Dorothy Frieden

Dorothy M. Frieden, 88, of Fayette, formerly of West Union, died Thursday, April 09, 2015, at Maplecrest Manor Care in Fayette.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. 

Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 12, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the church on Monday.

Burial will be at a later date at Richfield Cemetery, rural Sumner.

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com. 

Dorothy Maxine, daughter of Clifford and Mabel (Love) Gray, was born August 12, 1926, in Snohomish, Washington.

She was baptized in Snohomish, and received her education in the Snohomish Schools. She would later go on to receive her GED.

Dorothy was united in marriage with Wayne Shafer, in June of 1946.  They later divorced.

In November of 1951, Dorothy was united in marriage with Raymond Weidemann. The couple made their home in Alpha, Iowa.

She was confirmed on June 2, 1977, at St. Peter Lutheran Church-Richfield, rural Sumner.

Raymond died in 1985.

Dorothy and Fleet Frieden were married at St. John Stapleton, on August 16, 1986.

Dorothy worked for over thirty years between Palmer Lutheran Hospital and the Good Samaritan Nursing Center as a nurse’s aide, before retiring in 1988.

She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing.

Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Katherine (Dale) Ott of Alpha, and Jacquelyn (Paul) Woodard of West Union; four grandchildren, David Ott, Kristine Kriener, Elizabeth (Shon Grimm) Ott, and Valerie Heins; eight great-grandchildren, Chelsea Kriener, Alison (Eric) Glover, Brendan (Kayla) Erickson, Bryanna (Jason) Grimes, Belinda Erickson and her companion, Patrick, Alicia Schlichte and her companion, Jeremy, Erin Heins, and Morgan Heins; two great-great-grandchildren, Connor Erickson, and Blaire Grimes.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husbands, and one brother, George Gray.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or the Alzheimer’s Association.          15u15

Joan Johnson

A graveside memorial service for Joan Elaine (Bauercamper) Johnson, 85, of Marion, formerly of Waukon, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery, Clermont.

Joan died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is helping the family with arrangements.

Francis Wurzer

Francis Wurzer, age 91, of St. Lucas, IA, died Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union, IA.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Nick March on Monday, April 13, at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

Casket bearers were Francis’ grandsons; his granddaughters served as honorary casket bearers.

Arrangements were handled by Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, in Fort Atkinson.

Francis John Wurzer was born on May 23, 1923, the son of Konrad and Barbara (Kuennen) Wurzer on the Wurzer family farm near St. Lucas, IA. 

Francis attended St. Luke’s Catholic School and helped on the family farm. 

He was united in marriage to Margaret Smith on June 5, 1951, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA, and to this marriage, eight children were born.  Together Francis and Margaret farmed until they retired in 1994. 

Francis enjoyed league bowling for many years and traveling to visit family throughout the United States. He had a unique sense of humor and practical jokes and storytelling were a huge part of his life. In retirement, Francis enjoyed cruisin’ the neighborhood in his “Doodle-bug”, playing cards with his family and feeding the hummingbirds. His greatest enjoyment was his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. 

Francis was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters in St. Lucas. 

Francis is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Margaret Wurzer, St. Lucas, IA.  Eight children: Wayne (Diane) Wurzer, Solon, IA; Lauren Wurzer, Oklahoma City, OK; Don (Jo) Wurzer, LaCrosse, WI; Jan (George) McCune, LaCrescent, MN; Jeannie (Bill) Springer, Vinton, IA; Leon (Dawn) Wurzer, Toddville, IA; Lloyd (Janice) Wurzer, West Union, IA; and Sherry (Corey) Buchheit, Fort Atkinson, IA. Twenty-one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Six sisters: Sister Theophane Wurzer, Lowell, MI; Irma Hageman, Lawler, IA; Rosaria Einck, Festina, IA; Alvina Hemesath-Murray, Lawler, IA; Alma Hemesath, Ossian, IA; and Doris Smith, Fort Atkinson, IA. Two sisters-in-law: Evelyn (Sis) Wurzer, Waucoma, IA, and Ida Ameling of Fort Atkinson, IA, along with many nieces and nephews.   

