Neil Ingersoll

Neil H. Ingersoll, 91, of Fayette, Iowa died on Tuesday evening, Aug. 14, 2018. 

Funeral Service:  10:30 A.M. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Fayette Community Church in Fayette, Iowa with Chaplain Dwayne Potter officiating.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard, Iowa is assisting the family.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Fayette, Iowa.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Neil Henry Ingersoll was born Aug. 3, 1927 in Plainfield, Iowa, the son of Fred and Lydia (Seaman) Ingersoll.  

Following his education, Neil served in the U.S. Army. 

Neil was united in marriage to Darlene Margaret Vandersee on Sept. 4, 1949 in Waverly, Iowa.  

Neil farmed, worked at John Deere Tractor Works and was owner of the Darn Barn Antique Store.  

He was a member of the Lutheran Church.  

Neil enjoyed antiquing, fishing, woodworking and his family.

Neil is survived by his five children, Bruce (Becky) Ingersoll of Fayette, Ron Ingersoll of Randalia, Marcia Mihall of Port Richey, Fla., Paulette Reed of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rick (Mary) Ingersoll of Merrill, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Aric Ingersoll, Brett Ingersoll, Jessica Gross, Chelsea Mihall, Austin Reed, Darrick Reed, Ross Reed and Dallas Ingersoll; nine great-grandchildren and a brother, Wilbur (Elizabeth) Ingersoll.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Darlene, on April 13, 2017; two brothers and their wives, Everett (Mabel) Ingersoll and Wayne (Burnett) Ingersoll; a sister and her husband, Arlene (Albert) Kammeyer; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis (Vandersee) Tielebein.         34u34

Linus Kuennen

A Mass of Christian Burial for Linus J. Kuennen, 68, of St. Lucas will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 22) at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas.

Visitation was set for 3:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at St. Luke Church, as well as 10-11 a.m. before the service today.

Burial will be at a later date.

Linus died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, on the family farm.

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is in charge of arrangements.

Linus Joseph Kuennen was born on June 9, 1950, the son of Roman and Anna (Wurzer) Kuennen, in Decorah, IA.  

He attended St. Luke’s Catholic School through his junior year and then graduated from Turkey Valley in 1968. After high school, Linus attended Iowa State University, where he was a proud member of the ISU wrestling team. Linus graduated from ISU in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in dairy science.  

After college, Linus moved to Chicago, where he worked at O’Hare International Airport, (mis)handling baggage.  

While in Chicago, Linus met Norma Murphy, and they were married in Elk Grove Village, Ill., on Aug. 16, 1975. The newlyweds moved to Des Moines in 1976 before moving back home to purchase the family farm in 1977.  Together, they had three children, Kelly, Matthew and Justin. 

When not driving myriad cattle at top speed through the roads of Iowa, Linus enjoyed slowing down to play golf, and was also a member of a competitive pool league. His favorite pastime was engagement in “noncompetitive” wrestling, swimming, and all other things involving his grandchildren. 

Linus was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church.  He was also a Chapter Leader of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he recently received his 15-year sobriety chip.     

Linus is survived by his wife Norma;  children Kelly (Levi) Gingerich of St. Louis, Mo., Matthew (Heather) Kuennen of Jamestown, N.C., and Justin Kuennen of St. Lucas, IA;  grandchildren Anica, Aila, Aralise and Adalea Gingerich, Madeline, Brielle and Hudson Kuennen, and Kale Kuennen;  sisters Mary Jane (Tom) Schweitzer of Rockford, Minn., and Marge (Jim) Clark of Des Moines, IA;  brothers Eugene Kuennen of Bailey, Colo., and Merle (Jane) Kuennen of Elkader, IA;  mother-in-law Norma Murphy of Elk Grove, Ill.;  sisters-in-law Diane (Gary) Fernandez of Warrenville, Ill., Kathy (Bill) Seiwert of Rolling Meadows, Ill., Mary Ann (David) Bruns of Roselle, Ill., and Nancy (Brian) Moritz of Yorkville, Ill.;  brother-in-law Jim (Chris) Murphy of Palatine, Ill.; along with many nieces and nephews.  

Linus was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Anna (Wurzer) Kuennen; a brother, Gerard, at age 4; father-in-law Gene Murphy; and brother-in-law Bob Boeche.              34u34

Audrey Johnson

Audrey Johnson, 81, of Clermont, Iowa died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  

Audrey Lavon was born April 9, 1937 to Giles and Nettie Hicks in Arlington, Iowa.  

