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Cecil P. Morgan
Cecil Morgan, age 86, of Storm Lake, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, surrounded by his devoted wife of 61 years, Marion, and his family.
Services will be held Monday, August 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rembrandt, Iowa, with Reverend Mark Youngquist officiating. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Friends may call on Sunday, August 26, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present.
Cecil Paul Morgan was born April 6, 1921 in Lamar, Colorado to Jesse and Myrtle (Ruby) Morgan. Cecil’s family moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma, and later to Palo Alto County, Iowa, where Cecil attended Palo Alto Country Schools.
Cecil worked as a farmhand until departing for military service. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1944. Following his discharge, Cecil returned home and met the love of his life – Marion. They were married in 1946. Together they farmed in Palo Alto, Clay, and Buena Vista counties in Iowa, settling on a farm southwest of Rembrandt, Iowa in 1963 where they farmed until their retirement in 1987. Cecil and Marion then moved into Storm Lake.
Cecil and Marion were blessed with six children: James, Charles, Kenneth, Judy, Rodney and Kathy.
Cecil most enjoyed taking many countryside drives, and working on his farm machinery. He especially treasured the time he spent with his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cecil was a member of the American Legion as well as Farm Bureau.
Those who will cherish his memory are his wife, Marion; his children: Chuck of Mondovi, Wisconsin; Ken and Rita of Cherokee, Iowa; Judy Freeman of Madrid, Iowa; Rod and Laura of Rembrandt; and Kathy of Cody, Wyoming; his grandchildren: Brad and Shawna of Indianola, Iowa; Josh of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Jerry and Jenifer of Egan, Minnesota; Mary and Amy, both of Rembrandt; his great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brady Freeman of Indianola, Iowa; his sister, Violet Chism of Albia, Iowa; his special aunt, Grace Oelsen of Fowler, Colorado; two brothers-in-law, eight sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents; his son, James; his granddaughter, Kristi Freeman; his brother, Hugh; and his sister, Blanche Wood.
Memorials may be directed to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Hospice Program and/or Faith, Hope, and Charity, both in Storm Lake.
Orville Ehlers
Orville Ehlers, age 80, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Buena Vista Manor in Storm Lake.
Funeral Service for Mr. Ehlers will be held Monday, August 13, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Storm Lake, with Pastor Michael Harman officiating. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2007 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present from 6-8:00 p.m.
Orville was born June 4, 1927 in rural Newell, Iowa to Paul and Amanda (Ripke) Ehlers. He was baptized as an infant at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Storm Lake and confirmed his faith as a youth in 1942 at the same church. He received his education at Zion Lutheran school. A life-long member of Zion Lutheran, Orville loved his Lord and served Him faithfully in the church choir for 50 years.
On April 12, 1953, Orville was united in marriage to Irene Lange at Zion Lutheran Church. The couple was blessed with three children: Connie, Orlan and Ilon. Orville and Irene shared many happy years until her death in 1996. On July 12, 1997, Orville married Alva Carlson and they shared a wonderful companionship these last years.
Orville was a farmer who loved working and living on the land. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed fishing in his earlier years. He was fascinated by airplanes and liked to watch them in the sky. He took great pleasure in being able to converse in German with his neighbor. Orville was also a member of the Lions Club in Albert City.
Family was always first in Orville’s life, and he treasured every moment he was able to share with his children, grandchildren, brothers and extended family. He will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Alva, of Storm Lake; his children: Connie (Melvin) Easter of Somers, Iowa; Orlan Ehlers of Storm Lake; and Ilon (Jon) Negus of Sutherland, Iowa; grandchildren: Jennifer (Jeremy) Blake of Muscatine, Iowa; Jodie Easter and Cellie Easter, both of Somers, Iowa; Heath, Karle and Sean Negus of Sutherland, Iowa; two step-children: Leonard (Janice) Grice and Lane ((Judy) Carlson; brothers: Edgar (Marcella) Ehlers of Storm Lake and Dwayne (Phyllis) Ehlers of Alta, Iowa; sister-in-law, Margie Ehlers of Albert City, Iowa; extended family and many friends.
