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Marcia Laumbach
Services will be May 3, 2000 at 2 p.m. for Marcia Fay Laumbach, 43, of Battle Creek, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Benjamin Ray will officiate with burial in Morgan Township Cemetery
in Schleswig under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek.
Mrs. Laumbach died April 29 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
Mrs. Laumbach was born Feb. 14, 1957, in Denison, the daughter of Milroy and Anna (Thomsen) Ernst. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig. She graduated from Schleswig High School in 1975.
She married Douglas Laumbach Nov. 10, 1976, in Monette, Mo. The couple lived in Monette for a time, then returned to Schleswig. In 1978, they moved to Battle Creek. She was employed as a cashier for Cronk's Restaurant in Denison and later worked at Battle Creek Elementary School and Willow Dale Care Center in Battle Creek.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Christopher Laumbach of Battle Creek; a daughter, Charissa Laumbach of Battle Creek; two sisters and their husbands, Kandra and James Neumann of Kiron and Rhonda and James Steuk of Schleswig; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Roy Hemer
Private family services will be held for Roy Hemer, 79, of Arthur at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Victor Johnson will officiate with burial in Hayes Township Cemetery
in rural Arthur. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Mr. Hemer died April 29 at his home.
Mr. Hemer was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Ida County, the son of Clarence and Amanda (Ehler) Hemer. He graduated from Arthur High School in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1943 to 1945.
He married Shirley Oxendale in 1950.
Survivors include his wife; seven daughters, Ann and her husband, Bernie Onnen, Peggy and her husband, Garry Anderson, Jan and her husband, Charles Schug, Kris and her husband, Rick Schroeder, Mary and her husband, Brad Aschinger, Bonnie and her husband, Tony Hoefling, and Jean Hemer; six sons and their wives, Joe and Eileen Hemer, Lee and Karen Hemer, Jay and Sue Hemer, Don and Tami Hemer, Carl and Roxie Hemer and Dave and Diane Hemer; 37 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Earl Hemer of Arthur; a sister, Virginia Boggs of Arthur; and many nieces and nephews.
Edward Gehring
Services were May 1, 2000 for Edward John William Gehring, 76, of Odebolt at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kiron. The Rev. Hilmer Hafner officiated with burial in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #8 of Denison, under the direction of Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.
Mr. Gehring died April 27 at his residence.
Mr. Gehring was born May 2, 1924, on a farm southeast of Schleswig, the son of Edward and Frieda (Christiansen) Gehring. At a young age, he moved with his family to a farm near Boyer and received his education in a rural school near his home. He was baptized Jan. 7, 1925 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hanover Township and confirmed Feb. 19, 1939, at St. John's Lutheran Church near Kiron. After receiving his education, he began working for various area farmers and took thrashing jobs in South Dakota.
He married Shirley Christiansen June 2, 1943 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stockholm Township. The couple settled in Boyer.
He entered the U.S. Army June 2, 1943, serving his country with the 38th Chemical Maintenance Company in Rhineland and Central Europe. He was wounded in action in the European African Middle Eastern Theater Feb. 12, 1945, receiving the Purple Heart Medal. Additional medals he received included the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Combat Infantry Badge.
After receiving his honorable discharge, Jan. 15, 1946, he returned to Boyer, where the couple remained for a short time before he began his farming career. She died in 1983. He farmed in Crawford County and later in Sac County southeast of Odebolt, until retiring in 1992. After retiring, he continued helping area farmers as needed. In recent years, he was employed as a flagman for a road construction crew.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Kiron.
Survivors include a son and his wife, Delayne and Karen Gehring of Madera, Calif.; a daughter and her husband, LaDonna and Robert Miller of Odebolt; his mother, Frieda Gehring of Denison; four grandchildren, Steve Miller of Odebolt, Staci and her husband, Michael Bartling of Storm Lake, Kea and her husband, Mike Willett of Turlock, Calif., and Meggan Gehring of Sacramento, Calif.; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, LaMorn Kropf and Darlene Drees-sen, both of Wall Lake; and other relatives.
Robert "Bob" Brock
Memorial services were April 26, 2000 for Robert B. "Bob" Brock, 73, of Battle Creek at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Benjamin Ray officiated under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial will be at a later date.
Mr. Brock died April 23 at his home.
Mr. Brock was born Aug. 3, 1926, in Battle Creek, the son of Viggo M. and Grace (Fowler) Brock. He graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1944 and Morningside College in 1951.
He married Edith Beisner Aug. 11, 1946, in Battle Creek. He was employed as a Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance agent for more than 50 years. He also worked as a real estate agent and broker for many years.
Survivors include his wife; two sons and their wives, Bruce and Teri Brock of Le Mars and Brad and Cynthia Brock of Midland, Texas; four grandchildren, Robert Bruce II, Libby, Connor and Zoe Brock; a brother and his wife, Basil and Pat Brock of Humboldt; a sister and her husband, Doris and Jim Funderbunk of Des Moines; a brother-in-law and his wife, Harold and Donna Beisner of Salix; and several nieces and nephews.
Kathi Ketelsen
Services will be April 27, 2000 at 2 p.m. for Kathi Ketelsen, 40, of Ida Grove at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. Burial will be in Ida Grove Cemetery . Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Wednesday (today), with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
She died April 24 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
Patricia "Patty" Staples
Memorial services will be April 26, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. for Patricia Anne "Patty" Staples at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley will officiate with inurnment in Ida Grove Cemetery
under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove. Visitation will be after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the church.
