Roy Arnold

May 13, 2008

Roy E. Arnold, 90, of Klemme, died on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the Concord Care Center, in Garner.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 10, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, with Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Ell Township Cemetery.

Roy Elmer, the third son of Elmer John and Nellie Lydia (Lau) Arnold, was born in the big farmhouse on the Arnold farm near Klemme, on December 16, 1917. At age four, Roy ran away to go to school. He attended Avery #3/Riverside School and graduated from the Klemme High School in 1934, at age 16. He attended Iowa State College and graduated in the upper 2% of his class in 1940, with a B.S. in Animal Husbandry. He returned to the farm after graduation.

In early 1942, he entered the U.S. Army and was posted to the 807th Aviation Engineers in the Aleutian Islands of Umnak and Adak, Alaska. In 1944, he returned to the States briefly for training before shipping out to Hawaii and Okinawa where his unit helped build the Kadena Airfield. When the war ended he returned to the farm where he remained until his retirement.

Roy married Thelma Maxine Chambers on June 18, 1946. They farmed, traveled and were active in many social and civic organizations. Roy joined the Klemme United Methodist Church at age 13, and for many years served as a Sunday School Teacher. He also served as a Klemme School Board member, 4-H Leader, and Cubmaster for the Klemme Cub Scouts. He was a member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau and Hancock County Historical Society.

When farm work allowed, he was planning trips to the state fair, the Wisconsin Dells, Yellowstone National Park, California and Missouri to visit Thelma's family, Expo '67, Expo '69, and Mexico. His favorite location was always Alaska. In 1981, 1987, 1990 and 1992 he and Thelma traveled through the western U.S. and Canada to Alaska in their 1970 VW van. Repeated breakdowns caused them to make acquaintances with every VW mechanic in the states and provinces they passed through. In later years, Roy and Thelma visited Hawaii and wintered in Texas. Roy enjoyed reading and was seldom seen without a book by his side.

Upon retirement, Roy and Thelma moved into the house in Klemme that had been owned by her parents, John and Lois (Tabb) Chambers. At the time of Thelma's death in June 2005, they had been married for almost 59 years. In December 2007, Roy was hospitalized for congestive heart failure and later went to the care center.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Curtis; brother-in-law, Wayne Chambers; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Arnold and Nancy Chambers.

Roy will be greatly missed by his children, William (Lanette) Arnold of Klemme, Arlys (Carol Lilygren) of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, Don (Gail Spensely) of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico and Lance (Tish) Arnold of Klemme; siblings, Wilbur, Evelyn and Bruce Arnold, all of Klemme; grandchildren, Monica (Jason) Trca-Charlie, Michelle Trca, Tami Trca, Travis (Trisha) Trca, Bradi Arnold, Kelly Arnold and Robert Arnold; great-grandchildren, Genero, Preston, Cameron, Ethan and Caprice Charlie, Cali and Anthony Capaldo and Kennedy Trca.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Esther Hill

May 13, 2008

Esther (Steenblock) Hill, 96, of Belmond, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 9, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, with Reverend Troy Pflibsen officiating. Burial was in the Belmond Cemetery.

Esther May, daughter of Harm and Ida (Bohning) Steenblock, was born on May 17, 1911, on a farm east of Belmond. She was baptized at the Immanuel Reformed Church, where she was an active member. She attended the District #5 Pleasant Township School through the fourth grade when the family moved to Belmond. She graduated from the Belmond High School, taking a business course. She then did additional studies to be able to teach. She taught in several rural schools, mostly in Belmond Township.

On March 1, 1942, she was united in marriage to Herbert Anton Hill by Rev. O.M. Severseike, then pastor of the joint St. Olaf and Trinity Parishes. They farmed his mother's farm until 1950, when they moved to the farm one mile west of Belmond.

Esther was active at St. Olaf and later as a member of Trinity. She taught Sunday School and took part in ladies organizations and choir until her hearing began to fail. She was a past member of the Culture Study Club and a charter member of the Home Study Club.

Esther especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved flowers, music, calligraphy and writing poetry.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son-in-law, Thomas Virkus; sisters, Annie Meints, Lena Loats and Ida Buseman; and brothers, Peter and Andrew (at infancy), Herb Steenblock and Peter Steenblock.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Virkus; granddaughters, Mellisa Burkhardt and Bonnie and Kristin Cahill; great-grandchildren, Dustin Burkhardt, Shaquille Cahill, Danae and Isaac Williams and Jesse, Joseph and Jacob Vosburgh; and great-great-granddaughter, Ellie Burkhardt.
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Wallace Carpenter

May 13, 2008

Wallace E. Carpenter, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 10, at the Dows Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Paul Meierding and Stan Watne officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Dows.

