Etta Janssen, Dead At 87

April 19, 2000

  On January 9, 1935, Etta Kruger was united in marriage with Carl V. Janssen in the parsonage of the West Friesland Church, rural Ackley. They made their home on a farm 3 miles east of Ackley, where they lived their entire married life.

  Shortly after Carl’s death on October 31, 1963, Etta moved to Aplington in 1964. She began working at the Ackley Presbyterian Home as a cook and retired in 1982. Later she moved to the Maple Manor Nursing Home in Aplington in 1996.

  Etta was a long time member of the West Friesland Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid for many years. She enjoyed having picnics, camping and fishing at Steamboat Rock and especially having the family together for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  At 10:02 a.m., on Monday, April 10, 2000, Etta died at the Maple Manor Care Center, Aplington from natural causes. She was born December 4, 1912 and reached the age of 87 years, 4 months and 6 days.

  Etta was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; one grandson, Shelton Gay; her parents, Andrew and Jennie Kruger; two sisters, Midena Kruger and Helen DePringer; and two brothers, Dick and Andrew Kruger.

  Etta is survived by three sons, Calvin Janssen of Aplington, Dennis Janssen and his wife, Diana of Lebanon, Tennessee and Duane Janssen and his wife, Mary of Marshalltown; two daughters, Dorothy Eltjes of Aplington and Shirley Narron of Pine Level, North Carolina; seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Agnes Pieper of Frisco, Texas, Jennie Warschkow and her husband, Paul of Belmond and Grace Robertson and her husband, Bob of Alden; four brothers, Jake Kruger of Phoenix, Arizona, Herman Kruger and his wife, Barbara of Clear Lake, Roy Kruger and his wife, Leila of Garner and Frank Kruger and his wife, Ethel of Kameron, Wisconsin.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 13, 2000, at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley with Rev. Randy Crane officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Laura DeVries accompanying the congregational hymns of “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “In the Garden”. Honorary casket bearer was Richy Narron.

  Casketbearers were Larry Janssen, Carl Janssen, Chad Eltjes, Michael Janssen, Joshua Janssen and Scott Eltjes. Interment was in the West Friesland Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph N. Yost, Dead At 89

April 19, 2000

  Ralph Newell Yost was raised on a large farm in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. At the age of five, Ralph moved with his family to Iowa. He received his education in Clarksville and graduated from the Clarksville High School. While in high school and 30 years following, Ralph worked at construction.

  On July 3, 1938, Ralph was united in marriage with Audrey Adele Faust at the Methodist Church in Spring Valley, Minnesota. They made their home in Shell Rock for many years. Later they moved and spent a few years living in Cedar Falls and also for nine years in the Ozarks of Missouri. In 1990, they returned to Clarksville. Ralph was employed the last eight years that he worked as a Construction Inspector and retired in the 70’s.

  Most people that knew him were impressed with his fine workmanship.

  Ralph was a former member of the Shell Rock Methodist Church. In his spare time he liked reading, traveling and gardening. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially working with wood.

  At 4:45 p.m., on Monday, April 10, 2000, Ralph died at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville from a brief cancer illness. He was born on March 8, 1911 and reached the age of 89 years, 1 month and 2 days.

  Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey on May 1, 1996; his parents, Edwin and Mable Yost; three brothers, Kenneth, Ivan and John Yost; and three sisters, Edyth Quinn, Alice Tiesinger and Florence Yost.

  Ralph is survived by several nieces and nephews.

  Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 13, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., at the Community United Methodist Church, Clarksville, with pastor Allen Poore-Christensen officiating. Organist, Lola Clark accompanied congregational hymns “Amazing Grace” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Honorary Casketbearers were Wilbur Anderson and Calvin Yost.

  Casketbearers were Lance Rindels, Gary Yost, Dave Clark, Monty Rosol, Jack Willey and Gay Hempen. Interment was in the Hitesville Cemetery, rural Aplington. The Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Ervin G. Vietor, Dead At 77

April 19, 2000

  After his parents passed away, Ervin became a resident of the Heritage Care Center. He always enjoyed it when the family came to visit him and especially, when they would bring him goodies and presents.

  Ervin died at 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at the Heritage Care Center from natural causes. He was born on July 29, 1922 and reached the age of 77 years, 8 months and 15 days.

  Ervin was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Evelyn Jungling; and two brothers, Arnold and Earl Vietor.

