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Bob M. Johnson
Bob M. Johnson, age 89, of Newell died Saturday, January 10, 2004, in the Newell Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 15, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral services on Thursday.
Bob Johnson was born
on July 23, 1914, on a farm near Moneta in Clay County, Iowa, to Wilber J. and Minnie (Brackle) Johnson. Bob spent his childhood in his parents’ home and attended rural schools in Clay County before graduating from Royal High School in 1932.
He worked for his dad and eventually for his brother, “Stub” Johnson, who owned and operated the Jersey Dairy in Spencer, Iowa. These were the depression years, but Bob always found a job, such as working construction on the hotel in Spencer; trucking and harvesting and working on the family farm. Then came World War II. Bob knew he would be called, so he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was sent to serve on a new battleship, the USS South Dakota, and served in both the Atlantic and the Pacific theaters during the war. He was honorably discharged in December of 1945 as a Chief Petty Officer.
On July 8, 1944, Bob was united in marriage to Muriel Nelson in Los Angeles, California. They were blessed with two children, Kay and James. Bob took pride in his family. He loved the mountains and took his family on several trips west. He especially enjoyed hiking, skiing and camping with his children and grandchildren. He also liked to go bicycling and enjoyed visiting with friends.
Bob remained interested and active with the USS South Dakota memorial. He stayed in touch with his shipmates and attended all reunions of that group as long as he was able.
Bob purchased the hardware store in Newell in April of 1946 and his family moved to Newell, where he has since resided. In 1999, he entered the Good Samaritan Center at Newell and lived there until his death. He was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ at Newell.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Muriel of Newell; one son, James J. Johnson of Newell; a daughter, Kay and husband Royden James of Torrington, Wyoming; grandsons: S. Scott and wife Melissa James of Wheatland, Wyoming, Trevor James of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Jonathan and wife Laura James of Aloha, Oregon, Corey James of Greeley, Colorado, Travis Johnson of Iowa City, Iowa, and Evan Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska; great-grandchildren: Briley, Cole and Paige James of Wheatland, Wyoming and Tyler James of Aloha, Oregon; and many extended family members and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters-in-law: Lawrence and Maureen Johnson, A.M. “Stub” and Vi Johnson, and James O. and Marjorie Johnson.
Beulah M. Warriner
Beulah Warriner, age 93, died Monday, December 1, 2003, at her home at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake. Iowa.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Schaller. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call on Friday, December 5, 2003 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller where the family will be present from 6:00 –8:00 p.m.
Beulah May McClaran was born
on October 21, 1910 near Climbing Hill, Iowa to Ed and May (Clark) McClaran. She was raised there and at Correctionville, graduating from Correctionville High School in 1928.
She received her teaching degree at Wayne State College, and taught school near Moville and Salix. In 1943 Beulah was united in marriage to Burton Warriner at South Sioux City, Nebraska. Mrs. Warriner was a homemaker for 56 years, first on the family farm and then in town at Schaller.
Mrs. Warriner was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, from baptism and Piero Bethel to where she devoted most of her life, the Schaller Methodist Church. She was active in several Methodist women’s clubs and outreach groups as well as supporting numerous youth activities with her children.
She is survived by her sister, Nell Riser of Moville, Iowa; her son, James Warriner of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and her daughter, Nancy Wernimont of Lakewood, Colorado. Mrs. Warriner had seven grandchildren: Barry Warriner of Round Rock, Texas, Robert Warriner of Divide, Colorado, James S. Warriner of Jacksonville, Florida, Elizabeth Warriner of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jacqueline Wernimont of Providence, Rhode Island, and Nicole and Zachary Wernimont of Lakewood, Colorado. She had one great-granddaughter, Savannah Warriner of Jacksonville, Florida. Numerous nieces and nephews share the loss of their aunt.
Mrs. Warriner was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and May McClaran; one brother Lauren McClaren; and two sisters: Ruth Hall and Muriel Needham. She suffered the death of her husband, Burton Warriner, after 46 years of marriage.
Doris Brunning
Doris “Jean” Brunning, age 68, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, January 30, 2004 at her home.
Funeral Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake.
Friends may call anytime after 12:00 on Sunday at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where family will greet friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Friends wishing to send condolences to the family may do so online.
