Lorena K. Jacobs, age 89, of Marengo, died Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo.  Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, First Lutheran Church, Conroy with Pastor Don Dovre officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.  Memorials may be contributed to First Lutheran Church, Conroy.

Lorena is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Stursa (Jim) of Owatonna, MN; her son, Jim Jacobs of Conroy; sisters, Ethel Baker (Ray) of Cedar Rapids, and Norma Silhanek (Richard) of Keystone; sisters-in-law Helen Folkmann of Keystone and Betty Jacobs of Iowa City; two granddaughters, Jamie Tech (John) of Owatonna, MN, and Kelli Sackett (Greg) also of Owatonna; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Eugene in 2004, a brother Herbert Folkmann, a sister Dorthea Boog, sisters-in-law Caryl Haack and Ruth Underberg and a brother-in-law Dean Jacobs.

Emaline Louise (Bryson) Ruff, age 74 of Middle Amana, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Mercy Hallmar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana, Iowa, with Elder Eleanor Hoehnle officiating.  Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Middle Amana Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is in charge of arrangements.

Emaline is survived by her husband, Henry Ruff; her children, Deborah Vande Voort (John) of Shawnee, KS, Dianne Schlesselman (Robert) of Williamsburg, Douglas Bryson (Angelika) of Middle Amana, Jamie Bryson (Susie) of Middle Amana and Ida Bryson of Iowa City; a stepson, Eric Ruff (Sherry) of Redding, CA; eight grandchildren, James Schlesselman (Stefani), Erica Vande Voort, Erin Nichols (Austin), Carissa Bryson, Reese Bryson, Renata Bryson, Gina Bryson, and Levi Bryson; a step-grandson, Austin Ruff; and two great-grandchildren, Isabella Schlesselman and Samantha Schlesselman. Also surviving are her sister, Norine Magee (Larry) of Middle Amana, with daughter Melissa Mills, and son Greg Mills; Emaline's brother, Dennis Dietrich of Iowa City; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Johnson of Belle Plaine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lina (Geyer) Dietrich, and her first husband Jim Bryson.

Emaline Louise Dietrich was born May 29, 1937 in Middle Amana, the daughter of Raymond and Lina Geyer Dietrich.  She received her education in the Amana Schools. Emaline worked as a clerk for the Amana Society retail stores for many years.  She married Jim Bryson on October 3, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo. He passed away in 1981. Emaline married Henry Ruff on November 4, 1983 in South Amana. She was a member of the Amana Church and was a lifelong resident of the Amana Colonies.

Emaline loved order-- absolute order-- in everything.  This suited her military-oriented husband perfectly.  Everything was always in its place, and she knew exactly where that place was, even from her hospital bed when her help was needed in finding something. She took great pleasure in decorating her home, discreetly, tastefully, observing the seasons, holidays and special occasions.  This and many other memories will make Emaline sorely missed.

Dennis Van Tomme, age 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 30, 2012, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, IA with Fr. Brian Shepley officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn.  Visitation: 12:00 noon until service time Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is in charge of arrangements.

Friends are also invited to “Celebrate Dennis’ Life” at Just Jules, 835 Center Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 4 to 8 P.M.

Dennis is survived by five daughters, Kelli Kelchen (John) of Marion, Heather Burkart (Terry) of West Des Moines, Rachel Van Tomme (Ed) of Cedar Rapids, Nicole Wagner (Jim) of Cedar Rapids, and Tiffany Van Tomme of Cedar Rapids; a son Dennis Kramer of Kentucky; six grandchildren, Justin, Wyatt and Reagan Burt and Caleb, Abbe and Ellie Wagner; his mother Mervin Rachel Van Tomme of Brooklyn, and a sister Colette Pfetzing of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his father Rene Van Tomme.

Dennis Van Tomme was born June 26, 1942 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Rene and Mervin Rachel West Van Tomme. He graduated from Montezuma High School in 1960 and attended the University of Iowa for 3 years, studying Aeronautical Engineering. Dennis was an entrepreneur. He pursued a successful career in investment sales and small business ownership. He sold kitchenware for many years and was top salesman for many of those years. His proudest moments were feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving at his restaurant Denny’s Green Square. He operated several restaurants over the years, including The Flamingo, The King Tutt Lounge, Denny’s Green Square and The Flame Room. He was a member of SaPaDaPaSo. Dennis was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, gardening and playing euchre. But he especially loved spending time with his family and friends.   

Evelyn J. Misel, age 84 of Chelsea, formerly of Marengo, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital.  Visitation: 3 to 7 P.M. Monday, January 23, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Private Family Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the Marengo Memorial Hospital.

