Augusta M. "Gussie" Kluiter, Dead At 85

June 23, 2000

  On March 1, 1936, Gussie Cassmann was united in marriage with Sebo Kluiter at the personage of the Kesley Presbyterian Church in Kesley. They made their home and farmed near Shell Rock, Allison, Bristow and Parkersburg. In 1984, Gussie moved to Parkersburg.

  Gussie was an active and faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Greene. Her hobbies were gardening, raising flowers, quilting, crocheting and baking. She was especially well known for her pies that she liked to bake and had received ribbons at different pie baking contests. Gussie especially loved to care for all of her family and enjoyed being with them.

  At 1:26 a.m., on Sunday, June 11, 2000, Gussie Kluiter died at the Allison Care Center in Allison of natural causes. She was born on March 19, 1915 and reached the age of 85 years, 2 months and 23 days.

  Gussie was preceded in death by her husband, Sebo Kluiter on December 26, 1978; a son, Robert Kluiter on July 26, 1983; and her parents, Elizabeth and Henry Cassmann.

  Gussie is survived by one son, LaVern Kluiter and his wife, Myrna of Parkersburg; two daughters and their husbands, Sylvia and Richard Kaminski of Overland Park, Kansas and Carol and Ronald Smith of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Louisa Busma of Allison; and three brothers, Harold Cassmann of Allison, Leroy Cassmann of Hampton and Henry Cassmann of Manchester.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Parkersburg with Rev. Mark Sherwood, former Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Greene, officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Ann Kruse accompanying the soloist, Diane Hoelscher singing “My Savior First of All” and the congregational hymns of “The Old Rugged Cross” and “To God Be The Glory”.

  Casketbearers were David Cassmann, Wayne Busma, Don Kluiter, Dennis Cassmann, LeRoy Kramer and Jack Kluiter. The flower committee was Darlene Truax, Kristi Ott and Julia Anderson. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg with the Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry E. Clark, Dead At 33

June 23, 2000

  Jerry Edward Clark received his education from the Clarksville Community Schools and graduated in the class of 1987. He was very active in sports during high school and played on the football, wrestling and track teams. He placed 5th in two consecutive years at the State Wrestling Tournaments and set a high school record in weightlifting. He has been employed by and worked for various road construction companies since graduation.

  In his spare time, he liked to go hunting, fishing and being with his dog, Kay. Jerry especially liked spending time with his family and friends.

  At approximately 9:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 11, 2000, Jerry died at his home in Clarksville. He was born on May 29, 1967 and reached the age of 33 years and 13 days.

  Jerry was preceded in death by his two grandfathers, Willson Clark and Pete Hinders; and one uncle, Dale Laughridge.

  Jerry is survived by his parents, Roger and Connie Clark of Clarksville; one sister, Teresa Poland and her husband, Todd and their three children, Trinity, Leah, and Jessica of Hampton; three brothers, Tony Clark and friend, Theresa Dietz and her two children, Kristen and Kody Dietz of Clarksville, David Clark and his two sons, Dakota and Brennen of Clarksville and Larry Clark and his wife, Tonya and their four children, Hannah, Tanner, Mavrick and Metric of Clarksville; and three grandmothers, Vera Hinders of Clarksville, Fern Clark of Charles City and Myrtle Clark of Greene.

  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville with Rev. Norm Omodt officiating. Special music was “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Amazing Grace.” Honorary Casketbearers were Ben Jacobs, John Davis, and Scott Melohn.

  Casketbearers were Tony Clark, David Clark, Larry Clark, Rollie Doty, Mike Diesburg and Todd Poland. The flower committee was Trudy Cramer, Linda Johnson and Wanda Diesburg. Interment was in the Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville. The Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Belle I. Swalve Shannon, Dead At 83

June 23, 2000

  Belle was born December 7, 1916, in Clarksville and died on Monday, June 12, 2000.

  She attended the Clarksville School, graduating in 1934. While in Clarksville, she was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church and a member of the 1932 confirmation class.

