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Harold R. Gunzenhauser, age 86 of Marengo, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at his home following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 7, 2006, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Douglas Morton officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post #76. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his son, Michael and wife Gena of Marengo, his daughter, Carol Ann Pinion and husband Ronnie of Reidsville, North Carolina, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife in 2003, four brothers, Roy, Carl, Louis and Clarence, and three sisters, Margaret Allen, Edna Kuhnle, and Lorene Denzler.
Harold Russell Gunzenhauser was born October 30, 1920 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Charles William and Margaret (Burgy) Gunzenhauser. He received his education in the Iowa County schools and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was wounded and then stationed in Liverpool, England. He received the Purple Heart. Harold married Ann Frances Brehany on January 21, 1947 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He farmed southwest of Marengo for over 40 years.
Harold was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo. He loved watching wrestling on television and also enjoyed stock car racing. He spent many hours discussing politics and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Harold B. Martin, age 90, formerly of Williamsburg and Iowa City, died Friday, February 16, 2007 at Colonial Manor of Amana from an age related illness. Graveside Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 21, 2007, Oak Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg with Bishop Greg Stewart officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at St. Mary’s Community Center, Williamsburg. Memorials may be directed to the family or the Williamsburg Public Library Building Fund. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two daughters, Kathy Martin Martens and husband Richard of Conroy, and Susan Durian Gaudio and husband David of LaHabara, CA; two grandchildren, Brad Martens of West Branch and Matt Gaudio and wife Jamie of Fullerton, CA; four great-grandchildren all of West Branch; a sister, Zelda Manor of Iowa City and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gladys on July 27, 1999, a brother Charles, and two sisters, Marjorie Poulson and Clara Faas.
Harold Byron Martin was born September 12, 1916 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Charles V. and Edith F. Brewer Martin. He received his education in the Iowa County Schools and served in the U.S. Army in the Azores during World War II. He married Gladys Perkins on December 5, 1953 in Williamsburg. Mr. Martin worked for over 35 years in the banking business with Farmers Trust and Savings Bank, Williamsburg.
Marvin D. Bahr, age 80, died Friday, June 29, 2007 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Gerald Rife officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call after 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 3 until service time at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by neices and nephews, including a nephew Don Hudepohl and wife Sharon of Williamsburg who helped him with his affairs. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rosada “Betty” Bahr on December 26, 2002, 3 brothers, Dale, Lester and Kenneth Bahr and three sisters, Anna Furler, Thelma Sanders, and Blanche Hudepohl.
Marvin Dean Bahr was born March 8, 1927 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Fred and Bessie Kahler Bahr. He graduated from Marengo High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Rosada E. “Betty” Foster on June 19, 1947 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He was employed at Ratzel Furniture, Pioneer Seed, was produce manager at the Me Too Grocery in Marengo. Most recently he was employed as a guard at Amana Refrigeration. Marvin moved to Rose Haven Nursing Home in 2003 due to failing health.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Marengo, and the Marengo American Legion Post #76.
Lloyd Robert Klever, age 78, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 8, 2007, First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Louis Bell officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 4:30 to 8 P.M. Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Glorene; step-children, Gloria Leazer and husband Steve of Wilton, Gayle McCulley and husband Kenny of Barnes City and Glenda Campbell and husband Chuck of Marengo; seven step-grandchildren, Sara Leazer, Laura Leazer, Bronson McCulley, Mandy Dye (Chad), Cara Weiss-Jack (Neal), Melanie Campbell (Kris) and Derek Campbell; and 6 step-great-grandchildren Caprice, Kennedy, and Mason Dye, Kayla and Hailey Jack, and McKenzie Kempf. In addition he is survived by a niece Jody Graesser and husband John and their children Justin and Josh of Citrus Heights, CA, a nephew Randy Chehak and wife Laurie and their children, David, Christine and Julie of Elk Grove, CA; and a sister-in-law, Eileen Chehak of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, RaeJean and a brother-in-law, Joseph Chehak.
