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Helen B. Martens, age 85 of Marengo, formerly of Conroy, died Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo following a lengthy illness. Memorial services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg with Rev. Robin Kash officiating. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy at a later date. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, April 10, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her husband James of Marengo; two sons, Dale and wife Carolyn, and Richard A. and wife Kathy, all of Conroy; three grandchildren, Brad Martens of West Branch, Ryan Martens of Hutchinson, KS and Jenna Martens of Conroy; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Thomas Bevins.
Helen Bernadine Bevins was born March 24, 1921 in Benton County, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph L. and Anna Schneider Bevins. She graduated from Newhall High School in 1938, and married James D. Martens on April 6, 1948 in Van Horne, Iowa. Besides being a homemaker, she was the bookkeeper for the family trucking business for many years. During her healthy years, Helen and Jim enjoyed ballroom dancing and card playing. She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8797.
Melvin E. Schmidt, age 73 of Vinton, formerly of Williamsburg, died Monday, April 10, 2006 from injuries suffered in a car accident in Vinton. Graveside services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 13, 2006, Oak Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg with Rev. Frederick Wood officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 P.M. Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the family home, 510 West 15 th St., Vinton. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Marilea; 2 daughters, Nancie (Tony) Patterson of Aplington and Julie (Don) Danielson of Vinton; a granddaughter, Rachel Patterson of Aplington; 3 brothers, Orlen (Kay) of Altoona, Loren (Marcia) of Gladbrook, and Marvin (Margene) of Waverly; a sister, Marlene ( Arnold) Cornelius of Janesville; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Melvin Edward Schmidt was born May 8, 1932 near Oxford, Iowa, the eldest son of Ervin and Miriam Jones Schmidt. He graduated from Conroy High School in 1950 and married Marilea Querl on September 1, 1956 in Williamsburg, Iowa. Melvin owned and operated Mel Schmidt Building and Construction in Williamsburg, building houses in the area. He moved to Vinton in 1980 where he operated Mel Schmidt Roofing and Urethane Products for 20 years. While semi-retired, Mel operated Mel’s Redemption Center. Most recently he was employed part-time at the Fast Stop Convenience Store in Vinton. He enjoyed being outdoors, doing lawn work and gardening and especially enjoyed attending his granddaughter’s sports events.
Erna Zuber Wendler, age 91 of Racine, WI, formerly of High Amana, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Racine. Graveside services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday April 5, 2006 at the High Amana Cemetery with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Funeral services were held in Racine. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is in charge of local arrangements.
Survivors include her husband Walter; a son Lowell Wendler of Madison, a daughter and son-in-law, Eloise (Charles) Wilson of Jonesboro, GA; a grandson, David (Melanie) Wilson; a granddaughter, Dawn Wilson; and a great-granddaughter, Margaret Wilson, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Erna was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Brian Wilson, three brothers, and two sisters.
Erna Zuber was born January 4, 1915 in South Amana, Iowa the daughter of Peter and Annie Schuch Zuber. She married Walter A. Wendler on March 20, 1937 in South Amana. The couple moved to the Racine area in 1964 and enjoyed wintering in the Scottsdale, AZ. She was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church and found great joy in tending the garden at St. Andrew and volunteering for Meals on Wheels
Ida E. Glandorf Hirsbrunner, age 96, died Saturday morning, April 1, 2006 at the English Valley Care Center in North English following an extended illness. Celebration of Life Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, with Rev. Carl Cloeter officiating. Burial: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2006 at St. Paul Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be contributed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, or Lutheran Interparish Schools in Williamsburg. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Erwin of Williamsburg, and Carolyn Townsend and husband John of Wellman; five grandchildren, Renee Amantea, Tammy Sodergren, Chris Townsend, Jennifer Callahan and Andy Townsend; and seven great-grandchildren, Amber and Brandi Amantea, Briley and Corbin Sodergren, Andrew and Aaron Townsend and Gannon Callahan.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband Glenn in 2003, her mother in 1930, a son, Delbert in 1953, her father in 1972, two sisters, Pearl Haas in 1979, and Minnie Wardenburg in 1985, and a great-grandson Devin Amantea in 1996.
Ida Emma Glandorf was born January 19, 1910 on the family farm, east of Williamsburg, the daughter of John and Clara Newkirk Glandorf. She was baptized February 6, 1910 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and attended Immanuel Lutheran School, rural Williamsburg. On May 25, 1923, she was confirmed at Immanuel’s by Rev. R. Uhlmann. Prior to her marriage she worked at the Rawleigh Spice Company in Freeport, IL. Ida married Glenn Hirsbrunner on August 18, 1946 in Freeport. The couple moved to the family farm east of Williamsburg, where she was always busy helping with the farm chores and gardening, until moving to Williamsburg in 1974. There she enjoyed quilting, baking, babysitting for her great-grandchildren and continued gardening and canning. In 2003, the couple moved to Silver Pond Assisted Living in Wellman. Following Glenn’s death on December 13, 2003, Ida moved to Parkview Manor in Wellman and then in 2005, she made her home at the English Valley Care Center in North English. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg.
Colleen M. Goettsch, age 83, died Friday, March 3, 2006 at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 6, 2006, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Morris Hurd officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home.
She is survived by two sons, Dan (Delores) of Cedar Rapids, and Randy of Collins; two daughters, Dona Lynn Venable of North Carolina and Diane Blattel of Des Moines; a sister, Jeri Young (Ron) of Cascade; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Wayne, Dale and James Klein, two sisters, Dorothy and Marilyn and a granddaughter, Julie.
Colleen May Klein was born September 21, 1922 in Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Bertha Thompson Klein. She received her education in the Iowa County schools. Colleen was a cashier for Osco Drug for many years and also worked as a waitress. She lived in Webster City and the Maxwell are prior to moving to Cedar Rapids.
She was a member of the Webster City Methodist Church, and Milestones in Cedar Rapids. She especially enjoyed crafts.
Viola “Sandy” Charipar, age 79, died Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Colonial Manor Care Center, Middle Amana, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 7, 2006, Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana, with Elder Harold Pitz officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, March 6, 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 brother, Ramon Goerler of Amana, her aunt, Helen Heinze of Middle Amana and close friends, Rose Leonhardt of Middle Amana, and Irene Konecny of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Viola Susan Goerler was born August 2, 1926 in Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Ferdinand and Esther Schaefer Goerler. She graduated from Amana High School in 1945 and the AIC Business School in Davenport. Viola “ Sandy” was a bookkeeper and teller at Morris Plan in Cedar Rapids for many years. She also worked at the Colony Candle Works in Amana until retiring in 2000. She was a member of the Amana Church Society.
James A. Ryan, age 86, died Friday morning, March 10, 2006 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Monday, March 13, 2006 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 P.M. Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo where there will be a Vigil Service at 6 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife, Sibyl, three sons, Thomas (Theresa) of Marengo, Bart (Alicia) of Iowa City and Don (Kandi) of Marengo; a daughter, Leanne Cronbaugh (Don Max) of Belle Plaine, seven grandchildren, Jennifer Ryan, Matthew Ryan, Calli Cronbaugh, Abby Cronbaugh, Ben Cronbaugh, Elisa Ryan and Gregory Ryan; a great-grandson, Luke Ryan, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Paul and Louis, and a sister, Margaret Cavanaugh.
James Adrian Ryan was born July 30, 1919 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Edward and Caroline Frimml Ryan. He received his education in the Iowa county schools and attended Marengo High School. Jim married Sibyl Arneson on August 26, 1944 in Chicago, IL. and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He farmed west of Marengo all his life. Jim also was employed as an Iowa Valley School bus driver for 15 years, and worked at the ASCS office in Williamsburg. Jim was a lifetime member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76 and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo.
Richard L. Hartley, age 65, died Monday, February 13, 2006 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, from complications of cancer. Graveside services: 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Marengo Cemetery with Rev. Jackie Tjarks officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Thursday, February 16, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Becky; a son, Richard W. Rich Hartley of Marengo; a daughter, Melissa Herrmann and husband Eric of Marengo, three grandchildren, Joseph, Anna, and Ellie Herrmann; a sister, Betty Jo Mullen of Davenport and a brother-in-law, William Hobie Gilman of Knoxville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard LaVerne Hartley was born June 24, 1940 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Donald and Lucy Wade Hartley. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1966. He married Carolyn Becky Gilman on September 17, 1961 in Ottumwa. Richard was a foreman at Amana Refrigeration for 39 years, retiring in 1999. Following his retirement, he was employed part time as a parts inspector for the Collis Corporation. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, attending auctions and watching sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Louis E. Knapp, Sr., age 91, died Monday evening, February 20, 2006 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 23, 2006, St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by a son, Louis Knapp, Jr. and wife Marge; two daughters, Mary E. Becker and Betty Herman and husband Sonny, all of Marengo; Two brothers, Merle Knapp of Marion, and Earl Knapp of Walker; sixteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren; and a very special friend, Wilma Moore of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rosey on May 31, 1990, a son Raymond, a grandson, Tom Knapp, his twin sister, Blanche, who died at birth; a brother Leonard and a sister, Florence, both at birth, and two granddaughters, Karen and Elizabeth Becker at birth.
Louis Edward Knapp was born September 24, 1914 in Prairieburg, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth Kula Knapp. He was united in marriage to Rosey E. Schley on September 6, 1934 in Central City. Louis was a life-long farmer. He also worked at Iowa Steel in Cedar Rapids, the Marengo Sales Barn and for Solar Homes of Marengo. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.