Francis was preceded in death by his parents: Konrad and Barbara Wurzer. His father-in-law and mother-in-law: Irvin and Agnes Smith. Daughter-in-law: Sally (Hoey) Wurzer. Francis’ siblings and their spouses: Tony (Marcella) Wurzer, Edwin Wurzer, Ann (Roman) Kuennen, Carl (Lorraine) Wurzer, Alvin (Lorelie) (Carolyn) Wurzer, Sister and brothers-in-law: Bertha (Bud) Dority, Florian Hageman, Norbert Einck, Eddie Hemesath, Jim Murray, Charlie Hemesath.  Clarence Ameling, Alvin Smith, along with several nieces and nephews.   15u15

Edna Blockhus

Edna Corrine Blockhus passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Palmer Lutheran Heath Center in West Union.

She was born on June 16, 1931 in Elgin, Iowa to Louie and Ellen (Kupan) Nelson.

She graduated from Elgin High School in 1948.

Edna was united in marriage to Richard Blockhus on October 10, 1950 in Clermont, Iowa. Two children were born to this union.

She worked for many years at Garvin’s in West Union.

Edna loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with her family.

She was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union.

Edna is survived by her son, Steve of Marion and three grandchildren, Josh Keith Baumler, Cody Neil Baumler, and Dillion Richard Baumler.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Lisa Baumler; a brother, Lyle; and sister, Lillian.

Funeral services were held at 4 pm on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with a visitation from 2 pm until service time. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery.

Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home of West Union was in charge of the arrangements.     15u15

Betty Lou Tillman

Betty Lou Tillman, age 84, of Waucoma, IA died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waucoma with Rev. Nick March celebrating the Mass. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Friends greeted the family 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waucoma where there was a 3:00 p.m. rosary and a 7:00 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Waucoma was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences for Betty's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Betty Lou Tillman was born July 23, 1930, in Riceville, IA, the daughter of Victor and Katherine (Linkenmeyer) DeSloover.

She received her education in rural country schools around the area.

On October 6, 1952, she married the love of her life Herbert Tillman at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lawler, IA. To this union six children were born.

The couple lived near Alpha and she raised her family while helping on the farm and doing daycare from her home.

She loved to spend time with her family, playing cards, gardening and caring for her roses. Betty loved to fish and she learned to play accordion, as it was a gift from her husband while he was stationed over in Germany. She continued to play the accordion throughout her life. 

Betty is survived by one son, David (Marcia) Tillman of Bethel, MN; five daughters, Katherine Donath of Dubuque, IA, Virginia (Robert) Witt of Clive, IA, Karen (Eric) Olson of Des Moines, IA, Marla (David) Pleggenkuhle of Sumner, IA, Bonnie Wessels of Waterloo, IA; 15 grand children; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Clem Langreck of Lawler, IA.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; two brothers Loyal and Bernard DeSloover; three sisters, Bernice Langreck, Verda Langreck and Katherine Langreck.      15u15

Russell Wenger

Russell Wayne Wenger, 90, of Elkader, Iowa formerly of Elgin, Iowa died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Central Community Hospital, Elkader, Iowa.

Russell was born July 22, 1924 to Charles and Marjorie (Cook) Wenger in Elgin, Iowa and was baptized at Elgin Methodist Church on September 9, 1934. 

He graduated from Elgin High School. 

In 1943, Russell enlisted in the Navy where he served his country honorably until 1946.

Russell was united in marriage to Avis Mork on December 29, 1951 at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church in Decorah, Iowa. To this union, three children were born, Steven, Craig and Paul.

Russell worked construction and owned/operated the Wenger Tavern. He was a rural mail carrier for 35 years.

Russell enjoyed golfing, boating on the Mississippi River, bowling in couple’s and men’s leagues in Elkader, Postville and West Union. He also enjoyed taking trips, whether it was a fishing trip with friends or trips with Avis to Alaska, Europe, family vacations to Florida, the Grand Canyon and Seattle’s World’s Fair.

Russell was a member of the American Legion, Rural Mail Carriers Association and Elkader Golf and Country Club.