  Ervin is survived by his two sisters-in-law, Lorene Vietor and Alice Vietor, both of Parkersburg; and one niece and four nephews.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Rev. Ken Car officiating. Special music was “Peace In The Valley” and “Precious Memories”.

  The casketbearers were Randy Vietor, Dulen Miller, Alvin Miller and Lavern Schurman. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, with the Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg in charge of the arrangements.

Elsa Busching, Dead At 96

April 19, 2000

  Elsa Miller was baptized on June 23, 1903, at the First United Church of Christ-Pleasant Valley, Clarksville. Elsa was confirmed on April 16, 1916, also at Pleasant Valley.

  She received her education in a rural Butler County schoolhouse near her home.

  Elsa Miller was united in marriage with Ervin D. Busching in Fredericksburg, on March 27, 1933. They made their home on a farm in Butler County, near Clarksville. They moved to Plainfield in February of 1958. Elsa worked with the Plainfield School Community lunch program as a cook for many years until her retirement. She moved to the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly in 1993.

  Elsa was a member of the First United Church of Christ-Pleasant Valley and was active in the Ladies Guild and Sewing Circle. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye basketball fan.

  Elsa died at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly at 10:22 p.m., on Wednesday, April 12, 2000, from natural causes. She was born on June 9, 1903 and reached the age of 96 years, 10 months, and 3 days.

  Elsa was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Busching; two sisters, Rosa Koch and Lily Weigmann; and one brother, Walter Miller.

  Elsa is survived by one daughter, Faye Shalla and her husband, Clayton of Iowa City; one grandson, Jeff Shalla and his wife, Angie of Iowa City; four great-grandchildren, Nicole, Jacob, Joshua and Rachel; and several nieces and nephews.

  Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the First United Church of Christ-Peasant Valley, rural Clarksville with Rev. Dennis Eastin and Rev. Keith Tomlinson officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Roberta Nieman accompanying the congregational hymns of “The Old Rugged Cross”, “In The Garden” and “Onward Christian Soldier”.

  Interment was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Clarksville with the Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville in charge of the arrangements.

Markley Knock, Dead At 80

April 19, 2000

  Markley Knock was united in marriage with Carolyn Nicklaus on June 15, 1940, at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg.

  They made their home on a farm near Parkersburg where he farmed until 1952. For a few years he worked with his father at the Parkersburg Lumber. In 1955, he started and operated the Parkersburg Ready Mix. Markley opened Knock’s Sand and Gravel northwest of Clarksville in 1962. In 1968, he founded Knock’s Building Supply, that he owned and operated. While in business he also drove semi-truck for Warren Transport in Waterloo from 1977 until 1991. He continued to operate Knock’s Building Supply, until his recent hospitalization.

  Markley was a member of the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg. He always loved spending time with his family and he enjoyed hunting and fishing in Canada with his boys.

  Markley died at 5:45 a.m., on Thursday, April 13, 2000, in the St. Mary Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, from an aortic aneurysm. He was born on February 15, 1920.

  He was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Sydney Hannah Knock; his parents, Andy and Elizabeth Knock; two brothers, Henry and Wallace Knock; and one sister, Esther Langfritz.

  Markley is survived by his wife, Carolyn Knock of Parkersburg; five sons, David Knock and his wife, Joyce of Des Moines, Kenneth Knock and his wife, Ranae of Parkersburg, Michael Knock of Allison, Russell Knock and his wife, Joan of Waverly and Don Knock and his wife, Cindy of Cedar Rapids; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Adelmund and her husband, Marvin of Parkersburg and Bonnie Toillion and her husband, Roger of Eagle Grove; one brother, Richard Knock of Cedar Falls; and one brother-in-law, Delbert Nicklaus and his wife, Karen of Geneseo, Illinois.

  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, April 17, 2000, at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg with Rev. Ken Carr officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mary Ann Simon accompanying the duet of Roma Ries and Stan Thompson singing “In The Garden” and soloists, Roma Ries singing “One Day At A Time” and Stan Thompson singing “On Eagles Wings”, and also the congregational hymn of “The Old Rugged Cross”. Honorary casketbearers were Henry Freeseman, Charles Allison, Arnold Wagner, Thomas Chandler, Calvin Spree and Ed Rewerts.

  Casketbearers were Bob Peters, Mel Bohlen, Ray Nitcher, Vinton Christopherson, Don Johnson and Merle Uhlenhopp. The flower committee was Jan Thomas, Darlene Nicklaus, Jean Schwerdtfeger, Aggie Card and Marjorie Sloan. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg with the Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg in charge of the arrangements.