She graduated from Arlington High School in 1956. 

She was united in marriage with Howard Lewis Johnson on Sept. 2, 1967. One child was born to this union, Valerie Lynn. 

Early on she was active with the West Clermont Lutheran Church Women’s Circle and a local Women’s Club. 

Audrey resided in Clermont most of her adult life. She moved to Oelwein in 2003 after her first battle with lymphoma. 

Audrey was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzle books, crafts, classic movies and TV series.

Audrey is survived by her daughter, Valerie Burns; son-in-law, Ron Burns; grandson, Josh Purman; one granddaughter, Kiran Burns; two sisters, Arietta Leonhart and Virginia Roete; brother-in-law, Robert Johnson; sister-in-law, Linda Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death by her one true love, her husband, Howard Johnson; her parents, Giles and Nettie Hicks; sister, Leola Lerch; sister-in-law, Arlene Ruckdashel; and her brothers-in-law, Allen and De Wayne Johnson.

A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Chapel in Clermont, Iowa. 

Inurnment followed at God’s Acres, Clermont, Iowa.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont, Iowa helped the family with arrangements.     34u34

Priscilla Hilgemann

Priscilla Hilgemann, 100, of Elgin, Iowa died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.

Priscilla was born to John and Karen (Waage) Nelson on Nov. 17, 1917 in Mobridge, S.D. 

She was baptized on Thanksgiving Day in the Lutheran Church.  

Her parents homesteaded near Thunderhawk, S.D., then moved to the nearby town of Mobridge, later moving to Aberdeen, S.D., and finally settling in Bath, S.D.  

She was confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, graduated from Bath High School in 1936, and attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen.  

In South Dakota she taught elementary school in the North Webster Country School, in Leola, and Mitchell. She completed her B.A. in elementary education in 1946 from Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, Colo.

Priscilla was united in marriage with Ernest William "Bud" Hilgemann Jr. in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sept. 21, 1946. To this union five children were born, Karen, Robert, Donald, Marie and David.  

She was a dedicated mother and homemaker, nurturing her family while encouraging and being supportive of her husband as he pursued his careers as an attorney in Leola, S.D., a banker in Clermont, IA (1950), as a seminary student in Dubuque, IA (1956), and a minister in Talmage, Neb., (1959). 

In 1961, the Hilgemann family settled in Elgin, IA, where she assisted in her husband's law office after the children had grown. Priscilla made the family at home in each community. She also assisted daughter Marie in her fabric studio/shop in New York City. 

She was an avid gardener and quilter.  She enjoyed baking bread, playing the piano, health foods, sewing and arts.  

As a member of Elgin Lutheran Church, she affirmed her faith through teaching Sunday School and Bible studies, and sewing banners for the church.

Survivors include daughter Karen of Elgin; sons Robert (Amy Hilgemann) of St. Louis, Mo., Donald (Christiane Baud) of Dallas, Texas, David (Sandy Sutton) of Cedar Falls, IA; and grandsons Marshall Hilgemann of St. Paul, Minn., and Louis Hilgemann of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, who died in a tornado in June 1944; husband Ernest W. Hilgemann in April 1978; and daughter Marie Hilgemann of New York City in Sept. 1989. 

Priscilla gave thanks for each new day.  She was grateful for a community of caring friends and neighbors.

Funeral Service was held Friday, Aug. 31. 2018 at Elgin Lutheran Church, Elgin, Iowa with Rev. David Coffin as the officiant.

Burial followed at Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Iowa.

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

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Helen Grimes

Helen Margaret Grimes, 99, of Eldorado, Iowa died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at Green Lea Senior Living, Mabel, Minn.  

Helen was born July 15, 1919 to Fritz and Ella (Neumann) Lauer in Eldorado, Iowa.  

She was a lifetime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Eldorado. 

Helen attended Eldorado Country School Dover #2 until 1933, then graduated in 1937 from West Union High School. 

Helen married her high school sweetheart, Boyd Haldain Grimes, on April 20, 1938 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Eldorado. 

She enjoyed farming with her husband, her chickens, gardening, cooking and baking. 

After retiring from farming, they moved to a home in Eldorado where they resided until Haldain’s death in 2001. 

She then moved to Eastern Star Assisted Living in Decorah where she resided for 15 years.

Helen always had a smile for everyone.

