa; Julie and her husband Michael Dresen of Earling, Iowa; Ann and her husband Jeff Mayne of Harlan, Iowa; Amy Blum and her fiance' Jon Rodacker of Harlan, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren; brother-in-law, George Stolz, Jr. of Earling, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa with Msgr. Lawrence Beeson serving as Celebrant. Judy Rewerts served as organist with George Rewerts serving as vocalist. Mass servers were Melanie Scheuring and Brandon Scheuring. Honorary casket bearers were Jenna Blum, Claire Dresen, Rebecca Dresen, Emma Lally, Hope Campbell, Elizabeth Dresen, Dawn Kuehnhold, Paige Blum, Joanie Lally and Lynnetta Blum. Casket bearers were Craig Blum, Jason Kuehnhold, Jesse Blum, Nathan Lally, Jesse Kuehnhold, Kevin Blum and Matthew Blum. Interment was held at the St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance, Iowa. The Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Blum, John F. (1937 - 2000)

John Francis Blum, son of Raymond and Elizabeth M. (Ingram) Blum, was born Oct. 30, 1937, at Defiance. The youngest of four children, John was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, and attended St. Peter's Catholic School. He was an employee of Shelby County for 34 years working on the road maintenance crew. He retired from Shelby County Oct. 31, 1999. He also assisted in maintaining the church and church grounds in Defiance, and also mowed for the city of Defiance. Always a community supporter, John was recognized as the Defiance Citizen of the Year. He died September 25, 2000, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital at age 62 years, 10 months and 25 days.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Survivors include his siblings, Ronald Blum (Bernice) of Omaha, NE; Ruth (Tony) Caruso of Omaha, NE and Lawrence Blum (Janis) of Harlan; 14 nieces and nephews and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 27, 2000, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, with the Rev. Michael Berner celebrant. Burial was in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance, with Gary Kohles, Leonard Wells, Larry Blum, Randy Blum, Bob Kloewer, Rich Leinen and Rich Tejral casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Bramer, Day R. (1914-2000)

The Harlan Tribune Jul 3 2000

HARLAN -- Day R. Bramer, 86, Harlan, died Wednesday, June 28 in Harlan. Services were held Monday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Bramer is survived by his wife, Eleanor, of Harlan; three daughters -- Beverly (Jim) Olsesen of Bristol, Ill., Deanna (Larry) Ruby of Marriottsville, Md. and Pamela (Wesley) Andersen of Kennard, Neb.; two sons -- Carol (friend Gail Rosenberg) Bramer of Tampa, Fla., and Raymond (Kathy) Bramer of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Buckley, Ronald W. (1944 - 2000)

Ronald Wayne Buckley, son of Edward and Ceceila (Leinen) Buckley, was born Sept. 16, 1944 in Council Bluffs. He was baptized at St. Mary's in Panama. He graduated with the class of 1962 from St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling. He enlisted in the United States Army National Guard Aug. 2, 1962, at Atlantic, and specialized as a light weapons infantry man. He was honorably discharged Oct. 20, 1964.

He married Judith Ann Finken June 11, 1966, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Three children were born to this union, Michelle, Julie and Michael. He worked as a service station attendant in Earling for a short time and for Blue Bunny as a salesman for over 22 years. June 10, 2000, Ron and Judy celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, the Knights of Columbus, Earling Council No. 1741 and also the American Legion Post No. 615. He died July 28, 2000, at his home in Earling, at age 55 years, 10 months and 12 days.

In addition to his father, Edward, Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, Robert. Survivors include his wife, Judith of Earling; his children, Michelle Buckley of Sioux City; Julie (Mike) Bratcher of Omaha, NE. and Michael Buckley of Earling; six grandchildren; his mother, Cecelia Buckley of Earling; brothers, Richard Buckley (Jane) of Glenwood; Rusty Buckley and Jane Blum of Earling; Rex Buckley (Irene) of Harlan; sisters, Linda Buckley of Omaha, NE. and LuAnn Buckley of Earling; and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 31, 2000, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, with Rev. Michael Berner celebrant. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling, with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post No. 615 of Earling. Honorary casket bearers were Phil Freund, Jane Freund, Duane Tigges, Rusty Buckley, Linda Buckley, Chad Koppold and Duane Finken. Casket bearers were Ryan Finken, Jacob Henscheid, Jason Finken, John Buckley, Tim Gower and Kevin Buckley. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dolcini, Darlene  (1938 - 2000)

Darlene Dolcini, who raised five children and hundreds of Jersey and Holstein calves as the matriarch and working partner of the family's Dolcini Dairy in west Marin County, California died Monday, April 17, 2000 at a Novato, California hospital. She was 62.

Family members said she died of a heart attack after being stricken at the ranch.

Up until her death, Dolcini took an active role with her husband, Calvin Dolcini, and sons in operating the family dairy in Nicasio.

She did the bookkeeping and raised the calves the dairy kept for replacements in the milk herd.

