June Capper

June Rose Capper, 88, of Lansing, Iowa formerly of Elgin, Iowa died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Thornton Manor, Lansing, Iowa. She was born June 1, 1931 to John and Julia (Braker) Grimm in Elgin, Iowa. She graduated from Elgin High School, Elgin, Iowa in 1948.

June moved to Chicago after graduation and was a waitress at Stouffers.  June was united in marriage with Lloyd Capper on October 21, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. Four children were born to this union, Vikki, Jack, Sue and Betsy. During these years June was a very busy homemaker spending her time gardening, canning, sewing clothing for her kids and later grandkids.  She loved her family and spent time camping and fishing, waterskiing and ice fishing and when grandchildren came,  babysitting. She was an excellent cook hosting many Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.  She baked and made candy that everyone enjoyed.  In her spare time she loved to read and do crossword puzzles.  She even took a shop class and built furniture for the home.  In 1969 she went to work for Northern Engraving eventually becoming the first female Foreman at Northern Engraving. 

June is survived by her children, Vikki (Ken) Brauer of Hudson, Iowa, Jack Capper of Douds, Iowa, Sue (Frank) Wise of DeLand, Florida and Betsy (Tim) Stahl of Lansing, Iowa; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters,  Marie (John) Bickford of California; Bessie Mason of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dorothy Anderson of Elgin, Iowa and Alice Dhamers of Moline, Illinois, Verna Farrance of Rock Island, Illinois; brother-in-law, Stanley (Gail) Capper of Wichita, Kansas and sister-in-law, Pat (Tracy) Anderson of Kalona, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.

June was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; her parents, John and Julia Grimm; brothers and sisters-in-law Lawrence (Effie), Harold (Margaret) and Lester and sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl (Hilary) Woytash, Margaret (William) Price and Mabel (Albert) Bessler. Her in-laws Norris and Florence Capper and brother-in-law James Leland Capper.

A Celebration of Life was held  at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, Iowa with a one hour visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 pm before services at the funeral home on Saturday.

Burial followed at Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Iowa.

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

William Egeland

     William Loren Egeland, 77, of Postville, Iowa died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society, Postville, Iowa. William was born on September 1, 1941 to Jens and Margaret (Bevan) Egeland in Wallingford, Emmet County.  He was baptized on October 26, 1941 at Wallingford Lutheran Church. Bill graduated high school from Estherville in 1959 and attended two years of College in Estherville.

     Bill was united in marriage with Judy Zweibohmer on June 4, 1966 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, Iowa. Together they farmed for four years in the Ossian area. He then starts working for Postville Community School as a maintenance man. Bill was employed there for thirty years until his retirement. He then went to work for Monona Wire for three years. Bill loved being with family and helping Judy in the garden. He also enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and squirrels.

     Bill is survived by his wife, Judy Egeland of Postville, Iowa; his children, William Loren, Jr. of Waukon, Theresa (James) Lang of McGregor, Iowa, Larry Egeland of Decorah, Iowa and Chad Egeland of Waukon, Iowa; three grandchildren, Catheryn Lang (Chris Udelhoven), Robert William Lang and Nolin James Lang; siblings, Don Egeland of Ossian, Iowa, David (Jeanne) Egeland of Estherville, Iowa, Mary Ellen Inbody of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Betty (Jerry) Schichtl of Estherville, Iowa and Carolyn (Rich) Peterson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and numerous nieces and nephews.

     Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Margaret Egeland; brothers, Richard, Jim, Sam, Michael and Jon; and sisters, Phyllis Palmer and Ruth Egeland.

  Visitation was held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville, Iowa. There was also a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Saturday.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Postville, Iowa with Rev. Nils de Jesus Hernandez as the celebrant.

Inurnment at Postville Cemetery, Postville, Iowa

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

Joan Lansing

Joan Marie Lansing was born March 11, 1927, a daughter of the late Frank and Mayme (Britton) Peyer. Joan was baptized in her faith at Saint Francis De Sales Church in Ossian, Iowa. Living her entire life in Ossian, Joan graduated high school from De Sales. Following her schooling Joan worked at Wallmark Drug in Ossian.  She meet the love of her life (Charles Lansing) at the movietheater in Ossian, where they both worked part time, she selling concessions and he running the movie projector.  

Joan was married to Charles on April 2, 1945 at Saint Francis De Sales Church, by the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. M.J. Thiltgen. Mrs. Lansing was a member of the Saint Francis De Sales Parish, The Saint Francis De Sales Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters, the Ossian Crown Club, and a former member of the South Winneshiek Golf & Country Club.  