Lavon A. Wiebke, Dead At 68

April 19, 2000

  Lavon A. Arjes was born on June 1, 1931, the daughter of Harm Arjes and Kate Hernichs in Butler County. She was raised in Butler County and educated in the Allison High School.

  On January 29, 1950, she was united in marriage to Roy Wiebke at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. She was a homemaker and worked at CUNA Insurance in Waverly.

  Lavon was a member of the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and was confirmed in April of 1946, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Lavon was a Sunday School Teacher, belonged to the Women of the Church, and was very active in the women’s church activities and various other activates. She enjoyed crafts, collecting bears, flowers, and going to flea markets. Lavon also enjoyed being with her family and friends.

  Lavon A. Wiebke died on Friday, April 14, 2000, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly, Iowa.

  Survivors include her husband, Roy Wiebke of Allison; one son, Randall and his wife, Renee Wiebke of Ft. Collins, Colorado; one daughter, Cynthia and her husband, Marvin Schmadeke of Clarksville; three sisters, Rena Arjes of Allison, Florence Boomgarden of Bristow and Marge Harms of Allison; one brother, Kermit Arjes of Allison; three grandchildren, Wendy Wiebke, Erik Schmadeke and Clint Schmadeke.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John, Harm and Harlan; and one sister, Annie Dralle.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 17, 2000, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Greene with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Florence Stirling accompany the congregational singing. The flower committee was Eilene Busch and Joy Schueler. Pallbearers were Mark Jacobs, Dean Kramer, Alan Eberline, Tom Ackerman, Erik Schmadeke and Clint Schmadeke.

  Final resting place was in the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, rural Greene with the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence Hirsch, Dead At 87

April 19, 2000

  Clarence Hirsch started farming with his father after finishing school. He later drove a milk truck for the Carnation Company in Waverly. Clarence worked at a service station and then as a custodian at the West Jr. High and later at the West High School, both in Waterloo. He retired in 1977.

  Clarence became a resident of the Allison Care Center in 1993.

  Clarence died on Monday, April 17, 2000 at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly. He was born on June 13, 1912.

  He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Hirsch on May 13, 1992; his parents; four sisters, Anna Smith, Mathilda Roeder, Mabel Smith and Pauline Faust; seven brothers, Louie, Eldon, Edward, Edmond, Clarence, William and Raymond Hirsch; two step-daughters, Geraldine Bell and Betty Bell; and one step-son, Dallas Warner of Coralville, Iowa.

  Survivors include a son and his wife, Jason and Becky Hirsch of Greene; four grandchildren, Brittany, Halli, Jade and Shea; two sisters, Lucille Smith of Waverly and Helen Frerichs of Clarksville; one brother, Henry Hirsch and his wife, Anna of Clarksville; one step-daughter, Madaliene Cookinham and her husband, Paul of Waterloo; sixteen step-grandchildren; thirty four step-great-grandchildren; twelve step-great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 20, 2000, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville. Burial was in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of the arrangements.

John G. Henning, Dead At 87

April 19, 2000

  John George Henning, was born on October 10, 1912 near Clarksville, the son of Charles and Katie Dose Henning, Sr. He was confirmed in 1925 at the Vilmar Lutheran Church. Before his marriage, he worked for farmers in the Butler County area.

  He married Alice Sherman on December 9, 1938 in Mason City. He and his wife farmed in the Butler and Bremer County areas until they settled on the farm near Clarksville in 1965. He later would retire from this farm in 1994. After his retirement he and his wife moved to Clarksville.

  He enjoyed farming, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to go on rides and visit at the feed mills and implement shops.

  John died on Monday, April 17, 2000, at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville.

  He is survived by his wife, Alice; three sons, Russell Henning and Ronald Henning of Clarksville and Roy and his wife, Cindy of Clarksville; one daughter, Rose DePuew and her husband, Jerry of Clarksville; grandchildren, Robbi Dettmer and her husband, Jamie, Rhonda Gade and her husband, Scott, Stephanie Scriven and her husband, Jon, Jessica Lovrien and her husband, Ben and Angie Henning; step-grandchildren, Mark DePuew and his wife, Dawn and Jay DePuew and his wife, Tina; five great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren; four brothers, George Henning and his wife, Elvera of Waterloo, Charles Henning, Jr. of Waverly, Harold Henning and his wife, Margaret of Shell Rock and Bill Henning and his wife, Jean of Waverly; four sisters, Alice Lundberg and her husband, Lavern of Waverly, Jennie Henning of Waverly, Annie George and her husband, Roger of Cedar Falls and Liz Wedeking and her husband, Joe of Clarksville.