"Ranch life was an adjustment for my mother because she was a city girl when she married my father 40 years ago," said son Brian Dolcini, who, with his brother Kenneth Dolcini, operates the dairy.

They are the fourth generation to run the ranch on Petaluma-Point Reyes Road between Petaluma and the Marin Coast.

Dolcini was born Darlene Gravesen in Harlan, Iowa. She moved to Petaluma with her family when she was 9 years old. She attended local schools and in 1955 graduated from Petaluma High School.

After high school, she worked as a secretary in San Francisco. In 1959 she married Calvin Dolcini and moved to his family ranch where she became a ranch wife and mother, raising five children while helping run the dairy.

Brian Dolcini said his mother had a passion for travel and was always planning her next trip. She visited spots around the world, traveling with relatives and friends when it became clear to her that her rancher-husband wasn't interested in going too far afield from the family farm.

"Traveling was something she loved but couldn't do while raising five kids. So after the kids were grown she began to travel," said her son.

Dolcini served on the Nicasio School Board for many years.

In addition to her husband and two sons, Dolcini is survived by two other sons, David Dolcini of Nicasio and Eric Dolcini of Novato; her daughter, Sharon Beretta of Santa Rosa; her brothers, Howard Gravesen of Penngrove and Marvin Gravesen of Petaluma; her sisters, Shirley Moyes of San Francisco and Marilyn Webb of Petaluma and by 9 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. April 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Petaluma.

The Press Democrat Santa Rosa, CA
April 18, 2000

Finken, Florence M. (1916 - 2000)

Florence Marie Finken was born March 9, 1916, to Matthias and Susan (Jacoby) Finken in Defiance, one of nine children. At the time of Florence's birth, her father owned the hardware store in town. Later, the family moved to a farm in the country. She attended St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, and graduated in 1933. In December of 1935, Florence entered the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde, MO. She received the name Sr. Augustine. She served the congregation in the Clyde, San Diego and St. Louis monasteries, working in the correspondence department, altar bread department and as portress. She died in the Convent in St. Louis, MO, where she retired, Oct. 14, 2000.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant sister, Bernice; and brothers, Longinus and Howard. Survivors include brothers, William "Bill" Finken, Denver, CO; Fr. Basil Finken, O.S.B., Atchinson, KS; Gail (Lolly) Finken, Omaha, NE; sisters Alice (Mel) Stolz, Harlan and Mary Jane Slettedahl, Thousand Oaks, CA; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The funeral mass was offered by Fr. Daniel Petsche, O.S.B., a cousin of Sr. Augustine. Burial was in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Clyde, MO, Oct.. 19, 2000.

Gaul, Ferdinand H. (1916 - 2000)

Ferdinand Henry Gaul, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Schechinger) Gaul, was born Feb. 20, 1916, at Earling, and died at his home in Earling, May 20, 2000, at age 84 years and three months. Ferd attended school at St. Joseph's Catholic School. He was baptized and confirmed in Earling at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was later a member of the Portsmouth Knights of Columbus.

He married Dorothy Marie Rau Dec. 28, 1943, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Thirteen children were born to this union, and they were proud to have shared over 56 years of marriage. They resided at their home in Earling, since 1965. Ferd farmed for a short time and then made his living as a mechanic throughout Shelby County. He also reupholstered furniture for many years and did contract tilling.

In addition to his parents, Ferd was preceded in death by four brothers, Isadore, Father Hilary, Gerald and Joseph: and one son Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Earling; four sons, Ron (Paula) Gaul of Harlan; Larry (Maxine Gaul; David Gaul, all of Earling; and Walter (Donna) Gaul of Dunlap; eight daughters, Shirley (Frank) Hauck of Omaha; Jean (Dan) Bieker; Carol (Jeff) Walton; Joan (Terry) Hulsebus; Marian (Dan) Greer, all of Harlan; Laurie Gilbert of Glidden; Lisa Fox of West Palm Beach, Fl., and Janis (Tim) Thompson of Omaha; daughter-in-law, Debbie Gaul of Dow City; 41 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brothers, Sylvester Gaul (Betty of Davenport; Father Cornelius Gaul of Earling; Francis Gaul (Clair) of Longview, WA; Peter Gaul (Mae) of Melbourne; Leo Gaul (Agnes) of Harlan; Charles Gaul (Irene) of Holt, MO; sister, Adelaide Croghan of Panama; and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated May 23, 2000, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, with Father Michael Berner celebrant and Father Cornelius Gaul and Father Rich Ball concelebrants. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery with Ray Hendricks, Craig Bieker, Brian Bieker, Jason Gaul, Aaron Gaul, Matthew Gaul, Levi Gilbert and Shawn Gaul casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Ferdinand I Gaul, 84 Earling, died Saturday, May 20, 2000 at his home. Services will be held Tuesday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in the St. Joseph's Cemetery at Earling. A rosary service was held Monday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Visitation continued from 6-9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church on Monday.

