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Ethel M. Prescott
Ethel M. Prescott, age 94, of Omaha, Nebraska and formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Comfort Care in Omaha.
Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 11:30 am at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Iowa State University.
Ethel Marie Rupert was born on November 7, 1911, in Bloomfield, Nebraska to William J. and Elizabeth (Semlier) Rupert. She lived with her family in Bloomfield, Nebraska where she attended and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1929. Her education was furthered at Iowa State University in Ames, receiving her degree in Home Economics in 1933.
On February 15, 1936, Ethel was united in marriage to Dr. Kenneth Prescott in Rockport, Missouri. To this union, two sons were born, Steven and Charles. The Prescott family lived in Los Angeles, California, before moving to Rockport, Missouri and to Mountain Home, Tennessee. In 1947, Ethel and Kenneth settled in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was a loving mother and proud homemaker.
Ethel was a member of the Storm Lake United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and spending time outdoors. Her passion for the outdoors was evident by the love she had for the birds and squirrels. Spending time with her family as a mother and grandmother was especially important to Ethel. Homemaking was a true talent of Ethel’s, as she was a wonderful cook and hostess.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Steven Prescott of Las Cruses, New Mexico and Charles Prescott and his wife Wanda of Omaha, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Christine Jacobsen and Nicholas Prescott and two great grandchildren, Hannah Jacobsen and Elise Prescott, all of Omaha, Nebraska; and extended family and friends.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dr. Kenneth Prescott (1992).
Floy E. Hershberger
Floy E. Hershberger, age 67, of Spirit Lake, Iowa and formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa died on May 23, 2005 in Spirit Lake.
Funeral Service will be Friday, May 27, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Lake View Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake at 4:00 on Friday. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call anytime after 4:00 on Thursday May 26, 2005 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Floy Evelyn Baumgartner was born on September 30, 1937 in Forest Township, Iowa to Clarence and Hazel (Valley) Baumgartner. She attended school in Clear Lake and graduated in 1955 from Clear Lake High School. Continuing her education, Floy attended Iowa Teachers College and Buena Vista College. She graduated in 1976 with a degree in education.
On June 16, 1957, Floy was united in marriage to James Monroe Hershberger in Clear Lake, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with three sons: Mace, Steve and Mike.
Floy enjoyed boating, reading and watching FOX News. She cherished her time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were deeply loved and she treasured the time she spent with them.
Those left to cherish Floy’s memory are her children: Mace Allen Hershberger of Okoboji, Iowa, Steven Kent Hershberger and his wife Stacia of Ozark, Missouri and Michael James Hershberger and Jenny of Coralville, Iowa; grandchildren Alec Monroe Hershberger and Ethan Michael Hershberger of Ozark, Missouri; as well as many extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Monroe Hershberger; and brother, Dale Olson.
Jean Beekmann
Jean Beekmann, life long resident of Storm Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at the home of her son in Plantation, FL.
Charlotte Jean Haarup was born on May 29, 1922 in Storm Lake, Iowa the daughter of James and Carrie Alda (Fultz) Haarup. She graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1938 and earned a two year teaching degree from Buena Vista College. She taught 3rd grade at Renwick School.
Jean was united in marriage to Jay R. Beekmann on June 3, 1944 at Alexandria, Virginia.
Jean taught school while Jay served in the Armed Forces, and the couple lived in Storm Lake from then on. Three children were born: Trudy, Barry, and Lonnie.
Jean was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She was active in PEO Sisterhood, Questors, and the Buena Vista Hospital Auxiliary. She loved her family, antiques, and collecting things.
She is survived by a daughter Trudy and her husband Gary Lane, Castle Rock, CO; two sons: Barry and his wife Kris, Sioux City, Iowa and Lonnie and his wife Jane, Plantation, FL; eight grandchildren: Matthew Lane and his wife Lara, Michael Lane, Mitchell Lane and his wife Kimberly, Brock and Blake Beekmann, Joshua Beekmann and his wife Krista, Jennifer and Zackery Beekmann, and three great grandchildren: Allison Marie and Courtney Elizabeth Lane, and Maxwell Jay Lane. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Irma Haarup.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband Jay, her parents, and two brothers: Virgil and Carroll.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. There will be no visitation.