In 1953, Chuck and Joan purchased the Standard Station in Ossian, where she did the bookkeeping for the business, 32+ years.

Joan was the recipient of the 2001 Governors Volunteer Award, awarded by the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs.

Joan loved her family, and had a very strong bond with her grandchildren.  Joan enjoyed traveling with Chuck, taking many trips with Standard Oil, including traveling to California and Hawaii.  They also enjoyed road trips visiting the National Parks, family in many different states, and Disney World and Disney Land. She enjoyed gardening, reading and rug hooking.

Survivors include her sons Ronald (Avis Riesgraf) Lansing, Surprise, AZ; Daniel (Rebecca) Lansing, Cambridge, MN; a daughter, Mary Kay (Thomas) Costello, Rochester MN; grandchildren, Jordan Lansing and Vanessa (Lansing) Lang, both in AZ; John Costello, Petersburg VA; Arden (Ashley) Costello, Maple Grove, MN; Sydney Costello, Lakeville, MN; Samuel Lansing and Oliva Lansing, Minneapolis, MN; sisters-in-law, Victoria Lansing, Phoenix AZ; Margaret and John Zacher (Lansing), Greendale, WI; Caroline Lansing, Billings MT; and Anita Lansing, Decorah, IA, along with many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Charles Lansing; her son, David Lansing; her brothers, Wilbur and Roland Peyer; her sister Kathleen Peyer and her in-laws.

We would like to thank the Ossian community for helping our mother when we were not able to be there. A special thank you to the staff at the Ossian Senior Hospice, for making her feel at home, loved and cared for.  You are all very special people and there are no words to express our gratitude.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Ossian Senior Hospice, 114 Fisher Ave, Ossian, IA 52161.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Ossian, Iowa with a visitation before Mass from 9-10:30 am at the church on Saturday. Rev. Robert Gross will be the Celebrant.

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

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

Gary Langreck

Gary Langreck, age 55 of St. Lucas, IA passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his home in St. Lucas from a heart condition. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic church in St. Lucas, IA.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church and 9:30 a.m. at the church Friday morning.

Michael Willie

Micheal Lee Willie, age 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Cresco, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. 

Services will be at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Fayette, Iowa on Wednesday, September 3, 2019 with visitation from 9:30 until service time. Burial will be in the Grandview cemetery in Fayette, Iowa. 

LaVerne Nims

Memorial Services for for LaVerne LeRoy Nims of Clermont, Iowa will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at the West Clermont Lutheran Church Fellowship room in Clermont, IA. LaVerne passed away on August 25, 2019.  

LaVerne was born on March 15, 1942 to Frank and Olga Nims.  He married Connie Schlee on December 6, 1975, and later divorced. Vern graduated from Valley High School in 1960. He was a very good athlete in his High School days. In 1958, his junior year, Vern was a member of the undefeated football team.

In 1964, Vern was drafted into the army.  He was stationed at Fort Leonard in Wood, Missouri. Vern was assigned to Company D 2D Battalion 2D Regiment and later served in the Vietnam War.

Following discharge, Vern went into farming with his parents and in later years with his brother. Vern loved to bowl on his league with his friends.  He enjoyed raising watermelon and sweet corn.

Vern is survived by his brother; Gary (Melody) Nims, sister; Jeanette (Joe) Moschel, sister-in-law; Luann Nims and nieces and nephews; Cory (Traci) Nims, Stacy Nims Lindsey, Lucas (Amanda) Nims, Chrystal (Dave)Wilkie, Aleisha (Dan) Woods, Kyle Moschel, Allison (Nick) Rose, Christopher (DeeDee) Nims, Mitchell (Lindsey) Nims and great nieces and nephews. LaVerne is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Olga; siblings, Robert Nims and Janice Nims. 36p36

Gary Beermann

Gary C. Beermann, 84, of Marcus, IA, went to be with his Savior on August 24, 2019.

The Funeral Service and luncheon for Gary will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus.  A Celebration of Life and luncheon will be held the following day, Sunday, September 8, 2019, at noon at the West Union, Iowa, Fairgrounds.  A time for sharing memories will be provided in both services. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel.

Gary was born on April 27, 1935, the oldest son of Del and Edna (Halverson) Beermann, and spent his childhood in West Union, IA.   He graduated from West Union High School and continued at Iowa State in engineering. 

Gary married Janice Stokesberry on October 19, 1957 and they became the parents of three children; Belinda, Della, and G. Scott.  Last fall, they celebrated 62 years of faithful marriage.