Gaul is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Earling; eight daughters; Shirley (Franklin) Hauck of Omaha, Jean (Daniel) Bieker of Harlan, Joan (Terry) Hulsebus of Harlan, Marian (Daniel) Greer of Harlan, Lisa Fox of West Palm Beach, Florida, Janis (Timothy) Thompson of Omaha, and Laurie Gilbert of Glidden; four sons; Ronald J. (Paula) Gaul of Harlan, Larry G. (Maxine) Gaul of Dunlap, and Dave Gaul of Earling; six brothers; Sylvester (Betty) Gaul of Davenport, Corneilus Gaul of Earling, Francis (Clair) Gaul of Longview, Washington, Peter (Mae) of Melborne, Leo (Agnes) Gaul of Harlan and Charles (Irene) Gaul of Harlan; sister Adelaide Croghan of Panama; daughter-in-law Debbie Gaul of Dunlap; and sister-in-law Madelene Gaul of Davenport.

Jave, Kelly (Melton) - (1952-2000)

December 21, 2000 The Danish Villages Voice in Elk Horn, Iowa:

Kelly Lee Jave, 48, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 5, 2000, after a brave fight with Leukemia.

Kelly was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Ernestine and the late Ed Melton on May 10, 1952. She graduated from McLain High School in 1970.She was employed for many years at Loffland Brothers, where she was a draftsman, and in 1993 began a new career as a dental hygienist after graduating from the dental hygiene program at Tulsa Community College.

Kelly was a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior for many years, and at the time of her death was at peace in the knowledge that because she had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, that she would be with Him in heaven. She was preceeded in death by her father, Ed Melton. She is survived by her husband, Dave Jave, and son Colin Jave, of the home; son, Clint Jacobs; mother, Ernestine Melton; brother Eddie Melton; sister, Gale Joslin, and nieces Chelsea and Erin Joslin, as well as many other special friends and family members.

Memorials may be sent to The Kelly Jave Memorial Fund at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 146 South Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74112.

Joens, Edwin W.  (1817-2000)

Edwin W. Joens, 83, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, formerly of Sheepshead Bay, Long Island, N.Y., died Monday, April 24, 2000, at home. He was the husband of the late Helen (Banta) Joens.

He worked at the Tobyhanna Army Depot as a printing officer from 1954 until retiring in 1982. Previously he worked on farms in Iowa and in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Born in Harlan, Iowa, he was a son of the late John C. and Elizabeth M. (Lengeman) Joens.

An Army veteran of World War II, he fought in the European Theater in the 47th Infantry, Company G, 9th Division. While serving in Africa he was captured and held as a prisoner of war for 773 days. While a prisoner he was in 13 different prison camps. He was awarded three Bronze Stars for the Algerian-French Morocco, Central Europe Tunisian campaigns.

He was also in the Maritime Service in Sheepshead Bay, Long Island, N.Y.

He was a member of George M. Kemp American Legion Post 346, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 02540; the Greater Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Survivors: Son, Tim S. of Stroudsburg; daughter, Susan, wife of Brian Hunter of Stroudsburg; sister, Edna M. Wenzel of Denison, Iowa; companion, Isabel Murphy of East Stroudsburg, nieces and nephews.

Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg.

Kramer, Frank Jr. - 1919-2000

Frank Kramer, Jr., 81
Jan. 24, 1919-May 22, 2000

Mesa, AZ   Frank Joseph Kramer, Jr., son of Frank and Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer, was born January 24, 1919, in Panama. He was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. He attended eight years of schooling in Earling and Defiance, growing to adulthood on the family farm.

He married Adeline Klocke at St. Frances Catholic Church in Randolph, Nebraska, February 11, 1941. To this union five children were born. Frank and Adeline farmed in the Randolph area and in Western Iowa until moving to Chandler, Arizona, in February of 1954. He first worked at Capitol Foundry but soon got certified in electronics repair and started his own television repair business. Later he worked at Motorola as an electronic technician. In 1972, they moved to Tempe, Arizona, where they owned and managed an apartment complex. They retired to Mesa, Arizona, in 1977. Adeline died January 15, 1996. Frank then married Lou Eva Carlin November 3, 1997. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Buckhorn Elks. He died in Mesa, Arizona, May 22, 2000, at age 81.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline; his son, Duane; his parents, Frank and Cecelia Kramer; brothers, Raymond, Lawrence, James, Anthony, Victor Emil, Gerald (Jerry) and Norbert (Nub); sisters, Cecelia and Patricia; brothers-in-law, Leo V. Schaben (Jack), William Fuhs and Dale Friesen. He is survived by his wife, Lou of Mesa, Arizona; three sons, Don (Mary Lu) Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; Dick (Laurie) Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; Dean (Kate) Kramer of Petersburg, Nebraska; one daughter, Diane (Hank) Thieman of Petersburg, Nebraska; one daughter-in-law, Lupe Kramer of Mesa, Arizona; seven sisters, Irene Friesen of Council Bluffs; Lillian Schaben of Harlan; Rita (Verdy) Klocke of Cascade; Theresa (Tom) Grote of Portsmouth; Delores Fuhs of Portsmouth; Leona (Joe) Bissen of Clarinda and Mary (Francis) Heese of Earling; two sisters-in-law, Alma Kramer Bissen of Harlan and Marlene Kramer of South Bend, Nebraska 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 26, 2000, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Mesa, Arizona. Burial was in Valley of the Sun Memorial Park in Chandler, Arizona. Casket bearers were John Kramer, Gary Kramer, Dustin Kramer, Duane (D.J.) Kramer and Glen Thieman.

