Rachel Hope Morton Denny, age 26, of Coggon, formerly of Marengo, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Central City. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 23, 2013, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marion, IA, with Rev. Gregory Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. A memorial fund has been established for the medical care of her daughter Izabella.
Rachel is survived by her husband, Christopher Denny of Walker; her children, Isiah and Izabella; her father Douglas Morton (Nancy) of Brooking, SD; two sisters, Rebecca Klinge (Bradley) of Columbus, IN, and Melinda Flick (Seth) of Riverside, CA; two brothers, Jeffrey Steelman (Ida) of Belton, MO, and Aaron Morton of Ames; her paternal grandparents, Donald and Ruth Morton of Cedar Rapids; and maternal grandmother, Reva Winkle of St. James, MO.
She was preceded in death by her mother Pamela Morton in 2011 and her grandfather Roy Hance.
Rachel Hope Morton was born August 21, 1986 in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Douglas and Pamela Hance Morton. She attended the Iowa Valley schools in Marengo and graduated from the Kirkwood High School program in 2004. Rachel was employed with Channel Fusion in Hiawatha, Iowa.
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Robert C. Davis, age 81, of Williamsburg, formerly of Marengo, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 20, 2013, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo, with Military Honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, May 19, 2013, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with a Scripture Service at 4 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
Bob is survived by his wife Genevieve; his children, Mary Hadenfeldt (Ed) of Solon, Bill (Margaret) of Marengo, and Tom (Bridget) of Edina, MN; seven grandchildren, Adam Hadenfeldt (Jenny), Aaron Hadenfeldt, Augie Hadenfeldt, Tyler Davis, Sonya Swift (Bob), Anthony Davis, and Neil Davis; a great-grandson, Mark Hadenfeldt; four step-grandchildren, and four step- great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother Larry Davis (Sharon) of Ladora. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Greta Rader.
Bob was born February 19, 1932 in Ladora, Iowa, the son of Thomas Davis and Mabel Hocker Davis. He attended the Lincoln Township School and graduated from Victor High School in 1950. Bob served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean Conflict. He married Genevieve McGarry on July 26, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Bob farmed, then owned and operated the Marengo Locker. He also owned and operated Davis Plumbing and Heating. Later he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, while continuing to keep his hand in farming his whole life.
Bob was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo, the Knights of Columbus, the Marengo American Legion Post #76, and the Williamsburg VFW #8797. He was past president of the Marengo Golf Club, and enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends. He also was a member of the Ladora Saddle Club and a volunteer firefighter. Bob liked to play cards, and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. He and Gen enjoyed traveling to all fifty states and 11 countries and were snowbirds in Arizona and Texas for 18 years.
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Beatrice Hollopeter, age 84, formerly of Ladora, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Ohio Cemetery, Ladora. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, May 20, 2013, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Beatrice is survived by her children, Susan Johnson (Jim) of Ladora, Patsy Imhoff (Jerry) of Marengo and Larry Hollopeter of Ladora; four grandchildren, Eric Johnson of Tiffin, Brandy Enochson (Troy) of Marengo, Matt Imhoff of Marengo and Cindy Johnson of Changzhou, China; two great-grandchildren Beau Enochson of Ames, and Brice Enochson of Marengo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dean in 2012 and a brother Charles “Chuck” Van Blaricom.
Beatrice Van Blaricom was born October 7, 1928 in rural Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Jessie and Mabel Haman Van Blaricom. She graduated from Ladora High School with the Class of 1947. She married Forrest Dean “Bud” Hollopeter on September 12, 1952 at the Zion Reformed Church in Millersburg. The couple farmed in the Ladora area for many years. Beatrice was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She also was employed over the years at Wilson Meat Packing in the office, the University of Iowa Hospital, and also Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Amana. Beatrice was a member of the Ohio Methodist Church in Ladora. |
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Carroll L. Schafbuch, age 79 of Brooklyn, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 20, 2013, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, Iowa. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Memorials may be contributed to Grace United Methodist Church, the Alzheimer’s Association, or Hospice Compassus.