Mrs. Staples died as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident April 22.
Mrs. Staples was born Jan. 30, 1951, in Ida Grove, the daughter of Ralph and Barbara (Hoffman) Finch. She attended Ida Grove High School, where she participated in band and choir. She was also active in 4-H and Rainbow, where she held the office of Grand Faith, and Eastern Star. She graduated from high school in 1969 and attended Western Iowa Tech Community College. She was employed for a time as secretary for Wilson Trailer Corporation.
She married John Iversen and later married Alanson Staples.
She began her career in law enforcement with Monona County as a dispatcher and jailer. She most recently served in Ida County and was also employed at Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School.
Survivors include her mother, Barbara Finch of Ida Grove; two children, Jill and her husband, Dave Flammang of Danbury and Ben Iversen and his special friend, Jennifer Mumm, of Missouri Valley; a granddaughter, Shelby; two step-children, Joshua Staples of Ames and Rebecca Staples of Buffalo Center; best friend, Karen Maruska of Ida Grove; other relatives; and many law enforcement co-workers.
Steven Heistand
Services will be April 27, 2000 at 1 p.m. for Steven Lee Heistand, 45, of Battle Creek at Rush Family Chapel in Onawa. The Rev. David Montecuollo will officiate with burial in Little Sioux Cemetery
in Little Sioux. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Rush Family Chapel in Onawa.
Mr. Heistand died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident April 22 near Mapleton.
Survivors include his mother, Ellen of Onawa; a sister, Joyce Heistand of Onawa; a nephew Andy Heistand and his fiancee Sherri Eyer, both of Mapleton.
Pearl Lloyd
Services were April 21, 2000 for Pearl Lloyd, 97, of Ida Grove at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Marvin Lindley officiated with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery
in Battle Creek under the direction of Christensen-Ciha Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Miss Lloyd died April 18 at Morningside Rehab and Care Center in Ida Grove.
Miss Lloyd was born Feb. 19, 1903, in Garfield Township, Ida County, the daughter of Delbert and Josephine (Welch) Lloyd. She graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1923 and received her Normal Training.
She taught in country schools for several years. She later worked for Fair Store and Gambles Store. She also cared for people in the Sioux City and Phoenix areas. She wintered in Mesa, Ariz.
She attended First United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge 361, past Noble Grand Club and Central Methodist Church in Phoenix, Ariz.
Survivors include three sisters, Frances Lloyd of Ida Grove, Merle Burton of Battle Creek and Mabel Shever of Cushing; three nieces and a nephew.
Raymond Kessler
Services were April 19, 2000 for Raymond Harry Kessler, 72, of Odebolt at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Al Milligan officiated with burial in Odebolt Cemetery
under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Mr. Kessler died April 16 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
Mr. Kessler was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Odebolt, the son of Harry and Minnie (Alderson) Kessler. He was baptized at Richland Methodist Church. He was raised on the family farm near Odebolt and attended country school. He farmed the family farm until entering Twilight Acres in Wall Lake in March 1999.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister and her husband, Ruth and Carol Youngren of Odebolt; two nephews and their wives, Robert and Nanci Youngren and Gerald and Linda Youngren, all of Odebolt; a niece and her husband, Janet and Steve Case of Omaha, Neb.; five great-nephews and two great-nieces, Preston, Jordan and Travis Youngren, all of Odebolt, and Aaron, Jason, Matthew and Regina Case, all of Omaha, Neb.
Larry Flink
Services were April 20, 2000 for Larry Lee Flink, 52, of Odebolt at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. The Revs. Charles Bulger and Perkins Patten officiated with burial in Westside Cemetery
in Westside, with military rites conducted by American Legion Roose Post 313 of Odebolt, under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Mr. Flink died April 17 at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt.
Mr. Flink was born July 11, 1947, in Carroll, the son of Earl and Lucille (Linde) Flink. He was baptized at Wheatland Presbyterian Church in rural Breda and confirmed at the Early Presbyterian Church in Early in 1959. He transferred his membership to First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt in 1960 when the family moved to Odebolt. He attended Sunday School, youth group and sang in the choir. He graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1965.
He enlisted in the United States Army in January 1966 and served until July 1969 when he received an honorable medical discharge.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 33 of Storm Lake where he served as chaplain; American Legion Roose Post 313 of Odebolt where he served as service officer; and was a member of many other organizations.
He always had a concern for others and made weekly visits to the nursing home. He also visited shut-ins and anytime he could help someone, by getting their groceries or mail, he offered his help and use of his golf car to take them.
Survivors include his mother, Lucille Flink of Odebolt; two sisters, Judy and her husband, Arlin Bunge and Nancy Flink, all of Odebolt; three brothers, Keith and his wife, Joyce Flink, Steve and his wife, Deb Flink and Randy Flink, all of Odebolt; nieces and nephews, Crystal Bunge of Odebolt, Todd and his wife, Tam Bunge of Fort Wayne, Ind., Jeana and her husband, Chris Boyd of Clive, Justin and his wife, Amy Flink of Ankeny, Jory Flink of Sioux City and Andrea and Brady Flink of Odebolt; and a great-nephew, Nathanael Bunge of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Helen Kaus
Services were April 20, 2000 for Helen Leila Kaus, 82, of Holstein at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. Burial was in Holstein Cemetery
under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Holstein.
She died April 16 at Sunrise Retirement Center in Sioux City.
