Gertrude Tillman

Gertrude E. Tillman age 89 of Waucoma, IA, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waucoma with Rev. Kyle Digmann officiating.

Interment was held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waucoma, with Alfredo Garcia, Bruce Kleve, Vincent Tillman, Bob Kleve, Anthony Tillman, and Charlie Stammeyer serving as pallbearers. 

Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Waucoma was entrusted with arrangements.  

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

Gertrude “Gertie” Elizabeth (Fischbach) Tillman was born on a farm near Alta Vista, Iowa, on Dec. 3, 1928. She entered into her eternal rest on Jan. 8, 2018, at Evans Memorial Home, Cresco, Iowa. 

Gertie’s parents were Nicholas and Pauline (Elenz) Fischbach. Gertie’s father died in 1938, so Gertie, along with her siblings and mother, moved to the farm of her grandparents, Matthias and Anna Elenz. 

Gertie attended country school near the Elenz farm and school in North Washington. Gertie quit school in 9^th grade to help out on the family farm.

Gertie married Marcellus (Marc) Tillman on June 2, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington, Iowa. 

Marc and Gertie lived in Waucoma, Iowa, from their marriage until 1953. They moved to Greene, Iowa, for three years. They returned to their home in Waucoma. Gertie lived in the same house for 63 years.

Gertie was employed as a babysitter for a few years. Gertie worked for Sara Lee in New Hampton from 1974 until 1990. 

Gertie and Marc enjoyed time at various lakes, taking bus tour trips, taking driving trips, and making two special trips to her father’s village in Germany. Gertie and Marc also liked polka music and dancing. Gertie loved playing various card and board games. Gertie excelled in cooking, baking, and canning. Gertie was talented in embroidery, quilting, and crocheting. Gertie had a special knack for genealogy.

Gertie was a member of St. Mary’s Church of Waucoma and belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters. Gertie was also a 60-year member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Gertie is survived by two children: Joseph (Claudia) Tillman, Forest City and Mary (DJ) Morris, Waukon. Her grandchildren are: Marissa (Mike) Flugum, Katie (Adam) Krug, Maggie Tillman, Cindy Garcia (special friend Samuel), Donald Spieker, and Ava (Tyler) Cooksley. Gertie had 11 great-grandchildren: Libbie, Emma, and Christian Flugum; Kiera, Brooke, and Dawson Krug; Brittania and Samantha Garcia; Avis, Annie, and Tucker Cooksley. Extended family includes Alfredo Garcia and Stephanie McCumber. 

Gertie is also survived by her brother Nick (Edna) Fischbach; her brothers-in-law: John (late Betty) Tillman, Bob (Cynthia) Tillman, and Merle (Pam) Tillman and her sisters-in-law: Alvera (late Marvin) Kleve and Phyllis (late Don) Massman.

Gertie was preceded in death by her husband, Marc; her parents; and her sister: Anna Marie (Edwin) Rasing. 

Memorials may be directed to the family.     3u3

June Flaskerud

June C. Flaskerud, 82, of Sumner and formerly of West Union, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Chapel in Hawkeye with Lay Servant Mona Christie officiating. 

A Visitation will precede the memorial service on Wednesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made in June’s name to West Union Community Library.

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

June Corrinea, daughter of Everett and Edith (Simon) Stone, was born July 2, 1935 in Clinton, Iowa. 

She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Faith. 

June received her education in the Clinton Schools and graduated from Lyons High School in 1954. She continued her education at Paris Academy Beauty School, graduating in 1955.

In September of 1955, she was united in marriage with Thomas Flaskerud in Cedar Rapids. To this union two daughters were born, Kristy and Myra. 

The family moved to California after living in Cedar Rapids for a couple years. June worked for many years in California as a beautician prior to retiring in 1997. 

Upon retirement, she moved to West Union and lived there until moving to the Hillcrest Home in Sumner in January of 2017. 

June was an avid reader, enjoyed word puzzles and country western music.

June is survived by her two daughters, Kristy (Rodney) Morse of Fayette and Myra (Robert) Chavez of Walnut Creek, Calif.; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Joe Mateas) Dini of Stockton, Calif., Jason Dini of Walnut Creek, Calif., Ryan (Stephanie) Morse of Fredericksburg, and Alex (Amber Miller) Morse of Fayette; two great-grandchildren, Tanner and Aubrey Morse; two sisters, Lucille Link of Euless, Texas and Charlotte (Robert) Ortiz of Moline, Ill.; one brother, Everett, Jr. (Marlene) Stone of Clinton; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Larry Lamphiear of West Union.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Arleta Murphy; brothers-in-law Donald Murphy and Stanley Link; and one niece, Kathleen Murphy.       3u3

Edwin Erickson

Edwin C. “Ed” Erickson, Jr., 64, of Maynard, Iowa passed away on Saturday morning, January 13, 2018 with his family at his side at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.

Funeral Service:  10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate, Iowa with Rev. Herbert C. Mueller, III., officiating.