He was also a member of the Elgin Methodist Church from 1924 until 1951, a confirmed member at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church until 1952, became a charter member of Elgin Lutheran Church and maintained his membership until his passing.

Russell is survived by his loving wife, Avis of sixty-three years; three children, Steven (Mimi) Wenger of Columbia, Missouri, Craig (Laurie) Wenger of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Paul (Carol) Wenger of Elkader, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Drew Parker and Hunter Wenger of Columbia, Missouri, Christian, Megan, Erik and Jon Wenger of Cedar Rapids and Tanner and Paige Wenger of Elkader; one sister, Helen Torrens of Cedar Rapids and numerous nieces and nephews.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marjorie Wenger and two sisters, Corrine Gilson and Crystal Schori.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Russell’s honor to Elgin American Legion, Elgin Lutheran Church or the Russell Wenger Memorial Fund.

Pallbearers to honor Russell were James Meyer, Jeff Cline, Gary Gilson, Ryan Reese, Tanner Wenger and Christian Wenger. 

Honorary Pallbearers were Hunter Wenger, Paige Wenger, Megan Wenger, Erik Wenger, Jon Wenger, Drew Parker, and Allison Reese. 

Funeral services were at 10:30 am on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Elgin Lutheran Church, Elgin, Iowa.  Reverend Jerome Godson was the officiant.

Visitation was Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 2-5 pm at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elgin, Iowa. There was also a one hour visitation before services at the church on Monday.  

Interment was held at the Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Iowa with Military Honors.   

Condolences may be left at: www.leonardfuneralhomes.com.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elgin, Iowa helped the family with arrangements.

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Lucille Amdahl

Lucille Amdahl, 99, of West Union died Friday, April 17, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society – West Union.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in West Union.

Sharon Kay (Feaker) Duryee

Sharon passed away on April 17, 2015. She was born April 2, 1946.

Edward Szabo

Edward Szabo, 88, of Clermont died Wednesday, April 15. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville assisted the family with the arrangements.

Lloyd Voshell

Lloyd Leeland Voshell, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2015 near Clermont in a work-related accident.

Lloyd was born on July 5, 1964 in West Union, Iowa to LeRoy and Marjorie (Gage) Voshell.

He attended North Fayette High School.

He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with motors. He loved spending time with his and cat, "Fats" and family, especially his grandchildren.

Lloyd held a variety of jobs in the area and was considered by many a jack of all trades.

Lloyd is survived his loving family including his son, Zach (Nikki) Voshell-Farrenkopf of Oelwein; step-daughter, Rebecca Lee of Oelwein; siblings, Larry Voshell of Wadena, Lonnie (Darci) Voshell of West Union, Lannette (Mike) Ginder of Algona, Lori (Don) Traeger of Cresco, Linda Voshell of Oelwein and Lowell Voshell of West Union; grandchildren, Aleaha and Kaelyn; his “partner in crime”, Dave Shannon of West Union; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Ron.

Visitation was set for 4 pm until 7 pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 with a short funeral service at 5 pm at Burnham-Wood Funeral in West Union.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

S.K. Rogers and Burnham-Wood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.      17u17

Lloyd Robinson

Lloyd E. Robinson, 86, of Hawkeye, died after a two year battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at his rural farm home south of Hawkeye where he lived most of his life.

Memorial services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the United Methodist Church in Hawkeye with Lay Servant Mona Christie officiating.

Inurnment will be at a later date. 

Visitation was held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the church on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to them for distribution to various organizations later. 

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

Lloyd Eugene, son of Walter A. and Belle (Brown) Robinson, was born April 9, 1929, at the Robinson farm.

He graduated from Hawkeye High School in 1947, working during high school as a farm laborer, then worked on a section crew for the Milwaukee Railroad for two years. He then worked as a hired man for Lee Pleggenkuhle until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951.

He served in Korea for two years prior to returning home where he started farming on the Robinson farm.

He was united in marriage with Donna D. Boess on November 27, 1953. Three sons were born to them: Gary, Steven, and Kurt.

Lloyd was a longtime member of the Arnold-Rogers Post #312, American Legion of Hawkeye where he served many years on the color guard at football games.

