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Emilie P. Graesser, age 96, died peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Colonial Manor of Amana, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Burial will be in the West Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, October 13, 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, Melvin Graesser (Harriet) of Middle; a daughter, Arlene Green of Amana; five grandchildren, Julie Otte of Cedar Falls, Jill Johnson (Matthew) of Middle Amana, Susan Hollrah (Brian) of Middle Amana, David Green (Heidi) of Center Point and William Graesser (Jane) of Middle Amana; seven great-grandchildren who she loved dearly, Eric, Mark and Kathryn Otte, Rebecca and Anneli Hollrah, and Anna and Sarah Johnson. Also surviving are a sister, Marilyn Sinnard of Knoxville, and two sisters-in-law, Ethel Miller of West Amana and Linda Selzer of Homestead. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard in 1980, a brother, George Miller and a brother-in-law, Gene Sinnard.
Emilie Pauline Miller was born December 11, 1909 in West Amana, the daughter of Emil and Johanna Schoenfelder Miller. She received her education in the West Amana School and married Richard Graesser in West Amana on October 15, 1932. Emilie lived her entire life in West Amana until the infirmities of age made it necessary for her to move to Colonial Manor of Amana, where she has resided for the last two years. Her family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Colonial Manor for the care and kindness shown to Emilie.
Emilie enjoyed gardening, flowers and traveling, but most of all, spending time with her family. She was a lifelong member of the Amana Church Society and the Amana Heritage Society.
Edna M. Neubauer, age 97, of Amana, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 2, 2006, Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo with Rev. Lynne Bisson officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, rural Ladora. Friends may call from 5 to 7:30 P.M. Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Trinity United Church of Christ or the Amana Heritage Society.
She is survived by her sons, Loren and wife Valerie of Cedar Rapids, and Allyn and wife Gaycia of Amana; five grandchildren, Brent Neubauer and wife Ann of Homestead, Blaine Neubauer and wife Tracy of North Liberty, Heather Robinson and husband Mark of Swisher, Keith Neubauer and wife Jennifer of Shueyville and Tracy Denahy and husbnd Kurt of Highlands Ranch, CO; eight great-grandchildren, Mallory, Jake, Alissa and Ryan Neubauer, Shea Denahy, and Rachel, Jordon and Sarah Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband George on November 27, 2002, her parents, Joseph and Alma, her stepmother, Edna Cummins Smith, a brother, Leonard and a sister, Alice.
Edna Maria Smith was born October 24, 1907 in Lincoln Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph, and Alma Schultz Smith. She graduated from Millersburg High School. After educational training during the summers at Upper Iowa, Iowa State Teachers College and Coe College, she taught in a one room school house near her home. Edna married George Neubauer on June 10, 1936 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua and the couple settled in Amana. They lived in Las Vegas during World War II and returned to Amana where Edna remained until her death. Most recently she resided at Colonial Manor in Middle Amana.
Edna’s life was enriched by her faith. The times she and George would travel “Out West” were special. They saw most of the United States along with a bit of Canada and Mexico. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and canning. She also had a great love of music. Many hours were spent at the piano with a lifetime of sheet music to choose from. She especially loved to gather together the whole family, including grand and great-grandchildren. Edna spent a lifetime caring for others.
Lillian Ann Ahrens, age 74 died Thursday, September 14, 2006 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana, with Elders Harold Pitz and Jon Childers officiating. Burial will be in the Main Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the Middle Amana Church. Memorials may be contributed to Iowa County Hospice of Compassion, The Amana Church Society, or the American Cancer Society. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her two sons, Elliott R. Ahrens (Karen) of Coralville, and Kevin L. Ahrens (Lori) of Middle Amana; five grandchildren, Andrea Ripley (Dustin) of North Liberty, Adam and Melissa Ahrens of Middle Amana, Sean and Zachary Ahrens of Coralville; and a great-grandson Elias Ripley. She is also survived by a sister Helen Moser ( Roy) of Amana. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Lillian Ann Sontag was born September 27, 1931 in Amana, Iowa, the daughter of William and Frieda (Rohrbacher) Sontag. She received her education in the Amana Community Schools graduating from Amana High School in 1949. She attended and graduated from the Business College in Cedar Rapids. Lillian was employed for many years at Amana Refrigeration. Following retirement she worked for Wendler Engineering, South Amana. She was a member of the Amana Church Society, The Amana Heritage Museum, and the Humane Society. She enjoyed spending time with her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandson, and her beloved dog, Schatzi.
Lillian E. Colton, age 88 of Marengo, died Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 27, 2006, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with George Grothman officiating. Burial will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Compton Cemetery, Lamont, IA. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.
She is survived by three children, Beatrice Kay Strief (Roger) of Marengo, Quentin Paul Colton of Williamsburg and Asenath Ann Kern (Peter) of White Rock, British Columbia, Canada; 5 grandchildren, Lisa Medearis of Independence, Wendy Strief of Ladora, Jared Jack of Hawaii, Shelly Seligman of Canada and Shanna Jack of Canada; and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Lauretta Turner of Dyersville, Faith Strackvein of Lowden, and Ruth Kostichek of Arizona, and a brother Quentin Hoyer of Springfield, IL. along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clyde Colton, three brothers and two sisters.
