Harold W. Durr, age 86 of Huntington, Indiana, formerly of Williamsburg, IA died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at his home in Huntington, IN. Funeral Services: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Katie Dawson officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Iowa.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Tuesday, January 26 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the First United Methodist Church, Marengo.

He is survived by his son Brian Durr of Goshen, IN; his daughter Debbie Burton and husband Delbert of Huntington, IN; three grandchildren, Derek Burton of Fort Wayne, IN, Dana and Daniel Burton of Huntington, IN; a brother, Ronald Durr of Solon, IA and a sister Helen King of Bullhead City, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Colleen in 2008, two sisters, Arlene Zuber and Eleanor Barnes and a brother Russell Durr.

Christopher Allyn Vogt, age 42, of Marengo, went to be with his maker on Friday, January 22, 2010. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Private family services were held Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Burial: Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established for Chris’s childrens’ educational needs. 

Chris is survived by his son, Cody; his daughter Kayla; his parents John and Carol Ann Vogt, Marengo; two sisters, Kathy Brecht of Marengo and Connie Gougler (Matt) of Portland, OR; a brother Kevin Vogt (Marna) of Ladora and his grandmother, Dorothy Zuber of Amana. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William H. Zuber and Melvin and Ada Jane Vogt.

Christopher Allyn Vogt was born November 9, 1967 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of John and Carol Ann Zuber Vogt.  He was raised on the family farm and quickly learned the mechanics of farming.  He graduated from Iowa Valley High School with the Class of 1986. He was employed by Goodyear, Kinze Manufacturing, and presently had been a mechanic with the Amana Farms. He was skilled in many avenues of repair. He specialized in welding, sandblasting and painting. His welding business had been growing rapidly as was the sandblasting business. He enjoyed spending his evenings and weekends working on machinery for neighbors and friends. But Chris’s greatest joys were attending farm auctions and working on old trucks and cars with his son Cody.  Chris was known for his great wit and his loyalty to his friends and family.    He was a hard worker but always had time to sit and visit with his friends.

Thelma A. Naughton, age 85, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the English Valley Care Center, North English, IA. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, January 21, 2010, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, Williamsburg, Iowa with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Williamsburg.  Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a Vigil Service at 7 P.M. Memorials may be contributed to the Alzheimer’s Association or the English Valley Care Center, North English, Iowa.

Thelma is survived by a son Harry Naughton (Sharron) of Marion; two daughters, Judy Joy (Mike) of Denver, CO and Janet Clubb (Delbert) of Williamsburg; six grandchildren, Joe Naughton (Brandi) of Houston, TX, Christopher Naughton of Cedar Rapids, Catherine Woodward (Shawn)of Cedar Rapids, Brandon Clubb (Molly) of Traer, Jacklyn Clubb of Williamsburg, and Tri Joy of Denver, CO; and three great-grandchildren, Calia and Brody Clubb and Hailey Naughton. Also surviving are two brothers, Keith Rathjen (Kathleen) of Dallas, TX and Marvin Rathjen (Beverly) of Naperville, IL; and a sister Evelyn Nelson (Robert) of Muskegon, MI along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James in 1971 and two brothers, Orrin and Orville, and her twin sister Velma Fetzer

Thelma Anna Rathjen was born March 3, 1924 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Harry Walter and Laura Tromerhauser Rathjen. She attended the Williamsburg Community Schools, and graduated with the class of 1942. Thelma married James F. Naughton on January 1, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, Iowa. She worked as a waitress for numerous restaurants in the Williamsburg area and over 30 years at the Colony Village Restaurant on Interstate 80. Thelma was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williamsburg. She enjoyed gardening and walking, but she found special joy in the interests and achievements of all her children and family. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. 

Carol J. Kensler, age 87, died Friday, January 15, 2010, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at St. Johns’ Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.  Burial: Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo.   A memorial fund has been established.

She is survived by two sons: Mark (Harriet) of Marengo and Kirk (Treva) of San Diego, CA; two daughters: Susan Cronbaugh (Charles) of Marengo and Tami Munson (Richard) of Conroy; four grandchildren: Curtis Cronbaugh, Mark Allen Kensler, Stephanie Munson, and Alex Munson; six great-grandchildren: Annie Rabe, Chad Cronbaugh, Gage Kensler, Josh Kensler, Alexis Rohrer, and Alyssa Rohrer; and two great-great-grandchildren: Aiden and Alivia Rabe. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gaylen, her great-grandson Caleb Cronbaugh, two sisters: Irene Houck and Marilyn Landon; three half sisters: Lois Van Renterghem, Evelyn Sherwood, and Ruth Ostrom; and two half brothers: Scott Torrance and Claire Latcham.