In addition to his wife, Donna of Hawkeye, Lloyd is survived by three sons, Gary (Ronda) and Steven (Robin) of Hawkeye, and Kurt (Brenda) of Bellevue, Nebraska; grandchildren, Mike, Heather, Morgan, Nick (Taylor) and Samantha Robinson, Dan (Michele) and Lindsey Bauer, and Katie, Maria (Bret), Cristene, and Brian Sodama of Nebraska; great grandchildren, Mikenzie, Conner, Natalie, and Elizabeth; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Robinson of Creston.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Ruth Banning, Virginia Becker, and Edith Parker; and one brother, Robert Robinson.      17u17

Lucille Amdahl

Lucille Yvonne (Gress) Amdahl was born on October 4, 1915 at her home in Clermont, Iowa to Willis and Clara (Benson) Gress.

She graduated form Clermont High School in 1933.

Lucille was united in marriage to Ervie Sydney Amdahl in 1935 in West Union. Three children were born to this union. Ervie passed away at the age of 51.

Following the closing of St Olaf Lutheran Church in West Union, Lucille became an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in West Union.

She worked for Deco Manufacturing in Decorah.

Lucille passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of West Union.

She is survived by her two sons; Raymond Amdahl of Oelwein and Kenny (Carolyn) Amdahl of Hubert N.C.; five grandchildren, Steven Amdahl, Bradley Amdahl, Richard Amdahl, Dale Amdahl, and Deborah (David) Halverson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Connie Kaye; parents; daughter-in-law, Sandra Amdahl; and siblings, Donald, Lloyd, Evelyn, and Gladys.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union with the Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery.

A public visitation was held from 4 pm until 7 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in West Union.      17u17

Dora Medberry

Dora L. Medberry, 94, Elgin, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette, Iowa.

Dora Louise, the daughter of Will and Hazel (Perkins) Frey, was born August 1, 1920 on the family farm near Wadena, Iowa. 

She graduated from Wadena High School in 1938. 

Dora cared for her grandparents and helped several neighborhood ladies for several years. 

Dora was united in marriage with Kenneth Medberry on February 24, 1954 in Wadena.  To this union two children, Russell and Wanda, were born.

Dora was a longtime member of the Illyria Community Church, rural Elgin.

She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and visiting with her friends and family.

Dora is survived by her children, Russell Medberry of Elgin; and Wanda (Leo) Melendez of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren, Eric (Ericka) Medberry; Laura (Eric) Albert; Sara (Luke) Steinlage; K.J. (Emily) Medberry; Katie (Frank) Burgin; and Kendra Melendez; four great grandchildren, Davis Van Sickle; Ava and Ila Medberry; and Daphney Albert; and three sisters-in-law, Colleen Frey of Fayette, Iowa; Betty Frey of Postville, Iowa; and Berle Frey of Lisbon, Iowa.

Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, who died on December 4, 1985; her parents; a daughter-in-law, Sue Medberry; three brothers, Warren, John, and Lindy Frey; and her sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Archie Wheeler.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Illyria Church, rural Elgin, Iowa with Pastor Pam Reinig as the Officiant.

Burial will follow in the Illyria Cemetery, rural Elgin, Iowa.

Visitation will be Friday, May 1, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.      17u17

Leona Winter

Leona Winter, age 88 of St. Lucas, IA passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Hampton, IA.

Leona was born on May 9, 1926 to Henry and Clara (Rausch) Hackman on the Hackman family farm south of Ft. Atkinson. 

She attended St. Luke’s Catholic School in St. Lucas.  After receiving her formal education, Leona continued working on the family farm. 

On June 19, 1946, Leona was united in marriage to Clarence Winter at St. Luke’s Catholic Church who died in 1983. The couple made their home in rural Hawkeye where they raised their five children Diane, Ken, Marv, Leo and Rich. 

Leona then moved to St. Lucas in 1991 where she resided the remainder of her life. 

She was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and a member of the Rosary Society. 

She enjoyed gardening, reading, long walks, playing cards, listening to music, and playing the accordion.  But her true pride and joy were her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.