Orville was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Irene; brother Gordon Ehlers and sister Eldora Zadow.
May God bless the memory of Orville Ehlers.
P. Larry Graff
Paul Larry Graff, age 63, of Des Moines, Iowa and formerly of Early, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Graveside services for Mr. Graff will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Early Union Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation.
Larry, as he was known to friends and family, was born June 30, 1944 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, the son of Paul Lavere and Mary Belle (Jones) Graff. The family moved to Iowa and Larry received his education in the Early Community School. He spent his life working as a farm hand.
Larry enjoyed fishing and liked to work on cars. Spending time with his friends and family was always his favorite pasttime.
Left to cherish his memory are his brother, Steve Graff and Peg Ellis of Cherokee, Iowa; sisters Darla Weiland and Chris and husband Kevin Weifenbach, all of Storm Lake; seven nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and great-nephews; five great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; extended family and many friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and one great-niece, Kristen Hazen.
Paul N. Jones
Paul N. Jones, age 83, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Buena Vista Manor in Storm Lake.
Funeral Services for Mr. Jones will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, with Pastor Connie Spitzack officiating. Burial will be in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present.
Paul Newton Jones was born April 23, 1924 in Carroll County, Iowa, the son of Berthel M. and Ethel (Wallingford) Jones. He was baptized on July 2, 1933 in the Church of Christ in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Paul grew up and attended school at Coon Rapids, graduating from Coon Rapids High School in 1942.
Paul entered the United States Navy on December 21, 1942. He served during World War II until his honorable discharge on January 18, 1946 at the rank of Seaman First Class.
Following his military service, Paul returned to Iowa and began farming. He farmed near Coon Rapids and later near Cherokee, Iowa. It was then he elected to continue his education at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1959 and went on to earn his master’s degree from the University of South Dakota in 1961.
On June 18, 1950, Paul was married to Cora LaVerne Anderson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta, Iowa. They were blessed with a daughter, Marcia Kay.
Paul spent most of his life as a teacher and educator until he retired in June of 1998. He was a member of the Iowa State Education Association and the National Educators Association. Paul also held membership in the Storm Lake Elks Lodge and the Alta V.F.W. He was a faithful member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake.
Paul’s first love was always his family and he treasured the time he spent with his wife, daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchild. His quiet, caring presence will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, LaVerne, of Storm Lake; three grandchildren: Nathan Paul Smith, Verity Shay Jones and Kirstyn Doré Jones, all of Peterson, Iowa; one great-grandchild, Emily Jade Smith; as well as many other relatives and a host of friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Berthel and Ethel Jones; his daughter, Marcia on June 24, 2005; and his brother, Robert Marion Jones.
Ruth Ann McDonough
Ruth Ann McDonough, age 87, of Schaller, Iowa, died Friday, August 31, 2007 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Services for Mrs. McDonough will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Burial will follow in the Cook Center Township Cemetery near Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 3, 2007 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00.
Ruth Ann Potter was born March 20, 1920 in Algona, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. Loren Ray and Lila (Harris) Potter. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed her faith as a youth in the Methodist Church. Ruth Ann graduated from Schaller High School in 1938 and continued her education at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa for one year and then for two more years at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She also attended American Institute of Business in Des Moines, Iowa.
On December 21, 1944, Ruth Ann was united in marriage to Charles LaDon McDonough at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. The couple was blessed with three children: John, Jim and Jean.
Ruth Ann and LaDon farmed near Schaller their entire married life until their retirement. Ruth Ann was a devoted mother who kept a warm and comfortable home for her family, a home where family and friends were always welcomed. A faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Schaller, Ruth Ann was very involved in her church, serving as clerk of Session and Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a 4-H leader for numerous years, and was a member of Eastern Star and Clover Club. Ruth Ann also enjoyed playing cards and belonged to several bridge clubs. She and LaDon loved to be among people and they enjoyed their drives through the countryside together.