Doris Davis was born
on January 8, 1936 in Cherokee, Iowa to Jay and Charlotte Christina (Schutt) Davis. She spent her childhood in her parents’ home in Cherokee, Iowa, attending grade school there and graduating from Cherokee High School with the Class of 1954.
On August 27, 1954, Doris was united in marriage to James H. Brunning in Cherokee. Their union was blessed with two sons and two daughters.
Doris was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was able to put her talents in that area to good use for 21 years as a baker for the Food Service at Storm Lake High Community Schools. She liked to travel, spend time with her friends, enjoyed reading for pleasure and prized every day of her life.
Doris’ greatest delight was her family. She was a caring daughter and sister, a loving wife and a devoted mother and grandmother, who treasured every moment she was able to spend with her loved ones. She will be forever missed.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Charlotte Davis of Cherokee; children: Wendy and husband Jerry Sanderson of Marshalltown, IA; Larry and wife Doreen Brunning of Storm Lake,and Jay Brunning of Nevada, IA; grandchildren: Dustin, Jordan and Camie Brunning; her sisters: Mary and husband Glenn Lang of Elkton, SD and Rose and husband Howard Mordick of Spencer, IA; her dear friend, Nancy Niedert of Waterloo, IA; and many extended family members and friends.
Preceding Doris in death were her father, Jay Davis; her husband, James, in September 1974; and her daughter, Shari, in February 1978.
Harald "Harold" Grau
Harald (Harold) Haahr Grau, age 89, of Newell, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, with Reverend Lillette Johnston officiating. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.
There will be no visitation held. Friends who wish to send condolences to the family may do so online.
Harold was born
December 18, 1914 to Jorgen C. and Anna C. (Haahr) Grau northeast of Newell in Coon Township in Buena Vista County, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Danish Lutheran Church in Newell. Harold attended country school and in later years went to winter school at Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa.
On January 24, 1948, Harold was united in marriage to Evelyn Waskom in Wickenburg, Arizona. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Joann.
Harold's first job was running a service station close to the family farm. During the World War II years, he worked as a diesel mechanic at Anderson Ranch Dam and towed cars across the mountains. He later owned and operated the Grau Motors and Implement in Newell, representing Chrysler, Plymouth and Allis Chalmers lines. He retired in 1975.
Harold enjoyed the outdoors and liked fishing and hunting. He was a fan of car racing and especially enjoyed playing golf with his friends and relatives. He found great pleasure in having coffee and conversation sessions with his friends.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Evelyn; his daughter Joann Grau and John Beckner of Grand Junction, CO; brothers: Solon and wife Marjorie Grau of Ames, IA, and Leo and wife Bernice Grau of Storm Lake, IA; sisters: Ruth Bennett of Sun City, AZ, Dorothy and husband Richard Stilling of Northridge, CA, and Ardyth Barber of Okoboji, IA; sisters-in-law: Kay Grau of Storm Lake, IA, Mildred Rogers of Newell, IA, Lucile Schnirring of Sac City, IA, and Crystal and husband Don Larimer of St. Louis, MO; a special God Son, Tony Weiland; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members and friends.
Preceding Harold in death were his parents; brothers: Holger and Theodore; brothers-in-law: Dean Rogers, Glen Schnirring, H. G. "Ben" Bennett, Charles Weiland and Jerry Barber; sister-in-law Leona Grau; and his niece Kristi Emmick.
Khoune Kavan
Khoune Kavan, age 93, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at Buena Vista Manor in Storm Lake.
Buddhist Rites for Mr. Kavan will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Khoune Kavan was born
in Vietnam on January 20, 1911 to Mr. Anh and Mrs. Kathi Kavan. He lived with his parents in Sonla, Vietnam as a child, attending school there through the 6th grade.
Mr. Kavan served as a Sergant with French troops in Vietnam from 1929 to 1937. In 1937 he was married
to Mouan Kathi in Sonla, Vietnam. He was the Mayor of Mei City on Sonla, Vietnam before coming to the United States.
Mr. Kavan enjoyed the arts. He retired in 1979 and lived at Buena Vista Manor in Storm Lake. He was a member of the Southeast Asian Church in Storm Lake.
Survivors include three sons: Edward and his wife Da Kavan, Tony and his wife Sone Kavan and Reno Kavan; a daughter: Vieng Kathi and her husband Som; a brother, Kan Kavan of Laos; grandchildren: Kheunmalay and her husband Mesa, Arron, Amanda, Malisa, Arissa, Marvin, Jesse and Samantha Kavan; and many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Kavan was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mouan Kathi.