Wallace Elmer, was born on December 1, 1933 at home in Dows, to Elmer Wallace and Caroline Alice Bennewitz Carpenter. He completed all his schooling in Clarion, graduating with the Class of 1951.

On January 23, 1954, Wally married Lila Hines at the Church of Christ in Clarion. They moved to Dows. As a young man Wally worked as a farm hand in the Dows and Galt areas. Then he took a job with Hartzell's Produce and later the Farmer's Co-op where he worked in the station, went to farms to change tractor tires, and delivered propane.

Wally was a member of the Presbyterian Church where he was baptized in 1961 and served on the Board of Elders. He was a Boy Scout Webelos Leader. One of his greatest passions was the Dows Fire Department, where he served for 33 years as a volunteer, 25 as Chief.

Wally moved to the Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center in Inver Grove Heights in 2001, after a series of health problems he and Lila had. He continued to fish, go to casinos, work puzzles, and pull pranks on the Woodlyn Heights staff.

Wally was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Richard; brothers-in-law, Martin Wearda and Jerry Mapes; and infant twin grandchildren, Andrew and Sine Brunsvold.

Wally is survived by children, Linda (Mark) Brunsvold of Apple Valley, Minnesota and Mike (Dianne) Carpenter of Guthrie Center; grandchildren, Renee (Dean) Fitch of Des Moines, Lynne (Steve) Woods of Swan, Leilani (Mike) Walker of Des Moines and Matthew and Sarah Brunsvold of Apple Valley; great-grandchildren, Cody Fitch and Skyler and Misty Dawn Walker; siblings, Carl (Cindy) Carpenter of Minburn, Karen (Lowell) Gaulke of Mt. Pleasant, Kathy Wearda of Hampton and Arlis Mapes of Swan; and sister-in-law, Patricia of Booneville.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Curtis Olson

May 13, 2008

Curtis D. Olson, 74, died on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at his home in Cascade.

A memorial service will be held at the Oak Ridge Golf Course in Goldfield, on Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. The family will greet friends for an hour before the service and following the service until 4:30 p.m. A private burial will be held later in the St. Olaf Cemetery west of Belmond.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Sherry Kreger

May 23, 2008

Sherry Rae Kreger, 57, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 17, in Gresham, Oregon.

Sherry was born on June 15, 1950, to Delores (Caquelin) and Luvern Stadtlander. She graduated from the Klemme High School in 1968 and NIACC in 1970. She married Gene Kreger on June 12, 1971. They lived in Iowa and New Jersey before moving to Oregon in 1983, where Sherry was an administrative assistant for several insurance companies.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

She is survived by her daughters, Heather of Portland, Oregon and Erica of Gresham; and their father, Gene of Portland; her father of Hampton; brother, Curt (Diane) Stadtlander; and sister, Sandra Smith.
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Ben Barkema

May 23, 2008

Benjamin Barkema, 94, of Belmond, died on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 19, at the Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond, with Pastor David DeKuiper officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Ben, the son of Dick and Minnie (Pals) Barkema was born on April 16, 1914, on the family farm near Belmond. Ben attended country school and married Mabel Klinge on February 27, 1946.

Ben loved spending his life on the family Century Farm. His passion for life was farming. Long after his time inside the tractor had ended, he was still supervising the field work, making sure all of the rows were straight.

He instilled a sound work ethic in his children and grandchildren, working sunup to sundown six days a week, while reserving the seventh day for the Lord. God was in Ben's heart. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Reformed, where he remained an active member. A favorite Sunday afternoon pastime for Ben and Mabel was visiting their brothers and sisters, allowing the cousins to have fun and adventures.

Ben spent many hours enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Mabel could often be found at softball and basketball games long after their grandchildren were no longer participating. Ben took great pride in all of his grandchildren's accomplishments. Many miles were logged to and from cattle shows.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings and spouses, Hauko (Betty) Barkema, Catherine Barkema, Alice Barkema, Eugene Guth, Lambert Barkema, Tena (Ben) Suntken, Martha (Harvey) Gealow, Dick Dorenkamp and Mildred Suntken; and son, Dean Barkema.