Ruth Ann’s family was always her first priority and she treasured the time she was able to spend with her children and their families. Her quiet, caring ways will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, John (Norma) McDonough of Early, Iowa; son Jim (Cathy) McDonough of Schaller; daughter Jean McDonough of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren: Michele (Jason) Ronfeldt of Schaller; Melanie Currie (Adam Pyle) of Schaller; Mike McDonough and Mark McDonough, both of Schaller; and Jacob Anspach of Cedar Rapids; step-grandchildren: Cindy (Dan) Schroeder of Odebolt, Iowa; Rick Thies of Sac City, Iowa; and Chris and Jennifer Anspach of Cedar Rapids; great-grandchildren: Kayla, Tasha and Austin Ronfeldt; Kaitlyn Currie, Courtney Pyle and Carson Wendel; step-great-grandchildren: Travis and Chelsea Schroeder; Justin, Kyle and Amanda Thies; Dallas and Melinda Thies; brother Jim (Marlys) Potter of Ames, Iowa; brother Don (Connie) Potter of Sioux City, Iowa; sister-in-law Inez McDonough of Boone, Iowa; extended family and many friends.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, LaDon; her sister, Kay Creel; her two sisters-in-law, Marge Potter and Dodie Potter; daughter-in-law Joyce McDonough; step-grandson Randy Thies; and step-great-granddaughter Heather Schroeder.
Walter Lyle Mileham
Walter Lyle Mileham, age 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, with Reverend Dr. Beverlee Bell officiating. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 on Friday, August 18, 2006 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00.
Walter Lyle Mileham was born April 5, 1919 in Cornell, Iowa, the son of Walter Hampton and Minnie Eveline (Squires) Mileham. He graduated from Garfield Consolidated School in 1937. On February 8, 1941, Lyle was married to Helen J. (Jenora) Johnson at the United Methodist Church in Spencer, Iowa. The couple was blessed with five children: Lana, Sharon, Gary, Susan and Walter, Jr. (“Butch”).
In 1952, Lyle and his family moved to Storm Lake, where he was employed with HyGrade Foods. The family moved to Newell, Iowa later, but returned to Storm Lake in 1967. Walter was with HyGrade for 22 years before he retired. He was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, Jewel Masonic Lodge #309 in Storm Lake, Sioux City Consistory/Scottish Rite of Free Masonry and OES in Newell. Lyle enjoyed sports, baseball and basketball in particular. He also liked to fish and enjoyed gardening. His family was always his first priority and he treasured the time he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Left to cherish Lyle’s memory are his wife of 65 years, Helen, of Storm Lake; daughter Lana (Bill) Crilly of Essex, Iowa; daughter Sharon (Bob) King of Des Moines, Iowa; son Gary (Marlys) Mileham of Sylvania, Ohio; daughter Susan Erichsen of Norfolk, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Dorothea Edleman of Spencer, Iowa; Marjorie Jean (Thomas) Niebauer of Mason City, Iowa, and Neva Ora (Kenneth) Ruble of Ruthven, Iowa; extended family and many friends.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Walter Lyle Mileham, Jr.; eight brothers and sisters; and a granddaughter, Tamara Lynn Mileham.
Agnes M. Beauchemin
Agnes M. Beauchemin, age 88, of Monticello, Minnesota and formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Champlin, Minnesota.
Funeral mass for Mrs. Beauchemin will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home of Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present from 6-8:00 p.m. A Legion of Mary Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and a parish vigil service held at 7:00 p.m., both at the funeral home during visitation hours.
Agnes Mary Kennedy was born December 21, 1918 in Early, Iowa, the daughter of Michael and Emma (Schmitt) Kennedy. She was baptized as an infant in the Catholic faith at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake and later confirmed her faith as a youth in the same parish. She attended classes at St. Mary’s School in Storm Lake from grade school until she graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1935.