Carroll is survived by his wife Elaine, his three sons, Randy Lee (Vicki) of Gilbert, AZ, Rodney Carroll (Lori) and Ricky Allen (Daneen) all of Brooklyn; six grandchildren, Jennifer Callard (Andy) of Gilbert, AZ, Austin Schafbuch of Tempe, AZ, Lexi Schafbuch, Dylan Schafbuch, Alexis Lynd Schafbuch, and Logan Schafbuch all of Brooklyn, and a great-grandchild, Huxley Callard of Gilbert, AZ. Also surviving are two brothers, Gary (Joan) and Wayne (Terrie), all of Victor, IA, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Carroll Lee Schafbuch was born August 5, 1933 on a farm near Deep River, Iowa, the son of Harlan Jacob Schafbuch and Eileen Winnifred Goodman Schafbuch. He graduated from Victor High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army from 1954 – 1956, stationed in Korea. Carroll married Elaine Arlene Blaess on August 31, 1958 at the Central Christian Church, in Boone, Iowa. The couple farmed in Iowa County for a time, and then purchased their first farm located west of Brooklyn in 1966. His lifelong passion was farming, but he also enjoyed dancing and having a good time with his friends. Sunday evening dances were a favorite date night for Carroll and Elaine. His legacy will live on in his children and grandchildren. Carroll was a member of the Farm Bureau, Grace United Methodist Church, and the Malcom American Legion Post 733.
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Atellia J. “Till” Kinzenbaw, age 86 of Marengo, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Rose Haven Nursing Home following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 18, 2013, First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, Iowa with Rev. Diane Miller officiating. Burial will be in Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. Visitation: 4 to 8 P.M. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established. (Please note visitation and service dates.)
Till is survived by her children, Faythe Roberts (Jim), Dean Jr. “Bill”, Doyle, Dale (Char),Doug (Deanne), Denise Kaestner (William), all of Marengo, and Dave of Phoenix, AZ; thirteen grandchildren, Brenda McCaw (Chet), Brad Roberts (Paula), Mindy Sherman (Jon), Neil Kinzenbaw(Michelle), Candie Tow (Mike), Brent Kinzenbaw, Justin Kinzenbaw, Jenilee Peterson (Ross), Drew Kinzenbaw (Tiffany), Darrin Kinzenbaw (Katie Cronbaugh) Danelle Kinzenbaw, Kailey Kaestner and Megan Kaestner; 18 great-grandchildren, Amber and Blake McCaw, Connor, Wade, Brooke and Cole Roberts, Mikayla, Dallas and Derek Sherman, Miranda Bernard, Mackinze, Clayton and Cassie Kinzenbaw, Dalton and Joshua Crawford, Gunner Paulson, and Nola and Henry Peterson; and a great-great-granddaughter, Kenlyn McCaw.
Also surviving are two sisters, Anita Parnin of Phoenix, AZ and Vava Heller (George) of Marengo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dean, a son Denny, a daughter-in-law, Nicolette and a brother Darold “Bud”Solbrig
Atellia June Kinzenbaw was born May 16, 1926 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. A.I. and Ruby Port Solbrig. She graduated from Marengo High School with the Class of 1944. Till was united in marriage to Dean William Kinzenbaw on October 24, 1945 at First Presbyterian Church in Marengo. Till was a wife, mother and homemaker. She also was a school cook and a teacher’s aid for special needs children at the Iowa Valley schools. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Marengo, and a charter member of the Happy Homemakers Club. Till was a 50 year member of the Marengo American Legion Auxiliary. Her passions in life were her family, grandchildren, church and friends.
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Richard P. Henry, age 69 of Ottumwa, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. Memorial Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 8, 2013, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. officiating. Inurnment will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Richard Henry Memorial Fund in care of Kloster Funeral Home, PO Box 341, Brooklyn, IA 52211.
Richard is survived by his mother Wilma Henry of Burleson, TX; three brothers, James Henry (Linda) of Mansfield, TX, Joe (Helen) of Newton, and Dale of Mansfield; three sisters, Doris Price (Art) of Crowley, TX, Patricia Van Tomme (Gary) of Brooklyn, and Sheryl Sanders of Arlington, TX; along with many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Therald in 1994.