  She was married to Lawrence E. Shannon and they resided in California. On retirement they moved to Forsythe, Missouri.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence (Larry); her parents; and two sisters.

  Burial was in the Lynwood Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson, Missouri.

Kenneth E. Kock, Dead At 65

June 23, 2000

  Kenneth Eugene Kock was born on September 5, 1934 in Rockford, a son of Robert L. and Icena B. (Schriever) Kock and died on Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the USA Healthcare in Mason City.

  He was baptized on June 14, 1942, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford and was confirmed a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene on March 21, 1948. He received his education in the rural Floyd County Schools and graduated from the Greene High School in 1952.

  On June 20, 1954, he was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Shafer at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.

  Kenny was employed by Rottler Farms in Greene and later the Alexander Farms in Latimer, before he started farming on his own near Nashua. During this time he also started working for Oliver-White Farm Equipment Manufacturing in Charles City, where he remained for over twenty years until the plant closed. He worked for Cedar Falls Construction for several years and drove motor homes for Winnebago.

  Kenny’s interests included fishing, camping, playing cards and being with his grandchildren. He raced stock cars in Belmond and Nashua for several years and was an 18 year member of A.A.

  Those thankful for having shared Kenny’s life include his three children and their spouses, Kim and Tony Berger of Clear Lake, Richard and Deb Kock of Greene and Russell and Robin Kock of Greene; seven grandchildren, Taylor and Tanner Berger, Shannon and her husband, Nate Trees, Allyson Kock, Reese, Riley, and Ramsey Kock.

  He is also survived by his mother, Icena Koenigsfeld of Charles City; one sister, Marian and her husband, Robert “Duke” Schneider of Waverly; one brother, David and his wife, Judy Kock of Bettendorf; and by several nieces and nephews.

  Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce on April 23, 1997; his father, Robert L. Kock; and step-father, Arthur Koenigsfeld.

  Special music for the funeral was provided by organist, Sandra Schuknecht accompanying the duet of Twyla Ring and Jack Reid singing “In The Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross” and the congregational singing “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”. The flower attendants were Arthena Freeseman, Marlene Lauber and JoAnne Uhlenhopp.

  Casketbearers were Brent Kock, Jeramy Burgart, Craig Kock, Earl Landers, Harold Kock and Bob Wilson. Honorary casketbearers were Paul Dralle, Dan Miller, Ron Lauber, Galen “Bud” Shultz, Don McBurney and George Uhlenhopp. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. The Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene was in charge of the arrangements.

Henrietta Loger, Dead at 86

June 30, 2000

  Henrietta Loger, age 86, of Parkersburg, was born on June 8, 1914, the daughter of Fred and Hilka Adolphs Loger, on a farm near Parkersburg.

  She was baptized as an infant and was confirmed, and she made profession of her faith in September of 1933, at the Christian Reformed Church in Parkersburg.  

  Henrietta received her education from a country school that was near her home, 2 miles north of Parkersburg.

  In 1952, Henrietta moved to Parkersburg with her family. Henrietta and her sister, Tillie cleaned offices together in Parkersburg, including IPS, the lawyers’ office and the dentist’s office, a job that lasted for 35 years. In addition, Henrietta worked for B.G. Johnston for a short time. She also did ironing for a number of people.

  Henrietta was a life long member of the Christian Reformed Church. She continued her faithful worship from weekly taped worship services the church sent her, when she no longer was able to attend.

  Henrietta enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed making dolls and jewelry to give as gifts.

  In 1996, Henrietta suffered a stroke and spent several weeks in the hospital. When she was released, she was unable to fully care for herself anymore, and entered into the care of a nursing home.

  At 9:20 a.m., on Sunday, June 18, 2000, Henrietta died at the Cedar Falls Health Care Center, in Cedar Falls of natural causes. She reached the age of 86 years and 10 days.

  Henrietta was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Tillie and Ida; and two brothers, Hilko who died in infancy and John.

  Henrietta is survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Loger of Cedar Falls; two cousins, Tillie Jungling of Aplington and Hattie Johnson of Parkersburg; and special friend, Carol Watters of Parkersburg.