Carol Jean Torrance was born June 23, 1922 in Hartwick, IA, the daughter of Walter and Ada Benton Torrance.  She graduated from Grinnell High School in 1940 and married Gaylen Floyd Kensler on July 11, 1943 in Hannibal, MO.  Carol worked for Shaull’s Variety, the Style Shop, and JJ’s Clothing in Marengo.  She also worked for the Iowa County Care Facility for 20 years.  She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.  Carol enjoyed caring for her family and home.  She was deeply loved by her family and will be missed. 

Robert Edward Schutterle, age 76, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at his home in Ladora following a short illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Marvin Lorenze officiating. Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the funeral home.  Burial: Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora.   A memorial fund has been established.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann of 57 years; two daughters: Vicky (Kathleen) Schutterle of Ladora, Kathy McMann of Marengo; two sons: LaVerne (Charlotte) and Terry (Jeanne) both of Ladora.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his two brothers: Frances (Barb) and Donald (Teri) both of Marengo. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert Edward Schutterle was born June 11, 1933 in Iowa County, the son of Edward and Bernice Hacker Schutterle.  He attended the Iowa County Schools and married Mary Ann Tuttle on November 16, 1952 at Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.  He worked at Cargill Corn and Starch until his retirement in January of 1996.

John Bruce Dillin, age 93, of Marengo died Thursday, January 7, 2010 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital.  Memorial Services: 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 11, 2010, First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Gerald Rife officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. There will be no visitation.  A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

John Bruce Dillin was born on November 4, 1916 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Cecil R. and Dolly Stucker Dillin.  He graduated from Marengo High School in 1934. John was a lifelong resident of Marengo, living in the house where he was born. He served two active terms in the U.S. Army, the first during World War II and the second during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the reserve forces in the interim.

John Bruce was self employed in a shop that his father started. He eventually took over “C.R. Dillin and Son” which included trucking, heavy equipment operator, welding, repair and machine work. If you told him it could not be repaired, he would prove you wrong. He was the last of a breed that knew how to repair and solve problems without throwing money at them, but using his brain to find solutions. He was a great man with knowledge beyond belief. If you asked John Bruce a question about anything, if he did not know the answer, which never happened, you probably did not need to know it!

John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo. He will be missed by all who were privileged to know him.

John Bruce is survived by his sister Janet Odena Hladky of Marengo; eight nieces and nephews: Peter Hladky of Marengo, Rebecca Stockman of Iowa City, Charles “Rollie” Dillin of Williamstown, NJ, Larry Dillin of Perrysburg, OH, Robert “Tiger” Dillin of Iowa City, John Schmidt of Alta, Thomas Schmidt of Peoria, IL, and Barbara Haman of Marengo; and a brother-in-law Harold Schmidt of Victor. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Charles R. “Bob” Dillin and George R. Dillin, a sister Cheribel Schmidt and a nephew Paul Hladky.

Jerry B. Heisler, age 56 of Marengo, died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital from lung cancer. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 9, 2010, First Lutheran Church, rural Conroy, with Pastor Don K. Dovre officiating. Inurnment will be in Mound City, SD at a later date.  Friends may call at the church after 9:00 A.M. on Saturday. A memorial fund has been established.

He is survived by his beloved friend Gloria Martinson Burgy of Marengo; two sons, Jason Heisler and Jesse (Shelly) Heisler of Pierre, S.D.; a daughter Lonna Heisler of Des Moines, IA; and three grandsons, Benjamin, Noah and Levi Heisler.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy. Jerry was compassionate with animals, and leaves behind to mourn his loss his faithful pal Henry the cat.

Rollin “Bill” Hawkins, age 60, died Friday, January 1, 2010 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Visitation: 4 to 6 P.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date. A memorial fund has been established.

He is survived by a son Blaine Hawkins (Kelsey) of Ladora; a daughter Melinda Hawkins (Sean) of Marengo; a sister Rosemary Noyes of Marengo and two brothers, Russ of Marengo and Roger (April) of Altoona. He was preceded in death by a brother Robert and a nephew Charles Noyes.