Helen is survived by her children, Allen (Pat) Grimes of Holmen, Wis., and Cheryl (Ron) Flaa of Lanesboro, Minn.; a daughter-in-law, Janice Grimes of Decorah, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Luella “Tudy” Meyer of Ft. Atkinson, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Haldain, on July 17, 2001; a son, Kenneth Grimes; a brother, Oliver Lauer; a sister, Iva Sampson; brothers-in-law George Meyer, Milferd Sampson, Elvin Grimes, Gary Grimes and Andy John Grimes.

Funeral Services were held Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Eldorado with Rev. Ginny Olson as the Officiant.

Inurnment will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Eldorado.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Eldorado, Iowa.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

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Norma Adams

Norma Kathleen (Tomasek) Adams, 94, of Waucoma, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Waucoma, with Rev. Aaron Junge celebrating the Mass.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation was set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waucoma Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.  

Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in Waucoma is in charge of arrangements.  

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

Norma Kathleen Adams was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Jackson Junction, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Glenn (Woodruff) Tomasek.

Norma graduated from Waucoma Public High School in 1941. After high school, she worked at Rath Packing in Waterloo for several years.

Even though Norma met the love of her life, Jack Adams, in the high school band, she worked and waited until he came home from the war to wed on Aug. 20, 1947. Norma and Jack shared 68 years together.

Norma was a very dedicated and generous homemaker who worked and lived with pride for her dear husband and 11 children, all of whom she was extremely proud of. Norma always had a standing “open door” policy at her home, welcoming anyone and everyone who visited or stopped by, and she always had food for everyone.

Norma was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waucoma, IA, where she was baptized, married and now sent to her eternal home. She was a 59-year member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at St. Mary’s, as well as a longstanding member of the church choir, being one of the strongest alto singers. 

Norma also was one of the founders of the community Reading Circle Group, where local women would gather regularly to enjoy each other’s company, reading books as well as keeping up on current events. 

Norma was a 48-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for over 60 years.

In her free time, she enjoyed 5 a.m. breakfast dates with her husband, Jack, that was their time for “just them,” knitting, gardening, cooking, baking pies and chocolate cake, and spending time with her family. 

She will be deeply missed by many.

Norma is survived by her 11 children, William (Juanita Kuboushek) Adams of Spillville, IA, Kathleen (Edward) Curry of McHenry, Ill., Rebecca Searcy of Decorah, IA, Samuel (Bonita Benz) Adams of Spillville, IA Geraldine “Gerry” Garles of Fairfield, IA, John (Diana Knittle) Adams of Eugene, Ore., Scott (Jeanie Busta) Adams of Waucoma, IA, Bruce (Lolita Kouboushek) Adams of Waucoma, IA, James (Julie White) Adams of Missouri Valley, IA, Jeffry (Judy Zoulek) Adams of Spillville, IA, Edna (Albert) Stahley of Waucoma, IA; 32 grandchildren, Benjamin Adams, Samantha Nolte, Karl Curry, Christine Cliff, Joel Curry, Adam Searcy, Scott Searcy, Michael Searcy, Emily Pennington, Cara Kidder, Kaitlyn Erickson, Samuel Garles, Diana Weishaar, Christopher Adams, Elizabeth Edwards, Nathaniel Adams, Nicole Collins, Jaqueline Watne, Kathleen Adams, Joseph Adams, Joshua Adams, Mason Adams, Sara Adams, Chelsea Moody, Ethan Adams, Melissa Gosse, Amanda Stahley, Jessica Gale, Sarah Stahley, Julie Stahley; 27 great-grandchildren with four more on the way; many nieces and nephews.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, on Sept. 26, 2015; her parents; a granddaughter, Angel Adams; a grandson, William Jiho Adams; a brother Albert (Helen Lynch) Tomasek; three sisters, Dorothy (Roger) Thompson, Edna (Frank) Crum, Joyce (Glen) Peterson.     36u36

Sharlene Geraghty

Sharlene Geraghty, 81, of Hastings, Minn., was reunited with her best friend and husband, Roger, on Aug. 26, 2018.

Two words best describe her: Courage and Light. She courageously lived with and fought two types of cancer, one for over 21 years. Her grace, strength, and faith inspired others facing similar challenges. She was a light to anyone she met, whether it was 5 minutes or a lifetime. Those she touched with her light have spread it to others, too. 

Sharlene Mary Easton was born on Friday, Nov. 13, 1936. She considered this to be lucky as it brought her Roger, to whom she was married for 53 years. They had five children, Barb Geraghty (Captain, USN, Retired), Joe (Junhee) Geraghty, Mike Geraghty (Jane Haapala), Joan Hemenway, and Carol (Rich) Schoenthaler. 