Lloyd Robert Klever was born August 24, 1928 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Floyd W. and Opal Jones Klever. He received his education in the Williamsburg schools and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, stationed in Korea. Lloyd was employed at the Marengo Creamery, and also worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation retiring from there. Lloyd married RaeJean Chehak on October 24, 1952 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She died January 19, 1995. He married Glorene Faye Nowotny-Weiss on June 15, 1996 at the Little Brown Church.
Lloyd was a member of First United Methodist Church in Marengo. He served on the Marengo Fire Department for many years and was a past member of Kiwanis. He was a member of the Marengo American Legion, the Williamsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masonic Lodge and El Kahir Shrine. He loved entertaining crowds as a clown with El Kahir Shrine, and as Santa for the American Legion. Lloyd was an avid Hawkeye fan, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and extended family and many friends.
Nell Shima, age 82 of Marengo, died Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 21, 2007, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Friends may call from 3 to 7 P.M. Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo where there will be a Scripture Service at 6:00 P.M.
She is survived by her husband Edward F. Shima; her children, Mark E. Shima (Dr. Robin Boineau) of Washington, D.C., Ann Petrzelka (Art) of Amana, Lamar N. Shima (Pam) of Waynesboro, MS, Jean S. Shima of Williamsburg and Tom R. Shima of Brambleton, VA; six grandchildren, Joseph, Sara, Thomas, and John Petrzelka, Robert and Patrick Shima; and two brothers, Robert M. Neill and John A. Neill, both of Ellisville, MS. She was preceded in death by a son, Peter Brennan Shima, her parents, two brothers, Dr. Charles Neill and Dr. Walter Neill, a sister, Sue Boyd Neill Taylor.
Nell Burton Neill was born November 22, 1924 in Jackson, MS, the daughter of Charles Lamar and Susie Ridgway Neill. She graduated in 1943 from Ellisville High School, Ellisville, MS. She graduated from Mississippi State College for Women in 1946 with degrees in Home Economics and Chemistry. Nell came to Iowa in 1946 to work for the Iowa State College Extension Service. She worked in four counties, including Benton County. She met Edward F. Shima and they were married February 14, 1953 in Jackson, MS. Besides being a homemaker and mother of six children, Nell assisted her husband in the farming operation. She was very involved in her community and was a member of many organizations. She served on the Iowa Valley School Board for over 20 years, was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Iowa County Democratic Women, the Iowa County Democratic Central Committee, the National Farmers Organization and the Farm Bureau. Nell was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo and St. Patrick’s Altar and Rosary Society. She was active in two bridge clubs. She enjoyed sight seeing with Ed and occasionally traveled overseas.
Connie Sue Bringer, age 50 of Homestead, formerly of North Liberty, died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at her home. “She went to be with the angels in Heaven” after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 10, 2007, at the Amana Community Church, Amana with Elder Betsy Momany officiating. Burial will be in the Homestead Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at the Amana Community Church. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband Douglas; two daughters, Becky Demmel (Joel) of Homestead, and Jessica Orent (Josh) of Iowa City; four grandchildren, Kylie and Matthew Demmel and Cameron and Laynee Orent; her mother and stepfather, Frances and Marvin Stackhouse of Marshalltown; two brothers, David Crawford of Wayland, and Melvin Crawford of Amana; four sisters, Thea Walton of Iowa City, Bonnie Krogman of Marengo, Corliss Donovan of Iowa City, and Lyla Erwin of Marengo. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle J. Crawford, and two brothers, Lyle G. Crawford and Terry L. Crawford.
Connie Sue Crawford was born June 3, 1956 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Lyle and Frances Amlong Crawford. She received her education in the Washington, Iowa schools. Connie married Douglas Bringer on August 9, 1975 in Washington, Iowa. She was a day care provider in her own home for many years. Most recently she had been employed in the facilities management department at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.