Gary started the West Union Grain company after college.  Later he and Janice moved to Cedar Rapids with their growing family and he was a salesman for Wilson’s.  In 1970, Gary took a job with Lindsay Brothers in Illinois and sold farm equipment to implement dealers, which he loved.  

The family moved to Rochelle.  When their first grandchild was born, Janice and Gary moved back to Iowa, purchasing the Crossroads motel, north of Storm Lake.  Upon retirement, they moved to Marcus, IA, spending several winters in Glendale, AZ; both close to family.

Faith, family, and friends marked Gary’s life.  He was an active member in each church congregation, participating often on boards, committees, and singing in the choir.  Lifelong friendships were created at Lovely Lane, Rochelle, and Grace United Methodist churches. Gary’s family was his greatest treasure.  He attended and loved all of the music and sporting events of his brothers, children, and grandchildren.  He was a coach, a fan, and at all times, a source of encouragement and pride. 

Gary is survived by his wife, Janice; three children and their spouses; Belinda and Jim Leavitt of Marcus, Della and Mark Degner of Clive, and Scott and Frances Beermann of Glendale, AZ.  He was the proud Grandpa of six grandchildren; Kent Leavitt of Marcus, Kevin and Sarah Leavitt of Council Bluffs, Barry Degner of Des Moines, Tracy and Matt Moklestad of Adel, Logan Beermann and Audrey Beermann of Glendale, AZ.

Great-grandchildren Jonathan, Autumn, and David Leavitt, and Sawyer, Everett, Miles, and Levi Moklestad added delight to his later years.  He is also survived by three brothers; Roger Beermann, Ron and Colette Beermann, Bryce and Cindy Beermann, and a sister-in-law, Judy Stokesberry.

His parents, his mother-in-law, Garnet Stokesberry, and a sister-in-law, Anne Beermann, preceded Gary in death.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Grace UMC in Marcus. 

Abigail Whitford

Abigail Rose Whitford, 10, of Bellevue, NE, was pronounced dead on Thurs, August 22, 2019 of severe brain trauma after being struck by a car in a crosswalk. 

She attended Trumble Park Elementary in Papillon and loved reading, art and math. She delighted in simple moments, made friends easily and was becoming a mature young lady while being unapologetically herself. Her kindness and spark will live on because Abby donated her organs.

Abby was welcomed to her heavenly home by great-grandparents Harold "Jake" and Leola Baker; Mildred Reinig; Floyd and Faye Neal; Floyd, Jewel, and Clara Whitford; and great-uncles Bob Gaeta and Wendell Whitford.

Family living to honor her memory include mother Sarah Whitford (née Baker), father Paul Whitford, brothers Connor and Benjamin; grandparents Douglas and Mary Baker, and Clark and Elizabeth "Ebby" Whitford; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Countless friends, teachers, and classmates will remember her.

A visitation was held Thurs, Aug 29 at St Columbkille from 4-8 p.m. (200 E 6th St, Papillon, NE 68046). Abby's Celebration of Life was held Friday, Aug 30, in the church at 11 a.m. There will be a private graveside service.

Visitors may wear the bright colors and sparkle that reflect Abby's joy and spunk!

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Whitford family.

To register as an organ and tissue donor in Abby's memory, visit LiveOnNebraska.org

Wanda White

Wanda White, 73, of Palo, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, under hospice care at The Bird House in Iowa City, Iowa, following a ten-year battle with cancer. A Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will follow from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Private family entombment will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids.Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family with arrangements.

  Wanda was born October 23, 1945, in West Union, Iowa, to Clarence and Bessie (Voshell) Hofer. She graduated from Valley High School in Elgin, Iowa, and later attended Cedar Rapids Business College. Wanda was united in marriage to Lawrence White in September of 1970 in Cedar Rapids.

  Wanda worked as the cafeteria manager at Jefferson High School for twenty-three years until her retirement. She had previously worked at City National Bank. Wanda was an active member of St. Jude Catholic Church.

  Wanda loved to stay physically active; she was a member of the Bender Pool Swimming Club. She also enjoyed reading books and going to movies with her husband, Lawrence. Wanda loved cooking and will be remembered especially for her lasagna, apple pie and cherry pie. She was a member of a local card club and loved going out to eat. Wanda enjoyed spending time with her fellow Tea Ladies.

  She is survived by her husband, Lawrence; sons, Larry White (Traci Hartwig-Holland) of Marion and Jeremy White of Mason City; grandchildren, Gavin and Morgan White, and Madi Holland; siblings, Mollie Lantz, Darlene (Bill) Neith, Dean Hofer, and Alice Hofer; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

  Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Beulah Hanson, Eva Kulish, Mary Hofer, Louis Hofer, Donna Scarborough, and Florence Cousins.