She is preceded in death by Roger; her parents, Howard and Irene Easton; a brother, John Easton; a brother-in-law, Tony Kucera; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Pat Peverill; son-in-law, Dennis Hemenway; and nephew, Richard Easton. 

In addition to her children, Sharlene is survived by her sister-in-law, Audrey Easton; brothers Chuck (Barb), Bill (Joanne), Doug (Jane) of West Union, and Randy (Dodie) Easton; and sisters, Mary Ann Kucera, Judy (Frank) Trumpy, and Therese (Don) Roth; eight grandchildren, Katie, Tyler, Jenna, Andy, Cody, Tim, Renee and Lauren; two great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Rilee; many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Aug. 30, at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, Minn. 

Interment was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Joyful Living, Hastings Family Service or Hastings Senior Center. 

Wise Family Funeral Home in Hastings, Minn., is serving the family. 

Visit WiseFamilyFH.com to sign the tribute page and view the memorial video.

John W. D. Hofmeyer

John W.D. Hofmeyer, 95, of Fayette died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Fayette with Rev. Mike Jager officiating. 

Burial followed at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette with military rites provided by American Legion Post 339 of Fayette. 

Memorials may be made in his name to the Shrine Hospital for Children in Chicago or the Permanent Endowment Fund at First United Methodist Church in Fayette. 

Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette assisted John’s family. 

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

John William Doris, son of John Jr. and Dora (Neimeyer) Hofmeyer was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Orange City, Iowa. 

He was baptized and confirmed at First Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. 

John received his education in the Christian School in Orange City prior to graduating from Northwestern Academy in 1939. 

John served honorably in the United States Navy from May 22, 1943 through May 11, 1946, when he was honorably discharged. He was stationed in New London, Conn., at the main Atlantic Submarine Base. 

On Sept. 11, 1948, he was united in marriage with Elma Grace Muller at First Methodist Church in Des Moines. 

John would continue his education at Iowa State University and graduated from University of Iowa Law School in 1953. 

In May of 1954, the couple would move to Fayette, and John would begin his law practice at Hofmeyer & Anthony Law Firm. He practiced for almost 60 years, retiring in 2013. 

John was very active in the Fayette community. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 339 of Fayette, Fayette Lions Club, a dual member of Masonic Lodges, Masonic Lodge #69 of West Union and Masonic Lodge #374 of Oelwein, served on the Board of Directors at Maynard Savings Bank in Maynard for many years, was a member of the Elkader Barbershop Chorus, Board of Trustees of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church (where he served as president for five years), and the Vintage Auto Club of El Kahir Shrine and Greeters Unit of El Kahir Shrine. 

He enjoyed playing cards, was a Master Gardener, and an avid collector of antique cars.

John is survived by his two sons, John W. Hofmeyer III and his wife, Janet, of Oelwein and Richard Hofmeyer of Fayette; four grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband, Heath Curtis, of Cedar Rapids, Dr. Joy and her husband, Christopher Koopmans, of Elmhurst, Ill., Jeanette Hofmeyer and her husband, Gustavo Martinez Miguez, of Exton, Penn., and John W. Hofmeyer IV and his wife, Brooke, PharmD., of Iowa City; six great-grandchildren, Maxwell, Alexis, and Finnigan Koopmans, and Benjamin, Jonathan, and Nathanael Martinez Hofmeyer; two sisters, Henrietta (George) Tamminga of Lombard, Ill., and Joan Bonnema of Orange City; and eight nieces, nephews and their families.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Elma, who died Feb. 18, 2010; two sisters, who died in infancy; and one brother-in-law, Marlyn Bonnema.            36u36

Vicki Baker

Funeral services for Victoria “Vicki” Marie Baker of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Clermont, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at Episcopal Church of the Saviour in Clermont.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Vicki, daughter of Bev Baker of Clermont and the late Skip Baker, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. 

Al Klinger

Allan Howard “Al” Klinger, 80, of Windsor, Colo., formerly of Waterloo and West Union, died at home Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, with the service at 11 a.m. at Locke Funeral Home in Waterloo. 

Memorials may be directed to Fayette County Conservation Foundation, North Fayette Valley Schools, or to the family, in care of Locke Funeral Home, 1519 W. Fourth St., Waterloo 50702. 

Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralHome.com.

A complete obituary will be published before the service in November.

Robert Wilson

Robert (Bob) Howard Wilson, 88, died Wednesday Sept. 5, 2018, in the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA, following a short illness. 

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Fayette. 