Following her high school graduation, Agnes attended beauty school, then worked at Turner Beauty Shop in Storm Lake for several years before moving to Sioux City to work, where she met and fell in love with a handsome young man by the name of Paul Beauchemin.
On April 29, 1947, Agnes and Paul were married. The couple was blessed with seven children: Gayle, Phil, Greg, Steve, Elyse, Terry and Raymond.
Agnes kept a warm and comfortable home for her family as she and Paul raised their children in Storm Lake. Later on, she worked as a cashier at Hy-Vee in Storm Lake until her retirement in 1986.
Agnes was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake until she moved to Monticello, Minnesota in 1995 to be near her children. She then became a member of St. Henry’s parish in Monticello. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting and in later years, she especially enjoyed her role as grandmother and great-grandmother. A loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Agnes will be deeply missed by those that knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Phil (Lisa) Beauchemin of Phoenix, Arizona and Greg Beauchemin of Denver, Colorado; her daughters: Gayle Fortune of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; Elyse (Donny) Farris of Champlin, Minnesota and Terry (Greg) Currie of Monticello, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; extended family and a host of friends.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Beauchemin; her two sons, Steve and Raymond; and six brothers: Gerald, Cecil, Charles, Mark, Lawrence and Leroy.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Cynthia (Ploeger) Wolf
Cynthia (Ploeger) Wolf, age 49, of Everett, Washington and formerly of Schaller, Iowa, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Wolf will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Reverend Adam Cox of Schaller and Reverend Kevin Freese of the Battle Creek Presbyterian Church will serve as officiants. Burial will be in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call on Thursday, November 8, 2007 between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Snohomish Community Church in Snohomish, Washington.
Cynthia Rose Ploeger was born October 20, 1958 in Fort Hood, Texas, the daughter of Melvin and Dorothy (Stille) Ploeger. She lived her youth in Schaller and graduated from Schaller High School.
On December 5, 1981, Cyndi was united in marriage to Randy Wolf at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in rural Schaller. The couple was blessed with three children: Jennifer, Adam and Matthew.
Cyndi loved her work as a commercial loan officer and assistant vice-president at Frontier Bank, and the many people that she was associated with at the bank. She was an avid scrap booker and maker of greeting cards. She would spend hours in her craft room. She also enjoyed ceramics and earned awards in that field. Cyndi was most happy when she was involved with family activities, including annual trips to Lake Chelan and floating the Columbia River. She also enjoyed boating in the San Juan Islands. She was a devout Christian, Baptist church youth leader, and later a member of the Snohomish Community Church. Cyndi also enjoyed being a member of the Everett Rotary Club. Cyndi will always be remembered for her quick wit and beautiful smile. She was loved by all who met her and will be greatly missed.
She leaves behind her husband, Randy, the love of her life for 26 years; their three children: Jennifer and husband Christopher of Marysville, Washington; Adam and wife Jessica of Renton, Washington; and Matthew and wife Linnea of Massillon, Ohio. She is also survived by her parents, Melvin and Dorothy Ploeger of Ida Grove, Iowa and her father- and mother-in-law, Glen and Bonita Wolf of Storm Lake, Iowa; her two sisters, Diana (Scott) Myrtue of Schaller and Jean (Mark) Burns of Ida Grove, Iowa; her brother, Edward (Joleen) Ploeger of Eureka, Missouri; her two best friends, Cindy Fairchild of Edmond, Oklahoma and Carolee Franzkowiak of Schaller; her grandchild, Matthew, Jr.; Matthew and Linnea’s foster children, Abigail and Sarah; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends.
Preceding Cyndi in death are her maternal grandparents, William and Lillie Stille; her paternal grandparents, Edward and Nley Ploeger; uncles Kenneth Stille, Donald Stille and Robert Ploeger; and aunts Donna Jean Stille, Pat Stille and Virginia Burhop.