Visitation: 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and for one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Interment: St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Westgate, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Maynard Fire Department, St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Hillcrest Home.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Edwin Clifford Erickson, Jr. was born July 2, 1953 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Iowa the son of Edwin Clifford and Charlotte Erna (Schrader) Erickson.  He was baptized August 9, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein, by the Rev. H. E. Dieter and was confirmed on March 19, 1967 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maynard, by the Rev. Arnold Thalacker.  On November 4, 1972, Ed was united in marriage to Lois Elaine Gordon at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate, by the Rev. Lloyd Bickel.  Ed and Lois were blessed with a daughter, Laury, and a son, Mykel. 

Ed attended and graduated from West Central High School, Maynard, in 1972.  He began working at the Maynard Cooperative (now Viafield) in June 1972 and was still employed by them.  He did several different jobs while employed at the Coop, but mainly was a semi-tractor trailer driver for the majority of his years.  In 1974, Ed was recruited to join the Maynard Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter and was proud to still be a member of the department.

Ed was so proud of his children and grandchildren.  He loved spending as much time as he could with them and that became one of his favorite things to do.  Ed was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Westgate and the Maynard Fire Department.  He also enjoyed riding around in his 1988 Corvette, keeping his vehicles and semi clean, yardwork, and making people laugh and smile.

Ed is survived by his wife: Lois Erickson of Maynard;

Daughter: Laury (Rick) Shonka of Oelwein;

Son: Mykel (Ashley) Erickson of Ely;

4 Grandchildren:  Kaelyn and Kasen Erickson & Lincoln and Madison Shonka;

2 Brothers: Thomas (Judy) Erickson of Independence &

Harry (Diane) Erickson of Elkader;

3 sisters: Caroline (Roger) Frederick of Marion,

Charlene (Robert) Fairchild of Altoona &

Jetty Mae Larson of Decorah;

Brother-in-law: Lyle (Julie) Gordon of Westgate;

2 Sisters-in-law: Cleo Erickson of St. James, Minnesota &

Cathie Gordon of Independence;

and many nieces and nephews who loved their uncle Ed.

Ed was preceded in death by his father; mother; brother: John Erickson; sister: Mary Shimek; parents-in-law: Donald and Irma Gordon; 3 brothers-in-law: Jimmy Shimek, Russel Larson and Larry Gordon; 2 nephews: Paul Erickson and Scott Gordon.

Peter Greco

Peter J. Greco, 90, of rural Maynard, Iowa died on Tuesday evening, January 9, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Mass of Christian Burial:  10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Jerry F. Kopacek officiating.

Visitation:  3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.

Military Service:  6:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

Scripture Service:  6:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Interment:  Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.

A Memorial Fund has been established for Sacred Heart Catholic Church Choir.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Peter John Greco was born on November 22, 1927 in Oelwein, Iowa the son of Dominic Albert & Mary (Napoli) Greco.  Peter graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Oelwein and then from Upper Iowa University in Fayette with a degree in education.  Peter was united in marriage to Mary Lou Taylor on August 17, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein.  Peter proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He taught in Oelwein, worked for the Chicago Great Western & Chicago Northwestern Railroads and farmed at rural Maynard where he had lived for the past 60 years.    

Peter was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he sang in the church choir for the past 78 years.  He enjoyed dancing, singing, playing the piano and spending time with family and friends.  He especially enjoyed sharing candy and pocket flashlights to light up the lives of his family and friends.

Peter is survived by;

Special Niece: Marguerite Miner;

2 Special Nephews:  Lawrence Greco & Steven Greco and

Many loving Nieces, Nephews & Cousins.

Peter was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Mary Lou on January 14, 2014, 3 brothers:  Leo Greco, Lou Greco & John Greco and 3 sisters:  Arlene Greco, Theresa Miner & Rose Ratchford.

Donna Baldwin Davenport

Donna Baldwin Davenport, longtime resident of Iowa City went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.  She was 84.  

She was born Dec. 5, 1933 in Strawberry Point Iowa to parents Harry and Lillie (Gruver) Baldwin.

Her father was a bakery owner, well known for his beautiful cakes and special baked goods. Her mother Lillie worked alongside Harry and after his passing went into nursing. 

Donna worked as a crossing guard where her children went to school and was a sweet addition to all the children she helped get safely to school. 

She went on to work at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for well over 40 years until retiring as a Tech II in the operating room. 

But, the single most important "job" in her life was raising her four girls and being a friend to absolutely everyone she came in contact with. She simply loved people. She was always the first to make a phone call, send a card, listen when you needed an ear, and she felt so blessed by the friendship of others.  

She is survived by her daughters Rayma Meyers (Cameron) Donna Murphy (Jeff) Harriette Bell (Jon) Heather Wicks (Brian) and five grandchildren, Jamey (Michelle)  Andrea (Brian) Cody,   Hawkeye,  Austin (Molly) and three great grandchildren, Samantha, Jordyn, and Brynlie.  