Robert is survived by his two daughters, Patsy McNaughton and husband Gil McNaughton of Roland, Iowa, and Martha Wilson of Van Horne, Iowa; five grandchildren, Donovan McNaughton and wife Morgan McNaughton of Virginia Beach, Va., Bonnie Castro of McCallsburg, Iowa, Patrick McNaughton of Stevens Point, Wis., Andre Banks Jr. and fiancée Kasie Jakell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Nicole Banks of Van Horne, Iowa; seven great-grandchildren, Lily, Fergus, Connor, Estella, Ryder, Marquez, and DeAndre.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Christine J. Wilson.

Robert was born April 4, 1930 near Fayette, Ia., as an only child to Clyde Curtis and Francis Viola (Pattison) Wilson.

On Aug. 20, 1961, he married Christine Jones at the Methodist Church in Randalia, IA. The couple lived in Fayette for 14 years before moving to Van Horne in 1978.  

Robert remained in his home until 2017, when he moved into his daughter Patsy's home. He remained with her until August 2018, then moved into the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Robert served in the Korean War, was honorably discharged, and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Robert was a farmer, a plumber, a carpenter, and a postal worker. 

He was a volunteer for the police force and a medical First Responder in Fayette, IA.     

Robert retired from the U.S. Postal Service as Postmaster of Van Horne, IA. 

Robert was an amateur radio operator, a Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the American Legion.

Ida 'Betty' Osterhus

Ida Osterhus (known as Betty to her family and friends) died Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at Care Manor in Mountain Home, Ark.  

On Aug. 1, she fell, breaking her hip, pelvis and left shoulder, which resulted in a partial hip replacement surgery at Baxter Regional Medical Center.  She had fallen earlier in March, breaking three ribs and a vertebra in her spine, but healed quickly and enjoyed several months at home before her fall in August.  

She would have celebrated her 92^nd birthday in November.

Betty was born on Nov. 29, 1926 in rural Castalia, IA to Knute and Clara Solheim.  

She was united in marriage to Richard Ernest Osterhus on March 29, 1944 at Bethany Lutheran Church in rural Ossian, IA.  Four children, LaVerne, Ronald, Richard Jr. and Lynette were born to this union.

Betty grew up on her parents’ farm. She loved the animals and enjoyed all the chores that went along with farming life. She often talked about her horse that she would treat with a sugar lump every day.  

Once married, Richard and Betty moved to Clermont, IA, where Richard had a Kaiser-Fraser Dealership for several years.

Betty enjoyed cooking and over the course of her life owned and/or operated several restaurants: the well-known Betty’s Café in Clermont, and the Coffee Cup Café in Elgin, where she worked side by side with her son, LaVerne.  Years later, she opened another Betty’s Café in Clermont with her son, Richard Jr. 

During this same time period, Betty took flying lessons and completed her flight instruction by “soloing,” which required her to fly alone from Clermont to Charles City, IA and back again.  

In her downtime, she enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, and quilting.

She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church for many years when living in Iowa, and upon moving to Mountain Home she attended several churches, with the most recent being New Life Church.  

She loved to “flip houses” and purchased, lived in and sold 15 different homes that she and her sons renovated together.  The last home had a large yard and garden that she loved to work in every day.  The neighbors marveled at how she could pick weeds and groom the yard for hours on end.  She also enjoyed her flowers, especially an 80 ft. row of 5 ft. tall zinnias that grew at the back of the property line each year.  

Betty loved eating out at Chen’s Garden Chinese Restaurant, and going to see her grandchildren that lived nearby on a regular basis.  

Survivors include her brother, Gordon (Jeanive) Solheim of Platte, S.D.; two sons, LaVerne (Susan) Osterhus and Richard Osterhus Jr., both of Mountain Home, Ark.; and a daughter, Lynette (Douglas) Gilbertson of Dike, IA; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.  

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Sr.; two brothers, Ralph and George Solheim of Castalia, IA; one son, Ronald Lee Osterhus of Mountain Home, Ark.; and one great-grandchild, Clint Russell Osterhus. 

Betty will be honored at a family “Celebration of Life” potluck luncheon at noon Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 in the Clermont Park.   

Condolences may be sent to 1704 Arbor, Mountain Home, AR  72653.

Arrangements are being handled by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Mountain Home, Ark..  

Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

Marie Tieskoetter

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie G Tieskoetter, 88, of Ossian will be celebrated at noon Friday, Sept. 14, at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Ossian.

Burial will be held in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. The rosary will be recited at 3:45 p.m., and a Scripture Service will begin at 7 p.m. There will also be a one-hour visitation before Mass at the church on Friday.

Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ossian is in charge of arrangements.

Marie died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian.

Delbert Hageman

Delbert Hageman, age 84, of Calmar, IA died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in West Union. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 12) at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar. The Rev. Robert Gross will be the celebrant.

Interment will be in the church cemetery. Casket bearers will be sons Loren Hageman, Delbert Lee Hageman, Jeff Hagemann, and Lowell Hageman, and grandsons Zachary Njus, Michael Hageman, Steven Hageman, Devin Ehrie, Matthew Hageman, Derek Reisner, and Trevor Vobr.

Arrangements are being handled by Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, French Chapel, in Calmar.

Delbert Joseph Hageman was born on March 16, 1934, the son of August and Theresa (Schmitt) Hageman, on the family farm near Calmar, IA.  

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar. 

Delbert attended St. Aloysius Catholic School. 

He married Shirley Peck and together they had six children: Loren, Delbert, Lona, Jeffrey, Lowell and Cindy.  They later divorced.

Delbert farmed all of his life and also worked many years for Ralph Holthaus Construction. 

Delbert enjoyed dancing, playing cards, fishing, spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and having “a cold one.”  

    Delbert is survived by his children Loren (Nancy Kovarik) Hageman of Ossian, Delbert Lee Hageman of Decorah, Lona Hageman of LaCrosse, Wis., Jeff (Robin) Hageman of Oelwein, Lowell (Lisa) Hageman of Decorah, and Cindy Hageman Vobr of Lindstrom, Minn.; 11 grandchildren: Zachary (Nikki) Njus, Michael (Coral) Hageman, Steven Hageman, Tarissa Schroeder, Devin Ehrie, Melissa (Dustin) Franzen, Matthew Hageman, Lindsey (Justin) Hoak, Derek Reisner, Trevor Vobr and Kylee Vobr; six great-grandchildren: Shaylynn, Sheridan, Savannah and Jason Hoak; James “JJ” and Harley Franzen;  brothers Eugene Hageman and Robert (JoAnn) Hageman, both of Decorah; sister-in-law Joyce Hageman of Ossian; many nieces and nephews. 

    Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, August and Theresa (Schmitt) Hageman; brothers Leonard (Francis) Hageman, Francis (Anna) Hageman, Louis (Dolores) Hageman, August Hageman and Cornelius Hageman in infancy; sisters Marie (Clarence) Brincks and Helen (Francis) Dietzenbach.             37u37

Ruberta Paul

Ruberta E. Paul, 95, of Fayette died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Sumner, Iowa. 

Funeral services will be held at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. 

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 19).

Ruberta Ellen, daughter of Arthur and Hazel  (Fritz) Helmer, was born Feb. 11, 1923. 

She graduated from Fayette High School in 1940.

She worked as a secretary at the Farm Bureau and ASCS office. 

On Feb. 27, 1945 she was united in marriage with Arnold Paul, and to this union one son was born. They lived and farmed near Fayette their whole life and then moved to town in 1985.

She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family.

Ruberta is survived by her son, Ray (Eunice) Paul of Independence, IA; three granddaughters, Angie (Steve) Harkin of Marion, IA; Stacy (Blake) Robinson of Cedar Falls, IA; Heidi (Cory) Evans of Independence, IA; and seven great-grandchildren, Brennon Harkin, Abbie Harkin and Megan Harkin, Drew Evans and Nathan Evans, Aubrey Robinson and Luke Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Arnold.

Patricia (Eischeid) Wessels

Patricia Ann (Eischeid) Wessels, 78, of La Crescent, Minn., formerly of Onalaska, Wis., passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, surrounded by her family. 

She was born Sept. 4, 1939 in Orange City, Iowa, to Everett “Eb” and Margaret Jean (Dunlop) Eischeid. 

She was raised in Independence, Iowa and was a 1957 graduate of Fayette High School. 

Following graduation, she attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, then she completed her nursing degree at Upper Iowa University in Fayette.

She married and later divorced, James W. Wessels. Together they had three children, Jeff, Elizabeth and Eric. 

Patricia worked as a nurse in Iowa for a several years before moving to Racine, Wis., where she became a professor at St Luke’s School of Nursing. During this time, she also attended Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., earning her master’s degree in nursing. 

In 1977, she and her family moved to Onalaska, Wis. Pat worked at Western Wisconsin Technical College for a year before joining the Viterbo University staff as a professor of nursing. She also served as the assistant dean and interim dean of Viterbo’s School of Nursing.

