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Herman Henry Jr. Schlee
April 04, 1930 - November 06, 2005
St. Olaf, IA
Visitation: 10AM until service time November 09, 2005 at Hope Lutheran Church, Littleport, IA
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM November 09, 2005 at Hope Lutheran Church, Littleport, IA
Interment: November 09, 2005 at Union Cemetery, rural Littleport, IA
Herman Henry Schlee Jr., 75, formerly of Elkport, died November 6, 2005, at the Guttenberg Care Center, Guttenberg following a brief illness. He was born
April 4, 1930, in rural Edgewood to Herman and Amelia (Eberhardt) Schlee. He worked in the creamery in Garber, the trailer factory in Guttenberg, and as a farm hand. Herman was a fun loving person who enjoyed music, singing, dancing and playing the accordion and drums. He kept his nieces and nephews laughing by kidding and teasing them. He also enjoyed playing cads and pool; in fact, he received lots of trophies for his pool playing abilities. Survivors include his two sisters, Edna Willie, Garber, Evelyn (Jim) Neel, Hawaii; two brothers, Arthur (Barbara) Schlee, Apache Junction, AZ, LeRoy (Violet) Schlee, Decorah; nieces, nephews and friends. Herman was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Walter, Henry and Freddie and a sister, Carrie Amling Bissel. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Oliver F. Jewell
September 21, 1912 - November 04, 2005
Edgewood, IA
Visitation: 2 - 5 PM November 06, 2005 at Leonard Funeral Home - Edgewood, IA and after 10:AM Monday at the church.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM November 07, 2005 at Hope Lutheran Church, Littleport, IA
Interment: 1:30 PM November 07, 2005 at Cass Township Cemetery, Strawberry Point, IA
Oliver F. Jewell, 93, of Edgewood, died Friday, November 4, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a stroke. Oliver was born
September 21, 1912, in Strawberry Point, to Walter and Elizabeth (Hoyer) Jewell. He owned and operated a logging business in Minnesota and then moved back to the Edgewood area where he farmed. He married Anita Scheer on December 2, 1933. He was the Director of Country Schools and returned to logging in his later years working for Kendrick Forest Products. He maintained a large garden and enjoyed seeing things grow and thrive. Spending time with his family, playing cards, hunting and fishing were all his favorite pastimes. Oliver was a pillar of strength and inspiration to many who knew him and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife of seventy-two years, Anita; a son, Gene and wife Judy of Placerville, CA; a daughter Karen and husband Gary Farmer of Cedar Rapids; two sisters, Esther Georing of Waterloo and Mildred Sterling of Guttenberg; six grandchildren; Becky Steller of California, Cindy Valentin of South Carolina, Stephanie Jewell of California, Eugene Jewell of Illinois, Wade Farmer of Wisconsin and Amber Welch of Iowa; ten great-grandchildren which he treasured, Courtney, Scott and Todd Steller, John-Oliver and Christopher Valentin, Tim, Jordan and Mackenzie Farmer, Ethan and Lydia Welch and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tony Jewell. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at St. Lukes and hospice and Pastor Kathy and Randy of Gloria Dei Lutheran for all their support and prayers. A special thank you to his friends in Edgewood who made his golden years so enjoyable. Memorial gifts in his name may be contributed to Ed-CO School FFA Chapter or Hope Lutheran Church, Littleport, IA.
Gloria J. Harris
April 07, 1936 - November 03, 2005
Elkader, Iowa
Visitation: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM November 06, 2005 at Leonard Funeral Home - Elkader, IA
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM November 07, 2005 at Bethany Lutheran Church - Elkader, IA
Interment: November 07, 2005 at Mederville Cemetery
Gloria J. Harris, 69, of Elkader, died Thursday morning, November 3, 2005, at the Elkader Care Center, following a long illness. She was born
April 7, 1936, in Littleport to Clarence and Frances (Sylvester) Nading. She graduated with honors from Elkader High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Glen Harris on December 26, 1954 at Strawberry Point. Gloria was a devoted Air Force wife, following her husband to his many different postings. She was a wonderful, loving mom who enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Gloria was a faithful member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader, serving on the Church Council for a number of years. Survivors include four daughters, Michele DeSutter (Terry LeClere) of Palo, Glenda (Mike) Mueller of Sparks, NV, Vicki Harris and Sarah (Skip) Quest all of Elkader; a son, Steven (Shelley) Harris of Rockford, IL; a daughter-in-law, Pat Harris (Brent) of Rockford, IL; two brothers, Russell (Ruth) Nading and Calvin (Helen) Nading all of Cedar Rapids; two sisters, Jean Parker of Garnavillo and Lois Knight of Rockford, IL; two sisters-in-law, Loretta Nading of Cedar Rapids and Helen Nading of Volga; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Brent Harris; brothers, Robert, Gilbert and Clarence Nading Jr. and a sister, Margaret Harbaugh.
Dorothy Louise Gage
March 18, 1923 - November 02, 2005
Guttenberg, Iowa
Memorial Service: Private Family Service, at Leonard Funeral Home - Elkader, IA
Dorothy Louise Gage, 82, of Guttenberg, formerly of Elkader, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born
March 18, 1923, in Colesburg, IA to William and Elizabeth (Torry) Schrunk. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Duane Gage of Guttenberg; a daughter, Sheila Ihde of Elkader; a son, Rodney (Camy) Rodenberg of Normagee, TX; a step-daughter, Ginger (Robert) Kruse of Elkport; two sisters, Hattie Appleton and Louise Ludovissy both of Guttenberg; nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; a son, John “Jack” Rodenberg and a sister, Berdina Smith.