  John was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Andrew, Adolph and Rudolph; and a great-grandson, Nicholas Dettmer.

  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 20, 2000, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Burial will be in the Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville. Friends may call from 2-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 19, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and also an hour before services on Thursday at the funeral home. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, is in charge of the arrangements.

Melinda Rieken, Dead At 51

April 27, 2000

  Melinda was born on February 26, 1949, the daughter of Donald Rickel and Bea McGeachy in Omaha, Nebraska.

  She was raised in the Allison area and educated in the Allison High School and NIACC. On October 17, 1969, Melinda was united in marriage with Rodney Rieken in Bristow.

  She was a registered nurse with the Franklin County Public Health. She enjoyed fixing hair, massage therapy and enjoyed visiting with the elderly.

  Melinda died on Monday, April 17, 2000, the result of an auto accident at the Hansell corner on Highway #3.

  Survivors include her husband, Rodney Rieken of Hansell; a son, Rick Rieken of Hansell; mother, Bea Rickel of Bristow; a sister, Donna Dunlap of Rockford; and nieces and nephews.

  She was preceded in death by her father.

  Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, April 21, 2000, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with Rev. Wilbert Trusheim and Fr. Gerald Condon officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Roger Mollenbeck accompanying soloist, Robert Klousia. Pallbearers were Jim Quasdorf, Robert Schaefer, Ron Zimmerman, Philip Strand, Steve Donaldson and Ross Zimmerman.

  Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.

Clara B. Barth, Dead At 99

May 6, 2000

  Clara Barth received her education in the rural Coldwater Township Schools and attended the Greene Public School.

  On November 29, 1917, she was united in marriage to Albert George Barth in Charles City. They spent their entire married life in Greene with the exception of a year spent in Long Beach, California. In 1924 they moved to their present farm where they lived the remainder of their lives. For several years Clara assisted her husband in the operation of a skating rink and bowling alley in Greene.

  Clara will be remembered for the large garden that she cared for and the beautiful flowers that she raised and shared every Sunday at Church. For many years she sold eggs to people in the community. She loved her entire family and faithfully served her Church. She was a life time member of the Church of the Brethren, where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years, and enjoyed participating in the women’s fellowship.

  Sunday dinners were family gatherings for fifty years, where she would prepare for every family member who could be there. Throughout the years she has made quilts and crafts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

  Clara Bell Barth died on Monday, April 17, 2000, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. She was born on September 6, 1900.

  She leaves to join her husband, who died on March 10, 1972; her parents; four sisters, Daisy Solt, Pearl Wirth, Ruth Flora and Ora Shatzer; one brother, Floyd Kingery; and a son-in-law, Earle Hyers.

  Living family members include four daughters, Marjorie Barth of Greene, Mary Hyers of Berkeley, Illinois, Ardys and her husband, Ralph Litterer of Greene and Donna and her husband, Phil Carroll of Des Moines; ten grandchildren, Don Hyers, Mary Lynn Stewart, Linda Creek, Jolene Jenkins, Doug Litterer, Bruce Litterer, Veronica Wright, Dennis Carroll, John Carroll and Richard Carroll; 25 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 20, 2000, at the Church of the Brethren in Greene with Pastor Gene Burry officiating. Lenora Burry was the organist, accompanying Twila Smith as she sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and Jason Jenkins as he sang “Sitting at the Feet of Jesus.” The congregation sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “How Great Thou Art.”

  Casket bearers were Don Hyers, Douglas Litterer, Bruce Litterer, Dennis Carroll, John Carroll and Richard Carroll. Ushers were Duane Smith and David Schuknecht. Flower attendants were Janice Ackart, Mary Daiker and Kathryn Schuknecht. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. The Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene was in charge of the arrangements.

Irene M. Etzen, Dead At 62

May 6, 2000

  Irene received her education in the rural Floyd County Schools and attended the Greene High School.

  She was united in marriage to Willard Paul Hess on August 1953 in Preston, Minnesota. To this union was born one daughter, Paula. They made their home in the Greene area until his death on June 19, 1955.

  She was then married to Frank Mehmen on June 9, 1956. To this union was born one son, Michael Dean.