Richard Paul Henry was born January 15, 1944 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the son of Therald and Wilma Lane Henry. He enjoyed his cats, watching movies, and genealogy.
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Christine Anne Moon, age 60 of Belle Plaine, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband Michael Moon; a daughter Michelle McCord (Jason Hudepohl) of Marengo; three grandchildren Brayden, Averee and Kamryn Hudepohl; two brothers, Mark Hanks of Marion, and Mike Hanks of Cedar Rapids; and a sister Terry Primrose (Dennis) of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Darlene Vaughn Hanks.
Christine Anne Hanks was born July 23, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Aaron and Darlene Vaughn Hanks. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids with the Class of 1970. Christine was an inspector at Amana Refrigeration for 35 years. She married Michael Moon on September 29, 2000 in Marengo, Iowa. Christine enjoyed cooking, and Nascar, especially Tony Stewart. She was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. But most of all, Christine enjoyed being called “Maga Moon” by her grandchildren and spending time with them.
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Orville Dale Bahr, age 73 of Swisher, Iowa, died Wednesday May 8, 2013 at his home following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford, IA, with Rev. Mike Townsley officiating. Burial will be in Hala Cemetery, rural Walford with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, May 13, 2013 at Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Orville is survived by his wife Grace “Pat”; two sons, Ricky (Karen) of Marengo, and Kevin (Sherri Gillick) of Swisher; a daughter Vicki Bahr of Swisher; a daughter-in-law Michelle Bahr of Swisher; and six grandchildren, Kenneth Bahr (April DeFauw) of Cedar Rapids, Andrew Bahr (Brandi) of Cedar Rapids, Christian Bahr, Isaac Bahr, and Gracie Lynn Bahr, all of Swisher, and Stephanie Gillick of Belle Plaine; and a great-grandchild Sophia Bahr of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Randy in 2012.
Orville Dale Bahr was born July 17, 1939 in Marengo, Iowa, the only son of Dale and Irene Kopf Bahr. He attended the Iowa County schools and Marengo High School. Orville served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He and Grace Patricia Koch were united in marriage on March 23, 1961 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Homestead. He was employed as a sheet metal machinist for 36 years with Steel Products Company in Cedar Rapids.
Orville was a member of VFW Post 788 in Cedar Rapids, and Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford. In earlier years he was a scout master. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and mushroom hunting. He liked playing his DS and bird-watching. Orville especially cherished his time with his family and friends.
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O. Paul Hedge, age 88 of Williamsburg, Iowa, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 4, 2013, Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Iowa. Military Honors by the Iowa Color Guard. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, May 3, 2013 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Iowa City Hospice or the Williamsburg Public Library.
Paul is survived by his sons, Robert and Steven, both of Williamsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty in 2006, and a brother Dale Hedge.
Oliver Paul Hedge was born January 3, 1925 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Horrace P. and Lula Bell Bingeman Hedge. He graduated from Fremont High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942-46, as an aviation radioman. Paul married Betty Rutherford on July 20, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was employed with Collins Radio for 15 years as an electrical engineer. In 1965, the couple moved to Williamsburg, where Paul owned and operated the Gambles Store. He later worked for Harbour-McEntire, Sam Belland and Roger Folkmann.
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Lavelle A. Osborn, age 75 of Brooklyn, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Per her wishes, her body has been donated to medical research. Memorial Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 2, 2013, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family. She is survived by her son John Childers of Brooklyn, three step- grandchildren, Amanda Hard (Justin) of Cedar Rapids, Stephanie Marble of Wisconsin, and Jamie Childers-Dreggart (Ian) of Des Moines; and a great-grandchild Alyzabeth Hard. She is also survived by a brother Clyde Bradford of Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Bradford and Neva Jean Tucker Bradford, her husbands, Don Childers, Steve Sterner, Gordon Embry, Dan Shaw, and Joe Osborn, a son Lou Allen, A grandson Beau Thomas Childers and a brother Mickey Bradford.
