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Dzom Khounlo
Dzom Khounlo, age 70, of Storm Lake, Iowa passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home chapel in Storm Lake, with Reverend Barry Thongvanh officiating. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be held at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home on Thursday, April 14, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dzom was born in Viet Nam on June 12, 1934 to Quang Van Leng and Quang Thi Nhau. She was a member of the Southeast Asian Community ThaiDam Church. She loved her family and treasured the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. Her family members each have special memories of Dzom; she was a loving, appreciative person and a great storyteller.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Bao Khounlo, Boun (Mike) Khounlo, Kham Khounlo and Sene (Duke) Khounlo, all of Storm Lake; her brother Van Khounlo of Storm Lake; grandchildren: Barbie Synarong, Minna Khounlo and Toni Khounlo, all of Ankeny, Iowa, Skyler Khounlo of Storm Lake, Jimmy Khounlo of Des Moines, Iowa, Sommay Khounlo of Memphis, Tennessee, Brandi Khounlo of Virginia, Eric Khounlo of Spencer, Iowa, Shannon Comparan of Storm Lake and Chay Khounlo of Denison, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and a host of friends.
Dzom was preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law, Note Lo.
Edgar W. Eickhoff
Edgar W. Eickhoff, age 84, of Newell, Iowa died on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the Newell Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral Service will be Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Newell with Reverend David Schumann officiating. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #190. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call anytime from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell, where family will greet friends.
Edgar William Eickhoff, son of William and Rose (Grote) Eickhoff, was born on January 24, 1921 in Zion Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa. He attended school through the eleventh grade. In 1921, Edgar was baptized in the Zion Lutheran Church and later confirmed in 1935.
On April 6, 1941, Edgar was united in marriage to Betty Hansen in St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. They were blessed with four children: Bill, Becky, Steve and Tom.
Edgar entered into the U.S. Army on November 6, 1942 to proudly serve his country during World War II. During his service, Edgar earned many awards: American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, 2- Bronze battle stars, the Good Conduct Medal, Service Stripes and the Overseas Bar. He was active in the campaigns of Rhineland Central Europe as well.
Over the course of his life, Edgar worked as a general contractor. He remained active in the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Edgar enjoyed fishing, sightseeing, watching baseball and woodworking.
Edgar is survived by his wife Betty of Newell; sons: Bill Eickhoff and wife Karen of Orange City and Tom Eickhoff and wife Donna of Newell; daughter-in-law Karen Eickhoff of Spencer; son-in-law Loren Zoet of Adel; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-four great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; as well as other extended family and friends.
Preceding Edgar in death were his parents William and Rose Eickhoff; daughter Becky Zoet; son Steve Eickhoff; brother Willis Eickhoff; sister Evelyn Fellows, granddaughter Jodie Olson; and grandson Craig Eickhoff.
Evelyn M. Grau
Memorial services for Evelyn Grau will be held on Monday, April 18th, 10:30 am, at the United Methodist Church in Newell with Rev. David Schumann officiating. Inurnment will be at the Newell Cemetery under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour before the memorial service at the church.
Evelyn M. Grau, age 84, of Newell, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 14, 2005, with her daughter by her side. Evelyn Marie Waskom was born July 27, 1920, on the family farm in Sac County, Iowa, the daughter of Jay and Mabel (Hines) Waskom.
Evelyn attended country school and graduated from Nemaha High School. On January 24, 1948, Evelyn was united in marriage to Harald H. Grau in Wickenburg, Arizona. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Joann.
Evelyn was a partner and worked alongside her husband as the bookkeeper in their business, Grau Motors. She enjoyed spending time with her family and coffee group, gardening, watching sports, and car racing. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Newell.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Joann Grau and John Beckner of Grand Junction, CO; three sisters: Mildred Rogers of Newell, IA, Lucile Schnirring of Sac City, IA, and Crystal and husband Don Larimer of St. Louis, MO; four sisters-in-law: Ruth Bennett of Sun City, AZ, Dorothy and husband Richard Stilling of Northridge, CA, Ardyth Barber of Okoboji, IA, and Kay Grau of Storm Lake, IA; and many nieces; nephews; extended family members; and friends.
Preceding Evelyn in death were her parents; husband Harald, on March 6, 2004; brothers-in-law: Dean Rogers, Glen Schnirring, H. G. “Ben” Bennett, Charles Weiland, Jerry Barber, Holger Grau, and Theodore Grau; sister-in-law Leona Grau; and her nieces; Kristi Emmick, Cheryl Grau, and Cathy Larimer.