  On February, 9, 1974, she was united in marriage to Andrew Dallas Etzen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Pleasant Grove Township northeast of Greene, where they were active in farming. She drove school bus for the Greene Community School District for eight years and was employed at the Jacob E. Decker Packing Plant and later Armor and Company, both in Mason City.

  Irene’s greatest love was her grandchildren and being with her family and friends. Her interests included gardening, playing her guitar, camping, and going to blue grass and country music festivals.

  Death occurred on Monday, April 17, 2000.  She was born on May 12, 1937.

  Living family members include her daughter, Paula and her husband, Kenny Engels of Nora Springs; daughter-in-law, Peggy Mehmen of Mason City; four grandchildren, Paul and his wife, Charity Borger of Cameron, Missouri, Matthew Mehmen of Minneapolis, Jacki Borger of Monona and Sarah Mehmen of Mason City; three great-grandchildren, Kody Pulliam, Sierra Pulliam and Kendra Borger of Cameron, Missouri; her father, Harry and his wife, Ina Eliasen of Charles City; one sister, Marlene Rust of Greene; two brothers, Robert and Lois Eliasen of Greene and Howard and Lois Eliasen of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Hess and her husband, Andy Etzen on April 22, 1999; her son, Michael Mehmen on February 6, 1999; and her mother.

  Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene with Pastor Todd Yeaton of the First Baptist Church in Charles City officiating. Mrs. Lenora Burry was the organist and a special duet of Twyla Ring and Jack Reid sang “In the Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross.”

  Casket bearers were Rodney Eliasen, Darren Rogers, Kenny Engels, Paul Borger, Matthew Mehmen and Walter Eliasen. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. The Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene was in charge of the arrangements.

Geneva Kelber, Dead At 85

April 27, 2000

  Geneva was born on June 1, 1914, the daughter of Steven Loss and Isabell Decker of Algona. She was raised in Kossuth County and educated in the rural Kossuth County Schools.

  On May 17, 1941, she was united in marriage with Frank Kelber in Princeton, Missouri. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Dumont.

  Death occurred on Tuesday, April 18, 2000.

  Survivors include two brothers, Earl Loss of Irvington, Iowa and William Loss of Fenton, Iowa.

  Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; and two sisters.

  Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, April 21, 2000, at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Dumont with Fr. Gerald Condon officiating. Special music was provided by organist/song leader, Dawn Groszkruger.

  Pallbearers were Doug Grefe, Brian Hansen, Dennis Brocka, Stuart Grefe, Trent Brocka and Allen VanGrouw. Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude E. Kramer, Dead At 80

April 27, 2000

  On January 15, 1938, Pastor Herman Lohr united Gertrude in marriage with Clifford Kramer in the parsonage of the Calvary Baptist Church in Parkersburg. They established their home in Aplington and later moved to Parkersburg.

  Gertrude and Clifford were Cottage parents at the Iowa State Training School in Eldora for nine years. They retired in 1971. In their years of retirement, they enjoyed spending their winters in Texas and some of their summers working for resorts in Northern Minnesota.

  She was a member of the Hope Reformed Church in Parkersburg.

  Gertrude Edna Kramer, died at 8:13 p.m., on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Maple Manor Village in Aplington, where she had resided since January 4th of this year. She was born on February 13, 1920 and reached the age of 80 years, 2 months, and 5 days.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, who died on July 7, 1990; her parents; and three brothers, Albert, Ted and Calvin Haats.

  Gertrude is survived by her three sons, Dennis D. Kramer and his wife, Carolyn Jean of Aplington, Rodney G. Kramer of Charles City and Milton J. Kramer of Lawton, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Catherine Elliott of Aplington, Edith TerHark and her husband, Fred of Aplington and Elaine Koenen and her husband, Justin of Waterloo; and two brothers. Edward Haats, Jr. and his wife. Sheryl of Aplington and Kenneth Haats and his wife, Pat of Waterloo.

  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, April 21, 2000, at the Hope Reformed Church, Parkersburg with Rev. Neal Ooms officiating. Organist was Gerdena Mudderman accompanying the congregational hymn “Amazing Grace.” Willie Aalderks and Randy Aalderks sang “He Touched Me” and “God Will Take Care of You.”

  Casketbearers were Tony Kramer, John Codner, Darrin Nuckolls, Steve Kramer, Mark Kramer and Doyle Kramer. Interment was in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington. The Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of the arrangements.