  Memorials in Wanda’s name may be directed to The Tea Ladies.

  Please share a memory of Wanda at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Dirinda Benzing

Dirinda Benzing, age 73, of Ossian, IA, died on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at her home in Ossian, IA.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Ossian Lutheran Church, 305 Jessie Street, Ossian, IA, with Rev. David Lenth presiding.  Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery, Ossian, IA.

Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Ossian Lutheran Church, 305 Jessie Street, Ossian, IA, and also after 10 a.m., at the church on Saturday morning.  The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Dirinda Kay (Svendson) Benzing was born on December 3, 1945 the daughter of Norman and Ramona (Preuss) Svendson in Decorah, IA.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Ossian Lutheran Church.  Dirinda graduated from South Winneshiek High School.  She married Art Van Wey in 1964 and together they had two sons: Richard and Gary.  They later divorced.  She received her LPN certificate from NICC in Calmar and worked at Postville Hospital for five years.  Dirinda married Wayne Benzing on April 18, 1987.  She then began working as a custodian for Luther College where she worked for over twenty years until retiring.  She loved to paint and also enjoyed quilting.  She and Wayne loved their Belgian Horses and enjoyed taking wagon rides.  She was a member of Ossian Lutheran in Ossian.  

Dirinda is survived by her two sons: Richard (Stacy) Van Wey, Navarre, FL, and Gary Van Wey, Ossian, IA.  Stepchildren: Cristy (Andy) Nimrod, Decorah, IA, and Chad (Patty) Benzing, Fort Atkinson, IA.  Grandchildren: Joshua & Autumn Van Wey, Kevin & LeeAnn Van Wey; Gavin, Collin & Katie Nimrod; Dustin Herold. Sisters: Connie (David) Rosendahl, Ventura, IA, and Judy (Allan) Kuboushek, Calmar, IA. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Oran (Sylvia) Benzing, Cascade, MT; Arden (Marcia) Benzing, Cambridge, WI; Mary (Tom) Farrell, Spooner, WI; Ruth (Jim) Turney, Gold Canyon, AZ; and Jean (Dennis) Stedman, Fort Atkinson, WI along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Her husband Wayne Benzing preceded Dirinda in death in 2014.  Parents: Norman and Ramona (Preuss) Svendson.  Brother: Norman Jr.  Sisters: Ann Dowell and Janell Davis.  Father and mother-in-law: Victor and Orma (Kuhse) Benzing.   

Edna Huinker

Edna Ann Huinker, 99, of Ossian, Iowa died peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. Edna the daughter of Bernard and Susie (Weber) Brincks was born on January 31, 1920 in Ossian, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis de Sales in Ossian, Iowa. Before marriage Edna spent several years as a nanny in Chicago, Illinois.

Edna was united in marriage with Charles Gerhardt Huinker on April 4, 1945 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, Iowa. To this union seven children were born, Janet, Judy, Nancy, Larry, Sherry, Debbie and Joey. Together they farmed east of Ossian for thirty-four years before moving to Ossian in 1983. Edna loved her flowers and gardens. She tended a large vegetable garden and did lots of canning and freezing. Edna enjoyed sewing a variety of things,even a baptismal gown for the first grandchild of which approximately forty were baptized in.

 Edna was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She led the Rosary in church and at the Ossian Senior Hospice for many years. She enjoyed dancing with Charlie, watching the birds and spending time with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 Survivors include her children, Janet (Don) Hanson of Frankville, Iowa, Judy McGuire of Longmont, Colorado, Nancy (Lyle) Bodensteiner of Waukon, Iowa, Larry (Marlis) Huinker of Elkader, Iowa, Sherry (Bud) Stendel of Frankville, Iowa, Debbie (Ken) Lutkenhaus of Garner, Iowa, Joey (Sheryl) Huinker of Ossian, Iowa; twenty-one grandchildren, Randy (Lynette) Larson, Christy Twait, Joel (Megan) Hanson, Jody McGuire, Charles McGuire , Dawn (Aaron) Bondi, Brian (Cindy) Bodensteiner, Brenda (Ken) Klenk, Amy (Tim) Cummings, Nikki (friend, John Blake) Fish, Dustin (Molly) Huinker, Dana (Dustin) Hughson, Brad (Melissa Funte) Stendel, Sara Stendel, Shane (Brandi) Stendel , Jeremy Stendel, Carrie (Steve) Christopher, Lindsay (Jacob) Pilgrim, Jill (Jason) Martins, Corey (Tracey) Huinker and Bobbi Jo (Steve) Hanson; fifty-eight great-grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren; brother, Richard (Evelyn) Brincks of Ossian, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Maxine Brincks and JoAnn (Francis) Wenthold; brothers-in-law, Bill (Phyllis) Huinker of Postville, Iowa, Tom (Joyce) Huinker of Festina, Iowa.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie in 1993; parents, Bernard and Susie Brincks; brothers, Bill, Alphonse, Edwin and Cletus; sisters, Matilda, Lorraine, Agnes and Rita. 