Lillian Eleanora Hoyer was born December 2, 1917 in Strawberry Point, Iowa, the fourth child of Gus and Ella Asmus Hoyer. She graduated from Strawberry Point High School in 1937 and married Clyde Carlisle Colton on December 14, 1939 in Independence, Iowa. The couple lived in Lamont for many years. Clyde died in 1957. Lillian moved to Marengo in 1979, and was employed by the Marengo Memorial Hospital in the dietary department until she retired in 1986.She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed sewing, puzzles and bible study and loved to discuss the Bible with others.
Carolyn “Sue” Milligan, age 63, died Friday, September 29, 2006 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital from complications of cancer. Funeral Services: 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 3, 2006, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Lynne Bisson officiating. Burial will be in the North English Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Monday, October 2, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by four children, Donald Phillips and wife Cindy of Waterloo, Tina Moyer and special friend Sam Sykes of Marengo, Michael Phillips and companion Sandy MacKain of Williamsburg, and Victor Milligan and companion Nicole Matlick of Cedar Rapids; twelve grandchildren, two brothers, James VanDyke and wife Kendra of South English and Jerry VanDyke of Williamsburg; and two sisters, Mary Rusbult and husband Don of Marengo and Patty Wille and husband Leroy of Conroy. Her parents and a brother Jack preceded her in death.
Carolyn Susan VanDyke was born May 5, 1943 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Bernice Laird VanDyke. She received her education in the English Valley Schools and graduated from Amana High School in 1961. Sue attended Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa. She was employed at SEIDA in Fairfield for 15 years, then was director of the Marengo Senior Dining, and finally to the HACAP corporate office as POA, concentrating on energy assistance for the elderly. Sue was associated with Trinity United Church of Christ, Marengo.
Edith A. Iberg, age 98, died Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 20, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Jerry Rife officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Saturday, August 19, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald and wife Charlotte of Austin, Texas and John of Williamsburg; a daughter Kathy Nopoulos and husband Pete of Marion; five grandchildren, Kim Iberg, Doug Iberg, Sheila Long, Bryan Iberg and Jesse Disterhoft; and seven great-grandchildren, Heath Long, Cory Long and wife Amanda, Zachary Long, Aidan Iberg, Avery Iberg, Amara Althaus, and Brett Macken.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Adolph, a daughter Elnora in infancy, three grandchildren, Amy and Megan Nopoulos, and Tonya Iberg; two brothers, John and Albert DeGood, and two sisters, Mary Schropp and Lois Kargas.
Edith Alberta DeGood was born December 13, 1907 in Oxford, Iowa, the daughter of Lester and Nora Gould DeGood. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1926. She married Adolph G. Iberg on October 8, 1927 in Marengo. The couple owned and operated the Iberg Grocery and Oil Station in Marengo for over 35 years. Adolph died November 1, 1979. Following her retirement from the grocery store, Edith worked at Rosa’s Flowers for several years.
Edith was a member of the Marengo American Legion Auxiliary, Iowa County Historical Society, the Marengo Golf Club, bridge clubs, and the Garden Club, She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marengo, the Presbyterian Women, and the church quilting group.
Steffi Trade, age 81 died Thursday evening, August 17, 2006 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following a brief illness. Private family services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and her husband Earl, who died July 20, 1969.
Steffi Kroblinger was born July 4 1925 in Pasching, Austria, the daughter of Johan and Anna Hinterholz Kroblinger. She married Earl E. Trade on January 19, 1948 in Marengo. Steffi was employed by the Amana Woolen Mills and the Amana Furniture Shop.
Betty D. Hedge, age 79, died Sunday morning, August 27, 2006 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital, from complications of cancer. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. James Parks officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo and on Wednesday from 1-2 PM at Fremont Funeral Chapel in Fremont, IA. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, IA with Pastor Bob Morris officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Marengo Memorial Hospital Foundation. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband O. Paul Hedge of Williamsburg and two sons, Robert and Steve also of Williamsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Betty Darlene Rutherford was born February 17, 1927 in Audubon, IA, the daughter of Clarke and Mable Anderson Rutherford. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1945 and attended Knox College in Illinois for a year. Betty married Oliver Paul Hedge on July 20, 1947 at the Methodist Church in Ottumwa. The couple moved to Williamsburg in 1965 where they operated the Gambles Hardware Store for many years.In earlier years Betty was a note teller for Farmers Trust and Savings Bank. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Williamsburg and the Delta Zeta Sorority.
Sharlene S. Reihman, age 55, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, following an extended illness. Graveside services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 3, 2006 at the South Amana Cemetery with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating. There will be no visitation. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two brothers, Ronald Reihman of South Amana and Gary Reihman and wife Margaret of Williamsburg, and nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death.
Sharlene Sue Reihman was born February 14, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Doris Turner Reihman. She graduated from the Amana High School in 1969 and then attended and graduated from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids with a degree in Graphic Arts. Sharlene was employed at the University of Iowa Printing Services. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.