Donna was an incredible artist, who loved music, reading, and was hooked on movies, especially those that showed true romance, compassion, and emotions. 

Funeral services will be held at 10am Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, before she is laid to rest alongside her parents at the beautiful Elgin Iowa cemetery at 3pm. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her memory to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital c/o University of Iowa Foundation.  

To share a thought, memory or condolence please go to the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com.

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Robert Friederich

Robert “Bob” Friederich, 82, of Postville, Iowa died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Robert Leo was born on January 13, 1935 to Jacob and Ida (Schneider) Friederich in Elgin, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed on March 22, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. Bob graduated from Postville High School in 1953 and proudly joined the United States Air Force.

Bob was united in marriage with Jean L. Schultz on August 9, 1953. He farmed until 1979 near Frankville, Iowa.  Bob worked in the Street Department and Waterworks for the City of Postville for eighteen years, after retiring in 1997, Bob started working at the Casino Queen (formerly Lady Luck) in Marquette, Iowa as a server.  After Jean’s death on February 2, 2000, Bob met Shirley Manning while attending a grief support group. Together Bob and Shirley built a life together as they healed from the loss of their loved ones.

Bob was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Cubs Fan. Bob enjoyed working outside gardening, mowing lawns, traveling and going to sporting events.

Bob is survived by his five sons, Allen (LuAnn) Friederich of Luana, Iowa, Chuck (Diana Kokko) Friederich of Waco, Texas, Kevin (Jackie) Friederich of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Brian (Lova) Friederich, of Des Moines, Iowa and Randy (Joyce) Friederich of Waukee, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Mae Friederich of Portage, Wisconsin; grandchildren; great grandchildren; his siblings, Jim (Delores) Friederich of West Union, Iowa, Ray (Murtis) Friederich of Postville, Iowa and Fern Kleppe of Postville, Iowa; sister-in-law, Betty Loftsgard of Oskaloosa, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; special friend, Shirley Manning; his parents, Jacob and Ida (Schneider) Friederich; and his eight siblings, Richard Friederich, Dorothy Foels, Erma Kamaus, Alma Berg, Lester Friederich, Jacob Friederich, Jr., George Friederich and Alton Friederich in infancy.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before services at the church on Friday.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, January 19, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa with Rev. Lynn Noel as the Officiant.

Burial will be at 1:30 pm on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Apostolic Cemetery, Elgin, Iowa.

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

Alene McCauley

Arlene Mary McCauley, 86, of Alabama passed away in the evening of Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in Huntsville, Ala., where she resided in a nursing home. 

She was born near Elma, Iowa on Sept. 6, 1931, the first child of Arthur Fountain and Irene Burri Fountain. 

Arlene grew up around Cresco and West Union. 

She graduated from Cresco High School. 

Arlene married Norman McCauley on May 29, 1957 at Wartburg Chapel in Waverly. 

Arlene then lived in West Union, and when Norman became Fayette County Sheriff, she took on the duties of managing many chores at the Fayette County Jail. 

She led an active life in Northeast Iowa, participating in church activities, and enjoying Bridge Club. She enjoyed traveling during retirement. 

Arlene moved to Huntsville, Ala., in 1998. 

Arlene is survived by a brother, Robert Fountain; her son, Kelly (Christie Swords) McCauley; granddaughters Dale Kristine Rickard, Megan Marie McCauley, and Emma Kathleen Tuttle. She has three great-grandchildren, Lilah Clare Rickard, Sadie Elizabeth Rickard and Caleb Norman Rickard; and former daughter-in-law, Jona McCauley, Hunstville, Ala.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman, and by her sister, Dorothy Fountain Jensen. 

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union. Rev. Adam Starrett was the officiant.

Burial followed at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa assisted the family with arrangements.          4u4

Donna Seitz

Donna Marie Seitz, 79, of West Union, Iowa formerly of Clermont, Iowa died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society, Postville, Iowa. 

Donna Marie was born to Andrew and Julia (Kleppe) Molokken on the family farm in Dover Township, Clermont, Iowa on Sept. 21, 1938. 

She was baptized on Oct. 30, 1938 by Rev. Mona and confirmed on June 29, 1952 by Rev. E.O. Ulring, both at the First Lutheran Church, rural Ossian, Iowa. 

Donna spent many years teaching Vacation Bible School and was also Sunday School Superintendent and led Luther League throughout her younger years. Her Church and ancestors of Norwegian heritage meant a lot to Donna, with her children making it five generations attending First Lutheran Church. 

Donna attended Dover #6 country school, which her family still maintains as a historical school and graduated from West Union High School in 1956. 

After high school Donna went to Rath Packing in Waterloo, working in the order writing office.

Donna was united in marriage with Dale R. Seitz on April 20, 1957 at First Lutheran Church by Rev. Vallum. To this union three sons and one daughter were born, Scott, Rodney, David and Jodeen. They resided in Jesup, Iowa for several years and then moved to the Elgin and Clermont area. 