Memorial tributes may be donated to The American Cancer Society, or Hospice.
James William Berry
James William “Bill” Berry of Storm Lake, Iowa died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Buena Vista Manor in Storm Lake.
Funeral Mass for Mr. Berry will be celebrated on Friday, December 23, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake by Father Bruce Lawler. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake anytime after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2005, where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Legion of Mary Rosary will be recited at 3:30 at the funeral home, as well as a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m.
James William Berry was born June 14, 1925 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to John Michael and Ruth (Cooney) Berry. He was baptized as an infant into the Catholic faith. Bill graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Cherokee, Iowa with the Class of 1944. He entered the United States Army on October 6, 1943 and served his country in the 13th Air-Born Division during World War II in France. On March 12, 1946 he was honorably discharged from service.
On August 24, 1948, Bill was united in holy matrimony to Katherine Nelson at the rectory of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee. The couple was blessed with three children: Barbara, Joan and Steve.
Bill was employed by Hy-Grade in Storm Lake for many years. He retired in 1981. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. He enjoyed gardening and lovingly created and tended a beautiful garden of flowers and vegetables each year. He was also an avid golfer and sports fan.
A loving husband and devoted father, Bill treasured his family. In his later years, his grandchildren brought him special joy, and he attended all of their activities, never missing any of their events. He will be remembered and missed for the friendship he offered, and his ever-present care and concern for all those he loved.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Katherine of Storm Lake; daughter Barbara Kestel of Storm Lake; daughter Joan Hamilton of Storm Lake; son Steve (Janet) Berry of Storm Lake; granddaughter Leah (Chris) Clausen of Minneapolis, Minnesota; grandson Nick Kestel of Eagle Grove, Iowa; grandson Zach Hamilton of Chicago, Illinois; grandson Mike Kestel of Storm Lake; grandson Blake Berry and Brock Berry, both of Storm Lake; brothers Charles Berry of Cherokee, Iowa and Jack (Avis) Berry of Cambridge, Minnesota; sister Marilyn (Robert) Demers of Storm Lake; sisters-in-law Maria Berry of Arnolds Park, Iowa, Marjorie Hoxie and Lois Nelson of Cherokee, Iowa; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John Michael and Ruth Berry; a sister, Eleanor Berry; and brothers Skyler Berry and Richard Berry.
Memorials in Bill’s honor may be made to Buena Vista County Hospice or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Jesse D. Box
Jesse D. Box, age 82, of Schaller, Iowa died Sunday, August 14, 2005 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 2:00p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call anytime after 4:00 on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 where family will greet friends from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller.
Jesse Box was born in rural Schaller, Iowa on October 2, 1922, the son of John D. and Christine (Hansen) Box. He attended Cook Township School. On April 6, 1941, Jesse was baptized and seven days later on April 13, 1941 confirmed by W. H. Janke into the Lutheran Faith. He was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. He was also an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Galva, holding the following positions: Sunday School superintendent, President of the Fellowship club, Christian Growth Chairman, and was a lifetime member of the N.F.O.
On June 28, 1945, Jesse married Edna Meyer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. This union was blessed with four children: Beverly, Donna, Dale and Dean.
Jesse loved his family and the land. He farmed in the Schaller area until his retirement in December of 1985.
Jesse liked doing things for others, and making projects for his children. He loved music, dancing and fishing. He was usually accompanied by his wife in whatever he did.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 60 years, Edna of Schaller; children: Beverly Scholten and her husband William of Hospers, Iowa, Donna Waller and her husband Dennis of Winterset, Iowa, Dale Box and his wife Sheri of Bellevue, Nebraska, and Dean Box and his wife Donna of Galva, Iowa; one sister Marie Baker of Kansas City, Kansas; eight grandchildren: Misheal Little, Michael Waller, Marisa Waller, Julie Scholten, Traci Box, Tammi Box, Ryan Box and Jeremy Box; two great grandchildren: Asher Little and Tyler Link; and other relatives and a host of friends.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Robert and Earl.