Orville F. Jackson, Dead At 84

April 27, 2000

  Orville F. Jackson was born on November 23, 1915, the son of Guy Jackson and Jennie Miller in Butler County. He was educated in the rural Butler County country schools.

  He was united in marriage with Dorothy Rector on June 3, 1939 in Aredale.

  Orville was a farmer all his life and a member of the Aplington Baptist Church. He also was a member of the Belgian Horse Association and the Brown Swiss Cattle Association. He enjoyed showing horses and cattle.

  Death occurred on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly.

  Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jackson of Allison; a son, Don Jackson of Allison; a daughter, Jane Traylor of Chandler, Arizona; a brother, Harry Jackson of Boca Raton, Florida; a sister, Nina Lyford of Manly, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

  Orville was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dean; infant son, Keith; and one sister, Neva.

  Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 22, 2000, at the Aplington Baptist Church with Pastor Marlin Mohrman and Pastor Don Patet officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mrs. Alan Ostercamp accompanying the duet of Billie Jo Musson and Marcia Speedy. The pallbearers were Don Frey, Wilbur Cordes, Duane Wubbena, Milt Ulfers, Melvin Mennen and Darwin Wubbena.

  Honorary pallbearers were Henry Harms, Lester Sents, Reuben Freese, John Stock, Dale Janssen and Elvin Uhlenhopp. Final resting place was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas V. Glanville, Dead At 67

April 27, 2000

  Thomas Virgil Glanville was born on June 27, 1932, in Brainerd, Minnesota, the son of Virgil H. and Rose (Forcier) Glanville. He was baptized on May 24, 1942, in Brainerd and was later confirmed at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Evansdale, Iowa.

  Tom attended schools in Brainerd, Minnesota, and Eau Claire and Altoona, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Army from February of 1951 until February of 1954, during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he returned to Eau Claire where he lived for the next four months.

  Tom was united in marriage to Rose Williamson on May 8, 1954, in Eau Claire. The couple moved to Waterloo, Iowa, in 1955 and Tom became employed by John Deere. In 1956, he started working as a machinist at Viking Pump in Cedar Falls, where he remained for the next 38 years, retiring in 1994. Tom and Rose moved to Shell Rock in 1976.

  Death occurred on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly, Iowa.

  He is survived by his wife, Rose Glanville of Shell Rock; four children and their spouses, Debra and Steven Sergeant of Waterloo, David and Kim Glanville of Cedar Falls, Kevin and Edie Glanville of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Julie and Shahid Hameed of Charlotte, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; one step-grandchild; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, June Carner of Brainerd, Minnesota, Betty Davis of Brainerd, Mary Lou and her husband, Orlin Simonson of Fall Creek, Wisconsin and Bonnie Teauge of Minneapolis, Minnesota; one brother, Earl Glanville of Minneapolis; and many nieces and nephews.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kenneth Glanville.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 22, 2000, at the Faith Lutheran Church, Shell Rock, with pastor Mary Kenosian officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Avery-Slight American Legion Post #323 of Shell Rock. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Shell Rock, was in charge of the arrangements.

John Hook, Dead at 84

April 27, 2000

  On December 14, 1939, John was united in marriage with Lena Paterni in the Wellsburg Reformed Parsonage. Last year, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

  They farmed in the Pleasant Valley area and purchased their farm in 1963. John retired in 1987. He loved the outdoors, kept the farm neat and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

  John was an active member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and served as a trustee and janitor for many years.

  He died at 12:35 p.m., on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in the Hampton Health Care Center from Alzheimer’s disease. He had been a resident for over fours years at the center.

  His parents preceded him in death.

  John is survived by his wife, Lena Hook of Aplington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Larry Lindeman and Connie and Sidney Penning, both of Aplington; four grandchildren, Lori and Karl Uhlenhopp of Aplington, Matthew and Jan Lindeman of Hubbard, Anita Penning and Kristy Penning of Aplington; three great-grandchildren, Richard Uhlenhopp, Ellie Uhlenhopp, both of Aplington and Katie Lindeman of Hubbard; and his two sisters, Anna Ridder of Wellsburg and Jennie Rewerts of Maple Manor Village in Aplington.

  Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 22, 2000, at 2:30 p.m., at the Aplington Baptist Church. Officiating were Rev. Marlin Mohrman and Rev. Jeanne Koughan. Soloist was Rev. Jeanne Koughan singing “Nearer My God To Thee.” Special Vocal Music by John’s grandchildren was “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” Congregational hymns were “How Great Thou Art” and “Day By Day.” Honorary Casketbearers were Albert Huisman, Lester Sents, and Fred TerHark.