Donna was an Avon and Tupperware Representative while the children were growing up. She then went to work for the Elgin Canning Company, Tony’s and the Lilac Motel. 

In 1981 Donna and her niece Diane Seitz Boltz founded the Valley Flower Boutique in Clermont, Iowa.  After several years Donna purchased Diane’s share and for 15 years she had the job of her life. Flowers were always a big part of Donna life both at work and at home.  She enjoyed visiting with the people who stopped in at the shop, after retiring Donna helped out at the Sweet Repeat Valley Floral Shop. 

After selling her shop she founded Granny’s Tours and enjoyed planning bus trips for the community. 

She belonged to the Farm Bureau Women’s Club, Clermont Community Club, Garden Club, Business and Professional Women’s Club, Fayette County Fair flower supervisor and the Red Hat Ladies of Elgin and Clermont.  

She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, singing and playing her piano. She also loved basketball and was a huge Postville Pirate Fan. Donna loved anything to do with all of her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed doing all the wedding flowers for her grandson’s wedding just this last August. Donna’s wishes came true when she went to Norway and Hawaii and traveled on Amtrak to San Francisco, Hollywood, LA and Niagara Falls.

Donna is survived by her children, Scott (Deb) Seitz, Jodi (Mike) Jacobson, Rod (Malia Fox) Seitz and Dave (Amy) Seitz; grandchildren, Courtney (Aaron) Brinks, Curtis (Kassandra) Seitz, Jessica Seitz, Chad (Sydney) McDonald, Cindi (Todd) Andersen, Melissa (Eric) Brannon, Isaac (Christa) Jacobson, Andrew Jacobson, Evan Jacobson, Owen Jacobson, Mandy (Jessie Riniker) Baker, Eric (Holly) Seitz, Amber Seitz, Ross (Alexandra) Seitz, Josie Seitz, Jackie Seitz and Ciara Keck; great-grandchildren, Annalise and Katelyn Brinks, Kynna, Colton and Calvin McDonald, Jaxson Eden, Caden, Taylor and Abby Andersen, Christian Brannon, Alee and Beau Woodman, Matt and Amber Baker, Emma Seitz and Rubi Seitz; brother, Edwin Molokken; sisters-in-law, Eileen Molokken, Lyla Molokken, Betty Seitz, Shirley Seitz and Edith Seitz; and one brother-in-law, Larry Butikofer.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Seitz; parents, Andrew and Julia Molokken; parents-in-law, Rufus and Sybil Seitz; brothers, Levi (Lydia) Molokken, Arthur Molokken and Melvin Molokken; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Anna Mae (Claude) Moose, Earl Seitz, Leonard Seitz, Louis Seitz, Marlys Seitz, Janice Seitz, Sara Lea Butikofer, Eleanor Molokken and Mabel Molokken; granddaughter Jessica McDonald, nephews, Jack Seitz, Mike Moose and Randy Molokken; niece, Julie Fulsaas; and her beloved dog, Chia.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Ossian, Iowa with Rev. Marshall Nessa as the officiant.

Burial followed at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ossian, Iowa.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.  4u4

Louis 'Stub' Becker

Louis “Stub” Becker Jr., 77, of Elgin, Iowa died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital, West Union, Iowa. 

Louis Jr. was born on May 17, 1940 to Louis F. and Estella (Peters) Becker in Elgin, Iowa. 

He graduated from Valley High in 1958.

Stub was united in marriage with Sharon Kay Schultz on Nov. 5, 1961 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa and they were lifelong members of United Methodist Church in Elgin, Iowa. The couple had three sons, David, Gary and Dan.

Stub’s first job was at Bob Falb Implement in Elgin, Iowa and took over the family farm in 1961, which he farmed the rest of his life.  He hauled corn for the Elgin Canning Factory for several years and also drove school bus for Valley for a few years. 

Stub was a past member of the Valley Co-Op Board and loved going to the Co-Op for coffee with the guys each morning. Stub was a seasoned mechanic who loved spending time in the shed working on his machinery. He enjoyed visits with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he loved riding with in his gator, tractors and combine.

Stub is survived by his wife, Sharon Becker of Elgin, Iowa; sons, Dave Becker of Elgin, Iowa, Gary (Sandy) Becker of New Hartford, Iowa and Dan (Tammie Crandall) Becker of Elgin, Iowa; 11 grandchildren, Nate (Ashley) Becker, Niki (Kevin) Oakland, Tyler (Tessa) Becker, Tessa Becker, Drew Becker, Luke Becker, Brooke Becker, Blaine Becker, Elizabeth Becker, Brandon (Kirby Bouillon) Becker and Brittney (Aaron Taylor) Becker; eight great-grandchildren, Kinsley Becker, Kylie, Lexi, Jonathan and Aubrey Oakland, Gannon Becker, Daxton Becker and Adrian Becker; siblings, Alice Schroeder of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mary Lou Downey of Reinbeck, Iowa, Judy (Dave) Larson of Ossian, Iowa; sister-in-law, Mae Becker of Clermont, Iowa.

