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Mildred K. Esser, age 92, died Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Colonial Manor of Amana in Amana, IA due to natural causes. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 9, 2007, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in North English Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 PM. Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A Vigil Service will be at 6 PM. Memorials may be contributed to Colonial Manor of Amana and Essence of Life Hospice. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two sons Bob Esser (Karen) of Marengo, IA and Steve Esser (Connie) of Walford, IA; two daughters Verna Goeldner (Gordon) of Marengo, IA and Vergie Schreifels (Jim) of Cedar Rapids, IA; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; two brothers Loren Tedrow (Evelyn) of Newton, IA and Tom Tedrow (Angie) of Littleton, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cletus in 1992, one grandson Steven, one granddaughter Diane and one great granddaughter Lindsey, four brothers Vernon, Bob, Lucian and Harvey, and two sisters Rita and Bonnie.
Mildred Katherine Tedrow was born August 28, 1914 in the Des Moines, IA area, the daughter of Jess and Grace Brunson Tedrow. She graduated from North English High School in 1932. She married Cletus Esser on February 20, 1938 in St. Augusta Church in Des Moines. She was a homemaker and also employed at the University of Iowa and later retired from there.
Mildred enjoyed baking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She served on the Altar and Rosary and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo.
Edna Isola Faas Teggatz, age 99, died Monday, July 2, 2007 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2007, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Williamsburg with Rev. Karl Heck officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg. Friends may call from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Friday, July 6, 2007 at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her son, Myron of Colorado; a daughter, LaVonne Whiting, of Wisconsin; nine grandchildren, Dianna Whiting (Robert Newkirk) of Williamsburg, IA, Deborah Whiting of Florida, Rex Teggatz (Michelle) of Texas, Ross Teggatz (Susan) of Texas, Renee Svedja (Frank) of Colorado, Roxanne McKee (Rodney) of Montezuma, IA, Shauna and Melissa Teggatz of Colorado and Sandler Teggatz of Wisconsin; ten great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence in 1966, a son Loren in 1998, four brothers, Carl, Otto, Floyd, and Wilbur Faas, four sisters, Caroline Collingwood, Emily Collingwood, Bertha Weiss, and Augusta Smith, as well as many dear friends, most recently, Bertha Meyer and Verla Carney, and Charlie.
Edna Isola Faas was born April 24, 1908 on the Charles Faas farm in Iowa County, near Millersburg. She was the daughter of Charles Gottleib Faas and Mathilda Augusta Knipfer Faas. Edna received her education in the Rose Hill School, Pilot Township and St. John’s Lutheran School, rural Victor. She married Clarence John Teggatz on March 5, 1933 at St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage in Victor. The couple farmed in the Conroy area for 5 years, then moved to Williamsburg. Edna was a cook for 25 years in Williamsburg and Iowa City. When she retired, she provided assistance to the elderly who required home health care. She has made her home at the Highland Ridge Care Center, formerly Williamsburg Care Center since 2004. Edna was a member of St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williamsburg.
Edna’s faith was foremost in her life. Her greatest joys all her life, were her family, cooking for family and friends, and gardening.
Edna’s family deeply appreciates the loving care and affection bestowed upon her by the staff during her stay at Highland Ridge Care Center and all those who visited her. A special thank you to Ted and Vicki Oswald who were good and faithful friends and managed to get Edna to church regularly.
Darlene L. Hawkins, age 82 of Marengo, died Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Ridgeview Assisted Living Center in Cedar Rapids following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 2 P.M. Sunday, June 3, 2007, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead with Rev. Wayne Woolery officiating. Burial will be in the Ladora Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 P.M. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by two sons, Harlin E. Hawkins and wife Sandi of Cedar Rapids, and Lauren Hawkins and wife Shelly of Arden Hills, MN; two daughters, Harlene Stewart and husband Bill of Cedar Rapids, and Janean Stigers Albuquerque, NM; thirteen grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by three sisters-in-law, Betty Klein of Marengo, Anna Klein of Marion and Betty Long of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harlin F. Hawkins on October 27, 1985, and three brothers, Lester, Max and Russell Klein.
Darlene Lucille Klein was born April 9, 1925 in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Lucille Weldon Klein. She received her education in the Marengo schools and graduated from Marengo High School in 1943. She married Harlin Floyd Hawkins on December 29, 1943 at the Methodist parsonage in Ladora. She was a homemaker and mother and also assisted her husband on the farm. Darlene was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead. She enjoyed playing bingo, collecting angels, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Henrietta Carney, age 87 of Parnell, passed away Monday evening, May 7, 2007 at the English Valley Care Center, North English, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 12, 2007, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parnell with Father Pat Lumsden officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Parnell. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Friday, May 11, 2007 at the church where a Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa City Hospice, the Parnell First Responders, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parnell.
Survivors include a daughter Margie Carney (Duane Wiebold); a son-in-law, Jim Kelly; a grandson, Jim Carney (Kim); and great-grandchildren, Jonathon “JJ” Carney and Bethany Carney, all of Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry J. (1918) and Katharina Schwarting Wille (1966); her husband James Carney (1973), a daughter, Kathleen Kelly (1966), three sisters, Esther Wickmann (1982), Ida Walter (1983) and Alma Walter (1979); and five brothers, Hank (1970), Delmar (1984), Ferd (1972), Earl (1973) and Harold (1979).