 Visitation was held from 4-7 pm with a 4:00 pm Rosary by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Ossian, Iowa. There was also a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Friday.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:30 am on Friday, August 30, 2019 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 is helping the family with arrangements. 

Mark Zieman

Mark Louis Zieman, 74, of Postville, Iowa died Sunday, September 8, 2019at his home in rural Postville. He was born January 17, 1945 to Lyle and Leah (Harris) Zieman in Postville. Mark was baptized on February 17, 1945, and confirmed on March 30, 1958, both at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. He graduated from Postville High School in 1963 and attended Iowa State University.

Mark was united in marriage with Jennifer (Overland) Zieman on August 8, 1964, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. A farmer since 1965, he also owned Cherry Valley Enterprises and Hi-Way Lanes. Mark followed in his father’s footsteps and proudly served as a State Senator from 2001 to 2008.

Always one to generously give of his time, Mark served in various capacities throughout his life.  This included being a church council member at St. Paul Lutheran Church, past Chairman of the Board of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, past President of Tri City Golf Club, past Chairman of the Allamakee County Republican Central Committee, and serving on the Advisory Board for the Good Samaritan Center. Mark was honored to be inducted into the Postville High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013 for his contributions as an announcer and statistician at Postville basketball games for over twenty years.  His leadership abilities were shown at a young age when he served as State FFA President and Reporter.

Fun and adventure were a big part of Mark’s life, especially when it came to bowling.  He attended the national bowling tournament for 25 consecutive years and he bowled a perfect 300 game at the state bowling tournament in 2005. Mark enjoyed his RV adventures, fishing trips, golf, playing cards, crop tours, cheering on the Cubs and, most of all, spending time with his family.

Mark is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jennifer; children Wendy (Kevin) Suddendorf of Houston, Texas, Becky Zieman of Urbandale, Iowa, Doug (Dawn) Zieman of Postville, Iowa and Amy (Dan) Norton of Asbury, Iowa; four grandchildren, Kylie and Kole Suddendorf and Leah and Evan Norton; his siblings, Nile (Donna) Zieman of Luana, Iowa, Sue (Walter) Miro of Urbandale, Iowa, Jim (Lora) Zieman of Luana, Iowa, and John (Pat Crunkleton) Zieman of Tiger, Georgia; his siblings-in-law Jeff Overland, Paula Brandt and Joel Overland; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Leah Zieman and step-mother Beverly Zieman; parents-in-law, James and Margaret Overland; brother-in-law, Lowell Brandt; other family members; and numerous friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mark’s honor may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville Ambulance, Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, or Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses in Postville, Waukon and Decorah as well as Mayo Rochester, Gundersen LaCrosse and Winneshiek Medical Center Hospice who cared for Mark.  Words cannot express the appreciation for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from family and friends who visited and encouraged Mark and his family.  Because of this support, cancer did not take away Mark’s spirit or determination to live life to the fullest.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 3 to 7 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Postville and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville with Rev. Lynn Noel as the officiant.  Burial will follow at the Postville Cemetery.

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

Harry Henry

Harry Norman Henry, 80, of West Union, Iowa died Friday, July 26, 2019with his family by his side at Sumner Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner, Iowa. Harry was born February 23, 1939 to Donald and Gladys (Grimes) Henry in West Union, Iowa. He graduated from Fayette High School and attended one year at Iowa State University. 

Harry was united in marriage with Corlinda “Elaine” Moore on January 31, 1958 in Waterloo, Iowa. To this marriage seven children were born, known to many friends as Harry and Elaine and the 7K’s. Harry loved get togethers with all the family, through the noise and chaos you could often hear his laughter. Most days you would find Harry in his shop whistling while working on one of his many projects. Harry enjoyed campouts with his family and friends.  As well as the annual fishing trip up north with the guys! Harry was owner and operator of Harry Henry Electric, Plumbing and Heating and also worked for Allen Hospital in Waterloo for ten years. He was a volunteer firefighter on the West Union Fire Department for twenty-five years. 