Stub was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Estella Becker; brother, Charles “Bud” Becker; daughter-in-law, Jackie Becker; and niece, Deanna Spear.

  Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elgin, Iowa with Rev. Hyeunmee Kang as the Officiant.

Burial followed at Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Iowa.

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

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Barbara (Erickson) Hefty

Barbara Jane (Erickson) Hefty, 73, of Carrollton, Ga., formerly of West Union, died Jan. 9, 2018. 

She was a member of the North High Class of 1962 but moved before she graduated.

Edna Lindsey

Edna Belle Lindsey, 91, of Decorah, Iowa passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Wellington Place Nursing Home in Decorah.  Edna Belle, the daughter of Emory and Cleo (White) Hubbartt, was born August 12, 1926 at the family’s rural home in Skylar County, Missouri.  At the age of sixteen, Edna Belle graduated from high school in Lancaster, Missouri.

During World War II, Edna Belle was working for a hospital in Temple, Texas.  She met a “persistent” Army medic from Ohio, Clark F. Lindsey.  They were united in marriage on May 3, 1945.  They were blessed with two children, Charles Clark “Chuck” Lindsey and Sarah Kaye Lindsey.  Early in their marriage the couple made various homes in Texas, Ohio, and Iowa.  In 1951, they moved to Postville, Iowa, where they lived for over thirty years.  Edna Belle and Clark moved from Postville to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Manchester, Iowa, and to Waukon, Iowa in 1992, where Edna Belle lived in her home until 2016.

Edna Belle enjoyed playing cards, traveling, camping, boating, and fishing, decorating cakes, keeping up with photos and visits with the children in her life of family and friends.  She loved reminiscing, conversation, and laughter.  She will be remembered for the love and advice she gave and her many quaint idioms.  Despite tragic losses in her life, she continued to be full of love.  Edna Belle will be loved and missed by many.

Edna Belle is survived by her sister, Ronna Jean Stull; sisters-in-law, Marie Hubbartt and Martha Jane Hubbartt; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews, great-great-great nieces and great-great-great nephews.

Edna Belle was preceded in death by her husband, Clark, in 2005; her children, Sgt. Charles “Chuck” Lindsey in 1968 and Sarah Kaye in 1981; and her brothers, Max and Ronnie Hubbartt.

            The family wishes to thank all her friends and neighbors that assisted Edna in the later years of her life, and also the wonderful staff at Wellington Place in Decorah.

            Per her wishes, there will be no memorial service.  A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Postville Cemetery.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials in Edna Belle’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society or Disabled Veterans charities.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Postville, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rollin Krueger

Rollin Henry Krueger, 85, of Alpha passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Per his request, he was cremated.

A celebration of Rollin’s life will be held at the Waucoma Event Center from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.

Inurnment will be held at the Alpha Cemetery at a later date.  

Lloyd Meier

Lloyd Meier, 92, of Clermont, Iowa died at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. 

Lloyd was born on Sept. 8, 1925 to Paul and Hattie (Heck) Meier in Guttenberg, Iowa. 

He was privileged to attend and graduate from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Guttenberg, Iowa in 1943.

Lloyd was drafted into the United States Army, serving from November 1943 to April 1946 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Europe. 

After returning from the service, Lloyd worked in his dad’s store, P.J. Meier Square Deal Grocery, in Guttenberg for three years.  He then started working at Security State Bank in Guttenberg. In June 1950 he went to work at Farmers Savings Bank in Clermont, retiring in 1988 as Senior Vice President.

  Lloyd was united in marriage with Adeline Wilken on Aug. 17, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Strawberry Point, Iowa. Three children were born to this union.  

He had been very active in the American Legion at the local and state levels. Lloyd was also a member of the Clermont Historical Society, Valley Community School Board for 18 years, St. Peter Catholic Church Choir director for 38 years, Knights of Columbus Committee Chairman in Clermont, National Association of Bank Auditors and Controllers, and the Clermont Historical Preservation Society. 

He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing and singing. He loved spending time with his family. 

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Adeline Meier of Clermont, Iowa; his three children, Kathryn (Tim) Schultz of Rice Lake, Wis., Lori (Terry) Wear of Fountain Valley, Calif., and Kevin (Barb) Meier of Indianola, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Sarah (Paul) Colombo, Kent Schultz, Kurt Schultz, Lindsay Wear, Chris Wear, Mark (Alyssa) Meier, Nick Meier, Jake Meier and Haleigh Meier; four great-grandchildren, Elena and Atticus Colombo and Ryker and Paycen Schultz; one sister, Carla (Clark) Bolsinger of Guttenberg, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Hattie Meier; and five siblings, Sr. Carol Meier, Lucille (Henry) Henkel, Paulette (Donald) Groth, Donald (Carlene) Meier, and Laura Meier, who died in infancy.