James T. Ballard, age 83, died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 3, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Pastor Mark McDermott officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his daughter, Trudie Stambaugh and husband George of Granbury, TX; two grandchildren, Connie Johnson and husband Jeff of Roanoke, TX and Janelle Stambaugh of Granbury, TX; two great-grandchildren, Logan Charles and Nolan Thomas Johnson; two sisters, Irene Frimml and Helen Plotz, and two brothers, LeRoy and Richard, all of Marengo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Raejean, three brothers, Edmond, Harry and Robert and a sister Estelle Kensler.
James Thomas Ballard was born April 24, 1924 south of Williamsburg and Parnell in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of James and Esther Whitfield Ballard. He attended the Iowa County Lenox #4 school and worked on the family farm. He married Raejean Ridenour on June 20, 1944 in Lancaster, MO. James served in the U.S. Army as a warehouseman in Germany for a year. James returned home and was employed by Amana Refrigeration. He started Ballard Brothers along with his brother Edmond in September 1949. This business later became Ballard Trucking which he operated along with his nephew Dennis until 1985. He also owned and operated lime-hauling trucks, and a corn shelling business. He retired after 20 years of providing for local farmers.
James enjoyed TV westerns, playing cards and riding his bicycle.
George W. McCallister, age 94, died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services: 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 2, 2007 at St. Mary’s Community Center, Williamsburg with Rev. James Parks of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Williamsburg officiating. Burial will be in the Pilot Grove Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Kathryn; a daughter, Angie McCallister of Williamsburg; two sons, George Jr. of Parnell and Dan and wife Kathy of Williamsburg; six grandchildren, Carrie Meade and husband Joe of Parnell, Kati Friederichs and husband Andy of Fort Worth, TX, Dustin McCallister of Austin, TX, Emmy Quaintance and husband Eric of Solon, Jeremy Mumm of Williamsburg and Tammy Larson of Williamsburg; 6 great-grandchildren, Austin and Allison Quaintance, McCall, Olivia, Gable and Max Meade; three brothers, William and wife Donna of Ladora, Daryle and wife Lila of Williamsburg, and Donald and wife Marion of Marion, IA; and a sister, Ruby Schwarting of Vinton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Curtis and Wayne and three sisters, Opal Conn, Rita Butler and Eileen Wagner, and a grandson, Nathan Wiebold.
George Washington McCallister was born October 26, 1912 in rural Williamsburg, the son of John and Ocie Martin McCallister. He received his education in the Iowa County schools. He was united in marriage to Kathryn Hadenfeldt on February 16, 1940 in Marengo. The couple farmed for many years. He enjoyed singing and dancing, gardening, tending his crops, trapping and especially the fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Williamsburg.
Raymond M. Tompkins, age 86, died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Private Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 with Military Honors conducted by Marengo American Legion Post #76. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the Marengo Memorial Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choice. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen; a son Martin D. Tompkins of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Maeleen V. Thorius and husband Jerry of Albuquerque, NM, four grandchildren, Doug Tompkins and wife Karen of Vancouver, WA, Deborah Tompkins of Cedar Rapids, Lara Marsh and husband Andrew of Iowa City and John Thorius of Tempe, AZ; and five great grandchildren, Zachary Tompkins, Peter Tompkins, Alexandra Marsh, Rachel Marsh and Michael Monroe. In addition he is survived by a sister-in-law, Marcia Tompkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Richard, Rex and William, a daughter-in-law, Judy Tompkins and a grandson Michael Tompkins.
Raymond Maurice Tompkins was born July 17, 1920 in Weldon, Iowa, the son of William George Tompkins and Cora V. Rutledge Tompkins. He graduated from Van Wert High School in 1939 and married Helen E. McConnell on February 13, 1941 in Bethany, MO. Raymond served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1939 to 1946, during World War II. He was captured in the fall of Wake Island and held prisoner for 3 years and 9 months working in the coal mines of Japan.
Upon returning from the Marines, Raymond was elected Decatur County Treasurer, serving for 4 years. He joined the firm of Rowat and Murray Engineering and later served several county engineering departments, including Benton County and lastly Iowa County, retiring from there. Raymond enjoyed golfing, fishing, genealogy and the computer. He especially enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76, the American Ex-Prisoner of War, the Disabled Veterans, and First Presbyterian Church, Marengo.