While Pat’s pathophysiology class was notoriously rigorous, her support and encouragement never ended. She enjoyed the classroom environment but was happiest and most fulfilled teaching students in the hospital. Pat’s students appreciated her knowledge of the field, her high standards, and her genuine interest in their development as nurses and human beings. She ensured graduates were competent and compassionate professionals. To Pat, nursing was not a job, but a lifelong passion. She truly treasured her years at Viterbo. 

After 35 years as a nurse educator, Pat retired, enjoying time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, reading, and her dog, Patches.

Survivors include her son, Jeff (Dawn) Wessels; her daughter, Elizabeth (Steven) Golden; her son, Eric Wessels; four grandchildren, Gus (Hannah) Wessels, Travis Wessels, Noah Golden and Olivia Golden; three great-grandchildren, Lylah, Henry, and Maybel Wessels; one brother, Michael (Joy) Eischeid of West Union; one sister, Margaret (Robert) Reinert; four nieces, Jennifer Williams, Julie (David) Creery, Lynn (Brian) Waldera, Kate (Anthony) Pithan; one nephew, Scott (Catherine) Reinert; her treasured students; and her esteemed colleagues from Viterbo University both past and present. 

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Eb and Jean Eischeid; many family members; cherished friends; and her faithful companion, her dog, Patches. 

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at the Presbyterian Church of West Salem, 625 W. Franklin St. (right behind Hansen's IGA), West Salem, Wis. The Rev. Stephanie M. Steiner will officiate. 

A visitation gathering will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be donated to the Wendy M. (Wegner) Storandt Nursing Scholarship, a memorial scholarship for Viterbo nursing students.

Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Woodruff Chapel, La Crosse, Wis., is in charge of arrangements. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.jandtfredrickson.com.

Karen Sue (Christensen) Lee

Karen Sue (Christensen) Lee, 69, of Perry, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Rowley Memorial Masonic Care Center in Perry. 

She was born on April 11, 1949, in West Union, the daughter of Emery and Jeanette (Miller) Christensen.  

She attended West Union Schools and graduated from North High School in 1967.

After high school, Karen served in the United States Air Force. Several of her assignments took her to Turkey and Taiwan. Karen was honorably discharged in 1972.  

On Dec. 3, 1977, Karen was united in marriage with Richard Lee. Two children, Daniel (Danny) and Crystal, were born to this union.  Although the couple later divorced, they continued to raise their children together.

Karen was a dedicated employee for Iowa Workforce Development for over 20 years.  

After Karen retired, she was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s and moved to Perry to be near her daughter in 2011.

Karen was first and foremost a devoted mother to her children, and she was proud of their accomplishments. 

Karen was also proud to have served her country in the armed forces. She spent many volunteer hours with the Support the Troops Group in Manchester and helped put together care packages for those serving in the military during the time her son was stationed in Iraq.

Karen is survived by her children, Danny (Mavis Chen) Lee of Webster City and Crystal (Tony) Andrews of Perry; two grandchildren, Jack and Emma Andrews; four sisters, Connie Hilsenbeck of Davenport, Nancy (Jim) Vavricka of Cedar Rapids, Karen Kay Henniges of Waverly, and Merri Bohnenkamp of Manchester; three brothers, Jim (Joyce) Christensen of Elk Run Heights, Mike Miller of Manchester, and Jeff Miller of Swea City; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Emory Christensen; her mother, Jeanette Miller Gibson; a nephew, Brian Hilsenbeck; a brother-in-law, Don Henniges; and special friend Jim Ridenour.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com. 

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa.

Inurnment with military rites took place at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa.

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Mary Pape

Funeral services for Mary Pape, 77, formerly of Hawkeye, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Eldorado.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye.

Mary died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

James Miller

James R. Miller, 93, of La Crescent, Minn., and formerly of Fayette, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent, Minn.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Fayette Community Church in Fayette with Rev. Andy Sayer officiating. 

Interment followed at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 339 of Fayette.

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

James Russel, son of Frank and Mabel (Johnson) Miller, was born Feb. 21, 1925, in rural Hawkeye. 

He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Faith and received his education in the Hawkeye Schools. 

Jim served honorably in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 until being honorably discharged in 1945. 

On Nov. 4, 1944, he was united in marriage with Mary Ann Olson at the Methodist parsonage in Fayette. To this union two children were born, Sandra and Rodney. The couple made their home in Fayette for nearly 70 years. 

Jim moved to La Crescent, Minn., following Mary Ann’s death in February 2013. 