 A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at St. Peter Catholic Church: Presider Father Don Komboh, Concelebrant Father David Ambrosy.

Burial with Military Rites followed at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Clermont, Iowa.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Clermont, Iowa helped the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for donation to several charities.           5u5

Opal Goodrich

Opal Hester Goodrich, 98, of West Union, Iowa and formerly of Prairie City, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society in West Union.  

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Prairie City Church of the Brethren.  

Burial will take place at Clark Cemetery near Luther, Iowa.  

The family will greet friends following the service with a luncheon at the church.  

Memorials may be directed to Prairie City Church of the Brethren or Athletes In Action at the University of Iowa.  

Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The daughter of Earl and Mary Susan (Buckingham) Brubaker, Opal was born on Jan. 14, 1920, in Prairie City.  

Opal attended Prairie City schools graduating from high school in 1938.  

She worked as a telephone operator for a year to make money for college.  

She attended McPherson College to earn her teaching certificate in 1940, and her first job was teaching all grades at a country school near Prairie City.  In 1946, Opal took a teaching job in Luther, Iowa.  

During that year she met Army 1^st Lieutenant Paul Lester Goodrich, who had recently returned from WWII.  They were married March 8, 1947, and settled on the Goodrich family farm near Luther.  

Female teachers weren’t allowed to be married back then, so she worked with her husband on the farm raising crops, milk cows and chickens and growing beautiful vegetable gardens.  

A daughter Susan Kay and son James Earl were born by 1960. 

They were both in school so Opal began teaching kindergarten at Woodward Elementary.  She attended night school at Drake University and graduated with a four-year degree in elementary education in 1962.  

She enjoyed being involved as a member of Luther United Methodist Church and was always proud of her children’s achievements at piano recitals and basketball games.  

In 1972, Opal took a job at United Community Elementary School where her children attended.  

During that time, her husband Paul passed away on Aug. 7, 1974 after a nearly 5-year battle with cancer.  

Opal remained on the farm until she completed 30 years of teaching kindergarten, first and second grades. She retired in 1984. 

The next year, Opal moved back to her hometown of Prairie City where her brothers and cousins lived.  She enjoyed being once again active in her family’s community and church – Prairie City Church of the Brethren, and she had many years living next door to her double cousin Ida Mae. 

Opal’s faith in Jesus Christ’s saving grace and extending that love to others was very important to her.  Those who knew her would say she definitely had a gift of service, jumping in to help anyone in need.  She took great joy in being a grandmother to five grandchildren and continued to garden and sew quilts. 

Opal’s last few years were spent under the loving care of her daughter Susan in West Union, Iowa

Opal is survived by her daughter, Susan Goodrich of West Union, Iowa and son Jim (Laurie) Goodrich of Coralville, Iowa; grandchildren Sara (Brett) Runde of Dubuque, Iowa, Reina Maley (Friend Ryan) of Audubon, Iowa, RaeAnn (Adam) Bird of Houston, Texas, Aaron (Jessica Goodrich of Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and Paul Ramsey (Andrea) Goodrich of Dahuk, Iraq; 13 great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kaitlyn, Scott, Jr., Brianna, Devin, Collin, Bethany, Elizabeth, Caleb, Lenora, Lydia, Silas and Micha; sisters-in-law, Vivian Brubaker and Kane Brubaker; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother and their wives, Carl (Helen and Vivian) Brubaker, Price (Berniece) Brubaker, Leo (Norma) Brubaker, Merlin Brubaker, Doyle (Maxine) Brubaker, Marvin Brubaker; sister Anna; and brothers Everett and Laverne, who died in early childhood.         5u5

Darlene Heins

Darlene Ruth Heins of West Union died peacefully at her home on the evening of Jan. 26. She was 84.

Darlene was born March 17, 1933, in West Bend, Iowa, to Mollie and Eli Schneider. 

Most of her childhood was spent in Elgin, where she graduated from high school and worked in the office for Dr. Henry Wolf. 

She married Robert Heins on Jan. 21, 1951, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elgin. She and Bob recently celebrated 67 years of marriage.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Darlene raised her family in two side-by-side houses on Auburn Street, both built by husband Bob. She loved keeping an immaculate house at both addresses. She specialized in decorating for the seasons, especially autumn, Christmas, spring, and summer. Every room was transformed every season with pictures, flowers, and quilts. She was a mother and homemaker and, briefly, a part-time employee at the state liquor store. 

She also loved playing Scrabble, Sequence, euchre, and five hundred. As her extended family grew and spread out across the country, Darlene enjoyed following their exploits on Facebook. She enjoyed reading fiction, and she specially liked to go shopping with her sister-in-law Elaine Jermeland of West Union.

Darlene is survived by her husband Robert, three children, nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.  