Elmer Ehlers
Elmer D. Ehlers, age 94, of Storm Lake died on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at the Methodist Manor in Storm Lake.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake, with Reverend Bruce Lawler officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present after 6 p.m. The Rosary will be recited by the Legion of Mary at 3:00 p.m., and a parish vigil service will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends wishing to send condolences may do so on-line.
Elmer D. Ehlers was born
on March 19, 1910 in Egan, South Dakota to William and Anna (Goetsch) Ehlers. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Flandreau, South Dakota, where he attended school.
While working in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Elmer met Catherine B. Grady. They married
on June 29, 1936 in Elkton, S.D. They had two children, Richard and Barbara.
In the early 1930 Elmer worked for Maxwell Hardware in Sioux Falls, S.D. During the depression Elmer worked with the WPA in South Dakota. In the late 1930’s Elmer went to work for Montgomery Ward, and in 1941 Wards transferred him to Storm Lake as assistant manager in charge of hardware. Next Elmer worked briefly for Gambles before joining DW Hussey installing furnaces and gutters. Later he worked for Foote Sheet Metal. He started Ehlers Furnace and Gutter Repair in 1975. He was a perfectionist and prided himself on a job well done.
Elmer joined St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951 where he was a faithful member.
Elmer enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and cherished the time he spent at these activities with his family. When asked, “How are you?” Elmer replied with a smile and shaking fist, “As mean as ever!” Elmer always had a joke that he often shared with his friends at Malarky’s. Elmer made friends with the neighborhood squirrels and birds; some became tame enough to eat from his hand.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Richard Ehlers and wife, Shirley, of Perry, IA; Barbara Landgraf and husband Jerry of Albuquerque, NM; his six grandchildren: Donna (Landgraf) Jones and husband Jerry, Kirsten Ehlers, Kim Ehlers, Bill Landgraf, Laura Landgraf, and Aaron Landgraf; his two great-grandchildren: Nicklaus and Noah Jones; his sister, Helen Salem of Sioux Falls, SD; and extended family members and friends.
Preceding Elmer in death are his parents; his wife, Catherine; three brothers: Grover, William, and Elvin Ehlers; and one sister, Anita Mitchell.
Elin Frandsen
Elin Marie (Jacobsen) Frandsen, age 89, of Newell, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa. Elin was born
August 21, 1914, in Tyler, MN, the daughter of Aage and Andrea (Panum) Jacobsen. She was baptized September 27, 1914, in Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School in 1932.
Elin was united in marriage to Marvin H. Frandsen on January 24, 1937, in Tyler, MN. They moved to a farm near Newell, IA, after their marriage. They were the proud parents of three daughters: Sonja, Linda, and Julie. Elin was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She worked as a cook in the Newell Schools and was a member of the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. She was also a member of the Danish Sisterhood, Married Meeters, and Church Ladies Aid.
Elin and her husband Marvin enjoyed many years together, gardening, fishing and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughters: Sonja Irwin to Topeka, KS, Linda Harris of New Orleans, LA, and Julie Duffy and her husband Richard of Boone, IA; her six grandchildren: Kathy Collins, Cindy McVicker, Lisa Kintz, Randy Duffy, Beth Sword, and Katie Harris; 12 great-grandchildren; her brother Henry Jacobsen and his wife Sharon of Tyler, MN; sisters-in-law: Erna Jacobsen and Berta Jacobsen; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.
Elin was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Marvin; a sister Mildred Duffy; two brothers: Ewald and Elmer Jacobsen; and two sons-in-law: Bud Irwin and Joe Harris.
Funeral services for Elin is Tuesday, May 4th, 10:30 a.m., at the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, IA, with Rev. Paul Johnston officiating, and Carol Hansen organist. Flower arrangements will be taken care of by Linda and Jerry Stauber. Pallbearers include: Jerry McVicker, Jimmy Collins, Randy Duffy, and Nic McVicker. Interment will be at the Newell Cemetery under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4:00 – 8:00, Monday, May 3rd at the Fratzke Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.
Lance R. Garlock
Lance R. Garlock, age 74, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Memorial Service will be Friday, May 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, with the Reverend Duane Queen officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Storm Lake Cemetery prior to the memorial service. Amvets Post #66 will present the flag. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Friends who wish to send condolences to the family may do so online.