Harry is survived by his children, Kelly (Anthony) Milano of Denver, Colorado, Kim Rose of Westgate,

Karla Michel of Hazelton, Iowa, Konnie (James) Will of Hazleton, Iowa, Kyle (Lynnette) Henry of West Union, Iowa, Kandice (James) Stenseth of Calmar, Iowa and Carrie Johnson of West Union, Iowa; sons-in-law, Blaine Hanson of West Union, Iowa; Randy Rose of Westgate; Dave Wiedow of West Union;  thirty-two grandchildren; forty-seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Barbara (Dave) Fulton of Springfield, Missouri. 

Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Corlinda “Elaine" Henry; parents, Donald and Gladys (Grimes) Henry; daughter, Krisinda Hanson; and three great-grandchildren, Ian Welch, Ethan Welch and Kaylee Welch.

A Celebration of Life and Gathering will be at West Union Fire Department, West Union, Iowa on September 14, 2019 from 1-5 pm.

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

Inez Schmitt

Inez Schmitt, 79, Of West Union, Iowa died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union.  Inez was born February 1, 1940 to Raymond and Hilda (Bohr) Holthaus in Ossian, Iowa. She graduated from Ossian De Sales in 1958 and then attended Paris Beauty Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

      Inez was united in marriage with Daniel Schmitt on June 2, 1962 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, Iowa, making their home in West Union since then.  Inez worked as a hairdresser for forty years and owned and operated the Hair Hut in West Union, retiring in 2001. She made many lifelong friends at the Hair Hut, both customers and colleagues. Inez was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and a lifetime member of the Red Hat Society. 

     Inez loved the Chicago Cubs and Wheel of Fortune. She was also an avid card player. She enjoyed family fishing trips, company trips with her husband, adventures with her sisters and shopping with Barb.  She loved going to coffee with friends (and the coffee better be hot and fresh) and last but not least, having a flutter at the casinos with Theresa and Donna. 

     Inez is survived by her husband, Dan Schmitt of West Union; three children, Lori (Andy) Eastwood of Decorah, Melissa Thompson of West Union, and Craig (Katrina) Schmitt of West Union; seven grandchildren, Rebecca Eastwood, Michael Eastwood, Chris Graham,  Shane (Nicole Meyer, fiancée) Havenstrite, Matt (Jasmine Jones) Havenstrite, Abby Schmitt and Aidan Schmitt; siblings, Willard (Mary Ellen) Holthaus of Decorah, Judy (Norb) Bullerman of Calmar, Dave Holthaus of Decorah, Connie Sande of Decorah and Maxine (Karl) Klotzbach of Decorah; brother-in-law, Del (Shirley) Schmitt of West Union; and a sister-in-law, Fran (Fred) Hemesath of Ossian.

     Inez was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Hilda Holthaus; siblings, Adrian Holthaus, Ken Holthaus, Ron Holthaus, Pat Seiler and Jane (Doug) Blair; brother-in-law, Bernard (Victoria) Schmitt; and sister-in-law, Sr. Gracia Schmitt.

 Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm with a 3:30 pm Rosary on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in West Union. There will also be a one-hour visitation before Mass at the church on Monday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union with Rev. Dan Knipper as the celebrant.

Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West Union.

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

Geneva Kuennen

Geneva Kuennen, age 91, of St. Lucas passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Ossian Senior Hospice surrounded by her family. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Aaron Junge presiding.  Burial will be in St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA and also after 10:00 a.m. at the Church on Thursday morning.  The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is handling arrangements.

Geneva was born on August 20, 1928 on the home farm near Festina to Frank and Caroline (Einck) Huinker.  She graduated eighth grade from St. Mary’s School in Festina, Iowa.  She met the love of her life, Clarence Kuennen, at a wedding dance at the Inwood in Spillville.  They were married on May 23, 1949, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Festina, Iowa. From this marriage they had 13 children, 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Clarence and Geneva started farming near St. Lucas, and then moved to their home place near Festina in 1958. Geneva worked side by side with Clarence on the farm until they retired to St. Lucas in 1996. Geneva loved embroidering, gardening/canning, and baking bread and kolaches.  She loved dancing to polka music with Clarence.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family.  She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, the Rosary Society and the National Catholic Society of Foresters.  She was a member of the St. Luke’s church choir for many years.       