Elaine T. Wheat
Elaine T. Wheat, age 94, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, May 19 2005 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Memorial Services will be Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Storm Lake. Burial will be in Buena Vista Memorial Cemetery in Storm Lake. There will be no visitation. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Elaine was born February 15, 1911 in Lehigh, Iowa to John and Maude (Echelberger) Taylor. She moved to Fort Dodge with her family at the age of nine years.
Elaine was united in marriage to Charles B. Wheat on December 24, 1930 at the home of the Buena Vista College President in Storm Lake. To this union were born two children: Dale and Gayle.
Elaine was an active member of the Church of Christ in Storm Lake and served as deaconess, singing in the church choir and spending many hours in the upkeep of the church. She was a Girl Scouts leader, member of the PTA and American Legion Auxilliary. Along with her husband who was graves registrar for the American Legion post in Storm Lake, Elaine spent 25 years placing flags and crosses on graves to honor the veterans buried at the three cemeteries in Storm Lake.
Cooking, baking and caring for her family were her loves in life, along with spending many hours in her beautiful flower gardens. She passed along this love for growing things and for the outdoors to her daughter and granddaughter. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Dale and his wife Elizabeth Wheat of Storm Lake; her daughter, Gayle Sundberg of Storm Lake; a granddaughter, Lori Wheat of Blair, Nebraska; a sister, Marion of Jeffersonville, Indiana; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chuck, who died in 1995; two brothers, Virgil and Dean; three sisters, Katheryn, Avis and Virginia; and a son-in-law, Eldon Sundberg.
Harlan H. Gutz
Harlan H. Gutz, age 68, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, September 2, 2005 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake after a seven month battle with renal cancer.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Fairfield Township Cemetery in Albert City, Iowa with Military Honors by Storm Lake AMVETS Post #66. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Visitation will be Monday, September 5, 2005 from 4 till 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 till 8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Harlan Herbert Gutz, son of Herbert Carl and Leora (Hoberman) Gutz, was born on July 17, 1937 at his parent’s farm home in Grant Township, rural Storm Lake. He was the oldest of three boys. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he was baptized, confirmed, and attended grade school at the parochial school. His baptismal sponsors were his maternal grandparents, Will and Minnie Hoberman.
Harlan graduated with the class of 1955 from Newell High School. He attended Iowa State College and the University of Iowa. Then in 1972, as a married father of three and having full time employment, he graduated from Buena Vista College with a bachelor’s degree in business by attending night school and spending vacation hours attending summer school. His young family proudly attended his graduation.
In November of 1959, he joined the Army Reserves and served until October of 1965. When he completed his basic training, he worked on a paving crew between Highway 20 and Arthur, Iowa until he earned enough money to buy his girlfriend, Audrey Hansen, an engagement ring. Harlan and Audrey were united in marriage on August 21, 1960 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albert City, Iowa. To this union were born three children: William Harlan, Stephanie Audrey and Marianna Leigh. Harlan was very proud of his children and was an avid fan of their scholastic, sports and music endeavors and also admired them as adults.
During their married life, the family lived in Aurelia, Grinnell, Nemaha and Storm Lake. Harlan was employed at Montgomery Ward, Birdsell Furniture, Citizen’s First National Bank, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance and in 1975 joined Anderson Brass where he became a co-owner with his brother Mel. In retirement in 2002, he started his own business called Radio Road Wood and learned woodworking and sold hardwood, fulfilling one of his life dreams. He and Mel also began helping their brother Dennis with planting and harvest seasons. This Iowa “farm boy at heart” felt he was one of the most fortunate people on earth to work with both of his brothers.
He put his woodworking talents to work at his church, St. John Lutheran, by making a picture frame for a large reclaimed oil painting from a previous St. John church. Over the years, he served as a Sunday school teacher, financial secretary, usher and Lay Minister. Support of LCMS mission projects was of extreme importance to him.