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Betty Lou Knapp, age 86 of Walford, formerly of Marengo, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Tom Reuss officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Betty is survived by two sons, Rory (Kevin) of Marion, and Fred of North English; a daughter, Mary Gomez of Marengo; 11 grandchildren, Kevin Knapp, Cody Knapp (Megan), Casey Knapp (Alicia), Caylie Knapp, Kendra Gomez, Kaitlyn Gomez, Krisha Gomez, Keegan Cope, Kevin Kolsto, Ashton Meek and Michael Joyner; four great-grandchildren, Simon Fitzpatrick, Carter Knapp, Christy Knapp and Cora Knapp.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Evelyn Septer and Vivian Yoder; a brother-in-law, John Septer, a nephew Duane Olson, Sr., and a grand niece Debbie Martinson.
Betty Lou Olson was born February 28, 1927 in Fairfax, Iowa, the daughter of Oliver Lee Olson and Esther Leader Olson. She graduated from Marengo High School with the Class of 1945 and began teaching in the one-room country schools. Later Betty was employed at Wilson Foods in Cedar Rapids for 35 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford.
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Gayle Marie Snavely, age 96, of Williamsburg, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 2013, Ladora United Methodist Church, Ladora, Iowa with Pastor Dorothy Banzhaf officiating. Inurnment: Ladora Cemetery. The family will greet friends after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the church. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Hilligas and husband Don of Brooklyn; a granddaughter Renae Sellers and husband Tony; and three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Canden and Joel Sellers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Clifford Snavely.
Gayle Marie Cronbaugh was born March 24, 1917 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey and Florence Wright Cronbaugh. She attended the Iowa County schools. In earlier years Gayle worked at the Lincoln Cafe in Belle Plaine. She had been a resident of Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg for the past several years. |
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LeRoy Dean Ballard, Sr., age 83 of Marengo, died Monday April 22, 2013 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 26, 2013, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Watkins, Iowa, with Fr. Craig Steimel officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with a Forester Rosary recited at 4 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
LeRoy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mildred; four sons, Ronald (Wendy) of Marengo, LeRoy Jr. (Linda) of Blairstown, Tom (Kim) of Marengo, and Bill (Lori) of Marengo; two daughters, Marie LaGrange (Ken Steelman) of Amana, and Linda Moser (Galen) of Marengo; eighteen grandchildren, Julie Siebels (Craig), Travis LaGrange, Troy LaGrange (Karen), Martin Ballard (Melissa), Sarah Heims (Brian), Angela Kruse (Jason), Melissa Unkel (Shane), Adam Ballard (Rachel Techau), Terry Ballard (Jodi), Amy Martin (Arick), Ashley Ballard (Bradley Allen), Courtney Upah (Kyle), Nathan Ballard (Stephanie), Scott Ballard (Jessi), Jeff Ballard (Shelby Usher), Christine Ballard, Tiffany Kinzenbaw (Drew), and Tyler Moser (Macie Roberts); 26 great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Matthew, Megan, Christian, Korbin, Kinzlee, Kohle, Kaitlyn, Drew, Shawn, Chelsea, Jonathan, Hailee, Lacey, Aric, Brandon, Ariel, Jaidyn, Logan, Emma, Kiley, Kinley, Maddox, Londyn, Troy and Trevor; and a great-great granddaughter, Elizabeth. Also surviving are a brother Richard Ballard and a sister, Helen Plotz, both of Marengo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Harry, Jim, Bob and Edmond, two sisters, Estelle Kensler and Irene Frimml; and a grandson Nicholas Ballard.
LeRoy Dean Ballard was born June 29, 1929, south of Watkins, Iowa, the son of Adrian James and J. Esther Whitfield Ballard. He received his education in a one room country school house near his home and spent his youth helping his father with the family farm. On October 30, 1951 he married Mildred Shramek of Swisher, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo. The couple made their home on the family farm and raised six children.
A lifelong farmer, LeRoy loved John Deere tractors, raising cattle, and checking the fields on his Gator. He also loved spending time with his family and listening to polka music. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Watkins and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
LeRoy will be remembered as a kind, loving and hardworking man, who loved farming, his wife, and his family.