Robert Dwayne Larson
November 28, 1939 - October 31, 2005
Elgin, IA
Visitation: 2 - 4 PM November 12, 2005 at Leonard Funeral Home, Elgin, IA
Interment: at Inurnment will be held at a later date
Robert Dwayne Larson, 65, of Elgin, died Monday, October 31, 2005, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, IA following a brief illness. He was born
on November 28, 1939, in West Union to Burnell and Margaret (Kleppe) Larson. Bob attended school in Clermont and graduated from West Union High School. Bob served his country for four years, serving in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Pacific Gas and Electric in California for twenty eight years, took early retirement and moved back to Iowa. Bob was united in marriage to Jean Neumann on September 6, 1981. Bob loved to fish and play golf. He played in golf tournaments in California. He enjoyed having his step-granddaughter, Amanda Neumann spend time with him in California and her baby daughter, GraceLyn was the joy of his life. Survivors include his wife Jean Larson, Elgin; one step-son, David (Deb) Neumann, Fayette; step-grand-children and step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wayne (Darlene) Larson, Cedar Rapids, Donald (Judy) Larson, Knoxville, TN and Marvin (Judy) Larson West Union; one sister Marcia (Greg) Kilcher; Waucoma and many nieces and nephews.
Charlotte Hannah Wilkins Brown Wagner
March 10, 1909 - June 30, 2006
Luana, IA
Visitation: 3 to 6 PM July 02, 2006 at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, IA, and from 9:30 am to service time Monday at the chuch..
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM July 03, 2006 at Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona, IA
Interment: July 03, 2006 at Sixteen Cemetery, rural Monona, IA
Charlotte Hannah Wilkins Brown Wagner, 97, Luana, died Friday, June 30, 2006, at Silver Pines Care Center, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. She was born
March 10, 1909, the daughter of Thomas (Ted) and Laura Kaiser Wilkins on a farm in Allamakee County. She was educated in a country school near her home. She worked many years as a hired girl. One of the places was the Dave Kammerer farm when Justus was four years old. She married Roy Brown in 1927, and they had three daughters, Betty, June and Rose. Charlotte lived in Luana from 1930 to 1997. Her home was the telephone office in Luana for twenty five years/twenty four hours a day. She ran the switchboard with the help of her husband Roy and their daughters as they grew up. She also worked part-time at the Postville telephone office and for the Luana Commission Company for a time. In 1962, she married Louis Wagner and gained four daughters, Doris, Donnafred, Darlene and Dorothy. She was custodian of the Luana Savings Bank many years, belonged to the Community Club and helped with the lunch stand for ballgames, was captain of the cancer drive many years in Luana, belonged to the Garden City Methodist Church in Monona, and enjoyed quilting and gardening. Charlotte moved to Cedar Rapids in 1997; following heart surgery. She joined Salem United Methodist Church and the Homebuilders. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, aerobics, bible study and other activities at the apartment building where she lived. She also enjoyed visiting with her many relatives and friends. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Dankert, Cedar Rapids, June (Charles) Swallom, Cedar Rapids, and Rose (Jack) Perkins, Camden, AL; two step-daughters, Donnafred Hinman, Des Moines and Dorothy Heins, Monona; two brothers, Wilbur Wilkins, New Albin and Kenneth Wilkins, Wisconsin; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Preceding Charlotte in death were her parents; two husbands; three sisters, Marcella Wilkins, Iowa Schierholz and Violet Adney; four brothers, Ray, Lee, Floyd and Wayne Brown and two step-daughters, Doris Murphy and Darlene Russett.
Vivian Wennier
September 19, 1913 - June 30, 2006
Manchester, Iowa
Memorial Service: None, at
Interment: at Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
No immediate survivors
Gertrude F. Heuchelin
December 16, 1909 - June 27, 2006
Edgewood, IA
Memorial Service: 2:00 PM July 08, 2006 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Edgewood, IA
Visitation: 1 pm until service time at the church July 08, 2006 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Edgewood, IA
Interment: at Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, IA, at a later date
Gertrude F. Heuchelin, 96, of Edgewood, died June 27, 2006, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home, Edgewood, following a brief illness. She was born
December 16, 1909, in Dubuque, where she grew up; the daughter of Paul and Jenny (Gordon) Weidmeyer. Gertrude married Albert Heuchelin on July 2, 1931, in Dubuque. They were married sixty-six years. Gertrude was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Edgewood. She was active in church activities and was a devoted homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Wayne E. (Colleen) Heuchelin, of Edgewood and Bruce A. (JoAnn) Heuchelin of Port Byron, IL; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert, who died in 1997, and a sister, Dorothy Perry.
Olive Helen Anderson
November 28, 1914 - June 23, 2006
Manchester, Iowa
Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. June 25, 2006 at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory - Manchester, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. June 26, 2006 at First Lutheran Church - Manchester Friends may call one hour before service at the church.
Interment: June 26, 2006 at Oakland Cemetery - Manchester
Olive was born
November 28, 1914, at Swea City, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Hilda (Pearson) Fosgren. She attended school in Swea City and later Triton College in Chicago. On June 15, 1935, she was united in marriage to Anton “Tony” Anderson in Chicago. She was a homemaker and they lived in Chicago until 1973 when they retired in Manchester. Together they owned and operated the Coach Lite Mobile Home Court for many years. Olive was a life-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and First Lutheran Church. Olive passed away at the Good Neighbor Home on Friday, June 23, 2006, following an extended illness. She was ninety-one years of age. She is survived by her husband, Anton of Manchester; a son, George (Janet) Anderson of Rolla, Missouri; a grandson, Eric (Darla) Anderson, and three great-grandsons, Derek, Kurt, and Trevor Anderson all of Waunakee, Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Olive was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons, Mark and Kris Anderson; and a sister, Carol Brandt.
Memorials may be designated to Delaware County Hospice.
