Sandra S. Krull

June 5, 2001

Sandy Krull, age 59, of Glendale, Wisconsin, formerly of rural Rudd, died on Friday, June 1, 2001, at her home, under Hospice Care after a 20-year battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 5, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, Rudd, Iowa. Rev. John Bates officiated and interment was in the Eden Presbyterian Cemetery. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Sandy was born on September 29, 1941, the daughter of Clinton J. and Dorothy M. (Brandau) Brandau. Sandy graduated from the Osage Community High School in 1962. She was united in marriage to Marvin Krull on November 23, 1962, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, north of Rudd. They made their home in rural Rudd. The couple were blessed with two sons and one daughter.

Sandy enlightened the world with her love for many children, grandchildren and nursing home residents as a CNA. She and her husband moved to the Milwaukee area in 1993. Even though the battle with cancer was long and hard, she had a zest for life and perceived every day as a gift.

Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brandau and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brandau.

Those that survive her include her parents, Clinton and Dorothy Brandau of Osage; her husband, Marvin Krull of Glendale, Wisconsin; one daughter, Pam Carman and her husband, Eric of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and two sons, Sam and Zach; two sons, Marlan Krull and friend, Denise Petersen of Mason City and two sons, B.J. and Jordan; Ken Krull and wife, Christine Schrage of Phoenix, Arizona and son, Carter Schrage.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Madeline Mack

June 5, 2001

Madeline Mack, age 82, of Osage, died on Sunday, June 3, 2001, at the Muse-Norris Hospice in Patient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 6, at 1:30 p.m., at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Rev. Karen Nichols Dungan will officiate. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday evening, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, who are in charge of the arrangements.

Madeline was born on September 19, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Milton and Lillian (Spalding) O’Conner. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from the Pershing High School in 1936. Madeline was united in marriage to Harry Mack on October 9, 1948 in Gaylord, Michigan. They moved from Michigan to Osage in 1984.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Jack O’ Conner; and a granddaughter, Melissa Mack.

Those that survive her include her husband, Harry of Osage; a son, Robert Mack and wife, Carol and their children, Michael, Mitchell, Matthew, Marshall of Osage; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Mack of Osage.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Bessie Schulz

June 5, 2001

Bessie Schulz, age 83, of Osage, formerly of Mitchell, died on Sunday, June 3, 2001, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 5, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Rev. Rose Marie Nack officiated. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Mitchell. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

She was born on November 5, 1917 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of John Sr. and Marye (Talsky) Orth. The family moved from Racine to Mitchell, where she was raised. She graduated from the Mitchell High School. On December 5, 1936, Bessie married Carl “Scoop” Schulz in Mitchell. They lived their entire married life in Mitchell County. The couple owned a grocery store in Mitchell. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Carl “Scoop” Schulz on October 1, 1989; and a brother, John Orth, Jr.

Those that survive her include her sister, Rose Mary Ellingson of Northwood; and several nieces and nephews.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Bette Helen Teall

June 5, 2001

Bette Helen Teall, age 78, died on Sunday, June 3, 2001, from heart failure in the Vencor Hospital, Ontario, California.

Funeral services are set for Saturday, June 9, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage. Interment will follow in St. Ansgar.

She was born in Northwood, Iowa and attended high school there before attending the University of Iowa. She taught in Iowa and Florida before moving to California. Bette was employed by the San Bernardino City Unified School District as a teacher and counselor for 32 years.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in San Bernardino, the University of Iowa Alumni Association, the California Retired Teachers Association and the San Bernardino Riverside County Counselors Association. She was active in environmental and animal issues and was a member of several related organizations.

Preceding her in death were her father and mother, Thomas and Ida Teall of Osage; a brother, Robert R. Teall of Orlando, Florida; and sister, Helen McWilliams of Osage.

Those that survive her include her sister, Dorothy Goad of Cloquet, Minnesota; nieces, Martha Briggs Curcio of Sugar Grove, Illinois, Mary McWilliams of Cedar Rapids, Vicki Olson of Indianola, Spring Rosen of Sanibel Island, Florida and Leslie Hill of Ocala, Florida; nephew, Paul McWilliams of Loveland, Colorado; brother-in-law, Harold McWilliams of Osage; and many loving friends.

A scholarship has been established in Bette Teall’s name at the University of Iowa Foundation, Iowa City, Iowa. Memorials may be sent to the foundation or to the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Gertrude Heimer

June 13, 2001

Gertrude Heimer, age 66, of Stacyville, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 8, at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. Rev. Joseph Schneider officiated and burial was in the Visitation Cemetery. The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude was born on August 26, 1936 in Taopi, Minnesota, to John and Rose (Wettstein) King. She married LaVerne Heimer on September 20, 1955 in Adams, Minnesota. She lived most of her married life in Stacyville. Her greatest joy was visiting with family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and her husband.