Kramer, Norbert - 1936-2000

Norbert Kramer, 63

SOUTH BEND, Neb. -- Norbert R. Kramer, 63, South Bend, Neb., formerly of the Defiance area, died at his home in South Bend Feb. 20.

Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery with full military honors.

Kramer is survived by his wife, Marlene Kramer, of South Bend; two daughters -- Vicki (Mark) Angell of Grapevine, Texas and Connie (Larry) Crymes of Hurst, Texas; sons Mark (Pam) Kramer of Memphis, Tenn., David (Darcy) Kramer of Lincoln, Neb.; six grandsons; seven sisters -- Irene Friesen of Council Bluffs, Lillian Schaben of Harlan, Rita (Verdy) Klocke of Cascade, Theresa (Tom) Grote and Dolores Fuhs, all of Portsmouth, Leona (Joe) Bissen of Clarinda and Mary Alice (Francis) Heese of Earling; brother Frank (Lou) Kramer of Mesa, Az.; nieces and nephews.

Larson, Anna Kohl - 1912-2000

Anna Kohl Larson, 88, of Portsmouth, IA and Oregon City, OR., died Saturday July 29, 2000 at Gladstone Rehab and Living Center in Gladstone, OR.

A private service was held.

Anna was born in Shelby County, IA May 17, 1912 near Portsmouth, IA. She was raised on the family farm west of Harlan, IA and attended a country school near there. Anna married Louis L. Larson and to this union four children were born: Carolyn Jean Larson of Santa Barbara, CA; Donna Ladean Reed of Manchester, IA;
Richard Larson of Oak Grove, OR; Ardeth Adams, Newport, OR, deceased in 1975. In 1950 Anna moved from the farm into Harlan, IA, and then to Oak Grove, OR in 1957.

Mrs. Larson retired from White Stag Clothing in the 70's.

She is survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Disposition was by cremation, with arrangements by Crown Burial.

Leuschen, Urban M. (1919 - 2000)

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Urban M. Leuschen, 80
April 27,1919-February 16, 2000

Urban M. Leuschen, son of Nicholas C. and Elizabeth (Thielen) Leuuschen, was born at Panama, April 27, 1919. He died Feb. 16, 2000, at age 80 years, nine months and 19 days. He was baptized, received his communion and was confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama, He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated in 1936. After graduation, he helped his father on the family farm until March of 1941, when he was drafted into the United States Army. He served with the 113th Cavalry in Texas until January 1944, when he went overseas. He saw action in the European Theater until May of 1945, when he was honorably discharged. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart having been wounded in Normandy, France.

June 2, 1943, he married Anna Mae Blum of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Two sons were born to this union. In March of 1946, they began farming one mile west of Panama. He was a salesman for Golden Harvest Seed Corn for many years. He left the farm in 1972, and worked for Rocker Ford in Harlan. In 1982, he moved to Harlan and became a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. While the boys were young, he coached Junior Legion baseball. He served on the Panama Town Council and the Shelby County Golf Board. He was a member of the Panama American Legion Post No. 601, VFW Post #941 of Harlan and the Disabled American Veterans.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Leuschen and Hilda (Mrs. Leo Fahn); and one brother, Nicholas Leuschen, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Leuschen of Harlan; his sons, Tom Leuschen (Kathy) of Houston, TX., and Nick Leuschen (Barb) of Norfolk, NE,; grandchildren, Cal, Chris, Carl, Tom Jr., Anne and Sarah; sisters, Hedda Shilz of Beaumont, CA; Marie Coenen of Defiance and Helen Bieker of Defiance; brothers, John Leuschen of Panama and Don Leuschen (Bernie) of Panama, and other relatives.

Loehr, Eleanor Celia (1915 - 2000)

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Eleanor Celia Loehr, daughter of John and Johanna (Engel) Sontag, was born August 27, 1915, at Panama. She was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama, and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. She attended St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, graduating with the class of 1933.

In October of 1954, she married Zeno "Lefty" Loehr at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. She worked cleaning houses in Harlan and later as a filler at Variety Distributors also in Harlan. She was a member of St. Peter's Ladies Council where she volunteered for church functions. She died March 25, 2000, at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital at age 84 years, six months and 26 days.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John Sontag and Leo Sonntag, and her sisters, Euphersine Johnson and Rosalie Sontag. She is survived by her husband, Zeno "Lefty" Loehr of Defiance; her brother, Lavern Sontag of Marshall, MN; her sister, Marie Mulvill of Virginia Beach, VA; nieces and nephews and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 28, 2000, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, with Reverend Michael Berner celebrant. Burial was in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance, with John Wells, Robert Bussard, John Goeser, Urban Schneider, Don Sonntag and Ron Jorgensen casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

McKeighan, Earl E. (1912-2000)

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Earl E. McKeighan was born September 6, 1912, the son of Clyde and Melinda Tague McKeighan. He died Friday, November 10, 2000, surrounded by family, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of 88.