Ben is survived by his wife; children, Nancy (Mick) Gabrielson and Cindy (Pete) Hunter; grandchildren, Derek Barkema of Belmond, Holly (Tony) Andela of Belcamp, Maryland, Robyn (Ryan) Paulsen of Okoboji, Laura (Phil) Burk of Lincoln, Nebraska, Abby (Andy) Young of Newton, Sara Hunter of Pella and Ashley Hunter of Ames, great-grandchildren, Brody and Griffin Paulsen, London Young, Emily Andela, and Kyle and Drew Burk; siblings, Dick Jr., Arnold, Amelia Guth and Esther Dorenkamp; sister-in-law, Genevieve Barkema; and brother-in-law, Herman Suntken
©Belmond Independent 2008

Merrill Kalkwarf

May 23, 2008

Merrill B. Kalkwarf, 64, died on Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Mexico City, due to complications of Parkinson's disease.

His remains were cremated and a service was held on Wednesday, May 21, at the church in Mexico City where he and his wife were married.

Merrill Bruce, son of Ernest and Florence (Tanner) Kalkwarf, was born on March 10, 1944 in Belmond. He graduated from the Belmond High School in 1962 and went to Wartburg College for one year. He earned a BA in mathematics from the University of Iowa. He was drafted into the army during the Vietnam War and served two years at the Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland.

He lived in Chicago, San Francisco and Houston before moving to Mexico where he resided for more than 30 years.

His first wife, Carolina, died of cancer. Merrill married Anjelica Cortez Vasquez on April 29, 1995. Within a short time he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Parkinson's disease. Anjelica was his main caregiver until his death, an angel in his life.

Family and friends will remember Merrill's intellect and quick wry wit.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and first wife.

Survivors include his wife; siblings, Janis (Larry) Hase of Arvada, Colorado, Paul (Bonnie) Kalkwarf of Golden, Colorado, Miriam Kalkwarf of Larkspur, Colorado, Adrienne (Jim) Pasquariello of Belmond and Neil (Anna) Kalkwarf of Conifer, Colorado; seven nephews; three nieces; four great-nephews; seven great-nieces and two great-great-nieces.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Ann Pierce

May 23, 2008

Ann Pierce, 88, of Webster City, died on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Hamilton County Hospital.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 20, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City, with Rev. Mike Kroona officiating. Burial was in the St. Olaf Cemetery west of Belmond.

Ann, the daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Groh Erdman, was born on April 3, 1920 at Kanawha. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond. As a young girl she moved with her family to Belmond and received her education there.

On July 2, 1939, Ann married Merlin Luverne Hanson at Blue Earth, Minnesota. They moved to Webster City, joined Trinity Lutheran Church, and operated the Bowlmar Bowling Alley. Ann helped her husband doing the janitor and check out counter work. They sold the bowling alley and purchased a grocery store they named Hanson's South End Grocery. Following Merlin's death in 1973, Ann sold the grocery store and worked four years at the Briggs Woods Golf Course. On July 1, 1989, Ann married Merrill Pierce at Trinity Lutheran in Webster City. Merrill died in 1999.

Ann's hobbies included playing cards, photography and painting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; daughters, Jean Ann Flohr and Connie Sue Pfaffenbach; grandson, Trent Halverson; sisters, Betty Faulkner, Hilda Lee and Mollie Kalkwarf; and brother, Harold Erdman.

Ann is survived by her sons, Marty (Debbie) Hanson of Webster City and Mark (Jackie) Hanson of Ankeny; grandchildren, Holly Hanson Irvin, Matthew Hanson, Nate Hanson, Alex Hanson, Scott Halverson, Todd Halverson and Reid Halverson; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Pringnitz and Minnie Johnson of Belmond; and son-in-law, Steve Pfaffenbach of Vincent.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Julane Carolus

May 27, 2008

Julane L. Carolus, 90, of Belmond, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 24, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Druhl officiating. Burial was in the Belmond Cemetery.

Julane Lenora, the daughter of Hans and Annie (Quam) Osheim, was born on March 2, 1918 in Thompson, one of fourteen children. She attended school in Thompson and was confirmed in the West Prairie Lutheran Church in 1933. Her religion kept her strong throughout her life.

While working at her sister's restaurant in Klemme, Julane met Henry Carolus. They were married on April 5, 1936 at the Methodist Parsonage in Clarion. They were married 69 years until his death in 2003. The family farmed in the Galt, Clarion, Garner and Goodell areas. For a period of time Julane worked at the Belmond Care Center. Following their retirement from farming, they moved to an acreage north of Belmond. In 2000, they moved to the Belmond Retirement Apartments. Julane moved to the Belmond Care Center in 2005.