  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at the Christian Reformed Church in Parkersburg with Rev. George McGuire officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Sharon Seehusen accompanying the congregation singing “Amazing Grace” and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”.

  Casketbearers were John Hanna, Harold Kalkwarf, Herb Mulder, Aldrick Kneppe, Roger Seehusen and Lauris Frerichs. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.

William H. Skinner, Dead At 89

June 30, 2000

  William H. Skinner, age 89, of Clarksville, was born the son of Benjamin and Blanche Aldrich Skinner on June 4, 1911, in Clarksville in the home where he spent most of his life.

  He graduated from the Clarksville Community School in 1928.  

  On July 14, 1932, Bill was united in marriage to Ida Dickman in Galena, Illinois. They made their home and continued to live in Clarksville. To this union two children were born a son, Larry and a daughter, Mary Kay.

  Bill worked at various jobs and later owned and operated Bill’s Standard Service, in Clarksville, for 18 years. He served on the Butler County Board of Supervisors for 20 years, retiring in 1985. During this time he was instrumental in securing the vote for the new courthouse.

  Bill was active in many different community affairs. He served on the Clarksville School Board for six years, during which time the school district was reorganized. He also served on the Clarksville City Council for seven years. Bill was an active and faithful member of the Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville, where he served on the board as well as being the treasurer for several years. He was a member of the Clarksville Lion’s Club, the Clarksville I.O.O.F. Lodge for over 50 years, and a member of C.A.R.D., where he spent many enjoyable hours playing golf with friends. Bill liked to go fishing with his family in Minnesota.

  At 9:46 p.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, Bill died at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, where he had resided since October 3, 1996.

  Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Skinner who died in 1994; his parents; and one sister, Mary in infancy.

  Bill is survived by one son, Larry Skinner and his wife, Mardell of Waverly; one daughter, Mary Kay Youngberg and her husband, David of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2000, at the Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville with Pastor Allen Poore-Christensen officiating. Special music was provided by organist, Glenda Timmer accompanying the congregational hymns of “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Have Thine Own Way Lord”, and “One Eagles Wings”. Honorary casketbearers were Sievert C. Reints, Donald Harris, P.C. Matthias, and Bud Arjes.

  The casketbearers were Ed Eilers, Bob Borglum, Pete Sinram, Neal Wygle, Dennis Bienemann, and Wayne Rohlwing. Interment was in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville with the Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville in charge of the arrangements.

Myles E. Froemming, Dead at 85

June 30, 2000

  Myles Edward Froemming, age 85, of Parkersburg was born the son of Herman and Maggie Haack Froemming, on April 23, 1915, in Fern, Iowa. At the age of 10, Myles and his family moved to Parkersburg. He received his education and graduated from the Parkersburg High School in 1933. 

  On January 4, 1937, Myles was united in marriage with Norma Schrage in Parkersburg, where they made their home.

  Myles served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II as an engineer. During a mission in 1943, he was in a B-25 airplane, when it crashed and Myles was injured and lost his right leg. Myles owned and operated Froemming Jewelry and Gifts from 1954, until he retired in 1974.

  Myles was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg and also was a member of the Parkersburg American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going golfing with his friends.

  At 4:15 p.m., on Thursday, June 22, 2000, Myles died during surgery at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. He reached the age of 85 years, 1 month and 30 days.

  Myles was preceded in death by his wife, Norma in 1981; his parents; and a sister, Mabel Swartz.

  Myles is survived by one brother, Wayne Froemming of Houston, Texas; one niece, Mrs. Dala Campbell of Austin, Texas; and one nephew, Steve Froemming of Scottsdale, Arizona.

  Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2000, at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Rev. Dr. D. H. Palm and Mr. Jack Schuck officiating. Special music was “Sweet Hour of Prayer”, “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Softly & Tenderly”.

  Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, with full Military Rites conducted by the Parkersburg American Legion Post #285. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Jane Hovenga, Dead At 54

June 30, 2000

  Barbara Jane Hovenga, age 54, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the daughter of Ernest and Lorraine Strauser Jacobs on August 25th, 1945, in the Waverly Hospital. She has lived her entire life either in Clarksville or within a few miles of Clarksville. She received her education in the Clarksville Community School.  

  On January 30, 1960, Jane was united in marriage with Robert Hovenga at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, where she was a member. She had diversified occupations, having worked as a Nurses Aide in Charles City, helped build Winnebago RV’s in Forest City, helped assemble tractors at White Farm in Charles City, was a crane operator for Knock’s Sand and Gravel in Clarksville and was a mother of four sons and two daughters and housekeeper in her home.

  Jane also enjoyed camping and fishing with her family, doing woodworking crafts, gardening, and babysitting the grandchildren whom she loved very much.

  At 6:35 a.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2000, Jane died at the Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, following a lengthy illness.

  She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Jacobs; one granddaughter, Casie Hovenga; an infant sister, Christi Jacobs; a niece, Amber Jacobs and a nephew, Gabe Lovrien.

  Jane is survived by her husband, Bob Hovenga; four sons, Mike Hovenga, Jerry Hovenga, Shannon and Melissa Hovenga and Jody and Gina Hovenga; two daughters, Brenda Urban and Dawn and Leon Schmidt; eleven grandchildren, Charlie, Jeremiah, Candy, Josh, Jessica, Tyler, Michelle, Lee, Tasha, Collon, and Kara.

  She is also survived by her mother, Lorraine Jacobs; one sister, Deb and Russ Lovrien; and two brothers, Jerry and Joann Jacobs and Craig Jacobs. Jane’s entire family lives in Clarksville.

  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at the St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville, with Rev. Norm Omodt officiating. Organist, Lois Roose accompanied congregational hymns, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art” and “Take My Hand and Lead Me.” Honorary Casketbearers were Marc Lovrien, Mark Wedeking and Justin Jacobs.

  Casketbearers were Jeff Jacobs, Jacob Jacobs, Dave Gallmeyer, Shannon Hovenga, Jody Hovenga and Jerry Hovenga. Burial was in the Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville. The Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Sharon K. Murray, Dead At 51

June 30, 2000

  Sharon K. Murray, 51, of Waverly, died on Monday morning, June 26, 2000, at her home from complications of cancer. 

  She was born on November 24, 1948, in Sumner, Iowa, the daughter of August H. and Leona (Niklaus) Seehase. She attended school in Sumner and graduated from high school in 1967. Sharon then attended business college in Iowa Falls for the next two years. She worked in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for several years before moving to Waverly where she worked at the Fareway Grocery Store.

  On June 26, 1976, she was united in marriage to Charles (Gene) Murray in Oelwein. The couple made their home in Waverly and in February of 1977, Sharon began her career at Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Company (now known as CUNA Mutual). She started in the mail room and had advanced to Sales Rep. Support. Renal Cell Cancer was discovered in April of this year at which time she began slowing down at work.

  She was an active member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waverly. Sharon was very civic minded, volunteering her time and talents to CROP Walk, Cancer drives and other community support opportunities. She enjoyed bowling, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.

  Sharon is survived by her husband, Gene of Waverly; her daughter, Heidi Murray of Waverly; her mother, Leona Seehase of Oelwein; two step-daughters and their husbands, Rose and Dean Haskin of Shell Rock and Angie and Mark Simerson of Janesville; one step-son and his wife, Scott and Kerry Murray of Charles City; and six step-grandchildren.

  She is also survived by three sisters and their husbands, Pauline and Donald Rader of Sumner, Marilyn and Glen Kramer of Clarksville and Verla and Lyle Jurgenson of Sumner.

  She was preceded in death by her father, August Seehase.

  Funeral services will be at held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 30, 2000, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Pastor James Carpenter officiating. Burial following cremation will be in the Finchford Cemetery, rural Janesville, Iowa. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Visitation will also be for one hour before services on Friday at the church. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes, Inc., is in charge of the arrangements.