Earl was born on a farm near Panama, Iowa. He earned his diploma at Tenant High School, where he excelled in his studies and was well known for his ability as a baseball pitcher on the school's team. As he pursued his occupation to the car business years later, he became certified as a Master Mechanic with General Motors in Lansing, Michigan.

He met his sweetheart, Dorothy Kaufmann, when he worked on her mother's farm near Westphalia, Iowa. They were united in marriage on Earl's twenty-sixth birthday, September 6, 1938, at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia, and she survives. He and Dorothy were blessed with the birth of four daughters and a son.
Combining his outgoing nature with keen business skills, Earl ran Sparky's Standard Station in Harlan, Iowa until January 1940, when he and Dorothy moved to Denison with their first child, Anna Leona. Earl then operated McKeighan's Standard Service Station at Main and Highway 30 until 1949. At that time, he purchased Rademacher Motors on South Main in Denison, later changing its name to B & M Motors (Bockelmann and McKeighan). Earl and partner Lou eventually moved the Oldsmobile and Cadillac dealership to Highway 30, near 20th Street, where Earl operated B & M until he sold it in 1973. Trying his hand at retirement, he grew weary of it a short time later and accepted the position of Parts Manager at the local Chevrolet dealership. Upon leaving the car business, he served as Deputy Sheriff in Crawford County.

Earl was an active member of his community. He served on the Denison City Council, helping spearhead the drive for installation of storm sewers along Highway 30. He was organizer and treasurer of the local March of Dimes during the 1950's, as well as founder and treasurer of the Denison Gun club. His membership in the Knights of Columbus saw him serve as the group's long-time treasurer. Earl was also a multiple gallon blood donor with the American Red Cross.

In his leisure time, he was an avid bowler with the B & M Motors and Knights of Columbus teams, participating in several state tournaments. Earl enjoyed gardening with his wife of 62 years as well as fishing, hunting, and helping family and friends with a variety of projects. His orchard kept family, neighbors, and friends well supplied with various fruits and nuts.

Being involved in the lives of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren is what Earl would list as life's greatest accomplishment. Whether teaching them to bait a hook, throw a baseball or softball, reading them a favorite story, or showing them how to fix something, he gently and patiently helped them to learn. Playing pool or a card game with them or attending one of their many activities gave him untold pleasure. He was all anyone could ask for in a father or grandpa, passing on to future generations his philosophy that "It's A Wonderful Life!"

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia, brother Dale, half-sister Jean, son John, and daughter Linda. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, three daughters, Ann Lee of Sarasota, Florida; Mary Sanghvi and husband Ajit of Frederick, Maryland; Teresa Clark and husband Jim of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; grandchildren, Kathleen Bain and husband Bruce of San Francisco, California; David Compton of Indianapolis, Indiana; Anne Marie Oetjen and husband Geoff of Ocala, Florida; John Compton and wife Jennie of Sarasota, Florida; Lance Powers of California; Nilam Sanghvi of Washington, D.C.; Kristin and Brendan Clark of Chicago, Illinois; Sean, Kyle, and Colin Clark of Mr. Vernon, Illinois; and step-grandson Sunil Sanghvi of San Diego, California; great-grandchildren Hannah and Austin Compton of Indianpolis; sister-in-law; many dear nieces, great-nieces, nephews, and great-nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa, with Fr. Edward Murray officiating. Music was provided by Doug Brummel, with organ accompaniment by Jean Cornelius. Hymns included "Surely the Presence'" "Hosea,"  "Be Not Afraid," and "Blest Are They." Eileen Hahn and Jeannie Pauley read Scripture passages. Elaine Blickenstaff led the Petitions of the Faithful. Gift bearers were granddaughters, Kathleen Bain, Kristin Clark, and Nilam Sanghvi. Pallbearers included grandsons, David and John Compton and Brendan, Seah, Kyle, and Colin Clark. Honorary pallbearers were Bryon and Jeanie Goslar, Jim and Dorothy Leinen, Elmer and Luetta Morghorst, Cecil and Shawn Blum, Jerry McKeighan, Leland Earl Kaufmann, Sunil Sanghvi, Vincent and Grace Keating, Bob and Garnet Rath, Paul and Judy Launderville, Lois Duncan, Jeannie Pauley, and Blaine and Lois Butler. A remembrance of Earl was given by son-in-law, Jim Clark. Burial was at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. The family invited those attending the funeral to share a meal and fellowship with them at St. Rose of Lima Parish Center.