  Geneva is survived by her children, Sue (Gary) Keune of Marion, Iowa, Jean Kuennen of Rochester, Minn., Karen (Don) Guidice of Chugwater, Wyo., Clarice (Harvey) Timp of Calmar, Iowa, Sandy (Joe) Timp of Castalia, Iowa, Cindy (Norm) Einck of West Union, Iowa, Randy (Jackie) Kuennen of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, Lisa (Al) Brockmeyer of Calmar, Iowa, Dale Kuennen of Calmar, Iowa, Jackie (Lance) Brandt of West Des Moines, Iowa, Loren (JoAnn) Kuennen of Ossian, Iowa, Mark (Linda) Kuennen of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, and Jeff (Kristin) Kuennen of Marion, Iowa; grandchildren, Chad (Leslie) Keune, Cheri Keune, Adam Keune, Andy (Natasha) Keune, Shannon (Ward) Peterson, Crystal (Troy) Conyers, Kurt (Kira) Guidice, Kristi (Daren) Holien, Ryan (Michelle) Timp, Nicole (Corey) DeWitt, Brenden (Miranda) Timp, Jeremy (Denise) Timp, Brett (Robin) Timp, Tara (Joel) Monroe, Bryce Timp, Wendy Einck, Heidi (Spencer) Goettsch, Jordan (Hannah) Einck, Ashley (Matt) Nost, Brittany Kuennen, Courtney Kuennen, Jake Frana, Franklin Brandt, Tanner Kuennen, Alex Kuennen, Blake Kuennen, Morgan Kuennen, Nathan Kuennen and Chase Melhus; 32 great-grandchildren; brother Donald Huinker, brothers and sisters-in-law Jim and Donna Kuennen, Jerry and Margaret Kuennen, Della Mitchell, Lori Huinker, Arlene Imoehl, Mary Jo Kuennen, Arlene Huinker, and Bernice Huinker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kuennen, parents, Frank and Caroline Huinker, grandchild, Kelly Guidice; great-grandchild, Hope Timp; father and mother in law Clem and Matilda Kuennen, sisters Bernice and Lawrence Bucheit, Ethel and Leonard Luzum, and Marjorie and Paul Huber; brothers Neil Huinker, Bobby Huinker, Gerry Huinker and Virgil Huinker. Brothers and sisters-in-law Catherine Huinker, Ralph Imoehl, Cyril and Edna Holtaus, Jerry and Ruth Oyloe, and Linus Huinker

Mom and dad spent almost 70 years of marriage together.  Their love was so strong we are comforted knowing that after four short months they are once again reunited.

Michael Stanbrough

Michael Oliver Stanbrough, 64, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2019. He was born on January 4, 1955 in Hampton, IA to Donald and Gertrude (Stubbe) Stanbrough. 

Michael attended school in West Union, IA. He joined the army and served during the Vietnam War. During his time in the military, he met his future wife Lynn Aschnewitz. They later married in April 1979 in Santonio, TX. A short time later they held a wedding at Lynn’s parents farm near Dent, MN.

Michael and Lynn eventually made Dent, MN their home where they had four boys. He enjoyed hobbies such as spearing, fishing, hunting, working on cars, wood working and farming with family and friends.

His father Donald, mother-in-law Jane, and father-in-law Archie preceded Michael into death.

His beloved wife, Lynn, survives him. Their children Jake (Leah) Stanbrough, Craig (Carman) Stanbrough, Tyrell (Darcy) Stanbrough, and Tylor (Becky) Stanbrough and 13 grandchildren; Catilena, Lincoln, Mahle, Tarben, Castiel, Creed, Cade, Cyce, Julia, Tyrell Jr., Michael, Dakota and Daevin. His mother Gertrude, sisters Pam (Mark) Halverson, Melody (Jerry) Daniels, and brother Pat (Toots) Stanbrough.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Dent, MN.

Kalen Jacobsen

A Celebration of Life was held for Kalen Jacobsen at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the First Lutheran Church, Decorah, Iowa.

Kalen Layne Jacobsen, 45, passed away on September 3, 2019 at Winneshiek Medical Center, Decorah, IA following a yearlong battle with cancer.  

     Kalen Layne Jacobsen was born on May 25, 1974 at Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, IA to Charles and Dolores (Anfinson) Jacobsen.  He graduated from North Fayette High School in 1992 and went on to graduate with his bachelors in Ag Business at Iowa State University in 1997. He married Kathleen (Kleiman) on April 21, 2001. Together they have two amazing children, Nolan (15) and Ella (10). They moved to northeast Iowa in 2012 where Kalen worked at Farm Credit Services of America in crop insurance.  In their spare time they enjoyed camping, Iowa State sports, Cubs baseball games, vacationing (especially in Nashville!), raising and showing cattle, and spending time with friends and family. The highlights of Kalen’s life included his wedding, the birth of his children, watching his son show a Grand Champion Steer and daughter win the Mutton Busting competition at the Iowa State Fair and watching the Cubs finally win the World Series.  He loved Christmas and the holidays with his family, the Barrel Drive Inn, TJs Pizza, country music, 80s music, and all things sports.  