Henrietta Ida Wille was born June 1, 1919, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the youngest of nine children, born to Henry J. and Katharina “Katie” Schwarting Wille. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and married James V. Carney on March 1, 1938 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell. The couple were blessed with two daughters, Kathleen and Marguerite. The couple opened the Shamrock Café in Parnell in 1950 and operated it for 23 years. Following Jim’s death Henrietta sold the café and was employed by Yearian Nursing Home in Williamsburg for several years. She then worked as a maid at Best Western Motel until retirement. She resided in Parnell from 1946 until November, 2005 when she moved to English Valley Care Center due to failing health.
Henrietta was always known for her great expertise in the kitchen, especially baking cinnamon rolls and pies. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend of many and will greatly be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Brooksie A. Bailey, age 58 of Marengo, died Saturday, May 5, 2007 at her home following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Eric Nygren officiating. Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, May 8, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by a son, Curtis Bailey (Denise) of Marengo, a grandson, Alex Bailey; three stepsons, Joe Losch (Diane) of Cedar Rapids, John Losch (Donna) of Florida, and Jim Losch (Sharon) of Marion; two step daughters, Jeri Springman (Barry) of Alburnette and Joan Ondler (Corky) of Marion; a grandson, Alex Bailey; 12 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great grandchildren and a brother Jefferson D. Watts of Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Harold Bailey in 2006.
Brooksie Anna Watts was born December 2, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter of Clyde F. Watts and Vivian L. Johnston Watts. She graduated from Iowa Valley High School and attended Drake University and A.I.B. in Des Moines. Brooksie married Harold Bailey on July 28, 1975 in Cedar Rapids. He died in July 2006. Besides being a homemaker, Brooksie was employed at National Oats for 26 years as a personnel assistant. She owned and operated Videoland in Marengo for ten years before closing it this year.
Willard Carl Hopp, age 81 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of the Homestead and South Amana area, died Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 25, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Wayne Woolery officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Homestead with military honors. Friends may call after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his son, Larry Hopp and wife Yvonne of Cedar Rapids, his daughter, Linda Clark and husband Lawson “Skip” of Mount Vernon; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother Melvin Hopp and wife Joan of Homestead. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gilbert.
Willard Carl Hopp was born May 19, 1925 in South Amana, Iowa, the son of Carl W. and Bertha R. Newkirk Hopp. He received his elementary education in the Lutheran parochial schools and he attended Marengo High School. Willard served in the U.S. Army for two years with the 762 nd military police battalion. Following his discharge from the army he owned and operated the Three Deuces Café and Hopp’s Lounge in Cedar Rapids for many years. His retirement years were spent developing properties and building homes.
Willard had a kidding nature. He loved talking to and being around people. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Leslie Wayne Haldy, age 60 of Amana, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at his home following a sudden illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, Middle Amana Community Church, Middle Amana with Elder Ellie Hoehnle officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at the Middle Amana Community Church. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by a brother Ronald Haldy of Walford; an aunt, Dorothy DeGood of Amana; nieces, Lisa Wnek (Tim) of Middle and Heidi Haldy of Lexington, KY; cousins, Ruby Kleinmeyer (Rick) of Homestead, and Dennis DeGood of Corpus Christi, TX; great nieces Caitlin and Danielle Wnek and cousins, Amanda, Jennie and Christa Kleinmeyer; and many cherished friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Leslie Wayne Haldy was born October 30, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Herbert J. and Louise E. Rohrbacher Haldy. He graduated from Amana High School in 1966 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Amana Refrigeration for many years and most recently worked at the Grapevine Winery. Leslie was a hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Amana Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, cooking, golf, and playing cards.
Mary E. Fields Kenney, age 95, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 at her daughter’s home in rural Marengo following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 15, 2007 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating. Burial will be in Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, March 14, 2006 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.
She is survived by her daughter Claudia Hickey and husband Michael of Marengo; four grandchildren, Dawn Gifford and husband Ted of Robins, IA, Mary Wilson and husband Phillip of Aliso Viejo, CA, Erin Miller and husband Kevin of Des Moines and Joseph Hickey of Portsmith, NH; four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, and Lauren Gifford, and Tyler Wilson; and a step great-grandson, Ross Wilson. In addition, she is survived by a special friend, Darlene Hacker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James on January 23, 1966, four brothers, Roy, Carl, George, and John Fields, and six sisters, Edith Elliott, Ethel Cooper, Alene Graham, Frances Urfer, Ruth Randolph and Alice Heck.
Mary Elizabeth Fields was born November 16, 1911 in Koszta, Iowa, the daughter of John E. Fields and Pearl (Frazee) Fields. She received her education in the Kosta area schools and graduated from Marengo High School in 1930. She married James Reginald Kenney on March 12, 1942 in Lancaster, MO. She was a farm wife and homemaker. Mary was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.