Lance Robert Garlock was born
September 4, 1929 in Fonda, Iowa to Burnell and Opal (Stetham) Garlock. He spent his childhood in his parents’ home in Fonda, attending school there and then graduating from Fonda High School. Lance attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake for three years, then Drake University in Des Moines for 3 more years to earn his B.S. in Pharmacy. During the time he was a student at Buena Vista, he worked at Ireland Drug in Storm Lake.
Lance served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.
On May 26, 1957, he was united in marriage to Donna R. Sporleder in Lake City, Iowa. Their union was blessed with three children: Lance Greg, Valerie and Gale. Lance was devoted to his family and treasured the time he could spend with them.
As a registered pharmacist, Lance, along with Donna, owned and operated Odebolt Drug in Odebolt from 1966 through 1986, where Lance was a community leader and member of the Odebolt Rotary Club. During his retirement years, Lance helped out area pharmacists at drugstores in Sac City and in the northwest Iowa area.
Lance was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church and the Kiwanis Beavers in Storm Lake. He was an avid fisherman who loved every moment he could spend with a fishing line in his hands.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna of Storm Lake; son, Lance G. Garlock of Storm Lake; daughters: Valerie and husband Duane Kavanaugh of Groton, SD and Gale and husband Pat McEvoy of Elgin, MN; four grandchildren: Spenser and Mikki Kavanaugh and Reece and Braeden McEvoy; one nephew, two nieces, and many other extended family and friends.
Preceding Lance in death were his parents, and a brother, Dale E. Garlock.
A memorial honoring Lance has been established. Memorials may be sent to the Garlock family.
Mary McGuire
Funeral Mass for Mary (Leahy) McGuire will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday June 12, 2004 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Mary died on Tuesday June 8, 2004 at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake.
Friends may call anytime after 3:00 p.m. on Friday where the family will greet friends from 6-8 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. A Legion of Mary service will be held at 3:30 and a Vigil Service at 7:30 during the visitation on Friday.
Mary (Leahy) McGuire, daughter of Ed and Josephine Leahy, was born
May 24, 1903 on a farm north of Danbury. She attended Tower Hill Country School until she was six years old, then she attended St. Patrick’s Catholic school in Danbury, graduating in 1921. Later, Mary taught country school at Danbury for four years.
On January 12, 1926, Mary was united in marriage to Charles T. McGuire in Danbury. The couple farmed in rural Danbury before moving into town in 1950. Charles died in October of 1952.
Some of Mary’s hobbies included working crossword puzzles, reading, sewing, tatting and crocheting. She also enjoyed singing, which she did for banquets and other occasions when she was young.
Mary moved to Sioux City in May of 1954 and worked at St. Vincent’s Special Diet Kitchen for 16 years. She retired in 1970. In February 1988, she moved to Storm Lake where she spent the rest of her life. In August of 1989, she entered the Methodist Manor.
She is survived by her children, Charlotte Sitzmann and husband Robert of Storm Lake, Laurence (Hooley) McGuire and wife Janice of Holstein, Patrick McGuire and wife Judy of Brighton CO; daughter-in-law, Mary Kay McGuire of Marion; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Leahy of Norman, IL; 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Mary in death are her parents and husband; two sons: Cleo and Gerald; one daughter, Pauline Hanson; one grandson; one great granddaughter; one brother Martin Leahy; four sisters: Margaret Forch, Ellen Leahy, Leona Leahy, and Edna Brenner.
Oren Pollard
Oren Pollard, age 82, of Schaller, Iowa passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the Schaller United Methodist Church, with Reverend Carol Gailey officiating. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery. Friends may call at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller Friday, May 28, 2004 after 4:00 p.m., where the family will be present from 6:00—8:00 p.m. Friends and family wishing to send condolences may do so online.
Oren R. Pollard was born
October 17, 1921 to Oren M. and Gertrude (White) Pollard of Nehawka, Nebraska. He was confirmed in the Methodist Church and graduated from Nehawka High School in 1938. After graduation, he attended the Lincoln School of Commerce, then returned to join the family farming operation.
In September of 1945, he was married
to Kathleen Nolte of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. They always wanted to own their own farm, and in 1947, while visiting relatives near Schaller, they found and later purchased a farm south of Schaller. They moved there in February of 1948, bringing with them their one-year-old daughter, Kathie. While living on the farm they had two additional girls, Barbara and Robin. The couple lived on this farm their entire lives.