He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling with his family, like to watch an Iowa State basketball game, and never passed up a slice of banana cream or cherry pie. His favorite secular holiday was the 4th of July which the extended Gutz family celebrated with exuberance for over 50 years! He felt that fairness and honesty were important to his character and that family, friends and business associates should be treated in that manner.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey, Storm Lake; children: William, Blue Grass, Stephanie, Chicago, IL, and Marianna, Scottsdale, AZ; step mother Doris Gutz, Storm Lake; brothers: Dennis and Tania Gutz, Newell and Melvin and Susan Gutz, Storm Lake; sister-in-law John and Joann Oatman, Storm Lake; brother-in-law Norman Hansen, Kimball, MN; nephews, Ryan Gutz, Chicago, IL and Derek Gutz, Seattle, WA; and four nieces—his God Children—Sue Oatman Roberts, Minneapolis, MN, Ann Oatman Kolanowski, Colleyville, TX, Jennifer Gutz Hildman, Sioux City and Carrie Oatman Macoskey, Cottage Grove, MN. Harlan is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins especially his uncle and aunt Wilbert and Yvonne Hoberman, whose frequent acts of love during his trials, sustained him and his family. Harlan will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by his family and friends.
Janis Chase
Janis Chase, age 70, of Alta, Iowa died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 21, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta, with Reverend Ted Eilders officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call on Thursday, October 20, 2005 anytime after 5:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where family will be present from 6-8:00 p.m.
Janis Kay Salvin was born on March 19, 1935 to Clyde Salvin and Irene (Nefstead) Salvin (later Mumm) at Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith in Emmetsburg and later confirmed in Newell, Iowa. Janis received her grade school education in the Emmetsburg school system before the family moved to the Newell area, where she graduated from Newell High School in 1952. During her high school years, Janis enjoyed participation and special mention in music and drama.
On August 22, 1952, Janis was united in marriage to James Chase in Jackson, Minnesota. They were blessed with three children: Lee, Lynn and Layne.
Janis was a loving wife and devoted mother who treasured her family and friends. In addition to keeping a warm and comfortable home for her family, she worked for many years as the manager of the Alta Golf and Country Club. Janis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta, where she served as president of the women’s group (WELCA) and was a member of Esther Circle, as well as chair of the committee in charge of serving funeral lunches. She also enjoyed quilting for her church group.
Janis served on the board of the Alta Library and was a member of the local Red Hat Society organization. In her spare moments, she liked to read and enjoyed playing golf. Janis was a tireless worker for any cause she was asked to promote and loved visiting and spending time with the many people with whom she met through her work and church activities. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 53 years, James of Alta; Lee Chase of Omaha, Nebraska; Lynn and husband Keith Hughes of Arnolds Park, Iowa; and Layne and wife Lauri Chase of Oto, Iowa. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Nikki and husband Matt Johnson, Jamie Chase, Jason Chase, Amie Hughes, Tony Hughes, Jessica and husband Jeffry Allen and Joshua Chase; great-grandchildren: Kyndra Chase, Jonah Chase, Kera Johnson, Haven Chase, Brian Chase, Melanie Leggio, Joseph Leggio, Jamen Allen, Joey Allen and Journey Allen; one brother, Ronnie Salvin; as well as extended family and a host of friends.
Janis was preceded by her father, Clyde Salvin; her mother, Irene Salvin Mumm and her step-father, William Mumm.
Rose Gard
Rose Marie Gard, age 79, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at her home surrounded by her family.
Memorial Service will be Monday, November 21, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Early, Iowa. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home of Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call anytime after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2005 where family will greet friends from 6-8 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. A Legion of Mary Rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. all at the funeral home on Sunday.
Rose Marie Keenan was born on September 29, 1926, in Fonda, Iowa to William and Noreen (Reagan) Keenan. She attended and graduated from Schaller High School in 1944. Nursing would become her chosen field of employment.
On June 2, 1949, Rose Marie was united in marriage to Vermayne Gard in Schaller, Iowa. To this union, six children were born: Susan, John, Patricia, Bob, Rosie and Nancy.
Over the years, Rose Marie donated much of her time to the Storm Lake community, as evidenced by her volunteering for Hospice, the Harker House, the Storm Lake School System and the Public Library. She worked at B.V. County Hospital for several years before retiring in 1992.