     Kalen is survived by his wife Kathleen. Children: Nolan and Ella. Parents: Charles and Dolores Jacobsen of West Union, IA. Siblings: Kevin (Linda) of St. Charles, MO; Kendall of West Union, IA; Kirk (Dawn) of Clermont, IA; Karen (Victor) Schmitz of West Union; Kerry (Lisa) of Clermont, IA; Kyle of West Union, IA; Kory (Erin) of Ridgeway, IA.  Mother and Father-in-law: John and Dixie Kleiman, Harpers Ferry, IA.  Sisters-in-law: Tracy Doerrfeld of Marion, IA and Darcy (Bruce) Marshall, of Mason City, IA.  Kalen was also survived by 22 nieces and nephews, and ten great nieces and nephews. 

     Kalen was preceded in death by his grandparents: James and Hazel Jacobsen and Elmer and Cora Anfinson.

Donna Larson

Donna Mae Larson,95, of Wadena, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Elkader Care Center. She was born July 23, 1924, in Oelwein, Iowa to Joseph (J.E.) and Gladys (Gile) O’Brien. Donna was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein.

She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Oelwein, with the Class of 1941.

On February 3, 1945, Donna was united in marriage to Herman Charles Larson, Jr. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. The couple farmed near Volga and Wadena, where she enjoyed being a farm wife and homemaker.  Two children were born to this union. They retired to Wadena in 1984. Throughout the years, Donna was very active in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Volga.

She loved people and community service.  She loved dancing – that is where she met her husband. Baking angel food cakes and sugar cookies were at the top of her favorite things to do list. She was a very positive, upbeat, uplifting person with a very good sense of humor.

Survivors include her children, Kay (Torry) Groves of Livingston, WI and Brian (Judy) Larson of Danville, IL; grandchildren, Troy (Amy) Hagen, Joe (Marcie) Larson, Tim (Ming) Larson, Michael (Jamie) Larson, Emily (Scott Woodruff) Braaten, Sarah Larson, Matthew Larson, Nicolas Larson; six great-grandchildren and special friend, Harry Hubbard.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Herman Jr. on February 20, 1990; grandson Samuel Larson; great-granddaughter Olivia Larson; sisters Frances Magee, Vera Harlan, Leota Kane, Gladys Grummett and brother Joseph O’Brien.

Visitation: 8:30 until 9:20 AM, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Volga.

Mass of Resurrection: 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Volga with Rev. John Haugen as Celebrant.

Interment: Will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wadena.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Elkader is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left with www.graufuneralhomes.com

Danny Davis

Danny “Dan” J. Davis, 63, of West Union passed away at home on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union with Pastor Adam Starrett officiating. 

A public visitation will be held from 3 PM until 6 PM on Tuesday, September 24 at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union. S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in Fayette is in charge of the arrangements.

Dan was born on August 15, 1956 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids to Larry and Sally (Berg) Davis. He graduated from Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids in 1975. He graduated from Kirkwood Community College and Hawkeye Tech with AA degrees. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University.

Dan was most recently employed by CaptivAire Systems in West Union. Dan worked as a graphic artist creating ads for Yellow Book in Cedar Rapids. He also owned and operated DDK Art Studio with his brother, Doug and sister-in-law, Kathy.

He was united in marriage to Greta Mork on May 28, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union.

The couple enjoyed spending time together, especially during their trips to South Dakota. He was an avid outdoorsmen and grill master. Dan loved his dog, Katy and Iowa Hawkeye football.

Dan is survived by his wife, Greta of West Union; parents, Larry and Sally Davis of Hiawatha; brothers, Doug (Kathy) Davis of Hawkeye and Jeff (Pat) Davis of Hiawatha; brothers-in-law, Al (Sharon) Mork of Houston, Texas, Brian (Jeanne) Mork of Verona, Wisconsin, Ralph (Stephanie) Mork of Madison, Wisconsin, John (Kimberly) Mork of Amery, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law Mary (Bill) Lyster of Sutherland, Iowa, Joyce (Bill) Dunt of Rio, Wisconsin, Joan Swan and Kim Malmgren both of New Prague, Minnesota; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Arlo and Betty Mork.

Wally Herman

Wally Herman, 58 of Hawkeye, died Monday, September 23 at home in Hawkeye after a courageous battle with cancer. Services are pending with Becker-Milnes Funeral home, Hawkeye, IA 563-578-3451