Oren farmed until his retirement several years ago. He and Kathleen were busy year-round with crops and all types of livestock. He prided himself in the diversity and high quality of the livestock operation. He enjoyed competing in livestock shows in Iowa and many surrounding states. Oren and Kathleen were 4-H leaders for many years. Oren was also a Pioneer seed salesman.
Oren enjoyed memberships in agricultural organizations, social groups, the Methodist Church and was always active in the sports activities of his children and grandchildren. He also made time to take the family on summer vacations or travel to exotic locations with friends. He enjoyed making new friends through golfing and bowling.
Oren is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 57 years; his daughters: Kathie (James) Mailander of Wiota, Iowa, Barbara (James) Watson of Schaller, Iowa and Robin (Richard) Boyle of Olympia, WA; seven grandchildren: Chris (Elizabeth) Mailander, Sara (Jaime) Capella of Washington, DC, John Mailander of Carroll, IA, Jill (Jon) Swanson of Boise, ID, Adam Watson and fiancé Christi Diesing of Omaha, NE, Philip and Daniel Swenson of Olympia, WA; two great-grandsons: Connor Mailander and Andrew Swanson; brothers: Malcom Pollard of Nehawka, NE, and Arthur (Norma) Pollard of Wayne, NE; sister Imogene Bruce of Lincoln, NE; and many other relatives and friends.
Oren was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Gertrude Pollard; brother Robert A Pollard; nephew Lynn Pollard; sister-in-law Ruth Pollard; brother-in-law Clayton Bruce; and two infant grandsons, Aaron and Andrew Swenson.
Ana Iris Henriquez
Ana Iris Henriquez, age 21, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on Thursday, December 18, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident.
Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, with Father Eriberto Da Costa officiating. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, prior to the Mass, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Ana Iris Henriquez was born
on October 8, 1982 to Gladis Chamul and Daniel Henriquez. She was baptized in 1985 in El Salvador. As a child, she lived in California, attending Langdon Elementary School. She later moved to Storm Lake.
Ana was a happy person who loved to have fun. She enjoyed dancing and tried to never miss a dance. She liked to be around people and always gave everyone a nickname.
Ana was a loving and devoted mother who cherished her children and her family and treasured the time she spent with them. She was loved by her family and will be missed daily.
Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Gladis Chamul and Daniel Henriquez; her son, Marvin Geovanny Barahona and her daughter, Jousy Adylene Henriquez Barahona; brothers: Adan Chamul and Herber Henriquez; sister Lorena Henriquez; and many other family members and friends.
Preceding Ana in death were her great-grandmother Julia Chamul, her step-father Ramiro Toribo, and her aunt Rosa del Carmen Holley.
Anna M. Strock
Anna M. Strock, age 96 of Storm Lake passed away at the Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, Iowa on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, following a stroke.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Friday, March 28, 2003 at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake with Reverend Jamie Cutler officiating. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will begin after 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 27, 2003, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake where the family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A memorial fund has been established.
Anna Mae Schuler was born
April 12, 1906, in Hayes Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa to John and Margaret (Walsh) Schuler. The family resided in Hayes Township, South Dakota, and Sloan. She attended school in Sloan, Iowa.
Anna was united in marriage to Clarence J. Strock at Storm Lake in 1927. This union was blessed with three children, Robert, Duane, and Arlene. She and her husband farmed in Washington Township, Buena Vista County until Clarence died in 1979. Anna moved into Storm Lake in 1980.
Anna was a member of the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. She was a homemaker and devoted mother, who loved to read, do crossword puzzles, and play cards.
Anna is survived by her sons: Robert D. Strock of Alta, and Duane C. Strock and wife Barbara of Round Rock, Texas; seven grandchildren: Curtis, Diana, Steve, Jim, Mary Ann, Nancy and Gail; brother, A.J. “Babe” Schuler of Storm Lake; several great-grandchildren and other extended family and friends.
Preceding Anna in death are her parents, her husband, Clarence in 1979; daughter, Arlene Corbin; grandson, Robert Strock, Jr.; and five brothers and one sister.