Julane was an avid Hawkeye fan. She was also a person who kept up with politics and was willing to share her political views with others. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, reading, stitching handiwork, playing bingo on Tuesdays at the Care Center, and doing crafts. Julane was known for her cookies and potato salad.

Julane will be remembered for her positive attitude, always making the best of any situation. She lived with diabetes for 60 years. She had a great sense of humor and was known for her quick wit. A friend to everyone, Julane had a very caring attitude, helping others even as a resident of the care center where she also served on the senior advisory committee. You never heard Julane complain or say a bad word about anyone. As a devoted wife and mother, her family always came first.

Preceding Julane in death were her parents; husband; great-grandson, Nathan Sinclair; four brothers; and seven sisters.

Julane is survived by sons, Jerry (Jean) of Hampton and Del (Dorothy) of Parkersburg; daughter, Diane (Ron) Dougherty of Ankeny; grandchildren, Jerilyn (Kole) Kapp of Rockingham, North Carolina, Jaci (Mike) Sinclair of Marshalltown, Jay (Sheila) Carolus of Oskaloosa, Darin (Nancy) Carolus of Reno, Nevada, Colin (Jenny) Carolus of Vinton, Grant (Holly) Carolus of Waterloo, Jen (Joel) Eddleman of West Des Moines and Jill (Todd) Sears of Overland Park, Kansas; nineteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Helmer Osheim of Lake Mills and Vernon (Lorraine) Osheim of Thompson.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Gilbert Schulte

May 27, 2008

Gilbert H. Schulte, 66, of Alexander, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 24, at the First Reformed Church of Alexander, with Reverend Phillip Arnold officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Alexander Cemetery.

Gilbert Harlan, the son of George and Alice (Barkema) Schulte, was born on October 22, 1941 at Hampton. He graduated from the Alexander High School in 1960. He continued his education at Northwestern College in Orange City from 1960-62 and then Central College from 1962-63. Gilbert was a seasoned baseball player and received a letter in the sport while at Northwestern.

Gilbert entered the United States Air Force in 1963 and served for a time in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged for medical reasons in 1965.

Upon returning to civilian life, Gilbert was employed with Hensel Produce in Alexander from 1967-72 spending much of his employment harvesting eggs. He drove trucks for Mitchell Transportation from 1972 through 1982, and then was employed with Lehigh Concrete in Mason City.

Gilbert enjoyed city league baseball during summer breaks from college. He took a keen interest in the happenings of his beloved community of Alexander and it's health and vitality. He looked forward to conversations over a cup of coffee at the local elevator and times spent at the Alexander Library. Gilbert enjoyed his nieces and nephews and was always the one who remembered everyone's birthdays, anniversaries and other special dates. He kept his finger on the pulse of the news of the area. In recent times he looked forward to excursions to Rosie's and Barb's Place in Alexander for a meal and a visit, and to his weekly trip to Belmond for groceries and to dine out. Gilbert took pride in being a steward of the family farmland. He was a life-long member of First Reformed Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gilbert is survived by his brother, Eldon (Mary) Schulte and their children, Matt (Carol) Schulte, Heidi, Erica, Austin, Jenna, Braden and Lindi all of Pella; Stephanie (Jason) Heinz and their children, Jaylen, Jackson, Jamison and Shelby Heinz all of Humboldt; and Rich (Kara) Schulte and their children, Jacob, Andrews, Camden and Brooklyn all of Pella; his sister, Audrey Klinkerman and her sons, Steven, Doug and Scott Klinkerman; and aunts and uncles, Foster (Evelyn) Barkema of Alexander, Carl Barkema of the Belmond Health Care Center and Calvin (Lola) Schulte of Alexander.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Ecko Reysack

May 27, 2008

Ecko Reysack, Jr., 68, of Klemme, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 24, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, with Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Ecko, Jr., the son of Ecko and Grace (Menmam) Reysack, Sr., was born on November 26, 1939 at Packard, Iowa. He attended school at Aredale. At one time Ecko owned his own tiling business in the Dumont area. He later was employed with Winnebago Industries from 1978-1991.

Ecko was married to his first wife, Janice Haskins, for a number of years. He married Sharon Heginger on July 28, 1978 in Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Ecko was an avid outdoorsman who relished each and every opportunity to pursue his favorite pastimes of hunting and fishing. He loved to hunt a wide variety of game and catch all types of fish. He took great pleasure in teaching his skills to his kids and grandkids and to share his love and his passion for the outdoors.