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Gene Joseph “Pete” Van Waus, age 80, formerly of Victor, died Monday, April 22, 2013 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. Private family services will be held. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements. Memorials and condolences may be directed to Russell Van Waus, Box 502, Victor, Iowa 52347.
Gene is survived by his step-daughter, Deb York; his nephews, Bill VanWaus, Dave VanWaus, Russell VanWaus and Daniel VanWaus, and a niece, Joan VanWaus Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles VanWaus and a nephew, Thomas.
Gene Joseph Van Waus was born September 20, 1932 in Victor, Iowa, the son of Arnold and Lylia Mitchell VanWaus. He graduated from St. John’s Catholic High School in Victor and served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, stationed in Germany and Belgium during the Korean War. Gene farmed and also worked for Krauss Furniture in Amana. Gene married Ruth Slaymaker in 1963 in Ladora. He was a member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Victor. Besides farming, Gene enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
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Nora Darlene Kinsinger, age 92 of Wellman, died Friday, March 22, 2013 at Parkview Manor in Wellman, Iowa following an extended illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at West Union Mennonite Church, rural Wellman. Family graveside services will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting with arrangements.
Nora is survived by a son Ed Kinsinger and wife Doris, of Parnell, Iowa, and six grandchildren.
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Joyce Ann Mumm, age 77 of Williamsburg, Iowa, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa . Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Iowa, with Pastor Carl Cloeter officiating. Burial: Pilot Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, April 22, 2013 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the charity of donor’s choice.
Joyce is survived by her children, Les Mumm (Wanda) of Eureka, MT, Steve Mumm (Paula) of Urbandale, Julie Bodkins (Mike) of Altoona, and Jeff Mumm (Cindy) of Cedar Rapids; ten grandchildren, Jeremy Mumm of Marion, Allicia Mumm of Seattle, WA, Lindsay Willard of Apple Valley, MN, Sean Mumm (Natasha) of Toronto, Canada, Capt. Dustin Willard of Beale Air Force Base, CA, Lindsay Toenges (Jason) of Katy, TX, Tina Mumm of Cedar Rapids, Kyle Bodkins of Minneapolis, MN, Ashley Mumm of Cedar Rapids and Jarred Mumm of Dubuque; and three great-grandchildren, Hayden and Kayla Toenges of Katy, TX and Jackson Wissink of Seattle, WA. Also surviving are her siblings, Merlyn Martinson of Marengo, Milford Martinson (Nancy) of Williamsburg, and Leona Loyd (Luke) of Cedar Rapids; along with two sisters-in-law, Irene Siems of Amana, and Marcella Martinson of Marion.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwight, a brother Irvin Martinson, and a sister Norma Siems.
Joyce Ann Martinson was born June 18, 1935 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Elmer Martinson and Mathilda Rose Hunzelman Martinson. She attended the Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy and married Dwight Mumm on September 7, 1950 in Knoxville, Iowa. Joyce assisted her husband on the farm, raised her children, and also was a waitress at the Landmark Restaurant and Colony Haus. She also worked at Amana Refrigeration for several years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Joyce loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and bird watching. She liked to travel and camp. She frequently would meet up with the Colony Haus girls, enjoyed a cup of coffee and a meal with her siblings, and also went to coffee with her best friend Leo Lortz. In the quiet moments she enjoyed working crossword puzzles and texting. |
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Verneta Irene Gorsh Nowotny Gordon, age 87 of Victor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 surrounded by her family. Per her wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. Her family will gather privately at a later date. Burial will be in Victor Memorial Cemetery. Condolences and memorials may be sent to the family at PO Box 509, Victor, IA 52347. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.
Verneta is survived by her sons Marty Nowotny and wife Terri of Victor, and Randy Nowotny of Brooklyn, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Harold and Earl, ten brothers and sisters and an infant granddaughter and grandson.