Evelyn is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Hrabak (Ron Hrabak) of Chelsea, Connie Keating and husband D.J. of Fairfax, and Rita Hobbs and husband Tracy of Cape Fair, MO; three grandchildren, Kira Doyle, Kyle Hrabak and Marissa Hobbs; and four great-grandchildren, Brandon and Mahala Doyle, Taylor Hrabak and Emmarie Lyons. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, including a special nephew whom she loved and cared for like a son, Ronald Rumple of Wilmington, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl in 2004, a brother Dean Rumple, and a grandson Thaddeus Logan Griess.

Evelyn Joye Rumple was born July 12, 1927 in Wayne County, Iowa, the daughter of Lawren and Clarice Stoner Rumple.  She attended country schools and graduated from Ladora High School in 1945. Evelyn married Earl L. Misel on September 18, 1947 at the Ladora Methodist Parsonage.  The couple farmed their entire married life in Iowa County. Evelyn was a member of the Ladora Methodist Church. 

Evelyn enjoyed music and played guitar and accordion at the senior centers and nursing homes.  She crocheted afghans and gave them to family members and charities.  Most of all, Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved cat Lovey.

Jean V. Henry, age 89 of Brooklyn, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Grinnell Regional Hospital. Funeral Services:  10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 14, 2012, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Dodds officiating.  Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, January 13, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Inurnment will be in Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the Grace United Methodist Church or the Grinnell Regional Hospice.

Jean is survived by her children, Jane Cline and husband George of Brooklyn, and Steven Henry (Shelley) of Gilman, Iowa; four grandchildren, Greg and Seth Cline of Brooklyn, Eric Henry of Marengo and Brittany Henry of Cedar Rapids; four great-grandchildren, McKinnah Mitchell, and Dylan, Bryce and Ryan Henry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul in 1993, three brothers, Delbert, Kenneth, and Wayne, and a sister Frances.

Jean Viola Smith was born July 31, 1922 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of James and Susan Goff Smith.  She graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1941 and continued with her education to receive her teaching certificate.  Jean was united in marriage to Paul William Henry on June 27, 1946. The couple farmed near Guernsey and moved to Brooklyn in 1964.  Jean taught school in the Poweshiek country schools and assisted her husband on the farm. Later she was employed as a cook at the BGM schools and was self-employed as a cake decorator and candy and cookie maker.  She also was a receptionist at Reida Insurance in Brooklyn for a few years. She enjoyed children and she ran a daycare in her home for awhile. 

Gary F. Funte, age 66 of Marengo, died Monday evening, January 9, 2012 at Manor Care in Davenport, Iowa.  Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 13, 2012, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating.  Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post #76. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Gary is survived by two son, John (Tasha) and Terry, all of Davenport; two grandchildren, John Jr. and Samantha Funte; and a sister Nelda Mueller (Bob) of Charleston, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Funte, and a brother Ed.

Gary Frederick Funte was born November 12, 1945 in Elma, Iowa, the son of Frank and Louise “Ruth” Utesch Funte. He graduated from the Riceville High School in 1964, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1968 during the Vietnam War. He received a bronze star and the purple heart for his heroic service. Upon his return to the Marengo area, Gary was employed by Amana Refrigeration in the maintenance division. He retired in 2007.  Gary was a member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76, the V.F.W. and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo.

Marjorie I. Kurth, age 96 of Marengo, died Monday, January 9, 2012 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo.  Family Graveside Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Marengo Cemetery. There will be no visitation.  Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie is survived by her step-daughter, Joyce Novak of Marion and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Almeda Ginther Mattison, her husbands, Glenn Lacher and Clarence Kurth, and siblings, George, Aubrey and John Mattison, and Donna Miller.

Marjorie Irene Mattison was born March 20, 1915 in Victor, Iowa, the daughter of George and Almeda Ginther Mattison.  She graduated from Victor High School.  She married Glenn Lacher in 1942. He died in 1956. She married Clarence Kurth in 1965 in Marengo, and he passed away in 1976.

In earlier years Marjorie worked as a telephone operator. She later was employed at Amana Refrigeration. She also ran the ice cream parlor in Marengo for many years. She was a member of TOPS, the Rebekahs, and the Marengo Legion Auxiliary.

Randy Alan Bahr, age 44 of Swisher, died Monday, January 2, 2012.  Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 6, 2012, Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford, Iowa with Rev. Mike Townsley officiating. Burial will be in Hala Cemetery, rural Walford.  Visitation: 4 to 6 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford.  Memorials are designated for an educational trust fund for his children. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

Randy is survived by his wife Michelle; his children Isaac and Gracie at home; his parents Orville and Pat Bahr of Swisher; two brothers Ricky (Karen) of Cedar Rapids, and Kevin (Sherri Gillick) of Swisher; a sister Vicki of Swisher; father and mother-in-law, Bill and JoAnn Huston of Cedar Rapids; nephews Kenneth Bahr, Andrew Bahr (Brandi), Scotty Huston, Jr. and Christian Bahr, nieces Holly and Bailey Huston; many aunts, uncles, brother and sisters in law, and a multitude of friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dale and Irene Bahr and August and Madge Koch.