Left to honor her memory are her children; Diane Franzen of Waucoma, IA, Ken (Pat) Winter of Waverly, IA, Marv (Barb) Winter of New Hampton, IA, Rich (Amy) Winter of Decorah, IA; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; her sister, Hilaria Kipp of Decorah, IA; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Holthaus of Cresco, IA; her brothers-in-law, Linus (Doris) Winter, Roger Moellers and Zeno Kappas and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Leo Winter; her siblings, Hilda (Carl) Brandsmeier, Rose Hackman, Hugo Hackman, Carl Hackman, Dolora (Julian) Sabelka and brother-in-law Edwin Kipp.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 27, 2015 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA with Father Nick March celebrating.

Burial was at St. Luke’s Cemetery in St. Lucas following the services.

Visitation was held from 4:00-7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Scriptural Wake Service on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas. Visitation continued at the church one hour prior to the funeral mass on Monday. 

Online condolences for Leona’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Memorials may be directed to the family.    17u17

Roger Frieden

A memorial service for Roger B. Frieden, 72, of Elgin will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elgin.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service.

Roger’s death occurred Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.

Everett Lockhart

Everett Earl Lockhart passed away April 28, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in West Union, Iowa at age 93.

He was born April 8, 1922 near Brandon, Iowa.

Everett developed a passion for music early in life which carried into high school at LaPorte City, where he and friends formed their own band known as the 'Rubber Band'!

Everett was also athletic, playing basketball and later enjoyed bowling and playing golf, especially with his foster brother, Cliff Branaman.

In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

During the war years, Everett married Dorothy Pearl Clark from LaPorte City, Iowa. She took a train from Waterloo, Iowa to Sacramento, Calif. where they were married July 1, 1944.

Before deployment, the U.S. Army sent Everett for training in engineering to Rolla, Missouri, and schools in Idaho and South Dakota. Electronics came easy to Everett and he served in the Signal Corps during the war.

He also found time to play in a service band that he and others formed. The band played for the troops on ships as they sailed throughout the Pacific.

Everett received four bronze stars for three landings in the South Pacific plus the liberation of the Philippines. He also served for several weeks in Occupied Japan following the war in the same office complex as General Douglas MacArthur.

After the war, Everett completed his B.A. degree in 1951 majoring in business from Iowa State Teachers College. He completed his Master's Degree in music in 1962 from the State College of Iowa and finished his Masters plus 30 certificate in 1967 from the University of Northern Iowa. Note that it was the same university with different name changes!

After the war, Everett and Dorothy began their married life in LaPorte City, Iowa managing the Gambles Store after his father's death. His knowledge of electronics led him to Raytheon in Oelwein, Iowa.

While living in Oelwein, he had an opportunity to enter teaching music for both the Hazleton and Maynard school districts. Everett taught across north central Iowa in West Bend, Burt, Swea City, and finally back to the Alpha, Hawkeye, and West Union school districts, where he finished his teaching career. Everett loved his marching bands and remembered each junior high and high school musician and the instrument they played well into his later years.

Everett and Dorothy had three daughters, Linda Jean; Gwen Irene; and Cheryl Lynn.

Besides music, Everett and Dorothy loved to fish and purchased their dream cabin on the Mississippi River in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Family activities would center around their cabin and life on the river. Mark Twain had nothing on the Lockhart family!

After retiring, Everett continued his life in music and became well known and respected as a piano tuner. He also continued to play the piano and keyboard well into his later years at various events, senior centers, and assisted living homes in Northeast Iowa. His keyboard was at his side when he passed from this life.

Everett was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Walter and Florence Lockhart; three brothers, Forest, Veryl, and Marion; one sister, Margaret; and foster brother Cliff Branaman.

Dorothy and Everett celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1994 and were married for fifty-seven years.

Everett is survived by daughter Linda (Rick) Roberts of Overland Park, Kansas; daughter Gwen (Dan) Silhacek of Spillville, Iowa; daughter Cheryl (Rusty) McCune of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, Randy (Beverly) Roberts, Robin (Sara) Roberts, Stacy (Al) McCune, Betsy (Chad) Anteau, Aaron Tieden, Lindsey (Aaron) Bohr, Haley (Andrew) Ungs, and John Silhacek; four great-grandchildren plus many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in West Union with the Rev. Chris Ebbers officiating.