He looked forward to family get togethers around the campfire. He enjoyed car racing, especially figure eight races and derby car events. Ecko could often be seen touring around the Klemme area in his blue pickup. He enjoyed his seat in the cab of his truck as he supervised planting the garden or other tasks. His family will miss Ecko pulling up and tapping his pickup horn to let them know he was outside waiting to visit. Ecko enjoyed following the many activities of his children and grandchildren and times spent with his siblings.

Ecko was preceded in death by his parents; step-daughter, Laura Weide; and first wife, Janice.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Klemme; his children, Virginia (Sam) Spears of Lone Tree, Rhonda (Jeff) Smith of Klemme, Donnie Reysack of Washington, Tracie (Doug) Panhoff of Klemme, Jennifer (Eldon) Hauptmann of Garner and Melissa Shaw of Garner; his step-children, Sherry (Robert) Nickson of Mason City, Jerry (Roberta) Weide of Alden and Shelly (Matthew) McCauley of Houston, Missouri; grandchildren, Nick, Amber and Brent Smith, Marcus and Tiffany Reysack, Telsie and Brittney Panhoff, Bradley, Cole, Brooke and Corey Hauptmann, and Jordan, Noah and Faith Shaw; step-grandchildren, Bobbie and George Nickson, Ryan, Michael, Ashley and Tyler Weide, Samantha and Casey Smith, Ashley, Jessica and Matthew McCauley, Ashley, Michael, Jeremy and Nathan Panhoff, and Kevin, Jeff and Jill Spears; step-great-grandchildren, Hayden Meadows, Bailey Smith, Amy Swyter, Catlynn Sexton, and Ladianon, Makenzie, Treviania and Damarion Panhoff; sisters, Ella Greco of Oelwein, Dorothy Leake of Hemet, California, Lenora Otl of Readlyn, Mary Ellen Baehmke of Waterloo, Grace Bandy of Waterloo, Marlene Harkin of Fairbanks and Barb Harms of Hampton; and brothers, Harry Reysack and Bill Reysack both of Dumont and Dale Reysack of Hampton.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Dwain Nicolet

May 27, 2008

Dwain L. Nicolet, 82, of Belmond, died on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 27, at the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thornton, with Pastor Milton D. Johnson presiding. Interment with veteran's honors was in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Dwain was born on December 13, 1925 at Thornton, the son of Armand and Katherine (Henricksen) Nicolet. He was confirmed in March 1940 at the St. Paul E.L.C. He graduated from the Thornton High School in 1944. He enlisted in the Reserve Corps of the Army Air Force on December 29, 1943 and entered service on June 3, 1944, serving as a tail gunner at various air bases in the U.S. and Japan. He received his honorable discharge on May 18, 1946.

Dwain married Thelma Floy at the St. Paul E.L.C. on June 13, 1948. They moved to a farm west of Thornton where they lived for 49 years, moving to Belmond in September 1997. They enjoyed many winters in Texas and summers at Leech Lake, Minnesota. Dwain's hobbies were woodworking, wood carving and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lorene Harthan; brother, Victor; and nephew, Timothy Harthan.

Dwain is survived by his wife; children, Cindy (Jim) Petersen of Des Moines, Jo Ellen (Larry) Swenson of Belmond and Scott (Christine) of Round Rock, Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer (Max) Peterson, Angie Heiden, Heather Swenson, Michael Petersen, Amy Petersen, Brian Nicolet and Sarah Nicolet; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Larry (Dorothy) Nicolet of Des Moines and Jules (Judy) Nicolet of Madison, Wisconsin.
©Belmond Independent 2008

Ivan Borcherding

June 3, 2008

Ivan C. Borcherding, 85, of Latimer, died on Friday, May 30, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 2, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer, with burial in the church cemetery.

Ivan Carl, the son of Carl and Verna Rathman Borcherding, was born on October 13, 1922 near Hampton. On January 13, 1946, Ivan married Joan Melba Carpenter. They farmed south of Latimer.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Ivan is survived by his children, Diane Borcherding of Belmond, Lynn (Tami) Borcherding and Deborah Borcherding of Wisconsin, Rex (Donnis) Borcherding of Latimer and Cindy (Tom) Johnson of Greene; sisters, Arlene (Griff) Troester of Hampton and Ernelda Kragel and Marjorie Bredehoeft of Illinois; and brother, Leon (Rose) Borcherding of Arkansas.
©Belmond Independent 2008