Jim began his working career at Paul Templeman’s rock quarry before owning his hauling business. He was also a mechanic and trained and traded horses. 

Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 339 of Fayette and was recently awarded as a 70-year member. 

He enjoyed dogs and his horses.

Jim is survived by one son, Rodney (Julie) Miller of La Crescent, Minn.; one daughter, Sandra Thompson of Fayette; seven grandchildren, Michelle Thompson, Janelle Pityer, Jamie (Buddi) Thompson, Jackie (John) Rivard, Jeff (Christy) Miller, Alex Schomers, and Jade Miller; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Donna Bailey of Odessa, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mary Ann, Jim was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Miller; son-in-law, Ronald Thompson; two brothers, Lyle and Dick Miller; two sisters, Arlene Stuffelbean and Mabel Mary Miller; one sister-in-law, Vivian Miller; and two brothers-in-law, Arlie Stuffelbean and Charlie Bailey.               38u38

Marie Tieskoetter

Marie G. Tieskoetter, 88, of Ossian passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Ossian Senior Hospice. 

Marie Gertrude, the daughter of Auguste (Hartmann) and John Gossling, was born April 10, 1930, on a farm near Festina. 

She attended St. Mary's Parochial School in Festina.

She was united in marriage with Frank Tieskoetter on Nov. 4, 1953, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian. They farmed west of Ossian. 

Marie was a resident of the Ossian Senior Hospice since November 2011 where she received excellent care and became a member of the "family" there. 

Marie was an excellent seamstress. She created bridal and bridesmaid dresses for some of her children's weddings. She liked to garden, and family and friends enjoyed many of her goodies like rhubarb desserts, strawberry, peach and especially her apple pie. Marie crocheted many beautiful doilies and afghans throughout the years. She enjoyed reading. Many fun get-togethers with family, friends and neighbors were held at the family farm. 

Her grandchildren loved staying overnight and having her delicious breakfasts the next morning, the favorite of which were her homemade pancakes and syrup. Marie's cinnamon rolls and omelets were also enjoyed by many. It was known that "no one ever left her house hungry" by family and friends. For many years, the family got together to bake Christmas cookies. It was a very fun project with everyone helping and sampling. There were several years when all the grandchildren were able to get together and do this from the oldest to the youngest. 

Marie served as the St. Francis de Sales Rosary Society President and Regent of the Catholic Daughters of our Lady of Victory Court in Ossian. Marie planned and assisted the Catholic Daughters with the many delicious meals they provided for weddings, anniversary celebrations, Christmas parties and many other special events. The Catholic Daughters were well known for their Swiss steak, potato salad, and many delicious homemade desserts.

Marie is survived by her six children: Larry (Bernadine) Tieskoetter, George (Anne Kriener) Tieskoetter Elaine (Ron) Holthaus, Laura (Faron) Bindert, Mary (Rick) Springsteen, and Frank Tieskoetter; 17 grandchildren, Anthony and Ryan Guyer, Angela (Nathan) Schwendeman, Julie (Orlando) Rudley, Krystle (Ryan) Braumann, and Ross  (Briana) Holthaus, Joseph Bindert, Marilyn (Jason) Cornish, David Bindert (Anna Wise), Rebecca (Eric) Karita, Nicholas (Grace) Bindert; Austin, Jean and Kasey Springsteen, Bryan, Timothy (Amanda) Rustard and Michael Tieskoetter; nine great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Gwen, Danielle and Nathan “Johnny” Schwendeman, Blake Rudley, Bentley Holthaus, Faron and Madeleine Bindert, Aveline Cornish and Louana Wise; brothers, Martin (Margaret) Gossling and Norbert (Darlene) Gossling; her sister, Sister Maryam Gossling, F.S.P.A. of La Crosse, Wis.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Agatha Hoffman, Anita Tieskoetter; and many nieces and nephews. 

Marie was in preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 2007; daughter-in-law, Traci Tieskoetter in 1991; parents, John and Auguste Gossling; siblings and their spouses, Theresa and Alvin Myers, Rita and Robert Gebel, and Alphonse Gossling; her parents-in-law, Bernard and Mary Tieskoetter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louis (Irene) Tieskoetter, Joseph (Hedwig) Tieskoetter, Helen (Herman) Hemesath, Hedwig (Joe) Hoffman, Paul (Marie) Tieskoetter, Alphonse Tieskoetter and Jack Hoffman.

  A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Ossian, Iowa with Rev. Robert Gross as the celebrant.

Burial followed at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian, Iowa.

Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ossian, Iowa helped the family with arrangements.       38u38