Jacqueline M. Hansen
Jacqueline M. Hansen, age 68, of Storm Lake, Iowa died at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, Iowa on Monday, August 1, 2005.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Jacqueline Merle Hansen was born October 17, 1936 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Harold J. (Hans) and Merle (Ruring) Hansen. She was baptized and confirmed in 1949 at the First Congregational Church in Newell. She lived with her parents in Newell, where she attended and graduated from Newell/Providence High School in 1954. Jackie furthered her education at the University of Northern Iowa (formerly Iowa Teacher’s College) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. During her years of education, Jackie participated in many activities including basketball, school newspaper, and school yearbook. She was a member of the Honor Roll and also received the honor of All-State Chorus.
Jackie had been the Book Store Manager at Buena Vista University for years. She loved spending time with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Melody A. Hansen of Dallas, Texas and Cheryl (David) Waggie of Wall Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Amanda Lyn Waggie of Iowa City, Alison Kay Waggie of Orange City and Jason Dale Waggie of Wall Lake; as well as extended family and friends.
Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, Harold (Hans) and Merle Hansen, aunts and uncles.
Lois Currie
Lois Currie, age 89, of Schaller, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Hospital in Storm Lake, Iowa following a short illness.
Funeral Services will be Monday, April 11, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Schaller, with Reverend Marvin Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call on Sunday, March 10, 2005 from 2-6:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, where family present from 4-6:00 p.m.
Lois Irene Suiter was born on July 16, 1915 in Galva, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Alma (Dibbern) Suiter. She graduated from Galva High School, where she loved playing basketball. Her family heard many stories about Lois’ basketball days in later years. Lois worked in Omaha, Nebraska as a waitress and at a dry cleaning store in Ida Grove, Iowa before she was married.
On November 16, 1938, Lois was united in marriage to Robert Malcolm (Mal) Currie. Their marriage was blessed with four children. Lois and Mal lived and farmed at Schaller for most of their married life. Lois was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her family and was always thinking of them. Mal always said that no kids ever had a better mother.
Lois enjoyed gardening and putting up her garden produce. She was a faithful member of the Schaller Presbyterian Church, where she liked attending services and participating in its activities. She was always happy if she could catch some Iowa basketball games on television. Mal and Lois enjoyed ballroom dancing very much. They also liked to play cribbage and Lois was delighted whenever she could best Mal at the game. Lois always took great pleasure in reading Bible stories to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of more than 66 years, Mal Currie of Schaller; her sons and their wives: Don and Sharon Currie of Early, Iowa, Bob and Joyce Currie of Schaller and Bill and Roxana Currie of Polk City, Iowa; her daughter, Bonnie and husband Myron Siebrecht of Sioux Center, Iowa; grandchildren: Greg and wife Teri Currie, Dan and wife Noy Currie, Jason Currie, Randy Currie, Aaron and wife Haley Currie, Angela Currie, Adam Currie, Ben and wife Trista Siebrecht and Nick Siebrecht; great-grandchildren Samantha, Shelby, Shawn, Casey Jo, Cameron, Kaitlyn, Tate Erianna and A. J. Currie, Tristyn Rumbaugh and Jenna Siebrecht; nieces Sharon, Carlene and Sandy and nephew Steve; as well as many other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceding Lois in death were her parents; two sisters, Evelyn McLaughlin and Mildred Anderson; one brother, Walter “Bud” Suiter; as well as one grandchild, Will McGregor Siebrecht.
Mayta Andersen
Mayta Andersen, age 91, of Newell, Iowa died Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at Newell Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday August 1, 2005 at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. Burial will be in Newell City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.
Friends may call on Sunday July 31, 2005 from 6 till 8 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell, where the family will be present.
Mayta Pauline Andersen was born June 10, 1914, the oldest child of Bendt and Helena (Kladstrup) Andersen. She was baptized and confirmed at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell and was a lifelong member of the church.