Bernard Dick
Bernard Dick, age 84, died Thursday, August 28, 2003 at the Methodist Manor Nursing Home in Storm Lake following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake, with Father Bruce Lawler officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call anytime after 4 p.m. on Friday at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake where the family will be present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a parish scripture service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Bernard Dick was born
on December 23, 1918 to John and Magdalena (Schmitt) Dick at Schaller, Iowa. He spent his childhood with his parents in the Schaller community, attending school there through the 10th grade.
On September 30, 1944, Bernard was united in marriage to Marcella Koenck at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early, Iowa. He farmed many years south of Storm Lake, worked as a mechanic for the Volkswagen dealership and was employed in maintenance at the Pamida and Alco stores in Storm Lake.
Bernard loved his family and greatly enjoyed family get-togethers. He liked to travel with his family and friends. Bernard delighted in gardening and had a real green thumb. He loved horses and dogs; one dog in particular was like a best friend to him.
Survivors include his wife Marcella of Storm Lake and his sister Mary Miller of Storm Lake, and nieces and nephews: Luella and Bill Smith, Francis and Kay Dick, Marguerite and Gene Huelman, Kenneth and Pat Miller, Jeanette and Ray Vacek, Lois Miller, Louise and Carroll Bohaty, Maxine and Jim McCarthy, Jean and Dave Hadden, Joan and Jim Snyder, Sheryl and Jim Roling, Sharon Knebel, Barbara and Dave Hoban, Robert and Merilee Dick, Donna Jean Moe, Jim and Pat Dick, Ray Dick, Roy and Sally Dick, Diane and Don Iverson, Mary and Eric Lind and Melissa Dick; and many extended cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Henry, Frank, Alfred, John and Leo; and by his nephews Linus Dick and Roger Miller.
Bernen Freese
Bernen Freese, age 87, of Schaller passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at the Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, IA.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20, 2003, at 2:00 p.m at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery with full military honors by the Schaller V.F.W. Post # 4704. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home of Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Casketbearers are Scot McDonough, Trent McDonough, Kent Mentzer, Devin Helming, Ross McDonough, and Stuart Helming. Judy Fells is the organist. Congregational Hymns will be "Amazing Grace," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," and "The Old Rugged Cross."
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m Friday, September 19, 2003 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, where the family will be present after 6:00 p.m.
Bernen Richard Freese was born
on November 28, 1915 in Crawford County, Iowa to Gerd B. and Jenny (Groen) Freese. Jenny died when Bernen was just 5 years old and Bernen and his sister Gertrude were raised by their grandparents until 1925. Both Bernen and Gertrude were baptized at Wheatland Presbyterian Church near Breda. Bernen’s father was later married
to Gasena Ohden.
Bernen moved to Schaller in 1933 and lived and worked on a farm south of Schaller until he took a job with the DeFoe Shipyard in Bay City, Michigan.
Bernen married
Sadie Robinson on May 7, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. He continued to work in Bay City from 1942 until 1944, when he was called to active duty in the U.S. Army. He served his country as a welder in the Army from 1944 to 1946, stationed in the Southwest Pacific and Japan. He returned October 1, 1946.
After Bernen completed his military service, he and Sadie once again lived in Schaller, where he farmed for the Roeder Brothers until 1951. He then became employed by Mrs. Mary Kotz and the Kotz Brothers, farming for them for 20 years. Bernen later farmed for Burton and Beulah Warriner and Lester Warriner east of Schaller.
Bernen and Sadie were active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller, which they joined in 1953. Bernen loved his extended family, cherishing the time he could spend with them. He particularly enjoyed babysitting with little family members. In his spare time, Bernen liked to fish and read about history and historical events.
Bernen is survived by his brother Alben Freese of Sac City; sister-in-law Vadna Freese of Arkansas; brothers-in-law Dale Meyer and Don Pfrimmer; many nieces and nephews, including Kelvin Freese, Berned Freese, Peggy Cruse, Marjorie Williams, Carol Parker, Richard Meyer, Dale Meyer, Jr., Victoria Sweet, Gary Meyer, Roger Wade, Glenda Betels, Barb Ridenour, Harlan Roeder, Linda Mentzer, Marianne Helming, Jim Roeder, Gary Pfrimmer, Kay McDonough, Dennie Pfrimmer, Richard Robinson, Susan Diersen, Janene Garcia and Judy Robinson; many great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sadie, his brother Merle, and his sisters Gertrude and Martha.