Verneta Irene Gorsh was born March 20, 1926 in rural Millersburg, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Gorsh and Ethel Lacy Gorsh. She attended the one-room country schools. Verneta married Harold Edward Nowotny on January 11, 1948 in Cedar Rapids. They shared the celebration with another couple in a double ceremony. She farmed with her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Verneta also worked at Amana Refrigeration for 25 years. |
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Dorothy K. Martinson, age 84 of Williamsburg, died Sunday evening, April 14, 2013 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 18, 2013, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, with Rev. Terry Small officiating. Burial will be in East York Cemetery, Williamsburg. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy is survived by her son Duane of Williamsburg; her daughter Doris Kinsinger and husband Ed of Parnell; ten grandchildren, Tricia Schutterle (Wayne) of Norway, Tonya Grambo (Rick) of Minot, ND, Rachel Trimpe of West Amana, Shawn Martinson of Williamsburg, Corey Martinson of Williamsburg, Nick Martinson (Steph) of Ely, Vince Martinson (Niki) of Williamsburg, Jared Kinsinger of Wellman, Candra Nickell (James) of Wellman and Gabe Kinsinger of North Liberty; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert in 2011, a son Dale in 1982, a brother Clifford Vogt, and a sister, Ethel Stanerson.
Dorothy Katherine Ann Vogt was born November 3, 1928 in rural Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Edward A. and Rose Kuhnle Vogt. She attended St. John’s Lutheran School, Homestead, and graduated from Marengo High School in 1946. Following graduation, Dorothy worked at the Homestead Sandwich Shop. She married Robert O. Martinson on April 8, 1948 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead. Besides being a homemaker, wife and mother, Dorothy was a pie and roll baker for over seventeen years for the Colony Village Restaurant. Dorothy loved gardening and her flowers, especially her African violets. She enjoyed watching sports, especially the Cubs and Hawkeyes.
Dorothy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Homestead.
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Robert Lewis McCulley, Sr. age 94 of Brooklyn, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Grinnell, Iowa. Memorial Service: 2 P.M. Sunday, April 14, 2013, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Military Honors will be conducted at the church. A memorial fund has been established. There will be no visitation, as Robert has donated his body to medical research. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.
Robert is survived by his children, Marie Braswell (Bob) of Victor, and Robert L. McCulley, Jr. (Deb) of Montezuma; nine grandchildren, Christopher Braswell (Ayako) of Okinawa, Leesie Braswell of Victor, Michelle Jarnagin (Dave) of Des Moines, Katherine Braswell (Cody Daugherty) of Newton, Matthew McCulley of Cedar Falls, Alex McCulley of Williamsburg, Shelby McCulley of Marshalltown, Robert McCulley III of Montezuma, and Andy McCulley of Montezuma; four great-grandchildren, Jazmin, Noel and Sonia Braswell of Okinawa, and Cooper Daugherty of Newton. Also surviving are his siblings, Jean Williams of Barnes City, and Helen James of New Sharon; along with his sisters-in-law, Barb McCulley of New Sharon, Barb McCulley of Brooklyn, Elaine McCulley of Brooklyn, Margaret McCulley of Grinnell, and Marie McCulley of Montana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Vernon, Marvin, Donald, William, Kenneth “Tunney”, David and Harlan; two sisters, Peg Simpson and Elizabeth Acord; two siblings in infancy, Rassy and Catherine, his wife Elsie, and a special friend Beverly Weiermann.
Robert Lewis McCulley was born February 8, 1919 in rural Thornburg, Iowa, the son of John Henry and Catherine Capehart McCulley. He graduated from Gibson High School in 1936. Robert served in the U.S. Army for 4 years. He married Elsie Marie Ploog on June 1, 1941 in Kirksville, MO. He was employed over the years with the Poweshiek County Home, Amana Refrigeration, for Skinny Heinshoot as a farm hand, D.W. Hubbard Lumber Company, Fullerton Lumber Company and the Poweshiek County Bridge Crew. Robert was a member and elder of the Brooklyn Church of the Brethren until it’s closing, then he joined Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed playing his guitar for folks at the nursing homes. Robert loved the outdoors, and enjoyed his counselor position at church camp, telling stories and working with his hands. He went sky diving at the ages of 80, 82, and 90. He drove people to their doctor appointments and to church services, and he loved to set up his “bubble machine”.
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