Rose Marie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. She enjoyed traveling and was proud of her Irish ancestry; loved nature and spending time outdoors, especially the lake. Her passion for the outdoors was apparent by her daily walks with her two beloved dogs. Spending time with her family as a mother and grandmother was especially important to Rose Marie. She found much pride in her grandchildren and their many accomplishments. Rose Marie was a truly caring and giving person, who always helped those less fortunate.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Vermayne Gard of Storm Lake; her children: Sue Davis and her husband Vince of Early, Iowa, Dr. John Gard and his wife Dr. Azadeh Mozaffari of Dallas, Texas, Patricia Woodle and her husband Mike of Storm Lake, Iowa, Bob Gard and his wife Missy of Lake Winnebago, Missouri, Rosie Lloyd and her husband Harold of Spencer, Iowa, Nancy Reis and her husband Bob of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; three brothers: Billy Keenan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, John Keenan and his wife Judy of Houston, Texas, and Bob Keenan and his wife Barbara of Fort Morgan, Colorado; one sister Joan Evans and her husband Dick of Bettendorf, Iowa; grandchildren: Cory Davis and his wife Stephanie, Collin Davis, Gabrielle Gard, Dr. Brad Woodle, Adam Woodle, Drew Woodle, Isabela Gard, Wesley Lloyd, Trevor Lloyd, Andrew Reis and Matthew Reis; great grandchildren, Keagen and Carsen Davis; and many extended family and friends.
Rose Marie was preceded in death by her parents William and Noreen Keenan.
Corinne Covey
Corinne Covey, age 77, of Storm Lake, Iowa died October 21, 2006 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Memorial Service for Mrs. Covey will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, with Reverend Steve Schulz officiating. Inurnment will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Corinne Louise Hanke was born April 7, 1929 in Lake View, Iowa to Alfred and Florence (Lange) Hanke. She graduated from Early High School with the Class of 1947.
On June 4, 1950, Corinne was united in marriage to John Stanley Covey at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. They were blessed with three sons: Randall, David and James. The couple made their home in Worthington, MN, where Corinne treasured and cared for her family as they grew.
She was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake and the Ladies Aid group there, as well as PEO, Questors, and Buena Vista Historical Society. Corinne had many varied interests: she learned to fly a plane and got her private pilots license in 1967, she enjoyed painting with oil and water colors and liked to take art classes at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. She also enjoyed quilting. Her family, however, was her first love and she treasured every moment she was able to spend with her husband, children and grandchildren. Corinne and John Stanley lived in Texas, Colorado and Kansas and moved to Storm Lake upon retirement.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John Stanley Covey of Storm Lake; son Randall J. Covey and his wife, Judy of Ames, IA; son David A. Covey and his wife, Janet of Lincoln, NE, son James S. Covey and his wife, Mary of Early, IA; three grandchildren: Jerad Covey, Amber Covey and Megan Covey; two step-grandsons, Donald Snyder and Dennis Snyder; five step-great-grandchildren: Shelby, Sydney, Randy, Travis and Barbara Ann Snyder; brother Neil Hanke of Early, IA; sister Jean Ann Hemer of Kansas City, MO; extended family and many friends.
Corinne was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Florence Hanke.
David E. Schreiner
David E. Schreiner, age 75, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Funeral Services for Mr. Schreiner will be held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, with Pastor David Orthmann officiating. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery, where the Alta VFW will present full military rites.
Friends may call on Sunday, November 12, 2006 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Masonic Service will be at 7:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.
David Eugene Schreiner was born March 24, 1931 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Gustav and Emaline (McKenzie) Schreiner. He attended grade school in Fullerton through the sixth grade and went to junior high school in Wilbur Nebraska. Dave graduated from high school in Sutherland, Iowa.
On May 25, 1952, David and Arlys Wittrock were united in marriage at the Sutherland Methodist Church. They were blessed with three children.
In December 1952, Dave entered the United States Army and served in the 6th Armored Division in Korea. He managed the Sutherland Hatchery and owned the Purina Feed and Hatchery business in Peterson for 20 years. He founded Hy-Vigor Seeds, Inc. and traveled for that business throughout Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota.
Dave loved boating, sports and was an avid Nebraska Cornhuskers football fan. He never missed watching a game. He enjoyed looking up old friends from the different areas he had lived and worked. There wasn’t a person he met that was not worthy of a friendly chat.
Dave belonged to the Methodist Church, served as Sunday School teacher and chairman of the board, was Sioux Valley School board president, commander of the American Legion, Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star, and Worshipful Master of the Masons.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Arlys of Storm Lake; son Jeffrey of Coppell, Texas; son Scott of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania; daughter Lynn Rose (Matt) MacKinnon of Olympia, Washington; grandchildren Erin, Dana and Carly Schreiner of Coppell, Texas; Jazzmine and Stephanie Schreiner of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania; and Tyler and Niles MacKinnon of Olympia, Washington; sister-in-law Darlene (Frank) Lange of Palm Desert, California; many nieces, nephews and friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Ralph; brothers George and Robert; sisters Grace Kucera, Helen Sup, Marion Stonerook and Fern.