Her son Michael and Barb (Einck) of West Union have four children: Chris of Festina, Derek of West Union, Justin of West Union, and Erin of Ossian. Chris and Ashlyn (Backes) are the parents of Mason, Kellan, and Everly. Derek and Jill (Kuehner) have Hilton, Preston, and Lynston. Justin and Brittany (Buddenberg) are the parents of Decklyn, Beckett, Schuler, and Vera. Erin and Kyle Tieskoetter have Reese and Quinn.

Darlene’s daughter Diane and Roger Munns of Des Moines have three children: Mollie of New Orleans, Alex of Chicago, and Andres of Miami. Mollie and Robert Wallace are the parents of Beau. Andres and Amber (Williams) are the parents of Lorelei, Emma, Sabrina, and Nico. Alex is married to Sarah Minkus. 

Darlene’s daughter Rhonda and Dave Robinson of Hugo, Okla., are the parents of Cory, Brooke, and Megan. Cory and Jackie (Hollingsworth) of Oklahoma City are the parents of Hayden and Grayson. Brooke and Rodney Cox of Oklahoma City are the parents of Kingston. Megan lives in Denver, Colo.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union. Lunch will be served following.

Visitation with family will precede the service at 9 a.m.

For those who cannot attend Thursday services, the family will receive friends and family at their home, 304 Auburn St., on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Darlene will be missed. 5u5

Maxine Engels

Maxine Engels, 89, of Rockford, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, in Des Moines, Iowa.

A Funeral Mass for Maxine Engels was held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford, Iowa, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan as celebrant. 

Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Iowa.

Maxine Verna (Kramer) Engels, the daughter of John and Theresa (Reis) Kramer, was born on Feb. 6, 1928 in Rockford, Iowa. 

She attended country school, St. Mary’s School at Roseville, and graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1945. 

After high school, she met John Engels at a church dance. They were united in marriage on Oct. 29, 1947 at St. Mary’s Church in Roseville, Iowa. This started a more than 50-year love affair that blessed them with 12 children.

Maxine worked side by side with her husband, John, through many business ventures. Later in life she worked for Cashwise Foods and Unisys in Clear Lake. 

In her retirement, Maxine volunteered for the SOAR program, an afterschool program at Rockford Elementary.

Maxine was an active member of the Altar Rosary Society and Holy Name Catholic Church. 

She enjoyed playing solitaire; doing crafts, especially ceramics; painting and restoring statues. Maxine loved being involved with her family, especially her grandchildren and attended many of their events.

Living family members include nine children: Gerald Engels of Fayette and children Shawn, Kendra, Kimberly, Alessandra, Adriana, Julian and Roxanna; Connie Engels-Weigmann and husband Robert of Marble Rock and children Robert, Jennifer, Julie, Jacque, and Dianne; daughter-in-law Debra A. Engels of Mason City and children Jason, Alan, Carson, Serena, Mikayla and Weston; Tom and wife Corky of Rockford and children, Christy, Joseph, Kathy, Anthony, Elizabeth and Nathaniel; Bob and wife Deb of Rockford and children, Angie, Erin, Andrea and Dan; Mary Litterer and husband Russ of Rockford and children Matt, Jim, Bill and Anne; Jim of Rockford and children Eric, Marc and Gregory; Pat’s children Jessica, Amanda, Virginia, Brenda, Christopher and Maria; Annette Schwantes and husband Jack of Rockford and children Issac, Jackelyn and Isaiah; Patty Engels of Rockford; Donna Engels-Jones and husband Dean of Rockford and children Johnathon, Theresa, and Justice; spouses and families of grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sisters-in-law Beulah Kramer and Helen Engels; and numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Theresa (Reis) Kramer; husband John; daughter Janet; sons John and Pat; granddaughter Barbara; great-grandson Derick Wharton; and brother Ronald Kramer.

Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City was in charge of local arrangements.  

Sabrina Kent

Sabrina Anne Kent, 39, of Wadena died Wednesday evening, Jan. 24, 2018, at her home in Wadena surrounded by her loving family and friends.

A Memorial Mass was held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Volga with Rev. John Haugen officiating. 

Inurnment followed at Wadena Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation. 

Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette assisted the family with arrangements. 

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

Sabrina Anne, daughter of Myron “Mick” and Susan Kay (Green) Nagle, was born Nov. 8, 1978, in Waterloo.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Evansdale. 

Sabrina graduated from Valley High School in 1997 and would further her education at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in 1999. 

On March 16, 2004, she was united in marriage with Jared Kent in Las Vegas, Nev. To this union two children were born, Alexandria and Miles. 

Sabrina worked at Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union prior to working at DaVita Dialysis Center for the last several years. 

She was a member of the Wadena Legion. 