The graveside service followed at 2 pm at Westview Cemetery in La Porte City, Iowa.

A public visitation was held from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, May 1, 2015 at S.K. Rogers & Burnham-Wood Funeral Home in West Union.

Memorials in Everett's honor will be directed to the Good Samaritan Society of West Union, United Methodist Church of West Union, and North Fayette Valley Music Program.

S.K. Rogers Burnham-Wood Funeral Home of West Union was in charge of the arrangements.   18u18

Albert Swale Jr.

Albert Roy Swale Jr., 89, of Clear Lake, formerly of West Union, died April 3, 2015, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Per Al’s wishes, his body was cremated.

Graveside inurnment will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the West Union Cemetery, West Union.

Piper Moellering

Piper Kelly Moellering, 33, of Lake Forest, Ill., died April 28, 2015.

Piper is survived by her husband Paul; her two children Esten Ames & Chapin Kelly Moellering; her parents Dr. Daniel & Lois Kelly; her parents-in-law Margaret & William Moellering; her brothers Britton (Meire) Kelly, Jeffrey (Alicia) Kelly, Reid (Lindsay) Kelly; and her niece and nephews Mason, Reese, Hunter, Socrates, Enzo and Everett.

  Piper was a lifelong resident of Lake Forest. Born in Lake Forest Hospital. She attended Sheridan School, Deerpath Middle and Junior High Schools and Lake Forest High School before attending University of Colorado Boulder for her undergraduate education and Regis University for her Masters degree.

A detailed online celebration of Piper’s life will be available to view and contribute to on Facebook by searching her full name.

  In lieu of flowers, donations in Piper’s name may be made to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation, Dept 4589, Carol Stream, IL 60122 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

No visitation.

Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, Ill.

Interment will be private at Lake Forest Cemetery.

Info: Wenban Funeral Home www.wenbanfh.com or (847) 234-0022.   18u18

William Koehn Jr.

William Henry “Bill” Koehn Jr., 89, of Elkader, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015, at his residence.

Bill was born October 26, 1925, in Communia to Rose (Behrens) and William C.F. Koehn.

He was united in marriage to Sharon Leete on February 8, 1958 at the Peace United Church of Christ in Elkader.  This marriage was blessed with two boys and two girls.

Bill served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II.  

After returning home he held several positions and had several employers.  He worked a number of years with Water Tower Paint and Repair and the State of Iowa Department of Transportation.  He retired after 20 years of working for the DOT.

Bill enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, and mushroom hunting, gardening, watching the eagles and telling stories. He also enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting events, and soon was known as “their” grandpa too. 

Bill never met a stranger—he would talk to anyone-anytime-and by the time they were done talking they were good friends. 

Bill enjoyed delivering meals for the mealsite and visiting all the “old People” as he called them.   

Survivors include his wife Sharon, and three children; Jeff (Joan) Koehn, Elkader, Iowa: Kelly (Glenda) Koehn, Elgin, Iowa: Vickie Koehn, Iowa City; three brothers Ed (Anna Mae) Koehn, Dick (Ruth) and Milford (Muff) Koehn; one sister, Roselavon Matuska; Ten Grandchildren, Ty & Traci Koehn, Patrick Jones (Caytee Bartels) Jaci & Jay Wagner, Jeremy(Tayler) Koehn, Sam, Joe, Kyle and Cassie Koehn, Michael Heiden. Three Great Grandchildren- Braxsten Jones, Ellah Jones and Kendall Wagner. Also many nieces and nephews, and many countless friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jacqueline Koehn; his brothers Alvin, Ray and Leo Koehn, his sisters Evelyn Clark and Eileen Kuhse, and Susie his beloved dog.          18u18

Eleanor Loftsgard

Eleanor Loftsgard, 91, of West Union died Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society - West Union.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elgin and for one hour before services at the church on Friday.

Arrangements are being handled by Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin.