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Helen E. Misel, age 90 of Iowa City, formerly of Marengo, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Iowa City Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, following a short illness. Funeral Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Morris Hurd officiating. Burial will be in the Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. Friends may call after 11:00 A.M. until service time on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at the funeral home.
Survivors include numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Helen Ethel Misel was born October 18, 1915 near Blairstown, Iowa the daughter of Arthur A. and Phoebe Dye Misel. She graduated from Marengo High School. She was a teacher for several years in the rural schools near Marengo. In 1941, Helen moved to Iowa City. She was employed as a secretary in Iowa City and later in Phoenix, AZ. Over the years, Helen was a member of many organizations, among them, Tau Gamma Sorority, Rebekahs, and Pythian Sisters.
Ralph F. “Sandy” Sandersfeld, age 80, died Friday, April 28, 2006 at his home following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; a daughter, Donna Koch and husband Ed of Boise, ID; a son, Tom R. Sandersfeld and wife Sheryl of Marengo; and 3 grandchildren, Dennis Koch and Kathleen Koch, both of Boise, ID., and Susan Turnbull of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond and two sisters, Agnes Wagner and Regina Jacobs.
Ralph Frederick Sandersfeld was born June 1, 1925 in rural South Amana, the son of Otto A. and Mathilda E. Mielke Sandersfeld. He received his education in the Trinity Lutheran School and Hilton High School in Conroy, graduating in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army where he trained as a combat engineer and worked with Army Intelligence, stationed at Vint Hill Farms, Virginia. Ralph married Barbara Wyant on January 29, 1947 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. He worked for Eastern Iowa Artificial Cattle Breeders Association for three years while living in Readlyn, Iowa. He had a cow/calf herd and feeder cattle farming operation in Hilton Township. Ralph worked as a Federal Crop Insurance agent/adjuster. He also established Sandersfeld Iowa Realty and Sandersfeld Insurance Agency in 1970 and restored/remodeled many homes and commercial buildings in Marengo and Iowa County. Ralph was a 50 + year member of Marengo American Legion Post #76. He was an advocate for wildlife habitat and conservation. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and other outdoor activities. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Arleen M. Danskin, age 84, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Funeral Services: 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 24, 2006, First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Morris Hurd officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until service time on Monday, April 24, 2006 at the church. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene; two sons, David Danskin of Coralville and John Danskin and wife Julie of Woodbury, MN; two grandchildren, Erik and Emma Danskin; a brother, Fred Madison and wife Regina of Eagle Grove; and 5 sisters, Margaret Risdon of Victor, Berniece Mohr and husband Ronald of Marengo, Marian Freeman of Plattsburg, MO, Joann Gillespie of Chatfield, MN, and Donnarae Cranston of Grundy Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Madison.
Arleen Marie Madison was born January 27, 1922 in Wright County, near Goldfield, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Lucy Farmer Madison. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1939 and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Arleen taught school prior to her marriage to Eugene Danskin on December 26, 1941 in Kirksville, MO. The couple farmed for many years. In 1999, they moved to Marengo. Arleen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, the United Methodist Women, the Farm Bureau and bridge club. She also was a Cancer Survivor.
Dorothy K. Puegner, age 79, died Thursday evening, April 20, 2006 at Colonial Manor of Amana, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Funeral services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 24, 2006 at the Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana with Elder Betsy Momany officiating. Burial will be in the High Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, April 23, 2006 at the Middle Amana Community Church. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by a son, Craig William Puegner and wife Barbara of Eden Prairie, MN; a daughter, Charlotte Heishman and husband Gary of Amana; four grandchildren, Heather Davis, Joshua Heishman, Jocelyn Puegner and Ashley Puegner; a great-grandchild, Jordan Puegner; and a sister, Emma M. Tapia and husband Nando of Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Otto Puegner on September 20, 2003.
Dorothy Kathryn Hertel was born September 18, 1926 in Amana, the daughter of Theodore “Teddy” Hertel and Mathilda Haas Hertel. She graduated from Amana High School in 1945 and the University of Iowa, Iowa City in 1949. Dorothy married Otto Puegner on July 11, 1949 at the Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. She was an executive secretary in the International Department of Amana Refrigeration for many years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Amana Church Society. Dorothy enjoyed needlework and cross stitch. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Helen Dorothy Dittrich, age 84, passed away quietly on Friday, April 21, 2006 at Colonial Manor of Amana, where she had resided briefly, from complications of cancer. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Homestead Community Church in Homestead with Elder Mike Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the Homestead Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, April 24, 2006 at the Homestead Welfare Club, Marz Memorial Rooms in Homestead. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society or the Amana Heritage Society. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Dorothy Marz Dittrich was born on November 6, 1921 in Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of John Jacob and Henriette Kolb Marz. She graduated from the Amana High School in 1939 and worked at the Amana Woolen Sales office upon graduation. She married William August “Willie” Dittrich on February 5, 1949 in Homestead. They had a daughter, Caroline. Helen thoroughly enjoyed small town living and was a life-long resident of Homestead. She was an energetic, active individual who had varied interests, a sunny disposition, and a happy outlook on life. She enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to travel extensively with family and friends throughout her life. Helen was a member of the Homestead Welfare Club, the Amana Heritage Society, and a devoted member of the Amana Church Society
She is survived by her daughter, Caroline and son-in-law, Larry Ertz of Middle Amana; two brothers, Louis and Fritz Marz and their families, and good friend Dale Welsh of Williamsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, William and her parents.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Chirantan Ghosh, Hospice of Mercy and Colonial Manor of Amana.
Lawrence A. Cooperider, age 87, died Friday, April 14, 2006 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 17, 2006, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Shepherd Karmen Jamison officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, April 16, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home with Masonic Services at 7 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife, Margret “Peggy”; two sons, Albert of Clarence, and George and wife Arlene of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren, Ellen Knier and husband Steve of Grafton, WI, Mark Cooperider of Wilsonville, Oregon, and David Cooperider of Omaha, NE; two great-grandchildren, Spencer and Alaina Knier of Grafton, WI and a sister, Wanda McCaw of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Zuber.
Lawrence Albert Cooperider was born July 6, 1918 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Bert and Velma Davis Cooperider. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1937 and married Margret “Peggy” Newton on June 16, 1940 in Norway, Iowa. Lawrence farmed for many years; He also worked as a mechanic at Knowling Implement in Iowa City, and Shaull Implement in Marengo. Most recently he was employed in the mailroom at the Marengo Publishing Company. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge.
Walter A. Wendler, 91, of Racine WI, formerly of High Amana, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Ridgewood Care Center in Racine, WI. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1015 Four Mile Rd. on Monday April 17, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Carol Baumgartner officiating. There will be a visitation before services from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. Graveside services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 20, 2006 High Amana Cemetery, High Amana with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Church Society. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of local arrangements.
Surviving are one son, Lowell Wendler of Madison; daughter and son-in-law, Eloise (Charles) Wilson of Jonesboro, Georgia; a grandson, David (Melanie) Wilson of Hillsborough, NC; a granddaughter, Dawn Wilson of Statesboro, GA; a great-granddaughter, Margaret Wilson, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Erna on March 28, 2006; a grandson, Brian Wilson and two sisters, Lillie Zscherney and Helen Zuber
Walter A. Wendler was born in Amana, Iowa on March 11, 1915 to August and Louise Gernand Wendler. Walter was united in marriage to Erna Zuber Wendler on March 20, 1937 in South Amana, Iowa. They moved to the Racine area in 1964 and had enjoyed wintering in Scottsdale, Arizona. Walter was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He was Vice President of Marketing for Amana Refrigeration, Inc. in Amana, Iowa and later was Sales Manager for Jacobsen Manufacturing in Racine.
Fred C. Koenig, age 90, died Friday morning, April 14, 2006 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Morris Hurd officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Monday, April 17, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
Frederick Carl Koenig was born January 10, 1916 on the I.W. Scott farm 3 miles NW of Marengo, the son of Karl and Lena Furler Koenig. He attended the Union Star School near his home and entered high school in Marengo. He finished his high school education in Los Angeles, CA, while living with his Aunt Cleo Bigelow and her husband, Biggie. During his high school education there, he took classes in auto mechanics, welding, and drafting, which were not available in the local high school. He was also employed at the Culver City Evening Star News during that time.
He returned to Iowa in 1937, lived in Cedar Rapids, and worked at Iowa Manufacturing there.
Frederick married Mildred Kahler at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids on September 29, 1940. They returned to farming on the Amos Formanek farm NW of Marengo and also farmed on the Henry Romberg farm SW of Williamsburg. They moved to their present farm east of Marengo in 1947. Along with farming, Frederick hauled and spread lime and rock for farmers in the area. He saw a need for a mobile home park near Marengo, so he designed and constructed the Iowa Valley Mobile Home Court on the farm in 1957.
He started the first L.P. Gas storage business in Iowa County in 1959. He delivered bottles and filled bulk tanks for heating hog houses, grain drying and for household use.
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the Antique Model A Club in Cedar Rapids, and for many years enjoyed driving his antique Model A and Model T cars in local parades.
Frederick was also a member of the National Farmers Organization (NFO) and the Polka Club of Iowa. He loved to travel, but dancing, especially the polka was his favorite activity. He was proud of his family and their accomplishments and enjoyed the time he spent attending their special activities, such as school plays, sporting events, graduations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and special holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, and especially the annual Easter Egg Hunt he and Mildred hosted for many years for their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, and their husbands, Vivian (Larry) Wandling, Atlanta, GA, and Marilyn (Jim) Freeze, Center Point, IA; a son, Allen and wife Julie Koenig of Marengo; 8 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and his wife Rudolph (Vernie) Koenig, Marengo, one brother-in-law, Harold Lueth of Fairmont, MN and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Hilda Lueth, Fairmont, MN, and Gertrude Buswell, Marengo, a brother-in-law, Howard Buswell and one nephew, Raymond Hawkins, Brooklyn, IA.
Edward A. Blinkinsop, age 90, died Thursday evening, April 6, 2006 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo following an extended illness. Memorial Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Morris Hurd officiating. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be contributed to HACAP or Amenity Hospice.
Survivors include two sons, George and wife Kathy Turner of Osprey, FL, and Gary and wife Paula of Davenport; three grandchildren, Stephen and Matt Blinkinsop of Marengo and Eric and wife Lindsay of St. Louis; and a great-grandchild, Zoe Blinkinsop of Formsby, England. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gayle, a sister Vesta Bebb, a brother, Orlyn, and a grandson, Lyle Edward.
Edward Arthur Blinkinsop was born February 22, 1916 in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Iona McClennen Blinkinsop. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School and served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years stationed in San Diego, CA. Edward married Gayle Peterman on October 10, 1936 in Belle Plaine. The couple moved to Marengo on April 1, 1946 and purchased a shoe store. They operated Blinkinsop Shoe Store for over 40 years. Edward was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76, and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners.