The visitation was held at the Huebner Funeral Home on Monday, November, 13, with a Legion of Mary and Knights of Columbus members leading rosaries. A Parish Vigil Service was conducted at 7:30 p.m. Memorial in Earl's name may be made to St. Rose of Lima Building Fund in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Michels, Sylvester F. (1912 - 2000)

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Sylvester Fred Michels, son of Peter and Loretta (Earhart) Michels, was born on a farm near Defiance, December 31, 1912. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Slim served his country in the U.S. Army during WW11, serving in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, where he received a
Bronze Battle Star.

On January 15, 1946, he married Marcella Goeser at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Five children were born to this union. They farmed two and one-half miles south of Panama until his retirement in 1974 at age 62. Since that time he made his home in Panama. He was a member of the Panama American Legion Post No. 601. He died October 2, 2000, at age 87 years, nine months and one day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; two sons, Danny and John; his brothers, Gregory, Jerome and Charles; and sisters, Leona, Bernice and Gladys. He is survived by his children, Joseph (Pat) Michels of Panama; Linda (Duane) Renig of Portsmouth and Peg Webber of Molalla, Oregon; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; his sister, Evelyn Kington of Irwin; and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held October 5, 2000, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, with Reverend Michael Peters celebrant.  Burial was in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Panama, with Chad Renig, Marvin Sonntag, Jim Michels, Danny Michels, Kent Andersen, Larry Kington, Brian Renig and Brian Wageman casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Schafer, Marjorie A. (1926 - 2000)

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Marjorie Ann Schafer, daughter of William C. and Magdalena V. (Sonntag) Wilke, was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Earling. She attended country school and St. Joseph's School in Earling. Marge later trained at the Franco School of Cosmetology in Omaha, NE.

In 1946, she married Leo Domino in Earling. She owned her own beauty shop for over 25 years, and she worked as an aide at the Glenwood State School for five years.

Sept. 17, 1960, she married Kenneth D. Schafer in Fremont, NE. She and Kenneth lived in the Omaha area until 1989, when they retired in Earling. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, where she served on the Altar Society. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #365 in Plattsmouth, NE. She died March 28, 2000, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. at age 73 years, six months and 18 days.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her first husband, Leo; two sisters, Doret Sondag and infant Stella Wilke; and nine brothers, Elroy Wilke, Sylvan Wilke, Virgil Wilke, Don Wilke, Norbert Wilke, Joe Wilke, Raymond Wilke, Billy Wilke and infant William Wilke. Survivors include her second husband, Kenneth Schafer of Earling; two sons, Randy Domino and William Domino, both of Omaha, NE; two daughters, Linda Domino and JoEllen Hansen, both of Omaha, NE; four stepsons, Kenneth Schafer, Jr. of Beatrice, NE; Kevin (Jane) Schafer of Anoka, MN; Keith (Julie) Schafer of Omaha, NE; and Kerry Schafer of St. Petersburg, Fl; one sister, Betty (Denny) Finken of Earling; three brothers, Kenneth (Peggy) Wilke of Omaha, NE; Robert (Monica) Wilke of Panama and Gary (Mary Ellen) Wilke of Portsmouth; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 31, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling; with Father Michael Berner celebrating. Casket bearers were Robert Finken, Gerald Bissen, Leo Graeve, Denny Kohles, Vince Heese and Ray Wilwerding. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Schoemann, Sr. Elaine (1928-2000)

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Sr. Elaine Schoemann, 71, La Crosse, Wisconsin, died Saturday, August 19. 2000 in La Crosse. She was born November 7, 1928.

Services will be held Saturday, August 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

A wake service will be held Friday, August 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's.

Schoemann is survived by three brothers; Eugene (Thelma) Schoemann of Portsmouth, John Schoemann of Portsmouth and the Rev. Robert Schoemann of Waukee; and three sisters; Sr. Mary Schoemann of El Paso, Texas, Cecelia (Vic) Langer of Arvada, Co. and Grace (Andrew) Pauley of Panama.

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Sister Elaine Schoemann, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration was born to Chris and Sophia (Blum) Schoemann November 7, 1928, near Portsmouth. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth, and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Sister Elaine was raised on a
farm west of Portsmouth.

On September 1, 1946, she entered St. Rose Convent and professed first vows August 12, 1949. Ministering as a homemaker, she served sisters for 23 years in convent homes in Iowa, Washington and Wisconsin. From 1972 to 1983, she was a licensed practical nurse in institutions in Iowa. Sister Elaine concluded her years of ministry by serving as a chaplain at St. John Regional Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She retired from St. Rose Convent in 1996, in La Cross, Wisconsin, and went to Villa St. Joseph a few months ago. She died August 19, 2000, at Villa St. Joseph in La Cross, Wisconsin, at age 71 years, nine months and 12 days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Josephine Schoemann, FSPA, in 1994. She is survived by her Franciscan community including her sister, Sister Mary Schoemann, FSPA of El Paso, Texas; three brothers, Eugene (Thelma) Schoemann and John Schoemann, all of Portsmouth; and the Reverend Robert Schoemann of Waukee and two other sisters, Grace (Andrew) Pauley of Panama, and Celi (Victor) Langer of Arvada, Colorado, and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated August 26, 2000, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, with Reverend Robert Shoemann celebrant and Reverend Paul Bianchi concelebrant. Burial was in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Schwarte, Joseph L. (1905 - 2000)

Joseph Lawrence Schwarte, Sr., 94
May 23, 1905-January 28, 2000

Joseph Lawrence Schwarte, son of Herman Henry and Rose (Leenan) Schwarte, was born May 23, 1905 on a farm near Westphalia. When Joe was a small child his parents moved to a farm northwest of Earling, where he grew to manhood. He attended country school and St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling. Joe received his first Holy Communion and was confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling.