Those that survive her include one daughter, Deb Lange and husband, Dan of St. Charles, Minnesota; two sons, Doug and wife, Jeanie of Rock Falls, Iowa and Dave and wife, Michele of St. Ansgar; eight grandchildren, Jake, Justin, Cole Heimer and Travis, Brittney and Shane Lange and Jordan and Derrick Heimer; five sisters, Mary Ann Heimer of Adams, Minnesota, Evy Bimberg of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Bernice Horn of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Bernette Willenbring of Anoka, Minnesota and Diane Christie of Rochester, Minnesota; three brothers, Ernie King of Austin, Minnesota, Bud King of Clear Lake and Bill King of Rochester, Minnesota; and Robin Bowers who was her special friend and caregiver.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Clarice Hein

June 13, 2001

Clarice Hein, age 88, of Osage, died on Thursday, June 7, 2001, at the Faith Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2:00 p.m., at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage. Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott will officiate. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. On Thursday, visitation will be one hour before the services at the church.

She was born on February 8, 1913, on the family farm in Union Township, Worth County, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Schoger) Paulson. She attended rural school in Worth County and graduated from the Osage High School in 1931. Clarice was united in marriage to Edwin Hein of New Haven on August 17, 1935. Clarice was baptized, confirmed and married by Rev. O.C. Myre at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage.

They lived on a farm near New Haven until 1942, when they purchased and moved to a farm in Burr Oak Township. They lived there until 1980, when they retired and moved to their new home in Osage. Clarice was employed at the Faith Lutheran Home for 15 years and continued to do volunteer work there for another 15 years.

She was a member of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Elizabeth Circle and held offices in the circle. Clarice served as secretary to the local W.M.F. and also served on the conference board. She was a member of the Faith Home Auxiliary.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Those that survive her include her husband, Edwin of Osage; a daughter, Carol Dill and husband, Gordon of Salinas, California; three sons, Russell Hein and wife, Gloria of Little Cedar, Bob Hein and wife, Ann of Winfield, Illinois and Allan Hein and wife, Janis of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Dr. Robert Pennington

June 13, 2001

Dr. Robert Wayne Pennington, age 70, of Osage, died on Thursday, June 7, 2001, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, of complications of melanoma.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 11, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage. Rev. Rick Magstadt of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church officiated and burial was in the Osage Cemetery. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Bob Pennington was born on June 26, 1930 in Washington County, Iowa, the son of Rev. George C. and Minerva (Jones) Pennington. He lived his early years in small southeast Iowa towns. He graduated from the Monroe High School in 1948. From 1952 to 1956 he served in the U. S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Midway, as a hospital corpsman and x-ray technician. On June 5, 1954, in Monroe, he married his high school sweetheart and lifelong companion, Sarah (Sally) Van Doorninck. Daniel, Cynthia and Juli were born to them.

He studied at Iowa State University, graduating a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1962. He practiced in Osage from 1964 to 1991. After retiring from veterinary practice, he served as a Mitchell County Supervisor from 1996 to 2000, promoting community projects including the MCRHC-Osage Hospital and the new Mitchell County Sheriff's Office/Jail.

He served his community through the Christian and Missionary Alliance church, the Osage Community School Board, the Osage Library Board and the Kiwanis Club. From his boyhood he bred and raised pigeons and won many championships in the pigeon fancy. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and bird watching and found great solace in the natural surroundings at the New Haven Potholes. He loved to sing hymns in harmony and enjoyed a house filled with music. His quick wit and deep laugh betrayed a tender heart. He faced life without pretense and made fun of life's’ indignities. He valued hard work and integrity.

Above all, Bob treasured his faith in Christ and his family. He enjoyed his veterinary profession, his camaraderie with farmers, quiet times with his birds and the morning coffee group and travels to explore new places.

Those thankful for sharing his life are his wife, Sally; a son, Dr. Daniel Pennington of Mason City along with his wife, Joan and children, Laura and Claire; a daughter, Cynthia Walton of Bangkok, Thailand with her husband, Kevin and children, Joshua, Amy, Jonathan and Lukas; and a daughter, Julie Servatius of Maplewood, Minnesota with her husband, John; mother, Minerva Pennington of Columbus Junction, Iowa; brother, Rev. Paul Pennington of Keokuk; sister, Marty Murry of Columbus Junction; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. George Pennington; and a brother, John Pennington.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Roman G. Thome

June 13, 2001

Roman G. Thome, age 88, of Osage, died on Thursday, June 7, 2001, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, Stacyville.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Osage. Rev. Philip Recker officiated. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Roman was born on December 18, 1912, to John and Sarah (Steiger) Thome in Stacyville. He is the last of 12 children. Roman grew up in the Meyer area. He was united in marriage to Wava Krumlinde on April 6, 1942, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Meyer. They had just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.

Roman farmed in the Osage area before moving into Osage in 1967, when he went to work for Germaine Mullenbach as a mason. He then became custodian for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School until his retirement. Roman was an avid fisherman and did so at any chance he could.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Wava; 7 brothers, Joseph, Frank, John, Albert, Fredrick, Carl and Arnold; and four sisters, Theresia, Elizabeth, Florentina and Rosina.