  Casketbearers were Ervin Rewerts, Larry Rewerts, Robert Ridder, Merle Ridder, Matthew Lindeman, and Karl Uhlenhopp. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Cemetery, Wellsburg. The Schwartz Funeral Home, Aplington, was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy E. Van Dyke, Dead At 79

May 6, 2000

  Dorothy received her education in the Allison Public Schools and while attending high school and following graduation she worked as a secretary for the Carroll Wild Law Office in Allison. She later worked as a secretary at the Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls.

  On May 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Roy H. Van Dyke in Missouri. Following his discharge from the service, they made their home in the Waterloo area. Roy died on June 21, 1987, and shortly thereafter she made her home in Greene.

  Dorothy’s interests included collecting antiques, refinishing furniture, needle work, and she enjoyed her pets. She was a member of the Greene Historical Society.

  Dorothy Elaine Van Dyke died on Thursday, April 20, 2000 at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. She was born on October 12, 1920.

  Living family members include her sister, Betty and husband, Bud Baldwin of Waterloo; six nephews, Dennis Baldwin of Waterloo, Mark Baldwin of Longville, Minnesota, Dean Baldwin of Waterloo, Tom Bell of Greene, Steve Bell of Flagstaff, Arizona and Max Bell of Prescott, Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Bette Bell of Clarkdale, Arizona and Irene Van Dyke of Hillsborough, North Carolina.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, John Bell.

  Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 22, 2000, at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, with Pastor Gene Burry of the United Methodist Church in Greene officiating. Organist, Lenora Burry accompanied soloist, Sherri Baldwin in “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” Casket bearers were Dennis Baldwin, Dean Baldwin, Don Clikeman, Mark Baldwin, Brad Baldwin and John Osier.

  Don Daiker was honorary casket bearer. Flower attendants were Elna Clikeman and Judy Osier. Interment was in the Allison Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Friends of Heery Woods State Park, Humane Society or the Greene Historical Society. The Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, was in charge of the arrangements.

Jennie M. Rewerts, Dead At 81

April 27, 2000

  Jennie was united in marriage with Melvin Rewerts on November 7, 1939, in Ackley. Their first home was on a farm North of Wellsburg, then in 1963, they moved to a farm South of Aplington.

  Jennie was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed caring for her family and home. Jennie also worked in the husking shed at Asgrow in Aplington, for approximately 20 years. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in rural Wellsburg.

  Jennie Mae Rewerts became a resident of the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington in August of 1996. On Friday, April 21, 2000, Jennie died at 6:07 p.m. at the Maple Manor Care Center from natural causes. She was born on April 4, 1919 and had reached the age of 81 years and 17 days.

  Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Rewerts, on February 3, 1994; a great-granddaughter, Alisha Davis; her parents, Henry and Minnie Hook; and her brother, John Hook.

  Jennie is survived by her two sons and their wives, Larry and Mildred Rewerts and Ervin and Marcella Rewerts, both of Aplington; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Audrey and Tim Davis, Darcy and Kathy Rewerts, Darwin and Candy Rewerts, Lonnie and Janelle Rewerts, Rick and Patti Rewerts, Cindy and Scott Reinke and Tammy and Ryan Sicard; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Anna Ridder of Wellsburg.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 24, 2000, at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, rural Wellsburg with Rev. Jeanne Koughn officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Marcella Rewerts accompanying the duet of Randy and Willie Aalderks singing “How Great Thou Art” and “Beyond the Sunset” and the congregational hymns of “Amazing Grace” and “Old Rugged Cross”. Honorary casketbearer was Tim Davis.

  The casketbearers were Darcy Rewerts, Rick Rewerts, Lonnie Rewerts, Darwin Rewerts, Scott Reinke and Ryan Sicard. The flower committee was Phyllis Grobe and Gwen Groninga. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Cemetery, rural Wellsburg. The Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara A. Oltmann, Dead At 66

April 27, 2000

  Barbara Ann Williams was born on November 30, 1933, the daughter of Neil Arthur Williams and Mary Alice Welsh of Iowa Falls. She received her education in the Owasa High School and Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.

  On June 20, 1954, Barbara was united in marriage with James Oltmann in Owasa, Iowa. She was a 5th grade school teacher in the Aplington Schools, a farmwife, homemaker and Allison-Bristow school bus driver. Barbara was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison.