He helped on the family farm until his marriage January 24, 1928, to Helen Lucille Ratigan at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Thirteen children were born to this union. They lived near Earling for several years before moving to their farm near Defiance. In 1967, they retired but continued to live on the farm until 1977, when they moved to Harlan. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Joe died January 28, 2000, at Mrytue Memorial Hospital at age 94 years, eight months and five days.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1985; an infant daughter; two sons, Eugene and Dwayne; grandson, Dennis Reischl; and great grandson, Caleb Reischl; his brothers, Frank, Wilford and Henry; and his sister, Quirna Bauman. He is survived by his children, Irene (Edwin) Reischl of Manning; Albert Schwarte (Gay) of Defiance; Harold Schwarte of New Hope Village, Carroll; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Schwarte of Manilla; Sister Madonna Schwarte of Omaha, Nebraska; Sister Darlene Schwarte of Davenport; Thelma Smith of Harlan; Michael Schwarte of New Hope Village, Carroll; daughter-in-law, Glenda Hall of Defiance; Karen (Clarence) Brinker of Harlan; Richard Schwarte (Myrna) of Manilla; Joseph Schwarte (Vernita) of Defiance; 30 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; his brother, Isidore Schwarte (Meritta) of Harlan; his sister, Rosetta Henricks of Harlan; and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated January 31, 2000, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Rev. Howard Fitzgerald celebrant, Rev. Michael Berner and Rev. Fred Reischl concelebrants and Rev. Mr. Pat Davitt assisting. Burial was in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance, with Troy Smith, Terry Schwarte, Trent Smith, Ron Reischl, Dave Schwarte, Gary Reischl, Rick Schwarte, Kevin Brinker and Doug Schwarte serving honorary casket bearers. Casket bearers were Tim Smith, Dameian Schwarte, Todd Smith, Darin Schwarte, Mike Brinker, Vernon Schwarte, John Reischl and Al Schwarte. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Shearman, Howard A. (1927 - 2000)

Howard A. Shearman, 73, of Chico, California, died July 2, 2000.

Mr. Shearman was born in Kirkman, Iowa, to Ora and Ethel Shearman on April 14, 1927. Mr. Shearman attended schools in Hamilton City and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He retired from Mills Orchard after 50 years.

Survivors include: his wife Jackie Shearman of Chico; daughters Linda Reagan of Hamilton City, Nancy Carnagey of Chico, Janet Cole of Red Bluff, and Tina Martin of Orland; sons Howard and Roy Shearman of Hamilton City; stepdaughters Arthalyn Castro of Elk Grove and Cindy Armstrong of Bremerton, Wash.; brother Ora Shearman of Red Bluff; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by his first wife Marelene Doughtery in 1984.

A graveside services were held at Orland Odd Fellow Cemetery.

Bidwell Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Stolz, Marie M. (1929-2000)

Marie Margaret Stolz was born northwest of Earling, in Grove Township Nov. 27, 1929, to Mary (Harberberger) and Henry Blum. She was baptized, received her first communion and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. She was educated in rural Grove Township schools, and it was there that she met a
neighbor boy by the name of George H. Stolz, Jr.

Marie and George were married April 12, 1948, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. This union was blessed with seven children. The couple resided in Grove Township for 38 years moving to Earling after retiring in 1986. Marie was a full-time mother and homemaker and following her move to Earling, became Grandma to many children in her daycare. She died March 20, 2000, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital at age 70 years, three months and 21 days.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wilma Lehan, and brother, Ivo Blum. She is survived by her husband, George Stolz of Earling, children Twyla (Bob) McConnell of Defiance; Randy Stolz of Defiance; Stanley Stolz of Defiance; Debra (Ron) Frederick of Earling; Pamela (Randy Schwery of  Earling; Russell Stolz of Defiance and Cheryl Stolz of Defiance; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Donald Blum (Marie) of Harlan, and other relatives.

A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 23, 2000, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, with Rev. Michael Berner celebrant. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery with Ryan Schwery, Randy Stolz Jr., Jay Frederick, Will McConnell, Mike Frederick, Benjamin Stolz and Gary Stolz casket bearers.  Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Margaret Stolz was born northwest of Earling, Iowa in Grove Township on November 27, 1929, to Mary (Haberberger) and Henry Blum. She was baptized, received her first communion and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Marie was educated in rural Grove Township schools, and it was there that she met a neighbor boy by the name of George H. Stolz, Jr.