Sabrina was an avid softball player (playing for several leagues), enjoyed music, and the Denver Broncos. Her greatest joys were her children and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Jared, of Wadena, Sabrina is survived by her two children, Alexandria Elaway and Miles Heyer Kent; father, Mick Nagle; three sisters, Mindra (Donald Richard) Balk of West Union, Holiday (Arturo) Nagle-Zuniga of Los Angeles, Calif., and Darian (Jeremy) Gamm of Iowa City; grandparents, Donna (Gary) Weyland of Wadena; mother-in-law, Teri (Dean) Brockway of West Union; two sisters-in-law, Amy (Blake) Knoll of Waterloo and Emily Kent of Fairbank; seven nieces and nephews, Bradley (Samantha), Gary, and Joanne Balk, Anya and Sasha Gamm, and Madyln and Jackson Knoll; and her best friend, Anita Franklin.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Kay Nagle, on Jan. 14, 2017; paternal grandparents; maternal grandfather; and father-in-law, Brian Kent.  5u5

Dorothy Wurster

Dorothy Wurster, formerly of Elgin, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2018, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elgin.

Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the church before the service.

Burial will take place at a later date.

Hilaria Kipp

   Hilaria Kipp, age 94, of Decorah, IA, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa.

     Hilaria Clara (Hackman) Kipp was born on February 9, 1923 the daughter of Henry and Clara (Rausch) Hackman on the family farm near St. Lucas, Iowa.  She attended St. Lukes Catholic School.  Hilaria married Edwin Kipp on September 16, 1941 at St. Lukes Catholic Church in St. Lucas.  Together they had three children: Milton, Joyce and Gene.  Hilaria spent her time raising her children and helping Edwin around the farm.  She liked music and even played the accordion for a while.  She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren, doing crossword puzzles, reading and she prayed the rosary every day.

     Hilaria is survived by her three children: Milton (Sally) Kipp, Mt. Pleasant, IA; Joyce Vetter, Naporville, ILL and Gene (Marlene) Kipp, Festina, IA.  Grandchildren: Michele (Bill) Birdsell, Kevin Kipp, Jodi (Steve) Nabor, Jessica (Joel Bove) Vetter Janet Vetter, Patrick (Bernedette) Kipp, Karla (Travis) Gilson and Kristi (Ted) Rumph.  Great grandchildren: Bill, Alec, Anthony, Abby, Carter, Jenna, Ann and Aiden.  Four great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Kipp.  Parents: Henry and Clara (Rausch) Hackman.  Three brothers: Hugo (Mildred) Hackman, Carl Hackman and Adolph Hackman.  Four sisters: Hilda (Carl) Brandsmeier, Rose Hackman, Leona (Clarence) Winter and Dolora (Julian) Sabelka.  Father and mother-in-law: Joseph and Clara (Heck) Kipp. There was a mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina, Iowa at 11:30 a.m., Friday. January 26, 2018. The Clergy was Rev. Robert Gross. The Lector was Michele Birdsell and Kristi Rumph. The casketbearers were Hilaria’s grandchildren. The interment was at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery in Festina, Iowa. Arrangements by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, IA.

Judy Jacobson

Judy Lee Jacobson, 74, of Clermont, Iowa died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. 

Judy was born to Roland and Beverly (Brandt) Peck in Decorah, Iowa on Jan. 22, 1944. 

Judy attended Frankville country school and went on to graduate from Postville High School.

Judy was united in marriage with Gordon Richard Jacobson on June 5, 1961. To this union two daughters and two sons were born, Jackie, Joan, Dan, and Greg.

Judy was a homemaker for her family for her whole life. After her children were grown, Judy worked at Atwood, Good Samaritan Center, and Palmer Lutheran Health Center. 

She loved animals and especially cats. Judy enjoyed gardening, outdoor activities, including kayaking, fossil hunting and teaching the grandkids about nature More than anything else, she loved spending time with her family, and friends. 

Judy is survived by her children, Jackie (Jim) Halstead of West Union, Iowa, Joan Nordhus of Delano, Minn., Dan Jacobson of West Union, Iowa, and Greg (Penny) Jacobson of Elkader, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, Jennifer (Eric Snyder) Halstead, Jason Halstead, Joseph Halstead, Bethany Widen, Jarred (Annie) Nordhus, Charlie Nordhus, Samantha Nordhus, Destiny Quario, Jesse Hanson, Alex (Jessica Jansen) Jacobson, Emily Jacobson, Morgan Jacobson, Kyle Jacobson; six great-grandchildren, Kaya Widen, Cassidy Widen, Payton Nordhus, Lucus Nordhus, Zander Hanson, Taiden Hanson; siblings-in-law, Betty Monroe, Marge Monroe, Edna Jacobson, Lyle (Lois) Johansen, Judy (John) Hyman; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and several beloved cats.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Richard Jacobson in 2014; parents Roland and Beverly Peck; sister LuAnn Haas; parents-in-law Arnold and Hilda Jacobson; siblings-in-law Lloyd Monroe, Jim Monroe, Harold Jacobson, John (Pat) Jacobson, Robert (Darlene) Jacobson, and Laverne (Mary) Jacobson.  

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, West Union, Iowa with Pastor Adam Starrett of Zion Lutheran Church as the officiant.

Inurnment will follow at a later date. 

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.       6u6