Those that survive him include two daughters, Joeleen Samec and her husband, Richard of New Hampton and their children, Jerry, Randy and Jill; and Deanna Shoars and her husband, Michael of Orchard and their children, Chad and Chris; and many nieces and nephews.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Cleo C. Lee

June 13, 2001

Cleo Lee, age 82, of Osage, died on Friday, June 8, 2001, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Osage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 11, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Philip Recker officiated and interment was in the Osage Cemetery. The Champion-Bucheit Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Cleo was born on August 13, 1918 at New Haven, the daughter of Alex and Agnes (Gilles) Weber. She graduated from the Osage High School. Cleo married Robert J. Lee on May 9, 1942 in Osage. She lived in Osage for most of her life. Robert died on October 6, 1974.

Cleo was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was the church organist for many years. She was active in the Sacred Heart Ladies Guild and Study Club.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Robert J. Lee; a son, Barry Lynn Lee; and a granddaughter, Candace Lee.

Those that survive her include four sons, John Wade Lee and wife, Terri of Osage, Richard Alan Lee and wife, Valerie of Stillwater, Minnesota, Robert Jeffrey Lee and wife, Kathy of Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Scott Michael Lee and wife, Christi of Hugo, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Eleonore J. Grube

June 13, 2001

Eleonore J. Grube, age 101, of Toeterville, died on Monday, June 11, 2001, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 13, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Toeterville. Rev. Daniel Wee officiated and interment was in the St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Toeterville. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of  the arrangements.

Eleonore was the last descendent of Henry Toeter, founder of the Village of Toeterville, living in Union Township, Mitchell County, Iowa.  May she rest in peace in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Eleonore J. Grube, was born on October 2, 1899, on her grandfather’s farm in Union Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to Carl W. and Emma Grube of Toeterville. She was baptized on October 15, 1899, by the Rev. G. Landgrebe, Pastor of the St. Petri Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with Mrs. John Ehlke, Sr. and Mrs. Amanda Toeter serving as sponsors. Eleonore attended the St. Petri Lutheran School for three winters and made her confirmation of Christian faith on March 16, 1913, after instruction by the Rev. E.M. Lehmann.

Eleonore attended the Union Township Public School #4 and graduated from 8th grade in the spring of 1915. She then attended the St. Ansgar High School and graduated in 1919. Eleonore attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and taught for 25 years in rural schools in Mitchell County.

Her distinguished career as a teacher was recognized by her nieces and nephews through the establishment of a scholarship for students preparing to be elementary school teachers at Grand View College in Des Moines. Many former students have remembered her through the years with visits and gifts in appreciation of her kindly and effective manner of instruction.

Eleonore’s interest in education extended beyond secular subjects into the area of religion and life. She taught Sunday School for 60 years and served as the Sunday School Treasurer at the St. Petri Lutheran Church for 50 years. This service brought her immense enjoyment. In some families, she taught three generations of students.

After her public school teaching career, she returned home to care for her aged parents. She also cared for her sister, Adie in her home, until Adie’s death.

Eleonore found deep satisfaction and joy participating in the life and work of the church. She took part in youth groups, choirs, single and double quartets and women’s organization. She approached her life in the church as an opportunity for service to God and His Creation.

Eleonore's life was an inspiration to members of her family and friends. Her firm but kindly approach to children caused them to love and respect her. Her legacy to us is measured in her great concern for welfare, the brightness of her spirit and the strength of her Christian faith.

Eleonore was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

She is survived by two nephews, Dr. David Grube of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Karl Langrock of Portland, Oregon; two nieces, Lenore Thieman of Iowa City and Mae Sadler of Olathe, Kansas; three great-nephews; and six great-nieces.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Good Samaritan Center for the care and love they have given to Eleonore for the last three years.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Merrill L. Johnson

June 19, 2001

Merrill L. Johnson, age 81, of Floyd, died on Sunday, June 17, 2001.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, Floyd, Iowa. Rev. Solomon Odoon officiated and burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Floyd.

Merrill Leland Johnson, was born on May 17, 1920 in Floyd County, the son of Ben H. and Anna (Lesch) Johnson. He attended rural schools and graduated from the Floyd Consolidated High School in 1938. He farmed with his parents and on December 28, 1948, he and Charline Rucker were married in Floyd County. They farmed near Grafton for three years before moving to their farm north of Floyd.

He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd and the Floyd County Farm Bureau.

Living family members include his wife, Charline of rural Floyd; a son, Maurice and his wife, Pam Johnson of rural Floyd; and two grandsons, Ben and Andy Johnson.

Memorials may be directed to the Grace United Methodist Church elevator fund.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Gregor Loecher

June 19, 2001

Gregor Loecher, age 95, formerly of Osage, died on Monday, June 18, 2001, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, Stacyville.

Funeral services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press