  She enjoyed her grandchildren and all of their sporting events, Canadian fishing trips, and she was a seamstress. She was very active in the Butler County Fair and enjoyed Tractor Pulls.

  Barbara died on Saturday, April 22, 2000 at her home in rural Allison.

  Survivors include her husband, James Roy Oltmann of Allison; three sons, James and wife, Diane Oltmann of Grimes, Joel and wife, Diana Oltmann of Allison and Jon and wife, Diane Oltmann of Allison; one daughter, Mary and husband, Michael Hall of Allison; and ten grandchildren.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, James Williams.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with Pastor Steve Petroelje officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Mrs. Gary Abbas accompanying soloist, Tom Teeple. The flower committee was Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wangsness and Mr. & Mrs. Henry Freesemann.

  Pallbearers were Amanda Oltmann, Adam Oltmann, Michelle Hall, Michael Hall, Megan Hall, Jessie Oltmann, Jamie Oltmann, Ashley Oltmann, Jimmy Oltmann and Joshua Oltmann. Final resting place was in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.

Iris I. Dralle, Dead At 81

May 6, 2000

  Iris Isabell Schlief was baptized on June 23, 1918, and confirmed on September 31, 1931, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grove Lake, Minnesota. She received her high school diploma in St. Cloud, Minnesota on December 26, 1933.

  On October 13, 1937, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Conrad Dralle at Sauk Center, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with four children. They farmed and lived in north central Iowa for 38 years. Iris worked for the Greene Café for several years and sold Watkins products in the Greene area for many years. In 1997, they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

  For the past twenty-one years, Iris enjoyed her four children and thirty-seven grandchildren. She enjoyed building wooden play house toys for the grandchildren. She will be remembered by her family and friends for the homemade rolls, bread and pies she baked and the flavors, smells and warmth that came from her kitchen every Saturday.

  Iris was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church at Vilmar for many years and was currently a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.

  Iris died on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, Iowa. She was born on May 24, 1918.

  She is survived by two sons and their spouses, Robert and Elaine Dralle of Knoxville, Iowa, and Keith and Susan Dralle of New Orleans, Louisiana; two daughters, Arlene and her husband, Rollo Fisher of Nashua and Patricia Wagner of Lathrope, Missouri; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; three brothers and their spouses, Irven and Eva Lea Schlief of Donniphan, Missouri, Clifford and Lavern Schlief of Lowry, Minnesota and Alder and Violet Schlief of Glenwood, Minnesota; one sister-in-law, Rose and her husband, Marvin Bruns; and two brothers-in-law, Paul Dralle of Greene and Jim McNeilus of Marble Rock; and several nieces and nephews.

  Iris was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence on July 10, 1999; two grandchildren, Nicole Dralle and David Fisher; a son-in-law, Larry Wagner; her parents; one brother, Wilford; and two sisters, Irene and Hattie.

  Funeral services were held on Friday, April 28, 2000, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Lance Kittleson officiating. Organist was Sandra Schuknecht and soloist was Twyla Ring, who sang “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” and “Whispering Hope.” The congregation sang “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” and “The Old Rugged Cross.”

  Casket bearers were Mark Dralle, Darin Fisher, Rob Dralle, Kenny Schrage, Dale Poe and Russell Schrage. Interment was in the South Vilmar Cemetery, Greene. The Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice R. Corporon, Dead At 83

May 6, 2000

  Bernice married Carl Corporon on March 6, 1938 in Hampton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Aredale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling and camping.

  Bernice Rae Corporon died on Thursday, April 27, 2000 at the Liebe Care Center in Greene, Iowa. She was born on October 25, 1916.

  She is survived by her husband, Carl of Dumont; three sisters, Lois Huntington of Hampton, Beth Boeckemeier of West Des Moines and Donna Glen of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and one sister.

  Funeral services for Bernice were held on Monday, May 1, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., at the Aredale United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Connor officiating. Special music was accompanied by Mrs. Darwin Collins with Susan Putz as soloist. Ushers were Vic Bochmann and Leland Wickwire. Flower committee was Darlene Ayers and Ethel Ayers.

  Pallbearers were Bob Ayers, Carl DeBoer, Kenneth Harper, Lyle Cutler, Ercil McWilliams and Melvin Ayers. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery, Dumont, Iowa. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Dumont, was in charge of the arrangements.