Marie and George were married on April 12, 1948 At St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. This union was blessed with seven children. The couple resided in Grove Township for thirty-eight years moving to Earling after retiring in 1986. Marie was a full-time mother and homemaker, and following her move to Earling, became Grandma to many children in her daycare.

Marie died on Monday, March 20, 2000, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs having attained the age of seventy years, three months and twenty-one days. In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her sister, Wilma Lehan and brother, Ivo Blum.

She is survived by her husband George Stolz of Earling; children, Twyla and her husband Bob McConnell of Defiance, Randy Stolz of Defiance, Stanley Stolz of Defiance, Debra and her husband Ron Frederick of Earling, Pamela and her husband Randy Schwery of Earling, Russell Stolz of Defiance, and Cheryl Stolz of Defiance; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Blum and his wife Marie of Harlan; other relatives and many loving friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2000, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with Reverend Michael Berner serving as celebrant

Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling with Ryan Schwery, Randy Stolz Jr., Jay Frederick, Will McConnell, Mike Frederick, Will McConnell, Mike Frederick, Benjamin Stolz and Gary Stolz serving as casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Tremel, Joseph N. (1925 - 2000)

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Joseph Nicholas Tremel was born on November 8, 1925, in Earling and confirmed at St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. Joseph was educated at Rural Hilltop School and St. Mary's Catholic School in Panama.

On June 26, 1950, Joseph was united in marriage to Irene Catherine Graf at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. To this union, six children were born. The couple resided on the original Tremel farmstead and in June 2000 it was awarded Century Farm Distinction.  Joseph retired from farming in 1989.

Joseph was an active church member serving on the Parish Finance Committee and the Centennial Finance Committee. He also was on the cemetery committee and ushered for numerous years. Storytelling, wood working, grandchildren, daily visits to the farm and numerous family celebrations were sources of great satisfaction and pleasure.On March 18, 2000, the Tremel family celebrated Joe and Irene's 50th Wedding
Anniversary in their home in Earling. Joseph thoroughly enjoyed the day and was thankful all family members participated in the celebration.

Joseph died on Sunday, July 2, 2000, at his residence in Earling having attained the age of seventy-four years, seven months and twenty-four days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Edward, Alphonse and Raymond Tremel; sisters, Leona Buckley and Mary Agnes Gross and brothers-in-law, J.P. Buckley and Bob Gross.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Tremel of Earling; children, Marvin Tremel and his wife Marguerite of Dunlap, Michael Tremel and his wife Mary Lou of Earling, Ronald Tremel and his wife Kathy of Earling, Ann and her husband Gary Blum of Earling, Marcene and her husband David Keane of Panama, and Monica and her husband Greg Stinn of Dunlap; twenty-one grandchildren; brothers, John Tremel and Leonard Tremel of Earling. Charles Tremel of Omaha, Nebraska, Kenneth Tremel of Panama and Ralph Tremel of Earling;
sister, Helen Frederick of Earling; sisters-in-law, Grace Tremel of Woodbine, Gran Tremel of Denver, Colorado, and Genevieve Tremel Schwery of Houston, Texas; other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with Rev. Michael Berner as the celebrant. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling with Matt Blum, Briam Tremel, Kyle Stinn, Daniel Tremel, Jeff Tremel and Brad Tremel serving as casket bearers. Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

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Wednesday, July 05, 2000
Joseph N. Tremel

EARLING - Funeral for Joseph N. Tremel, 74, of Earling was to be this morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with the Rev. Michael Berner officiating.

Mr. Tremel died July 2 at his home.

He was born in Earling and attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Earling. He farmed northwest of Earling until 1989. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Mr. Tremel and his wife, Irene (Graf), were married 50 years.

Survivors in addition to his wife include three daughters, Ann Blum and husband, Gary, of Earling, Marcene Keane and husband, David, of Panama and Monica Stinn and husband, Greg, of Dunlap; three sons, Marvin and wife, Marguerite, of Dunlap, Michael and wife, Mary Lou, and Ronald and wife, Kathy, all of Earling; a sister, Helen Frederick, of Earling; five brothers, John, Leonard and Ralph, all of Earling, Charles of Omaha and Kenneth of Panama; and 21 grandchildren.

Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery at Earling. Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

Waldron, Monja (Morgan) 1921-2000

Former Bremerton, Washington resident Monja Elizabeth (Morgan) Waldron, 79, of Bellevue, WA died of natural causes October 14, 2000, at her home.

She was born September 29, 1921, in Irwin, Iowa, to Joseph H. and Bess (Paden) Morgan.

Her survivors include two sons, Bruce of Port Orchard and Brian of Renton; two daughters, Victoria (Waldron) Easterling of Bellevue and Rebecca Waldron of Kirkland; a brother, Joseph Morgan of Port Orchard; a sister, Bonnie Hanson of Kent; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue. Arrangements are under the direction of Green Funeral Home in Bellevue.