Mayta graduated from Newell High School in 1932. She worked for many years in the Petersen Store in Newell and later was a clerk in the Newell Post Office. She resided in the Maple View Apartments and the past few years at the Good Samaritan Home in Newell.
She was a member of Eastern Star and was a member of E.L.C.A. Ladies Group at the church. She enjoyed traveling, having taken two trips to Europe. She spent several winters in Weslaco, Texas, and the summers in her home at Twin Lakes.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Weldon and his wife Erma; and a brother-in-law, Ejner Grau.
Left to mourn her passing are her sister, Maxine Grau; a niece, Sheila Sliefert and her husband Gaylord; a nephew David Andersen and wife Jennifer; great-nieces Dawn Malloch, Lorie Sliefert, Elise Andersen; great-nephews Kris Andersen and Michael Slieft; and great-great-nieces Amanda and Alaina Sliefert.
Mildred M. Nielsen
Mildred M. Nielsen, age 95, of Newell, Iowa, died Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Center in Newell, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, April 3, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, with Reverend Paul Johnston officiating. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation.
Mildred was born July 26, 1909 in Blair County, Altoona, Pennsylvania to George Bulick and Carrie Deter Bulick. She and a younger sister were orphaned by the time she had reached the age of 9 years. Little is known of her early childhood.
Mildred came to Storm Lake in Buena Vista County in 1925 and joined the Storm Lake Baptist Church in 1927. The following year in May of 1928, Mildred graduated from Storm Lake High School.
On May 3, 1930, she was united in marriage to Victor Nielsen at the Danish Lutheran Church parsonage at Hampton, Iowa.
They lived in the Newell area, becoming residents there for the remainder of their lives.
There were three sons born to this union: Jacob Glenn Nielsen, Kenneth LeRoy Nielsen and Neal Charles Nielsen.
Mildred was a good cook and liked to bake. There were always cookies in the cookie jar for the grandkids and for anyone that dropped by for coffee. If the cookie jar was empty and they just couldn’t wait, Grandma and the kids baked some together. Ingredients were always on hand, otherwise Grandpa was sent to the store.
Over the years, Mildred collected recipes and tried a lot of new ones on her family. If they didn’t like it, she would put a big “NO” or “UGH” beside the recipe. She loved to crochet and I’d bet that her family members have more afghans in their closets than the average person. She was always looking for a new pattern to try. Flowers and plants were another enjoyment of Mildred’s, she had a rose bush that she especially enjoyed.
Visiting with her family and friends was an important part of Mildred’s day. Consequently, she was a big fan of the CB Radio, whose handle was “Minnie’s Fish House.”
Mildred was preceded in death by her father and mother, sister, husband Victor, son Neal and daughter-in-law Kay (Bell) Nielsen.
Left to cherish her memory are sons: Jacob G. Nielsen of Newell, Iowa and Kenneth L. Nielsen and his wife Joyce (McCullough) Nielsen of Blockton, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Mickey (Neagle) Morrow of Newell, Iowa; twelve grandchildren: Tom Nielsen of Newell, Iowa, Joyce (Lussman) Nielsen of Storm Lake, Iowa, Mike Nielsen and wife Dellene (Chiles) Nielsen of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Mariane Nielsen of Sutherland, Iowa, Dan Nielsen and wife Lonna (Halverson) Nielsen of Winterset, Iowa, Sharon Nielsen of Storm Lake, Iowa, Mark Nielsen and wife Melissa “Meg” (Meusburger) Nielsen of Truesdale, Iowa, Lori (Nielsen) Hunt and husband Randy Hunt of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kevin Nielsen and wife Kris (Ridiout) Nielsen of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Kelly (Nielsen) Scott and husband Robert Scott of Davenport, Linda (Nielsen) Buckendahl of Rembrandt, Iowa, Larry Nielsen and wife Candi (Weaver) Nielsen of Newell, Iowa, Lisa (Nielsen) Kraft and husband Tony Kraft of Fonda, Iowa; 27 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews as well as other family members and friends.
